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Japan grants US$ 2.6 Mn to strengthen climate resilience, gender equality projects

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Japanese Government through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's development journey by announcing two new project... Read More


US-Iran war: Is the 'safe haven' narrative for gold and silver breaking down?

US-Iran war, April 22 -- Gold and silver prices have remained highly volatile in 2026, especially after the beginning of the US-Iran war. Both metals have witnessed losses, making investors question t... Read More


US-Bangla resumes 'full operations' across Middle East routes after war disruption

Dhaka, April 22 -- US-Bangla Airlines has restored its full flight schedule across all Middle Eastern destinations, including Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, following a period of instability in the re... Read More


UK inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as Iran war sends fuel prices to highest rise since Ukraine invasion

New Delhi, April 22 -- UK inflation accelerated in March, as a surge in energy costs triggered by the Iran war started to hit consumers in the pocket. The consumer prices index rose 3.3% from a year ... Read More


Vietnamese traditional products showcased at charity bazaar in Japan

Hanoi, April 22 -- ​ Tokyo (VNA) - Traditional products and handicrafts from many Vietnamese localities were introduced to international visitors and local residents at a charity bazaar in Toky... Read More


UN urges Sri Lanka to deliver results in Easter bombing probe

COLOMBO , April 22 -- The UN on Tuesday (21) urged Sri Lanka to deliver concrete results after long-running investigations into the2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, incl... Read More


India, Germany deepen defence ties; sign Industrial Cooperation Roadmap, UN Peacekeeping Training pact in Berlin

Berlin, April 22 -- India and Germany on Wednesday signed and exchanged the Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and an Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Training here, mar... Read More


MPC members flag West Asia conflict; oil shock as key risks, back status quo on rates

Mumbai, April 22 -- Members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have highlighted the West Asia conflict, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and elevated crude o... Read More


Iran Says Ready For Talks If US Lifts Naval Blockade

Afghanistan, April 22 -- Iran's UN envoy says Tehran will resume talks if Washington ends its naval blockade, as both sides exchange accusations of ceasefire violations. Amir Saeid Iravani said Iran ... Read More


Gwadar's Impossible Position: Caught Between Kabul's Mistrust and BLA's Guns

India, April 22 -- Gwadar Port is facing twin threats from two directions simultaneously, and neither shows signs of easing. From the northeast, active armed conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan ... Read More