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

Gaza's war turned environmental damage into second crisis

Pakistan deploys over 20,000 security personnel as PTI vows march for Imran Khan's release

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

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

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

Heart of the Beast review: Brad Pitt leads a gripping tale of survival and loyalty

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

Asian Games: Shooting spree continues as India win silver in women’s 50m rifle 3P team event

Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber cremated as death probe continues

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

India's UN Envoy slams Pakistan: 'They claim security by day, terrorism by night' 

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

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

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

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

Did Hitler kill his niece Geli Raubal? Newly found records reopen a 95-year-old mystery

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

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

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

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

Scientists detect first radio signals directly from faraway planet

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

Yemen's war escalates: Saudi-backed leader calls for general mobilisation against the Houthis

Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot raises deteriorating situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in right of reply at UN

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

Saudi Arabia still harbours intent to develop nuclear weapons, reveals US intelligence: Report

Saudi oil exports surge despite Iran war 

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

Asian Games 2026: India women’s kabaddi team edge Iran 37-34 to clinch 3rd gold medal

Trump rejects Iran's 7-day ceasefire proposal as US weighs renewed bombing after midterms: Report

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

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

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

Jay-Z rape case: Accuser says allegations were false, never met rapper

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

In the latest gallup 2024 State of the Global Workplace report, only 14 percent of Indian employees consider themselves 'thriving,' significantly lower than the global average of 34 percent.

Majority of Indian employees struggling with wellbeing

Now, we look at what the US Federal reserve's latest policy means to the world. The US Federal reserve kept rates on hold, given the last leg of the inflation fight is not done. Their updated forecasts leave 2024 growth and unemployment unchanged. But inflation projections are higher than previously thought.

How does US Fed policy affect the rest of the world?

And now, let’s take a closer look at China's trade situation. Despite rising tensions with the US and Europe, China's exports have surprisingly surged. This next report explores what's driving this boom and the potential hotspots for China. Take a look.

China surpasses US as top trading partner for Southeast Asia

Now, we turn our attention to market moves this morning. Asian stocks tracked US peers higher as the federal reserve's cautious outlook on interest rates did little to alter wall street bulls. Cooling US inflation also swayed traders' sentiment.

Fed's hawkish tone offset by cooling US inflation

Charity Oxfam has issued a powerful call to action, urging wealthy nations to reallocate a fraction of their vast military budgets to combat global hunger and alleviate crippling debt in developing countries.

G7 must prioritise hunger over war, says Oxfam

The International Energy Agency forecasts a major oil surplus by 2030. Global oil demand, including biofuels, is expected to plateau at around 106 million barrels per day, up from just over 102 million barrels per day in 2023.

IEA projects 8 million barrel per day oil surplus by 2030

The European Commission has announced it will impose additional tariffs of up to 38.1 percent on imported chinese electric vehicles starting in July. This decision aims to combat what brussels describes as excessive subsidies provided to Chinese carmakers. Take a look at this next report for more on this.

China warns of retaliation as EU targets subsidised EVs

Asian stocks rise as traders shrug off hawkish FED

Pakistan's coalition government is set to unveil ambitious fiscal targets in its 2024/2025 budget today. The country aims to secure a crucial bailout from the international monetary fund. Officials and analysts anticipate that the budget will be contractionary. Aiming to bridge the gap between revenue collection and total expenditure.

PM Sharif's tough reforms under pressure

A key component of India’s growth story in the past decade has been the inflow of foreign investments. As Modi heads into his 3rd term as the prime minister --what do key global investors think of India’s growth story? What are the key sectors in demand? Take a look at this report for more…

Investors say India a top choice for global investors seeking growth

The recent US decision to bar imports from companies allegedly involved in Uyghur forced labor in China reflects growing global concerns over human rights abuses and their implications for international trade.

US-China trade war: US bars Chinese shoe imports over labor abuse

Now, we look at whether the dollar is losing its global dominance. International Monetary Fund's data reveals that US dollar's dominance as the world's primary reserve currency is slowly eroding. While it remains the most widely held reserve currency, the share has been declining for the past two decades. This trend continues despite recent strength in the dollar itself.

IMF data shows gradual decline in dollar's share of global reserves

China's retail scene is undergoing a dramatic shift with discount retailers experiencing explosive growth. This aggressive price war is fueled by a decline in consumer confidence, with many facing a bleak economic outlook.

Economists warn of deflationary cycle in China's consumer market

Now, let's look at how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks declined to shrug off a positive session on wall street, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh record high. Reason: A double-whammy of the US inflation report and the federal reserve decision landing later in the day kept traders on edge.

'Set the Alarm' rings across Asia ahead of FED & inflation

India's aviation industry is growing rapidly, but passengers are feeling the pinch with rising airfares. As the world's fastest-growing aviation market, India is seeing a surge in demand for air travel. However, global supply chain disruptions are delaying plane deliveries, contributing to higher ticket prices.

Indigo and Tata group orders fuel aviation growth

Now, we delve into India's booming two-wheeler market, which is experiencing significant growth driven by the adoption of electric vehicles. With total sales surpassing 17 million units last year and continued upward trends expected, India's two-wheeler sector is poised for a transformative journey.

India’s two-wheeler market thrives amid challenges

Now, we look at how markets opened this morning. While pre-open trades showed gains, Indian stocks opened in the red. This comes after an extremely volatile session on Monday.

Extreme volatility in Indian stocks to be the norm this week

Singapore's reputation as a financial hub was tarnished in august 2023 by a massive money laundering scandal. Chinese criminal groups funnelled more than 2.23 billion dollars through the country’s financial system. Authorities are now responding by cracking down on anti-money laundering practices.

Banks tighten scrutiny after Singapore's largest money-laundering scandal

Nirmala Sitharaman has been reappointed as India's finance minister in prime minister Narendra Modi's new coalition government. Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party failing to secure a majority in the recent elections, key portfolios have remained with Modi’s party.

Nirmala Sitharaman reappointed as finance minister in Modi's coalition

Billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to ban apple devices from his companies if apple integrates OpenAi's artificial intelligence software at the operating system level. Musk, who co-founded OpenAi but later parted ways with the company, labeled this integration a Security violation.

Apple devices face ban at Musk companies

China's property market struggles with a slew of unsold homes. The government has unveiled a $41 billion plan to convert them into affordable housing. But will it be enough to revive the ailing sector?

Modest returns expected from China's affordable housing push

Malaysia is implementing a major shift in its fuel subsidy policy. Diesel prices in peninsular Malaysia will now be set at market rates, ending the government's blanket subsidy program. This reform is expected to save the government about 853 million dollars annually.

Malaysia ends blanket diesel subsidies, shifts to market prices

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken out against the European Union's tariffs proposition on Chinese EVs. Scholz emphasized that trade barriers and isolation measures ultimately harm all parties involved, making goods more expensive and everyone poorer.

Germany urges against trade barriers as EU plans EV tariffs

Watches of Switzerland CEO, Brian Duffy, reveals a significant shift in buyer demographics towards women and younger consumers in the luxury watch market, particularly with brands like Rolex, I-w-c, and Omega.

Women now key consumers in luxury watch market

The rise of zombie companies poses a significant threat to the global economy as $1.1 trillion in debt repayments looms worldwide. An associated press analysis reveals nearly 7,000 publicly traded companies, including 2,000 in the United States, are struggling under the weight of cheap debt accumulated over the years.

Zombie companies struggle to make interest payments

A recent survey by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation reveals that rural India spent a significant portion of its food expenditure on processed foods and beverages in 2022-23. This trend underscores the evolving consumption patterns in rural areas and reflects broader changes in the Indian economy.

Rural India's food expenditure shifts to processed goods