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Oil Crosses $100 Again As Iran Vows Not To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz

India, April 23 -- With no progress in sight in easing tensions in the Middle East crisis, and the Strait of Hormuz continues to remain blocked, oil prices again crossed the $100 mark, rising for the ... Read More


The return of Khairy

Kuala Lampur, April 23 -- Umno turns 100 in 2046, and there's every chance if it heads the federal government then Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar is prime minister. Of course, if in 1961 someone posited... Read More


Malacca Strait emerges as key global trade chokepoint concernPublished on: April 23, 2026 5:53 PM

Pakistan, April 23 -- The ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have shifted global attention toward another critical maritime route, the Strait of Malacca. Policymakers now increasingly assess... Read More


DAX Slips On War Concerns, Weak PMI Data

India, April 23 -- German stocks drifted lower on Thursday, with investors reacting to flash PMI data and some corporate earnings updates. Concerns about the impact of the Middle East tensions and hig... Read More


No peace in sight: Iran seizes ships as oil surges past US$100, Trump delays strikes

Kuala Lampur, April 23 -- Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump called off attacks with no sign of p... Read More


India's private sector gains momentum in April as manufacturing drives growth: HSBC PMI

New Delhi, April 23 -- India's private sector grew faster in April, with strong expansion in both manufacturing and services, according to HSBC's latest flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data. T... Read More


Power Shortage Around 3,000 MW: Government Prioritizes Rural Load Shedding Over Cities

Dhaka, April 23 -- Due to the gas crisis, around 3,000 megawatts of load shedding is occurring during peak evening hours. Less than half of the required gas is being supplied for power generation. To ... Read More


US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide up to 0.7% as oil rally dents sentiment; Brent reclaims $100

New Delhi, April 23 -- US equity index futures are trading lower in Thursday's session, 23 April, a day after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite registered fresh record highs. Sentiment turned negative ... Read More


Might Donald Trump try to rig the midterms?

New Delhi, April 23 -- "Basically we just sort of rack our brains," says Joe Morelle. "What would happen if this happened? Usually the answer is, well, that's never happened before-but this is what we... Read More


Concerns Raised Over AI Model Theft Campaigns Linked To China

India, April 23 -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is sounding the alarm about foreign entities, mainly from China, carrying out large-scale operations aimed at stealing capabi... Read More