Mushtaq Khan dies at 56: When Welcome actor opened up about his salary for iconic role Ballu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

Gaza's war turned environmental damage into second crisis

Saudi oil exports surge despite Iran war 

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Goal is to win it’: Virat Kohli confirms 2027 ODI World Cup will be his final tournament for India

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

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

We look at whether the G7's sanctions on Russia are working. The sanctions aim to reduce the inflow of petrodollars - key to financing the Kremlin's war against Ukraine. However, Russia's oil revenues have risen. Take a look at this report to know more.

Russia's oil proceeds to the budget jumps by almost 50% in May

We turn our focus to see how broader markets opened this morning. Asian stocks rose early on Thursday after a gain in US Technology shares pushed the S&P 500 to a new record high. The dollar, on the other hand, came under pressure on increasing federal reserve rate cut bets.

Asian stocks rise after US Peers hit fresh record highs

Extreme heat waves are scorching India, with temperatures exceeding 48 degrees Celsius in some regions. While the immediate impact is felt physically, the economic consequences can be equally concerning. This report tells you more.

Rising temperatures could reduce India's GDP by 2.8% by 2050, says RBI

Chipmaker Nvidia has surged past apple to become the world's second most valuable company. Nvidia's stock price has skyrocketed 147 percent year-to-date, fueled by booming demand for its artificial intelligence processors. This surge has pushed its market capitalization above 3 trillion dollars, surpassing apple's current valuation.

Nvidia surpasses Apple, becomes world's second most valuable company

We're turning now to China's troubled property market. A new report by Goldman Sachs paints a concerning picture, with the crisis potentially deeper than previously thought. According to Goldman Sachs, there's a massive glut of unsold homes in China.

Goldman Sachs report highlights dire Chinese property market conditions

Now, we look at what to expect in Indian markets today...Indian stocks recovered sharply on Wednesday, with benchmark indices surging over 3%. Global cues point to more gains in Indian stocks after they made a significant comeback after a bloodbath on Tuesday.

India's near-$400 billion stock-market wipeout only a blip?

China’s solar industry is facing major disruption as U.S. Trade barriers are impacting production in southeast Asia. Chinese solar giants like Longi and Trina solar have halted operations at factories in Vietnam and Malaysia.

US Policies create short-term fluctuations in China’s solar exports

The nation stands at a crossroads as the dust settles from India's recent elections. With a weakened mandate for the Narendra Modi government, the future of fiscal reforms is in question. Analysts expect some economic implications of a narrower victory for the BJP-led NDA coalition.

Can India continue with 'tough' policy reforms?

Narrow victory for India's NDA party raises economic concerns

As the European Central bank gears up for its first interest-rate cut of the cycle, consumers and investors are poised for potential shifts in the economic landscape. The ecb's anticipated quarter-point reduction signals a divergence in policy paths between the eurozone and the US, potentially impacting currency valuations and inflation dynamics. With ecb officials emphasizing their readiness to chart a separate course from the federal reserve, consumers may anticipate a weaker euro, potentially influencing prices of imported goods and services. While a weaker currency could stoke inflation concerns, policymakers remain committed to stimulating economic activity amidst reports of lingering consumer-price pressures.

ECB's first rate cut signals economic shift

Russia's crude exports have experienced a decline for the fourth consecutive week, reaching the lowest levels since mid-February. While production and exports are not directly correlated, falling crude exports suggest Moscow is adhering to its promise.

Russian crude exports down for 4th straight week

Abu Dhabi's stock market is facing a tough time as companies linked to a powerful royal figure are dragging down the index. The benchmark index has been on a downward trend every month in 2024, marking a potential second year of losses and its worst performance since 2011.

State of Abu Dhabi's markets: Why are the stock markets down?

Egypt’s net foreign-exchange reserves climbed to an all-time high following a landmark deal with the United Arab Emirates that’s been dubbed the North African country’s biggest-ever inward investment. The figure jumped to $46.1 billion by the end of May from $41.1 billion a month before, the central bank said in a statement Tuesday. The level is the highest on record, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

State of Egypt's economy | UAE's record investment in Egypt

Saudi Arabia's sale of shares in oil giant aramco has garnered significant demand, surpassing the stock on offer within hours of its initiation. The deal, anticipated to raise up to $13.1 billion, serves as a pivotal test of international interest in the kingdom's assets. Scheduled to conclude institutional orders by Thursday, pricing of shares will ensue the following day, with trading expected to commence on Riyadh's Saudi exchange the subsequent Sunday.

Solid demand for Aramco's $12 billion stock offer

The next story is from America...A startling new poll has shed light on the economic struggles facing middle-class Americans, despite the seemingly robust state of the u.S. Economy. Now according to a survey commissioned by the National True Cost of Living coalition....A staggering 65% of Americans earn more than 200% of the federal poverty level or roughly $60,000 annually for a family of four... Reports financial hardship.

65% US middle class says they struggle every day

A recent survey conducted by Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse has shed light on growing concerns regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve if Donald Trump secures another term as president. The survey indicates that 44% of respondents anticipate Trump's potential interference with the central bank's autonomy, posing significant implications for global financial stability. The prospect of political interference in the fed's decision-making processes raises alarm bells among investors and market participants. Such interference could undermine investor confidence in the Fed's ability to oversee the world's largest economy effectively. Moreover, it could subject the Fed to political pressure to adjust interest rates, potentially destabilizing financial markets.

Trump's reelection threatens FED independence?

Now, we turn our attention to the next target of the U.S. Research firm - Hindenburg. Axos Financial, which has lent to properties including former president Donald Trump's flagship, New York Tower, has come under Hindenburg's radar. The bank's stock fell 4.2% after the report. Hindenburg said it was short on Axos because of the bank's exposure to problematic commercial real estate loans. Axos Bank's stock fell 4.2% Tuesday, paring much of a loss that reached 16% intraday. Nate Anderson-led Hindenburg said the lender's stock price has an "Aggressive" valuation compared to its peers. The slump left Axos Bank shares at a seven-week low.

Hindenburg targets lender Axos financial

South Africa's economy will likely remain weak in the June quarter after unexpectedly contracting in the prior three months. This is driven by election jitters weighing on demand. Gross domestic product fell 0.1% in the three months through March, compared with revised growth of 0.3% in the prior quarter. The slump was largely due to contractions in the mining, manufacturing and construction sectors, which make up more than a fifth of GDP. This was driven by weak demand and a pickup in rotational power cuts.

South Africa's election uncertainty festers

Now, we turn our attention to Indian markets after exit polls show a resounding victory for the ruling party. Benchmark stock indices opened strongly, with new highs in sight.

India's stock rally hinges on Modi bettering 303-seat tally

India Exit polls: India stocks, rupee & bonds set to gain

India Exit polls: Will Indian stocks hit new highs?

India Exit polls: How markets reacted to exit polls

India Exit polls: Are investors happy with Exit polls results?

Despite a slight decline in Foreign Direct Investment or FDI inflows, India remains an attractive destination for overseas capital, with Singapore emerging as the leading investor in the fiscal year 2023-24.

Foreign investments in India remains promising

India's digital payment revolution is poised for a global expansion. The Reserve Bank of India has ambitious plans to extend the reach of the unified payments interface to 20 countries by the fiscal year 2029.

RBI plans global expansion of UPI to 20 countries by 2029

The organisation of the petroleum exporting countries, or OPEC, have extended deep production cuts throughout 2024. This decision comes as oil prices hover around 80 dollar per barrel, a level insufficient for many member nations.

OPEC+ extends deep oil output cuts into 2024 & 2025