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Strait of Hormuz trade to resume soon? Trump admin likely to announce coalition to escort ships amid fuel price rise

New Delhi, March 16 -- The Donald Trump administration this week is likely to announce that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition to escort ships through the critical Strait of Hormuz, wh... Read More


Trump to announce coalition for protecting Strait of Hormuz trade. Will China join? US President answers

New Delhi, March 16 -- The Donald Trump administration is likely to announce that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition to escort ships through the critical Strait of Hormuz, where trade ... Read More


Bengaluru cafe charges 5% 'gas crisis' fee on lemonade bill amid LPG shortage, internet reacts

India, March 16 -- A cafe bill from Bengaluru has caught the internet's attention after it showed a "Gas Crisis Charge" added to a customer's order, sparking discussion online about additional restaur... Read More


Global central banks prep to tackle an old nemesis

New Delhi, March 16 -- Nine central banks across developed and emerging economies, including the US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank (ECB), Bank of England, Bank of Japan and Bank Indonesia, wil... Read More


Iran hits Gulf neighbours, keeps stranglehold on oil shipping as concerns rise of energy crisis

Beirut, March 16 -- Explosions echoed across Beirut early Monday as Israel struck the Lebanese capital. It also launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran, while Dubai was forced to temporarily close it... Read More


LPG tanker Shivalik set to reach Mundra port today after crossing Strait of Hormuz

Kachchh, March 16 -- The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker Shivalik, which crossed the Hormuz Strait, is all set to arrive at the Mundra port in Gujarat on Monday. Two Indian flagged vessels carry... Read More


Two projects receive Tk 48.2m Japanese grant

Dhaka, March 16 -- The government of Japan has awarded grants worth $397,335 (about Tk 48.2 million) to two Bangladeshi non-government organisations to support grass-roots human security initiatives. ... Read More


Asia faces growing supply risks if West Asia tensions persist: Morgan Stanley

New Delhi, March 16 -- Supply disruptions from West Asia tensions could spread beyond oil and affect several industries across Asia if the conflict drags on, Morgan Stanley said in a report. The Morg... Read More


Punjab: Investors hail industry friendly initiatives, pledge rRs.r12,000 crore

India, March 16 -- Hailing the industry-friendly initiatives of the Punjab government, investors pledged investments worth Rs.12,000 crore on the concluding day of the Progressive Punjab Investors' Su... Read More


"Preserving peace and stability": Japan's defence chief reaffirms stance on Strait of Hormuz

Tokyo, March 16 -- Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has held discussions with United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, reaffirming Tokyo's stance on the critical necessity of preserving ... Read More