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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 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 top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, just weeks after the long-awaited planes arrived in the country, a Ukrainian military source told the media.

A widely derided Japanese government plan to entice Tokyo women to marry men in rural areas by offering cash rewards and train tickets to matchmaking events has been abandoned, officials said Friday.

BTS member Suga's drunk driving case has now been forwarded to the prosecution. According to news agency Yonhap, the Yongsan Police Station referred Suga to the Seoul Western District Prosecutor's Office.

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.

Last week, the world witnessed Hezbollah's deadly exchange of fire with Israeli forces, what is the situation in Lebanon now? We get you the full story from ground zero.

The authorities are advising thousands of people to evacuate and have issued the highest warning level for wind and storm. Watch in for more details.

Indian foreign ministry said Friday (Aug 30) that it would support a feasible and mutually acceptable solution to the ongoing war in Ukraine, being a friend and partner to both countries.

The Rings Of Power showrunner JD Payne and actresses Markella Kavenagh and Megan Richards spoke to WION's Shomini Sen about their challenges while filming the show. Payne also answered if there were challenges of shooting a large-scale fantasy fiction with stunning visuals for an OTT platform. Listen in.

A video of a man driving recklessly on a busy road in Delhi NCR and allegedly hitting a motorcycle while doing so has been making rounds on the internet. The driver in question is a fitness influencer called Rajat Dalal who was caught overspeeding on camera and not stopping when he hit a motorcyclist even as his co-passenger asked him to slow down.

Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 45% to 41% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Thursday that showed the vice president sparking new enthusiasm among voters and shaking up the race ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

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.

Arbaeen, is one of the biggest religious events for Shia muslims across the globe. This year, over 21 million people gathered at the holy city of Karbala in Iraq to mark the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Watch in for more details!

European Union foreign ministers agreed on Thursday they would not recognise the "democratic legitimacy" of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro following the country's disputed election, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. Watch in for more details!

Israel told the United States that an initial review found that shots were fired at a World Food Programme (WFP) vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between Israeli military units, the deputy US envoy to the United Nations said on Thursday.

A top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, just weeks after the long-awaited planes arrived in the country, a Ukrainian military source told the media.

Time and again, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made it clear that the only path to restore ties with Turkiye is the removal of its troops. His statement came in response to Turkish Tayyip Erdogan's willingness to mend what was broken after the outbreak of the 2011 civil war,

Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 45% to 41% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Thursday that showed the vice president sparking new enthusiasm among voters and shaking up the race ahead of the Nov. 5 election.