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16 stories for “International” · August 2026
Clear filtersIndia's foreign exchange reserves climbed by $12.4 billion to an all-time high of $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, 2026. Foreign Currency Assets (FCA), the biggest component, rose by $9.4 billion to $591.3 bil...
IntroductionIn a sobering macroeconomic assessment of global labour markets, the United Nations' International Labour Organization (ILO) on 18 August 2026 published its flagship report titled “Global Employment Trends fo...
IntroductionIn a contentious international trade development, the United States Department of Commerce and Homeland Security on 18 August 2026 released its comprehensive 'Shadow Transhipment Network' report, placing Indi...
IntroductionStrengthening South-South multilateral cooperation on climate change, circular economy, and biodiversity conservation, the BRICS Environment Working Group Senior Officers' Meeting officially commenced at the...
IntroductionAccording to the landmark Annual Report released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 16 August 2026, India retained its global number-one position in the total number of Initial Public Off...
IntroductionIn a historic reversal of traditional global fuel trade flows, India executed its first-ever commercial export shipment of refined motor gasoline (petrol) to Russia on 16 August 2026, delivering approximately...
IntroductionIn a major geopolitical diversification of India's hydrocarbon supply chains, the United States emerged as India's largest supplier of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in 2026, accounting for an unprecedented 67...
IntroductionConsolidating its global maritime industrial supremacy, India officially emerged as the world's number-one ship recycling nation, expanding its global market share from 30.1% in 2024 to 35.4% in 2025, accordi...
IntroductionTo unlock the multi-billion-dollar global perfumery and incense market, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 14 August 2026 released the official Roadmap for Agarwood Export Promotion from the North Easte...
IntroductionWorld Biofuel Day 2026 was observed across India and globally to raise awareness about the pivotal role of non-fossil renewable biofuels in reducing carbon emissions, bolstering rural farm economies, and achi...
The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting concluded in Jaipur, Rajasthan, under India's BRICS Chairship 2026. Members finalised the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2030, to be placed before leaders at the forthcomi...
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Vizhinjam International Transshipment Seaport in Kerala as a Customs Port, allowing it to handle Export-Import (EXIM) cargo.The port began operating...
