Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - In the chilly, always-shadowed craters in the poles of the Moon, researchers have discovered water ice. The atmosphere of the moon, which is quite thin, contains water molecules as well.

Study found frozen water on moon | Aditya-L1 leaves earth's orbit

The president of Sri Lanka criticizes the US and disputes worries about China. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the president of Sri Lanka, denounced the AUKUS treaty as a "military alliance" and an unnecessary agreement that will harm the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Sri Lanka's President assails 'Aukus', rejects China fears

India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The Canadian High Commissioner to New Delhi was summoned to convey that a senior diplomat needs to leave India in five days. The much anticipated move comes as a counter-attack to Canada expelling a senior Indian diplomat.

India-Canada Row: India expels senior Canadian diplomat over anti-India activities

Sea ice in Antarctica keeps plummeting to dangerous new lows. Sea ice levels at our planet's South Pole hit yet another record low for the winter season in mid-September, according to new satellite imagery from the National Snow and Ice Data Center, as the BBC writes.

Antarctica sea-ice at 'mind-blowing' low

According to Reuters, the Ukrainian government stated on September 18 that it had fired six deputy ministers of defense. The administration did not provide a rationale for the dismissals, although such measures are customary when a new minister assumes office.

Ukraine fires six defence ministers as fighting continues in East

Recent developments include the Communist Party's probe into former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang amid claims that he had an extramarital affair while serving as China's ambassador to the United States. In light of its rivalry with the United States, China has stepped up efforts to protect national security, as seen by the inquiry.

China: Big revelations by American Publication in former FM Qin Gang's case

COVID-19 vaccines in UK: The COVID-19 vaccine rules are changing in England. Those who are at most risk will be offered another jab this autumn. According to the NHS England website, residents of older adult care homes and people bound to stay indoors have already started receiving their Covid vaccinations from September 11.

COVID-19 booster shots in UK: Check who is eligible for vaccine and how to book it

From lauding Nehru & Vajpayee to calling G20 the success of 140 crore Indians, PM Narendra Modi delivered a historic speech as he kickstarted the special session of Parliament. Molly Gambhir brings you the big takeaways.

Gravitas: From Nehru to G20: Key highlights from PM Modi's Lok Sabha speech

A report shows that Pakistan sold arms worth $900 million to US for supply to the Ukrainian military. More has been revealed about the secret arms deal. Did Pakistan sell weapons to Ukraine in the past? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Report: US helped Pakistan secure an IMF bailout package

Kerala's government has released price rates at which people can hire cops, police dogs, security equipments and even an entire police station. Some officials have heavily criticised the order by citing security concerns. Will there be any takers for the new scheme? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Kerala allows people to rent cops and police stations

China is offering crash courses on how to catch spies to its students. Is this vigilance or paranoia? What is Xi Jinping afraid of? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Xi's China obsessed with spies: Why is Beijing turning students into spy hunters?

India's university town of Santiniketan has secured a place in the UNESCO World Heritage list. It was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1901. Since then it has been an integral part of India's cultural and intellectual heritage. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Santiniketan now on UNESCO world heritage list

UK is on alert over the fast-spreading Covid-19 variant BA.2.86, also called 'Pirola'. The mutated Covid-19 variant pirola is contributing to a spike in cases across scotland and the rest of UK. As of this week, there have been at least 37 cases recorded in England, which is an increase of over three infections from the previous week. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Pirola Outbreak: Is the UK prepared?

A fighter jet has gone missing in the United States. Authorities have asked the public to help locate the jet. How did the jet go missing? What really happened? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: US authorities ask for public help to find missing jet

Pakistan's new Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa took his oath while being accompanied by his wife on stage. His supporters are calling this symbolic. They say it was a message to the Pakistani establishment. Molly Gambhir tells you how.

Gravitas: Symbolic? Pak Chief Justice takes oath accompanied by wife

Several sources estimate that Katy Perry sold Litmus Music a package of her music rights for $225 million (£182 million). The five albums Perry released for Capitol Records between 2008's One of the Boys and 2020's Smile are all included in the transaction, which was revealed on Monday.

Singer Katy Perry sells music catalog rights to Litmus music

Apple launches iOS 17: Tech giant Apple launched the highly anticipated iOS 17 update with the new iPhone operating system at 10:30 pm IST on Monday. The company during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) said that the operating system upgrade will bring a host of new exciting features to iPhones, Hindustan Times reported.

Apple launches iOS 17: Check new features, upgrades and how to download

'Taliban are not friendly with musicians, they burn musical instruments, that's ultimate cruelty for a musician.' In an exclusive chat with WION's Samarpita Das, Afghan refugee and singer Abi K Safa talks about his struggle as a musician under the Taliban and tells how he ended up working with the three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej.

From Afghanistan to India, meet ace singer of Ricky Kej's band

The Democratic Representative of Virginia, Jennifer Wexton, on Monday (Sep 18) announced that she will not be seeking reelection due to health concerns. Wexton mentioned that she will serve her present term.

What's ailing Jennifer Wexton, Democratic Representative who won't seek reelection?

Chin has reportedly approved clinical trials for a stem cell-based 'artificial liver'. This development offers hope for millions suffering from liver failure. This bio-artificial liver, created by a team of Chinese researchers, operates outside the body, performing functions such as detoxification and protein synthesis typically carried out by the liver.

China reportedly develops 'artificial liver' that works outside the human body

A spring heat wave is gripping large parts of Australia's southeast, including Sydney, and as per predictions, is only expected to intensify. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, as per Reuters, has predicted that on Monday temperatures may rise by up to 16 degrees Celsius (60 Fahrenheit) above the September average.

Australia faces 'uncommon' heatwave, temperatures predicted to rise 16 degrees above normal

According to officials, an important component of the planned swap, $6 billion that had been blocked in South Korea, reached Qatar on Monday and will be used to exchange prisoners between Iran and the United States. The planned discussion will take place immediately before Ebrahim Raisi, the hardline president of Iran, speaks at the UN General Assembly in New York. The transfer won't, however, mean that tensions between the United States and Iran have decreased because Iran is now enriching uranium more closely than ever to levels suitable for use in weapons.

US-Iran Prisoner Swap: US and Iran to complete $6 billion prisoner swap deal

Pakistan has announced yet another round of fuel price increases, driving up the cost of gasoline and diesel to above 300 Pakistani Rupees. Since the caretaker administration took control of the economy on August 15th, fuel prices have climbed by a staggering 20%. This is the second price increase in the past two weeks.

Pakistan: Spiraling economic crisis and ballooning inflation forces Pakistanis into debt traps

India, US, EU and Saudi Arabia announced India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in New Delhi. The Megaproject is being seen as the rival of China's Belt and Road initiative. The IMEC will enhance global trade in West Asia and also improve Israel’s position as a hub for transporting goods. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is at the focus of an unprecedented international project that will link infrastructure from Asia to Europe. What will happen to China's BRI now?

From Russia to France, growing global interest in Bangladesh

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