US vs China over South China Sea: Washington backs Philippines, Beijing hits back

Bigg Boss 20: Isha Rikhi evicted after three weeks in Salman Khan’s show

Musk plans to more than double xAI's chips to over 1.2 million Nvidia GPUs by year-end

After JU, clash erupts at SRFTI: BJP’s ‘Dimagi Naxal’ jibe sparks political firestorm after students protest RSS-linked event

‘Anti-social elements spreading false rumours’: LPU issues statement amid massive unrest over alleged rape

LPU students go on rampage, vandalise campus amid widespread protest: What's happening

Trump asked Xi to pressure Iran. China did not say yes — here’s what Beijing wants

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hails global crackdown on Iranian banks and airlines

An OpenAI agent escaped its locked test cage again, by hiding questions in DNS lookups

'Our video was trimmed': LPU girls who featured in rape-denial video make U-turn

3 males killed, four others injured in shooting after fight at strip club in Detroit

'Victory for low-budget consumers': Raghav Chadha hails 30-day telecom recharge rules

Claude rebuilt the 1989 game 'Prince of Persia' by reusing the original's own code

Beyond metros: How Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities could drive India’s next AI wave

Tesla builds first Cybertruck with its own refined lithium: Elon Musk's $1 billion Texas bet pays off

IndiGo flight suffers tail strike in Bengaluru while landing; DGCA to probe incident

The US and China set up an AI 'red telephone', but skipped the rulebook

‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump

Russian envoy claims US tactics to contain India were revealed in ‘Freudian slip’

IND vs WI 1st ODI: Kohli breaks Sachin's most runs in one country record with unbeaten 139 as India thump West Indies by 8 wickets

Researchers rebuilt exactly how 700 AI agents hacked Hugging Face: a 900-link chain trick

‘Olympic inclusion is our major target’: WPA President Ishaun Singh on pool’s global ambitions

Nations League: Spain sink England at Wembley; Modric shines for Croatia

Why has Iran released no proof of life of Mojtaba Khamenei? Araghchi reveals...

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

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean prisoners' transfer

Beyond BrahMos: India targets Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports with unmatched price edge

Sri Lankan Tamil migrant worker gets death sentence in Saudi Arabia, help sought from India

Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife from prosecution under POCSO: Delhi HC

'Can't help but draw painful parallels to Nirbhaya case': SC on latest incidents of rape cases in Delhi-NCR

99.9% more powerful - Scientists find boy who can recall memories from just 3 months of age

'FIRST LOOK from inside Noah’s Ark': Researchers share video from inside mysterious mound in Turkey

UNSC reform momentum grows: Russia, Portugal, Mauritius push for India's permanent seat bid

8 US marines injured in Iranian missile attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz: Report

New OTT releases this week (September 28-October 4, 2026): Dupahiya 2, Pooja Meri Jaan, Ohh My Dog- 5 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed in clash near Pakistan border, Islamabad denies

Ceuta migrant crisis: Protesters take to streets as Spain grapples with migrant challenge

LPU suspend classes, postpones exams as violence escalates over rape claims: What's happening

New York City wants a 'kill switch' on every AI, and will pay whistleblowers who report violations

The United Nations has warned that the world is entering an era of “global water bankruptcy,” cautioning that Earth’s water systems are being pushed beyond recovery and urging governments to shift from short-term crisis response to long-term water bankruptcy management.


UN Report Urges Shift From Crisis Response To Bankruptcy Management 

Massive snow sculptures across China are drawing crowds and going viral online, as winter art displays transform cities into open-air galleries. From intricate landmarks to towering fantasy designs, artists have carved giant sculptures entirely from snow, showcasing creativity amid freezing temperatures.


China’s Giant Snow Sculptures Go Viral As Winter Art Takes Centre Stage | WION Climate Tracker 

Heavy snowfall has caused widespread disruption across parts of Japan, grounding flights, delaying trains and snarling road traffic. Several regions reported dangerous travel conditions as snow piled up rapidly, forcing authorities to issue weather warnings.


Snow Chaos Grips Japan As Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Travel 

Rare snowfall has covered parts of Shanghai, as a powerful cold wave sent temperatures plunging across southern China, an area unaccustomed to winter snow. Residents woke up to snow-dusted streets and disrupted travel, as authorities issued cold weather advisories.


Rare Snowfall Blankets Shanghai As Southern China Shivers In Cold Snap

A severe whiteout caused by heavy snowfall has led to a massive chain-reaction crash on a Michigan highway, with more than 100 vehicles involved, authorities said. The pile-up occurred as visibility dropped sharply, leaving drivers unable to slow down or stop in time.


Whiteout Chaos On Michigan Highway As Snow Triggers 100+ Vehicle Pile-Up | WION Climate Tracker

At least 19 people have been killed as wildfires rip through large parts of Chile, driven by extreme heat, strong winds and dry conditions, authorities said. Fire crews are battling 34 active blazes, with evacuations under way across several regions.

Chile Wildfires Kill 19 as Extreme Heat Fuels Blazes

Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has been hit by record-breaking snowfall, with authorities calling it the heaviest snow in more than 60 years. Entire towns were buried under deep snow as transport, schools and daily life were disrupted


Record Snowfall Hits Russia’s Kamchatka, Heaviest In 60 Years

A landmark United Nations ocean treaty has officially entered into force, marking a major breakthrough in protecting the world’s high seas. The global pact aims to conserve marine biodiversity and advance the goal of safeguarding 30% of the oceans by 2030.


World's oceans get new safeguards, global deal pushes 30% ocean protection goal

Air pollution levels have surged in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the capital Sarajevo waking up to dense smog blanketing large parts of the city. Authorities issued health warnings as poor air quality raised concerns for children, the elderly and people with respiratory conditions.

Pollution Spikes In Bosnia As Sarajevo Wakes Up Under Thick Smog | WION Climate Tracker 

A severe cold wave has intensified across northern India, with rain, snowfall and dense fog affecting several states and disrupting daily life. Hill states reported fresh snow, while plains including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh woke up to reduced visibility and plunging temperatures.


Cold Wave Tightens Grip Across North India As Rain, Snow And Fog Disrupt Life

Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures have worsened the humanitarian crisis for displaced Syrians, many of whom are living in fragile tents with little protection from the cold. Aid groups warn that children, the elderly and the sick face the greatest risk as winter conditions cut off access to food, fuel and medical care.


Snow Deepens Crisis For Displaced Syrians Amid Harsh Winter | Wion Climate Tracker

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip on large parts of northern India, with temperatures hovering near zero in several states.

On Thursday, the capital Delhi recorded its coldest morning so far this winter, with the temperature dropping to 2.9C.

North India Cold: Severe Cold Persists in Delhi & Neighbouring States 

South African authorities shut Kruger National Park on Thursday to day visitors, after several rivers that run through it burst their banks as the result of days of heavy rains, they said.

Kruger Floods: River Burst Banks in South Africa's Kruger; Wildlife Park Hit by Fast-Rising Waters 

Global disaster losses declined in 2025, largely due to the absence of major hurricanes in the United States, helping reduce the overall damage bill. However, experts warn that climate risks remain high, with extreme weather events continuing to pose serious threats worldwide.

Global Disaster Losses Fall in 2025 as No US Hurricane Cuts Damage Bill

New data shows 2025 ranked among the hottest years ever recorded, according to NASA’s latest statement—yet the official release notably omits direct mention of climate change.


2025 Ranks Among Hottest Year Ever Recorded; NASA Statement Omits Climate Change

A historic ice vault has been inaugurated in Antarctica, creating the world’s first long-term ice core library designed to preserve samples from glaciers that are rapidly melting due to climate change. Scientists say the vault will store ice cores collected from around the world, allowing future researchers to study Earth’s climate. The project is being described as a global scientific archive aimed at protecting vital climate data for generations to come.


Historic Ice Vault Opens In Antarctica As First Ice Core Library Is Inaugurated

The Vevcani Carnival has brought colour, music and celebration to the snowy villages of North Macedonia as one of the country’s most famous winter festivals gets underway. Locals and visitors gathered in freezing conditions to take part in traditional parades, costumes and performances, keeping alive centuries-old customs that blend satire, folklore and community spirit. The event is a major cultural highlight in the Balkans each winter.


Vevcani Carnival Lights Up Snowy Villages During North Macedonia Winter Festival 

In northeastern China, Changchun has been transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland as artists from across the globe participate in the International Ice Competition. Captured footage shows massive blocks of ice and compacted snow meticulously carved into an array of stunning sculptures, drawing visitors and enthusiasts alike. 

Changchun Transformed Into Winter Wonderland by Ice Sculptors 

Bulgaria’s traditional Kukeri carnival has returned with vibrant costumes, ritual dances and loud bells as performers take to the streets to symbolically chase away evil spirits and welcome the arrival of spring. The centuries-old festival is rooted in ancient folklore and is believed to bring health, fertility and prosperity to communities across the country. Villages and towns have come alive with colour and sound as Bulgaria celebrates one of its most iconic cultural traditions.


Bulgarian Kukeri Carnival Uses Ritual Dances To Drive Away Evil And Welcome Spring 

Last year was the third-warmest in modern history, according to data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service. Scientists say the average global temperature in 2025 was about 1.47 °C higher than the pre-industrial baseline, as the past 11 years have ranked among the warmest on record, underscoring the growing impact of climate change.


2025 Was the Third-Hottest Year Ever Recorded, Data Shows

A powerful winter cold snap is causing widespread travel disruption across Europe, with flights and train services affected in several countries. Forecasters warn that blizzards and heavy snowfall could make conditions even worse in the coming days, raising the risk of further delays and cancellations across the region.

EU: Severe Cold Snap Disrupts Flights and Trains Across Europe

The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is facing a historic snow drought after the 2024 to 2025 winter recorded a 23 year low in snow persistence. Scientists say warming at higher elevations between 3,000 and 6,000 metres is causing more precipitation to fall as rain instead of snow, threatening glaciers, rivers and long term water security across South Asia.


Himalayas Facing Historic Snow Drought

Environmental experts are raising serious concerns over the United States’ push to revive and expand Venezuela’s oil industry, warning it could deepen long-standing ecological damage and sharply increase climate warming emissions in one of the world’s most environmentally vulnerable oil-producing nations. Critics say boosting production of Venezuela’s heavy crude may hinder global climate goals and worsen pollution.


US-Venezuela Tensions: US Oil Plans Raise Environmental Fears | WION

Black ice and freezing rain have disrupted daily life across western Germany, forcing authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia to close thousands of schools as a safety precaution. With severe weather warnings in place, many students have switched to remote learning, reviving systems first used during the pandemic to keep education running without risking lives.


Germany: Freezing Rain Shuts 5,400 Schools | WION 

Large parts of northern India are in the grip of a severe cold wave, with the Weather Department issuing alerts as temperatures continue to plunge. Forecasters warn the cold spell could intensify in the coming days, bringing dense fog, freezing nights and major disruption across several Indian states.


India Hit by Severe Cold Wave as Temperatures Set to Fall Further | WION

Raging wildfires are tearing through Argentina’s Patagonia region, scorching vast stretches of forest and threatening communities and tourist hubs in the Andes. A UNESCO protected park has been affected as firefighters battle multiple blazes, with authorities warn conditions remain extremely dangerous and the fires could continue to spread.


Argentina Wildfires: UNESCO Park Hit as Patagonia Fires Spread | WION

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