Mumbai: Gallops restaurant at Mahalaxmi Racecourse licence suspended over food safety violations

Erdogan again raises Kashmir issue at UNGA, calls for dialogue under UN Charter

Ten days from Delhi to Washington: What Xi's BRICS-to-White-House sprint means for India

'Our team opened the gate of gold medals': Harmanpreet Kaur on India’s Asian Games final win

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

Four decades after leaving Kolkata, the Birlas may be coming back for more

The Verdict | Moral policing isn’t culture or discipline, it’s crime

Glitch in the matrix caught on camera: Woman vanishes after talking to reporter

Rani Mukerji's mother Krishna Mukerji passes away; Karan Johar, Jaideep Ahlawat visit actress

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

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

ICC plans T20I expansion and fewer ODIs in 2027–2031 FTP cycle: Report

Injured pelican knocks on NOAA facility door in Florida seeking help

'Mumma’s boy from Gwalior who dared to dream': Kartik Aaryan pens long note after first National Award win

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

72nd National Film Awards: Kartik Aaryan receives Best Actor honour for Chandu Champion in Gujarat

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

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

National Film Awards 2026: Yami Gautam wins Best Actress for Article 370

World leaders repeatedly call Gaza crisis ‘genocide’ as Israel’s war dominates opening sessions of UNGA

WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Iconic Awards 2026: India's travel economy leaders gather in Delhi

Trump-Xi state dinner 2026: Who is invited? Full guest list of tech CEOs, business leaders and officials

American manufacturing is reshoring faster than its factory floors can absorb

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

Trump calls on nations to quit ‘rogue’ and ‘out-of-control’ International Criminal Court, rips UN

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

'This is normally what toddlers do': Why a psychiatrist is raising fresh questions about Trump’s recent behaviour

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

‘We are all held hostage’: Brazil’s Lula attacks Security Council inaction, Guterres calls for reform

‘Strike a deal or drive Iran into hell’: Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran at UNGA

Trump calls Cuba a ‘failed state’ at UN, Cuban delegation walks out

Trump’s China visa crackdown puts US universities, Chinese students in focus ahead of Trump- Xi summit

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

BTS fans mock iHeartRadio’s day 2 turnout after short set controversy

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

‘Shame on you’: Netanyahu vows to ‘tell the truth’ about Mamdani at UN ahead of New York visit

The Scandal: Why so scandalous? Ji Chang Wook leaves you gasping for air

Japanese companies have agreed to raise wages by 5.25 percent this year, the highest annual increase in 34 years. The figure comes from Rengo, the country’s largest labour union group, representing over 7 million workers.


 Japanese Firms Raise Wages By 5.25% - Highest Since 1990

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains on track, but clouds are forming on the global horizon. The IMF has approved another $350 million disbursement under its ongoing bailout program, praising progress. But it also warns that global trade tensions and US Tariffs could threaten that momentum.

 IMF: Trade Tariffs Could Slow Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery 

Tensions are rising between the European Union and the United States as a July 9th deadline looms to avoid sweeping tariffs that could reshape global trade. But Europe’s corporate giants are lobbying hard behind closed doors, working directly with US officials to avoid Donald Trump’s threatened 50 percent tariffs on EU goods, tariffs that could hit nearly all US imports from Europe.


Mercedes, LVMH & BMW quietly lobby US officials 

Reports suggest Apple’s iPhone sales in China rose 8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025— that's the first such growth in two years. According to market research firm counterpoint, this marks a potential shift in momentum for Apple in a market that has grown increasingly complex and competitive.


Apple iPhone Sales Rise In China After 2 Years

Top British Universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, have dropped in the latest QS World University rankings, raising concerns among experts about the long-term competitiveness of the UK’s higher education sector. Reports say 54 of 90 UK universities fell in the rankings, with institutions like the University of Edinburgh and the London School of Economics seeing noticeable declines.


UK Universities lose ground globally

India continues to defy global headwinds and maintain its position as the fastest-growing major economy. That’s the message from the Confederation of Indian Industry.


CII: India economy to grow up to 6.7% in FY26

 In a major shake-up, the government has revised cab aggregator norms—ride hailing apps like uber, ola, rapido can now charge up to 2 times the base fare during peak hours. Earlier, the cap was 1.5 times. Let’s see how this affects you and drivers on the ground.

New Guidelines For Uber, Ola & Rapido In India

 The global arms trade is growing exceptionally. Top military exporters are banking on profit over peace. This next report puts the spotlight on why war is now a lucrative business...

Global Conflicts Fuel Global Military Contracts

The United States has struck a trade deal with Vietnam just days before a key tariff deadline. President Donald Trump announced a 20 percent tariff on Vietnamese exports, much lower than the previously planned 46 percent levy.

 Trump Secures Trade Pact With 10th-largest US Trading Partner

 Tesla reported a 13.5 percent drop in vehicle deliveries for the June quarter, marking its second straight quarterly decline. The company now needs to deliver over one million vehicles in the second half of the year to avoid another annual sales decline, a target analysts say may be difficult given economic uncertainty, ongoing tariff risks, and threats to EV subsidies under Donald Trump’s proposed tax plan.

 Tesla Shares Rise On Better-Than-Feared Delivery Numbers

Asian shares edge higher on Thursday, with the Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan just shy of a four-year peak. Japan’s Nikkei remained flat, while China’s blue-chip index gained 0.2 percent. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 0.6 percent after data showed China’s services sector expanded at its slowest pace in nine months.

Wall Street Soars On US-Vietnam Trade Deal

Despite rising geopolitical tensions and a recent war between Israel and Iran,
Global luxury brands are doubling down on the gulf region.
West Asia is emerging as a rare growth market amid a global luxury slowdown.

Gulf Tourism Key To Luxury Sector’s Survival

While diplomatic winds continue to shift, China may be on the verge of placing a massive order with Airbus, potentially for 100 to 200 aircraft.

This comes two years after Beijing signed a 20-billion-dollar deal for 160 jets during President Macron’s visit.

China Could Ink Mega Deal With Airbus

Marking the 10th anniversary of the ambitious Digital India mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared a detailed note celebrating the country’s rapid strides in digital transformation.

The prime minister reflected on the journey from limited internet access in 2014 to india’s emergence as a global digital powerhouse in 2025.



 Tracking India's Growing Affluence

 June was BYD's strongest month for vehicle sales so far this year.
This comes following a price cut across the board that garnered criticism from both government officials and trade groups.
At the same time, tesla sales are expected to remain stagnant in the june quarter after march-quarter deliveries fell to an almost three-year low.


 BYD Marks Best Month This Year In June

Elon musk’s feud with president donald trump is escalating, and this time, the stakes are higher.

Musk, who spent over 250 million dollars backing trump in 2024, is now leading a sharp rebellion against the president’s ‘big beautiful bill.’

What started as a criticism of the bill has now turned ugly and personal.

 The ‘Beautiful Bill’ That Broke The Alliance

 Federal reserve chair jerome powell finally hits back after repeated attacks by president donald trump on the fed to cut rates.

Powell said on tuesday, trump's tariff plan prevented the fed from easing monetary policy.

He said if not for trump's economic policies, including tariffs, the fed would have already cut rates by now.

Powell’s comments come as the fed is in a wait-and-watch mode despite mounting pressure from the white house to cut rates.

Powell Blames Trump's Tariffs For Rate Delay

The United States has significantly reduced the number of family-based immigrant visas issued to Indian nationals in early 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to a fresh analysis of data from the US Department of State, there has been a notable decline in key visa categories, impacting Indian families hoping to reunite in America. Watch in for more details!

US kin visa for Indians down year-on-year

Elon Musk has once again voiced strong criticism against the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ and the Republican Party. Taking to X, he reiterated his call for a multi-party system in the U.S., saying it's time for a new political party. Musk has labeled the bill as ‘insane,’ ‘destructive,’ and a threat to jobs and national stability. The bill, which has been passed by the Senate, now heads to the House for a final vote. Watch in for more details!

Musk vs Trump: Feud reignites with high stakes

Let's look at WION's Global Markets and Economic Health Check to see what happened during June. The usually quiet month for risk assets was quite the opposite.

June global markets roundup

Trump's ‘one big beautiful bill’: Musk warns bill could destroy 'millions of US jobs'

As we track global trends in tax policies, indian consumers may be headed for a major cut in indirect taxes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hinted at a major rehaul to the country's goods and services taxes and has even suggested that we may be headed for tax rate cuts.
The proposed changes could ease prices for households while giving a boost to business sentiment.


 Tracking Global Tax Policies

Japan’s battle with persistent inflation is now front and center in the political arena, just weeks before a key upper house election. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is under pressure, not just from rising prices, but from voters demanding immediate relief.

Tokyo Inflation Slows For First Time In 4 Months

 Foreign ice cream brands are losing their ‘cool’ in China, and Gen Z is leading the shift. Many are no longer willing to spend on luxury as the economy slows. This consumer shift is causing major price wars, and the dessert category is latest to feel the heat.


Foreign Ice Cream Giant Struggles To Stay Relevant In China

Taiwan is leveraging its semiconductor strength to push for tariff reductions. This comes at a time of increasing tensions with China, which continues its military pressure on Taiwan.

Taiwan Pushes For Tariff Cuts Amid Rising China Tensions

 For decades, oil has defined power in West Asia. From the 1973 oil embargo to the 2011 arab spring, regional conflicts triggered major price shocks, often doubling or even quadrupling global oil prices.

Global Oil Market Grows Immune To Regional Risks