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Choke Points Choking Global Trade: Tolling of the 'Hormuz Strait'?

New Delhi, April 14 -- The U.S. Central Command, on Sunday evening, issued a statement announcing that CENTCOM forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Ir... Read More


ASEAN Chair's Statement on the Outcomes of the Second Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East

Jakarta, April 14 -- The ASEAN Foreign Ministers convened a second Special Meeting on 13 April 2026, via videoconference, to exchange views on the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East and to ... Read More


IMF raises India FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, says positive 2025, reduced tariffs outweigh adverse Middle East impact

New Delhi, April 14 -- The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.5 per cent, revising its upward by 0.1 percentage point from its January p... Read More


Top Vietnamese leader's visit to China carries significance: Chinese scholar

Beijing, April 14 -- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's visit to China from April 14-17, which includes the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region bordering Vietnam, carries significance a... Read More


US Israel Iran War Latest Update: US Begins Blockade of Iranian Ports as Trump Vows to 'Eliminate' Fast-Attack Ships; Iran Warns No Gulf Port Will Be Secure if Ports Threatened

India, April 14 -- The US military began a blockade of ships leaving Iran's ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against its Gulf neighbours' ports after we... Read More


Must-Read Books: 8 Comforting Books Perfect for People Who Are Constantly Tired | Top Books Every Reader Should Explore

India, April 14 -- In an increasingly fast-paced world where burnout and emotional fatigue are becoming common, many readers are turning to "comfort reads" - books that feel like a warm hug. These sto... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Trump Signals New Talks as Hezbollah Rejects Israel Negotiations Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade Escalates

India, April 14 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: The Middle East conflict has entered a sharper phase with overlapping military and diplomatic signals adding to global uncertainty while Washington... Read More


4 Trillion-Dollar Stocks to Watch After the March Selloff: How to Spot Real AI Monetisation After the Market Reset

New Delhi, April 14 -- The early March 2026 market pullback, triggered by escalating Middle East tensions and a sudden spike in the Shiller CAPE ratio, has forced a valuation reset for the "Trillion-D... Read More


Kim Kardashian turns Broadway producer with 'The Fear of 13' based on Nick Yarris story

New Delhi, April 14 -- Kim Kardashian is adding Broadway producer to her list of roles, joining the team behind the upcoming play 'The Fear of 13', which is based on the real-life story of Nick Yarris... Read More


US blockade against Iran triggers global energy shock fears; China denounces 'dangerous' move

ARIS, April 14 -- Washington's decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by threatening supplies t... Read More