June 3, 2026 7:17 PM

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Iranian drone strike damages Kuwait International Airport

Kuwait's international airport has sustained heavy damage after an Iranian drone strike struck the main passenger terminal in the early hours of Wednesday, killing one person and injuring several others, as a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran continues to deteriorate across the re...

June 3, 2026 5:05 PM

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CPJ Urges Bangladesh Government to Strengthen Press Freedom Protections

The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to break what it described as the country's “cycle of partisan persecution” of journalists and take concrete steps to safeguard press freedom. In a report released as the BNP-led government completed its firs...

June 3, 2026 4:43 PM

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HM Amit Shah to chair 73rd North Eastern Council Plenary Session in Shillong

Union Home Minister and Chairman of the North Eastern Council (NEC) Amit Shah will chair the NEC's 73rd Plenary Session in Shillong, Meghalaya tomorrow. The Ministry of Development of North-East Region said that the session will discuss and deliberate on progress made by the CM High-Level Task Force...

June 3, 2026 4:19 PM

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Indian companies Secure Major Energy and Infrastructure Contracts in Sri Lanka

Indian companies have secured significant contracts in Sri Lanka’s infrastructure and energy sectors, reflecting growing economic engagement between the two neighbours. Lanka IOC PLC, the Sri Lankan subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, secured a contract worth 392.47 million Sri Lankan rupees to su...

June 3, 2026 3:24 PM

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US Markets Close at Record Highs as Major Indices Extend Gains

Major US stock indices extended gains yesterday, and closed at record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 0.4 per cent, to close at 51 thousand 308. The S&P 500 gained 0.1 per cent to close at 7 thousand 610, while the Nasdaq Composite index ended marginally up to settle at 27 thou...