ECB hikes interest rate by 25 bps, first since 2023 to tame Iran war inflationThe European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This mo...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
"Taiwan no pushover": Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasionChinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, broke down the long-term regional stability implicati...
17 May, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and TrumpAmerica is gearing up to retract 5,000 troops from its bases in Germany, a bold move by Trump aimed at recalibrating US involvement in Euro...
03 May, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000America could be set to pull back its troops in Germany more than the previously announced 5,000.. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius ...
03 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Why is U.S. reducing number of troops in Germany? What is Donald Trump's dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz?Donald Trump's decision comes as he seethes at European allies over their unwillingness to join his campaign with Israel against Iran. He h...
03 May, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
UNGA president takes potshot at Trump's Board of PeaceUN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urged a renewed commitment to the UN Charter amidst rising global tensions. She criticized ...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
EU chief Von der Leyen set to play Robinhood as she travels to KyivVon der Leyen told reporters that 100 million euros ($112 million) of the funds would come the proceeds of the Russian assets held in the E...
19 Sep, 2024, 11.13 PM IST
Russia using genocide 'lie' as pretext to destroy, Ukraine tells World CourtUkraine has accused Russia of using a false pretext of genocide to justify its invasion and war against Ukraine. Ukraine's representative a...
19 Sep, 2023, 02.59 PM IST
US imposes sanctions on nearly 5,000 Russians post invasion of Ukraine"We have worked with allies and partners to impose costs, including visa restrictions for Kremlin officials and their enablers. Since Febru...
23 Aug, 2022, 08.34 AM IST
'India abstained from UN voting on Russia's invasion of Ukraine due to various considerations'India abstained on the US-sponsored UN Security Council resolution in February that deplored "in the strongest terms" Russia's "aggression"...
21 Aug, 2022, 06.38 PM IST
Energy giant Shell loses $5 billion for leaving the Russian marketThe London-headquartered gas giant, Shell, has said that its revenues have taken a hit of up to $5 billion after the company severed its ti...
07 Apr, 2022, 08.16 PM IST
Quad countries accepted India's position on conflict in Ukraine: AustraliaThe crisis in Ukraine is expected to figure in Modi's virtual summit with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday amid some disq...
21 Mar, 2022, 11.19 AM IST
Ukraine crisis: China quietly distancing itself from Russia's sanction-hit economyLast month, both countries proclaimed that their friendship had "no limits." That was before Russia launched its war in Ukraine.
20 Mar, 2022, 10.32 AM IST
US warns Russia of consequences of any possible Russian use of chemical weaponsWashington and its allies have accused Russia of spreading an unproven claim that Ukraine had a biological weapons program as a possible pr...
16 Mar, 2022, 08.55 PM IST
Russian rouble slides further after ratings downgradesOvernight Fitch said that U.S. and European Union sanctions prohibiting any transactions with the Bank of Russia would have a "much larger ...
03 Mar, 2022, 02.18 PM IST
Ukraine invasion: what are the legal implications?At the International Criminal Court, also in The Hague, chief prosecutor Karim Khan has launched an investigation, saying: "There is a reas...
01 Mar, 2022, 08.39 PM IST
Asian shares steady, investors draw breath as Ukraine resists Russian invadersAustralia's S&P/ASX 200 index rose 1.38%, boosted by financial and tech stocks ahead of a central bank policy meeting, and Chinese blue chi...
01 Mar, 2022, 11.19 AM IST