All eyes on China: From the deck of USS Portland, a new spy drone takes America’s maritime surveillance further into the South China SeaUS Marines have successfully launched a V-BAT drone from the USS Portland in the South China Sea, showcasing enhanced long-range intelligen...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
China's push for green power use in AI projects faces hurdles, experts sayEnsuring reliable electricity for AI-focused data centres has become a strategic priority, underscored in China's 2026 government work repo...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran dealA U.S.-Iran peace deal has lowered oil prices, promising billions in fuel savings for airlines. However, passengers may not see immediate f...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
AirAsia X to keep lowering fares as jet fuel prices fallAirAsia X is slashing fares by 5% and reviewing prices weekly as jet fuel costs ease following a U.S.-Iran peace deal. The Malaysian budget...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
US strike on vessel in Caribbean Sea kills 2, leaves 6 survivorsThe U.S. military conducted another strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific, resulting in two deaths and six survivors. This...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supplyThe Iran war triggered one of the biggest shocks to the global aluminum market, raising fears of widespread smelter shutdowns and prices su...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Consulate General of India in Shanghai hosts International Day of Yoga at Bund Finance CentreShanghai's historic Bund was the vibrant setting for India's 12th International Day of Yoga celebration. Over 400 attendees, including dipl...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
No people contact with Pakistan till terror ends, Parliamentary Panel toldNew Delhi: Senior officials informed a Parliamentary committee that people-to-people contact with Pakistan hinges on an atmosphere free fro...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Global Markets | European stocks muted as US-Iran peace talks called offEuropean stock markets dipped slightly on Friday, reflecting investor caution after the abrupt cancellation of U.S.-Iran peace negotiations...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Indian refiners sitting on enough crude, in no rush to resume purchases from West AsiaIndia's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Mishmi Takins: A mysterious Himalayan mammal spotted in Sikkim that looks like an antelope but is actually a rare goat-like creatureA rare video of Mishmi takins in Sikkim has gone viral. These unusual animals were spotted in Bakuchaang by tourism and forest staff. Mishm...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
PetroChina, Indian Oil fail to secure tankers to load Iraqi crudePetroChina and Indian Oil faced difficulties securing tankers for Iraqi crude. PetroChina and Indian Oil Corp could not find vessels. Sinoc...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Qantas to begin non-stop Sydney-London flights from October 2027Qantas will begin the world's first direct flights from Sydney to London in October 2027. This historic route will use new Airbus A350-1000...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Microsoft makes big AI inroads in China by selling OpenAI modelsMicrosoft is significantly growing its AI business in China, with ByteDance reportedly spending over $1 billion annually on its cloud and A...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Australia relaxes Gulf travel advice in boost for Middle Eastern airlinesAustralians can now travel to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel, and Kuwait. The government has eased travel warnings for these nations. This...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
China launches national AI pilot base for steel industryChina has launched a new AI application pilot base in Nanjing for its metallurgical sector. This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.40 PM IST