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Australian PM Anthony Albanese calls OpenAI AI incident 'unacceptable' after restricted data access

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Afghan woman cyclist who disguised herself as a boy to escape Taliban, wins Asian Games medal

'What kind of confession is this?': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 'terrorists would be roaming New York' remark goes viral, raises alarm online. Watch

French court upholds decision to send PSG and Morocco footballer Hakimi to rape trial

WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026: Key voices to discuss India’s tourism future

Eight USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attempted suicide, Acting Navy Secretary says

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Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in rare airport gesture: Photos from Chinese President's arrival in US

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US judge questions Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

'Putin is patient zero': Zelensky slams Russian president at UNGA, accuses him of using fighters from 47 countries

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WION Iconic Tourism Summit 2026: Union Minister Shekhawat on 'experiential travel', peace diplomacy

'Partners rather than rivals': Xi Jinping's first message after landing in US for Trump summit

Let’s dive into one of the key issues shaping the upcoming US Presidential race: china’s rapid rise in high-tech manufacturing. From tariffs to strategic alliances, this next report explores the evolving relationship between the world’s largest economies.

Trump & Harris Face Off on China Trade Strategy

US Markets opened November on a positive note, with all three major American indices gaining-- that was mostly fueled by strong performances from amazon and intel, which helped lift investor sentiment despite a disappointing jobs report showing only 12,000 jobs added in October.

US Stocks Rally as Amazon Soars

Recent data reveals a significant shift in european investments from china to india, underscoring india’s growing appeal as a business destination. In the last quarter, european firms, particularly from switzerland, are ramping up investments in india -- that's mostly fueled by a new $100 billion trade deal with the european free trade association. This agreement aims to enhance trade and create 1 million jobs over the next 15 years, highlighting india's commitment to providing a favorable investment climate.

EU Shifts Investments: India Surges Ahead

A poor Oct US Jobs report allows the fed to continue on its easing path. US Policymakers are now on course to reduce interest rates by a quarter point at their meeting this week.

Will It Be Another Jumbo-sized Fed Rate Cut?

Now, we turn our attention to the reshuffle in the oldest wall street benchmark stock index - the dw jones industrial average. Nvidia, the chipmaker at the centre of the artificial intelligence revolution, is set to join the dow index.

Dow Jones Index's Reshuffle In Focus

Asian Markets Mixed Amid Uncertainty

Riyadh air, the new saudi airline set to commence operations in 2025, has announced a significant $1.3 billion credit facility to bolster its financial position as it gears up for launch. The financing agreement, secured with a consortium of eight banks, includes an initial $800 million revolving credit facility and an option for an additional half a billion dollars.

Riyadh Air Secures $1.3 BN Credit Boost

Over the past decade, the oil and gas extraction industry shows the fastest increases in labour productivity, Outpacing the number one ranked tech sector historically. Take a look at this next report as we deep dive into the reasons...

Oil Industry Innovations Pump Up Profits

The yuan's use in international payments fell by the highest on record last month. This is based on transaction data gathered by international financial messaging provider swift.

Use of Yuan in Global Payments Drop Sharply

The united states has imposed significant sanctions on approximately 400 entities and individuals globally, including 19 indian firms and two indian nationals. This action is part of a broader effort to disrupt support for russia’s military efforts in ukraine

19 Indian Firms on US Sanctions List

Bitcoin is closing in on its previous record high of nearly 74,000 dollars hit in march this year. For the past week, the top token is up 2.6 percent. In October, bitcoin rose 13 percent and is up more than 101 percent over the past year.

Bitcoin Closing In On March's Record

We turn our attention to the surge in the dollar and its impact on asian currencies and international trading ability. Investors are feeling more confident that asian central banks have the means to counteract the dollar's gain following the u.S. Presidential election. The reason: asia's 6.4 trillion dollar foreign currency reserve pile.

Strong FX Stockpile Shield Asian Countries

Air india is facing operational challenges. The tata-group owned ariline has cancelled approximately 60 flights scheduled between india and the united states for november and december. This decision affects key routes, including new york, newark, washington, san francisco, and chicago. These cancellations coincide with a peak travel season marked by the christmas holidays.

Air India’s Flight Cancellations Soar

Let's look at wion's monthly global economic health check. First, let's look at how global markets performed in october. Broadly, commodities, digital assets and the dollar rose, driven by differing bets. Bitcoin surged over 10% on the so-called 'trump trade,' with the top token now on the verge of breaching its previous record high set in march. Gold was the other big benficiary in october.

Gold, Bitcoin Register Gains in a Volatile Month

The European Union has made a significant move against Chinese electric vehicles by imposing new tariffs of up to 45.3%. This decision follows a year-long investigation into alleged unfair subsidies provided to Chinese manufacturers, which the EU claims distort competition.

EU Imposes Up to 45% Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Sparks WTO Complaint

Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time, driven by surging global demand for hybrid vehicles. BYD’s third-quarter revenue reached $28.2 billion, compared to tesla’s $25.18 billion. This 24% revenue increase for BYD highlights the company’s strong market position as consumers opt for hybrid vehicles over pure electric models, driven by concerns about EV battery life and range.

BYD Overtakes Tesla in Quarterly Sales for the First Time

Asian stocks open in the red, echoing declines on wall street overning. The market moves were driven by a retreat from US Tech stocks on poor earnings reports and worries about West Asia.

Japan's Stocks Decline On Yen Gains & Selloff In US Tech Stocks

In tech earnings, Microsoft and Meta beat forecasts, but both raised concerns over hefty Ai investments. Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion this year, while meta warned costs could impact ad revenue. Meanwhile, Samsung saw profit growth but struggles in the Ai market.

AI Investments Raise Red Flags for Investors

Financial markets have been on a wild ride since the announcement of the UK's latest budget. Big tax rises are coming, but not as quickly as big spending increases and the prospect of higher growth has led investors to curtail expectations for bank of England rate cuts.

Markets React to Higher Borrowing Projections in UK Budget

The surge in Donald Trump's fortunes comes into focus as the race to the November 5th presidential race heats up. As the stock of his media business soars along with his odds in political betting markets, Donald Trump has returned to the Forbes real-time billionaires index for the first time since august 6.

Trump Enters World's 500 Richest List for First Time in 11 Weeks

Ahead of the US Election next week, gold surged to a fresh record high. Investors shrugged off data that may affect the magnitude of the fed's rate cuts this year. Bullion rose to a touch over $2,790 an ounce on thursday, narrowly beating the previous all-time high posted on wednesday. Take a look at this next report for more...

Gold Surges to Record Highs as Western Buyers Return

India is rapidly emerging as a major real estate investment hub in Asia, with analysts predicting it could soon overtake china. Known as the world's back office, India has become a preferred destination for multinationals establishing their global capability centers.

India Emerges As Asia's Next Real Estate Magnet, Rivals China

India's per capita emissions are surprisingly low compared to major economies, yet the country faces pressure at COP29. As discussions shift to the concept of polluters pay, we look at how much per capita emissions each region in the world contributes.

COP29: Who Will Foot the Climate Bill ?

In another global news, the Bangladesh telecommunication regulatory commission has announced new rules for satellite internet service provider, allowing fully foreign-owned companies to apply for licences. This move could pave the way for global giants like Elon Musk's Starlink to start operations in the Bangladeshi market, potentially transforming connectivity across the nation.

Bangladesh Opens Satellite Internet Licences to Foreign Firms

Starting in December, China will eliminate tariffs on imports from 43 of the world’s least-developed countries. This zero-tariff policy aims to strengthen trade ties with these nations, mainly in Africa and Asia, while lowering shipping costs on goods entering the Chinese market.

China to Scrap Tariffs for Least Developed Nations From December

China is taking major steps to address its declining birth rate, which has dropped to a record low of 1.09 as of 2022. To combat the rising costs associated with raising children, Beijing announced a national plan, expected to cost up to $70 billion dollars.

China Allocates $70 BN Annually to Combat Falling Birth Rates