The international monetary fund has issued a warning that a third of the global economy will be in recession this year. China will face a rocky start to 2023, while the U.S. will be at the edge of a recession. This comes as the war continues in Ukraine, inflation soars, and interest rates continue to spike. What does it spell for South Asian nations? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: IMF: Global economy faces a tougher year

Kyiv has taken responsibility for a deadly strike on Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. This comes after Moscow in a rare admission claimed that it had lost 63 troops in the town of Makiivka.

War in Ukraine | Russian Defence Ministry: Ukrainian strike killed 63 soldieres

The European Parliament announced on Monday that, in response to a request from the Belgian judiciary looking into a corruption scandal involving the European Union and Qatar, it had started the process to lift the immunity of two of its members.

EU Corruption Scandal: Parliament Chief moves to waive immunity of two MEPs

North Korea has sacked Pak Jong Chon, the second most powerful military official after leader Kim Jong Un. Pak was replaced by Ri Yong Gil at the committee's annual meeting last week. Watch further to know more.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sacks key Military official

A US National Football League game was suspended after Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on field Monday night during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old fell to the ground in the game's first quarter after a tackle with the Bengals' Tee Higgins. He reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest.

NFL: Damar Hamlin of Buffalo Bills suffers cardiac arrest on field, in critical condition

Climate change has given rise to a boost in mosquito population. New diseases have been detected across the world especially in America and this has resulted in a boom in the spraying industry which is bad news for the environment.

WION Climate Tracker | Mosquitoes-borne diseases boom in US, climate change aids population

The COVID-19 crisis has bought along with multiple challenges in many parts of the world. Food insecurity has been a major problem. In Australia's Tasmania, the crisis has led to a resurgence in community gardeners.

WION Climate Tracker: Tasmania Community grows local produce to tackle food insecurity

Billions of tiny plastic pellets also known as 'Nurdles' are floating in the ocean, causing as much damage as oil spills, yet they are still not classified as hazardous. Nurdles pose significant dangers for marine life.

WION Climate Tracker: Nurdles or the tiny plastic pellets choking oceans

American golfer Scott Stallings' invite of Masters was sent to another man by the same name. Watch further to know more.

WION Fineprint: Masters invite sent to the wrong Scott Stallings

A war of words has broken out between the Taliban and Pakistan just days after Pakistan's interior Minister Rana Sanala warned off an attack on Pakistan's hideouts in Afghanistan. A Taliban leader is tweeted out quite a strong comeback. Ahmad Yasir posted a picture of Pakistan surrendering to India during the 1971 war.

WION Dispatch: Taliban rubbishes Pak's claims of TTP hideouts in Afghanistan

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka began a fresh austerity drive as the country aims to reduce its expenses and secure the IMF bailout. Now Colombo has temporarily frozen all government recruitments as new taxes and high electricity prices kicked in this week.

WION Dispatch: Sri Lanka freezes government recruitments in austerity drive

Saudi Arabia has been hit by massive flash floods. A night of continuos torrential rainfall has flooded street in Mecca. Freighting videos are emerging of cars being swept away and many main roads have been closed since then. Also, there are multiple weather warnings in place.

WION Climate Tracker: Flash flood hit Saudi Arabia's Jeddah after heavy rainfall

The passengers on a Viking Cruises ship were left stranded off the South Australian coast after several ports refused the vessel to dock due to the “marine growth” in the ship’s hull. The Viking Orion which left Wellington, New Zealand on Boxing Day (December 26) has reportedly not docked since and hundreds on board were left stranded on New Year’s on the ship.

WION Fineprint: Hundreds of passengers stranded on cruise ship off the coast of Australia

South Korea will fine Tesla Inc. 2.2 million for alleged violations of advertising law. Tesla falsely promoted and exaggerated the driving range and charging speed of its electric cars. Watch further to know more.

WION Fineprint: Tesla fined with 2.2 Million for false advertisement in South Korea

Scientists and dog lovers still wonder what is the actual purpose of the dog's tail. Entire research by an international team went into this, and they concluded that the tail cannot wag the dog.

Trending on WION: Researchers say Dog's tail are only a communication tool

In a major boost to Marine Surveillance, India has concluded a maiden contract for Multicopter Vertical Take-off and Landing drones.

100 drones for India’s Marine surveillance

According to a new study, by the year 2030 more than 2,400 lives will be lost to bushfires in Australia, with healthcare costs from smoke-related deaths tipped to reach $110 million.

WION Climate Tracker | Study: By 2030 more than 2,400 lives will be lost to Australia's bushfires

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated his election campaign promise to "shift to a higher gear" his country's ties with China, ahead of his three-day state visit to Beijing on Tuesday (January 3).

Philippines' Marcos heads off to meet China's Xi Jinping. What's on the agenda?

Russia said on Monday (January 2) that 63 Russian soldiers had been killed in a Ukrainian New Year's Eve attack on their quarters, triggering furious criticism of the military leadership from lawmakers and Kremlin-loyal conflict bloggers.

Watch: Aftermath of shelling in Makiivka in which dozens of Russian recruits killed

WION and Vikram Chandra , founder of Editorji, have partnered to present two special shows that bring 'The India Story' to 'This World'. Don’t miss the exclusive shows, only on WION.

Coming soon on WION: The India Story & This World

WION and Vikram Chandra founder of Editorji, are now taking India's story to the world. The special series brings you up close with the biggest Indian newsmakers and analyses what global developments mean for the world's biggest democracy. Wednesdays at 8:30PM IST | 3PM GMT - only on WION.

Promo: The India Story with Vikram Chandra

Tired of the noise and want to cut to the chase? WION and renowned journalist Vikram Chandra team up to help you step aside from divisive agendas. We bring you exclusive interviews and peel the layers of geopolitics to get to the truth. – Fridays at 8PM IST | 2:30PM GMT - only on WION.

Promo: This World with Vikram Chandra

Following nationwide protests in the aftermath of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, Iranian authorities have said that the decades-long mandatory hijab law would be reviewed.

Protest-hit Iran says hijab law under review

The India Story with Vikram Chandra

Countries are coming up with proactive responses against the covid surge in China. Belgium has now announced that it will test wastewater from planes arriving from covid-hit China. Watch to know more.

Belgium to test waste water on airlines from Covid-hit China

The number of transactions reached a record 7.82 billion in December and totalled Rs 12.82 trillion, also a record high, helping the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to end the year 2022 on a strong note.

UPI's meteoric rise: India's UPI transactions rise over 7.82 billion in December 2022

Over 100 days since the uprising in Iran continues, its clampdown against anti-hijab protesters, Tehran has now announced death penalty for two teenagers for their involvement in the massive protest that had rocked the country.

Iran Protests: Two teenagers face death penalty, capital charge over involvement in 'riots'

Pakistan-Taliban Clash: Taliban leader posts picture of Pak's 1971 surrender to India

Sri Lanka: Cash-strapped nation announces hiring freeze, Colombo begins new austerity drive

Following Smith's now-famous slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars in March 2022, Floyd Mayweather allegedly contacted him every day for ten days in a row. At the greatest event in Hollywood, Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and her hair while presenting an award for outstanding documentary. Alopecia has caused Pinkett Smith to lose her hair.

2022 Oscars Slapgate | Will: 'Floyd Mayweather called me for 10 days after 2022 Oscars'

Iran: Nation continues to crackdown on anti-govt protesters, two teenagers face death penalty

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