AI sovereignty hinges on domestic compute, governance capacity: UN AI panelThe report, published by the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, which was established by the UN General Assembly last year a...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031The World Bank is set to cease lending to China by 2031, a move reflecting Beijing's economic ascent. Loans will be capped at $2 billion un...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
School assembly news headlines for June 29: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayPrime Minister Modi's historic Seychelles address highlighted maritime bonds, while India and the island nation inked 19 cooperation outcom...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of HormuzCrude oil prices experienced a significant drop, heading for steep weekly losses as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased, ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
IFS Brats' hostel: A junior United Nations AssemblyReflecting on the External Affairs Hostel in New Delhi evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time filled with rich cultural exchanges and deep ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
IAEA says repairs completed on key power line at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plantUkraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant has seen crucial power line repairs completed, according to the UN nuclear watchdog. These effor...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Gold poised for fourth weekly loss as hawkish Fed bets buoy dollarGold is poised for its fourth consecutive weekly decline, weighed down by a strengthening dollar amid expectations of U.S. interest rate hi...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Oil edges lower amid resumption of strait shipments even as vessel hit near OmanOil prices are poised for significant weekly declines as supply worries ease with tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a cargo ...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of HormuzIn a worrying development, a cargo ship on a UN-supported journey through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, raising alarms as I...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Crude shipments through Hormuz at highest since war amid concerns over Iran exit demandsCrude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged following a ceasefire deal, reaching their highest levels since the conflict began...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Oil prices extend decline on expectations of smoother crude flows via HormuzOil prices dipped to four-month lows as tensions eased between the US and Iran, paving the way for more tankers to navigate the Strait of H...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
UN starts evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefireA major evacuation plan is now underway for over 11,000 seafarers aboard hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf. Following a ceasefire deal...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Trump says IAEA will inspect Iran's nuclear sites at the 'appropriate time'US President Donald Trump has contradicted Iran's claims regarding inspections of its nuclear sites. He stated that International Atomic En...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST