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The Philippines: Pakistan's Gateway to ASEANPublished on: June 15, 2026 2:35 AM

Pakistan, June 15 -- In an era dominated by discussions of great-power competition, strategic rivalries, and shifting geopolitical alignments, the importance of steady and enduring bilateral relations... Read More


Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won't solve market woes overnight

Goa, June 15 -- The expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after months of conflict between the US, Iran and Israel has raised hopes of easing pressure on global energy markets and supply chains. ... Read More


Prof Abul Barkat denied bail in July Uprising murder case

Dhaka, June 15 -- A Dhaka court has rejected bail for economist Prof Abul Barkat in the murder case of businessman Abdul Wadud, who was killed during last year's July Uprising. He was shown arrested ... Read More


US set to release USD 12 billion in frozen Iranian assets amid peace deal framework: Report

Tehran, June 15 -- Iran's frozen assets worth USD 12 billion continue to be a primary bone of contention even as the world celebrates a peace deal between the US and Tehran, which is scheduled to be s... Read More


Oil prices tumble as US, Iran reach peace deal

Nigeria, June 15 -- Global crude oil prices recorded a steep decline on Monday following a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, bringing an end to more than two months of hostilities th... Read More


Japan praises Pakistan's role in US-Iran peace processPublished on: June 15, 2026 2:30 PM

ISLAMABAD, June 15 -- Japan has praised Pakistan's sustained diplomatic engagement and mediatory efforts in the US-Iran peace process, acknowledging its contribution to the breakthrough agreement aime... Read More


Israel not bound by Trump-backed agreement, says Ben Gvir

Tel Aviv, June 15 -- Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has rejected any suggestion that Israel is bound by a US-backed agreement involving Iran, insisting that the country's security... Read More


OMC stocks rally up to 5.5% as crude oil crashes on US-Iran peace deal; Brent hits 3-month low

New Delhi, June 15 -- Shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) rallied up to 5% on Monday, 15 June, amid easing crude oil prices following the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran. Th... Read More


Washington DC Weather Update: Heavy Rain, Lightning To Delay UFC Freedom 250? Donald Trump's White House Event Faces Storm, Mosquito Threat

India, June 15 -- History is being made tonight on the South Lawn of the White House, but Mother Nature might just steal the whole show. The one-of-a-kind UFC Freedom 250 event is set to bring world-c... Read More


Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France

France, June 15 -- Thousands had turned out in the Swiss city, to protest against the gathering of top world leaders, which starts across Lake Geneva in France on Monday. As the clashes raged Sunday ... Read More