More than 400 thousand jobs in Germany's auto sector are at risk. The sector is undergoing a difficult transition phase and the government is contemplating wage subsidies for automakers and their suppliers to prevent possible job losses if the downturn continues.

Explained: Why the auto industry is struggling

The Belt and Road Initiative is a trillion-dollar world domination plan. Since President Xi Jinping's rise to power, China has begun throwing its weight around. The playbook is the same - infrastructure projects, billion dollars loans, a debt trap, which is designed to expand China's clout as a modern-day colonialist power.

WION Edit: Can China still afford the Belt and Road initiative?

The world's population is slowing down. Chances are, our footfall on earth may stop increasing on a year on year basis. According to experts, this will happen by the end of the century.

Explained: Why population crisis is looming over global economies

On January 8, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, unveiled their controversial plan to walk away from royal roles. “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the royal family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support her majesty the queen,'' they said in a joint statement.

Explained: Royal mess - all the controversies that British Monarchy has faced till date

Sergei Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, recently delivered an address in Delhi. Lavrov is arguably the second most powerful politician in Russia. He ended his speech with the line - "India and Russia share a special privileged strategic partnership.

WION Edit: Is China the only thorn in India-Russia ties?

Anyone who has followed Amazon's India strategy will not be surprised by the latest investment offer of its CEO Jeff Bezos. Six years ago, the same Jeff Bezos promised to invest $2 billion in India.

WION Edit: Amazon's investment offer - options for India

In little over a fortnight, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in India. This is one of the most closely followed budgets in Indian history because of the precarious situation that the economy finds itself in.

WION Edit: Summarising the state of Indian economy

Soon after Qasem Soleimani's killing, there was a significant uptick in oil prices. And oil supply shocks are bad for everyone including the US. In fact, the 1970s are a good example.

WION Edit: Who benefits from ongoing crisis in West Asia?

US-Iran conflict is a tricky situation for India. India maintains strong ties with both the US and Iran. This presents India an opportunity to broker peace in West Asia.

WION Edit: US-Iran crisis - can India play peacemaker?

The biggest question across the world right now is Iran retaliating against the US. The missile attacks on Iraqi bases hosting US personnel is Iran's revenge for the killing of Qasem Soleimani.

WION Edit: US-Iran conflict - what's next?

The tensions in West Asia bring bad news for businessmen. Several international airlines have been forced to re-route their flights, prices of oil have skyrocketed and India too is feeling the pinch.

Explained: How US-Iran tensions impact the economy

The US triggered a geopolitical earthquake by killing a top Iranian General. The whole world is now bracing for the fallout. World War 3 has been the top trend globally and not without reason.

WION Edit: Are US and Iran on the brink of war?

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