Aiming at China, Quad announces massive USD 20 bn critical minerals frameworkThe Quad nations have launched a critical minerals cooperation framework. This initiative pledges up to USD 20 billion in capital to streng...
26 May, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
'Seriously concerned': Quad joint statement flags water cannons, blocked ships in South and East China SeasIndia, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. ...
26 May, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Is Quad the Asian NATO or ocean foam? What Delhi meet revealsQuad foreign ministers met in Delhi focusing on practical cooperation. New initiatives target critical minerals, maritime surveillance, and...
26 May, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
A warning to critical minerals buyers: Avoid butter mountains, aluminium floodsWestern nations are investing heavily in critical minerals to reduce dependence on China. However, experts warn this could lead to a surplu...
26 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Quad vows to invest $20 billion towards critical minerals supply chainsIndia, Australia, Japan, and the US are pooling up to $20 billion to bolster critical minerals supply chains. This initiative aims to reduc...
26 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Global Markets: Australia shares end lower as inflation, Iran peace deal concerns weighAustralian shares declined on Tuesday, breaking a three-day rally, as concerns over persistent inflation and diminished hopes for a U.S.-Ir...
26 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Sensex slips 250 pts, Nifty at 24,000 as US strike on Iran dent sentiment; mid, smallcaps outperformBenchmark indices Nifty and Sensex traded marginally lower on Tuesday, impacted by US attacks in southern Iran, reigniting fears of a prolo...
26 May, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Wars in West Asia and Ukraine are turning shipping costs into steel sector’s biggest headacheIn the face of a daunting 28-30% increase in international freight costs, India's steel sector is at a crossroads. The unrest in West Asia ...
21 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Global Markets | Australian shares jump as weak jobs data tempers RBA rate-hike betsIndian markets saw a strong rebound on Thursday. Weak employment data in Australia eased rate hike fears. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal al...
21 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocksChina is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar...
21 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the latest news flow from the Gulf region, the probability is high that we might once again see the bulls attempting a comeback. As u...
20 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasin...
20 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Indigenous Australians win record $150 million payout after billionaire mined without consentA landmark Australian court ruling has ordered Fortescue, an iron ore company, to pay A$150.1 million to the Yindjibarndi people. This is f...
14 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Global Markets | Australia shares fall as CBA plunges 10% on earnings miss, housing tax changesThe budget proposed restricting negative gearing to newly built homes and replacing the 50% capital gains tax discount with inflation inde...
13 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact, sources sayIndia and Russia are nearing a critical minerals deal. The agreement will cover exploration, processing, and technology for vital resources...
12 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Global Markets | Australian shares fall for third day as banks weigh ahead of federal budgetAustralia's stock market saw a decline for the third consecutive day. Banks led the losses as investors anticipated a federal budget focuse...
12 May, 2026, 01.04 PM IST