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

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

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

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

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

Gaza's war turned environmental damage into second crisis

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

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

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

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

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

Scientists detect first radio signals directly from faraway planet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

India's insurance regulator overhauls policies

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

Saudi oil exports surge despite Iran war 

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

China is looking to negotiate with the European union regarding trade tariffs on EVs. This comes amid a booming Chinese EV industry, eager to capture a share of the lucrative European market. Analysts estimate a 10% tariff increase could cost Chinese exporters an additional $1 billion annually.

Chinese executives hope for deal as EU tariff hike looms

Now, we shift our attention to Investors new found love for Saudi Arabia's I-P-O-S. Four Saudi Arabian businesses drew a combined 659 billion riyals ($176 billion) in orders for their initial public offerings (IPOs).

Investors rush to Saudi IPOs with near-guaranteed returns

Let's look at Russia's crude exports data ahead of the virtual OPEC+ meeting on Sunday. Russia's four-week average oil exports fell for a third consecutive week, with shipments reaching a two-month low.

Russia's crude exports drop comes ahead of OPEC+ meeting

As India concludes its weeks-long general elections, analysts anticipate significant market movements based on the election outcomes, with a focus on policy continuity and economic stability. However, concerns over low voter turnout and potential changes in capital gains tax add a layer of uncertainty. Take a look at next report for more…

India Elections 2024: Defence, capital goods shares soar ahead of election results | WION Pollnomics

India's insurance giant, LIC, is exploring entry into the health insurance market. This comes as a response to the country's low health insurance penetration, with less than 23 million policies issued in FY23, covering only a fraction of the population. Watch in for more details!

LIC to focus on maximising market share across categories

Millions of Americans are burdened by student loan debt, a staggering 1.6 trillion dollars weighing on 43 million borrowers. While some relief has been offered under President Biden, with over 10% of those with federal loans approved for forgiveness, the overall situation remains challenging.

Pressure mounts on Biden administration for more debt relief

Elon Musk's xAI secures a staggering $6 billion in funding, while US lawmakers move to regulate AI system exports over national security worries. Take a look at this report for the latest AI advancements in this weekly roundup.

Investors bullish on xAI's $24 bn valuation, betting on AI innovation

China's belt and road initiative is back in Africa after a pandemic lull. Investment surged 114% last year, driven by minerals essential for the global energy transition. However, this focus on resources like copper, cobalt, and lithium raises concerns about Africa becoming a mere supplier of raw materials.

China's African investment surges 114%, focus on critical minerals

China's economic growth, a major driver of the global economy for decades, is facing new challenges. A rapidly ageing population and a slowdown in key sectors are raising concerns about the country's future economic trajectory. Take a look at this report for more.

US expected to surpass China in economic growth by 2031

Major multinational companies initially announced plans to leave Russia after the Ukraine invasion. However, they remain stuck due to bureaucratic hurdles and a 50 per cent discount mandate on selling assets to "unfriendly" countries. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war | 2,100+ multinationals stay in Russia despite pledges to exit

Let's look at what to watch this week for cues on the US Federal reserve's rate path. The Fed's favourite inflation measure is expected to show a little respite from stubborn price pressures. This supports central bankers' caution in lowering interest rates.

Timing of Fed's interest-rate cuts on knife's edge

A recent surge in exports has propelled Brazil to the top market for Chinese new energy vehicles, surpassing established European markets. Data shows a 13-fold increase in n-e-v exports to brazil in April 2024, signifying a clear pivot by Chinese automakers in response to the EU's anti-subsidy probe.

Brazil surpasses Belgium as top market for Chinese EVs

Pakistan's new government is looking to revive its economy with the help of China's belt and road initiative. B-R-I is a massive development project involving infrastructure investments in many countries.

Pakistan pushes for China-Pakistan projects

Japan's net external assets reached a record high of 3 trillion dollars in 2023. This marks the sixth consecutive year of increase, driven by a weak Yen and significant overseas corporate acquisitions. As a result, Japan retains its position as the world's largest creditor, outpacing Germany & China.

Japan tops the charts as the world's biggest creditor

Elon Musk's startup xAI has secured $6 billion in series B funding. This propels xAI to a post-money valuation of $24 billion. xAI plans to leverage these funds to bring its first products to market, build advanced infrastructure, and accelerate research for future technologies.

xAI secures $6 BN in series b funding, reaches $24 BN valuation

Let's look at how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks traded in a narrow range, and the dollar fell in anticipation of a series of inflation reports that would likely shape the course of global monetary policy.

Asian stocks tread water before inflation data

Extreme fluctuations in Indian stocks India's Benchmark stock indices are likely to have another seesaw session on Tuesday. This comes after shares paired gains at Monday's close after the Sensex and Nifty registered fresh record highs.

India's Sensex breaches 76,000 for the first time

Iran's government has announced a plan to significantly boost oil production to 4 million barrels per day. This target surpasses pre-sanction levels and raises questions about its feasibility.

Iran to boost oil production to 4 million barrels per day

France is reducing unemployment benefits in an effort to get more people back into the workforce. The current maximum duration of benefits will be cut from 18 months to 15 months, and the required work history to qualify for benefits will also be extended. Watch in for more details!

France cuts jobless benefits by 17% to increase workforce participation

According to reports, Elon Musk is planning to build a supercomputer to support his artificial intelligence startup xAI. Called "gigafactory of compute" the supercomputer might become functional by the end of 2025. Watch in for more details!

Elon Musk planning largest supercomputer for xAI startup: Report

The global landscape is shifting. The US and China, the world's two largest economies, are locked in an uneasy rivalry. China boasts a massive manufacturing sector but remains reliant on western markets. This creates a complex dynamic, particularly for Europe.

US and EU pressure on China over Russian support & overcapacity

Political observers are handing India's poll result to prime minister Narendra Modi ahead of the last phase of polling. But investors are taking a more cautious approach despite the likely and expected result. So, how do you position your portfolio during such volatile times? Take a look at this report for more.

India General Elections: Should you bet on the India growth story?

After a hiatus of over four years, leaders from China, South Korea, and Japan convened in Seoul for a trilateral summit. This meeting looks to address regional challenges and revive economic cooperation. A key focus is the relaunch of free trade agreement negotiations, previously stalled due to political tensions.

China, South Korea, Japan resume talks after four-year hiatus

We look at how weather patterns are weighing on food inflation fears. An index of major crops wiped out 2024's progress as bad weather stokes worries about harvests from wheat to coffee, reviving concerns about rising food prices.

Bad weather revives concerns about rising food prices

Israeli officials are staring at the possibility of leaving interest rates unchanged for the rest of the year. This comes after earlier signals of three rate cuts to support an economy hit hard by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Israel's central bank staring at rates on hold for rest of 2024

The skies are expected to be busier than ever this summer. But a looming pilot shortage could throw a wrench into these plans. To address this issue, US has allocated 240 million dollars. The congress anticipates a potential shortfall of 16,800 pilots annually.

US Congress allocates $240 mn to address pilot shortage