Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summitAirline leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro facing a major industry crisis. The Iran war is increasing jet fuel costs and disrupting flights. Th...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
In rare outreach, top US military commander meets Cuban generals amid Trump tensionsThe top U.S. general overseeing Latin America met with senior Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay, discussing operational security...
30 May, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like VenezuelaThe U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's...
23 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
EXIM Bank eyes 10% jump in loan book in FY27 despite West Asia tensionsExport-Import Bank of India expects its loan book to grow 10% in FY27 despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to Managing Dir...
18 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instabilityQuote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic system...
15 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US job growth exceeds projectionsUS employers added more jobs than expected for a second month. Germany's industrial output declined again. Australia's central bank raised ...
10 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Global Markets | Resilience Tested: Asian economies balance buffers against rising oil shockAsian economies are scrambling to manage an energy shock caused by the Iran war, with soaring oil prices and supply disruptions hitting the...
05 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
US-bound engineering exports resilient; WANA shipments drop 51% amid West Asia tensionsIndian engineering exports hit a record US$122.43 billion in FY26. The US remained the top market despite tariffs. Exports to the UAE and S...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Vehicles, copper, steel drive 4.86% rise in FY26 engineering exports to $122.4 billionMarch brought challenges for Indian engineering exports, particularly to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where shipments were significantly hampe...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Inter-ministerial meet next week to discuss ways to insulate India's trade from Red Sea crisisAn inter-ministerial group, consisting of officials from various departments and ministries, is set to meet next week to discuss the impact...
11 Jan, 2024, 07.49 PM IST
- Commerce secretary Rahul Khullar heads to LatAm in Panama and Colombia for FTA talks
Rahul Khullar will be visiting Latin America this week to explore avenues of improving economic cooperation with the countries of the regio...
29 Aug, 2011, 03.35 AM IST
- Latin America lenders grant $9.3 bn in crisis aid
Three Latin American lenders pledged Monday to supply $9.3 billion in emergency aid to help countries across the region ease cash-supply pr...
14 Oct, 2008, 04.39 AM IST
- Latin America urges US to act fast to stem crisis
Latin American finance ministers urged the US to act quickly to combat the swirling financial crisis that could reverse broad economic gain...
13 Oct, 2008, 02.07 AM IST