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Former Nigerian oil minister cleared after 13-year UK bribery probe

Bangladesh, June 19 -- Former Nigerian Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted of all bribery charges by a London court, bringing a dramatic end to one of the United Kin... Read More


Bangladesh Prime Ministers China visit: Expectations of diversified economic and strategic partnership

Bangladesh, June 19 -- Although formal diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China have spanned more than five decades, the connection between the two countries is rooted in centuries-old histor... Read More


Takaichi may approach Modi to help her dust stains off Tokyo-Seoul ties

Bangladesh, June 19 -- Apparently, all is fine in Japans relations with South Korea today. The recent summits Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had with South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung... Read More


Pakistan raises alarm over worsening Gaza humanitarian crisisPublished on: June 19, 2026 5:31 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has strongly criticized restrictions on humanitarian assistance in Gaza, describing them as a recurring f... Read More


US-Iran talks delayed amid Lebanon conflictPublished on: June 19, 2026 5:14 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- Planned technical talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland have been postponed after escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon complicated efforts to implem... Read More


PMI figures, infrastructure output & US GDP print to remain on investor's radar

Mumbai, June 19 -- The dominant macro development of the week gone by was the signing of the US-Iran MOU on 18 June, with an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. Markets reacted sh... Read More


Punjab budget prioritises development and public reliefPublished on: June 19, 2026 5:07 PM

Pakistan, June 19 -- The Punjab government has unveiled a Rs5.903 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, placing strong emphasis on development, public welfare and improved service delivery acro... Read More


Commodities Buzz: Global primary energy demand is set to increase around 23% over next two and half decades

Mumbai, June 19 -- OPEC World Oil Outlook 2050 stated that global primary energy demand is set to increase from around 312 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (mboe/d) in 2025 to nearly 383 mboe... Read More


This Hyderabadi brand is helping home cooks master Arabian cuisine

Hyderabad, June 19 -- The deep citrusy whiff of loomis (black lime), the warmth of cardamom, the sweetness of nutmeg, the sharpness of pepper- the aromas and taste of the Middle East have officially e... Read More


Iran suspends plans to travel to Switzerland for talks with US citing continued Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon

Tehran, June 19 -- Iran has reportedly suspended plans to begin direct talks with US officials in Switzerland, citing the continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and comments by Israeli Prime ... Read More