US vs China over South China Sea: Washington backs Philippines, Beijing hits back

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

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

‘Anti-social elements spreading false rumours’: LPU issues statement amid massive unrest over alleged rape

LPU students go on rampage, vandalise campus amid widespread protest: What's happening

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

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hails global crackdown on Iranian banks and airlines

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

Asian Games 2026: India face Afghanistan in quarterfinal on Sep 28; Pakistan clash with Hong Kong

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

'Countries far from conflict are penalised': Jaishankar calls for Gulf peace, seafarer safety at UN

Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan schools Rhiti Tiwari over Qazi Touqeer clash, compares her to Dolly Bindra

Gaza's war turned environmental damage into second crisis

Nations League: Spain sink England at Wembley; Modric shines for Croatia

Two men die of suspected chemical exposure inside public toilet in Mumbai

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

‘Could kill billions...’: Bill Gates backs calls to slow AI development amid fears of catastrophe

Bollywood x K-pop crossover! LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha charms fans with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chammak Challo’ steps

US-Iran war: Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz proposal, reports suggest talks expected next week

'What kind of confession is this?': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 'terrorists would be roaming New York' remark goes viral, raises alarm online. Watch

Jaishankar at UNGA: Goodwill and friendship can't coexist with terrorism

Sri Lankan Tamil migrant worker gets death sentence in Saudi Arabia, help sought from India

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

UNSC reform momentum grows: Russia, Portugal, Mauritius push for India's permanent seat bid

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

Ceuta migrant crisis: Protesters take to streets as Spain grapples with migrant challenge

Ramayana: Yash’s Ravana gets first official poster from Nitesh Tiwari’s epic

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

Russia will achieve Ukraine war aims; Europe doing everything to block peace talks: Lavrov at UN

The recent mega investment deal with the united Arab emirates has helped Egypt increase its net international reserves, which now stand at a two-year-high. Watch in for more details!

UAE deal helps Egypt's economy

War-ravaged Iraq is now emerging as a prime investment destination for wealthy gulf nations. This is likely to have a major impact on the geopolitical landscape of the gulf region, where the rising spectre of Iran threatens the Arab world. Watch in for more details!

Iraq govt pushing for more investments from Arab neighbours

Tesla is making a move towards the Indian market. The company plans to send a team to India by late April to scout potential locations for a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant. Meanwhile, tesla's stock price has taken a hit recently, dropping over 33% year-to-date. This decline comes after the company reported disappointing first-quarter sales figures, missing even the lowest wall street estimates. Watch in for more details!

Tesla to scout locations for EV plant in India

A rare and incredibly old book from Egypt is hitting the auction block in London this June. The Crosby-Schoyen codex, believed to be written between 250 and 350 ad, contains early Christian texts and is estimated to fetch millions. Watch in for more details!

Ancient Christian manuscript heads to London auction

The US Federal Reserve at its meeting on march 20 left the key lending rate unchanged, as was expected by the market. Following the announcement, all eyes were on the US Fed’s dot plot to look for signals on the next rate cut. This story explains what a dot plot is and why it's important now.

US Fed turns to dot plot graph to cut rates

India's Central Bank -- the Reserve Bank of India -- is likely to keep the interest rates on hold until July. The reasons? Strong economic growth and moderating inflation.

RBI widely expected to keep rates unchanged on Friday

India's growth story has been powered by a number of factors. In Pollnomics today, we look at some of the key economic strengths. We also look at some weaknesses that india needs to tackle for greater economic success.

Indian economy's pros & cons

India's microfinance sector is an unsung hero in India's economic ascent. Today on Pollnomics, we decode India's microfinance boom & how central government policies are pushing ahead to drive economic inclusivity. Watch in for more details!

India: 74% clients in microfinance outreach from rural India

India’s microfinance sector surges 21% in 2023

It is summer time in India, when power consumption reaches its peak every year. In a bid to reduce supply interruptions, the Indian government may invoke an emergency rule to run gas-fired power plants during the summer.

India: Govt may invoke emergency rule to run gas-fired power plants

Tesla shares continued with their downward trend on Tuesday. The company's shares fell 4.9% in New York, extending their 2024 slide to 33%. That's the second-worst showing in the s&p 500 index.

Tesla delivers just 386,810 vehicles in January-March quarter

Taiwanese stocks fell after region was hit by the worst earthquake in 25 years. Shares of the world's largest chip maker Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing fell after it evacuated some operations following the earthquake. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan stocks fall after the strongest earthquake in 25 years

The US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its latest projections on the federal government's debt, painting a concerning picture. The report estimates that debt will surge to 116% of GDP by 2034, exceeding levels even seen during world war ii. This alarming trajectory is fuelled by a combination of factors, including rising interest rates and ongoing spending pressures.

US debt projected to reach 116% of GDP by 2034

Russia's seaborne crude exports surged in the final week of march, reaching their highest level in 2024. This comes despite russia agreeing to cut exports as part of an OPEC+ deal to support oil prices. The increase is attributed to easing winds that had previously hampered shipments.

Russia's seaborne crude exports surge to highest level in 2024

China's housing market slump shows no signs of abating. New home sales by the nation's 100 biggest developers plunged 46% in march compared to last year. This ongoing drought is squeezing major builders like country garden, which missed a deadline for reporting annual results, and china Vanke, whose net income tumbled 46% last year. Watch in for more details!

China property crisis: Sales drough increases cash crunch for country garden

UPS has emerged as the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service, effectively ending FedEx's over 20-year partnership with USPS. The contract termination comes as USPS, the largest customer for FedEx's air-based express segment, shifts its operational focus towards more economical truck-based transportation.

UPS replaces FedEx as US Postal Service's primary air cargo provider

OpenAI has restructured the governance of its venture capital fund, as revealed in a filing with the US Securities and exchange commission. The change, documented on march 29th, sees a shift away from Sam Altman's control of the fund.

Sam Altman looses control of OpenAI startup fund

Citigroup is undergoing a significant restructuring effort, with layoffs hitting hard in its New York divisions. A total of 430 employees are set to lose their jobs, primarily impacting Citibank, which will see 363 positions eliminated. This move is part of Citigroup's broader strategy to streamline its operations and enhance performance.

Citigroup slashes 430 jobs in New York restructuring

U.S. factory data surprised everyone and expanded for the first time since 2022. Thanks to a surge in output and an increase in new orders, the ISM manufacturing index shocked everyone by entering growth territory, halting 16 straight months of contraction. In addition, climbing input costs suggest a revival in inflationary pressures.

U.S. manufacturing grows for first time since September 2022

Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus was flattened on Monday in what Syrian and Iranian media described as an Israeli air strike. The strike killed a top Revolutionary Guards commander and several diplomats. Watch the vide to know more!

Damascus Attack | Hezbollah warns Israel: Crime will not pass without punishment

Shares of truth social, Donald trump's much-hyped social media venture, plunged 21%, wiping out gains from its recent debut on the stock market. The nosedive comes after the company disclosed losses of over $58 million in 2023, sparking concerns about its financial viability. This report tells us more...

Truth Social's stock plunge sparks financial concerns & legal battles

There is a major shift for Microsoft's popular collaboration platform, teams. After unbundling teams from office products in Europe last year to avoid an antitrust fine, Microsoft is now making this change global.

Microsoft ends teams bundle with office, faces EU scrutiny

Foreign investors are flooding the South Korean equity markets. This surge, largely driven by bets on artificial intelligence, has propelled Kospi's foreign ownership to a record high. This report tells us more...

AI drives record foreign investment in South Korean stocks

Indian airline Vistara has been forced to cancel a significant number of flights in recent days due to a shortage of crew members, impacting travellers across the country. The exact percentage of affected flights is not yet confirmed, but it has caused delays and cancellations.

Vistara faces flight disruptions due to pilot shortage

Russia's stock market has reached its highest point since the start of the Ukraine invasion. The country's economy is also showing signs of resilience, with growth exceeding expectations in early 2024. This is attributed to strong consumer demand, investment, and exports.

Russian stock market surges to highest point since Ukraine invasion

One of the pillars of India's ascent on the global economic stage is its demographic dividend. With youth holding the key to continued future growth, what do they expect from India's political system in the run-up to the general elections?

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why youngsters are important for India's rise