An ex-Air Force intelligence official told Congress on Wednesday that the US has been hiding a long-running programme that recovers and decodes unidentified flying objects. The Pentagon refuted his allegations. Retired Maj. David Grusch's eagerly awaited appearance before a House Oversight subcommittee marked Congress' most recent venture into the subject of UAPs, or "unidentified aerial phenomena," the term the U.S. government employs in place of "unidentified flying objects."

UFO Hearing: UFO transparency at the center of house hearing

UFO Hearing: Is the US concealing UFO craft and dead extraterrestrials?

At least 120,000 graduates are suing UK universities due to unfair tuition fees charged during the pandemic. Reports say universities doubled their profits during the pandemic. How will universities justify their cause?

Gravitas: UK universities accused of charging unfair fees

NASA is working to create a nuclear rocket to transport people to Mars and beyond in the most recent attempt to carry people to the planet Mars.

NASA, Lockheed Martin join hands to send humans to Mars on a rocket

Heavy rains continue to lash different parts of India. The country's met department predicted heavy rains for western and central India during the next four days. The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai and several districts in Maharashtra. Several areas across the state faced waterlogging following overnight heavy rainfall. All schools and colleges in the city remain closed in view of heavy rains. Meanwhile, citizens are advised to stay indoors and stay cautious amid rain alert.

India: Heavy rains batter Mumbai, schools and colleges shut

At the summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin informed the president of the African Union that Russia was depending on the African Union gaining full membership in the G20 in September. African leaders had traveled to Russia for a summit with Putin as he sought friends in the midst of the military operation in Ukraine.

President Putin meets African leaders in St. Petersburg | Russia-Africa Forum

According to a statement from the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to travel to China in October to meet with his country's closest ally in an effort to strengthen bilateral ties. China will be hosting the one belt, one road initiative.

Kremlin: Russian President's trip to China is 'on the agenda'

UFO Hearing: Congress committee discusses UFOs as a national security issue

For patients with severely defective hearts, a transplant is their one hope of survival but many times transporting the organ in a good condition proves to be a bit of a hard task. In a revolutionary medical advancement, surgeons in the United Kingdom are using new technology to preserve organs. Watch to know more.

XVIVO Heartbox could revolutionise heart transplants

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Portugal the next week. His trip coincides with World Youth Day, which is eagerly anticipated by young Catholics. However, a big sex scandal rocking the Portuguese Church casts a cloud over Pope Francis' visit. Pope Francis will travel to Portugal from August 5 to August 10 for his 42nd worldwide trip. His main objective is to uplift and enthuse a new generation of young Catholics, but until he addresses the troubling history of Portugal's Catholic church, this will be very challenging.

Pope Francis to visit Portugal from 5th to 10th of August

Doomscrolling is the habit of regularly scrolling through social media for long duration. And consuming negative news and posts. Initially it was meant to stay updated during the pandemic situation. But today it can quickly turn into a harmful obsession. Doomscrolling reinforces negative thoughts and feelings, and can cause anxiety and depression.

Do you doomscroll at night? Beware! It is damaging your brain

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu met the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, while on a rare visit to the country and this is to mark the anniversary of what North Korea claims as a victory in the North Korean War.

Russian defence minister's Pyongyang visit | Putin to meet African leaders | WION Speed News

After the party was accused of creating a "dangerous precedent" worldwide, plans to charge fees to journalists covering the Conservatives' party conference in October have been abandoned. Following conversations between the party and trade associations including the Foreign Press Association and the Society of Editors, the U-turn was made.

Tory drops media fees for party conference

Two former Navy fighter pilots and a former intelligence officer testified Wednesday (July 26) on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), also known as UFOs, restating their experiences when they believed to have seen them, and calling on the U.S. government to be more transparent about UAPs while warning that these unidentified objects are a national security threat.

UAPs are 'in our airspace': Witnesses testify at UFO Congressional hearing in US

University staffers and faculty members were purchasing narcotics and distributing the banned substances with the help of students the staffers and faculty members were also exploiting in blackmailing female students and police have flagged sex parties as well.

Islamia University of Bahawalpur: Drugs, blackmail and sex parties

NASA briefly lost contact with the International Space Centre recently. But what made it lose contact? A power outage at NASA's mission control centre caused the ISS communications blackout. The outage lasted about 90 minutes.

How NASA lost contact with International Space Station for first time ever

Elections in the Democratic Republic Of Congo are just months away. as the clock ticks, the United Nations has raised concerns of escalating rebel violence in the Eastern North Kivu province of the country. Can the administration contain the situation and ensure a stable enviroment for polling season?

Clouds loom over Democratic Republic Of Congo polls

A week after the black sea grain deal expired, there seems to be no hope for negotiations. While many African nations worry over an impending food crisis, Russia has said they it may just be the replacement to Ukraine's grain export. will the stakes running high, will Putin fill the gap in foograin supply?

Failed grain deal worries African nations

Russian defense minister is in North Korea. The minister along with his delegation will be joined by a Chinese official this will Mark the first visit to the country since the pandemic started while in Pyongyang the size will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Victory Day the delegation of Communist Party of China will be led by Lee Hong Zhong both Moscow and Beijing for long have extended their support to the nuclear-powered country North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been set steadfast in his support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Korean war armistice turns 70 | 24th anniversary of Kargil war | WION Speed News

The alliance of opposition parties in India called India will submit a notice for a no-confidence motion against the ruling Indian government during the monsoon session of parliament.

Manipur violence: Opposition demands discussion on Manipur

It is one of India's most ambitious space missions the race to land on the moon on Friday India is set to make history by joining the elite space Club of Nations to land on the lunar surface.

Chandrayaan-3 : Where is it now? All you need to know | Latest News | WION

Taiwan conducted anti-landing exercises on Wednesday (July 26) on the strategically located Penghu islands, where a major air base is located, as part of the annual "Han Kuang" exercises.

Taiwan holds live fire exercises with tanks, artillery as military drills continue

TikTok has a new trend called the 'Borax Train'. People are being encouraged to drink Borax. Influencers say the toxic substance can be consumed to reduce health issues. What are the other 'deadly' TikTok trends? Listen in to Priyanka Sharma.

Gravitas: TikTok influencers urge users to get on the 'Borax Train'

Aditya-L1 is India's first mission to study the Sun. The ambitious mission is tentatively scheduled for August 26, as per reports. It will be launched using the PSLV rocket from Sriharikota's Sathish Dhawan Space Centre.

All about ISRO's Aditya L1 mission to the Sun

Ukrainian marines trained on Monday (July 24) to use US-provided weapons during drills in Donetsk region.

Ukrainian troops train with US-provided weapons in Donetsk region

South Africa has taken a quantum leap in encouraging inclusivity for people with disabilities in the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially made sign language official.

South Africa makes sign language official

The Korean peninsula continues to simmer in tension as North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the sea of its East Coast. This comes hours after a nuclear-powered US submarine arrived in a naval base in South Korea.

Tensions in Korean Peninsula on rise: Pyongyang conducts third round of missile launches | WION

Protests over the Manipur issue disrupted Parliament proceedings for the third consecutive sitting of its ongoing monsoon session. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was prepared for a debate and wondered why the Opposition was running away. The Opposition insisted the Prime Minister (PM) make a statement inside Parliament on the ethnic unrest.

Indian parliament in deadlock over Manipur violence

Opposition leaders demand debate on ethnic violence in Manipur

Moving on from India to neighbouring countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan, where monsoon rainfall continues to cause problems. The torrential rains have caused flooding, landslides leading to loss of lives and damage to infrastructure. In Pakistan at least 133 people have died and 215 have been injured due to landslides and heavy rains. Heavy rainfall & thunderstorms wreaked havoc, causing damage to dozens of houses in the region.

Moonsoon rainfall wreaks havoc in Pakistan

Wildfires in Greece have turned into a catastrophic calamity. Raging flames are scorching Rhode Island and approximately 20,000 have been moved overnight most of them tourists Rhode Island is a popular destination among British tourists holidaymakers say they had to walk for miles in the searing heat to reach safety.

Greece Heatwave Nightmare: 30,000 people forced to leave home

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