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US-Russian crew arrive at ISS for eight-month missionPublished on: July 16, 2026 9:54 AM

Pakistan, July 16 -- A US-Russian space crew arrived Tuesday at the International Space Station after launching from the Russia-leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. NASA astronaut Anil Menon and... Read More


Jensen Huang turns Tokyo izakaya into AI power summit with Japan's chip industry leaders

New Delhi, July 16 -- On Wednesday night, Jensen Huang was in Tokyo's central Kanda district courting the little-known Japanese suppliers that underpin the AI supply chain. The Nvidia Corp. chief exe... Read More


Stock market today: BSE Sensex, NSE Nifty Open Higher Today; Check Top Gainers & Losers- What Investors Should Know

India, July 16 -- Stock Market Today Live Updates: India's benchmark equity indices opened slightly higher on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex gaining over 225 points at the opening bell, while the Nifty... Read More


Syria claims foiling Hezbollah arms smuggling attemptPublished on: July 16, 2026 9:45 PM

Pakistan, July 16 -- Syria's security forces have reportedly foiled an attempt to smuggle advanced weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to the Syrian Interior Ministry. Authorities said the oper... Read More


INR seen pressured around 8-week low amid escalating tensions in Middle East that is keeping oil prices elevated

Mumbai, July 16 -- The Indian rupee is seen adding to recent streak of decline and pushing further near its all-time low levels in opening trades on Thursday amid escalating tensions in Middle East th... Read More


Hasina will be arrested whenever she comes to Bangladesh: Shama Obaed

Dhaka, July 16 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Thursday said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently staying in India, would be arrested whenever she comes to Banglad... Read More


Syrian government says it intercepted advanced weapons shipment bound for Hezbollah

Damascus, July 16 -- The Syrian government said on Thursday that state security forces had intercepted a shipment of "advanced weapons" being smuggled into the country and likely destined for Hezbolla... Read More


Hormuz open for ships not travelling to or from Iranian ports, US Navy ensuring transit: White House

Washington DC, July 16 -- The White House on Thursday (local time) said the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessels that are not travelling to or from Iranian ports as part of the US bloc... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers Keynote Speech at the 2026 ASEAN-ROK Regional Connectivity Forum

Jakarta, July 16 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered the keynote speech at the 2026 ASEAN-ROK Regional Connectivity Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia. In his keynote speech, Dr... Read More


White House says Iran "very much continues" talks with Washington, wants to "make a deal" despite US strikes

Washington DC, July 16 -- The White House on Thursday (local time) said Iran continues to engage in talks with the United States and has expressed its willingness to reach an agreement with Washington... Read More