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

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‘Certain munitions are unlimited, others...’: Did Trump admit some US weapons supplies were limited?

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

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Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition

France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India

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‘We are ready to talk’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren reaches out to protesting students

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Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

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In a resounding endorsement of India's economic prospects, global investors have propelled foreign portfolio inflows into Indian stocks to remarkable heights. December witnessed an influx of 6.92 billion dollars, marking the second-highest level ever and affirming India's allure amid global uncertainties. We talk to author Monika Halan for more perspective.

Indian markets scale new highs; Indian markets among top performers in 2023

European Central Bank's governing council member Robert Holzmann has argued that it's premature to discuss any cut in borrowing costs. His statement emphasises uncertainty regarding any rate cuts in 2024.

European Central Bank official warns against early rate cuts | World Business Watch

In a recent development, QatarEnergy has inked a significant five-year crude oil supply deal with Shell International Eastern Trading Company, Singapore, a subsidiary of Shell.

QatarEnergy forges strategic five-year crude oil pact with Shell  

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. QatarEnergy forges strategic five-year crude oil pact with Shell In a recent development, QatarEnergy has inked a significant five-year crude oil supply deal with Shell International Eastern Trading Company, Singapore, a subsidiary of Shell.

WION Business Wrap | QatarEnergy’s pact with Shell, Singapore’s sales tax, China’s manufacturing & more

Huawei Technologies, the Chinese tech giant, is optimistic about its financial prospects in 2023, forecasting a revenue exceeding 700 billion yuan ($98.5 billion), representing a substantial 9 per cent year-over-year growth from the 642.

Huawei projects 9pc revenue surge in 2023, marking a resilient comeback  

In a historic milestone, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers has become the first woman to amass a staggering $100 billion fortune, securing her position as the world's 12th-richest individual, Bloomberg reported.

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers: First woman to break $100 billion net worth barrier

China's manufacturing sector is anticipated to contract for the third straight month, as per a Reuters poll, reflecting subdued demand for manufactured goods and heightening the clamour for additional policy support.

China's manufacturing faces third consecutive contraction in Dec, calls for policy support intensify

Zomato, the online food delivery platform, has been served with a show cause notice (SCN) by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) office, amounting to ₹401.7 crore ($4.

Zomato share price dips after $4.8 bn tax show cause notice

Singapore is gearing up for an increase in sales tax in 2024 as the government takes measures to strengthen its financial position in anticipation of heightened social spending, driven by the city-state's rapidly ageing population.

Singapore implements sales tax hike amid concerns over rising living costs, demographic shift

In a move indicating a potential shift in policy, China approved 105 domestic games on Monday, signalling a softening stance after a recent tightening of industry restrictions resulted in an $80 billion market value loss last week, Bloomberg reported.

China approves 105 domestic games in shift amid $80 bn gaming industry setback

The US dollar hit a five-month low against the euro and a basket of currencies on Wednesday, driven by expectations that the Federal Reserve might consider cutting interest rates.

Dollar slides to 5-month low against Euro as Fed signals possible rate cuts

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Daihatsu announces compensation plans amid production halt due to safety concerns In the wake of safety concerns leading to the suspension of its Japanese plants, Toyota Motor's subsidiary, Daihatsu Motor, has announced plans to compensate 423 domestic suppliers directly affected by the production halt.

WION Business Wrap | Daihatsu’s compensation plans, Libya’s stock market, Thailand’s EV transition & more

Jacques delors, former European Commission Chief and the founding father of the Euro, died in his sleep at his paris home on Wednesday. He was 98. Delors served as president of the european commission from January 1985 to december 1994.

Jacques delors, 98, dies in his sleep at his Paris home

In 2023, the global economic landscape has seen significant shifts, mirrored by the performance of various currencies. This next report puts the spotlight on the top and worst performing currencies and decodes what's in store for their economies going forward.

Explained: What currency movements say about economies | World Business Watch

As 2023 comes to a close, Beijing seeks to expand its domestic demand for a quick economic recovery next year and beyond. China's economic planning body states that the country will prioritise consumption and expand the country's middle-class.

China to prioritise consumption & boost middle class: Report | World Business Watch

General Motors (GM) has initiated legal proceedings against the city of San Francisco, seeking to recover over $100 million, alleging an unjustly inflated tax bill.

General Motors sues San Francisco for $121 mn over alleged tax overcharge

In a big set back for crypto firms in the united states, the US Securities and exchange commission has denied a petition by Coinbase, which sought new rules for the digital asset sector. The crypto exchange is all set to challenge this decision in court.

Crypto hacks reach $2 billion in 2023 | Regulating Crypto: Need of the hour | World DNA

Jacques Delors, a key architect of the European Union's historic single currency project, died at 98 on Wednesday. Martine Aubry, his daughter, confirmed that Delors died in his sleep at his home in Paris.

Former EU Commission President Jacques Delors, architect of euro project, dies at 98 

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Guyana-Venezuela tensions: How oil discovery revived Essequibo crisis On December 15, Guyana and Venezuela agreed to resolve the Essequibo dispute without the use of force.

WION Business Wrap | Guyana-Venezuela tensions, The Dollar’s 5-month low, General Motors & more

China has set forth an economic agenda aimed at expanding domestic demand, ensuring a swift recovery, and promoting stable growth, according to an interim report on China's 14th five-year plan published by parliament on Wednesday.

China unveils plan to boost domestic demand, technological self-reliance

Denmark's Maersk has announced the scheduling of numerous container vessels to traverse the Suez Canal and the Red Sea in the coming days, signalling a potential return to normalcy for global shipping firms.

Maersk resumes Suez Canal routes amid global shipping concerns

In a bid to alleviate the mounting pressure of soaring living costs, Turkey has announced a substantial 49 per cent increase in the minimum wage for the upcoming year.

Turkey raises minimum wage by 49pc amid soaring inflation 

Apple has secured a temporary victory in its legal tussle over smartwatches, as a US appeals court temporarily lifted a government commission's import ban imposed in a patent dispute with medical technology firm Masimo.

Apple wins reprieve in smartwatch battle as appeals court lifts import ban

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.

Honda recalls 4.5 mn vehicles globally over fuel pump concerns

Worried over mixed results in the growth of digital payments ecosystems, the Indian Finance Ministry plans to extend the incentives on low-value transactions through RuPay Debit Cards and BHIM-UPI, India’s digital payement system, for the third year while nearly doubling the budgetary outlay to attract more players.

Exclusive: Indian government plans Rs 50 billion incentive to promote RuPay, BHIM-UPI

Apple is currently entangled in a dispute with medical technology company masimo, following a ban on imports of its watches. The ban, initiated by the u.S. International trade commission (itc), is a response to allegations from masimo, accusing apple of employee poaching and the misappropriation of pulse oximetry technology.

Apple appeals watch ban amid patent dispute with masimo | World Business Watch