KOSPI crashes nearly 10 pc in S. Korea on massive tech sell-offs

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:35 PM

Seoul, June 23 (IANS) South Korean stocks tumbled nearly 10 per cent on Tuesday as foreign investors dumped major semiconductor shares and other market heavyweights amid profit-taking, tracking overnight losses in US technology stocks. The local currency weakened against the US dollar.

India-Russia eastern sea route gains importance amid West Asia crisis

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) With the West Asia conflict leading to energy shocks and disruption in supply chains due to the choking of Strait of Hormuz, the importance of alternative trade routes for countries like India has come to the fore, according to a new report.

Kunal Kemmu says his new show ‘Alliance’ involves navigating relationships, making tough choices, adapting to situations

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:29 PM

Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Bollywood multi-hyphenate Kunal Kemmu, who is set to host the upcoming reality show ‘Alliance’, has shared that the show is quite demanding as it tests the strength of the contestants in different areas. The actor said that the show is about navigating relationships, making tough choices, and adapting to situations. The trailer of the show was unveiled on Tuesday.

13 global rights groups urge Bangladesh to revise NHRC Bill, warn of eroding accountability

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:09 PM

New York, June 23 (IANS) At least 13 international human rights organisations called on the Government of Bangladesh to revise the proposed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could reduce the commission to a largely “symbolic body” lacking the authority and independence needed to ensure accountability.

SC stays release of Bowbazar blast convict Rashid Khan

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:08 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the operation of a Delhi High Court judgment granting remission and directing the release of Md. Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar bomb blast case in which 70 people were killed.

Labourers in Afghanistan find work less than two days per week: Report

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:00 PM

Kabul, June 23 (IANS) Labourers in Afghanistan are finding work for less than two days a week on average, showcasing the country's continuous economic problems despite stable food markets and a relatively strong currency, a new World Food Programme (WFP) report has revealed, according to local media.