Otaku culture has taken a grip on Zimbabwe. The capital city Harare is celebrating the second edition of the Otakukon anime convention. With young Zimbabweans 'cos-playing' or dressing up as manga and anime characters. Most of them made stitched together with their own hands, imbued with their passion for the culture that in recent years has taken all corners of the world by storm.

Zimbabwe's Otakukon Festival: Young Zimbabweans bring Japanese pop icons to life | World of Africa

Canada has announced that it will impose 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China following similar decisions made by the United States as well as the European Union. Watch in for more details!

Canada imposes 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric cars

Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for president as a Democrat just four years ago, endorsed former US President Donald Trump’s bid for the White House on Monday against Kamala Harris.

US Elections 2024: Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard endorses Trump in 2024 Presidential race

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- - Facebook pressured by US Govt to censor Covid content: Meta CEO - South Korea faces new border threat 'Malaria Mosquitoes' as temperature peaks - More than half of world does not trust drinking water, says Study

South Korea faces new border threat 'Malaria Mosquitoes' as temperature peaks | trending on WION

Police fire tear gas shells, water cannons as protests over doctor’s rape turn violent. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Protests: Outrage grows over RG Kar College trainee doctor rape & murder

While Indian and Chinese troops remain locked in a standoff in Ladakh since April 2020, the race for influence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) continues. On Monday (Aug 26), Indian frontline warship, the guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai docked at Colombo port. The docking of INS Colombo coincided with the docking of three Chinese warships on the same morning.

Warships of arch-rivals come fact-to-face: Indian warships vs Chinese warship in Colombo

West Asia came to a stand still early Sunday as reports of Hezbollah unleashing a massive rocket attack on Northern Israel started making the rounds. The Israeli military announced striking Lebanon with around 100 Jets to thwart a bigger attack, this in fact was one of the biggest clashes in more than 10 months of the Border Warfare. Hezbollah reported firing over 320 rockets and drones at Northern Israel. Watch in for more details!

West Asia Crisis: Did Hezbollah overestimate Israeli damages in Sunday's attack

The Indian government has reportedly launched a major investigation into Telegram, examining the platform’s potential involvement in criminal activities such as extortion and gambling. This probe could result in a ban if the findings warrant it.

Telegram's 5 million Indian users at risk amid prob

At least 30 people died when surging waters burst through a dam and wiped out at least 20 villages in Sudan even as ongoing floods left at least 132 dead across the country. This has devastated a region already reeling from months of civil war. Torrential rains caused floods that overwhelmed the Arbaat Dam just 40 km north of Port Sudan. Watch in for more details!

Sudan Dam Collapse: At least 30 dead, many missing after dam bursts in eastern Sudan

Japan had to scramble its Fighter Jets after a Chinese military war plane violated its airspace. The 2-minute incursion by the surveillance aircraft by the Chinese reportedly the first such incident by a military aircraft from China comes amidst regional tensions in the Asia Pacific region. Watch in for more details!

Chinese military aircraft violates Japanese airspace

Days after Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah engaged in the heaviest exchange of fire since the start of the Gaza War, the United States said that it was keeping a close watch on the developments in West Asia. Watch WION for more on the story.

Israel-Iran Conflict: Iran says 'revenge is certain' for Hamas leader's killing

Gujarat state in western India has been grappling with heavy rainfall. Relentless downpour led to widespread flooding and severe disruptions across the state. At least 99 people have been killed since the onset of monsoon this year. Thousands of people have been rescued from low-lying areas and relocated to safer zones. Areas like Navsari, Kutch, Vadodara, and Valsad have been severely affected. Watch in for more details!

Gujarat Rains: Monsoon claims at least 99 lives in India’s western state | WION Originals

The 'March to Nabanna' protest aims to demand the resignation of CM Mamata Banerjee and the arrest of those implicated in the alleged rape-murder of the trainee doctor at R G Kar Hospital. Students from the Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj are marching from College Square in Kolkata towards the state secretariat "Nabanna" this afternoon. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Protest: Students hold Nabanna march over RG Kar Medical College & Hospital Rape-Murder case

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will not agree to a government led by the left-wing New Popular Front alliance (NFP), which won the most seats in last month's legislative election.

France: Emmanuel Macron rules out government led by left-wing new popular front

Israel-Iran Conflict: US says Iran and its proxies can attack Israel 'any time'

Russia launched about 200 missiles and drones at Ukraine Monday, killing seven people and striking energy facilities nationwide, Kyiv said. Power and water supply outages were reported in many areas. Watch in for more details!

Russia Missiles Attack: Putin's Kursk revenge to force Zelensky into peace talks?

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The near-term risk of a broader war in the Middle East has eased somewhat after Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah exchanged fire without further escalation but Iran still poses a significant danger as it weighs a strike on Israel, America's top general C.Q. Brown said on Monday.

Top US general says risk of broader war in West Asia has eased | WION Speed News

Inside south Asia revisits the days of 'Supermen of Malegaon'. Now a feature film inspired by the 2008 documentary is all set to screen at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon stars Adarsh Gaurav, Vineet Kumar Singh and Shashank Arora and celebrates India's homegrown Superman

Supermen of Malegaon gets Bollywood treatment | Superboys of Malegaon at TIFF

#Gravitas As per reports, on early Monday morning, Russia launched a massive missile barrage across Ukraine, killing at least three people, and severely straining the country’s energy grid. The latest attack comes in the backdrop of a Russian advance towards the strategic city of Pokrovsk leaving many to ponder whether Ukraine's attempt to seize Russian territory in Kursk backfired. Has it left eastern Ukraine exposed to Russian advances and will the repercussions of this gamble be far-reaching?

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky's Kursk Gamble: Who Is Gaining What?

#Gravitas 102-year-old Manette Baillie made history by becoming Britain's oldest skydiver. The World War 2 veteran and a former member of the women's royal naval service jumped above the skies in Suffolk, England.

World War 2 veteran breaks British record for skydiving

The founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov has reportedly been arrested. Molly Gambhir tells you more about the man who was once dubbed the 'Russian Zuckerberg.'

Gravitas: Why has the Telegram founder and CEO been arrested?

#Gravitas The cross-border fire between Israel and Hezbollah marked a notable escalation in hostilities after nearly a year of simmering tension. Interestingly, both sides have declared victory and stepped back. As per reports, in Israel, security restrictions in the northern region were lifted, signalling a return to a tenuous calm while in Lebanon, Hezbollah announced that its attacks for the day were over.

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Have Israel and Hezbollah Got a Face-saver? | Gravitas

Almost a month after elections the opposition continues to raise an uproar over Nicholas Maduro's re-election alleging foul play. Days after the country's tribunal ratified Maduro's win the opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has been asked to appear for a criminal probe against him.

Venezuela: Opposition leader Gonzalez accuses Attorney General of bias

A full seven weeks after a snap election in which Macron lost his relative parliamentary majority, he has still not named a new prime minister, whose first major task will be to submit next year's budget plan to the National Assembly.

France: National rally leaders blame Macron for 'political chaos'

Separatists militants attacked police stations, railway lines, and vehicles on highways in Balochistan province of Pakistan. Militants killed at least 39 people in Balochistan in 'coordinated' attacks. Watch in for more details!

Baloch militants kill 39 in targeted attacks in Pakistan | WION Originals

Donald Trump has hinted that he's reconsidering September's debate. In a truth social post the former president has trashed the American Media Organization ABC and then went on to question- 'why would I do the debate against Kamala Harris on that Network.' Watch in for more details!

US Elections: Will Trump skip debate with Harris?

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged their heaviest exchange of missiles since the beginning of the Gaza War and the United States says it is keeping track of the situation and is working to avert any further escalation. Watch WION for more on the story. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: ceasefire efforts in Cairo collapse as Israel pounds Gaza

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un presided over a testing of a new exploding drone variant called 'suicide drone.' Watch in for more details!

North Korea's Kim Jong Un presides over testing of 'suicide drones'

Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel on August 25. Israel's military said it struck Lebanon with around 100 jets to thwart a larger attack. Watch in for more details!

Hezbollah Weapons: What weapons do Iran-backed Lebanon group Hezbollah possess? | WION Originals

As Ukraine's Kursk incursion continues Moscow has renewed its strategy against Kyiv. Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least three people injured several and damaged energy infrastructure. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv launches drone attack on key Russian cities

West Asia Crisis: Major flare up between Israel, Hezbollah; US trying to avert escalation

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