Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: ChinaThe United States is imposing economic sanctions on Iran's financial networks globally. China, Iran's largest trading partner, presents a s...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Scientists still take Antarctic data out in 'suitcases full of hard drives'. Chile now plans a 4,100-km undersea cable to change thatA recent study conducted in Chile reveals that establishing a subsea fiber-optic cable to Antarctica is indeed feasible from a technical st...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Global Markets: Fast-fashion giant Shein shrinks value to up to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPOShein is set to launch its Hong Kong IPO with an ambitious goal of raising up to $1.8 billion. However, the company's valuation has plummet...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
In 2019, fewer than 2,000 active satellites circled Earth as SpaceX began scaling Starlink. Seven years later, 15,711 were orbiting the planet, with Starlink accounting for 65.97% of the working satellitesSince 2019, the number of active satellites around Earth has surged nearly eightfold, with SpaceX's Starlink making up about two-thirds of ...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogsThe rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US mi...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Yen edges up as traders push back Fed rate hike betsThe yen slightly appreciated against the dollar, seemingly unfazed by disappointing Japanese GDP results. Market participants have begun to...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western HemisphereUS aircraft carriers are stretched thin by operations against Iran. The USS George Washington is moving from the Pacific to the Middle East...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
China's rapidly expanding aircraft carrier fleet may be vulnerable to submarine attacks: ReportChina's growing aircraft carrier fleet faces potential submarine threats. A US think tank report highlights this vulnerability in the weste...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Indian exporters suffer twists and turns of freight amid Lanka, Singapore transhipment jamIndian exporters face delays due to congestion at Singapore and Colombo ports. A surge in China-US trade is reducing container availability...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
India's gas demand returns to pre-disruption levels, but global LNG competition rises: EquirusIndia's natural gas consumption recovered to near pre-disruption levels in June 2026. This recovery was broad-based across key sectors, ind...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systemsThe previously unreported findings offer a rare glimpse into how military and security-linked institutions in China are leveraging cutting-...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Aluminium signals recovery after correction; supply risks and energy concerns may drive the next leg higherThe recent rebound has been supported by tightening global inventories, concerns over energy availability in key producing regions, geopoli...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systemsChinese military researchers are using U.S. AI model outputs to advance defense capabilities. This technique allows them to train specializ...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Drone attack in Egypt raises fresh fears over Suez Canal, global oil supplyA drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised energy security concerns for the Suez Canal. This vital route offers a safe passage for Saudi...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
The next China shock could be bigger than solar, batteries and EVsChina is emerging as a global leader in humanoid robot manufacturing. The nation's scale and cost reduction strategies are alarming interna...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national securityThe US FCC has banned imports of Chinese humanoid robots due to security concerns. This move targets China's dominant position in the globa...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.49 AM IST