International
Iran has sharply rejected US President Donald Trump’s latest 48-hour warning to accept a peace deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling the threat reckless and irrational. The exchange marks another escalation in the wider US-Iran conflict, with both sides raising the tone as military operations and regional instability continue to deepen. Trump’s 48-Hour […]
International
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has 48 hours to either move toward a deal with Washington or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The warning came as efforts continued to locate a missing US service member after reports of American aircraft losses during the […]
Business Finance
HDFC Bank Credit-Deposit Gap Widens In Q4 HDFC Bank’s provisional business update for the quarter ended March 31 showed loan growth continuing to outpace deposit growth, widening the gap between advances and deposits. The update pointed to steady credit expansion, but also highlighted the continued need for stronger deposit mobilisation as the bank heads into […]
National
An India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker, Green Sanvi, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, offering a measure of relief amid continued tensions in West Asia and concerns over energy shipments through the critical maritime route. The vessel is the latest Indian ship to pass through the strait as authorities closely monitor fuel supplies and […]
International
Iran Rejects Pakistan Peace Mediation Bid Iran has reportedly refused to engage with a Pakistan-backed effort to broker talks with the United States, weakening Islamabad’s attempt to present itself as a mediator in the worsening West Asia crisis. The reported decision suggests Tehran is not prepared to accept outside diplomatic frameworks that do not address […]
International
Pakistan is set to repay a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates this month after Abu Dhabi sought its return, adding fresh pressure on Islamabad’s already fragile external finances. The move is expected to weigh on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves at a time when the country remains heavily dependent on external support and […]
International
Pakistan is set to repay a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates this month after Abu Dhabi sought its return, adding fresh pressure on Islamabad’s already fragile external finances. The move is expected to weigh on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves at a time when the country remains heavily dependent on external support and […]
International
Drone debris damaged the facades of two buildings in Dubai, including one used by US technology company Oracle, as regional tensions linked to the Iran-US conflict continued to spill beyond direct military targets. Authorities said the debris came from intercepted drones and confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident. Oracle Building Damaged In […]