Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the country's first fast 5G testbed to make more favorable environments for industry working in next generation technologies. It is jointly developed by the IITs at five locations.

5G is critical for India's digital dream

Torrential rain had submerged the Perkoa mine in Burkina Faso. Even after continuous rescue operations, mine survivors were not found.

Burkina Faso mine survivors not found: Torrential rain submerged Perkoa mine

The Pentagon held the first hearing on UFOs in 50 years. They said that there is a massive rise in UFO activity in recent times.

First hearing on UFOs in 50 years: Pentagon says there is a massive rise in UFO activity

After weeks of resistance, Ukrainian soldiers defending the Azovstal plant in Ukraine have surrendered. Now, their fate is still unclear.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Over 250 Ukrainians from Azovstal are in Russian captivity

In a fresh scandal for Boris government, a Tory MP is said to be in police custody after being accused of sexual offences. However, the name of the accused has not been disclosed so far.

Tory MP in police custody: Fresh scandal for Boris government

Two months after a deadly plane crash in China, the United States has now reported that the crash was caused deliberately by someone who was present in the cockpit, this comes after a thorough analysis of the Black Box data from the China eastern airlines jet.

US: China eastern airlines jet crash caused by someone in the cockpit

The question of early elections is staring at Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. The uncertainty is also making the coalition members uneasy.

Early elections in Pakistan or not: PM Shehbaz Sharif's dilemma

As world's largest economy, US tries to ease a nationwide shortage that has left parents scrambling to feed their babies. The US will now allow baby formula imports from foreign mine makers that do not usually sell their products here.

US to allow baby formula imports, foreign makers to meet a list of safety standards

US president Joe Biden has ordered the re-establishment of US troop presence in Somalia, the troops will help local forces defeat the Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab insurgency in the country.

United States to re-deploy troops in Somalia amid rising Al-Shabab insurgency

The island nation of Sri Lanka is drowning deep into an economic crisis. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka who was sworn in last week addressed the country. In his speech, Wickremesinghe presented the full picture of Sri Lanka's current economic crisis.

Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe gives full picture of country's economic crisis

After witnessing slow down led by COVID-19 lockdowns, luxury car players are now seeing a strong revival in demand, a luxury even if expensive it has many takers. Lexus which is a Japanese automaker Toyota's luxury car brand has been upping its ante in the Indian market.

Luxury car market: Lexus upping its ante in Indian market

New Zealand government has announced its emission reduction plan in the parliament yesterday it has increased electric vehicle sales, it is one of the key priorities there now and as the country is planning to reduce its carbon emission and reliance on fuel fossils they are going to do that now.

New Zealand: Increasing sales of electric vehicles tops agenda

Goldman Sachs Group is its employees flexible vacation time, allowing them to take time off when needed, rather than adhere to a fixed number of days a year.

Goldman Sachs Group: Unlimited vacations for top talent

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the country's first fast 5G testbed to make more favorable environments for industry working in next generation technologies. It is jointly developed by the IITs at five locations

India launches indigenous 5G Testbed to reduce reliance on foreign facilities

North India continues to sizzle, there is no respite from the searing heatwave, the mercury is breaching all previous records. Scorching heat is roasting India as New Delhi soars to 49 degrees on Sunday

Heatwave conditions likely to continue in North India

Massive sandstorm hit the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Monday prompting the Iraqi ministry of health to announce a state of emergency. Poor visibility conditions forced the authorities to suspend all outbound and inbound flights to Iraq.

Iraq: Residents struggle to breathe as sandstorm hits Baghdad

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Labour minister Elisabeth Borne as the new Prime Minister ahead of the parliamentary elections. Borne has become only the second woman to hold the post in the country after Edith Cresson

Elisabeth Borne succeeds Castex as French Prime Minister

A massive sandstorm hit the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Monday prompting the Iraqi Ministry of Health to announce a state of emergency. Poor visibility conditions forced the authorities to suspend all outbound and inbound flights to Iraq

Iraqis choke under a blanket of dust as severe sandstorm hits Baghdad

Divorce from Brexit was a long battle for United Kingdom, years of negotiations and two prime ministers later Boris Johnson finally quit the European Union in the year 2020 but within two years Britain has called for change of plans- the northern Ireland protocol has come under lens yet again.

UK PM Boris Johnson urges for change in Brexit rules, calls Northern Ireland protocol 'outdated'

The impact of climate change is also impacting the Insurance industry. A recent report says that only eight percent of insurers are preparing adequately for the impact of climate change

Report: Climate change impacting Insurance Industry

Pakistan is also facing a record-breaking heatwave. Temperatures in the city of Larkana and Jacobabad rose to 48 degrees on Monday

Low-income groups hit hard as intense heatwave continues in Pakistan

India's Northeastern state, Assam is facing flash floods in which 7 have lost their lives. More than 200,000 people across 24 districts have been affected

Flash floods in India state of Assam, rain triggers landslides

The Indian Men's Badminton team scripted history on Sunday by winning the Thomas Cup for the very first time. The Thomas Cup is the sport's equivalent of the Davis Cup in Tennis or the Football World Cup and just five countries had previously managed to win it across 32 editions. India beat 14-time champions Indonesia in the summit clash with Captain Kidambi Srikanth winning all his six singles matches throughout the tournament. Srikanth reflected on the win during a conversation with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Thomas Cup: Indian Men's Badminton team scripts history with their historic 3-0 win

Hours after Sweden and Finland confirmed intentions to join NATO, the membership plans have hit a road block. The opposition is Turkey whose President has said that he would not approve either bids. Sweden and Finland need all of NATO's 30 members to approve the applications.

Sweden, Finland's NATO bids hit a snag; 'Don't bother to come,' says Turkey

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament following Sunday's elections, in a major blow to the heavily armed faction that reflects anger with ruling parties.

Lebanon Parliamentary Poll Results: Hezbollah group and allies are likely to suffer loses

At least one person died and 12 others were injured after a blast rocked a busy Karachi market on Monday. The blast took place due to an improvised explosive device, the police statement said.

Another explosion rocks Pakistan's Karachi, explosive material was placed to target police van

The southern Asian nations continue to reel under soaring temperature, breaking all records. The Mercury touched 50 degree Celsius mark this year in parts of India and Pakistan.

Severe heatwave grips south Asia, over a billion affected in India and Pakistan

Heavy rains wreaked havoc in the Indian northeastern state of Assam. Personnel from the SDRF had been called in for relief.

Heavy rains results in flash flood in the Indian state of Assam

Finland's desire to join the NATO military alliance has not gone down well with Moscow. In the latest, it has warned Finland that the country would face consequences for NATO membership without any delay, the threat by Moscow comes at a time when Ukraine has claimed to have damaged a Russian navy in the Black Sea.

Russia threatens to retaliate over Finland's NATO membership move

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi all set to travel to Nepal today to pay a visit to the Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, this will be Prime Minister Modi's fifth visit to Nepal since assuming the post in 2014.

Nepal's Lumbini gears up for Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit

Indian Prime Minister in Lumbini in Nepal happens to be a very close ally of India with which it shares historical and cultural linkages. This is an equation that goes back thousands of years and this is what the Indian Prime Minister is there to strengthen further.

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Lumbini,  receives warm welcome from Nepal PM Deuba

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