Iran to impose new service fees in Hormuz, reserves special treatment for 'friendly' nationsIran's ambassador to China announced new service fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite US objections. Ambassador Abdolrez...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Ukraine attacks St Petersburg, says Russian seizure of key town a 'lie'Kyiv's barrage on Russia's second city -- President Vladimir Putin's hometown -- came amid opposing statements from both sides over who was...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Indian envoy to China rejects comparison with Pakistan on West Asia mediationIndia's envoy to China, Vikram Doraiswami, firmly rejected any comparison with Pakistan over West Asia's mediation roles, attributing it to...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Rupee ends losing run on whiff of FPI flows into stocksThe Indian rupee strengthened on Friday, ending its four-day decline to close at 94.21 against the dollar. This recovery was fueled by mode...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
India, Japan agree on crude oil stockpiling & reserve systemsIndia and Japan are joining forces to bolster energy security, creating joint strategies for crude oil and petroleum product stockpiling to...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Russia halts petrol sales in city as Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisisUkrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing curbs on sales and leading to price hikes. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
NATO Summit 2026: What are the key challenges facing the alliance?NATO leaders convene in Ankara facing critical challenges: maintaining US commitment amid Trump's skepticism, Europe increasing its securit...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Military hardware, energy supply chains to fortify India-Japan tiesIndia and Japan have officially strengthened their strategic partnership, emphasizing initiatives aimed at economic security and collaborat...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensionsIndia's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidifi...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Russia could attack NATO one year after Ukraine war: Dutch govtRussia could launch a "limited" military campaign against a NATO country just one year after the war in Ukraine ends, the Dutch defence min...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Why India stayed resilient through the Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz closure, ensuring energy security for its citizens. Despite a significant drop in West As...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Putin says Russia will press on with front-line campaign regardless of Ukraine proposalsPresident Putin declared Russia's intent to fully capture four Ukrainian regions, dismissing a Ukrainian proposal for a ceasefire as a tact...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Ukraine hits defence plant in Russia's Volgograd region, Zelenskiy saysUkraine's domestically produced Flamingo missiles have successfully targeted a Russian plant manufacturing artillery and missile launch sys...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Why risk strategy will define India Inc’s next decadeBy converting global risk signals into actionable growth edges, Indian businesses can not only safeguard their operations but also position...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Russia says US arming Ukraine could have global "consequences", labels Zelenskyy's Belarus remarks as "terrorist nature"Russia has issued a stern warning to the US, cautioning that continued military aid to Ukraine could trigger "unforeseen consequences" for ...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Emmanuel Macron hosts Giorgia Meloni for Riviera talks after Trump riftOne of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders arrived in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for her first bilateral summit wit...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.32 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