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Japan's SoftBank to take $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group plans to take a $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel as it deepens its involvement in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and other... Read More


South Sudanese exiles face uncertain future after release from prison in Sudan

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- As a young man in the mid-1980s, Daud Mahmoud Abdullah left his home in Aweil in South Sudan and headed north. It was a time of war. South Sudan was still part of Sudan and was f... Read More


JE death toll rises in nine as disease spreads

Kathmandu, Aug. 19 -- At least nine people died, and 54 others have been infected with the Japanese encephalitis (JE), which has spread in 50 local levels of 24 districts across the country. All seven... Read More


CM Maryam brings Japanese-style healthcare model to Punjab

Published on, Aug. 19 -- August 19, 2025 6:26 PM Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced plans to introduce a Japanese-style healthcare system in the province, following her detailed visit t... Read More


IGP awarded Singapore's medal for security cooperation during tenure as Special Branch director

SINGAPORE, Aug. 19 -- Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail was yesterday awarded Singapore's Meritorious Service Medal for his role in strengthening ties between the force's... Read More


Espionage case: Jyoti Malhotra's custody extended by 7 days

Rohtak, Aug. 19 -- A Hisar court on Monday extended by seven days the judicial custody of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who is under investigation for alleged espionage for Pakistan. Her advocate Kumar Muk... Read More


Vietnam beat Thailand 3-1 to take bronze at ASEAN Women's Championship

Hai Phong, Aug. 19 -- Vietnam claimed the bronze medal at the 2025 ASEAN Women's Championship after defeating Thailand 3-1 in the third-place match at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong city on August 19 ... Read More


Trump accuses media of ‘great dishonesty over Russia-Ukraine peace efforts

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump sharply criticized mainstream media outlets on August 18, accusing them of widespread dishonesty in their coverage of his efforts to negotiate a potent... Read More


Humanitarian actors demand localisation of aid in Bangladesh

, Aug. 19 -- Humanitarian actors at an international seminar on Tuesday urged effective implementation of the Grand Bargain commitments in Bangladesh, emphasising localisation of aid, quality funding ... Read More


FedEx, IIT Madras unveil SMART Centre to build sustainable & AI-driven logistics solutions

India, Aug. 19 -- Federal Express Corporation, or FedEx has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to inaugurate the FedEx SMART Centre (Supply Chain Modelling, Algorithms, ... Read More