A new study published in the journal One Earth has found that global heating is reducing sleep hours around the world while most climate studies focus on economic and socio-economic outcomes, climate change is majorly impacting the daily lives of the people in multiple ways that are yet to be established.

Why are people losing 44 hours of sleep a year?

In South Africa's Kwazulu-Natal province, more than 300 people were evacuated from their homes following severe floods and heavy rains. This comes only weeks after floods claimed more than 400 lives and displaced some 40,000 people in the same province in Eastern South Africa

Renewed flooding in South Africa's east, more than 300 people displaced

Jacobabad in Pakistan is one of the world's hottest cities. It is in the grip of a heatwave with temperatures rising to 51 degrees Celsius but for the brick makers here there is no respite from scorching heat

Residents suffer from frequent heatstroke in Pakistan's hottest city

Ethiopia is cracking down on Militia fighters. Authorities have arrested over 4000 people in the Amhara region. Over 300 out of 4000 are accused of killings

Ethiopia is cracking down on Militia fighters

Strengthening climate policies has become an urgent need for Australia as the country has faced the wroth from extreme droughts to deadly floods. Australia's new PM Anthony Albanese in his opening remark at QUAD summit said that he wants the block to focus on challenges that climate change brings with it

New Australian PM Anthony Albanese makes climate pitch at QUAD Summit 2022

Varied number of topics are being discussed at the WEF summit in Davos but is anyone suggesting any solution to these problems? WION's business editor Sumit Chaturvedi brings us all the exclusive ground report.

IMF: Economic horizon has darkened, some nations may face recession | WEF Davos Summit

After the Ukraine invasion in February, some Russians are reporting, encountering anti-Russian sentiments when they are abroad. Russian citizens planning holidays for example are facing the consequences of Vladimir Putin's war

Russia-Ukraine war: Russians forced to alter vacation plans

Senegalese artist Omar Ba is a rising star in the world of contemporary African art. BA has 20 works at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Some of his paintings feature hybrid creatures

Senegalese Art Sensation, Omar BA is known for mixed media paintings

It was a day of diplomacy, dialogue meetings and bilaterals in Tokyo where the highlight was the Quad leaders' summit. The second such in-person meeting between the leaders of the Quad the first bilateral held right after the summit was between the leaders of the US and India.

PM Modi: India-US strategic ties a partnership of trust

The second largest in Ukraine, Mariupol has succumbed to Russian occupation and much of it lies in ruins after being besieged for weeks. Ukraine says tens of thousands of people have been killed in the last three months and the families left behind there face a difficult and uncertain future

Families in Mariupol left in disbelief and grief

The four Indo-Pacific leaders of the Quad grouping have vowed to stand together for a free and open Indo-pacific region, the talks have largely focused on countering China and paving over differences on Russia.

Quad opposes 'change of status quo' in Indo-Pacific region

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly set to become the highest paid football player in the world after inking a new 3-year deal at PSG. The talented French striker snubbed La Liga giants Real Madrid to extend his stay in Paris and will now be pocketing a salary of around USD 1.2 million per week. He is also set to earn a staggering signing-on bonus for deciding to stay at the club.

Kylian Mbappe set to become world's highest paid footballer after new PSG deal?

Some indigenous farmers from the world's driest desert Atacama are producing an exotic wine despite extreme temperatures and the raging sun.

This exotic wine in Chile is made in a desert

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a packed schedule on day 2 of his Japan visit. Throughout the day the Indian PM attended the Quad summit with the leaders of the US, Japan and Australia, the high-stakes summit was followed by a flurry of bilateral discussions.

PM Narendra Modi's Japan visit packed with back-to-back bilateral meetings

Watch Europe's tallest active volcano Mount Etna spewing lava and ashes into the sky as it erupts.

Watch Europe's tallest active volcano Mount Etna in action

Months have passed and there's still no sign of respite for Sri Lankans. The country continues to battle the worst financial crisis in its independent history. Sri Lanka's economic crisis has also had its implications on the country's politics in the last few weeks.

Sri Lanka battles its worst financial crisis, finance minister's post still vacant

Imran Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has declared that a long march will be held in Islamabad on May 25.

PTI chief Imran Khan calls for March to Islamabad

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

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Japan is known as the pioneer of Asian soft power. From Magna to Anime, from Pokemon to J-Pop, Japan has created a niche for itself by selling its way of life to the world. The Japanese call this phenomenon 'Cool Japan'. Palki Sharma gets you ground report.

Gravitas: Japan's pursuit of soft-power dominance

More than 70 years ago, India and Japan were technically at war. Today, the two countries are described as "natural allies". How did two war-time enemies become allies? The temples of Japan offer some clues. Palki Sharma brings you a ground report.

Gravitas: Ground report: Why India's relationship with Japan is different

Why is Prime Minister Modi in Tokyo? What can India gain from this week's diplomatic engagements? The Indian Prime Minister's visit could be the beginning of a major strategic pivot. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Modi in Japan: What India stands to gain

PM Modi is on his 5th visit to Tokyo. He was welcomed by children waving the Tricolour. During his meeting with the Indian community in Tokyo, PM Modi spoke about India's deep ties with Japan, and New Delhi's roadmap for the future. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Highlights from PM Modi's interaction with the Indian diaspora in Tokyo

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as Australia's new Prime Minister. The 59-year-old 'working class activist' has broken the Australian Labor Party's 9-year losing streak. Who is he? What are his views? What does his election mean for India? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: The story of Anthony Albanese

The Quad has assembled in Tokyo. What kind of issues are the leaders going to deliberate on? What are the challenges they might address? What are Japan's expectations from India? Here's what Koichiro Matsumoto & Nancy Snow told Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Quad Summit: What's on the agenda?

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was among the founders of the QUAD grouping. As the leaders of the QUAD nations assembled in Tokyo for the fourth summit, WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma spoke to former Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe.

Exclusive conversation with Shinzo Abe: 'I have always been an advocate of QUAD collaboration'

The top Islamic court in Pakistan has ordered the government to adopt an interest-free banking system by 2027. But what is Islamic banking and why does the Shariah Court want it in Pakistan?

What is Islamic banking and why does the Shariah Court want it in Pakistan?

Is Japan open to hosting US nuclear weapons? Japan's longest-serving PM Shinzo Abe speaks to WION

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Japan for the QUAD summit and is currently holding bilateral meetings with Japenese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. He has already held bilateral with US President Joe Biden and Australian PM Anthony Albanese

QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Narendra Modi holds talks with Japanese PM Kishida

Ahead of the IPL 2022 playoffs, here's some notable surprises the cricket fans witnessed in a riveting 70-match league stage of the 15th season.

IPL 2022: Notable surprises from a riveting league stage

The impact of climate change is being felt around the world. In South Asia, record-breaking temperatures are being reported in most areas. Now, an alarming report on South Asia Heatwave warns that heatwave will be more frequent in the future.

Alarming report on South Asia Heatwave: 'Extreme weather due to climate change'

Biden tended to both business and security interests on the third day of his South Korean tour as he wrapped up his first leg of his five-day Asia visit

Biden's South Korea visit: Hyundai to open new factory in Georgia

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