US oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies, officials sayNorth American Blue Energy Partners will acquire Venezuelan oilfields from Chinese and Russian companies. This move follows a significant o...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Modi-Xi-Putin together again: What will the Bishkek photo-op tell?India’s next Modi-Xi-Putin photograph at the SCO summit in Bishkek is likely to carry geopolitical weight, but it should not be read as evi...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Global Market: China’s IPO boom gains momentum as AI, robotics fuel investor appetiteChina’s IPO market is gaining momentum, fuelled by strong investor appetite for AI, robotics and advanced technology companies. Hong Kong a...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
China’s Pacific push gets a boost as key leaders skip island forumSeveral Pacific island leaders are absent from a key regional summit in Palau. This fragmentation complicates efforts to project unity amid...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong KongIn the latest big stock listing, shares in China-founded e-commerce and fast fashion giant Shein are due to debut Tuesday in Hong Kong in a...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Scott Bessent urges G20 to push China to curb exports, boost domestic demandUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge G20 members to re-examine trade terms with China. He aims to shrink global imbalances and pre...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Iran crisis puts Xi-Putin’s anti-US bloc to the test, with PM Narendra Modi in the mixThe Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes amid US economic pressure on Iran. Chinese and Russian presidents will meet with Iran...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
India hasn't been able to shield itself fully from 'ravages' of Trump's policies: Ex-envoy DograIndia faces challenges from Donald Trump's policies despite its autonomy. The nation is not reliant on the US for financial or strategic su...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Vietnam's export triumph: How a small nation beat China and India to become America's top trade partnerVietnam now leads all nations in its trade surplus with the United States. This significant shift occurred during the first half of the yea...
30 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
China's help critical, but unlikely, for US to choke off IranThe United States seeks to economically isolate Iran through expanded sanctions. China's continued trade with Tehran complicates these US e...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Canada’s trade war is forcing a rethink of who its friends areCanada faces a trade war with the United States after imposing significant tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada was attacked a...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
India, China can help resolve West Asia conflict: Hillary ClintonFormer US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said India and China could play key roles in resolving the West Asia conflict because of their...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: ChinaThe United States is imposing economic sanctions on Iran's financial networks globally. China, Iran's largest trading partner, presents a s...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Global market: Mainland China stocks slip as metal shares drop, investors await Jackson Hole cuesMainland Chinese stocks declined, led by non-ferrous metals, amid Middle East tensions and caution ahead of Jackson Hole. Investors await F...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
China warns new US sanctions on Iran will 'escalate the situation'China stated that sanctions will not resolve the issue with Iran. Beijing warned that additional pressure would only escalate tensions and ...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Trump to impose 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods, raising the total to 20 percentThe US plans to impose a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods soon. This move aims to restore previous duties to around 20% before a summit. Beijin...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
‘We have to do business with China too’: Jaishankar says India can’t ignore Beijing, must become self-reliantNavigating the complexities of global trade, India aims to foster relationships with all countries, including China, while it builds a robu...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST