Business Standard

Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 07:42 PM ISTEN Hindi

Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

World News

Russian forces claim capturing another village in eastern Ukraine

Russia's much larger army has conducted a sustained yearlong campaign along the eastern front, gradually loosening the short-handed and weary Ukrainian forces' grip on its strongholds

Russian forces claim capturing another village in eastern Ukraine
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 9:47 PM IST

Ukraine rejects bid by US to own 50% of rare earth minerals: Report

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented the proposal to Zelenskiy in a draft contract, which was brought to their meeting on Wednesday

Ukraine rejects bid by US to own 50% of rare earth minerals: Report
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 9:22 PM IST

Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners, 6th exchange round complete

Israeli authorities released more than 300 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli custody after receiving three Israeli men held hostage in Gaza since the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, that sparked

Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners, 6th exchange round complete
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 4:58 PM IST

Highlighting war with Russia, Zelenskyy pitches for 'Europe's armed forces'

He said Europe cannot rule out the possibility that American might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it, and noted that many leaders have long spoken about how Europe needs its own military

Highlighting war with Russia, Zelenskyy pitches for 'Europe's armed forces'
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 4:15 PM IST

Trump, Musk discuss media efforts to separate them in joint interview

In a sneak preview of interview airing on FOX News on February 18 at 9:00 pm ET, and released by FOX News on Friday, Trump discusses how the media's efforts to separate him from Musk are ineffective

Trump, Musk discuss media efforts to separate them in joint interview
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 3:55 PM IST

Do Trump's reciprocal import tariffs violate WTO rules? An explainer

Historically, according to the GTRI, when the WTO was established in 1995, developed nations agreed to let developing countries retain higher tariffs in exchange for some commitments

Do Trump's reciprocal import tariffs violate WTO rules? An explainer
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 3:35 PM IST

Taiwan Prez Lai Ching-te increases defence budget spending to 3% of GDP

Lai emphasised Taiwan's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty, reinforcing its self-defence capabilities, and enhancing national security in response to rising threats from authoritarian regimes

Taiwan Prez Lai Ching-te increases defence budget spending to 3% of GDP
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 2:44 PM IST

Muhammad Yunus, Musk hold talks to bring Starlink internet to Bangladesh

Yunus stated that integrating Starlink's connectivity into Bangladesh's infrastructure would create new opportunities for millions and integrate the country more closely into the global economy

Muhammad Yunus, Musk hold talks to bring Starlink internet to Bangladesh
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 2:36 PM IST

Europeans to respond to US at Munich conference as Trump admin upends norms

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy were to speak on 2nd day of the Munich Security Conference, a day after US Vice President Vance scolded European allies over democracy

Europeans to respond to US at Munich conference as Trump admin upends norms
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 2:17 PM IST

If Trump can make Putin stop Ukraine aggression, it's great news: Macron

Macron on Friday further emphasised that if this happens, then Ukrainians alone can lead the discussions for 'solid and lasting peace'

If Trump can make Putin stop Ukraine aggression, it's great news: Macron
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 12:53 PM IST

Trump, Musk slash federal workforce as 9,500 govt employees laid off

Trump and Musk have cut 9,500 federal jobs as part of their effort to reduce bureaucracy. Led by Musk's DOGE, the move has sparked political backlash, legal challenges

Trump, Musk slash federal workforce as 9,500 govt employees laid off
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

Trump's reciprocal tariffs likely to create chaos for global businesses

Trump charges that the playing field is tilted against US companies because other countries usually tax American exports at a higher rate than America taxes theirs

Trump's reciprocal tariffs likely to create chaos for global businesses
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 11:55 AM IST

Taiwan detects 19 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory

Of the 19 aircraft, 15 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 19 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels around its territory
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 11:16 AM IST

Trump forms energy dominance council, boosts LNG exports, offshore drilling

Trump also vowed to revive a cancelled pipeline that would carry natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York, saying it could slash energy prices in the Northeast by as much as 70 per cent

Trump forms energy dominance council, boosts LNG exports, offshore drilling
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

Transgender ban: US Army halts recruitment, ends gender-affirming care

The decision reverses the policies established under the Biden administration, which had allowed transgender individuals to serve in the military and access medical care

Transgender ban: US Army halts recruitment, ends gender-affirming care
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

Internal issues bigger threat than China or Russia: Vance warns EU leaders

In his first significant speech at the Munich Security Conference as vice president, Vance condemned European politicians, accusing them of suppressing free speech, mishandling immigration

Internal issues bigger threat than China or Russia: Vance warns EU leaders
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 10:01 AM IST

Trump calls for halting funds to schools, colleges that need Covid vaccines

It aims to fulfil a campaign promise from Trump, who often said he would not give one penny to any school that has a vaccine mandate

Trump calls for halting funds to schools, colleges that need Covid vaccines
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

Europe quietly plans to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security

The countries involved in the discussions are reluctant to tip their hand and give Russian President Vladimir Putin an edge should he agree to negotiate an end to the war he launched three years ago

Europe quietly plans to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 9:42 AM IST

Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu

The M23 rebels entered the city's Kazingu and Bagira zone and were advancing towards the centre of the city of about 1.3 million people

Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 9:19 AM IST

Second judge pauses Trump's order against gender-affirming care for youth

A second federal judge on Friday paused President Donald Trump's executive order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19.

Second judge pauses Trump's order against gender-affirming care for youth
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 8:22 AM IST