As the war in Ukraine grinds on Russia, the Western powers are looking for ways to afflict economic pressure on each other. In the latest, the G7 countries have come to an agreement over a price cap on Russian oil even as Russia has delayed opening a pipeline, which is a major source of oil to Germany.

G7 to impose price cap as Russia misses deadline to restart gas supplies

Sri Lanka's deposed former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returned to Colombo near midnight on Friday. He had fled Sri Lanka in early July as the country faced its worst economic crisis in its history. Rajapaksa arrived at Colombo's international airport.

Sri Lanka: Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns back from Thailand, greeted by party members

Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns to Sri Lanka, armed convoy escorts from airport

Russia misses deadline to restart gas supplies, G7 to impose price cap

A failed assassination attempt on the Vice President of Argentina has left the country in shock. Thousands of people have gathered in support of VP. Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez called this episode one of the most serious incidents in the country.

Assassination attempt on Argentinian VP: Police launch probe, gunman in custody

Gazprom has missed September 3 deadline to restart gas supplies and said oil leak is behind the supply delay. G7 countries have come to an agreement over a price cap on Russian oil.

Gazprom misses September 3 deadline to restart gas supplies

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay an official visit to India after 3 years. During her stay in India, PM Hasina will meet Indian PM Narendra Modi. Her visit is expected to focus on trade and connectivity.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit India after 3 years

After a two-year gap, Olympic stadium in Berlin hosted the Pyronale Fireworks World Championship on Friday. Crowds gathered to watch fireworks and classical music.

Berlin: Olympic stadium hosts Pyronale fireworks World Championship

As tensions with China continue to rise, the US announced $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. Now, China has issued a stern warning to US over arms sales to Taiwan.

Chinese embassy in US warns Washington; China furious over arms sales to Taiwan

What if we told you that diamonds indeed rain from the skies? Yes, you heard that right! Scientists said that diamonds could be literally pouring from the skies in many planets across the universe and couple of these planets are in our neighborhoods.

Is it raining diamonds on Neptune & Uranus? | 'Diamond rain' common on distant planets?

Russia has delayed reopening of major gas pipeline in blow to gas-starved Europe. Meanwhile, Russia has blamed Western sanctions for the delay. Can Europe cope without Russian oil & gas?

Russia cuts off gas exports to Europe; blames westerns sanctions for delay

Germany's national carrier Lufthansa on Friday morning cancelled over 800 flights globally and over 700 passengers were left stranded in New Delhi. The flights were cancelled due to a one-day global strike.

Lufthansa pilots protest over pay; Flight cancellations cause travel chaos

Indonesia has raised subsidised fuel prices by 30% on Saturday. Meanwhile President Joko Widodo said the decision to increase the fuel prices was his last option as the country’s energy subsidy had tripled this year.

Indonesia raises fuel prices, cuts energy subsidies

OTT-cinema tussle, explained Can cinema fight back? Cinema Vs OTT: The big picture Stream or screen: What's the future of cinema?

WION Wideangle | Stream or Screen: What's the future of entertainment?

The death of Ravil Maganov, chairman of Russian oil giant Lukoil, at a hospital in Moscow appears to mark the eighth time this year that a Russian energy executive has died suddenly and under unusual circumstances. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Russian Lukoil chief Ravil Maganov dies in 'fall from hospital window'

United States President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress to approve an estimated $1.1bn arms sale to the self-ruled island of Taiwan as Taipei fires warning shots at a Chinese drone. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

US announces arms aid to Taiwan, aimed to boost forces

Ukraine Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is in the eye of the war. Both Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for shelling the plant on Friday. UN inspectors spent a second day at the plant assessing the situation.

IAEA spends 2nd day at plant, Russian defence minister accuses Ukraine of 'nuclear terrorism'

Princess Diana's life was anything but ordinary. Born on July 1, 1961, she was a playful yet bright child. On her 25th death anniversary, check out some lesser-known facts about the Princess of Wales.

Lesser-known facts about Princess Diana on her 25th death anniversary

The United States wants to 'friendshore' its investments. It plans to do business only with its 'trusted allies' or countries with 'shared values'. Is this strategy a new form of the Cold war? How could it change the world order? Palki Sharma explains on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Is 'friendshoring' the future of trade?

As tensions with China continue to rise, the US announced $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. The funds will enable Taiwan to buy upgraded missiles and will boost its defence system.

Arms package by US aimed to boost Taiwan's defences

The G7 countries have agreed to impose a price cap on Russian oil even as Russia has delayed opening a pipeline, which is a major source of oil to Germany. As per reports, there is no new deadline for pipeline restart.

Russia fails to resume gas supplies; G7 agrees on price cap for Russian oil

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Trending on WION | Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns to Sri Lanka from exile

Floods have caused massive destruction in Pakistan. Meanwhile, vegetable and fruit prices have soared prices across Pakistan. Agriculture supply to markets have blocked due to submerged roads.

Vegetable and fruit prices soar across Pakistan as floods effect harvest & supply

Reuters report revealed how the media is controlled and analysts believed that crackdown could worsen soon. As per the report, Turkiye's opposition media is being targeted by govt bodies.

Reports: How Turkish media is drowning in censorship

Mikhail Gorbachev, the man who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, died on Tuesday at the age of 91.

Russians bid a sombre goodbye to Gorbachev, died following 'serious and long illness'

Gotabaya Rajapaksa greeted by party members upon arrival, fled to Singapore in early July

G7: Price cap per barrel under discussion, to be introduced in December

New York's horse-drawn carriages have operated since the 1800s but lawmakers now want to replace them with electric vehicles. Is it a charming must-do tourist attraction or is this a cruel outdated commercial activity?

New York may ban horse carriages by 2024, to replace with e-carriages

According to data from the International Monetary Fund, India has now reportedly overtaken the United Kingdom to become the 5th largest economy in the world. IMF has also predicted that India could beat Germany to the 4th place by the year 2027.

Indian economy surpasses UK's, beats GDP in nominal cash terms

Sri Lankan defense official has said that Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the country on Saturday. Security arrangements are being made for the return of the President. Rajapaksa fled Columbo on the 9th of July after sustained protests against his economic mismanagement of the country.

WION Dispatch: Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to return home

A huge blast rocked one of the biggest mosques in Afghanistan's western city of Herat killing at least 18 and injuring some 23 people. According to media reports, the blast occurred at the Gaza mosque just before Friday prayers.

Blast in Afghanistan's Western city of Herat; at least 18 killed & 23 injured

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