Adding to the easing measures announced last week, China has cut its benchmark lending rates today. Beijing is stepping up its efforts to spur credit demand in an economy that's been hobbled by a property crisis and also a resurgence of covid-19 infections.

China steps up easing lending rates to revive faltering economy

Australia looks to give a new push to the electric cars. An Australian bank plans to stop giving loans for new diesel and gasoline cars as a way to encourage sales of cars that run on alternate fuel.

Australia pushes for EVs; no loans from Bank Australia for new diesel, petrol cars

Volkswagen's sportscar brand Porsche expects to produce as many units of its Macan model in the electric version as the original with combustion engine.

Porsche expects to make as many electric Macans as combustion versions

Apple supplier Foxconn is eyeing to diversify its production, it has signed a $300 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnamese developer Kinh Bac City to expand its facility in the north of the country.

Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $300 million in northern Vietnam

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been booked under anti-terrorism act. An FIR has been filed against the PTI leader for threatening a judge and two top officials while addressing a rally in Islamabad on Saturday.

PTI supremo Imran Khan booked under anti-terrorism act

It's almost six months since the war in Ukraine began, there is no end to the spiraling tensions. In the latest, Ukraine's military has now claimed that the Russian missiles hit the Bakhmut over the weekend, our next report gets you all the details.

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Bakhmut

Climate change has had severe impact on various countries across the world. In Pakistan, over 700 people have lost their lives due to heavy rains and flooding since mid-June; over a million people have also been affected due to rain-related incidents.

WION Climate Tracker: Floods wreak havoc in Pakistan, over a million people affected by rains

Ukraine is bracing itself for increased Russian attacks ahead of its Independence Day on August 24th which falls exactly six months after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a 'special operation' in the neighboring nation.

War in Ukraine nears 6 months, braces itself for Russian intensified attacks

Iran has accused the United States of delaying the 2015 nuclear deal restoration. Tehran says Beijing's been slow in responding to the European Union's final draft on reviving the landmark accord.

Iran accuses US of delaying process, revocation of 2015 deal in slow motion

It's a summer of travel and also the summer of chaos. An Australia airline Qantas had to issue an apology to its customers over operational issues in recent months.

Australia: Qantas airline apologises after flight delays, issues refund

While being lazy isn't exactly perceived as a virtue, Colombians seem to disagree. They have dedicated an entire festival to being lazy and they celebrate it in style.

Colombians celebrate World Day of Laziness with colourful procession

Amid heightened tensions with China after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, another high-profile US delegation has now arrived in Taiwan to further boost cooperation between Taipei and Washington.

Another US delegation in Taiwan amid soaring tensions with China

Pakistani police have charged Imran Khan under anti-terror law, days after the former prime minister attacked the police and a judicial officer at a huge rally in the capital, Islamabad.

WION Dispatch: PTI Chief alleges 'neutrals' behind crackdown on party

Amid Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis, state-owned fuel contributor and distributor Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has hiked the price of kerosene to cut losses. The petroleum corporation said that the price of 1 litre of kerosene has been increased by 0.7 dollars per litre.

WION Dispatch | President: Sri Lanka needs new political concept

As the world slowly eases down on laws pertaining to sexual identities, Singapore's Prime Minister announced that the country will revoke a colonial era law that criminalized gay sex. However, the government will still uphold marriage as being between a man and a woman.

377A: Singapore to repeal law against gay sex; will uphold marriage rules

Amid high tension with China after the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self governed island, another high level US delegation has now arrived in Taiwan in an effort to further boost cooperation between Washington and Taipei.

WION Dispatch: US officials visit Taiwan amid soaring tension with China

Amidst the growing concerns over shelling around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, leaders of Britain, France, Germany and United States held a telephonic conversation where they stressed the need to ensure the safety of nuclear installations threatened by the conflict in Ukraine.

Western leaders call for more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Are you bored of your mundane workout? Have you tried boxing? Are you curious to try it out? Priyanka Sharma decodes the benefits of boxing, the latest fashion trends and a lot more in this episode of The Good Life.

The Good Life | Power Punch: Have you tried boxing as a workout?

The United Kingdom is enduring a summer of action. Workers from different sectors in the country have launched strikes, demanding pay increases to offset soaring food and energy price hikes.

UK: Rail, tube and bus workers stage walkout, call for higher pay amid inflation

With 12 days to go until voting closes for the UK's Prime Ministerial race, the 2 Tory Leadership contenders are attacking each other in their last push for votes. Rishi Sunak has criticised Liz Truss' economic plans saying she cannot afford tax cuts.

Tory Leadership Race: Truss hints direct financial help, Sunak promises reduction of vat

Sri Lanka: Hikes Kerosene prices to cut losses, price per litre raised by $0.7 to $0.97

Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi is gearing up for the release of Maharani season 2 on August 25 as she talks about her love for acting, channelling body positivity and much more.

Huma Qureshi to WION on male gaze, 'Maharani' season 2 and how she's here to stay

Russia has detained an Islamic State terrorist who was allegedly planning an attack in India. The suicide bomber was detained by the Russian Federal Security Service.

Russia captures I-S terrorist plotting attack in India

As the war in Ukraine continues, Kyiv is bracing for increased Russian attacks in time for Ukraine's Independence day on 24th August. Ukraine's military warned that Russia had positioned 5 war ships with cruise missile and submarines in the Black Sea.

Kyiv on alert ahead of Independence Day on August 24

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been booked under anti-terrorism act. An FIR has been filed against the PTI leader for threatening a judge and two top officials while addressing a rally in Islamabad on Saturday. Islamabad high court has granted anticipatory bill to Imran Khan as he moved to the court in terrorism case.

Pakistan: Imran Khan moves to court in terrorism case, Islamabad high court grants pre-arrest bail

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is presently on a 3 day visit to Canada to try and boost energy security. The visit comes after a looming energy crisis in Europe. Scholz is accompanied by Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck.

Germany: Scholz, Trudeau likely to sign clean hydrogen deal

US Delegation in Taiwan : Key focus is China's growing aggression

The United States of America is often under the limelight for its police brutality and in yet another gruesome incident, 3 cops in Arkansas were seen brutally beating a gas station clerk.

Arkansas Police Brutality: 3 officials suspended after a video of violence emerges

Russian Federal Security Service said that its officers had detained a suicide bomber, a member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was plotting a terrorist attack in India.

Russia detains IS suicide bomber plotting terrorist attack in India

German chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a three-day visit to Canada to boost energy security. The visit comes at a time when Europe is staring at a looming energy crisis.

Europe energy crisis: Scholz, Trudeau likely to sign clean hydrogen deal

As the war in Ukraine continues, Kyiv is bracing for Russian attacks since time for Ukraine's Independence day on the 24th of August. This also comes after the killing of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugina's daughter, Darya Dugina.

Kyiv: Ban on public gatherings from today, on alert ahead of Independence Day

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