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Trump faces revised indictment in Jan 6 case: How will indictment against Trump play out?

With US Presidential polls nearly two months away former US President and Republican nominee Donald Trump is caught in a fresh legal battle. Prosecutors have issued revised changes against the Republican Presidential nominee for his alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election after he lost to Joe Biden. Watch in for more details!

China warns US over Philippines support

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met in Beijing on Tuesday, as the world's two biggest economies hope to maintain their relations.

US NSA Jake Sullivan meets Wang Yi on China visit to manage ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met in Beijing on Tuesday, as the world's two biggest economies hope to maintain their relations.

Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud

The Swiss Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted two executives at an oil exploration company of fraud after they had been accused of embezzling over $1.8 billion from Malaysia's state investment fund 1MDB.

Drought parches Mexico: Drought imperils farmers and bees in Mexico's north

Large parts of Mexico get dry or semi-dry climate at the best of times, the situation has turned worse in recent years. It has reached a state where residents pray and hope for even the slightest rain to fill depleted water reserves.

Video: K Kavitha's emotional hug with son after five months in jail goes viral. Watch it here

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (August 27) granted bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party leader K Kavitha in the excise policy irregularities cases, currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Champions League 2024-25: All you need to know about group stage draw - date, time, teams

The draws for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season are all set to take center stage as a new revamped format of the competition makes its debut.

UK’s Starmer, Germany’s Scholz announce treaty to reset ties but won’t reverse Brexit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (Aug 28) met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to ‘reset ties’ and discuss a new cooperation treaty that would bring the two nations closer on clean energy, technology, defence, and irregular migration.

Alien contact might lead to diseases, conflict, ISRO chief warns

The universe is filled with billions of celestial bodies, galaxies, exoplanets, stars and more. But Earth seems to be the only place in this vast world harbouring life.

Attack on freedom of expression in Bangladesh? Journalist’s body found floating in lake; family alleges murder

In Bangladesh, the body of a TV journalist was recovered on Wednesday (August 28) from the Hatirjheel Lake in the nation's capital, Dhaka. Sajeeb Wazad, the son of Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, labelled the death "another brutal attack" on the freedom of expression in the nation.

Meteorite fell in South Africa this weekend for the first time in 50 years

Did an asteroid or a meteorite fall in South Africa? Residents in Eastern Cape, South Africa, reported seeing a streak of bright light in the sky over St Francis Bay on Sunday (August 25) morning.

India's digital infrastructure: A key driver for growth, says Moody's 

In a recent report, Moody's Ratings highlighted the significant role of India's digital infrastructure in driving economic growth and job creation. Published on August 27, 2024, the report applauds the Indian government's efforts in enhancing digital infrastructure, noting its positive impact on various sectors.

South Africa: Several political parties demand Thembi Simelane's resignation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested a detailed report and briefing from the Minister of Justice and constitutional development on allegations on her involvement in VBS Bank corruption case. Watch in for more details!

THIS ancient temple is of Maya's monstrous god of farts 'The Stinking One'. It has grisly leftovers like...

A mysterious ancient palatial complex was excavated by archaeologists in southern Mexico which was dedicated to Maya's terrifying death god. The monstrous deity was known as Ah Puch, or Cizin and his name was translated as “stench”, “flatulence” and “The Stinking One”.

Gujarat floods: Major cities and towns flooded, rovers overflow

Heavy rains have devastated India's Gujarat, killing seven people, with seven others reported missing due to rain-related incidents.

Zuckerberg accuses White House of pressuring Meta to censor Covid-19 content 

In a recent revelation, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has alleged that the Biden administration exerted undue pressure on the company to censor Covid-19-related content.

J&K assembly elections: Former JEI members to contest as independent

While weeks ahead of the crucial assembly elections in India's Jammu and Kashmir the political landscape has witnessed a fresh twist former members of the band Jamaat E Islami party have started filing their nominations for the upcoming polls in the union territory.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel holds 'anti-terror OPs' in West Bank

The Israeli Army on Wednesday said that it launched an operation in north of West Bank as Palestinian Health Ministry reported deaths of nine people in the city of Jenin. Watch WION to know more.

Greek-flagged shipping tanker attacked by Houthis now leaking oil: Pentagon

The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker, Sounion, continues to blaze in the Red Sea and is now leaking oil, according to a Pentagon spokesperson on Tuesday. The vessel carrying about one million barrels of crude oil was attacked last week by multiple projectiles near Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah.