Trump sees economic surge after Iran conflict

IANS | July 29, 2026 6:50 AM

Washington, July 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has predicted that the American economy will accelerate once the conflict involving Iran is resolved, arguing that his administration’s tax, tariff and energy policies will produce stronger results than those of his first term.

Trump says Iran badly wants nuclear deal

IANS | July 29, 2026 6:33 AM

Washington, July 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Iran wants an agreement with Washington “so badly” and has essentially accepted that it cannot possess a nuclear weapon, but warned that American forces could resume attacks if negotiations fail.

India decries UNSC reform held hostage by small group

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:51 PM

United Nations, July 28 (IANS) The General Assembly on Tuesday reenacted the annual ritual of passing on to its next session the Security Council reform negotiations, and India decried it being “held hostage by the narrow, divisive interests of a select few” countries.

Rights group urges Pakistan to restore communications in PoK

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:44 PM

Islamabad, July 28 (IANS) Leading international human rights organisation Amnesty International on Tuesday urged Pakistani authorities to restore all communications access and allow media and independent observers into Rawalakot in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

From kitchen to public transport: Bangladesh’s gas crisis disrupts public life in Dhaka

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:43 PM

Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with a worsening gas crisis, the disruption has extended far beyond household kitchens, paralysing public transport across Dhaka as hundreds of CNG-powered buses, auto-rickshaws and ride-sharing vehicles spend hours waiting for fuel, leaving commuters stranded and increasing transport costs, local media reported.