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

Trump gifts Xi a bald eagle sculpture at White House dinner: Here’s what it symbolises

‘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

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

Nations League: Germany draw on Klopp debut; Portugal, Norway win

'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

A seven-day roadmap? Iran proposes plan to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks

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?

West Indies coach Sammy looking at India series as opportunity to finetune ahead of ODI World Cup 2027 qualifiers

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

Nearly half of young people trust AI over humans to check facts, major study finds

'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

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

Alarming video emerges as landslide damages houses in Sikkim’s Rimbi village. Watch

'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

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

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

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

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

Data from December 2023 shows a significant increase in copper scrap imports by China from Russia, exceeding 6,400 tons. Historically, Russia hasn't been a major exporter of copper scrap. Interestingly, Russian data for the same period shows a much smaller export figure of just 73 tons. This discrepancy raises questions about the nature of the imported material.

Settlement challenges hamper China-Russia trade expansion

According to s&p global, India is set to become the world's third-largest economy by the end of this decade. This if its nominal GDP doubles from $3.6 trillion in 2024 to over $7 trillion.

S&P global: India set to become world's 3rd largest economy

Sri Lanka and creditors have reached an agreement in principle to restructure around $12.6 billion in bonds. This announcement comes just before Sri Lanka's elections, which have caused investors to be nervous.

Sri Lanka reaches restructuring deal days before election

As Sri Lanka prepares for its presidential election on September 21, the economy is at the forefront of voters' concerns following the nation’s severe economic crisis a few years back. This next report talks about the challenges ahead for the new government and what impact it could have on the citizens of the island nation.

What Sri Lanka's elections mean for its economy

China created a professional class in record time. Now, just as swiftly, many of their dreams are being crushed. China's 'common prosperity' plan is being criticised by workers there.

China's 'common prosperity' plan under scrutiny

We turn our attention to a phenomena called 'dynamic pricing.' anyone who has searched for a flight or an uber ride is probably used to seeing the advertised price change before they actually book it. Businesses call it 'dynamic pricing'. The real question, though, is whether this trend is fair. Take a look at this report for more.

How 'dynamic' pricing spread from plane tickets to concerts

In a striking report released by the new weather institute... Energy companies have spent a staggering $5.6 billion on sports sponsorships....A practice now being labeled 'sportswashing'...As climate concerns escalate...This raises questions about the integrity of sports organizations and their sponsors.

Fossil fuel companies spend $5.6 bn on sports sponsorships

The world bank has achieved a significant milestone in its climate financing efforts. In the last fiscal year, the bank delivered a record $42.6 billion dollars in climate-related funding. This marks a 10% increase from the previous year.

World bank reports $42.6 bn in climate financing for 2024

Cisco has announced its second round of layoffs this year, affecting approximately 5,600 employees. This represents a significant cut of 7% of the company's workforce.

Cisco cuts 5,600 jobs, representing 7% of workforce

Global financial markets are on a roll, driven by a combination of factors. The recent rate cut by the federal reserve has ignited a wave of optimism, propelling stock prices to new heights. Asia, in particular, is experiencing a surge in investor sentiment, with major markets like Japan and China poised for significant growth.

FED rate cut fuels global market optimism

We look at the performance of markets in Asia after the US Federal reserve's first rate cut in over four years. Asian stocks rose along with US Equity futures after the fed cut interest rates by half a percentage point and signaled further easing in the months ahead.

Asian stocks gain after Fed's big cut

Media reports show the first scheduled discussions between the international monetary fund (IMF) and Russia since the beginning of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine have been postponed indefinitely. This is due to opposition from governments within the European union.

IMF halts Russia review after EU nations criticise plan

The United States has allowed Nippon steel to refile its $14.9 BN bid for US steel. This decision pushes the review process past the upcoming presidential elections highlighting the mergers complex implications for national security, jobs and steel supply chain. Watch to know more.

US steel deal faces national security review

The US Federal reserve cut rates by 50 basis points. With mounting concerns about the job market, federal reserve chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues halted their laser-like focus on reducing inflation. The half-point cut reflects an effort to manage the shifting balance of risks at a potential crossroads for the economy.

Powell says half-point cut reflects 'risk management' approach

India's creaking power firms are hampering the country's energy transition ambitions. The electricity distribution industry has long struggled with mismanaged finances and spotty service. Power generation has advanced significantly in recent decades, with the expansion of supply to meet surging demand. The addition of more than 100 GigaWatts of renewable energy capacity in only the previous decade has also helped.

India's creaking power firms hampering energy transition

Humans have waged wars for power, resources and riches. However, the next big flashpoint in geopolitical tensions could be a commodity that is abundantly available at the moment. This report delves into the details.

Water, the next big flashpoint in Geopolitics?

Chinese electric vehicle makers are ramping up production. Over 50 new electric and plug-in hybrid models are expected to hit the market in 2024. However, despite this surge, profitability remains elusive for most companies due to high development costs and a brutal price war.

China's EV industry faces global expansion hurdles

Despite global crude oil prices plunging below $70 a barrel, Indian consumers continue to feel the sting at the pump. Prices in many regions have stayed around 100 rupees per litre for almost two years now. This ongoing burden is a glaring indictment of government policies that prioritize big oil companies over the welfare of the common man.

Why India's fuel pricing needs major overhaul

The Indian government has sent a formal notice to Pakistan seeking modifications to this crucial water-sharing agreement citing fundamental changes in circumstances. The Indus waters treaty, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of water from the Indus river system between India and Pakistan.

India seeks changes for Indus water treaty

Global stocks drifted near all-time highs ahead of the Fed, with traders split on the size of an interest-rate cut. Watch to know more.

Southeast Asian Stocks rally ahead of Fed decision

Providing custody of assets is boring but an essential task in the traditional investing industry. Ensuring the security of customers' stock and bond holdings is an easy task. However, the almost $2 trillion crypto market is rife with activity, and custody is far from dull.

Is guarding crypto a lucrative business?

China continues to dominate critical industries despite continued efforts by the US. From a breakthrough in chip-making technology to its stronghold on the rare earths market, the west is struggling to catch up with China's critical might. Take a look at this report for more…

China advances chip-making with new laser lithography machine

China has been urged to strengthen its national security mechanisms to safeguard its growing overseas interests. According to study times, a key communist party publication, China’s global investments face rising risks due to international sanctions and trade barriers.

China advised to enhance protection against global trade sanctions

According to assessments made by four nations, the floods in West Africa have wiped out crops in an area that is already struggling with food shortages and instability, displacing at least 2.4 million people and killing around 1,000.

Economic fallout deepens from West African floods

As the UN climate summit COP29 approaches, Azerbaijan, the host nation, is unveiling a range of voluntary initiatives to supplement the official agenda. With COP29 just two months away, Azerbaijan has revealed over a dozen voluntary initiatives aimed at enhancing the climate summit's outcomes.

Azerbaijan introduces voluntary climate actions in COP29

In a surprising turn of events, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has withdrawn its press release issued on September 4th, which addressed claims of an unprofessional work culture within the organization. The regulator stated that these concerns are "misplaced" and reaffirmed that employee-related issues will be managed internally through appropriate mechanisms as detailed in a report by Press Trust of India.

SEBI retracts press release on work culture concerns after employee protests