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Trump under pressure on Iran as US midterms loom, oil hits US$110 and Germans pile on

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the United States considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran sayin... Read More


Punjab cops battle surge in cross-border grenade influx

Chandigarh, April 29 -- A spike in cross-border grenade recoveries over the past two years has put Punjab Police and security agencies on high alert. Since September 2024, over 60 grenades have been s... Read More


France unveils roadmap to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050

France, April 29 -- The "roadmap" was published as dozens of nations gather in Santa Marta, Colombia for the first-ever international talks on how to transition away from planet-heating fossil fuels. ... Read More


CAC 40 Down Nearly 0.5% In Cautious Trade

India, April 29 -- France's equity benchmark CAC 40 drifted lower on Wednesday with investors reacting to earnings updates and developments on the Middle East conflict front, while awaiting monetary p... Read More


Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today - 29 April 2026

Buy or sell stocks, April 29 -- The Indian stock market resumed its downward trajectory on Tuesday, April 28, following a short-lived rally, as persistent Middle East tensions kept crude oil prices hi... Read More


Own a Nissan Magnite? Key genuine accessories you can buy

India, April 29 -- Nissan Magnite has remained the sole flag bearer of the Japanese car manufacturer in the Indian market for quite a long time. Despite intense competition in its segment, the sub-com... Read More


Japan 'plushie spa' goes viral as cleaner restores stuffed toys with meticulous care

FUEFUKI (Japan), April 29 -- A worn-out Pikachu plushie, tired teddy bear or stained stuffed animal can all get a new lease on life at a Japanese laundry service making beloved toys squeaky clean agai... Read More


Electric trucks in China surge as lower costs and charging network disrupt logistics

BEIJING, April 29 -- At a dusty lot an hour outside Beijing, a steady stream of vehicles come and go for a quick battery charge - just one node in China's rapidly expanding network of electric trucks.... Read More


UAE OPEC exit signals de-dollarisation, positive for India's "Oil for rupee": Kotak Securities

Mumbai, April 29 -- The impact of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exiting OPEC on global oil prices will depend on when supply through the Strait of Hormuz normalises, and with strong relation between ... Read More


US stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures flat ahead of Fed decision, megacap earnings

New Delhi, April 29 -- US stock futures were trading flat in Wednesday's session, 29 April, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy decision, while four of the S&P 500's most closely watc... Read More