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Trump refuses apology to Pope Leo XIV, says 'nothing to apologize for' amid comments over Iran war

New Delhi, April 13 -- US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters on Monday (April 13) at the Oval Office has refused to apologise for his remarks against Pope Leo XIV, saying the pontiff was "ve... Read More


US-Iran war: Why is Singapore stock market among the least affected by Middle East crisis?

New Delhi, April 13 -- At a time when increased geopolitical risks stemming from the US-Iran war are keeping not only Asian but also other major global markets under pressure, the Singapore stock mark... Read More


Sensex slumps over 1,036 pts; auto shares drop

Mumbai, April 13 -- The key equity benchmarks continued to trade with major cuts in mid-morning trade, tracking weak global cues after the breakdown of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and a sharp surge in c... Read More


US begins blockade of Iranian ports after talks fail

Dhaka, April 13 -- A deadline set by Donald Trump for imposing a naval blockade on Iran has passed, with the United States moving to restrict access to Iranian ports. The US president announced plans... Read More


Cryptos Firm Above Flatline Despite Middle East Escalations

India, April 13 -- Overall market capitalization increased more than a percent in the past 24 hours, helped by major cryptocurrencies trading firmly above the flatline. The failure of the weekend nego... Read More


Adani Power, Tata Power to Jaiprakash Power: Why are power stocks rising despite the stock market crash?

New Delhi, April 13 -- Power stocks witnessed strong buying interest on Monday, April 13, even as Indian stock markets came under sharp pressure, with investors betting on rising electricity demand ah... Read More


Prabowo sends Easter, Cosmonautics Day greetings in Moscow talks

Jakarta, April 13 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto extended greetings for Orthodox Easter and Cosmonautics Day, both observed on April 12, 2026, to the Russian public during a bilateral meetin... Read More


Oil prices rise after lack of progress in negotiations between Iran and USPublished on: April 13, 2026 10:31 AM

Pakistan, April 13 -- Global oil prices have surged following a lack of progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States (US), raising concerns over supply stability and geopolitical tensio... Read More


US-Iran War Latest Update: What is Trump's 'Kill System' & How It Works? Over 15 US Warships Reportedly Deployed as Hormuz Blockade Escalates

India, April 13 -- Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply once again, raising fresh concerns about stability in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has issued a stro... Read More


"Am not afraid of Trump admin": Pope Leo XIV shuns political feud to seek global peace

Algiers, April 13 -- Pope Leo XIV on Monday underscored his commitment to spiritual advocacy over political friction, stating that he has no desire to engage in a confrontation with the US administrat... Read More