Gold lacklustre as higher-for-longer rate outlook weighs on sentiment

Witkoff says US-Iran talks were 'promising, constructive' as Iran confirms FM Aragchi's meeting with envoy

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had extensive talks with the Iranian delegation at the UN General Assembly. The discussions aimed to address issues such as the naval blockade and frozen Iranian assets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi participated and reiterated Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump noted the meeting lasted three hours and was very productive.

Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams UK deal on Indian Ocean islands

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first meeting with Trump focused on several critical global issues. They discussed the U.K. and U.S. differences regarding trade, the Chagos Islands, and support for Ukraine. Burnham emphasized the need for regulations on artificial intelligence amidst concerns over misinformation. He also announced military support for Saudi Arabia against Iranian threats.

General Motors CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump's state dinner for Xi, sources say

General Motors CEO Mary Barra plans to attend a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping this Thursday. US automakers, including GM, are expressing concerns about allowing Chinese manufacturers access to the market. Reports suggest Barra will attend alone, as Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is out of the country. Ford has not confirmed if CEO Jim Farley will join the dinner.

Fissures over US investments stall plans for Chinese business leaders to join Xi visit

Differences between Washington and Beijing over potential investment announcements have created roadblocks for a Chinese business delegation expected to accompany President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the US, according to sources. The window for travel is narrowing by the hour for these Chinese business leaders, with Xi expected to arrive in Washington by Wednesday. A source familiar with the discussions said Washington and Beijing have yet to resolve their disagreements over the Board of...

Trump backs the idea of a ban on diesel exports to curb the soaring energy costs

US President Donald Trump has expressed support for a possible ban on diesel exports. This measure aims to address the escalating energy costs in the United States. Diesel prices have increased sharply due to conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, which have disrupted supply. Trump is set to discuss strategies with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy concerning attacks on Russian refining sites.

Delhi SIR: CEO clarifies draft electoral roll process, says no name to be deleted without due process

The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi issued clarifications about the Draft Electoral Roll prepared for 2026. Notices are being sent to voters where discrepancies or links cannot be verified. Voters can respond by submitting required documents to Electoral Registration Officers or Assistant Officers. A Special Camp to maximize voter enrollment is planned for September 27 and other camps for marginalized groups are also scheduled.

Delhi SIR: CEO clarifies draft electoral roll process, says no name to be deleted without due process

The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi issued clarifications about the Draft Electoral Roll prepared for 2026. Notices are being sent to voters where discrepancies or links cannot be verified. Voters can respond by submitting required documents to Electoral Registration Officers or Assistant Officers. A Special Camp to maximize voter enrollment is planned for September 27 and other camps for marginalized groups are also scheduled.

China launches its first commercial radio-tracking satellites in electronic warfare leap

China has just taken a quiet but critical step in space-based electronic warfare. A Lijian-1 Y18 rocket lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northern China at noon on Sunday, carrying nine satellites. Among them were three Diting-01 satellites, which successfully entered their planned orbit. The trio is named after Diting, a beast from Chinese mythology that crouches beneath the desk of Ksitigarbha, the bodhisattva of the underworld, and can identify all things simply by...

How cognitive biases shape executive decisions and why debiasing matters for leaders

A collaboration between The Economic Times and the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), High-Performance Leadership & Strategic Decision-Making is designed to equip 30 Founders, CXOs & Business Leaders from around the world with the insights and frameworks to make more deliberate, strategic decisions in complex business environments.

What got your business here won’t take it to the next level: Why the growth playbook changes for founders

Growth has a way of changing the questions a founder needs to answer. In the early stages, the focus is often immediate: find customers, build the product, solve problems quickly, and keep the business moving. As the organisation grows, those questions become more complex. The challenge shifts from creating momentum to sustaining it.

UNGA security scare: Suspicious package near 43rd street cleared, no threat

Asian Games 2026 Live: Manu Bhaker qualifies for the women's 10m air pistol final in third place