Global Witness
- All
- News
- Videos
-
"They Were Dancing, I Was Crying": Shefali Shah On Watching Northern Lights In Finland
In the first frame, Shefali Shah and her family are seen gazing at bright green lights dancing across the nightsky
-
The End of 16GB RAM Phones? AI Boom Forces Smartphone Makers to Bring Back 4GB Models
A global RAM shortage is beginning to reshape the smartphone market, with a tipster claiming that 16GB RAM variants could disappear in 2026. To manage rising memory costs, brands may cut specifications or revive 4GB RAM models beyond entry-level phones. Prices are also expected to rise, as manufacturers prioritise margins amid supply constraints dr...
-
Turbulence In Aviation: 6 Major Failures That Shook Global Travel In 2025
The year 2025 witnessed several large-scale air travel disruptions that affected thousands of passengers worldwide, exposing major gaps in aviation infrastructure, digital systems and regulatory preparedness.
-
8 Destinations Loved By Travellers For Their Floral Beauty
Visiting these destinations isnt just about seeing pretty flowers; its about witnessing the earth at its most vibrant.
-
iPhone 16 Price Drops Under Rs. 63,000 on Croma With Bank Discounts: Specifications, Features
iPhone 16, which was unveiled globally in September 2024, recently witnessed a price cut in India when Cupertino-based Apple launched its iPhone 17. The phone was recently available during Black Friday sale events of multiple retail chains. Now, Croma is offering the iPhone 16 at a discounted price, allowing customers to save up to Rs. 6,900 on the...
-
HP PCs Could Reportedly See Price Hike, Reduced Configurations Amid Global Memory Shortage
HP PCs and laptops could reportedly witness a price hike and reduction in memory configuration amid the global RAM shortage. As per the report, HP CEO Enrique Lores reportedly addressed the memory shortage and resultant price surge in a recent earnings calls, highlighting that the company might be forced to hike prices of its products in the second...
-
Bitchat Becomes Jamaica’s Go-to App as Hurricane Melissa Cripples Communication
As Hurricane Melissa devastates parts of the Caribbean, Jamaica has witnessed a sharp rise in downloads of Jack Dorsey’s BitChat app. The decentralised platform enables offline, encrypted communication through Bluetooth mesh networks, providing a vital tool for residents facing power and internet outages. BitChat’s growing popularity underscore...
-
World Architecture Day 2025: 10 Architectural Wonders Around The World That Will Leave You In Awe
World Architecture Day 2025: Every journey becomes richer when you walk through structures that have witnessed centuries - or even millennia - of history.
-
2025 Witnessed World's Third-Hottest August On Record
Devastating wildfires and blistering heatwaves during the world's third-hottest August on record underscored the urgency of tackling climate change and preparing for its deadly consequences, the European global warming monitor said Tuesday.
-
"Remember Why India Emerged As Key Partner": Ex-US Officials To Trump Amid Tariff Tension
Even as India-US relations witness a "moment of unprecedented discord" amid President Donald Trump's tariffs on Indian imports, former top American officials believe that ties can and must be restored.
-
Freedom From Gravity: How Private Companies Are Reshaping Access To Space
As India prepares for its first independent human space mission under the Gaganyaan program, the global landscape is witnessing a renaissance in space travel.
-
New India Spares No Effort To Punish Enemies: PM Modi In Bihar
Hailing Operation Sindoor in Bihar's Motihari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the "new" India spares no effort in punishing its enemies.
-
Global Smartphone Market Grew 1 Percent YoY in Q2 2025; Samsung, Vivo Witness Biggest Jump in Shipments: IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report. As per the report, the global smartphone market has grown by 1 percent in Q2 2025 from the same quarter last year. The report shows that Samsung and Vivo saw the biggest YoY increase in global smartphone shipments, 7.9 and 4.8 percent respectively...
-
AI-Powered Autonomous Drone Defeats Human Pilot at Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drone from MavLab (TU Delft) outperformed human pilots at Abu Dhabi’s A2RL drone racing event, winning three out of four races, including the AI vs Human showdown. Competing against 13 other global teams, the autonomous drone also won the flagship 170-metre course as well as an AI-only drag race during the ...
-
India's GDP Growth In 2025-2026 Estimated To Be Highest Among G20 Nations: Report
Global growth figures are not expected to witness a positive trend according to the OECD, which estimates that the global economy is on course to slow down from 3.3% last year to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026.
-
"They Were Dancing, I Was Crying": Shefali Shah On Watching Northern Lights In Finland
In the first frame, Shefali Shah and her family are seen gazing at bright green lights dancing across the nightsky
-
The End of 16GB RAM Phones? AI Boom Forces Smartphone Makers to Bring Back 4GB Models
A global RAM shortage is beginning to reshape the smartphone market, with a tipster claiming that 16GB RAM variants could disappear in 2026. To manage rising memory costs, brands may cut specifications or revive 4GB RAM models beyond entry-level phones. Prices are also expected to rise, as manufacturers prioritise margins amid supply constraints dr...
-
Turbulence In Aviation: 6 Major Failures That Shook Global Travel In 2025
The year 2025 witnessed several large-scale air travel disruptions that affected thousands of passengers worldwide, exposing major gaps in aviation infrastructure, digital systems and regulatory preparedness.
-
8 Destinations Loved By Travellers For Their Floral Beauty
Visiting these destinations isnt just about seeing pretty flowers; its about witnessing the earth at its most vibrant.
-
iPhone 16 Price Drops Under Rs. 63,000 on Croma With Bank Discounts: Specifications, Features
iPhone 16, which was unveiled globally in September 2024, recently witnessed a price cut in India when Cupertino-based Apple launched its iPhone 17. The phone was recently available during Black Friday sale events of multiple retail chains. Now, Croma is offering the iPhone 16 at a discounted price, allowing customers to save up to Rs. 6,900 on the...
-
HP PCs Could Reportedly See Price Hike, Reduced Configurations Amid Global Memory Shortage
HP PCs and laptops could reportedly witness a price hike and reduction in memory configuration amid the global RAM shortage. As per the report, HP CEO Enrique Lores reportedly addressed the memory shortage and resultant price surge in a recent earnings calls, highlighting that the company might be forced to hike prices of its products in the second...
-
Bitchat Becomes Jamaica’s Go-to App as Hurricane Melissa Cripples Communication
As Hurricane Melissa devastates parts of the Caribbean, Jamaica has witnessed a sharp rise in downloads of Jack Dorsey’s BitChat app. The decentralised platform enables offline, encrypted communication through Bluetooth mesh networks, providing a vital tool for residents facing power and internet outages. BitChat’s growing popularity underscore...
-
World Architecture Day 2025: 10 Architectural Wonders Around The World That Will Leave You In Awe
World Architecture Day 2025: Every journey becomes richer when you walk through structures that have witnessed centuries - or even millennia - of history.
-
2025 Witnessed World's Third-Hottest August On Record
Devastating wildfires and blistering heatwaves during the world's third-hottest August on record underscored the urgency of tackling climate change and preparing for its deadly consequences, the European global warming monitor said Tuesday.
-
"Remember Why India Emerged As Key Partner": Ex-US Officials To Trump Amid Tariff Tension
Even as India-US relations witness a "moment of unprecedented discord" amid President Donald Trump's tariffs on Indian imports, former top American officials believe that ties can and must be restored.
-
Freedom From Gravity: How Private Companies Are Reshaping Access To Space
As India prepares for its first independent human space mission under the Gaganyaan program, the global landscape is witnessing a renaissance in space travel.
-
New India Spares No Effort To Punish Enemies: PM Modi In Bihar
Hailing Operation Sindoor in Bihar's Motihari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the "new" India spares no effort in punishing its enemies.
-
Global Smartphone Market Grew 1 Percent YoY in Q2 2025; Samsung, Vivo Witness Biggest Jump in Shipments: IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report. As per the report, the global smartphone market has grown by 1 percent in Q2 2025 from the same quarter last year. The report shows that Samsung and Vivo saw the biggest YoY increase in global smartphone shipments, 7.9 and 4.8 percent respectively...
-
AI-Powered Autonomous Drone Defeats Human Pilot at Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drone from MavLab (TU Delft) outperformed human pilots at Abu Dhabi’s A2RL drone racing event, winning three out of four races, including the AI vs Human showdown. Competing against 13 other global teams, the autonomous drone also won the flagship 170-metre course as well as an AI-only drag race during the ...
-
India's GDP Growth In 2025-2026 Estimated To Be Highest Among G20 Nations: Report
Global growth figures are not expected to witness a positive trend according to the OECD, which estimates that the global economy is on course to slow down from 3.3% last year to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026.
