Trump criticises South Korea, says 'declined request to help US in Iran conflict'Speaking to reporters, Trump said he called the South Korean President and asked whether he would be willing to "give us a little hand" wit...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
D-Street braces for weak opening on negative GIFT Nifty cuesDomestic equities opened the week lower, with the Nifty closing down at 24,287 points. Analysts anticipate range-bound trading as focus shi...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
School Assembly News Headlines, August 18, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the dayIndian students will learn about national and international events on August 18, 2026. Key national news includes protests and court procee...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reducedPresident Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the Uni...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: ReportPersian Gulf allies express growing weariness with Iran peace deal negotiations. United States officials reject assessments of President Tr...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation lineSouth Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line. Multiple North Korean soldiers e...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Asian refiners buy more US crude as Hormuz remains blockedAsian refiners are buying higher quantities of US crude amid Strait of Hormuz shipping concerns. South Korea's GS Caltex secured two millio...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in DelhiIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi this September. He joins other senior leaders, including Russ...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Iran to join BRICS development bank soon, central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati saysIran plans to join the New Development Bank soon. This move comes as the nation faces international sanctions and seeks alternative financi...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Global Market: European shares subdued as investors assess earnings, geopolitical risks ahead of US inflation dataEuropean shares traded largely flat as investors assessed mixed corporate earnings, rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions ahe...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Global Markets Today: Asian stocks mixed, oil extends gainsAsian markets showed cautious optimism as crude oil prices experienced slight increases, with eyes on potential agreements in the Middle Ea...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares rise for second day as Samsung Electronics gainsSouth Korean shares extended gains for a second straight session, led by Samsung Electronics, while strong export growth provided further s...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
In 1953, South Korea began a massive reforestation campaign after the Korean War. Decades later, the effort produced a stunning transformation, with more than 10 billion trees turning barren mountains into thriving forestsAfter the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea faced severely degraded hills and mountains, with millions of hectares classified as “bare ...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Russia explores rail link to India to bypass maritime chokepointsRussia is exploring a rail link to India through Central Asia and Iran as an alternative to maritime routes vulnerable to disruptions at th...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedlyThe El Niño on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies ...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Gold steady with Middle East turmoil, US jobs data in focusGold prices remained stable as investors watched for U.S.-Iran talks. Conflicting reports emerged regarding potential negotiations between ...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.16 AM IST