Global Market: Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast on AI boom, resilient global economySingapore raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% from 2.0%-4.0%, supported by stronger-than-expected AI investment and a mil...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
'Compulsive addiction to sanctions': Iran accuses US of being 'incapable' of pursuing diplomacyIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Tuesday accused the US of being “addicted” to sanctions, saying Washington resorts t...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares trade lower; oil holds gainsOil prices managed to retain their gains as optimism regarding a deal in the Strait of Hormuz dissipated, sparking renewed fears of inflati...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Pleasing no one: Netanyahu puts election first with Gaza decisionIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-led Gaza plan before upcoming elections. This decision may alienate both his ally D...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
When Mecca Comes to Asim: Munir is seeking to build a military supply arc from Turkiye to ChinaPakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s deeper defence alignment with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could test Pakistan’s traditional neutrality in Wes...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
US defends dollar as yen weakness threatens global currency orderThe US treasury has stepped in to bolster the Japanese yen and several other currencies, signaling a potential decline of the dollar and hi...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Trump says US is 'low-keying it' with Iran, stresses economic painUS President Donald Trump stated his administration is observing economic pressures on Iran. Military strikes and sanctions have been impos...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Iran's leaders believe a victory is within reach, and that time is on their sideIran believes military pressure will force the United States to accept its control. The nation is betting that time and global energy price...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
White House adviser declines to link Russia sanctions bill with India trade talksA proposed US sanctions bill targeting Russian oil buyers could affect trade talks with India. White House officials stated negotiators wil...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
'War to end pretty soon': Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' optimistic about Strait of Hormuz talksPresident Trump believes the Iran conflict will end soon and stated the nation cannot continue. He expressed optimism regarding negotiation...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
US Vice-President JD Vance says negotiations with Iran "going to be messy", "take some time"US Vice-President JD Vance acknowledged the intricate nature of negotiations with Iran, emphasizing that they will require time to navigate...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resumeIran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
When is your home loan EMI increasing? RBI rate hike calls pushed back after dovish pauseEconomists now anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will raise rates in December or later. This shift occurs as core inflation remains low,...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Global Market: UK stocks rise after services PMI signals economic recoveryBritain's services sector returned to growth in July, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 52.1 as stronger domestic demand and easin...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessionsIran is pursuing a strategy of calibrated escalation to raise the economic and strategic costs for the US and its allies by threatening the...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Petrol sales rise 8.6%, diesel demand jumps 9.4% in July; LPG, jet fuel consumption declinesPetrol and diesel sales saw significant year-on-year increases in July. This growth was fueled by greater mobility and economic activity ac...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official saysUS President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu explored all paths to curb Iran's nuclear program. Diplomacy, economic pressure, an...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST