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Lithium in the Sahel: How armed groups are exploiting the global scramble for the critical mineral

India, Aug. 18 -- Every electric vehicle, smartphone and laptop battery begins with one essential ingredient: lithium. The critical mineral sits at the centre of the global transition to cleaner ener... Read More


India, Egypt reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen Global South

Cairo, Aug. 18 -- The India-Egypt BRICS Conference held in Cairo concluded with the gathering highlighting a joint resolve to amplify the voice and representation of the Global South, the Indian Embas... Read More


Trump, WH staff mock Senator Jon Ossoff after brutal Natalie Harp dig: 'Cosplaying as Barack Obama'

India, Aug. 18 -- Several officials from the White House on Monday ridiculed Sen. Jon Ossoff after the Georgia Democrat criticized President Trump during a campaign rally held over the weekend. Ossof... Read More


Who is Natalie Harp? Donald Trump's 'Human Printer' Aide Under Spotlight After Secret Turkey Flight, Jon Ossoff Questions Her Close Access to President - Check Her Net Worth

India, Aug. 18 -- For most White House aides, being near the US president is part of the job. For Natalie Harp, that proximity has become the story itself. The relatively low-profile Trump aide has su... Read More


Bangladesh, Bhutan eye expanded product coverage under PTA; explore FTA possibility

, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh and Bhutan on Tuesday underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral trade and strengthening private sector cooperation, expanding the product coverage under the Bangladesh-... Read More


Trump Threatens To Bomb Oman If It 'gets In The Way' Of US Efforts On Strait

India, Aug. 18 -- President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if its Middle East ally "gets in the way" of his administration's efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. "If Oman gets in the way, we'll... Read More


Bangladesh, Canada seek to strengthen defence ties

Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh and Canada have highlighted opportunities to strengthen institutional engagement and explore new avenues for defence cooperation in support of regional peace, security and... Read More


Copper down around 1% as retreat from one-week high extends

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- COMEX Copper futures fell today as mixed cues from equities capped advances in the metal. In Asia, China's Shanghai Composite index added 0.19% while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index edg... Read More


INR weighed down by muted local equities as oil prices stay elevated

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- The Indian rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions ... Read More


Russia Shipping Explosives and Drone Parts to Iran to Rebuild Iran War-Depleted Arsenal

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The wooden crates moving across the Caspian Sea are carrying more than trade goods. Russia has been routing explosives, drone components and battlefield ammunition to Iran throu... Read More