Sensex falls over 400 points, Nifty below 23,250 amid US-Iran tensions, persistent FII sellingIndian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday. Both the Sensex and Nifty indices saw substantial declines. This drop w...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study findsA new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies warns that Asia is at the center of escalating nuclear rivalries, with ...
28 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Markets brace for a long conflict as investors reassess global equity risks: Andrew FrerisWest Asian tensions are creating market uncertainty. Investors face prolonged volatility for months or years. Some Asian markets like Singa...
26 May, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Weaponised dependency: Chinese mercantilism is more damaging to global trade than Trump tariffsThe recent US-China summit saw improved engagement but little progress on global economic challenges. China's trade practices continue to i...
19 May, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Xi Jinping's 'Thucydides Trap' warning: Is China outsmarting the US without engaging in actual conflict?China employs a strategy of subduing rivals without fighting, a tactic evident in its diplomatic approach. This method has allowed China to...
19 May, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
"Taiwan no pushover": Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasionChinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, broke down the long-term regional stability implicati...
17 May, 2026, 09.34 PM 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
Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-g...
15 May, 2026, 11.40 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 invites Chinese President to White House, Xi calls for "new chapter" in tiesUS President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a White House summit in September. Trump praised the stro...
14 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 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
US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global powerA pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with Preside...
14 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Trump-Xi summit: What to expect as US-China ties, Trade, Taiwan and Iran on the agendaTrump-Xi summit: As Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are gearing up for an important summit, the current stable diplomatic landscape ...
13 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Trump set to meet with Xi in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidencyPresident Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The leaders will discuss trade, aiming to sign deals...
13 May, 2026, 06.28 AM IST