Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a senior official of the ruling Workers' Party, warned the South last week that holding the drills with US would impact efforts to reconstruct bilateral relations.

Kim's sister slams US, South Korea over joint drills

The UN climate panel report released Monday on the physical science of climate change uses five possible scenarios for the future. Here's the explainer

'This is code red for humanity', warns UN Climate report

Investment bankers could see the biggest checks in roughly a decade, according to a report by compensation consulting firm Johnson Associates Inc.

Investment bankers to get biggest checks in decade

Krafton, the developer of battle royale game PUBG, has raised $3.75 billion via an initial public offering (IPO).

BGMI maker Krafton's shares tumble 20% after listing debut

Thousands of garment workers returned to Dhaka after the government reopened garment factories. What does the industry mean for Bangladesh's economy?

South Asia Diary | Bangladesh reopens garment factories

The former president of South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) party, Zuma was arrested in June for contempt of court after failing to appear before a judicial commission investigating corruption accusations against him.

Former President Jacob Zuma to ask South African court to drop charges against him

United States: Among the documents the group seeks are supporting evidence found during a widespread FBI investigation into the attacks that examined alleged Saudi links and was completed in 2016.

FBI to review more 9/11 records for possible public release

The venture would focus on China and South Korea initially but would likely to be expanded to cover fast-growing Asian markets.

Renault to explore hybrid vehicles with Geely

The planemaker has previously said it calculates that Premium Aerotec is between 25% to 30% more expensive than other suppliers.

Airbus sees 1,000 German jobs at risk

The Dixie Fire, named after the road where the blaze ignited, was fueled by bone-dry vegetation and fanned by strong winds.

Dixie Wildfire, largest single blaze in California history

The United Nations has become an international platform to address issues that transcend national boundaries. But the body's purpose is on the line as it witnesses the situation unravelling in Afghanistan along with the whole world.

Taliban: International community worries for Afghans

The terror group Taliban is rapidly closing in on the heart of Afghanistan, Kabul city. There has been intense fighting in areas that are a few kilometers from Kabul.

WION In Afghanistan: Afghan civilians fear Taliban takeover

An Afghan air force pilot has been killed in Kabul in an attack claimed by the Taliban. The pilot, Hamidullah Azimi, died when a sticky bomb attached to his vehicle detonated. Five civilians were also wounded in the explosion.

Reports: 7 Afghan pilots assassinated off-base

Thousands have been evacuated from their homes, and more than 1,000 firefighters have been deployed to bring the flames under control.

Wildfire devours Greek's second-largest island

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among several world leaders who will participate in the UN Security Council debate on maritime security to be helmed by PM Modi.

PM Modi to chair UNSC debate on maritime security

A Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) spokesperson said that the police van was targeted via an improvised explosive device (IED) attached to a motorcycle.

Two policemen killed, 12 injured in blast near luxury hotel in Quetta

According to sources, the Taliban have also taken government buildings in the northern provincial capital of Sar-e Pul, driving officials out of the main city to a nearby military base, Mohammad Noor Rahmani.

Taliban seize government buildings in Afghan cities Kunduz, Sar-e Pul

A former judiciary chief, Mr Raisi has been heavily criticised over his human rights record. Campaign groups have accused him of involvement in the executions of thousands of political prisoners in 1988.

Ultraconservative Ebrahim Raisi takes oath as Iran's new President

The aircraft carrier is 262 metres long, 62 metres at the widest part and a height of 59 metre including the superstructure. There are 14 decks in all, including five in the superstructure.

INS Vikrant returns to Kochi after 5-day trial

US B-52 bombers hit Taliban's positions in Afghanistan

At a time when China is expeditiously building its capability to operate fighters near eastern Ladakh, India is also considering expanding its capability to operate fixed-wing aircraft from facilities near the border with China.

India to upgrade air operations capability in eastern Ladakh

The Taliban faced heavy casualties when Air Forces targeted their gatherings and hideouts in the city of Sheberghan, killing 200 members of the terrorist outfit.

US B-52 bombers targeted a Taliban rally in Sheberghan

After the month of negotiations, President Joe Biden's massive trillion-dollar infrastructure bill is inching its way to the White House.

United States: $1.2 TN bill waits final vote in senate

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a historic athletics gold medal to become India's second-ever individual Olympic gold medalist. Watch Neeraj Chopra's exclusive interview only on WION.

Exclusive: Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra speaks with WION

More than a thousand anti-government protesters clashed with police in Bangkok. They were protesting against the government's failure to handle Coronavirus outbreaks and its impact on the economy.

Thailand: Anti-govt protesters clash with the Police in Bangkok

Edith Murway-Traina is celebrating her 100th birthday today (8 August 2021) as a record holder. The great-great-grandmother’s strength and passion have helped her earn the Guinness World Records title for the oldest competitive powerlifter.

Meet the world’s oldest powerlifter Edith Murway-Traina

BMW has launched the 2021 facelifted 5-Series in India, and it continues to rival the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Audi A6. The new BMW 5-Series has got a new look as well as some revised mechanicals and updated features. But is it remains the best-in-class driver-centric sedan? That's what we are finding in this review.

WION Pitstop: 2021 BMW 5-Series facelift review

Afghan security forces have for days been telling residents in the western city of Herat to evacuate areas where the Taliban have dug in. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Violence in Herat city prompt mass evacuation

The Taliban had captured the key Afghan city of Kunduz, as fierce fighting raged in the centre of the second northern capital. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Taliban claims to capture urban parts in Kunduz

For the citizens of Lebanon, August 4 is a memory they want to erase. WION was India's only channel to report from here. A year later, Ghadi Francis returns back to where it all started. On The West Asia Post this week, we bring you the story of the Beirut Blast.

The West Asia Post: The Beirut Blast, a year on

Amid strong calls for peace and political settlement. Afghanistan continues to crumble under a Taliban onslaught. In the latest, the Taliban has captured two provincial capitals in two days.

Afghanistan: Taliban captures two provincial capitals

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