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UN Women Chief Says Exclusion of Afghan Women Must Never Be Normalised

Afghanistan, Aug. 18 -- Sima Bahous, executive director of UN Women, said the exclusion of women and girls in Afghanistan must never be normalised, stressing that their rights are "not negotiable" as ... Read More


Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's 'human printer' aide in the spotlight after Jon Ossoff's remarks

India, Aug. 18 -- Natalie Harp, President Donald Trump's close aide, has become the center of attention after Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff took a jab at her during a campaign rally. The 35-year-old ... Read More


"India shares long-standing relationship with Afghan people": MEA on India's participation in 'Victory Day" event

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- India's engagement with Afghanistan continues to be guided by humanitarian assistance, development cooperation, and long-standing ties with the Afghan people, the Ministry of Ext... Read More


Govt frontloads farm spending as El Nino risks cloud rural outlook

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The government has sharply front-loaded farm spending this year, seeking to cushion rural incomes and demand as El Nino and a weak monsoon raise risks for agriculture. It spent m... Read More


New BNP Standing Committee members pledge to help implement election manifesto

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Four newly appointed members of the BNP's National Standing Committee on Tuesday pledged to work to strengthen Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's hands and help implement the party's el... Read More


A more uncertain West Asia will compel the GCC to seek strategic clarity: The Mecca Accord as a first step - Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 18 -- The strategic landscape of West Asia is entering a phase of heightened volatility, where long-standing assumptions about deterrence, alliance structures, and regional order ar... Read More


"President Donald J Trump is absolutely correct!": US Ambassador Sergio Gor backs SAVE America Act, citing India's 646 mn voter mandate

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday endorsed President Donald Trump's renewed push for strict nationwide voter identification laws under the SAVE (Safeguard American Vot... Read More


Kim Jong Un Responds Positively to Trump's Overture as North Korea-US Talks Resume

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- At some point between Saturday's post on social media and Monday's remarks in the Oval Office, Donald Trump said Kim Jong Un sent a response. "How do you know he hasn't responde... Read More


Moon Phase Today, August 18, 2026: Waxing Crescent at 34% Illumination

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The moon phase today, August 18, 2026, is a Waxing Crescent, about 34 percent illuminated and six days into the current lunar cycle. It is already above the horizon by early afte... Read More


"We have reasons to be proud": Former CEC Krishnamurthy welcomes Trump's praise for Indian voter ID system

Chennai, Aug. 18 -- Former Chief Election Commissioner TS Krishnamurthy on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's praise for India's voter identification system, saying the country has "reasons ... Read More