Trump-Xi Summit: Trade, Taiwan and the red lines shaping US-China talks | Race To Power

US citizen injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive, hospitalised

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

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

Scientists detect first radio signals directly from faraway planet

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

WION Iconic Tourism Summit: 'Hanuman Ansh' Director on blockbuster success

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?

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

WATCH | China President Xi Jinping lands in US as Trump greets him ahead of high-stakes summit

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

WION Iconic Tourism Summit: How local tourism MSMEs must upskill for AI integration

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

The Labour Government’s move to impose a 20% VAT on private school fees is being met with growing concern over its broader implications. Expected to raise £1.5 billion annually to fund state schools, the policy risks pricing middle-class families out of private education, while reports suggest the ultra-wealthy are increasingly relocating to tax havens like Switzerland. Watch in for more details!

UK Families Face Rising Private School Costs

The chart-bursting rally in Bitcoin has reignited optimism that tokenisation will transform traditional asset records, such as deeds and mortgages, into something completely new. Take a look at this next report as we decode what the rally in cryptos means for tokenisation. Watch in for more details!

Tokenisation Becomes Wall Street's Favorite Buzzword

For France's wealthiest, 2024 was a year to forget. Even though they are among the richest individuals in the world, they may have shed a few tears this year. Their fortunes plummeted by a record amount in 2024, due to the nation's political instability and the sluggish market for luxury products. Watch in for more details!

French Billionaires' Combined Fortunes Slumped By A Record

This year, India has made significant progress with rocket engine technology. India's space agency ISRO has certified all rocket engines required for the country's ambitious human space flight program, Gaganyaan. ISRO has also performed a few successful test firings of its most powerful rocket engine yet, a semi-cryogenic engine. For more details, WION's Sidharth MP spoke to Dr. V Narayanan from ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre. Watch in for more details!

India's Most Powerful Rocket Engine In Development

The Magnificent Seven stocks of Wall Street—Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, Tesla, and Alphabet—have driven much of the S&P 500's growth in recent years. However, 2024 has shown some cracks in their dominance, especially compared to 2023’s performance. Stocks like Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple have lagged behind the broader market in 2024, while Nvidia has stood out due to its central role in the AI boom. Watch in for more details!

Is The Mag7 Still A Strong Bet For 2025?

India’s public sector banks are experiencing their lowest workforce numbers in 13 years, according to new data from the Reserve Bank of India. Back in 2011, these banks employed over 755,000 people, and by the end of 2024, the number had only slightly increased. This sluggish growth is linked to the ongoing mergers among banks, which have slowed down the opening of new branches.

India’s Public Sector Bank Workforce Hits 13-Year Low

Donald Trump is set to return to the Oval Office in 2025, bringing with him a renewed focus on H-1B visas. Trump's stance on H-1B visas, which have long been a contentious issue, continues to stir debate. Critics argue that these visas displace American workers, especially in the tech sector, while others contend that they are necessary to address the country's growing tech talent shortage. With H-1B applications facing significant cost hikes and regulatory changes, the program's future remains uncertain. Watch in for more details!

Indian Immigrants Key To U.S. Tech Innovation

China's economy has shown resilience despite challenges from the trade war, the pandemic, and a collapse in the property market. According to the latest five-year census by the National Bureau of Statistics, the country's GDP was revised upward by 2.7%, reaching approximately $17.7 trillion. The manufacturing sector, despite facing external pressures, continues to be a major employer, with over 104.8 million workers in 2023.

China's Hi-tech Sector Grows, Driving China’s Economic Shift

Private detectives in Germany are cashing in on a new trend—tracking employees suspected of faking sick leave. Marcus Lentz, head of the Lentz Group, says his agency now handles up to 1,200 such cases annually, double the number from just a few years ago. From catching workers helping with family businesses to renovating homes while on extended sick leave, these investigators are uncovering hidden stories behind rising absenteeism.

Private Detectives In High Demand Amid Rising Sick Leaves In Germany

As the holiday season wraps up, it seems consumers are cutting back on the sip and splurging more on sweets. While bars and restaurants are still buzzing with holiday traffic, the indulgence game has shifted in a big way—desserts are being scooped up at home, and drinks are being poured down in volume. According to a report by Technomic, dessert prices have risen by 3.2% this year, but instead of flocking to restaurants, Americans are opting for easier, sweeter alternatives. A growing 39% of dessert lovers are picking up pre-packaged treats, while 38% are embracing the do-it-yourself route.

What Are Holiday Diners Calling For?

War has been a constant drain on global economies, with devastating effects that linger long after the fighting ends. From the cost of rebuilding post-war Europe after World War II to the lasting economic scars left by conflicts in West Asia, the financial toll of war is staggering. Watch in for more details!

Global Economy Feels The Burden Of War’s Ripple Effects

As 2024 comes to an end, let's look back at a year of significant challenges for the global workforce. From technology to automotive, healthcare to banking, layoffs defined much of this year's economic story. Today, we take you through the industries and companies that shaped this difficult year for millions of workers. Watch in for more details!

Study: Over 1.1 Mn People Lost Their Jobs Worldwide In 2024

A decline in the world's leading tech firms hit wall street stocks in the final stretch of an exceptional year. Despite the exuberance around the trump trade and the fervor for AI, it has been a challenging year for generating profits across asset classes.

U.S. Stocks Showing Signs Of Wavering | World Business Watch

Electric vehicles had a groundbreaking year in 2024, with global sales growing 25% year-over-year to 15.2 million units.

China continued to dominate the ev landscape, with EVs accounting for 50% of new car sales by july, including both pure electric and plug-in hybrids.

China Dominates EV Sales In 2024 | World Business Watch

India’s contribution to global trade has grown significantly over the last two decades.

Global Disruptions Slow India’s Exports | World Business Watc

The trump-vance inaugural committee is on the brink of a new record in inaugural fundraising.

Pledged contributions have already exceeded the committee's 150 million dollar fundraising objective.

Trump Marvels At Tech Honchos' Attention | World Business Watch

China kept its powder dry for next year in anticipation of a probable escalation in trade hostilities with the U.S.

Beijing refrained from a rate cut, while it drained the most cash since 2014 using a one-year policy tool.

China Avoids Rate Cut For 2025 Pressures | World Business Watch

Despite Israel's involvement in a multifront conflict in Lebanon and Gaza and its direct fire exchange with Iran, foreign investments in the nation increased in the first half of 2024.

Foreign Investments In Israel Picked Up | World Business Watch | WION News

The defining trade of 2024 included the insane cryptocurrency boom, the never-ending ai upheaval, and the speculative retail frenzy.

Global markets provided investors with the opportunity to succeed and fail in an eventful year full of surprises.

Take a look at this next report to see the boom and bust in global markets this year...

Booms, Busts And Mistakes In Markets | World Business Watch

The defining trade of 2024 included the insane cryptocurrency boom, the never-ending ai upheaval, and the speculative retail frenzy. Global markets provided investors with the opportunity to succeed and fail in an eventful year full of surprises. Take a look at this next report to see the boom and bust in global markets this year...

The trump-vance inaugural committee is on the brink of a new record in inaugural fundraising. Pledged contributions have already exceeded the committee's 150 million dollar fundraising objective.

Debt crisis has gripped major economies in 2024 - one such economy in Nepal. As of mid-December, Nepal’s public debt has surged to almost 2500 billion rupees, accounting for 43.69 percent of the nation’s GDP. To put this into perspective, for every 100 rupees Nepal generates, over 43 rupees are owed in debt.


Nepal’s rising debt signals economic stress

A Reuters report quoting sources showed that India is considering cutting income taxes for individuals earning up to 1.5 million rupees as part of its budget proposals for February 2024. Sources reveal that this move aims to provide relief to the middle class and stimulate consumption in response to the country’s slowing economy. The tax cuts would primarily impact city dwellers, who are facing high living costs, and could encourage more taxpayers to opt for the newer 2020 tax system.

India considers income tax cuts to boost consumption