China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visitPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare sum...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia alliesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties wit...
30 May, 2026, 11.06 PM 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
China-Pakistan agree to 'unswervingly safeguard' bilateral tiesPakistan and China have pledged to strengthen their relationship and build a shared future. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China ...
26 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Quote of the day by Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: ''We cooperate with China because of shared interests, not because of shared blood.'' ― What does “shared interests not shared blood” reveal about modern diplomacy and global power balance?Quote of the day by Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore China shared interests not shared blood statement Lee Hsien Loong reflects a sharp global tr...
26 May, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
BPCL, HPCL and IOC shares soar up to 6%. Here are two big triggersIndian oil stocks surged as crude oil prices dropped to a two-week low, driven by progress in US-Iran peace talks. This optimism, coupled w...
25 May, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Oil Price Today (May 25): Crude oil hits 2-week low as US-Iran peace deal moves closer. Is the worst behind?Oil prices dipped to two-week lows as U.S.-Iran peace talks showed progress, potentially reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. Despite opti...
25 May, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re-energise relationsIndia and the US are working to strengthen their relationship. Discussions covered trade, energy security, and terrorism. Both nations are ...
24 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Trump aide Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair tiesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen ties. Discussions focused on trade and energy,...
23 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Xi plays a masterful hand amid Trump’s chaos and Putin’s declineChinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in China, projecting unity against US dominance. They signed agreements ...
20 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas dealChina and Russia united against US President Donald Trump's missile defense plans and nuclear policy. Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin...
20 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf declares 'new world order' led by the Global SouthIn a post on X, he emphasised that Iran's recent "70-day resistance" against US and Israeli military and economic pressures has acted as a ...
17 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Red carpet and red lines: Xi charmed Trump but gave up nothingWrapping up a two-day summit in Beijing, Trump has taken a step towards reducing tensions, but the gathering did not result in any major tr...
16 May, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
On a Beijing business trip: Trump-Xi meet signals managed rivalry, not reset in US-China tiesPresident Donald Trump's recent visit to China focused on managing competition between the two global powers. Leaders Xi Jinping and Trump ...
15 May, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
West Asia war, Hormuz, Gaza dominate BRICS foreign ministers' meetBRICS foreign ministers met in New Delhi to discuss the West Asia conflict. They emphasized dialogue and diplomacy to end the war. Ensuring...
15 May, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with USIn a significant pivot in international relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have unveiled a fresh strat...
14 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST