Sri Lanka is reeling under its worst economic crisis since independence. The crisis continues to worsen even after President stepped down. Now, SLPP has announced support for Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka's economic crisis continues to worsen; protest movement reaches 100 days

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Russia’s defence ministry said its aircraft shot down a Ukrainian MI-17 helicopter and a SU-25 aircraft.

'Ukrainian Su-25 aircraft shot down in Kharkiv region,' says Moscow

With empty streets, destroyed homes and constant threat of danger, people continue to flee or get killed in the city of Mariupol leaving four-legged residents remain - frightened and hungry. However, a Ukrainian vet risks her life everyday to save abandoned pets.

Ukrainian vet dodges mines to save animals in Mariupol

In China, rural banking crisis is brewing and banks will repay some customers after mass protests. In April, banks froze millions of dollars worth of deposits. As per analysts, Henan bank scandal may be a political calamity.

Chinese banking crisis: Four Henan banks froze cash withdrawals

With easy availability, Fentanyl overdose is a major concern in the US. Social media is being used to crack drug deals as agencies try to control the menace.

Fentanyl overdose major concern in the US, easy availability causes alarm

IndiGo's Sharjah-Hyderabad flight was diverted to Karachi as a precaution after pilots observed defect in one of the engines. for more details, we're joined by Anas Mallick.

Indigo flight makes emergency landing in Karachi due to technical snag

Eight members on board a cargo plane died after the aircraft crashed near Kavala city in northeastern Greece. Cargo plane was carrying 11 tonnes of weapons.

8 crew members dead in a Cargo plane crash in Northern Greece

EU has placed sanctions on Russian gas in an effort to punish Moscow for its war in Ukraine. However, the move has led to rampant inflation in Europe and the Europe's energy security is at stake.

EU suffers high inflation from lack of Russian gas

Protests have continued in Panama for the second week over the price rise. Protesters blocked key routes across Panama as they reject the government's call for negotiations.

Protests continue in Panama for the second week over the price rise

Packaged and processed food items have become a part and parcel of our lives. Chips, biscuits, heat-and-eat food, cold cuts, noodles and frozen snacks can be found in most kitchens. What happens when you consume them regularly? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: The truth behind preserved and processed food

The United Kingdom is all set to get a new prime minister. The race is going on among 6 Tory leaders. Ex-finance minister Rishi Sunak is leading the race but reports suggest that Johnson supports anyone but him.

Race for Tory leadership heats up as reports suggest PM favours Truss as successor

Fentanyl overdose major concern in the US as its easy availability causes an alarm

If you love visually stunning Indian films, chances are you are looking forward to the release of 'Shamshera', a big-budget project by Yash Raj Films. Our correspondent Disha Haresh Shah caught up with the lead pair - Ranbir Kapoor and Vaani Kapoor- as well as director Karan Malhotra to talk about what makes the film so special for them, the challenges of shooting a period film, and more. Listen in.

'Shamshera' movie cast speak exclusively to WION

'Shamshera' cast spoke exclusively to WION. They shared their experience of working with animals. Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor called Shamshera a wholesome entertainer.

Watch 'Shamshera' movie cast speak exclusively to WION

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Russian missiles pound Ukrainian cities.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles pound Ukrainian cities

India has crossed a big milestone of giving 2 billion vaccine doses in just 18 months. For more on this we're joined by Dr. Manohar Agnani - Additional Secretary & Chairperson Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (ICAHP) - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

India's covid vaccination drive sets two billion dose-record in just 18 months

The 16th round of India-China talks is currently underway. Military talks are aiming to resolve issues at LAC between India and China. Previous talks have remained inconclusive.

16th round of India-China talks underway: Military talks aim to resolve issues at LAC

16th round of India-China talks underway: India pushes for disengagement of troops

An Indigo flight has landed in Karachi due to a technical defect. Indigo will send a new flight to bring back passengers. It is Indigo's second flight to land in Karachi in 2 weeks.

Indigo flight lands in Karachi due to a technical defect

'Splash of the strait' fest in Chile's Punta arena is back. People from 15 countries are here to attend the splash fest. It is an annual tradition.

People from 15 countries attend the 'Splash of the strait' fest in Chile's Punta arenas

An Indigo flight has landed in Karachi due to a technical defect. Indigo has sent a new flight to bring back passengers. It is Indigo's second flight to land in Karachi in 2 weeks.

Indigo sends new flight to bring back passengers after its flight makes emergency landing in Karachi

Sri Lanka's economic crisis continues to worsen; SLPP announces support to Wickremesinghe

There are continuous protests in Hungary over the change in the tax law of the country. The new rule is to be implemented in September. PM Viktor Orban is under intense pressure.

Protests continue in Hungary over the change in tax law

Spain is currently sweltering under a heat wave. It is Spain's second heat wave in less than a month. Watch this report on the WION climate tracker.

Spain swelters under a heat wave; Second heat wave in less than a month

Wildfires from Spain spread into neighbouring Portugal and more than 17,297 acres of land has been destroyed in France due to wildfires. Emmanuel Macron reviewed wildfire mitigation efforts in France.

Wildfires rage across Europe: Thousands evacuated due to wildfires

Saudi Arabia has doubled its Russian oil imports. This comes as Joe Biden arrived in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh's Russian oil imports during April to June was around 647,000 tonnes.

Saudi Arabia doubles oil imports from Russia this year

The long awaited meeting between US President Joe Biden and Saudi crown prince MBS took place in Saudi Arabia. US & Saudi Arabia agreed on stopping Iran getting nuclear weapons.

US & Saudi Arabia agree on stopping Iran getting nuclear weapons

US President Joe Biden is in Jeddah where he held talks with Saudi delegation that includes King Salman. He had vowed to make Saudi Arabia a 'Periah state'.

US president Joe Biden & King Salman hold talks in Jeddah

India may not be at risk from US sanctions for buying Russian arms. The US house of representatives voted on a law amendment to give India sanctions waiver.

India may get waiver from US sanctions, final sanction call still with Biden

How is a cult linked to the assassination of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe? Sri Lankan protesters storm the presidential palace & oust Gotabaya Rajapaksa from power & violent protests in China after a financial scandal results in a freeze of thousands of bank accounts Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth report on the world's biggest warzones of the week in World At War.

World at War | Episode 11: Space War between China & United States for dominance of the Moon

United Kingdom is all set to get a new prime minister. The candidates have gone head-to head in the 1st televised debate. Ex-finance minister Sunak has apologised for breaking covid rules.

UK PM candidates go head-to-head in 1st televised debate

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