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Did Trump's officials threaten Catholic Church? Vatican cancels White House's invitation to host Pope Leo XIV

New Delhi, April 9 -- Donald Trump-led US government threatened Pope Leo XIV's Ambassador with the Avignon Papacy, according to Letters from Leo report. Pope Leo XIV's then-ambassador to the United St... Read More


Did Trump officials threaten Catholic Church? Vatican drops White House invite for Pope Leo XIV

New Delhi, April 9 -- The Donald Trump-led US government allegedly threatened Pope Leo XIV's ambassador with invoking the Avignon Papacy, according to the Letters from Leo report. Pope Leo XIV's then-... Read More


Can Iran legally charge toll from ships passing Strait of Hormuz? What norms say

India, April 9 -- Iran is reportedly planning to levy a toll for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would violate maritime trade norms. The freedom of peaceful navigation -... Read More


"Rashid was right on the money from very first ball": Piyush Chawla after GT's close IPL win

New Delhi, April 9 -- Gujarat Titans edged past Delhi Capitals in a thrilling last-over finish in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesda... Read More


Stalemate over Israel Op in Lebanon threatens West Asia peace deal

Tehran, April 9 -- Israel's continued operation in Lebanon has threatened the temporary ceasefire, with Iran accusing the US-Israel side of violating the agreement and threatening to leave the negotia... Read More


Subsidy surge: India raises fertiliser support 11pc as war-driven costs bite

NEW DELHI, April 9 -- India has hiked subsidies for farming fertilisers by 11 per cent from last year to support its vast agriculture sector from surging prices sparked by the Middle East war. The ag... Read More


Canadian Market Down In Negative Territory As Middle East Tensions Weigh

India, April 9 -- After a weak start and a subsequent rebound into positive territory, the Canadian market retreated Thursday morning amid doubts about U.S.-Iran truce after Tehran halted the passage ... Read More


West Asia: US, Israel, Iran agree to conditional, two-week, ceasefire

India, April 9 -- The United States, Iran and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire following a last-minute diplomatic push led by Pakistan, with both sides set to begin negotiations in Islamabad... Read More


MPs push for fuel tax relief

DODOMA, April 9 -- MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have urged the government to slash some levies on fuel imports as part of measures to control the rising fuel prices, exacerbated by the ongoing Middle E... Read More


Staff-level agreement reached with IMF

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on economic policies, paving the way to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of ... Read More