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MEA Secy (West) discusses terror threats with UN's Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism

New York, April 24 -- Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George on Friday held talks on threats of terrorism with Alexandre Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Te... Read More


US charges soldier who made US$400,000 betting on Maduro raid he helped plan

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- A US soldier faces charges for using classified information to bet on online prediction markets related to the US operation to capture former Venezuelan president Nicolas Madur... Read More


Precious Metals Preview: Gold tests two-week low in Asia

Mumbai, April 24 -- Gold futures stayed weak, breaking under $4700 per ounce mark to test two week low. The US dollar stated supported amid persistent Middle East tensions and the continued blockage o... Read More


Bay Street Seen Opening On Mixed Note

India, April 24 -- Canadian stocks are likely to open on a mixed note Friday morning with investors making cautious moves, assessing the situation in the Middle East. Iran has tightened its grip over... Read More


"History full of wars expanded due to miscalculations": Former Diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on West Asia crisis

New Delhi, April 24 -- Former Diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Friday said that the US and Israel miscalculated Iran's situation and thought the war would finish quickly. Sachdev, in a conversation with AN... Read More


West Asia tensions and oil supply disruption may push Asian economies towards faster renewable shift: Jefferies

New Delhi, April 24 -- The ongoing tensions in West Asia and risks to key oil supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz could accelerate the global shift towards renewable energy, especially among oi... Read More


UN Forum: Bangladesh calls for fair global financial architecture, sustainable LDC graduation

Dhaka, April 24 -- Bangladesh has called for urgent global action to bridge the widening SDG financing gap and establishing a 'fair, inclusive, and responsive' international financial system. At the ... Read More


Vietnam co-chairs 14th ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee meeting

Jakarta, April 24 -- As Country Coordinator for ASEAN-New Zealand relations, the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to ASEAN co-chaired the 14th Meeting of the ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee ... Read More


'Can't bring IRGC terrorists': US draws red line on Iran World Cup entry, flags 'pretend trainers'

India, April 24 -- United States signalled on Thursday that Iranian players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as it drew a firm line on who can accompany them. Standing ... Read More


Govt, WHO stress stronger protection against NCDs for all Bangladeshis

Dhaka, April 24 -- With strong leadership from the government of Bangladesh and technical support from WHO, every Bangladeshi - wherever they live - can be better protected from NCDs and live longer, ... Read More