US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on IranUS market saw a mixed close as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped, primarily due to tech giants like Alphabet facing investor scrutiny over AI s...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.54 AM IST
Australia and Canada sign a $1.75 billion deal to build long-range radar in CanadaAustralian Defense Minister Richard Marles and Canadian Secretary of State (Defense Procurement) Stephen Fuhr signed the first phase of a p...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to 10 American defense firmsChina has retaliated against US sanctions by imposing its own restrictions on 10 American military-linked companies. Beijing's Commerce Min...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Iran halts Switzerland talks after Trump threatens fresh strikesIran has halted nuclear discussions with the US following President Trump's threat of further strikes if Tehran doesn't curb Hezbollah's ac...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Iranian negotiators said to still be engaged in talks with USDespite Iranian media claims of a walkout, US-Iran talks in Switzerland are continuing. President Trump's threats of further strikes over H...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reportsThe US Defense Department requires eighty billion dollars to cover expenses from the Iran war and other non-war related bills. A larger fun...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
India nears BrahMos export deal with Vietnam; final clearance pendingIndia is close to exporting BrahMos missiles to Vietnam. Negotiations are in their final stages. Domestic production of critical missile pa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
U.S. will restart military action, reimpose blockade if Iran does not fulfill commitments, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saysThe United States is prepared to resume military action and reinstate a blockade against Iran. This action will be taken if Iran does not f...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe, contingent on allies taking greater r...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Hegseth urges Europe to lead continent's defence, calls for 'NATO 3.0'America's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for a stronger NATO. He wants European nations to take charge of their continent's defe...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.16 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
US holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, more than 100 firms deemed security risks, sources sayDeepSeek, CXMT and other companies were approved by an interagency committee last year for addition to the Commerce Department's Entity Lis...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
U.S. held back blacklisting DeepSeek, over 100 Chinese firms despite security concerns, sources sayAmerica has delayed adding over 100 Chinese firms, including AI startup DeepSeek and chipmaker CXMT, to a trade blacklist. These companies ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Canada's Carney says middle-power countries should not compete for favor with the USCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is forging stronger links with Europe. He met with Ireland's leader and French President ahead of the G...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.51 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'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