Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi has returned back to Tehran and apologised to the people of Iran upon arrival. Right groups feared Rekabi's comments were made 'under pressure' and concerned over her safety.

Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi returns to Tehran; apologises to the people of Iran

South Africa's financial watchdog has classified cryptocurrency assets as financial products. In a brief notice, it stated that at the crypto asset which it referred to as a digital representation of value must be regulated in South Africa from the date of publication.

WION Business News | South Africa moves to regulate Crypto assets

The speed of cyber attacks especially of ransomware types has urged Singapore to set up an interagency task force to help businesses and institutions which may be suppliers to critical information infrastructure operators there.

WION Business News | Singapore sets up Ransomware task force

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Asian shares fell on Thursday to their lowest since April 2020 as risk appetite among investors faded after inflation data across the globe re-ignited fears of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

WION Business News | Asia stocks slip as risk appetite wanes on rate-hike fears

China's wealthy may soon come under greater scrutiny as the country's President Xi Jinping's report to the 20th party Congress signals a more robust regulation to evenly distribute China's income.

China: Xi Jinping to regulate income distribution and accumulating wealth

Two days after the UK defense Ministry raised an alarm sighting its military pilots were being recruited by China to train PLA soldiers, Taiwan has now clarified that its retired military pilots have not helped train PLA soldiers at all.

UK raises alarms on military pilots recruited by PLA

Russian President Vladimir Putin imposed martial law in four Ukrainian regions and one of them is Kherson. Once an economic hub for the country today it has become something that could change the course of the war entirely.

Kherson: From an economic hub to a combat zone; Putin imposes martial law in four Ukrainian region

More trouble could be possibly brewing for former US President Donald Trump who's already in hot soup for a probe against him launched by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mar-A-Lago probe | Trump's admission in audiotapes contradicts his defence: Reports

Haiti has been grappling with multiple crises, soaring inflation, political instability and gangs blocking fuel deliveries at the main port.

Food, fuel and water shortages causing catastrophic hunger in Haiti

China has told its state-owned gas importers to stop reselling LNG to Europe and Asia the move has not been made public yet American Media reports quoted some Chinese officials they say the decision was taken to ensure that the demands of its own people are met first.

Europe stares at tough winter as China bans LNG supply

As the U.S. is heading towards its mid-term elections, there is a lot of speculation around what sort of impact it will have on Joe Biden’s administration. What are the midterm elections? Why are they held? What implication does it have on the presiding government in U.S. Let’s get to it…

U.S. Midterm Elections | What are midterms? How will they impact the Biden administration?

From The first day of the EU leaders Summit to the autumn session of Vietnam's parliament, here are some impactful images from around the world on 20 October, 2022.

World in Pictures: The first day of the EU leaders Summit; Autumn session of Vietnam's parliament

China has yet again blocked a joint move by India and the United States to sanction a terrorist. Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Talha Saeed was on the list this time around at the UN security council.

China blocks sanction of Pak terrorist at UN

The United States midterm elections will be held on the 8th of November. All 435 House of Representatives seats are up for elections as well as 35 of the hundred senators. Campaigns by both Democrats and Republicans have been getting heated up.

US Midterm Elections: Inflation, crime, immigration top voters' concern

China has now reaffirmed its no first use nuclear policy. The comments were made during the U.N General Assembly first committee session. China said it is committed to no pre-emptive use of nuclear weapons.

'Committed to no pre-emptive use of Nukes' says China

Millions of Amazon customers in the UK could receive a share of around one billion dollars in compensation. Amazon has been accused of abusing its dominant position and a consumer rights campaigner has teamed up with a top legal firm to allege that Amazon breached competition law.

Amazon faces online 'manipulation' accusations

Russian strikes have demolished large parts of Ukraine's power grid ahead of winter. The war has forced Ukrainians to restrict their electricity consumption.

Ukraine battles energy crisis amidst war

Is China recruiting ex-British military pilots?

The presidential race in Brazil has been becoming more unpredictable by the day. In the latest, as per a poll, leftist front-runner Lula de Silva far right incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro have narrowed gap.

Brazil Polls: Bolsonaro narrows gap with opponent Lula de Silva

Digi Gold or gold in digital form, is fast becoming highly popular among Indian investors as an alternative to buying yellow metal in physical form. The popularity of buying gold for investment digitally is seen in 15% of the young population, aged between 18 to 24 years. We tell you why.

Explained | Why digital gold is becoming popular among young Indians

A pair of giant pandas sent as gifts from China to Qatar arrived in Al Khor on Wednesday ahead of next month's World Cup.

Pandas from China arrive in Qatar ahead of FIFA World Cup

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) at the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia. The event was also attended by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Impact of climate change being witnessed everywhere: PM Modi speaks at Mission Life launch

The Taiwanese officials have said that Chinese President Xi Jinping would become a sinner of all the Chinese people if he attacked Taiwan as the Chinese president would not be able to win the war due to the international sanctions and diplomatic isolation.

'Xi would face disaster if he attacks Taiwan,' officials warn China of international sanctions

India is hosting the 90th Interpol General Assembly. Representatives of the 195 member countries are expected to participate in the annual meeting. Taiwan was forced to withdraw from Interpol in 1984 and cannot be a part of the global fight against international crime. Can its participation help build a safer world? Watch our special report.

Can Taiwan's participation in Interpol help build a safer world?

Russian lawmaker has urged employees in state institutions to stop using WhatsApp messenger and has accused Western companies of information war, the move comes in an attempt to steer away from western technology.

Russia accuses Meta of information war, attempts to steer away from Western technology

Russia has once again raised the threat of a possible nuclear war. On the ground, Russia continues to strike Ukrainian towns and cities targeting several key civilian and other infrastructure.

Russian strikes pound Ukraine power sites

The Russia-Ukraine war is now in its 8th month. Since the very beginning of this war, global powers have picked sides. But one nation that is still almost unconditionally with Russia's so far is its trusted ally Belarus.

Reports: Putin may force Lukashenko to join war

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss took responsibility and apologised for the mistakes made in the last one month that is after she took over as the prime minister of the country.

UK: Some Conservative MPs call for PM Liz Truss to step down

The upcoming midterm elections in the United States are being viewed with great significance and also early polls are predicting a huge turnout. Most of them feel that the well-being of the country is in fact at stake.

US Midterm Elections: Declining approval ratings for Biden a major talking point

Ethiopian Athletics great Haile Gebrselassie is widely regarded as one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time. The two-time Olympic Champion was recently in India as an ambassador for the Delhi Half-Marathon and sat down with WION's Eric Njoka to look back on his career. Gebrselassie also believes that India has the potential to become an Athletics superpower.

Exclusive: Athletics great Haile Gebrselassie on his legendary career

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