Seventy years after being extinct from India, world's fastest land animal Cheetahs walk on the Indian ground once again as part of Project Cheetah. The Cheetah Reintroduction Project is first-of-its-kind transcontinental mission under which a total of eight Namibian Cheetahs are brought back to the Indian territory after being extinct for over 70 years. Five female and three male cheetahs are heading for India in a customized Boeing 747-400 jumbo aircraft from Namibia's capital Windhoek, travelling overnight and reaching Gwalior on September 17.

What is Project Cheetah and how is it significant to India?

An extremely rare fish with a transparent head is found in the Deep Sea. The barreleye fish observes & responds to the world around it through its transparent head.

Rare fish with transparent head spotted in Deep Sea

Chinese military is conducting more live-fire drills in the South China Sea and desert. China has been conducting drills since U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei.

China conducts more live-fire drills in South China Sea & desert

Two blasts ripped through a fireworks warehouse in a shopping mall in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Sunday. Armenian emergencies ministry said that the blast have killed one and injured at least 20 people.

Fireworks warehouse explodes in Armenian shopping mall, one killed

From Israel's Iron Dome system in action to members of the Mexican army arriving in Cuba to help extinguish a fire, here are some impactful images from around the world on 07 August 2022.

World in Pictures: Israel's Iron Dome system in action; Members of the Mexican army arrive in Cuba

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the northern Philippines Island of Luzon killing at least four people. Officials say 60 people were injured and strong tremors were also felt through the capital of Manila.

7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Philippines, 4 dead

Aerial footage captures a fierce wildfire in Balch Springs, Texas, spread from a grass field to nearby homes on Monday. Firefighters are battling to contain the fierce flames.

Aerial footage captures raging wildfire in Balch Springs burning homes

The extensive of drones in the war between Russia and Ukraine and other modern conflicts is raising the question of just how much need there is for human pilots to fly expensive fighter jets and other aircraft or whether unmanned aerial vehicles could do the job. It's a debate that's been playing out for years in the real world. Could drones replace fighter pilots in future wars?

Tech in Trend | Could drone tech redefine what it means to be a 'Top Gun'

Ten people were killed and 7 were injured after the collapse of a section of a mountain at a coal mine in China's Gansu.

Section of mountain at Coal mine in China collapses, 10 killed

From Israel-Palestine clashes to protest against single-use plastic in Jakarta, here are some impactful images from around the world on 24 July 2022.

World in Pictures: Israel-Palestine clashes; Protest against single-use plastic in Jakarta

Major Oak Fire broke out on Friday in California near Yosemite National Park. Oak Fire started southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County. The fire is intensifying and spreading to the Sierra National Forest.

California's Oak Fire reaches Sierra National Forest, smoke plume seen from space

Andreas Gugumuck throws grain to thousands of snails crawling over planks and lush vegetation on outskirts of Vienna. He claimed they are 'a real future food' since they contain four times as much protein as beef.

How are Vienna's snails reclaiming their culinary fame?

Houses were engulfed in flames around Mount Penteli in northern Athens on Wednesday as firefighters tried to contain the blaze throughout the night

Houses engulfed in flames in Mount Penteli fire in Athens suburbs

China is currently adhering to ‘zero-Covid policy’. Amid shutdowns due to Covid, these Chinese women are surfskating. Surfskating is a novice-friendly version of skateboarding. It uses a more flexible front-end wheel assembly. Duolan, a 31-year-old dancer, runs free weekly surfskating classes for women.

Amid Covid shutdowns, Chinese women are surfskating | WION Edge

Wildfires spread in southwest France on Saturday with nearly 10,000 hectares on fire in the Gironde region.

Wildfires spread in southwest France, nearly 10000 hectares on fire

A Ukrainian cargo plane crashed near the city of Kavala in northeastern Greece, all 8 crew members die in the crash.

Ukrainian cargo plane crashes near Kavala in northeastern Greece

High temperatures are baking many places in China and Europe. Not only humans but animals are unable to adapt to the hot weather. In a bid to keep zoo animals cool, the Madrid Zoo and Hangzhou Safari Park in China's Zhejiang Province introduce cooling dietaries, air-conditioners and outdoor sprinkling devices.

Animals adapt fancy ways to avoid heatwaves across Europe and China

From Ukrainian cargo plane crash in Greece to wildfires in Spain and Portugal, here are some impactful images from around the world on July 17, 2022.

World in Pictures: Ukrainian cargo plane crashes in Greece; Spain, Portugal battle wildfires

As per WABetaInfo, WhatsApp now plans to update 'Delete for Everyone' feature. The update is initially rolled out to Beta for iOS 22.15.0.73 users. The feature allowed user to delete a text, audio or a video after 1 hour 8 minutes and 16 seconds of sending it.

Tech in Trend: WhatsApp may soon update its 'Delete for Everyone' feature

Nearly 60% of India's net arable land is unirrigated, so the monsoon is essential for the nation's agriculture. The monsoon determines the yield of numerous crops and provides around 70% of India's annual rainfall. The average rainfall this monsoon season is expected to be 103% of the long period average

Why is India's monsoon season so crucial?

From Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing amid economic crisis to NASA telescoping images of universe, here are some impactful images from around the world on July 12, 2022.

World in Pictures: Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees; NASA telescope’s images of universe

Several wildfires have hit the United States in the past few days. In Yosemite National park, a wildfire is threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias. Fires have also been reported in different parts in Utah over the past few days.

US: Wildfire threatens Yosemite's giant ancient Sequoia trees

Wildfires rage at Casais Do Vento, Alvaiazere. Almost 1,500 firefighters worked to extinguish wildfires 3 wildfires raging for more than 48 hours in Central & Northern Portugal.

1,500 firefighters work to extinguish wildfires in Central & Northern Portugal

From unrest in Sri Lanka to raging wildfires in Portugal, here are some impactful images from around the world.

World in Pictures: Unrest in Sri Lanka; raging wildfires in Portugal

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