British subsidiary of mining and trading group Glencore is in legal trouble on the allegations that employees and agents of Glencore used private jets to transfer cash to pay bribes to oil officials in West Africa.

WION Business News | Glencore under scanner for 'bribery'

From Berlin Process Summit for the Western Balkans to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Jordan's Amman, here are some impactful images from around the world on 03 November, 2022.

World in Pictures: Berlin Process Summit for the Western Balkans; Sergei Lavrov in Jordan's Amman

US President Joe Biden warned in the final days of this year's midterm elections that democracy is at risk. In a scathing attack aimed at Donald Trump and his supporters, the US president said that the refusal of some Republican candidates to accept election results is opening a path to chaos in America.

Joe Biden: Future of democracy at risk in next week's midterms

Three days after Brazil's presidential results were announced Bolsonaro supporters have taken to the streets protesting against the loss of the right-wing leader. However, in the latest, the outgoing President has asked his supporters to clear the roads and protest somewhere else.

Outgoing President Bolsonaro asks supporters to unblock roads

The Ukraine-Russia war is strengthening the anti-west bloc. Russia, China, Iran now North Korea has joined the tide as well. Washington claims that Pyongyang is supplying Moscow with artillery shells the operation seems to be a covert one.

Significant number of weapons in Russia's arsenal, Is North Korea aiding in escalating Ukraine war?

The parties in the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray have agreed on a “permanent truce”, the African Union mediator said, just more than a week after formal peace talks began in South Africa.

A dramatic diplomatic breakthrough: Ethiopian govt, Tigray authorities sign a peace deal

Do you remember Google Hangout, an app that has been known for combining classic chat with voice and video conferencing, many of us have used it for communication purposes, it's now being shut down. The Google Hangouts web app will no longer be available, this was the last Hangouts offering available to users.

Google bids final goodbye to Hangouts

Japan has asked all households and companies across the country to conserve electricity within a reasonable range during the peak winter demand season to cover possible power crunch in the world's third largest economy.

WION Climate Tracker | Japan: Household, companies to conserve electricity during winters

Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds? Studies link poor balance to serious health problems. Should you be concerned? Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas: Studies say your balance is an indicator of your health

Four including one of Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan's managers have been injured after there was firing during his long march. Watch the first visuals of him being shot at here.

Watch: First visuals of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan being shot at

Audi has recently launched its flagship luxury sedan, the A8 L, in India with a price tag of INR 12.9 million (ex-showroom). Along with its comfortable ride experience, the updated Audi A8 has many advanced tech features and a new mild-hybrid powertrain. So, we get behind the wheel of this updated long-wheelbase version and find out if the ride experience has been elevated further.

WION Pitstop: 2022 Audi A8 L review

According to a report by the World Meteorological Organization, temperatures across Europe have climbed in the past 30 years at a rate that is more than twice as rapid as the global average (WMO).

Report: Europe's climate warming at twice the rate of the global average

Tensions in the Korean Peninsula are heating up. North Korea has fired a barrage of missiles yet again, one of them triggered sirens blaring in parts of Japan, residents were seen seeking shelter in central and northern regions.

Residents seek shelter as North Korea fires series of missiles once again

The bumper Harvest of Saffron in the Kashmir Valley this year has brought cheer to its farmers, our correspondent Idrees Lone brings this story from Pampore.

India: Farmers cheer over healthy Saffron cultivation in Kashmir

North Korea fires more missiles, Japan issues air raid siren in central and northern regions

Korean peninsula tensions on rise; Record year of missile testing by North Korea

Election campaign is heating up in the United States, today we're focusing on the state of Nevada. There is one group that could prove crucial in the Midterm battle and that is unregistered non-partisan voters. Many of them are choosing to vote along policy lines rather than party affiliations, so will it be the Democrats or the Republicans. Our New York correspondent Susan Tehrani decodes it for you!

US Midterms 2022 | Republicans or Democrats- Which way will Nevada go?

Since taking over Twitter, Elon Musk has recommended a plethora of changes. From firing the top management to charging for the blue tick, Elon Musk now plans to cut around 50% of Twitter's workforce.

Report: Twitter's new owner Elon Musk plans to cut 3,700 jobs

The United States is concerned about threats from Iran against Saudi Arabia and will not hesitate to respond if necessary, a White House spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Thaw in relations? US says concerned about Iranian threats to Saudi Arabia

According to data released by Palestinian human rights organizations, as of May 2022, there were allegedly 4,700 Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons. Out of these, 32 women and 170 children are held in Israel Prison Service facilities. 640 are treated as administrative detainees. Let's take a deeper look at the Palestinian prisoner situation.

Explained | How many Palestinian prisoners are being held by Israel?

South Koreans woke up to loud air raid sirens, it claims that it's Northern neighbor has fired at least 10 missiles, this comes after three ballistic missiles were also fired into the country's waters.

South Koreans woke up to loud air raid sirens, after North Korea fires missiles

After several people left the Foxconn factory in China amid the rising number of covid-19 cases in the country and severe restrictions, the company told its staff that it would quadruple their bonuses, if they stay.

WION Business News | China: Foxconn plant to increase bonuses if workers remain at the plant

Toyota Motor Corp on Tuesday posted a worse-than-expected 25% drop in quarterly profit and cut its annual output target, as the Japanese firm battles surging material costs and a persistent semiconductor shortage.

WION Business News | Toyota cuts output target amid chip crunch

The biggest festival season of Diwali is over and the data has shown Indian consumers were grabbing up everything from cars, houses, TV sets to travel and jewelry.

WION Business News | India's monthly indirect tax collection witnessed jump post Diwali season

Asian shares wobbled in cautious trading on Wednesday while the dollar sagged slightly as investors braced for the US Federal Reserve's policy outcome later in the day today with many looking for any signs of a slowdown in future rate hikes.

WION Business News | Global markets brace for US Fed decision

According to the latest exit polls, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on the course for victory in the elections, the polls give his his right-wing bloc slim majority over his opponents.

Israel elections 2022: Benjamin Netanyahu's party starts celebrating even before the final count

A restaurant in Singapore recently informed its customers that it will be charging a 'Screaming children surcharge' if any customer's kids are found screaming. Is the restaurant justified in doing so?

Restaurant imposes ‘screaming children surcharge’

Seoul: North Korea fires more than 10 missiles, Kim Jong-Un sticks by his 'retaliation' vow

Two days after more than 150 people were killed in a Halloween stampede in Seoul, the South Korean police chief has now admitted a heavy responsibility for failing to prevent the Halloween stampede.

South Korean police admits 'heavy responsibility' for Halloween stampede disaster

Less than a week to go for the high-stakes midterms. Political tensions are boiling in the United States, the polls comes as a test for the democrats as people will decide who will control the Congress.

United States: Tensions run high as midterms near, a crucial test for Biden administration

Israel elections 2022: Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc heads for majority

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