What’s in a name? Trump’s 'Lake America' move gets a tit-for-tat response from Canada

‘Not just a local tragedy’: Nepal PM Shah warns UN of growing climate threat, says Nepal floods were 'a warning to the world'

CNN, Politico and MS NOW back in White House after judge blocks Trump’s media ban

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

'We would all be dead': Netanyahu defends decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities in his UN speech

Mumbai Indians appoint Luke Williams as head coach for Women’s Premier League

'There will be elections': Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez makes big announcement at UN

IIT Bombay CCTV footage emerges: Sahil Wakode seen looking at phone in examination hall

Cyclone Arnab: Landfall expected before midnight tomorrow as IMD issues orange alerts across six states

Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after battling cancer

Trump's welcome to Xi demonstrates 'attraction' to dictators: Chuck Schumer

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

'AI got into my speech': Prince Harry jokes after teleprompter failure at event in New York

Scientists detect first radio signals directly from faraway planet

What’s on the menu? Inside Trump’s lavish White House state dinner for Xi

China to test supersonic jet that moves at Mach 2, double the speed of sound

Xi Jinping's 'special plane' vs Trump's Air Force One: What's the difference?

‘We’ve never gotten along better’: Trump praises Xi, jokes about White House ballroom at high-stakes state dinner

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

Yemen called Trump for US military support in fight against Houthis: Official

WION Iconic Tourism Summit: Is India's travel boom outrunning its airports, airlines and hotels?

2,000-foot tube, laser tests and more: China builds towns to expand nuclear arsenal, satellite images show

Meet Adrian Abraham: 9-year-old Indian-origin guitar prodigy aiming for a Guinness World Record

US faces fresh cost crunch as mortgage rates hit 7%, oil tops $107 and gas prices surge

Trump-Xi state dinner 2026: Who is invited? Full guest list of tech CEOs, business leaders and officials

'Making history': Xi Jinping praises Trump as US-China leaders dine at White House

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

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

Netanyahu at UN: Mass walkout, attack on Mamdani and Iran threats | In Pics

Russia likely to target Spain, France and Italy in drone attacks, warns CIA: Report

WION Iconic Tourism Summit: How local tourism MSMEs must upskill for AI integration

'We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose': Iran president Pezeshkian calls on US to end war

Trump’s Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza plan,66 projects: But where’s the money?

EC appointment law: Why is the 2023 act controversial, and what happens next? WION explains

Ram Mandir donation theft case: Trust gets clean chit, Champat Rai made prosecution witness; 70,000-page charge sheet filed

Who is Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood, Pakistan's first secretary general of Makkah Defence Alliance?

Israeli envoy to US Yechiel Leiter’s son critically injured in West Bank ramming attack

'Fund people, not bombs': Hundreds take to New York streets as Netanyahu delivers speech at UN; dozens arrested

WATCH | China President Xi Jinping lands in US as Trump greets him ahead of high-stakes summit

US spy satellite from Cold War shatters 775 km above Earth

Looming strikes across North American ports and the widening West Asia tensions are poised to disrupt commerce worldwide. This, perhaps, is overshadowing the demand boost from the start of a global interest rate cut cycle led by the Federal Reserve. Take a look at this next report for more.

West Asia Tensions Add to Economic Concerns

India's Foreign Exchange Reserves breached the 700-billion-dollar mark for the first time ever in the week ending September 27. That's a new record high, with the country's import cover hitting fresh all-time highs repeatedly in recent weeks.

India's Forex Reserves Hit New Record High

Indian stocks started Friday in the red, extending a sharp fall on Thursday when benchmarks marked the worst decline since early August. Concerns over a weakening economy and a pick-up in selling by foreign investors have weighed on confidence this week.

Indian Stocks Fall Most Since Early August

India's New F&0 Rules Lead to Stocks Fall

Stocks in Turkiye went into a bear market as domestic investors lost faith in the market and worries about the economy compounded by the new escalation in West Asia tensions.

Turkish Stocks Enter Bear Market

Moldova is preparing for the presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union. Moldovan authorities claim to have discovered a Russian-backed campaign that involved 130,000 people aimed to sway critical votes regarding President Maia Sandu's ambitions to join the EU.

Moldova's Referendum To Join The EU In Focus

Oil rose for a fourth day as traders assessed supply risks in West Asia. The reason: Israel is expected to make a retaliatory strike against Iran following Tehran's missile barrage earlier this week. The volume of so-called Brent call options trades hit a record high today, with the majority of those bets being placed on the price of crude hitting $100 a barrel.

Oil Rises For a Fourth Day Towards $75/Barrel

While European Nations tout ambitious climate agendas, the ultra-wealthy are jetting off on lavish holidays, emitting staggering CO2 levels. A recent report reveals that private jets contributed over 520,000 tonnes of emissions in 2023, with a single flight releasing nearly as much CO2 as an average European citizen does in a year. Can Europe’s leaders reconcile their climate promises with this blatant hypocrisy?

Can Climate Agendas Survive Private Jet Culture?

Sri Lanka's newly elected President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, met with International Monetary Fund representatives in Colombo to discuss the country's ongoing $2.9 billion bailout.

Sri Lanka's New President Seeks IMF Deal Revisions, Eases Austerity

Amid rising controversy over ticket scalping and price gouging for Coldplay's upcoming concert in India, Mumbai police have registered a FIR on charges of fraud and cheating by impersonation.

FIR Filed Against Coldplay Ticket Resellers Amid Fraud Allegations

In little over a week, President Xi Jinping altered the course around global prospects, marking a significant accomplishment for China's economic stimulus efforts. Now, when it comes to market mood and predicting, the Federal Reserve isn't the only player. Take a look at this report to understand the impact of China's massive stimulus blitz.

Xi Warns of Obstacles Ahead in First Speech After Stimulus Plans

The likelihood of economic disruptions has grown as the conflict in West Asia has intensified and widened beyond Israel and Hamas. The biggest hit is coming from the disruptions in the red sea shipping route. The situation in West Asia has taken a turn for the worse overnight as Iran unleashed a missile barrage on Israel.

How Does Conflict In West Asia Affect India?

As this seafood favorite flies off shelves, questions around sustainability and mercury levels are swimming to the surface. Is the tuna on your plate truly safe and eco-friendly, or is there more lurking beneath the waves?

Is Your Tuna Safe And Sustainable?

45,000 dockworkers have gone on strike, shutting down 36 major US ports from Maine to Texas. The strike has caused significant disruptions in supply chains, with manufacturers and retailers now urging president Joe Biden to invoke the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act.

Will Biden Invoke 1947 Law Amid Dockworkers' Strike?

Coca-Cola has secured a 50-year lease for a plot in Guangzhou's Huangpu district. The $23.6 million deal will enable Coca-Cola to expand its operations in China, one of its largest markets. The new facility, expected to open in 2026, will boost production capacity to 1.5 million tonnes annually, this marks a 200% increase from the current 500,000 tonnes.

Foreign Investors Look To China’s Land Policies As Contracts Expire

In recent years, the AI frenzy has taken wings, with companies pouring billions into research and enhancing its capabilities. However, a renowned professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Daron Acemoglu, questions the unrelenting hype around the technology and the way it's fueling an investment boom and furious tech stock rally.

MIT Economist Doesn't See How Ai Will Live Up To All The Hype

Noticing fewer new releases on Netflix or your favorite streaming platform? Hollywood’s once-booming industry is facing serious setbacks, with production slowing down and jobs drying up. After months of strikes and the streaming bubble bursting, the magic of showbiz may be fading. But is there hope for a Hollywood comeback?

Showbiz Slows As Streaming Bubble Bursts

Oil rose for a third day as traders assessed supply risks in West Asia, with Israel expected to make a retaliatory strike against Iran following Tehran's missile barrage earlier this week. Brent crude climbed toward $75 a barrel after advancing almost 3% over the last two sessions.

Oil Climbs For Third Day As West Asia Supply Risks Dominate

The European Union is keen that Indian investors invest in euro bonds, and for that, the EU commissioner for budget and administration, Johannes Hahn, is currently in India. Speaking to our correspondent Sidhant Sibal, the commissioner explained, "Our intention is, and that's why I'm here, that investors from India engage themselves in Europe, to get an attractive bond. Which is safe, triple a rated, which is sustainable, which is successful". The commissioner will be in Delhi and Mumbai and meet top Indian govt officials and ministers.

EU Commissioner Encourages Indian Investment In Euro Bonds

US plane makers Boeing and Airbus are facing fresh challenges as dockworkers on the east and gulf coasts go on strike. Over 45,000 workers from the international longshoremen's association have shut down key ports, disrupting critical supply chains. While Boeing is already grappling with a labour dispute at its seattle-area facilities, this new strike could further delay the delivery of parts needed for aircraft production.

US Port Strikes May Hamper Boeing & Airbus Assembly Lines

In Argentina, thousands of students took to the streets in protest against president Javier Milei’s significant cuts to public university funding. With inflation soaring close to 240 percent and over half of the population living in poverty, these budget reductions have intensified concerns about the future of education in the country.

Milei’s Budget Cuts Spark Student Protests

S&P global ratings has downgraded Israel's long-term sovereign credit rating from 'A+' to 'A', with a negative outlook. The downgrade reflects heightened security risks from the ongoing conflict and rising Defence-related spending.

S&P Cuts Israel’s Long-term Rating To ‘A’ From ‘A+’

Chinese travelers are gearing up for a significant travel surge during the upcoming national day "Golden week" holiday, which runs for seven days this week. According to booking platform trip, 60 percent of domestic travelers plan to embark on long-haul trips, a notable increase from the 39 percent recorded last year

'Golden Week' Sees Surge In Long-Haul Travel As Airfares Drop

We serve you some consumer trends from the u.S. Reports suggest that more americans are finding comfort in grocery store aisles rather than spending their precious dollars eating out. Is elevated inflation to blame for the conservative spending? That's what this report decodes.

Inflation Pushes US Consumers To Eat In

China's overseas investment reached a record high in the June quarter of 2024. Chinese firms increased their global assets by $71 billion. This marks an 80% rise from a year ago and is the highest level since records began in 1998.

China's Global Investment Push Meets Economic Headwinds At Home

We delve into India's car market, a sector bursting with potential yet struggling with low ownership rates. With only 7.5% of households owning a car, we explore the reasons behind this surprising statistic. Are high taxes and infrastructure issues to blame? Take a look as we uncover the challenges and opportunities facing one of the world's key auto markets.

India’s Car Market: Potential Vs Reality