Winter is approaching, and South Africa seems to be experiencing a power crisis. This has caused a lot of problems, particularly for a community that elected to build solar panels but that is, of course, raffled off to the government-owned power utility company.

South Africans unable to reduce dependence on state power firm

The Reserve Bank of India removed 2,000 rupee notes from circulation on Friday. Until September 30, 2023, the central bank has invited banks to offer 2,000 note deposit and exchange services.

India: Reserve Bank of India to withdraw ₹2000 notes from circulation

Over the last few years, eco-conscious couples are investing in the idea of Green weddings and are doing their bit in controlling a ton of waste and pollution. The focus on making their big day as green as possible is gaining momentum and the future certainly looks bright. Here is a look at how the trend of ‘Green Weddings’ is shaping up.

Couples adapt to green weddings

To attend the G7 conference in Hiroshima from May 19–21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Japan. He is anticipated to discuss issues such as the security of food, fertiliser, and energy.

Hiroshima G7 Summit: Prime Minister Modi greets Indian diaspora outside the hotel

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukraine President Zelensky are set to meet at the G7 summit. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is headed to Hiroshima, Japan, is set to meet President Zelensky at the G7 summit in Hiroshima and discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.

Indian PM Modi to meet Ukraine President Zelensky

British prime minister Rishi Sunak and Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday signed the Hiroshima Accord – a document declaring a global strategic partnership between the two island nations.

G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023: UK imposes sanctions on Russian diamonds ahead of G7 Summit

Tennis great Rafael Nadal will not play the French Open for the first time in his career. The 22-time Grand Slam champion says he plans to end his career after the 2024 season. Can the 36-year-old still compete with the best in the business for the major titles?

Rafael Nadal set to retire in 2024

According to recent research, growing food costs will soon overtake energy costs in the UK to drive inflationary trends, according to a survey conducted by the Resolution Foundation. The poorer households will be directly impacted by this factor, and they will suffer the most from the cost of living problem.

UK: Cost of living crisis will affect poorer households

Tennis great Rafael Nadal will not play the French Open for the first time in his career. The record 14-time champion admitted he has been unable to reach the standards needed for a successful Grand Slam campaign. Nadal has not played competitively since a second-round exit at the Australian Open in January after suffering a hip injury. The Spaniard has all but ended his 2023 season and hopes to recover for one last hurrah as a competitive Tennis player in 2024. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo examined the ramifications of Nadal's announcement in a chat with Indian Davis Cup Coach Zeeshan Ali.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from the French Open, Nadal plans to retire in 2024

The Caribbean nation of Haiti is the poorest in the Americas. Criminal groups now control about 80% of Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, where some 200 gangs operate with impunity. More than 600 people were killed last month alone in violence in Port-au-Prince. For months now, United nations has asked the security council to send a specialized non-UN international armed force to help Haitian police restore law & order. Mohammed Saleh explores the rapidly-deteriorating security situation in Haiti.

80% of Port-Au-Prince in Haiti under criminal gangs

It is the Final Countdown and the run-up to the G7 Summit in Japan's Hiroshima. Leaders from the Group of 7 countries, have arrived in the host nation. Among the key issues are China's chip and technology and the Russian-Ukraine war.

G7 Summit: Joe Biden & Kishida affirm unity between the two countries

The world's oldest and the most complete Hebrew Bible was sold at a staggering price of $ 38.1 million on Wednesday, becoming the most expensive book or document to be sold at an auction. The holy book named codexassum has been brought by Alfred H Moses a former US ambassador and president of the American Jewish committee Moses will be donating the Bible to a museum of the Jewish people in Israel's Tel Aviv City.

Hebrew Bible sold at staggering $381 million

Tencent is back in action after a while roller coaster ride the company has bounced back from the covid-19 disruptions and Regulatory Crackdown with an epic 11 rise in Revenue the company's numbers have defied all analyst expectations while it witnessed an 11 rise in revenue and net profit its Global Gaming revenue jumped by 25 percent and online ad Revenue Rose 17 percent the Resurgence can be attributed to the resumption of gaming license approvals in China

Tencent's revenue growth exceeds analysts prediction

India is expected to experience delayed monsoon during the upcoming southwest monsoon season. The onset of monsoon over Kerala will likely be around June 4, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1 with a standard deviation of about seven days.

India to witness delayed monsoon season this year

Five men were found guilty on Tuesday by a German court of stealing 18th-century gems from a Dresden museum in 2019 that were worth more than 100 million euros. According to the German news agency, they were given prison terms ranging from four years and four months to six years and three months. One defendant was declared not guilty

Germany: 5 sentenced to prison for 123-million-euro jewellery heist

The Pakistan army vowed to bring to justice "spoilers" involved in last week's attacks on military installations through trials under relevant laws of Pakistan including Pakistan Army Act.

Pakistan army begins crackdown on protestors

Pastor Fernando had made some controversial remarks against Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism recently, had already left the island on May 14. Pastor Fernando is accused of having made derogatory statements related to Lord Buddha, Islam, and Hinduism in front of a packed congregation recently.

Probe against Sri Lankan pastor Fernando for disrupting communal harmony

Pakistan govt to PTI: Handover terrorists or else law will take its course

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - A grand jury in the US on Tuesday indicted a former Apple employee, charging him with theft and attempted theft of trade secrets and then fleeing to China.

Former Apple employee charged with theft of trade secrets and fleeing to China | Trending on WION

According to a recent UN estimate, the Indian economy is predicted to grow by 6.7% in 2024, emerging as one of the few bright spots while most nations across the world have entered a slow recession. Watch to know more in this exclusive interview with Ambreesh Baliga.

Indian economy expected to grow 6.7 per cent in 2024, says UN report

While most countries across the globe have entered a slow recession, the Indian economy is expected to grow by 6.7 per cent in the calendar year 2024, emerging as one of the few bright spots, a new UN report has revealed. The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2023 report released on Tuesday said India's economy is expected to expand by 5.8 per cent in 2023 and 6.7 per cent in 2024.

India a bright spot in world economy, India to grow 6.7% in 2024 says UN

Turkey's Presidential election is headed for a run-off after none of the candidates managed to secure a majority. On May 28th, President Recep Erdogan will be facing rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Who will win? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Turkey Elections: Erdogan vs Kilicdaroglu in May 28 run-off

What is the scope for AI technology in India and what's the way forward and ahead, WION correspondent Sidharth MP speaks with Professor B. Ravindran, who is the head of the Centre for responsible AI, about how artificial intelligence is a significant game-changing technology that is having an impact on all spheres of our lives.

'AI to impact all sectors in India,' says Prof B Ravindran in conversation with WION

Kashmir Valley used to be the preferred location for Hindi film industries decades before the insurgency, but now that the government's tourism department is striving to revive film tourism in the valley, more than 300 new locations have been discovered for filming.

G20 Meet 2023: Upcoming meet in Srinagar to revive tourism and employment | India

Russian military expenditures were over 2 trillion rubles, or 26 billion dollars, in just January and February alone. This represents a staggering 282 percent increase from the same period last year.

Cost of War: Russia's defence expenses jump | Russia-Ukraine War

Bengaluru, India's tech hub and innovation capital will get a new government when the congress party swears in its new chief minister for Karnataka. The South Indian city is important for the Indian economy but the city has its share of challenges.

India's Silicon Valley: New government, old challenges

Super Cyclone Mocha, which originated in the Bay of Bengal, made ashore between Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday and Monday, wreaking devastation and destroying entire settlements before it dissipated.

United Nations: Cyclone Mocha caused extensive damage in Myanmar

Asian markets are trading mixed ahead of China's retail sales data. Watch out for Japan's topix and India's Nifty50 which are both close to some new highs. The topix is just points shy of its 3-decade high while the nifty is just 2% short of its new lifetime high.

Dollar Index Eases: Gold Rises

Italy has set aside a whopping 30 million euros to help unemployed people improve their skills in a world where technology is developing at an unprecedented pace and it seems that no job is safe from automation. As a result, nations around the world are stepping up their efforts to prepare for the potential AI replacement threat.

Italy to invest 30 million euros to tackle automation

Imran Khan says 1000s of PTI workers have been arrested, as a part of government's plans to ban the party. Pakistan's defence minister said there are no such plans & slammed the ex-pm for not condemning the incidents of May 9.

Pakistan: Military sites targeted, Army vows action | Defence Minister slams Imran Khan

The South Africa's Ground Forces is visiting Moscow he will be holding talks with the Russian counterpart and other officials the South African National Defense Force says the meeting was planned well in advance as part of a long-standing arrangement it added. It was a Goodwill visit at the invitation of the Russian army Russian news agency says South African left General is leading the delegation that discussed issues relating to the military cooperation and interaction reports added that the agreements were reached to further increase cooperation between ground forces in various Fields.

South African army chief visits Moscow for bilateral talks

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