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China Produces 94% of Global Rare-Earth Magnets: Why It Matters
China produced 94% of global sintered rare-earth permanent magnets in 2024, highlighting a highly concentrated supply chain for EVs, energy…
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Jio Platforms IPO Nears: Key Details Ahead of Expected October Listing
Jio Platforms is moving closer to its IPO after SEBI clearance, with a 27 crore-share fresh issue and an October…
Climate
Monsoon Withdrawal 2026: Why Rain and Thunderstorms Persist During the Seasonal Transition
India’s southwest monsoon is withdrawing, but rain and thunderstorms continue as residual moisture, troughs and changing wind patterns drive transitional…
Technology
Why Wedding Celebrations Are Becoming a Major Growth Driver for the Hotel Industry
Weddings are becoming an important hotel growth driver as multi-day celebrations generate demand for rooms, banquets, catering, venues and guest…
Business
Revolut’s $115 Billion Valuation: How Europe’s Fintech Giant Is Challenging Traditional Banks
Revolut’s $115 billion private valuation reflects rapid customer and profit growth, but lending, regulation and primary-account adoption remain key challenges
Technology
Germany Announces €1.35 Billion Ukraine Aid Package as Merz Visits Kyiv
Germany has announced €1.35 billion in new military and energy support for Ukraine as Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Kyiv for…
Technology
Firmus Grid Targets A$43.7 Billion Valuation in Major AI Data-Centre IPO
Australian AI infrastructure company Firmus Grid is targeting a A$43.7 billion valuation in a major IPO as demand for data-centre…
Business
The Global Race to Secure Critical Minerals Is Accelerating
Governments are racing to secure lithium, copper, nickel, cobalt, graphite and rare earth supplies as energy, technology and defence demand…
Environment
Why the World’s Freshwater Reserves Are Facing Growing Pressure
Climate change, agriculture, groundwater depletion and pollution are increasing pressure on freshwater resources as demand rises across economies.
Business
Why Copper Is Becoming Critical to the Global Energy Transition
Copper is becoming central to grids, EVs, renewables and data centers as demand rises while new mines face long development…
Technology
Why Advanced Batteries Could Transform Energy Storage Beyond Electric Vehicles
New battery chemistries are moving beyond EVs into grids, data centers, electronics and backup power as storage demand rises worldwide
Technology
FieldAI Reportedly Seeks $700 Million at $10 Billion Valuation
Robotics AI startup FieldAI is reportedly seeking $700 million at a $10 billion valuation, sharply above its $2 billion valuation…
Technology
Dutch Eyewear Retailer Pauses Meta Smart Glasses Sales Over Privacy Concerns
Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders has paused Meta smart glasses sales in the Netherlands and Belgium as concerns grow over…
Business
US Adds Just 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rises to 4.2%
US payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September 2026, well below expectations, while unemployment increased to 4.2% and earlier job…
Business
Indian Startups Raise $233.6 Million Across 16 Deals in Latest Funding Week
Indian startups raised $233.6 million across 16 funding deals between September 28 and October 2, led by Simple Energy’s $180…
Technology
AI Boosts Productivity in India’s Technology Sector as Campus Hiring Remains Selective
AI is delivering measurable productivity gains across India’s IT sector, while large technology employers shift campus hiring toward smaller, skills-focused…
Global
Japan Adjusts Economic Policy Messaging Amid Market Interpretation Concerns
Japan's government has recalibrated its economic messaging to clarify that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not pursuing an excessively loose…
Global
WHO Warns Gaza Aid Delays Could Worsen Humanitarian and Health Crisis
WHO says delayed medical supplies and unreliable aid access are worsening pressure on Gaza’s hospitals, water systems and essential health…
International Affairs
Yemen Fighting Intensifies as Government Forces Report Fresh Attacks on Houthis
Fighting in Yemen has intensified around Taiz as government forces report fresh strikes on Houthi positions, while the UN warns…
Finance
Bangladesh Remittances Hit 11-Month Low in September Despite 3% Yearly Rise
Bangladesh received about $2.76 billion in remittances in September 2026, an 11-month low, while July-September inflows rose 13.3% year on…
Technology
CME Group Prepares Futures Market for AI Computing Costs
CME Group plans futures tied to Nvidia H100 and B200 GPU rental prices, giving AI companies a potential way to…
Business
Vietnam GDP Growth Hits 9.95% in Q3, Fastest Since 2022
Vietnam’s economy grew 9.95% in Q3 2026 as exports, industrial output and investment accelerated, while inflation and energy costs remained…
Business
G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil and Diesel Reserves
G7 countries will coordinate a 100 million-barrel emergency oil and diesel release through the IEA over four months as fuel…
Business
India’s IPO Pipeline Signals a New Era for Public Markets
India’s IPOs raised a record ₹94,205 crore in H1 FY27 as a ₹4.65 lakh crore pipeline points to broader public-market…