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Nifty hits six-day losing streak as crude tops $91; IT stocks lead market selloff

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- Key benchmark indices extended their losses on Tuesday, with the Nifty falling for the sixth consecutive session, while the Sensex declined for the third straight day. Sentiment was... Read More


Pseudo Malay-Muslim unity of Perikatan National (PN): All sides should pay attention to the Mecca Accord now - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 18 -- The attempt to combine the electoral strength of PAS with that of Umno should not automatically be celebrated as the emergence of Malay-Muslim unity in Malaysia. At most, it ... Read More


Indian student praises Qatar Airways over free food coupons during Doha layover: 'Feeling acknowledged'

India, Aug. 18 -- An Indian student has praised Qatar Airways after receiving food and beverage coupons during a layover at Doha airport, calling the gesture a thoughtful way of making student travell... Read More


India-Japan trade at USD 27.5 billion still a fraction of potential: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said bilateral trade between India and Japan stood at around USD 27.5 billion in 2025-26 but remained only a fraction... Read More


Syria accuses Israel of striking military airfieldPublished on: August 18, 2026 4:15 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 18 -- Syria accused Israel of striking a military airfield in the country's northwest on Tuesday. Syrian state television reported that Israeli aircraft targeted the runway at Abu Duhur... Read More


Pentagon Awards Raytheon $22.9 Billion Tomahawk Deal Amid US Defense Production Crisis

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- When the United States Navy awarded Raytheon Technologies a $22.9 billion contract on Sunday to massively expand Tomahawk cruise missile production, it was also acknowledging so... Read More


Rosie O'Donnell Hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live, Taunts Trump: 'I Know You're Watching'

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- "Hi, I know you're watching." No name. No title. No need. That opening was the thesis of Rosie O'Donnell's debut as guest host on ABC's flagship 11:35 slot, the first night of ... Read More


US unveils National Security Science and Technology Strategy; prioritises AI, space, undersea and advanced technologies

Washington, Aug. 18 -- The White House has unveiled a new National Security Science and Technology Strategy (NSSTS) aimed at strengthening US technological leadership, military capabilities and homela... Read More


Investment, green hydrogen, semiconductors and manufacturing to be discussed before UP CM Yogi Adityanath at CEO Roundtable

Lucknow, Aug. 18 -- To take investment and industrial partnership between Uttar Pradesh and Japan to a new level, a high-level CEO Roundtable session of the 'UP-Japan Investment Meet-2026' will be hel... Read More


Why are US stock futures tumbling premarket? Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow under pressure

India, Aug. 18 -- US stock futures fell sharply early Tuesday as investors worried about rising tensions in the Middle East, higher Treasury yields and rising oil prices. These factors are putting fre... Read More