There's a political turmoil over search of Trump's Mar-A-Lago home intensifies. The former American President has now asked the judge to halt the justice department's investigation of the file being seized from his home until a special master is appointed.

Mar-A-Lago search | United States: Trump sues justice department

American President Joe Biden's Covid advisor Anthony Fauci has announced that he'll be stepping down this December. Fauci happens to be the top infectious disease expert in the United States and became the face of the country's fight against Covid-19.

Joe Biden's Covid advisor Anthony Fauci to step down in December

Trouble mounts for former Pakistani PM Imran Khan. The Islamabad High Court has decided to initiate contempt proceedings for his controversial remarks against a female sessions court judge at a rally.

Pak High Court to initiate contempt proceedings against PTI chief Imran Khan

As tourists flock to Greenland to take in its breathtaking icebergs and natural beauty, authorities are mulling ways to control crowds. This is done to protect the fragile environment which is already threatened by global warming.

WION Climate Tracker | Greenland treads softly on tourism as Icebergs melt due to global warming

Glaciologist of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences shared a doomsday prediction after research, all the glaciers in Germany will disappear within the next 15 years. It is a dire prognosis for Germany's five alpine Glaciers.

WION Climate Tracker | Germany's highest peak Zugspitze melts dramatically

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also brought Canada and Germany closer together. Canada is seeking to boost energy and critical mineral exports to Germany. On Monday, during a 3-day visit, the German chancellor Olaf Scholz met with the Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.

WION Climate Tracker | Canada to supply 'green hydrogen' to Germany amid energy crunch

The intensity and impact on duration of the summer season in China broke all records. Amid the long running heat wave, the country declared a nation wide drought alert last week. China's biggest lake Poyang has shrunk to 25% of normal size.

WION Climate Tracker | China's largest freshwater lake dries up; hydropower plants under grave threat

Heavy rains and flash floods hit the Southern state of Texas, affecting the capital city the worst. The rainfall continued for over 24 hours and finally ended on Monday night.

WION Climate Tracker | Rain continues for over 24 hours straight in Dallas; one killed

Afghanistan has been reeling under back to back natural disasters. After the heatwave, drought and massive earthquake, the country has now been hit by deadly flash floods. At least 20 people have lost their lives, 35 have been injured in the last 48 hours.

WION Climate Tracker | Back-to-back natural disasters ravage Afghanistan

Ukraine is preparing for intensified Russian attacks as it marks its Independence Day tomorrow. The day also coincides with the 6 month anniversary of Russia launching a special operation in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky vows to hoist flag in occupied regions

Some of the latest high-end EV (electric vehicle) supercars were seen for the first time at the premiere exotic car show in North America, The Quail Motorsports Gathering, part of the annual Monterey Car Show in California.

Luxury automobile brands showcase their last combustion supercars before EV push

Sri Lanka's trouble simply don't seem to end. After an economic and political crisis, the Island is now facing a food shortage. The rice crop across Sri Lanka is failing and the lack of fertilizers and farm equipment is being blamed.

Food crisis looms in Sri Lanka; rice crop stunted

India called out Pakistan and China at a UN meeting on Monday. In a veiled attack, India's permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj called for countries to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity and international agreements with other nations.

India's veiled attack on China & Pakistan at UNSC meet

August 24 marks Ukraine's independence from erstwhile soviet union. The day is usually marked by grand parades and also festivities but this year Kyiv has decided to ban all public celebrations citing a heightened threat of a possible attack by the Russian forces.

August 24 marks Ukraine's 31st Independence Day; fears of fresh Russian strikes looms

Russians are all set to pay their tributes to Daria Dugina at her memorial service today. The 29-year-old daughter of Russian idol Aleksandr Dugina was killed in a car bomb attack. The father-daughter duo has been outspoken advocates of Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Russians to pay tributes to nationalist Daria Dugina at her memorial

Russia's federal security service detained an Islamic state operative. A 30-year-old terrorist from central Asia said he was plotting to carry out a suicide attack not in Russia but in India.

Russia thwarts terror plot against India, militant confesses to 'avenge prophet' plan

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of Japanese lawmakers on Tuesday amid China's continuous threats in the Asia-Pacific region.

Japanese lawmakers visit Taiwan amid China's assertive actions

Cost of living prices in the UK is expected to get worse. An economist predicts that the UK's consumer price inflation would surpass 18% in January 2023.

United Kingdom to face worst inflation in almost 50 years

The Islamabad police tightened its noose around Imran Khan's aide Shahbaz Gill. The cops raided Gill's room at the parliament lodges in his presence and during the searches the cops found arms in his rooms.

Islamabad police find arms in Shahbaz Gill's room; PTI leader cries foul, says weapon planted

In Pakistan over 700 people have their lives due to heavy rains and flooding since mid-June. Over a million people have also been impacted due to rain related incidents. Sindh is among the worst affected regions.

WION Climate Tracker | Over a million people affected by rains & floods in Pakistan

Years of insufficient rainfall across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia have caused the worst drought in 40 years. Aid groups have said that in the worst-hit areas, the drought has lead to conditions close to famine.

WION Climate Tracker | Historic drought in Horn of Africa raises famine threat

China's farmers are battling severe drought. As many as 66 rivers across 24 counties in Chongqing have dried up this year and rainfall is down 60 percent as compared to the seasonal norms.

WION Climate Tracker | China's farmers struggle to save crops as drought drags on

Heavy rains are causing havoc in parts of Texas. Forecasters predict more rains from the southern part of the country for the rest of the week.

WION Climate Tracker: Flash floods hit parts of Texas, traffic disrupted in Dallas County

Riyadh has refused to increase oil output. South Africa is calling out 'Western bullying'. India is pursuing a policy of multi-alignment. Are America's efforts to rally the world against Russia failing? Is the U.S. losing cold war 2.0? Here's Palki Sharma's take on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Cold War 2.0: Who will shape the new world order?

Residents living near a tributary of the Yangtze river have clambered along the dry river bed. The drying Yangtze river has revealed a trio of ancient Buddhist statues on a previously submerged Island.

WION Climate Tracker | China's drying Yangtze river reveals ancient Buddhist statues

#GravitasPlus| Since time immemorial, food has been used as a weapon of war. Enemies have tried to starve each other. The Romans did it, so did the Germans, and the Americans. Colonial Britain weaponised food in India. Is Russia using the same template?

Gravitas Plus: How countries weaponise food to swing wars

As thousands of dead fish neared the banks of Oder River in Western Poland, the local residents realised an ecological disaster was heading towards the Baltic sea.

WION Climate Tracker | Dead fish hints at ecological disaster in Baltic Sea

Waves of extreme heat aggravated by widespread drought conditions have led to a summer of devastating blazes in Europe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is sidelining Europe's efforts to cut down on carbon emissions as the continent is forced to coal to cope with the reduced supplies of Russian gas.

WION Climate Tracker | Europe struggles with energy uncertainty amid heat apocalypse

China's rich are selling their coveted Rolex watches and Birkin bags to raise some quick cash as the economy tumbles. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint| Why are China's rich selling their Rolex watches & Birkin bags?

Iraq's swamplands, they were once home to the biblical Garden of Eden and now the swamplands have been battered, hit by 3 years of drought and low rainfall. This comes as Iraq deals with a crippling water crisis, one that has turned lakes into pools of muddy water.

WION Climate Tracker | Drought threatens war-scarred Iraq's national security

The water level of Kenya's lake Turkana are rising leaving one of the smallest tribes El Molo, isolated from the mainland. Hundreds of people who live on the island fear losing their homes.

WION Climate Tracker | Rising water levels of Kenya's lake threaten small tribe

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