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

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

UK police arrest several under explosives act near air base used by US forces

‘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

Humanoid robots to virtual worlds! Korean sci-fi dramas to watch: Are You Human Too?, Memories of the Alhambra and more

IND vs WI 1st ODI: Naman Dhir debuts as India bowl first in Trivandrum; check playing XIs

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 European Union and the Philippines have announced the resumption of free trade agreement negotiations. This comes after a seven-year hiatus caused by concerns over human rights under the previous Philippine administration.

EU-Philippines trade talks resume after 7-year hiatus

European startups are facing a funding crunch. Venture capital funding in the region has plummeted by over 50% in the past two years, dropping from $130 billion in 2021 to $62 billion in 2023. This funding shortfall is forcing many young companies to get creative with their financing strategies.

European startups turn to complex convertible debt deals

Apple users may soon be able to use Google's Gemini artificial intelligence engine on their iPhone. According to reports negotiations between Apple and Google are currently underway and official announcement can be expected post June this year. Watch to know more!

Apple to integrate Gemini's AI service into the iPhone: Report

The World Bank has announced a $6 billion support package for Egypt spread over three years. Half of this will go directly to government programs, while the other half aims to bolster the private sector. This follows an expanded $8 billion loan programme approved by the international monetary fund in March.

World bank pledges $6 Bn to Egypt as global support soars

An offline AI service, accessible through traditional handsets, is not only empowering individuals in Nigeria, but also bridging the gap for the world's poorest and remotest communities. Take a look at this next report for more…

Utilising AI in the world's poorest & remotest communities

For eight years, Japan's central bank has maintained negative interest rates, a policy aimed at stimulating a stagnant economy. This meant banks charged a fee to hold excess reserves, encouraging them to lend more. However, with inflation exceeding the bank of Japan's 2% target for over a year, a policy shift is imminent. The bank of japan is expected to raise rates as early as this week, marking the first hike since 2007. Watch to know more!

Japanese banks gear up for policy rate shift with training

The global commodity trading industry wrapped up its second-best year ever. Profits soared past $100 billion, despite a slight dip from the record-breaking highs of 2022.

Global commodity trading profits surge past $100 bn in 2023

China is off to a robust start in 2024. Factory output and retail sales have surpassed expectations. However, the property sector continues to dampen its growth trajectory. This report looks at China’s economic performance in 2024 so far.

China's mixed start to 2024

Social media platform reddit is experiencing a surge of investor interest ahead of its initial public offering. Early reports indicate the IPO is oversubscribed by a factor of four to five, meaning demand for shares significantly outstrips the available supply. This strong interest could push reddit's valuation to its target of $6.5 billion, despite the company not yet turning a profit.

Reddit IPO sees 4-5x oversubscription, eyes $6.5 billion valuation

India's real estate market is experiencing a boom, fueled by a growing economy and a rising population. A recent report by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) predicts a significant upsurge in the sector. Watch to know more!

Indian real estate market to reach $1.3 trillion by 2034, says report

India's economy continues to be a bright spot in the global economy. While others are struggling to achieve economic momentum, India is on its way to becoming a $5 trillion economy. Various factors will play a role in India's next big economic milestone. This report sheds light on the role of states in guiding India towards its vision.

Indian states set trillion-dollar targets

The cost of car ownership in the united states is on the rise, driven by a surge in auto insurance premiums. Data shows a 20.6% year-over-year increase in insurance costs as of February 2024, marking the highest spike since December 1976. This translates to a significant financial burden for American drivers, already grappling with inflation in other areas.

US car insurance costs surge to highest level in decades

Indian states aim trillion-dollar GDP

Prosecutors want fallen crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried to spend between 40 and 50 years in prison. Prosecutors pointed to his privileged upbringing and elite education as reasons for a harsh sentence. Federal prosecutors said that Bankman-fried refuses to admit what he did was wrong.

Prosecutors seek 40-50 year jail term for Sam Bankman-Fried

As India braces for its upcoming general elections, one of the key factors shaping the electoral landscape is the ambitious smart city initiative spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative was aimed at transforming urban centers across the country. But the big question now is whether the project could influence voter sentiment.

Decoding: Challenges for India's 'smart city' project

In the United Kingdom, the economic outlook continues to remain bleak. The latest government figures on insolvency paints a worrying picture of the UK's business environment. The number of companies declared insolvent in England and wales in February was 17% higher than 2023. 2,102 companies were declared insolvent, up from 1,801 in February 2023.

Over 2000 firms declare insolvency in February 2024

Complaints about the reverse gear on Tesla cars have resurfaced following a tragic incident involving Angela Chao, a billionaire who died after mistakenly engaging the reverse gear on her SUV, causing it to back into a pond on her Texas ranch. Watch the video to know more.

Billionaire's death put Tesla gears in focus

The latest round of trade talks between the two countries has concluded without a deal. Both are set to hold national elections in 2024, which could hamper the talks even further. Watch the video to know.

Latest round of trade talks concludes without a deal

European defence firms are turning out to be the big gainers, as Europe rearms itself against possible Russian aggression. German defence giant Rheinmetall expects both sales and profit margins to keep growing this year. The world’s largest maker of artillery ammunition expects 2024 sales to reach $10.89 billion.

Shares of European defence firms rise dramatically in 2023

TikTok is in the eye of a storm in the United States. The Chinese app has been slammed by US lawmakers over security and privacy concerns. The parent firm Bytedance has pushed back against such concerns. But what's Bytedance and why is TikTok so popular among American youth?

TikTok remains popular despite US lawmakers flagging concerns

India's dream of becoming an electric vehicle manufacturing hub has got a major boost. The government on Friday approved a new electric vehicle policy. The policy seeks to promote India as a global manufacturing destination for EVs.

Decoding: India's new EV policy

The Indian government has emphasised its focus on building the manufacturing industry over the last decade. To boost investment and the broader 'Make in India" initiative the government introduced tax concessions to new manufacturing firms. We break the idea and the plan behind this push.

India Elections 2024: Manufacturing sector is the thrust of India's government

The global economy is all set to record a crucial turning point soon. We are talking about Bank of Japan exiting the negative interest rates cycle after 8 years.

Bank of Japan to exit negative rates cycle after eight years

Govt unveils new policy for electric vehicles manufacturing

The Federal Reserve is likely to maintain current interest rates this week, despite a recent uptick in inflation. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg News predict the first rate reduction will occur in June, potentially followed by two more cuts throughout 2024.

U.S. FED: modest rate cuts possible in 2024, eyes balance sheet

Japan's second and third largest automakers - Nissan & Honda - have joined forces. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of core EV technologies, including batteries and electric motors. The collaboration extends beyond just EVs. Self-driving car technology, also known as intelligent cars, is another key area of focus.

Nissan & Honda collaborate on EV technology advancement