DRDO demonstrates 30-Kw laser to destroy hostile drones

England pacer Mark Wood ends international career at 36 

El Nino could mean 451,000 extra heat deats

Finland: India's big market can scale green solutions 

Nepal forms 7-member panel to probe August 26 Bhotekoshi flood from source to downstream 

Goldman Sachs slashes South Korea’s KOSPI target by 25%

 Theppakadu elephant camp in the Nilgiri hills  

Yemen's war escalates: Saudi coalition says drones headed for Riyadh intercepted 

WION Iconic Awards 2026: Honors excellence in travel, hospitality & luxury

J-20 designers plan to put radar into aircraft wing; strategy to expand coverage during air combat

Pakistan: Air strikes hit 10 Afghanistan locations

India’s BRICS trade (April-June 2026)

Yu Zidi wins third Asian games gold with 400m medley title

Donald Trump says midterms 'won't shape his choices on Iran'

Colombia wildfire: Raging inferno hits vital water sources

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Russia is not prepared to end the war

Caracas residents welcome Machado’s return from Exile 

5,130 remain unaccounted in Nepal floods 

Mission Sustainability: Union Minister Gadkari Says Green Fuel is the Future

Russian MI-8 helicopter briefly 'violates' Polish airspace

Saudi under attack: Houthis claim attack on King Khalid airport again 

Cyclone Arnab threatens Andhra Pradesh and Odisha 

Hormuz shock hits Bangladesh’s economic lifeline

India and Australia hold joint AUSTRAHIND military drill in Kerala

Asia prepares for record El Nino, food shock 

Board of peace discusses blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction 

CDU suffers historic defeat in eastern Germany as AfD surges, Merz vows to stay on

VIDEO: UP bride collapses while entering hotel room with husband, dies next day in Jhansi; father alleges murder

Argentina braces for El Nino: Buenos Aires activates 177-point emergency flood plan

Claude accesses election dashboard; no data altered 

Top universities outside the US for 2027 

Veteran actor Anant Nag honoured with Indian cinema’s highest award

Ethiopia: Tigray's fragile calm shatters after 4 years, residents stock up on sim cards, essentials

Al-Sharaa: Attempt to violate Syrian sovereignty will be opposed

Horror and thrills take over Hollywood this Halloween

FSUI: Two torpedoes hit port side of Indian-bound carrier 

In his 2026 Policy Address, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced 11 major measures to combat the city's falling birth rates. The government has extended the HK$20,000 (US$2,550) newborn cash bonus scheme through October 2029 while increasing the payout to HK$30,000 for second and subsequent children. The pronatalist package also features child tax allowance increases to HK$160,000, stamp duty reductions on home purchases, priority public housing allocation, and expanded IVF treatment quotas.   


Hong Kong extends newborn cash support scheme by three years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the high-profile fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi. Co-organized by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and SEMI, the three-day flagship event runs from September 17 to September 19, 2026, under the central theme, "Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem."


India seeks to build a full semiconductor supply chain

The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet, even as ocean temperatures reach record levels and El Nino strengthens. Scientists say changing atmospheric circulation and increased wind shear are disrupting developing storms, while climate change is intensifying global heat. The video examines why the Atlantic remains strangely calm despite extreme ocean temperatures. This story also explains how El Nino is reshaping weather patterns, and why the world's water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic.


Atlantic goes silent as El Nino disrupts global weather

United States Coast Guard Cyber Command and the FBI have confirmed that multiagency teams boarded two foreign-flagged oil tankers bound for Texas after detecting malicious cyber activity. Federal investigators boarded the VL Prosperity and a second vessel in the Gulf of Mexico following a suspected breach that knocked out satellite communications for nearly 30 hours during transit near Gibraltar. While officials confirmed evidence of a malicious cyber actor, no physical dangers to crews or operational instability were reported as forensic teams evaluate onboard IT and control systems.


Report: US Coast Guard finds proof of malicious cyber activity 

Finland's Environment and Climate Change Minister Sari Multala believes India can take proven circular-economy solutions and scale them into major business opportunities thanks to its vast market and manufacturing base. Speaking at the 10th World Circular Economy Forum in Gujarat, Multala stressed that circularity begins long before waste is generated—starting with product design, construction planning, reuse, and resource efficiency. As South Asia hosts the forum for the first time, the focus is on turning sustainability into economic growth.


A UN fact-finding mission says there are reasonable grounds to believe 
The US carried out strikes on civilian sites in Iran in February. The findings focus on a school strike in Minab that killed 156 civilians, 
Including 120 children, and a separate strike on a sports facility. The UN says the attacks may constitute war crimes. The findings come just days before world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly’s high-level week. 

UN's damning report on the Iran school bombing cites possible US war crimes in Iran

Japan has crossed a landmark demographic threshold as its centenarian population surpassed 100,000 for the first time. Data released by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare showed the number of people aged 100 and above reached a record 107,677, rising by 7,914 from the previous year. Women constitute roughly 88% of the cohort, reflecting Japan's high life expectancy. The milestone underscores both Japan's healthcare success and severe fiscal pressures from a rapidly ageing and shrinking population.   


Japan's population could fall to 87 million by 2070

Atlantic's eerie calm | No hurricanes as El Nino suddenly changes global weather 

UN probe flags US war crimes | 120 children killed in Iran's Minab school attack 

A solo travel vlogger from the southern Indian state of Kerala has been released after being temporarily detained by Taliban authorities in Bamyan, Afghanistan. Arunima IP, known online as "Backpacker Arunima," sparked widespread concern on social media when she posted an urgent SOS message seeking assistance from the Indian Embassy. She claimed local Taliban members had detained her for violating strict rules regarding female travellers.


Taliban 'detains' Keralam woman on solo Afghanistan trip

A rare encounter off Australia's Gold Coast has given scientists an extraordinary glimpse into how animals respond to death. A female humpback whale was observed remaining with her dead calf, raising questions about whether animals experience grief. Similar behaviour has been documented in orcas, dolphins, elephants and primates. Scientists remain cautious about calling it grief in the human sense, but the behaviour reveals striking responses to loss across the animal kingdom.


Watch how Whale mourns dead calf: Do animals grieve like humans?

India’s top drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has issued a public health advisory warning consumers against using unauthorised fairness creams manufactured in Pakistan. Lab tests confirmed that products like 'Goree Beauty Cream' and 'Chandni Whitening Cream' contain excessive levels of heavy metals—including toxic mercury and lead—well beyond permissible safety limits, posing severe health risks.   


Pakistan-made fairness creams rife with heavy metals, warns India

Winter has made an early appearance in Jammu and Kashmir as the region's high-altitude areas received the season's first snowfall. Popular destinations including Gulmarg and Kabuli Gali were covered in a fresh blanket of snow, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland. The snowfall has brought excitement among tourists and locals alike, while authorities continue to monitor weather conditions in the mountainous region. The fresh snow also signals the gradual arrival of the winter season across Kashmir.


Kashmir turns white: Season's first snowfall blankets J&K highlands

Bridget Jones creator Helen Fielding has revealed her ultimate summer fashion shortcut: "Dalai Lama dressing." Instead of overthinking daily outfits, the acclaimed author opted to wear a single, comfortable dress all summer long—mirroring the simple, unchanging wardrobe philosophy of the Tibetan spiritual leader. Embracing ultimate minimalism and decision-free living, Fielding’s viral style rule offers a hilarious yet practical solution to seasonal wardrobe burnout.


'Bridget Jones' creator wears one dress all summer

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday with special prayers, cultural events, and outreach programmes across the country. Party leaders, supporters, and workers gathered at temples and community centres to offer prayers and extend their wishes to the Prime Minister. The celebrations also feature welfare initiatives and public events, highlighting Modi's political journey and his role in India's governance over the years.


PM Narendra Modi turns 76 

Daniel Kokotajlo, former OpenAI researcher and author of the "AI 2027" forecast, is warning that misaligned AI could eventually threaten humanity, not because it turns malicious, but because sufficiently capable systems could gain so much "hard power" they simply stop needing human cooperation. He points to US-China competition as a pressure that could push companies to cut corners on safety. His warning adds to a growing chorus, including Anthropic's own researchers, fueling fresh debate over whether AI development needs to slow down.


AI doomsday warning grows: OpenAI reveals 6 safety failures 

In a major boardroom turn, the Tata Sons board voted by majority to extend Executive Chairman N. Chandrasekaran’s tenure for another five years after his current term ends on February 20, 2027. The decision puts his planned exit on pause, coming shortly after the RBI rejected Tata Sons' request to surrender its Core Investment Company status. However, the move has ignited leadership friction, with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata voting against the resolution.  


Tata Sons board approves 5-year extension for N Chandrasekaran

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the high-profile fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi. Co-organized by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and SEMI, the three-day flagship event runs from September 17 to September 19, 2026, under the central theme, "Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem."

Semicon India 2026 brings global chip industry to Delhi 

The higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, including the iconic ski resort of Gulmarg and the high-altitude Kabuli Gali, were draped in a pristine white blanket following the season's first early snowfall. 

Parts of Kashmir valley including Gulmarg, Kabuli Gali turn white 

The Ministry of Culture has officially launched the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction. Over 1,498 unique gifts and mementos presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi—ranging from traditional handicrafts and sports memorabilia to sacred sculptures—are open for public bidding on the official portal. Featuring 50 top-tier 'Hero Objects', including a silver Lord Ram memento, all proceeds from the nationwide auction will be donated directly to the Namami Gange initiative.


Ministry of Culture launches 8th edition of PM mementos e-auction 

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A community of driving enthusiasts started to grow in Afghanistan after the end of a decades-long war in 2021. Motorists are taking advantage of the newfound piece by ramping up racing Avenues from spectacular drifts to rugged spins. Their races have got everything covered take a look.

Sports car enthusiasts rally in Afghanistan

India slammed Pakistan at the 55th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). First Secretary Anupama Singh raised the issue of persecution of minorities in Pakistan, she also described Pakistan's Human Rights record as truly abysmal.

India attacks Pakistan at UNHRC for J&K comments

After weeks of turmoil over the formation of a government in Pakistan following Feb 8 polls, the newly-elected Parliament Thursday held its first session at the summon of caretaker President Arif Alvi. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan's newly-elected national assembly convenes

Pakistan's National Assembly has sworn in newly elected members Pakistan Muslim League Nawas and Pakistan People's Party have formed a new government after the February 8th elections.

Pakistan: Newly-elected national assembly convenes

The PML-N and PPP are technically the two largest parties, with 79 seats and 54 seats respectively, because the candidates loyal to former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had to run as independents.

Pakistan: Drama & ruckus as National Assembly convenes

India slams Pakistan at UNHRC for Kashmir comments, 'no grounds to comment on our internal matter'

A new report by the United Nations has said that the terror group - Islamic States Khorasan - has obtained weapons from the banned TTP (Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan).

UN member states express concern over IS-K's recruitment surge in Afghanistan

The National Assembly Secretariat has convened the lower house of parliament's session on February 29 at 10pm following President Arif Alvi's refusal. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan National Assembly session: Pak Parliament to meet on February 29

More than 13 years after his death, the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi will be at the center of a high-profile trial in Paris. This comes as former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial over charges of receiving illegal financing from Gaddafi to fund his 2007 presidential election campaign. Watch in for more details!

France: Ex-Prez Nicolas Sarkozy On Trial Over Gaddafi Cash Scandal

South Korea's presidential security chief resists efforts to arrest Yoon Suk Yeol, despite a looming deadline for his detention. Watch in for more details!

South Korea Political Crisis: US Secretary Of State Reaffirms Ties With South Korea

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as the Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday (Jan 6), reports suggest.

Citing three sources, The Globe and Mail reported on Sunday (Jan 5) that the embattled Canadian leader will announce his plans to leave the party leadership before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday (Jan 8).

Canada PM Justin Trudeau Faces Mounting Dissent Within His Liberal Party: Report

Abdulla Yameen, the former President of Maldives, has invited WION to visit the country and do an in-person interview with him. The invitation comes after WION's recent interview with Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel. During the interview, the Maldivian Foreign Minister had asserted that the India Out campaign in Maldives was led by Yameen and that the current government, led by President Mohamed Muizzu, had nothing to do with it. Watch in for more details!

Abdulla Khaleel To WION: Yameen Was Behind 'India Out' Campaign | World News | Exclusive Interview

After China, Malaysia has reported a major rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in recent months. In 2024, Malaysia saw 327 HMPV cases, marking a 45% increase from the 225 cases reported in 2023. Given this rise, the Malaysian Health Ministry has urged people to remain vigilant and practice preventive measures.

Malaysia Asks Citizens To Remain Vigilant Amid Rise In HMPV Cases

The man responsible for the truck attack in New Orleans is reported to have constructed two bombs using a highly rare explosive compound. Senior law enforcement officials have stated that this compound has never been used in any previous terrorist attack in the U.S. or Europe. Watch in for more details!

Major Revelation On New Orleans 'Terror Attack'

Canada PM Justin Trudeau To Quit As Liberal Leader: Sources To The Globe And Mail

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has warned Pakistan's political parties, specifically the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League, not to become part of its war against the security forces. The TTP also issued an ultimatum to the public to end all links to military enterprises within three months, adding that it will target any military institutions in Pakistan. Watch in for more details!

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