Rumeysa Gelgi, a 24-year-old woman from Turkey has been named as the tallest woman in the world in Guinness World Records.

Meet Rumeysa Gelgi, the world's tallest woman alive

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that he will be attending the crucial COP26 summit in the UK, the confirmation comes after world leaders face mounting pressure over increase in Carbon mission.

Australian PM Scott Morrison to attend COP26 Summit

China has launched a multi-million dollar biodiversity fund for developing countries. The announcement came as president XI Jinping virtually addressed the COP15 biodiversity summit.

China launches its own biodiversity fund; XI Jinping won't attend COP26 summit

Sixty days after the Taliban took over the reigns of power in Afghanistan, terror has struck Taliban's birthplace and its control centre Kandahar, a blast has been reported during Friday prayers. At least 32 people have lost their lives and 50 have been injured, WION's Anas Mallick brings you all latest developments.

Afghanistan: Another Shi'ite mosque targeted in Kandahar

A day after parts of Beirut turned into a war zone due to heavy fighting that claimed six lives and wounded dozens of citizens, the army has now deployed tanks and security personnel.

Nine people arrested after Beirut violence, tanks and troops deployed in Lebanon

Sydney is all set to end its quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers from November 1, the country had closed its international borders in March 2020 due to pandemic. Here's more on Covid-19 latest updates.

Covid-19 Latest News Updates: Sydney to end quarantine; FDA Advisers back Moderna booster shot

Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated that Moderna did not meet all of the criteria to support use of booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, here's why.

Covid Vaccine Update | FDA: Moderna didn't meet all criteria

The IMF has presented its global outlook but has omitted two countries as there is no clarity about road ahead for these two countries. Leaders of the G20 group of nations have agreed to work together to try and head off the humanitarian crisis looming in Afghanistan.

No IMF forecast for Afghanistan and Lebanon

United States is working to expand relations between Israel and other Arab nations and they wish to do it via Abraham Accords, and hope to restoring ties that can be leveraged to advance progress on the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. Susan Tehrani brings you more details on the common objectives of the trilateral meet.

Antony Blinken hosts trilateral meeting with Israel and Arab nations, Iran tops the agenda

Another terror attack strikes Afghanistan, this time in a mine blast in Asadabad city which lies in the center of Kunar province. According to the sources the explosion took place on a Taliban range of vehicles.

Afghanistan: Mine blast rocks Asadabad city in Kunar province

'Unusual radio waves' have been detected from the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy. Scientists say these signals are unlike anything they have come across. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Strange' radio waves detected from the heart of the Milky Way

China is escalating military pressure on Taiwan. Chinese military planners have put together a playbook with four military campaigns for a potential invasion of Taiwan. What is the PLA's game plan for Taiwan? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: China is preparing 4 military campaigns to take Taiwan

10 European nations want nuclear power to be recognized as 'green energy'. Is this a knee-jerk reaction to the natural gas shortage or is nuclear energy the perfect long-term solution to climate change? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Can nuclear power solve climate change?

The United States will lift restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico for fully vaccinated foreign nationals in early November.

Covid News: United States to lift land border restrictions with Canada & Mexico

United States is working to expand relations between Israel and other Arab nations and they wish to do it via Abraham Accords, and hope to restoring ties that can be leveraged to advance progress on the Israeli and Palestinian conflict.

United States work to expand ties between Israel and Arab nations

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un grins and applauds through a full-on display of endurance by his soldiers, including lying on broken glass demonstrating their defence capabilities.

Kim Jong Un attends martial arts demonstration, North Korean army showcases Defence capabilities

India has issued a strong reply to China's comments on the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh saying that it is an integral part of India.

India Vs China Standoff: India rebuffs China's Arunachal Pradesh remarks

Zugspitze is Germany's highest peak, it is also one of the country's last remaining glacier. Of lately, it has become a symbol of climate change, the mighty peak is shrinking amid rising temperatures.

Germany's highest peak Zugspitze is disappearing

Three months after billionaire US businessman Jeff Bezos soared into space, his Blue Origin is set to launch its new rocket for the fifth time this year. Canadian actor William Shatner will join the second crewed spaceflight for the company.

William Shatner to go to space with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin

Europe is currently in the grip of an unfolding energy crisis. Natural gas prices have soared 600% so far this year which is now hitting key economical areas, take a look at this bulletin.

Europe: Natural gas prices soar by 600% in 2021

Leaders of the G20 group of nations have agreed to work together to try and head off the humanitarian crisis looming in Afghanistan. The EU has pledged a billion Euro aid package for the country.

G20 leaders agree to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

Indian ambassador to the United States Tranjit Singh Sandhu speaks exclusively to WION's principal correspondent Siddhant Sibbal on Indian PM Narendra Modi's US visit.

Modi-Biden chemistry visible to all, Indian envoy Taranjit Sandhu in an exclusive conversation

Ahead of the second Qualifier, Delhi Capitals’ players received a special mailbox from their fans back home. Filled with hand-written letters and touching, personalised gifts, the players were visibly moved by the outpouring of support and love from their loyal supporters.

Rishabh Pant-led DC get massive boost from fans ahead of Qualifier 2 vs KKR

The much-awaited Malabar exercise continues in the Bay Of Bengal, naval forces of all QUAD nations have assembled in India's backyard for the mega war game.

India: Multi-lateral Naval exercise of QUAD nations kickstarts in Bay Of Bengal

A US Senate Commerce Committee chairperson Maria Cantwell has called on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to preserve all documents related to a testimony from company's whistleblower.

'Testimony raises significant concerns,' US Senator sends letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Pakistan's government and its military seem to have resolved tensions over the latter's choice of the country's new spy master, the development comes after the two institutes were in disagreement over the appointment of new spy chief.

Pakistan government and military disagree on new ISI DG?

The covid-19 pandemic has increased the wealth gap between the rich and the poor in the world. While the global stock markets have surged since last year, poor people have lost lot of wealth; rising inflation is making matters worse.

Debt of poor nations surges 12%, wealth gap widens between rich and poor

Donald Trump's daughter and son-in-law launched an initiative in Jerusalem to advance the Abraham Accords that saw Arab states normalise ties with Israel.

Former Trump advisers Kushner, Ivanka Trump inaugurate Abraham Accords caucus

In Kabul's children hospital, infants are facing a shortage of basic supply of items like medical supplies and equipment. WION visited the Indira Gandhi child hospital in Kabul, watch this ground report.

Afghanistan: Medicine, bed shortage for infants riddles Kabul hospital

Chinese has reported nearly 2 million people affected by severe flooding in China's northern Shanxi province. Heavy rains have affected China's top coal producer.

Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides, affecting China's top coal producer

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