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Sicilian prosecutors said Saturday, they were investigating possible manslaughter after a superyacht sank, killing seven people, as it emerged that trapped passengers scrabbled for air pockets after it went down.

China and Belarus have committed to strengthen cooperation in a variety of sectors, including commerce, security, energy, and finance, according to a joint statement issued after Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko in Minsk.

Amid tensions and turmoil, social media in Bangladesh is filled with stories blaming India for causing floods in the country. There are claims that sudden floods in Bangladesh result from India opening a dam. However, the Indian government clarified on Thursday that the flooding in eastern districts of Bangladesh was not caused by the opening of a dam on the Gumti River in Tripura.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to review and further deepen the existing defence cooperation activities between the two countries.

Star Indian cricketers KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya appeared on a now-deleted infamous ‘Koffee with Karan’ episode that aired in 2019, which later led to their suspension from Indian Cricket over some of their remarks being deemed inappropriate and offensive by viewers.

Malayalam director Ranjith Balakrishnan has found himself amid controversy after Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra accused him of misbehaving. The actress has made shocking revelations against Ranjith saying that he behaved inappropriately with her when she first came to work in the Malayalam movie Paleri Manikyam.

China-linked instant loan apps have come under intense scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India’s law enforcement and economic intelligence agency, following action by police in Telangana, a southern-central state.

England premier seamer Mark Wood is ruled out of the ongoing day four of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Manchester, the ECB confirmed on social media. Wood pulled up two balls into his 11th over of the second inning later on day three, with the latest reports suggesting he suffered a right thigh injury.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti made a significant announcement on Saturday (August 24), ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, during the release of her party's manifesto.

Today NASA will make a very important decision regarding the fate of Boeing's problematic Starliner spacecraft. There's a lot of speculation growing and concerns about this and to get us an astronaut's perspective of overstaying in space, WION's principal correspondents spoke to Russian cosmonaut Sergey Vladimirovich Korsakov who has stayed in space for longer than 6 months.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his one-day visit to war-torn Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23). This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Modi's visit also comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on.

A knife assault in the western German city of Solingen has killed three people and critically injured four others, according to authorities.

The US has announced a new round of military support to Ukraine, following a phone discussion between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden.

Scientists recorded a strange signal from space in 1977. It was captured by the Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope and no viable explanation has been presented for it.

Fans of film legend Alain Delon gathered at the entrance to his country estate Saturday ahead of his funeral to be attended only by his children and a few dozen other family members and friends.

India batter Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday (June 24) as one of the finest openers especially in limited overs.

A resident of the north-Indian state of Uttar Pradesh assaulted his 19-year-old wife and gave her a "triple talaq" for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his government and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The Milky Way seems to harbour a vast ripple spreading out across at least a quarter of its disc. But scientists have never confirmed it and some say that it doesn't exist at all.

Join us on this captivating episode of Wings where we embark on a journey through some of the most unique and vibrant travel experiences worldwide. We begin our adventure in India, the land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, by exploring the enchanting world of Tea Tourism. From the lush plantations of Assam and Darjeeling to the serene tea gardens of Kerala, discover the history, tradition, and flavours that make Indian tea a global favorite. Next, we dive into India’s expanding tourism sector. With a surge in spiritual travel during Independence Day weekend, India’s tourism sector is increasing. International destinations from Australia to Morocco also see record numbers of Indian visitors reach their shores. As we move across the globe, we celebrate the beauty of flowers. Experience the breathtaking 2024 Brussels Flower Carpet, explore the vibrant SW China's Yunnan flower market during Chinese Valentine’s Day, and join the lively parade at Colombia’s Flower Festival in Medellin. In our Africa Wrap, we bring you stories from the continent, including the colourful Benin Masks Festival, the challenges faced by AfriSki—Southern Africa’s only ski resort and the rising popularity of Sauna Therapy in Ethiopia. Finally, we wrap up with a unique story from Albania, where an island is hoping for a revival with a Trump-inspired makeover, and we close with stunning visuals from Sri Lanka’s Sacred Tooth Festival, honoring a relic of the Buddha.