The Pakistani government has declared a state of National Emergency after devastating floods that have led to almost about a 1000 deaths and have left almost over 30 million people without shelter across the country.

WION Climate Tracker: Pakistan appeals to world for help, rescue OPs underway across the nation

Facebook has finally agreed to settle a data privacy lawsuit. The lawsuit is related to Facebook letting third parties including Cambridge Analytica access the private data of its users.

Lawsuit: Facebook violated consumer privacy laws, agrees to settle

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to grind on European countries dependent on Russian energy, imports have been left floundering. Poland which is heavily reliant on Russian coal is witnessing its citizens standing in queues to stock up on fuel as winter approaches.

Poland: People line up at coal mine, fearful of winter shortages

Europe is staring at a winter of unrest. Energy prices across the continent have soared over fears that Moscow will halt gas supplies. Governments are making plans to conserve gas among energy intensive industries.

Europe to face shortages of kitchen & toilet paper?

Nepal is in the grip of another political crisis as the country's rulers are clashing. There is an apparent tussle between the executive and the president over citizenship Bill and it appears that the lawmakers are stuck between the government and president.

Standoff between Nepal's President & govt over citizenship to 'foreign women'

WION Climate Tracker: Over half of Pakistan under water; Pak PM pleads for International help

Noida is a suburb on the outskirts of India's national capital, New Delhi, and within a matter of seconds, it has witnessed the demolition of 2 skyscrapers, the Supertech twin towers. The towers were reduced to rubble today with help of 3700 kg explosives.

India's twin towers demolition: Plumes of dust envelop demolition site

The 10th edition of the national maritime search and rescue exercise 2022 was inaugurated in Chennai. The two-day exercise which will be conducted under the national maritime search and rescue board, is hosted by the Indian coast guard. Defence secretary of India spoke to WION and elaborated the importance of this exercise and the commissioning of INS Vikrant.

India's Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar talks about INS Vikrant

Team India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan after almost a year when the two sides face off in the 2022 Asia Cup on Sunday.

India Vs Pakistan: Bitter rivals to face off in Dubai

At the 8th Tokyo International conference on African development in Tunisia, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged $30 billion in aid for development in Africa on Saturday.

Japan to give $130 mn food assistance to Africa; Morocco boycotts the conference in Tunisia

Two US Navy warships sailed through international waters in the Taiwan Strait, the first such operation since a visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

United States shows unwavering support for Taiwan; navy chief raises concerns over China

Palki Sharma brings you an exclusive interview with Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, talking about his new book 'The Avoidable War', China-Taiwan situation, India's border standoff with China and much more.

Global Leadership Series: Kevin Rudd on India's border standoff with China

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

Trending on WION: Drought in China causes Yangtze river to dry up

Noida is a suburb on the outskirts of India's national capital, New Delhi and it is all set to witness the demolition of 2 skyscrapers, the Supertech twin towers, which will be reduced to rubble today.

2 Skyscrapers near India's capital to be demolished

India: Supertech towers in Noida gets razed in controlled explosion

India and China have had a troubled relationship on almost all fronts to have seen highs and lows of border disputes and trade differences for over security as well.

'China violated diplomatic etiquette', row continues over Wang Yuan 5

Europe is staring at a winter of unrest as energy prices across the continent of different commodities over fares. Moscow will halt gas supplies. Governments are making plans to conserve Russian gas among energy intensive industries.

Europe: Glass and Paper production affected due to energy crisis

The repeated theft of crude oil and pipeline vandalism has led to serious revenue deficit for the state. Every year Nigeria loses millions of barrels of crude oil due to theft and vandalism.

Nigeria loses millions of barrels of crude oil, ex-militant Tompolo gets contract

WION Climate Tracker: Monsoon brings misery to millions in Pakistan

India: Nearly 100 metre towers to be demolished by controlled implosion in Noida

Pakistan's PM announces flood relief measures, Balochistan submerged amid heavy rains

Why does Karachi flood every year? One of the major reasons is the mismanagement of water and also the lack of necessary infrastructure to equip the city to face the heavy downpour.

Karachi Floods: Analysts link rain woes to misgovernance, at least 3 million people affected

Nepal is in the grip of another political crisis as the country's rulers are clashing. In the new citizenship amendment bill, a provision allows foreign women who are married to Nepalese citizens the right to acquire citizenship immediately.

Another political crisis grips Nepal, citizenship amendment bill splits Nepalese lawmakers

India is committed to net zero emissions by 2070 but many world leaders feel that this is not in tune with the urgency that is needed to compound the climate crisis.

WION Climate Tracker: Getting India to net zero report, should be done by 2050 not 2070

Moderna has filed two patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer & BioNTech. The giant vaccine maker is suing the rival vaccine makers alleging they infringed on its patents in developing their covid-19 shot.

Moderna files patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer & BioNTech

SpaceX founder Elon Musk says that the T-Mobile will be using the Starlink satellites to provide mobile users with network access in parts of the United States and with this users will be able to send texts and images where cell coverage does not currently exist.

T-Mobile to use Starlink satellites to provide network access

Why does Karachi witness floods every year? One of the major reasons is the mismanagement of water and the lack of necessary infrastructure to equip the city to face heavy downpours without drowning.

Tackling the urban flooding menace: Why does Karachi flood every year?

The race for the next Brazilian president is heating up. The presidential polls are more than a month away but the incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro has alleged fraud in past elections. Da Silva has promised crackdown on corruption if elected.

Brazil braces up for presidential elections; Bolsonaro alleges fraud in past elections

The Pakistani government has declared emergency after devastating floods that have led to almost about a 1000 deaths. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has pleaded for international help.

WION Climate Tracker: Widespread devastation across Pakistan; PM Shahbaz Sharif pleads for help

As tensions rise between China and Taiwan, Chinese ships near Kinmen island has raised concerns. Kinmen was once the cold war frontline between China & Taiwan and the island was bombarded by Chinese in 1958.

Chinese ships near Kinmen Island raise concerns; people hope for calm amid China tensions

A nightclub in Sydney has taken its zero tolerance policy on harassment to an all-new level by adding a clause on unwanted attention from strangers. In Sydney's club 77, if people are caught staring at someone without their consent, will be escorted out of the club's premises.

Australian Nightclub requires verbal consent for staring, new policy criticised

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