The barrage of shelling and airstrikes continue in Ukraine only this time it is concentrated in the country's east. Ukraine has said that the new assault has resulted in the capture of another of its town.

Moscow launches airstrikes across east Ukraine, Is capturing Donbas crucial for Russia?

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed a multi-party coalition cabinet for his government without any big surprises, however, the key portfolios have been assigned to officials from the two parties that combined to oust Imran Khan in the first place.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif picks multi-party coalition cabinet

Covid-19 and linked lockdowns have impacted tourism and hospitality sectors the most. Now, international tourism has significantly recovered this year though it is currently dealing with some uncertainties due to ongoing war in Ukraine, inflation and this coupled with Covid-19 restrictions.

Global Tourism on the path of recovery

Billionaire Elon Musk, Tesla CEO is willing to invest between 10 billion and 15 billion of his own money to take Twitter private. Billionaire who is Twitter's second biggest shareholder with 9.1 percent stake is planning to launch a tender offer in about 10 days.

Elon Musk willing to invest $15 billion of his money to buy Twitter

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed India's gross domestic product (GDP) forecast by 80 percentage points to 8.2 per cent for financial year 2022-23.

IMF slashes India's GDP forecast to 8.2% in 2022-23

For the first time in a decade, Netflix lost almost 200,000 subscribers overall in the first three months of the year. The loss is backed by shifting economic forces, fierce competition from other streaming platforms and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Netflix lost subscribers for first time in a decade

In the ruins of Mariupol, Russia once again issued an ultimatum to Ukraine soldiers still defending the city. 'Laid down your arms and surrender,' this proposal is likely to be ignored by Ukraine just like it did before.

Russia asks Mariupol defenders to 'lay down their arms,' Ukraine vows to fight on

Trouble is mounting for Facebook-owned Meta as investors say board members lack independence. Watch this report to know more.

What's wrong with Meta? Trouble mounts for Facebook-owned Meta

With just four days left for the final presidential run-off, the battle for who will lead France is heating up. In the latest, senior political allies have warned that incumbent President Emmanuel Macron is not surgent to win, despite polls indicating his lead over his rival Marine Le Pen.

Macron allies warn victory not certain, ' voters still need convincing on Macron's policies'

Employers are experimenting with shorter working weeks as four day work week could be the future. Watch this report to know more.

A three-day weekend, anyone? A four day work week could be the future

US President Joe Biden is all set to meet top military leaders at annual dinner with US military chiefs. Meanwhile, Biden is expected to announce Ukraine aid package soon.

US President Joe Biden to meet top military leaders at annual dinner with US military chiefs

Space junk as they are called has become a new concern for space agencies. Astronauts on the International Space Station carry out an avoidance maneuver to not get hit by a piece of debris floating in zero gravity, here's a short illustration on how the so-called space junk is formed, take a look.

Expanding problem of space debris: What is space junk? Why is it a problem?

The United States government has committed to ending practice of anti-satellite missile test in space. The Vice President who chairs the National Space Council Kamala Harris has announced a self-imposed ban on destructive tests.

US bans test of space weapons, Kamala Harris calls for global agreement

Ina bid to assist Ukraine, the United States, Britain, Canada and the European Union have pledged to send more military supplies to Kyiv and impose further sanctions on Moscow as the Russian invasion entered a new phase.

Russian invasion enters new phase: Allies pledge artillery, air defence aid to Ukraine

In Pakistan, 6 men have been sentenced to death for the lynching of Sri Lankan national Priyantha Kumara. But will Pakistan act against extremist groups - who fuel the angry mobs in the country? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Who is fueling the mob lynching in Pakistan?

The three consecutive failed rainy seasons has led to the shortage of water and pasture, decimating crops and causing high livestock deaths in the Eastern Africa.

East Africa faces severe drought, delayed rains further cause of worry

Australian scientists have embarked on an ambitious project to test printed solar panels with Tesla cars in a bid to tackle climate change.

The charge around Australia project to test printed solar panels with Tesla

Wildfires in the United States' California are speeding up the snow melting process. Climate Change is also causing snow to melt faster than the usual.

US: Wildfires are speeding up the snow melting process in California

Iraq's capital Baghdad is witnessing third dust storm in two weeks. The storm has forced flights to be suspended.

Baghdad witnesses third dust storm in two weeks, flights suspended

Weather stations at India's capital New Delhi record high temperatures as Severe heatwave grips North India. Warm days are increasing every decade.

Severe heatwave grips North India, warm days increasing every decade

Tourism industry in Greece was facing the heat of the pandemic from past few years. Now, it prepares for tourist season as Greek govt lifted COVID restrictions.

Greece prepares for tourist season as Greek govt lifts COVID restrictions

British PM Boris Johnson is expected to arrive in India. The visit comes at a time when Johnson is surrounded by 'Partygate' controversy. To get more details, we're joined by Siddhant Sibbal.

Boris Johnson set for India visit amid the ongoing 'Partygate' controversy at home

United Kingdom's prime minister Boris Johnson has once again apologised for breaking the covid-19 rules. However, the opposition has called Johnson's apology 'a joke' and said a half-hearted apology is not enough.

UK PM Boris Johnson apologises to the parliament over lockdown breaches

G20 finance meeting is scheduled for today. Finance Ministers and Central bank governors are all set to assemble under one roof.

G20 Finance meeting today: Finance Ministers & Central bank governors to assemble

The highly speculated agreement that will likely help China get a stronger grip over the Pacific has now been signed. China announced on Tuesday that they have signed a security pact with the Solomon islands in what it calls to be an inter-governmental framework agreement between both the nations.

China signs pact with Soloman islands; Australia, US raise concerns

In France, the race for the presidential election is in its final days of campaigning. Days ahead of the final vote in one of the biggest economies, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is trying to present a more moderate face to the voters.

France Presidential Elections: Who will lead EU's second largest economy?

Authorities in the Chinese city of Shanghai are finding it hard to contain the latest virus flare-up that has pushed the city into panic mode. With daily rise in Covid-19 cases and virus-related deaths, Shanghai is currently witnessing one of the worst outbreaks since the start of the pandemic.

Shanghai's covid death toll rises to 17 despite China's 'Zero-Covid' approach

Sri Lanka resentment against the economic austerity is escalating. The common man is on the streets across the south Asian country voicing anger against the government's mishandling of the economy. One of the protest sites has become the center of agitation after Sri Lankan police fired live ammunition killing one person which is also drawing foreign concerns.

Sri Lanka police open fire at protesters, 1 dead; US, UK, Canada envoys call for probe

Russia has demanded that Ukrainian forces hold up in a steel plant in Mariupol lay down their weapons whereas Ukraine vows to fight till end. Eastern Ukraine is now fast emerging as a new frontier in this war.

Russian airstrikes hit towns in Eastern Ukraine

If you were a headphone-wearing a music addict, who kept a keen note of everything happening on the radio in the early 2000s and early 2010s, chances are you found yourself dancing to the tracks of Jay Sean. The British-Asian star toured India recently, just minutes before his Mumbai concert WION had an exclusive chat with him, the hit-maker spoke about his love for India and more.

Indian-origin artist Jay Sean exclusive on his love for India, music and more | WION Exclusive

India's wholesale inflation has surged to a 4-month high due to global inflation, and energy prices amid the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

India's wholesale inflation surges to a 4-month high

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