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President Murmu arrives in Moldova on historic first-ever visit by Indian Prez

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:04 PM

Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Chisinau on Monday on the first leg of her State visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Moldova. She was warmly received at Chisinau International Airport by Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi.

Pakistan: Transporters reject fuel price hike, warn of nationwide wheel-jam strike

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:00 PM

Islamabad, July 20 (IANS) The Karachi Goods Carriers Association (KGCA) have rejected the recent hike in prices of petrol and diesel and warned of a nationwide wheel-jam strike if the decision is not withdrawn within 24 hours, local media reported on Monday.

Rising child labour in Bangladesh sparks concern over exploitation, workplace abuse

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:52 PM

Dhaka, July 20 (IANS) Amid rising concerns over child abuse in Bangladesh, official helpline data revealed that the government-run child support service 1098 received 101 abuse-related calls from January to June 10, while emergency helpline 999 recorded 33 complaints of workplace child abuse until May, local media reported on Monday.

Iran claims targeting US radar system, military facilities in Kuwait

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:46 PM

Tehran, July 20 (IANS) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had attacked a US early-warning radar system and several military facilities in Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base in retaliatory action against Washington, local media reported.

US student visa rule may disrupt degrees

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:20 AM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) A new four-year limit on F-1 and J-1 visas could push international students out of the United States midway through their degrees or research, an Indian diaspora policy group has warned.

US hit Iran again in tribute to three fallen service members: Trump

IANS | July 20, 2026 7:04 AM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that American forces had struck Iran again in honour of three US service members believed to have died, while asserting that Tehran had suffered extensive military damage and no longer controlled the Strait of Hormuz.

Fresh Iranian attacks reported in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, prompting calls for de-escalation

IANS | July 20, 2026 6:56 AM

Cairo, July 20 (IANS) Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain reported fresh Iranian attacks as renewed US-Iran hostilities spilled into neighbouring countries, prompting calls for de-escalation across the Middle East.

Usha Vance gives birth to fourth child

IANS | July 20, 2026 6:45 AM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) US Vice-President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, making him the first sitting US vice-president in more than 150 years to welcome a baby while in office.

Iran war puts Hormuz, Suez trade at risk

IANS | July 20, 2026 6:40 AM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) The Trump administration said that oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had recovered to about two-thirds of its pre-war level, even as a former NATO commander warned that Iran could widen the conflict by threatening the Suez Canal.

Trump’s administration vows Iran mission will go on

IANS | July 20, 2026 6:37 AM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration said that its military campaign against Iran would continue after two American service members were killed and another went missing in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan.

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President Murmu arrives in Moldova on historic first-ever visit by Indian Prez

Pakistan: Transporters reject fuel price hike, warn of nationwide wheel-jam strike

Rising child labour in Bangladesh sparks concern over exploitation, workplace abuse

Iran claims targeting US radar system, military facilities in Kuwait

US student visa rule may disrupt degrees

US hit Iran again in tribute to three fallen service members: Trump

Fresh Iranian attacks reported in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, prompting calls for de-escalation

Usha Vance gives birth to fourth child

Iran war puts Hormuz, Suez trade at risk

Trump’s administration vows Iran mission will go on

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