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U.S. Stocks May Lack Direction Amid Uncertainty About Middle East Conflict

India, May 4 -- Following the strength seen during last Friday's session, stocks may show a lack of direction in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly fl... Read More


Pregnancy complications claim hundreds of lives annually

Kathmandu, May 4 -- A few weeks ago, a 20-year-old woman from ward 3 of Tila Rural Municipality of Jumla district succumbed to maternity-related complications. The woman, who had given birth to her b... Read More


Oil prices subdued after Trump says US plans to help stranded ships cross Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, May 4 -- Global oil prices traded on a subdued note on Monday morning after US president Donald Trump said that the US will guide stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz. At 7:45 AM, the Ju... Read More


Explosion rocks South Korean ship at Strait of Hormuz, officials say

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- An explosion and fire occurred Monday on a South Korean-linked vessel at the Strait the Hormuz, according to spokesperson from the South Korean Foreign Ministry. The Panama-flagge... Read More


Bay Street Likely To Open On Negative Note

India, May 4 -- Canadian stocks look headed for a weak start Monday morning as higher oil prices amid Middle East tensions, and U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh threat on European cars and trucks a... Read More


Shares mostly gain in Asia after Wall St hits new records, while oil slips

New Delhi, May 4 -- Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday after U.S. stocks set more records, powered by strong profits for major companies. U.S. futures were mixed and oil prices slipped sligh... Read More


Gold Slips As Middle East Tensions Lift Crude Oil Prices And Dollar

India, May 4 -- Gold prices dipped on Monday as markets reacted to the rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Fresh Hormuz tensions attributed to conflicting reports of Iranian attack on U.S... Read More


UN chief says press freedom essential for peace and human rights

Afghanistan, May 4 -- António Guterres said that all freedoms depend on press freedom, warning that without free media there can be no peace, sustainable development, or protection of human right... Read More


Govt moves to shield industry as Mideast conflicts hit manufacturing

Jakarta, May 4 -- Indonesia is intensifying industrial mitigation efforts after global supply chain disruptions linked to Middle East conflicts pushed its manufacturing sector into a moderate contract... Read More


Crude Oil Prices Jump As Middle East Tensions Escalate

India, May 4 -- Both the crude oil price benchmarks surged on Monday amidst conflicting reports of missile attacks on a U.S. warship. The reports come amidst renewed efforts to restore shipping traffi... Read More