Vance unveils plan for Iran funds, US farm exports

IANS | June 22, 2026 7:22 PM

Burgenstock (Switzerland), June 22 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance on Monday outlined a proposal that could see any future release of frozen Iranian assets used to purchase American agricultural products, presenting the idea as a potential component of a broader agreement emerging from ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

India, Iran discuss West Asia situation and cooperation under BRICS

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval held a meeting with Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ghadir Nezamipour on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisors' Meeting in New Delhi on Monday.

PoK atrocities: Kashmiri diaspora holds protests against Pakistan in London

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:16 PM

London, June 22 (IANS) Several members of the Kashmiri diaspora in the United Kingdom staged a protest outside the British Parliament in London before marching to 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister, to denounce alleged food blockades and the killing of civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) by the Pakistani forces.

Pakistan loses around $17 billion a year to malnutrition: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Malnutrition is costing Pakistan an estimated $17 billion annually through lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditure, poor educational outcomes and premature deaths, highlighting a growing public health and economic challenge, according to a report.