US Rare Earths Reliance on China to Loom Over Trump-Xi Talks
Trump meets Xi with rare earths high on the agenda, as US production grows but dependence on Chinese supply persists into the 2030s.
Economy
Jaishankar Raises India's Concerns With Rubio Over New Russia-Iran Sanctions Law
EAM S Jaishankar told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that India has concerns about the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which allows tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy.
Xi Jinping Arrives in US for State Visit, Calls for Partnership Over Rivalry
Xi Jinping arrived in the US for a state visit, urging partnership over rivalry as he met Donald Trump for talks on trade, tech and minerals.
Shenzhen's Underwater Robot Makers Ride Export Boom, Hunt for Specialist Talent
Underwater robot makers in Shenzhen are posting sharp export gains, but say finding engineers who understand both robotics and the marine environment is a growing challenge.
South Africa's EV Tax Break Faces Hurdles in Global Race for Auto Investment
South Africa offers a 150% tax deduction for EV production from March 2026, but automakers say infrastructure and policy gaps threaten future investment.
Trump Hosts Xi at White House for Symbolic State Summit
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington for a state visit heavy on ceremony, with a trade truce extension and AI discussions on the agenda.
EBRD Trims Emerging-Market Growth Forecast as War Pressures Mount
The EBRD cut its 2025 growth forecast for its 41 economies to 2.5%, citing war, high energy prices and rising borrowing costs.
Trucks Pile Up at Iran-Turkey Border as US Port Blockade Reshapes Trade
Hundreds of trucks are stranded at Turkey's Gurbulak border crossing as a US naval blockade pushes Iran to shift trade from sea to land.
Oil Price Surge Rattles Markets as Trump Hosts Xi for High-Stakes Talks
Surging oil prices cascade through markets and supply chains, while Trump welcomes Xi and central bankers stay hawkish on inflation.
BIS seizes 430g of unmarked gold from Mysuru jewellery shop
BIS seized about 430 grams of gold ornaments lacking mandatory HUID markings from a Mysuru jewellery shop on September 16, with legal proceedings now underway.
CARICOM backs India for UNSC 2028-29, agrees to deepen economic ties
CARICOM has decided to support India's bid for a non-permanent UNSC seat in 2028-29, with both sides agreeing to expand trade, investment and cooperation.
Trump's 100% tariff threat on Russian oil: What it means for India-US ties
A proposed 100% tariff on Russian oil could strain India-US relations but may not shift Russia's policies, an expert says.
BRICS tax chiefs meet in Delhi as India wraps up chairship with new working groups
BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities met in New Delhi, adopting new working groups, a cross-learning lab and the BRICS Tax Progress Report 2026.
Trump, Xi Meet in Washington as Trade Truce Extended Two Months
Trump hosts Xi in Washington as the two sides extend a trade truce by two months, with Taiwan arms sales, Iran and chip curbs unresolved.
Survey Finds Federal Job Cuts Hit Affluent DC Households Hardest
A new survey finds federal job cuts have deeply affected the Washington, DC region, with affluent households hit hardest and many residents considering leaving.
Truck Queues Stretch for Miles at Turkey-Iran Border as Tehran Shifts Trade Overland
Hundreds of trucks are backed up at Turkey's Gürbulak crossing into Iran, where wait times have soared as a US blockade forces Tehran to move trade overland.
Gulf Oil Workarounds Keep Crude Flowing Through Iran War, but Costs Pile Up
Gulf producers and the U.S. military have improvised routes to bypass the blocked Strait of Hormuz, keeping oil near $100 a barrel but at rising cost.
Australia's Housing Downturn Meets a RBA That Won't Ride to the Rescue
Australia's housing market faces its sharpest fall in decades, but the RBA is expected to raise rates to a 15-year high as supply shocks keep inflation elevated.
Rubio and Jaishankar Discuss US Sanctions Bill as India Voices Concerns
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met in New York to discuss US sanctions on states engaging economically with Russia and Iran.
Türkiye and Bangladesh to Buy 111 Boeing Jets, With Options for 50 More
Türkiye and Bangladesh will buy 111 Boeing aircraft, with options for 50 more, in deals worth tens of billions of dollars, President Donald Trump has announced.