UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is facing a backlash from conservative MPs after firing the former UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and further announcing a second U-turn on major economic policy.

Truss sacks Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng amid market turmoil, faces backlash from conservative MPs

The travel industry is known to contribute heavily to world's greenhouse gas emissions especially through transportation. In a bit to tackle the climate disasters looming ahead, the travel industry has been urged to prove its commitment to sustainability before it is too late.

WION Climate Tracker: Tourism generates 8% to 11% of world's greenhouse emissions

On his biggest remark against Islamabad yet, US President Joe Biden calls Pakistan a dangerous nation citing its arsenal of nuclear weapons and seemingly opaque command and control mechanism.

US President speaks on Pakistan, calls it one of the most dangerous nations in the world

With the crucial midterms inching closer, Georgia witnessed a fierce televised debate. It was between Democratic US Senator Rafael Warner and Republican Herschel Walker.

US: Trump backed candidate Walker opposes abortion without exceptions

Lebanon and Israel have agreed on a historic maritime border deal. The new demarcations will help both sides exploit oil in the Mediterranean. The lead negotiator from Lebanon is the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon, Elias Bou Saab.

Straight Talk: Deputy Speaker of Lebanon's Parliament Elias Bou Saab exclusive on WION

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.

Harry Potter renowned actor Robbie Coltrane dies at the age of 72

Ayushmann Khurrana's new film 'Doctor G' is yet another message driven cinema that the actor has over the years become a part of. This time on Khurrana plays a medical student who ends up studying gynaecology in his masters and ends up learning a lession or two in gender equality. The film also featured Sheeba Chaddha, Shefali Shah and Rakul Preet Singh. directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, the film has Khurrana playing a toxic man who blames women for everything that goes wrong in his life. Is Doctor G worth your time? Watch Critically Speaking to know more

Critically Speaking: Is Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Doctor G' worth your time?

Less than six weeks into her premiership, Truss has sacked UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Molly Gambhir tells you about the latest developments.

WION Fineprint | UK PM Truss sacks chancellor Kwarteng

China Zero Covid Policy is possibly hurting the country in more ways than one. Its Covid-19 model initially curbed the infection successfully but ever since the Omicron Barium started to spread, China has not been able to curb the infections effectively.

Despite stringent curbs, Covid cases rise in China

Technology experts warn QR codes are highly susceptible to cyber criminals. Cyber hackers can tamper with QR codes and redirect victims to malicious sites. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | QR codes could land you in trouble?

PTI leader Azam Swati has been arrested for allegedly tweeting against the Pakistan Army Chief. According to a complaint filed by Pakistan's Federal investigative agency, the PTI Senator tweeted a highly obnoxious and intimidating message against State institutions including the Army Chief.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party senator Azam Swati arrested for tweet

Five people have been killed and several injured in a shooting incident in North Carolina. The mayor said that among the casualties was and off duty police officer.

North Carolina Shooting: Five people, including police officer dead

Shanghai has shut schools and other venues to control the jump in Covid cases ahead of the National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Several schools have been suspended in-person. Classes have been suspended as well.

China: Shanghai witnesses three-month jump in Covid-19 cases

California is famous for its beaches, redwood trees and how can we forget it's home to Hollywood but there's another thing that is famous. For the state is home to the Central Valley which is a large-scale producer of red and juicy tomatoes however several regions of California are struggling with a prolonged drought since 2020.

Gravitas: California grapples with low tomato production

People in Amsterdam with broken or damaged electrical devices are taking them to a cafe where they are repaired and given a second life by a team of volunteers. A team of mechanics restores the items, saving clients the money and keeping the electronics out of landfills, take a look!

Volunteers in Amsterdam repair electronics in cafe on International e-waste day

Britain's finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked after less than six weeks in the as the government's massive tax cuts sparked financial market turmoil. UK PM Liz Truss is currently holding press conference to appoint a new UK chancellor.

Liz Truss' fires finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng over UK tax cutting-plans

The Indian Supreme Court today passed a split verdict on the motivated Karnataka hijab row. The split judgment was delivered while the court was hearing petitions challenging the Karnataka high court order which refused to overturn the ban on hijabs in educational institutions.

India: Karnataka hijab case to now go to a larger bench, SC delivers split verdict

Speaking at the sixth conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures at Astana Summit in Kazakhstan, Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif pitched for engagement.

Astana Summit: Pakistan PM Sharif says willing to engage with India

Authorities in India have halted production at Median Pharmaceuticals after the World Health Organization issued an advisory against this company's four cough syrups.

India: After WHO's alert, government's crackdown on Maiden pharma

In a development that could result in the merger of at least two big airlines in the Indian skies, Singapore Airlines has confirmed that it is in talks with Tata group for the integration of Vistara and Air India.

India-Singapore Merger: Singapore airlines, Tata group in talks

Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz has been spared the gallows. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Florida jury for carrying out the massacre at Marjorie Douglas High School which claimed 17 lives back in 2018.

Parkland Shooting Trial: Nikolas Cruz spared death penalty, sentenced to life in prison

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan held bilateral talks in Kazakhstan's Astana. During the meeting, Putin proposed to Erdogan that Moscow could export more gas via Turkey and turn it into a new supply hub.

Astana Summit 2022: Putin, Erdogan meet in Kazakhstan, hold bilateral talks

Iran's regime continues its crackdown on protesters, former speaker of parliament, Ali Larijani, has called for moderation. He says the police should not be enforcing hijabs. Are cracks appearing in the regime's united front?

Gravitas: Seasoned Iranian politician breaks ranks

Video of a mass catcalling ritual from Spain has sparked outrage globally. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has called the incident disgusting.

Gravitas | Spain: Mass catcalling sparks global outrage

Putin's offer to resume supply of gas via Nord Stream 2 has swiftly been rejected by Germany, which, in turn, has branded Moscow an unreliable energy supplier. But can Europe afford to say no to Russian gas? Putin already has a backup plan.

Gravitas: Russia offers more gas to Europe via Nord Stream, Germany says no

Is India's Startup boom slowing down? Byju's plans to lay off 2,500 employees. A host of other Unicorns are also on a firing spree. What explains this trend? Is the party over for Indian startups?

Gravitas: Party over for Indian Startups?

Are we in another age of mass extinction? A new study says nearly 70% of wildlife population has been wiped out in the last 50 years. Latin America & Africa witnessed the steepest decline. What explains this? How do we stop it?

Gravitas: Are we in another age of Mass extinction?

The IMF says that there is an increasing risk of a global recession. What kind of challenges will a global downturn bring for India?

Gravitas: The challenges before the Indian Economy

A study has found that playing with mud helps children build resilience against allergies, asthma, and anxiety. Where does this leave today's children who spend more time with gadgets than playing outdoors?

Gravitas: Study says playing with mud is good for children

Britain's finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked after less than six weeks in the as the government's massive tax cuts sparked financial market turmoil.

Economic turmoil in UK poses question over chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's future

UK PM Liz Truss sacks her chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

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