Firefighters are continuing to fight massive wildfires in California. According to the California department of forestry and fire protection -- The Nixon fire is raging in riverside county in California, burning over 2,700 acres - while 0% is contained...Watch in for more details!

California Wildfire: Firefighters battle the wind-driven blaze with aerial support

India's Ramita Jindal finished seventh in the Women's 10m Air Rifle final at the Paris Olympics. Jindal spoke to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo in Chateauroux, France.

Indian Shooter Ramita Jindal speaks to WION after finishing seventh in Olympic final

An accident took place earlier in the day, several coaches of a train going from Howrah to Mumbai got derailed in Jharkhand. At least two people have been killed and 20 others were injured after 18 coaches of the 22 coach train got derailed.

Jharkhand train tragedy: Third train tragedy in six weeks, calls for Railway Minister's resignation

Earth's oceans have been boiling up off-late... With 2023 going down as the warmest year on record. Sea temperatures have been soaring due to the excessive heat caused by human related activities. The last decade was recorded as the warmest for the oceans in over two centuries.

Climate Change: 2023 declared as warmest year for oceans

Torrential rain and flooding in china's Hunan province have killed four people and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents... This comes as remnants of the now, weakened typhoon Gaemi continue to lash the country...Watch in for more details!

Typhoon Gaemi: Rains spur evacuation of hundreds in China's Southern province

Sri Lanka's incumbent President Wickremesinghe has failed to get the backing of the country's largest political party for his re-election bid. Watch the video to find out more!

Sri Lanka Elections 2024: Split in SLPP over support for Wickremesinghe?

The United States is less than 100 days away from voting for a new President and to mark the occasion both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris came with renewed attacks at weekend campaign events around the country. Kamala Harris called Donald Trump "just plain weird," while Trump labeled Harris "low IQ" and "radical". Watch to know more.

US Presidential Race: Polls show Donald Trump's shrinking lead over Harris

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US counterpart Antony Blinken ahead of the Quad meet in Tokyo and both leaders extensively discussed bolstering coordination between India and United States collectively committing to promote a 'free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific region'.

Quad Meeting In Tokyo: We need to send a message that Quad is here to stay: Jaishankar

South Korea is simply unstoppable when it comes to archering. The women's team won a 10 straight Olympic gold medal after beating China in a thrilling shootout. Watch in for more details!

Paris Olympics 2024: South Korea Women's Archery team win 10th straight Gold

With less than 100 days to go for the US elections - reports say that US President Joe Biden could announce plans to reform the Supreme Court.

US: Biden mooted reform in Oval office address, announcement likely to be made in Texas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday (July 29) won a third term in office with 51 per cent of the vote, the country's electoral authority said despite multiple exit polls which pointed to an opposition win. Maduro, 61, will now be president for another six years. In office since 2013, he is accused of locking up critics and harassing the opposition in a climate of rising authoritarianism.

Venezuela Presidential Elections 2024: Incumbent Nicolas Maduro wins third term

The shadow housing secretary criticised the former prime minister over election blunders at the first shadow cabinet meeting. Kemi Badenoch "ripped into" Rishi Sunak over the Tory election campaign at the first shadow cabinet meeting today, according to reports.

UK: Kemi Badenoch sixth Tory to launch bid to party leadership, who will replace Sunak?

West Asia is on edge. The fear of an all-out war between Israel and Iran backed Hezbollah is looming large in the region yet again and this comes after a rocket attack in Golan heights killed 12 teenagers and children. Watch in for more details!

West Asia: Wider conflict inevitable? Iran warns Israel of strong reaction to lead to consequences

We look at the escalating tensions between the US and China. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen once again criticised China's industrial excess after a series of meetings with g20 finance chiefs last week in Brazil. However, china has defended its manufacturing push.

China defends manufacturing push

Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara held trilateral talks with his US and South Korean counterparts. The three signed a treaty as well to enhance security ties between the three countries. Watch in for more details!

Japan signs Security Treaty to enhance security ties between Japan, US & South Korea

In a world increasingly marred in conflicts, more and more leaders are reaching out to find Common Ground. Joining the list is Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni who is all said to embark on a high-stake visit to China. The trip is scheduled for July 26th to the 31st. Watch in for more details!

Meloni in China: Italy PM Giorgia Meloni calls need to improve access to Chinese markets | WION

Headlines of the hour: - Quad Foreign Ministers meet in Tokyo - US-India discus 'Ukraine peace' - Golan attack: Cabinet authorises Netanyahu - Harris campaign raises $200 million in a week - Erdogan: Turkiye might enter Israel - Venezuela's Maduro faces challenge

Quad Foreign Ministers meet in Tokyo | US-India discuss 'Ukraine peace'

Japan’s Mitsubishi motors is poised to join an alliance with Honda and Nissan, forming a significant automotive partnership that will create a formidable group with over 8 million vehicle sales annually, according to Nikkei. This collaboration marks a strategic move to consolidate resources and address the increasing challenges in the global auto market, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.

Mitsubishi joins Honda-Nissan alliance

In a significant development amid the Paris Olympics, journalists at some of Australia's leading newspapers have gone on strike after their demands for higher wages were rejected. Watch in for more details!

Australian journalists protest for pay hikes

Now, we look at how markets opened this morning. Monday saw an uptick in Asian stocks after three consecutive sessions of declines. This sets the stage for a week that will see key central bank decisions in the US, UK, and Japan, as well as major tech earnings reports.

Global markets roundup

The USA Men's basketball team began their quest fifth straight Olympic Gold medal in style. The star started American team beat Serbia 110 for 84 at the Paris Olympics games.

USA Ease past Serbia in opener, Kevin Durant stars with 23 points

US Presidential Race: Blue camp seeks to curb momentum that Trump gained after debate

Interest rates over to decades highs in the US for a year have impacted the broader economy. The Federal Reserve in its fight against surging inflation hike rates aggresively to the highest in over 20 years.

Impact of high interest rates on the US, rates weighing on economy

India-US commit 'to promote a free & prosperous Indo-Pacific'

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