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Market Speak: Strait of Hormuz Reopening Could Reshape Global Oil Markets- IEA

Mumbai, June 18 -- The International Energy Agency (IEA), in its June Oil Market Report, said that a proposed US-Iran peace agreement could pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and t... Read More


"Era of free riding is over": Trump's War Secry Hegseth slams NATO allies, threatens defence funding freeze

Brussels, June 18 -- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced that America will conduct a comprehensive review of its forces stationed in Europe. The announcement follows a sharp critique direct... Read More


Nawaz urges end to AJK protests, call for meaningful talksPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:08 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed concern over the political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), urging protesters to end sit-ins and demonstrations and e... Read More


Qatar confirms Pakistan-led Iran-US mediation, tears apart Indian propagandaPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:04 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- Qatar has confirmed that it supported Pakistan-led mediation in the Iran-US peace process, a statement that has undercut Indian media attempts to minimise Islamabad's role in one ... Read More


Pakistan facilitating repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, says DarPublished on: June 18, 2026 11:03 AM

Pakistan, June 18 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that Pakistan was "pleased to facilitate the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals". In a post on the social... Read More


US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

New Delhi, June 18 -- President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the... Read More


11 soldiers, 22 terrorists killed in deadly airport attack

Nigeria, June 18 -- A preliminary report released by the military government of the Republic of Niger announced that 11 soldiers and 22 terrorists were killed early Thursday morning during an attack a... Read More


Commodities Buzz: IEA cuts demand growth estimate, warns of supply-side risks ahead

Mumbai, June 18 -- The International Energy Agency (IEA) lowered its 2026 global oil demand forecast, projecting a decline of 1.1 million barrels per day year-on-year, marking a downgrade of 700,000 b... Read More


Banned Chhatra League holds procession in Dhaka's Mohakhali

Dhaka, June 18 -- Several hundred activists of the Awami League's banned student wing Chhatra League have conducted a procession in Dhaka's Mohakhali. The march began from the Mohakhali Bus Stand aro... Read More


India can bridge global technology divide: Piyush Goyal

Paris, June 18 -- India has a strong case to bridge the global technology divide, supported by its young population, large consumer base, low-cost data, abundant power capacity for data centres, and a... Read More