The story of Abhilash Tomy’s circumnavigation in the Golden Globe Race 2022 has been the story of his sturdy little boat, the Bayanat. While half a dozen sailors dropped out because of equipment failure, Abhilash plodded along carrying out countless tiny and notable repairs that helped him stay in contention.

‘Using a toilet door to make windvane’ India's Abhilash Tomy, the DIY master of ocean sailing

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said a U.S.-South Korea agreement this week about the need to shore up South Korean security will worsen the situation, according to state media KCNA on Saturday.

US, South Korea security pact will worsen situation, says Kim Jong Un's sister

In an exclusive interview, Hina Rabbani Khar, Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, speaks to WION's Anas Mallick. Speaking about the Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's visit to India for the SCO Summit, she says, "It's an SCO visit and not an India visit. It's in Goa, the foreign minister is going. If it was in Timbuktu or Washington DC, he would still be going." The South Asian nation is currently engulfed in political turmoil and inflation is sky rocketing. Hoping for respite, Khar said, "The country needs time out from drama."

'Terrorism & TTP continues to remain challenge for us' Hina Rabbani Khar exclusively talks to WION

Thailand has had its highest seasonal temperature reading on record, an astonishing 54C in Phuket. Watch the video to know more.

Thailand: Record temperatures hit the country with highest seasonal temp on record

On Inside South Asia with Pakistan: military coup imminent? What makes Nepal's Mt Annapurna deadly Kedarnath temple opens despite adverse weather B'desh: 10 years of rana plaza, has anything changed? Operation Kaveri: evacuating South Asians from Sudan

Pakistan military rule | Nepal's deadly peaks | Kedarnath opens

Over 500 people have been killed and over 4000 others have been injured in the fighting in Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Watch the video to know more.

‘Devastating toll’ of fighting in Sudan: Over 500 killed, 4000 injured

The Department of Census and Statistics yesterday said that inflation in Colombo has dropped to 35.3 percent in April. Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, as measured by the Year-on-Year (Y-O-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), significantly eased to 35.3% in April 2023, in comparison to March 2023, the department said.

Sri Lanka’s inflation drops further to 35.3% amid economic crisis in the month of April

Kedarnath Temple has opened its doors to devotees despite adverse weather. Over 96,000 people have registered so far to visit the shrine. Further registrations have been suspended due to the inclement weather. How prepared are the authorities? Also, we tell you why Kedarnath is important for Hindus. Watch this report

Amid heavy snowfall, Kedarnath opens

On the intervening night of 27th and 28th of April, the Indian air force landed its c-130j plane on an airstrip in Wadi Sayyidna, about 40 kilometres north of Khartoum. The airstrip was in a degraded condition, with no navigational approach aids or fuel. The small runway also lacked landing lights that are needed to guide incoming aircraft at night. Despite all the challenges, the Indian air force managed to land and rescue as many as 121 people. While approaching, the aircrew used electro-optical infrared sensors to ensure the runway was free from obstructions. After ensuring there were no inimical forces in the vicinity, the Indian air force pilots used night vision goggles to carry out a flawless landing. Upon landing, the aircraft engines were kept running, while eight commandos secured the passengers and their luggage. As with the landing, the take-off from the unlit runway was also carried out using night vision goggles.

Indian Air Force pilots use Night Vision Goggles to land C-130J on degraded Sudan airstrip | Details

Speaking to Hungarian civil authorities in Budapest, “a city of bridges,” Pope Francis on Friday challenged the nations of Europe to recapture a spirit of fraternal unity and pursue “creative efforts for peace.”

Pope Francis in Hungary: European unity ‘crucial’ to peace

Amid a rise in inflation and a shortage of foreign exchange reserves, people in Pakistan have started to face difficulties in performing Haj, Pakistan vernacular media reported.

Amid surge in inflation, Pakistanis face difficulties in performing Haj

In an interview with WION, Jim Sarbh spoke about getting into character to play Dr Homi Bhabha in Rocket Boys and bring his own take to the role.

Did you know Jim Sarbh thought the role for Homi K. Bhabha was for Homi Adjania?

US coffeehouse chain Starbucks recorded a revenue of over 1,000 crore rupees or over 130 million US dollars in India in the last fiscal, which ended in march 2023. That's a milestone for Starbucks in India.

Starbucks' record revenue in India

Shares of Singapore developers and the broader stock market fell on Friday, after Singapore raised property taxes to cool its red-hot housing market.

Singapore hikes property tax sharply

The World Bank has released a new report stating that food, energy, and metals prices will continue to drop in 2023.

World Bank's Report: Commodity prices to fall

It's 10 years this week since the Rana Plaza building collapse tragedy in Bangladesh. Over 1,100 garment factory workers were killed and thousands of others maimed for life as the 8-storey structure in the sprawling complex crumbled. The industrial disaster - among the worst ever - put the spotlight on working conditions for working class labour in developing countries. 10 years on, here's a relook at how much has actually changed on the ground.

Rana plaza collapse - 10 years on big turning point, big lessons

US economic growth slowed sharply in the first quarter of 2023 despite strong consumer spending, as the Federal Reserve ploughed ahead with its historic monetary tightening campaign.

US growth slowed sharply in first quarter as Fed pushed rates higher

The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes Thursday while deadly fighting flared in Darfur as the clock ticked down on a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire now in its final full day.

Renewed air strikes hit Khartoum as clock ticks down on truce

Unseasonal scorching heat in Lisbon has left tourists surprised as temperatures across Portugal witnessed a high rise. Soaring temperatures have forced authorities to place three municipalities in the sunny southern region of the Algarve at maximum risk of wildfires. Hem kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Mercury soars in Portugal

Thousands of indigenous Brazilians marched in downtown Brasilia to call on their government to take action on climate change and to demand the creation of new reserves on their ancestral lands.

Thousands gather in Brasilia for new reserves

Spanish government warns people to take precautions amid drought and heat 7c-11c above average for the time of year.

Spain pleads for EU crisis funds as drought hits farmers

Spanish doctors are warning children and the elderly to stay indoors in the afternoon due to continuing record-breaking temperatures.

Spain doctors see rise in patients due to heat, issue health advisory

Only three in 10 Britons think the monarchy is “very important”, the lowest proportion on record, a poll shows as the king’s coronation approaches. A survey by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) shows public support for the monarchy has fallen to a historic low. A total of 45% of respondents said either it should be abolished, was not at all important or not very important.

British public support for monarchy at historic low, poll reveals

A 48-hour strike by nurses in England over the Bank Holiday weekend will be cut short by a day after a High Court judge ruled it was partly unlawful. The walkout in a row over pay by the Royal College of Nursing, due to start on Sunday, will now end on Monday.

Nurses' strike in England to be cut short after court ruling

Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s hard-right prime minister, has endorsed Rishi Sunak’s tough stance on immigration, in spite of misgivings among her officials about backing the UK policy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Giorgia Meloni endorses Rishi Sunak's hard line on immigration

A woman on TikTok claims she has identified a dating trend worse than being “ghosted”. Singer-songwriter Mariel Darling posted a video last week to share her horror at the trend she has named as being “zombied”.

Is the Zombied dating trend the new ghosting?

The second batch of 246 Indian nationals stuck in war-torn Sudan arrived in Mumbai from Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Thursday. The Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster heavy lift aircraft has brought back the Indian nationals to their motherland.

Second batch of 246 Indians evacuated from Sudan reaches Mumbai

At least 459 people have been killed and 4,000 wounded in the fighting, according to health ministry figures. The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes Thursday while deadly fighting flared in Darfur, as a fragile US-brokered ceasefire entered its final hours.

Sudan: Renewed air strikes hit Khartoum as clock ticks down on truce

Montana Republicans have barred transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from the statehouse floor for the rest of the session after she told colleagues they would have “blood on your hands” if they voted to ban gender-affirming medical care for trans children.

Montana Republicans bar transgender lawmaker from House floor

The yuan was used in 48.4% of all cross-border transactions, Reuters calculated, while the dollar's share declined to 46.7% from 48.6% a month earlier. The volume of cross-border transactions covers both the current and capital accounts.

Yuan overtakes dollar to become most-used currency in China's cross-border transactions

The Manchester City Juggernaut continued as they eased past leaders Arsenal in the Premier League to take control of the title race. Pep Guardiola's side are in contention for the treble of the League, Cup and Champions League. Are Manchester City the best side in Europe?

Are Manchester city the best team in Europe?

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