New Zealand farms shift to carbon forests: Carbon credits fuel a land rush reshaping rural life 

Report: Zelensky meets CIA chief Ratcliffe at Shannon airport, weeks after his secret Moscow trip

Samay Raina-Mukesh Chhabra controversy explained: What happened over girlfriend joke on India's Got Latent?

IND vs JPN one-off T20I: India survive scare from Japan to win five-over a side match by 2 runs

Explainer: Why rare-earth export licences and Board of Trade are US priorities ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Pilot recreates Mona Lisa in sky over Oklahoma and Arkansas in four-hour flight: VIDEO

Anti-AI activists storm summit, say 'incompetent' leaders are leading us into a disaster - 'We need a vote'

Putin's United Russia party wins 355 seats in Duma election; 4 other parties cross threshold to enter parliament

Saudi Arabia exits China-led mBridge digital currency platform amid Saudi-Houthi conflict

Anant Nag to recieve Dadasaheb Phalke Award: From Ankur to Nishant- Revisit his best films and iconic performances on OTT

$110 billion Warner Bros merger: Paramount reaches settlement with 12 US states

FIFA chief Infantino wants to reform governing body with consultation from federations

'Lot of things to learn from experienced players': Jayasuriya backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup

From ‘communist’ to ‘great mayor’: Trump praises Mamdani after New York meeting, discusses immigration and housing

AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions

Key accused in Bihar's Jamui molestation case, arrested after police shoot him in leg

UK PM Burnham agrees to 'defensive' military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis 

Who is Clavicular? The 20-year-old controversial 'Looksmaxxing' influencer charged with rape allegations

Microsoft executive called AI training the ‘largest theft of labour in human history’

J&K Assembly Session begins amid chaos: BJP, ruling alliance clash as statehood demand dominates

US and China vie for AI dominance as calls grow for regulation | Gravitas

'Needs time away from the international scene': England white-ball captain Brook on pacer Brydon Carse's future

Two infants die after fire breaks out at RIMS newborn care unit in Telangana's Adilabad

Trump's helipad event overshadowed by audio failure as major TV networks suspend pool coverage

IND vs JPN, one-off T20I: Japan captain Kendel on pushing India to the brink - ‘It was special’

Raaka creates history! Allu Arjun’s film secures Guinness World Record ahead of release

How Zaheer Khan came to be CSK's head coach of IPL 2027

40-foot waves crash into cruise ship in dangerous stretch near Antarctica. Watch

UK banks are rethinking financial crime detection because of algorithm

New OTT releases this week (September 21-27, 2026): Shaque: Trust No One, Hunkkaar, Don’t Be Shy- 5 new titles coming to Netflix, Prime Video and more

Asian Games 2026: India women's cricket team beats Sri Lanka by 147 runs for first gold 

Oil slips to $98 as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline

India at UNGA81: Jaishankar warns global order under 'growing stress', pushes for ‘reformed multilateralism’

Jailer 2: Vidya Balan joins Rajinikanth's upcoming film as Kantha | Watch

Randeep Hooda arrives in Gujarat for his first National Film Award: ‘Very grateful’

National Film Awards 2026: Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Yami Gautam, Randeep Hooda and other key winners

Indonesian groups sue govt over wildfires as haze crosses borders, nearly 900,000 hectares burned 

‘0% chance’: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI extinction fears by 2030

US-Iran war, peace deals and more: What to expect from Trump's UNGA 2026 speech

Singapore is positioning itself as a major force in southeast Asia’s digital payments ecosystem. Competition is intensifying from rapidly advancing markets like India. Singapore's strategic push comes at a time when the region’s digital economy is projected to hit 1 trillion dollars by 2030,
And could potentially double to 2 trillion dollars according to a joint HSBC–google cloud report.


Singapore’s Digital Payment Advantage: Seamless, Secure, and Smart 

China's 15-year plan at the plenum last month is coming under the scanner. While the longer and more detailed text is set to be published at the two sessions in march 2026, the first look of China's fourth plenum showed the priorities for the 15th five-year plan are more or less the same as 2014's key focus areas.


China's Plenum Focus of Geopolitics Comes Under Scanner

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: Let’s compare two Neighbours and their economies as conflict along borders rages on. Afghanistan, a country crippled by decades of war, is showing currency stability and rising revenues. Pakistan, despite decades of foreign assistance, is facing debt pressures, high inflation, and political instability. A clear contrast in currency, debt, and economic resilience. 


Pakistan vs Afghanistan: Where Do Their Economies Stand?

Asian markets started the week on a cautious tone as investors focus on September's delayed U.S. Jobs report and the release of October's more hawkish federal reserve's meeting minutes. In this next report, we decode the cues to watch in the week ahead. 


Post-shutdown, Investors to Focus on U.S. Jobs & Fed Minutes

U.S. President Donald trump cuts tariffs on food imports to address affordability concerns. Affordability has become the hottest issue in U.S. Politics after this month's electoral victories for democrats. Not to be outdone, trump cuts tariffs on over 200 food items, including everyday staples such as coffee, beef, and bananas.

Trump Tariffs: 'Taco' Rings Loud as Trump Steps Up His Affordability Push 

President Donald Trump says China will begin purchasing US soybeans and other farm goods by spring, following fresh discussions between Washington and Beijing. The announcement comes at a critical time for American farmers, who were counting on China, the world’s largest soybean buyer, to return to the US market after months of stalled trade.


Trump Says China Will Resume US Soybean Buys Before Spring

China is reporting another massive gold discovery, its third in less than a year. Geologists say a rare deposit found deep in the Kunlun mountains near Xinjiang could hold more than 1,000 tonnes of gold, potentially reshaping global estimates of China’s mineral wealth.

Xinjiang Survey Reveals Rare 1,000-Tonne Gold Belt Discovery 

There are new signals of calm emerging in one of the world's most volatile shipping routes. After nearly two years of attacks on Vessels in the red sea. Yemen’s Houthi rebels are now saying they’ll halt their maritime strikes. But only as long as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds. The announcement has raised cautious optimism. But global shipping giants are far from ready to sail back through the red sea.


Houthis Signal End to Red Sea Attacks Amid Gaza Ceasefire 

U.S. -China: There is a major development in U.S-China trade relations as the momentum on soybean purchases appears to have stalled.
After a promising flurry of orders last month, China’s imports of American soybeans have significantly slowed down. This pause is raising questions about whether Beijing will meet the ambitious purchase targets set by the us government.

China-U.S.: China’s Soybean Purchases Stumble Despite Trade Truce

Romania’s capital Bucharest saw a massive wave of protests where thousands of workers from across sectors taking to the streets... Demanding higher wages, lower taxes, and relief from rising prices.
The demonstrations come as Romania’s government pushes through strict austerity measures to curb one of the European union’s largest budget deficits.
But as the government tightens its belt... Citizens say they’re the ones feeling the pinch.

Romanian Workers Demand Pay Raises, Tax Cuts

After 43 days, the U.S. Government shutdown, the longest in American history, ends after trump signed the congress approved short-term funding bill. Meanwhile, a parallel crisis is unfolding in the economic data world:
Key October jobs and inflation reports may never be published.
Trump said government operations will resume.

US Government Shutdown Ends After Record 43 Days

The U.S. Supreme court will hear arguments on federal reserve governor Lisa Cook Sueing president trump for firing her. On January 21st, the court will hear arguments in the case that has no precedent.


US Supreme Court Takes Up Trump’s Challenge Against Federal Reserve Decision

The holiday skies in the U.S. May not sparkle as brightly this year.
A new Deloitte report shows Americans are cutting back on both the number of trips and how much they’ll spend. Even high-income travelers are feeling the squeeze. This report breaks down how a season built on travel and celebration is turning into one of caution and cost-cutting.


U.S. Holiday Cheer Faces Unexpected Turbulence Amid Economic Uncertainty

South Korea:  A major move from south Korea, the country is preparing to launch a new securities exchange with a twist. The planned bourse aims to attract younger, tech-savvy traders by offering fractional units of -Pop music copyrights, essentially turning pop culture into tradable tokens. 


South Korea: Investors Can Now Buy Fractional Shares of K-pop Revenues 

China's Investment Push: China is giving private investors a much bigger role in its economy. Beijing has announced a new 13-point plan, which will open doors to sectors long controlled by state companies. From railways to oil pipelines and tech, this move is meant to recharge private confidence and spur growth.


China's Investment Push: China Opens Rail, Oil, Infra Projects to Private Players

Japan’s Stock Market Boom : Japan Stock Market: Put the spotlight on the Japanese stock markets, which have outperformed most other emerging markets in the region. The index continues to rally to record highs after gaining close to 30%.


Japan’s Stock Market Boom : Why Japanese Markets Are Booming?|

With just weeks to go for the UK’s key budget, Britain’s retail sector is showing signs of fatigue. Shoppers are tightening their wallets ahead of black Friday and chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax-laden budget, adding to concerns about a weak economic outlook. Here's what the numbers say.


UK Retail Sales Growth Slows Ahead of Black Friday

The International Monetary fund is raising concerns over several key budget measures in Ukraine as the country negotiates a new 8 billion dollars loan package. While the government seeks to ease the impact of the ongoing war on its citizens... The IMF is warning that some policies may worsen Ukraine’s already fragile fiscal situation.

IMF Raises Red Flags on Ukraine Budget Ahead of Fresh Talks

Huge developments in Washington, Congress is moving to end the longest U.S. Federal government shutdown in history, but key issues remain unresolved, including food aid for millions, and aviation disruptions ahead of the thanksgiving holiday, and an unexpected provision tied to a political investigation.


US Government Shutdown: US House Moves to End Historic Shutdown

President Trump says America could face both an economic and national security disaster, if the supreme court overturns his sweeping tariff powers. Trump spoke to reporters, defending his use of emergency laws to impose tariffs on almost every foreign country, and claiming those tariffs are generating historic levels of investment.

Trump Tariffs Row:Trump Says Tariff Income is National Security Backbone

Buying gold online seems easy...Just a few taps, and you own pure 24-carat gold digitally. But India’s market regulator, SEBI, has issued a strong warning, saying these 'digital gold' platforms are operating outside any regulatory framework. So, what exactly is digital gold, and why is SEBI concerned? Let’s break it down.

 What is Digital Gold & Why Sebi is Concerned? 

The man who built Berkshire Hathaway into one of the world’s most influential investing machines, is stepping aside. Warren Buffett confirms, he will step down as CEO at year-end. But he also signaled he’s not fully walking away.


Warren Buffett Confirms CEO Transition Timeline

India’s jobless rate has dipped slightly in the July-September quarter. But the real story is the surge in women joining the workforce. From rural fields to urban offices, more women are working, signaling a quiet shift in the country’s employment story.


India’s Jobless Rate Falls Slightly, but Women Drive Participation

America’s Record-long Government Shutdown of 41 Days May Finally Be Inching Towards an End. Democrats in the Senate, at Least Eight of Them, Have Now Crossed the Aisle. And They’ve Joined Republicans to Push Through a Compromise Funding Bill. This Deal, if Passed by the House, Will Reopen the Government Through January, Restore Full-year Funding to Some Key Programs and Crucially, Bring Back Pay to More Than a Million Federal Employees, Who Have Been Unpaid Since October 1.


US Government Shutdown: Senate Compromise Could End Record Shutdown 

While US President Donald Trump speaks highly of a ‘growing’ economy, economists are split on its shape. For many, the k-shaped reference seems apt, where the majority of wealth is parked with the richest. What are the long-term implications of this uneven growth? Take a look at this report for more.


US Economic Divide Deepens Across Jobs, Spending, & Markets

China has granted exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips used in civilian applications, easing a shortage that has hit global automakers. the move is expected to help resume production and supply chains affected by the October blockade.

China Restarts Nexperia Chip Exports After October 4 Blockade