The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) climate centre's forecast carries the promise of a good monsoon for India and the subcontinent. The APEC has forecast above-normal rainfall for India during the upcoming southwest monsoon season, beginning June 1.

India Monsoon | Impact of India's monsoon season

Malian Political parties and civil society groups jointly rejected on Thursday the ruling junta's order to suspend political activities and vowed to mount a legal challenge to what one opposition politician called the "dictatorial" move. The west african country has been under military rule since a coup in 2020. Tensions have risen in recent weeks, leading major parties and other organisations jointly to call out the junta on march 31 for not scheduling elections within the promised time frame.

Mali junta breaks promise on elections

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - 'Operation true promise' revealed - Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts - Dubai: Heavy rains cause flash floods - Morgan Stanley's profit soars - Scholz urges China to use Russia 'influence'

Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts | Scholz urges China to use Russia 'influence'

The US defense secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China's minister of National Defense. This marks the first engagement that the two have had in over a year as the two countries seek to restore military ties. During their call the two reportedly discussed a bunch of issues underlining US & China defence ties, regional & global security issues. Watch in for more details!

US Defence Chief Lloyd Austin speaks with China's Dong Jun

The rift is widening between Iran & Israel. Israel is mulling a military response to Iranian attack. Iran attacked Israel with a barrage of drones & missiles. The risk of a regional war is making Iranians anxious. Watch this video for all details.

Iran attacks Israel | Iran can't deter Israeli military: Israel Defence Minister

#Gravitas | Beijing half marathon has sparked controversy. In the last stretch of the race, three African runners allegedly let the Chinese athlete win. Was the race rigged? Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Caught on camera: African runners let Chinese runner win

In an upcoming China visit, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken is expected to raise concerns that Beijing is helping Russia build up its defence industrial base to fight the war in Ukraine.

China backing Russian military expansion says US | Blinken to raise concerns during China visit

Israel's allies want it to exercise restraint and not escalate regional tensions. But will Netanyahu listen or will he cross the red line? Will Bibi lead Israel to a war against Iran? As and when that happens, will Israel's allies dump it- leaving Israel to fight Iran alone?

Israel vs Iran: Will Netanyahu cross the red line?

The German ambassador to India, Dr. Philipp Ackermann, has expressed hope for the swift release of Indian nationals who were onboard Israel Linked Portuguese flagged commercial vessel MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "We support the Indian call; we feel that India has every right to look after its citizens". Of the 25 member crew of the vessel, 17 are Indian nationals. He termed the Israel-Iran conflict as "very dangerous". In addition to discussing the current crisis, Dr. Ackermann also touched upon the broader relationship between India and Europe.

MSC Aries incident: German Envoy Ackermann hopes for early release of Indians

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron reiterated their countries’ support for Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia, on Tuesday (Apr 9), and urged the United States House of Representatives to pass a bill for aid to Kyiv. Watch to know more.

US House speaker unveils plan for aid bills

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Trump's social media shares tank - US: Hamas remains barrier to hostage deal - Protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge - US NSA postpones India visit - Baltimore collapse: FBI opens criminal probe

Trump's social media shares tank | Baltimore collapse: FBI opens criminal probe

An autonomous AI-equipped underwater drone is helping the researchers conduct surveys of the Great Barrier Reef bleaching event. Watch in for more details!

Philippines: Building a reef of future; divers conduct survey of damaged coral

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