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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on French wine over digital tax on US tech firms: 'I have no choice'

New Delhi, June 15 -- US President Donald Trump has warned France that it could face a fresh trade confrontation with Washington unless it removes its digital services tax on major American technology... Read More


Upskilled slum dwellers power India's retail, healthcare and gig economy

New Delhi, June 15 -- For Rajesh Chettiar and seven of his friends from Mumbai's Kandarpada slum in Dahisar, who left for Japan recently, it's a dramatic change in fortunes. Selected by a visiting del... Read More


"Will not withdraw from South Lebanon," Israel puts clear marker as US-Iran close peace deal

Tel Aviv, June 15 -- In a sharp escalation of geopolitical friction following Washington's breakthrough pact with Tehran, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared that the Israeli military wi... Read More


Kochi to host Indo-Arab Connect 2026 as Kerala eyes stronger presence in Middle East tourism market

Thiruvananthapuram, June 15 -- In a major push to strengthen Kerala's engagement with the Middle East travel market, Kochi will host Indo-Arab Connect 2026 from August 31 to September 2, bringing toge... Read More


Frontline voices must shape global climate policy: Dhaka Dialogue

Dhaka, June 15 -- A policy dialogue in Dhaka on Monday called for placing climate-affected and marginalised communities at the centre of national and global climate decision-making, stressing that no ... Read More


WUC leader accuses China of using human rights forum to advance authoritarian narrative

Washington DC, June 15 -- Rushan Abbas, Chairwoman of the WUC Executive Committee, has criticised Beijing for hosting what she described as a "so-called Human Rights Forum" while allegedly carrying ou... Read More


US-Iran deal: World leaders react to historic peace agreement, await reopening of Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, June 15 -- The United States and Iran have agreed to a historic peace agreement. Announced on 14 June, the deal ends a nearly four-month war. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for ... Read More


Dhaka summons Indian envoy after Bangladesh PM's aide stopped at Delhi airport

Dhaka/New Delhi/IBNS, June 15 -- A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Bangladesh and India after Zahed Ur Rahman, Adviser on Policy and Strategy Affairs to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman... Read More


Shisir Khanal's foreign trips are not enough to secure Nepal's interests

Nepal, June 15 -- One evident goal of the ongoing China visit of Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, which is taking place hot on the heels of his India trip, is to maintain a balance between Nepal's two ... Read More


Barron Trump's rare public appearance at UFC Freedom 250 event sparks mixed reactions: 'looks absolutely miserable'

India, June 15 -- Barron Trump was seen in a rare public setting with his family this weekend, and his expression seems to have unveiled significant insights into his purported "true feelings". During... Read More