As per a study, thousands of sharks off the Florida coast may have become addicted to cocaine. These marine animals have been feasting on large amounts of narcotics dumped into the ocean. For decades, drug peddlers have been using the Florida coast to smuggle cocaine from South to Central America. Watch this video for all details.

Are sharks off Florida coast high on cocaine?

The Indian opposition alliance of 26 parties named itself 'INDIA'. An acronym for Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. This triggered a heated political debate around the political use of the name of the nation. Our report explains why India was the Word of the Week. It also tells you the story of how India got its name.

How INDIA got its name? Why 'INDIA' was the Word of the Week?

The Ukrainian counterattack is not going as expected. The counteroffensive has been planned along these lines thus far, with North Swift Battlefield gaining little surprise element and little impact.

Ukrainian President aide admits, counteroffensive will take long

The situation in Ukraine has significant global implications, and the West has a lot at stake. However, in other news, the British foreign intelligence has chosen to hire Russian agents.

Head of British secret service calls on Russians to join MI6

A video emerged on Wednesday appears to show Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin greeting his fighters in Belarus. The viral video shows the chief criticising the Russian ministry of defense and suggests that his soldiers would not fight in Ukraine for now. Rather calls on his fighters to prepare to travel elsewhere.

Wagner’s Prigozhin seen in public for first time since failed mutiny

The best golfers in the world have assembled in Liverpool for the 151st staging of The Open, golf's oldest major. The race for the Claret Jug comes amid the ceasefire in professional golf and the build-up for once, isn't dominated by politics. There is just one Indian in the field at The Royal Liverpool Golf Club- Shubhankar Sharma. The 26-year-old spoke to Wion's Esha Hanspal ahead of the tournament.

India's Shubhankar Sharma on his chances at the open

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, a crucial bridge that connects southern Russia to Crimea has once more been broken, forcing the evacuation of more than 2,000 people, and Moscow is blaming Ukraine. The assault might be a component of Ukraine's on-going counteroffensive to retake land that has been captured.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine targets Russia's military base in Crimea

The Chief Justice of India has taken cognizance of the horrific video that shows the abuse of women in the northeastern state, of Manipur. The video shows naked women being abused and paraded on a road by a group of men.

Manipur viral video: Ready to discuss Manipur violence in parliament, says Union Government | WION

The Sri Lankan President is scheduled to arrive in India. Leading up to his visit President Ranil Wickremesinghe made a sharp comment concerning his presidency and his surname. According to the reports, Ranil met with leaders from Tamil political parties on Wednesday. The meeting revolved around solving issues concerning Sri Lankan Tamils including more autonomy to certain provinces in the country.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to meet PM Modi, to seek 'innocent passage' for fishermen

Seema Haider, a resident of Pakistan, and Sachin Meena, an Indian, were detained by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday at an unidentified location in Noida. Officials from the Central intelligence agencies participated in the questioning for the second day in a row.

India: State police continues to question Pakistani national Seema Haider

Due to a shortage of vegetables, major markets in various Indian states are experiencing a spike in vegetable prices. According to Paul, the situation is unlikely to return to normal any time soon.

India: High vegetable prices affect consumer spending

The country's presidency has confirmed that the president of Russia won't be present at a summit in South Africa next month. The declaration of war on Russia follows the leader of South Africa's statement that any attempt to detain Vladimir Putin would constitute a declaration of war.

BRICS Summit 2023: South Africa obliged to arrest Putin if he lands in the country

According to rumours, rapper Travis Scott will no longer be performing near the Giza Pyramids. The Egyptian General Syndicate for Musical Professions reportedly decided to cancel Travis Scott's Utopia event after becoming aware of an online campaign against the rapper.

Egypt's musical syndicate cancels Travis Scott's concert :Reports

Scientists said on July 18 that a striking fossil found in northeastern China depicts a badger-like mammal mounting its prey and biting into its victim's ribcage 125 million years ago as it engaged in combat with a plant-eating dinosaur.

Fossil found in Northeastern China shows pugnacious mammal attacking a dinosaur

WION correspondent Susan Tehrani spoke to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto in New York. The minister spoke at length on wide-ranging issues from Russia-Ukraine war to Hungary's tussle with European Union and Budapest relations with India. Watch to more.

"American companies still making money in Russia," says Hungarian FM Peter Szijjarto

With people showing a greater interest in touring globally, more countries are trying to attract passionate travellers, especially from India. We bring you the top tourist destinations with special perks to make your travel experience more accessible, from visa-on-arrival to no-visa facilities! Also, find places you can visit in India beyond the beaten path to explore less travelled roads, like Ooty and Darjeeling. Next come to Egypt with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, landed in the country for his first state visit to the country during the last weekend of June. His itinerary included a tour of the Great Pyramid of Giza and a visit to the Al-Hakim mosque. Check out a thrilling paramotor event that gave passionate pilots a bird's eye view of the majestic pyramids of Giza. In another part of Cairo, the beautiful al-Zahir Baybars mosque recently opened after being closed for 200 years, offering a visual treat to visitors. After spending some time in Cairo, look at our special feature on Spain, with its beautiful churches, unique architectural marvels, and iconic beaches. Also featured are the latest stories about an intriguing Pablo Picasso-themed exhibition and a restaurant-turned-culinary museum. That you just can't miss. Next, we fly to the iconic Versailles Palace in France, where the private quarters of Queen Mary Antoinette recently opened to the public. Full of gilded furniture and classic design features, the Queen's rooms will take you back many centuries and give you a peek into her royal life. Finally, come with us to the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra in the Indian state of Odisha, where thousands of devotes pulled majestic chariots of Hindu gods and goddesses to seek their blessings. A visual spectacle, this sacred festival was celebrated with much enthusiasm.

Indian Tourists Wanted, Spain In Focus, Versailles turns 400

The Afghanistan women are protesting against the Taliban for banning women’s beauty salons in Afghanistan as the regime continues to snatch away basic rights of Afghan women. Watch to know more.

Afghanistan women protest beauty parlour ban

Donald Trump says that he's received a letter from a prosecutor suggesting that he is likely to be criminally indicted. The reasons may include the January 6 riot at the capital United States capital.

Capitol riot probe: Donald Trump expects indictment

The East African nation of Kenya has been rocked by anti-government protests against a raft of tax hikes. Opposition leader Raila Odinga initiated a string of anti-government rallies this year after narrowly losing to William Ruto in presidential elections last August. On the 12th of July, in the second round of protests in less than a week, at least 6 people were killed in clashes between police and demonstrators across the country. These clashes on Wednesday followed rallies in several cities last week that also saw six people being killed. Opposition politicians and rights campaigners have accused the Kenyan police of being heavy-handed. Kenya's constitution includes the right to peacefully demonstrate. But the police have asserted that any demonstration needs advance notification "in the interest of national security".

Kenya rocked by anti-government protests

The war-ravaged middle eastern nation of Syria is limping back to normalcy. More than 12 years of conflict, which mushroomed out of protests against President Bashar Al-Assad's regime in 2011, have taken a brutal toll. Since then, it has evolved into a complex conflict including jihadists and foreign powers. More than half a million people have been killed and millions have fled their homes. In northern Syria, the areas held by Türkiye and its Syrian proxies often witness scenes of targeted killings, bombings and clashes between armed groups.

Pockets of resistance still exist in war-ravaged Syria

US treasury secretary Janet Yellen said that China's economic slowdowns risks causing repo effects across the global economy including the United States. Speaking on the sidelines of a G20 event, Yellen said 'many countries depend on strong Chinese growth to promote growth in their own economies particularly in the countries in Asia and slow growth in China can have some negative spillovers for the United States.

Slowing China will impact global economy says Janet Yellen

A US soldier facing disciplinary action is crossed the inter-korean border and the officials say that the soldier had in fact crossed the border willfully and without authorization North Korea which is a no-go Zone there was immediate there are no immediate details as to why or have the soldier in fact managed to cross the border.

US soldier enters North Korea illegally, detained

Despite a flurry of high-profile diplomatic efforts to mend relations with the United States, China's foreign minister, Qin Gang, has not been seen in public for more than three weeks.

China: Foreign Minister Qin Gang not seen in public for three weeks

BRICS Summit 2023: Russian President Putin to not go to South Africa for the Summit

Indian political leaders gathered at an all-party meet which was presided over by Rajnath Singh, the Indian defence minister. The meet was held in New Delhi a day after the old political parties formed a separate alliance. The goal of the meet was to bring the political parties together and address any issues that the leaders might want to bring up.

New Delhi: 32 legislative items to be discussed in monsoon session | India

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top trending headlines from all across the globe. The Indian passport's rank has improved in the latest Henley Passport Index. India's rank has gone up from 87 to 80. Indian can now travel to 57 destinations without a visa. Watch to know more.

The world's strongest passport | Johnson & Johnson subsidiary files for bankruptcy

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The country's presidency has confirmed that the president of Russia won't be present at a summit in South Africa next month. The declaration of war on Russia follows the leader of South Africa's statement that any attempt to detain Vladimir Putin would constitute a declaration of war.

Russian President Putin to skip BRICS Summit in South Africa

After a gap of nine days England and Australia will resume their hostilities for the Ashes at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Three Lions made a comeback at Headingley after losing the first two tests and will look to carry the momentum. Australia on the other hand just need a draw to retain the Ashes.

Ashes: Last chance saloon 2.0 for England

BRICS Summit 2023: FM Lavrov to represent Russia at the Summit

Pakistan's military chief warned the Afghan Taliban on Friday of an "effective response" by his forces if they fail to stop harbouring militants who plot cross-border attacks from Afghanistan.

Pakistan officials blame Afghan, Taliban of harbouring TTP militants

The Wuhan Institute in China is no longer receiving financing from the United States. The Joe Biden Administration stopped the Wuhan Institute of Virology's access to federal money after the facility failed to deliver papers. The Department of Health and Human Services informed the lab that it will withhold financing permanently following a review that began last September.

Biden penalises Chinese institute linked to origins of Covid-19

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