Typhoon Hinnamnor has departed from South Korea after making a heavy landfall in the country's south. One of the most powerful storms of the year made landfall in South Korea, leaving the country reeling under severe flooding and damage

WION Climate Tracker | 20,000 homes without power in S Korea due to Typhoon Hinnamnor

Former Pakistan Prime Minister has now clarified his remarks on the Pakistani army during a PTI rally in Peshawar last night. He stated that his criticism of the army was constructive and for their improvement.

'Criticism was constructive,' former PM Imran Khan clarifies comments on Pakistan army

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended large-scale military exercises on Tuesday involving China and several other nations, this comes as Moscow seeks to strengthen its diplomatic ties in Asia amid the ongoing western sanctions.

Putin seeks closer ties with Asia as tensions with West intensifies

Over the light of the death of billionaire Cyrus Mistry on Sunday. India is looking at tightening road safety rules, it may include fines for not wearing seat belts in the rear seat.

India looks at tightening road safety rules

Apple Inc said on Tuesday it will appeal a Brazilian order banning it from selling iPhones without a battery charger, pushing back on claims that the company provides an incomplete product to consumers.

Apple to challenge ban on selling iPhones without chargers in Brazil

At least six people were killed in a suicide bombing near the entrance of the Russian embassy on Monday, the dead include two employees of the embassy. According to the Afghan police, the attacker was shot dead by armed guards as he approached the embassy gate in Kabul.

Suicide attack at Russian embassy in Kabul; two staff members, four others killed in attack

Oil prices rose about 3% on Monday, as OPEC+ members agreed to a small production cut of 100,000 barrels per day to bolster prices.

Oil up nearly 3% as OPEC+ agrees to small oil output cut

German auto major Volkswagen has announced its intention to float for an initial public offering of its super sports car brand Porsche. The IPO could be the largest in German history and the biggest in Europe since 1999.

Volkswagen triggers landmark Porsche IPO plan

Despite a resurgence in Covid-19 cases, Japan's household spending grew for a second straight month in July but inflationary pressures from the end slump to a 24-year-low.

Japan economy: Inflation risks loom

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is currently on a four-day state visit to India, her first visit since the start of the pandemic. Sheikh Hasina is also set to meet India's top leadership today to further cement the multi-faceted relationship between both the countries.

India: Sheikh Hasina gets ceremonial reception at President house, all set to hold talks with PM Modi

A judge has granted former president Donald Trump's request for the appointment of a special master who will independently review material that was seized during an FBI raid that took place at his Florida home, this comes as a major blow to the prosecutors.

Mar-A-Lago probe: US judge grants Trump bid for special master

Liz Truss is set to take over as Britain's next Prime Minister today and the first task for the newly elected PM is to form her cabinet. As Truss is running against time to set out plans to deal with the cost of living crisis in the country, Truss' cabinet will consist of loyalist MPs.

United Kingdom: Liz Truss wins Tory leadership election, no cabinet role for Rishi Sunak?

The Supreme Court in Kenya upheld William Ruto's presidential win, this put an end to accusations of cheating by opposition leader Raila Odinga. The latter has accepted the ruling, easing out fears of any outbreak of violence in Kenya.

SC in Kenya upholds William Ruto's presidential win, Raila Odinga accepts top court's ruling

Is Chinese President Xi Jinping eyeing ending his work-from-home strategy? The Chinese leader has not left mainland China since the pandemic began.

WFH to end for Xi Jinping? Is Xi planning his first trip since pandemic began?

Indian army chief general Manoj Pandey has been conferred the honorary rank of general of the Nepal army by the President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari. The ceremony took place at the residence of the Nepalese president.

Indian army chief general Manoj Pandey conferred honorary rank of General of Nepal Army

Being homeless is a challenge in itself but if you have a chronic illness, everyday life becomes even tougher. Meanwhile, with the onset of the medical van in Sydney, Australia, life is little easier for the homeless. The medical van stops at homeless community centres which means that they can now get medical assistance whenever they want.

Medical van brings healthcare to homeless in Sydney; provides tests & advice

Canadian police has now found one of the suspects of the mass stabbing dead, the other suspect who is his brother is still on the run. the police had issued an arrest warrant against them after their stabbing spree.

Canada: 10 killed, 18 injured in multiple stabbing incidents; one suspect dead, other on the run

The drought in Horn of Africa has tightened its grip. The U.N is warning of dire consequences, this is the fifth consecutive failed rainy season in the Horn of Africa region. Somalia and its neighbors Ethiopia and Kenya are in the grip of the worst drought in more than 40 years.

WION Climate Tracker | 5th failed rainy season in Horn of Africa; crisis impacting millions

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

Trending on WION | Meet Japanese man who earns a living by being rented to 'do nothing'

Former Russian journalist Ivan Safranov has been found guilty of treason by a Moscow court. He has now been sentenced to 22 years in a maximum security prison.

Moscow court sentences former journalist Ivan Safranov to 22 years in prison

Europe is taking steps to prepare for a harsh winter in the midst of an energy crisis. Russia has said that it will not supply gas to Europe till sanctions are lifted and in response Germany has decided to keep two nuclear power plants on standby.

Germany to keep 2 nuke plants on standby amid Europe energy crisis

Researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR) designed a system for creating remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches. These tiny roaches are equipped with a wireless control module that is powered by a rechargeable battery attached to a solar cell.

Scientists create cyborg cockroaches controlled by solar-powered backpacks

Israel has admitted that there is a high possibility that Israeli soldiers could have accidentally killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on the 11th of May. Israel, however, would not be launching a criminal investigation into the findings. WION correspondent Jodie Cohen brings in more information.

Israel admits 'possibility' of its army killing journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made his final address as the PM of Britain today. Before leaving his Downing street office for one last time, Johnson said that the torch has been passed on. Johnson vowed to support his successor Liz Truss in every step of the way and offered a unity call for the new government saying that it's time for politics to get over and for the party to stop infighting.

It is time for politics to be over,' says outgoing PM Boris Johnson in his farewell address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina at Rashtrapati Bhavan; the latter is on a four-day visit to India. The Bangladeshi PM added that she’s expecting India’s cooperation as “any problem can be solved through friendship and Bangladesh is always indebted to India".

India and Bangladesh sign 7 pacts; trade, connectivity and defence on agenda

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has landed himself in more trouble over a statement that he made during a political rally on Sunday.

'Imran Khan an unguided missile,' Pakistan army aghast at former PM's defamatory statement

Have you ever needed a friend to hang out with as you did nothing in particular but struggled to find one? The solution might be Shoji Morimoto, a 38-year-old Japanese man known as "Rental-Do-Nothing-Man."

Meet the Japanese man who earns a living by being rented to "do nothing"

'Time for all to get behind Liz Truss,' outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson’s farewell speech offered a unity call to his successor Liz Truss’s government.

'Time for all to get behind Liz Truss,' Outgoing UK PM Boris Johnson delivers farewell speech

A new study projects global fish stock will struggle to rebuild the numbers under the projected global warming levels in the 21st century. The stocks could deplete by over 35 percent if there is no action against climate change and overfishing.

WION Climate Tracker | Want fish on your plate? Stop overfishing

Almost 21 years of age, Gordon is the oldest Australian little penguin in existence. He's also playing a crucial role in the survival of his species, both at home at the Adelaide zoo and across the country.

WION Climate Tracker | 21-year-old penguin in Australia is oldest on record; still fathers chicks

The United Nations Humanitarian Chief has warned that drought ravaged Somalia was on the brink of famine and that time is running out to save lives.

WION Climate Tracker | UN: Somalia is on brink of famine; risk of starvation rises

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