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Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25% amid Middle East conflict and inflation risks

Ottawa, April 30 -- The Bank of Canada held its benchmark overnight interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, citing global uncertainty driven by the Middle East conflict and evolving US trade policy. The... Read More


Key corporate earnings, crude price trajectory and geopolitical developments to remain on investor's radar

Mumbai, April 30 -- The week ahead is likely to be shaped by a confluence of factors, with the energy crisis deepening materially in this week as Brent crude briefly touching $126 per barrel-mark. Th... Read More


Russia says OPEC+ steady after UAE exitPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:46 PM

Pakistan, April 30 -- Russia said the OPEC+ group will continue operating despite the UAE's exit, easing fears of disruption. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak ruled out an oil price war, citing a... Read More


Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 2 ships around territorial waters

Taipei, April 30 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters... Read More


UAE raises petrol prices by nearly 8% for MayPublished on: April 30, 2026 4:45 PM

DUBAI, April 30 -- The United Arab Emirates has increased petrol prices by nearly 8% for May while keeping diesel rates unchanged, according to the UAE Fuel Price Committee. The revised prices will ta... Read More


US shifted from 'managing world's energy' to 'disruption': IRGC

Tehran, April 30 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the Trump administration shifted from the strategy of "managing the world's energy" to "disruption", and Iran has now become ... Read More


IDF chief Lt Gen Zamir confirms no ceasefire in southern Lebanon amid ongoing fighting with Hezbollah

Jerusalem, April 30 -- IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed that there "is no ceasefire" with the Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as Israel continues to engage in its parallel war with the ... Read More


Liberia: Japan Reaffirms Support for Liberia as Commerce Minister Emphasizes Transparency and Accountability

Monrovia, April 30 -- the Government and People of Japan through their Ambassador accredited to Liberia, Hiroshi Yoshimoto, has reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening food security and l... Read More


Commanders to brief Donald Trump on new military options in Iran: What we know

New Delhi, April 30 -- US President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on Thursday from the leader of the Central Command, ​Brad Cooper, on new plans for potential military action against Iran... Read More


Trump welcomes UAE exit from OPEC, says move may lower oil prices

New Delhi, April 30 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed the United Arab Emirates' move to pull out of OPEC and said he believes the decision could help lower global oil prices. Trump... Read More