Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
India treads cautiously as Trump seeks fresh start with PM ModiUS President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a friendly tone during their first face-to-face meeting in over a year, w...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in FranceUS President Donald Trump attends a G7 summit in France. Key topics include Iran, Ukraine, and trade. A recent Iran war ceasefire agreement...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
India reaffirms commitment to SCO, Central Asia at Tajikistan conferenceIndia has reiterated its strong commitment to Central Asia. Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted this at a conference in Dusha...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump, Macron bring rocky history to G7 summitThe bond between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a firm handshake but has since seen open disagre...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remainChinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea, with both nations claiming significant gains. The trip boosted North Korean leader Kim Jo...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Amidst Iran, Ukraine conflicts, China President Xi Jinping, North Korea leader Kim Jong Un sends message to Donald Trump, Vladimir PutinChinese president's first trip to North Korea since 2019 and also his first foreign visit this year.
08 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
India, China should stick to 'right strategic perception' of being cooperative partners, not rivals: BeijingChina urges India to view them as cooperative partners, not rivals, emphasizing mutual development and opportunities. Beijing supports dial...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM 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
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges non-interference in 'delicate' India-China relationsRussian President Putin said Moscow won't interfere in India-China relations. He expressed confidence that both nations are committed to re...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
A record 1.15 million Indians applied for Schengen visas in 2025 — here's where they want to goIndian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-large...
30 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Taliban inks maiden defence pact with Russia as Kabul seeks muscleThe pact was signed following a meeting between Taliban defence minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob and Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia's S...
30 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new reportA new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic compet...
29 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study findsA new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies warns that Asia is at the center of escalating nuclear rivalries, with ...
28 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
West is between peace and war, as AI races ahead: UK cyberspying chiefBritain's top cyber spy, Anne Keast-Butler, warns that artificial intelligence is being used in new ways that threaten national security. S...
27 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
UK spy chief warns Russia cyber threats could overwhelm Britain and alliesBritain and its allies face a serious cyber threat from Russia. A top spy chief warns that critical infrastructure, elections, and public t...
27 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST