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
Kazakh President pitches for Middle Corridor to boost trade with EuropeKazakh President Tokayev's Brussels visit underscored the vital role of the Middle Corridor, a key Asia-Europe trade route, aligning with t...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Global Markets | European shares hold flat on US-Iran talks; Rheinmetall slidesEuropean markets saw a flat opening as investors weighed U.S.-Iran talks. Defence giant Rheinmetall plunged on reports of Germany scrapping...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Global Market | European shares slip on Fed hike bets, tech dragEuropean markets opened lower Tuesday, impacted by anticipated US Federal Reserve rate hikes and concerns over escalating corporate AI inve...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks slip, oil up on peace doubtsGlobal markets saw a dip as Middle East tensions escalated, pushing oil prices and bond yields higher, signaling increased U.S. interest ra...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Fed turns hawkish, China demand weakensFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled a shift towards interest-rate hikes amid persistent inflation, while euro-area price pressure...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
In 1894, a Dutch anatomist brushed sediment from a riverbank in Java; it uncovered Java Man and reshaped the search for human originsIn the 1890s, Eugène Dubois conducted pivotal excavations in Java that unearthed Java Man, a groundbreaking fossil that fundamentally alter...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
AI company Dream triples value to $3 billion in funding roundBicycle Capital and Group 11 led the round, which nearly tripled its valuation from $1 billion in February 2025, Dream co-founders Shalev H...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft by a monthPakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft for another month. The restrictions will now be in place until July 24. This move continue...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine warPresident Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressur...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian markets temper Iran deal optimism, BOJ decision in viewAsian stocks saw a modest rise, following a rally on news of a peace deal between Iran and the U.S. Investors are now focused on central ba...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
STOXX 600 hits record high after US-Iran preliminary peace dealEurope's STOXX 600 reached a record high as a preliminary peace agreement between the US and Iran boosted global risk sentiment and lowered...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares surge, oil skids on Gulf dealMarkets globally surged as a tentative US-Iran peace deal emerged, promising to ease inflation and reduce the need for interest rate hikes....
15 Jun, 2026, 06.22 AM IST