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Departing NATO chief calls for unity | Jens Stoltenberg addresses 'isolationism

Outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg cautioned the United States and Europe against "isolationism" in his parting speech on Thursday.

EU and China intensify efforts to avoid Electric Vehicle tariffs

The European Commission said on Thursday that it is stepping up its activities with China to prevent the introduction of import tariffs on EVs made in China. This comes after a meeting between EU Trade Chief Valdis Dombrovskis and China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in the backdrop of the EU member votes on potential tariffs of up to 35.

The Fed's new strategy: Understanding the "Recalibration" of monetary policy

As the Federal Reserve navigates a complicated economic landscape, it has embarked on a significant recalibration of its monetary policy. This shift, articulated by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, is designed to address ongoing challenges such as inflation and economic growth.

Python squeezes Thai woman for 2 hours before she's rescued by police

A four-metre-long python coiled around a 64-year-old woman in Thailand for two hours in her home before help arrived. Watch in for more details!

EU announces $11 BN aid to flood hit nations

As the devastating floods continue Central European union has announced 10 billion funds for flood hit countries. Watch to know more.

EXCLUSIVE| Tareefan singer Lisa Mishra on landing Call Me Bae: 'I've been auditioning for 6 years'

For singer Lisa Mishra, who recently made her acting debut as Harleen in Call Me Bae, the main attraction was a simple point – that the character seemed like a woman who everyone knows.

Settlement challenges hamper China-Russia trade expansion

Data from December 2023 shows a significant increase in copper scrap imports by China from Russia, exceeding 6,400 tons. Historically, Russia hasn't been a major exporter of copper scrap. Interestingly, Russian data for the same period shows a much smaller export figure of just 73 tons. This discrepancy raises questions about the nature of the imported material.

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Decoding Sri Lanka's story so far since worst-ever economic crisis

Two years after suffering its worst-ever economic crisis, Sri Lankans will vote for a new President in a tightly contested election on Saturday (September 21) that will determine the fate of the fragile economy. WION decode's Sri Lanka's story so far.

S&P global: India set to become world's 3rd largest economy

According to s&p global, India is set to become the world's third-largest economy by the end of this decade. This if its nominal GDP doubles from $3.6 trillion in 2024 to over $7 trillion.

India-US Conduct Joint Military 'Yudh Abhyas' Exercise in Rajasthan

Indian and American military troops conducted joint military exercises in the Mahajan Field Firing Range of Bikaner, Rajasthan under 'Yudh Abhyas' Exercise.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been placed on suicide watch while awaiting trial at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), according to reports. The 54-year-old was arrested at a Manhattan hotel on Monday (Sep.

Sri Lanka reaches restructuring deal days before election

Sri Lanka and creditors have reached an agreement in principle to restructure around $12.6 billion in bonds. This announcement comes just before Sri Lanka's elections, which have caused investors to be nervous.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Hits Beirut in a Rare Strike, Killing at Least 8 People

Israel said it had conducted a "targeted strike" in Beirut, where an air strike had hit Hezbollah's stronghold in the south of the city. Watch in for more details!

Dramatic video shows civic body truck plunging into sinkhole in India's Pune - WATCH

A truck belonging to the civic body in the western Indian city of Pune and a couple of two-wheelers fell into a massive sinkhole that abruptly appeared on Friday (Sep 20).

What Sri Lanka's elections mean for its economy

As Sri Lanka prepares for its presidential election on September 21, the economy is at the forefront of voters' concerns following the nation’s severe economic crisis a few years back. This next report talks about the challenges ahead for the new government and what impact it could have on the citizens of the island nation.

China’s Covid Crime and Sinister Cover-Up Exposed | Shocking New Report

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, scientists have found, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the virus originated from an animal market in Wuhan. A new analysis of data from the wet market in Wuhan, China, provides an inventory of what was present when the virus first began spreading to people. They found humans, animals, and the virus that causes COVID-19. Watch in for more details!

China's 'common prosperity' plan under scrutiny

China created a professional class in record time. Now, just as swiftly, many of their dreams are being crushed. China's 'common prosperity' plan is being criticised by workers there.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Mobilises Tanks & Armoured Vehicles Along Border Areas

The Israeli army’s command has reinforced its group of forces along the Lebanese border deploying armored vehicles and more military personnel. Watch in for more details!

Dubai Princess Turns Pain to Profit

Newly single Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra took the world by storm when she divorced her then-husband through an Instagram post. The daughter of the UAE Prime Minister is grabbing headlines again, with her new perfume line called 'Divorce'.