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Air India looks for new CEO to replace Campbell Wilson after deadly crash

The Air India crash that killed 260 passengers triggered scrutiny, with regulators noting lapses in emergency checks, engine maintenance, crew fatigue management, and instances of forgery

Asian shares rise as markets weigh US capture of Venezuela's Prez Maduro

Among regional stocks, Japan's Nikkei 225 advanced 2.5 per cent to its highest in two months, while Seoul's Kospi climbed 2 per cent ‍to hit a fresh record high

Rights groups say at least 16 dead in Iran during week of protests

Deaths and arrests have been reported through the week both by state media and rights groups, though the figures differ

US will run Venezuela after US forces capture Maduro, says Trump

Trump said the US would for now manage the South American nation of about 30 million people plus its oil reserves, the largest in the world. But he gave few details of how

Qatar, Egypt sign MoU to enhance LNG sales and import cooperation

QatarEnergy said in a statement that the agreement includes supplying Cairo with up to 24 liquefied natural gas cargoes for the upcoming summer

North Korea condemns US strikes on Venezuela as sovereignty violation

"The incident is another example that clearly confirms once again the rogue and brutal nature of the United States," KCNA said, citing a spokesperson for North Korea's Foreign Ministry

OPEC+ likely to keep oil output steady despite turmoil among members

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE flared last month over a decade-long conflict in Yemen, when a UAE-aligned group seized territory from the Saudi-backed government

Why Venezuela's oil sector offers no quick payoff for US companies

Any companies that might want to invest there would need to deal with security concerns, dilapidated infrastructure, questions about the legality of the US operation to snatch Maduro

Trump's bet on Venezuela regime change a sharp departure from MAGA agenda

His vision for US involvement in Venezuela, sketched out in a midday news conference, left open the possibility of more military action, ongoing involvement in that nation's politics and oil industry

Trump vows US control of Venezuela as Maduro captured on American charges

As part of a dramatic overnight operation that knocked out electricity in parts of Caracas, US Special Forces captured Maduro in or near one of his safe houses, Trump said

Markets regulator Sebi directs phased rollout of merchant banking overhaul

SEBI proposes phased net worth norms for merchant bankers, tightening risk controls as India's IPO market continues its rapid expansion

Indian states likely to borrow record ₹5 trillion in Q4 of FY26: RBI

Indian states plan record ₹5 trillion borrowing in the January-March quarter, raising concerns over higher bond supply and upward pressure on yields

Chinese AI chipmaker Biren's shares surge 76% in Hong Kong trading debut

Chinese AI chip designer Biren Technology surges 76% in its Hong Kong debut, kicking off the city's first IPO of 2026 amid strong demand for AI listings

India asks refiners for weekly Russian oil import data to share with US

India seeks weekly data on Russian and US oil buys as crude imports from Moscow may fall below 1 million bpd amid sensitive trade talks with Washington

Canada seeks Air India probe into pilot reporting under alcohol influence

Earlier this year, the DGCA proposed tightened rules on alcohol testing for crew members, including one that would have a pilot lose their license permanently after three positive tests

India, China flip to gold premiums as prices retreat from record highs

Domestic gold prices traded at around 136,700 ​rupees per 10 grams on Friday after hitting a record high of 140,465 rupees last week

Adani Enterprises to launch public bond issue next week, say bankers

The planned fundraising also includes ₹500 crore in a greenshoe option, the bankers said, which firms typically exercise when pricing is favourable

Dollar makes a soft start to 2026 after sharpest drop in 8 years

A dwindling ​interest rate difference between the US and other economies has cast a shadow over the currency market, resulting in most currencies gaining sharply against the dollar in 2025

Neuralink plans 'high-volume' brain implant production by 2026, says Musk

The company began human trials of its brain implant in 2024 after addressing safety concerns raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

US drew bulk of state-owned investments in 2025: Global SWF report

Funneling investments to the US came at the expense of emerging markets, however - despite their outsized performance in 2025