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Israel’s FM Gideon Saar said Israel has effectively won against Iran but gave no timeline, urging patience. Meanwhile, Reuven Azar said the war may last weeks. PM Benjamin Netanyahu shared videos to counter death and AI rumours.

US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Gulf nations hosting American military bases came as a surprise, stating that “nobody” anticipated such escalation.

Featured as part of the National Geographic 33, inspired by the publication’s 33 founders, Priyanka has been honoured for her continued efforts toward health awareness and equality, particularly in addressing the stigma surrounding Type 1 diabetes.

Popular tourist destinations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg received fresh snowfall, drawing enthusiasm from visitors. Higher mountain passes, including Peer Ki Gali, Sinthan Top, Sadna Top, Razdan Pass, and Zoji La, reported significant accumulation ranging between 6 and 18 inches.

At WION World Pulse, discussions focused on how new equations are shaping international trade and redefining the global economic order. Experts highlighted the growing role of trust, shifting partnerships, and evolving trade dynamics in influencing global markets

This session examined evolving threats, new-age warfare, and shifting security doctrines shaping national and global defence strategies. 

French architect Robert Couturier worked on Epstein's island for a short time. He noticed weird things around him and decided to quit. In an interview, Couturier said the curtains, beds and the overall atmosphere felt terrible.

Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, lauded WION for creating a forum that brings together "leaders and practitioners across domains," stating that "defence and deterrence remain cornerstones that enable sovereign nations to protect people and secure their interests."

A key gap, he noted, lies in the military application of artificial intelligence. “We have not done much on the military side,” Bhadauria stated, clarifying that the scope extends beyond autonomous systems.

“We need several engines firing to keep us going, so we should be able to take tough decisions”, said Former Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog Rajiv Kumar

The POWER PULSE session at the WION World Pulse summit focused on the shifting dynamics of the global order. This session examined how the international rules-based order is increasingly being challenged, as conventional diplomacy is giving way to personality-driven engagement

All the Stranger Things fans, mark the dates. Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is heading to theatres before its debut on Netflix. Scroll to check the details of the special screening.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being hosted jointly by USA, Canada, and Mexico from Jun 11 to Jul 19. Iran is in Group G and has three group-stage matches scheduled in th USA - two in Los Angeles and one in Seattle.

NIA’s arrest of foreign nationals in a Mizoram-linked case highlights a deeper nexus between drugs, arms and insurgency. With Myanmar’s booming opium and meth trade, agencies warn of rising narco-terrorism

On the occasion of Shashi Kapoor’s 88th birth anniversary, we have compiled a list of some of his finest films that everyone should watch and cherish as part of the esteemed legacy he left behind. From Satyam Shivam Sundaram to Shaan, take a look below.

Bhadauria dismissed the significance of timing as secondary, stating, “Whether it could be a little early or a little later, it doesn’t really matter…it was done quite okay.”

The 2026 Oscars faced backlash from the viewers for the omission of several film personalities from the In Memoriam segment. Recently, broadcast executive Rob Mills addressed the buzz.

At the WION World Pulse summit, Ankit Mehta, Co-founder and CEO of ideaForge, highlighted how modern warfare is becoming software-driven, fast-evolving and technology-led. He stressed that adaptability, indigenous innovation and low-cost drone systems are now central to military strategy.

At WION World Pulse, discussions focused on the shifting contours of global diplomacy and how nations are navigating an evolving world order. Experts examined changing power dynamics, emerging alignments, and the challenges shaping international relations today.