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Sensex settles 1,264 pts higher; Nifty ends above 24,200 level

Mumbai, April 15 -- The key domestic indices ended higher on Wednesday, following a rally in global markets, amid optimism over the resumption of US-Iran peace talks. The Nifty ended above the 24,200 ... Read More


Trump says war with Iran 'close to over' as US blockades Iranian ports

Washington, April 15 -- US President Donald Trump has said that the war with Iran is "close to over," asserting that if he pulled up stakes right now, it would take Tehran 20 years to rebuild the coun... Read More


Japanese stocks rise on easing oil prices and diplomacy hopes

Mumbai, April 15 -- Japan's stock markets moved higher on Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 gaining 0.44% to close at 58,134 and the broader Topix Index rising 0.4% to 3,770. The Nikkei is now approachin... Read More


Fuel prices may rise if Middle East conflict prolongs: PM's Adviser Zahed

Dhaka, April 15 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Wednesday said the government may consider adjusting fuel prices if the ongoing conflict in the Middle... Read More


Expanding permanent category with veto critical to real reform of UNSC: India

United Nations, April 15 -- India has asserted that any reform of the United Nations Security Council not accompanied by expansion in the permanent category with veto would perpetuate existing imbalan... Read More


Fuel price hike may be necessary if Middle East war drags on: information advisor

Dhaka, April 15 -- Information Adviser Zahed-Ur-Rahman says the government may be forced to raise fuel prices if the war in the Middle East persists. "Considering the circumstances, the issue of adju... Read More


Taiwan detects 5 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels, 3 ships around its territory

Taipei, April 15 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of five sorties of Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and three ships operating around its territorial waters ... Read More


Israel says Lebanon ready to break with Hezbollah as Rubio hails 'historic peace opportunity'

Washington, April 15 -- Israel and Lebanon opened direct diplomatic talks in Washington on Tuesday, a "historic opportunity" in decades aimed at outlining a framework for permanent peace so that the p... Read More


US ramps up 'economic fury' as Iran oil waiver expires, tightens pressure on Tehran

India, April 15 -- The Trump administration will allow a temporary waiver permitting the purchase of certain Iranian crude oil to expire this weekend, signaling a continuation of its pressure campaign... Read More


What is China's four-point proposal pushed by Xi Jinping for lasting peace between US and Iran

India, April 15 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a four-point roadmap for lasting peace in the Middle East conflict, after the United States and Iran failed to reach a breakthrough in Paki... Read More