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Top 10 world news: Netanyahu publicly backs US' ceasefire deal; Indian govt defends Triple Talaq ban, and more

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

Islamabad's red zone breached, protesters demand resignation of Chief Justice of Pakistan

Islamabad's red zone breached, protesters demand resignation of Chief Justice of Pakistan. Watch for more details!

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: CBI gets nod to conduct polygraph test of accused

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was granted permission on Monday to conduct a polygraph test on Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the violent rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Russia-Ukraine war: Storm Shadow: A game-changer for Ukraine?

Washington is effectively blocking Britain’s request for Kyiv to employ Storm Shadow missiles against targets within Russian territory, according to recent reports.

Matt Richardson, three-time Olympic cycling medalist, switches to Great Britain from Australia

Matt Richardson is to join the British cycling team just weeks after winning three Olympic medals for Australia. The 25-year-old won silver in the individual sprint and keirin as well as bronze in the team sprint at the Paris Games.

Hindenburg vs SEBI chief: Madhabi Buch's consulting firm shares address with its auditor, says report

A consultancy set up by Madhabi Buch before she became the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson is registered at the same address as its statutory auditor, reports said, raising fresh doubts about the past practices of the chief of India's market regulator.

Indian govt defends Triple Talaq ban, says practice makes Muslim women’s condition pathetic

The Indian central government on Monday (August 19) claimed that 'triple talaq' was 'fatal' to the social institution of marriage as it defended its 2019 law criminalising the practice.

Ground report from Israel's largest underground bunker hospital

Israel's Rambam underground hospital gears up for war. The hospital is believed to withstand chemical & biological attacks. WION brings you ground report from the Haifa's vast underground hospital.

What is SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch's link with asset manager Blackstone all about?

SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch's connection with the asset management giant Blackstone has come under scrutiny amid Hindenburg Research report's allegations linking her to Adani group.

Police in England and Wales strip search a child every 19 hours, finds shocking report

A new report has revealed a disturbing trend in England and Wales. On Monday (August 19), Britain's Children Commissioner in a damning report revealed that police in England and Wales strip search a child every 19 hours.

‘Bridging proposal’: Netanyahu publicly endorses US’ hostages-for-ceasefire deal; Hamas rejects

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

UK: Labour to scrap trade union act

The Trade Union Act, passed by the previous Conservative government, introduced a higher threshold for unions to meet to hold legal strike action, by including a minimum 50% turnout requirement. Watch to know more.

Tel Aviv explosion: Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim suicide attack responsibility, vow more attacks

Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad on Monday claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv, calling it a "suicide operation" and threatening more attacks in Israel as the Gaza war drags on.

AI-created German song sparks racism debate

A song about immigrants was among the top 50 on German music charts this month, but there's a twin problem: It is entirely AI-generated, and appears to use terms and expressions considered racist and stereotyping of immigrant communities.

Madhuri Buch-Adani links: Why is SEBI’s credibility at an all-time low after latest Hindenburg report?

Ever since US-based short seller Hindenburg Research released its new, damning report linking the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madbhabi Puri Buch and Adani conglomerate, the Indian market regulator's credibility has taken a nosedive.

Mississippi poultry plant reaches settlement with OSHA after teen's death in 2023

A Mississippi poultry processing plant will pay $164,814 in fines and implement additional safety measures under a settlement with the US Department of Labor reached after a 16-year-old boy died at the facility.

Kolkata rape-murder case: 71 Padma awardee doctors seek Indian PM Modi's intervention

Amid the growing outcry of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal 71 Padma awardee doctors have written to prime minister Narendra Modi seeking his immediate intervention in the case. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela protests: Opposition calls for worldwide protests

Venezuela's political opposition and its supporters gathered in cities around the country on Saturday to demand recognition of what they say is their candidate's resounding victory in a presidential vote nearly three weeks ago.

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections: President calls for deepening India ties

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has underlined the significance of developing economic cooperation and regional integration with Japan and India, with a particular emphasis on deepening ties with New Delhi, as his country strives to recover from bankruptcy.