Ukrainian forces are pushing Russian troops back and forces want more arms, ammunition. Kyiv's counter-offensive seeing successes. Meanwhile, Pope warned of 'uncontrollable global consequences' of nuclear war.

Russian flags torn down in the town of Lyman; Kyiv's forces want more arms, ammunition

Voting began in Brazil on Sunday, kicking off a stiff contest between leftist frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. As per reports, Bolsonaro has alleged Brazil's voting machines are plagued by fraud.

Voting begins in Brazil's presidential race; Silva leads by 10-15% in opinion polls

The anger is rising in Afghanistan, women are saying that enough is enough. They held up banners which said stop Hazara genocide and demanded security from the Taliban government.

Anger grows in Afghanistan; women chant 'stop Hazara genocide'

Now a new study has shown that nearly about three times the amount of water that is found in the ocean actually lies under the Earth's crust.

Most of the Earth's water is underground?

Bangladesh has witnessed a string of ferry accidents in the last couple of years. The latest one in the city of Boda claimed the lives of 66 people. Why have ferries in Bangladesh become floating nightmares?

South Asia Diary | Bangladesh ferry accidents: Lack of government oversight to blame?

India’s Air Force received information of a bomb scare on an Iranian airline when the plane was in Indian air space, which turned out to be a hoax. Here’s what happened.

Bomb scare on an Iranian airline over Indian air space, IAF scrambles jets

Poor harvests and competition from China is leading to a Kimchi Crisis in South Korea. Molly Gambhir brings you the details

WION Fineprint | South Korea is facing a Kimchi Crisis

Google Translate, the only Google service in China, has stopped working. The App leaves China for the second time since 2010. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Google Translate no longer available in China

Brazil will see a second round run-off between Jair Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva. Brazil's opinion polls got it horribly wrong when they predicted Lula had a giant lead over Bolsonaro in the presidential elections. Molly Gambhir tells you about the latest developments.

WION Fineprint | Brazil's Lula and Bolsonaro to face each other in election run-off

From the Annual Conservative Party Conference in the UK to the induction ceremony of India's LCH, here are some impactful images from around the world on 03 October, 2022.

World in Pictures: Annual Conservative Party Conference in UK; Induction ceremony of India's LCH

India has inducted an indigenously developed Light Combat helicopter into its Air Force. It will be called Prachand, which means fierce, fast and menacing. In light of myriad security issues which include border skirmishes with China and continued hostility with Pakistan – India continues to focus on heavily improving their offensive capabilities and Prachand will do just that.

Prachand: India’s indigenous Light Combat Helicopter

Bomb scare on an Iranian airline over Indian air space

US President Joe Biden seems to have forgotten his promise to make Saudi Arabia a pariah. The Biden administration asked for a 45-day extension to submit suggestions on the status of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Sovereign Immunity. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Biden asks for delay regarding Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Immunity

With growing tensions between the US and China over Taiwan, US Secretary of defense Lloyd Austin up the ante over the weekend claiming in a television interview that China is now trying to establish a new normal over Taiwan.

'China trying to set new normal with increased military,' US vows to help Taiwan defend itself

Pink diamonds are being auctioned in Hong Kong. The 11 carat Williamson diamond is expected to fetch millions of dollars when it goes under the hammer, here's our report.

Rare pink diamond to be auctioned in Hong Kong

Islamabad's high court has dismissed Imran Khan's contempt of court case. The PTI chief's written apology has been accepted by the court and has also struck down its notice which it had previously issued to the PTI Chief Imran Khan for his controversial remarks.

WION Dispatch | Pakistan court drops contempt of court case against former PM Imran Khan

Bulldozers of Israeli security forces demolish a Palestinian house on the northeastern edge of Hebron city in the occupied West Bank.

Watch: Israel's security forces demolish a Palestinian house near Hebron

Footage provided by the U.S. Department of Defense shows people being lifted into helicopters, after being stranded by Hurricane Ian at Sanibel Island, Florida.

Florida: Helicopters rescue people stranded after Hurricane Ian

Its festive season in India and people across the country are celebrating Durga Puja. WION brings this exclusive report from the Indian city of Kolkata.

WION Dispatch | India celebrates Goddess Durga; 'pandals' with themes to spread awareness

Lula da Silva, a left-wing former president, finished in first place Sunday in Brazil's presidential election, but failed to secure enough votes for an outright victory and will face right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in an October 30 run-off. WION in an exclusive conversation with Michael Fox, a senior journalist.

WION Dispatch | Brazil presidential elections: Jair Bolsonaro vs Lula da Silva: No clear winner?

In a humiliating U-turn, the UK government has been forced to abandon its plan to abolish the 45% top rate of income tax, it comes after a growing Conservative party revolt over the policy and turbulent reaction from the markets.

UK economy | Liz Truss' U-Turn on 45% tax cut for the rich

The destroyed manufacturing building in eastern Ukraine appears to be deserted during the day, but at night, it springs to life when the aroma of freshly baked bread wafts through its broken windows.

This bakery in Ukraine is supplying bread for the front lines amid war

The US Secretary of Defense has claimed that China is trying to establish a new normal around them. Taiwan speaking to an American broadcaster Lloyd Austin said that Washington does not think an invasion is imminent but Beijing is trying to change the status quo via military actions around the island.

US Secretary of Defence says China trying to establish new normal, invasion not imminent

Iranian security forces have clashed with students at a prominent university in Tehran. Anti-government protests erupted in Iran in September after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was detained by the morality police.

Iran's Khamenei breaks silence on protests, remarks on death of 22-year-old

Japan PM Fumio Kishida will consider more steps to cushion the blow of rising electricity bills, underscoring the pressure it faces in addressing the burden on households of higher prices for imports from a weak yen.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida vows to ease pain of high electricity bills

Moscow's annexation of the Ukrainian territories may have turned the direction of the war. The battle between the two sides seems to be taking a dangerous turn now as the world is worried over Russia's invasion.

Putin announces use of nukes; Russia-Ukraine war takes a dangerous turn

Spain's biggest human towers competition took place on Sunday, with some 11,000 spectators packing the bullring in the northeast city of Tarragona to watch the daring Catalan tradition.

Catalans compete to build the biggest human towers in Spain

Indian Air Force jets were scrambled earlier today after authorities received false information of a China-bound Iranian plane carrying a bomb. The intel was received when the plane was flying through the Indian airspace.

Bomb threat on China-bound Iranian plane, IAF scrambles jets

British Prime Minister Liz Truss will delay the vote on counting 45-point rate of tax for higher earners. This is being reported by a leading British publication quoting government sources. Last Friday Chancellor Kwasi Boateng announced the tax cuts as part of his mini budget.

UK Economy | Kwarteng: Will now focus on delivering growth package

Israel has praised the United States proposal to resolve the maritime border dispute with Lebanon. The deal if finalized can lead to a possible profit sharing on future gas production by Beirut.

Yair Lapid: Proposal safeguards Israel's diplomatic, security interests

Hurricane Ian has left a massive trail of devastation in Florida as well as the Carolinas. The storm has claimed more than 80 lives so far. The hurricane is expected to rise further.

WION Climate Tracker: Hurricane Ian death toll rises over 80, 93% power lines restored in Florida

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