Dollar shaky as investors weigh rate outlook, Middle East worriesU.S. dollar weakened amid new Middle East strikes and rising consumer inflation, causing investor unease about the Federal Reserve's policy...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei slumps as chip selloff, geopolitical tensions dent risk appetiteJapan's Nikkei share average declined 1.3% on Thursday, impacted by a selloff in chip-related stocks. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Global markets: Japan's Nikkei slides as Gulf tensions prompt shift out of high-flying tech stocksJapan's Nikkei share average fell 1.89% on Wednesday, with technology and AI-related stocks leading the decline. Renewed Middle East tensio...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
20,000 people sign petition against US President Donald Trump's manga and anime posts in JapanAlmost 20,000 people have signed an online petition in Japan to protest against US President Donald Trump and the White House using manga a...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation dataThe dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
West Asia War: Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees, Iran envoy to Moscow quotedIran and Oman will control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. New conditions, including transit fees, will be implemented. This follows ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Russia, US and nuclear: What to expect from Xi-Kim summitChina's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on Monday as he seeks to cement Beijing's influence in its own backyard, following summ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Dollar at two-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen near intervention zoneAlthough Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire, a broader peace deal remained elusive, keeping oil prices elevated and supporting dema...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Dollar clings to 2-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen wobbles near intervention zoneHeightened Middle East tensions, including Iranian attacks and U.S. strikes, propelled oil prices and boosted the dollar's safe-haven appea...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Trump confirms attendance at G7 Summit in France this monthPresident Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France. He will depart immediately after hosting UFC World Championship fights at the W...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in RussiaTwo Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their a...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM 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
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
31 May, 2026, 01.07 PM 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