Trump administration refunds $100 billion in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS

American blogger Perez Hilton, covered in blood, cuts himself during livestream, hospitalized after distressing incident

Did military GPS jamming cause a plane to crash in New Mexico? Here's what a report says

'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'

Ukrainian astronomers see gargantuan objects dashing at 39,600 kmph on the Moon - 'They can reach Earth in 20 minutes'

India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how

Pradeep Rawat died at 74: Revisit the unforgettable roles that defined his career

'Affront to our sovereignty': Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference

Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over harmful content, platform errors amid PM video row

Sajeeb Wazed raises Indian security concerns, calls Bangladesh a 'failed state'

Who is Shreya Kalra? Meet the social media star who lifted the Lock Upp 2 trophy

The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study of Sangam-era settlement

Several Indian states ban analogue paneer: Experts explain what it is and the health risks | WION Decodes

Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'

Did Trump's helicopter nearly collide with a passenger jet? US launches probe

Jharkhand student protest: Sonam Wangchuk urges Devendra Mahato to end waterless hunger strike

'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach

Ex top Pakistan official blames economic woes on China: Here's how CPEC became a failure

‘Pakistan called for ceasefire, we kept them waiting’: Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan recalls Operation Sindoor

Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors

Pentagon draws up new nuclear strategy in the event of war with Russia and China

What’s happening in Nepal? How did a local clash turn into communal violence? WION Decodes

Scientists find descendants of ancient sea creatures trapped under Antarctica's Blood Falls

Strait of Hormuz deal with Oman being ‘finalised’: Iran’s foreign ministry

CJP's Saurav Das alleges YouTubers broke into his house, seeks Delhi Police action

Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks

New OTT releases this week (August 3-9, 2026): Main Vaapas Aaunga, Uyir, Operation Safed Sagar- 6 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

'World's most beautiful village' with only 627 people generated Rs 58 lakh in traffic fines in 2025

India deploys joint outbreak response team as Chandipura virus spreads in Gujarat, Rajasthan

In a boost to the United Kingdom's quest to attract foreign investment, US tech giant Google has announced that it will invest $1 billion to build a data centre, just outside of London.

Google to invest $1 billion for building data centre in UK

The covid pandemic, geopolitical tensions and disruptive technologies have changed the global economy. These changes seem to be irreversable, heralding the new economic normal. In the 'new normal', geopolitical fragmentation, elevated debt levels, & disruptive technologies like a-I will dictate the economy.

Davos 2024: Leaders bat for global structural reforms at Davos summit

Russia has surpassed Saudi Arabia to become China's top crude oil supplier in 2023. The world's biggest crude importer has defied western sanctions to purchase discounted oil for its processing plants.

Russia pips Saudi Arabia to become China's top crude supplier in 2023

James Gorman took home $37 million as compensation in 2023 - his last year as Morgan Stanley's CEO. His total pay package rose 17% from $31.5 million in 2022. Gorman's pay package was the highest for any major banker last year.

Morgan Stanley's James Gorman earns $37 million in 2023

India's ICICI bank reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit in the December quarter, helped by robust loan growth, although its net interest margin shrank for the fourth straight quarter.

ICICI bank's profit surges to $1.24 bn

Hopes for lower interest rates and resilient growth in 2024 took the S&P 500 to a record high on Friday, after two roller-coaster years featuring soaring inflation, tumult in the banking industry and economic unease.

Bulls take charge on Wall Street; S&P 500 enters bull market

Every January, the Swiss resort town of Davos becomes the meeting place of global leaders, industry titans, and thought leaders. Since 1971, the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit has turned the town's name into a by-word for the 'global elite'.

Flashback Friday: How the World Economic Forum became the poster boy of globalisation 

The recent revelations from a recent EY survey offers a closer look at how Gen AI, the next frontier in artificial intelligence, is reshaping the retail experience right here in India.

Challenges & opportunities in the retail renaissance with Gen AI

India's Tata Steel said on Friday it will close its two blast furnaces in Britain by the end of this year. This, the company said, will lead to at least 2,800 workers losing their jobs at its port talbot steelworks in Wales.

Tata Steel to close two blast furnaces by end of 2024

The US real estate market witnessed a significant downturn in existing home sales in 2023, reaching the lowest levels since 1995. The National Association of Realtors reported a stark contrast from the previous year, with sales dropping to nearly 4 million from 2022's 5 million.

US home sales nosedive to 1995 levels

India's $433 billion banking sector faces a gloomy outlook following an unusual sell-off in HDFC Bank Ltd., the country's largest private sector lender. The top 12 largest banks in India are on track for their worst week since September, witnessing a collective market value loss of nearly $21 billion.

India's banking benchmark index starts 2024 in red

The World Tourism Organization reports a promising rebound for the global tourism industry, projecting international tourism levels to surpass pre-pandemic figures by 2024. In 2023, 1.3 million tourists ventured to foreign destinations, marking 88% of pre-pandemic levels and a 44% increase from 2022.

2024 the year of the globetrotter?

The 54th edition of the World Economic Forum Summit at Davos came to an end on Friday. Over the last five days, global leaders, industry titans & thought leaders deliberated on 'rebuilding trust' amid rising uncertainties around the world.

Davos 2024: Key takeaways from World Economic Forum 2024

In a rapidly evolving world, the Indian healthcare sector is at a crucial juncture, poised for transformative changes. As we approach budget for India, the healthcare industry has outlined key areas for attention, presenting an opportunity to address critical gaps.

Healthcare wishlist for India Budget 2024

The US House of Representatives approved a crucial stopgap funding bill on Thursday, securing the federal government's financial support through early March and preventing a looming partial government shutdown.

US Congress passes stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown

The escalating disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea are casting a dark shadow over Chinese exporters, inflicting financial strain and logistical challenges. This is based on a Reuters report.

Red Sea shipping woes wreak havoc on Chinese exporters: Report

Macy's, the US department store chain, has revealed plans to cut 2,350 jobs and shut five stores, constituting 3.5 per cent of its total workforce. The company, which operated 722 stores as of January 2023, employs around 94,570 full- and part-time staff, excluding seasonal hires.

Macy's Initiates Streamlining Effort: 2,350 Job cuts & 5 store closures disclosed

The Sensex has fallen by over 1800 points between Tuesday & Thursday. This has led to investors losing about 100 billion dollars in just 3 days. The losing streak has reduced the market cap of all listed companies from nearly 4.6 trillion dollars to 4.5 trillion dollars.

Decoding Sensex three-day losing streak

In West Bank, the echoes of the Israel-Hamas conflict reverberate through once-bustling markets and silent streets. Businesses, once thriving, now face an unprecedented economic downturn.

West Bank economy plunges amid Gaza war fallout

Social media giant Reddit is gearing up for its long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in March, marking the sector's first major debut since Pinterest in 2019.

Reddit plans IPO launch in March amid intense social media competition

The startup ecosystem has been a success story of India. The vibrant ecosystem supports millions of jobs, and plays a big role in India's growth story. So, what do startups expect from the upcoming budget? We find out in this report.

Budget 2024: Start-up keep an eye on budget | Look at the start-up wishlist

What start-ups want from India's budget 2024?

Day 4 discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos unfolded against the backdrop of global challenges. The focus was on key themes of security, the future of artificial intelligence, advancing the energy transition, and the pivotal role of trade in driving economic growth.

Day 4 at Davos: AI governance takes center stage

India's state-owned company, Khanij Bidesh India ltd or Kabil, has signed a $24 million lithium exploration pact in Argentina. Speaking to Wion's diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibal, argentina's envoy Hugo Javier Gobbi welcomed the lithium deal.

India-Argentina cooperation on lithium

China faces a formidable economic challenge as its ageing population threatens key policy goals, including boosting domestic consumption and tackling growing debt.

China's Demographic Challenge: Ageing population threatens economic shift & growth

The Gaza conflict has brought a harsh new economic reality to Ramallah, the West Bank's de facto capital. Supermarkets have employed security guards to deter shoplifters. Thousands of businesses have closed. One official believes the current economic situation is worse than the one produced by the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Economic crisis deepen in West Bank amid Gaza turmoil