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The thought of an asteroid impact is scary enough, let alone witnessing one. One such impact killed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, and now it seems another space rock had a dramatic effect on the solar system's largest moon.

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a red carpet welcome on Tuesday on a state visit to Mongolia, whose failure to arrest him under a warrant from the International Criminal Court was criticised by Ukraine as a blow against justice.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Singapore on Wednesday after concluding his visit to Brunei. PM Modi is in Singapore for a two-day visit aimed at boosting India-Singapore friendship, deepening ‘strategic partnership’ and attracting investment from the Southeast Asian country.

Scientists have recorded for the first time ever an incident where a predatory shark was eaten up by another much larger shark. The shark that itself fell prey was the Porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus).

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (Sep 4) apologised on behalf of the British State to victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. 72 people were killed when the blaze ripped through the 23-story social housing block in one of the richest areas of west London during the early hours of June 14, 2017. It was Britain's deadliest blaze in a residential building since World War II. Watch in for more details!

At least 51 people were killed and 271 wounded in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Poltava, says Ukraine's Zelensky, in one of the single deadliest strikes of the two-and-a-half-year war.

In the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, houses have collapsed and been swept away by torrential downpours. At least 30 people have lost their lives across the two states due to rain related incidents. More than 47,000 individuals were moved to relief camps in both the states. Watch in for more details!

Hundreds of Israeli protesters broke through a police barrier near the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, triggering violent clashes with the police.

The controversy surrounding these territories dates back to May 2020 when the Nepalese government, under the leadership of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, unveiled a new political map that included Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura within Nepal's borders.

At least 81 people have been killed and several are still missing in Nigeria after Boko Haram militants raided and attacked the village. Watch WION to know more.

Makers of Joker: Folie a Deux released a new poster of the film ahead of its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival 2024. The new poster features Joaquin Phoenix as Arthus Fleck and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.

Amid massive protest in Israel to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, the White House has said its latest deal proposal includes a withdrawal of the ideas from the heavily populated areas along the Philadelphia Corridor. Watch WION to know more.

Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has revised its ambitious goal of going fully electric by 2030. In a statement released on Wednesday, the company announced a shift in strategy, acknowledging the need to offer a mix of electric and hybrid vehicles for the foreseeable future.

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 Media Day began in Kolkata on Wednesday (Sep 4) with representatives from seven clubs, i.e. Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC, Mohammedan SC, Odisha FC, Jamshedpur FC, and NorthEast United FC, previewing the upcoming season.

Volvo Cars made a significant announcement on Wednesday, revealing that it will begin delivering its highly anticipated EX90 SUV to its first customers before the end of this month.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (Sep 4) apologised on behalf of the British State to victims of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. 72 people were killed when the blaze ripped through the 23-storey social housing block in one of the richest areas of west London during the early hours of June 14, 2017.

In the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, houses have collapsed and been swept away by torrential downpours. At least 30 people have lost their lives across the two states due to rain related incidents. More than 47,000 individuals were moved to relief camps in both the states. Watch in for more details!

MLAs in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh will not receive any pension if they defect to other parties, according to an amended bill passed in the State Assembly on Wednesday (Sep 4).

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has decisively rejected claims suggesting that there is a delay in its plans for a factory in Mexico. Stella Li, who leads BYD Americas, firmly stated that the company has not postponed any decisions regarding this significant project.