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Nikkei, KOSPI to US stocks: Global equity heatmap before the opening bell of the Indian stock market on Tuesday - Aug 18

Global markets today, Aug. 18 -- Following no meaningful progress in the US-Iran peace talks, the global markets' bias has turned weak. The key benchmark indices of the US stock market ended lower on ... Read More


UAE issues missile threat alert, urges residents to seek safe shelter

India, Aug. 18 -- The United Arab Emirates has issued its first major missile threat warning in months, urging residents to remain in safe locations after the country's air defence systems detected a ... Read More


NSDA formulating competency standards for Arabic

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) is formulating competency standards and a curriculum for Arabic language for the first time in Bangladesh to tap employment opportuni... Read More


Govt fails to deliver in 12 key areas in first six months: Jamaat

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- e-Islami on Tuesday claimed that the BNP government had failed completely in 12 key areas, including maintenance of law and order, the energy and banking sectors, controlling commodi... Read More


UAE on alert: Air defence system detects missile threat, authorities urge residents to seek safe locations

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The United Arab Emirates issued a brief alert on Tuesday warning residents of "potential missile threats," as the Defence Ministry said it had detected missiles "directed towards... Read More


UAE lifts alert after Iran fires two ballistic missiles toward territory; neither hit land

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (August 18) said Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward its territory, but neither missile struck land, hours after the UAE issued a publ... Read More


Vietnam's foreign policy reflects national identity, resilience: Japanese expert

Tokyo, Aug. 18 -- Vietnam's foreign policy reflects the country's historical and cultural identity, combining flexibility in dealing with partners with a steadfast commitment to independence, self-rel... Read More


India invokes reciprocity in Bangladesh ties amid Hasina extradition demand

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- India on Tuesday called for "mutuality of interest and reciprocity" in relations with Bangladesh in response to Dhaka setting the extradition of former premier Sheikh Hasina and ... Read More


Afghan women's workforce participation falls to 5%Published on: August 18, 2026 8:31 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 18 -- Women's participation in Afghanistan's workforce has fallen to 5.1% under Taliban rule, according to the International Labour Organization. The figure represents less than one-thi... Read More


Quote of the day by Barack Obama: 'If we aren't willing to pay a price for our values.'

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Today's quote of the day is from Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States: "If we aren't willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren't willing to make some sac... Read More