China's new development plan includes AI safety goals: XinhuaXinhua said that the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee and the State Council had issued a set of guidelines "aimed at acceleratin...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Global Market: European stocks rebound as oil prices ease; telecom shares slide on SpaceX dealEuropean shares rebound as easing oil prices and retreating bond yields support sentiment amid hopes of reduced Middle East tensions. Telec...
09 Oct, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Global Market: Yuan strengthens as dollar retreats; China pushes back against undervaluation claimsThe Chinese yuan strengthened against the US dollar as the greenback retreated from an 18-month high. Beijing defended its currency policy ...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Trump rules out Iran strike till 2026 US midterms, vows Tehran will never have a nuclear weaponThe United States has confirmed it will not engage in military actions against Iran before the upcoming midterm elections. A naval blockade...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
China has no need or intention to weaken yuan for trade edge, central bank saysChina's central bank stated it does not intend to depreciate the yuan for competitive trade advantages. It emphasized that the market plays...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
India shuns costly Russian oil as Middle East flows recoverIndian refiners have decreased their purchases of Russian crude oil for November delivery as prices rise. Competition from China is further...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
India miffed over 'Ukrainian' drone strike on oil tankerAa Ukrainian drone assault targeted the Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio, carrying Indian citizens off the coast of Sochi. Fortunately, all 23 ...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
US puts military in ready mode for possible new strikes on Iran: ReportTrump has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military strikes against Iran, but no final decision has been made. The US milita...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
NASA's Crew-12 undocks from ISS, set to splash down off California after nearly eight months in spaceNASA's SpaceX Crew-12 has undocked from the International Space Station and is on its way home. The mission included significant scientific...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Indian SME pharma firms see shift of orders from China; cost, quality concerns remainSmall and mid-sized Indian pharmaceutical firms are witnessing a shift in orders away from China. As Western buyers diversify their supply ...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Chinese independent refiners turn to Iraq, Qatar as Iranian crude supplies dwindleChinese independent refiners have turned to buying Iraqi and Qatari crude as Iranian supplies dwindle. The traders report purchases totalin...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
"Indian Navy among most powerful in world": Rajnath Singh hails force, flags future challengesThe Defence Minister cautioned naval personnel about the challenges they may face in the future. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna S...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
China’s loss could be India’s gain as Japan Inc sours on ChinaJapanese companies are reducing their presence in China due to rising competition and geopolitical tensions. They are now considering inves...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
US has deliberately become a ‘lonelier power’, China’s rise reshaping global order: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the changing nature of global politics at the Munich Security Conference. He noted that ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
"You don't want it too hot...too good": S Jaishankar calls for a "Goldilocks scenario" to navigate US-China rivalryS Jaishankar emphasized the crucial role of emerging powers in the midst of escalating US-China tensions. He suggested a 'Goldilocks scenar...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
China widens military footprint with Laos air baseChina recently opened its first overseas air force base in Laos to enhance military training and influence. The base will train Laotian air...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- Chinese work gathering pace on Antelope Reef in South China Sea, latest satellite images show
Chinese construction at Antelope Reef is well underway, aiming to develop a significant military runway. Analysts project its completion by...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST