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Baloch activist writes to Trump over Pakistani court verdict on Mahrang Baloch, seeks fair trial

IANS | June 24, 2026 10:33 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) Tara Chand, President of the Baloch American Congress, has written to US President Donald Trump expressing grave concern over the life imprisonment handed down to Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch, saying the verdict undermines due process and the rights of peaceful political activists.

Sikh couple's killing represents disturbing manifestation of extremist thinking in Pakistan: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:46 AM

Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) The brutal murder of elderly Sikh couple Jagan Nath and Ashawanti, who served as caretakers of a gurdwara in Mardan, a city in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has once again underscored the persistent concerns over the safety and security of minorities in the country, according to a latest report.

India slams Pakistan for misusing position to politicise UN forum

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:19 AM

United Nations, June 24 (IANS) India has slammed Pakistan for misusing its position as co-chair to politicise a UN forum instead of being unbiased as behooves the position.

US Senate passes resolution to curb Trump's war powers on Iran

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:59 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) The US Senate passed a war powers resolution on Iran, restricting President Donald Trump from launching further military operations in Iran without congressional approval.

US expands Cuba sanctions, targets Castro-linked network

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:26 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) The Trump administration expanded sanctions against Cuba, targeting five entities tied to key sectors of the island's economy and a member of the Castro family as part of what Washington described as a broader effort to choke off revenue flowing to the Cuban government.

Trump touts $19.1 trillion investment surge

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:15 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) President Donald Trump claimed that the United States has attracted $19.1 trillion in investment commitments over the past year, arguing that his administration's economic policies have transformed America into what he called the world's most attractive destination for global capital.

Rubio says Gulf partners key to Iran peace effort

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:06 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is consulting closely with its Gulf partners as efforts continue to advance a framework for peace with Iran, while cautioning that significant work remains despite progress made over the past several days.

India-US partnership growing stronger despite differences: Indian envoy

IANS | June 24, 2026 7:02 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) India's Deputy Chief of Mission to the United States, Namgya C. Khampa, said that the India-US relationship continues to deepen despite occasional differences, describing it as one of the defining strategic partnerships of the 21st century.

Trump credits tariffs for factory boom

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:39 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump defended his tariff-driven trade policies, telling workers at a Pennsylvania truck manufacturing plant that import duties were helping fuel a resurgence in American industry and encouraging companies to build factories in the United States.

US Senate Democrats allege UAE investments influenced Trump policy

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:35 AM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) US Senate Democrats accused President Donald Trump of allowing foreign financial interests to intersect with US national security policy, alleging that the United Arab Emirates received a series of favourable decisions after investing heavily in the Trump family's cryptocurrency business.

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Baloch activist writes to Trump over Pakistani court verdict on Mahrang Baloch, seeks fair trial

Sikh couple's killing represents disturbing manifestation of extremist thinking in Pakistan: Report

India slams Pakistan for misusing position to politicise UN forum

US Senate passes resolution to curb Trump's war powers on Iran

US expands Cuba sanctions, targets Castro-linked network

Trump touts $19.1 trillion investment surge

Rubio says Gulf partners key to Iran peace effort

India-US partnership growing stronger despite differences: Indian envoy

Trump credits tariffs for factory boom

US Senate Democrats allege UAE investments influenced Trump policy

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