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Nepal hikes jet fuel to record high as West Asia war drives global surge

Kathmadnu, April 1 -- owned oil monopoly on Wednesday sharply increased aviation fuel prices to a historic high, citing soaring global energy costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East... Read More


'Government notification on partial lockdown': Viral document sparks panic; here's the truth

New Delhi, April 1 -- As the Middle East conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to intensify, speculation around a possible lockdown in India has resurfaced. In recent days, ... Read More


Kenya's Novostar Ventures marks final close of third fund

New Delhi, April 1 -- Novastar Ventures, a Kenya-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage companies, has marked the final close of its third fund below target. The Nairobi-headquartered VC f... Read More


Hormuz energy squeeze: Can Asia insure itself against decisions taken on the other side of the globe?

New Delhi, April 1 -- The fighting in West Asia has the world on tenterhooks, but the economic shocks hitting the rest of Asia are so alarming that usually guarded regional leaders are speaking out. F... Read More


BJP's Nishikant Dubey offers apology over remarks on Biju Patnaik's after backlash: 'Mistakenly understood'

India, April 1 -- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday offered an unconditional apology for his claim that former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was the link between former Prime Minister Jawaharla... Read More


Odisha: Modi praises Biju Patnaik amid row over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks

India, April 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik as a symbol of courage and nation-building, amid a political controversy triggered by rema... Read More


PM Anwar to meet state leaders Thursday over global energy crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet all Chief Ministers and Menteris Besar tomorrow to discuss the ongoing g... Read More


Trump claims Iran asked US for ceasefire; says it would be considered when Strait of Hormuz is open

Washington DC, April 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran has asked US for a ceasefire. He said that Washington would consider it once the Strait of Hormuz is ope... Read More


Donald Trump reacts to Bryon Noem cross-dressing controversy, 'Too bad.'

India, April 1 -- President Donald Trump has reacted to reports that Kristi Noem's husband, Bryon Noem, cross-dressed and sported fake breasts in private messages to several women. A Daily Mail report... Read More


27,300 tonnes of diesel arrive in Ctg, two more fuel ships coming

Dhaka, April 1 -- The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) is continuing its import activities to maintain regular fuel supply across the country despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. A ship ... Read More