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Bangladesh seeks UNDP support for smooth LDC graduation transition

, Aug. 6 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Thursday expressed hope that UNDP and the wider UN system would support Bangladesh in navigating the emerging challenges during the transition period... Read More


Benchmarks gain for second day on earnings optimism, US-Iran peace hopes

Mumbai, Aug. 6 -- The benchmark indices ended higher in a volatile session on Thursday, extending their gains for a second consecutive session. Sentiment was supported by hopes of a diplomatic breakth... Read More


US visa, green card approval gets tougher as new USCIS rules take effect: What applicants need to know

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The United States has introduced stricter rules for processing immigration benefit applications, empowering US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers to reject visa... Read More


Pakistan Warns UN of Growing Terror Threat From Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 6 -- Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security Council that militant groups operating from Afghanistan continue to pose a serious regional security threat, urging stronger inte... Read More


Indonesia targets investment, tourism growth in Q3 2026

Jakarta, Aug. 6 -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the government is focusing on boosting investment and tourism industry performance in the third quarter (Q3) of 20... Read More


Canadian Stocks Slide Amid Renewed Middle East Tensions Following Fresh Houthi Attacks

India, Aug. 6 -- Partially offsetting the gains from the last two sessions, Canadian stocks edged lower on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched strikes on two Saudi Arabian vessels in the Red... Read More


US Warns UN That ISIS-K Continues to Exploit Instability in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Aug. 6 -- The United States has warned the United Nations Security Council that the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) continues to exploit instability in Afghanistan and remains a ... Read More


Vietnam-Australia ties poised for new development breakthroughs

Hanoi, Aug. 6 -- The upcoming state visit to Australia by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam will consolidate political trust at... Read More


BRICS Culture Working Group begins with focus on AI and Heritage

Bhopal, Aug. 6 -- The four-day BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Culture Working Group meeting began in Bhopal on Wednesday, August 5, with discussions revolving around initiative... Read More


Indian envoy visits UNCCD COP17 venue in Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar, Aug. 6 -- India's Ambassador to Mongolia, Atul Malhari Gotsurve, inspected the host site for the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Dese... Read More