A major financial fraud has surfaced in Sri Lanka, where government authorities say funds were stolen during a foreign payment transaction linked to a cyber breach. Investigators have uncovered a racket involving fake airline websites used to trick victims and siphon money. Police have launched a crackdown, raising fresh concerns over online fraud, cybersecurity gaps, and the growing sophistication of digital scams targeting unsuspecting users.


Sri Lanka: Ministry Says Funds Stolen During Foreign Payment 

Russia claims it struck more than 100 targets across Ukraine in a major escalation, while Kyiv says its forces repelled dozens of attacks along the frontlines. As fighting intensifies, President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the United States and the European Union to release funding and approve loans backed by frozen Russian assets. With peace talks resuming in Washington and EU leaders divided over the risks of retaliation from Moscow, Ukraine warns that without urgent financial support, drone production and defence capabilities could sharply decline.

Zelensky Seeks War Funds as Russia Pounds Ukraine, EU Split Over Frozen Assets

The real question doing the rounds in India is, will domestic stocks make a rebound after closing in the red for a sixth consecutive session? While long term sentiment still favors Indian stocks, the U.S. policy hits are still at play in the near term. The GST narrative seems like a side picture at the moment.

Is the worst of foreign fund stock outflows behind India?

Less than 1% of India’s ₹858 crore pollution fund has been spent in 2024-25, sparking outrage. A parliamentary panel is shocked by the underutilization, as toxic air continues to choke cities like Delhi. Experts urge immediate action, including heat action plans, to combat rising pollution levels.

India’s ₹858 crore pollution fund remains unused as air worsens

China has made a significant move in southern America, with the inauguration of the Chancay Port in Peru. Aiming to redefine the balance of power in South America.

South America's First Chinese-funded Port Launched by Xi

India has decided to offer budgetary support to Maldives for another year. Watch to know more.

India-Maldives relations: SBI's investment supports Maldives' treasury needs

Bangladesh seeks $5 billion from major lenders, including the International Monetary Fund, to rebuild its foreign exchange reserves, according to Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government.

Bangladesh seeks $5 billion in emergency support from foreign leaders

The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement to release 1.1 billion for the debt rid in South Asian economy. This comes after Pakistan met key benchmarks set by the IMF including budget adjustments and reforms.

IMF releases $1.1 billion in funds for Pakistan

In a year where a large portion of the tech industry has resorted to cost cuts, startups have been severely impacted. Investors were ready to finance the expansion of fledgling firms at any cost during the pandemic boom. Now that fresh financing rounds have all but vanished, budget cutbacks are the norm of the day.

Funding dries up for startups

Trump NFT cards worth $99 each will get you scraps of suit he wore for his mug shot. Interested?

Hailed as a breakthrough agreement at the COP 28 Summit pledges to the loss and damage funds have proved a major disappointment. So far the developed Nations have pledged a total of just $700 million towards the loss and damage fund at COP 28 that amount covers less than 2% of the economic losses that developing nations are facing due to climate change.

COP28 Summit | Experts: Financial pledges fall short of what is need

Ukraine continues to hold its ground against the year-long Russian invasion but funding continues to be a concern for Kyiv. Russia claims it repelled Ukrainian attacks in multiple directions in the past week Russia inflicted 31 group strikes with precision weapons and drones on the Ukrainian military infrastructure.

Ukraine faces existential crisis as perfect storm brews in US

According to persons familiar with the situation, President Biden is considering submitting a comprehensive request for approximately $100 billion in additional funds, which would include financing for Israel and Ukraine.

US administration to seek emergency fund approval from Congress

Green Climate Fund's new head aims to include left-out communities in climate finance 

The US Justice department has successfully retrieved over 1.4 billion dollars in funds that were stolen from Covid-19 relief programs. With more than 3,000 defendants now facing federal charges across the nation, the scope of these fraudulent activities is becoming clear.

US recovers $1.4 BN in stolen Covid funds

Iran moves 4 US prisoners to house arrest in exchange for access to locked billions of dollars funds

Pakistan changes budget as dictated by IMF to clinch stalled funds

Adani Group stocks increased to have their best day since Hindenburg Research's damning report from late January. The company's shares increased in value from Friday after an Indian judicial panel's investigation concluded that there was no convincing evidence of stock price manipulation, despite assertions to the contrary made by a U.S. short seller called Hindenburg research.

Adani stocks add combined $10 bn in a day

'Voucher is life': Palestinians as WFP to stop food aid due to 'severe' lacks of funds

The Indian empire described the details of the 2.87 billion dollars in stake sales and group firms since 2019, and how 2.55 billion dollars of that money was ploughed back into business at any group firm, in a regulatory filing on Monday. Adani Group listed out the details of the group firm's stake sales since 2019 and how it reinvested that money into its businesses.

Adani Group: Funds from stake sale not obscure

Pakistan's finance ministry does not have funds to conduct elections, says defence minister

World Bank commits $1 billion to support India’s public healthcare infrastructure

Pakistan is hosting an international conference in Geneva with the help of the United Nations to generate international support for a $16 billion rebuilding effort in the country following last year's devastating floods.

WION Climate Tracker: UN and Pakistan co-host conference to raise funds

U.S. holds back $33 Million aid to Pakistan. U.S. said that Pakistan must free Dr Shakeel Afridi first. Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch: U.S. holds back $33 Million aid to Pakistan

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