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10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

Beirut, April 17 -- A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the Uni... Read More


IMF chief reaffirms continued support for Sri Lanka's economic recovery

Sri Lanka, April 17 -- The Sri Lankan delegation, headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, has engaged in productive discussions with the senior leadership of ... Read More


Quote of the day: Donald Trump on mental toughness-'What separates the winners from the losers is how a person reacts.'

New Delhi, April 17 -- Donald Trump, who is currently serving as the 47th President of the United States, has long been a public figure who commands attention. He is known for speaking in a way that o... Read More


Macron, Starmer hold international summit on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Paris, April 17 -- The leaders of France and the UK will gather dozens of countries - but not the United States - on Friday to push forward plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route choked... Read More


Nifty tops 24,350, Sensex jumps 505 pts as easing geopolitics lift sentiment

Mumbai, April 17 -- Domestic equity benchmarks staged a steady comeback on Friday, with the Nifty reclaiming the 24,350 mark and closing near the day's high as geopolitical nerves eased and crude pric... Read More


Stay calm, austerity amid Middle East crisis: PM

Bangladesh, April 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought to reassure the public that Bangladesh would remain stable despite mounting global uncertainty driven by the ongoing conflict i... Read More


Sahm Capital opens new Jeddah office to strengthen investor support as user base continues to grow

Jeddah, April 17 -- Sahm Capital, a fully licensed financial company regulated by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), has opened a new office in Jeddah, marking a key step in enhancing its service cap... Read More


Indonesia set to participate at Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026

Jakarta, April 17 -- Indonesia has confirmed participation in the international Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) event in Antalya, Turkey, on April 17-19, 2026. Spokesperson from the Foreign Affairs Min... Read More


Iran warns over Strait of Hormuz controlPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:12 PM

Pakistan, April 17 -- Iran has declared it will not withdraw from the Strait of Hormuz until its full rights are recognized. Adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Mohsen Rezaei issued the warning dur... Read More


Indonesia targets April start for Russian oil imports

Jakarta, April 17 -- Indonesia aims to begin importing crude oil from Russia as early as April, as the government seeks to diversify energy supplies and reduce reliance on traditional partners amid gl... Read More