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India and Russia are strengthening their trade ties, with bilateral trade doubling in 2024. The INSTC corridor and a new rail link have significantly reduced delivery times, boosting economic collaboration. With a 9% growth this year, both nations are on track to hit their $100 billion trade target by 2030.

India-Russia trade surges with new routes and agreements

The UAE’s real GDP grew by 3. 8 percent in the first nine months of 2024. This growth was largely driven by the non-oil sector, which expanded by 4. 5 percent, highlighting the country’s economic diversification efforts.

UAE: Non-oil sector expands 4.5% in 2024, driving growth

US Stocks marked their worst day of 2025 on Tuesday—what was once ‘Trump trade euphoria’ has now turned into ‘Trump Tariff turmoil. ’ with fresh 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and higher duties on china, global markets are reeling, industries are bracing for impact, and retaliation is already in motion.

Trump's tariff effect: Market selloff deepens – S&P 500 sees worst day of 2025

President Donald Trump is taking aim at the CHIPS Act as part of his debt-cutting strategy, potentially slashing semiconductor funding while pushing for higher tariffs. With the future of US chip manufacturing on the line, how will this impact the economy and tech industry?

Trump targets CHIPS act in debt plan, eyes tariffs instead

US President Donald Trump has ordered to pause all military aid to Ukraine, just days after having a row with President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Oval Office in White House.

Trump mulls halting military aid to Ukraine

India’s crude oil imports from Russia fell over 11% month-on-month in February, hitting a 2-year low. This decline follows a 13% surge in January and reflects the impact of fresh US sanctions imposed on January 10.

India shifts from Russian crude amid sanctions

India’s economy is feeling the heat— quite literally. An early and intense heatwave along the country’s western coast, with temperatures soaring above 37°c in states like Maharashtra and Goa, signals a growing climate crisis that is reshaping economic activity and public health.

India’s economy feels the heat of climate change

Indonesia’s largest textile manufacturer, Sri Rejeki Isman, or Sritex, has officially shut down operations, leading to 10,965 job losses. The company, once a key supplier for NATO and the German army, had been a cornerstone of Indonesia’s industrial sector for nearly six decades.

Sritex collapse: 10,965 workers laid off in Indonesia

Chinese tourists are changing their travel preferences, moving away from the United States and Europe in favor of destinations in West and Southeast Asia, and Latin America. According to foreign exchange firm Travelex, the demand for US Dollars, euros, and British pounds among Chinese travelers has declined sharply since 2019.

US & Europe lose ground in Chinese travel

US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a new crypto strategic reserve, hinting at five cryptocurrencies—bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano—as key assets. The announcement triggered a sharp rally in crypto markets, with some coins surging up to 62%, while bitcoin gained up to 10% following the announcement.

Trump picks five coins for US crypto reserve

There are widespread headlines on the crash in Indian stock benchmarks in recent months. However, there is another big red flag under the radar. With the bloodbath in Indian stocks taking the spotlight, a trend in the final three months of 2024 has gone unnoticed. Promoters have offloaded their stake at an unprecedented rate.

Promoter holdings in Nifty stocks drop to lowest level in 22 years

Nifty stocks' promoter holdings falls to 22-year low

Mumbai's special anti-corruption court on Saturday ordered an fir to be filed against former SEBI chairperson Madhavi Puri Buch and top officials of the Bombay stock exchange and the markets regulatory in a serious case of alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations. This was in response to a criminal case petition filed against the officials in the listing of a stock. The court said it will monitor the probe and ordered for a status report within 30 days. The SEBI, in response, said it will challenge the court order.

Special court orders fir against Ex-SEBI chief, officials

As the world marks world wildlife day today, nature’s balance sheet is under strain. Climate change, deforestation, and human expansion are pushing ecosystems to the brink, leaving wildlife to foot the bill. Take a look at this next report to find out why wildlife isn't just priceless but a profitable investment in our planet's future.

Nature’s bill is due this world wildlife day

Norway is considering tapping into its 1.7 trillion euro sovereign wealth fund to boost support for Ukraine as European leaders react to shifting US Policy. The trump administration's stance is intensifying pressure on Europe to step up.

Norway eyes wealth fund for Ukraine aid

Markets in Pakistan overflowed with desperate shoppers, all scrambling to prepare for Ramzan while battling relentless inflation. Prices of essentials have soared once again, leaving families stretching every rupee just to put food on the table.

Inflation bites as Pakistanis shop for Ramzan

AI startup DeepSeek has disclosed cost and revenue data for its ai models, revealing a theoretical cost-profit ratio of 545 percent per day. The company claims its total daily inference cost is around 87,000 dollars, while potential revenue could reach 562,000 dollars. However, DeepSeek clarifies that actual revenue is lower due to free services and discounted developer access. This disclosure follows an earlier shock to the market when DeepSeek revealed it trained its model for under 6 million dollars using Nvidia’s h800 chips—far less powerful and costly than those used by US Competitors like OpenAI.

DeepSeek claims 545% daily ai profit margin

Global markets were spooked in February on concerns of trade wars driven by US President Donald Trump's tariff rhetoric. Take a look at WION's monthly global markets and economic health check to see what happened in February...

Markets spooked by tariff threats

Reports suggest US President Donald Trump’s trade war could deal a major blow to the American auto industry, with proposed 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico threatening to upend a 300 billion dollars supply chain.

Could Trump’s tariffs wreck us auto industry?

How global markets reacted in February

US President Donald Trump is set to host the white house’s first cryptocurrency summit on march 7th 2025, with prominent figures from the crypto sector, including founders, CEOs, and investors, alongside key government officials, reinforcing his shift toward a more industry-friendly stance.

Donald Trump to host first white house crypto summit

Are you planning a summer vacation abroad? Brace yourself for rising costs. International tour
Packages for Indians have surged by 15-20 percent compared to last year, marking the highest hike since 2017-18.

Travel costs skyrocket for Indian tourist

German economy is still under pressure, with inflation holding steady at 2.8% in February again. Despite the stability, inflation has been above the European central bank’s 2% target since September 2024, showing signs of persistent economic challenges for Europe's largest economy.

Tracking inflationary pressure in Germany

For decades, cattle moved freely across the US-Canada border.
Now, fear of tariffs is bringing that to a halt.
Many Canadian farmers have stopped purchasing beef cattle, leaving vast spaces empty.

Tariffs disrupt beef trade, prices keep rising

Lagos, Nigeria's largest city with over 20 million residents, is facing a severe housing crisis.
Rent prices have skyrocketed across both the wealthy islands and the poorer mainland, driven by the country's economic instability.

Nigeria’s rent crisis deepens