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

In the light of falling consumers spending and rising inflation, IMF has once again cut growth forecast for US to 2.3 % from 2.9 % in late June.

IMF cuts US 2022 growth forecast

After hours of mobocracy-led demonstrations an eerie calm has taken over the Sri Lanka lanes. With dramatic turn of events and the President announcing his resignation, the worst may seem to have passed but the crisis is far from over.

Sri Lanka economic crunch: Citizens try to flee country amid crisis

Underlying simmering tensions in the United States over Gun Violence, US President Joe Biden was heckled by a father of a mass shooting victim during a White House event celebrating the passage of a federal gun safety law.

Tensions over gun violence simmer in United States, Biden heckled at White House event

In 2021 Europe witnessed floods like never before. Even the wealthy countries struggled to keep their residents safe; Belgium also battled devastating floods, a year later the Belgians are still traumatized, our next report tells you more.

A year after deadly floods in Belgium; images of devastation engraved in residents' heads

The euro slid to a 20-year low and came closer to parity against the dollar on Monday on concerns that an energy crisis will tip the region into a recession.

Euro slid to a 20-year low, approaches parity with dollar

an Indian Central Bank RBI has introduced a rupee settlement system for international trade yesterday the system could help Indian promotes its export and facilitate trade with countries under sanction now under the new mechanism exporters and importers can use

RBI allows payment for International trade in Rupee

Australia is witnessing surging cost of living and rising interest rates has darkened national mood. Pessimists have far outnumbered optimists in a survey.

Australia: Cost of living, interest rates surge | Global Inflation

United States has said that 14 companies they had been awarded contracts for the latest sale of oil from its petroleum reserve, this is part of the administration's efforts to ease disruption caused by war in Ukraine.

14 firms to get oil from US strategic reserve in latest sale

The Russia-Ukraine war is in its fifth month and shows no signs of abating. As the war continues to intensify, Kyiv has now warned that Moscow might be planning to launch some of their deadliest attacks yet.

Russia-Ukraine war intensifies: Kyiv warns that Moscow will step up Donbas fight

Top Chinese official Liu Jianchao, head of the International Liaison Department of the Chinese Communist Party is in Nepal to reportedly reunite communist forces in the country.

China delegation met Nepal PM, top leaders; visit amid fears of Nepal tilting towards US

Europe is reeling under a heat wave and it's not a usual heat wave. The soaring temperatures are making people sick and affecting day-to-day lives. So, what exactly has changed this year and why is it so hot in Europe?

WION Climate Tracker | Most parts of Europe swelter under heat wave

The Musk's Twitter saga continues to impact social media platform stock prices. In the latest, Twitter shares plunged by 11.3 percent on Monday, this comes after the world's richest man announced the withdrawal of his 44 billion dollar takeover bid setting the stage for a legal brawl.

Twitter share prices take a huge hit as Elon Musk terminates $44 billion deal

After Sri Lanka in south Asia, now Pakistan grapples with economic turmoil. Will it be the next country to go Sri Lanka's way, what will be Pakistan's tipping point?

Food and fuel inflation crippling Pakistan's economy

Ahead of the Liverpool vs Manchester United marquee clash tonight, fans make a beeline for official merchandise in Bangkok. WION's Digvijay Singh Deo takes you inside the fan zone at Rajamangala. Here's a WION exclusive report.

Liverpool vs Manchester United: WION exclusive from fan zone at Rajamangala

The first image from the world's most powerful space telescope James Webb is here. The image which shows a small slice of the universe called SMACS 0723 has been captured in sharp detail by the telescope.

First image from James Webb Telescope reveal ancient galaxies

Two days after whereabouts of president Gotabaya Rajapaksa still remains unknown, rumors of the President fleeing the country are rife. Some speculate that he was flown to an International airport base while others claim that he is still in the country.

Rumours over Rajapaksa fleeing rife, Sri Lanka to get new President next week

US President Joe Biden was heckled by a father of a mass shooting victim. During a White House event celebrating the passage of a federal gun safety law, let's have a look at the exchange that took place.

United States: Biden heckled during a White House event by Parkland shooting victim's father

Amidst massive economic turmoil, political vacuum continues in Sri Lanka with an exiting President and Prime Minister and no clarity whatsoever on who will take charge of a country in economic mess, the island nation is staring at an uncertain future.

Sri Lanka's political turmoil: Island nation to get new President next week

Today is football giants Liverpool and Manchester United's face off in Bangkok. To get more insights, our sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo holds an exclusive conversation with football expert Matt Holland, listen in.

Clash of the titans in Bangkok: Liverpool vs Manchester United | Matt Holland Exclusive

With the race to 10 Downing street heating up, Britain's new Prime Minister will be announced on 5th of September. The announcement will come after conservative parties 1922 committee of Backbench lawmakers finalize the process for the selection of the new leader.

New UK PM to be announced on September 5

Asian shares fell on Tuesday, weighed down by the prospect of further monetary policy tightening by central banks, China's renewed COVID outbreak and Europe’s energy shortage.

Asian stocks fall to two-year low

The new UK Prime Minister to replace the outgoing Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5, with 11 hopefuls currently vying for the post.

UK: Who are the top contenders to replace Boris Johnson?

Iran will be admitted to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) this year, with a memorandum on the country's obligations to be signed at a summit in Samarkand, which will take place from September 15-16.

Iran to become SCO member this year

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, US officials claim that Iran is now planning to supply hundreds of drones with combat weapon capabilities to Russia, these drones are believed to be for assisting Russia's war in Ukraine.

Ukraine-Russia war: Iran will supply combat drones to Russia

A heat health alert has been issued in the UK with the mercury expected to remain consistently high throughout this week. The government has told the citizens to be careful as temperatures are predicted to reach 33°C in parts of the country.

WION Climate Tracker | Temperatures rises to 33°C in parts of UK | Level 3 alert raised in London

Several wildfires have hit the United States in the past few days. In Yosemite National park, a wildfire is threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias. Fires have also been reported in different parts in Utah over the past few days.

WION Climate Tracker | Wildfire in the US threatens largest grove of giant Sequoias

We are approaching towards the first big wave of discarded solar panels. The problem of solar e-waste is real, what's even worse is that most of the dead solar panels go straight to the landfills because the cost of recycling them is high.

WION Climate Tracker | Dark side of clean energy: Solar panels leaving behind toxic trash

Israel is heading to its fifth election since 2019 after the collapse of fragile coalition government. Many see this as opportunity for Netanyahu to return to power but Israel's longest-serving leader now faces a new obstacle, a coalition between Benny Gantz and Gideon Sa'ar.

Israel gears up for another election | Gantz, Sa'ar agree to merge parties for polls

In a big development coming from Afghanistan, reports suggest that UAE and Taliban are going to seal a major deal about who is going to run the Kabul Airport. The announcement is expected within weeks.

Report: UAE to run Kabul Airport | Taliban looks to make allies in Gulf

Pakistan and France have signed an approximate 22mn dollar financing agreement to extend technical and financial support for the renovation of the Lahore Fort. This restoration project is meant to generate economic activities and build a climate change resilient fort.

Pakistan & France sign approx $22mn deal to restore Lahore Fort

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