A massive fire broke out in a Coptic Christian church in Egypt's capital Cairo and as per reports at least 41 people have been killed and dozens of others have been injured.

Egypt: Massive fire at a church in Giza; at least 41 dead

At least eight people have been wounded in Jerusalem after a gunman opened fire on a bus in the city. As per reports, two people are in critical condition.

Jerusalem: At least 8 injured in shooting incident, 2 people in critical condition

75 years since Independence, India today comprises of 29 states and 8 Union Territories. Before the 1947 partition, India had around 565 princely states.

India@75: How states were formed

On the Remembrance Day of Horrors of Partition, WION revisits India’s partition. Five survivors tell their stories and discuss the aftermath of one of the largest migrations in the world.

1947: Children of Partition

India@75: How states

Indians are celebrating 75 years of Independence and a patriotic favor has gripped the entire nation. Streets of towns and villages and all prominent monuments are draped in the hues of Indian National flag.

India celebrating 75th year of Independence; prominent structures draped in Tricolour

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka is like the worst nightmare come to life. Markets are out of food, pharmacies are without medicines and petrol stations have no oil. It has been estimated that 3 out of every 10 households face food insecurity.

Food insecurity grips cash-strapped nation; 6.3 million in immediate need of help

Indian-born booker prize winner and author Salman Rushdie was stabbed in the neck at an event in New York on Friday. Court has charged suspect with attempt to murder and assault.

Rushdie's attacker pleads not guilty in court

Former prime minister Imran Khan called on his supporters in Lahore for real freedom. He has also called for fresh elections and slammed Zardari for chaos in Karachi. Imran Khan has also lauded India's foreign policy again.

Imran Khan's Lahore rally: Former Pak PM lauds India's foreign policy again

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's flag with horizontal stripes first hoisted in Kolkata

In 2013, India’s Mars Orbiter Mission became the first Asian spacecraft to be launched successfully in the first attempt.

India@75: India's journey to Mars at Rs 7/km

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.

Businessmen and politicians express condolences on Rakesh Jhunjhunwal's demise

As India celebrates 75 years of Independence, take a look at Remittance - India's secret sauce.

India@75: Remittance - India's secret sauce

India@75: Remittance

Pakistan's 75th Independence Day calls for jubilation but the current crisis is overshadowing all celebrations as the country stands highly divided and in the grip of an economic turmoil. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his supporters in Lahore for a rally.

Pakistan: Ex-PM to launch mass mobilisation campaign, calls for 'real freedom' on Independence day

India celebrates 75 years of Independence and a patriotic favor has gripped the entire nation. Streets of towns and villages and all prominent monuments are draped in the hues of Indian National flag.

Government launches 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign amidst celebrations of 75th Independence day

#HarGharTiranga: A tricolour in every house; 3 day event sees massive response all over

The United States is facing a worker shortage and the companies across the country are struggling to find employees to fill their vacancies. According to official data, over 10 million openings went unfilled in June this year.

US: Citizens opt for early retirement, lack of workers blamed on strict immigration laws

We've all read about the major movements of India's freedom struggle- 1857 mutiny, Quit India Movement, Non Cooperation movement, etc. But how many of us remember the "Royal Naval Ratings Mutiny"?

India@75: India's 'forgotten' Naval mutiny

Two years ago, the world was hit by a coronavirus pandemic, that literally took our breath away. Most of the world was forced to go into lockdowns. During these dark times, India showed its resilience.

India@75: How India helped world during Covid pandemic

For a nation that is only 75 years young, India has achieved some big things. Did you know that since 1947, India has seen more than 100% increase In its life expectancy.

India@75: Life expectancy then and now

Russian rockets have hit the city of Kramatorsk, leaving 3 people dead and 11 wounded. The strike damaged 62 buildings in the Ukrainian city almost 200 kilometers to the north east.

Russian rockets hit Kramatorsk, strike damages 62 buildings

Scotland has become the first country in the world to make period products free for all. The landmark legislation will come to effect from Monday. The Scottish parliament voted unanimously in favor of the Period Products Bill in November last year.

Scotland: First country to make sanitary products accessible to all

At least seven people have been wounded in Jerusalem after a gunman opened fire on a bus in the city. Two people say to be in critical condition.

Jerusalem: At least 7 injured in shooting incident, medical service calls it 'terror attack'

As India celebrates 75 years of independence, here are 5 Indians who have done India proud internationally.

India@75 - 5 Indians who have done India proud internationally

To help overcome a national economic crisis, South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol pardoned Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y Lee. The pardon is largely symbolic with Lee already out on parole after serving 18 months in jail.

South Korean president Yoon pardons Samsung's Lee

Kenya went to polls on Tuesday, people voted to elect a new president but it's three days since and there is no news over who the next president is likely to be. The Kenya's Election Commission has neither released a running tally of the results.

Kenyans anxiously await poll results | Tight race between Odinga and Ruto

15th August marks one year since the Taliban stormed to power in Afghanistan and the former foreign president Ashraf Ghani blamed ex-official for not supporting his government.

'I am still Afghan president,' says Ashraf Ghani

The last supermoon of the year has illuminated the sky. Sturgeon moon is the final supermoon of 2022. Watch this report to know more.

The last supermoon of the year illuminates the sky

The US speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent Taiwan visit upset China. Beijing launched its up its biggest drill in the Taiwan strait as a show of force. Cyber attacks launched on Taiwan's public websites.

China adopts hybrid warfare as cyber attacks force Taiwan government websites offline

Europe is dealing with a historic drought and almost all of France is now under some level of water restrictions. Water bans are hitting businesses and citizens alike but golf courses in the country are staying green.

Europe: Golf courses stay green amid France drought, owners allowed to water

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