A decline in the world's leading tech firms hit wall street stocks in the final stretch of an exceptional year. Despite the exuberance around the trump trade and the fervour for ai, it has been a challenging year for generating profits across asset classes.

U.S. stocks showing signs of wavering

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Your money: Snagging a great car deal in 2025

Openai emerged as the poster boy of ai in 2024, transforming from a nonprofit research lab into a competitive powerhouse in the booming generative ai market. With its valuation soaring to around $150 billion, openai is now facing a critical juncture. As it looks to turn profitable, the company has been reshaping its structure to attract the massive capital required for future growth.

OpenAI prepares for aggressive AI growth

As 2024 comes to a close, asia’s economic landscape reveals both bright spots and significant challenges. From cultural exports driving growth to demographic shifts stalling progress, here’s a look at who won and who lost economically across the region.

2024 economic winners & losers

Global billionaires' had a good run in 2024, with wealth surging significantly on world stock markets showing an exceptional year. Take a look at this next report as we deep dive into the trends in the world's wealthiest money moves...

Was 2024 a good year for billionaires?

Many members of Gen Z are experiencing a midlife crisis earlier than expected, primarily due to financial struggles. Rising costs of living, student debt, and job insecurity are major factors contributing to their anxiety.

GenZ faces middle life crisis due to money problem

For the ninth consecutive session, the rupee extended its decline against the dollar to hit a new record low of 85.81 against the dollar.

Indian Rupee hits a fresh record low

Rupee recovers slightly on RBI support

Yemen has released CCTV footage showing Israeli airstrikes targeting an airport in the region. The strikes have escalated tensions, with authorities condemning the attack as a violation of sovereignty.

Yemen releases CCTV of Israeli strikes on airport

Pakistan's Defence Minister has criticized Imran Khan for allegedly seeking foreign assistance to influence domestic politics. The remarks come amid rising tensions between the government and the former prime minister.

Pakistan Defence Minister hits out at Imran Khan of seeking foreign help

In Uttar Pradesh, India, preparations are underway for the Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place in January 2025. The event is expected to draw over 400 million attendees, making it one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. To ensure the safety of both pilgrims and tourists, significant improvements have been made to fire safety measures. Our special correspondent, Johan, has more on this development in the following report. Watch in for more details!

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj gears up with cutting-edge technology

A tragic plane crash occurred on a runway in South Korea, resulting in the deaths of 29 people. The aircraft, carrying 181 passengers and crew, crashed during its attempt to land.

Many killed as plane with 181 people on board crashes on South Korea runway

Srinagar, where the night temperature dropped to 7.3 degrees Celsius, received snowfall from the afternoon. Watch to know more.

India: Jammu & Kashmir records season's heaviest snowfall

UK Greyhound Racing Scandal: Illegal Use Of Human 'Birth Control Pills' Watch to know more.

UK greyhound racing scandal: Illegal use of human 'birth control pills'

The British-Canadian computer scientist often touted as a “godfather” of artificial intelligence has shortened the odds of AI wiping out humanity over the next three decades, warning the pace of change in the technology is “much faster” than expected. Watch to know more.

Godfather of AI makes dire prediction says AI could pose existential threat

Eleven people were injured during an anti-terror operation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operation targeted militants linked to cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan.

Pakistan-Afghanistan: 11 injured in anti-terror operation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased, according to a recent report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The rise highlights growing challenges in addressing affordable housing and support for vulnerable populations.

Homelessness rises across US, According to US department of housing and urban development

President Joe Biden has expressed regret over not pursuing re-election, believing he could have defeated Donald Trump. His comments have sparked speculation about his political future and the 2024 election race.

Biden regrets ending re-election campaign, says he could have defeated Trump

Mauritius foreign minister Dhananjay Ritish Ramful who is in India & attended the state funeral of former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has described the Indian leader as a "close friend" of his country. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Foreign minister Ramful said, Dr Manmohan singh was "very instrumental in helping Mauritius on various projects...taxation treaty". The Mauritius Foreign minister joined Bhutan's King along with top Indian leadership, including President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi at the funeral in Delhi's Nigam Bodh Ghat. On Friday, the Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam paid a visit to the Indian High Commission and paid his honor. The Mauritius govt as a mark of honor for the late Indian PM has said that the country's flags will be flown at half mast.

Mauritius FM attends funeral of Dr. Manmohan Singh

The U.S. has uncovered a wide-ranging espionage campaign attributed to China, targeting government and corporate secrets. The operation reportedly involved cyberattacks and the recruitment of spies to gather sensitive information.

US uncovers large-scale Chinese espionage campaign targeting government and corporate secrets

Russia has warned of significant environmental damage following a major oil spill in the Black Sea, calling the situation critical. The Kremlin expressed concern over the long-term ecological impact and efforts to contain the spill.

Russia warns of severe environmental damage from black sea oil spill, calls situation critical

The Israeli military has launched a raid on Gaza's Kamal Adwani Hospital, targeting militant infrastructure. The attack has caused significant damage, with reports of casualties among patients and staff.

Israel military arrests Kamal Adwani Hospital director

Donald Trump has announced plans to begin a large-scale deportation effort aimed at undocumented immigrants in the U.S. The initiative focuses on removing individuals with criminal backgrounds and those in violation of immigration laws.

Donald Trump to kick start mass deportation plan

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