Taiwan has showcased most advanced fighter jets and unveiled the F-16V fighter jet. Taipei has stimulated defence against invasion by China. Meanwhile, experts have said that possibility of a war is unlikely.

Battleground Taiwan: Taipei stimulates defence against invasion by China

On the Mar-a-Lago raid, a US federal judge said he is planning to unseal parts of the affidavit used to justify the search of former president Donald Trump's home. Meanwhile, DoJ ordered to file redacted affidavit by August 25.

The Mar-a-Lago Raid: Affidavit on Trump house search to be out?

Amidst military drills and heated exchanges, tensions between Beijing and Taipei are at an all-time high. The big question on everyone's mind is will China invade Taiwan and if that happens, can a self-governing island which china considers a renegade province defend itself well in terms of military?

Can China take Taiwan by force?

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is still struggling with economic crisis and the economy will see record contraction. The financial crisis in Sri Lanka is likely to get worse.

Crisis-hit Lanka warns of economic contraction; financial crisis likely to get worse

A viral video shows 36-year-old Finland prime minister Sanna Marin partying with her friends dancing like there's no tomorrow. She was trolled online for her dance moves and now critics want her to resign.

36-yr-old Finnish PM Sanna Marin faces calls to step down

At least 38 people have been killed and dozens more injured in forest fires that have devastated northern Algeria.

Forest fires devastate Algeria: At least 38 dead, 200 injured

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his country amidst massive anti-government protests and major economic crisis, is awaiting to obtain a US Green Card to return to America and settle there.

Gotabaya in process of obtaining US green card: Reports

Amid rising fuel prices and widening trade deficit, Japan's core consumer price index (CPI) has risen to over seven-year high in July.

Japan inflation hits over 7-year high

United Kingdom is suffering from a price rise that is highest in 40 years. The consumer sentiment in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 1974.

UK consumer sentiments hit record low

The operator of Dubai International Airport has said the middle east hub could see monthly passenger traffic return to pre-pandemic levels in the other part of the next year.

Dubai airport: Pre-pandemic traffic in 2023

Former Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country last month amid protest calling for his resignation is reportedly trying to obtain a US green card.

Former Sri Lanka President seeks US green card, wants to settle with wife and son

Israel has opened what it believes is the world's largest emergency room featuring innovations such as self-trudge upon arrival and robots to help people find their way around.

Israel's 2nd largest public hospital opens new emergency room, equipped with latest devices

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's sister Kim Yo-Jong says that the country will never accept South Korea's offer of economic benefits. She also accused Seoul for recycling past proposals which Pyongyang had already rejected.

North Korea: No-one barters their destiny for corn cake; rejects disarmament-for-aid deal

The Former Chief Financial Officer of the Trump Organization has pleaded guilty during an ongoing trial in a New York court. Alan Weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 counts and acknowledged that he failed to pay taxes on 1.7 million dollars of income.

US: Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to 15 counts, likely to serve 100 days in prison

War clouds are harboring over Taiwan. Enraged over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, Beijing has launched its massive military drills around Taiwan. Firing ballistic missiles and deploying dozens of fighter jets and warships amidst increasing hostilities with China, Taiwan is also readying itself.

Taiwan: Flexes military muscle, President thanks Navy amid tensions

Climate change has given rise to a boost in mosquito population. New diseases have been detected across the world especially in America and this has resulted in a boom in the spraying industry which is bad news for the environment.

WION Climate Tracker | Mosquito spraying industry booms in US, climate change aids population

A new coffee shop will soon be opening its doors in place of Starbucks. A rapid duo will soon open the 'Stars Coffee' shop in the Russian capital, Moscow.

'Stars Coffee' to open outlets in Moscow, hopes to replicate Starbucks' success

Russia has deployed warplanes armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles to the country's Kaliningrad region on the coast of the Baltic sea. The heavily militarized region of Kaliningrad does not share a land border with Russia but is wedged between Lithuania and Poland, both of whom are part of the European Union and NATO.

Russia: Warplanes armed with hypersonic missiles, war with Ukraine nears six-month mark

Ukraine's nuclear energy provider claims Russia is planning to switch off the functioning power blocks at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and disconnect it from the site from the Ukrainian power grid.

Looming nuclear threat in Southern Ukraine, shelling continues around Zaporizhzhia

The Jordan river is of symbolic and spiritual significance to many as according to the Bible, this is where Jesus was Baptized. Parts of the river are running low because of water diversions from the river and pollution but efforts to save it are complicated by the decades-old Arab-Israel conflict.

WION Climate Tracker: Pollution fears at Jordan Holy spot, Israel launches plan for restoration

In today's deeply divided world, there is something uniting everyone and it is inflation. A rising number of people are battling the cost of living crisis with soaring inflation.

Online opportunities help make extra income, renting clothes online

UK rail passengers face another day of disruption as strikes bring London transport to a halt. As per reports, train services are paralysed again as cost of living crisis & inflation cause another rail strike.

London mayor expresses frustration over strike causing serious impact on businesses

The National Health Service has raised an alarm saying arising number of people will fall sick and the public's health overall will worsen if the government doesn't limit planned energy price rises.

Britain: NHS raises alarm on rising energy bills, labour urges MPs to return to the parliament

When it comes to technology adaption, Indian airports have ambitious plans. In the latest, the country has rolled out facial recognition systems for passenger verification at airports including Bengaluru and Delhi airports.

Facial recognition technology to be used at Indian airports

Chinese car manufacturer Chery is in talks with Russian manufacturers about producing cars in Russian plants, citing Vladimir Shmakov, director of Chery's Russian branch.

China's Chery in talks to produce cars in Russian plants

From Ukraine's Underwater mine clearance team in action to Celebration of Janmasthami festival in India, here are some impactful images from around the world on 19 August 2022.

World in Pictures: Ukraine's Underwater mine clearance team in action; Janmasthami festival in India

A Florida judge on Thursday stated that he's inclined to unseal an FBI affidavit laying out the Justice Department's rationale for seeking a search warrant against former US President Donald Trump.

Affidavit on Trump's Mar-a-Lago House search to be out?

Russia has deployed war planes armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles to the country's Kaliningrad region on the coast of the Baltic sea.

Russia deploys Hypersonic Missiles to Kaliningrad region as Ukraine nears six-month mark

Finland prime minister Sanna Marin is in limelight after a video went viral wherein the 36-year-old PM was seen partying with her friends. She was trolled online for her dance moves and now critics want her to resign and undergo a drug test.

'We just partied in a boisterous way,' Finland PM Sanna Marin expresses dismay at leaked videos

Amid the growing concerns over shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, United Nations general secretary Antonio Guterres met Ukraine and Turkey's President.

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant talks: UN chief meets Turkish, Ukrainian Presidents

A US court refused to grant bail to Hadi Matar, the accused of attempting to kill acclaimed author, Salman Rushdie. The 24-year-old pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder and assault.

Salman Rushdie's attacker pleads 'not guilty' to second degree murder

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