According to Semafor, “Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund plans to accelerate its issuance of green bonds in order to finance a widening array of projects tied to the energy transition.” The fund is ...
India makes 85% of digital payments via UPI: Malhotra
The governor’s remarks highlight India’s dual role – a practitioner of inclusive digital transformation as well as a proactive collaborator shaping the global digital public infrastructure landscape.
US, Saudi-led alliance plunges green shipping deal into doubt
A group of mainly oil-reliant nations wants to make it more difficult for the IMO's Net-Zero Framework to be adopted at London talks ...
Former security guard at US Embassy overseas is convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
A former U.S. Embassy security guard in Norway was reportedly sentenced to three years and seven months after allegedly spying for Russia and Iran.
Border clashes erupt between Pakistan and Afghanistan—again
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Pakistani version of the Taliban, ramps up attacks inside Pakistan. In response, Pakistan’s government demands that its equivalent in Afghanistan, headed by ...
India responds to Turmp’s claim about Russian oil pledge
Critics have queried comments on India's oil imports and asked why Narendra Modi would permit Trump to "dictate" Indian policy.
Microsoft: Russia, China increasingly using AI to escalate cyberattacks on the US
Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are using artificial intelligence to improve their cyberattacks on U.S. companies, governments and individuals, according to new research from Microsoft.
US retailers brace for impact as Trump’s 100% China tariffs loom (Oct 13)
By Savyata Mishra (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports has sounded alarm bells among retail and trade experts, who caution it could lead to ...
The secret fuel powering China’s self-driving cars
They sparked heated discussion about China’s fast-and-furious roll-out of self-driving tech, and the pros and cons of the way it is governed. China is building a decisive global lead in getting cars ...
U.S. will ‘neither be commanded nor controlled’ by China, Bessent says as trade standoff deepens
Beijing has yet to approve the sale of TikTok U.S., increase soybean purchases or ease export controls, despite several rounds of U.S. trade talks.