South Africa has formally asked the UAE to extradite Rajesh and Atul Gupta, popularly known as the Gupta brothers. The duo faces corruption charges relating to former president Jacob Zuma's time in power.

Gupta brothers' extradition: South Africa government submits official request to UAE

South Africa has formally asked the United Arab Emirates to extradite the Gupta brothers. The duo faced corruption charges during former President Jacob Zuma's time in power and the two are accused of orchestrating industrial scale corruption in the country.

South Africa: Ramaphosa government submits official request to UAE govt to extradite the Gupta brothers

India marks 23 years of triumph over the Kargil war fought against Pakistan. The country is commemorating its victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war and remembering the sacrifices and valor of the martyred soldiers in recapturing several mountains at the Indian side at LoC that Pakistani soldiers had illegally occupied.

Remembering the Bravehearts: India commemorates 23rd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

India on Monday was joined by more than 20 countries in deliberating on the overall situation in Afghanistan on the opening day of a two-day conference hosted by Uzbekistan at its capital city Tashkent. WION's principal correspondent Siddhant Sibbal gets you more on this.

India attends Uzbekistan-hosted conference on Afghanistan situation

As the economic meltdown continues to batter, Sri Lanka the south Asian nation is now seeking help from one of its close allies China to help boost its trade, investment and tourism sector.

Sri Lanka seeks China's help to revive trade, investment and tourism

Tunisians voted on a referendum which would grant President Kais Saied power of the government and the judiciary. The exit poll shows that Tunisia is in favor of the new constitution, this comes as a stamp of approval for the President who has been accused of attempting to install an autocracy.

Why is Tunisia in favor of a new constitution?

China has once again reiterated its warnings to the United States, this time in the backdrop of Nancy Pelosi's potential Taiwan visit.

Nancy Pelosi shows support for Taiwan, Beijing warns US of 'serious consequences'

President-elect Droupadi Murmu took oath of office of the highest constitutional post of the country on Monday which was followed by a 21-gun salute.The ceremony was held at the central hall of Parliament where Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana administered the oath of office to her.

Droupadi Murmu swearing-in ceremony | India gets its 15th President, first-ever tribal woman

Myanmar’s junta has followed through on its plan to execute four political prisoners, including a former lawmaker from the ousted civilian government, which it accused of carrying out “brutal and terror acts.”

Myanmar junta executes four political prisoners, it's first capital punishment in decades

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra scripted history as he bagged his maiden silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships 2022. He spoke to WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo and stated that it was important to be on the podium one again, here's the full interview, listen in.

Silver for Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in Eugene, ends India's 19-year wait

With the increasing number of snags in passenger aircraft, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a special audit of scheduled flight operators to ascertain whether the airlines are adhering to the laid-down standards.

Indian aviation regulator DGCA begins Airline audit

Central banks around the world are raising interest rates to tame the price rise. European Central Bank has hiked interest rates recently but what is the ground situation on inflation front ?

European Central Bank surprised markets with price  hike

Credit Suisse is considering how it could cut costs further after a dismal performance by the embattled bank in the past quarter, SonntagsZeitung reported, citing senior sources.

Credit Suisse eyes more cost cuts: Reports

Sri Lanka's Presidential office will be ready to open today. The colonial era building had been cleared of protesters on Friday hours after Ranil Wickremesinghe took his Presidential oath.

Sri Lanka President's office to reopen after crackdown on protesters

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has officially launched his re-election campaign, as he trails his main rival badly in opinion polls.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro officially launches his re-election campaign

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat set to resume operations today

Twitter saw a fall in quarterly revenue and a net loss of 270 million dollars. The social media giant blamed Elon Musk backing out of the acquiring Twitter for the loss, they also blamed the weakening of the digital advertising market.

Social Media giant Twitter blames Elon Musk for $270 million loss

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is currently on his much-ambitious African tour. During his visit, Lavrov offered reassurances over Russia's grain deal.

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov is on Africa tour, offers reassurances over Russia's grain supplies

Pope Francis has taken off for a visit to Canada to apologise to indigenous survivors of abuse at residential schools run mostly by the catholic church. He will address a crowd of 15,000 people there.

Pope in Canada to apologise for abuse of indigenous children

As United Kingdom gears up for its next Prime Minister, former chancellor Rishi Sunak and British foreign minister Liz Truss talk tough on China.

10 Downing Street: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss talk tough on China

The United States is also witnessing sweltering heat that has now reached record levels. From southern plains to country's north east, the heatwave has now engulfed key regions.

Intense heatwave grips parts of US; millions of Americans under heat warning

Pakistan has been experiencing heavy downpour. The heavy monsoons continued to batter parts of the country since Saturday night, submerging several low-lying areas of the port city of Karachi, as per reports at least two people have been killed and two others have been injured. WION's Anas Mallick brings in more on this.

Heavy monsoon rains lash Pakistan, authorities urge citizens to stop stepping out

Myanmar executes pro-democracy activists

Japan's Sakurajima volcano, located on the island of Kyushu, erupted on Sunday, prompting evacuations in the region.

Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan, dozens ordered to evacuate after eruption | WION Climate Tracker

Pakistan has been experiencing heavy downpour. The heavy monsoons continued to batter parts of the country since Saturday night, submerging several low-lying areas of the port city of Karachi, as per reports at least two people have been killed and two others have been injured.

Pakistan: Karachi inundated due to rain water, two deaths have been reported due to heavy rains

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that US economic growth is slowing and acknowledged the risk of a recession, but also stated that a downturn was not inevitable.

US recession not inevitable: Janet Yellen

The NASA is now getting ready to send man to the moon, mars and beyond. NASA is ready for the next lunar odyssey, it has concluded its test for its Artemis program rockets.

Moon, Mars & Beyond: NASA to embark upon new lunar odyssey

Tunisians are protesting against the draft constitution. They also demanded President's resignation. Rivals allege that the constitution aims to restore autocracy.

Tunisians protest against the draft constitution, demand President's resignation

In this segment of the Good Life, we take you inside a luxury pet hotel where pooches are having a gala time! Watch this report by Priyanka Sharma.

The Good Life: A new way to pamper

Known as the Christopher street day, around 150,000 people took part in Berlin's pride parade. Parade ended at Berlin's Brandenburg gate.

150,000 people take part in Berlin's pride parade

Tunisians will vote on a constitutional referendum on Monday. A new constitution has been promulgated by the present president Saied.

Tunisia to slide to one-man rule? | How president Saied tightened his grip

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