US Supreme Court backs Trump administration's use of SAVE database to check voter citizenship

Beijing to Washington! Ivanka Trump makes a style statement in Chinese designer Guo Pei for President Xi Jinping’s White House welcome

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'

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

OpenAI AI Agents hacked 4 websites before Hugging Face, researchers reveal

Pentagon quietly adds 37 wounded troops to Iran war tally without explaining when or how

New Friday OTT releases (September 25, 2026): Don’t Be Shy, Hunkkaar: The Roar, Mango Pachcha- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Watch: PM Modi joins Bhajan Clubbing event in Delhi on Deendayal Upadhyaya's birth anniversary

‘Attack on Mecca a red line for Pakistan’: Shehbaz Sharif warns Houthis at UN

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

Nigeria Navy moves to boost oil security, tackle crude theft and infrastructure threats

Scientists detect first radio signals directly from faraway planet

‘It is all possible’: Putin weighs next steps on Ukraine talks, rules out Europe conflict

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to hold urgent military talks amid intensifying Houthi attacks

Ex-Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah banned from driving in United Kingdom for six months

10,000 gather in support of 87-year-old forcefully evicted from home of 71 years

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

Red Sea crisis: Houthis promise not to target European ships; UNSC condemns Saudi attacks

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

Trump-Xi summit wrap: Big pageantry, Iran talks, few major developments and more meetings planned

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

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

Exclusive | 'We always want to improve': Suruchi, Kamaljeet after winning Asian Games gold

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

99.9% more powerful - Scientists find boy who can recall memories from just 3 months of age

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

Trump made 'final decision' to give Ukraine Patriot missile production license: Zelensky

WATCH | As Shehbaz Sharif claims Pakistan’s ‘victory’ during 2025 conflict, Indian diplomat R Srinivas laughs at UN

'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

'A terrorist country is asking me that question?': Jaishankar hits back at Pakistani journalist at UN; flags attacks on commercial shipping

Army chief reviews operational preparedness along LoC, visits mega eye camp in Tangdhar

‘Absolutely savage, sickening’: Zelensky slams Russia as daytime strikes kill 5 in Kyiv

US court backs Pentagon's decision to exclude Anthropic over Claude AI restrictions

Japan’s Mitsubishi motors is poised to join an alliance with Honda and Nissan, forming a significant automotive partnership that will create a formidable group with over 8 million vehicle sales annually, according to Nikkei. This collaboration marks a strategic move to consolidate resources and address the increasing challenges in the global auto market, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.

Mitsubishi joins Honda-Nissan alliance

In a significant development amid the Paris Olympics, journalists at some of Australia's leading newspapers have gone on strike after their demands for higher wages were rejected. Watch in for more details!

Australian journalists protest for pay hikes

Now, we look at how markets opened this morning. Monday saw an uptick in Asian stocks after three consecutive sessions of declines. This sets the stage for a week that will see key central bank decisions in the US, UK, and Japan, as well as major tech earnings reports.

Global markets roundup

Typhoon Gaemi continues to wreak havoc in China. At least 12 people were killed after a mudslide hit a house in southeastern china on Sunday. This, as heavy rains from what remained of typhoon Gaemi drenched the region. Watch in for more details!

Typhoon Gaemi: At least 12 dead after landslide hits village in south east China

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Chinese manufacturing dominance is on full display. Despite the games being held in France, much of the equipment and merchandise comes from China. This dominance is partly due to the country's unmatched production capabilities and supply chain efficiency, which continues to overshadow competitors despite the global push to diversify away from Chinese manufacturing.

Paris Olympics 2024: Chinese manufacturing reigns at Paris Games

In a decisive move on July 26, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India or Sebi has imposed a three-year ban on fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya from participating in the Indian securities market. This order also forbids him from associating with any listed company in any capacity during this period. This action comes from Mallya’s ongoing unethical and illegal activities, which concern regulators and creditors alike.

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from Indian markets

Whether you are a seasoned investor or you're just starting your investment journey, the markets at the moment can look quite daunting. Are stock prices too high, are they at fair value or are they still trading at a discount? That's what this report decodes.

Markets: Cues to watch in the new week

Cues to watch in the new week

Boeing is intensifying its investigation into the authenticity of Chinese titanium used in its aircraft, asking suppliers for records dating back to 2014. This move comes amid scrutiny over potential forged documentation for titanium components, crucial for the structural integrity of planes. The issue surfaced in June, raising alarms about the authenticity of titanium parts used in Boeing and airbus aircraft.

Boeing faces global scrutiny over titanium

Mercedes-Benz has revised its annual profit margin forecast downward following a disappointing second quarter marked by sluggish sales and earnings. The German automaker now expects an adjusted return on sales between 10% and 11%, a reduction from its earlier target of 10% to 12%. This forecast adjustment comes as Mercedes struggles with weak demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and tough competition in China, the world’s largest car market.

Mercedes lowers profit margin forecast

Apple has fallen out of the top five smartphone brands in china for the first time in recent memory, as local manufacturers like vivo and Huawei dominate the market. In the April-June quarter, all the top five smartphone makers in China were domestic brands. This shift highlights the mounting pressure apple faces in a market that contributes 18% of its revenue. Huawei’s market share surged to over 18% with a 50% increase in shipments, while vivo led with an 18.5% share. Apple’s shipments fell 3.3% year-over-year despite promotional efforts, reflecting intensified competition and economic uncertainties in China.

iPhone ousted by local brands in China

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has highlighted the urgent need for $3 trillion annually to finance the global transition to a low-carbon economy, a significant increase from current levels. Speaking in Belem, Brazil, Yellen underscored that this investment is crucial for achieving net-zero emissions and represents the "Single-greatest economic opportunity of the 21st century." this statement follows the recent g20 finance leaders meeting in Rio De Janeiro.

Yellen: $3TN needed annually for climate

An announcement in India's budget clearly signals the country's plans to capture a bigger chunk of the global seafood pie. This week, the Indian stock market saw some of the most intense trading activity in prawn farmers. This comes after the government's announcement of plans to assist local firms in expanding seafood exports.

India Budget: Shrimp stocks in focus after India budget

Now, we look at the surging past dues on credit card bills in the US... The share of past dues on credit cards in the US has jumped to the highest since 2012... Is this pointing to a financial crisis for US consumers? Take a look at this report to know more...

Credit card dues show financial troubles

In the world of travel freedom, the Henley passport index for 2024 reveals that Singapore boasts the most powerful passport globally. It allows visa-free access to an impressive 195 countries. This stellar position underscores Singapore's continued dominance in global mobility, making it a standout in the international travel arena.

Singapore leads in passport rankings

Shrimp stocks in focus after India budget

India has emerged as a major player in the automobile sector. Nissan became the latest company to bet big on India as price wars in china hurt profits. What are Nissan's expansion plans in the fastest-growing economy of the world? Take a look at this next report for more…

Nissan's ambitious plans for India

India's Foreign exchange reserves have reached an all-time high of $670 billion as of July 19, 2024, marking a significant increase of $4 billion from the previous week.

India’s Forex reserves hit record

G20 finance chiefs have pushed the discussions on Brazil's global billionaires tax plan to future summits. After a contentious debate this week in Rio De Janeiro,... Group of twenty finance chiefs have pledged in a draft communiqué to keep discussing the proposal for a global wealth tax.

G-20 finance chiefs punt on billionaire tax

We turn our attention to Harvard's vast wealth... And the attention it is getting from both politicians and officials who are pushing for institutions to pay more taxes. This next report deep dives into the details; take a look...

Harvard's property tax payout of $0 in focus

South Korea is proposing a significant overhaul of its tax structure. The centerpiece of this plan is a reduction in inheritance tax, the first such cut in nearly three decades. This move is aimed at stimulating the economy and boosting the stock market.

Seoul eyes economic boost with tax cuts

US-listed Chinese electric vehicle companies are outspending Tesla on research and development. Companies like Nio dedicated 29 percent of revenue to R&D in the first quarter. Meanwhile, Tesla's R&D expenditure stands at a comparatively modest 5.4 percent.

China’s Nio outspends Tesla in R&D by over five times

Now, we look at Japan's new plan to support low-income households amid rising inflation. For the fourth year running, Japan's labour ministry has recommended a minimum wage hike that would be the country's highest ever.

Japan proposes record minimum pay hike

Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest clothing exporter, is in turmoil. A curfew and communications blackout following deadly protests has crippled the country, including its vital garment industry.

Deadly protests shred Bangladesh's apparel exports | World Business Watch

We look at how markets opened this morning. Stocks began to show signs of life as investors assessed the US Economy's strength against the growing likelihood of interest rate cuts from the federal reserve as early as September.

Stocks show signs of recovery after slump

We turn our focus to Lockheed Martin's better-than-expected earnings in the June quarter. Sales of fighter jets and radar programs above projections prompt Lockheed Martin to raise its revenue and profit forecasts for the year. Escalating wars on the edge of Europe and West Asia have put the spotlight on the jump in defence firms.

Lockheed's revenue beat expectations by over $1 billion