Rain fury in India has brought two southern states - Andhra Pradesh and Telangana - to a standstill. At least 17 have died and thousands have been evacuated from various parts of the two states, as incessant rain continues to cause devastation and widespread flooding. Over 100 trains have been cancelled, and many have been diverted.

India: Torrential rains ravage Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

Tensions have resurfaced in India's Northeastern State of Manipur as two people were killed and nine others injured in a gun and bomb attack by suspected militants. Watch in for more details!

Manipur violence: Manipur Home Department accuses militants of undermining peace efforts

Manipur violence: Use of drones against civilians marks significant escalation, says Police

A Chinese video game has become an instant hit. But influencers and reviewers who were given early access to the game, were strictly told to not talk about Covid-19, isolation, or Chinese policy while promoting the game.

Gravitas: Will Beijing's censorship spell game over for China's video game industry?

A bacterial infection is causing sudden deaths. Listeria infections are caused by a hardy type of bacteria. The scary part is it can survive and even thrive during refrigeration. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Bacterial infection causing sudden deaths: Here's what you should know | Gravitas

Why is the Israel defence minister against the pm? Molly Gambhir tells you about the war that Israel is fighting within.

Israel-Hamas war: War splits Israel cabinet | Gravitas

#Gravitas | As per reports, a mining boss in Australia allegedly said he does not want staff to step out for coffee breaks. On the contrary, 15,000 kilometres away, the UK Government is planning on introducing a four-day workweek for full-time employees.

Australia: Coffee break too much for mining boss

#Gravitas For nearly 36 months, a three-and-a-half-year-old girl hailing from Thane district has been separated from her parents and placed in foster care in Germany. The incident has sparked concerns and diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing her back to India. As per reports, India's Ministry of External Affairs is actively working to secure the return of the young girl and reunite her with her parents.

Indian Girl Taken Away from Parents in Germany Three Years Ago

From film sets and hospitals to schools and college hostels, how long before women are safe in their place or work and study?

Kolkata Rape: The fight against anti-women violence | Gravitas

#Gravitas | Has Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government, surrendered to the most radical fundamentalists and extremists who believe in terrorism? Has he been giving legitimacy and freedom to leaders and cadre of organizations with one target: India. For whom, the export of terrorism is an act of political and personal faith.

Bangladesh: New Haven for Terrorists? | Gravitas

#Gravitas | Ukraine's war efforts have taken a serious hit with the loss of the advanced F-16 fighter jet just a month after receiving it from Western allies. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear—was it shot down by Russian forces, a result of technical failure, pilot error, or could it be a tragic case of friendly fire?

Russia-Ukraine war: F-16 Fighter Jet Crash in Ukraine: Russian Attack or Friendly Fire?

#WeGravitas | We are quite familiar about how the Boeing Starliner's 8 day space mission has gone on, but there is some progress, Starliner is returning next week but there's a catch here it will return empty. What about the crew and why is it returning empty? WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Boeing Starliner to return empty: What happens to Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore?

#Gravitas | Recent reports reveal that student suicides in India have surged by 4% annually, outpacing the national average increase of 2% for overall suicides. What's driving students in India to the edge? Watch this video to find out.

India's Student Suicide Crisis: New Data Exposes Alarming Trends

The Democrat Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has defended her policy shift on key issues insisting in the first interview of a US presidential campaign that her values have not changed. Watch WION to know more on the story.

US Elections: 'Unimpressed' Trump questions Harris' Presidential credibility

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris says Americans ready to turn the page on Trump

New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died on Friday morning at age 69, according to a statement released by his representatives. Watch in for more details!

New Zealand mourns loss of Maori monarch

Days after revoking the diplomatic passports, the Bangladesh interim government on Thursday withdrew the special security cover accorded to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her close relatives.

Bangladesh: Special security cover accorded to Hasina and family withdrawn

The Rings Of Power showrunner JD Payne and actresses Markella Kavenagh and Megan Richards spoke to WION's Shomini Sen about their challenges while filming the show. Payne also answered if there were challenges of shooting a large-scale fantasy fiction with stunning visuals for an OTT platform. Listen in.

The Rings Of Power team on filming the legacy series for OTT, fun on sets, and more | WION Originals

Arbaeen, is one of the biggest religious events for Shia muslims across the globe. This year, over 21 million people gathered at the holy city of Karbala in Iraq to mark the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Watch in for more details!

Devotees walk a distance of 80 kms, pay homage to Imam Hussain | The West Asia Post

Immigration is one of the top issues for US voters this November as they decide who will occupy the White House. The difference in policy between the two Presidential candidates is stark! Watch WION-VOA Co-production to know more!

US Elections 2024: What immigration policies US wants? | WION-VOA Co-Production

As the investigation continues in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital, the father of the victim has declined to take responsibility for a leaked conversation between him and a staff member of the hospital. Three call recordings have been viral on social media, the call recordings are of RG Kar hospital authorities to the parents of the victim. The mother of the victim has also lashed out at CM Mamata Banerjee. Watch WION to know more.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Victim's father denies responsibility for leaked conversations

A top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, just weeks after the long-awaited planes arrived in the country, a Ukrainian military source told the media.

Russia-Ukraine war: F-16 fighter jet crashes in Ukraine, pilot killed during Russian Airstrikes

Just two months left to go for the US elections and vice president Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump by wide margins among women in Hispanic voters. Since Biden quit the Presidential race Harris has gained ground against Trump in National polls and that too in critical swing States. Watch WION to know more on the story.

US Elections: Kamala Harris widens her lead over Trump with boost from women: Reuters/Ipsos poll

US Elections: Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris defends her policy shifts

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that his government is considering expanding smoking ban in some outdoor areas.

UK PM Keir Starmer confirms outdoor smoking ban proposal

China is in the middle of another conflict in the South China Sea this time with the Philippines after China told the Philippines to immediately withdraw its Coast Guard ship from the hotly contested Sabina Shoal. Watch in for more details!

China-Philippines ships face off in South China Sea

While leaders of the Pacific Islands have rejected a China backed call to break ties with Taiwan saying the regional block would continue a decades old policy of Engagement. Members of the Pacific Islands forum who have gathered in Tonga for an annual Summit batted aside a push by one of Beijing's allies to stop treating Taiwan as a development partner. Watch in for more details!

Pacific Island forum split between support to China and Taiwan

Maharani actor Amit Sial is known for playing intense characters on the screen but did you know he enjoys crying and romancing as much as he enjoys being the serious guy? Amit’s latest film Tikdam is proof of that. Playing a father who is torn between providing for his family and giving them time, Amit will make you laugh, cry and feel his pain on leaving his family behind. Amit Sial spoke exclusively to WION’s Zeba Khan about personal failures, journey into discovering his love for acting and why Tikdam is a small film with a big heart. Watch Tikdam on JioCinema.

Maharani actor Amit Sial on living life organically | WION Originals

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power actors Ismael Cruz Córdova and Tyroe Muhafidin spoke to WION about the second season of the show, their process of unwinding after a grueling schedule and love for Bollywood films like Padmavat and Indian celebrities Priyanka Chopra and AR Rahman. Listen in.

The Rings Of Power actors on new show, Priyanka Chopra, Padmaavat | WION Originals

#Gravitas | As per reports, Canadian provinces such as British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island witnessed protests by Indian students and workers. The crux of this crisis lies in the recent policy changes that have reportedly slashed permanent residency nominations in Canada by 25% leaving many students in a precarious position including facing the prospect of deportation.

Indians protest against changes in Canada's immigration policy

#Gravitas | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the incursion into Russia was the first part of Kyiv’s victory plan. He intends to present this to U.S. President Joe Biden when he meets him in September. To placate allies, Zelensky has been promoting the Kursk incident as a negotiation catalyst, claiming that Ukraine's actions are strengthening Kyiv’s push for peace talks. But is Ukraine genuinely committed to this? Will Zelensky accept the new borders to end the war?

Russia Dismisses Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine, Vows to 'Keep Fighting' | Gravitas

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