Trump says Russia has ‘lost control’ of its diesel industry, calls for end to ‘ridiculous, never-ending’ war

Asian Games: Indian women's hockey team thrash Indonesia 17-1, blasts 36 goals in 2 matches

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

Delhi Air pollution: Strict crackdown on waste burning

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

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

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

BTS' fans question iHeartRadio’s treatment of group after brief festival set

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

Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices by Rs 20,000: Here’s what each model now costs

IIT Bombay tensions ease after three-hour open house; director’s assurances pacify students

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

Injured pelican knocks on NOAA facility door in Florida seeking help

8,000 bees worth over $20,000 stolen from hives in Queensland

Four Hands, Two Sonatas ep (5-8) review: Song Kang Lee, Jun Young elevate the emotional stakes after a tragic turn

The Verdict | The Mecca Agreement is under scrutiny as Houthis attack Saudis

Who was Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum? From Dubai Royal family to police, sports and racing

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

Maharashtra TET paper leak: Chargesheet reveals papers smuggled in shoe insoles for Rs 8,000

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

Taylor Swift has a 'proud wife' moment as Travis Kelce scores first touchdown of season: 'That’s my husband!'

Pakistan kills 3 civilians in air strikes on Afghanistan, Taliban vows retaliation | Gravitas

North Korea's nuclear tests triggered 1,399 earthquakes: Earth is still shaking | Gravitas

Mahabharat actor Saurav Gurjar arrested in Hyderabad, sent to 14-day judicial custody in sexual exploitation case

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

WATCH | Mysterious lights over Tehran caught on video. Drone, aircraft or something else?

What is Yom Kippur and why is it celebrated? All you need to know about the Jewish Day of Atonement

White House TV pool halts Trump coverage after CNN barred from UNGA events

Iranian airlines to shut worldwide on Sept 23, Bessent warns of US banking ban

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

Fitna Al-Khawarij: Decoding biggest security threat to Pakistan | Gravitas

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

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

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

Mystery explosions rock Aleppo, residents told to stay indoors

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

The Scandal, why so scandalous? Ji Chang Wook leaves you gasping for air

Total-energies has shipped the first cargo from Mexico's Energia Costa Azul, or ECA, LNG terminal in Baja California. Here the geography matters more than the volume.


US Gas Reaches Asia, Skips Hormuz and Panama

The strait of Hormuz is witnessing another sharp decline in shipping activity after the ceasefire between the United States and Iran collapsed.


Hormuz Shipping Recovery Hits Reverse Gear

Prime minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta has quietly reshaped the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific. Amid the broader bilateral engagements, India and Indonesia agreed to jointly develop Sabang port.


India Gains Deep Water Edge Near Malacca

From India's luxury travel boom to Japan ties and global expansion, in this edition of big business bet, WION speaks to The Lalit's CMD Dr. Jyotsna Suri to decode the business bets shaping hospitality's next growth cycle.


The Lalit's Dr Suri on Her Japan Connect

NASA has revealed how antimatter propulsion could revolutionise space travel and dramatically reduce journey times to Mars. Scientists believe the technology could one day make interplanetary missions faster, more efficient and more practical for future human exploration.

$2.5 trillion space hype: Where's the rocket? 

Germany has unveiled what could be its most significant economic reform package in decades, aiming to revive growth and strengthen competitiveness in Europe's largest economy. But despite the scale of the proposed changes, financial markets have shown little enthusiasm. Why did investors barely react? Are these reforms a genuine attempt to fix structural challenges, or are they primarily a political move? We break down what Berlin has announced, what it means for the German economy, and why markets remain cautious.

Berlin reforms big, markets stay unmoved 

The European Union has scrapped its long-standing customs exemption on parcels worth up to 150 euros, or roughly 170 dollars. The move aligns Brussels more closely with Washington's crackdown on de minimis imports and is expected to impact Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu. As Europe seeks to protect local retailers and tighten oversight of cross-border trade, the decision could reshape the economics of low-cost online shopping across the continent.

Brussels moves to protect EU retailers

Nine years after India replaced 17 Central and State levies with a single indirect tax, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) continues to rewrite the country's economic story. In this video, we decode how GST reshaped Indian business and what the latest milestones mean for the future of the economy.

Nine years of GST: India's compliance phase starts

India's rural employment guarantee framework has changed hands from July 1st. The "Viksit bharat - guarantee for rozgar and ajeevika mission, gramin", or the vb-g RAM g act, 2025, replaces MGNREGA - the scheme that defined rural India's safety net since 2005.


Rural India's new wage map: who gains most

India’s tech stocks are enduring one of their sharpest downturns in years, with several sector heavyweights trading nearly 50% below their lifetime highs as investors reassess the industry's long term growth prospects.


Indian tech giants down over 50% from peaks

India's finance ministry has released its latest monthly economic review, and the message is "cautious resilience," not unchecked optimism.


Monthly economic report: Growth steady, risks loom large

Next up, we have a special economic segment called pitch & portfolio, a series where we analyze the beautiful game of football through the lens of global markets.
We put world cup rivals against each other, but to see who wins the economic match.
As Belgium and Senegal prepare to face off on the world cup stage, this is more than just a football clash.

World cup of economies: Belgium vs Senegal

US President Donald Trump's financial disclosure, released this week, confirms what critics feared. The presidency and profits have merged completely. The 927-page filing, compared to Obama's eight pages, shows Trump earned over 1.2 billion dollars from crypto in 2025 alone, his first year as the US president.

Trump's crypto fortune nearly triples

Since 1900, the US economy spent 36 to 45 percent of every decade in recession that is until the 2010s, when that number hit zero. The 2020s are tracking near 3 percent. In this next report, we decode how the business cycle, the thing that built modern macroeconomics, may be breaking down. Take a look.


Recession Risk: Is the Cycle Obsolete Now?

Russia may be one of the world's largest oil producers, but fuel shortages are now emerging across the country. While Moscow insists the situation is under control, the shortages are becoming one of the most visible signs of the war's impact on everyday life inside Russia. Here's a report. Take a look…

Russia scrambles to manage fuel distribution network

The global AI boom is reshaping more than just the technology industry; it's changing South Korea's social hierarchy. Employees at chipmaking giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are now among the country's most sought-after professionals, thanks to soaring salaries and performance bonuses driven by record demand for AI memory chips.


The AI boom turns chip workers into South Korea's new elite

Venezuela's strongest earthquake in more than a century has struck at a time when the country was only beginning to stabilise after years of economic turmoil.

Venezuela earthquake: $10-100 billion losses loom after Venezuela quakes

Poland is closing the gap with Britain after already surpassing two other Western European economies. IMF data confirms that Poland's average annual income adjusted for purchasing power reached $58,560 last year, slightly higher than Spain's $58,350. IMF forecasts also indicate Poland has already reached around 87% of the UK's per capita income in purchasing power terms. In this next report, we look at how Poland is silently joining the "European economic elite".

Poland Joins Europe's Economic Elite Now

What would you do if you lost $300 billion in a single week? That is a question no one in the world could really relate to. But for Elon Musk, it's just another week at the office.

Elon Musk becomes first ever ex-trillionaire

We have a special economic segment called Pitch & Portfolio, a series where we analyse the beautiful game of football through the lens of global markets. We put World Cup rivals against each other, but to see who wins the economic match.

World Cup of Economies: New Zealand vs Belgium | World Business Watch 

The top 3 banks - SBI, HDFC and ICICI - account for almost 47% of the country's savings account base. Public sector banks continue to dominate retail banking, while private banks are steadily gaining market share through digital banking and premium customer services. In this News in Numbers report, we dive into India's savings account market share.

Who leads India's savings account market share?

South Korea marked its worst trading session on Tuesday since March. The Korean stock benchmark KOSPI plunged 10 percent, triggering a circuit breaker. The drop marked the 13th sell-side trading halt of the year.

What Led to S. Korean Stocks Crash This Week?

Washington has switched the tap back on for Iran. The U.S. Treasury's General License X, issued on June 22, waives sanctions on Iranian crude, petrochemical and petroleum sales through August 21. It marks the broadest rollback since the 1979 Revolution. But for Iran, even as the funds are unlocked, the money is not moving yet.

Iran's Oil Windfall From Sanctions Relief Hits Banking Wall 

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have pulled out more than ₹2.87 lakh crore, or $30.27 billion, from Indian equities so far this year. That figure has already surpassed the total outflow recorded in 2025. In this report, we break down the record withdrawals seen in just the first six months of the year and examine which sector is bearing the brunt of the sell-off. Take a look.


Foreign Ownership of Indian Stocks Hits 2-Decade Low 

Pitch & Portfolio — where football meets economics.

As Switzerland and Canada prepare to face off on the World Cup stage, we compare their economies to see which nation wins off the pitch. This segment breaks down markets, financial strength, and economic fundamentals through the lens of global football rivalries.

FIFA 2026: World Cup Of Economies: Switzerland Vs Canada

U.S. lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement on new legislation aimed at regulating social media platforms used by children and teenagers.

The proposal focuses on introducing safeguards and parental tools to improve online safety, marking a major step in the long-running debate over Big Tech accountability and youth protection. However, the deal stops short of including a “duty of care” provision, a key demand from some lawmakers and child safety advocates.

The agreement is expected to face further debate as it moves through Congress, with tech companies and policymakers closely watching its next stages.

US House Committee Strikes Bipartisan Deal On Youth Social Media Rules