Suspense surrounds Swiss anti-immigration voteSwitzerland is set to vote on a controversial anti-immigration proposal aimed at capping its population below 10 million. The hard-right Sw...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yetThe EU plan aims to boost European tech firms and limit some access for dominant U.S. rivals. It marks a key but initial step, with the blo...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at homeEuropean Union leaders are boosting local tech production. They aim to reduce reliance on American AI and cloud services. Efforts are also ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Wednesday positive quote of the day by Sun Tzu: "The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy so that he cannot fathom our real intent"Positive quote of the day: Strategic thinking, as highlighted by Sun Tzu, emphasizes that success often comes from keeping your true plans ...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Tibet-in-exile government leader sworn inThe spiritual leader of Tibetans in exile, the Dalai Lama, attended the swearing-in ceremony for Penpa Tsering's second term as the elected...
27 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Tether to launch 'official' stablecoin in Georgia, with government supportTether, a major stablecoin issuer, is set to launch a digital token for the Georgian lari. This move has the backing of Georgia's governmen...
25 May, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Taiwan says China deployed more than 100 vessels in regional watersChina has deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels across regional waters. This comes as Taiwan's security officials express concern...
23 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospectsTwo Chinese oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows positive comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice ...
20 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags onA drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entere...
18 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz deadlock deepens? Drone strike at nuclear power plant in UAEInternational Atomic Energy Agency said emergency diesel generators were providing power to the plant's "unit 3", and called for "maximum m...
17 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China: MediaIran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who recently emerged as a chief negotiator in talks with the United States, has been ap...
17 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf declares 'new world order' led by the Global SouthIn a post on X, he emphasised that Iran's recent "70-day resistance" against US and Israeli military and economic pressures has acted as a ...
17 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh inPresident Donald Trump claims China's Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran effectively shut the vital waterway aft...
16 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new salesTaiwan's deputy foreign minister emphasized that U.S. arms sales are crucial for regional peace. This comes after President Trump expressed...
16 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to TaiwanChina strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, urging Washington to honor commitments ahead of President Trump's Beijing summit. Beijing...
13 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST