Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocksChina is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar...
21 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Security model failed in today's complex world, says Iranian Envoy to IndiaIran's Ambassador to India stated a single-power security model has failed. BRICS Foreign Ministers met in India. They supported a comprehe...
17 May, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
China stands ready to deepen solidarity with partners: Chinese envoy to India on BRICS Foreign Ministers' MeetingChina's Ambassador Xu Feihong congratulated India on hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He highlighted constructive discussions ...
16 May, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Red carpet and red lines: Xi charmed Trump but gave up nothingWrapping up a two-day summit in Beijing, Trump has taken a step towards reducing tensions, but the gathering did not result in any major tr...
16 May, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for XiWhile Trump searched for immediate business wins, such as a deal to sell Boeing jets that did not impress investors, Xi talked up a long-te...
15 May, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
EAM Jaishankar welcomes Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at BRICS Foreign Ministers' meetingNew Delhi hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed delegates from member and observer n...
14 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weighUS stocks closed lower as hotter-than-expected inflation and escalating US-Iran tensions weighed on sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq retre...
13 May, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
Meta to backtrack acquisition of AI firm Manus after China block: reportMeta is reportedly reversing its acquisition of AI startup Manus. China has banned the deal, citing national security. The AI agent was fou...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion buy of AI startup ManusChina's top economic planner has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing a prohibition on foreign investment in the project....
27 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
China hikes gasoline, diesel prices againBeijing already hiked gasoline and diesel prices on March 23 as part of preparations for a fuel crisis amid apprehensions over the current ...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
China's GDP growth dips: Where is its economy headed?China's GDP growth in the second quarter was 4.7%, below the expected 5.1%. The slowdown raises concerns about economic stability and calls...
15 Jul, 2024, 08.55 PM IST
China posts disappointing growth as officials hold key meetingTrade tensions with the United States and the European Union, which have sought to limit Beijing's access to sensitive technology as well a...
15 Jul, 2024, 10.16 AM IST
Worst economic slowdown has ended in China: US economistChina's y-o-y economic growth rebounded to 7.5% in April-June period after the weakest quarterly reading in the first quarter since the thi...
23 Jul, 2014, 07.40 PM IST
- China says property tax reform on the anvil
The Chinese cabinet on Monday said it will 'gradually push forward' property tax reforms as part of this year's economic reform measures.
31 May, 2010, 07.58 PM IST