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FULL LIST: NDIC is concluding liquidation of these microfinance, mortgage banks

Nigeria, April 16 -- The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has released the list of 89 closed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs) as it moves to conclude their liqui... Read More


Community-based child nutrition care model benefits Thanh Hoa's locality

Thanh Hoa, April 16 -- A delegation from the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement on April 15 - 16 visited and exchanged experience on implementing child nutrition care models in Pu Luong commune, the ... Read More


Restaurateur, close associate of Bisnoi, Godara gangsters, held for arms trafficking

India, April 16 -- A 31-year-old restaurateur and a close associate of gangsters - Lawrence Bishnoi and Rohit Godara - was arrested by the crime branch for allegedly being a key operative of a transna... Read More


U.S.-Iran talks show signs of progress amid blockade, shuttle diplomacy

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Discussions over a new round of face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran are ongoing, the White House said on Tuesday, even as Washington has fully enforced a bloc... Read More


Progress seen in U.S.-Iran talks despite pressure tactics

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Discussions over a new round of face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran are ongoing, the White House said on Tuesday, even as Washington has fully enforced a bloc... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: White House 'Feels Good' About Iran Deal Prospects as Pakistan Army Chief Arrives in Tehran; US Proposes 20-Year Nuclear Suspension

India, April 16 -- The Trump administration expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a deal to end the war with Iran, while also warning of increasing economic pressure against Tehran if it rema... Read More


Nikkei hits record high as tech rally and ceasefire hopes boost sentiment

Mumbai, April 16 -- Japan's Nikkei 225 Index jumped 2.38% to close at 59,518 on Thursday, reaching a new all-time high as optimism grew over a possible end to the Middle East conflict. Reports sugges... Read More


Pope Leo XIV slams people manipulating God's name for "military, economic, political gains"

Bamenda, April 16 -- Pope Leo XIV, who is visiting Cameroon, sharply criticised people manipulating religion and using God's name to advance their own military, economic, and political gain. He made t... Read More


Indonesia prepares alternative plastic source to maintain supply

Jakarta, April 16 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso conveyed plans to explore alternative suppliers of plastic raw materials to maintain domestic supply and price stability amidst pressures on the global... Read More


Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

Dubai, April 16 -- The leader of Iran's joint military command threatened Wednesday to halt trade in the Gulf region if the US does not lift its blockade of Iranian ports. Even so, US President Donald... Read More