US President Joe Biden announced a $425 million arms package for Kyiv Wednesday in a call with President Volodymr Zelensky, ahead of a meeting with European leaders in Berlin to discuss Ukraine, the White House said. The package includes air defence and armoured vehicles, according to a readout of the call between US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Biden To Hold Virtual Meeting Of Ukraine's Allies In November

Despite calls of restraint Israel has made it clear it would strike Iran but how would it do so? Our special report decodes how over the last 20 years Israel has developed special weaponry and why striking Iran will not be easy. Watch in for more details!

Iran-Israel War: How Could Israel Respond, And What Might Iran Do Then?

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, North Korea confirmed that its newly revised constitution officially designates South Korea as "a hostile state" for the first time. This announcement comes just two days after North Korea destroyed the road and rail links at the border that once connected the two countries.

North Korea's Pyongyang Designates South Korea As "Hostile State"

Sources say killers of Maharashtra politician relied on ‘YouTube’ to learn shooting practice. Accused shooters Gurmail Singh, Dharamaraj Kashyap were arrested hours after Siddique’s murder. Baba Siddique’s murder plot began three months ago, with accused visiting his house. Mumbai police records around 15 statements, saying entire planning was done in Pune. Watch to know more!

Baba Siddique: Chilling Details Emerge From Politician's High-Profile Murder | WION Originals

U.S. and UK express full-support for Canada’s allegations against India. Britain joins its five-eyes alliance partner, says India’s corporation is ‘next best step’. UK also declares that it has full trust in Canada’s judiciary system amid investigation. Statement follows a phone call between Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and UK PM Keir Starmer. Downing Street says leaders discussed developments regarding Canada’s allegations. Watch to know more!

India-Canada Row: Five Eyes Allies Senda Support To Canada, 'Serious Allegations' | WION Originals

The University of Oxford has released the final list of contestants for the prestigious position that is of the Chancellor and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is not one of the finalists. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan's Former PM Imran Khan Out Of Race For Oxford's Chancellor

The Chinese government has said that it will never commit to renouncing the use of force over Taiwan and this is after a visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping to Dongshan Island, which lies in China's Fujian province that faces Taiwan. Watch in for more details!

China-Taiwan Tensions: China 'Punishes' Taiwan President Remarks With Drills

In India's neighbor the Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced that it will hold a countrywide protest against the proposed Constitutional Amendment bill tomorrow. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI To Resist Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Roundup of all the developments from West Asia: At least 16 people including a city mayor have been killed in dozens of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon causing widespread destruction in several Southern areas of Lebanon. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Lebanon War: UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon Not A Target, Says IDF

Wildlife trafficking is common in Colombia and across Latin America which is a rich which is rich in biodiversity. The amphibian small mammals and marine animal parts such as those of frogs are particularly popular with traffickers and now in Colombia conservationists are breeding prized toxic frogs to try to undercut traffickers who are plundering the country's jungles of its amphibians. Watch in for more details!

Lab Grown Frogs: Colombia's Response To Wildlife Trafficking

The Easter Island is known and famous throughout the world for its millennia-old humanoid sculptures..but it is not just famous for that,---plastic pollution is the biggest problem in this remote territory in the middle of the pacific ocean,---and that is why it has undertaken a global crusade to raise awareness...

Giant Plastic Waste Problem On The Island

Australia's koala population is decreasing due to expanding cities, land clearance and the spread of chlamydia,---which is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria...and now scientists are hopeful their vaccine research may help save one of the country's most iconic animals...Watch in for more details!

Australia On A Mission To Save Koalas

Uncover the latest trends in travel and leisure that promise to elevate your adventures. From exclusive experiences and hidden gems to the impact of technology and sustainability, discover how today’s travelers are redefining exploration in this report.

Gen Z Focus On Sustainability & Authentic Experiences

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: - Russia-Ukraine War: Australia To Give 49 Abram Tanks To Ukraine - Lebanon Denounced Israeli Airstrike On Government Building - Israel Must Avoid 'Policy Of Starvation' In Gaza: US - North Korea Designates South Korea A Hostile State Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Australia To Give 49 Abram Tanks To Ukraine

The US Presidential election is less than a month away. WION brings you the latest on what's happening in the political landscape in the US: - Harris Distances Herself From Biden - Trump Stands By Claim On Haitian Migrants - Harris Mocks Trump's 'Father Of IVF' Remark - 100-Year-Old Ex President Carter Casts Vote

US Elections 2024: Trump Stands By Claim On Haitian Migrants

Just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the idea of a ceasefire in Lebanon the Israeli military launched strikes in South Beirut. Several explosions were heard in the capital and fumes of black smoke could be seen bellowing between buildings. Watch in for more details!

West Asia Crisis: IDF Strikes South Beirut After Netanyahu Vows 'No Ceasefire'

Boeing has announced plans to raise up to $25 billion through stock and debt offerings. This alongside a $10 billion credit agreement with major lenders like Bank of America, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan. Watch in for more details!

Boeing Seeks Capital To Maintain Credit Rating Above Junk

China’s leading private firms cut over 300,000 jobs in 2023, despite seeing a slight growth in financial performance. The job cuts reflect the challenges posed by china’s ongoing economic slowdown and the increasing reliance on automation. Watch in for more details!

China's Leading Private Firms Shed Over 300,000 Jobs In 2023

The international monetary fund has raised alarms on the growing debt crisis gripping global economies. Global public debt is projected to exceed 100 trillion dollars by the end of 2024, amounting to approximately 93 percent of global gross domestic product.

IMF: Global Public Debt To Exceed $100 Trillion By 2024

Baba Siddique was a prominent Muslim leader, who was close to several Bollywood stars. The post claimed that Siddique had been killed due to his links to Salman and Dawood Ibrahim. Salman Khan has been Bishnoi’s target due to the 1998 black buck hunting case. In a 2023, Lawrence Bishnoi said Salman Khan had disrespected the Bishnoi community. Watch to know more!

Baba Siddique: NCP Leader's Link With Salman Khan and Lawrence Bishnoi Explained | WION Originals

India, US sign Rs 32,000-crore deal to procure 31 Predator drones. General Atomics manufactures Predator MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance UAV. Deal will enhance the surveillance capabilities of the Indian armed forces. Deal also includes 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, 16 M36E9 Hellfire training missiles. Indian Navy likely to get 15, while eight each will be allotted to Army and Air Force. Watch to know more!

India, US Sign Rs 32,000-Crore Deal To Procure 31 Predator Drones | WION Originals

Long-simmering Canada-India tensions descend into a public feud. Diplomatic dispute between both nations has nosedived again like never before. Canada and India have expelled each other's diplomats amid various accusations. Row has intensified over last year's assassination of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil. Watch to know more!

India-Canada Relations: Diplomatic Showdown Over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's Murder | WION Originals

The stage is all set for Omar Abdullah to be sworn in as the chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, October 16. This marks the return of an elected government to the region after six long years. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to witness several prominent leaders from the INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, in attendance. Watch in for more details!

India: Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As J&K CM; Top Opposition Leaders To Attend Swearing-In Ceremony

India's love affair with sugar is nothing short of remarkable... Making it one of the world’s largest consumers of this sweetener. As the country dives into a season of festivities, the sugar craze intensifies. Watch in for more details!

Tracking India's Sugar Consumption In 2024

United States has said that India is taking the allegations of a plot to assassinate an American citizen on US soil seriously and this comes after Indian officials met with US State Department and Department of Justice officials to discuss their active investigation into the matter. The probe is related to the alleged Indian involvement in a failed assassination plot against Pro Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Mentioning the ongoing collaboration between the US and India in the case, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted that both countries maintain a strong partnership despite the concerns. Watch in for more details!

Pannun Assassination Plot | India 'Seriously' Probing Assassination Plot: US

The US on Tuesday (Oct 15) sided with its Five Eyes partner Canada over escalating diplomatic row between Ottawa and New Delhi, accusing India of ‘not cooperating’. Canada has accused Indian government and its diplomats of being involved in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, citing an ongoing probe. New Delhi has rubbished these allegations, saying Canada has failed to provide ‘a shred of evidence’ backing up these ‘absurd’ claims.

India-Canada Row: US Urges India To Consider Canada's Allegations Seriously

The escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has taken a devastating toll on the Lebanese civilians as air strikes bombard Lebanon and Aid struggles to reach those in need. Families across Lebanon are facing unimaginable loss and uncertainty. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Lebanon War: Lebanon Confronts Humanitarian Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

The Election Commission of India announced that Maharashtra Assembly elections will be held on November 20, while Jharkhand will go to the polls in two phases, on November 13 and 20. The results for both states will be declared on November 23. In Maharashtra, the BJP, in alliance with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, is aiming to return to power. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the BJP is looking to make significant gains and challenge the current political landscape.

Election Date 2024: Maharashtra To Go To Polls On Nov 20, Jharkhand To Vote On Nov 13, 20

Mumbai police has arrested one more person in connection with the murder of Indian politician and businessman Baba Siddique claiming that he provided money and weapons for the crime. Watch to know more.

Baba Siddique Case: Fourth Accused Sent To Police Custody Till October 21

Round-up of top and latest news from the world of technology: - Microsoft: Cybercriminals Helping Russia And China Target The US And Allies - EV Chipmaker Wolfspeed To Receive $750 Million Grant From Biden Administration - India To Allot Satellite Internet Spectrum Via Administrative Method

Microsoft: Cybercriminals Helping Russia And China Target The US And Allies

Omar Abdullah Swearing-In: Omar Abdullah To Take Oath As Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Today

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