Floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,600 people, it has also caused damage worth around 30 billion dollars and to make matters worse according to the World Bank between six and nine million Pakistanis are said to be dragged into poverty.

WION Climate Tracker | World Bank: Catastrophic floods drag nine million Pakistanis into poverty

A forest fire that tore through part of Chile’s Easter Island has charred some of its fabled monumental carved stone figures, known as moai.

WION Climate Tracker | Chile: Blaze causes irreparable damage to famous Moai statues

Prince Harry, singer Elton John and some other big names have launched legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper. They're alleging phone tapping and other breaches of privacy.

Prince Harry, Elton John sue UK paper Daily Mail group over privacy breaches

Trouble is mounting for Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa brothers. A top court in Sri Lanka has granted permission for legal proceedings against the Island's Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Former Prime Minister Mahinder Rajapaksa and Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

Court tightens noose around Rajapaksa brothers, petitioner seeks accountability on economic crisis

The national grid which runs the country's power infrastructure has now stated that the British households could experience power cuts this winter.

UK could face three-hour power cuts if Russia halts gas supplies

Kyiv says that its forces have now advanced up to around about 55 kilometers in the Kharkiv region. According to the Ukrainian military, troops have recaptured 93 settlements and more than 2,400 square kilometers in the region since the 21st September.

Russian Invasion | Ukraine: 93 settlements liberated in Kharkiv

Akasa air will allow pets both in the cabin and cargo from the 1st of November. This includes domesticated dogs and cats. The weight allowed in the cabin will be up until seven kilograms.

India: Akasa Air to allow pets on board from November, upto 7 kgs weight allowed in the cabin

Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rainfall continuing to wreak havoc across much of Sudan. According to the United Nations, the downpour which started earlier than normal this year affected at least 258,000 people and left tens of thousands of acres of land flooded.

WION Climate Tracker: Floods affect 258,000, submerges thousands of acres of land

The year 2022 is the year of breaking records. The latest record which has been broken is after 164 years when Sydney recorded its wettest year with almost three months of the year still to go.

WION Climate Tracker: Sydney experienced 2200 millimetres of rain this year

Whales are among the most majestic beings on our planet. They have always fascinated human beings. People in Argentina witness something horrifying. Bodies of 13 Southern right whales have been found.

WION Climate Tracker | Argentina: Scientists conduct autopsies to assess cause of death of 13 whales

A day after shooting at a Thailand nursery that killed at least 37 people, weeping and grief-stricken families have gathered outside the daycare center.

Thailand Nursery Attack: King and Prime Minister to meet survivors

It is the 7th of October and if you Google famous personalities born on this day, the first and the only prominent names that will pop up is that of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. This seventh Putin has turned 70 years old.

Russia: President Vladimir Putin turns 70-years-old

In a major blow to weaker Muslims, the UNHRC has turned down a debate on China’s crack down in Xinjiang. Among the 47 member council, 17 voted in favour, 19 members voted against and 11 abstained.

UNHRC quashes debate on China's Uighurs, 11 abstain from voting

Stretching from Iceland to Turkey, the leaders of the 44 European countries are now meeting in Prague. The agenda of the meeting is to build a new order and take a united stand against Russia's war in Ukraine.

European club seeks 'new order' without Russia, 44 countries meet in Prague

Suspicions of gross sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 have now strengthened. A crime scene investigation of the pipelines by the Swedish Authority suspects an involvement of detonations behind the leaks.

Swedish investigation strengthens suspicion of 'gross sabotage', finds proof of detonation

Rising oil prices in a strong dollar has resulted in Indian currency touching a record low this morning, crossing the 82 against a dollar mark for the very first time.

India: No peace for rupee, mighty dollar thunders on; currency has fallen over 10% this year

During the last few years, sleep tourism has become increasingly popular, with more sleep-focused stays appearing in hotels and resorts.

WION Fineprint | Sleep tourism is one of the biggest 2022 travel trends

Soon, retinal scans may be able to predict heart attacks. New research has found that decreased complexity in the blood vessels at the back of the retina in the human eye is an early biomarker for heart disease.

WION Fineprint | New eye exam may show if you're at risk for a heart attack

Thai shrimp output has plunged by half as disease spreads through farms. The world's former top exporter has greenlighted emergency imports to meet demand at home.

WION Fineprint | World's former top exporter greenlights emergency shrimp imports

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing accusations of nepotism after he appointed his inexperienced son to be his executive secretary.

WION Fineprint | Japanese PM Kishida faces backlash over son's appointment

The United States is upping its efforts to protect its citizens from the impact of any radiological and nuclear emergencies. The US health department is purchasing a drug that treats blood cell injuries caused due to acute radiation syndrome in adults and pediatric patients.

US: California-based firm Amgen developed Nplate drug, cures radiation sicknes

The motorcade of US Vice President Kamala Harris met with an accident on Monday. However, this neither made headlines in the papers nor was it breaking news on any channel in the United States because the US Secret Service allegedly tried to cover it up.

US: Kamala Harris' motorcade met with an accident, transferred to another vehicle

Mahsa Amini has become a household name across Iran. Her death has prompted protests demanding equal rights for women. In an extremely rare show of anger, schoolgirls heckled the Iranian parliamentary speaker.

Iran Hijab Row: Schoolgrils heckle parliamentary speaker, students chant 'get lost Basij'

Israel has rejected revisions requested by Lebanon to a US brokered border demarcation proposal throwing years of diplomatic efforts into doubt.

Israeli PM asks negotiators to reject changes sought by Lebanon

2022 has witnessed immense climate impact around the world. From floods that put one third of Pakistan underwater to Europe's hottest summer in 500 years to hurricanes and typhoons that have hammered the Philippines, Cuba and the US State of Florida.

WION Climate Tracker: World leaders to arrive in Egypt to attend cop27

Rising sea levels caused by climate change are flooding homes on the coast of Indonesia Central Java. Some residents who have been forced to abandon their Villages and start new lives elsewhere bear the brunt.

WION Climate Tracker | Indonesia: People forced to leave houses in Timbulsloko village

Thanks to a new United Nations project, a polluted Valley in Gaza could be transformed into a Nature Park. The narrow coastal strip is home to 2 million people and an important flyway for millions of migratory birds.

WION Climate Tracker | Gaza: Polluted valley to be turned into a nature park, UN's $66 MN project

Nurses across the UK are set to vote on strike action overpay. For the first time The Royal College of Nursing is balloting 300,000 of its members recommending that they vote in favor of action.

UK: Nurses to vote in Royal College of Nursing strike ballot, to close on November 2

The Gujarati film 'Chhello Show' is India's official entry to the oscars. Since the selection, 'Chhello Show' has been mired in controversy. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees have raised strong objections about the Film Federation of India's decision to send the film as India's official entry to the Oscars. During an exclusive chat with WION's Entertainment Editor Abira Dhar, director Pan Nalin addresses the controversy. And child actor Bhavin Rabari talks about how he auditioned for the film.

Pan Nalin in an exclusive conversation with WION speaks on 'Chhello Show' controversy

Bajwa's message to Pakistani officials in Washington. The remarks have a triggered a memefest on Pakistan Twitter. Netizens are wondering 'Who is Bajwa kidding?'. Molly Gambhir tells you more. 

Gravitas: Pak Army Chief's remarks trigger memefest

President Xi Jinping is all set to secure a third term at the Communist Party’s congress this month. But there are a few factors that could determine whether he will be successful in cementing his power over the CPC. Priyanka Sharma tells you what these factors are and what it means for the CPC.

Wion Fineprint | President Xi's success at the CPC Congress: The six factors at play

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