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Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Doesn't Deny Reports of North Korean Troops In Russia | WION Originals

In a shocking development, Putin does not deny North Korea sent soldiers to Russia. When asked about satellite images showing North Korean troop movement, Putin gave a sarcastic reply. Earlier, Volodymyr Zelensky said North Korea sent 10,000 soldiers to fight alongside Russia. Ukrainian President called N. Korean troops fighting against Ukraine ‘first step to world war’. Watch to know more!

Shoojit Sircar on why he stopped working on a Kishore Kumar's biopic after 4 years of work

In recent years, a lot of reports about a biopic on legendary Indian musician Kishor Kumar's life and times dominated the headlines. However, there is no official confirmation on which director is on the project.

CHOGM Summit: King Charles Acknowledges 'Painful' Slavery Past Amid Calls For Reparations

King Charles has said the Commonwealth should acknowledge its painful history, this as African and Caribbean Nations continue to advocate for reparations for the country's role in the transatlantic slave trade. Watch in for more details!

Cyclone Dana: Odisha's ‘Zero Casualty Mission’ proves successful with no lives lost

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the severe cyclonic storm Dana, which began its landfall process shortly after midnight, had fully made landfall by Friday (Oct 25) morning.

India Boosts Hunt For Airline Hoax Culprits

The Indian government has launched an investigation as several airlines have received bomb threats. Many of these fake bomb threats were circulated through social media platforms. Watch to know more.

First-ever dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong go on display

The first dinosaur fossils found in Hong Kong, likely from a large dinosaur, were put on display on Friday after they were found on a small, uninhabited outlying island, providing new evidence for research on palaeoecology in the financial hub.

Scholz, Indian PM Modi To Co-Chair Intergovernmental Consultation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in India ahead of IGC. He met Indian PM at his official residence for a one on one meeting. Scholz along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the IGC on Friday and Saturday. Watch to know more.

Canada Dropped Gangster Goldy Brar's Name: Envoy

A senior Indian Diplomat Sanjay Varma who was recalled from Ottawa has accused Canada of Sheltering criminals and gangsters in the country. In an interview with PTI, Verma says Canada dropped gangster Goldie Bar's name from The Wanted list backstabbing India while it was supposed to be a friendly democracy.

India-China border row: Disengagement of troops begins in Eastern Ladakh's Demchok, Depsang

Indian defence officials said on Friday (Oct 25) that the disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops started at two friction points in Demchok and Depsang Plains in the Eastern Ladakh sector.

UK's Defence Secretary Admits 'Forces Not Ready To Fight War'

New Defense Secretary John Healey has said that the armed forces are not ready to fight a war. The military has been hollowed out and underfunded under the conservative government. Healey said adding that it was very skilled to conduct military operations but would not be able to deter the enemy if a war broke...Watch in for more details!

Cyclone Dana makes landfall in India's Odisha, over 600,000 people evacuated to shelters till now

Cyclone Dana made its landfall in the Indian state of Odisha early Friday (Oct 25), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD said that the landfall process is expected to continue till the morning hours of Friday.

Israel-Hamas War: US And Qatar Say Gaza Ceasefire Talks Will Resume In Doha

The long stalled efforts to end the war in Gaza it appears to have gained momentum with Israel saying that its spy Chief David Barnea will attend ceasefire talks and Hamas vowing to stop fighting if a truce is reached. Watch in for more details!

US Secretary of State Blinken meets with Lebanon’s PM amid rising Israel-Hezbollah tensions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Lebanon's prime minister to discuss Israel's strikes on the country as Washington presses the Beirut government to take charge against Hezbollah.

South China Sea Tensions: Taiwan Holds Live-Fire Drills On Phengu Island

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has said that it will not seed an inch off its territory. This comes after the Taiwanese troops on Thursday conducted live fire drills on an outlying Island in the Taiwan Strait. Watch to know more details.

Cyclone Dana: Coastal Districts Witness Heavy Rainfall

Cyclone Dana made its landfall in the Indian state of Odisha early Friday (Oct 25), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD said that the landfall process is expected to continue till the morning hours of Friday.

India's business activity accelerates in October, PMI reports

Growth in India's business activity picked up slightly in October after softening last month, led by stronger demand in the manufacturing sector, according to a survey that also showed job creation rose at the fastest pace since February 2006 as detailed in a report by Reuters.

'Seed Home' To Adapt To Variety Of Climates

A University team in Chile has built a 3D printed concrete home that they say is Latin America's first such building. Experts say that it needs to be adapted to the Chillian reality to deal with earthquakes. Watch this report to know more.

Greece: Months of Searing Heat Harms Greece's Chestnut Produce

Greece is one of the world's largest chestnut producers but after months of searing heat and drought, most have not ripened. The chestnut harvest in Greece is expected to drop to about 15,000 tonnes in 2024 because of the extreme weather, half the average over the past five years.

Climate to Warm by 3.1°c Without Greater Action: UN Report

Current climate policies will result in global warming of over 3 degrees celsius by the end of the century, according to a united nations report. The annual emissions gap report has found that the world faces as much as 3.1 degrees celsius of warming above pre-industrial levels by 2100, if governments do not take greater action on slashing planet-warming emissions.