Economy
The United States has launched its most comprehensive economic measures against Russia, targeting its two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, as efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine remain stagnant. The sanctions, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 21, 2025, represent a......
Morocco’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, has called for expanding economic and trade relations with India, emphasizing the importance of a strategic and mutually beneficial partnership. Speaking at the “Business Opportunities in India and West Asia” forum in New......
The unprecedented $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visa applications has sent shockwaves through global markets, with Asian and European stock exchanges reacting cautiously to the policy. The measure, effective September 21, 2025, marks a significant increase from the existing......
At the 20th India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi, Morocco presented its national energy strategy, highlighting a $12 billion investment plan through 2030. The initiative aims to increase renewable energy’s share to over 52% of the national electricity mix and develop a competitive green......
India-China relations thaw amid border discussions India and China are witnessing a notable warming of ties as U.S.-India relations face growing strain under President Donald Trump. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting New Delhi for the first time in over three years to meet with National Security......
New tariffs reshape international trade dynamics US President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping tariffs on imports from over 90 countries, sparking diplomatic tensions and economic anxiety worldwide. The tariffs aim to address what the administration views as a skewed global trade system. On his......
A growing movement among Brics nations to reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade is challenging longstanding American financial dominance. By adopting local currencies for international transactions, the alliance of emerging economies is reshaping the global financial landscape and provoking......
Indian officials have prolonged their visit to Washington in an effort to finalize a trade agreement with the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, sources within the Indian government revealed. The talks, initially scheduled to conclude last Friday, have continued due to unresolved disagreements,......
In a significant move to finalize a trade agreement with the United States, India has proposed cutting the average tariff gap between the two countries to under 4%, down from nearly 13%, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. This would be a reduction of approximately 9 percentage points......
U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from dozens of countries officially took effect on Wednesday, triggering a sharp escalation in global trade tensions. Among the most significant were 104% duties on Chinese goods, a move that intensified market instability and accelerated......
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared for his visit to the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners, adding pressure to India’s already struggling economy. During a joint press conference, Trump revealed that India would purchase......
New sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Russian oil producers and vessels are expected to significantly impact Russia's oil exports, forcing China and India to source more oil from the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. This shift is expected to drive up oil prices and freight costs, traders and......
