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Nawaz urges peaceful dialogue in KashmirPublished on: June 17, 2026 10:58 PM

Pakistan, June 17 -- Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif has urged Kashmiri citizens to remain peaceful and resolve issues through dialogue, calling for an end to protests and sit-ins ... Read More


Developing countries lose $500 billion a year to higher borrowing costs: UNCTAD

India, June 17 -- Developing countries could save nearly $500bn a year if they borrowed at the same interest rates as advanced economies, UNCTAD says. The UN agency says high borrowing costs are shri... Read More


'War is nasty': Trump says US strike on Minab that killed 168 children in Iran was 'a mistake'

India, June 17 -- The US missile strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed 168 school children was "a mistake," Donald Trump has said. The February incident was not intentional and should be ... Read More


UAE vs US NRIs: Why FCNR(B) deposits are more tax-efficient for non-resident Indians in the Gulf nation

New Delhi, June 17 -- Of late, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR (B)] deposits have emerged as a highly favoured investment avenue for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who want to generate foreign... Read More


How will Fed's June interest rate decision affect your finances? Here's what you need to know

India, June 17 -- The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting. This is an important meeting because it is one of the first major meetings led by Fed Chair Ke... Read More


US-Iran peace deal: What should be the stock market strategy? Sectors and stocks to watch out

New Delhi, June 17 -- The Indian stock market extended its bull run to the fourth consecutive trading session on Wednesday, as investors cheered the US-Iran peace deal and the fall in crude oil prices... Read More


US-Iran peace deal: Read full text of 'leaked' 14-point draft agreement

New Delhi, June 17 -- The full text of the 14-point agreement between the US and Iran to end the war in West Asia was reportedly released by the United States on Wednesday. The memorandum of understan... Read More


Japanese Yen firms near 160 after BOJ tightening

Mumbai, June 17 -- The Japanese yen strengthened to around 160.28 per dollar on Wednesday, snapping a three-session losing streak as stronger trade data and the Bank of Japan's latest rate hike booste... Read More


Japanese proverb of the day: 'Do not give a cat a gold coin'; meaning, why it still matters & more

New Delhi, June 17 -- Value is completely meaningless to someone who doesn't understand it. You could offer the most precious, life-altering gift to someone, but if they lack the capacity to appreciat... Read More


UN-backed court opens trial of former Central African Republic president Bozize

New Delhi, June 17 -- A U.N.-backed court in Central African Republic on Tuesday opened the trial of former President Francois Bozize, who is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses committed by... Read More