April 15, 2026 6:37 AM

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US indicates Iran talks may resume as Israel & Lebanon begin direct negotiations

  The United States has indicated that talks with Iran could resume within days, while Israel and Lebanon have launched their first direct negotiations in decades, signalling parallel diplomatic efforts to ease escalating tensions across West Asia.    US President Donald Trump said negotiations betw...

April 14, 2026 9:29 PM

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New Year begins in Nepal with resolution and cultural pride 

    Nepal celebrates the new year today with festivities across the country. Baisakh 1 is marked as the first day of the Bikram Sambat calendar. It is a national holiday celebrated with joyous gatherings, temple visits, and cultural festivals like Biska Jatra. The day symbolises fresh beginnings, re...

April 14, 2026 8:39 PM

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US President Trump dials PM Modi to discuss West Asia situation

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi today received a telephone call from US President Donald Trump. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that both leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure. He said, during the telephonic con...

April 14, 2026 8:22 PM

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IEA predicts biggest fall in crude oil demand in Q2 of this FY

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that demand for crude oil will likely see its biggest slump in the second quarter of this financial year. In its April Oil Market Report released today, the agency said, global oil demand is expected to contract by 80 thousand barrels per day. In Q...

April 14, 2026 7:50 PM

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Ukraine, Germany sign  agreement in  key areas of defence cooperation

  Ukraine and Germany signed a defence cooperation agreement during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Berlin today. The deal expands military cooperation between the two countries, with increased German support in key areas such as air defence, long-range weapons, drones, and ammuni...