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Viet Nam seeks Japan's new-generation ODA loans with more favorable terms

Hanoi, June 11 -- During his reception for JICA President Tanaka Akihiko in Ha Noi on Thursday, Prime Minister Le stressed that Japan remains Viet Nam's largest ODA. Le urged JICA to work closely wit... Read More


Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise After US-Iran Military ClashesPublished on: June 11, 2026 4:25 AM

Pakistan, June 11 -- Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after reports emerged of Strait of Hormuz clashes between US forces and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following fre... Read More


India condemns attack on merchant shipping vessels; calls for lasting peace in region and beyond

New York, June 11 -- India on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the attacks on merchant shipping vessels in the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict and urged for dialogue and diplomacy-- underlinin... Read More


13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum begins in New Delhi, ministers discuss inclusive and resilient urban futures

New Delhi, June 11 -- The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum commenced on Thursday in New Delhi under India's BRICS Chairship, bringing together ministers, senior government officials and urban experts fro... Read More


Asian Shares Mixed In Cautious Trading

India, June 11 -- Asian shares ended mixed on Thursday after steep losses on Wall Street overnight. Middle East tensions and rate hike expectations kept investors on edge, but overall losses were limi... Read More


Canadian Stocks Soar As Trump Claims U.S.-Iran Deal Imminent

India, June 11 -- Reversing yesterday's slide, Canadian stocks surged on Thursday as concerns of Middle East escalation diminished after U.S. President Donald Trump assured of a U.S.-Iran peace agreem... Read More


Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz shipping after renewed clashes with USPublished on: June 11, 2026 4:00 PM

Pakistan, June 11 -- Iran has announced the closure of all shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following fresh US military strikes and escalating confrontations between Iranian and American ... Read More


Fresh geopolitical tensions and inflation pressures drag Indian markets into red

New Delhi, June 11 -- Indian equity benchmark indices opened lower on Thursday, tracking weakness in global and Asian markets amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and concerns over persisten... Read More


'US, Israel not always on same page': Vance hints divergence with Netanyahu; reaffirms America-first approach

Washington DC, June 11 -- Amid a rapidly evolving situation in West Asia, US Vice President JD Vance said that America and Israel are not always in sync as President Trump's relationship with Israeli ... Read More


"Nobody benefits from divisive and polarising narratives": UN Rights Chief urges rethink of US immigration policies ahead of FIFA World Cup

New York, June 11 -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has called for a "massive rethink" of United States immigration and security policies ahead of the FIFA World Cup 202... Read More