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Arabica coffee prices surged to a 6.75-month high, supported by a slower-than-usual Brazilian harvest and tight ICE inventories. Concerns over Colombia's post-earthquake export recovery and El Niño weather risks added upward pressure on the market.
A new analysis warns that climate change is pushing the planet toward more frequent and intense extreme weather events, with scientists comparing the situation to a 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' problem. The article explores the historical roots of climate science, recent catastrophic events, and the psychological and political challenges of responding to the crisis.
A Vietnamese Coast Guard ship and a six-member delegation have arrived in Chennai for the second edition of Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC, aimed at strengthening operational ties with the Indian Coast Guard. The visit follows a recent delegation from the Vietnam People's Army to Mhow and earlier high-level military talks in Hanoi, underscoring the growing defence cooperation between India and Vietnam.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced the abandonment of the Parandur greenfield airport project, citing impacts on agricultural land and livelihoods. The decision drew criticism from the DMK and BJP, while industry bodies and passengers voiced concerns over economic consequences, and the government plans to expand the existing Chennai airport instead.
New Zealand's government has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from social media, with fines of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliant platforms. The bill faces opposition from coalition partners and is unlikely to pass before the November election.
India’s first commercially produced matcha was sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre on July 3, coinciding with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India. The tea, made from a locally grown Assam cultivar and processed with Japanese machinery, marks a milestone for the country’s tea industry and opens new export possibilities.
President Donald Trump is considering a new 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods over excess manufacturing capacity, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the deliberations. Officials view the rate as calibrated to preserve a trade truce and a planned late-September meeting with Xi Jinping. The step follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier reciprocal tariffs and comes amid wider U.S. duties that Asian economies have largely accepted without retaliation.
Tata Steel's Llanwern plant in South Wales is operating at about half capacity as a surge of cheap galvanised steel imports from Asia, aided by increased tariff-free quotas, undercuts UK production. Workers face downtime, and union leaders warn of job losses and risks to the company's planned electric arc furnace transition at Port Talbot.
The CISF Taekwondo contingent secured five medals, including two golds, at the 5th Indian Taekwondo Kyorugi National Championship in Pune. The team's performance highlighted individual achievements and the force's commitment to sports training.
A recent taste test of five supermarket honeys found that two budget-friendly options outperformed the popular Rowse brand in flavour and value. The test comes amid broader concerns about honey authenticity, with recent studies showing many UK supermarket honeys fail strict quality checks.
China has unveiled plans for a massive ring road spanning over 25,000km along its land borders and coastline, aiming to boost development and national unity. The project, set for completion by 2030, will pass through regions with large ethnic-minority populations and faces geopolitical and ecological challenges.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the relevance of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, questioning what it had achieved amid 'live military situations' facing each signatory. India says it will factor the pact into its security calculus, while analysts debate whether the agreement is a genuine defensive alliance or a reaction to waning US security guarantees.
As India gears up for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is emerging as a key export item in bilateral talks, with a range of countries from the Gulf to Southeast Asia expressing interest. Recent combat use in Operation Sindoor has bolstered its appeal, and several agreements are already in place.
India's export dependence on the US stayed largely unchanged at around 20% in the 12 months through July, despite tariffs that reached 50% and diversification efforts. Commerce ministry data show US-bound shipments rose to $87.31 billion in 2025-26, while trade experts warn diversification will take years.
A new report says ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) offers India a blueprint for deeper digital ties, but warns against folding it into the AITIGA goods deal. The report highlights potential for managed interoperability, yet notes that the negotiated text remains unpublished and its impact uncertain.
The Philippine weather agency is monitoring three tropical depressions, including Tropical Depression Neneng inside the Philippine area of responsibility and two others outside. Neneng's weakening is expected to ease the southwest monsoon, offering a brief respite before a possible new surge next week.
The USS Benfold, a guided-missile destroyer with about 300 sailors, suffered an engineering casualty on July 24 that left it without power for four days, the Navy confirmed. The crew lost access to drinking water, meals, toilets, and air conditioning, though no injuries were reported. The incident has renewed scrutiny of Navy quality-of-life issues, with lawmakers pressing for investigations into conditions on other ships.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and causing a crew casualty, according to UKMTO. Brent crude rose above $91 and WTI topped $85 amid renewed fighting in Lebanon and hopes for a US-Iran deal fading. Meanwhile, oil producers have adopted 'dark' transits and ship-to-ship transfers to keep exports flowing despite the conflict.
The United States and Canada failed to reach a trade deal, leading to the imposition of 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods. Canada announced matching retaliatory tariffs effective September 8, escalating tensions between the longtime allies.
A White House report accusing over 40 countries of helping China evade US tariffs has put Southeast Asian exporters under scrutiny, with analysts warning it may blur legitimate supply-chain diversification. The report also designates Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan as 'Tier III' states, potentially complicating diplomatic ties.