Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources sayThe Trump administration is drafting a ban on new Chinese data center component imports. This measure aims to protect critical infrastructu...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Factories faced weaker demand, higher costs in July as Iran war grinds onIn July, China's manufacturing activity experienced a decline attributed to dwindling demand alongside escalating costs. Meanwhile, the Eur...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnetsIn New Hampshire, a forward-thinking company is harnessing electrolysis to extract crucial minerals from mine waste. This initiative is des...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
China's rare-earths weapon is losing its forceThe imposition of rare-earth export controls by China is sparking an unexpected global movement toward industry independence. This escalati...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talksChina defends its economic policy favoring advanced industries over domestic consumption. This stance signals increasing confidence ahead o...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
America is exporting bewilderment to the rest of the worldPresident Donald Trump's foreign policy is reshaping global alliances as allies question US reliability and rivals exploit uncertainty. Fro...
02 Aug, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
India-China border trade resumes after 6 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for TibetBorder trade between India and China resumed at Shipki-La after a long hiatus. Himachal Pradesh minister inaugurated the trade and flagged ...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Two VLCCs exit Strait of Hormuz, where traffic remains thinTwo large oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, with traffic remaining thin. One vessel loaded Saudi crude and is anchored off...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
South Korea July exports beat forecasts on robust demand for AI investmentsSemiconductor exports jumped 179% as memory chip prices continued to rise despite the issues of Apple's potential use of Chinese memory ch...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
The next China shock could be bigger than solar, batteries and EVsChina is emerging as a global leader in humanoid robot manufacturing. The nation's scale and cost reduction strategies are alarming interna...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Discounts narrow on Russian Urals crude in IndiaDiscounts on Russian Urals crude oil delivered to India have dropped significantly this week. Stronger demand from Indian refiners is linke...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources sayYemen's Houthi faction is exploring the potential of levying fees on maritime traffic in the southern Red Sea. This fee proposal emerged fr...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
India-China border trade via Lipulekh to start from Aug 1, China allows 20 traders to cross borderBorder trade between India and China via Lipulekh Pass will resume on August 1. Twenty Indian traders will visit Purang to check preparedne...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishesDespite the Iran conflict disrupting more than 2 million metric tons of aluminium supply, prices have retreated to pre-war levels as market...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
The second Chinese AI shock rattles US as China narrows the raceChina's Kimi K3 AI model has emerged, significantly narrowing the technological gap with American frontier systems. This development has pr...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade warsChina condemned the US decision to impose fresh tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries over alleged forced labour concerns, wa...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.43 PM IST