Japan's ruling coalition government has increased its majority in the upper house of the parliament by winning Sunday's house of councillors election that was largely overshadowed by the recent assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

Japan's house of councillors election: Big win for LPD-Komeito coalition

Russia has intensified its aggressive stance as it continues to pound Kharkiv with shelling and rockets. Now, Russian rockets destroyed a school and children's health centre in Kharkiv.

Russian rockets destroy school and children's health centre in Kharkiv

After unprecedented political turmoil over the weekend, Sri Lanka's main opposition parties agreed to form an all-party interim government after protesters forced the President and the Prime Minister to offer their resignations over the mismanagement.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Opposition parties hold talks to steer country forward

UN atomic watchdog has reported that Iran has begun using advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium. With no progress in sight for Iran's nuclear deal revival, Iran has begun enrichment with new machines. However, sanctions on Iran continue to hurt its economy.

IAEA: Tehran using advanced centrifuges to enrich Uranium, No progress in Iran nuclear deal

Voters in japan are casting their ballots in an upper house election. Ruling coalition is looking to keep control of the house. Will Shinzo Abe's assassination affect Japan's elections?

Voters cast their ballot in Japan polls | Ruling LDP set for strong election show

Lanka speaker, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced that president Rajapaksa would step down on July 13. Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara have resigned from their ministerial positions. Watch this ground report by Dasuni Athauda from the outside PM house.

Fire engulfs Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's private home

Actor Rajit Kapur spoke to WION on real heroes of India. Kapur said, we shot 'Rocketry' before pandemic and 'Rocket boys' happened much later. Further, he added, because of scientists we Indians are respected today.

Actor Rajit Kapur speaks to WION on 'Rocketry' and 'Rocket Boys'

Voters cast their ballot in Japan polls, ruling LDP set for strong election show

Calm returned to the streets of Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo after unprecedented protest rocked the streets. Watch this exclusive report from Ranil Wickremesinghe's residence.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Exclusive report from Ranil Wickremesinghe's residence

Thousand of people from across the globe are celebrating Eid al-Adha today. Watch this special report on WION.

Eid celebrations across the globe: Thousands offer prayers

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, the Russian strike kills 15 in East Ukraine.

Russian strike kills 15 in East Ukraine as Russian rocket hits housing block

Sri Lanka has become synonymous with economic disasters. Now, the question is are there any other countries that might go Lanka way? 1.2 billion people live in severely vulnerable economies, watch this report!

Are others staring at Sri Lanka's fate? WION studies 7 vulnerable economies

A Chinese delegation is in Nepal and has met Nepal's PM. Both Nepal and China are all set to hold bilateral discussions. The meeting comes months before Nepal's elections.

Chinese delegation in Nepal: Meeting taking place months before Nepal's elections

With no progress in sight for Iran's nuclear deal revival, Iran has begun enrichment with new machines. However, sanctions on Iran continue to hurt its economy.

No progress in Iran nuclear deal revival, Iran begins enrichment with new machines

Calm returned to the streets of Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo after unprecedented protest rocked the streets. Sri Lankans are infuriated by the economic crisis in the country. Sri Lankan President and PM have decided to step down amid protests.

Lankan President, PM agree to step down after hundreds of thousands gathered in Colombo on Saturday

As mass protests continue in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that he will resign from his post on July 13. This comes after mass demonstrations rocked the country.

Public anger erupts over economic crisis: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down

Shinzo Abe was born in Tokyo in 1954 into political royalty. His father was foreign minister and grandfather was PM. Abe officially entered politics in 1982. Watch this report!

Shinzo Abe assassinated: Japan's longest-serving & youngest post-war PM

In a latest update on Sri Lankan crisis, protests have taken an ugly and violent turn. Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe house has been set on fire.

Public anger over economic crisis: Sri Lankan PM's private house set on fire

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has terminated the $44 billion buyout deal. Twitter has now vowed legal action against Musk. Meanwhile, experts believe that deal could be re-negotiated.

Twitter to move to court against Elon Musk for cancelling deal

As mass protests continue in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that he will resign from his post on July 13. This comes after mass demonstrations rocked the country. For more analysis, we're joined by former DY governor, Central bank of Sri Lanka.

Unprecedented economic crisis boil over: Lanka speaker says President to step down

Democratic republic of Congo and Rwanda have created a joint road map to de-escalate tensions in the eastern region. This comes after years of conflict and bloodshed. The long-standing violence and region fueled by rebels have displaced tens of thousands of people.

Dr Congo & Rwanda agree to curb violence | Hundreds of children left with no caretakers

United States is coming closer to hold the midterm elections in the state of Alaska. Former US president Donald Trump was seen campaigning in the save America rally for Sarah Palin & Kelly Tshibaka.

Donald Trump endorses Sarah Palin & Kelly Tshibaka for mid-term election

Polling is underway in Japan for upper house elections, just two days after former prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated. Citizens have started queuing up in front of polling booths to cast their votes.

Upper house polls underway in Japan, voters queue up in polling booths

In a recent update on Sri Lankan crisis, Lanka speaker, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced that president Rajapaksa would step down on July 13. Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara have resigned from their ministerial positions.

Reports: Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign

Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos died on Friday in Barcelona hospital. He came to power 4 years after Angola gained Independence.

Angola's former president Dos Santos dies at 79 in Barcelona hospital

Calm returned to the streets of Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo after unprecedented protest rocked the streets. Sri Lankans are infuriated by the economic crisis in the country. Protesters are meanwhile refusing to leave the Presidential Palace.

Sri Lanka crisis: Protesters refuse to leave the Presidential Palace

Two bar shootings have rocked South Africa. As per reports, 19 people have been killed so far in last 24 hours. Deceased are aged between 19 to 35 years in Soweto shooting incident.

Two bar shootings rock South Africa: At least 19 shot dead in 24 hours

Voters in japan have casted their ballots in an upper house election. Ruling coalition is looking to keep control of the house. Will Shinzo Abe's assassination affect Japan's elections?

Polling for the upper house ends in Japan; The Ruling LDP set for a strong show

Thousands offer prayers as world celebrates Eid al-Adha

A state of emergency has been imposed in Pakistan's Balochistan after 8 dams burst. According to reports, heavy floods have killed 77 so far.

Pakistan: State of emergency in Balochistan after 8 dams burst

Over a million people attended the pride parade in Madrid. It is the first full-fledged parade since the pandemic. Watch this report.

Over a million people attend the pride parade in Madrid

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