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India's Foreign. Exchange Reserves Rise to $716.9 Billion as Dollar Inflows Strengthen By City Pulse News August 21, 2026 Category: Business & World Economy India's foreign exchange reserves have climbed to a six-month high of $716.9 billion, giving the country a stronger financial buffer as global economic and geopolitical pressures continue. India's foreign exchange reserves increased by almost $10 billion in a single week , reaching approximately $716.9 billion as of August 14, according to the latest figures from the Reserve Bank of India. The increase represents another significant improvement in India's external financial position after reserves had come under pressure earlier in the year. The latest data shows that India's reserves rose by $9.905 billion during the week, compared with $707.002 billion recorded for the previous reporting week. The development is being closely watched by financial markets because a large reserve position gives the country...

Ukrainian Nord Stream Suspect Detained in Croatia as Germany Pursues Extradition By City Pulse News August 21, 2026 Category: International News Croatian authorities have detained a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, adding a new chapter to one of Europe's most controversial investigations. A Ukrainian man suspected of taking part in the 2022 explosions that severely damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines has been detained in Croatia as German authorities continue their investigation into the sabotage. The suspect, identified by German prosecutors as Vladimir Z. , was arrested in the Croatian coastal city of Pula under a European arrest warrant issued by Germany. He is currently being held in Croatia while the legal process concerning his possible extradition to Germany moves forward. German prosecutors accuse him of being part of a team involved in placing explosives on the underwater pipelines. The arrest represents another significant d...

  Iran Faces Rising Pressure as War With US Enters New Diplomatic Crisis By City Pulse News August 21, 2026 Category: International News Tehran faces growing economic and military pressure as negotiations with Washington remain stalled and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue. Iran is facing increasing pressure as its conflict with the United States enters another difficult phase, with diplomacy stalled, economic sanctions tightening and tensions surrounding the strategically important Strait of Hormuz remaining high. The latest developments have raised concerns that efforts to reach a lasting agreement between Tehran and Washington could become even more difficult. The United States announced plans this week to impose what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the toughest sanctions in American history against Iran. Washington says the measures are intended to increase economic pressure on the Iranian government. Iran has strongly rejected the American approach an...

By City Pulse News August 21, 2026 Category: International News At least 15 people have reportedly been killed and more than 130 injured after a Russian drone attack struck a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, according to Ukrainian officials. At least 15 people have been killed following a Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian authorities said on Friday. More than 130 people were also reported injured in the attack, with emergency crews working at the scene as authorities searched damaged areas and assisted victims. The attack has drawn renewed international attention to the continuing dangers faced by civilians in Ukrainian cities more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities said children were among those injured, while some of the wounded were reported to be in serious condition. The casualty figures were provided by Ukrainian officials and may be subj...

By City Pulse News August 21, 2026 Category: International News Ankara says it is pursuing international legal action over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, while Israel rejects the move. Turkey has announced that it will seek an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with a criminal case involving the interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. The announcement, made on Friday by Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek, marks another major escalation in the already tense relationship between Turkey and Israel. According to Gurlek, Turkish authorities are pursuing international action against Netanyahu and another Israeli suspect, Afek Moskovitch, following arrest warrants issued in Turkey. The case involves 35 defendants and concerns the interception of activists who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Turkey says the case involves serious allegations, including genocide, crimes against humanity and torture....