South Africa's power disaster has the agriculture sector worried that the issue may escalate into a crisis situation for food.

South Africa struggles with power cuts as crisis deepens with winter approaching | WION Dispatch

The Secretary of Russia's security Council, Nikolay Patrushev, is in India ahead of the SCO summit on Wednesday. Patrushev called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

India: Russian NSA Nikolay Patrushev in New Delhi for SCO event | WION Dispatch

The Greece police claims that they have arrested two Pakistani nationals. According to the Greek police, these two Pakistani nationals were reportedly members of a group that was planning an attack against an Israeli restaurant in the city of Athens in Greece.

Greece averts terror attack on Israel intel; arrests two Pakistani nationals | WION Dispatch

Uzbekistan has alleged that at least 18 children in the country have died after consuming an India-manufactured cough syrup. The Drugs Controller General of India has sought more information regarding the incident from the Uzbek regulator.

WION Dispatch | Uzbekistan: 18 children dead due to cough syrup made by Indian firm

Austerity seems to be the pointer in the rule book of the gold global bank - Goldman Sachs and this will translate into reduction in bonuses of traders. Cost-cutting pressures will eat into the bonuses of many of the Goldman Sachs traders this year even as the bank is expecting a strong revenue growth.

WION Dispatch: Goldman Sachs executives face bonus cuts; 20% decline in bonuses for Wall St bankers

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting was taken to the hospital on December 2, after he suffered a health scare. He was in the commentary box in Perth. The 47-year-old is now safe, according to the reports. Ponting was commentating on Australia's test against West Indies.

WION Dispatch: Ricky Ponting taken to hospital; ex-Australia captain hospitalised after health scare

England's first test in Pakistan in 17 years could be delayed and it's not because of security reasons. Just a day before the opening in Rawalpindi, half of the 16-man travelling squad has beet hit by an illness. About 14-members of the party of players and coaches were advised to rest in the hotel on Wednesday.

WION Dispatch: England squad hit by virus in Pakistan; first test set to be postponed

The United Kingdom government is reportedly considering to limit foreign students and also their dependants in a bid to curb rising immigration. According to reports, foreign students maybe barred in the United Kingdom if they don't secure an admission to the country's top universities. Watch this report.

WION Dispatch: UK students may face ban if not admitted to top universities, says report

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss delivered her speech at the Conservative Party Conference at Birmingham. It came amid turmoil within her party and days after major U-turn in taxes.

WION Dispatch | UK PM Liz Truss promises to lower tax burden

The US President Joe Biden intends to run for the upcoming election. In a private conversation at the White House last month, Biden told Reverend Al Sharpton that he seeks to run for a second term in 2024.

WION Dispatch | Biden 'intends' to run again in 2024

Now Russians will have the chance to buy the new Apple iPhone 14 launched yesterday despite the US tech company having left the country. This has been made possible by Moscow's parallel import scheme.

WION Dispatch: New Apple iPhone to be available in Russia, Russian minister promises iPhone imports

Pakistan is finally going to get some respite with an aid to pull up its crumbling economy. The International Monetary Fund has approved an agreement to revive a massive loan program amidst the recent incessant rainfall and devastating floods that have marred the south Asian nation.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan to get $1.17 billion immediate aid to boost its economy

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka has unveiled fresh economic measures on Tuesday. The aim of the new reforms is to clinch a bailout from the International Monetary Fund. The reforms raise tax rates and increase payout to the poor.

WION Dispatch: Sri Lankan President presents first budget with hopes of IMF loan

Taiwan is ramping up its defence spending as tensions escalate with China. On Thursday, Taiwan proposed a new defence budget of $19 billion, it includes funding for new fighter jets and other equipment.

WION Dispatch: Taiwan ramps up its defence spending amid China tensions

The power struggle between the Shehbaz Sharif led government and ousted prime minister Imran Khan is escalating. Pakistan senate witnessed a heated exchange between the treasury benches and the PTI senators for allegedly running a campaign against the country's army.

WION Dispatch: Pak senators spar over anti-army campaign

China has delayed a proposal by the United States and India to sanction Pakistan-based terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar at UNSC meeting. Indian authorities said, 'China's actions expose its double speak'.

WION Dispatch: China blocks proposal to sanction Pak Terrorist

The Election Commission of Pakistan has ruled that PTI, the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan received illegal funds from abroad, which is considered as illegal in the country.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan election agency rules PTI received illegal funds from abroad

US president Joe Biden held a telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during the two-hour long phone call. China has threatened US over Taiwan.

WION Dispatch: China threatens US over Taiwan | Tensions over Pelosi's potential Taiwan visit

India is hosting the 44th edition of Chess Olympiad in Chennai. Meanwhile, Pakistan has withdrawn from the Olympiad over India's torch relay through Kashmir on July 21.

WION Dispatch: First-ever Chess Olympiad in 'Home of Chess' | Pak backs out at the last minute

Former United States President Donald Trump made his first visit to Washington since leaving the White House 18 months ago. With his fiery speech and strong hints of 2024 Presidential election bid, Trump teased his return to the White House.

WION Dispatch: Donald Trump returns to Washington, hints at 2024 re-election bid

Change of guard in Pakistan's Punjab province as the top court voids Hamza Shahbaz's election victory and declares PTI-backed Parvez Elahi as the duly elected chief minister. Imran Khan's party calls the verdict 'supremacy of the constitution'.

WION Dispatch: Parvez Elahi becomes Pakistani Punjab's new CM, Imran Khan and PTI celebrate victory

Huge boost to PM Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' dream as India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approves purchase of locally produced weapons worth $3.5 billion.

WION Dispatch: India inches closer to 'Aatmanirbhar' goal in defence sector

Teenage angst, troublesome teens, temperamental teenagers; these are just some of the words that we use to describe the many issues that take center stage during teenage years. It's high time we stop doing that because young people's mental health is getting worse.

WION Dispatch: Tackling teen mental health issues in schools

Sri Lanka's inflation hit a ninth consecutive record in June. Residents are being forced to use firewood for cooking purposes. These desperate measures come as Sri Lanka struggles to arrange for basic essentials such as gas or fuel for its citizens

WION Dispatch | Sri Lanka Crisis & Chaos: Firewood now being used to cook meals

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