France passed the controversial Immigration Bill. The Bill secures a policy win for President Emmanuel Macron. Bill passed amid deep division in Emmanuel Macron's party.

France passes controversial Immigration Bill, Macron's parliament majority wobbles

In the next set of plans to bring Argentina out of the current economic crisis, the country's central bank changed its key monetary policy tool.

Argentina swaps key monetary policy tool

The economic crisis in China deepens, with retail investors abandoning mutual funds in favour of hoarding cash. Investors are disillusioned with the performance of China's mutual funds this year. Previously, mutual funds were the favoured investment vehicle for investors.

Flows into new China stock funds plunge to lowest in decade

Google agrees to a monumental $700 million antitrust settlement, reshaping the landscape of its play app store. The deal involves substantial changes to foster competition, with $630 million allocated to a consumer settlement fund. States, including california and new york, stand to benefit from a $70 million fund.

Google agrees to $700 mn settlement

United Kingdom to head for the General Elections in 2024. UK PM Rishi Sunak is expected to call for the polls next year. However, there is no clarity on the exact date yet.

Rishi Sunak faces another by-election as MP Peter Bone loses seat in recall petition

North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off Japan's west coast on February 18 after warning of a strong response to upcoming military drills by South Korea and the United States. A day later, North Korea confirmed it was an ICBM, tested in a "surprising launch" drill aimed at confirming the weapons' reliability, its state media reported. Watch this video to find out why is North Korea developing solid-fuel missiles.

What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?

Sri Lanka halts docking of foreign research ships. India has shared its concerns with Sri Lanka multiple times on the issue of maritime security. But, still, a new Chinese marine research vessel, Shi Yan 6, is expected to dock at Colombo and Hambantota port in Sri Lanka by October this year AND is likely to stay till November 2023.

Sri Lanka halts docking of foreign research ships

Chinese drug hailed as ‘breakthrough therapy’ shows promising results against lung cancer: Report

From a pivotal pentagon meeting to the surge in demand for missile systems, major defence contractors are adapting to unprecedented challenges. Defence giants now anticipate robust demand in 2024, with the US and allies gearing up for perceived threats from Russia and China.

US defence firms anticipate profit surge in 2024

Tractor-wielding farmers from all over Germany have rushed into central Berlin to demonstrate against proposed budget cuts that will directly impact them. It is anticipated that some 3,000 farmers will arrive in a convoy around the famous Brandenburg Gate on hundreds of tractors.

German farmers' protest over diesel tax, brings traffic to a standstill in Berlin

Fears of a worldwide recession have prompted leading Indian IT companies to drastically reduce employee raises and promotions every year. The tech giant Infosys, headquartered in Bengaluru, has increased employee salaries by less than 10% this year.

Top IT giants may cut salary hikes by half as slump hurts the Indian IT sector

Known for his role as Kang in the Marvel movies, actor Jonathan Majors was found guilty of beating his former lover. The jury concluded that in a March altercation, Majors assaulted British choreographer Grace Jabbari.

Marvel and Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after guilty assault verdict

The second-largest economy in the world is having difficulty picking up steam following years of covid-19 lockdowns. Apart from china's real estate meltdown battering middle-class wealth, there's also the growing threat of unemployment.

China's real estate crisis is battering middle-class wealth

Sri Lanka's big blow to China: Year-long moratorium on entry of spy ships

It's the age of the Indo-Pacific we all know that the 21st century is the century of the Indo-Pacific. The US bet on India hinges on what India can become for itself when you disrupt the stable geopolitical base. To know more watch this Global Technological Summit- Session 4 on Sunday at 6:30pm IST | 1pm GMT.

Global Technology Summit | Geopolitics Today: Shifting Sands or Structural Transformation?

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the president of Egypt, has won a new six-year term with 89.6% of votes in his favour. Over 39 million people casted their votes for the incumbent President.

El-Sisi returns to power as Egypt's President, garners 89.6% of the votes

Surveys conducted after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reorganized his cabinet to contain a funding scandal that jeopardized his government's future showed record low levels of support for him.

Japanese PM Kishida support rate tanks; Kishida loses public support

A 62% to 38% vote rejected the proposed constitution, which had been met with "intense criticism that it was too long, too left-wing, and too radical". Although many voters found it excessively divisive, it was regarded as one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, and controversy hampered the process.

Chile voters reject new draft constitution

Lai's long-awaited national security trial opens in Hong Kong on Monday, with foreign envoys and others saying it is a key test for the city's judicial independence and freedoms under the sweeping national security law imposed by China in 2020.

Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai faces his biggest trial yet

Global firms are making a significant impact by reducing their business travel carbon emissions. A recent analysis reveals that almost half of 217 major companies achieved a remarkable 50% cut in travel emissions between 2019 and 2022.

Global firms slash business travel emissions by 50%

In a significant stride towards economic recovery, greece has given the green light to its 2024 budget. With a forecasted surge in growth fueled by robust tourist revenues and crucial eu funds, the nation aims to achieve a 2.9% economic upswing.

Greece's journey from debt crisis to investment-grade status

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Sunday (December 17) he plans the "largest deportation in American history" if reelected in 2024.

Donald Trump plans largest deportation in "history of America" if he is reelected

December 18: On International Migrants Day, we look at the challenges faced by millions of people on the move. Watch the video to know more.

International Migrants Day: Who counts as a migrant?

Japanese PM Kishida support rate tanks, loses public support

Recent allegations of Indian involvement in the death of a Khalistani activist have triggered a diplomatic showdown between India and Canada. India's firm stance against all forms of terrorism and its expectation of Western support has set the stage for a prolonged standoff. This dispute has the potential to strain relations further, and it highlights the complexities of addressing terrorism on a global scale. Vikram Chandra tells you more.

India-Canada row: India always open to look at inputs, says Jaishankar

In a statewide plebiscite, Chileans chose to reject the current version of the constitution in favor of a new, conservative one, with the "against" option garnering more than 55% of the vote.

Chile rejects second draft of constitution which threatened rights of women

The northern Indian city of Ayodhya was once marred by communal tensions. It is now gearing up for the opening of a grand Hindu temple that is igniting an economic boom. Watch this video for all details.

Ram Mandir inauguration: How Ram Mandir is boosting Ayodhya's economy

In the interest of maintaining national security, the government may take control of, manage, or halt any or all telecommunications services or networks, according to the draft Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which was presented to the Lok Sabha on Monday. The 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act, which now regulates the telecom industry, is intended to be replaced by the Telecommunications Bill, 2023.

Telecom Bill 2023 will allow Centre to take over, suspend services over ‘national security’

The former Conservative peer Michelle Mone has admitted that she lied when she denied repeatedly having been involved with a company that made millions of pounds in profits from UK government PPE deals during the pandemic.

Michelle Mone admits she lied to media over links to PPE firm for family's sake

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is in the headlines again this time for uttering some pretty Choice words on a live television broadcast in America. Watch the video to know more.

Elon Musk's major policy shift for X

North Korea fired what appeared to be a long-range ballistic missile on Monday, South Korea and Japan said, its second missile launch in less than 12 hours as Pyongyang condemned a U.S.led show of force against the nuclear armed state.

North Korea fires ballistic missile, informs Seoul and shares information with US

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