The US Democrats‘ “blue wave” of midterm election victories is already causing ripples across the rest of the world, where trade partners, strategic allies and enemies all see implications in the result. The Democrats’ congressional gains may constrain Trump’s tariff powers, open a path to new Ukraine aid and increase scrutiny of US support for … Read more
US President Donald Trump used his Election Day appearance on Fox News’ Fox & Friends on Tuesday to defend his administration’s record, portraying the United States as a stronger and more respected country under his leadership despite mounting criticism over the economy and his approval ratings. Trump used a Fox News appearance on Election Day … Read more
Christopher Campbell of the Kentucky Party is facing off against Democratic candidate Charles Booker and Republican nominee Andy Barr for the Kentucky Senate seat in the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November 3. Ahead of the elections, Campbell spoke exclusively to HT.com. Christopher Campbell is running for the election to the US Senate to represent … Read more
Washington, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar strongly disapproved of disruptions in global oil supplies through sanctions and chokepoints, saying deliberate attacks on energy trade and infrastructure were a calculated strategy to hold prices hostage. India slams global energy disruptions through sanctions, chokepoints Jaishankar’s remarks at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta on Friday came … Read more
Major brands in China have dropped French football star Kylian Mbappe, saying he “hurt the feelings of the Chinese people” after a video circulated online in which he apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong. Global sports stars who have drawn China’s ire He is the latest in a string of global athletes to have … Read more
Oil prices fell on Monday as hopes of peace talks between the United States and Iran eased fears of further military action in the Middle East. However, continued attacks on Saudi Arabia, a major oil producer, kept investors worried about possible disruptions to global oil supplies. Oil prices fall as US-Iran peace talks ease tensions, … Read more
Brent crude oil prices rose to their highest level since May on Thursday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group carried out more attacks in Saudi Arabia. The attacks raised fears that the conflict in the Middle East could spread further and disrupt oil supplies from one of the world’s most important oil-exporting regions. Brent crude prices … Read more
Live Nation is expanding its business by building its own concert halls. The company, which has promoted and organised concerts around the world for decades, is now focusing on designing and developing its own venues. It wants to fill gaps in the market where suitable concert halls are not available and improve the experience of … Read more
United Nations, Voicing concern over the risk of weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of terrorists, India has called on the global community to remain vigilant about the transfer of sensitive technology, particularly to those with a “record” of proliferation and terror links, a veiled reference to Pakistan. India seeks global vigilance regarding … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended President Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy, arguing that Washington must prioritize American interests over international institutions and the existing global order, while using diplomacy to manage differences with allies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends Trump’s ‘America First’ policy (AP Photo) In an interview with Breitbart … Read more