India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisationIndia has surged back to the fifth spot globally in market capitalization, surpassing Taiwan. This marks India's second ascent in recent we...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.44 AM IST
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Markets poised for a cautious start as GIFT Nifty trades flatIndian markets ended Thursday on a high note, with the Nifty 50 climbing nearly 1% from its lowest point. This positive momentum was fueled...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministe...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of HormuzCrude oil prices experienced a significant drop, heading for steep weekly losses as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased, ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources sayChina's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Iran Prez invites PM Modi to state funeral of Ayatollah KhameneiThe function, delayed due to the conflict, will begin with the body lying in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla complex. The erstwhile Supreme...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval meets Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu, discusses bilateral tiesNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval held discussions with Russia's Secretary of the Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, in New Delhi. The mee...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
PM Modi interacts with world leaders during G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in France. Leaders from Italy, the European Union, and Kenya were present. The G7 natio...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
South Korea president urges Trump to help make peace with NorthSouth Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has asked US President Donald Trump to lead efforts for peace with North Korea. This comes as the US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remainChinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea, with both nations claiming significant gains. The trip boosted North Korean leader Kim Jo...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
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...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Amidst Iran, Ukraine conflicts, China President Xi Jinping, North Korea leader Kim Jong Un sends message to Donald Trump, Vladimir PutinChinese president's first trip to North Korea since 2019 and also his first foreign visit this year.
08 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST