The 20th Communist Party Congress has just kick-started the event with a long formal speech by President Xi Jinping. Around 2,300 delegates are meeting to elect the next party leader and debate key policies of the country.

China | Xi Jinping: Full control over Hong Kong achieved

The garage official said that rebel groups killed at least three soldiers and eight civilians in an attack in the Northern part of Burkina Faso. The soldiers were patrolling when they were caught in an ambush.

Burkina Faso: At least three soldiers and eight civilians killed in ambush, death toll set to rise

British PM Liz Truss has sacked Kwasi Kwarteng. Reports say a revolt within the Conservative party triggered by the controversial mini-budget led to the move. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Was Liz Truss forced to sack her Chancellor?

The Kremlin's spokesperson says that the goals of Russia's invasion of Ukraine can be achieved through talks. What will be Russian President Putin's next move? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Ukraine war: Putin keeps the West guessing

Turkiye has offered to mediate in the Ukraine war. Turkish President Erdogan says he can broker peace. What makes him think he can help? Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Turkiye offers to mediate in Ukraine war

Can Liz Truss stay on as Prime Minister of the UK? Andrew Whitehead decodes today's developments with Priyanka Sharma.

Gravitas: Can Liz Truss stay on as Prime Minister?

A mystery protester in Beijing has challenged Xi Jinping's grip on power. Priyanka Sharma tells you how Chinese netizens are applauding a rare protest against the Chinese President.

Gravitas: A new challenge emerges for Xi Jinping

The Jan. 6 Committee hearing the attack on Capitol Hill has voted to subpoena Donald Trump. Will Trump comply to the legal summons? Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Jan 6. committee votes to subpoena Donald Trump

Communist Party of China will be holding its once in five years National Congress tomorrow. The president of the world's second largest economy Xi Jinping is expected to secure an unprecedented third five-year term as the head of the government.

China’s 20th Communist Party Congress: No significant changes expected on the COVID-19 policy front

Football star Neymar is facing trial over his transfer from Santos to Barcelona. If the prosecutors have their way, Neymar could face a two-year jail term. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Neymar to stand trial

Gen Z is increasingly getting worried about the rising cost of living. A survey has found that 45% of them around the world are living paycheck to paycheck. Priyanka Sharma tells you how Gen Z is battling financial anxiety.

Gravitas: Gen Z is battling financial anxiety

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: North Korea missile test; EU discusses Iranian drones | Latest World News

The United States has told Mexico that it will consider granting humanitarian access for migrants of other nationalities as well and this of course is an attempt to try and contain record number of illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border.

US, Mexico sign deal to contain illegal migrants, applicants required to have US-based sponsorship

The day after five people were killed in a mass shooting in North Carolina, the police has identified the suspect. The shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood on the outskirts of the state capital and according to the police authorities, the motor of the shooting has not been established so far and the investigation is still ongoing.

North Carolina Shooting: Five people killed in shooting, including off-duty police officer

India's INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a submarine launched ballistic missile and the missile is tested to a predetermined range and impacted the target area in the Bay of Bengal with very high accuracy.

India fires ballistic missile from INS Arihant, India’s first home made nuclear submarine

Robbie Coltrane, the actor who played the beloved half joint Hagrid in the Harry Potter films has died at the age of 72. Coltrane passed away in a hospital near Falkirk in Scotland.

Actor Robbie Coltrane dies at the age of 72, J.K Rowling calls him an incredible talent

The Communist Party Congress on Sunday in Beijing is dealing with a big problem before the event. A rare protest against Xi Jinping is what has been witnessed in China now.

China sensors Beijing from social media, banners calling the President a dictator go viral online

What if we tell you that you can open your lay's packet, eat the chips and carry it out as a bag as well but it will cost you about eighteen hundred dollars? The Spanish luxury brand Balenciaga is back with yet another whimsical bag.

Lay’s X Balenciaga potato chip bag clutch cost $1800, purse featured at Paris Fashion Week

China's Zero Covid Policy is taking a toll on businesses and also on job seekers. Now Beijing has been stressing on the need to maintain its Zero Tolerance approach to save lives but there seems to be little emphasis on saving livelihoods of people impacted by the lockdowns.

China: Urban unemployment rate at 6.1% in April 2022; reported 5226 Covid deaths since 2020

We have all grown up watching at least one show in Cartoon Network and there's no denying that there's a sense of nostalgia that's associated. So when the news of Cartoon Network Studio shutting down started doing the rounds, for a lot of people it was like losing a part of their childhood but that's not what exactly is happening.

Cartoon Network to merge with Warner Bros, #ripcartoonnetwork trends on social media

Massive anti-hijab protest continues to rock Iran amidst rising calls for the leadership to step down. The country's supreme leader Khamenei has now issued a warning to the protesters listening.

Iran Anti-Hijab Protests: Activists release an online appeal

QR codes have become an important part of our daily lives. They are almost everywhere malls, restaurants, grocery stores, trains, business, and even museums. The list is endless.

Tech Talk | QR Code: A cybersecurity threat

One of the closest ally of Ukraine, the United States of America is all set to send new security assistance package. Washington will soon be sending munitions and military vehicles as part of its new $725 million package.

US-Ukraine Relations: US vows further $725 million aid to Ukraine

Brazil presidential runoff election is on October 30th and the recent polls suggests that the leftist front-runner Lula de Silva might lead over. As per the polls, Lula is maintaining a steady six percent lead.

Brazil presidential run-off on October 30, polls suggest Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro

At least 25 people have died and dozens trapped after a blast in a mine in Turkiye. The explosion occurred at the state owned mine at 6:55 in the evening.

49 workers trapped in high-risk area, rescuers work throughout night as death toll rises in Turkiye

The Communist Party of China will hold its once in five years National Congress tomorrow. President of the world's second largest economy, Xi Jinping is expected to usher in a third five-year term as the head of the government.

China: CPC congress begins on Sunday, no significant changes expected on the COVID-19 policy front

2296 officials to attend the CPC Congress, Xi Jinping expected to get an unprecedented third term

Europe might one day be powered by giant floating solar panels orbiting the planet. The European space agency has unveiled a plan to capture the sun's energy in space and beam it back down to earth.

WION Climate Tracker: European city’s aim to develop a solar farm in space

Some European nations like Greece are rapidly moving away from fossil fuels and to its cheaper and greener renewable electricity. The Greek electrical system has hit a new milestone after running completely on clean renewable energy.

WION Climate Tracker: Greek electric grid runs on 100% green energy for first time

An overloaded ferry carrying school children reportedly sank in a river resulting in the deaths of 10-11 children in Cambodia. The incident took place in the Campbell Province about 53 kilometers southeast of the capital of Nam Fen.

Cambodia Boat Mishap: At least 11 children dead after boat sinks in Kandal province

A move towards greater liberty for women, Japan is all set to scrap its remarriage restrictions on pregnant women. The country's cabinet ministers have approved the repealing of a regressive law which stated that if a woman is pregnant at the time of divorce, she has to wait for 100 days before marrying again.

Japanese cabinet ministers approve the scrapping of discriminatory law

wion

Wion, News on Wion, stories on Wion, articles on Wion, Wion stories at Wion, Wion news, Wion latest news