Explained: Why crude oil prices tumbled over 9% to below $90/bbl in one dayCrude oil prices plunged more than 9% to $88 a barrel after the US paused strikes on Iran and Tehran signalled restraint, boosting hopes of...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Iran getting more and more 'serious', says Trump in indication of not launching major operations right nowPresident Trump has not decided on major Iran strikes, citing ongoing serious talks. The renewed conflict has widened as Saudi Arabia struc...
25 Jul, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
'Will not bow to US bullying': Iran rejects Washington's pressure tactics at SCO summitIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran will not yield to American pressure or intimidation. He asserted that the United State...
25 Jul, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Trump's new 12.5% China tariffs unlikely to trigger retaliation, say analystsNew United States tariffs on China may irk Beijing without provoking retaliation. These duties are in line with proposed levels citing inad...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources sayPakistan is exploring ways to revive stalled US-Iran talks following a push by China, with exploratory discussions held during Iranian Inte...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in ManilaChinese coast guard ships used water cannons on Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal. This incident occurred for the second consecutiv...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety effortsUS warnings of sanctions targeting Chinese AI companies could jeopardize critical safety conversations. The rise in allegations of intellec...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.04 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
Marco Rubio says China's actions in the South China Sea are 'disturbing'US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described China's actions in the South China Sea as disturbing. The Philippines accused a Chinese coast g...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.13 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
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leadersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders about Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the global economic thre...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Peace at border key to normal India-China ties: Jaishankar to Wang YiIndia's External Affairs Minister met his Chinese counterpart in Manila on Wednesday. Peace and tranquillity in border areas are a prerequi...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Marco Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meetingU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila. They discussed a potential September summit between the...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan': President Lai Ching-teTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te called for unity against China's threats. He urged his party to oppose Beijing's 'red terror' and protect d...
19 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominanceChinese President Xi Jinping promoted open-source artificial intelligence at a major tech conference. He urged nations to embrace this tech...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forumPresident Xi Jinping will present China's ambitious AI governance vision at a Shanghai forum. Huawei will debut its advanced AI computing s...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
China's Xi Jinping to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forumPresident Xi Jinping will present China's ambitious AI governance vision at a Shanghai forum. Huawei will debut its advanced AI computing c...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST