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

Outrage erupts after 3-year-old is married to 60-year-old man in Pakistan, link to her sister's murder being probed

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

Farhan, who went viral for AK47 celebration vs India in Asia Cup, hopes to lead Pakistan beyond Asian Games

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

Don't Be Shy movie review: A frothy coming-of-age tale that is too shy to experiment

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

Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 after battling cancer

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

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

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

Scientists detect first radio signals directly from faraway planet

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?

UNGA 2026: Israeli PM attacks Britain, France for past colonialism

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

'Blockbuster' nor'easter develops an eye similar to hurricanes as warnings are issued

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

'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

Bollywood mourns Mushtaq Khan: Sunny Deol, Rajpal Yadav and others pay tribute

'FIRST LOOK from inside Noah’s Ark': Researchers share video from inside mysterious mound in Turkey

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

Let's look at Wion's monthly global economic health check. First, we will deep dive into how global markets performed in August. Oil fell 1.4%, with the benchmark Brent crude trading below $80 per barrel as the demand outlook shows a significant slowdown despite an increase in West Asia tensions and supply worries. Gold closed out the month near record highs as the Federal Reserve announced a crucial pivot to policy easing earlier in August. The so-called digital Dollar, or Bitcoin, lost its shine in August, down nearly 8 per cent.

Wion's monthly global economic health check | World Business Watch | WION News

Bollywood is now witnessing a new wave of entrepreneurship. For decades, celebrities were primarily confined to the silver screen, with few venturing into the business world. However, in recent years, there has been a significant shift. More and more Bollywood stars are capitalizing on their brand value and exploring side hustles.

How Bollywood celebrities are diversifying income streams | World Business Watch | WION News

India's banks have a problem — they're losing depositors to the stock market. Millions of Indians have flocked to the stock market thanks to a recent bull run. That pushed bank deposit growth to the lowest in more than a year.

India's stack craze weighing on bank deposits | World Business Watch | WION News

Things got off to a horrible start. August, however, will be remembered as yet another monumental display of faith by wall street in its capacity to predict future events. This comes four weeks after the greatest volatility meltdown since the pandemic.

August marks a grand gesture of confidence by Wall Street | World Business Watch | WION News

The confluence of commerce and culture in South Korea’s K-pop industry took center stage as Hybe, the country’s largest K-pop agency, saw its market value soar after the resignation of Min Hee-jin, CEO of its Sublabel Ador. Hybe’s shares surged nearly 5%, adding about $282 million to its market cap following the news.

Hybe gains $282 MN post CEO's exit | World Business Watch | WION News

Climate change is a real danger. However, there is some good news now... A new report from the department of energy shows that clean energy jobs in the united states jumped by more than double the rate of overall employment since last year.

Clean energy jobs rose by 4.2% compared to last year | World Business Watch | WION News

The UK is bracing for another economic blow as the energy price cap is set to rise by 10 per cent in October. This comes as a double whammy for households already struggling with rising living costs. It follows the recent decision by the government to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.

UK Ministers and energy suppliers meet to address winter bill crisis | World Business Watch | WION

Happiness among young Americans is in steep decline, and while social media often gets the blame, the economic landscape may be the real culprit. The U.S. dropped eight spots in this year’s World Happiness Report, now ranking 23rd.

Gen z’s happiness declines amid financial strain | World Business Watch | WION News

India is witnessing a significant rise in divorce rates which reflects a broader change in the nation's social and economic landscape. According to the National Family and Health Survey, divorce rates have surged by 35% over the past five years, signaling a shift in societal norms and economic factors.

Economic shifts drive India's divorces | World Business Watch | WION News

India's economic growth eases to the slowest in five quarters as concerns mount over outlook. Risks to the outlook are growing, and the pressure is building on the central bank to cut interest rates.

India's GDP grows at the slowest pace in five quarters | World Business Watch | WION News

Foxconn chief Young Liu recently visited India and met Prime Minister Modi. The Indian government and Foxconn leadership are clear about the Taiwanese firm's big future in India. From iPhones to EVs to battery infrastructure and more, Foxconn is looking to expand in India. This has led to competition between Indian states to woo the world's largest contract manufacturer of electronics

Southern Indian states vie for 'Foxconn City' | World Business Watch | WION News

Despite being surrounded by likes, shares, and comments, Gen Z and millennials are facing a paradox: Being the most connected but also among the loneliest. The culprit? A mix of rising costs and an increasingly challenging dating landscape.

Cost of dating app subscriptions on the rise | World Business Watch | WION News

UBS has joined a growing chorus of analysts downgrading their forecasts for China's economic growth. The bank has lowered its prediction for the country’s GDP growth in 2024, citing the ongoing real estate downturn and tight fiscal policy.

China's GDP growth forecast plummets amid real estate crisis | World Business Watch | WION News

In her first public appearance since Hindenburg's scathing attack, SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch presented the regulator's plan at an event on Thursday. This comes when calls for an independent probe into US Short seller's allegations against the SEBI chief are growing. However, Buch did not address Hindenburg's allegations.

SEBI Chief's first public appearance since Hindenburg report

Unemployment is a ticking time bomb across many Asian countries, with its impacts becoming increasingly severe in nations like India, Bangladesh, and China. This crisis not only jeopardizes economic stability but also threatens the future well-being of millions of young people across the continent.

Asia's unemployment crisis: A ticking time bomb

Policymakers around the world are increasingly looking to raise government revenue and the one way to do it is to raise taxes. As taxes emerge as the biggest financial risk, the ultra-rich are simply fleeing their countries in favour of tax havens. Take a look at this report to find out more.

What are the top tax havens in the world?

A financial technology company, Tingo group, targeted by Hindenburg research, is in legal mess. A federal judge found Tingo group and its chief executive officer liable for fraud after the company failed to respond to a US securities and exchange commission (sec) lawsuit. The sec accused them of overstating financial results.

Hindenburg target Tingo fails to respond to sec fraud lawsuit

As Warren Buffett celebrates his 94th birthday, he was treated with a remarkable early present. Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate he has led for decades, crossed 1 trillion dollar in market value. This makes it the first non-technology company in the United States to achieve such a monumental feat.

How Warren Buffett led a textile company into a $1 TN empire

BYD, a leading name in the electric vehicle market, has struck a deal with Huawei to integrate its cutting-edge autonomous driving system, into BYD’s EVs. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies.

BYD & Huawei team up for smarter EVs

The Bank of Israel is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4.5 percent for the fifth consecutive meeting. This decision comes amid rising inflation and the ongoing economic impact of the war in Gaza.

Israel holds interest rate amid war & inflation

In 2023, China allocated approximately $15 billion, or 7% of its defence budget, to military exercises in the Western Pacific, according to Taiwanese estimates. This significant investment underscores Beijing's growing military activity around Taiwan and its neighbouring regions.

China spends $15 bn on military drills in Western Pacific

Protests in China have surged as economic challenges intensify, and the government remains cautious about taking aggressive measures to stimulate growth.

Protests surge in China amid economic woes

Malaysia is looking at reintroducing a broad-based consumption tax, possibly, the goods and services tax as an alternative to cut down on popular gasoline subsidies. This move aims to strengthen the country's finances.

Malaysia eyes GST to boost finances

Hindenburg Research has come out with a new report - this time targeting Silicon Valley-based Super Micro Computer Inc - over alleged accounting manipulation and sanctions evasion. Watch in the report for more details!

Hindenburg targets Super Micro over accounting practices

AI juggernaut Nvidia (NVDA) will report its second quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Nvidia’s announcement — the most anticipated results of the quarter — will send ripple effects throughout the tech sector as investors look for signs that the AI trade will continue to dominate market conversations into the second half of the year.

nVIDIA is due to report results after the Wednesday's close

Increasing dividend payment expectations and soaring domestic demand suggest that a bull rally in India's oil and gas companies has more legs to run. The Nifty energy index — a local benchmark for the industry — has surged 31 percent this year. The index is set for a record nine-year winning run. Half of the top ten performances on a Bloomberg measure of the world's 124 mid- to large-sized energy businesses over the period were conventional energy firms from India. The gauge as a whole gained 4.7 percent.

World-beating stocks rally in focus