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
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
UN watchdog says Iran nuclear inspections 'going to happen'UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi confirmed inspections at Iranian atomic sites are imminent, following a preliminary deal between Te...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
In supercomputer marathon, China tops US; but AI-high? NoChina's LineShine supercomputer has topped the global TOP500 list, utilizing domestically produced chips. However, experts suggest this ach...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran warThe Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial de...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
22 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Eight years on, from JCPOA to MoU: How Trump's Iran deal stacks up against Obama's nuclear pactPresident Trump has signed a 14-point memorandum with Iran, ending a four-month conflict and opening a 60-day window for a peace deal. This...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
US-Iran war: There are many questions about the peace deal. Here are (some) answers.US-Iran deal: A new agreement between the United States and Tehran aims to end the war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Sanctions on ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
South Korean leader books golf with Trump after 'pinky promise'South Korean President Lee Jae Myung anticipates a golf game with Donald Trump. The US president made a pledge for a round of golf during G...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
South Korea president urges Trump to help make peace with NorthSouth Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has asked US President Donald Trump to lead efforts for peace with North Korea. This comes as the US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Nukes, crude sanctions & frozen assets: Inside the 14-point US-Iran peace agreementA draft agreement between Iran and the United States has reportedly surfaced. This framework could unlock 24 billion dollars in frozen Iran...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remainChinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea, with both nations claiming significant gains. The trip boosted North Korean leader Kim Jo...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
U.S. spending on rebuilding nuclear arsenal more than all other nuclear states combined including China, RussiaU.S. spent $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear states combined, and saw largest increase, at 22 per cent.
09 Jun, 2026, 04.55 AM IST
With approximately 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI reportThe year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for India's nuclear strategy as it ramped up its arsenal and introduced innovative delivery methods. ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dreams'North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. denuclearization calls as "anachronistic dreams," vowing to expand the nation's nuclear arsenal am...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Amid US-Iran war, North Korea flaunts new nuclear fuel facility, Kim Jong Un calls it "amazing, beyond rhetorical description"North Korea has revealed a new facility for nuclear bomb fuel production, with Kim Jong Un vowing to exponentially expand the nation's nucl...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST