Nepal's government has now banned solo trekking throughout the country, five years after refusing the same on Mount Everest. Why was this move needed?

No more solo trekking for foreigners in Nepal | Inside South Asia

A California scientist plans to live underwater for about 100 days and in the process he's looking to create a world record. He claims to be taking this extreme step to further scientific research.

Scientist attempts create a world record by staying underwater for 100 day

The war in Ukraine is raging, the Western powers have taken an explicit stand but there are other nations that seem to be taking their stance much more discreetly.

Report: Chinese companies supply military equipment to Russia

Indian govt opposes legalising same-sex marriage. Will Supreme Court approve law despite govt's opposition?

Will Supreme Court approve Same Sex Marriage? Love and the Law: LGBTQ+ lives matter | WION Wideangle

Can a lack of hugs lead to drug addiction? Well, the Mexican President has recently blamed families in the United States for fentanyl overdose crisis. He cited America's broken value system with parents not hugging their children enough as the reason for fentanyl abuse.

Mexican President cites 'lack of hugs' for drug abuse in U.S.

Protest against the contentious pension reform bill in France are continuing. Several protesters held a demonstration in the capital city Paris for a second consecutive day. This demonstration escalated into clashes with the police.

France: Protesters take to the streets against pension reform bill's imposition

Pedro Domingos, the AI expert whose book was spotted on Xi Jinping's bookshelf, tells Vikram Chandra in a world exclusive that it’s a battle between the US and China in the AI race, but India also has a chance The two also discuss what happens when an AI with no morals gets an edge over humans. Listen in to the conversation.

Is China leading the AI race? Where does India figure in this battle for tech dominance?| This World

In a world exclusive, Nick Bostrom, the top AI expert who predicted the existential risk super intelligent AI poses to humanity, tells Vikkram Chandra that it looks like 'Artificial Intelligence is finally coming together', and super intelligent AI will be impossible to contain. Should you be scared? Listen in to the conversation.

GPT-4: Could Artificial Intelligence wipe out humans? | This World

Internet users have discovered a new virtual assistant. We are talking about ChatGPT, a high-capable chatbot. Some are using it for fun; others are using it to get their job done. It has become the talk of the town. And now this AI-powered tool has become even better. The makers have released an upgraded version of the AI chatbot. Watch the story and know everything about GPT-4.

GPT-4: All you need to know about the new AI chatbot | Tech It Out

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the challenge posed by China prompted Britain to publish an updated defence strategy this week, as the country tries to balance external threats against financial constraints at home. VOA’s Jessica Stone gives us more insights.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Britain updates defence strategy

India has approved purchases of missiles, helicopters, artillery guns & electronic warfare system. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is the top government body for military acquisition approvals. DAC approved the orders worth 705 billion rupees ($8.52 billion) for all its services. Watch this video for all details.

Why has India approved the purchase of military equipment worth $8.5 billion?

Emma Thompson shared the screen with Shabana Azmi, Lily James, Shazad Latif in Shekhar Kapur’s What’s Love Got To Do With It as they star in a romantic comedy. From dancing to a Bollywood song to getting decked up in ‘desi’ style, the Oscar-winner has done it all! Emma speaks to WION’s Zeba Khan on a film she calls “wild to shoot”.

Emma Thompson on working with a “luxury cast” in Shekhar Kapur's ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’

WION Wideangle | Love and the Law: LGBTQ+ lives matter

T-Mobile is buying Mint Mobile, the budget-friendly mobile carrier partially-owned by Ryan Reynolds. According to media reports, the deal is valued at upto 1.3 billion dollars and it comes that T-mobile looks to build its prepaid phone offerings and looking to acquire its parent company.

T Mobile to buy Ryan Reynolds' backed Mint, says report | World Business Watch | WION

India-based defence company BrahMos Aerospace expects to close a deal this year to sell Indonesia supersonic cruise missiles worth at least $200 million, as it looks to expand its presence in Southeast Asia. BrahMos Aerospace CEO Atul D. Rane said that it was in advanced discussions with Jakarta on a deal worth $200 million to $350 million under which it had offered to supply shore-based missiles and a version that can be mounted on warships.

India’s next major defence export | Indonesia will buy Brahmos missile

Environmental campaigners scored a rare victory n Albania after authorities announced the creation of a national park to protect the Vjosa river, which is one of Europe's largest undammed waterways.

'Historic Moment': Albania's 'Wild River' granted new status | WION Climate Tracker

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Taliban officials are set to receive a crash course from India on its legislation, culture and business climate, underscoring the continued interest of New Delhi in staying engaged with the new government of Afghanistan.

Trending on WION: India to give Taliban a virtual crash course on culture, leadership & economics

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe.

WION Speed News: U.S, Mexico aim to look for unpaid workers

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - India's Supreme Court has dismissed Centre's curative plea seeking additional funds from Union Carbide Corporation's (UCC) successor firms as increased compensation for the victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.

Trending on WION: India's SC rejects plea for increased compensation to Bhopal Gas tragedy victims

The Central Bank of Nigeria announced late Monday that the old notes of 200 naira (43 U.S. cents), 500 naira ($1.08) and 1,000 naira ($2.16) will remain legal tender until Dec. 31.

Nigeria's old currency can be used longer amid cash crisis

Russian forces have surrounded Bakhmut. The Ukrainians are putting up a ferocious fight. Why is this city so significant? Who's closer to winning this battle? Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Explained: The Battle for Bakhmut

Things are looking up for India’s aviation sector. Air India placed a record order of 470 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus. India’s budget carrier Indigo might break the record as it plans to buy 500 passenger planes. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas Plus: What’s happening in India’s aviation sector?

WION Speed News: Gary Lineker to return as BBC's MOTD presenter

India's Spot in the World Test Championship final against Australia is confirmed after New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by two wickets in an absolute thriller. It will be India's second straight WTC final and another chance end the ICC Trophy drought since 2013.

WION Sports Extra: India qualify for WTC final after NZ win thriller

Israel is in the throes of possibly its biggest public uprising ever and is over the proposed judicial reforms. Protests over this issue are now in their 10th week with over half a million Israelis protesting on the streets, chanting that Israel will not be a dictatorship.

Israel: Over 200,000 people pack the streets of Tel Aviv

Russian advances seem to have stalled in Ukraine's Bakhmut city for now. Leading Washington-based think tank has said there are no confirmed advances by Russian forces in Bakhmut.

Washington-based think tank says Russian assault has stalled | Battle of Bakhmut

UK Defence Ministry says difficult for Russia to sustain Bakhmut assault | Battle of Bakhmut

Will the truce between Saudi Arabia and Iran which was mediated by China, spell the decline of U.S. influence in the region? Ambassador Jorge Heine, a Research Professor at Boston University weighs in on the growing influence of China in West Asia, in an exclusive chat with WION.

Saudi Arabia-Iran truce: China's rampaging rise in West Asia

The anti-government protest in Czech Republic is not ignited by any domestic policy but because of the European nation's support to Ukraine amid Russian invasion and the economic fallout of this war. The protest adds to the evidence of growing exertion with the year-long war.

Protest in Czech Republic against military aid to Ukraine, protesters chant 'Stop War, Stop NATO'

Former Vice President of the United States Mike Pence has bashed former President Donald Trump for his role in inciting the 6th January Capital riots. This on the heels of both men competing to Duke it out over the upcoming Republican Presidential nomination.

Mike Pence: 'Trump was wrong, had no right to overturn election'

After the U.S. regulators pulled the plug on Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was called to take over the institution and hand over the sale of its assets. Employees of the fallen bank have been offered 45 days of employment at one and a half times their previous salary.

Reports: SVB employees siphoned annual bonuses before collapse

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