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Institutional barriers still limit women's leadership in Nigeria - Experts

Nigeria, March 18 -- Despite growing public acceptance of women in leadership, stakeholders have raised concerns that entrenched structural and institutional barriers continue to limit women's represe... Read More


Crude oil surges above USD 103 barrel as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may not return to pre-war status

New Delhi, March 18 -- Crude oil prices in the international markets surged again to as high as USD 103 per barrel on Wednesday after Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf indicated tha... Read More


Ex-Navy SEAL backs Joe Kent amid Iran war resignation row; 'sometimes the best.'

India, March 18 -- Shawn Ryan, a former US Navy SEAL and podcaster, backed Joe Kent as he resigned as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center on Tuesday. Kent, appointed by Trump in 2025,... Read More


Asian markets today: South Korea's KOSPI rises 5% following ban on double listings

Global markets today, March 18 -- South Korean shares rallied for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, March 18, after regulators took steps to limit listed companies from spinning off and list... Read More


LPG crisis: BPCL urges customers not to panic amid shortage worries - 'We are here to keep your kitchen running'

LPG crisis panic, March 18 -- Amid a nationwide panic regarding a potential LPG cylinder supply shortage due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East, state-owned oil and gas company Bharat Petroleum Cor... Read More


Fairytale ending for Punch? Internet's beloved baby monkey makes netizens melt again, this time with his 'girlfriend'

New Delhi, March 18 -- Fairytale ending for Punch? The internet's favourite baby monkey at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan that once went viral for seeking comfort in an orangutan plush toy after his mothe... Read More


Singapore's gold retailers boost inventories amid rising demand, global uncertainties

Singapore, March 18 -- Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories to meet surging demand for the precious metal amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Bullion dealers and jewellers s... Read More


From far right to anti-war: Joe Kent's big shift via resignation letter to Trump

India, March 18 -- The Donald Trump-led administration is facing opposition in the US amid the ongoing war against Iran, the latest evidence being the resignation of the director of the US National Co... Read More


'Can't make same mistake': Why far-right Joe Kent turned against Trump over Iran

India, March 18 -- The Donald Trump-led administration is facing opposition in the US amid the ongoing war against Iran, the latest evidence being the resignation of the director of the US National Co... Read More


Bank of Japan interest rate decision on Thursday: Can BOJ lift rates further? How could it impact Indian stock market?

New Delhi, March 18 -- Bank of Japan interest rate decision: Against the backdrop of a full-scale war in the Middle East, rising crude oil prices, and increasing risks of an inflation flare-up, the Ba... Read More