The Indian government has directed Meta to pause its WhatsApp username rollout, warning the feature could facilitate impersonation scams and complicate cybercrime investigations.

Investors tracked a wave of corporate developments, including major project wins for Coal India and operational updates from Bharti Airtel and Hero MotoCorp.

A surge in claims from the collapse of the First Guardian and Shield super funds has created a $170 million funding gap for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. Government officials are considering widening the industry levy base to address the shortfall.

India's state-run oil companies have maintained stable fuel prices despite volatile global crude trends. Meanwhile, Nayara Energy has reduced its prices.

Despite beating financial expectations in North America, Nike faces investor skepticism as the brand struggles with six consecutive quarters of declining sales in China.

The UK housing market has stalled as buyers and sellers grapple with high energy costs, legislative changes, and uncertainty surrounding future property taxes. Regional disparities are widening as northern markets show more resilience than the south.