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Irene Khan appointed Bangladesh's envoy to UN with state minister rank

Dhaka, July 8 -- The government has granted the status of a state minister to newly appointed Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Irene Khan, an internationally reno... Read More


Johor state election will not be a wave that affects Negeri Sembilan: They truly are different - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 8 -- As Malaysians await the outcome of the Johor state election, a familiar temptation has resurfaced. Political commentators and party strategists alike are eager to treat Johor a... Read More


YouTube defends video that falsely claims Sydney massacre survivor is 'crisis actor'

New Delhi, July 8 -- A Google executive told an inquiry on Tuesday that a YouTube video that falsely claimed a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney was a crisis actor blooded with mak... Read More


Katie Couric diagnosed with amnesia after 'freaky occurrence' when she forgot US president

United Kingdom, July 8 -- Katie Couric was diagnosed with amnesia after a "freaky occurrence". The 69-year-old broadcaster recalls being in Aspen for the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 27th, but the "l... Read More


Asian stocks today: Nikkei, Kospi fall amid selloff in tech stocks, escalating US-Iran war

Asian stocks today, July 8 -- Asian markets opened in negative territory on Wednesday, 8 July, as rising tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped ... Read More


Suvendu meets bizman Ashok Todi at Nabanna

Kolkata, July 8 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday held a meeting with industrialist Ashok Todi as part of the state government's ongoing efforts to attract fresh investments ... Read More


Erdogan urges NATO to lift defence restrictionsPublished on: July 8, 2026 6:16 PM

Pakistan, July 8 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged NATO allies to remove defence-industry restrictions and strengthen military cooperation during the alliance's summit in Ankara. He warn... Read More


AITIGA review gains momentum as India, ASEAN push for faster conclusion of trade talks

New Delhi, July 8 -- India and ASEAN have stepped up efforts to conclude the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), with the Joint Committee directing negotiators to expedite the... Read More


Indonesia urges people-centered AI governance at first UN AI forum

Jakarta, July 8 -- Indonesia called for a people-centered, collaborative approach to shaping a global framework for artificial intelligence (AI) at the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI G... Read More


CAC 40 Down 2.2% As Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation, Interest Rate Concerns

India, July 8 -- French stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as renewed tensions in the Middle East and the resultant surge in oil prices and bond yields rendered the mood bearish. Political uncertainty i... Read More