Another horrific terror attack in Pakistan, leaving over 100 policemen dead. The economy is in free fall. Pakistan is living a nightmare. The cauldron of Islamist terror, political instability and economic meltdown now threaten the very existence of the country.

Inside South Asia: Pakistan on the edge of the precipice

The UN Food Agency says malnutrition rates in Afghanistan are at record highs. Scores of families can't afford to feed their children. Millions have been pushed into extreme poverty and hunger since the Taliban takeover in 2021. Why are western powers that left the afghan people at the mercy of the Taliban, now acting as mute spectators?

Inside South Asia: Poverty, Hunger, Malnutrition: The story of Afghanistan

USB's deck joins Apple, Amazon and Alphabet. They all have disappointed markets now after delivering results yesterday. Only Facebook was an exception where it's parent Meta delivered better than expected results.

Zuckerberg's net worth at $67.7 billion, fortune soars $12 BN

Young people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been challenged by Pope Francis to create a new future free from the racial animosity, corruption, and mistrust that have fueled so many terrible conflicts in Africa. The pope said this while addressing more than 65,000 youths at Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa, the country's capital.

Pope in Africa: Pope Francis speaks to over 65,000 young people in DR Congo

In line with the previous three months, Shell announced a new $4 billion share buyback programme to be carried out over the following three months. Prior to the pandemic in 2019, it repurchased $19 billion worth of shares in the year ending in February 2023, almost twice as much.

Shell: $4 BN worth shares to be repurchased, highest profit in 115 years

Meta is an exception among tech giants, shares jump 23.28%

Over the course of 2022, businesses in the UK saw 788 cyberattacks a week on average. This is an increase of 77% from 2021. The latest statistics show that sophisticated ransomware gangs are mostly to blame for the rising concerns about cyberattacks.

Reports: Cyber attacks on UK organisations surged 77% in 2022

Republicans of the US House of Representatives have voted to oust Democrat Ilhan Omar from a high profile committee. This over remarks which have been widely condemned as anti-semitic.

US: Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from high-profile House committee

U.S. President Joe Biden's second State of the Union address is expected to again raise topics like the war in Ukraine, the economy, police reform and more. Though, he's likely to spend less time on the pandemic. Here's a preview of what to expect.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Biden to raise China, Russia 'challenges' in speech

The American automotive giant Ford has announced it's return to Formula One in 2026 as it joins forces with world champions Red Bull. Watch further to know more.

U.S. Auto Gaint Ford set to make a F1 return

Disgraced former pop star Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after serving 16-year jail term. Gary was sentenced in 2015 for attempted rape and assault. Watch further to know more.

Disgraced former pop star Gary Glitter freed from prison

Adani Enterprises sees worst ever fall, plunging 35 percent in the morning trade. Since January 24, Adani Group has lost around 76% wealth which is $117 billion market cap. Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch: Adani row rocks India's Parliament

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the government has no choice but to agree to bailout conditions of IMF that are "beyond imagination". Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch: No choice but to give in to IMF demands, says Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

French President Emmanuel Macron announced they had long rush of Iran's nuclear program. The statement came shortly after Macron held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu who was in Paris to seek a stronger European stance against Tehran.

Macron denounces 'headlong rush' of Iran's Nuclear Programme, meets Israeli PM in Paris

Suspected Chinese spy balloon has been flying over the United States for a couple of days. Senior US officials have advised President Joe Biden against shooting it down, fearing the debris could pose a safety threat.

Officials: Balloon above commercial air traffic altitude

Thousands of hectares of state forest appear to have been earmarked for logging illegally. Law enforcement struggles to Police lumberjacks. Watch further to know more.

WON Climate Tracker: Illegal Lumberjacks threaten Australian forests

The Taliban Administration has banned most female aid workers and last year stopped women and girls from attending high schools and universities. Many female working as judges, prosecutors were threatened as well as they became the target of revenge attacks as they tried and convicted men accused of gender crimes including rape and murder.

Afghanistan: Taliban administration has banned most female aid workers

A wildfire caused by high temperatures and dry and hot winds in central Chile's Nuble region has affected over 741 hectares, authorities reported. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Massive wildfire engulfs Chile's farmlands

A free-falling Pakistani Rupee Fast-depleting foreign reserves Billions of dollars worth of flood damage Is Pakistan staring at bankruptcy? Will Pakistan get a relief package from the IMF? Watch WION Wideangle

WION Wideangle | Staring at Bankruptcy: The Pakistan story

US Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat on the intelligence committee has suggested that TikTok should be removed from App Stores run by Apple and Google because he says that the social media opposes a risk to National Security.

US: Senator Michael Bennet writes letter to Alphabet and Apple heads

After a request from Belgian authorities, the European Union's Parliament on Thursday voted unanimously and removed the protective immunity of two lawmakers who were linked to one of the biggest ever corruption scandals.

Qatargate Scandal: Four MEPs under Belgian official's radar

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels - Netflix accidentally launched a set of guidelines for its measures to curb password sharing for global users. They have now been taken down.

Trending on WION: Netflix accidentally reveals password sharing guidelines, quickly removes

It’s long been thought that people with autism are less sensitive to pain. However, a new study from Tel Aviv, Israel has turned that assumption on its head.

People with autism feel pain more, says study

A drone deal between India and U.S., in talks since 5 years, may finally be coming through. U.S. used this drone to kill Al-Qaeda chief Al-Zawahiri in his safehouse in Kabul and India wants to buy 30 of these drones.

India set to buy armed U.S. drones worth $3Bn

U.S detected a high-altitude surveillance balloon that has been flying over the continental United States for a couple of days now. Officials have advised against shooting it down, over fears of threat to people on ground from the debris. Will the high-altitude balloon be allowed to continue in its path? Adrian Gieges, Author of the Biography- "Xi Jinping - The Most Powerful Man in the World", shares his insights.

Pentagon tracks suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon over U.S

Thousands of people dressed in white take to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to lay flowers and other gifts for Yemanja, the goddess of the sea in the Afro-Brazilian religions of Umbanda and Candomble.

Watch: Brazilians celebrate sea goddess Yemanja on Rio beach

Colombian Judge has admitted that he has used the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT for decision making. He used it in an autistic child's insurance case. Watch further to know more.

Colombian Judge uses AI for decision making

As UK is grappling with high food and energy crisis amid cost of living crisis, UK energy minister described the practise of forcibly entering homes to force-fit prepayment meters as outrageous.

UK: Energy Minister condemns force-fitting of prepaid meters

China is all set to fully resume cross-border travel between Mainland Hong Kong and Macau starting 6th of February. Pre-travel mandatory Covid tests will no longer be required.

China to fully reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau from February 6

US: Alert from Canada comes hours after 'spy balloon' alarm

Russian president drew parallels between the Soviet Union's fight in World War II and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He compared the fighting to Nazi Germany's invasion and hinted that Moscow could use nuclear weapons.

Russian President vows victory in Ukraine

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