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

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

India flags brutal violence in Pak-occupied Jammu Kashmir 

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

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

Trump-Xi summit: Xi wraps up us visit with 21-gun salute as Trump, Xi lock in 'strategic stability'

'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

India's insurance regulator overhauls policies

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

US Producer prices rose by more than projected in April. However, key components that feed into the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge were more muted. Still, Fed chair Jerome Powell said the US Central bank must be patient and wait for evidence that inflation continues to cool. This is when the US household debt hit a record, with more borrowers struggling to keep up. Yet, the US Central bank is hesitant to commit to rate cuts explicitly. Watch in for more details!

US | Is it time to reassess Central banks' pivot guidance?

It won't be wrong to say that Artificial Intelligence is the technology of the future. No country has been untouched by the rising tide of AI across industries. And, India is no exception. Recent data from tech staffing service team lease digital reveals startling facts about India's tryst with AI. The AI adoption rate in India stands at nearly 48%. Watch in for more details!

AI adoption rate at 68% in India's finance sector: Report |

The simmering trade tensions between the US and China have reached a boiling point. The US administration announced a significant increase in tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese goods. This move targets key sectors like electric vehicles, semiconductors, and steel.

Trade fragmentation concerns mount after US tariffs on China

The US Treasury Department has exposed an alleged scheme by a sanctioned Russian oligarch to evade sanctions. The scheme involved a complex web of companies designed to disguise ownership of a $1.5 billion industrial stake.

US sanctions target Russian schemes to evade sanctions

OPEC+, the group of 22-nation oil producing countries, is facing a dilemma. How much oil is too much oil? This question signifies the group's efforts to stabilise the oil market amid the geopolitical uncertainties.

Several OPEC members seek level upgrade to pump more oil in 2025

Pakistan is undertaking a significant economic shift by privatising most state-owned enterprises. This move aims to address the financial strain caused by loss-making s-o-e-s and bolster the country's economy.

25 entities listed for privatisation in Pakistan

Indian spice industry have been in the headlines for some time. Countries have been recalling some Indian spice mixes due to the presence of ethylene oxide. So, what exactly is the issue? Let's listen to what Sanjeev Bisht, the Chairman of All India Spice Exports Forum (AISEF), has to say on this!

Indian food authority rejects high pesticide residue claims in Indian spices

This year's 'Choose France' Summit arrives amid economic uncertainty for the country. This year saw foreign investments surging to a record $16 billion. But can it change the country’s economic fortunes?

France secures record $16.1 bn in foreign investment pledges

US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen warns of potential retaliation from china amid escalating trade tensions. The Biden administration is considering quadrupling tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, and solar cells. Yellen emphasizes the need for targeted measures to protect US Investments in emerging sectors, citing concerns over china's unfair trade practices.

Yellen warns of potential Chinese retaliation amid US trade tariffs

The Maldives a popular tourist destination known for its luxurious resorts is facing a potential debt crisis. The international monetary fund has warned that the island nation is at high risk of debt distress due to heavy reliance on loans particularly from China. Watch in for details!

IMF warns Maldives to change its course on debt

US Airlines are taking the fight over hidden fees to the skies. A group of major carriers, including American, Delta, and United, are suing the department of transportation to block a new rule requiring upfront disclosure of all airline fees. Watch in for more details!

US: Airlines sue US transportation department over fee disclosure rule

Shares of videogame retailer Gamestop surged nearly 75% yesterday, fueled by the return of a social media influencer known as "roaring kitty." This dramatic rise echoes the "reddit rally" of 2021, sparking concerns about a potential repeat. Watch in for more details!

Gamestop surges 75% as ‘roaring kitty’ returns

Since the 2016 Paris Agreement, where nations pledged to curb climate change, a troubling reality has emerged. A new report reveals a stark gap between promises and actions. The world's biggest banks have funnelled nearly $7 trillion towards the fossil fuel industry - the very industry driving global warming.

Global banks funnel $7 tn to fossil fuels post Paris agreement

The global economic landscape is undergoing a significant shift. According to the International Monetary Fund, India is poised to become the world's fourth-largest economy, pushing japan down to fifth place. Watch in for more details!

India poised to overtake Japan as world's fourth-largest economy

In a legal battle with global implications, Elon Musk's social media platform X has won a temporary reprieve in Australia. The Australian government requested the removal of violent footage from a Sydney stabbing attack. X initially complied for Australian viewers but refused to remove it globally, sparking a free speech debate.

Court rejects Australian request to censor social media content on X

China is on a gold-buying spree. For the past 18 months, the people's bank of china has been steadily accumulating gold reserves, marking the longest buying streak on record. This strategic move reflects a global trend – central banks around the world, particularly those in emerging markets like china, Turkiye, and India, are accumulating gold at an unprecedented pace.

Gold prices reach record highs amid growing global demand

Nepal's economic advisor, Chiranjibi Nepal, recently resigned following controversy surrounding the government's decision to include a disputed map on the new 100-rupee banknotes. This map reflects Nepal's territorial claims in areas currently administered by India. The move has strained relations between the two countries, with India expressing discontent. Civil society groups in Nepal also criticised Mr. Nepal's public comments opposing the map's inclusion, calling them irresponsible and damaging to national interests.

Nepal: Chiranjibi Nepal resigns as economic advisor to President Ram Chandra Poudel

German airline Lufthansa is expressing frustration with delays in Boeing's aircraft deliveries. CEO Carsten Spohr called the situation "extremely annoying" and stated it's costing the company a significant amount of money. Meanwhile, the US Federal Aviation administration is under growing scrutiny over lack of oversight in handling Boeing’s issues. The crux of the issue lies in the FAA's historical practice of delegating safety inspections to pre-approved Boeing employees.

Lufthansa CEO expresses frustration over Boeing setbacks

In a bid to solidify France's position as a leading European business hub, President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the annual "Choose France" summit. This event aims to attract significant foreign investment. Last year's edition proved successful, securing $14 billion.

France secures $1.3 bn investment from Amazon, creating 3,000 jobs

Billionaire investor James Simons, who founded one of the world's most prominent and profitable hedge funds, Renaissance Technologies, has died at 86. The Simons Foundation, however, did not give a cause of death.

Billionaire ran prominent hedge fund renaissance technologies

News now from the United States, where a Pennsylvania jury has ordered ExxonMobil to pay a whopping $725.5 million to a former mechanic, who claimed toxic chemicals in the company’s gasoline and solvents caused his cancer.

Court asks firm to pay $725 MN to cancer-stricken plaintiff

Our next segment puts the spotlight on workplace trends globally. With working remotely becoming more accepted, is the world slowly moving towards a four day work week? That's what our report decodes.

Studies suggest more people opt for remote work on Fridays

Reports suggest that Apple has closed in on an agreement with OpenAI to use the start-up’s technology on the iPhone. That's part of Apple's broader push to bring artificial intelligence features to its devices.

Apple closing in on pact with OpenAI to use its AI

Let's turn our attention to the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. A new version of a bill, which will restrict US business with certain Chinese biotechnology companies, extends the amount of time for firms to find new partners.

China trade: Amended bill adds Wuxi biologics to biotech list

India recorded a jump in its foreign exchange reserves for the first time in nearly a month. India's foreign exchange reserves, which halted a three-week losing streak, stood at $641.59 billion as of May 3.

India: Forex reserves jump for the first time after 3 weeks

The bad news does not seem to be ending for China. April data shows that the country's credit growth shrank for the first time, as government bond sales slowed. In addition, loan expansion has been worse than expected, which is a sign of weak demand. Aggregate financing, a broad measure of credit, decreased by almost $27.7 billion in April from the previous month.

China: Aggregate financing decreases for the first time since 2017