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From smoking to soccer: Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topicsG7 leaders at the summit in Evian-les-Bains engaged in candid off-the-cuff conversations captured by hot mics, discussing sports, personal ...
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
Straitjacket of Washington: Limits of US unilateralism are evident in consequences of its deal with IranUS actions are testing global limits. Iran deal, Indian sailor deaths, G7 summit divisions and tech export bans are among the top examples ...
A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...
Russia is the test of Europe's strategic autonomyEuropean ambassadors' visit to Moscow to discuss ending the Ukraine invasion proved futile, highlighting Europe's geopolitical challenges. ...
G7 leaders meet in France after US and Iran declare agreement to end warGlobal leaders gather at a French resort for the G7 summit. Discussions will focus on a preliminary deal with Iran, the war in Ukraine, and...
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump, Macron bring rocky history to G7 summitThe bond between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a firm handshake but has since seen open disagre...
Why crude oil markets suddenly reversed course today: US oil prices collapse below $87 after Trump cancels Iran strike plans, WTI crude drops 3%US oil prices collapsed below $87 as WTI crude dropped nearly 3% after President Trump canceled planned Iran strikes. The move reversed a w...
Trump's latest threats to Iran may collide with a hard realityUS President Trump threatens Iran with severe military action, including seizing oil infrastructure. However, the US faces a critical short...
China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visitPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare sum...
Gold eases on stronger oil as fresh Mideast hostilities eruptGold prices dipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions fueled crude oil gains, intensifying inflation and interest rate hike co...
America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
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...
India says 10 sailors, detained in 2025, released by IranTen Indian sailors have been released from Iran. They were detained on an oil tanker in July 2025. India's shipping authorities confirmed t...
China-Pakistan agree to 'unswervingly safeguard' bilateral tiesPakistan and China have pledged to strengthen their relationship and build a shared future. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China ...
BPCL, HPCL and IOC shares soar up to 6%. Here are two big triggersIndian oil stocks surged as crude oil prices dropped to a two-week low, driven by progress in US-Iran peace talks. This optimism, coupled w...
Is Donald Trump losing Iran war? Strait of Hormuz holds keyDonald Trump is now at risk of seeing the U.S. and its Gulf Arab allies emerge from the conflict worse off while Iran, though battered mili...
Oil Price Today (May 25): Crude oil hits 2-week low as US-Iran peace deal moves closer. Is the worst behind?Oil prices dipped to two-week lows as U.S.-Iran peace talks showed progress, potentially reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. Despite opti...
Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreementA United Nations conference reviewing the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty concluded without agreement due to a dispute between the United S...