The Russia-Ukraine war has been raging on for several months now and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Continued shelling was reported in Kharkiv.

Ukraine blows up a key bridge in Kherson; Continued shelling reported in Kharkiv

Haiti is reeling under rising gun violence. Gunfire was reported in capital Port-au-Prince. UN says over 470 people have been killed & injured in the clashes.

Haiti reels under gun violence: Gunfire reported in capital Port-au-Prince

JLR is driving Tata Motors into high losses. Tata Motors said that losses are bigger than expected. However, Sales will pick up as the chip shortage eases.

JLR drives Tata Motors into high losses; Sales to pick up as chip shortage eases

Lufthansa airline has been forced to cancel 1,000 flights affecting travel plans of over 134,000 passengers. The airline's workers have gone on strike demanding a pay hike.

Europe travel chaos: 1,000 flights cancelled as Lufthansa workers go on a strike

Monsoon accounts for about 75 per cent of India's annual rainfall. It is the lifeblood of its nearly $3 trillion agriculture-dependent economy. However, the uneven nature of this year's monsoon has raised concerns about crop yields and output.

How important is the monsoon for the Indian economy?

Recently conducted studies that focus on the Wuhan wet market as the origin of COVID-19 contradict the lab leak theory. Reports suggest 2 consecutive spillover events at the wet market.

Study: The COVID-19 virus originated from Wuhan wet market

Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has testified to drug charges in a Russian court. Griner, whom the US State Department has classified as wrongfully detained, faces up to 10 years in prison under the charge.

Brittney Griner testifies in Russia: 'Translation confusion during my arrest'

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this occurred as anti-UN Protesters tried to invade UN offices in the eastern region of the country.

3 UN peacekeepers killed in DR Congo amid anti-UN protests

Amid the ongoing global recession worries, the US Fed has hiked rates by 75 bps. Fed has also hinted at further rate hikes in the future.

US Fed hikes interest rates for the fourth time this year

Amid raging protests against the 'corrupt government' in Iraq, Protesters stormed the parliament. Police fired tear gas and water cannon on protesters.

Protesters storm Iraq's parliament amid protests against 'corrupt government'

Wall Street rallies after the US Fed hikes rates by 75 bps

Africa's longest-serving political dynasty is facing lawsuits. Gabon's Bongo family faces probe in France & US. Paris cracks down on its former colony & family battles over property in US. How did a family from small African nation earn so much? Molly Gambhir brings you Full Context.

The Full Context| Omar Bongo: Gabon's late president faces charges in France

Anti-UN protests in DRC: 3 UN peacekeepers killed; India calls for urgent UNSC meet

CEOs of gun-makers companies appeared before a US House committee and faced aggressive questioning from lawmakers over recent mass shootings in the US.

US: CEOs of gun-makers testify after recent mass shootings

Gloucestershire residents have raised money to save a 17th-century pub from closure. The pub was threatened with foreclosure in 2012.

Gloucestershire residents raise money to save a 17th-century pub from closure

The World Health Organisation has recommended that gay and bisexual men limit their sexual partners amid the ongoing global Monkeypox outbreak.

WHO recommends gay and bisexual men limit their sexual partners amid the Monkeypox outbreak

The Henley Passport Index 2022 revealed nations with the strongest and weakest passports in the world. The strongest passport countries continue to be granted visa-free arrival by more than 190 nations.

World’s most powerful and least powerful passports

The United States Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to boost chip output amid a global shortage. Legislation is aimed to help the US compete with China.

US Senate passes bill to boost chip output; Legislation aimed to help the US compete with China

Protesters sing & dance inside the Iraq Parliament as the nine-month political paralysis continues

Amid the ongoing economic and political turmoil Sri Lanka has extended its state of emergency for a month. The Sri Lankan parliament approved the extension on Wednesday to get a grip on the island nation's worst economic crisis in seven decades.

Lankan parliament formally approves extension of state of emergency for a month

Tensions between the two world powers, China and the United States continue to escalate. In the latest America has once again accused china of 'increased provocations against states' that are lawfully operating in the South China sea region.

US: China engaging in unsafe interceptions of Australian aircraft

Two new studies into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic have once again pointed the finger towards the Wuhan wet market in China. Scientists say they have compelling evidence to back claims that the Huanan seafood and wildlife market was at the center of the pandemic.

Two peer reviewed studies on origin of COVID-19 published

The war in Ukraine has led to energy and food crisis around the world. The crisis has been especially harsh on Europe where gas prices have surged by nearly 30% in two days.

EU to cut gas use by 15% from August | Hungary slams EU proposal to reduce gas consumption

Land consumption and natural habitat loss is proving to be a growing concern in Italy. To monitor the environment and make efficient assessments scientists at the Pisa university have now programmed dog-like robots to help them.

WION Climate Tracker | Dog-like robots deployed to monitor habitat health in Italy

Meanwhile Europe continues to battle raging wildfires as another fire breaks out in southern France. The wildfire has burned through 500 hectares of forest and vineyards in the herald region forcing several residents to evacuate.

WION Climate Tracker | Herault region in Southern France at 'high' risk of fire

Our world has seen rainfall since the start of time, climate change has exacerbated the frequency but why do we get so many reports of water remaining clogged even days after the rainfall. Most experts have joined the dots and found one common pattern that these inundated street visuals come from most major metropolitan cities.

WION Climate Tracker | Drowning cities & rising vulnerabilities | Flooding exposes poor infrastructure

Pakistan is used to rainfall at this point of the year which is meant to irrigate crops and replenish lakes and dams but this year the rains have brought a wave of destruction. The result is widespread flooding particularly in low-lying areas with poor neighborhoods.

WION Climate Tracker | Monsoons bring wave of destruction in Pakistan

Firefighters in US say they have made great progress in California's largest wildfire. Monsoon moisture is moving slowly to the region giving a break to increase humidity levels. Nearly 3,000 firefighters with aircraft support are battling this fire.

WION Climate Tracker | Largest wildfire in California burns over 18,000 acres

The US Pacific northwest has a reputation for rain and occasional flooding but climate change and increasing summer temperatures have forced parts of the region to adapt to a new threat now wildfires. To combat this threat officials in the King County in Washington have launched a new wildfire risk reduction strategy.

WION Climate Tracker | Washington's King County unveils wildfire action plan

Vanishing islands in the state of Louisiana are threatening the brown pelicans. Today just six islands in Louisiana harbor brown pelican nests. The rest have all but disappeared underwater because of rising seas and once again climate change is to blame.

WION Climate Tracker | Vanishing Islands in Louisiana threaten brown Pelicans

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the northern Philippines Island of Luzon killing at least four people. Officials say 60 people were injured and strong tremors were also felt through the capital of Manila.

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines

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