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US destroyer fires on, seizes Iranian cargo ship accused of evading blockade in Gulf of Oman

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- A US destroyer yesterday fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade a US naval blockade, President Donald Trump and the US milita... Read More


When will gas prices drop in US? Trump's energy secretary makes grim forecast: 'Might not happen until.'

New Delhi, April 20 -- Iran War Impact With petrol costs still above $3 a gallon and a ceasefire already under strain, the Trump administration is bracing Americans for a long road back to cheap fuel.... Read More


Better pricing, inventory gains may see Q4 earnings better than expected: Satish Ramanathan, JM Financial

New Delhi, April 20 -- Consensus earnings estimates for the fourth quarter of FY26 point to double digit growth, albeit at a lower level than the previous quarter due to the impact of the West Asia wa... Read More


ANALYSIS: Lessons Nigeria must adopt to avoid Lake Chad Basin scenario in Borgu-Kainji

Nigeria, April 20 -- Mass killings, abductions and roadside bombs in recent weeks point to a dangerous escalation of violent extremism in the Borgu-Kainji axis along Nigeria's western borders with Ben... Read More


Conflict as a tool of political survival?

New Delhi, April 20 -- Every war leaves behind uncomfortable questions. The war against Iran is no exception. Whenever stories of victory and nationalism are discussed, a question will arise: what was... Read More


Israeli soldier's photo smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon goes viral

Beirut, April 20 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the authenticity of a viral image showing an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN receives the Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN

Jakarta, April 20 -- Secretary-General ofASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Ambassador of Canada to ASEAN, H.E. Ambra Dickie, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Both sides exchanged vi... Read More


Viet Nam looks to China for stable jet fuel supplies amid Middle East disruptions

Hanoi, April 20 -- In a letter addressed to Song Zhiyong, Head of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Uong Viet Dung, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV), requested tha... Read More


After JJP leader's allegations: Chautala's cavalcade tried to hit police vehicle, says Hisar DSP

Rohtak, April 20 -- Two days after Haryana former deputy chief minister and Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) leader Dushyant Chautala alleged that a police vehicle blocked his cavalcade's movement in Hisar... Read More


Stocks open on dismal note as investors remain cautious after fuel price hike

Dhaka, April 20 -- Stocks opened on a dismal note on Monday, as investors remained cautious about the market's momentum following the recent adjustment in domestic fuel prices, alongside persistent un... Read More