Israel war Cabinet member Benny Gantz has called for national elections in September. Prime Minister Netanyahu's government continues to face pressure at home and abroad over the war in Gaza. Israel's unrelenting air ground and sea assault has killed more than 32,000 Palestinians and led to a humanitarian catastrophe. Watch in for more details!

Israel: Benny Gantz challenges Netanyahu with calls for polls amid Gaza war

UK defense secretary Grant Shapps has warned NATO countries that do not spend 2% of GDP on defense spending and that they are playing Russian roulette with the West's future. Watch to know more!

UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps: We can't play Russian roulette with NATO funds

Republican Donald Trump leads the US President Joe Biden in six Battleground states in the 2024 US Presidential elections and this is according to a Wall Street Journal poll. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Trump leads Biden in 6 battleground states says opinion poll

In a rather interesting turn of events US Special Envoy for Yemen Timothy A. Lenderking has left the door open for Washington to again remove the terror designation from Houthis. Watch in for more details!

Houthis to be removed from US' global terrorist list?

International condemnation of Israel grows over the killing of Aid workers in Gaza. According to the World Central Kitchen seven of its members were killed in the Israeli air strike. The victims were British polish Australian, Palestinian and it also included a dual US Canadian citizen. Here's what we know about the victims. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: Israeli explanation for strike on Gaza aid convoy 'not good enough': Australian PM

Israel War | How Israel's 'super-accurate' spike missiles killed aid workers?

At least about nine people have been killed and over 700 others have been injured after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Capital Taipei. An estimated 50 people at this moment are still said to be missing. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan Earthquake: Rescuers trying to reach people trapped in mining areas

International condemnation of Israel grows over the killing of Aid workers in Gaza. According to the World Central Kitchen seven of its members were killed in the Israeli air strike. The victims were British polish Australian, Palestinian and it also included a dual US Canadian citizen. let's take a look at the past operations by the World Central Kitchen. Watch in for more details!

What is World Central Kitchen, whose aid workers were killed in Gaza? | Israel War

India's microfinance sector is an unsung hero in India's economic ascent. Today on Pollnomics, we decode India's microfinance boom & how central government policies are pushing ahead to drive economic inclusivity. Watch in for more details!

India's microfinance boom: Southern India leads in outreach & loans under microfinance

Taiwan Earthquake: A powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Islands capital of Tapei. The earthquake has prompted tsunami warnings in the self-ruled island parts of Southern Japan and Philippines. The strongest tremor to hit Taiwan in at least 25 years caused massive landslides in the eastern mountainous county of Hualien. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan Earthquake: Vehicles damaged by landslides post quake, at least 4 killed dozens injured

Israel war: Who were World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza?

Taiwan Earthquake: A powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Islands capital of Tapei. The earthquake has prompted tsunami warnings in the self-ruled island parts of Southern Japan and Philippines. The strongest tremor to hit Taiwan in at least 25 years caused massive landslides in the eastern mountainous county of Hualien.

Taiwan Earthquake: Major earthquake collapses buildings in Taiwan's Hualein city

Turkey's electoral authorities have denied the newly elected mayor from a pro- Kurdish political party the right to hold office in an eastern city and replaced him with his runner up in the race a contestant from Turkish President Erdogan's ruling party. Watch in for more details!

Turkey elections: Turkiye denies newly elected pro-kurdish mayor to hold office

India: 74% clients in microfinance outreach from rural India

India’s microfinance sector surges 21% in 2023

It is summer time in India, when power consumption reaches its peak every year. In a bid to reduce supply interruptions, the Indian government may invoke an emergency rule to run gas-fired power plants during the summer.

India: Govt may invoke emergency rule to run gas-fired power plants

Taiwanese stocks fell after region was hit by the worst earthquake in 25 years. Shares of the world's largest chip maker Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing fell after it evacuated some operations following the earthquake. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan stocks fall after the strongest earthquake in 25 years

Fitch ratings has affirmed Israel's long-term sovereign debt rating at a+, despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza. However, the outlook has been downgraded to negative, signalling caution amid heightened geopolitical risks. This decision comes in contrast to Moody's ratings downgrade in February. Watch in for more details!

Fitch ratings affirms Israel's A+ rating with negative outlook

In Pakistan, the Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters containing powder. Investigations have now revealed that the powder is anthrax. Stay tuned to learn more!

Pakistan: Islamabad High Court judges receive 'anthrax-laced' letters

The US and the UK have signed an MOU which will see the two Nations work together in testing for the most advanced AI models. Watch in for more details!

US & UK announce partnership on safety testing AI models

As we embark upon a new quarter, the global economic landscape continues to witness dynamic shifts, shaping our collective pursuit of prosperity. Most major economies including the U.S. Have sidestepped forecasts of a recession in 2024. But what's in store for these economies as we look forward? Take a look to find out. Watch in for more details!

Investors await earnings season for trading cues

Taiwan Earthquake: A powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Islands capital of Tapei. The earthquake has prompted tsunami warnings in the self-ruled island parts of Southern Japan and Philippines.

Taiwan Earthquake: Taiwan, Japan & the Philippines issue Tsunami warnings

US President Joe Biden & China President Xi Jinping engaged in a crucial phone call. While, China state-agency described the call as candid and in-depth, there were a lot of things on cards as they discussed bilateral ties and global issues.

US & China Presidents hold phone call: Biden urges Xi to maintain 'peace & stability' in Taiwan

A joint report by the World Bank & the United Nations has estimated the cost of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza at $8.5 billion. The total infrastructure damage is equal to 97% of the combined gross domestic product of the West Bank and Gaza in 2022. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: Joint World Bank-UN report pegs Gaza's damages at $18.5 billion

Voters in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Wisconsin are casting their ballots in the 2024 presidential primary on Tuesday. Democrat President Joe Biden and his Republican rival former US President Donald Trump are both expected to easily secure win in primaries in these four states. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump visits key battleground states of Michigan & Wisconsin

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with France's Minister of Defense in Paris. Both the leaders discussed the ongoing collaboration with Europe in supporting Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: NATO foreign ministers to discuss long term support for Ukraine

Senegal has the youngest president in its history. Bassirou Diomaye Faye once a jail opposition candidate and now dubbed as the man of change was sworn in on Tuesday, Watch in for more details!

Senegal Elections: Bassirou Diomaye Faye promises to govern with 'humility' & 'transparency'

US Elections 2024: Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island & Wisconsin hold primaries

Tensions are soaring in West Asia. An airstrike kills top Iranian officials in Damascus. The attack on Iran's embassy in Syria sparks fears. There is a risk of a spillover in the region. Is US involved in attack on Iran's embassy in Damascus? Watch this video to find out.

Is US involved in attack on Iran's embassy in Damascus? Iran says 'US must answer'

Taiwan Earthquake: No damage recorded in Taipei, rail functionalities back on track

The US and the UK have signed an MOU which will see the two nations work together in testing for the most advanced AI models. Watch in for more details!

US & UK to work together to standardise 'Artificial Intelligence' testing

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