Five years of Taliban rule: Survival is not the same as stabilityThe Taliban has maintained control of Afghanistan for five years. Mounting domestic pressures include poverty and refugee returns. Internal...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window openThe year was 2010 and Google was about to exit due to concerns over censorship and cyberattacks. That decision was lauded by democracy acti...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
All about Zhu Rongji: The rumoured descendant of Ming dynasty founder, who helped transform China into a global economic powerhouseZhu Rongji, China's former premier, spearheaded significant economic reforms during his tenure. He pushed sweeping changes for state-owned ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, known for his bluntness, has died at age ninety-seven. His speeches revealed deep anxieties within China...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Yulu, Bounce chase fresh funds; MPs target social mediaHappy Tuesday! Yulu and Bounce Infinity are back in the funding market as rising delivery demand gives them a fresh boost. This and more in...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
When Mecca Comes to Asim: Munir is seeking to build a military supply arc from Turkiye to ChinaPakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s deeper defence alignment with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could test Pakistan’s traditional neutrality in Wes...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Global Market: Shanghai, Hong Kong stocks rise as consumer gains offset tech weaknessShanghai and Hong Kong stocks gained on Monday as consumer and property shares offset weakness in technology stocks. Investors assessed fre...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
India's Menage a Trois: Graham Act puts New Delhi's strategic autonomy to testThe new US legislative proposal aims to introduce tariffs on nations acquiring Russian energy, challenging India to balance its energy dema...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Women's public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, children: StudyChinese state media increasingly emphasises women's domestic roles, a shift from earlier public sphere portrayals. This change coincides wi...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedlyThe El Niño on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies ...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
China producer inflation slows to three-month low, consumer prices coolChina's producer price inflation eased more than expected in July. Consumer inflation also cooled, reflecting weaker domestic demand in the...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chainsThe White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce U.S. dependence on Chi...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Global Market: China’s July exports top forecasts as AI boom and pre-tariff rush fuel trade growthChina's July exports rose 23.9%, beating forecasts as strong global AI-related demand and pre-tariff shipments boosted trade. High-tech and...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Global Market: Prudential shares tumble as China offshore insurance tax report rattles investorsShares of Prudential plunged after reports that Chinese tax authorities had begun collecting personal income tax on returns from offshore i...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Global Market: Hong Kong insurers slump after report on China taxing offshore policy incomeHong Kong-listed insurance stocks slumped after reports that Chinese tax authorities have begun levying a 20% personal income tax on income...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
China US trade restrictions explained: Why drones have become the latest battlegroundChina now requires government approval for drone exports to the United States. This move escalates the technology competition between the t...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.16 PM 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