G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war falloutGlobal finance leaders met in Paris to address economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. France's finance minister called for increas...
19 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Imran Khan-linked ‘Cyphergate’ Row hits Pakistan: US' role confirmed in his ouster? Secret cipher says 'All will be forgiven in Washington.'Imran Khan cipher case: A leaked Pakistani diplomatic cable has resurfaced, reigniting claims of a foreign conspiracy behind Imran Khan's r...
18 May, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
The Hormuz blockade: Why a fragile ceasefire may not lower global oil pricesBrent crude has surged to $125 per barrel due to escalating West Asia conflict and severe disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global ...
03 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
US-Pakistan tango: This risky double-game may dent Islamabad’s relations with Beijing, and also cause international humiliationIran's foreign minister refused to meet a US delegation in Pakistan, exposing Islamabad's risky diplomatic tightrope walk. This move, alleg...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
US indicated it would not ease Russian oil sanctions again, EU's Sefcovic saysEuropean Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic discussed U.S. sanctions relief on Russian oil with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Sefco...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
India among the worst hit by West Asia crisis, says Gita Gopinath; oil, food and fertilisers all at riskIndia faces severe economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Disruptions affect oil, gas, and supply chains. Actual shortages are oc...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its vetoThe European Union has approved a substantial loan for Ukraine to support its economy and military. This comes after Hungary ended its oppo...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
US extends Russian oil waivers by 30 days, offering relief to India and other vulnerable nationsThe United States has granted a 30-day extension for sanctions relief on Russian seaborne oil. This decision offers crucial support to Indi...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutionsGlobal finance leaders met amid Middle East war news. They acknowledged their limited ability to counter economic damage from frequent geop...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
India resilient amid oil shock, may grow 6.8%-7.1% despite global headwinds: SBI ResearchIndia faces global challenges from a strong position. Economic growth is projected between 6.8% and 7.1% for FY27. The nation's banking sec...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Russian LNG under US sanctions heads for the first time to IndiaA Russian liquefied natural gas cargo, currently under United States sanctions, is en route to India. This shipment, if it reaches its dest...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
11 nations call for coordinated IMF-World Bank support amid Middle East war risksThe finance ministers of 11 countries including Britain and Japan called Wednesday for "coordinated emergency support" to help countries hi...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
IMF cuts global growth outlook for 2026, warns of potential recession if Iran war worsensThe International Monetary Fund has cut its global growth outlook, warning the economy could near recession if the Middle East conflict kee...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetingsGlobal finance leaders are meeting amid the Middle East war, a third major shock impacting the world economy. The IMF and World Bank are do...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
IMF upgrades its outlook for the global economy in 2023The IMF, a 190-country lending organization, foresees inflation easing this year, a result of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal...
31 Jan, 2023, 10.26 AM IST
- Russia 'ready to invest' in euro: Dmitry Medvedev
Russia said on Thursday that it is "ready to invest" in an IMF-run eurozone rescue, as the EU told Moscow to run transparent March election...
15 Dec, 2011, 11.15 PM IST