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'

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

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

India-New Zealand FTA is ‘an expression of trust’, NZ High Commissioner Patrick John Rata says

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

Park Ji Hyun makes history as first Korean actress nominated for International Emmy

Tesla is preparing something big for Optimus: new Gen 3 models surface in app

Bias or safety concerns? Bengaluru CEO says firm will not hire men from UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP. Here's why

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

The Vvaan Review: This Ekta Kapoor's Tulsi Virani-coded world can't be saved by Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia

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?

Ruckus in J&K Assembly over statehood resolution; BJP leaders enter well of house

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

Air India pilot suspended after failing pre-flight alcohol test on Zurich-Delhi route

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

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

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

WATCH: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif refuses to answer on Hafeez Sayeed, walks away

OpenAI is building AI to fight cyber threats: What GPT-6 Cyber means for security

'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

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

Myanmar training camp case: US national, 6 Ukrainians allowed to meet their families abroad

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

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

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder detained by NYPD outside UN Headquarters

The tech sector faced a severe wave of job cuts in July, with over 8,000 professionals laid off across 34 companies. This brings the total number of layoffs for the year to over 124,000 from 384 companies worldwide.

Tech layoffs exceed 124,000 in 2024 as industry struggles

Until the FED meeting on Wednesday last week, expectations were for the US Federal reserve to lay the path for rate cuts in September. But data since then has reignited recession worries. Now, the narrative on fed rate cuts is not - if, and when...But by how much? This next report tells you more...

A soft landing or US recession on the cards?

Lenders have recently slashed mortgage rates, a move spurred by the bank of England's latest policy changes. The Central Bank's rate cut has prompted several lenders to offer more attractive mortgage deals, reflecting a broader shift in the market.

UK homebuyers face mixed market signals

Hong Kong is implementing new standards to improve the housing market. The new regulations are set to directly affect the country’s subdivided flats.

Hong Kong proposes new standards for subdivided flats

Japanese stocks tumbled early on Monday, leading to a fall in wider markets. Investors are left to wonder what happens next with stocks following last week's brutal stock market selloff. This was sparked by worries that the federal reserve wasted an opportunity to support a flagging US economy.

US recession worries weigh on markets

Direct flights between China and the united states are outpacing passenger demand. Despite a gradual increase in routes, planes are flying with significantly fewer passengers than before the pandemic. This mismatch between supply and demand is a growing concern for the aviation industry.

US-China flight frequency at 23.6% of pre-covid levels

The Indian middle class bears a substantial tax burden compared to their counterparts in many developed and emerging economies. In India, the recent union budget raised taxes on capital gains from equities and real estate, compounding the middle class’s financial strain.

Why Indians are unhappy with their tax structure

India's economy is touted as the fastest-growing major market globally. But the harsh reality for millions living on less than $5 a day paints a starkly different picture. Recent surges in food prices have pushed essentials beyond the reach of the country's most vulnerable.

India’s poor struggle amid high food costs

The once-booming economy of China is now casting a long shadow over global markets. From tech giants to luxury brands, companies worldwide are feeling the pinch. We'll break down how China's slowdown is impacting your wallet and what it means for the global economy.

Global companies struggle amid China's economic slowdown

In a dramatic market slump, the world’s richest lost $134 billion, with Jeff Bezos hit hardest. Here’s why such wealth isn’t always a safe bet. The recent stock market plunge saw Jeff Bezos lose $15.2 billion in a single day... Leading a $134 billion drop for the 500 richest individuals...

Bezos leads $134bn rich list loss

Gaming pioneer Nintendo reported a significant drop in profit and revenue for its fiscal first quarter. The company earned 80.9 billion Japanese Yen or $1.65 billion. That's a 55.3% decrease from the previous year. Revenue fell 46.5% year-on-year to 246.6 billion Yen.

Nintendo profit drops 55% amid decline

Wall Street faced sharp declines on Friday. The S&P 500 index fell around 2 percent while the NASDAQ composite entering corrected territory. The Dow Jones also lost as investors reacted to a weaker-than-expected July U.S. Jobs report, with nonfarm payrolls rising only 114,000 and unemployment increasing to 4.3%.

Wall street slides on Friday

As the United States set a new debt record of 35 trillion dollars for the first time, We put the spotlight on the global debt crisis & its implications for governments and consumers.

Emerging markets are struggling with rising debt

Apple reported a record revenue of $85.8 billion for q3 2024. This is a 5% increase from the previous year. The revenue boost came from over two dozen countries, including India. Apple CEO Tim Germany cook highlighted new records in countries such as Canada and Germany.

Apple posts record $85.8bn revenue

Kamala Harris’ latest financial disclosure reveals her investment style. She prefers passive investment strategies. This suggests she avoids risky stock trades. Financial experts describe her portfolio as straightforward and unremarkable.

How to invest like the rich & powerful

Kenya is facing a deepening economic crisis. Global credit rating agency Fitch downgraded the country's sovereign rating from B to B minus on Friday.

Fitch cuts Kenya's sovereign rating to 'B-'

Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund has struck a landmark deal with six top Chinese financial institutions, totaling $50 billion. This significant move underscores a broader trend of de-westernization and marks a notable shift away from traditional Western financial dominance.

Saudi-China $50bn deal challenges West

After a robust first half in which it outperformed its Asian peers' currencies against the dollar, the rupee was the second worst currency, behind only the Taiwan dollar.

Indian Rupee becomes second worst Asian currency this quarter

Popular video-sharing app TikTok faces legal heat in the US The justice department and the federal trade commission have filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, byte-dance, accusing them of violating a child privacy law. The government alleges that TikTok knowingly allowed children under 13 to create accounts and share personal information without parental consent. This is a serious charge that could have far-reaching consequences for the app.

TikTok accused of illegally collecting children's data

Aviation is facing a critical challenge: how to balance the growing demand for air travel with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions. The industry is under pressure to decarbonise, but finding solutions is complex. Take a look at our next report for more…

Hybrid planes: The future of flight?

Macau, once reeling from strict covid-19 measures and a Beijing-led crackdown, is experiencing a dramatic resurgence. The city's gaming revenue is soaring, with a 67% year-on-year increase in January alone. This recovery is fueled by a shift from high-rollers to a mass-market clientele.

Gambling fuels Macau’s economic revival

Rupee becomes second-worst Asian currency

The demand for electric cables is exponential in the world's transition to clean energy. Cable makers' are making a killing from this surge in demand. Electric cable firms are making a killing, with their stock outpacing the broader market, which are trading near records.

Green energy electric cable firms

Intel, once a Titan of the semiconductor industry, is facing its gravest crisis in decades. The chipmaker suffered a 26 percent stock plunge, its worst performance since the dot-com bubble burst.

Intel faces biggest share drop in 40 years

A growing number of American families struggle to make ends meet as the cost of basic necessities continues to rise. Our next report shows how inflation disproportionately impacts low-income households, particularly families of colour.

America’s income inequality widens

Now, we turn our focus to a rare public criticism of China's economic policy. Huang Yiping, an advisor to the People's Bank of China (PBOC), criticised Beijing's economic policies, saying they are too cautious. He called for more government spending and demand boost.

China faces rare criticism from adviser