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US Warns European Allies of Weapons Delivery Delays as Iran War Drains Military Stockpiles; Baltic & Scandinavian Nations Affected by Foreign Military Sales Program Backlogs

India, April 17 -- U.S. officials have informed European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, t... Read More


Bangladesh has adequate fuel stocks for May, now focusing on June supply: state minister

Dhaka, April 17 -- State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit says Bangladesh now holds the largest stock of refined fuel in its history, while assuring that demand in Ap... Read More


Seafood stocks rally on strong export momentum

Mumbai, April 17 -- Apex Frozen Foods gained more than 11%. Avanti Feeds jumped over 6%. Coastal Corporation advanced over 5%. Marine exports stayed resilient in March 2026. Shipments stood at $680.3... Read More


'Hungry all the time': Families sound alarm as US troops are served 'dry patty, tasteless food' on their way to Mideast

New Delhi, April 17 -- Amid all the news and controversy around the United States sending troops for naval blockade in Iran, a fresh controversy has erupted online over the food being served to troops... Read More


Without women farmers, every plate would be empty, leaving humanity starved: LG Sinha

Srinagar April 16, April 17 -- "Without women farmers, every plate would be empty, leaving humanity starved. They sustain the world, work harder than their male counterparts and their strength anchors... Read More


"Completely open": Iran restores Strait of Hormuz access for commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire

Tehran, April 17 -- Tehran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "completely open" for the duration of the current cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. In a statement shared on social m... Read More


Sensex jumps 265 pts; Nifty trades above 24,250 mark; VIX slides 3.30%

Mumbai, April 17 -- The domestic equity benchmarks traded with significant gains in the afternoon trade supported by easing geopolitical tensions. Investor sentiment strengthened following a temporary... Read More


Sensex rallies 265 pts; Nifty trades above 24,250 mark; VIX slides 3.30%

Mumbai, April 17 -- The domestic equity benchmarks traded with significant gains in the afternoon trade supported by easing geopolitical tensions. Investor sentiment strengthened following a temporary... Read More


Amupitan's 'yanga' wakes trouble, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, April 17 -- Six months after his appointment as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan appears determined to beat the record of Profess... Read More


Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

New Delhi, April 17 -- Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah m... Read More