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WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy.
India nears landmark $100 bn investment pact with Switzerland, Norway
India is on the brink of finalising a trade agreement that could potentially unleash a wave of investment worth $100 billion over 15 years from a select group of European nations.
S&P 500 briefly touches the 5,000-mark. Here are the details
In a day marked by fluctuations, the S&P 500 index made a brief but impactful touch on the 5,000-point milestone, leaving investors reacting to earnings reports, a steady jobs report, and insights from policymakers on potential interest rate cuts.
66 years of the Indus Waters Treaty: How India and Pakistan settled a bitter river dispute
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West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested
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Trump says he'll build an 'AI Force' and appoint a czar, for 'high IQ' people only
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US-Iran war: Tehran draws red lines — seven demands before any peace talks
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Trump announces ‘AI Force’ as debate grows over AI risks and regulation
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Mark Carney mimics Trump in hilarious moment over C$70 billion clean-energy investment; room erupts in laughter
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9 women found dead near Johannesburg: South Africans rally, demand 'enough' to femicide
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Gaza under attack: Health chief's son killed in IDF strikes
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Saudi vs Houthis: Houthis claim missiles & drones used in attack on key Saudi sites
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‘End of my career...’: NSA Doval recalls tense Sikkim mission when China captured Indian intelligence team
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US-Iran war: Tehran sets seven conditions to re-engage in talks with US
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AI actress Tilly Norwood glitches mid-interview, switches from English to Chinese | Watch
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Arvind Kejriwal, family members, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta get SIR notices
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Russia-Europe tensions: Polish PM warns Russian attacks could test NATO's unity
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Russia holds first parliamentary elections since the beginning of the Ukraine war
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Sikh bus driver assaulted, bus stolen and rammed into cars in England; video surfaces
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China now makes advanced memory chips without the machines it was banned from buying
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Aravana prasadam shortage at Sabarimala temple in Kerala triggers protests, TDB questioned
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Report: Iran rebuilding Taleghan 2, nuclear site tied to past weapons research, hit twice by Israel
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Nigeria: Protesters take to the streets, police fire shots
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Meet top 5 Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries
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Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore's removal, Gaza conflict during Philadelphia concert: 'I cannot hide how I feel'
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Russia's deadly Ukraine strikes kill 2 in Sumy, hit Dnipro mall
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China may have gained access to US's classified F-35 jets; parts meant for repairs diverted to Hong Kong, sparking Pentagon inquiry
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The Verdict | When precision fails: US commits war crime in Minab school strike, UN finds
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'Were you here to sell chickpeas?': Wasim Akram criticises Babar Azam's captaincy
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‘Will go to any extent’: Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
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Trump defends AI amid growing alarm, announces new 'AI force' and promises an 'AI czar'
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Several petrol pumps, other businesses to refuse UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from Oct 16: Is it legal?
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How many F-35s does Britain, Japan and Israel have?
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Kampala-Ankara rift deepens: Uganda suspends military ties, seeks Fred Lumbuye's extradition
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Raphinha hat-trick powers Barcelona to 3-1 win over Sevilla in La Liga
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S Jaishankar, former Army chief among high-profile names issued Delhi SIR notices
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Man breaks open wall hiding hundreds of books since 15 years
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EXCLUSIVE | Singer Hanita Bhambri on her Toxic debut, working with Vishal Mishra and more
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Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep
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‘Not the US or China’: These are the countries leading the world in arable land
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Before Extraordinary Minami Minami, these popular K-dramas got Japanese versions
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Iran sets 7 conditions to end war with US: What are Tehran’s demands?
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Reacher star Alan Ritchson opens up about alleged blackmail, suicide attempt during difficult period
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Cocoa prices skyrocket to unprecedented highs amid global supply concerns
World cocoa prices reached historic highs on Thursday as traders scrambled to secure supplies, anticipating widening deficits for the ongoing season and expressing growing concerns for the future.
Tesla's revenue per employee trails behind competitors, amid layoff speculations
Recent financial reports indicate that Tesla, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, lags behind its automotive counterparts in the amount of revenue generated per employee.
Google unveils Gemini AI, formerly Bard chatbot, introducing paid subscription service
To compete with Microsoft in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) subscriptions, Google has rebranded its Bard chatbot as Gemini, powered by a new AI model.
Yen nears 10-week low, dollar strengthens as traders adjust rate expectations
The yen found itself hovering near a 10-week low on Friday, while the dollar continued its upward trajectory towards a fourth consecutive weekly advance.
Trump's social media platform edges closer to $50 mn financing deal ahead of public debut
Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC), the blank-check acquisition company set to take former US President Donald Trump's social media platform public, is reportedly on the brink of securing a $50 million financing deal.
Flynn Group, the world's largest franchisee, explores potential $5 bn-plus sale
The Flynn Group, recognised as the world's largest franchisee operator of restaurants and fitness clubs, is reportedly exploring a majority stake sale that could potentially value the company at over $5 billion, including debt.