India is commemorating 75 years of Independence and as part of these celebrations, the Indian Navy's undertaking commemorative visits to foreign ports in every continent except Antarctica.

India Navy visits 6 continents and plans events in 7 countries; highlights global presence

As the war in Ukraine continues, the risk of disaster at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant occupied by Russian troops is “increasing every day”, the mayor of the city where the facility is located stated.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis | Risks of disaster at nuclear plant ‘increasing every day’: Mayor

August 15th marks one year since the Taliban swept to power in Afghanistan. Many believe that former President Ashraf Ghani is the one mainly responsible for the situation here stating that he failed in his mission in Afghanistan.

August 15th marks one year since Taliban 2.0 in Afghanistan; experts hold Ashraf Ghani responsible

After US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit, another US Congressional delegation arrived in the island on Sunday. This comes days after China held military drills around the island in retaliation to Pelosi's visit.

Five-member Congressional delegation in Taipei amid China tensions simmering

The soaring energy prices in the United Kingdom have left households facing steeper gas and electricity bills with many paying as much as 50 percent more for energy. Ministers have warned that the energy bills can cost two months' wages for an average worker.

UK: Sunak, Truss announce plan for energy crisis

It has been one year since the Taliban took over Afghanistan and the country has witnessed a lot of changes apart from a dwindling economy. The health and infrastructure of the country is in a shambles.

24.4 million need humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan

An explosion at a retail market in the Armenian capital of Yerevan sparked a fire killing at least 3 people and injuring around 40 others. The blast caused by a blaze at the fire work storage routes through the retail market in Sumalu.

Armenia: Explosion at a retail market in Yerevan; 3 dead, 40 injured

At least 41 people have been killed and dozens injured in Egypt after a Sunday mass turned fatal when a fire broke out at Cairo's Abu Sufian. Charge reports say the deceased included mostly children who could not be saved after fire ripped through a Coptic Christian church.

Egypt: Fire at a Cairo church kills at least 41, injures 14

An Afghan envoy has held former President Ashraf Ghani responsible for thousands of troops being murdered during the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.

Afghan Envoy: Ghani is responsible for thousand troops murdered

While Afghanistan nears Taliban's first anniversary of takeover, Taliban cracked down on women protesters. Taliban has been accused of taking away women rights in the south Asian nation.

Kabul: Women led protests in front of Education Ministry

The war in Ukraine has triggered concerns over a potential nuclear disaster which comes amid increased tensions in the Zaporizhzhia region. Ukraine president Vladimir Zelensky has warned Russian soldiers against targeting the nuclear plant.

Zelensky: Kyiv is targeting Russian soldiers who shoot at plant

Political tensions between Taiwan and China after US House Speaker Pelosi's visit have triggered difficulties for Taiwanese farmers and fishermen. China has imposed import bans on Taiwanese products.

China bans importing seafood from Taiwan, cites Covid-19 as a reason

A study was conducted by India, Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi & Ghana. As per study, immediate KMC reduces premature infant mortality by 25% and direct skin-to-skin contact with mother helps premature born babies.

The kangaroo mother care method: New study aims to reduce infant mortality rate

As India celebrates 75 years of Independence, take a look at our special series India at 75 where we count major events from India since 1947.

India at 75: Crowd greets Gandhi in Indian city of Ahmedabad in year 1931

Europe is facing weeks of breaking temperatures as France with massive droughts, persistent wildfires and successive heat waves sends alarming signs of climate change.

WION Climate Tracker | Europe reels as repeated heatwaves cause chaos, wildfires tear through

Waste pickers at Kenya's Dandora dumpsite are going through some severe health issues like cancer and infertility. On a daily basis nearly about 10,000 women and children work through the garbage each day.

Kenya: Toxic dump affects reproductive health of waste pickers

China has conducted live-fire drills in the Xinjiang region amid tensions with Taiwan. Meanwhile, Taiwan has thanked the US for maintaining peace in the Taiwan strait.

Taiwan: 13 Chinese fighter jets crossed the strait median line

India is set to celebrate its 75th independence day tomorrow. The theme for this year's celebration is 'Nation First, Always First'. To commemorate the occasion, the Indian government has launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign.

India at 75: India's flag with horizontal stripes first hoisted in Kolkata

Indian billionaire, Rakesh Jhujhunwala, has died at the age of 62. He was known as India's Warren Buffett and the Big Bull of the Indian markets. He passed away due to kidney ailments.

The 'Big Bull' of Dalal street passes away | PM Modi condoles the death of Jhunjhunwala

Amidst the heated exchange between China and the United States or Taiwan on the ground, the situation is pretty tense as the Chinese troops continue to hold live fire drills in the South China sea.

China conducts more live-fire drills in South China sea

India is set to celebrate its 75th independence day tomorrow. The theme for this year's celebration is 'Nation First, Always First'. President Droupadi Murmu has also addressed the nation and said the World is looking at a new India today.

'The World is looking at a new India today,' says President Droupadi Murmu

All flights were grounded in the Australian capital this afternoon following a shooting incident at the Canberra airport. A gunman reportedly fired at least five shots inside airport's parking.

Shots fired at Canberra airport; Lone assailant taken into custody

Kenya is anxiously waiting for its next president with almost about half of the results for the presidential elections now having been confirmed. The two main candidates Ruto and Odinga are running neck and neck.

WION Fineprint| Kenya Presidential race: Ruto takes lead over Odinga

British people who are grappling with the soaring prices are giving up their pets. From dogs to cats to exotic pets like snakes are being abandoned because of the cost of living crisis.

WION Fineprint: As living costs surge, cash-strapped Britons give up pets

Spectators gathered to watch diving competition at Bosnian waterfall despite the rain. Divers took plunge more than 66 feet in Pliva waterfall.

Spectators watch diving competition in rain as divers take plunge in Pliva waterfall

As India celebrates 75 years of independence, here's a little snapshot of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.

India@75: Mahatma Gandhi - A snapshot of his life

India is a beautiful blend of different traditions, heritage, religions and diverse culture and together, they make an incredible country. Representing the rich heritage of the Republic of India, we have different national symbols.

India@75 - Unity, culture and heritage:  National symbols and how they represent incredible India

As India celebrates 75 years of independence, Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a round-up of India’s biggest success stories over the last 7 decades. How did a country written off by so many & left impoverished by its colonisers become a global force to reckon with?

Gravitas Plus: India’s achievements @75

The Afghanistan Ambassador to Tajikistan Muhammad Zahir Agbar has slammed Afghanistan's Ashraf Ghani and blamed him for "situation in Afghanistan" for which the responsibility is in the "hand of Ghani.". Ghani was the President of the Afghan Republic that collapsed on 15th August 2021 as he fled the country amid Taliban takeover. Speaking to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Agbar made a major claim that Ghani was responsible for embezzlement.

Ghani buried by history, embezzled money says Afghan Envoy to Tajikistan Muhammad Zahir

75 years into Independence, the Indian IT industry has become a global powerhouse and has made the country a preferred destination for global investors.

India@75: A global IT powerhouse

The 'kangaroo mother care' method: New study aims to reduce infant mortality rate

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