The devastating floods in Nepal have once again highlighted the growing threat posed by climate change and extreme weather events. As communities struggle to recover from the disaster, experts warn that global warming is no longer a distant concern but a present-day reality. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns are amplifying risks across the Himalayan region. The tragedy has also renewed calls for stronger climate action and greater individual responsibility. As nature sends increasingly urgent warnings, the world faces a critical challenge: adapting to a rapidly changing planet before disasters become even more frequent and severe.


Nepal faces massive infrastructure & economic losses after floods

India's gig economy is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities in sectors ranging from food delivery and ride-hailing to beauty and home services. But while platform-based work promises flexibility and income generation, a growing gender gap remains a major challenge. Studies show women continue to face barriers including safety concerns, limited access to opportunities, lower earnings and higher dropout rates. As India's gig workforce grows into a major pillar of the economy, questions remain about whether the benefits are being shared equally. This report examines the challenges facing women in the gig economy and what can be done to bridge the gap.


India’s gig boom leaves women behind

Qatar is facing one of its sharpest economic shocks in years as the war in West Asia disrupts its vital liquefied natural gas industry. That has forced Doha to cut spending at home and abroad.


Qatar economy hit hard as war chokes LNG

The International Monetary Fund forecasts that Qatar's real GDP will shrink by 8.6% in 2026. This marks the sharpest economic contraction among Gulf economies, driven by regional conflict disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and damaging key liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure.

Qatar's GDP is forecast to shrink 8.6% in 2026

Regional tensions reach a boiling point as Tehran issues a direct threat to target American economic interests and commercial assets across the Middle East. With military posturing intensifying and shipping lanes under heightened scrutiny, the risk of a broader conflict between the US and Iran has escalated significantly.


US-Iran war: Tehran threatens to target American economic interests 

Lebanon's fragile economic recovery is facing another major blow, with the world bank warning the country's economy could contract this year.
The latest Israel-Hezbollah war is adding to the economic strain. Inflation is also expected to climb higher.

Lebanon economy set to shrink 6.4%

Pakistan secured a massive $27.2 billion in foreign financing during FY2025-26, keeping its fragile economy afloat for another year. The total includes $16 billion in fresh loans, $2.2 billion from the IMF, and crucial debt rollovers, $5 billion from Saudi Arabia and $4 billion from China. Nearly 88% of this money went straight into budget support, debt repayments, and building foreign exchange reserves, with only $3.4 billion actually funding development projects. 


How Saudi and Chinese cash kept Pakistan's economy afloat this year

In a major step toward advancing national data collection infrastructure, the administration has authorized critical funding to support large-scale demographic data initiatives. As governments increasingly rely on precise digital systems, robust funding models, and secure portals to map population metrics, housing conditions, and socio-economic variables, modernizing the national census remains paramount.


DR Congo begins first census in 42 years

South Africa's garment industry is facing a growing labour shortage after anti-immigrant protests prompted many migrant workers to leave the country. Factory owners in Newcastle say they have lost up to 19% of their workforce, while manufacturers warn that replacing skilled employees will take years. With falling orders, labour shortages, and financial pressures mounting, some factories now fear closure despite the country's high unemployment rate.

South Africa's Garment Industry Faces Worker Shortage After Anti-Immigrant Protests

President Donald Trump’s promises of an economic "golden age" collide with a more modest reality, as second-quarter 2026 GDP growth registers at a slow 1.5%, stubborn inflation hovers around 3.5%, and high consumer costs challenge the administration's optimistic narrative.


Trump's 'golden economy' claim faces reality check

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China is doubling down on its manufacturing-led economic strategy despite growing pressure from the United States and Europe. As trade tensions persist and major negotiations loom, Beijing has signaled that it has no intention of making significant changes to its economic model.

With the European Union seeking progress on long-standing trade disputes and Washington continuing to scrutinize Chinese industrial policies, the debate over global trade imbalances is intensifying. Why is China standing firm, and what could this mean for international markets, supply chains, and future trade relations? Here's a closer look.

Xi's economic playbook remains unchanged

Hundreds of members of Pakistan's transgender (Khwaja Sira) community and their supporters gathered in Karachi to protest against soaring inflation, rising fuel prices, expensive food, and the increasing cost of living.

The demonstrators carried placards demanding urgent government action, better employment opportunities, and financial relief for vulnerable communities. Protesters said the rapid increase in the prices of essential goods, housing, and transportation has made survival increasingly difficult, especially for transgender Pakistanis who continue to face discrimination and limited access to formal employment.

Pakistan's Transgender Community Protests Rising Inflation and Cost of Living in Karachi

Andy Burnham's promise to Britain includes a new economic model and significant reforms in government. His first speech as Prime Minister highlighted the need for a new political model and new economic model to address the country's political instability and economic challenges. Burnham's plan aims to devolve power away from Westminster, boost regional investment, and deliver "good growth in every postcode." He emphasizes the need for a transfer of power out of Whitehall and proposes a decade-long program of economic reform covering housing, transport, education, welfare, infrastructure, and industrial policy.


Andy Burnham promises new economic model & reforms in government

Inflation has become the Democrats' biggest campaign issue as the battle for control of the U.S. Senate intensifies. With rising grocery bills, fuel prices, housing costs, and utility expenses continuing to burden American families, Democrats are accusing President Donald Trump of failing to fulfill his promise to lower prices. In North Carolina, Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper has centered his campaign on affordability, hoping to flip one of the key seats needed for Democrats to regain control of the Senate.

Democrats target Donald Trump over inflation ahead of crucial US Senate elections

Washington is gearing up to isolate Russia again. The US Senate just moved to cut the proposed tariff cap on Russian goods from 500% down to 100%, as part of a new sanctions push aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. It’s tough, but not as extreme as first pitched. The twist? There’s a waiver clause baked in that gives Trump the final say on whether any of these sanctions actually go into effect. 


US preps new Russia sanctions: Tariffs slashed to 100%

Nearly two weeks after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela's Caribbean coast, the country is confronting a new crisis, an economic one. As rescue efforts give way to recovery, thousands of residents are facing lost jobs, shuttered businesses, and an uncertain future. Here's a look at the economic toll of Venezuela's deadliest earthquake disaster in years.


Venezuela's economic recovery hinges on reconstruction

We have a special economic segment called pitch & portfolio, a series where we analyze the beautiful game of football through the lens of global markets. As we come down to the business end of the tournament, the analysis goes deeper, but to see who wins the economic match. As Argentina and Switzerland prepare to face off, this is a closely watched contest on the field and in the portfolio.


World Cup of Economies: Argentina vs Switzerland

Next up, we have a special economic Segment called pitch & portfolio,
A series where we analyze the beautiful game of football through the lens of global markets. As we come down to the business end of the tournament, the analysis goes deeper, but to see who wins the economic match. As Norway and England prepare to face off, this is a closely watched contest on the field and in the portfolio.

World cup of economies: Norway vs England

The Federal Reserve is showing rare public cracks. Governor Christopher Waller says forward guidance still matters — that telling markets where rates may go helps policy work faster. But Chair Kevin Warsh has already removed guidance language from statements and is taking a quieter approach. With inflation and jobs pulling officials in different directions, the split couldn’t come at a worse time. Markets are now bracing for Wednesday’s meeting minutes to see just how far Warsh wants to dial back Fed communication. Less clarity could mean more volatility.

Fed split deepens: Waller backs guidance as Warsh strips it from statements 

A European intelligence assessment has warned that Russia's banking sector could face an 'explosive' crisis as lenders continue to shoulder the financial burden of Moscow's war economy. The report comes as the EU prepares a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia. 

 EU warns Russian banks could face 'explosive' crisis

China's housing market has effectively erased the gains it made over the last two decades, with a nationwide crash signaling the definitive end of its real estate boom. The fallout continues to reverberate, marked by the delisting of Evergrande from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange following its collapse and ongoing struggles in the broader economy.


China's Real Estate Boom Fully Reversed; Evergrande Fallout Still Haunts Markets

New Roads, New Skies: Uttar Pradesh Rising explores how massive infrastructure projects are reshaping India's most populous state. From the launch of Noida International Airport to the expanding expressway network, the special episode examines how improved connectivity is driving investment, creating jobs and transforming Uttar Pradesh into a fast-emerging economic and logistics hub.

New roads, new skies | Uttar Pradesh rising

India's finance ministry has released its latest monthly economic review, and the message is "cautious resilience," not unchecked optimism.


Monthly economic report: Growth steady, risks loom large

Next up, we have a special economic segment called pitch & portfolio, a series where we analyze the beautiful game of football through the lens of global markets.
We put world cup rivals against each other, but to see who wins the economic match.
As Belgium and Senegal prepare to face off on the world cup stage, this is more than just a football clash.

World cup of economies: Belgium vs Senegal

US President Donald Trump's financial disclosure, released this week, confirms what critics feared. The presidency and profits have merged completely. The 927-page filing, compared to Obama's eight pages, shows Trump earned over 1.2 billion dollars from crypto in 2025 alone, his first year as the US president.

Trump's crypto fortune nearly triples

Football meets finance in WION's special series, Pitch & Portfolio. As France and Sweden prepare to battle on the World Cup stage, we compare the two nations beyond the pitch—GDP, trade, innovation, exports, global brands and economic strength. Which country dominates where it matters off the field? Watch as we break down the ultimate economic showdown between France and Sweden.

World Cup of Economies: France vs Sweden

The bank for international settlements, often referred to as the central bank for central banks, has warned that the global economy is entering a more vulnerable phase.

Bank for International Settlments raises global economic alarms

China's industrial profit growth slowed for the first time in six months, highlighting the country's uneven economic recovery. Industrial profits rose 21.1% in May from a year earlier, easing from April's 24.7% growth.


Weak demand drags China's factory profits

Poland is closing the gap with Britain after already surpassing two other Western European economies. IMF data confirms that Poland's average annual income adjusted for purchasing power reached $58,560 last year, slightly higher than Spain's $58,350. IMF forecasts also indicate Poland has already reached around 87% of the UK's per capita income in purchasing power terms. In this next report, we look at how Poland is silently joining the "European economic elite".

Poland Joins Europe's Economic Elite Now

We have a special economic segment called Pitch & Portfolio, a series where we analyse the beautiful game of football through the lens of global markets. We put World Cup rivals against each other, but to see who wins the economic match.

World Cup of Economies: New Zealand vs Belgium | World Business Watch 

South Korea's stock market just witnessed an unprecedented meltdown, now being termed as “Black Tuesday.” The benchmark KOSPI index plummeted by approximately 9.99 percent, marking its largest single-day points decline in history by shedding 910.71 points. The devastating crash was so sharp that it triggered a 20-minute bourse-wide trading halt, the 13th sell-side circuit breaker triggered this year.

South Korea's 'Black Tuesday': Why the KOSPI Suffered a Historic Stock Market Crash

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