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We are now eight months into the relentless war in Ukraine and there's now been an increasing buzz that India could potentially play a key role as a mediator between Russia and the West.

Former US Ambassador to India Tim Roemer: We will have an ambassador soon

One of the biggest sectors that are facing troubles in China is property sector and here Evergrande has been one of the most indebted property giants.

WION Business News | China's Evergrande loses $770 million in Hong Kong deal

Medibank Private Ltd, Australia's biggest health insurer, on Monday said no ransom payment will be made to the criminal responsible for a recent data theft, wherein around 9.7 million current and former customers' data was compromised.

WION Business News | Medibank: Data of 9.7 million customers leaked, no ransom payment will be made

After mass layoffs at Twitter, it is another big tech company's turn as the Mark Zuckerberg-led Facebook parent Meta is reportedly set to lay off massive number of employees this week.

WION Business News | Meta preparing large-scale layoffs: Reports

Twitter is now reaching out to thousands of employees who lost their jobs last week, the social media giant have now asked them to return.

WION Business News | Twitter takes U-Turn post massive layoffs, asks fired employees to come back

The US Powerball jackpot has grown to a staggering $1.9 billion, which is the highest prize in world history. Lottery fever across the nation is at an all-time high as yet another week passed without a winner claiming the lucrative prize.

WION Business News | US Powerball jackpot soars to $1.9 billion, largest in history

Kherson is a southern state in Ukraine and these last eight months when the war has been underway, it has brought unprecedented changes in this region. The pro-Kremlin region has complained of no power, no water in the area.

War in Ukraine: Russia loses ground after referendum, Georgia booms as Russians flee Putin's war

At least 19 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in North Tanzania on Sunday while trying to land at a nearby airport. That's according to authorities who gave the revised number after just three deaths were reported earlier.

Tanzania: Passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria, 19 dead

After the new administration took over in the United Kingdom, British trade policy Minister will be heading to Taiwan this week for talks to boost trade. The visit is significant as it will be a high-level engagement between a major Western country and Taiwan.

WION Dispatch: British ministers to meet Taiwan's President

Whether you are a gen Z or a millennial, you must have seen Britney Spears's recent crazy dance videos and also the inexplicable new pictures. Now clearly all of this has not gone down well with the Princess of Pop and the reason for the same is now out.

WION Dispatch: Britney Spears has incurable nerve damage

War in Ukraine: Russia loses ground after referendum

Mass lay-offs took place at Twitter on Friday. But some people seem to have been let go without thinking it through. Now Twitter wants them to come back.

WION Fineprint | Twitter re-hiring people it just fired

Gigi Hadid is the latest in the growing list of celebrities quitting Twitter. She believes free speech does not give people the right to spew hate speech.

WION Fineprint | Supermodel Gigi Hadid quits Twitter

India's external affairs minister S. Jaishankar to hold bilateral talks with Russian counterpart. Trade, logistics and security are on the agenda.

WION Fineprint | India's bilateral talks with Russia

Tensions in the Korean Peninsula are peaking. South Korea has scrambled its jets after Seoul detected about 180 North Korean war planes. The North Korean Jets were detected flying north of the military border for over four hours on Friday.

North Korea vows 'resolute' military response, Pyongyang slams US-S.Korea drills

The final countdown for the US midterm elections begin, the competition is heating up between the Democrats and the Republicans; swing state of Florida could be the kingmakers.

US Midterm Polls: Former President Donald Trump rallies for Florida governor

China's 'zero Covid' regime has saved many lives but has also slowed the country's economy. It has exacerbated the supply chain disruptions and kept millions under lockdown for months.

China: Zero Covid policy sparks worry among Beijing residents

Famous temple in India, the Tirupati temple has turned out to be richer than many top IT and other Blue Chip companies in the country. In fact it is built larger than many global MNCs.

WION Dispatch: Tirupati's $30 billion net worth, cash, gold offerings continue

Final countdown for US midterm elections begin, economic woes remain top voter concerns

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-In wants to return the puppies he was gifted by North Korea's Kim Jong-Un.

WION Fineprint | Former South Korean President wants to return North Korean puppies

A minister in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet has been accused of sending bullying texts. Gavin Williamson sent some offensive text messages to former Tory enforcer Wendy Morton. Interestingly, the minister is backed by Prime Minister Sunak.

UK PM Rishi Sunak stands by his cabinet minister accused of sending bullying texts

There's no let up in the tensions in the Korean Peninsula and in response to the US- South Korea joint military exercises, North Korean forces have vowed 'resolute' overwhelming military measures.

North Korea states US-South Korea drill 'an open provocation', vows 'resolute' military response

The existence of extraterrestrials and intelligent alien species strikes both fear and excitement in humans. But how should humans react if aliens were to make contact? What is the current 'alien contact protocol'? Know all about it here.

What is the 'alien contact protocol' that scientists are working on?

At least 10 people have died in Syria and a fresh escalation of violence War monitors blame the Syrian regime for the bombing, three children are among those who were killed on Sunday, dozens others were wounded in the strike.

War monitors claim at least 10 killed in Syria shelling of tent settlements

Countdown for US midterm elections begin, competition heats up between Democrats and Republicans

The UN climate summit has begun in Egypt and this year the focus is on implementation of climate goals. Speaking at the opening of COP27, the new executive secretary of the UN climate convention said that the conference should shift the focus towards the implementation of previously agreed plans.

COP27 begins in Egypt, UN climate chief urges nations to shift focus towards 'implementation' of goals

The Russia-Ukraine war has made drones the new normal on the battlefield. Now, when you think of any country’s military arsenal, you don't just think artillery, fighter jets, tanks, missiles but also, combat drones. Why are drones being preferred over missiles? Have drones become deciders of war outcome? And are drone-strikes making extrajudicial killings more frequent? A detailed report by Shivan Chanana.

Drones over missiles | Have drones become game-changers in the battlefield?

As the war rages on in Ukraine, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is headed to Russia for a bilateral visit. The Prime Minister of United Kingdom Rishi Sunak has made its visit too. He is going to raise the issue of detained activists in the Summit.

COP27 Summit: World leaders attend COP27 climate summit

UN Climate Summit: UK PM Sunak to address COP27 Summit, raise issue of detained activist

From the COP27 climate summit in Egypt to the Poya festival in Sri Lanka, here are some impactful images from around the world on 07 November, 2022.

World in Pictures: COP27 climate summit in Egypt; Poya festival in Sri Lanka

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