G7 leaders vow closer ties on AI as they hash out 'trusted partners' schemeG7 leaders are coordinating on advanced AI risks and opportunities. They are discussing a "trusted partners" scheme to grant non-US nations...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
India-EU free trade deal to be inked by year-end: Ursula von der LeyenIndia and the European Union are set to sign a major free trade agreement by year-end. This follows talks between Prime Minister Narendra M...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
PM Modi holds 'very fruitful' meeting with German Chancellor Merz at G7, discuss trade, defencePrime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the G7 Summit. They reviewed the India-Germany Strategic Partnership a...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
'I'm the boss,' Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aimsGlobal leaders at the G7 summit in France have united to support Ukraine with fresh sanctions against Russia. President Trump declared 'I'm...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
US not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments: Mark RutteUnited States is reducing its military assets pledged to NATO. NATO chief Mark Rutte stated this is not a US withdrawal but an adjustment. ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Global Markets| European shares flat as investors await Iran deal details, Fed policy; BMW slidesEuropean markets held firm today, with investors keenly awaiting developments regarding potential peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, al...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Ukraine secures fresh air defence commitments at G7 Summit in FranceLeaders at the G7 Summit in France have agreed to bolster Ukraine's air defence systems. New measures will increase pressure on Russia to e...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
EU countries need a more integrated defence market, defence commissioner saysA unified European Union defence market promises to boost the bloc's defence sector. Governments could procure more European-made equipment...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
US renames 'Indo-Pacific Command' to 'US Pacific Command' title in major moveThe United States has reverted the name of its military command. It is now called the US Pacific Command, undoing a change made in 2018. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
EU clears significant hurdle in negotiations for a groundbreaking US tariff deal, paving the way for future tradeThe European Parliament gave a final sign off on Tuesday to a tariff deal with the United States as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapte...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stageEurope and the United States are developing advanced AI-powered drones. These unmanned aircraft, known as wingman drones, will fly alongsid...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
STOXX 600 hits record high after US-Iran preliminary peace dealEurope's STOXX 600 reached a record high as a preliminary peace agreement between the US and Iran boosted global risk sentiment and lowered...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Renault partners with Thales to develop military vehicle in new defence projectRenault Group is teaming up with Thales to build a new military vehicle, aiming to support European rearmament. This multi-mission vehicle,...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson saysThe EU is scrutinizing US export controls on advanced AI models, citing potential discrimination against partners. AI firm Anthropic is dis...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST