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Does the Iran war diminish US superpower status?

India, June 17 -- The US is still unrivaled in its ability to project military strength around the world, but Iran's success in blocking the Strait of Hormuz has raised tough question on America's rol... Read More


Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, its management to remain our responsibility: First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref

Tehran, June 17 -- Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and that its management will remain the responsibility of the Islamic Republic,... Read More


OMCs get a breather from cooling oil prices, but the coast is not all clear

New Delhi, June 17 -- An imminent end to the West Asia war and the opening up of the Strait of Hormuz come as a big relief to Indian state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs). An agreement between the ... Read More


Fashion with a heart: Michelle Obama's moving tribute to her late mother

India, June 17 -- Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has always been a style icon, but her latest outfit choice is making waves for its emotional meaning. During the lead-up events for the grand ope... Read More


Vietnam, Laos enhance legal, judicial cooperation in border areas

Hai Phong, June 17 -- The 7th expanded conference of justice agencies of Vietnamese and Lao border provinces was held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 17, focusing on reviewing the imple... Read More


India-EU to sign "mother of all trade deals" by year-end, after G7 meet between PM Modi and European leaders

Evian, June 17 -- Following the official finalisation of negotiations for a historic India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in January this year, hailed as the "Mother of All Deals", India an... Read More


IHSG strengthens amid wait-and-see on BI, Fed rates

Jakarta, June 17 -- Indonesia's benchmark stock index rose on Wednesday as investors adopted a wait-and-see stance ahead of interest-rate decisions from Bank Indonesia and the US Federal Reserve, whil... Read More


FBI says attack plot against White House UFC event was foiledPublished on: June 17, 2026 12:15 PM

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced that it thwarted an alleged terrorist plot targeting a major UFC event held at the White House earlier this week, leading... Read More


Can Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz again? What US intelligence fears after latest conflict

India, June 17 -- Fresh US intelligence assessments have raised new concerns about Iran's ability to disrupt global trade by shutting down the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz again following t... Read More


China intensifies crackdown in Tibetan region, demolishes sacred sites

Dharamshala, June 17 -- Chinese authorities have launched a sweeping campaign across the so-called Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, targeting Tibetan religious symbols, cultural traditions, and l... Read More