India’s finance chief believes the country’s market watchdog should team up more with foreign regulators and lean on AI to handle cyber threats. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, she argued that clearer frameworks shared worldwide would make foreign investors more comfortable putting money into India’
Iran and the world face a tense moment over nuclear worries. Many think war could solve it, but history shows that fighting only adds danger and makes the problem bigger. The real fix lies in stronger laws, honest talks, and tighter checks on nuclear work. The main rulebook is the Treaty on the Non
China has seen a sharp rise in the export of clean‑energy products during March, showing that its manufacturers are capitalising on a worldwide shift toward alternative power sources. The surge comes as conventional energy supplies face uncertainty, partly due to the conflict in Iran. The biggest j
Iran is testing a bold idea: charging oil tankers in Bitcoin to dodge US sanctions. The plan targets the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world’s oil passes. Instead of dollars or local currency, ships might pay fees in BTC. But how practical is this? Experts debate whether Bitcoin’s speed
China is moving quickly to calm the fighting in Iran, all while getting ready for a meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump next month. The country’s top leader, Xi Jinping, will meet the president in mid‑May, and China wants to keep its ties with Iran strong without upsetting Washington. Becau
India is considering big changes to its political system, aiming to make parliament bigger and set aside more seats for women. The proposed laws would increase the number of lawmakers by over half, bringing the total to 850 in the lower house. At the same time, one-third of these seats would be rese
China’s latest space team has decided to spend a little more time floating around in space than originally planned. The three astronauts, who took off from a launch site in China’s Gobi Desert last fall, were supposed to come back in April after six months. Now, they’ll stay up there for another mon
China tightened rules on key minerals like gallium, germanium and neodymium in 2025‑26, saying it needed to guard national security. The U. S. and the EU reacted by bolstering stockpiles, speeding up domestic projects, and seeking new suppliers. Prices jumped, but many saw the shock as short‑term.
India’s film studios are quietly racing ahead in AI filmmaking—not because it’s cool, but because the math adds up. By cutting budgets by up to four-fifths and finishing movies four times faster, producers are adapting to a harsh reality: fewer people are buying tickets. After ticket sales sank from
Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz and lets a few ships pass for payment in yuan or crypto. The U. S. Navy plans to clear mines there, showing the route is still a point of tension. The U. S. dollar remains the main currency for buying oil worldwide, and analysts say that gives it a big a
