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!

Golan Heights attack: Iran warns Israel, says 'strong reaction would lead to consequences'

WION brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of Technology: - Social media platforms now need license to operate in Malaysia - E-cigarettes and vapes are as dangerous as Tobaco and drugs, says Experts - TikTok collects user's views on abortion & gun control: US Justice Department

Social media platforms now need license to operate in Malaysia

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'.

S Jaishankar meets Blinken ahead of Quad meet, India-US affirm Indo-Pacific co-ordination | WION DNA

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 Presidential race: President Biden may announce plans on Supreme Court reform

India's Manu Bhaker has become the first Indian female shooter to win a medal at the Olympics, but she isn't done yet. Manu Bhaker targets Olympic gold after winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker told WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo that she is delighted with her bronze but wants to change the colour of the medal soon.

Paris Olympics 2024: India's Manu Bhaker speaks to WION after winning Olympic medal | WION Exclusive

Kamala Harris called Donald Trump "just plain weird," while Trump labeled Harris "low IQ" and "radical". Watch to know more.

US Presidential Race: Trump & Harris renew attacks at weekend campaign events, race enters new phase

Polls open in Venezuela on Sunday as Western officials called for a fair election between President Nicolas Maduro and rival Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. Around 21 million people are registered to vote.

Venezuela Presidential Elections 2024: Nicolas Maduro vs Edmundo Gonzalez; Maduro seeks 3rd term

The United States announced plans Sunday for a major revamp of its military command in Japan to deepen coordination with its ally's forces, as the two countries labelled China the "greatest strategic challenge" facing the region. Watch in for more details!

United States announces major revamp of military command in Japan

West Asia conflict: Israeli cabinet gives Netanyahu free hand, what would be Netanyahu's next move?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a new warning to the West on Russian Navy Day. Russian President said Washington has risked triggering a cold war style Missile Crisis with its decision to deploy Munitions to Germany.

Russian President slams US move to deploy munitions to Germany

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 with 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!

Italy: Meloni signs three-year action plan on her first official visit to China | World News | WION

A glacial flood in southern Iceland inundated a ring road on Saturday, causing a section at one end of the nearby bridge to give way and tear apart, the country's meteorological office said in a statement.

Iceland: River Skalm overflows its banks, water levels rise by 1 meter

The Russian Navy celebrated its Navy day today with grand Naval parades and Military Sports festivals in St Petersburg. Up to 200 ships and boats are showcased in the parade.

Russia Navy Day Parade 2024: Naval parades & festivities mark Russian Navy Day

The Golan heights has become a focal point where Israeli forces and Hezbollah exchange fires. The rocky plateau is a strategic territory which is partially occupied by Israel from Syria. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah tensions | All About Golan Heights: Key area at forefront of Hezbollah-IDF fires

Israel-Hezbollah war: Israeli cabinet authorises Govt to respond to Hezbollah strike

The fear of an all-out war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah is looming large in the region. The security cabinet has authorised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to decide on the 'manner and timing' for retaliation. Is West Asia headed for an all-out war? Professor Scott Lucas joins us to discuss.

Fears of an all-out war in West Asia

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. Watch in for more details!

US President Biden may announce plans on Supreme Court reform

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.

Kemi Badenoch enters Tory race, how will Tories elect new leader?

Headlines of the hour: - UK Chancellor to announce big budgetry cuts - Kemi Badenoch joins fray to be Tory leader - Elgin marbles row: UK hints at agreement with Greece - Lebanon braces for Israeli retaliation - EU urges 'full transparency' in Venezuela elections - Sabotage of fibre optic networks: France police

Lebanon braces for Israeli retaliation | Kemi Badenoch joins fray to be Tory leader

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkey might enter Israel as it had done in the past in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. A fierce critic of operations in Gaza, Turkey's President Erdogan has issued open threat to enter Israel. Erdogan cited earlier instance of intervention in Karabakh and Libya to make a case that Turkey won't hesitate doing the same if the situation demands.

Gaza war: Erdogan issues intervention threat, says 'might enter Israel to help Palestinians'

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 Elections 2024: Kamala Harris' campaign raises $200 million in a week

Typhoon Gaemi continues to wreak havoc in China. At least 12 people were killed after a mudslide hit a house in southeastern china on Sunday. This, as heavy rains from what remained of typhoon Gaemi drenched the region. Watch in for more details!

Typhoon Gaemi: At least 12 dead after landslide hits village in south east China

world-news

World News, News on World News, stories on World News, articles on World News, World News stories at Wion, World News news, World News latest news

world news