Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in India for a two-day visit ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Beijing. 


Wang Yi in India: Chinese FM arrives in New Delhi to hold 24th round of LAC dialogue

US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that tariffs imposed on India may have played a role in Russian President Vladimir Putin agreeing to meet him in Alaska this week to discuss the war in Ukraine.


Trump: India tariffs pressured Putin to the negotiating table 

Ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with top military, economic, and diplomatic officials in Moscow. 


Reports suggest US & EU sanctions on Russia likely to be discussed in Alaska summit 

The U.S. says its ties with India and Pakistan remain unchanged. U.S. official Tammy Bruce highlights cooperation with Pakistan on counter-terror operations, while maintaining strong strategic relations with India.


What US Said On India Ties After Pak Army Chief Asim Munir's Nuke Threat

Former Mali Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has been arrested in connection with a public funds misuse case. Authorities are investigating allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure.


Former Mali PM Choguel Maiga Arrested, Arrest Linked To Public Funds Misuse Case

Pakistan’s Border Action Team attempted a terror attack along the border in URI .The Indian Army has retaliated and launched a massive counter-infiltration operation.

Jammu & Kashmir: Infiltration Bid Foiled During Intervening Night Of August 12 & 13

Southern Europe is in crisis as raging wildfires spiral out of control, fueled by scorching heat and dry winds. Thousands are being evacuated across Spain, Greece, and Italy as emergency crews battle relentless flames. With temperatures breaking records, is Europe prepared for what's next? Stay tuned for live updates, on-ground visuals, and expert analysis only on WION.

 Flames Go OUT OF CONTROL In Southern Europe! Mass Evacuations Underway

India is stepping up engagement with Moscow amid rising tensions with the United States over Russian oil imports. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Russia on 20-21 August, where he will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. 


Jaishankar-Lavrov Meet: Talks on Bilateral Issues on the Agenda


Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Tuesday not to give eastern Ukrainian land to Russia, saying that abandoning the Donbas region would open the door for Russian President Vladimir Putin to “start a third war” in Ukraine.


Trump-Putin Meet: Vladimir Putin To Be First Russian President To Visit Alaska

The Russian Navy has launched its first “UAV Control Center” to manage its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Kamchatka.


Russia opens Navy drone control hub after US sub development 

Indian Security Forces Engaged in Two Major Anti-terror Ops in Jammu and Kashmir

Indian security forces engaged in two major anti-terror ops in Jammu and Kashmir

The Supreme Court has ordered Delhi-NCR authorities to immediately capture, sterilise, and permanently relocate stray dogs amid rising dog bite incidents. The directive includes strict legal warnings against any obstruction. Civic bodies must begin with 5,000 dogs within six weeks. Watch for full details on this major public safety intervention.

Rahul Gandhi says dogs are voiceless souls, not problems to be erased

Nepal is waiving climbing permit fees for 97 Himalayan mountains in its remote Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces for the next two years. The move aims to boost tourism in lesser-known regions while Everest fees rise to $15,000. With mountaineering a key revenue source, Nepal hopes this initiative will spotlight its untapped adventure destinations and support economic growth in underdeveloped areas.

Mount Everest climbing fee to rise from $11,000 to $15,000 

Top Headlines of the Hour:

- Zelensky: Putin Preparing For Fresh Offensive
- US, China To Extend Tariff For 90 Days 
-Israel Intensifies Raids In Gaza
- 'Russia Preparing For New Ukraine Offensive' 
- US designates BLA as terrorist organisation
- Colombia: Miguel Uribe dies after shooting

Zelensky: Russia preparing For new attacks | Israel's intensifying Gaza raids

Dozens Injured As 6.1 Magnitude Quake Rattles Western Turkiye, Search & Rescue Ops Underway

Dozens injured as 6.1 magnitude quake rattles western Turkiye, search & rescue ops underway

Pakistan: Minority Rights Activists Call On Pak Govt To Ensure 'Safety' & 'Equality' 

Pakistan: Minority rights activists call on Pak govt to ensure 'safety' & 'equality' 

A court has granted permission to Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, to communicate with his family members, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings.


Delhi Court Grants Tahawwur Rana Permission to Speak With Family

Prime Minister Modi is confirmed to travel to Tokyo on August 30 for the annual India‑Japan summit, followed by participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025. This marks his first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes, underscoring renewed diplomatic engagement with Beijing and broader regional cooperation 


Indian PM Modi to visit China from August 31 to September 1

Ramaphosa Calls for Urgent Action as Trump Tariff Spark Economic Fallout

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning a full military occupation of Gaza, despite fierce objections from top Israeli military and intelligence officials. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed, aid trucks are being attacked, and Gaza's dead are being buried without shrouds. Meanwhile, hostage families and the international community urge restraint. Here’s what’s happening behind closed doors — and on the ground.


Israel-Hamas war: UN warns expanded Israeli-Gaza war risks catastrophic consequences 

Just hours after a deadly cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region, another cloudburst has struck Sukhi Top, intensifying the flood crisis in Uttarakhand.
Raging waters and debris have wreaked havoc across villages, sweeping away homes, roads, and infrastructure. Rescue teams are racing against time as more people are feared missing.
Terrifying visuals continue to emerge, showing the sheer force of the floods and the panic among residents.

Uttarakhand cloudburst: Several missing as cloudburst triggers flash floods 

United States reciprocal tariffs have put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk, South African authorities said Monday, four days before a 30% U.S. tariff on most imports from South Africa kicks in.


Trump's tariff war: Officials say tariffs put 30,000 at risk in South Africa

Israelis protested outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on Monday (August 4), calling to end the war in Gaza, return all hostages under a comprehensive deal, and cancel the motion to sack the attorney general. 

Protesters gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office while the Israeli cabinet was set to vote on firing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. 

Gaza war: Iranian missile strike hits residential buildings in Bat Yam

All Eyes on Bangladesh Parliamentary Polls, Interim Leader Yunus Vows Reforms

Several people are feared dead and over 50 are missing as a cloudburst triggered a massive landslide in Uttarkashi's Dharali village on Tuesday afternoon. The landslide has cut off road connectivity to the Gangotri Dham. The cloudburst has unleashed a deluge in the region, towing debris along and prompting an emergency response from the local administration.


Uttarakhand cloudburst: Successive cloudbursts in Uttarkashi, 4 feared dead

The Johannesburg mayor faces backlash and an ultimatum from opposition parties over alleged wasteful spending, sparking concerns about financial mismanagement and accountability in the city’s leadership.


South Africa: Johannesburg mayor slammed over 'wasteful' spending

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