Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
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...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
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. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in FranceUS President Donald Trump attends a G7 summit in France. Key topics include Iran, Ukraine, and trade. A recent Iran war ceasefire agreement...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
India's Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchasesIndia continued its strong demand for Russian fossil fuels in May. The nation emerged as the second-largest buyer globally, importing hydro...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
China warns EU on new sanctions over Ukraine warChina has issued a stern warning to the European Union. Beijing opposes proposed EU sanctions targeting Chinese companies. These measures a...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
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...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
America fired 1,000 Patriot missiles but replaced only 172: Is the US missile stockpile crisis leaving Ukraine, Taiwan, and America vulnerable until 2029?The US missile stockpile crisis is now exposing a deeper global defense weakness as America fired more than 1,000 Patriot interceptors but ...
29 May, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran warWithin weeks of the United States launching its bombing campaign, SpaceX executives met Pentagon officials and argued the military had been...
27 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
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...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas dealChina and Russia united against US President Donald Trump's missile defense plans and nuclear policy. Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin...
20 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summitVladimir Putin is visiting China this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded hi...
20 May, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Putin in China: Lip-smacking dinner menu for Russian President with Xi Jinping is gastronomic delightVladimir Putin is visiting China just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital. Xi Jinping and Putin -- who have met dozens of time...
20 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pompRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi J...
19 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST