Bitcoin is no exception and following the plunge on Wall Street yesterday, World's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has also fallen to its lowest level since July of 2021.

Bitcoin: World's largest cryptocurrency drops as Wall Street shares tumble

Britain's opposition Labour party leader Keir Starmer has pledged to resign as leader of his party if he's found to have broken lockdown rules, this pledge comes amid political uproar after allegations resurfaced that he broke covid-19 rules in April last year by taking part in a gathering.

Keir Starmer Beergate scandal: Labour's 'Mr Rules' under investigation, accused of hypocrisy

Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son of former Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is the favourite in the country's ongoing presidential election, prompting fears that if he wins, searches for the family's unlawfully acquired money — estimated to be worth $10 billion — will be stifled.

Philippines Elections 2022: Marcos junior secures 30 million votes, all set to conquer throne

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his day 2 of three-nation Europe trip. PM Modi held delegation-level talks with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen. The two leaders also took part in bilateral engagements ahead of the India-Nordic summit.

PM Modi Europe Visit: Indian PM & Danish PM take part in bilateral engagements ahead of India-Nordic summit

Russian president Vladimir Putin has asked the West to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine. In a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Putin accused Ukraine of committing war crimes and accused Europe of ignoring them.

'Stop supplying weapons to Ukraine,' Putin accuses Europe of ignoring Ukrainian atrocities

'Stop supplying weapons to Ukraine,' Putin accuses Europe

The head of Guinea's military government has announced the country will return to civilian rule after a 39-month or three years transition period.

Guinea leader proposes 3-year transition back to civilian rule

On the third and final day of his Europe tour, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most significant engagement will take place today. It is the second India-Nordic summit, PM Modi will hold meetings with leaders of Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway together with Denmark.

PM Modi's Europe trip: Bilateral trade between India and Nordic five is $13 billion

As the South Asian country is now finding some sort of way out from its snowballing economic as well as political crisis, the island nation reconvened its parliament earlier today and all eyes are now on the no-confidence motion which will be tabled by the opposition against the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka crisis: Opposition gears up for no-confidence motion against PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

EU has now proposed an orderly ban on Russian oil imports and this comes after the Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he will now seize all export deals and contracts with the US and its European allies if they continue to support Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: EU proposes 'orderly' ban on Russian oil import

Somalia's Al-Shabab terrorists attacked a military base of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia on Tuesday, triggering a fierce fight which killed hundreds.

Al-Shabaab attacks AU base in Somalia

Russia continues to intensify its military offensive on Ukraine the European Commission has now said that it will bring in a gradual ban on Russian oil imports in retaliation for its war in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: EU presents sixth package of sanctions against Moscow

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to host his Japanese counterpart for Fumio Kishida in London today. The two leaders are expected to agree on a new defense agreement measures to reduce dependency on Russian energy supplies.

UK PM will host Japanese leader Fumio Kishida in London

Northern Ireland is all set for some major changes. Today, voters will head to polls to elect the new Northern Island Assembly. There are 239 candidates in the running for a 90-member assembly across 18 constituencies each with five seats.

Northern Ireland Elections: Sinn Fein set for Landmark win?

It has been 70 days since Russian troops launched a full-scale offensive into Ukrainian territories. Hundreds of lives have been lost, millions have been displaced the question is when will this war end?

Watch | 'Zelensky acting at behest of US,'  Belarus President supports Russia

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile that has landed into the Sea of Japan. This has caused a major threat to the peace and security of Japan.

North Korea speeds up weapon testing, launches ballistic missile

A South African aquarium has reported that most of their rescued turtle hatchlings are excreting plastic. The turtles rely on finding food that floats and because they can't distinguish between food and plastic, they end up eating plastic waste floating in the ocean

Turtles feed on Plastic in ocean, South African aquarium rescues 134 loggerhead hatchlings

India continues to face the record heatwave. The northern state of Uttar Pradesh is facing cases of vector-borne diseases due to the sweltering heat and lack of proper sanitation

Heatwave in India: Cases of Vector-borne diseases rise

According to a new research published by Everytown for Gun Safety, on an average at least one gun is stolen from a car every 15 minutes in America.

America's worsening gun culture, alarming trend across United States

Ukraine has surprised the world its resistance against Russia, it is being lauded almost everywhere but a pat on the back and supplying weapons are just not enough. Kyiv has been eyeing a seat at the European Union, however, it seems like that dream is decades away.

'Ukraine bid to join EU will take decades,' Macron proposes 'Political Community'

Flying is one of the safest and most convenient modes of commuting. However, the aviation industry leaves behind a huge carbon footprint. In order to keep its impact on the planet in check, the aviation industry sets its own climate goals but as a per a new report only 1 of 50 goals are met

Aviation leaves huge carbon footprint, new report says only 1 of 50 goals met

A new study has revealed super cyclones, the most intense form of Tropical storms are likely to have a much more devastating impact on people in South Asia in the future. The findings of the study by the University of Bristol into cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are rather worrisome especially for India

New research into Cyclones in Bay of Bengal, researchers take Amphan as a model to study trends

9 African leaders attended an opening session of the UN COP15 talks on Monday. The talks focused on desertification and land degradation, these two climate issues have devastated large parts of the African continent

UN COP15 talks in West Africa's Abidjan: Leaders discuss land degradation

The Indian coast guard rescued a dozen fishermen stranded in the Bay of Bengal on Monday. Cyclone Asani formed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal area, intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on Sunday

Cyclone Asani approaches India's eastern coast, strong winds in 3 states

The US Senate will vote on a national abortion rights bill in reaction to the leaked draft decision indicating the Supreme Court is poised to overturn its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.

US Senate to vote Wednesday on abortion rights law

In a highly anticipated Victory day speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended his decision to invade Ukraine. Speaking at V-day parade, which commemorates the defeat of Nazis, Putin said that Russia was facing absolutely unacceptable threat.

Victory Day Speech: NATO an 'obvious threat' to Russia

In Sri Lanka, it was a day of violence today, at least 5 people were killed, more than 190 injured in a wave of violence. These clashes were between Rajapaksa supporters and the anti-government demonstrators. Currently, authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew across the country

Sri Lanka's day of violence, over 190 injured in protests

There is an uneasy calm on the streets of Colombo today after Sri Lanka saw an unprecedented violence across the country on Monday after PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's resignation. Heavily armed troops evacuated the outgoing Sri Lankan PM from his official residence in Colombo after protestors reportedly breached the main gate

Sri Lanka Crisis: Outgoing PM Mahinda's house torched in night of unrest

After months of anti-government agitation and mounting pressure, Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday resigned but the situation remains extreme tense and volatile.

Sri Lanka crisis: At least 7 dead, over 190 injured in protests | Dr WA Wijewardena Exclusive

Yoon Suk-Yeol has sworn in as the new South Korean leader. After winning by the smallest margin ever, Yoon took over the world's 10th largest economy.

South Korea swears in new President, promises significant amount of economic aid in return

Netflix's most loved teen drama 'Never Have I Ever' is coming back with a new season. On Monday, the streaming giant announced the premiere date of the much-awaited season three. The new episodes will release on August 12.

Never Have I Ever  Season 3 gets a release date

wion

Wion, News on Wion, stories on Wion, articles on Wion, Wion stories at Wion, Wion news, Wion latest news

WION