Thousands of protesters in Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo stormed the president's official residence and his secretariat on Saturday.

Anger over ongoing economic crisis: Thousands take over Lankan President's house

Thousands of protesters in Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo stormed the president's official residence. On another side, PM Ranil Wickremesinghe is holding a cabinet meeting.

Chaos grips crisis-hit Sri Lanka: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe chairs cabinet meet

In Sri Lanka, angry protesters entered the President's official residence. Leaders of political parties in parliament met after the storming of the president’s residence and decided to request PM Ranil Wickremesinghe to step down.

Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa to respect any decision taken at party leaders' meeting

Iran, where president Ibrahim Raisi's regime is busy purging a number of its senior officials over the fear that the regime's top branch has been compromised with Israeli spies.

Iran fears Israeli spies in its ranks, supreme leader shuffles military ranks

In Sri Lanka, angry protesters entered the President's official residence. On another side, Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe summoned an urgent cabinet meet. Now, question is arising that where is Gotabaya Rajapaksa?

Sri Lankan President flees, Angry protesters take over President's house

As per the sources, Sri Lankan President fled from his residence. Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe summoned an urgent cabinet meet to discuss a "swift resolution".

Protesters enter Presidential palace, Lankan PM summons urgent cabinet meet

The top seat in the United Kingdom is vacant. It's difficult to predict who fills in the position of Prime Minister. Some place their bets on Rishi Sunak and some on Ben Wallace and some say it could be Dominic Rob we don't know the results yet but it's interesting to see who will the conservative party choose as its next leader.

Search for UK's new PM begins: Who will replace Boris Johnson? Wallace, Sunak clear favourites

Are US-China relations going to be better? Is a Biden-Xi meeting possible this year? US Secretary of State Blinken & Chinese Foreign Minister Wang call for 'normal ties'.

US-China relations: A Biden-Xi meeting possible this year? Blinken & Wang call for 'normal ties'

The anti-government stir has turned violent for the second consecutive day in Sri Lanka amid the ongoing economic crisis. Police used tear gas on demonstrators.

Anti-government stir turns violent for the second consecutive day in Sri Lanka amid economic crisis

At least 16 killed after cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Indian PM Narendra Modi said, all possible assistance is being provided to affected.

Amarnath cloudburst in India: Rescue operations underway; PM Modi takes stock of the situation

Tributes are pouring in from leaders across the world after the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. Now, his remains were brought to Tokyo residence.

Shinbo Abe assassination: Remains brought to Tokyo residence

Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe was declared dead by the officials after he was shot during his speech in western Japan’s Nara. Japan is mourning the loss of a great leader.

Shinbo Abe assassination: Japan mourns the loss of a great leader

The anti-government stir has turned violent for the second consecutive day in Sri Lanka amid the ongoing economic crisis. According to defence sources, Sri Lankan President fled from his residence.

Defence sources: Sri Lankan President flees from his residence amid violent protests

In a relief for Keir Starmer in the 'Beergate' scandal, police have given clean chit to labour leaders. No fines were issued against Starmer and Rayner.

UK: Relief for Keir Starmer in 'Beergate' as police give clean chit to labour leaders

Burkina Faso's former president Blaise Compaore returned from exile, almost eight years after he was toppled in an uprising, to take part in a meeting with interim president and other former leaders.

Burkina Faso's former president returns, meets interim president & other leaders

At least 10 killed after cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Indian PM Narendra Modi said, all possible assistance is being provided to affected.

India: Cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath

Tributes are pouring in from leaders across the world after the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. World leaders have expressed shock and grief over the brutal killing.

Japan's Ex-PM Shinzo Abe assassinated: World leaders pay tribute to Abe

Shinzo Abe entered politics in 1982 and retired as the country's longest-serving premier. Take a look back at some of the key moments and dates in Abe's life and career.

A lookback at Japan Ex-PM Shinzo Abe's life

Tributes are pouring in from leaders across the world after the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. World leaders have expressed shock and grief over the brutal killing. India has announced National day of mourning for Abe on 9th July

India: National day of mourning for Abe on 9th July

China is claiming credit for Bangladesh's longest bridge over the Padma river. Dhaka has rejected the assertion by revealing that foreign funds were not used in the construction process. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary | China claims credit for Bangladesh's longest bridge

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed after he was shot twice at a campaigning event in the city of Nara. He was reportedly shot in the chest by unidentified attacker.

Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe has been shot at during election event; suspect arrested

More than 18,000 houses were destroyed by the deadly earthquake in Afghanistan's east. As the rescue operation winds up, the focus is shifting to rebuilding. Can the global community pull together and help Afghanistan recover? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Afghanistan rebuilds after deadly earthquake

China has reiterated its plans of "reunification" with Taiwan and said Taiwan reunification a part of its revival plan. Beijing has also warned against foreign interference.

'Taiwan reunification a part of its revival plan,' says China

The former police officer from Minneapolis, Derek Chauvin, will be serving 252 months behind bars for taking away George Floyd’s civil rights and using excessive force.

George Floyd death: Derek Chauvin, former police officer sentenced to prison for 21 years

Japan's former Prime Minister and also its longest-serving PM Shinzo Abe has been assassinated early this morning. Doctors said Shinzo Abe lost consciousness due to loss of blood.

Doctors say Shinzo Abe lost consciousness due to loss of blood

Amid the ongoing tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been daring the West to try and defeat it on the battlefield.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin dares West to fight on the battlefield

The race to become UK's next Prime Minister has begun. Conservative MPs are already jockeying for the position after Boris Johnson announced that he will be stepping down as the leader of the Tory party.

What's next for Tory party? Who will be the next UK PM?

The foreign ministers of the G20 group are in Bali for annual talks before the November summit. The meeting was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, however, ministers failed to reach common ground against Russia's attack on its neighbor.

Russia-Ukraine war dominates the buildup for G20 meet in Bali

A small fishing Village in Indonesia has organized a puppet show for children and a man is teaching eager children all about a critically endangered species and spreading awareness about Javan Rhino.

WION Climate Tracker: Indonesia: Puppeteer dedicates his life to conserve Javan rhinos

Japan's former Prime Minister and also its longest-serving PM Shinzo Abe has been assassinated early this morning. He was 67-years-old and was someone who has been credited for the transformation of the Japanese economy.

'It is a barbarian act amid election campaigns,' says PM Fumio Kishida on Shinzo Abe's assassination

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Dies after being shot in Nara during election campaign event

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