Oil, stocks steady despite Iran crisis: Trump

Washington, April 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the American economy remains resilient despite the ongoing conflict with Iran, asserting that oil prices and stock markets have held up better than expected during the crisis. In an interview with Fox News at the White House, Trump pointed to stable energy prices even as […]
Iran crisis: Nepal to allow its nationals to travel to seven West Asian nations

Kathmandu, March 17 (IANS) The Nepali government has decided to partially resume labour approvals previously suspended to send migrant workers to parts of the Gulf region, even as the region remains affected by the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Following joint US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, which triggered retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting […]
Govt assures farmers of adequate fertiliser supply amid Iran crisis

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Addressing market speculation triggered by geopolitical disruptions in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz, the Centre’s Department of Fertilisers on Friday firmly assured the farming community that India’s fertiliser stocks remain robust and are sufficient to handle the upcoming kharif season. The Department of Fertilisers said that the country’s […]