Rachel Reeves becomes Britain's first female finance minister after the Labour Party's landslide election victory on Friday. Reeves, born on February 13, 1979, is a former chess champion and an ex-Bank of England economist who joined the party at the age of 16. She became the Labour's finance policy chief in 2021 and then served as the shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. She has been a member of Parliament for Leeds West from 2010 to 2024. Now, the main question is: what will be her opening 'gambit' in this tricky fiscal situation?

UK's Rachel Reeves plots gambit on growth

Masoud Pezeshkian, the reformist nominee, defeated Saeed Jalili, the hardline conservative, to become the new president of Iran. Mr. Pezeshkian received 16.3 million of the 30 million votes cast on Friday, while Mr. Jalili received 13.5 million. The country's interior ministry declared Mr. Pezeshkian the winner on Saturday.

Iran Election Results: Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian wins Presidential poll

Headlines of the hour: - Reformist Pezeshkian is Iran's president-elect - Calls for exit grow, Biden won't budge - Only god almighty can oust me from race: Biden - PM Modi Russia visit: Focus of defence ties - Sahel alliance summit: Leaders reach Niger - 4th case of brain eating Amoeba in Kerala - Gold regains its shine this week

WION Headlines | Gold regains its shine this week | Reformist Pezeshkian is Iran's president-elect

Who will Win UK's Next General Elections?After the Conservatives lost around 1000 seats in the local elections, UK's Labour party has become more confident than ever about returning to power in 2024. Labour leader Keir Starmer says the local election result was a clear rejection of PM Rishi Sunak. Vikram Chandra tells you.

Who will win UK'S next general election? Labour says voters have rejected Rishi Sunak

Ukraine awaits the arrival of F-16s from the Netherlands. Russia is targeting airfields in Western Ukraine which is home to an important air base and a frequent Target of Moscow strikes. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian airfields under fire as Kyiv awaits F-16 arrivals

On Tuesday (July 2) in northern India's Hathras district, over 120 people died in a stampede during the satsang of preacher Narayan Saakar Hari, also known as "Bhole Baba." Watch in for more details!

Hathras tragedy: A least 121 killed in stampede, ‘Bhole Baba’ still at large

India: A least 121 killed in stampede at a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras

Shanghai Cooperation Organization or the SCO Summit is being held in Astana, Kazakhstan. China's President Xi Jinping will attend the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of state from the 3rd of July until the 6th of July.

SCO Summit 2024: What's on agenda of 2024 SCO Summit?

India stampede tragedy: Relief of Rs 2 Lakh announced for families of deceased

Let's look at a concerning trend for Wall Street pros. The 24-hour stock trading boom. Wall Street pros are feeling uneasy about retail investors again. This time, though, it's not so much the deals they're making but the timing of those deals. Take a look at this report for more on this trend...

Wall Street rattled by 24-hour stock trading boom

Let's turn our attention to how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks rose as investors weighed the potential for interest rate cuts from the US Central bank after the fed chief signaled that the US Is once again on a disinflationary path. Also,... Asian indices got a boost from wall street stocks, which rose to record highs overnight.

S&P 500 ended above 5,500 for the first time in its history

We turn our attention to India's upcoming budget under a new coalition government. Will the new budget buck the trend of big spending on welfare programs? This year’s focus appears to be on infrastructure, aiming to keep the economy thriving while narrowing the budget gap.

India's infrastructure boost to continue?

Why are people rushing to buy gold across Asia? Join us as we dive into the latest global economic trends impacting the yellow metal. Discover why gold has become the go-to asset for investors and central banks, from currency devaluation fears to inflation spikes and geopolitical tensions.

Gold frenzy sweeps across Asia amid economic stability

At least 116 people, including mostly women, died in a major stampede during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday. Watch in for more details!

Hathras Stampede: Death toll rises to 116; PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers condolences

Let's get you a flavor what's happening in the world of technology: - Cybersecurity report reveals rise in social media investment scams in India. - Google mandates disclosure for AI-altered election ads to fight misinformation. Watch in for more details!

Cybersecurity report reveals rise in social media investment scams in India

India: Eyewitness claims stampede triggered due to narrow venue exit

US President Joe Biden is slated to meet Democratic Governors today to reassure them of his competence and address escalating discontent among Party leaders. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: One in three democrats say Biden should step aside: Ipsos Poll

Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star was delayed on Tuesday until Sept. 18, less than seven weeks before the US election. Watch in for more details!

US: Donald Trump's hush money sentencing delayed after immunity decision

Hurricane beryl has strengthened into a top-level category 5 storm, after it swept across several islands in the southeastern Caribbean, dumping heavy rain and unleashing devastating winds...

Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc in Caribbean Islands, 5 dead

All eyes are now on the second round of elections in France after the far-right Marine Le Pen's party secured a substantial lead in the first round on June 30th out of total 577 constituencies. Watch in for more details!

French Elections: Macron, Far-left urge candidates, voters to keep far-right out

India: At least 116 killed in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras stampede

After a deadly stampede during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district, the death toll has now risen to 121. Investigation underway to determine accountability for the loss of lives. Watch in for moe details!

Hathras Stampede: Death toll reaches 121, hunt on for 'godman'

The Israeli Army carried out a drone strike against what it claims was a terrorist cell in the Nur Shams camp near Tulkarm in West Bank. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah says, 'would stop fighting with Israel after Gaza ceasefire'

Japan began circulating its first new banknotes in 20 years on Wednesday (July 3), featuring three-dimensional portraits of the founders of financial institutions and a women's university in an attempt to frustrate counterfeiters.

Japan renews its banknotes for the first time in 20 years

After a deadly stampede during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district, the death toll has now risen to 121. Investigation underway to determine accountability for the loss of lives. Vikram Singh, former DGP, UP, joins us to discuss.

UP Hathras Stampede: Death toll reaches 121, search on for preacher | Live Discussion

As part of a postwar plan for the Gaza Strip the Israeli military has come up with what is being described as a pilot scheme which will outline how the Palestinian occupied territory will be governed after Hamas. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel to test Hamas-free 'bubble' zones in Northern Gaza

More than 340,000 people have been evacuated in eastern and central China, as rainstorms lashed swathes of the country and caused the Yangtze and other rivers to swell. China has been enduring extreme weather conditions in recent months, from torrential rainfall to searing heat waves...

China: Flood havoc in cities in southern China

Hurricane Beryl is moving towards Jamaica after killing at least five people and causing widespread destruction across the southeastern Caribbean, threatening deadly winds and storm surge...

Hurricane Beryl heads toward Jamaica

The death toll from Hurricane Beryl has risen to seven. Venezuelan officials announced on Tuesday (July 2) a third person after the storm passed near its shores.

Hurricane Beryl: Jamaica braces for hurricane after Caribbean rampage

India has taken a significant leap in military technology with the development of SEBEX 2, a powerful new explosive. Certified by the Indian Navy, SEBEX 2 is reported to be twice as lethal as the standard Trinitrotoluene (TNT), marking it as one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosives globally. Watch in for more details!

Indian Navy certifies SEBEX 2, doubling warhead lethality

In an overnight Mission the Israeli Defense Forces struck Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, setting off sirens in the north of the country. Watch in for more details!

Israel, Lebanon hostilities at all-time high; several countries urge citizens to deport

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