August 24 marks Ukraine's independence from erstwhile soviet union. The day is usually marked by grand parades and also festivities but this year Kyiv has decided to ban all public celebrations citing a heightened threat of a possible attack by the Russian forces.

August 24 marks Ukraine's 31st Independence Day; fears of fresh Russian strikes looms

Russians are all set to pay their tributes to Daria Dugina at her memorial service today. The 29-year-old daughter of Russian idol Aleksandr Dugina was killed in a car bomb attack. The father-daughter duo has been outspoken advocates of Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Russians to pay tributes to nationalist Daria Dugina at her memorial

Russia's federal security service detained an Islamic state operative. A 30-year-old terrorist from central Asia said he was plotting to carry out a suicide attack not in Russia but in India.

Russia thwarts terror plot against India, militant confesses to 'avenge prophet' plan

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of Japanese lawmakers on Tuesday amid China's continuous threats in the Asia-Pacific region.

Japanese lawmakers visit Taiwan amid China's assertive actions

The Islamabad police tightened its noose around Imran Khan's aide Shahbaz Gill. The cops raided Gill's room at the parliament lodges in his presence and during the searches the cops found arms in his rooms.

Islamabad police find arms in Shahbaz Gill's room; PTI leader cries foul, says weapon planted

Heavy rains are causing havoc in parts of Texas. Forecasters predict more rains from the southern part of the country for the rest of the week.

WION Climate Tracker: Flash floods hit parts of Texas, traffic disrupted in Dallas County

#GravitasPlus| Since time immemorial, food has been used as a weapon of war. Enemies have tried to starve each other. The Romans did it, so did the Germans, and the Americans. Colonial Britain weaponised food in India. Is Russia using the same template?

Gravitas Plus: How countries weaponise food to swing wars

China's rich are selling their coveted Rolex watches and Birkin bags to raise some quick cash as the economy tumbles. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint| Why are China's rich selling their Rolex watches & Birkin bags?

Ben & Jerry's has lost its bid to prevent its parent company Unilever from selling its ice cream in Jewish settlements. The ice cream chain had announced last year that it will stop selling ice creams in the Jewish settlements because this goes against its brand values.

Ben & Jerry’s lose bid to block sale of ice-cream in Jewish settlements

In India, four electric scooters have caught fire in seven days. This is terrifying, especially when there is a strong push for e-vehicles across the world. What caused these vehicles to catch fire? Watch our report to know more.

Electric vehicles burst into flames: What's going wrong? | Tech It Out

Electrification is the buzzword in the transportation space, including the aircraft industry. Like electric cars, electric planes rely on battery-generated electricity for power. But unlike cars and two-wheelers, electric aircraft face some unique challenges. Who are the leaders in electric aviation, and are any e-planes ready for take-off?

Electric planes: The future of emission-free aviation | Tech It Out

On Tech It Out, we often bring you the latest developments from the world of robots. In this video, we've rounded up some new robots that offer a glimpse into the future.

Robot peels a banana without squashing it | Tech It Out

Are you as fascinated about space as we are? If so, you will love to get your hands on the newly launched Asus laptop.

Review: Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition | Tech It Out

This video is about an unusual vehicle. It can bridge the gap between cars and bikes. According to its makers, it can even make electric motoring more affordable. Watch the video to know more about it.

A vehicle that can bridge the gap between cars and bikes | Tech It Out

New technologies are revolutionising the auto sector. It's transforming how vehicles are built and driven -- not just the ones we drive to work, but also those we like to marvel at: the supercars.

3D-printed cars: The future of automobiles? | Tech It Out

India is celebrating 75 years of independence, and we focus on technologies that are helping the country build a more robust defence system. In this special episode of Tech It Out, we look at why India is adopting new technologies to protect the country's borders and how some home-grown defence tech startups are helping the Indian Armed Forces.

How defence tech startups are making India self-reliant | Tech It Out

Olaf Scholz was sworn in as the chancellor of Germany in December 2021 and has been facing one crisis after another ever since he took office last year. In the latest, survey now reveals that nearly about two-thirds of the German people are extremely unhappy with their Chancellor.

Most Germans dissatisfied with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been booked under anti-terrorism act. An FIR has been filed against the PTI leader for threatening a judge and two top officials while addressing a rally in Islamabad on Saturday.

Pakistan: PTI warns against arrest of Imran Khan

Amid heightened tensions with China after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, another high-profile US delegation, Indiana governor Eric Holcomb has now arrived in Taiwan to further boost cooperation between Taipei and Washington.

Indiana governor Eric Holcomb in Taiwan following high-profile US visits

Adding to the easing measures announced last week, China has cut its benchmark lending rates today. Beijing is stepping up its efforts to spur credit demand in an economy that's been hobbled by a property crisis and also a resurgence of covid-19 infections.

China steps up easing lending rates to revive faltering economy

Australia looks to give a new push to the electric cars. An Australian bank plans to stop giving loans for new diesel and gasoline cars as a way to encourage sales of cars that run on alternate fuel.

Australia pushes for EVs; no loans from Bank Australia for new diesel, petrol cars

Apple supplier Foxconn is eyeing to diversify its production, it has signed a $300 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnamese developer Kinh Bac City to expand its facility in the north of the country.

Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $300 million in northern Vietnam

PTI supremo Imran Khan booked under anti-terrorism act

It's almost six months since the war in Ukraine began, there is no end to the spiraling tensions. In the latest, Ukraine's military has now claimed that the Russian missiles hit the Bakhmut over the weekend, our next report gets you all the details.

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Bakhmut

Climate change has had severe impact on various countries across the world. In Pakistan, over 700 people have lost their lives due to heavy rains and flooding since mid-June; over a million people have also been affected due to rain-related incidents.

WION Climate Tracker: Floods wreak havoc in Pakistan, over a million people affected by rains

Ukraine is bracing itself for increased Russian attacks ahead of its Independence Day on August 24th which falls exactly six months after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a 'special operation' in the neighboring nation.

War in Ukraine nears 6 months, braces itself for Russian intensified attacks

It's a summer of travel and also the summer of chaos. An Australia airline Qantas had to issue an apology to its customers over operational issues in recent months.

Australia: Qantas airline apologises after flight delays, issues refund

Amid heightened tensions with China after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, another high-profile US delegation has now arrived in Taiwan to further boost cooperation between Taipei and Washington.

Another US delegation in Taiwan amid soaring tensions with China

Amid Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis, state-owned fuel contributor and distributor Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has hiked the price of kerosene to cut losses. The petroleum corporation said that the price of 1 litre of kerosene has been increased by 0.7 dollars per litre.

WION Dispatch | President: Sri Lanka needs new political concept

As the world slowly eases down on laws pertaining to sexual identities, Singapore's Prime Minister announced that the country will revoke a colonial era law that criminalized gay sex. However, the government will still uphold marriage as being between a man and a woman.

377A: Singapore to repeal law against gay sex; will uphold marriage rules

Amid high tension with China after the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self governed island, another high level US delegation has now arrived in Taiwan in an effort to further boost cooperation between Washington and Taipei.

WION Dispatch: US officials visit Taiwan amid soaring tension with China

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