Global bonds battered as flaring inflation spooks investorsGlobal bond markets are experiencing significant interest rate hikes, driven by escalating energy prices from the Iran conflict and persist...
16 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
UK Health Minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM StarmerWes Streeting has resigned as health minister. He is calling for a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer. This follows disastrous loca...
15 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi resetFor decades, China has used the powerful symbolism of food during landmark official events and when receiving distinguished foreign visitor...
15 May, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Xi's Thucydides Trap for the US to dodgeAt a high-profile summit in Beijing, Xi Jinping referenced the Thucydides Trap, framing it as a warning about potential conflict between a ...
14 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Dollar boosted by rate expectations, safe-haven flows as Trump, Xi meetThe US dollar strengthened on Thursday. Higher Treasury yields and safe-haven demand boosted the currency. Investors anticipate Federal Res...
14 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
FDI slowdown in India not a source of alarm, says DBS chief economistIn a landscape where global capital is increasingly directed towards the booming electronics and AI industries in Asia, the recent dip in I...
14 May, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
The stunning way China is using America's own playbook to hit the US where it hurts most, and Washington has no idea how to respondChina Detains Panama-Flagged Ships: Nearly 70 Panamanian vessels held in Chinese ports. COSCO suspending operations at Balboa. A $2 billion...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Apple stock slips as Tim Cook steps down after 15 years, John Ternus takes charge as new CEOApple stock dipped slightly after Tim Cook announced he will step down as CEO and move to a new role. John Ternus will take over leadership...
21 Apr, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Xi Jinping losing his grip? Signs emerge of chaos in China’s military and political circlesPresident Xi Jinping's absence from the BRICS summit sparks speculation of internal turmoil in China, despite official claims of a scheduli...
07 Jul, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
China holds back projects under CPEC amid political turmoil & Covid in PakistanThe move came after the recent political unrest led by the Opposition as well as handling of the Covid-19 pandemic both of which have slowe...
18 Nov, 2020, 11.44 AM IST
Pakistan political crisis could impact CPEC, economic growthOpposition parties in the country led a joint rally protesting against Prime Minister Imran Khan's "puppet" government and the Army.Besides...
24 Oct, 2020, 01.14 PM IST
Pentagon seeks sustained engagement with Sri LankaDespite political upheaval, it is in America's interests to continue military collaboration and cooperation with Sri Lankan Forces, US Indo...
13 Feb, 2019, 12.05 PM IST
US replaces Europe as global market's political problem childEuro-zone rebound is a surprise; rising us risk to weigh on dollar versus euro.
25 Aug, 2017, 08.14 AM IST
Global markets eye Indian apparels; Bangladesh, China out of focusOrders are being diverted to India from these nations for high-value garments, which is likely to help the Indian apparel exports.
20 Mar, 2015, 10.32 AM IST
Chinese President Xi cancels visit to Pakistan: ReportsChinese President Xi Jinping has cancelled an important visit to Pakistan due to the current political turmoil in the country, media report...
04 Sep, 2014, 09.07 PM IST
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's brother Shahbaz in China amid political turmoilThousands of Imran Khan and Tahir-ul-Qadri supporters are camped out outside the Parliament in Islamabad's "Red Zone" since last week.
26 Aug, 2014, 09.07 PM IST
- China says economic growth will slow amid turmoil
China's Cabinet said Sunday the country's economy can weather the effects of the global financial turmoil, but growth will decline as the e...
19 Oct, 2008, 08.28 PM IST