With the global temperature rising Russia stands to pay a higher cost than most other nations, and the telltale signs are all too visible now.

15 million homes in Russia at risk due to ice melt

Its been well over 2 months since the Taliban took over control of Afghanistan since then country has been plagued with multiple economic crises. From the falling value of its currency to increasing fuel prices. WION correspondent Anas Mallick spoke to the Taliban finance ministry spokesperson, listen to this exclusive conversation.

Taliban's finance ministry spokesperson speaks to WION on rising fuel prices

The volcano on Spain's La Palma has been erupting for over a month, while casualties have been avoided due to timely evacuations, the volcano has so far ended up destroying over 1800 buildings, our next report brings you more.

Volcano eruption continues on La Palma, destroys over 1800 buildings

The Haier SBS 683 refrigerator series has a host of interesting features and delivers a power-packed performance. Watch the video to know more details.

Tech it out | Haier SBS 683: India's first 3-door convertible SBS refrigerator

Malabar Exercise 2021: WION's Molly Gambhir gets on board the US Navy's Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson to get you a rare look inside the potent warship.

Malabar Exercise 2021: WION on board USS Carl Vinson

President Joe Biden credited law enforcement agencies for upholding the US political system during the January 6th riot at the capitol, called for more resources to be allocated to law enforcement officers.

US: President Joe Biden speaks to hundreds of uniformed officers

On Thursday long time critic and US Senator Elizabeth Warren called for breaking up Amazon, saying the trillion-dollar firm is too powerful to contain.

US lawmakers accuse Amazon of manipulation, wrongdoing

Only 32% Russians of Russians are fully vaccinated against Covid. A lack of tough restrictions has allowed the virus to spread unchecked, the Kremlin continues to avoid the implementation of strict restrictions.

Russia records more than 33,000 more new Covid cases

A minister in the Shiekh Hasina government has said that "evil groups" carried out attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh. Who are these groups? Sources tell WION that Pro-Pakistan group Jamaat-E-Islami is behind the repeated attacks. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas | Bangladesh riots: Jamaat-E-Islami behind attacks on Hindus tag Sheikh Hasina, Bdesh govt

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: Several embassies in Kabul issue threat alert advisories

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. Two people have reportedly been killed and 13 others injured. Govt sources say a police chief of Shigel district has been killed.

Afghanistan: 2 killed and 13 others injured including in a bomb blast in Asadabad city

India is all set to participate in the 'Moscow Format' meeting on Afghanistan. The meet is scheduled to take place on the 20th of October in the Russian capital.

Russia calls for 'Moscow Format' meeting on Afghanistan

In August this year, the United States air force led the largest non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) in US history. In 17 days the department of defense evacuated 120,000 thousand people, including 6,000 Americans.

Afghanistan: U.S forces were prepared to deal with a 'different' Taliban

Amid calls for his resignation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has defended the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies before congress

Afghanistan: Mine blast rocks Asadabad city in Kunar province

Social media giant Facebook is changing its approach to the harassment of journalists and human rights defenders. Facebooks global safety chief said that it would now count activists and journalists as involuntary public figures.

Facebook increases protection against harassment, bullying

The number of daily infections in Victoria state has not come down, Victoria logged almost 2300 new covid cases. That's the highest for any Australian state or territory since the pandemic began.

Australia: Covid 19 cases infections in Victoria hit record high

Chebayesh wetland has been battling a drought. This rainfall season in Iraq was the second driest in 40yrs. As a result salinity of the river has risen to dangerous levels.

Dams built on rivers feeding Chebayesh wetland

Record low rainfall has resulted in a drought. The Euphrates river which provides water to Iraq and Syria has been drying up. The harvest has been hit, food security is under threat.

Syria: Historic drought devastates the country's breadbasket

Afghanistan is inching closer to famine the winters are fast approaching and aid agencies have now ramped up food deliveries amid fears that the nation's already fragile economy would collapse.

Afghanistan, braces for harsh winter, mountainous regions will remain cut of due to snowfall

Japan has dissolved its parliament, this sets the stage for the general election at the end of the month. This will pit the newly elected prime minister Fumio Kishida against the unpopular opposition.

Japan dissolves lower house ahead of election

At least 46 people have been killed after fire engulfed a residential building in southern Taiwan. More than 60 others have been hospitalized, some in critical condition.

Taiwan: Fire engulfs apartment building in Kaohsiung city

A Nigerian school flogged a girl in Taliban-style for 'consuming alcohol'. The girl's father says he asked the school to punish her. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Does flogging have any place in today's day & age?

Gravitas: Nigerian School flogs girl for consuming alcohol

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has was stopped from attending a football match between Santos and Grêmio yesterday because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Unvaccinated Brazil president Bolsonaro denied entry into the stadium

After a violent crackdown by the armed forces, migrants and refugees in tripoli gathered outside a UN center to seek help in escaping Libya. The migrants say they have been victims of violent abuse, torture, and extortion.

Libya: Migrants in fear after a violent crackdown by forces

After a day of complete blackout, Lebanon's power supply was restored to normal. 2 of the biggest power stations in Lebanon were shut down because of a fuel shortage.

Lebanon: Army provides gas oil to secure power for 3 days

The Afghan economy is on the verge of a collapse with famine and other crises looming and in their diplomatic push to gain international support as well as assistance to avoid a humanitarian disaster, the Taliban will hold face-to-face talks with US and European envoys.

Taliban delegation to meet EU representatives in Doha

The first high-level talks between the Taliban and the US officials have concluded, the talk held in Doha was the 1st high-level meet between the two sides. After the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, the US described the talk as candid and professional but reiterated that it would be judged on the Taliban's actions, not words.

First face to face meeting between Taliban and US post pullout

People in Afghanistan are still clamoring to leave the country, crowds of people desperate to get travel documents gathered at the passport office in Kabul.

Months of passport delay restricted Afghans trying to leave Kabul

The United Nations and Bangladesh have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in aiding the protection and management of the Rohingya refugees on the controversial island in the Bay of Bengal. Earlier the UN and other humanitarian groups had criticized the relocation of refugees to Bhasan Char island.

UN, Bangladesh to work together to aid Rohingya refugees

Evergrande groups offshore bondholders are now concerned that it is now close to defaulting on debt payments and wants more clarity and transparency.

World Business Watch: Evergrande woes hit China property bonds

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