FBI's read on former US President Donald Trump has put the country in uncharted territory once again. The raid sparked a political firestorm and stop Republican leaders flung their support behind Trump.

FBI raided Trump's Florida home, Republicans vow probe into justice department

Smoke blankets Russian air base at Crimea after a series of explosions that killed at least one civilian on Tuesday, Russia ruled out the possibility of attacks claimed that the blast came from detonations of stored ammunition.

Explosions rock Russian airfield in Crimea, cause for blast not known

US President Joe Biden signed into a multi-billion dollar bill to boost domestic production of semiconductors and research hoping to counter fears that the country is losing its technological edge to China.

US bid to boost semiconductor production, invests billions to compete with China

India has hit at China and Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council meeting on terrorism criticizing both the countries on several accounts from double standards to hypocrisy.

UNSC meet on terrorism: India slams Pakistan, China for double standards

It has been a year since the Taliban seized back power in Afghanistan, since then, the country has witnessed a lot of changes. Despite making humanitarian promises, the Taliban is sticking to its own ways.

One year since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan

Energy supply concerns grip three European nations as Russian oil supply through Ukraine has been halted. According to Russian oil firm Transneft, transit payment issues was the reason behind its move.

Russian oil transit halted via Druzhba pipeline to central Europe

Staying in the US, a Nebraska woman has been charged for helping her teenage daughter to terminate her pregnancy at around 24 weeks. Investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the two discussed using medication.

Terminated pregnancy at 24 weeks, Nebraska teen and mother charged for abortion

Anna Ushenina, Ukraine's first women’s world champion, is from Kharkiv, just 30 miles from the Russia border and one of the heavily shelled cities in the invasion.

44th Chess olympiad concludes in Chennai, Ukraine win gold in women's category

Amid a global shortage of microchips, US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law, a multi-million dollar bill to boost domestic production of semi-conductors in fear of losing technological edge to China.

Biden signs $52 billion bill; US produces less than 10% of global semiconductor supply

Since the take over of Afghanistan by the Taliban, the country's economic prospects continue to remain grim. The country's children bear the most brunt of the economic situation as 97% of the population remains below poverty.

Afghanistan children bear the brunt of economic woes, 97% population below poverty

In the US, the FBI's raid on former US President, Donald Trump, has put the country in unchartered territory once again. The raids have sparked a political firestorm.

Former US President Donald Trump's home raided

Israel's political parties are back to election nearing. The labor party which is traditionally one of the largest parties but now much reduced in size held its primary. The vote was to decide names for the party list.

Israel: Pro-Netanyahu bloc to lose majority after Gaza flare-up?

Taking a cue from European countries adopting single charging pin for devices, Indian government is also planning to do the same, it is mulling over the possibility of having a single charger for most devices.

India mulls possibility of a single charger for all devices

Sri Lanka's ousted President, Rajapaksa Gotabaya, is expected to arrive in Thailand's capital Bangkok. The former president has not made any public appearances since leaving the country.

Thailand: 2nd nation where Rajapaksa is likely to take shelter, to land in Bangkok

Due to the crisis in Ukraine, the volunteers in the country are trying to keep cultural heritage safe by scanning iconic buildings and monuments. The images are then transformed into 3D digital models which are stored in the cloud.

UNESCO: 70 religious sites, 13 museums destroyed in Ukraine

The local government of South China's island province of Hainan scrambles to contain Covid-19 clusters. Parts of Tibet began mass Covid-19 testing on Tuesday, including its Lhasa and Shigatse to fight a rare flare-up.

Authorities race to contain Covid-19 surge, eligible travellers leave Hainan

Biden signs bill, US to invest over $200 billion in chip manufacturing

Kenyan's are waiting eagerly as the counting for the Presidential elections is underway. Preliminary results show tight race between Raila Odinga and William Ruto. WION in an interview with Leon Ssenyahge, correspondant from Kampala, Uganda.

Counting underway in Kenya elections

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's time in number 10 downing street is fast coming to an end. Johnson's trip to Poland got cancelled after the polish Prime Minister's office reportedly told downing street that he no longer had time to meet him.

Boris Johnson's planned trip to Poland falls through

Former International umpire Rudi Koertzen has died at the age of 73 after a car crash in his home country South Africa. Koertzen was part of the ICC's elite panel of umpires for eight years from 2002.

Former ICC umpire Rudi Koertzen dies aged 73, cricketers pay tribute

Amid the Taiwan crisis, a Lithuanian inter-parliamentary delegation consisting of two ministers of parliament are in New Delhi and are holding talks with several stakeholders with a focus on strengthening ties with India.

Lithuania: 'Our presence in New Delhi is a message in itself'

UK's meteorological agency issued an amber warning for extreme heat for later this week. The meteorological agency has said that heat could have impact on health, transport, infrastructure and temperatures are set to loom around 35 degrees celsius mark for several days.

WION Climate Tracker | UK: Amber alert from August 11 to 14, impact on health, transport and infrastructure

India slams Pakistan, China for double standards

Iran is the latest country to use cryptos which is currently reeling under impact of economic sanctions by the U.S. The Iranian government has placed its first import order using cryptocurrency. It's a move that can actually enable Islamic Republic to circumvent the use of U.S dollars for global trade.

Iran adopts cryptocurrency, imports order worth $10 million

Europe's travel chaos has eased a bit with airlines schedule coming back on track. However, hectic negotiations still continue in some quarters to avert further workers crisis. Lufthansa, the German carrier is seeking to avert strike now with confidential pay talks with pilots.

Lufthansa strikes deal with ground staff, Europe's travel chaos eases

Soaring energy bills in Britain are giving rise to civil disobedience movement which is aimed at putting pressure on energy firms. Thousands of activists are joining the 'Don't Pay' campaign which was started by a group demanding reduction in bills to an affordable level.

Thousands join 'Don't Pay' campaign started by anonymous group in UK

Heathrow's partner Ferrovial is studying different options to sell 25 percent stake which it still holds in British Heathrow airport. According to reports, the Spanish company has held initial talks with external advisors which are about the future of its main asset in the UK, the Heathrow airport.

UK airport valued at $24.3 billion, heathrow considers stake sale

India is celebrating its 75 years of Independence this year. While the nation has taken giant strides over the last 7 decades, the Indian diaspora's role as a catalyst for economic and social development is momentous, and acts as a force-multiplier for securing New Delhi's interests globally.

India@75: Indian diaspora, New Delhi's force multiplier

This week on Inside Xi’s China, The Great Game plan the focus is on the current president Xi Jinping. His privileged background, his sister’s murky business dealings, his rise within the communist party leadership as a compromise candidate among rival factions. Gaurie Dwivedi explains Xi Jinping's desire to beat Mao Zedong to become the new Red Emperor.

Episode 4 | Inside Xi's China- The Great Game plan |  The real Xi Jinping | WION special series

The Bangladesh Finance minister has warned developing countries to be wary of Chinese loans as Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi concludes Dhaka visit. Mustafa Kamal said that developing countries must think twice about taking loans via China's belt and road initiative.

Bangladesh FM warns against taking Chinese loans

With expanded liberalisation policies and opening of the Indian economy, the Indian software industry has gone beyond just global offshoring opportunities. Now, India is a breeding ground for inspiring business leaders and innovators.

India@75: World's 3rd largest startup ecosystem

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