UK chancellor Rachel Reeves is under increasing pressure to reassure investors before a flood of bond sales this week. The pressure comes as the country's long-term borrowing costs have surged to their highest point in over 25 years. Watch in for more details!

Reeves Under Pressure With UK Debt Costs Highest Since 1998

India’s growth story faces a reality check. After leading global economic growth in recent years, Asia's third-largest economy has downgraded its forecast to 6.4 percent for the fiscal year ending March 2025, its slowest pace in four years.

India cuts growth forecast to 6.4%, slowest in 4 years

In the last three months of 2024, Exxon Mobil expects reduced profitability due to falling oil prices and shrinking refining margins. Exxon said the production division's earnings were cut by around 700 million dollars due to lower oil prices.

Exxon predicts hit to profit from lower oil prices

JP Morgan is making a bold move, requiring all its employees to return to the office full-time, ending its hybrid work model. As the debate over remote versus in-office work continues, major firms are taking steps that could reshape the future of the workplace. Take a look at this report for more...

JP Morgan To Join Wall Street's Push For Full-time Office Attendance

Investors are increasingly concerned that China risks sliding into an economic malaise that could last decades. Take a look at this report as we decode the alarm raised by markets over the deflationary spiral in China. Watch in for more details!

Markets sound alarm over deflationary spiral in China

Billionaire Elon Musk, on Wednesday (January 8), took a dig at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his comments rejecting the Canada-US merger pitched by US President-elect Donald Trump. Watch in for more details!

Tesla CEO pokes fun at Canada's outgoing PM

At least five people have been killed in wildfires raging around Los Angeles so far, with more deaths feared. Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in California as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to nearly 3,000 acres. Authorities have warned the blaze is spreading as even stronger winds are expected.

Los Angeles Wildfires: Displaced residents in shock at scale of fire destruction

The war rages on between Russia and Ukraine. In the latest, at least 13 people were killed and 29 others were injured after a Russian-guided missile struck Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia. This comes ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with allies in Germany. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Lloyd Austin says Kyiv needs more aid to stop Moscow's aggression

Sources have told WION that nearly 60 militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army have taken over several key civilian installations in the Zehri district. In a coordinated attack earlier this month, 60 to 70 militants from the BLA arrived in at least four vehicles and took over civilian installations in Zehri district of Khuzdar in Balochistan.

Pakistan: BLA Takes Over Installations In Balochistan

Amid the rising conflict between Kabul and Islamabad, another conflict is brewing between Afghanistan and its other neighbor, Iran. The dispute revolves around the allocation and use of shared river resources. Watch in for more details!

Iran-Afghanistan River Dispute Escalates: Iran Vows To Use 'All Tools' To Secure Water Rights

Drinking coffee can give you health benefits, but does the time to sip a cup of coffee matter? A new study published in the European Heart Journal, suggests that morning coffee drinkers may have a lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who drink it all day.

Morning Coffee Lowers The Risk Of Heart Disease

US president-elect Donald Trump pitched days before his inauguration for NATO countries to raise the defense budget to a record 5% of GDP. For many allies the proposition hits hard. Is Trump looking to make NATO an instrument to further American arms exports?

Trump calls for defense spending for NATO allies to go up to 5%

The Israeli military says its troops have found the body of a hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, along with evidence suggesting that his son may also have been killed. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken says Gaza deal may not happen before Trump takes over

John Mahama has been sworn in as Ghana’s new president, pledging to "reset" the country and address its key challenges. His promises reflect a focus on revitalizing the nation’s economy and political landscape.

John Dramani Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president, vows to ‘reset’ the country

At least six people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati on Wednesday night as devotess jostled for tokens for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills. The incident occurred as devotees had gathered to get tokens for darshan at the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara.

Tirupati stampede: Several dead, dozens injured; PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives

Police in Cambodia have arrested a former Thai Marine over the fatal shooting of former Cambodian opposition MP Lim Kimya. He had fled from Cambodia to Bangkok on a bus along with his family and was shot dead as soon as he arrived in the Thai capital. Watch in for more details!

Former Cambodian opposition politician shot dead in Bangkok; suspect arrested by Cambodian police

Los Angeles wildfires: Fire death toll rises to five; Biden vows support for 'as long as it takes'

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. He declared that U.S. control over both territories would be crucial to American national security. Watch in for more details!

Trump sets out US territorial ambitions

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli troops find body of Bedouin hostage Youssef Ziyadne

In the months-long political tug of war between opposition and Nicolás Maduro, the opposition is refusing to retreat on its claim to the presidency amid a crackdown by President Nicolás Maduro on his rivals. Venezuela's collectivo, a group of armed volunteers backed by Nicolás Maduro, have warned that they will forcibly end the opposition protest on the eve of Maduro's swearing-in ceremony. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela political turmoil: Maduro & Gonzalez stake claim for presidency

Russia-Ukraine War: At least 13 killed in air strikes in Zaporizhzhia

Venezuela political turmoil: Maduro's 'colectivos' take up arms against opposition

Los Angeles wildfire: Wildfire burns down 3,000 acres in Pacific Palisades region

In other news, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Party has demanded that the government allow unrestricted access to Imran Khan for meetings without any surveillance. This comes amid ongoing talks to bring down the political temperature since Imran Khan's arrest last year in various cases. PTI's relations with the government and authorities have worsened. Demonstrations have frequently turned violent, and the party has accused the government of repression. In response, Imran Khan established a five-member committee to engage in talks with the government, aiming to find a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: PTI demands unfettered access to Imran Khan amid stalled talks

Saudi Arabia began 2025 on a borrowing binge to finance its massive economic reform plan. Last year, the kingdom was one of the biggest bond issuers among developing markets. On Monday, the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund revealed a 7 billion dollar Islamic loan negotiated with 20 banks. The bonds issued for 12 billion dollars were also unveiled. Watch in for more details!

Saudi Arabia's large borrowings to fund economic-transformation plan

New Delhi woke up to dense fog today as the cold wave intensified across Northern India. Temperatures have dropped sharply, accompanied by reduced visibility across the national capital. Watch in for more details!

Delhi: Orange Alert Issued For Very Dense Fog

The Palisades Blaze has grown to nearly 3,000 acres as a second fire ignites nearby. Firefighters are battling multiple fronts in an intense struggle to contain the spread. Watch in for more details!

Palisades wildfires explodes to nearly 3000 acres

Japan has recorded the hottest year in its history in 2024, surpassing its previous high in 2023. Japan's meteorological agency reported that the average temperature in 2024 was the highest ever recorded for the second year in a row. Watch in for more details!

Japan Experiences Hottest Year In History

Melting ice in Antarctica could trigger volcanic eruptions beneath the continent’s vast ice sheet, creating a slow but dangerous feedback loop, scientists warn. Watch to know more.

Antarctica Ice Melt Could Trigger Volcanic Eruptions: Study

Indian Capital Sees Sharp Drop In Temperatures

The search for survivors in Tibet  entered the second day on January 8 after a powerful earthquake struck the region  and killed at least 126. Authorities activated emergency response, send support teams to Xizang after the quake. Emergency personnel are carrying out search operations and rows of temporary housing tents. Watch in for more details!

China, Tibet earthquake claims over 120 lives, deadly rescue efforts underway

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