Two out of three US stocks edged higher

September 17, 2024 7:20 PM

Two out of three US stocks edged higher

Two out of three US stocks edged higher yesterday ahead of the crucial Federal Reserve policy decision this week.   Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced more than half percent and S&P 500 increased over 0.1 percent. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite fell more than half a per cent.

Brent at $72.84, WTI at $70.27

September 17, 2024 6:36 PM

Brent at $72.84, WTI at $70.27

Crude oil prices traded higher today driven by ongoing disruptions to the US oil infrastructure.   In the global crude market, Brent crude was trading 0.1 per cent up to trade at 72 dollars and 84 cents per barrel and the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was trading 0.2 per cent up at 70 dollars a...

Niger: 8 Dead, Over 100 Injured in Two Road Accidents

September 17, 2024 6:11 PM

Niger: 8 Dead, Over 100 Injured in Two Road Accidents

At least eight people died and more than 100 were injured following two road accidents in Niger. Local media reported that both accidents occurred in Dosso, a city in western Niger yesterday. The country's State Emergency Management Agency said the collision caused an explosion which engulfed both v...

India Lifts Men’s Asian Champions Trophy for Record 5th Time

September 17, 2024 6:07 PM

India Lifts Men’s Asian Champions Trophy for Record 5th Time

In Hockey, India lifted the Men's Asian Champions Trophy for a record fifth time after defeating the hosts China 1-Nil at Hulunbuir this evening. In a high-intensity clash, India’s Jugraj Singh slotted home the only goal of the game in the fourth quarter. Team India, who were the defending champions...

Russia Targets Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure in Sumy Region

September 17, 2024 5:44 PM

Russia Targets Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure in Sumy Region

The Russian Defence Ministry has said that its forces have targeted energy infrastructure in the northeastern Sumy region of Ukraine. It said that the forces attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure that supports the activities of enterprises in the military-industrial complex.   The ministry a...

Indian HC to Bangladesh Plants Tree for ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

September 17, 2024 5:39 PM

Indian HC to Bangladesh Plants Tree for ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

As part of the  Ek Ped Maa ke Naam Campaign, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma planted a sapling of bakul tree in the High Commission premises, Dhaka today to underline our commitment to protect Mother Nature and promote sustainable development. The High Commission shared this info...