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Nahid demands removal, arrest of President, slams government at Parliament

Dhaka, April 30 -- Opposition Chief Whip and Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Nahid Islam on Thursday told Parliament that the President needs to be removed and arrested. "The President h... Read More


NCP's Nahid alleges new central bank chief hired to reschedule debts for ruling party MPs

Dhaka, April 30 -- Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam has alleged the current Bangladesh Bank governor was appointed to help reschedule massive loans for ruling party lawmakers. Participating in the d... Read More


Liberia: West African Bankers Convene in Monrovia, Push Regional Action to Tackle Rising Bad Loans, Protect Financial Stability

Monrovia, April 30 -- West Africa's top banking executives, regulators, and financial policymakers on Tuesday, April 28, gathered in Monrovia for the opening of the 79th Executive Council Meeting and ... Read More


Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25% amid Middle East conflict and inflation risks

Ottawa, April 30 -- The Bank of Canada held its benchmark overnight interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, citing global uncertainty driven by the Middle East conflict and evolving US trade policy. The... Read More


Key corporate earnings, crude price trajectory and geopolitical developments to remain on investor's radar

Mumbai, April 30 -- The week ahead is likely to be shaped by a confluence of factors, with the energy crisis deepening materially in this week as Brent crude briefly touching $126 per barrel-mark. Th... Read More


Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 2 ships around territorial waters

Taipei, April 30 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters... Read More


Russia says OPEC+ steady after UAE exitPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:46 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- Russia said the OPEC+ group will continue operating despite the UAE's exit, easing fears of disruption. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak ruled out an oil price war, citing a... Read More


UAE raises petrol prices by nearly 8% for MayPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:45 PM

DUBAI, April 30 -- The United Arab Emirates has increased petrol prices by nearly 8% for May while keeping diesel rates unchanged, according to the UAE Fuel Price Committee. The revised prices will ta... Read More


US shifted from 'managing world's energy' to 'disruption': IRGC

Tehran, April 30 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the Trump administration shifted from the strategy of "managing the world's energy" to "disruption", and Iran has now become ... Read More


IDF chief Lt Gen Zamir confirms no ceasefire in southern Lebanon amid ongoing fighting with Hezbollah

Jerusalem, April 30 -- IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed that there "is no ceasefire" with the Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as Israel continues to engage in its parallel war with the ... Read More