Shigeru ishiba has been voted in as Japan's new Prime Minister in the Parliament. Ishiba became the Prime Minister after Fumio Kishida stepped down. Kishida's resignation came after he announced in August that he would not seek reelection at the end of his three-year term. In an official statement Ishiba said that he will call for the election after he's sworn in as the country's Prime Minister in the Parliament. Watch in for more details!

Shigeru Ishiba Sworn In As Japan's New PM

A Russian fighter jet narrowly avoided colliding with a U.S. military aircraft during an intercept off the coast of Alaska on September 23. The incident occurred during a routine intercept of Russian long-range bombers probing Alaska’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), a non-sovereign airspace monitored by military forces.

US Intercepts Russian Fighter Jet In Alaska

Sri Lanka has recorded its first instance of deflation in 29 years. The Colombo consumer price index shows a decline of 0.5 per cent in September 2024. This marks a significant shift, as inflation stood at 0.5 per cent just a month earlier. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka's Inflation Turns Negative For First Time In 29 Years

Bihar witnesses record-breaking floods causing widespread devastation across the state. A power which supplies electricity to 43,000 villagers in Muzaffarpur district was also submerged. This has left many residents without power during the crisis. Villagers have lost their possessions to the floods with homes inundated, livestock affected. Watch in for more details!

Bihar Floods: Residents Wade Through Chest-High Floodwaters In Indian State

Search and rescue teams in Nepal's capital are picking through wrecked homes, After waters have receded from monsoon floods that killed at least 238 people. Entire neighbourhoods in Kathmandu were inundated after the heaviest rains in more than two decades, With the capital temporarily cut off from the rest of Nepal after landslides blocked highways. Watch in for more details!

Nepal Floods: Entire Neighbourhoods In Kathmandu Inundated; At Least 238 Killed, 28 Missing

Nawazuddin Siddiqui owns every character and makes it truly his own. Recently seen in the ZEE5 Global show Rautu Ka Raaz, Nawaz spoke to WION’s Zeba Khan about how he chooses his projects now, reveals he would have been a monk if not an actor and if 20-year-old Nawaz would be happy seeing where he has reached in life.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui loves drama in his characters and his life: Interview | WION Exclusive

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Israeli forces launched a ground incursion into southern Lebanon, escalating their offensive against Hezbollah and widening the conflict with Iranian-aligned groups. This significant move follows a series of intense Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, including one that allegedly killed their long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: 95 Killed, 172 Wounded In Israeli Strikes On Beirut's Suburbs

Deployment of troops at the Line of Actual Control to continue for the fifth successive winter. Despite talks with China, India to maintain troop deployment on LAC amid trust deficit. Indian military to station troops in eastern Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh-Sikkim region. The decision comes as China continues to build ‘permanent defenses’ along the 3,488-km LAC. Indian Military source says PLA will not be returning to its peacetime locations shortly. Confirmation came as the Indian army readies to transition from its summer to winter posture. Watch to know more!

India To Maintain LAC Troop Deployment As Trust Deficit With China Persists | WION Originals

Taiwan on alert after detecting "multiple waves" of missile firing deep in inland China. The development comes after Beijing said it had carried out a successful test launch of a ballistic missile. Taiwan said on Saturday that ‘firings’ were detected in Mongolia, Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang. Ministry says Taiwan's air defense forces have strengthened their alert after developments. Watch to know more!

Taiwan On Alert After Detecting 'Multiple Waves' Of Missile Firing In China | WION Originals

In the space of two days, two of the five permanent members of the UNSC have backed India's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. Addressing the UN French President Emanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer have said the UNGA needs to act and not become Paralyzed by politics. Watch in for more details!

UK, France Reaffirm Support For India's Bid For Permanent Seat At UNSC

West Asia region remains on the boil as tensions continue to simmer in the region. Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants until Victory. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Netanyahu Says Israel 'Will Not Stop' Attacks On Hezbollah

China's newest nuclear-powered submarine has sunk, but not recently. It sank months ago in the spring. The cause of the sinking is not clear. When asked, Beijing feigned ignorance. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said he was unfamiliar with the topic, but Beijing's response is not surprising. After all, this is a major setback for China, which has been trying to expand its naval prowess. Still, the mysterious sinking of China's nuclear submarine raises several serious questions. Why is China trying to conceal the cause of the sinking? Was the submarine carrying nuclear fuel at the time of the sinking? Why is China tight-lipped about potential nuclear risks?

China Covers Up Sinking of Nuclear Submarine: What is Xi Jinping Hiding?

#gravitas | A radical Islamic group reportedly is calling for Durga Puja to be not celebrated in public in a part of Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. Meanwhile, statements by Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim Bangladesh government, in the US. Are gaining attention. Yunus is seen thanking Clinton and the US for their support in the student movement leading to the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Yunus Thanks America For Giving Him Bangla Government

British super model Naomi Campell has been barred from being a charity trustee in England and Wales for 5 years as per reports. This comes after an inquiry into a charity she set up found that funds raised for good causes were used for spa treatments, luxury hotels and cigarettes... Watch in for more details!

Naomi Campbell Barred From Being Charity Trustee

#Ingravitas | In a bold move that signals a significant shift in policy, Japan has sailed a warship through the Taiwan strait for the first time drawing sharp criticism from China. Our next story explores how this bold maneuver by Tokyo underscores growing tensions in the region as the US and its allies increase their military presence to challenge China's territorial claims. Watch in for more details!

Japan's Daring Move: Warship Transit Challenges China's Claim

#gravitas | A group of Indian mountaineers named a previously unnamed peak in Arunachal Pradesh after the sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso. A development that has left china fuming, claiming that renaming the peak violates their territorial claims over Arunachal Pradesh, which they refer to as ‘Zangnan,’ or ‘Southern Tibet.’

Indian Army Mountaineers Snub China Name Arunachal Peak After 6th Dalai Lama

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies the American president Biden finds himself navigating a precarious diplomatic landscape. Gravitas tells you about how the latest meeting with President Zelensky highlights the complex interplay between supporting an ally and averting a potential nuclear crisis. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Biden Rejects Long range Strikes To Avoid Nuclear Escalation

Israel's latest escalation with Lebanon based Hezbollah group has turned around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political popularity after months of facing flack from Israeli citizens the latest poll puts Netanyahu's Likud party in an improved position. Watch in for more details!

Is The Israel-Hezbollah War Helping Netanyahu Politically? |

As Sri Lanka moves towards snap parliamentary elections the country's political parties are now working towards forming alliances to appear strong at the polls. Watch to know more!

Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections: Wickremesinghe's UNP Seeks To Rally Opposition, Form Alliance

Shigeru Ishiba has secured victory in the leadership election of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is poised to become the next prime minister. The 67-year-old former defense minister triumphed in a closely fought race on Friday, defeating 63-year-old Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi in a run-off after none of the nine candidates achieved a majority in the initial round of voting earlier in the day. Watch in for more details!

Shigeru Ishiba Set To Become Japan's Next PM After Winning Ruling Party Leadership Election

Lebanon says Israel's relentless bombardment has displaced nearly a million Lebanese people since last year. However, the Lebanese citizens continue to remain defiant and continue to live every moment of their life. Here's a report.

Israel-Hezbollah War Conflict | Lebanon Ground Reality | The West Asia Post

US has hailed the emirates as its major defense partner. UAE is the second such nation to receive this designation after India. What does this mean for both the countries and West Asia?

US Wants Emirates In Its Camp

Israeli tanks are currently stationed near the Lebanon border. Amid unprecedented strikes on Lebanon since the civil war. In our top story, we ask, is West Asia on the brink of a regional war?

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Can Israel Afford A Full-Blown War With Lebanon?

This week on WION-VOA Co-production we take a closer look at the intersection of US foreign policy and the Presidential Elections. The Uncommitted National Movement that began as a protest against President Joe Biden's policies on the war in Gaza last week announced that they will not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Voters Livid With Harris' Stance On Gaza War | WION VOA Co-Production

Japan: Shigeru Ishiba Set To Become Japan's Next PM After Winning Ruling Party Leadership Election

Tensions continue to escalate as Israel says it is ready to launch a ground offensive inside Lebanon. Lebanon claims 472 people including 50 people have lost their lives. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Lebanon Claims 742 Killed, Including 5o Children In Strikes

American officials have confirmed that China's newest nuclear submarine sank in a dock. According to American officials the incident took place earlier this year between around May and June which came to light with the help of satellite images. Watch to know more.

Stealthy Chinese Nuclear Submarine Sinks In Secret

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US and French backed proposal for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah and this comes when Washington has insisted that the truce plan was coordinated with Israel before the announcement regarding the truce plan was made. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Israel Defies Ceasefire Calls And Vows To Keep Battling Hezbollah |

A Bloomberg report quoting sources showed Kenya is in talks for a 1.5 billion dollar loan from Abu Dhabi. This is to help bridge the east African nation's budget-financing gap. Watch to know more.

Abu Dhabi To Help Bridge Kenya's Budget-Financing Gap

China's Newest Nuclear-Powered Submarine Sinks

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