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"Iran wants to make deal, quickly and badly": Trump predicts sharp drop in oil prices post-war

Washington, Sept. 15 -- US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that Iran wants to strike a deal with Washington "quickly and badly", asserting that global energy costs will fall rapidly on... Read More


Masood Azhar's bounty hike: Is Pakistan's FATF move merely symbolic? Expert weighs in

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Pakistan appears to be making a renewed effort to demonstrate that it is taking action against terrorism and terror financing ahead of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ple... Read More


India's current account deficit widens to USD 7 bn in July; capital flows cushion external balance

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- India's current account deficit widened to USD 7 billion in July 2026 from USD 3.2 billion a year ago, primarily due to a higher merchandise trade deficit, according to prelimin... Read More


Let's not walk away from regional cooperation despite challenges, says Humaiun Kobir about BIMSTEC

Dhaka, Sept. 15 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has urged BIMSTEC member states to remain committed to regional cooperation despite bilateral differences and tensions, stressing th... Read More


US dollar index large currency speculative longs edge higher

Mumbai, Sept. 15 -- Large currency speculators in the US dollar futures edged higher, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFT... Read More


Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- He tuned out the screams for Ben Shelton for so long that he didn't even realize when he won, not hearing the chair umpire's announcement that the match was over. "In that mome... Read More


Why the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, By Eric Teniola

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- I guess it is not by accident that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is constructing a highway between Calabar and Lagos. The construction is political, historical and economical... Read More


BRICS Summit 2026 issues New Delhi Declaration: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The declaration reaffirmed the grouping's commitment to mutual respect, sovereign equality, solidarity, openness, inclusiveness, collaboration and consensus. BRICS leaders agree... Read More


$22.3 billion spent in 4 months: US confirms weapons shortage amid Iran war

India, Sept. 15 -- The US' war on Iran has cost Washington an estimated $33.4 billion, including $22.3 billion spent on weapons and ammunitions, so far, a Pentagon watchdog report has revealed. The U... Read More


$22.3 billion spent in 4 months: US confirms munitions shortage amid Iran war

India, Sept. 15 -- The US' war on Iran has cost Washington an estimated $33.4 billion, including $22.3 billion spent on weapons and ammunitions, so far, a Pentagon watchdog report has revealed. The U... Read More