Explained: Why Japan's Nikkei soared to lifetime high even after BOJ hiked interest rates to 31-year highJapan's Nikkei index surged past 70,000 for the first time as the Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 ...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Japan undecided on sending military to the Strait of HormuzJapan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of H...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Chinese-linked hackers targeted US, Canadian research facilities for a year: GoogleA Chinese-linked hacking group secretly stole data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical, and military research institutions. The cybere...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Peace on edge: Iran threatens payback as Beirut strike tests Trump’s dealIran has issued a stern warning to Israel following an attack on Beirut's southern suburbs. A senior Iranian military official stated that ...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Taiwan's spy agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tipsTaiwan's intelligence agency has established a secure online channel for Chinese nationals to report information, citing growing public dis...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firmsChina is deeply unhappy with the United States placing several major Chinese firms on a Pentagon list. This move impacts top technology and...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Trump faces G7 after year of trade wrath, diplomatic blusterPresident Trump's G7 summit agenda in France remains uncertain, with his mood potentially influenced by Iran peace talks. Leaders anticipat...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Warburg Pincus to acquire Japan's J.S.B. in over $1 billion deal, source saysUS private equity firm Warburg Pincus is preparing to buy Japanese student housing provider J.S.B. The deal is valued at over one billion d...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Trump's latest threats to Iran may collide with a hard realityUS President Trump threatens Iran with severe military action, including seizing oil infrastructure. However, the US faces a critical short...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei slumps as chip selloff, geopolitical tensions dent risk appetiteJapan's Nikkei share average declined 1.3% on Thursday, impacted by a selloff in chip-related stocks. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
20,000 people sign petition against US President Donald Trump's manga and anime posts in JapanAlmost 20,000 people have signed an online petition in Japan to protest against US President Donald Trump and the White House using manga a...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
With approximately 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI reportThe year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for India's nuclear strategy as it ramped up its arsenal and introduced innovative delivery methods. ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST