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Stock market falls as Iran tensions return; Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop

India, Aug. 31 -- US stocks fell on Monday as tensions between the US and Iran returned to the markets. The three major US indexes moved lower after the two countries exchanged strikes for the first t... Read More


Indonesia-Japan defense ties expand with forest fire response

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said Japan's assistance in tackling Indonesia's forest and land fires represents a concrete implementation of bilateral defense cooperation. S... Read More


Maryam Nawaz orders action after Suthra Punjab accidentPublished on: August 31, 2026 8:18 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered Suthra Punjab vehicles to strictly follow traffic laws. She expressed anger over repeated violations involving the vehicles. ... Read More


Indonesia renews ICAO Council bid after 25 years

Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- Indonesia is once again bidding for a seat on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), having last held a position there in 2001. Lukman F. Laisa, Dire... Read More


PM Modi Tells Putin India Supports Every Effort to End Ukraine War

Goa, Aug. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India supports every effort aimed at bringing an end to the war in Ukraine, as the two leaders held ta... Read More


PM Modi, Russia's Putin repeat 'carpool diplomacy' at 2026 SCO after Tianjin ride

India, Aug. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same car as they headed to the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena, T... Read More


Iran FM calls Netanyahu 'serpent', accuses him of duping US

Hyderabad, Aug. 31 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday, August 31, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of manoeuvring Washington into war with Iran on Israel's behalf, d... Read More


Modi, Putin hold key talks in Bishkek, reaffirm strong India-Russia partnership

India, Aug. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, with the two le... Read More


Canadian Market May Open Higher On Energy Strength

India, Aug. 31 -- Canadian shares may open with a positive bias on Monday as the energy sector is likely to see some gains thanks to sharply higher crude oil prices. However, concerns about global eco... Read More


'Iran a failed nation.it is dead': Trump threatens 'hard' response to attacks on US forces

India, Aug. 31 -- United States President Donald Trump on Monday vowed a response to Iranian attacks on American forces, while referring to the country as a "failed nation." Speaking to Fox News, the... Read More