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Iran to Charge $1 Per Barrel Toll on Oil Tankers Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Middle East Tensions - Reports

India, April 9 -- Strait of Hormuz Latest Update: Iran's reported plan to impose a $1-per-barrel toll on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz has sparked concern across global energy marke... Read More


"India, US have much to offer one another," US Embassy in India posts Vance's quote

New Delhi, April 9 -- The US Embassy in India on Thursday posted a quote wherein US Vice President JD Vance had said that India and the US have much to offer one another. The Embassy quoted Vance as ... Read More


Trump issues stark warning to Iran over dealPublished on: April 9, 2026 11:18 PM

Pakistan, April 9 -- US President Donald Trump has warned that unexpected developments could trigger more powerful attacks on Iran. The statement matters as it raises regional tensions and affects glo... Read More


Stocks to buy: Nagaraj Shetti recommends JM Financial, Canara Bank shares to buy

Stock market today, April 9 -- The Nifty 50 and Sensex, the primary domestic indices, experienced a decline on Thursday, April 9, reversing after a notable increase in the previous trading day, as ren... Read More


US and Iranian delegations to arrive in Pakistan for talksPublished on: April 9, 2026 11:16 AM

ISLAMABAD, April 9 -- High-level delegations from the United States (US) and Iranian are expected to arrive in Pakistan as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing regional tensions. Read M... Read More


Trump pushes Israel PM Netanyahu to ease Lebanon attacks amid ceasefire concerns - Report

New Delhi, April 9 -- US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back Israeli military operations in Lebanon. Trump made the request during a phone call, shortly after... Read More


Trump 'very optimistic' on Iran deal as Vance-led delegation heads to Pakistan for talks

New Delhi, April 9 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he was "very optimistic" that a peace deal with Iran was within reach, as a diplomatic delegation led by Vice President JD... Read More


"Iran honours its words": Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh signals readiness for peace talks despite "critical" escalation

London, April 9 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has signalled Tehran's cautious readiness to proceed with peace negotiations, despite a night of intense military escalation. Speaki... Read More


World Bank: Malaysia doesn't need stimulus despite Middle East crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysia does not need stimulus amid the West Asia crisis, said the World Bank's lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi. He said providing a stimulus now would only add t... Read More


Israel will begin direct peace talks with Lebanon as soon as possible: Netanyahu

Tel Aviv/New Delhi, April 9 -- Israel will begin direct peace talks with Lebanon ''as soon as possible,'' giving the fragile US-Iran ceasefire a chance to survive. This was announced by Israeli Prime ... Read More