What if the Strait of Hormuz didn’t reopen?The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, faces potential prolonged closure. This situation mirrors past disruptions, raising concerns about...
23 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
China puts curbs on us exportsof chemicals used for FentanylFive government agencies now require special export licenses for three newly restricted compounds, according to an official announcement on...
23 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternativesAlibaba has launched its new Zhenwu M890 AI chip, offering triple the performance of its previous model. This development is part of China'...
20 May, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthroughDespite US approval for around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia's H200 AI chips, no deliveries have occurred. CEO Jensen Huang's China trip, ...
15 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflictChinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump for trade talks. Xi Jinping stated that trade negotiations were progressing...
14 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stakePresident Donald Trump is in Beijing for crucial talks with China's Xi Jinping. The meetings aim to boost economic ties and maintain a trad...
14 May, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summitAmerican business leaders are heading to China for a summit with President Xi Jinping. They aim to resolve ongoing business challenges and ...
12 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposalHopes for an Iran peace deal have dimmed as President Trump stated a ceasefire is "on life support" following Tehran's rejection of a U.S. ...
12 May, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summitPresident Donald Trump will meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week. The leaders aim to ease tensions over trade, Taiwan, and the Ir...
07 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
G7 decries 'economic coercion' in swipe at ChinaThe trade ministers of the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations criticised Wednesday "economic coercion" by placing arbitrary rest...
06 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
As talks stretch, Trump says 'prefer not' to strike Iran againUS President Donald Trump voiced frustration over Iran negotiations. He stopped short of threatening new airstrikes. Trump stated he was no...
02 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Iran juggles oil cuts and storage strain to resist US blockadeTightened US naval restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply reduced Iran’s oil exports, forcing the country to cut production as s...
02 May, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Will the Strait of Hormuz open soon? Here's what to know as oil prices hover near $108 per barrel, up almost 50%Will the Strait of Hormuz Open Soon? Inside Iran's Oil Blockade Standoff: The Iran Strait of Hormuz offer arrives as oil prices hover near ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
China expands economic pressure tools in US rivalry ahead of Trump–Xi summitChina is building new economic pressure tools against the United States. Beijing has enacted laws to punish foreign firms shifting supply c...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals to counter China relianceAmerica and the European Union are boosting cooperation on vital minerals. This partnership aims to reduce dependence on China for material...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST