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Video: Pakistani woman smiles after crushing two people with SUV

In a horrifying incident, a Pakistani woman allegedly killed two people with her SUV due to her reckless driving. The video of the woman, identified as Natasha Danish, wife of a prominent businessman Danish Iqbal, has gone viral where she can be seen smiling after the incident.

Israel war: Israel launches fresh operations 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.

Watch: Elderly man braves water cannons at Kolkata’s 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally

A video of an elderly man dressed in saffron braving water cannons by the police in the Indian city of Kolkata has gone viral on social media. The video was reportedly taken amid the chaos in Kolkata during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky says, success of plan will depend on President Biden

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to present a victory plan to US president Joe Biden. He said the war with Russia will eventually end with dialogue - but Ukraine's Kursk incursion is so Kyiv can be in a strong position. Watch in for more details!

Iran willing to negotiate with US over its nuclear program

Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei has expressed his willingness to engage in fresh negotiations with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program. Watch in for more details!

IPL: Former India bowler Zaheer Khan succeeds Gautam Gambhir as new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants

Former India bowler Zaheer Khan has succeeded Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on Wednesday (Aug 28).

Aston Martin poised for Texas showdown as FIA World Endurance Championship returns to COTA

The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, is set to host the return of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) this weekend, with Aston Martin looking to build upon its extraordinary legacy at the venue.

England batter Dawid Malan, 37, announces international retirement

England batter Dawid Malan has announced his retirement from international cricket as he dropped the curtains on his illustrious career on Wednesday (Aug 28). Having represented England in all three formats, he retires with a unique distinction of having scored a hundred in both white-ball and red-ball cricket.

Sheikh Hasina's son questions circumstances of journalist's death

The body of 32-year-old Rahanuma Sarah, who worked as the newsroom editor at private television channel GTV, was recovered from Hatirjheel Lake on Tuesday.

Xpeng unveils affordable EV line to capture larger market share in China

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Xpeng has made a bold move into the mainstream automotive market with the launch of its budget sub-brand MONA. On Tuesday, the company announced pricing for its first MONA model, the M03 electric hatchback coupe, starting at an attractive 119,800 yuan (USD 16,813), positioning it squarely in one of China's most competitive and fastest-growing market segments.

Netanyahu welcomes Israeli hostage return

Alkadi was found in an underground tunnel. 108 hostages still in Hamas' captivity. Watch WION to know more.

Australian man posing as YouTube star jailed for ‘world’s most severe sextortion’

A 29-year-old Australian man, posing as a famous YouTuber, has been convicted of blackmailing hundreds of girls online in “one of the most severe sextortion cases in the history of Australia.

Polestar pivots leadership amid EV industry headwinds

Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar announced on Wednesday a major change in its top leadership. The company revealed that Thomas Ingenlath, who has served as CEO since 2017, will be replaced by Michael Lohscheller, a seasoned automotive executive with extensive experience in both traditional and electric vehicle sectors.

Kolkata Protests: CM Mamata Banerjee Calls for Capital Punishment of Accused in rape-murder Case

CM Mamata Banerjee demanded capital punishment for the accused in the wake of the gruesome rape and murder of a female doctor in India's east Indian state of West Bengal. While addressing her supporters and party workers on Wednesday (Aug 28), she called for a protest on Sep 6 to demand justice for the 31-year-old rape victim and asked all student and political leaders from her party, Trinamool Congress, to join the demonstrations. Watch in for more details!

Oasis reunion: It's the money, honey - Gallagher brothers will make more from tour than in entire 1990s

Reunion announcement of Oasis, the iconic British band of the 1990s led by brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, set the music world ablaze this week. What may have led the brothers to reconcile after their bitter feud and go on tour after a gap of nearly two decades?

India and Oman near free trade agreement, set to boost bilateral trade 

Talks between India and Oman on a free trade agreement (FTA) are going well, and they hope to finish the deal soon, said Indian Ambassador to Oman, Amit Narang, on August 27, 2024.

UK PM Keir Starmer in Germany, visit to focus on defence and trade talks

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made his first stop in Berlin during his two-day visit to Germany and France. Watch in for more details!

12 new industrial smart cities to be built in India, will create a million jobs: Union minister

The Union Cabinet, on Wednesday, approved a major project to build 12 new industrial smart cities across 10 states, with a budget of Rs 28,602 crore to boost domestic manufacturing in India to revolutionise the industrial landscape, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

Pacific Island leaders back joint regional police force in Tonga meeting

Pacific Island leaders endorsed a landmark regional policing plan Wednesday at a summit in Tonga, a contentious move seen as trying to limit China's security role in the region.