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Japan's Nikkei 225 Index closes above 63000 for the first time

Mumbai, May 13 -- Japanese stocks edged up amid volatile trades today. The Nikkei 225 Index added 0.84% on Wednesday to close at 63255 points, hitting another record high. Gains were led by Real Estat... Read More


India to Host BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting This Week

India, May 13 -- India will host the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting on May 14-15, 2026, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chairing the high-level diplomatic gathering, the Ministry of Exte... Read More


China asks Pakistan to boost Middle East mediation effortsPublished on: May 13, 2026 3:00 PM

Pakistan, May 13 -- China has urged Pakistan to play a bigger diplomatic role and mediation efforts in easing tensions between Iran and the United States and helping address issues surrounding the Str... Read More


With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

Dubai, May 13 -- Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Middle East nation. The accusation brought Tuesday came jus... Read More


Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed

New Delhi, May 13 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on "life support" after rejecting Tehran's latest proposal, which officials said included some nuclear concessions... Read More


Consensus difficult but achievable at BRICS meet, says former envoy

New Delhi, May 13 -- India will face a challenging but achievable task in forging consensus at the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting amid sharp divisions within the grouping over the Iran-Isra... Read More


Discoms warn of fire risks caused by faulty wiring, excessive use of ACs

India, May 13 -- Power distribution companies in Delhi have issued a detailed advisory on Tuesday, warning residents about the risk of electrical fires caused by overloaded circuits, faulty wiring, an... Read More


Indonesian FM Sugiono arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting

New Delhi, May 13 -- Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono arrived in the national capital on Wednesday to participate in the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. In a post on X, the Ministry of ... Read More


RI welcomes Nigerian crude oil supply

Jakarta, May 13 -- The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) confirmed crude oil supplies from Nigeria have arrived in Indonesia as one of the government's efforts to diversify national crud... Read More


US CPI records biggest jump in 3 years: Can the Fed raise interest rates after hot inflation data?

New Delhi, May 13 -- The US consumer price index (CPI) for April came at a three-year high of 3.8%, fanning speculations that the US Federal Reserve could bite the bullet and raise interest rates in t... Read More