On the 6th January, 2021, supporters of Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol. House select committee is probing the attack and as per officials, attack was an attempted coup and almost knocked over the US government.

Jan 6 Capitol riot hearing: Unseen videos of the attack televised

In yet another mass shooting incident in the United States, a shooter opened fire at factory workers in Maryland. Three people have been killed.

Maryland factory shooting: Shooter opens fire at factory workers

Pakistan politician & popular TV host Aamir Liaquat has passed away. Cops have ruled out foul play. Liaquat was declared dead on arrival at a hospital.

Pakistan politician & popular TV host Aamir Liaquat passes away

Amid an ongoing probe against Cyril Ramaphosa over a theft scandal, the South African President has suspended the country's top anti-corruption official to pave way for a parliamentary panel to probe her ability to hold office.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspends country's public protector Ombudswoman Mkhwebane

Pakistan politician & popular TV host Aamir Liaquat has passed away. Liaquat was declared dead on arrival at a hospital. However, the police is currently investigating the report, WION's Anas Mallick brings you more on this.

Pakistan mourns sudden demise of politician & popular TV host Aamir Liaquat, cops probe death

Iran turned off 2 surveillance devices on Wednesday used by UN. Iran said it disconnected some IAEA cameras monitoring its nuclear sites, hours before the UN nuclear watchdog adopted a resolution criticising the Islamic republic for failing to cooperate.

IAEA cameras removed from Nuke facility in Iran: Blinken criticises Iran's move

Taiwan has got support from Europe. French lawmakers visited Taiwan. However, China has denounced the French lawmakers' visit.

Taiwan draws support from Europe as French lawmakers visit Taiwan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced to contest 2023 polls. He has been President since 2014. Watch this report.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to contest 2023 polls

Russia has detained three mercenaries in Ukraine. These soldiers could face death penalty amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia detains 3 mercenaries in Ukraine: Soldiers could face death penalty

Months have passed in Sri Lanka's political and economic instability still continues to this day. In the latest, the country's Election Commission chairman has now said that Sri Lanka cannot go for an election until the economic crisis is addressed.

'No polls in Sri Lanka until economic crisis are addressed,' says EC Chairma

The government in London is expected to introduce new legislation on the Northern Ireland protocol next week now. This law will most likely unilaterally revise the post-Brexit trade agreements for Northern Ireland.

UK: Liz Truss to set out post-Brexit Northern Ireland bill

The town of Soledar in the Donetsk is facing endless shelling but some residents are choosing to hide in their basements rather than to flee their homes, take a look at why that's happening!

Towns in east Ukraine face bombardment, residents reluctant to leave home despite endless shelling

New Zealand is planning to cut down on methane emission by taxing farmers for cow burps. Did you know a cow can emit up to 130 gallons of methane daily by burping? New Zealand has 10 million cows, twice the number of its citizens. But will taxing burps help? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle

On Wednesday, A Hindu Temple was vandalised in Pakistan, idols of Hindu deities were desecrated, the temple's priest was attacked. No arrests have been made, no official statements have been issued. Palki Sharma asks: Why is there no global condemnation?

Gravitas: Hindu Temple attacked in Karachi

India is hosting Iran’s foreign minister for a three-day visit. During delegation-level talks, India & Iran agreed to discuss port operations at Chabahar and continue cooperation on Afghanistan. Palki Sharma decodes the trajectory of India-Iran ties.

Gravitas: Iran’s foreign minister meets PM Modi

For almost two months, thousands of desperate depositors in China have been struggling to recover their savings. 4 banks suddenly suspended cash withdrawals. Palki Sharma tells you about the latest bank runs in China.

Gravitas: Angry depositors in China protest for their money

An 11-year-old girl narrated the horror of Texas shooting. She says the terrorist said goodnight to her teacher before shooting her in the head. The child smeared blood all over herself and played dead to escape the terrorist. Palki Sharma brings you a report

Gravitas: Texas Shooting: 11-year-old recalls horror

Western sanctions have crippled the Russian economy but failed to stop the war in Ukraine. Instead, sanctions have globalised inflation and shortages. Palki Sharma tells you why sanctions have historically failed.

Gravitas: Sanctions cripple Russia, but fail to end war

Russia has suspended a 'fishing pact' with Japan near the Kuril Islands. The Islands have been disputed for 7 decades. They're administered by Russia, but Japan stakes claim on them. What is Moscow's latest move aimed at? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Russia scraps 'fishing pact' with Japan

Ukraine admitted that Russia now controls most of their last eastern stronghold – Severodonetsk. Why is this city important for Russia? How does it affect the battle for the Donbas? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia takes Ukraine’s last eastern stronghold

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over 12 guard boats to Vietnam. Both countries will finalise a $500 million line of credit. Hanoi has expressed interest in the Brahmos missile. Can Indian weapons shift the balance of power in South China Sea? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: South China Sea dispute: India arms China's rivals

Climate calamities are becoming frequent day by day. Wildfires, droughts, famines across the world have become a major cause of worry. Recently, a wildfire in southern Spain is forcing evacuation of thousands of people, here's a report.

Wildfire in southern Spain forces town evacuation; three injured

Parts of China's largest economic hub Shanghai back under lockdown restrictions just days after the city-wide lockdown was lifted, the decision was made after officials found new cases of coronavirus in the community.

China's economic hub Shanghai back under lockdown restrictions, days after the city-wide lockdown was lifted

A landmark hearing into the January 6 Capitol Hill riot probe is underway in the US. Graphic new footage of January 6 attack aired on Prime-Time. Now, the Capitol panel says 'conspiracy not over'.

Jan 6 Capitol Riot Hearing | Probe: January 6 assault was 'culmination of attempted coup'

The European Parliament has passed a bill that will ban all new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Last year the European Commission unveiled its plan to stop the sale of vehicles that emit carbon dioxide

EU targets CO2 emitting cars in new plan

A deadly heat wave is set to grip the Southwestern United States in the next few days. Temperatures in some parts are expected to exceed 43 degrees Celsius. Multiple temperature records were shattered on Tuesday and Wednesday including some that were nearly a century old.

Deadly heat wave grips Southwest US

The climate crisis got a special mention at President Joe Biden's speech at the Americas Summit. Biden said that the US will lay out a pitch to leaders from the Americas for an environmentally friendly economic partnership

Summit of the Americas: US President's push for green jobs

Some of the UK residents with coastal houses are facing a dilemma. A dilemma to either move their homes or let them be swallowed by the sea

Report: 500,000 properties in UK at risk of coastal flooding

The Aviation sector is among the biggest carbon emitters and over the years governments have mult plans to cut down emissions from airplanes but they have reached no concrete solution yet

Airlines must slash emissions by end of this decade

The Santiago airport in Chile is set to become the first in Latin America to use green hydrogen for all its ground transport operations. Chilean officials on Tuesday signed an MOU with prominent French and home companies to bring about this change by 2025

Santiago airport to 'Go Green' by 2025

Global leaders have been scrambling to find ways to limit global warming and combat pollution. Amid this an NGO based in the Netherlands is trying to trap plastic tide in Guatemalan river

20,000 tons of Plastic flows through Las Vacas each year

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