South Korea's Kospi plunges 8%, extending a two-day slide. What's unsettling the world's hottest market?South Korean stocks experienced a sharp two-day decline, with the KOSPI index plummeting over 10%. This downturn was fueled by concerns ove...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Trump administration declines to renew North American trade deal, starts 10-year wind-down clockThe United States has declined to extend the USMCA trade deal, initiating a ten-year wind-down period. This move aims to reshore manufactur...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Indian diplomat DB Venkatesh Varma chairs UNSG advisory body on disarmamentA significant moment for Indian diplomacy unfolded as Ambassador DB Venkatesh Varma became the first Indian diplomat to chair the UN Secret...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansionOman Air is launching a new route to Singapore, aiming to tap into the city-state's appeal as a growing tourist destination. This expansion...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
PM Modi speaks with Iran President, backs peace and free navigation in Hormuz StraitPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a dialogue with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding the evolving landscape of West Asian affair...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Trump urges gasoline retailers to lower prices, warns of 'big problems' if they don'tPresident Trump has demanded gasoline retailers immediately lower prices, targeting around $2.50 per gallon, and warned of "big problems" i...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisationIndia has surged back to the fifth spot globally in market capitalization, surpassing Taiwan. This marks India's second ascent in recent we...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.44 AM IST
'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boomSouth Korea's chip industry is poised for a significant boost amidst soaring demand for AI components. Analysts highlight this as a crucial...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Hezbollah-allied Lebanese parliament head says US-Israel-Lebanon deal 'will not pass'Lebanese Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said early Monday that the trilateral framework agreement between Lebanon, Israe...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil pares climbGlobal markets are showing cautious optimism as US and Iran reportedly step back from further conflict escalation, with talks scheduled in ...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Pakistan, Bahrain discuss 'latest regional situation' amid renewed attacks by US, IranIn a bid to navigate the tumultuous regional landscape, Pakistan and Bahrain convened talks focused on heightened tensions between the US a...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministe...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Global Market: South Korea to extend won trading to 24 hours in bid to boost global appealSouth Korea will launch 24-hour trading in the won from July 6 to boost global investor access and improve market appeal. The reform is exp...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Netherlands to join US-led 'Pax Silica' on secure AI, chip supply chainsThe entry of the Netherlands, as the host country of top computer chip equipment maker ASML, is an important win for the initiative, one o...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
South Korean leader books golf with Trump after 'pinky promise'South Korean President Lee Jae Myung anticipates a golf game with Donald Trump. The US president made a pledge for a round of golf during G...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
South Korea president urges Trump to help make peace with NorthSouth Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has asked US President Donald Trump to lead efforts for peace with North Korea. This comes as the US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST