MEA flags growing threat to shipping as MT Jalveer crew evacuation beginsIndia's External Affairs Ministry voiced worry over ongoing shipping attacks in West Asia. The crew of the vessel MT Jalveer, near Oman, is...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Indian banks better placed than APAC peers: Fitch on West Asia woesIndia's banking sector is resilient against the economic impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, according to Fitch Ratings. While othe...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
'Godzilla El Nino is coming to your doorstep': Why scientists are worried about a powerful climate threatScientists anticipate El Nino's arrival soon, with a 90% certainty, potentially becoming a strong event. This natural climate pattern, mark...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
India advocates for rules-based order, diplomacy at ASEAN Regional Forum to tackle geopolitical challengesIndia highlighted the importance of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and backed dialogue to tackle geopolitical challenges at a senior offici...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Finalising a deal for Brahmos missiles with Indonesia will top the agenda of PM Modi's Jakarta tripPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to focus on concluding a deal to supply BrahMos missile missiles to Indonesia during his Jakarta v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
The AI trade trap: Why successful tech stocks are triggering a trillion-dollar market meltdown in Korea, TaiwanA sharp tech selloff exposed concentration risks in Asian markets, where chip giants such as TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix dominate benchmarks...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
El Nino sets in as Pacific crosses critical 0.5°C threshold: What it could mean for India's monsoon this yearEl Nino: A major global weather signal, El Niño, has officially begun and the sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific have crossed...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
US Development FinCrop to invest $1.5 billion in Indo-Pacific energy platform, eyes South Asia buildoutThe US International Development Finance Corporation is investing $1.5 billion in a new energy platform for the Indo-Pacific. This major pr...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
PE, tu ab toh Asia mein aur bhi aajaAs global investment circles widen, Asia is capturing the keen interest of major investors. Prominent firms such as Blackstone and EQT are ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Blackstone raises its largest Asia PE fund; mops up $13.1 billionBlackstone has successfully raised its largest Asia private equity fund, securing $13.1 billion. This significant achievement surpasses the...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly armingJapan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refuted accusations of "new militarism" and criticized China's opaque military buildup. He emphas...
31 May, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
NSA Doval meets Patrushev in Moscow, discusses maritime, defence tiesNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Russia's Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow. They discussed boosting cooperation in maritime and def...
30 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific securityUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Pacific allies of America's commitment to the region. Speaking at a defense conference in Singa...
30 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new reportA new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic compet...
29 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study findsA new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies warns that Asia is at the center of escalating nuclear rivalries, with ...
28 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST