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In a recent study, scientists discovered intriguing evidence indicating that the Earth's rotation slowed substantially twice in the last several hundred million years, playing an important part in some of the planet's most historic events. This ground-breaking study, led by Chinese scientists, connects these changes in rotational speed to the biggest mass extinction and the rapid spread of life known as the Cambrian explosion.

A full emergency was declared at Kolkata airport on Friday (Aug 30) night after an IndiGo flight bound for Bengaluru experienced an engine failure mid-air. Despite the issue, the plane managed to land safely, and both runways were reopened soon after.

A new Wall Street Journal poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris is one point ahead of former President Donald Trump, while he still leads on key issues. Here’s what the numbers say.

A migrant worker from the Indian state of West Bengal, identified as Sabir Malik, was allegedly killed by a group of cow vigilantes in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district on Tuesday (August 27), under suspicion of eating beef.

India’s Ministry of Finance has clarified that there are no restrictions on queer individuals opening joint bank accounts with their partners. They can also name their partners as their nominees in the event of the death of the account holder.

The Israeli military says it has killed the head of the Hamas in Jenin and two other fighters, as a major operation continues for a third day in the north of the occupied West Bank.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired the country's air force chief on Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from Western partners crashed during a Russian assault.

Chelsea reportedly agreed a deal to sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United as Raheem Sterling is set to exit Stamford Bridge and join Arsenal on loan after a frenzied transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs.

Just two months left to go for the US elections and vice president Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump by wide margins among women in Hispanic voters. Since Biden quit the Presidential race Harris has gained ground against Trump in National polls and that too in critical swing States. Watch WION to know more on the story.

A South Korean man arrested last month for allegedly leaking military secrets was recruited by a suspected Chinese intelligence agent in 2017, according to ROK prosecutors, however it is unclear whether the Chinese operative also worked for North Korea.

At the 31st meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in Beijing on Thursday (August 29, 2024), India and China exchanged "frank, constructive, and forward-looking views" on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in order to "narrow down the differences" and find a "early resolution" of the outstanding issues, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

In this episode of Wings, we explore fascinating stories from around the globe, from innovative sustainable architecture in India's desert to mesmerising lantern festivals in East Asia. Our journey begins in Rajasthan, where we uncover groundbreaking sustainable architecture that offers respite from the extreme desert heat, where temperatures soar above 50°C. Discover how a new girls' school combines traditional methods with modern design to create a cool oasis in the scorching desert, setting an inspiring example for sustainable development. Next, we delve into the resurgence of tourism in India, as foreign tourist arrivals reach their highest since the pandemic. With visa applications surpassing pre-pandemic volumes and Indians flying abroad in record numbers, India is experiencing a travel boom like never before. Our Destination in the Spotlight this week is North Korea. We take a bold look at the Hermit Kingdom, which is positioning itself as a new frontier for adventure. As the country prepares to reopen, tour operators express hope for a surge in curious explorers. Our Art & Culture segment features the world's cultural treasures. Visit Bulgaria's stunningly preserved UNESCO World Heritage church frescoes, meet Syrian artisans on a mission to revive the traditional "Hamwi" print heritage, and witness Banksy's latest animal-themed street art that has captivated London. We conclude with a vibrant journey through East Asia's enchanting Lantern Festivals. Witness the captivating River Lantern Song Festival in Guilin’s Ziyuan, Taiwan’s breathtaking water lantern release for Hungry Ghost Month, and Hong Kong's spectacular Lantern Festival, celebrating the spirit of light and unity.

Frances Tiafoe rallied to beat Ben Shelton in an electrifying five-setter on Friday at the US Open, avenging a quarter-final loss to his fellow American at Flushing Meadows last year.

After the release of the Hema Committee report, the entire 17-member executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movies Artistes (AMMA) including the president of the association and superstar Mohanlal resigned.

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (Aug 31) said that New Delhi has a “special China problem,” adding that the state of bilateral ties warrants heavy scrutiny of investments from the communist country.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday (Aug 31) postponed the assembly poll date for the northern state of Haryana to October 5. Earlier, the polls were scheduled to be held on October 1.

A joint operation by American and Iraqi forces killed 15 members of the Islamic State group in western Iraq, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Friday (Aug 30). The raid targeted Islamic State leaders and was carried out early Thursday morning, resulting "in the death of 15 ISIS operatives" with "no indication of civilian casualties," CENTCOM said on social media platform X.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for several states on August 31. The alert warns of very heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

A protest in Kolkata against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in RG Kar Hospital turned violent on Tuesday as police lobbed tear gas shells and fired water cannons to disperse protesters. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Kolkata police commissioner over the alleged use of ‘excessive and brutal’ force by the police on protestors during Nabanna Abhijan earlier this week.