In yet another mass shooting incident in the United States, a shooter opened fire at factory workers in Maryland, three people have been killed and several injured. A suspect and policeman were wounded in the exchange of gun fire.

Gun violence: A common occurrence in US

The board of the state university of New York passed an order allowing students to choose their names and pronouns in college documents, the board has directed all 64 colleges and universities under it to implement the ruling by fall of 2023.

'Pick your own pronoun,' New York Universities celebrate gender spectrum

The American and Chinese defense ministers have held their first face-to-face talks in Singapore. Beijing has said that it will not hesitate to start a war if Taiwan declares independence, he further added that ' if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army won't hesitate to start a war.'

'if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, we won't hesitate to start a war,' China's warning to US?

A sea water desalination plant has caused controversy in Senegal. Several fishermen and restaurant owners in Dhaka see the new plant as a necessary evil, fishermen fear that the fish will become scarce because of the waste from the plant, take a look at this report for more!

Sea water desalination plant causes controversy in Senegal

Portugal is also facing the consequences of climate change, the country recorded soaring temperatures in the month of May, the highest since 1931 and due to this most of the country is facing severe drought.

Portugal: Highest average temperature in May, droughts to become more severe

United States is bracing itself for another summer of extreme heat, hurricanes, droughts and wildfire threats that are all escalating as a result of climate change. Weather authorities in southwest America have raised an alarm of a dangerous and deadly heat wave in the coming few days with this over 30 million people have been put under heat alert.

United States prepare for fire season amid workforce shortages

Heavy rains battering southern China, the torrential downpour and flooding has claimed at least 17 lives and over 1 million people are affected.

Heavy rains cause deadly floods claiming 7 lives in Southern China

It is a story that sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller. Imagine this a group of robbers break into a farm, what do they discover? Four million dollars in cash, hidden in the furniture but here's the plot twist this money was actually black money that was stashed there so what does the owner of the farm do he recovers some of the loot and instead pays the robbers to keep quiet and here's a even bigger plot twist- the owner of this farm is South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa.

What is Phala Phala farm robbery scandal? What is South African prez Cyril Ramaphosa's role in it?

A failed chilli harvest has triggered a Sriracha shortage in America. Sauce fanatics are hoarding bottles in anticipation of a supply crisis. What led to this ‘saucageddon’? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Hot sauce shortage triggers hoarding in America

NASA is is embarking on a #UFO hunt. This fall, it will launch a probe into unexplained UFO sightings. The study will span 9 months & cost the space agency $100,000. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Nasa is launching a probe into UFO sightings

Belgian king refused to apologise for his country's colonial atrocities in Congo. During the 1880s, Belgium had turned Congo into a labour camp where people's hands and feet were chopped and women were raped. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Belgium refuses to apologise for colonial atrocities in Congo

Russian President Vladimir Putin has likened himself to Russian Tsar Peter the Great. Putin says that the Tsar did not seize territory from Sweden, he took back what was Russia's. Putin claims to be doing the same in Ukraine. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Putin likens himself to Russian tsar Peter the great

A team of scientists convened by the WHO is investigating the origins of the Wuhan Virus. In a report, the WHO-backed team has claimed the lab leak theory needs further investigation. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: WHO wants to probe the lab leak theory

Cash-strapped Pakistan has unveiled its annual budget. Instead of offering incentives to the common man, Islamabad has hiked its defence budget by 6%. It has also set aside funds to fast-track CPEC projects. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan unveils annual budget for 2022

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan kicked off his re-election bid with a plan to invade Syria. Is Erdogan flexing his military muscles to hide his failing economic policies? What are his chances in 2023? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Erdogan announces 2023 re-election bid

The United States and its allies are planning a "buyers' cartel". The Western powers want to reduce Russia's oil revenues with price caps. Does the West want to dictate prices of Russia oil? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Western powers want to fix Russian oil price?

A massive wildfire is ravaging southern Spain. Warm weather & adverse winds are causing the blaze. 200 firemen are battling the fire.

Wildfire ravages southern Spain: Warm weather & adverse winds causing the blaze

The U.S. has reported over 250 mass shootings in just the first six months of 2022 alone. Decades of mass shootings have seen several attempts at changing gun laws, without any success. WION decodes America's gun violence problem.

Decoding school resource officers: Are more guns in schools the solution?

What does the US second amendment say? When will guns stop terrorising America's children

Is America numb to gun violence? A spate of mass shootings reignite debate in the US

Japan is in problem because borders have not opened. Japan's business community has now further sought relaxation of border controls.

Japan business community seeks relaxation of Japan's border controls

Europe's summer travels have been disrupted due to the ongoing labour strife at the airport. Many flights have been delayed or cancelled.

Europe summer travels disrupted? Labour strife causes chaos at the airport

A Mystery spill has been reported in the Baltic sea. Swedish coast guards have mapped the spill using planes. Samples were sent to a lab to know the cause.

Mystery spill in the Baltic sea: Swedish coast guards map spill using planes

Pakistan politician & popular TV host Aamir Liaquat has passed away. Cops have ruled out foul play. Liaquat was declared dead on arrival at a hospital.

Pakistan politician & popular TV host Aamir Liaquat passes away

Amid an ongoing probe against Cyril Ramaphosa over a theft scandal, the South African President has suspended the country's top anti-corruption official to pave way for a parliamentary panel to probe her ability to hold office.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspends country's public protector Ombudswoman Mkhwebane

Pakistan politician & popular TV host Aamir Liaquat has passed away. Liaquat was declared dead on arrival at a hospital. However, the police is currently investigating the report, WION's Anas Mallick brings you more on this.

Pakistan mourns sudden demise of politician & popular TV host Aamir Liaquat, cops probe death

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced to contest 2023 polls. He has been President since 2014. Watch this report.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to contest 2023 polls

Months have passed in Sri Lanka's political and economic instability still continues to this day. In the latest, the country's Election Commission chairman has now said that Sri Lanka cannot go for an election until the economic crisis is addressed.

'No polls in Sri Lanka until economic crisis are addressed,' says EC Chairma

The government in London is expected to introduce new legislation on the Northern Ireland protocol next week now. This law will most likely unilaterally revise the post-Brexit trade agreements for Northern Ireland.

UK: Liz Truss to set out post-Brexit Northern Ireland bill

The town of Soledar in the Donetsk is facing endless shelling but some residents are choosing to hide in their basements rather than to flee their homes, take a look at why that's happening!

Towns in east Ukraine face bombardment, residents reluctant to leave home despite endless shelling

New Zealand is planning to cut down on methane emission by taxing farmers for cow burps. Did you know a cow can emit up to 130 gallons of methane daily by burping? New Zealand has 10 million cows, twice the number of its citizens. But will taxing burps help? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle

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