Let's shift our focus to China's petrochemical sector, where the decade-long race to build its industrial giants have transformed the landscape, but now it threatens to overflow, which is sparking new global concerns.

Global concerns over rise of China's excess plastic supply

India is helping Peru develop a UPI-like payment system. Peru is the first South American nation to partner with India for a mobile payment system. #Gravitas tells you why other countries are extremely likely to follow.

India's UPI becomes a global favourite | Gravitas

The wars conflicts and Rising security concerns are forcing countries around the world to increase their military spending. Global military spending reached a record high in 2023 surging 6.8% to almost 2.5 trillion dollar. This marks the ninth consecutive year of increase with 2023 being the steepest rise since 2009. Watch in for more details!

Global military expenditure reaches over $2.4 trillion in 2023

In the dynamic landscape of global economics Asia is emerging as a power Powerhouse of wealth creation with India at its Forefront. Watch in for more details!

Asian cities drive global growth: Henley puts spotlight on wealth trends

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms: England child alcohol use tops global chart says WHO Report. Emperor penguins perish as ice melts to new lows says study. Watch in for more details!

England child alcohol use tops global chart: WHO Report

Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries and territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023 a worldwide increase of 24 million from the previous year. This is according to the latest Global report on the food crisis.

Global Food Crisis 2024 report: 1 in 5 people in need of urgent action

Big tech companies are poised to lead the charge in the upcoming earnings season, potentially revitalising investor confidence following a sluggish start to April.

Big tech to lead S&P 500 with 26.7% earnings growth

Big tech companies are poised to lead the charge in the upcoming earning season potentially revitalizing investor confidence following a sluggish start to April.

Tech earnings fuel stock rally

Tech drives S&P 500

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is revising its global growth forecast slightly upwards. This upward revision is attributed to strong consumption and investment in the United States and many emerging economies. However, the IMF warns that this positive trend could be short-lived.

IMF nudges up global growth forecast, warns of 'tepid twenties'

A recent study suggests a profound global event, the entire world will soon lose a second, an adjustment that brings attention not only to our clocks but also to the changing climate. This phenomenon is a direct consequence of global warming. It is changing how we measure time itself.

Global warming delays terrestrial leap second

As global supply chains undergo a transformation, India emerges as a formidable challenger to china's long-held manufacturing dominance. With a surge of international investment and strategic reforms, India's industrial landscape is rapidly evolving. Watch in for more details!

India's rise as a global manufacturing hub

The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence to encourage the protection of personal data, the monitoring of AI for risks, and the safeguarding of human rights.

UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution

In the world of tech, there's been a buzz around the growing number of multinational companies setting up offices in India. They see this as an opportunity to drive new revenue streams. Global companies opened over 118 new 'global capability centers' in India in the past two years, bringing the total to over 1,620. Some worry this might hurt Indian tech firms, but industry leaders have a different outlook.

118 new global capability centres boost insourcing in India

The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced alarm on Tuesday (Feb 20), about the measles cases that have been rising so quickly. Last year, there were over 306,000 cases worldwide, which is a 79 percent rise from 2022.

WHO reported a 79 per cent increase in global measles cases last year

In 2024, traders closely monitor two key drivers of global markets: inflation and the impending US—presidential election. According to a recent survey by JPMorgan, 27% of traders foresee inflation as the most significant factor, followed by 20% who identify the November election as a major influencer.

What's driving global markets in 2024?

At least 23 countries have fallen to the lowest-ever level in the 2023 Global Corruption Index. Global watchdog - Transperancy International - has said that the efforts to fight corruption are faltering worldwide.

Global Corruption Index 2023 report: 180 countries ranked on corruption Index

In a dazzling display of economic optimism, luxury giant LVMH's latest results have sparked a $70 billion buying spree across the luxury shares market, adding a touch of glamour to the financial landscape.

What LVMH's results tell us about the global economy

India's oil demand is all set to get a Venezuelan boost. Analysts say that state-owned refiners are set to buy discounted oil from the South American country. Private refiners, analysts suggest, have already bought large amounts of Venezuelan crude after sanctions were lifted last year.

Indian state refiners set to join forces to bolster Venezuelan crude buying

With the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India has sent a message of peace to a war-torn world. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who lead the prayer in Ayodhya, said 'Ram is not fire but energy, Ram is not a dispute but a solution'.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Lord Ram's virtues are in our collective consciousness, says PM Modi

With the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India has sent a message of peace to a war-torn world. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who lead the prayer in Ayodhya, said 'Ram is not fire but energy, Ram is not a dispute but a solution'. Watch to know more!

Ram Mandir Ayodhya: Ram belongs to everyone, entire world is rejoicing says PM Modi

A look at WION's monthly global economic health check & how Global markets performed in December. Oil fell 7% with Brent crude hovering around $77 per barrel even as Red Sea tensions escalate. Watch the video to know more!

How global markets performed in December?

Our correspondent Siddhant Sibbal talks to Thailand's Ambassador to India Pattarat Hongtong about how Ramayana and Ayodhya connect India and Thailand in many ways. Watch the video to know more.

Ram Mandir Ayodhya: How Thailand's Ayutthaya is related to Ayodhya & Lord Ram

India's rise on the global stage dominated headlines in 2023, and the effects of that are on witness in 2024 and beyond. India's affluent class is growing and is set to surpass the 100 million mark in a few years. So, what are the factors that are leading to this wealth boom in India and what does this mean for the global economy?

India's affluent class to reach 100 million by 2027

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