US Federal Reserve said the world's largest economy is heading for its strongest growth in nearly 40 years and Central Bank policymakers are pledging to keep their foot on the gas despite an expected surge of inflation.

World Business Watch: US Fed expects growth surge, inflation jump expects in 2021

The nationwide lockdown has been announced in Poland as the country battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. Poland has decided to go on a 3-week partial lockdown.

Poland: Country declares partial lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

In the US, supply chain issues have wreaked havoc with the auto industry. Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co Ltd announced new North American production cuts.

World Business Watch:  Honda, Toyota cut North America production

German carmaker BMW expects at least half of its sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030. BMW said around 90% of its market categories would have fully-electric models available by 2023 and the electric BMW i4 would be launched three months ahead of schedule this year.

World Business Watch: BMW expects half of its sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030

Vodafone has prized shares in infrastructure unit Vantage Towers at 28.7 dollars each valuing the firm at $14.5 Billion.

World Business Watch: Vodafone prizes shares in infrastructure unit Vantage Towers

Spain's parliament is expected to give final approval to a law legalising euthanasia. It will allow terminally-ill or gravely-injured patients to end their own suffering.

Spain: Country poised to legalise euthanasia, assisted suicide

The United States President Joe Biden believes that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is a "killer" and would "pay a price" for interfering in US elections.

US President Biden talks about Putin's "interference" in US elections | Vladimir Putin

On Tuesday (2 March), the separatist group 'Sikhs for Justice' (SFJ) claimed to donate $10,000 (more than Rs 7.33 lakh) to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Today Tonight: 'Sikhs for Justice' group donates $10,000 to the United Nations

8 people died in the shootings at three spas in the Atlanta area. 6 out of 8 victims were Asians. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Asian Americans are coming under attack in the United States.

Atlanta Shootings: Were Asians on target? | Gravitas

The Yemen war intensified amid an international and regional diplomatic push to end the conflict that began with the 2014 takeover of the capital Sanaa by the Iran-backed Houthis. Yemen was devastated by the escalating conflict in 2015.

Yemen war 'back in full force', US envoy to UN calls for a ceasefire

March 22 is celebrated every year as 'World Water Day'. The day serves as an important reminder to advocate the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

World Water Day: 60 Metre piece of art reminds push for sustainable freshwater use

India's PM Narendra Modi has interacted with all the State Chief Ministers as India now witnessing a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in the last few days. According to a Health Ministry report, India has reported more than 28,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds key meet on COVID-19 with CMs

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has spoken over the phone with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The Treasury Chief conveyed her intention to work closely with India and appreciated India's role as a critical partner in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman lauds US COVID Relief Bill

In Atlanta, 8 people have been killed in shootings at 3 metro Atlanta spas. A 21-year-old man was taken into custody hours later after a manhunt.

8 killed in shootings at 3 metro Atlanta spas

During his India visit, British PM Boris Johnson is expected to visit Pune, while no details are known about the schedule in Pune the world's largest vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India is based in the city.

United Kingdom: PM Boris Johnson expected to visit Pune

Russia's telecommunication watchdog has given Twitter exactly a one-month ultimatum to remove what Russia is describing as banned content. Russia is threatening social media platform altogether from its territory.

Russia threatens to block Twitter within one month

A new Coronavirus variant has been found in France's Brittany. In a statement, the French health ministry said that the new mutant strain had been found in a cluster of cases several of which had not been detected by RT-PCR tests.

Coronavirus Update: New Coronavirus variant found in France's Brittany

The United States has set up a temporary processing centre for migrants in the state of Texas. The House Of Representatives is preparing to vote on two crucial bills which will provide citizenship to millions of people who are already living in the United States but presently they are termed as illegal residents.

US Migrant Crisis: US opens shelter for migrant children

Within a space of few days rollout of Oxford's AstraZeneca vaccine has come to a halt in most major European Nations following unconfirmed concerns that the vaccines cab potentially cause blood clots.

AstraZeneca Update: Major EU Nations halt use of AstraZeneca shot

China is all set to ease travel restrictions for foreigners provided they have taken China made vaccine after more than a year of shut the borders.

China set to ease travel restrictions for foreigners

China is extending its crackdown and tech giants worry about their growing influence. Now Tencent's holding shed about $60 Billion from its market value as its share price slid over concerns of greater regulator scrutiny. Alibaba is also being forced to sell its media assets.

China: Alibaba being forced to sell its media assets

Top US Officials U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin have landed in South Korea for key talks.

Llyod Austin and Antony Blinken land in South Korea

India is reacted to what is unfolding in Myanmar. India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said the situation in Myanmar was "complex" and that India is working in the UN Security Council in a constructive manner to facilitate "balanced outcomes" that could assist in resolving the situation.

Myanmar Coup: India reacts to the situation In Myanmar

More than 70,000 Uber drivers will be paid the minimum wage while picking up and driving passengers as part of the ride-hailing company's agreement to grant workers' rights after it lost a groundbreaking Supreme Court case last month.

World Business Watch: Uber UK drivers to get workers' rights

In Japan, for the first time in 3 months exports have fallen last month as US and China-bound shipments weakened.

World Business Watch: United States, China-bound shipments weaken

In a sign, the COVID-19 pandemic is putting an end to the benefits brought on by former PM Shinzo Abe’s stimulus policies. Japanese companies are offering the lowest wage increases in eight years as labour talks wrap up today.

World Business Watch: Japan Inc to offer lowest pay rises in eight years

Honda Motor Co will temporarily suspend some production next week at all US, Canada plants. Honda would halt production for the entire week.

World Business Watch: Honda temporarily cutting production at all US, Canada plants

United States officials reach Seoul for key talks

A group of Roman Catholic Priests have now said that they will continue to bless same-sex couples. Earlier the Vatican said that priests cannot bless same-sex unions and that such blessings are not valid.

Austria's Parish Priests initiative defy Vatican decree

The giant tech Google's commission on the play store will be reduced to 15% from the current 30% from July this year.

World Business Watch: Google halves Play store commission fee for developers

The European Union is mulling to issue what is described as the COVID Pass to allow for seamless travel in a bit to boost the tourism industry.

Coronavirus Update: European Union seeks to restart travel with 'COVID Pass'

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