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Trump signs Greenland security deal with Denmark, paving way for two new US military bases

IND vs JPN T20I: How an overturned wide became point of difference between India's win and a tie

IIT Bombay CCTV footage emerges: Sahil Wakode seen looking at phone in examination hall

Cyclone Arnab: Landfall expected before midnight tomorrow as IMD issues orange alerts across six states

TMC revives impeachment push against CEC Gyanesh Kumar after report of internal dissent

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

WION Iconic Tourism Summit: Minister Kapil Mishra shares Delhi tourism future, invites industry to be partners

'AI got into my speech': Prince Harry jokes after teleprompter failure at event in New York

WION Iconic Tourism Summit: South African envoy pushes for direct air connectivity with India

WION Iconic Tourism Summit: Seychelles envoy says India partnership is important for Seychelles

Scientists detect first radio signals directly from faraway planet

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WION Iconic Tourism Summit: Is India's travel boom outrunning its airports, airlines and hotels?

WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Awards 2026: Key voices to discuss India’s tourism future

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

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'What kind of confession is this?': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 'terrorists would be roaming New York' remark goes viral, raises alarm online. Watch

Elephants hide behind trees, stage surprise attack on poachers targeting rhinos in South Africa

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IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla sent on leave amid Sahil Wakode death probe

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Israeli envoy to US Yechiel Leiter’s son critically injured in West Bank ramming attack

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'Taiwan and human rights are red lines': China warns US ahead of Xi-Trump visit

US spy satellite from Cold War shatters 775 km above Earth

China's economy grew by 5% in 2024, according to official data. While this was slightly above the forecasted 4.9%, it marked the slowest growth in decades, excluding the pandemic years.

China grapples with slow growth

As the countdown to February 1 begins, all eyes are on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will present the Union Budget 2025.  
Indian markets are especially on the edge, given the direct impact on market sentiments.
Our next report looks at how this budget will play a pivotal role in boosting investor confidence.

Indian markets await budget 2025 for economic direction

Budget 2025 Focus Areas: Infrastructure, tax reforms, & incentives

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the crown jewel of success isn’t intelligence—it’s curiosity. Sam Altman says and I quote, 'figuring out what questions to ask will eclipse the importance of knowing the answers,' end of quote.

Altman's Money Mantra: Mastering questions shapes success

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved setting up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of nearly 50 lakh central government employees and allowances of 65 lakh pensioners. Watch this report for more details!

8th Pay Commission: Modi cabinet clears 8th pay commission ahead of Budget 2025

Several car factories in Europe and North America face imminent closure or sale this year. This comes as automakers grapple with overcapacity and intense price competition. According to a Gartner report, automakers are expected to cut production capacity on both continents by 2025, driven by tightening emissions targets and tariff challenges. Watch in for more details!

Gartner: Auto brands to cut production capacity by 2025

Chocolate production faces bleak outlook in 2025. Cocoa grindings in Europe and Asia dropped significantly in the final quarter of 2024, signaling growing struggles for chocolate makers facing record prices and shrinking inventories. Bean processing fell 5.4% in Europe and 0.5% in Asia compared to the same period last year. This marks the lowest fourth-quarter grindings since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the industry.

Cocoa processing slumps in Europe & Asia amid record prices

China's economy faces a stark reality in 2025: prolonged consumption slowdown and the longest deflationary cycle since the 1960s. According to economists, this exposes a crucial weakness likely concealed by a GDP recovery at last year's end.

China faces longest deflation streak since Mao era in 1960s

The troubled economy of Hong Kong is eyeing rich money to fill their vaults. The government is once again considering tax increases on the city's wealthiest residents to address budget deficits. This is according to a Bloomberg report quoting sources.

Hong Kong eyes hiking taxes on top earners for second year

AI continues to drive tech earnings in 2025. Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company, or TSMC, has reported a record-breaking quarterly profit for the period ending December 31. The world’s largest contract chipmaker posted a 57% increase in net income, reaching $11.4 billion. This marked a significant achievement for TSMC, surpassing analyst expectations.

TSMC posts 57% profit surge, eyes strong 2025 growth

Quantum computing represents a paradigm shift in how we solve problems, offering capabilities far beyond traditional computers. With the power to process immense amounts of data simultaneously, quantum systems could revolutionize industries from medicine to logistics.

Decoding the future of quantum computing: promise vs reality

Startups are in the spotlight as the Union Budget 2025 draws closer. From Ease of Doing Business to focus on advanced tech, here's what Indian startups expect from the Modi 3.0 administration. Take a look...

India Budget 2025: Startups pin high hopes on Union Budget 2025

According to a prominent Chinese economist, China’s economy remains on course to surpass that of the United States within the next decade. Justin Lin Yifu, who served as the World Bank’s Chief Economist from 2008 to 2012, said that China could outpace the U.S. by 2030—or by 2035 at the latest—based on market exchange rates.

US vs China: Who will lead the global economy?

Sri Lanka and China have taken a significant step toward economic cooperation, with President Xi Jinping hosting Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Beijing. During this visit, the two nations signed 15 agreements, focusing on economic and technological development. These agreements aim to align China's Belt and Road Initiative with Sri Lanka's 2030 Digital Economy Blueprint.

Sri Lanka signs 15 deals with China amid economic recovery

New U.S. sanctions imposed on January 10th have left nearly 500,000 metric tons of Russian oil products stranded on sanctioned tankers. The sanctions target over 180 vessels and insurance companies, further tightening restrictions on Russian oil exports. Watch in for more details!

500,000 tons of Russian oil trapped on sanctioned tankers

India’s aspiration to be a global research and development hub is at odds with its current investment in innovation. Today, we take a closer look at the funding crisis and what it means for India’s economic and technological growth.

Can India grow smarter with the 2025 budget?

Tech giant meta, along with other major corporations are making headlines once again with plans for significant layoffs. These job cuts come as part of broader trends in the corporate world to streamline operations and cut costs amid rapid technological advancements.

Global Firms Expect AI-driven Job Cuts Over The Next 5 Years | World Business Watch | WION

As the swearing-in of Donald Trump nears, the U.S. faces increasing uncertainty around the h-1b visa program, which is crucial for foreign workers in specialty occupations. The program, introduced in 1990, has seen growing discontent due to its complexity, administrative costs, and lottery-based selection process. Watch in for more details!

Decline In H-1B Approvals Fuels Remote Hiring Trend | World Business Watch | WION

The largest U.S. Banks finished the year with impressive results, marking their second-most profitable year in history. Jpmorgan chase led the pack, becoming the first bank in U.S. History to exceed 50 billion dollars in annual profit.

Wall Street Banks Report Second-highest Profits In History | World Business Watch

The U.S. Consumer price inflation for December rose by less than expected. This positive development halted a steep decline in bond prices and rekindled hopes that the fed may lower rates sooner than expected.

US Inflation In December Comes In Cooler Than Expected | World Business Watch | WION

Indian and Chinese stocks recovered on Tuesday after a deep hit in the prior session. Despite the latest recovery, the equity rout in both markets is seen worsening as growth cools.

Indian & Chinese stocks' recovery short-lived?

India's new central bank governor hints at a readiness to let the rupee float more freely in line with regional counterparts while still stepping in to limit extreme moves. The rupee has weakened significantly over the last year, hitting fresh record lows repeatedly. The currency hit a new all-time low of 86.62 against the dollar on Tuesday.

RBI Governor Signals More Flexible Rupee

Japan’s weakening currency has led to a surge in foreign visitors, with analysts calling the country “on a 30 percent off sale.” In the first 11 months of 2024, Japan saw over 33 million foreign visitors, surpassing its 2019 record of 31.88 million. Watch in for more details!

Japan’s tourism surge linked to favorable exchange rates

Despite rapid interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, Canadians are growing increasingly worried about their financial health. The MNP Consumer Debt Index, a broad gauge of how Canadians feel about their ability to pay down debt, has dropped 10 points to 79, one of its lowest readings since inception.

50% of Canadians $200 away from insolvency: Poll

After the United States, the European Union is intensifying its efforts to tighten its grip on Russia's oil trade. Six member countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, have called on the European Commission to lower the $60 per barrel price cap set by G7 nations on Russian crude oil.

6 EU nations call for lowering $60 Russian oil price cap

France’s debt crisis is at the forefront of Prime Minister François Bayrou’s agenda as he warns Parliament about the country’s spiraling deficit. Bayrou, France’s fourth prime minister in a year, has inherited a divided National Assembly and faces challenges in passing a sustainable budget for 2025.

PM Bayrou warns of debt ‘Sword of Damocles’ over France