Putin, Trump hold 90-minute call on Iran, Ukraine war: Russia proposes Kyiv ceasefire for Victory Day

Putin, Trump hold 90-minute call on Iran, Ukraine war: Russia proposes Kyiv ceasefire for Victory Day

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday where both leaders discussed about on the ongoing Middle East war and the broader geopolitical situation, including the war in Ukraine.The conversation, which lasted around 1.5 hours, marked the first known direct contact between the…

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Ex-FBI chief James Comey surrenders in 'threat' case against Donald Trump; what was '86 47' post?

Ex-FBI chief James Comey surrenders in ‘threat’ case against Donald Trump; what was ’86 47′ post?

Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to US authorities on Wednesday after being charged over a social media post that prosecutors allege contained a threat against President Donald Trump.Comey arrived at the US Attorney’s Office in Alexandria, Virginia, where he was taken into custody ahead of his court appearance, CNN reported. He faces two charges,…

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Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged; cites Middle East conflict uncertainty, rising energy prices

Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged; cites Middle East conflict uncertainty, rising energy prices

Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Fed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the interest rates unchanged in the 3.5-3.75% range citing upside risks to inflation in view of the rising global energy prices.“Developments in the Middle East are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about…

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Rahul Roy’s viral reels with an Instagram user leave the internet divided; fans rally behind the Aashiqui star |

Rahul Roy’s viral reels with an Instagram user leave the internet divided; fans rally behind the Aashiqui star |

Rahul Roy, who became an overnight sensation with Aashiqui, is back in the spotlight after a series of his Instagram reels went viral. While the videos have triggered mixed reactions online, a large section of fans has come out in his support, urging others to view his journey with empathy. Viral reels divide the internet…

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Fed holds rates steady amid dissent

Fed holds rates steady amid dissent

An unusually divided Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its key interest rate steady as policymakers grappled with the policy impact of persistent inflation and awaited a looming leadership transition at the central bank. In what may have been Chair Jerome Powell‘s final meeting at the helm, the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold…

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Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’: Trump digs in on Hormuz blockade; Tehran warns ‘unprecedented action’

Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’: Trump digs in on Hormuz blockade; Tehran warns ‘unprecedented action’

US President Donald Trump has said the United States will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until Tehran agrees to a deal addressing Washington’s concerns over its nuclear programme, signalling a hardening stance even as military options remain under consideration.Speaking to Axios, Trump indicated that the blockade is currently his preferred tool of pressure, describing…

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Oil price today (April 29, 2026): Brent oil jumps above $119 a barrel, highest since 2022 ahead of Fed call

Oil price today (April 29, 2026): Brent oil jumps above $119 a barrel, highest since 2022 ahead of Fed call

Crude prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 on Wednesday while investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day.Brent crude for June delivery jumped 7.3 per cent to $119.34 a barrel by 1:15 pm Eastern time and touched an intraday high of $119.76. Brent for July delivery, where more active trading…

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