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Rising global conflicts, from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, are raising fears of a wider war. On WION World Pulse, we examine whether the growing tensions could push the world closer to a potential World War 3 scenario.

This war has exposed a humiliating mechanical truth: European NATO doesn't just lack the political will; they lack the actual military hardware.

This session will examine how the international rules-based order is increasingly being challenged, as conventional diplomacy is giving way to personality-driven engagement, signalling a broader disruption in global diplomatic norms.

As the war involving Iran continues to escalate across the Middle East, AI‑generated imagery and unverified war visuals are flooding social media platforms, blurring the line between real conflict footage and fabricated content. Multiple videos and satellite images claiming to show dramatic strikes, missile barrages, or destruction in cities like Tel Aviv and Gulf states have been widely shared — but many are now confirmed to be created or manipulated using artificial intelligence tools.

This session explores whether the world can reach consensus on tech geopolitics, and how innovation, trust, and global cooperation can shape responsible and secure technological progress.

Rising global conflicts, from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, are raising fears of a wider war. On WION World Pulse, we examine whether the growing tensions could push the world closer to a potential World War 3 scenario.

Randeep Hooda and his wife Lin Laishram, are now parents to a baby girl! The newest member of the Hooda family arrived on Wednesday and proud parents shared a glimpse of the baby on social media.

Originally developed to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), the missile offers significantly greater range and operational flexibility.

ICC fines Arshdeep Singh 15% of match fees for an 'inappropriate' throw at Daryl Mitchell during India's historic T20 World Cup 2026 final win. Read about the Article 2.9 breach, the on-field spat, and Arshdeep’s post-match apology in Ahmedabad.

NATO supported US goals in the Iran war politically but has so far avoided a combat role. The alliance’s restraint contrasts with its strong support for non-member Ukraine against Russia. Why? Because, priorities…

Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday questioned whether the United States should honor a long-sought defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, saying the kingdom’s refusal to join military operations against Iran made the partnership difficult to justify given that Americans were dying in a war Graham himself helped push the Trump administration to start.

Donald Trump has warned Tehran after Mojtaba Khamenei assumed power following his father’s death. Trump criticised the leadership change, saying the new Iranian leader “won’t last long” without U.S. approval.

These developments come after global oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel for the first time since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, marking more than a 50 per cent increase since the start of joint US-Israeli military strikes in Iran on February 28.

They are particularly effective against fixed targets such as ballistic missile production facilities, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps headquarters and air-defence installations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran’s regime change ultimately depends on the Iranian people, though Israel is “breaking their bones” militarily. Iran’s foreign minister rejected the claim, saying Israel’s goal has failed after Mojtaba Khamenei became the new supreme leader.

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to blam Iran for the deadly school strike that happened during the early phase of the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran. The strike, which occurred near a school in Minab, Iran, killed more than 160 people after a missile hit a military facility located next to the school. The attack reportedly took place when U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian targets during the opening stages of the war. However, Trump continues to insist that Iran was responsible for the tragedy, claiming Iranian weapons are inaccurate and may have caused the blast.

Iran's IRGC has vowed to attack with further wavelength and intensity to maximise damage. While US President Donald Trump claims to have reduced the capability of Iran to engage in major offensive.

Iran’s Foreign Minister has strongly condemned the war actions by Israel and the United States against Iran, calling them wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate. The statement comes amid escalating tensions following recent strikes on Iranian targets in Tehran and across the region. Iran’s FM emphasized that the attacks violate international law and threaten regional peace and stability, and called on the international community to hold the aggressors accountable.

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty is the latest celebrity to have sought protection for personality rights. The Bombay HC has ordered all defamatory and infringing content circulating on various platforms to be immediately pulled down.