'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for IndiaIndia is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after ...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
US allies call for greater unity as Trump-era rifts cloud global securityAllies at a defense conference stressed unity as threats become global. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted that division...
31 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly armingJapan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refuted accusations of "new militarism" and criticized China's opaque military buildup. He emphas...
31 May, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...
30 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Marco Rubio's India mission: Can he salvage US ties amidst Trump's disruptions?US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to repair strained ties. His trip faces challenges amid past insults and trade disputes. Ind...
22 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Moody's slashes 2026 India growth forecast to 6%Moody’s Ratings has cut India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent, citing weak private consumption, slowe...
12 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance, oil gains on Iran deadlockAsian stocks advanced, buoyed by continued optimism in the AI sector, even as US-Iran peace talks faltered. Oil prices climbed, with West T...
12 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Kotak International announces launch of Kotak Indo-Pacific Defence UCITS ETFKotak International has launched its first UCITS ETF focused on the Indo-Pacific defence sector, offering exposure to rising military spend...
07 May, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sanae Takaichi: 'If someone says it's impossible because I'm a woman, then…'—Inspiring quotes by the first female Prime Minister of JapanQuote of the Day: Sanae Takaichi's journey in Japanese politics, marked by persistence against traditional barriers, culminates in her hist...
06 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
U.S Stock Market today down: Why are S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones falling on Thursday?U.S. Stock Market indexes S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average are down on Thursday.
23 Apr, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Quote of the day by Claude McDonald: 'If hard work is the key to success, most people would...' Life lessons on mental peace, human nature and success by British soldier and diplomat. Here's meaning, relevanceQuote of the day by Claude McDonald highlights the message that many people avoid hard work even when they know it leads to success. The qu...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Why are oil prices down by 10% and US stock market indexes, Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, up now? Here's if Strait of Hormuz is fully open nowWhy are oil prices down by 10% and US stock market indexes, Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, up now? Oil prices fell by more than 10% after I...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Donald Trump jitters push US allies toward Japan’s most significant military shift since World War IIJapan is set to ease its strict arms export rules. This move is attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippi...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.43 AM IST