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Economists warn of inflation as Bangladesh 'prints money' to offset deficit

Dhaka, April 23 -- Economists and business leaders have expressed grave concern over the government's recent move to borrow from the central bank by "printing money", warning that such "high-powered m... Read More


Petrol, diesel rates on 23 April - Check fuel prices today in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru & other cities

New Delhi, April 23 -- Petrol and diesel prices in India stayed steady on April 23, 2026, despite significant fluctuations in global oil markets driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Despite ... Read More


How BNP handles competing pressures to shape Bangladesh's future: Crisis Group

Dhaka, April 23 -- International Crisis Group on Thursday said the new elected government in Bangladesh faces a "daunting set of challenges" but how the BNP handles these competing pressures will shap... Read More


John Phelan removed from his role as US Navy Secretary amid Pentagon shake-upPublished on: April 23, 2026 9:16 AM

Pakistan, April 23 -- John Phelan has been removed from his role as US Navy Secretary, marking another major leadership change within the Pentagon as the United States continues its military engagemen... Read More


"Don't rush me...": US President Trump refuses to set timeline for ending conflict with Iran

Washington DC, April 23 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he would not set any deadline for ending the conflict with Iran, stating "don't rush me" while claiming that Iran's m... Read More


Crude oil prices extend rise to fourth straight session; Brent tops $104/bbl. Where are they headed next?

US-Iran war, April 23 -- Oil prices extended their rally to a fourth straight session on Thursday, 23 April, as the US and Iran remained locked over control of the Strait of Hormuz, following the coll... Read More


Crude oil prices extend rise to fourth straight session; Brent tops $104/bbl. Where are prices headed next?

US-Iran war, April 23 -- Oil prices extended their rally to a fourth straight session on Thursday, 23 April, as the US and Iran remained locked over control of the Strait of Hormuz, following the coll... Read More


INR weakens beyond Rs 94 per dollar as oil prices bounce higher amid Hormuz disruption

Mumbai, April 23 -- The Indian rupee extended weakness o a four-week low beyond Rs 94 per dollar mark on Thursday as dollar firmed and oil prices soared amid renewed tensions in Middle East. Greenback... Read More


A surreal stock market in US is bad for a strategic grand bargain to end the war in the Strait of Hormuz - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, April 23 -- There is something deeply surreal about a stock market that rallies while one of the world's most strategic waterways remains under stress. On April 23, 2026, the S&P 500 an... Read More


Market drops in early trade; breadth positive

Mumbai, April 23 -- The key domestic indices traded with significant losses in early trade as investor sentiment remained cautious amid uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a sha... Read More