Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
China's economy slows in April as output, retail sales disappoint in blow to outlookChina’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.1% in April from 5.7% in March, missing market expectations of a 5.9% rise, official data show...
18 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Iranians have long sought work and relative stability in Turkey; the war could force some to returnIranians in Turkey are struggling with visa renewals and economic difficulties. A regional war and sanctions have worsened their situation....
22 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
In Iran war, cheap drones remain wild cardIran's Shahed drones pose a significant challenge to regional security and global energy markets. These low-cost weapons are easily manufac...
25 Mar, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Why US stock market rebounds today despite geopolitical tensions? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge as oil and commodity prices move marketsUS stock market rebounds today despite geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones falls 95 points to 48,405. Yet the S&P 500 rises to 6,821 and t...
04 Mar, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Dow Jones free fall today: Why did the Dow crash 800 points — inflation shock, Iran war fear and AI disruption slam US stock market on the last February trading dayThe Dow Jones is crashing today. It fell 800 points — down 1.57% — on February 27, 2026. The S&P 500 dropped 0.78% and the Nasdaq sank 0.98...
27 Feb, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
UN imposes 'snapback' sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programThe UN reimposed sanctions on Iran, further crippling its economy as food prices soar and its currency hits a record low. This "snapback" m...
28 Sep, 2025, 07.01 AM IST
A hungrier, poorer and more anxious Iran awaits 'snapback' of UN sanctions over its nuclear programIran's rial currency already sits at a record low, increasing pressure on food prices and making daily life that much more challenging. Tha...
27 Sep, 2025, 10.12 PM IST
What are the nuclear contamination risks from attacks on Iran?President Trump announced U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, joining earlier Israeli attacks. Experts sugges...
22 Jun, 2025, 02.52 PM IST
Iran's rulers caught between Trump's crackdown and a fragile economyIran's leaders are deeply concerned about mounting public anger over economic hardships due to U.S. sanctions, leading them to consider neg...
15 Mar, 2025, 01.21 PM IST
World leaders are gathering in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. The outlook is gloomyWorld leaders at the U.N. gathering are urged to collaborate on pressing issues and modernize post-WWII institutions. U.N. Secretary-Genera...
22 Sep, 2024, 09.50 AM IST
Oil prices inch up on large US crude stock drawBrent crude oil futures climbed 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $85.60 a barrel by 0033 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 14 cents...
03 Jul, 2024, 06.51 AM IST
Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists win top UN prizeThey were lauded "for their commitment to truth and accountability". Niloufar Hamedi broke the news that 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died last ...
03 May, 2023, 10.14 AM IST
Sudden COVID-19 outbreaks depict lack of efficacy of Chinese vaccines: ReportIn 2021, Indonesia and Brazil reduced the efficacy to 65 per cent and 50.4 per cent. Both nations raised concerns over the major side effec...
27 Dec, 2022, 02.44 PM IST
Microsoft launches coronavirus trackerAccording to sources, data is being aggregated from sources like the World Health Organization (WHO), the US Centers for Disease Control an...
17 Mar, 2020, 09.28 AM IST
Trump moves to calm virus fears after first death on US soilPresident Donald Trump urged Americans not to panic over the novel coronavirus Saturday after the first death on US soil was confirmed, eve...
02 Mar, 2020, 08.38 AM IST