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G7 leaders discuss AI risks before Macron hosts Trump at Versailles

France, June 17 -- The three-day summit of the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and the United States has focused intensely on Trump's deal to end the war with Iran and effort... Read More


Kh Asif claims economy out of the woods nowPublished on: June 17, 2026 6:31 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan's economy had left the "intensive care unit". He made the remarks while speaking in the National Assembly, during whic... Read More


Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test

New Delhi, June 17 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump last year that he was the "greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House." Now, as Trump tries to fina... Read More


China appreciates Pakistan for advancing international peacePublished on: June 17, 2026 6:28 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi on Tuesday appreciated Islamabad for making a vital contribution to advancing international peace and stability, as Pakistan is set to host the s... Read More


With a possible Iran peace deal in near sight, what next as US sun dims in West Asia

India, June 17 -- After weeks of suspense, both the US and Iran announced over the past couple of days that a peace agreement had been reached. US President Donald Trump wanted it to be signed on Sund... Read More


Vehicle Scrappage Carbon Credits: Your Net Zero Game Changer?

Guwahati, June 17 -- Every Car India Scraps Is a Carbon Credit Waiting to Be Claimed: Why Mobility's Circular Dividend Is the Missing Piece in Corporate Net Zero. Every scrapped vehicle in India carri... Read More


Oil prices extend sharp decline as Strait of Hormuz reopening and US-Iran peace hopes shake global energy markets

New Delhi, June 17 -- The latest decline reflects a broader shift in sentiment across global energy markets where geopolitical risk premiums that previously supported higher prices are now being rapid... Read More


Sports minister open to athlete naturalization across all disciplines

Jakarta, June 17 -- Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir said the ministry remains open to athlete naturalization across all sports as part of efforts to strengthen Indonesia's performance in intern... Read More


Yogyakarta to host 17th ASEAN-China air services meeting

Yogyakarta, June 17 -- The Ministry of Transportation will hold the 17th ASEAN-China Working Group on Regional Air Services Arrangement (ACWG-RASA) to strengthen international air connectivity. Direc... Read More


India-Thailand discuss deepening defence R&D; focus on Indo-Pacific security situation

Bangkok, June 17 -- India and Thailand held the 10th Defence Dialogue where they focused on deepening collaboration in manufacturing, research, innovation & capability development, the Ministry of Def... Read More