Trump aide Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair tiesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen ties. Discussions focused on trade and energy,...
23 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Marco Rubio's trip to 'great partner' India signals US need to repair tiesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India to strengthen a partnership strained by tariffs and renewed U.S. engagement with Paki...
23 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 startIran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf o...
21 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pompRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi J...
19 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounterGlobal finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade s...
17 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
U.S. Treasury to borrow $2 trillion in 2026 as national debt nears $39 trillion — is America quietly entering a dangerous fiscal crisis beyond Washington’s control?U.S. Treasury is set to borrow over $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a federal deficit exceeding 6% of GDP. The Office of Management and Bu...
08 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
How long before Iran breaks under crushing US pressure?Iran and the US face a prolonged standoff. The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran's economy. Iran indicates it can withstand the ...
02 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Guns, drones & algos: War gets smarter, faster & uncomfortably less humanArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing global warfare. Nations are significantly increasing AI spending for defense. This technology en...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
A look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacyChina is stepping up as a global mediator. It is playing a key role in de-escalating the Iran war. This comes as U.S. actions create tensio...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemWhile India's early efforts are modest compared with those of China, where more than 200 million people use the e-yuan, the world's most po...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemIndia is piloting its digital rupee, the e-rupee, for welfare payments. This initiative aims to improve efficiency and reduce corruption in...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Trump seeks exit from conflict, but Iran holds firmPresident Trump extends a ceasefire with Iran hoping to end a costly war. Iran demands the US naval blockade end before any agreement. Trum...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Iran's leadership survived US-Israeli bombardment. But talks to end the war present a new challengeIran's leadership navigates a new challenge after U.S.-Israeli strikes. A council now leads, with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf as chief negotiat...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutionsGlobal finance leaders met amid Middle East war news. They acknowledged their limited ability to counter economic damage from frequent geop...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetingsGlobal finance leaders are meeting amid the Middle East war, a third major shock impacting the world economy. The IMF and World Bank are do...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
World Bank's Ajay Banga sees some degree of lower growth, higher inflation due to warAjay Banga, World Bank President, forecasts slower global economic growth and higher inflation due to the Middle East conflict. The World B...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Atlantic Council warns: Hitting Iran’s power grid risks humanitarian disasterA report warns against attacking Iran's power and water infrastructure. Such actions would not cripple Iran's military but would cause imme...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.43 AM IST