Pakistan: Govt plans digitalization of Central Directorate of National Savings
Forgoing its traditional model of requiring customers to physically visit National Savings Centres, the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) is finally digitizing its operations, says the Pakistan Economic Survey.…
Various dragon boat-themed activities are held across China
A drone photo taken on June 14, 2026 shows dragon boat teams taking part in a waterborne parade at Bijiang District of Tongren, southwest China’s Guizhou Province. Various dragon boat-themed…
Pakistan and the law of mediation
PAKISTAN’S ongoing role in helping bridge differences between the US and Iran has attracted considerable attention. Given the depth of hostility between Washington and Tehran, even keeping channels of communication…
Japan plans to rename ASDF, expand security scope to space: media
The Japanese government plans to rename the Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) as the “Air and Space Self-Defense Force” within fiscal 2026, further extending Japan’s security framework into outer space, a…
France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting the SNP
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French elections France’s cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackCore of interfering in…
Breakthrough U.S.-Iran peace deal opens path to lasting regional stability
The peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran on Sunday, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland, marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough since the…