China has kept its promise to stop funding overseas coal, but loopholes are helping coal expandChinese President Xi Jinping's 2021 pledge to halt overseas coal financing is being challenged by ongoing energy demands. While China has c...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Jaishankar meets Russia, Iran foreign ministers at UNGA days after Trump signs sanctions lawDuring the UN General Assembly, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred with officials from Russia and Iran, highlighting...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Trump used to slam China. Here's why he is now rolling out the red carpet for XiUS President Trump now praises Chinese President Xi Jinping, a major shift from his past rhetoric. His administration's tariffs on China ha...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- UN General Assembly 2026: Trump returns to the world stage as Ukraine, Middle East wars and AI risks dominate agenda
The UN General Assembly takes center stage in New York this week, bringing together global leaders to debate pressing issues such as the Mi...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
US, China security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for AI risksThe experts, part of a US-China dialogue whose work helps inform official discussions, are urging both governments to prepare for such scen...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
EQT Group plans to invest $50 billion in India by 2030: Jean Eric Salata, ChairmanSwedish buyout firm EQT plans to invest $50 billion in India over the next four years, roughly twice the $26 billion it has invested since ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Trump's man at the UN: Senate leader's son-in-law tapped to lead World Food Programme amid deepening global hunger crisisUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accepted Luke Lindberg as the nominee for World Food Programme leadership. Lindberg, ...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
BRICS realpolitik: How India-China tensions get defused, strategic leverage growsThe BRICS summits serve a crucial role in reducing tensions between India and China, while simultaneously facilitating the management of th...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a sidePakistan faces a difficult balancing act between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Recent fighting in Yemen is testing its dual role as defense partne...
11 Sep, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fuels inflation fearsThe European Central Bank increased interest rates again this year. This action aims to control inflation fueled by energy prices and confl...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Global Market: ECB seen raising rates as Iran war fuels inflation fearsThe European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates to 2.50% on Thursday as soaring energy prices amid the Iran war fuel f...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Who gets the key when the CEO refuses to drive?The unexpected departure of HDFC Bank's CEO highlights critical gaps in corporate succession strategies. It's imperative that boards establ...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Trump doubles down on sanctions, military pressure as Iran refuses to yieldThe Trump administration employs economic pressure and military threats against Iran. Iran's government has refused to yield to these inten...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Auto exports remain mixed in August as West Asia crisis disrupts shipments: ReportIndia's auto exports showed mixed trends in August 2026, impacted by regional logistical disruptions. Domestic demand remained robust acros...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
US Treasury's Bessent faces G20 diplomacy test amid tariffs, Iran war, bond turmoilUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will push G20 economies to reduce trade imbalances, boost growth and cut ties with Iran at meetings in ...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi says returning to diplomacy 'isn't impossible' but depends on USIran's foreign minister stated diplomacy is possible if the US abandons coercion and builds trust. He also held productive discussions with...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.22 PM IST