The exit of western car brands from Russia following the Ukraine war has turned out to be a boon for Chinese carmakers. Sleek Chinese SUVs and EVs now are increasingly popular in Russia and are set to eat into the market shares of western carmakers.

West vs China in Russia's car market

The Kremlin announced on Wednesday that authorities were looking into all scenarios, including deliberate murder, surrounding the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner, in a plane crash last week.

Prigozhin Jet Crash: All scenarios of death being probed, including premeditated murder

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - A Chicago television team covering a spate of thefts was held up at gunpoint by three men in ski masks in an ironic turn of events. The event took place in Chicago's West Town neighborhood on Monday, August 28, just before 5 a.m.

Chicago news crew reporting on robberies gets robbed

In Brazil, President Lula has unveiled an ambitious plan to address the country's fiscal challenges. Lula's economic team has introduced a series of measures aimed at generating additional revenue and achieving a balanced budget. The focus of these measures? Taxing closed-end and offshore funds, typically accessible to affluent investors.

Brazil's Tax Overhaul: President Lula's bid for fairer finances

The Duet AI assistant is now available across all of Google's Workspace applications, including Gmail, Drive, and Docs. This latest advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) has been dubbed a "real-time collaborator" by the tech behemoth, which is concentrating on the productivity tools available to its users.

Google introduces new AI tool for google meet

Can you purchase happiness? Through the services offered by his business, Happibe, a guy in Nigeria is genuinely selling happiness, and that too for just $2.

Nigerian company Happivibe sells 'happiness' for less than $2

As concerns about China increase, the administration of President Joe Biden has for the first time authorized direct US military aid to Taiwan under a program intended to help foreign governments, according to officials on Wednesday, August 30.

US state department approves $80 million military package to Taiwan

When constructing integrations with LLMs into services or enterprises, the UK government agency advised caution. The global IT community "doesn't yet fully understand LLM's capabilities, weaknesses and (critically) vulnerabilities," according to the NCSC, adding that AI chatbots occupy a "blind spot" in human understanding.

UK's cybersecurity agency issues warning over AI chatbots

Following a tip from someone who was aware of the event, Nigerian police raided an alleged gay wedding in the southern city of Warri in Delta state, which is prohibited in the nation, and arrested 67 persons, according to the authorities. According to a statement released by Delta police spokesman Edafe Bright late on Tuesday, the officers were tipped off about the ceremony on Aug. 27 while questioning a male cross-dresser who was wearing a female identity. The date of the raid was not specified in the statement.

Nigerian police raid alleged gay wedding in Delta, arrest 67 people

The economy in the larger region of Europe and Central Asia would contract by more than 4% this year as a result of the shocks from the Ukraine crisis. According to the bank, the economies of Russia and Ukraine are predicted to contract by over 11% and over 45%, respectively, by the end of the year.

Russia-Ukraine War takes a toll on the Russian economy

The revised "standard map" that China just unveiled has caused controversy because it includes disputed South China Sea islands as well as Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, Taiwan, and other controversial territories. The release, which took place on August 28, has sparked new international tensions and reopened old ones.

China Map Controversy: Malaysian foreign ministry rubbish China's latest 'standard' map

India's Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the government was calling a Special Session of Parliament. The minister said that the special session will have 5 sittings and will be held between September 18 and 22.

India: Special Session of Parliament called, agenda of special session not disclosed | WION Dispatch

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina claims that the United States is meddling in Bangladesh's general elections. She blamed Washington of supporting a military dictator and hence trying to topple the government. Hasina further said that the US has the power to overthrow any government.

Sheikh Hasina: Some countries interfering in our elections, trying to topple govt

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms: Beer goggles aren't real, liquid courage is, says Study.

Beer goggles aren't real, liquid courage is, says Study | Trending on WION

US Congress has cleared a much anticipated India-US fighter engine deal with no objection. The Congress nod now paves the way for the implementation of the deal between the US-based General Electric (GE) and India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Historic deal to jointly make jet engines for Indian Air Force cleared by US Congress

After claiming on television that young Italian women who go out late and get drunk expose themselves to rape, Giorgia Meloni's partner has drawn criticism. The accusation of victim blaming against Andrea Giambruno, a television host who has kept a low profile ever since Meloni was elected prime minister last autumn, made the front pages of major Italian newspapers on Wednesday.

Giorgia Meloni’s partner under fire for saying women who go out and get drunk are vulnerable to rape

On August 30, Hurricane Idalia barreled into Florida at the rate of a speeding train, slicing trees in half, ripping off hotel roofs, and turning little cars into boats. After that, the hurricane swept into Georgia as a still-potent storm that flooded roads and forced locals to seek higher ground.

Floridians wade through flooded streets following Idalia landfall

Days after effluent from the region's wrecked nuclear facility was discharged into the Pacific, the prime minister of Japan consumed what he described as "safe and delicious" fish from Fukushima. A video of Fumio Kishida eating fish from Fukushima was posted on social media by his office after China prohibited all imports of seafood from its neighbor as a result of the August 24 spill.

Japan: PM Kishida eats Fukushima fish to dispel concerns over water release

Government calls Special Session of Parliament between September 18-22

Energy transition has dominated discussions at various global and regional summits and platforms. It has made its way into wider public discourse. To that end, Fluence India, is offering renewable battery based storage products for the Indian market. Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Watch this to know more.

Indian market gets battery-based energy storage products

Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover has found the presence of sulphur near the Moon's south pole. The LIBS instrument onboard the rover also found the presence of other elements. However, the hunt is currently on for the presence of Lunar hydrogen. Watch this video to know about the significance of lunar hydrogen.

Chandrayaan-3: Why is Pragyan rover hunting for hydrogen near Moon's south pole?

On Thursday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is anticipated to reveal the name of the next defence secretary for the UK. Ben Wallace, who served in the position for four years, announced last month that he would quit his position at the upcoming cabinet shuffle. He resigned from his position on Thursday. Senior Conservatives have suggested James Heappey, the minister of the armed forces, Grant Shapps, the secretary of energy, and John Glen as suitable candidates.

Ben Wallace confirms resignation as UK defence minister in letter to PM Sunak

The military takeover in Gabon is the 8th in West and Central Africa since 2020 and in the latest the mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their guard chief as the country's leader this after placing the just re-elected president Ali Bongo under house arrest.

Gabon officers declare military coup

Chinese president Xi Jinping is likely to skip a summit of G20 leaders in India next week. Quoting sources, news agency Reuters stated premier Li Qiang is expected to represent Beijing at the summit. Chinese aggression has sparked clashes along the mostly rugged, mountainous border, known as the line of actual control. Amid Xi Jinping's irrational territorial ambitions, both sides have increasingly militarised their border policies and shown no indication of backing down. The situation on the border remains tense due to china's violation of norms. Beijing and New Delhi are hardening their positions on either side of the line of actual control. India is firm, peace and tranquility in border areas is essential. New Delhi says it is fully prepared and committed to protecting sovereignty and dignity. The G20 members represent around 85% cent of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.

Xi Jinping likely to skip G20 summit in India: Report | Resolution of border issues remains elusive

Nigeria has shut down a Chinese mining firm over illegal mining of Titanium Ore. The illegal business was exposed after an inspection of the Mining facility. Officials say the black clay-like mineral was discovered in sacked bags of 50 kilograms upon inspection.

Nigeria shuts illegal Chinese mining firm over Titanium ore mining

Scientists claim rising temperatures are causing stronger and less predictable storms. Watch the report.

How climate change boosts hurricanes

At least 21 are dead in Tajikistan's latest landslides. The Central Asian nation's emergency situations ministry has said that 17 of the 21 deaths occurred in the Romit Gorge which faced the brunt of the flooding.

Tajikistan landslide claims 21 lives

China Map Controversy: The Philippines, Malaysia rubbish China's latest 'standard' map

In shocking medical case, doctors were stunned to find a live worm, approximately 8cm long, inside a woman's brain. The worm's presence, possibly for up to two months, raises concerns about the transmission of infections from animals to humans.

Gravitas : Brain Worm Nightmare: Doctors Pull Live Parasite from Patient's Brain

A Chinese man’s eardrum ruptured during a passionate 10-minute kiss with his girlfriend. The incident occurred on Chinese Valentine’s Day on August 22. Watch this video to know all details.

Can kissing for extended intervals lead to ruptured eardrums? Here's what happened to a Chinese man

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not invited at the G20 summit organised by India in New Delhi. Do you know the reason behind it? Watch this video to find out.

G20 Summit 2023: Why is Ukraine’s Zelensky not invited to the New Delhi Summit?

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