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Putin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13: Kremlin aide

India, May 19 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, a Kremlin aide said. India, which holds the BRICS chairmanship this year, is set to hos... Read More


India, China reaffirm commitment to 'stable and predictable' bilateral relations

Beijing, May 19 -- The Indian Embassy in China announced that Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami held an introductory meeting with the Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Ministry of ... Read More


AIWF marks 25 years of advancing women's leadership and economic empowerment

Bahrain, May 19 -- Arab International Women's Forum (AIWF) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone in its journey as a leading global advocate for women's econom... Read More


PM takes stock of ties with Gulf nations amid Iran warPublished on: May 19, 2026 4:39 AM

Pakistan, May 19 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday chaired a meeting with Pakistan's ambassadors to Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries at the Prime Minister's Office.... Read More


Tourists flock to witness cliff honey hunting in Lamjung

Lamjung, May 19 -- Towering cliffs in Lamjung stand like they are touching the blue sky. At their base, streams hiss through the terrain, and waterfalls blur the eyes of onlookers. From the top of th... Read More


RI has no overflight clearance commitment with US, MoD Sjamsoeddin

Jakarta, May 19 -- Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin told lawmakers on Tuesday that Indonesia does not have any commitment with the United States to provide overflight clearance for its... Read More


Cuba warns US military action could trigger 'bloodbath'Published on: May 19, 2026 4:30 PM

Pakistan, May 19 -- Cuba has warned that any United States (US) military action against the country would lead to a "bloodbath," sharply escalating tensions between Havana and Washington after recent ... Read More


Kyrgyzstan seeks UNSC reform, calls for equity, peace, stronger global representation

New York, May 19 -- Kyrgyzstan has called for a more equitable and inclusive global governance system, urging reforms in the United Nations Security Council to ensure better representation of developi... Read More


Benchmarks lose steam as profit booking wipes out early gains

Mumbai, May 19 -- The domestic equity benchmarks ended slightly lower on Tuesday as a sharp fall in the rupee and cautious global sentiment wiped out early gains on Dalal Street. The rupee weakened to... Read More


"Popular or not, I have to do it": Trump on continuing Iran conflict

Washington DC, May 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the continuation of the conflict with Iran, saying he would not allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons, regardless of whether th... Read More