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France to expel two Iranian diplomats after alleged assault on French diplomats: FM Barrot

Paris, Aug. 18 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday said France will expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days, accusing Tehran of carrying out an "intolerable" act following th... Read More


US DOJ asks federal appeals court to restore human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Here's why

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday (local time) asked a federal appeals court to reinstate charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was wrongfully dep... Read More


SAVE Act explained: What is Trump's US voter ID bill and how will it work?

India, Aug. 18 -- US President Donald Trump has renewed his push for Congress to pass legislation that would tighten voter registration and identification requirements in federal elections, citing Ind... Read More


India's Operation Sindoor narrative faces ISPR criticismPublished on: August 18, 2026 10:18 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 18 -- The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has rejected an Indian documentary about Operation Sindoor. It accused India of distorting facts surrounding the conflict with Pakistan.... Read More


Europe Wildfire Crisis 2026: Two Killed in Greece, Spanish Soldier Dead as Belgium Blaze Nears Germany

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Two people died on the Greek island of Salamis on Sunday as coast guard vessels evacuated more than 570 residents from a community within sight of Athens. The same afternoon, a S... Read More


PM Le Minh Hung pays tribute to former Chinese Premier

Hanoi, Aug. 18 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a delegation representing the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam on August 18 morning to pay respects t... Read More


Prime Minister Le Minh Hung pays tribute to former Chinese Premier

Hanoi, Aug. 18 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a delegation representing the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam on August 18 morning to pay respects t... Read More


India wants positive, constructive and forward-looking ties with Bangladesh: MEA

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said India desires "positive, constructive and forward-looking" relations with Bangladesh based on mutuality of interests and rec... Read More


Nifty ends 133 points lower, Sensex falls 493 points due to high crude price and rising US bond yield

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- The equity markets extended their decline on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices closing in the red as elevated crude oil prices, rising US bond yields and weak global cues kept in... Read More


World Bank's USD 7-Year Sustainable Development Bond Meets Strong Demand from High-Quality Investors

United States, Aug. 18 -- The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) today priced a USD 4 billion benchmark bond that matures in August 2033.With more than 1... Read More