At the Russia-Georgia border crossing in Nizhny Lars, in Russia's North Osettia-Alania Republic, cars stand in a three-day long traffic jam, waiting to cross the border into Georgia.

Cars queue for three days, others cross on foot at Russia-Georgia border

Amid fighting in several regions across the eastern part of the country, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that there are some positive results in several directions.

Russia-Ukraine crisis | Zelensky: Positive results in several directions in war

German chancellor on a two-day West Asia tour. The UAE and Germany signed a landmark agreement on Sunday aimed at accelerating joint efforts to boost energy security.

Olaf Scholz visits Qatar, UAE nods to an 'energy security' agreement

The clouds of recession are becoming darker for the global economy now. According to the latest forecast of the OECD, the global economic rate is slowing at more than the expected rate.

OECD: UK growth expected to be flat in 2023, deteriorating outlook for major economies

A gunman with a swastika on his tee shirt killed 13 people, including seven children, and wounded more than 20 at a school in Russia on Monday before committing suicide, investigators said.

Russian investigators show footage from school where gunman killed at least 13 people

The UK's opposition labor party meanwhile has set out a green growth plan. Leader Kier Starmer is pledging to make the UK a green superpower before 2030.

UK: Keir Starmer unveils green growth plan, intends to end reliance on Russia for energy

There are voices of dissent slowly rising in Russia after Kremlin ordered deployment of more troops to the front lines. The protests have been reported to 32 cities in Russia. Despite tough laws, people came out in the streets denouncing the partial troop mobilisation call. Around 700 protesters were arrested in Moscow.

Russia: Netizens flock to Georgian border after military build up; 2,300 vehicles wait to enter

Sharif government had come to power in Pakistan with one hope to get the economy running. Foreign reserves are shrinking and the Pakistani rupee is touching a new low. To make matters worse, the country's Finance Minister has handed in his resignation.

Pakistan: Miftah Ismail hands in his resignation, Ishaq Dar to become next finance minister

Floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,600 people. It also caused damage worth around $30 billion. To make matters worse, water-borne diseases are also on the rise due to stagnant water. amid this a Pakistani NGO has built a new tent in Balochistan's capital city of Guetta.

WION Climate Tracker: Al-Khidmat Foundation builds relief camp in Balochistan

People in Seoul went it frenzy, wondering if Kim Jong-un's secret daughter finally got pictured, pointing toward a little girl who appeared with the North Korean dictator in a recent stage show.

North Korea: Speculation mounts over Kim Jong Un's secret daughter

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

Trending on WION | India's 'Tejas' attracts international attentions; Mona Lisa gets Indian makeover

Thousands of people with rainbow-coloured flags cycle and walk together in the Hanoi Pride parade, taking place for the first time since 2019 after two-year delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic,

Hanoi Pride parade returns to Vietnam for the first time since the pandemic

As numerous cash-strapped builders in China hold construction midway amid the country's deep real estate problem, many home buyers are forced to live in unfinished apartments devoid of basic amenities like water, electricity and lifts.

China's broken housing market: Cash-strapped builders halt construction mid-way

US Vice President Kamala Harris has embarked on her Asia trip with stops in South Korea and Japan. This is US Vice president's second trip to Asia since taking office in January 2021. Harris will be in Tokyo for the service of Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

US VP Kamala Harris kickstarts Asia tour, to visit Japan and S. Korea

Shinzo Abe's state funeral will be held on Tuesday. Leaders will be flying out from around the world to attend the ceremony to pay their respects to Japan's longest serving prime minister.

Japan: Protests against Abe's state funeral, growing discontent among public

Right-wing leader Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy's first woman prime minister. Meloni is expected to form Italy's most right-wing government since World War II.

Exit poll shows right-wing candidate Giorgia Meloni to become Italy's first woman prime minister

Zelensky: Positive results in several directions in war; Russia vows protection to annexed areas

Australia plans to change privacy rules, allowing banks to be alerted faster to cyber attacks on companies, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, after hackers targeted the country's second-largest telecoms firm.

Optus cyber attack: Australia plans privacy rule changes

The SUV market is bursting at the seams, which means making a car stand out from the crowd in this segment is incredibly tricky. This problem goes a long way to explaining why the BMW X4 has taken on an SUV-coupe design, trading some of the practicality offered by the X3 on which it is based for a sportier exterior design and driving dynamics to match. So, let's continue this debate in the video because we recently spent some time with the new 2022 BMW X4, and here we are explaining how it feels on the Indian roads.

WION Pitstop: 2022 BMW X4 SUV-Coupe review

Far Right leader Georgia Meloni is set to become Italy's first woman Prime Minister. Meloni is expected to form Italy's most right-wing government since World War II.

Georgia Meloni to become Italy's first woman Prime Minister

The original Katana was a breakthrough motorcycle for Suzuki, offering a revolutionary design and not to mention blistering performance. It was always going to be a task to replicate the original. The new Katana was launched in 2019, but recently it got a bunch of updates to meet the latest emission norms and give it a fresher look. We spent some time with the updated bike recently to find out if this new blade really cuts like the old one.

WION Pitstop: 2022 Suzuki Katana review

Among many other crisis is the Covid-19 pandemic which led to a shortage in chips. Now it is basically a very small piece of silicon that you can't see on your gadgets but is extremely crucial for your electronics to function. The pandemic led to border closure leading to a trade disruption.

US lawmakers raise concerns with Chinese chipmaker, urge Apple to review decision

Six months since the last terror wave and subsequent security operations erupt Israel and the Palestinian territories, people are on alert in this Jewish New Year Festival season.

Israel: People on alert as Jewish New Year approaches, officials warn of an uptick in terror attacks

World leaders are gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly but many key meetings are taking place on the sidelines of the session, some of which you can even see the immediate ripple effect on geopolitics.

Beijing: US has no right to interfere in the Taiwan issue

Since Moscow announced partial military mobilisation, there have been some pretty unusual images that have been emerging from along the Russian borders, where residents have been seen lining up to immediately flee from the country. Berlin has now urged the Russian deserters to apply for asylum in Germany.

Berlin urges Russian deserters to seek asylum in Germany, voluntary surrender by forces a crime

The Chip Race: US lawmakers urge Apple to review decision

Italy's right-wing coalition is set to win the upcoming polls. this will be the fist right-wing government in Rome since Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party won almost a century ago.

Italy goes to polls on Sunday, Giorgia Meloni tipped to be next PM

One of the top banks in the world, Barclays is now in legal trouble. It has been sued in the US District Court in Manhattan.

Multinational bank Barclays in legal trouble, sued for $17.6 bn debt sale blunder

It is well known that common people are the worst sufferers in a zone of conflict. The fog of allegations and counter allegations often hides the day-to-day sufferings of the people inhabiting the disputed territories.

Students cross army tanks to go to school; Masafer Yatta, major flash point in West Bank

Russia has now responded to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'not an era of war' remark. Moscow says that New Delhi's position on the issue has been consistent and accuse the West instead of using parts of the statement to weave its own narrative.

Russian Envoy: Remarks were in line with India's position; slams West's narrative

Typhoon Talas made landfall in central Japan, battering it for torrential rain and fierce winds. The catastrophe killed two residents and left about 120,000 households without power.

WION Climate Tracker: Typhoon Talas knocks over 2 electricity towers in Japan

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