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

Delhi gets first late-September rain in 7 years, mercury dips 5.1°C below normal

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‘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

Trump asked Xi to pressure Iran. China did not say yes — here’s what Beijing wants

Jerry Maguire star Jonathan Lipnicki makes rare red carpet appearance

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

Venezuela's oil heartland eyes US revival

Russia backs India at UNGA, but flags limits on UNSC seat expansion 

South Africa probes string of murders targeting women

Building collapses after blast in Athens: 4 Americans, British man among 6 killed; cause not known

'Victory for low-budget consumers': Raghav Chadha hails 30-day telecom recharge rules

Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi’s Milan Fashion Week appearance has fans talking; his reaction steals the show

Beyond metros: How Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities could drive India’s next AI wave

Tesla builds first Cybertruck with its own refined lithium: Elon Musk's $1 billion Texas bet pays off

IndiGo flight suffers tail strike in Bengaluru while landing; DGCA to probe incident

‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump

Russian envoy claims US tactics to contain India were revealed in ‘Freudian slip’

‘Olympic inclusion is our major target’: WPA President Ishaun Singh on pool’s global ambitions

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

Why has Iran released no proof of life of Mojtaba Khamenei? Araghchi reveals...

Trump expects Iran talks this week despite rejecting Tehran’s proposal: Report

Bank unions defer 3-day strike from tomorrow after talks with IBA, committee set up

Iran ready for ‘doomsday war’ if US resumes attacks, but open to diplomacy: Araghchi

Beyond BrahMos: India targets Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports with unmatched price edge

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

Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife from prosecution under POCSO: Delhi HC

99.9% more powerful - Scientists find boy who can recall memories from just 3 months of age

'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

Man arrested after his 22-year-old girlfriend dies at homestay in Guwahati; police suspect murder over suicide claim

Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed in clash near Pakistan border, Islamabad denies

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

Powerful Autumn storm threatens major coastal flooding across the US Northeast 

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

Electric vehicle giant BYD is predicting a record-breaking year in 2023, with net profit expected to surge by up to 86%. This projection comes amid fierce competition, including its notable rival, Tesla, which reported a 19.4% growth in net profit.

BYD eyes record 2023 profits

The confederation of Indian industry urges a 20% increase in infrastructure spending. This, coupled with a call for extended manufacturing incentives and import duty adjustments, sets the tone for an economic blueprint aiming to propel growth in the face of political transition.

Industry expectations from India's budget

Saudi Arabia's decision to reverse plans to increase its oil production capacity highlights a long-term risk to the kingdom's oil revenue: competing suppliers. That is also raising concerns about the future of demand.

Saudi needs an oil price of $108 a barrel to balance its budget

A roundup of the latest economic data points to robust US economic health but a struggling euro zone. That highlights the differing economic paths and risks to the region from the war on the edge of Europe.

Data highlight robust US economy

Bucking the trend of big spending on welfare programs, this year's budget focus appears to be on infrastructure, aiming to keep the economy thriving while narrowing the budget gap.

India eyes 20% yoy surge in capital expenditure

As the Hong Kong court orders the liquidation of China Evergrande, the world's most indebted developer, this report focuses on the aftermath, exploring challenges creditors face in recovering debts, the complex web of Evergrande's assets, and the potential impact on china's broader property market.

Evergrande's liquidation casts shadow on China's capital markets

China's economic czar urged local authorities to implement the policies laid out by national legislators to ease the country's real estate market slump. China's elite cities have recently eased market restrictions as a result of the protracted real estate slump. The real estate recession has negatively impacted both local governments' income streams and the country's economic recovery.

Real estate weighs heavily on China's growth

Byju's, once the world's most valuable edtech startup, has cut its valuation by 99% in a rights issue as the Indian firm scrambles to meet its liabilities and operational costs. The startup is looking to raise $200 million in the rights issue which the company says is essential to prevent any further value impairment to shareholders.

Byju's cuts valuation by 99% in rights issue

Investors are gearing up for the ultimate financial face-off in 2024 as Trump and Biden gear up for a political rematch. In this high-stakes bout, sectors like tech, energy, and EVs face off against the backdrop of aggressive China policies. While the political heavyweights prepare for their clash, investors are pinning their bets on the stocks and sectors that could gain the most.

Investors cautious ahead of US polls

Teradyne, a semiconductor testing equipment supplier, has executed a $1 billion manufacturing relocation from China. This strategic move comes in the wake of stringent US export regulations, forcing Teradyne to rethink its supply chain amidst rising global tensions.

Teradyne pulls manufacturing worth $1 bn out of China in 2023

A major setback for tech giants Amazon and iRobot as their ambitious $1.4 billion merger comes to a screeching halt. Facing staunch opposition from EU and US antitrust regulators, the deal's collapse prompts significant repercussions, including a substantial restructuring plan at iRobot.

Amazon, iRobot abandon $1.4 bn merger

American airlines group plans to lay off 656 workers who assist customers with misplaced baggage and other travel-related issues. The responsibilities of these staff are planned to be merged into other teams. The carrier announced on Monday that the move will impact 321 workers in Dallas-fort worth and 335 workers in Phoenix. This represents 8.2% of the roughly 8,000 staff members tasked with handling client complaints.

American airlines to lay off 656 workers

Big tech and media companies in the US have kicked off 2024 with fresh plans to cut jobs, signaling the spate of layoffs seen last year will likely continue as firms navigate persistent economic uncertainty.

Is 2024 the year the job market rebounds? | World Business Watch

India has emerged as a formidable force in the global tourism arena, clinching the title of the fifth-largest contributor to the United States' tourism influx and showcasing a projected 30% surge in 2024. India's rising economic influence is propelled by an expanding middle class and a surge of enthusiastic young travelers.

Indians now the fifth-largest contributor to US tourism

China and Thailand have just inked a historic agreement, waiving visa requirements to enhance travel and tourism. This move comes as a crucial step in reviving the tourism industry, which suffered a severe blow due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

China’s growing  role in reviving tourism in Thailand

A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of China Evergrande group, the world's most indebted developer with over $300 billion in liabilities. The liquidation of Evergrande, with $240 billion in assets, is poised to send ripples through china's already fragile capital and property markets.

Evergrande's liquidation rattles Chinese capital markets | World Business Watch

A new taxpayers list has triggered a debate about the state of public finance in UK. WION decodes UK's 100 biggest tax payers in this report. Watch in.

Decoding UK's 100 biggest tax payers

A wave of consumer boycotts has swept across West Asia, targeting major western brands like Starbucks, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi. Fueled by anger against perceived US and European bias towards Israel, young consumers, particularly in countries like Jordan, Egypt, and Kuwait, are shunning these brands.

Rise of regional brands in West Asia

In Munich, a significant demonstration unfolded on Sunday as thousands gathered to voice their concerns over the German government's fiscal policies. The protesters rallied for various economic reforms, with a unified call for more government aid directed towards small and medium-sized enterprises.

Tax relief demands take centre stage in Munich demonstration

With the Indian government focusing on big-ticket infrastructure projects, India's upcoming budget is likely to maintain the focus on capital expenditure. In the current fiscal year, the government intends to spend about $120 billion.

India Budget 2024: Capital expenditure to get a boost in interim budget?

In the ongoing saga of financial mismanagement and governmental failure, Pakistan has once again turned to China, begging for a 2 billion dollar loan.

Another $2bn plea to China reveals economic abyss

As the US Stock market enjoys a robust start to the year, the upcoming week promises a flurry of events that will test the resilience of the current optimism. The S&P 500 has been scaling new highs this past week, mostly fueled by expectations of a US Economic "soft-landing."

Wall Street week ahead

China's weak economic recovery faces another setback. Profits of China's industrial firms fell 2.3% in 2023. That's the second straight year of declining profits due to sluggish demand.

Profits of top industrial firms fall 2.3% last year

Donald Trump versus Joe Biden rematch looking like a big possibility some investors are factoring in the impact of a presidential Faceoff on the markets. While it is too early to determine how the markets will react to the November results most investors believe the Federal Reserve policy on the economy and corporate earnings will matter more over the long term.

Markets keep an eye on US polls

Tesla, the world's most valuable automaker, hit a major speed bump this week. CEO Elon Musk warned of "notably lower" growth in 2024, despite recent price cuts that hurt margins. Investors reacted harshly, sending the stock down 13% in a week. Meanwhile, short sellers are having a field day, making Tesla the most profitable short trade in the US so far this year.

Musk warns of slower sales growth

Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart and food delivery company Swiggy, two of the biggest startups in the country, are reportedly laying off employees.

Swiggy & Flipkart to trim workforce