After nearly a week-long vote count, Kenya's electoral commission chief has now declared deputy president William Ruto as the winner of the presidential polls, this followed last minute chaos as four senior election officials distanced themselves from the final results.

Kenya Presidential Elections: William Ruto declared winner amid dispute

Ukraine claims it had struck a base used by a Wagner Russian paramilitary group in the occupied city of Melitopol in southern Ukraine.

Ukraine: Destroyed Wagner Russian paramilitary group based in Melitopol

The raging war between Russia and Ukraine is escalating. Both the countries have reported fresh shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant that has reignited the blame game between the two nations.

Fresh shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuke plant, strike reignite tussle between Russia and Ukraine

According to the FBI and the US department of homeland security, last week searches of former US President Donald Trump's palm beach house Mar-A-Lago in Florida have led to an increase in the threats.

FBI: Rise in threats after Trump's Mar-A-Lago house search

The global energy crisis has led the German government to impose a new gas tax on households. The increased rates will be effective from October 1st and last till April 2024.

German tax on gas to support energy firms

Israel allegedly struck the Syrian coastal city of Tartus on Sunday night. The targets according to reports were Iranian sites in Syria, an air defense system and a radar station, and it's emerged that all these reportedly situated near Russia's main naval base in the area. Our correspondent Jodie Cohen brings us more.

Israeli airstrikes in Syria said to hit Iranian sites near Russian naval base

At least 41 people were killed in a deadly fire in the Egyptian capital. The fire broke out at a Cairo church during the Sunday mass, here's the report.

Egypt: Fire at Cairo's Abu Sifin church kills 41, mostly children; electric fault leads to mishap

The raging war between Russia and Ukraine is escalating. Both the countries have reported fresh shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant that has reignited the blame game between two nations.

Fresh shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, strike reignite tussle between Russia and Ukraine

Suggesting Moscow is serious about abandoning the International Space Station (ISS), Roscosmos unveiled for the first time a physical model of what a planned new Russian-built space station will look like.

Russia unveils new space station model

After nearly a week-long vote count, Kenya's electoral commission chief has now declared deputy president William Ruto as the winner of the presidential polls, this followed last minute chaos as four senior election officials distanced themselves from the final results. WION's Eric Njoka gives you more insights, listen in!

Kenya's Ruto declared as President, 4 of 7 electoral commission members refuse to endorse results

Iran has finally responded to the European Union's draft text that was revealed last week to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal, although no details of Iran's response have been revealed yet reports suggest that Iran is still looking for ways to continue its negotiation on certain issues.

Iran responds to EU's final proposal on nuke deal

Kenya: Police use tear gas on protesters as William Ruto wins presidential election

The controversial Chinese tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5 has now docked at Sri Lanka Hambantota port despite security concerns raised by India. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings in more on this.

Chinese ‘spy’ ship Yuan Wang 5 reaches Sri Lanka’s Hambantota; Delhi, Washington raise concern

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of running shadow government and trashing democracy after revealing that while Morrison was in power, he took on five ministerial post without the knowledge of most other lawmakers or the public.

Anthony Albanese orders probe into Morrison's secretly held 5 portfolios

In Afghanistan, the Taliban marked a year in power on Monday, a year since sending the economy into a tailspin and fundamentally transforming the country. The Taliban marked the day with small-scale celebrations even as a country deals with several issues including increasing poverty and a reduced role of women across the country.

Taliban mark one year with celebrations even as a country deals with poverty, reduced role of women

The controversial Chinese tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5 has now docked at Sri Lanka Hambantota port despite security concerns raised by India.

Chinese 'spy' ship Yuan Wang 5 docked at Sri Lankan port raises concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the country's annual military exhibition at the Army 2022 Expo held in the outskirts in Moscow. This year's exhibition showcased more than 28,000 military products.

Russian Prez Putin makes speech at Army 2022 military exhibition, praises 'combat-tested' weapons

Maharashtra’s social justice department will reserve a housing project comprising 150 flats for the transgender community in Nagpur. WION's correspondent Disha Shah brings us more on this.

Maharashtra govt proposes affordable housing scheme for transgender community | WION

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated reducing imports and promoting Made-in-India products.

Kids refuse to play with imported toys: PM Modi pushes for Made-In-India products in I-Day speech

When we talk about self-reliant India and the team spirit of 1.3 billion people, what sort of plan action can be seen going forward for the next 25 years?

PM Modi in I-Day speech: We will fulfill all our dreams, 1.3 billion Indians need to work as a team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the completion of 75 years of Independence was a time to step towards a new direction with a new resolve, he lists out five pledges for India to fulfill the dream.

Independence Day 2022 Live News Updates: PM Modi lists out 5 pledges for India to fulfill its dreams

The Taliban marked the first anniversary of its return to power in Afghanistan following a turbulent year that saw women's rights crushed and a humanitarian crisis worsen. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Taliban mark turbulent first year in power

A cornea made from pig collagen has restored the sight of 20 people from India and Iraq. Reports say that the treatment is accessible for low and middle-income countries.

WION Fineprint | Cornea made from pig skin restores sight, minimally invasive treatment

On the one year anniversary of the Taliban rule, the Foreign Affairs Committee of Republicans are getting closer to releasing their report on America's evacuation from Afghanistan.

House REPs to issue report on US withdrawal, scathing report on Afghan drawdown

Independence Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He starts with paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and also remembers the freedom fighters.

Independence Day Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi remembers India's freedom fighters

India marks it 76th Independence Day today. Indian PM Narendra Modi will lead the Independence Day celebrations, will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort and will be addressing the nation for the ninth consecutive time. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings in more exclusive information.

India marks 75 years of Independence Day, PM Modi to address nation from Red Fort

The Taliban took over Afghanistan and captured the Kabul Presidential Palace. After weeks of violent clashes across the country, it was a rapid takeover that ended in a hasty withdrawal of western troops from the country.

1 year of Taliban rule, hold small victory parades; fear, violence, misery take over Afghans

Ahead of his address at the Red Fort, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the National Flag amid a 21-gun salute by the indigenously developed howitzer gun.

Independence Day 2022 live news updates: PM Modi unfurls Tricolour at Red Fort amid 21-gun salute

Two days after Salman Rushdie was attacked in New York, Iran has made its first public statement. The Foreign Ministry said they were not involved in the assault.

Iran Foreign Ministry: No one has the right to accuse Tehran, denies any link with attacker

A furious China has reinitiated its military drills around Taiwan. After U.S House speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit, another U.S congressional delegation's arrival in the island on Sunday has added fuel to the fire.

Taiwan: After Nancy Pelosi, congressional delegation visits Taiwan

Indian PM Narendra Modi mentioned how global perception of India has changed, emphasizing on a self-reliant country and also called out corruption and nepotism. PM Modi called India, the mother of democracy.

PM Modi: Will fulfil the dreams of our freedom fighters, India celebrates 75 years of Independence

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