Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Indian benchmark equity indices ended a highly volatile trading session with marginal gains on Wednesday, supported by buying in metal, oil and gas stocks, even as weakness in IT, banking and auto counters capped the upside.The 30-share Sensex closed 49.74 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 74,608.98 after witnessing sharp intra-day swings. During the session, the index touched an intra-day low of 74,134.48 and a high of 75,191.57.The Nifty settled at 23,412.60, up 33.05 p…
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Havana, May 6 (IANS) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said Tuesday it is “cynical and hypocritical” for the United States to threaten using military forces to “liberate” the country after more than six decades of economic, commercial and financial embargo.”The US government insists in hinting at a military action against Cuba because ‘the country is devastated… and it would be an honor to liberate it,'” Rodriguez wrote on X.”The cynical and hypocritical thing about it is that the US has …
Washington, May 3 (IANS) There could be geopolitical and economic consequences if US President Donald Trump were to compromise on Taiwan during any future engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the European Times said in a report. According to the European Times report, “the stakes extend far beyond the ceremonial optics of a summit”, warning that any move to dilute support for Taiwan could have far-reaching implications for US global standing.”If Trump were to compromise Taiwan’s secur…
Berlin, April 30 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that Germany is committed to bringing an end to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and stands ready to engage militarily to ensure the freedom of navigation, if necessary conditions are met.Speaking during a visit to the German Army Bundeswehr in the northern city of Munster, Merz warned that a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would cause “massive economic damage for us all.””The work carried out by the Bund…
New Delhi/Doha, April 30 (IANS) India’s leading airlines are preparing to restore full-scale operations at Hamad International Airport from May 1, marking a significant step towards normalisation of air connectivity in the region. The resumption comes exactly two months after a joint US-Israeli military offensive launched on February 28 targeting Iranian leadership and nuclear facilities. This escalated into a broader regional conflict.Three major Indian carriers — Air India, Air India Expres…
Berlin, April 30 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said his personal relationship with US President Donald Trump remains good despite a recent exchange of sharp rhetoric regarding the war in Iran. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin on Wednesday (local time), Merz said he and Trump remain “on good speaking terms,” adding that he simply had doubts from the beginning regarding the actions initiated with the war.Merz called for a swift resolution to the conflicts in Iran, as Germany …
Seoul, April 28 (IANS) Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is currently visiting South Korea, sources said Tuesday.Trump Jr. arrived here earlier in the day for a four-day trip, according to the sources familiar with the matter. His visit is said to be for business purposes.It marks Trump Jr.’s second visit to South Korea since President Trump began his second term last year, Yonhap news agency reported.His latest visit comes amid heightened global uncertainty stemming…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment, since the West Asia conflict began on February 28, appeared to have traversed the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a potential breakthrough at a key global energy chokepoint, reports said on Tuesday, citing ship-tracking data.The LNG tanker Mubaraz — which loaded cargo from Abu Dhabi National Oil Co’s Das Island facility in early March — was passing the southern tip of India, according to the ship-tracking data.The vessel…
New Delhi, April 227 (IANS) The Iranian coast guard fired shots towards a Togo-flagged chemical tanker, MT Siron, which was boarded by individuals, including Indian sailors, at the Shinas Outer Port limits in Oman on April 25, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways revealed on Monday. The vessel was near other ships when the Iranian Coast Guard intervened and fired warning shots, Mandeep Singh Randhawa, Director at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, stated during an inter-mini…
Washington, April 26 (IANS) The White House Correspondents’ Annual Dinner has been postponed and will be rescheduled following a security incident that led to the evacuation of US President Donald Trump and other senior officials. The decision comes after law enforcement advised that the premises be cleared as a precaution, with authorities continuing to assess the situation.Trump posted on Truth Social, “Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol, whi…