Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chipsDBS Bank says the global AI arms race is driving a multi-year capex supercycle extending beyond semiconductors into energy, networking, inf...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Europe is battling a record-breaking heatwave. What's making it so severe?Europe is grappling with unprecedented heat, shattering records across France, the UK, and several other nations. This deadly heatwave, arr...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
China places 20 Japanese entities on export control list for dual-use itemsChina has placed 20 Japanese firms, including subsidiaries of Mitsubishi and Fujitsu, under export controls for dual-use items. Beijing cit...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
As Europe faces extreme heat, China's 'Spider-Woman' AC installer stuns the internetAs Europe swelters under a severe heatwave, a viral video of a woman expertly installing an air conditioner while dangling outside a Chines...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Global giants commit over $90 billion investment in India amid geopolitical uncertaintyGlobal giants are pouring over USD 90 billion into India, signaling strong confidence in its long-term growth despite global uncertainties....
26 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
US lawmaker introduces bill to require AI companies to report critical incidentsThe draft legislation, introduced by U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran of Texas, would mandate AI companies to report to the U.S. Commerc...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
US lawmaker proposes bill to require AI companies to report critical incidentsA new bill, the AI Incident Reporting Act, is set to be introduced by Congressman Nathaniel Moran, mandating AI developers to report danger...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
IRGC Navy rejects new Strait of Hormuz route, warns of enforcement measures: Iranian MediaIran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on the use of only Iran-ap...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warningA powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Japan, shaking homes and disrupting bullet train services. While felt as far as Tokyo, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Brent crude hits lowest since before start of Mideast war as more tankers exit HormuzGlobal oil prices plunged Wednesday, hitting multi-month lows as supply worries eased with tankers clearing the Strait of Hormuz. An interi...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Adani Enterprises: A high-risk, high-reward bet that is not for the faint-hearted: Sudip BandyopadhyayAdani Group is set to invest $15-20 billion over the next five years, focusing on expanding its ports to handle 1 billion tonnes, boosting ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Dollar hits 13-month high as rate-hike bets, stock rout boost demandThe US dollar has hit a 13-month peak, fueled by a selloff in tech stocks and growing expectations for interest rate hikes from the Federal...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Markets on edge as US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves investors rattled by uncertainty: Seth R. FreemanDespite a US-Iran ceasefire framework, markets remain volatile due to unresolved issues like Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormu...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Energy security is not just about power generation, it’s about controlling the systems behind itAs electricity becomes the backbone of AI, industry, and transportation, energy security will increasingly depend on controlling the techno...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST