Egypt is famous for its pyramids, pharaohs, mummies and tombs but have you ever heard of a waste pyramid? In a bid to clean up the longest river in the world, Egyptians collected plastic waste from the river and compressed them to form a huge waste pyramid.

WION Climate Tracker: Pyramid made out of plastic bottles from Nile river

King Charles, his sons William and Harry and other senior royals joined a solemn procession behind Queen Elizabeth's coffin through the streets of London, following a state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Queen Elizabeth II Final Farewell: Thousands gather in Central London for the Queen's funeral

Queen Elizabeth II Final Funeral: World leaders gather to pay their respects

Protests broke out in Iran over the death of a young woman who had been arrested by the "morality police" that enforces a strict dress code.

WION Fineprint | Iran Women Cut Hair, Burn Hijab To Protest Death Of 22-Year-Old In Custody

A senior Chinese health official advised people to avoid contact with foreigners to prevent monkeypox infection after the first known case of the virus on mainland China was reported.

WION Fineprint | Chinese official warns against touching foreigners after monkeypox case

An American navy veteran detained in Afghanistan since 2020 was released by the Taliban in exchange for an ally who spent 17 years in a US jail for heroin smuggling.

WION Fineprint | Taliban, United States swap prisoners | Aghan druglord swapped for US Navy veteran

After Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, orders for thousands of British flags were given to a factory in China. This comes after a diplomatic spat saw Chinese officials barred from visiting the late monarch's coffin.

WION Fineprint | Chinese factory churns out British flags after Queen's death

Invented at a US university 40 years ago, emojis have since become central to everyday conversation. Many think their influence will only increase with time.

WION Fineprint | 40 years of emojis: How did they start & what will they look like in the future?

Queen Elizabeth's coffin made its final journey to Windsor. Her coffin was lowered into the royal vault at Windsor castle. She is laid to rest alongside her husband, Prince Philip.

Queen Elizabeth's coffin made its final journey to Windsor

Iranian president Ibrahim Raisi has demanded guarantees from the United States that it will not withdraw again from a nuclear deal if revived. He said, he can't trust the United States.

'Can't trust the US,' says Iranian president Ibrahim Raisi on nuclear deal

Taking controversial remarks in a Sunday night television interview, President Biden said US forces will defend Taiwan in the events the island is attacked by China. It's his most explicit statement on the issue drawing an angry response from China.

US would defend Taiwan in 'unprecedented attack' says US President Joe Biden

Chinese officials warn citizens against touching foreigners after the country reported its first monkeypox case. The chief epidemiologist at the China center for disease control and prevention posted the advisory on Chinese social media. The senior official said that it is recommended to avoid direct skin to skin contact with foreigners to prevent possible monkeypox infection.

China's 'foreigner' advisory against monkeypox, recorded first case in Chongqing

Dignitaries from around the globe are arriving in London to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Preparations are in full swing in London for the Grand Royal Funeral to be held on Monday. Indian president paid her respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II at London's Westminster Hall.

US President Joe Biden pays respects to the Queen; Indian President pays tribute to Queen

The ties between United States and Russia are at their lowest due to the ongoing war in Ukraine but for their space program it seems the battle on the ground is not having any impact on the program.

US-Russia: Foes on ground, Friends in Space?

Typhoon Nanmadol has created havoc in the southern island of Kyushu, Japan. Authorities have asked nearly 3 million residents to evacuate. Japan's meteorological industry has issued a special warning that the region is at risk of landslides, torrential rains and following that all the trains, flights and ferry services have also been cancelled.

Japan: Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall; nearly 3 mn people asked to evacuate

Texas governor has sent another busload of migrants to Kamala Harris's home in Washington DC. As per reports, 50 migrants have arrived including a month-old-baby.

US: 2nd batch of migrants sent to Kamala Harris's home; fight over border security takes ugly turn

Amid an ongoing war in Ukraine, a worsening cost of living crisis and dwindling gas supplies, Europe is now facing fresh challenges from within. The European commission recommended suspending around Euros 7.5 billion in funding for Hungary.

EU moves to suspend funds for Hungary | EU tests democracy sanctions for the 1st time

The 'hanging gardens' of Djebba El Olia is facing drought and have been put to the test this year as Tunisia witnessed its hottest July since the 1950s.

Farmers grow thousands of fig trees in Djeeba; Tunisia witnessed its hottest July since the 1950s

The war in Ukraine has now been raging on for close to 7 months. In a latest update, Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine and accused Kyiv of shelling near Zaporizhzhia power plant.

Russia-Ukraine war: Crucial infrastructure hit in Nikopol; Russian 'prison' discovered in Derhachi

The Taliban and the United States have completed a prisoner swap, Afghanistan’s foreign minister says, with an American navy veteran Mark Frerichs traded for a key associate of the Afghan rulers Bashar Noorzai.

United States and Afghanistan carry out prisoner exchange

In today's special segment of World in Pictures have a look at some impactful images from Taiwan after it braced through devastating earthquakes.

World in Pictures: Kaoliao bridge & several buildings collapse after the earthquake in Taiwan

US President Joe Biden has now stated that US forces will defend the Taiwan from the 'unprecedented attack' from China but would not encourage independence as it is Taiwan's own decision. WION's correspondent Susan Tehrani brings you more.

WION Dispatch | 'Will defend Taiwan but not encourage independence,' says Joe Biden

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey concludes. About 2,000 people attended the funeral ceremony. The service will also be attended by senior religious figures, British prime ministers past and present, and several other significant dignitaries.

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral at Westminster Abbey concludes

Climate change it is affecting the world and West Asia is bearing the brunt of it. From heat waves to droughts, the region is at the forefront of climate change. Some countries are trying to tackle it artificially like the UAE is turning to cloud seeding for artificial rain as demand for water shoots up particularly in the gulf nation, take a look!

WION Climate Tracker: UAE tries to increase precipitation artificially, here's how

Over the years, humans have been extensively burning fossil fuels to generate power but if we continue on this path and burn the remaining fossil fuels, at least 3.5 trillion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions will be released and this will trigger an almost irreversible change in the Earth's atmosphere.

Fossil fuel reserves could emit 3.5 trillion tonnes of carbon dioxide: Reports

UK PM Liz Truss will once again face a substantial challenge, she will be flying to New York to attend the UNGA. After returning from the meet, the UK PM will announce a mini-budget.

Union strikes, energy crisis: A big challenge for UK PM Liz Truss?

The listing of Indian startups was in focus last year but within months of listing, many of them have crashed. One among India's most valuable start-ups, Byju's is valued at $22 billion but recently it reported a loss of over 4,500 crore rupees or $575 million for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2021.

Unicorn start-ups: Unreal valuations, heavy losses

Final farewell for Queen Elizabeth II: UK mourns the loss of its longest-reigning monarch

UK's longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth, will be laid to rest on Monday alongside her husband Prince Philip. World leaders have gathered in London for the grand state funeral and mourners stayed overnight in Windsor to see the last glimpse of their Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Mourners queue up for hours to pay their respects

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Security ramped up, Queen's lying-in-state ends

The Taliban in Afghanistan has come up with a new diktat this time. It's a crackdown on Tiktok and Pubg applications. According to Afghanistan media reports, both the applications will be banned within the next three months.

Reports: Ban on TikTok & PubG within three months, Taliban's regressive restrictions back in place

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