Oil prices jumped 4 percent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in place despite a ceasefire extension. MORE..
23 Apr 2026 (10:05 AM)
Iran s chief negotiator in talks with the US said it is �not possible� for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to �the blatant violations of the ceasefire� by the US and Israel. MORE..
23 Apr 2026 (6:32 AM)
Nepal s Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday saying there had been questions over his investments and other matters, the second minister to go from the month-old government. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (9:44 PM)
Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam has condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, while accusing Israel of war crimes. MORE..
23 Apr 2026 (10:53 AM)
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday a new round of peace talks with Iran is �possible� within the next 36 to 72 hours, a report said, a day after he announced an extension of a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic to allow for diplomatic efforts to continue. MORE...
23 Apr 2026 (12:00 AM)
Reports claiming that USD 2.5 million from Sri Lanka s Treasury may have likely been diverted to cybercriminals has sparked concern, with the government yet to respond to the allegation highlighted by the country s opposition. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (9:01 PM)