The murders of two Kenyan women this month are spotlighting a worrying regularity in gender-based violence in the East African country, with activists calling for more government measures to protect women. They are only two of at least four reported gender-based murders in Kenya since the start of the year, as the country faces an increasing number of killings and abuses meted on women... Amid social media outrage, women say they plan to assemble in protest every week to demand more action from authorities...But what’s causing an epidemic of violence against women?

Kenya Femicide: Women angered at Gender Based Violence

Olumo rock is of major importance in the history of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. This monumental fortress was a safe haven for ancient Yorubas during the inter-tribal war in the 19th century. Watch to know more!

Olumo rock: Nigeria’s iconic landmark

Gravitas | China is working on a secret new technology for its warship. The next-generation Fujian warship, which is yet to undergo trials, is reportedly equipped with an "all in one" mast. It is a new technology which Chinese scientists say will have a big impact on the future of warfare. They say this new tech could give the Chinese warship an edge over the U.S. USS Gerald R Ford warship. What is this secret new tech? Find out here.

Gravitas: China's Secret New Technology for Warships is Bound to Worry U.S. | Here's Why

Gravitas | Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren has reappeared after going missing for 24+ hours. How did a Chief Minister go missing? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say. Watch to know more!

Gravitas: How did a Chief Minister go missing?

Gravitas | Germany has presented a govt-to-govt proposal for the sale of submarines to India. Reports say a senior German delegation visited New Delhi recently, where they held high-level talks regarding the same. The race for the deal, which is expected to cost upwards of ₹45,000 crore, is between Germany and Spain.

India To Add Muscle to Its Naval Might | Germany, Spain Eye Submarine Deal With India

How did an enemy drone manage to get past America's defence system and kill three soldiers in Jordan's Tower 22? This report tells you what happened in the minutes leading to the deadly attack. Watch to know more!

Tower 22: Here's what happened in America's secret outpost

Gravitas | A Russian MP, Aleksey Zhuravlev, made a provocative statement by suggesting that Russia should place its nukes in friendly countries near the U.S., like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Zhuravlev's comment came in response to the U.S.' alleged plans, to move its tactical arms to Europe.

Russia's Nuclear Chess Game: MP Aleksey Zhuravlev Suggests Placing Nukes in U.S. Backyard

The Indian Navy has rescued Pakistanis from Somali Pirates in the Arabian Sea. The Pakistanis were sailing in an Iranian fishing vessel that was hijacked by the pirates. Why did China not come to the rescue of the Pakistanis? Where was the great Western Armada? Time and again, India has rescued distressed ships in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Watch to know more!

India becomes the new security provider in the Arabian Sea

French farmers have started blocking all major highways leading to Paris. Why are the farmers protesting? What is the French government doing to appease the farmers?

The siege of Paris: Why are French farmers protesting?

Canada's British Columbia has become the latest province to ban new colleges seeking to enrol international students until February of 2026. The Canadian government announced an immediate two-year cap on international student permits a week back. The new policy will aim to cut Canada's total study permits by 35 percent in 2024

Canada caps international student permits by one-third

Iran’s allies are attacking the west. What happens next? From Jordan to Lebanon to the red sea, attacks on US. And European interests are increasing. Biden faces treacherous political choices in answering deadly attack. Republicans demand that Biden attack Iran. Some warn that risks a wider Middle East Conflagration.

Can Biden afford to expand the war?

Tech billionaire Elon Musk says a wireless brain chip manufactured by one of his companies has been successfully implanted in a human being. He said the patient is recovering well, and promising brain activity had been detected after the procedure.

Elon Musk confirms successful implant, signals recovery progress | WION Fineprint

Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink has implanted a brain chip in the first human. The company received clearance from U.S. regulators last year to conduct its first trial on humans.

Neuralink implants brain chip in human for the first time

Indian foreign minister S.Jaishankar on 'India Out' campaign in Maldives said, 'at the end of the day neighbours need each other.' S. Jaishankar said, 'History & Geography are powerful forces." The External affairs minister stated that, 'Global politics is competitive, aim to do your best.' watch to know more!

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on India-Maldives ties

Indian external affairs minister talks about India's ties with neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, Madlivian opposition party leader asks Muizzu to apologise to Indian Prime Minister.

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar speaks on Maldives' 'India out' campaign

Germany is struggling to revive its sluggish economy. It is now opting for an experiment. A six-month program is kicking off in Germany that will allow 4-day work week from February 1.

Why is Germany planning to try a four-day work week from February 1?

A drone strike on the Al-Tanf military base killed three US troops and injured 34 others, Washington said on Sunday (Jan 28). This was the first deadly strike against US forces since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on Oct 7 last year. US President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed militants for the strike and vowed that Washington would respond. Watch to know more!

West Asia Crisis: Three US soldiers killed, 34 injured in drone strike in Jordan

After weeks of protests against Germany's far right AfD, the party lost a district election on Saturday. Can the demonstrations over the far-right's stance on immigration be a sign of things to come for September's state election? Watch to know more!

Germany's far-right party loses district polls

Find out what actors Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi have to say about working with Rohit Shetty in Indian Police Force, and take a quick look at what Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan's Fighter is all about. Watch more in this latest episode of WION.

Shilpa Shetty, Vivek Oberoi on Indian Police Force and more

The Hijab issue gains prominence ahead of polls. Iranian clerics divided over Hijab issue. Severe punishment for defying Hijab law sparks unrest. Over 70,000 warnings issued in QOM for Hijab defiance since March. Watch to know more!

Iran: Hijab issue gains prominence ahead of polls | Iran Elections

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: US defense secretary Lloyd Austin has vowed to take “all necessary actions” to defend US troops after Iran-backed militants killed three US troops and wounded dozens more in a drone attack on a US base in Jordan.

West Asia on edge: US vows all 'necessary actions' to defend its troops | WION Speed News

The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a comprehensive ban on the sale and purchase of disposable vapes. The government is also seeking to make vaping less appealing to children by restricting some sweet and fruity flavours. Watch to know more!

UK Govt to ban disposable vapes to prevent their use by children

AI helps with ovarian cancer detection. Test finds AI can detect ovarian cancer with 93% accuracy. A US study revealed that ovarian cancer an asymptomatic 'silent killer.' The study says AI could improve cancer diagnosis. Watch to know more!

AI can help patients fight cancer with precise detection: Study

A Pakistani court has sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his close aide Shah Mahmood Qureshi to ten years in prison for violating the nation’s Official Secrets Act by making a diplomatic cable public when he was in power.

Pakistan: Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in prison, huge setback for ex-Pak PM

India's law enforcement agency, ED, grilled Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, for nearly 10 hours in connection with a money laundering case.

Lalu Yadav questioned for nearly 10 hours by law enforcement agency in land-for-jobs case

US negotiators have drafted a tentative agreement bringing together Israeli and Hamas demands that would see the rest of the hostages released and a pause in fighting in Gaza for up to two months as per reports.

Israel-Hamas war: American negotiators draft new Gaza ceasefire agreement

In the backdrop of the huge setback for the I.N.D.I.A. Alliance with Nitish Kumar jumping ship, India's opposition and Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resumed his Unity and Justice march after a two-day break and there are visible signals that it is fraught with troubles. Watch to know more!

India: Opposition leaders resumes Unity & Justice March with West Bengal

Scholars have examined early covid-19 and contested an established theory of the pandemic's origin. Two statis-ticians from Germany and Hong-Kong declared that the conclusion about the origins of the virus from Wuhan is invalid. Watch to know more!

Wuhan market: Researchers debunk early covid epicentre claim

9 Pakistani workers have been killed in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province. Were Baloch separatists behind the attack? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Iran-Pak tensions: 9 Pak workers killed in Sistan-Baluchestan province

China's so-called research vessel that was headed to Maldives was stopped by the Indonesian coast guard on Sunday. The Indonesian coast guard stopped China's "Xiang Yang Hong 03" ship after it turned off its transponder three times, raising red flags. Here's what happened next.

Gravitas: Chinese spy ship headed to Maldives turned off transporder thrice, stopped by Indonesia

The Indian army has announced a new policy for officials. New tests have been introduced to check the fitness standards of army personnel. Those who fail to meet the standards will have to face punitive actions.

Are Indian officers too fat for the army?

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