In a bit to further strengthen the diplomatic bond between Nepal and China, the Himalayan nation's Foreign Affairs minister has now held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart.

Nepal Foreign Minister and Wang Yi hold talks, key focus on trade and investment

Every nation has that one defining moment that alters its history and future simultaneously. India had one such moment in the form of Jay Prakash Narayan movement.

India@75: Remembering Jay Prakash Narayan movement

China has delayed a proposal by the United States and India to sanction Pakistan-based terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar at UNSC meeting.

China blocks proposal to sanction Pakistan terrorist

The US Department of Justice charged an Iranian military operative on Wednesday with plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump’s national security advisor John Bolton.

US charges Iranian military operative in plot to assassinate former Trump advisor John Bolton

US-based firm releases satellite images that appear to show extensive damage and several destroyed Russian warplanes at a Crimea airbase following explosions earlier this week.

Russia's Crimea base explosion, satellite images show extensive damage

After days of extending its intensive military drills near Taiwan, China has now said that its military has completed its tasks around the region and is now wrapping up its war games that began after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island nation.

'Will take Taiwan, use force if necessary,' China issues stern warning

Russia-Ukraine crisis | Aircraft damaged, patches of earth scorched: Satellite images of Crimea airbase

The Russian investigators have detained a television journalist Marina Ovsyannikova. She had earlier denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin for his attack on Ukraine on live television in Russia, the journalist had also staged a one-woman protest near Kremlin.

Moscow: Russian anti-war journalist Marina Ovsyannikova detained again

Japan witnesses a bit of relief from inflation, slowing down from previous month and giving some economic relief. Japan's wholesale price indexes have risen 8.6 percent in July from last year.

Japan's wholesale inflation moderates

India has developed into a superpower in the world of cricket and perhaps its biggest gift to the game was the Indian Premier League. A look at the cash-rich tournament that has captivated cricket fan all around the world.

India@75: IPL – India’s gift to world cricket

From US to China, there is no relief for citizens of the country from the price rise. Latest data shows China's consumer inflation has accelerated in July to highest level in two years.

China consumer prices edge up

Apple is likely to start manufacturing iPhone in India at the same time as China. A reliable apple analyst has confirmed that Apple will begin production of iPhone 14 in both China and India together.

iPhone 14 to be manufactured in India: Reports

FBI's read on former US President Donald Trump has put the country in uncharted territory once again. The raid sparked a political firestorm and stop Republican leaders flung their support behind Trump.

FBI raided Trump's Florida home, Republicans vow probe into justice department

Smoke blankets Russian air base at Crimea after a series of explosions that killed at least one civilian on Tuesday, Russia ruled out the possibility of attacks claimed that the blast came from detonations of stored ammunition.

Explosions rock Russian airfield in Crimea, cause for blast not known

US President Joe Biden signed into a multi-billion dollar bill to boost domestic production of semiconductors and research hoping to counter fears that the country is losing its technological edge to China.

US bid to boost semiconductor production, invests billions to compete with China

India has hit at China and Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council meeting on terrorism criticizing both the countries on several accounts from double standards to hypocrisy.

UNSC meet on terrorism: India slams Pakistan, China for double standards

It has been a year since the Taliban seized back power in Afghanistan, since then, the country has witnessed a lot of changes. Despite making humanitarian promises, the Taliban is sticking to its own ways.

One year since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan

Energy supply concerns grip three European nations as Russian oil supply through Ukraine has been halted. According to Russian oil firm Transneft, transit payment issues was the reason behind its move.

Russian oil transit halted via Druzhba pipeline to central Europe

Staying in the US, a Nebraska woman has been charged for helping her teenage daughter to terminate her pregnancy at around 24 weeks. Investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the two discussed using medication.

Terminated pregnancy at 24 weeks, Nebraska teen and mother charged for abortion

Anna Ushenina, Ukraine's first women’s world champion, is from Kharkiv, just 30 miles from the Russia border and one of the heavily shelled cities in the invasion.

44th Chess olympiad concludes in Chennai, Ukraine win gold in women's category

Amid a global shortage of microchips, US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law, a multi-million dollar bill to boost domestic production of semi-conductors in fear of losing technological edge to China.

Biden signs $52 billion bill; US produces less than 10% of global semiconductor supply

Since the take over of Afghanistan by the Taliban, the country's economic prospects continue to remain grim. The country's children bear the most brunt of the economic situation as 97% of the population remains below poverty.

Afghanistan children bear the brunt of economic woes, 97% population below poverty

In the US, the FBI's raid on former US President, Donald Trump, has put the country in unchartered territory once again. The raids have sparked a political firestorm.

Former US President Donald Trump's home raided

Israel's political parties are back to election nearing. The labor party which is traditionally one of the largest parties but now much reduced in size held its primary. The vote was to decide names for the party list.

Israel: Pro-Netanyahu bloc to lose majority after Gaza flare-up?

Taking a cue from European countries adopting single charging pin for devices, Indian government is also planning to do the same, it is mulling over the possibility of having a single charger for most devices.

India mulls possibility of a single charger for all devices

Due to the crisis in Ukraine, the volunteers in the country are trying to keep cultural heritage safe by scanning iconic buildings and monuments. The images are then transformed into 3D digital models which are stored in the cloud.

UNESCO: 70 religious sites, 13 museums destroyed in Ukraine

Biden signs bill, US to invest over $200 billion in chip manufacturing

Former International umpire Rudi Koertzen has died at the age of 73 after a car crash in his home country South Africa. Koertzen was part of the ICC's elite panel of umpires for eight years from 2002.

Former ICC umpire Rudi Koertzen dies aged 73, cricketers pay tribute

Amid the Taiwan crisis, a Lithuanian inter-parliamentary delegation consisting of two ministers of parliament are in New Delhi and are holding talks with several stakeholders with a focus on strengthening ties with India.

Lithuania: 'Our presence in New Delhi is a message in itself'

UK's meteorological agency issued an amber warning for extreme heat for later this week. The meteorological agency has said that heat could have impact on health, transport, infrastructure and temperatures are set to loom around 35 degrees celsius mark for several days.

WION Climate Tracker | UK: Amber alert from August 11 to 14, impact on health, transport and infrastructure

Iran is the latest country to use cryptos which is currently reeling under impact of economic sanctions by the U.S. The Iranian government has placed its first import order using cryptocurrency. It's a move that can actually enable Islamic Republic to circumvent the use of U.S dollars for global trade.

Iran adopts cryptocurrency, imports order worth $10 million

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