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WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round-up of global stories from the world of business and economy.
Renowned economist Robert Solow, Nobel laureate in tech-driven growth, passes away at 99
Robert Solow, the distinguished economics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) renowned for his groundbreaking work linking technology to economic growth, has died at the age of 99.
China tightens grip on rare earths industry, bans key technology exports for national security
In a move to safeguard its dominance in the rare earths sector, China, the world's leading processor of these critical materials, has officially prohibited the export of technology crucial for extracting and separating rare earths.
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The Early Spring is proof not everyone can talk about their real feelings, and it is perfectly OK
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UN votes to ‘correct the map’ as India backs fairer world view
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Nigerian Navy discovers 99,000 litres of suspected stolen, illegally refined products as it intensifies anti-crude oil theft operations
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Who is Aditi Paudel? 17-year-old becomes Japan's first literacy ambassador
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Bengaluru: Officials find 40 kg expired chilli at chairman's club
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Jaishankar rejects trade link to ending Ukraine war
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Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill three, injure 23 despite truce
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Alpine glacier was covered with sheep wool sheets to prevent melting. It worked
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South Korea mulls deploying military assets to Strait of Hormuz
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World's fifth-largest economy, British army can't afford to train
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Breaking | Vance takes the podium: First White House briefing since Leavitt's exit
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Taiwan raises 'concerns' over China's missile test
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BRICS 2026: $1 trillion sovereign capital set to converge in Delhi for first iBRICS Summit
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What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain that Trump has again threatened to bomb?
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UN votes to correct world map that visually shrank Africa for 450 years
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Former NewJeans member Danielle launches YouTube channel, hints at new solo journey
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Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy creates history with 350 not out in South Africa
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Brendan Fraser’s transformation fuels The Mummy 4 excitement as fans welcome back Rick O’Connell
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Krishna Janmashtami 2026: From Dhaniya Panjiri to Makhana Kheer- 5 best sweet dishes perfect for celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth
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Donald Trump plans to travel to Ireland on Qatari-donated jet amid security concerns
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Nazi-looted art to return to Jewish heirs
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Eight killed in Kerala’s Thrissur after car rams into lorry parked on highway
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Why Russian fighter jets use bulky, low-pressure tyres compared to US jets
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FBI-wanted fraud accused arrested in Jalandhar over $600,000 scam
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Why US tanks weigh over 20 tons more than Russian tanks
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New Friday OTT releases (September 4, 2026): GDN, Dhamaal 4, Jagamae Sangeetham- Watch 6 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest
Diplomatic Thaw: South Korea and Japan renew economic talks after eight-year hiatus
South Korea and Japan engaged in high-level economic talks on Thursday, marking the resumption of discussions that had been stalled for eight years.
Walmart boosts Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart with $600 mn infusion in latest funding round
Walmart, the largest shareholder in Indian e-commerce powerhouse Flipkart, is gearing up to invest around $600 million in the latest fundraise for the start-up, according to a Flipkart spokesperson.
Nike cuts sales outlook and unveils $2 bn savings plan amid global economic uncertainty
Sportswear giant Nike has revised its annual sales forecast downward, citing cautious consumer spending, weaker online business, and increased promotional activities.
Microsoft's Windows 10 end-of-support plan may lead to massive PC disposal
Microsoft’s decision to cease support for the Windows 10 operating system could result in the disposal of approximately 240 million personal computers (PCs), potentially contributing to a significant increase in landfill waste, according to a report by Canalys Research.
Honda recalls 4.5 mn vehicles globally over fuel pump concerns
Honda Motor's American unit has initiated a global recall of approximately 4.5 million vehicles due to potential risks associated with fuel pump failure, according to the Japanese automaker.
BSNL suffers data breach, hacker posted some data on dark web: Report
India's state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has reportedly suffered a data breach that puts at risk thousands of users.
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