US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
IMF cuts eurozone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risksThe International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning. The ongoing Middle East conflict is impacting eurozone growth more than previou...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hitsBritain's economy contracted in April as the Middle East war hit growth, official data showed Friday, dealing a setback to Prime Minister K...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boostAmerica's trade gap narrowed in April. Energy exports surged due to Middle East conflict. This boosted overall exports. Imports also rose, ...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
U.S. spending on rebuilding nuclear arsenal more than all other nuclear states combined including China, RussiaU.S. spent $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear states combined, and saw largest increase, at 22 per cent.
09 Jun, 2026, 04.55 AM IST
India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
With approximately 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI reportThe year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for India's nuclear strategy as it ramped up its arsenal and introduced innovative delivery methods. ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
War, debt and cuts: The price of Israel's security pushIsrael faces a steep economic challenge. A massive defence budget, driven by ongoing conflicts and Netanyahu's vision for a militarised nat...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Iran retains about 22% of missile stockpile, says TrumpIran retains a significant portion of its missile arsenal, with President Donald Trump estimating 21 to 22 percent remaining. This comes af...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New ZealandThe U.S. has approved a $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move supporting the nation's plan to nearly double ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
UK PM Keir Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO within four yearsRussia could attack a NATO country within four years according to western intelligence assessments, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned o...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
AI fever spreads, but are markets masking economic cracks?Investors are pouring money into Artificial Intelligence, even as economic worries grow. SpaceX's massive IPO signals strong AI interest. C...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...
30 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST