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Pakistan: Balochistan govt employees announce indefinite shutdown of offices after police crackdown

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:23 PM

Quetta, June 18 (IANS) The Balochistan Employees' Grand Alliance have announced an indefinite shutdown of government offices, educational institutions and other public sector departments in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The alliance announced that a hunger strike unto death would begin in Quetta on June 19 and that the movement would be intensified if their demands are not met, local media reported on Thursday.

ISI-linked underworld modules likely to be smokescreen for major J&K attacks, warn agencies

Vicky Nanjappa | June 18, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Indian security agencies have busted several terror-linked modules over the past few months that were allegedly being operated by the underworld at the behest of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The names of underworld figures Dawood Ibrahim, Shahzad Bhatti, and Ajmal Gujjar have surfaced during investigations following the arrest of several youths recruited through social media platforms.

Sikh couple shot dead in gurdwara in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | June 18, 2026 1:10 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) A Sikh couple was shot dead after unidentified assailants opened fire in a gurdwara in Babu Mohalla Khawaja Ganj Bazaar area, in Mardan city of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police officials said; local media reported on Thursday.

US President Donald Trump touts Iran deal as defining victory

IANS | June 18, 2026 11:30 AM

Evian (France), June 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday mounted an aggressive defence of his Iran agreement, portraying it as a historic diplomatic achievement that prevented a wider Middle East war, reopened the Strait of Hormuz and permanently blocked Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

'All of us are very emotional': Indian diaspora after meeting PM Modi in Paris

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:29 AM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in Paris expressed immense joy and emotion on Thursday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to France. Many described the occasion as a proud and memorable moment, saying that his presence made them feel connected to their homeland despite being thousands of miles away.

US Fed holds key rate steady under new Chair Warsh

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:08 AM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady in its first rate decision since new Chair Kevin Warsh took office last month, with at least half of its policymakers anticipating a higher rate later this year.

Nine key takeaways from PM Modi-Prez Trump's first bilateral meeting in a year

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:38 AM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) The first bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in more than a year underscored the growing strategic importance of the India-US partnership, with both leaders signalling progress on a trade deal, reaffirming defence ties and discussing security challenges from West Asia to global shipping routes.

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