As Brazil gears up for elections, US midterms signal a transformative year for global politics and democracyBrazil is preparing for a closely watched presidential election involving incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and challenger Flavio Bolsona...
02 Oct, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Global Market: Euro under pressure from energy shock and political risksThe euro has fallen nearly 2% in September as energy prices, political uncertainty and a stronger dollar weigh on the currency. Concerns ov...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser says ‘you can’t just text, send WhatsApp or email’ boss when sick; wants...After Germany sick leave policy row, UK adviser Sir Charlie Mayfield has called for enhanced communication between workers and management d...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Global Market: Euro area bond yields fall as oil prices easeEuro area government bond yields fell Monday as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield dropped 4.5 basis p...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Germany's Merz struggles to stay on track after humiliating regional election defeatChancellor Friedrich Merz faces political pressure after electoral defeats. His party lost seats in state legislatures for the first time. ...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subduedIn response to last week's notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge higher, oil extends lossesMSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge advanced 0.2% with Japan shut for a public holiday. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% after the underlying gauge...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
German Chancellor Merz's party faces fresh setback in state electionsGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faced heavy losses in two state elections, according to exit polls, add...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
German state elections threaten new shock waves for MerzGerman voters head to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the results potentially adding pressure on Chancellor Fri...
20 Sep, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Friedrich Schiller: 'Who dares nothing, need...'- Why you must step out of your comfort zone to unlock extraordinary results; Powerful words of wisdom by the German poetMany people hesitate to leave their comfort zones despite having significant life goals. Friedrich Schiller's wisdom emphasizes that daring...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
EU opens door to ‘associate membership’ for Canada, but the concept does not yet existEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed associate membership for Canada. This offer aims to forge a new partnership bet...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
"Everything happening in Europe is result of systemic mistakes by the West": Putin on rise of 'Alternative for Germany'Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Western systemic mistakes for current European challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany pa...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
PM Modi speaks to Chancellor Merz; says Germany important pillar of India's engagement with EuropePrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic p...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
German far-right party taunts chancellor after its election triumph. He says it won't win majorityGermany's Chancellor Merz faced criticism from AfD leader Alice Weidel following a regional election. Weidel taunted Merz, stating voters h...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Russia's Lavrov calls accusations of Moscow's involvement in Leipzig drone incident 'start of real war'Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated Western accusations are the start of a real war. He referred to German Chancellor Merz's statements ...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Ukraine is finalising drone deal with Germany, Zelenskiy saysUkraine and Germany are finalising a significant drone deal. This agreement will cover joint development of drones and missiles. Ukrainian ...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Germany ‘is no longer productive’: Chancellor Merz’s old video criticising work-life balance and four-day week goes viralA resurfaced video of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying Germany is “no longer productive enough” has sparked a fresh debate over work...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST