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Indonesia seeks new markets for palm oil

Hanoi, April 15 -- Indonesian palm oil companies are seeking new markets in Europe, Africa and the Middle East as they try to protect themselves from the impact of the US's trade war. Indonesia is th... Read More


Trump administration announces freeze on USD 2.2 billion in multi-year grants to Harvard University

Washington, April 15 -- The Trump administration's Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism said it is freezing more than USD 2 billion in multi-year grants and contracts to Harvard University in Massa... Read More


US Envoy Witkoff: "A deal with Iran will only be completed if it is a Trump deal"

Tehran, April 15 -- US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff posted on X (formerly Twitter), outlining his stance on the ongoing negotiations with Iran. Witkoff emphasised that any final deal with ... Read More


India's Wholesale Inflation Eases To 2.05% In March, Lowest In 4 Months

New Delhi, April 15 -- India's wholesale inflation eased to a four-month low of 2.05 per cent in March on an annual basis, down from 2.38 per cent in January, according to government data released on ... Read More


Trump blames Zelensky for Ukraine war amid recent missile attack

Pakistan, April 15 -- Former US President Donald Trump recently criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, blaming him for the ongoing war with Russia. Trump suggested that Ukraine provoked a ... Read More


Indian Medical Device Industry Calls For Safeguard Duties

New Delhi, April 15 -- Indian medical device manufacturers are seeking safeguard duties on 12 key product categories to protect domestic industry interests following trade disruptions caused by US tar... Read More


Millions in Afghanistan lack access to clean water: UN-Habitat

Afghanistan, April 15 -- UN-Habitat reports that millions in Afghanistan, especially in informal settlements, lack access to clean water, requiring urgent intervention. The United Nations Human Settl... Read More


Africa private equity firm DPI forays into venture capital, to take over fintech fund

New Delhi, April 15 -- Development Partners International (DPI), an Africa-focused private equity firm that manages assets and co-investments worth over $3 billion across three investment vehicles, ha... Read More


India to move forward on trade liberalisation with US, signs deal terms, say officials

India, April 15 -- India has decided to move forward on trade liberalisation with the United States, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Tuesday, as both sides signed the terms of reference for ... Read More


India's crude import price falls below $70 per barrel, a first since August 2021

New Delhi, April 15 -- India's average crude oil import price has fallen below $70 a barrel for the first time since August 2021 even as benchmark Brent crude on Monday opened below $65, raising hopes... Read More