Modi’s party wins control of West Bengal state in key election
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party has wrested control of the…
Global economic optimism dims as the Iran war drags on
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the…
Iran war energy crisis is a renewable energy wake-up call
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The war in Iran is exposing the world’s reliance on fragile fossil fuel routes,…
Iran war disrupts oil and gas flows, highlighting energy security risks
BANGKOK (AP) — Global energy trade is in turmoil as war around the Persian Gulf chokes off oil…
Sri Lanka brings Iranian sailors ashore after ship sought help
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka began transferring more than 200 sailors from an Iranian vessel to…
Iranian warship sunk by US submarine was in India for a joint drill
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — An Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka…
India hosts a high-stakes AI summit in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (AP) — India is hosting an artificial intelligence summit this week, bringing together heads of state,…
India approves Rafale jet purchase in $40 billion defense package ahead of Macron visit
A French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jet takes off from Air Base 120 in Cazaux, south-western…
Allies seek to shield themselves from President Donald Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bullied and buffeted by President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the past year, America’s longstanding allies…
India and EU reach a free trade agreement
NEW DELHI (AP) — After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union announced Tuesday they…
Russia offers incentives for fighting in Ukraine, but some recruits complain of coercion
For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions…
Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children
LONDON (AP) — Just days after a global backlash erupted over Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok generating sexualized…