Why US' Russia act need not worry IndiaThe proposed US Sanctioning Russia Act, which could impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, may have limited chances of beco...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio saysSecretary Rubio expressed the Trump administration's commitment to ending the Ukraine war. He acknowledged that diplomacy requires sustaine...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soonBrent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
US looks to revive Ukraine peace efforts in Rubio-Lavrov meetingSecretary Rubio will meet Lavrov in Manila to discuss ending the Ukraine war. He also plans to explore other areas of potential cooperation...
23 Jul, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
ASEAN ministerial talks: Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under spotlightSoutheast Asian diplomats are meeting in Manila to discuss escalating Middle East conflicts. They will express alarm over renewed hostiliti...
20 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Refining gains, clean energy push lift Reliance outlook despite retail dragReliance Industries' energy division performance offset retail and Jio BP weakness in the June quarter. Elevated product cracks are expecte...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Ukraine and nine other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missilesTen European nations and Ukraine formed a coalition for ballistic missile defense. This initiative aims to protect Europe from growing miss...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shiftBangladesh's first nuclear power plant is nearing completion on the Padma river banks. This facility will supply a substantial portion of t...
12 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Why Hormuz windfall may prove short-lived for oil refinersGlobal refining margins have hit record highs, greatly benefiting producers. Yet, while fuel prices remain elevated due to tight inventorie...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Trump’s war means higher global interest rates for years to comeGlobal interest rates are set to remain higher for longer, with Bloomberg Economics forecasting borrowing costs elevated by up to half a pe...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Proverb of the day from Russia: 'Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps up quietly from behind...' Russian folk saying on why quiet threats can be more dangerous than obvious onesThe Russian proverb, "Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Russia says US arming Ukraine could have global "consequences", labels Zelenskyy's Belarus remarks as "terrorist nature"Russia has issued a stern warning to the US, cautioning that continued military aid to Ukraine could trigger "unforeseen consequences" for ...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
India-bound oil supertanker booked in Gulf at 897% of benchmark freight rateA supertanker has been provisionally booked to ship oil from the Persian Gulf to India at a staggering rate, nearly nine times the benchmar...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Trump says Israel has Iran MoU copy as deal nears; calls Iranians ‘tough negotiators’US President Donald Trump revealed Israel received a proposed Iran nuclear deal draft. He expressed optimism for a swift agreement and anno...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrestAjay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian sh...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Defence and electrification are multi-year structural themes for India: Prateek AgrawalGeopolitical shifts and the drive for self-reliance are creating long-term investment opportunities in India's defence and electrification ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talksUkrainian drones struck St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, prompting residents to stay indoors. This attack underscores Ukraine'...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST