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Billionaire investor Bessent confirmed as Trump's treasury chief

World | Scott Bessent, a Wall Street veteran who was born and raised in South Carolina, has defended the Republican president's tax cutting and tariff proposals while urging efforts to secure supply chains and the dollar's global status.

DeepSeek sparks global AI stock selloff

From New York to London and Tokyo, tech stocks took a beating on Monday, with the sell-off wiping out about one trillion dollars in market value. The route was driven by DeepSeek, a Chinese startup whose AI platform appears to look as good as anything on the market at a fraction of the price and a sliver of the energy consumption.

Colombia blinks, agrees to US conditions on deportations

Colombia accepts deported migrants after tariff showdown with US President Donald Trump. Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump's shield: America's new Iron dome

US President Donald Trump ordered planning for an 'Iron Dome' missile shield for US, like the one that Israel has used to intercept thousands of rockets. Watch this report for more details!

“I don't tell anybody where I live": Suits star Gabriel Macht keeps personal life under wraps

In a recent interview, the former Suits star, who has moved outside of the USA, said that he values his and his family's privacy and has no intentions of opening up to the public.

Donald Trump signs order to ban transgender troops

President Donald Trump on Monday announced he had signed four executive orders that will reshape the military, including banning transgender service members from serving in the US armed forces. Watch this report for more details!

SL vs AUS, 1st Test live streaming: When & where to watch Sri Lanka vs Australia live

Sports, Cricket: Australia will look to close the round-robin stage of the WTC as they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting from Wednesday (Jan 29).

Islamic Jihad release video of hostage Arbel Yehoud held in Gaza

World: Palestinian Islamic Jihad released a video of German-Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud in Gaza, raising international concerns over the hostage situation and regional stability.

Delhi Assembly Elections: AAP and BJP clash over quality of river Yamuna's water

As the Delhi Assembly election nears, AAP and BJP clash over Yamuna pollution, with accusations of sabotage and counterclaims. Watch this report for more details!

Germany Snap Elections: Elon Musk tells Germans to rally support for far-right AfD

Elon Musk has caused waves once again, this time with his surprise video address to a rally of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (Alternative für Deutschland) party on January 25. Watch in for more details!

Infosys co-founder Gopalakrishnan booked under SC/ST Atrocities Act

Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan has been named in an FIR under the SC/ST Atrocities Act in Karnataka, involving others including former IISc Director Balaram.

India Budget 2025: What Indian taxpayers are expecting from upcoming budget?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the union budget for 2025-26 on February 1, 2025. WION tells you what Indian taxpayers expect from this year's budget.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Air ticket prices surge by 600% for pilgrims

The airfares to Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have skyrocketed by around 600 percent due to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. Watch this report for more details!

Think tank of Europe's largest political party, EPP, calls for more skilled Indian professionals in EU

Dr Hefele pointed out that "there are a lot of topics where India and European Union can work much better together" & hoped that there "will be progress in the trade issue, which has unfortunately lasted already way too long."

IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I match prediction: India look to seal series in Rajkot

Sports, Cricket: Team India will have a golden opportunity to seal the T20I series against England as they take on the visitors in the third contest on Tuesday (Jan 28) in Rajkot.

DeepSeek sparks $1 trillion tech sell-off

From New York to London and Tokyo, tech stocks took a beating on Monday, with the sell-off wiping out about one trillion dollars in market value. The route was driven by DeepSeek, a Chinese startup whose AI platform appears to look as good as anything on the market at a fraction of the price and a sliver of the energy consumption.

China Vanke expects $6.2 bn full-year loss in 2024

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Vanke Co. will leave abruptly after the troubled developer announced a record 45 billion yuan or 6.2 billion dollar loss for 2024. In a statement, China Vanke said that Chairman Yu Liang had asked to leave for "work adjustment reasons."

'So crazy': Jim Jones hails Kanye West's new album 'Bully'

Kanye West's upcoming 11th studio album 'Bully' is already generating buzz, with Jim Jones praising its quality and creative depth in a recent social media post.

India's shift to modern military hardware gains momentum

India’s defence landscape is undergoing a major shift as the country reduces its reliance on Russian military hardware. Over the past decade, India has become the world's largest arms importer, accounting for nearly 10 percent of global imports from 2019 to 2023.