Bangladesh's impressive economic rise has a hidden cost - the death of its rivers. The garment industry has been accused of releasing harmful chemicals into rivers and making the water unsuitable for daily use. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary | Why are Bangladesh's rivers dying?

A deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has claimed more than 1,000 lives. This was the 50th tremor recorded in the region in the last 5 years. What makes Afghanistan a seismic hotspot? Is there any way to limit the damage from these quakes? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Why is Afghanistan prone to earthquakes?

World leaders mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's tough-man image at a G7 lunch in Germany, joking about whether they should strip down to shirtsleeves or even less. Molly Gambhir tells you all about the banter behind the scenes at G7 Summit.

WION Fineprint | G7 Heads Mock Putin, Joke About Going Shirtless

In France, summer holidays are sacred. Some people in France prefer August vacations and others prefer July. But why so? @mollygambhir tells you all about this dilemma.

WION Fineprint | Holiday in July or August? Decoding the French cultural war

India will introduce a safety rating system for cars. The government said that it will assign a rating of one to five stars for cars, based on tests assessing adult and child occupant protection as well as safety assist technologies.

India plans safety rating system for cars

Ryanair said less than 2% of its flights were affected by cabin crew strikes. Unions want improvement in working conditions and crew in Spain set to strike again on June 30th.

Ryanair: 2% of flights affected by strike, unions want improvement in working conditions

As the inflation woes in Europe grow, Lufthansa airlines has canceled 3000 flights due to a shortage of staff. The company is planning to cancel thousands of flights this summer as workers continue to strike.

Commuters across Europe face travel disruptions as union workers demand pay hike

Some of the leaders of the G7 rich democracies are pushing for an acknowledgement of the need for new financing for fossil energies investments as European states scramble to diversify supplies.

Global Energy Crisis: G7 leaders debate fossil fuel investment

The 48th G7 meeting is underway in Germany but it comes amid energy crisis in Europe. Recently, hundreds of protesters have gathered outside G7 venue to demand climate protection.

Hundreds of protesters gather outside G7 venue to demand climate protection

Almost 200 pride participants and LGBTQ+ activists have been detained after participating in a banned pride march in Istanbul.

Istanbul: Cops detain hundreds of pride participants & activists

The 48th G7 meeting is underway in Germany with world leaders discussing key issues including the Russia-Ukraine war. G7 leaders have agreed to ban gold exports from Russia. For more details, watch this report by Siddhant Sibbal.

G7 leaders agree to ban gold exports from Russia

At least 21 young people have died in a township pub in South Africa but the cause of their death remains a mystery. Mortuary vehicles have collected corpses from the club.

21 die in South African township club, reasons unclear

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. At least 6 people were wounded and 1 died after the strikes.

Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Moscow steps up air strikes on Ukraine

For the first time in over a century, Russia has defaulted on its sovereign debt. Kremlin called the default a 'farce'. Moscow said that Western sanctions made payment impossible.

Russia defaults on sovereign debt: Kremlin calls it a 'farce'

G7 leaders pledged to raise $600 billion over five years to improve infrastructure in developing countries and counter China's Belt and Road initiative. For more on this, watch this report by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

G7 unveils 'Partnership for Global infrastructure' plan to counter China

G7 leaders pledged to raise $600 billion over five years to improve infrastructure in developing countries and counter China's Belt and Road initiative.

G7 unveils global infra project, aims to raise $600 billion to counter China's Belt and Road

During a traditional event in Colombia involving a bullfight, Hundreds of people were injured after a stand collapsed. Tragically, four people were killed as well.

Colombia: Four killed as a bullfight stand collapses

MPs in the UK are planning on a vote to ditch parts of the Brexit deal. Northern Ireland protocol is part of the 2019 Brexit deal. PM Boris Johnson said that they are trying to fix something important to them.

UK: MPs vote on plans to ditch parts of the Brexit deal

At least five people have been wounded and several others trapped in Kyiv after Moscow stepped up air strikes on Ukraine. It was the first strike after almost three weeks.

Five wounded and several trapped in Kyiv as Moscow steps up air strikes on Ukraine

With summer rains ending 22 days early, an intense heat wave has engulfed Japan. Authorities warn of power shortages. According to met department, high temperatures are expected until early July.

Authorities warn of power shortages as Intense heat wave engulfs Japan

Severodonetsk is now under Russia’s control. The territory saw Ukrainian & Russian troops fighting for weeks. Now, Ukrainian commanders said defending the city would cost too many lives.

Kyiv under attack, Severodonetsk falls – What’s Russia's next move in Ukraine?

An Arab NATO can be an alliance of regional foes against Iran. But What is an Arab NATO? Does West Asia need an Arab NATO? Watch this report.

What is an Arab NATO? Does West Asia need an Arab NATO?

Amidst the crippling economic downturn in Pakistan, the former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has announced another power show. He has urged people to stage protests against the newly announced budget.

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan blames government for super tax

On Sunday, the G7 leaders sat down for their very first meeting. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked, 'Jackets on? Jackets off? Do we take our coats off?'.

'Bare-Chested Horseman': G7 leaders mock President Putin

The German parliament has now decided to support the right for women to get a safe abortion. Germany has abolished a law which had forbidden doctors from providing information about abortions in Germany.

Germany abolishes anti-abortion law, supports women's right to abortion

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Recently, Russian forces have attacked two biggest cities of Ukraine.

Battle for Eastern Ukraine: Russia attacks Ukraine's two biggest cities

The 48th G7 meeting is underway in Germany with world leaders discussing key issues including the Russia-Ukraine war. G7 leaders have agreed to ban gold imports from Russia.

G7 allies seek to close ranks against Russia

Afghanistan is trying to get back on its feet after the catastrophic earthquake that shook the country from its root last week. The Taliban officials visited the quake-hit areas.

Afghanistan seeks foreign help to rebuild homes, urges West to unfreeze assets

Sri Lanka is struggling to secure fresh fuel supplies, as the crisis-hit country of 22 million people is down to just 15,000 tons of petrol and diesel to keep essential services running in the coming days.

Sri Lanka struggles to get fresh oil supplies, left with only 2-day of oil stocks

Schloss Elmau, which is 100kms south of Munich, is set to host G7 Summit. It had previously hosted the G7 summit in 2015 that was dominated by Russian actions in Crimea. This year's G7 will again be dominated by Russian actions.

Schloss Elmau fulfils security requirements for G7 summit

The G7 leaders held a round table discussion and agreed to ban gold imports from Russia. For more on this, we're joined by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

G7 leaders agree to ban gold imports from Russia

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