Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: Benchmark indices extended ​their rally to open higher ‌on Thursday as hopes of ​a peace deal ⁠between the U.S. and Iran pulled oil prices lower and lifted ‌sentiment.

Crude oil prices hovering below the $95-a-barrel level sent positive cues to investors in domestic equities, even though the outflow of foreign capital and demands for dollars from importers resisted a sharp recovery in the rupee

Nigeria’s economic debate has focused heavily on japa, the emigration of skilled professionals. But a quieter shift poses a more immediate and structural threat: the ageing of the country’s farming population and the absence of a generation willing to replace it. The data point to a system that is no longer reproducing itself. The average […]

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“A house is not strong because it is tall, but because its pillars are firm.” — African proverb In many organisations, talent is discussed most visibly when vacancies appear. Recruitment becomes the primary tool for capability, and leaders focus on who to bring in rather than who to build. Yet the organisations that endure treat […]

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The company has launched 72 variants across 24 flavours, aiming to bring a parlour-style indulgence to homes

The US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension to allow more time to negotiate a peace deal, according to a person familiar with the matter, reducing the risk of renewed fighting despite an intensifying standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.

‘The situation ⁠is at a critical stage of transformation and the ‌window for peace is opening’

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Former trustee alleges illegalities in the running and governance of the Trust

At 9.23 am on Thursday, June Brent oil futures were at $94.95, up 0.02% on WTI

While promising a $53b uptick in defence capabilities, Richard Marles has dodged details on the $5b in savings needed to fund it—and whether a shift in accounting rules is being used to mask the true cost.

Indian defence firms have rallied in recent years on the back of policy support to boost domestic production and the government’s focus on local procurement and capability building

Rural household’s volume share in the super premium FMCG segment grew from 30 per cent in 2021 to 42 per cent in 2025

A Perth agent has been permanently banned from the real estate industry after he failed to stop more than $700,000 being transferred out of the agency's trust accounts.

The iPad Air may be getting a display upgrade next year, according to rumors that claim that it will be an OLED one.

The CM burnt the copy of the bill at Namakkal in western Tamil Nadu where he is camping in connection with electioneering

US-sanctioned VLCC RHN entered gulf on Wednesday; US military says it has turned ​around 10 vessels since Monday

Mediators' efforts to extend a US-Iran ceasefire made progress as the two sides are expected to hold another round of negotiations, regional officials said

…Food inflation stands at 14.3% Nigeria’s annual inflation rate rose slightly to 15.38 percent in March 2026 from 15.06 percent in February, ending an 11-month disinflation trend, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday. The report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that food inflation, the largest component of […]

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The government is now drawing on its Covid playbook to cushion businesses and consumers hit by gas shortages and soaring oil bills

Thailand is among the world's most exposed economies to the Iran conflict due to its heavy reliance on imported energy, and the central bank's stark warnings highlight the broad regional economic risks if the war continues.

The pact includes the transfer of manufacturing expertise to India and will be followed by a final contract

Net imports of US crude narrows to lowest on record last week; US exports climb to seven-month high on wide Brent-WTI spread

Songkran 2026 exceeded expectations, generating over 30.35 billion Baht, highlighting Thailand's cultural charm and strong international tourism appeal.

Shares in Perth-based mining services company Aquirian rose by 10 per cent on Thursday morning, following news of a three-year deal with Brightstar Resources.

Oil prices stayed below $95 as hopes of a US-Iran deal cooled supply concerns, with near-term direction hinging on progress in geopolitical talks and actual restoration of supply flows.

The company plans to deploy the fresh capital towards accelerating its expansion across key travel destinations, while further strengthening operational efficiencies and brand building

Defence secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed to overhaul US military procurement

CGTN explores Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s visit to China, emphasizing the role of sustained high-level exchanges as a key driver in strengthening China-Spain relations amid global uncertainty. The piece further examines expanding economic cooperation and shared commitments to multilateralism, stable global supply chains, and open cooperation, positioning the relationship as a stabilizing force in […]

Australia's unemployment rate has held steady at 4.3 per cent despite the Iran war raising fears of a global recession and mass job lay-offs.

— Low-Speed Sensorless Control Technology for Three-Phase Brushless DC Motor Control — KAWASAKI, Japan — Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has started to ship engineering samples of “ TB9M030FG,” the latest addition to its “SmartMCD™”[1] series of motor control devices. The new device integrates a microcontroller (MCU) and a motor driver, and incorporates […]

Addresses the realities of leading under pressure, highlighting how stepping into the top role has reshaped his approach.

The public has until 30 April to make submissions, with hearings planned for May.

Report shows it has become a key economic support for many South Africans facing a tough job market.

Indian companies scaled back overseas bond issuances as improved domestic liquidity and a weaker rupee made local fundraising more attractive.

From Enron to Steinhoff, global lessons were clear – South Africa chose a different path.

‘We can predict exactly how many kilometres of driving somebody does in a month based on their bank transaction data.’

Clarifies 'possession' of mining rights in long-standing taxpayer dispute with Sars.

High Court finds ARC not party to NDA, narrowing claims ahead of Tanzanian proceedings over alleged confidentiality breach.

Gift Nifty indicates a gain of 100 points for Nifty at open

The strategy has, however, lagged higher-returning asset classes such as gold and global equities, with 14.7% and 18.6% annualised returns, respectively, over the same period. “How gold, equity or debt behaves in isolation is very different from how a well-constructed​combination performs,” said Aashish Sommaiyaa, ED & CEO, WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund.

WA Premier Roger Cook expects tighter fuel restrictions are around the corner as uncertainty looms over the length of a US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

Active client numbers across India’s top brokerages fell in FY26, indicating a slowdown in retail trading activity amid volatile markets. Six of the top 10 brokers reported a year-on-year decline, with Upstox seeing the steepest drop at 27.64%, followed by Zerodha and Motilal Oswal. Angel One, HDFC Securities, and Kotak Securities also posted declines.

Siemens share price can rise to ₹3,800 and even ₹4,000

Sovereign wealth fund reconsiders backing for lossmaking golf tour as Iran war prompts investment rethink

SEBI has allowed companies to revise IPO fresh issue sizes by up to 50% without refiling a draft offer document, according to sources. The move aims to ease capital raising in volatile markets. Currently, firms must refile if the issue size changes by more than 20% from the original plan.

Chevron, Shell and BP have warned new taxes will discourage investment in Australia, ahead of a senate committee into Australia's gas tax regime.

Raleigh Finlayson's Genesis Minerals made almost $200 million over the first three months of 2026 but says it is watching fuel supply stability closely.

Total Revenue up 41% and Recurring Free Cash Flow up 79% TORONTO, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flow Capital Corp. (FW-V), a leading provider of flexible growth capital and alternative debt solutions, announces its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. 2025 Performance Highlights Twelve months ended […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Starfighters Space, Inc. (“Starfighters” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: FJET), the innovative aerospace company, owner and operator of the world’s largest fleet of commercial supersonic aircraft, is pleased to report, in accordance with NYSE American requirements, the filing of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended […]

Google Gemini has added a native Mac app to deliver a seamless experience for all AI needs. Here's what to know about it.

Four windfarm projects, a green iron enterprise and the entire Western Trade Coast will become the first designated state development areas, Premier Roger Cook has revealed at a Business News event.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia & GRAPEVINE, Texas — Alpha Cognition Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOG) (“Alpha Cognition”, “ACI”, or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for debilitating neurodegenerative disorders, today announced that on April 14, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”) granted inducement awards consisting of nonstatutory stock options […]

TOKYO, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today announced that Yazaki Corporation, a global leader in automotive wire harnesses and electrical components, has selected Anaqua’s AI-powered AQX® IP management platform to streamline, unify, and elevate the management of its worldwide […]

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has opened up on the sources of his wealth, insisting it was built long before his entry into politics. The former vice president, whose net worth is estimated at between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion, said his fortune was accumulated through investments spanning logistics, […]

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A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  Adelaja Adeoye, has promised to fix the multi-dimensional socio-economic challenges in Lagos State if given the mandate to serve. Adeoye,in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, also said he would end the cycle of APC governance failures in the state. He said Lagosians deserve better […]

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Latest assays from Golden Eye deposit within the Chibougamau Project include intervals of up to 105.5g/t AuEq over 1.0m Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, Canada HIGHLIGHTS: Infill drilling at Golden Eye has returned high-grade gold intervals of up to 105.5g/t AuEq over 1.0m, alongside copper grades of up to 11.9% Cu over 0.8m Results reported today reconcile […]

Petrol production has been disrupted at one of Australia's two oil refineries while a "ferocious" fire continues to burn out of control at the plant.

The US stock market hit a record Wednesday after adding to its two-week rally built on hopes the war with Iran won't create a worst-case scenario for the global economy.

'It's not a sign of better things to come'

John Waldron says vehicles lack ‘clarity that this is really not a liquid product’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves expands the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme by 40%, cutting electricity bills by up to 25% for 10,000 UK manufacturers from April 2027.

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OTTAWA, Ontario, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viridian Metals Inc. (CSE: VRDN) (“Viridian” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a marketing services agreement (the “Agreement“) effective April 15, 2026 with Outside The Box Capital Inc. (“OTB Capital“), an Ontario-incorporated marketing firm focused on retail investor outreach and digital community […]

Investors turn attention to strong Wall Street earnings and bet on swift end to the conflict

Wall Street bank’s rates desk was key driver behind unexpected drop in fixed-income revenue

The move would likely bring an end to the breakaway league that fractured professional golf by luring top players with big paychecks and fundamentally altered the economics of the sport.

Allbirds is now NewBird AI. Wall Street doesn’t care that it knows nothing about AI.

Thailand's economy is trapped in a cycle of structural stagnation, marked by steadily declining growth rates. This highlights the inadequacy of its traditional growth model, which prioritizes "quantity" over innovation.

After an alleged attack on Sam Altman’s home, attention has turned to two similarly named anti-AI groups. Here’s how they differ, and why both are facing scrutiny.

“For years, giant tax prep companies like TurboTax and H&R Block have rigged our system so they can cash in on your hard-earned dollars.”

Linda Bilmes, along with economist Joseph Stiglitz, previously calculated the true cost of the 2003 Iraq war was at least fourfold greater than initially projected.

Landmark verdict could reshape the live entertainment industry.

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Renowned fund manager was a pioneer in emerging market investing

Governor says near-$1tn PIF will focus on efficiency without retreating from global deals

The custodial crypto wallet provider will help eToro expand its digital asset offering.

Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Financial has launched an artificial intelligence-generated podcast, reports Madison Mills of Axios. Mills reports, “The audio-only podcast, called ‘Best Stocks,’ will be created entirely by AI and will be available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. “The show is built on the firm’s AI-driven research, produced by agents that scan markets, analyze trends […]

Known for his on-ground approach, Mobius built one of the earliest emerging market funds and consistently delivered strong returns

Calling the claims baseless and lacking evidence, India has urged the US to terminate the probe

Reuters has hired Sara Randazzo to write a new column on the business and power dynamics of lawyering and the legal profession. Randazzo most recently was at The Wall Street Journal covering education. But before that, she was a legal business reporter, covering the business of law, legal trends, and colorful personalities in the legal industry. She […]

While exports grew 24.7% to $48 billion, driven largely by smartphone shipments, they remained significantly lower than imports, underscoring a widening trade gap despite ongoing domestic manufacturing efforts

The agreement, effective April 15, will leverage DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform for real-time coordination to combat cybercrime and misuse of telecom resources in financial fraud cases.

Merlin CEO, Charlie Lexton, addresses THAT fallout with TikTok - and Merlin's own anti-fraud progress

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