Italy’s data protection authority has formally warned Chinese-owned app TikTok about an alleged breach of existing European Union rules to safeguard user privacy.

TikTok's targeted advertising in question, Italy's data protection agency claims app of privacy breach

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country before quitting as the Sri Lankan President. The man at the center of the storm has left for Maldives along with his wife and two bodyguards, the news has been confirmed by the Lankan Prime Minister's office.

Sri Lanka economic Crisis: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees to Maldives, will he quit today?

Crippling economic crisis, political upheaval, unrest, frustration long queues for fuel- in the midst of all the country has been witnessing, it is the people of Sri Lanka that continue to suffer and despite everything that they've had to endure they continue to fight, take a look at our next report.

The Hardships of Sri Lankan citizens | Impact of economic and political crisis on people

The United Arab Emirates is preparing for the future of agriculture in its arid climate. The country is cultivating Salicornia a plant that grows in Saline conditions. The asparagus-like superfood has already made its way to the UAE's food industry.

WION Climate Tracker | UAE on front-line of climate change | Cultivates Salicornia superfood

The Western Europe in particular is currently battling a dangerous heat wave. Large parts of the Iberian Peninsula have seen temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius and the temperatures are expected to spread to other parts of the continent in the coming days as well.

WION Climate Tracker | Dangerous heat wave threatens millions in Europe

China's commercial capital of Shanghai was among dozen of cities baking in scorching temperatures on Tuesday. 68 cities including Shanghai have issued red alert, the highest level in China's three-tier heatwave warning system.

WION Climate Tracker | Unusually hot weather buckle roads in at least 86 Chinese cities

In Guatemala park rangers are working to save the native Guatemalan lizard species from extinction. The Guatemalan beaded lizard is on the verge of extinction due to climate change. About 600 adult beaded lizards exist in the wild today.

WION Climate Tracker | Guatemalan Beaded Lizard on verge of extinction due to climate change

Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in Western India. In Gujarat, it has caused severe flooding in at least seven districts affecting more than one million people. At least 69 people have lost their lives in the last 12 days. Roads are inundated, homes are flooded and life has come to a grinding halt.

WION Climate Tracker | Houses inundated as floods wreak havoc in Western India

The Wasabi growers in Japan are worried about the upcoming typhoon season. They are concerned about their future it took farmers years to recover from Typhoon Hagibis which hit japan in 2019. According to local date, it swept away crops and slash production by 70 percent.

WION Climate Tracker | Japanese Wasabi growers worried as global warming affects production

Japan's sushi industry is also facing the repercussions of climate change. The Katsu fish used in sushi has shown extraordinary swelling and the fishermen are concerned about the future.

WION Climate Tracker | Japan's Katsu fish are swelling up | Fishermen suspect climate change

Surgeons at NYU have successfully transplanted pig hearts into two brain-dead people. It is reported that the heart is functioning normally, without showing signs of rejection.

Surgeons transplant genetically engineered pig hearts into two brain-dead people

The hearings on the January 6 Capitol rights continue the hearings on Tuesday focused on the loose affiliations between Trump, his informal political advisors and members of the right-wing groups.

Jan 6 Capitol Riots: Trump accused of inciting 'American carnage'

In the latest chapter of the Twitter-Musk Saga, tech giant Twitter has sued Elon Musk over the breach of his 44 billion dollar deal to buy the Firm, this comes after Twitter shares took a significant hit and Musk mocked the company's threat to take him to court.

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44 billion deal; accuses Tesla CEO of destroying company's tock value

Here we bring you breathtaking image released by NASA's 10 billion dollar machine, this is the first full color picture from the new James Webb space telescope, you are looking at an image which is the farthest any human has ever seen.

James Webb space telescope releases stunning new view of Universe

As per latest developments coming in from Sri Lanka, the island nation's Air Force has confirmed that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa along with his wife and two security personnel have left the country.

Sri Lanka: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees country with wife and bodyguard

The embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is all set to tender his resignation. This comes after massive protests were held outside and inside the Presidential palace, demanding his ouster. But the big question is where is Gotabaya Rajapaksa?

Reports: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees to Maldives before quitting

Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-0 in a friendly at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. For more on this, our sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo holds an exclusive conversation with football expert and coach Matt Holland, listen in.

Manchester United crush Liverpool 4-0 in Bangkok

The race for 10 Downing street is heating up. A total of eight candidates are left in the contest to lead the conservative party and become the next Prime Minister of United Kingdom.

United Kingdom: 8 leaders in race for the next UK PM and conservative leadership

All eyes are on US President Joe Biden as he embarks on his maiden visit to West Asia, he's heading to Israel, West Bank and Saudi Arabia. What are the big challenges for POTUS?

All eyes on US President Joe Biden as he embarks his maiden visit to West Asia

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed as the country's acting President after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives on a military jet.

Sri Lanka Crisis: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe to act on President Gotabaya's behalf

The race for 10 Downing Street is heating up. A total of eight candidates are left in the contest to lead the conservative party and become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

UK: Tory Leadership race heats up

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed as the country's acting President

Anger and anxiety can be witnessed on Sri Lankan streets. Citizens of the island nation are staring at an uncertain future as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country amid economic and political crisis.

Emergency imposed in Sri Lanka, sloganeering against Rajapaksa echoes in island nation

United States President headed to West Asia. This is his first visit to the region as President, the tour will last four days with stopovers in Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia.

Decoding Joe Biden's West Asia tour | What does the POTUS hope to achieve?

The Indian Capital has been blessed with heavy showers and that's big relief for the region that was promised rainfall even last week but not a drop was seen. Why was the weather forecast so wide off the Mark, the Indian Met Department explains.

WION Climate Tracker | Weather scientist explain why Delhi forecast was wrong

Climate change continuing to take its toll on Pakistan as well. 26 people have lost their lives in Sindh province, 62 deaths reported in Balochistan. Floods have inundated Pakistan's largest city Karachi, the unusually strong monsoon has caused widespread devastation.

WION Climate Tracker | Heavier than usual monsoon causes deaths across Pakistan

The United States is also seeing the impact of climate change. A wildfire that has been raging in California has used Yosemite National Park for five days now. The summer heat in Texas is threatening to overextend the power grid causing residents to fear blackouts.

WION Climate Tracker | Wildfire in the US endangers 500 of world's largest trees

Underwater gardeners in Denmark have been working for our cleaner future. They are hand planting new carbon capturing saplings that captures Carbon dioxide. This is part of a five-year project and the aim is to restore the once lush eelgrass beds.

WION Climate Tracker | Underwater gardeners of Denmark plant seagrass that captures carbon dioxide

Sri Lanka is yet again on edge. Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country even before quitting as the Sri Lankan president. Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country before quitting as the Sri Lankan president. The man at the center of the storm has left for Maldives along with his wife two bodyguards, the news has been confirmed by the Lankan PM's office.

Sources: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to quit after reaching final destination

Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country before quitting as the Sri Lankan president. The man at the center of the storm has left for Maldives along with his wife two bodyguards, the news has been confirmed by the Lankan PM's office.

Sri Lanka's PM office confirms Gotabaya Rajapaksa's departure amid economic crisis

WeChat has become China's beloved surveillance tool after authorities are using the app to justify arrests and issue veiled threats.

WeChat becomes a powerful surveillance tool in China

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