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Netanyahu says India has an absolutely crazy love for Israel

His remarks come amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Israels efforts to strengthen international alliances.

29 May 2026 3:10 pm
With stalemate in Ukraine, discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to warn him of the coming strikes and push for the evacuation of its diplomats

29 May 2026 2:00 pm
US may need $2 trillion investment to rebuild manufacturing and reduce China dependence, says McKinsey

Report highlights strategic vulnerabilities in key sectors like semiconductors and pharmaceuticals amid geopolitical tensions

29 May 2026 12:40 pm
No impact of any future US chip tariffs on Taiwanese exports, says Vice Premier Cheng

Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun says Section 232 tariffs waived on auto parts, timber and aircraft components with retroactive effect from May 1

29 May 2026 12:30 pm
US Treasury Secretary threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz toll plans with Iran

Washington imposes fresh sanctions on Persian Gulf Strait Authority amid escalating tensions in West Asia over maritime trade routes

29 May 2026 11:30 am
Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

The ambassadors of both countries expressed outrage at their inclusion and lashed out at Guterres.

29 May 2026 8:40 am
Blue Origins New Glenn rocket explodes in testing

A hot-fire test is where a rocket engine is fired up while anchored to the ground. All personnel are accounted for, Blue Origin said in a post on X.

29 May 2026 8:30 am
US imposes fresh sanctions on Irans military oil sales

We will not allow the Iranian government to increase its oil revenue for the purpose of reconstituting its armed forces and military capabilities, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a release

29 May 2026 7:30 am
US Treasury prepares mock-up of $250 note with Trump portrait

Congressional approval would be needed to change current US currency laws barring living individuals from appearing on notes.

29 May 2026 7:16 am
US and Iran agree to 60-day ceasefire extension, Trump approval pending

The agreement comes amid repeated claims by the Trump administration that a deal to halt hostilities is close, even as Iran has occasionally disputed or downplayed such assertions

28 May 2026 10:18 pm
Australia launches record $1.4 billion lawsuit against 3M over forever chemicals at defence bases

Australia filed the suit against 3M Company and its subsidiary 3M Australia in the Federal Court of Minnesota, where the company is based.

28 May 2026 1:19 pm
Taiwan Stock Exchange plans longer trading hours, odd-lot reform

Equities bourses around the world have embarked on a trend to lengthen trading hours to better capture investor flows

28 May 2026 12:28 pm
IRGC targets American base following attack near Bandar Abbas Airport: Iranian media

On Wednesday, Trump remained committed to striking a favourable ceasefire deal with Iran, warning that he wont be outlasted as he doesnt care about the midterm elections

28 May 2026 12:20 pm
Trump refiles $10 billion defamation suit against WSJ over report on Epstein ties

The lawsuit is one of several Trump has brought in his personal capacity against news organizations, part of what critics say is a wider pressure campaign against the media.

28 May 2026 12:17 pm
India, China hold constructive border talks in Beijing

The two sides discussed various aspects of the border situation during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Beijing

28 May 2026 11:06 am
US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes'

US Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones and also an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone, sources said.

28 May 2026 10:57 am
US Treasury sanctions Iran's Hormuz strait authority

Tehrans closure of key oil chokepoint after US-Israel war triggers global economic concerns

28 May 2026 9:41 am
US not satisfied with Iran proposal, says Donald Trump

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, he said negotiations are still ongoing and warned that if an agreement is not reached, the U.S. could take further action

27 May 2026 10:15 pm
Draft US-Iran peace framework proposes lifting Hormuz blockade, US troop pullback

The proposed framework reportedly includes restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels, withdrawal of US military forces from Irans vicinity and lifting of a naval blockade

27 May 2026 7:16 pm
Marco Rubio seeks to repair US-India relations after Trump-era strains

But underlying the pomp and mutual praise was an uncomfortable reality that kept creeping into Rubios visit: India continues to suffer the brunt of several Trump administration policies

27 May 2026 9:20 am
Iran condemns US strikes as show of 'bad faith', begins restoring internet after long shutdown

Iran's foreign ministry called the strikes a ceasefire violation and warned that Washington would bear responsibility for all consequences, without elaborating

27 May 2026 9:16 am
Nvidia to spend $150 billion a year in Taiwan, epicentre of AI revolution

Four years ago, five years ago, Nvidia was spending about $10, $15 billion dollars a year in Taiwan. Now were spending $100, going to $150 billion dollars in Taiwan each year, Jensen Huang, chief of the $5 trillion chipmaker, said.

27 May 2026 9:14 am
India calls out frozen UNSC architecture: Akin to running advanced AI technologies on 1945 version of computer

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni calls for reforms reflecting current geopolitical realities

27 May 2026 8:42 am
Adnoc exports another LNG shipment through Hormuz to India

The Umm Al Ashtan, which is managed by Adnoc Logistics & Services, reappeared northwest of Muscat, Oman, loaded with a cargo and listing its destination as India

27 May 2026 7:10 am
BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold over governance and conduct issues

The decision marks another leadership shake-up at the energy major, with Ian Tyler appointed interim chair as BP continues its strategic transition.

26 May 2026 11:02 pm
Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) raised the overnight policy rate to 8.75% from 7.75%, blaming higher inflation and a depreciating rupee

26 May 2026 2:58 pm
China says QUAD cooperation should not target third party

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the US gathered on Tuesday in India and agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji

26 May 2026 1:21 pm
Quad countries launch energy security, critical minerals initiatives

Rubio announced a partnership focused on improving port infrastructure in Pacific Island nations, with an initial focus on Fiji

26 May 2026 11:36 am