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Precious Metals Preview: Gold and silver stay strained as Hormuz closure stokes inflationary concerns

Mumbai, April 23 -- COMEX gold edged lower in early Asia on Thursday as tensions continue to escalate over the Strait of Hormuz shipping route despite a ceasefire extension. This blockage is likely to... Read More


"Uninformed, inappropriate remarks...": MEA after row on Trump's social media repost

New Delhi, April 23 -- The government on Thursday said a social media post that referred to Indians in derogatory terms in terms of immigration, was "uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste". "We... Read More


Defence and maritime cooperation of India-Africa driven by vision 'MAHASAGAR', says EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, April 23 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday underscored the importance of defence, security, and maritime cooperation in India-Africa relations, highlighting the vision o... Read More


Pakistan, Iran confer on ongoing peace effortsPublished on: April 23, 2026 8:40 AM

Pakistan, April 23 -- Pakistan and Iran discussed on Wednesday the ongoing regional situation and peace efforts. As per the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Ambassador of Iran Reza Amiri Moghadam calle... Read More


Iran says ready for 2026 World Cup despite security concerns

Dhaka, April 23 -- Iran has said it is fully prepared for its national team to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, despite ongoing security concerns. Government spokesperson ... Read More


Zardari's upcoming China visit set to deepen strategic cooperationPublished on: April 23, 2026 8:33 AM

Pakistan, April 23 -- President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to visit China from April 25-30, where he will hold high-level meetings with senior leadership aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperatio... Read More


Crime spike in Punjab prompts CM to seek explanation from policePublished on: April 23, 2026 8:33 AM

Pakistan, April 23 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken notice of the sudden increase in crime rate across the province and convened an emergency meeting. During the session, she per... Read More


Mullah Mutasim's arrest exposes Taliban's internal power struggle: analystsPublished on: April 23, 2026 8:33 AM

Pakistan, April 23 -- The recent detention and subsequent release of influential Taliban figure Mullah Mutasim Agha Jan have highlighted widening internal rifts and power struggles within the Afghan T... Read More


Energy Preview: WTI crude oil futures soar to over a week high as war risks escalate

Mumbai, April 23 -- WTI crude oil futures are soaring further on Thursday morning in Asia to their highest level in more than a week amid persistent tensions in Middle East. Rising conflict over the S... Read More


Cuban exiles have renewed hope and fears over claims on property seized long ago

New Delhi, April 23 -- Deeply ingrained in Raul Valdes-Fauli's family lore is the November 1960 day when an agent of Fidel Castro's revolution showed up at his family's Pedroso Bank in Havana, with a ... Read More