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Trump, Putin hold call on Iran, Ukraine

WEB DESK, April 30 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a telephone call. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said in the phone conversation that lasted over an ho... Read More


White House signals extended naval blockade on Iran amid rising tensions

WEB DESK, April 30 -- Tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate, with the White House signalling that it is prepared to sustain a naval blockade of Iranian ports for an extended peri... Read More


Kenya's inflation gallops at fastest pace in 7 years

Nairobi, April 30 -- Kenya's inflation jumped by the quickest pace in seven years to 5.6 percent and is expected to accelerate further in the wake of costly fuel linked to the Iran war. Data from the... Read More


How Dangote's proposed Tanga refinery seen as economic game-changer

Tanzania, April 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Days after prominent African businessman Aliko Dangote expressed his intention to support East African countries in building an oil refinery in the Tanga Region, b... Read More


Tanzania reaffirms commitment to equal human rights at UN forum

Tanzania, April 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has reiterated its commitment to upholding human rights for all citizens without discrimination during the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Fo... Read More


Oil price rises above USD 120

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Oil prices have soared following reports that the US is preparing for an "extended" blockade of Iran. The global benchmark oil price, Brent crude, rose above $120 (£89) a ... Read More


Museveni orders Sovereignty Bill review after public outrage

Uganda, April 30 -- President Museveni on Thursday called for the review of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, arguing that the legislation in its current form "meanders in the areas of the fre... Read More


Museveni orders Sovereignty Bill review after public uproar

Uganda, April 30 -- President Museveni on Thursday called for the review of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, after public uproar, arguing that the legislation in its current form "meanders in... Read More


ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Inaugurates Automotive Steel Production Line in Gujarat

Mumbai, April 30 -- ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has opened a Pickling Line and Tandem Cold Mill (PLTCM) at its plant in Hazira, Gujarat. The facility was inaugurated by Keiichi Ono,... Read More


King Charles III and Queen Camilla's New York trip begins with visit to National 9/11 Memorial

New Delhi, April 29 -- King Charles III and Queen Camilla commenced their trip to New York City on Wednesday (local time) with a visit to the National 9/11 Memorial, where they honored victims of the ... Read More