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US judge questions Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

Afghan woman cyclist who disguised herself as a boy to escape Taliban, wins Asian Games medal

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

NBA player Steven Adams shares hilarious GTA VI theory 

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

WION Iconic Tourism Summit 2026: Union Minister Shekhawat on 'experiential travel', peace diplomacy

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

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

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Scientists detect first radio signals directly from faraway planet

China to test supersonic jet that moves at Mach 2, double the speed of sound

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Open AI, Anthropic CEO urges caution over rapid AI development at UN Security Council, call for 'extreme care'

Bomb scare in New York amid UNGA: Suspicious suitcase found near UN headquarters

Hours before Xi-Trump meeting, US announces visa curbs targeting birth tourism: What is it?

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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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Australian PM Anthony Albanese calls OpenAI AI incident 'unacceptable' after restricted data access

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

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

'Putin is patient zero': Zelensky slams Russian president at UNGA, accuses him of using fighters from 47 countries

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

El Niño 2026 heats up to become strongest in 1,000 years

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

Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in rare airport gesture: Photos from Chinese President's arrival in US

Anne Hathaway to run in supporting race for Nolan's epic

Xi-Trump meeting: China’s human rights red line and past protests explained

Officials in China are attempting to raise morale and stimulate consumption by giving certain government workers their first substantial salary hike in years.

This is according to a Bloomberg report quoting sources.

China's new plan to boost growth

The Kenyan shilling's outstanding performance this year was somewhat offset by rising food and transport expenses, leading to a second consecutive month of increases in the annual inflation rate in December.

Kenya's Inflation Rises For The Second Month

Chinese stocks tumbled in the worst start to a new year since 2016.

While Indian stocks showed a recovery after pullback towards the end of last year.

Indian stocks recover to outperform China

The dark clouds in the financial technology industry in 2024 are beginning to clear as 2025 kicks off. This bodes well for startups and businesses. Watch in for more details!

2025 Paints A More Promising Outlook For Fintech Startups

As part of its grand strategy to restore stability in its war-torn economy and entice international investment, Syria is contemplating legalizing Bitcoin and the digitization of the Syrian pound. Watch in for more details!

Syria Eyes Bitcoin To Revive Economy

To transform Pakistan over the next five years, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched a national strategy for expedited economic growth on Tuesday. Sharif declared that the five-year National Economic Transformation Plan, titled "Uraan Pakistan," will guide the nation towards sustainable growth based on macroeconomic stability. Take a look at this next report for more on the details of the plan. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan's New Economic Plan In Focus

Pricey Indian stocks turned foreign investors into net sellers in 2024. Fears about a faltering economy and rising valuations caused foreign investors' sell orders last year. Watch in for more details!

Foreigners Turn Net Sellers Of Indian Stocks

India achieves a significant milestone. The country's coffee exports hit a new record high, exceeding 1 billion dollars for the first time.

India's Coffee Exports Surge Past Record $1 Billion Mark

In other global news, China has announced a significant move to ban the export of dual-use products to 28 U.S. defense contractors, while placing 10 on a list of unreliable entities over Washington’s arms sales to Taiwan. Watch in for more details!

China Bars 28 U.S. Firms From Dual-Use Exports Amid Rising Tensions

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have raised alarms on the growing debt crisis gripping global economies. With a record national debt of 36 trillion dollars, the United States is confronted with a debt catastrophe. Donald Trump faces a significant debt risk as he returns to the White House. Take a look at this next report as we decode if America is heading for bankruptcy...

Global Debt Hits Record; Debt-To-GDP Ratios Surge

In 2024, the wealthiest 500 individuals in the world saw a dramatic increase as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang spearheaded the club to a new record: a total net worth of 10 trillion dollars. That record net worth of the world's billionaires is more than the combined gross domestic product of Germany, Japan, and Australia. Watch in for more details!

The world's 500 richest surpassed $10 trillion in wealth in 2024

Donald Trump's trade tariff threats are setting off concerns on global supply chains. The supply logistics have already been distorted, first by the pandemic and then by the wars in West Asia and on the edge of Europe. Trump's attitude towards China is not new, but he has threatened India with reciprocal tariffs. Take a look at this next report to understand what those threats mean for India and China. Watch in for more details!

Trump's tariff threats setting off global supply chain 'freakout'

In WION's global markets and economic health check for 2024, first, let's look at how top global markets performed in this year. Watch in for more

Global markets and economic health check for 2024

Once valued at $22 billion, BYJU's was a symbol of India's startup success.
However, 2024 revealed a harrowing collapse, plagued by mismanagement, legal troubles, and investor disputes.
Ceo byju raveendran’s absence from india since late 2023 only added to the chaos, fueling doubts about leadership accountability.

The lesson in BYJU's meteoric rise & fall

West Asia conflicts and war on the edge of Europe. Turmoil in international politics.
Worry over the possibility of a recession in the united states.
Markets in 2024 were not immune to these and other risks.
However, those who were willing to take risks ultimately profited.

How investments fared in 2024 across assets?

India's bright growth story is still the narrative of global expectations for next year.
However, the clamour has eased somewhat in recent months.
Clearly, the risks to economic growth have risen, with consumer and government spending being the biggest catalyst for the momentum loss.
Already tight household wallets have taken a hit from the surge in prices of everything.
Take a look at this next report to understand if bad news will outweigh good news for the indian economy in 2025...

Indian economy in 2025. Will bad news outweigh the good news?

In 2024, two standout performing assets have been bitcoin and the dollar.
The so-called 'Trump Trade' has benefited both the assets.
The real question, though, is which of those two will be the world's currency by the end of 2025.
As we deep dive into the factors favouring the real currency and the virtual token,...
And the risks for the assets in 2025.

Dollar vs Bitcoin: Which will be world currency by December 2025?

Apple is leading the mega-tech race toward a 4 trillion dollar market cap, a milestone that will make it the first company in the world to achieve such a valuation.

Apple leads the charge toward $4 tn market cap

As political unrest in South Korea continues to escalate, a crucial indicator for gauging the level of interest in bitcoin among South Korean investors reached a four-month high.

Bitcoin's 'Kimchi Premium' jumps on South Korean political crisis

In a sign of growing ties between Beijing and Riyadh, China launches first supermarket chain in Saudi Arabia.
Chinese firm 'Wemart' opened its first branch in Riyadh, joining the list of major supermarket chains operating in Saudi Arabia, such as panda, Abdullah al Othaim markets, carrefour, and Tamimi markets.

China launches its first supermarket chain in Saudi Arabia

Is navigating significant challenges as it enters 2025. The company reported a 7 percent year-over-year decline in comparable store sales in the fourth quarter.
While average ticket size rose by 2 percent, this wasn’t enough to offset falling traffic.

Holiday strikes threaten Starbucks’ year-end performance

The tragic crash of Jeju Air flight at Muan International Airport has sent ripples of fear across South Korea’s aviation industry...
Triggering a wave of flight cancellations and a growing apprehension among travelers.

Boeing's Troubles Soar After Jeju Crash

Millions of Americans are having trouble paying their bills and saving money, even if they are not living in extreme poverty.
This is according to a research study published by the urban institute.
Low-income Americans are increasingly showing signs of escalating financial strain, like falling behind on rent and struggling to buy food.
Take a look at this WION special report as we deep dive to understand the surge in poverty in superpower America...

More than half of Americans struggle to pay bills and save money

Women are reshaping industries worldwide, driving financial growth and breaking barriers in business. From the U.S. to India, Afghanistan, and Indonesia, their resilience and leadership are creating new opportunities for change. Watch in for more details!

Women Driving Growth In Global Economies

Pakistan finds itself navigating an economic quagmire in 2025, balancing mounting pressures from the International Monetary Fund, soaring taxes, and a growing list of internal and external challenges. The nation has narrowly avoided a sovereign default, but the risks of another economic crisis loom large. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan Avoids Default With $7 Billion IMF Bailout

In 2024, AI became the backbone of global business. With major investments and breakthroughs, AI reshaped how we work and innovate. As we look to 2025, AI is set to push even further, unlocking new opportunities and solving complex challenges across the world. Watch in for more details!

2025 To See Deeper AI Integration Across Industries Globally