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Pope Leo XIV steps into Israel-Palestine crisis: Calls for end to West Bank violence, appeals for two-state solution

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Pope Leo on Sunday called for an end to violence against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank, as attacks by Israeli settlers and tensions in the territory continue to... Read More


Pope Leo renews call to end West Bank violence, urges international action on two-state solution

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Pope Leo on Sunday called for an end to violence against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank, as attacks by Israeli settlers and tensions in the territory continue to... Read More


Trump shares throwback picture with Kim Jong Un, says they 'get along great despite unfriendly look'

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- US President Donald Trump has struck a conciliatory tone over his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the two "get along GREAT" despite years of tensions. ... Read More


Bangladesh PM links India visit to Hasina extraditionPublished on: August 16, 2026 6:37 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Bangladesh has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until New Delhi takes steps toward extraditing former premier Sheikh Hasina, who fled there after the 2024 u... Read More


Dhaka seeks 'conducive atmosphere' to facilitate Tarique's India visit

Dhaka/New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Bangladesh on Sunday urged India to act expeditiously on its request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and help create a "conducive atmosphere" for... Read More


PML-N meeting ends without naming new AJK PMPublished on: August 16, 2026 6:25 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz meeting in Murree ended without finalising the next prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with several candidates still under consideration. ... Read More


"May India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership grow even stronger": PM Modi thanks Netanyahu for I-Day wishes

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his gratitude to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday for his wishes on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, expres... Read More


Non-domestic goods dominate Nepal's exports as high-value products struggle

Kathmandu, Aug. 16 -- Nepal's export of high-value goods grew by just 3.16 percent in the last fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal data, sharply contrasting with overall export growth of 13.81... Read More


Bank holidays this week: SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB to remain closed for upto 3 days - Bank holiday dates as per RBI calendar

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- All public and private banks across India will remain closed today, since 16 August is a Sunday. Hence, physical in branch banking services at all scheduled and non-scheduled ban... Read More


Lunar Eclipse August 2026: When to watch the August 27-28 event and what it means in astrology

India, Aug. 16 -- If you enjoy watching the night sky, you have another celestial event to look forward to this month. A partial lunar eclipse will take place on August 27-28, 2026, according to NASA.... Read More