The Lebanon elections are just less than 2 weeks away. As WION tracks an election that could determine the future of the crisis-hit nation, Ghadi Francis spoke to Dr. Sofia Saadeh who tells us what this means for the social structure of Lebanon.

The West Asia Post: Tracking Lebanon Elections 2022

The West Asia Post: Tracking Lebanon Elections

Former Pakistan Prime Minister and PTI Chief Imran Khan held a rally in Pakistan's Mianwali. He said he will continue jihad against crooks.

PTI Chief Imran Khan holds rally in Pakistan's Mianwali: 'Will continue jihad against crooks'

US first lady Jill Biden has arrived in Romania where she will meet with Ukrainian refugees. She is currently on a 4-day tour of Eastern European nations.

US first lady Jill Biden arrives in Romania, will meet with Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian President’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak revealed the inside details of how things unfolded on February 24, the day when Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with a magazine, Yermak narrated the tale of real picture straight from the Presidential Quarters in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: What happened on February 24 in Kyiv?

Billionaire Elon Musk has secured $7.1 billion in new funding. Musk is expected to serve as Twitter's chief executive officer (CEO) for a few months after he completes his $44 billion acquisition of the social media firm. What next for CEO Parag and Legal head Vijaya Gadde?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes big moves for Twitter takeover

Googling 'abortion' could put you at risk, yes you heard that right! Digital footprints can be tracked by authorities, hence experts have urged caution in online activity.

Digital Trail: A weapon for Anti-Abortion laws in the United States

We all agree that regulation of the cryptocurrency industry is needed. However, Gucci is trying to woo the crypto crowd, the brand announced that it will accept cryptocurrency payments in some US stores at the end of this month.

The Good Life: Gucci to accept payments in Cryptocurrency

According to a recent report, the US federal trade commission is reviewing the Tesla chief executive Elon Musk's 44 billion dollar takeover of the social media giant Twitter. Will Elon Musk's Twitter buyout be delayed?

United States: Will Elon Musk's Twitter buyout be delayed?

As per reports, the US saw a spike in demand of pregnancy control pills after the leak. As per experts, currently, over 50% of abortions in the United States are via pills.

Abortion debate: Demand for Abortion pills soar in United States

The impact of climate change is being felt around the world. In South Asia, record-breaking temperatures are being reported in most areas. Watch this report to know more.

Heatwave continues to plague South Asia as the region reels under soaring temperatures

UK Labour party leader Keir Starmer is facing a probe over lockdown breach claims. Watch this report to know more about the 'Beergate' Scandal.

UK Labour party leader Keir Starmer faces probe over lockdown breach claims

According to recent estimates by the World Health Organization global death toll due to the covid-19 pandemic recorded between January 1st 2020 to December 31st 2021 stands at 14.9 million these numbers are three times higher than the official number of deaths attributed to the disease globally.

Covid-19 News Updates: WHO develops new methodology to calculate death toll

A third operation is underway to evacuate civilians trapped in the Azovstal steel plant in Ukraine's southern port city of Mariupol. The United Nations and the international committee of the Red Cross have so far helped nearly 500 civilians flee the area.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Third round of evacuation ops underway; UN, Red Cross renew efforts

A day after the former Pakistan PM reiterated his allegation of a foreign conspiracy behind his removal, the new government in Pakistan announced a probe into this claim and the Shehbaz government will form an inquiry commission.

Shehbaz government to form independent commission to probe 'foreign conspiracy' claim

Dissent against Sri Lankan President is growing as a group of students tried to storm into the Sri Lankan Parliament. The protests were being staged by the inter-university students federation. Police fired tear gas on student protesters.

Sri Lanka crisis & chaos: WION Correspondent hit by tear gas

We have all read in school about the origin of universe, how it all started from one dot a big bang about 14 billion years ago and ever since the cosmos is expanding at an ever increasing pace. While there are many other theories about how the universe came into being so far the big bang theory is the most accepted one and.

Universe: After 13.8 billion years, it's time to slow down

Sri Lanka is going through a tough phase economically and the struggle is no less on the political front as well. Amid raging public protests the embattled Rajapaksa clan has been facing calls to resign.

Sri Lanka no-trust vote: Embattled Rajapaksa clan facing calls to resign

In a rare concession, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly apologized to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for his foreign minister's claims that Adolf Hitler had Jewish blood.

Putin sorry for Lavrov's 'Hitler has Jewish blood' remark, Bennett accepts apology

Billionaire Elon Musk is expected to serve as Twitter's chief executive officer (CEO) for a few months after he completes his $44 billion acquisition of the social media firm.

CEO Parag Agrawal OUT, Elon Musk makes drastic change, takes charge as interim CEO

India has raised a strong objection to the WHO's excess covid death estimates in the country soon after the WHO released its report. The government has raised questions over the validity of the estimate model used by the international health body.

Coronavirus latest news updates: India objects to WHO's mathematics model

Away from weeks after the Presidential elections, France is gearing up for parliamentary elections in June. French President Emmanuel Macron’s La République en Marche party has changed its name to Renaissance, the party’s executive officer announced Thursday.

France: Emmanuel Macron’s party changes name to ‘Renaissance’

The dissent against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his clan is on the rise. According to the latest development, a group of students tried to storm into the Sri Lankan parliament, the protests were being staged by the inter-university students federation which is the largest student body in the island nation.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: University students stage protest near parliament

Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida is in London for talks with his British counterpart Boris Johnson. The prime focus of this meeting is to deepen defence ties between London and Tokyo.

UK, Japan to accelerate defence and security ties

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has made life costlier for Turkish citizens. Turkey has registered 70% inflation in the month of April. 89.1% jump in food and non-alcoholic drinks prices were reported and house prices registered a 7.43 increase.

Turks bear the brunt of rising cost of living, inflation stands at 70%

Abortion could soon become illegal in 22 American states that's about half of America. 36 million women lose access to safe abortions, others could be scrambling to travel across states for basic rights. So, where does this leave corporate America, will they stand up for their employees or will they remain silent?

The Great abortion debate in US: Reproductive rights could be rewritten in America

In Israel, at least three people have been killed in what police suspect to be a Palestinian attack, a manhunt has been launched into the deadly attack near Tel Aviv which happened on Israel's Independence Day.

Israel: Three killed in suspected Palestinian attack, police launch manhunt

The choice debate is heating up after a leaked supreme court memo showed that the court is poised to overturn the landmark Roe vs Wade ruling as many states gear up to restrict or even ban abortion rights. Pro-choice groups have now called a nationwide.

United States: Abortion pill access to be restricted?

India has recently seen its 100th unicorn with a valuation of 1 billion dollars. The startup sector in India is booming and one sector that is doing really well is online gaming space. To talk more on online gaming space and unicorns its future and ways to capitalize it we are joined by Mr Trivikraman Thampy, co-founder Games24x7.

India's potential as online gaming market: Mr Trivikraman Thampy, co-founder Games24x7 | Exclusive

Clashes erupted between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound after forces stormed the holy site on the 74th anniversary of Israel's creation. There are claims and counterclaims of what really happened at Al-Aqsa. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Fresh clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque compound

In yet another setback to the American pharmaceutical giants, FDA has said that it's limiting the use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for adults citing the risk of a rare blood clotting syndrome.

United States: FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine

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