In California, a very chilly winter storm slowed down major highways near Los Angeles and Santa Cruz, dumped snow on coastal hills that rarely get it, and knocked out electricity to more than 110,000 homes and businesses.

Blizzard warnings in Sierra Nevada and Southern California

On Friday, the "Rust" movie's producers announced that they had reached an agreement to pay a $100,000 civil penalty for "severe" workplace safety violations that occurred before cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on a New Mexico film set in 2021.

'Rust' producers agree to pay $100,000 fine after shooting at movie set

High drama at the UN Security Council meeting as Russia and Ukraine square off. Even before the UN Security Council could begin its deliberations on peace and security in Ukraine on Friday, a dramatic showdown between Russia and Ukraine took place.

UNSC Meeting: Russia objects to Ukraine Minister being allowed to speak first

Voting has begun to elect a new President in the African nation of Nigeria. The nation will choose a successor to Muhammadu Buhari, who is stepping down after eight years. Nigerians are also voting for the country's two houses of the Parliament - the National Assembly and the Senate.

Nigeria: Citizens vote for new President in closely fought election

A year has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine and since then this war has seen a lot of twists and turns. Russia kept some of the Ukrainian territories and was forced to withdraw from others after facing tough counter-offensive, one such town is Kherson. Watch WION's report to see what is happening there.

Russia Ukraine War: Dnieper river still not safe to visit, WION reports from Kherson

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its plans to buy a dozen Chinese l-15 aircraft as it seeks to bolster its defenses after a series of attacks by the Yemeni rebels.

UAE seals deal with China for L-15 trainer aircraft

The White House announced on Friday that Russia is considering supplying fighter jets to Iran as part of an expanded military partnership that has seen Tehran deliver increasing numbers of weapons to Moscow for use in the invasion of Ukraine.

Iran seeking billion dollar military support, claims U.S.

While the world is still figuring out ways for transitioning into the virtual world of metaverse, Colombia's court held its first legal trial inside the metaverse.

Colombian court holds 2-3 hour long virtual court hearing

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in India and his visit will focus on several areas including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Modi: Russia-Ukraine dispute can be resolved via dialogue | India

Russia Ukraine War: Authorities warn conflict can still occur near Dnieper river

As the Presidential race heats up in Nepal, Nepal's eight mainstream political parties have decided to support the Nepali Congress nominee in the Presidential Elections that are scheduled for the 9th of March.

Nepal Presidential Race: Eight mainstream parties agree to back Nepali Congress candidate

Sri Lanka will be distributing school uniforms to all the government-aided schools within a month. Interestingly, a Chinese grant will sponsor 70 percent of the budget needed to procure and distribute these uniforms.

First installment received from China a month back, latter sponsors Sri Lanka school uniforms

Weeks after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria and killed over 50,000 people, Turkey has now begun to work to rebuild homes. The death toll in Turkey due to the massive earthquake has crossed over 44,000.

Turkey beings work to rebuild homes after several damage | Turkey-Syria Earthquake Aftermath

According to a working paper by Stanford University and the Institute for Competitiveness, the Covid-19 vaccination programme in India was able to save 3.4 million lives and generate a net economic benefit of $15.4 billion by preventing losses. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister, presented the paper during his virtual address at the university's "The India Dialog."

Stanford Report: 3.4 MN lives saved through lockdown, vaccines | India

Despite the U.S. and allies’ continued efforts to bolster the Ukrainians, there are no signs of an endgame in the war. The conflict seems destined to enter an even more complicated phase in the months ahead. After tanks and long-range missiles, Zelensky is gunning for F-16s, but there is no consensus among Western allies.

Why Ukraine is unlikely to get F-16 fighters anytime soon | Details

Can an unborn foetus be treated as a person with rights? A pregnant U.S inmate charged with murder is seeking release on the grounds that her foetus hasn't committed any crime and remains incarcerated in deplorable conditions.

U.S. inmate seeks release on grounds that her child is innocent

12 months since the Ukraine war started, which side is closer to victory? How will the war play out in 2023? Will it die down or divide the world further? Here's what Priyanka Sharma has to say on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Ukraine War: What will Putin do next?

Nigeria: 18 candidates on ballot for the top position

After eliminating Covid-19 travel restrictions last year, Taiwan is seeking for measures to strengthen its economy. As the trade-dependent island struggles with a decline in exports, growth is predicted to decelerate in 2023, making it even more crucial to boost domestic demand and tourism.

Taiwan attempts to boost its economy after removing Covid curbs

Finance chiefs of the world's largest economies strongly condemned Moscow for its war on Ukraine. Only China and Russia declined to sign a joint statement. India, chair of the group of twenty economies, was reluctant to raise the issue of the war.

G-20 finance meet, hosted by India, ends without a joint communique

Biden: The U.S. military have deemed other support more crucial

Israel violates Syrian airspace & carries out missile strikes on Damascus North Korea threatens to turn the Pacific into a shooting range over U.S. military drills & Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan proposes a peace deal over Nagorno-Karabakh Mohammed Saleh gets you an indepth report of the world's biggest warzones of the week in World At War.

World at War | Russia threatens to shoot down American satellites aiding Ukraine

On March 27 last year, the Central American nation of El Salvador imposed a State of Emergency. The move came after the murder of 62 Salvadorans the previous day. Now, 2,000 inmates have been moved to a new mega-prison, the latest step in a controversial crackdown on crime.

El Salvador's new mega-prison faces criticism, only two sinks and washrooms in each cell

Nigeria: Voters in-line allowed to cast vote even after closing time

After the Spy balloon controversy, the United States seems to have a new headache. The Chinese are buying land in America that are too close to military bases. As relations between Beijing and Washington hit their worst point in decades, the American states are intensifying efforts to inhibit land purchases by Chinese citizens or entities now.

U.S. sounds alarm over Chinese buying land near military bases

Marking one year since Moscow's invasion of Kyiv, WION correspondent Anas reports from Mykolaiv, Ukraine and brings us more information and visuals of destruction caused by the Russian missiles and talks to the residents and sheds light on their fear of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.

One Year of Russia-Ukraine War: Mykolaiv residents want Russia-Ukraine war to end

Higher salaries are going to go up unlike many parts of the world. Salaries in India are expected to increase by 10.3 percent in 2023 which is highest among major world economies.

India: Salary growth to continue despite economic volatility

Starbucks Oleato Coffee Beverage: How do you prefer your coffee? Would you drink coffee with olive oil in it? Well the thought of it leaves many upset but this is happening in the world's largest coffee chain, Starbucks which has rolled out a new line of beverages in Italy.

All about Starbucks Oleato coffee beverages

Ukrainian Minister Dmytro Kuleba while answering WION correpondent Susan Tehrani's question said that the UN vote testifies to the opposite of what Russia has been upto. 141 votes is much more than what west represents. Watch this video to know more.

U.S. to announce 'sweeping' new economic sanctions against Russia | One Year of Russia-Ukraine War

Ukrainian Minister Dmytro Kuleba while answering WION correpondent Susan Tehrani's question said "when you are sending weapons to them (Russia), you are helping to destroy the UN charter and everything that United Nations stands for." Watch this video to know more.

Dmytro Kuleba: I have a clear vision of Ukraine's victory | One Year of Russia-Ukraine War

David Bowie fans will get to witness a vast collection of personal items that have been donated to the museum by the late rock artists estate in UK's Victoria and Albert Museum.

Singer David Bowie's rich and powerful archive to be made public

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