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China's economy started H2 sluggishly, missing forecasts for industrial output, consumption, and investment. Policymakers face pressure to support growth. By Bloomberg  August 17, 2026, 2:51:03 PM IST (Published) 2 Min Read China’s economy got off to a sluggish start in the second half, reviving pressure on policymakers to support growth after industrial output, consumption and

Russia’s Ministry of Defense said that it had destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones overnight. Some 600 drones were detected headed toward the Russian capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said, with a third destroyed over the Moscow region itself. By AP  August 16, 2026, 3:17:47 PM IST (Published) 2 Min Read Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said six people were injured, and two others were missing after a landslide triggered by the quake. Authorities issued a

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has disputed reports about the conditions aboard the Lincoln, describing claims about poor living conditions and food shortages as “completely misrepresented.” 3 Min Read The USS Abraham Lincoln is set to be replaced in the Middle East by the USS George Washington, as part of a previously planned carrier rotation, US

US President Donald Trump reportedly travelled separately for security reasons, while senior officials and the press remained on the aircraft presented as Air Force One. By CNBCTV18.com  August 13, 2026, 12:46:05 PM IST (Published) 3 Min Read US President Donald Trump secretly travelled on a separate aircraft from Turkey last month, while a decoy Air

The group has since claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating threats to shipping through Bab el-Mandeb. The strategic waterway connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and typically handles about 12% of global trade, including a quarter of container traffic. By CNBCTV18.com  August 12, 2026, 10:38:36 AM IST

Vietnam's VinSpace has signed a deal with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, as the Vingroup-backed aerospace firm builds capabilities in satellite technology and space services. By AP  August 11, 2026, 12:05:35 PM IST (Published) 2 Min Read Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace said Tuesday it has signed a contract with SpaceX to send

The five young peacocks comprise four blue peafowl and one white-feathered male, reflecting the blue and white colours associated with the United Nations. By PTI  August 10, 2026, 11:55:54 AM IST (Published) 2 Min Read India has donated five Indian peacocks, including a rare white-feathered one, to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), reviving

The two leaders reviewed progress in the bilateral strategic partnership and noted the sustained momentum in high-level engagements. By CNBCTV18.com  August 9, 2026, 10:48:16 AM IST (Published) 2 Min Read Prime Minister Narendra Modi said late Saturday (August 8) night he received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance, with the two leaders

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce US support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin’s hand as the grinding war drags on. The bipartisan legislation, which passed 86-11, would penalise countries that continue to buy