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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicBloomberg wire

Topic: Bloomberg wire

A majority in Switzerland backs capping its population at 10 million, poll shows

If voters back the plan in a plebiscite in June, the government would be forced to reduce immigration. As of last year, 9.1 million lived in Switzerland.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

India says Middle East war ‘complicates’ India’s Chabahar port talks with US, Iran

New Delhi signed a 10-year contract with Iran in 2024 to develop Chabahar as an alternative gateway for shipping goods to Afghanistan & Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan.

Iran’s unused oil storage shrinks to 22 days or less, says Kpler report

Tehran has already cut up to 2.5 million barrels per day of oil output, but the financial impact may take months to be fully felt.

Iran signals interim deal with new Hormuz framework minus nuclear talks, reports Axios

Iran signaled it would accept an interim deal with the US whereby Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for Washington ending its...

Gunman at WH Correspondents’ Dinner was targeting Trump administration officials

Acting AG Todd Blanche says the 31-year-old suspect travelled from California and stayed at Washington Hilton. He opened fire, injuring a Secret Service agent before being arrested.

Gunman detained, Trump evacuated after shooting at Press dinner

Secret Service officers rushed into the room to evacuate Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance & Cabinet officials. Attendees ducked under tables to take shelter.

Armed man stormed White House correspondents dinner checkpoint

The 31-year-old suspect from California was apprehended after exchanging gunfire with Secret Service agents in hotel lobby, steps from ballroom packed with thousands of guests.

West Asia war is sending shockwaves through global food industry

The war spells major implications for food security & living standards, cutting off important sources of energy & fertilisers that are key inputs in grain, vegetable & meat production.

RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence citing rule violations

As per a filing issued to exchanges by parent company One 97 Communications, Paytm & its services will continue to operate uninterrupted.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.