The first entirely solar-powered train in South Africa has been created by a group of 20 teenagers. Students in a South African township have witnessed for years how difficult it is for their parents to commute by train every day and how frequently cable thefts and power outages occur on the rails.

Tech in Trend: South African teens build solar train as power cuts haunt commuters

We have heard about The Great Resignation. We have heard about The Great Retirement. The UK is now witnessing another trend. The Great Unretirement. The antithesis of all. Here's everything you need to know about it.

The Great Unretirement: Why are the over 65s in UK re-entering the workforce?

India has issued an advisory to its nationals living or studying in Canada. India's foreign ministry has cautioned against a sharp rise in hate crime and anti-India activities.

WION Dispatch | India witnesses sharp rise in anti-India activities in Canada

The Indo-Pacific region has become a major focal point in the recent times. China's hostility has been put under the lens by many. One of the strongest voice has been from the United States. To counter Beijing's growing footprint, Washington and New Delhi have decided to join hands.

WION Dispatch: India looks at diversifying its arsenal, Washington and New Delhi join hands

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Trending on WION | Iranian govt shuts off internet in Tehran; Dalai Lama: Would prefer dying in India

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: Iran's anti-hijab protest; N. Korea denies supplying arms to Russia

Does the language used in an official communication often confuse you? Do you find yourself lost in the jargons used in government policies? Well, New Zealand may soon pass a law making the use of simple language mandatory in official communications. Molly Gambhir has a report.

Gravitas: New Zealand fights to keep official communications free of jargons

Indian IT giant WIPRO fired 300 employees for moonlighting. The company's chairman had earlier described moonlighting as 'cheating' on social media. Why are Indian IT workers chasing side hustles? What does it say about the industry? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: WIPRO fires 300 employees for moonlighting

The US Federal Reserve announced a third consecutive interest hike of 75 basis points. Central banks around the world are risking a recession to tame inflation. Which way should India go? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: US Federal Reserve risking recession to tame inflation

The UN General Assembly has been reduced to a democratic but powerless global body. All the authority is vested in the Security Council which is neither democratic nor accountable. Molly Gambhir tells you why the UN in its current form is a failure.

Gravitas: Has the UN General Assembly failed its mandate?

The 'communal violence' in Leicester is making the city's residents afraid of stepping out. 47 people have been arrested, most of them are 'young men' in their twenties. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Communal Violence in Leicester leaves residents worried

The Trump Family has been accused of financial fraud. The charges involve Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr & Eric Trump. They've all been accused of hiding their wealth to avoid taxes. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: The Trump Family accused of financial fraud

In his speech to the UN General Assembly, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky pitched a "peace plan" to end the war in his country. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Zelensky's "peace plan" demands punishment for Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin's mobilisation orders have sparked protests. Over 1300 people have been arrested. There is a sharp rise in demand for flights and fares. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine conflict: Russians don't want to go to war

Trending on WION | News anchor 'refuses to wear hijab', President Raisi cancels interview

The UK chancellor outlines the mini budget in the UK House of Commons, unveiling the budget that pledged to turn the cycle of economic stagnation into a cycle of growth.

UK PM Liz Truss plans to cut down stamp duty in mini-budget, focus on reviving British economy

President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol was caught on camera insulting American lawmakers briefly after meeting President Joe Biden. The duo had a discussion on multiple issues including US electric vehicle subsidies that South Korea wants to change.

South Korean President caught on cam bad mouthing US lawmakers

The Russian president has implemented his plan in motion. Referendums are being held in Moscow held regions of Ukraine. The referendums in Eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions as well as in the Southern Kershaw and Zaporizhzhia regions are to decide whether these regions will become part of Russia.

Lavrov: Russophobia sparked push for referendums, West and Kyiv call the polls illegal

Indo-Pacific region back in focus, drones launched from airplanes to be produced

Just days after it was launched with much fanfare, Apple's iPhone 14 is already hitting major road bumps. The tech giant has confirmed widespread reports of malfunction coming in around from the world.

Apple admits to multiple technical faults in latest iPhones, iOS 16.0.1 not enough to fix all bugs

The Great Unretirement: Why are the over 65s in UK re-entering the workforce

The UK chancellor outlines a much-awaited and controversial mini budget in the UK House of Commons, he unveiled the budget that pledged to turn the cycle of economic stagnation into a cycle of growth.

UK unveils mini budget; historic tax cuts and borrowing in UK's new economic agenda

Hong Kong will scrap its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals from early October, more than 2-1/2 years after it was first adopted.

Covid-19 news update: Hong Kong to scrap hotel quarantine policy

UK chancellor presents anti-inflation budget in parliament

Russia President Vladimir Putin has ordered a partial mobilisation for the Ukraine war, and the world has not been calm ever since. But what is mobilisation? What’s partial mobilisation? Why has Russia decided to do this after seven months of the invasion in Ukraine?

What is mobilisation? | Why is Russia resorting to partial mobilisation?

In China, the Baiji Dolphin also known as the Goddess of the Yangtze is so rare that it was believed to bring fortune and protection to the local fishermen. But now the wait to watch these Dolphins has become even longer as these creatures have not been spotted in decades.

WION Climate Tracker | China's 'Goddess of Yangtze' lost to climate change

World leaders are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. At the week-long high-level meeting climate change was among the key topics of discussion. The Biden Administration has promised a whopping $369 billion towards fighting the climate crisis.

WION Climate Tracker | US President signs $369bn legislation for climate crisis

Single-use plastic is wreaking havoc on the planet in varying degrees. Plastic industry produces some 232 million tons of emission. As per a report, 91% of plastic is not recycled.

WION Climate Tracker | Climate impact of single-use plastic

Africa's biggest solar car race returned to the streets of South Africa last week. The Sasol Solar Challenge sees engineering teams from across the world driving their sun powered vehicles on public roads from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

WION Climate Tracker | South Africa hosts 'Sasol Solar Challenge'

Wild rice is sacred to indigenous people in Minnesota because it is part of their creation story. But the changing in climate patterns, invasive species and pollution end up threatening the plant.

WION Climate Tracker | Sacred wild rice in Minnesota under threat

A farm in South Australia has become the site of an ambitious project to plant 3,50,000 trees covering a third of the 550 hectare property. The re-vegetation initiative aims to capture carbon and reduce harmful gases in the atmosphere that causes global warming.

WION Climate Tracker | Farm in Australia becomes site of re-vegetation project

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