Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctionsThe Trump administration is intensifying economic pressure on Iran amid a protracted war. This strategy aims to force Tehran's capitulation...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Chinese visa impact hits Indian physical AI startupsBeijing's move to refuse visas to Indian executives is also impacting other sectors such as automotive parts and electronics, which have st...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
US to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran; Scott Bessent bets on 'one-two punch' to cripple Iranian regimeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will impose the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, with details expected Monday, ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Flying Wedge Defence unveils FWD Supreme Lite touted as India’s first AI-fighter jetDefence startup Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace has unveiled its FWD Supreme Lite flight demonstrator as it moves its AI-piloted fighter p...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
India’s exports to US hold firm after a year of Trump’s tariffsThe US continues to account for about 20% of India’s exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhi’s push to diversify trade. New agreement...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Why Pakistan is boosting defence ties with a nation known for its piratesPakistan is expanding its defense engagement through a new security pact with Somalia. This agreement covers counter-terrorism, military tr...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Boosting connectivity with Russia: India plans to send first cargo ship along Northern Sea Route in 2027India plans its first cargo ship voyage along the Northern Sea Route next year. Russia's Arkhangelsk region is discussing economic potentia...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Textile stocks in 2026: Trade deals and China sourcing shift revive the sector; is it a good time to buy?Trade deals and sourcing shift from China are reviving the sector that investors had written off. India is well placed to benefit from the ...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
What Bessent’s economic isolation of Iran could look likeThe US Treasury plans new economic pressure on Iran, facing skepticism from critics. Targeting China's oil purchases poses risks to US-Chin...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Five years of Taliban rule: Survival is not the same as stabilityThe Taliban has maintained control of Afghanistan for five years. Mounting domestic pressures include poverty and refugee returns. Internal...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Trump’s 100% tariff on drones deepens US-China tech decouplingThe United States is imposing significant tariffs on imported drones and their parts. Heavier drones and those with specific capabilities w...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in DelhiIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi this September. He joins other senior leaders, including Russ...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window openThe year was 2010 and Google was about to exit due to concerns over censorship and cyberattacks. That decision was lauded by democracy acti...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Vladimir Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ireRussian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island near Japan on Thursday. This visit prompted strong condemnation from Tokyo, whic...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Iran to join BRICS development bank soon, central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati saysIran plans to join the New Development Bank soon. This move comes as the nation faces international sanctions and seeks alternative financi...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
All about Zhu Rongji: The rumoured descendant of Ming dynasty founder, who helped transform China into a global economic powerhouseZhu Rongji, China's former premier, spearheaded significant economic reforms during his tenure. He pushed sweeping changes for state-owned ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Five years of Taliban rule: Afghanistan’s government builds ties without recognitionTaliban authorities engage with many nations despite lacking formal international recognition. Regional countries pragmatically interact wi...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.11 AM IST