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A South African court has ruled in favour of protecting the endangered African penguins, barring commercial fishing around key breeding colonies for at least a decade. Watch in for more details!

World: This comes a day after Trump held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing US-proposed ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

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India and Philippines are strengthening their defence ties with the Brahmos missile deal. The Philippines' foreign affairs secretary Enrique Manalo has hailed the acquisition of the Brahmos missile system as a major development in bilateral defence cooperation.

Science & tech | The Crew-9 members will have to face some challenges after their return as they get acclimated to Earth’s gravity. So, what’s next for Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts?

Nigeria has launched an investigation into NGO funding following claims by US lawmakers that some organizations may be linked to terror financing. The Nigerian parliament has demanded 10 years' worth of financial records, while USAID has dismissed the allegations as baseless. NGOs are pushing back against the probe, calling it unfair.

Gal Gadot's and Rachel Zegler's Snow White eyes a $100M opening weekend amid mixed early reactions. The movie is a live-action remake of the Disney classic.

Sports, Cricket: With Shreyas Iyer moving to Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rahane has taken charge of the squad, and his influence is already being felt within the team

Thousands of Israelis gathered for an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv after the country decided to resume attacks on the Gaza Strip. Watch this report for more details!

Enrique Manalo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines has termed the acquisition of Brahmos missile system as a major development in defence cooperation with India. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'export of Brahmos to the Philippines part of our policies of modernizing our defence compatibility, not aimed at particular any 3rd country. It's a major development in Philippines-India Defence cooperation" In January 2022, India and the Philippines signed a $375 million agreement for the supply of three batteries of the shore-based anti-ship variant of the BrahMos missile system. This marked India's first export of the BrahMos missile, a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. Secretary Manalo emphasized on expanding maritime cooperation. India has offered facilities to the Philippines for ship repair as well. He thanked India for assistance to Philippines seafarers in the western Indian Ocean. In the broad-based interview, he also spoke on China tension, Ukraine, trade, etc.

Ukraine accuses Russia of rejecting a US-supported ceasefire proposal, as fresh strikes target civilian infrastructure. Despite a 30-day pause on energy attacks, Russia demands the West halt military aid to Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Gal Gadot was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on March 18, but the ceremony was disrupted by protesters. Demonstrators clashed and carried signs, highlighting tensions over the ongoing Gaza war.

World news: Moscow returned 175 Ukrainian POWs, as well as "22 seriously wounded prisoners of war in need of urgent medical assistance", while Kyiv returned 175 Russian troops, it said.

Snowfall in Japan in cherry blossom season. A developing low pressure system is bringing rain, snow and strong winds to a wide area spanning northern to western Japan.

A special WION investigation into the debt-laden SpiceJet's financial turbulence. Take a look... For the full detailed rebuttal to SpiceJet's response to our queries, click here: https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/spicejets-statement-addressing-financial-operational-regulatory-concerns-and-wions-rebuttal-8869609

Balochistan is witnessing a surge in insurgent attacks, putting Pakistan on edge. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a passenger train on March 11, killing 26 hostages. Days later, a Pakistan Army convoy was ambushed, leaving 11 soldiers dead. As security is tightened, the government insists no grand operation is needed, while opposition leaders plan protests against the administration. WION's Anas Mallick brings you a ground report!

Millions of Iranians are celebrating 'Chaharshanbe Suri', the festival of fire and light, across the country ahead of the ancient Persian New Year.

Philippines Army Chief has termed China as a bully, pointing the situation in South China Sea. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr., Philippine Army general, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces said,'We are at the forefront of bully tactic by China...it's a great concerns, existential problem'. China-Philippines ties are strained by South China Sea disputes, with the Philippines. Despite this, economic and cultural connections persist amid ongoing tensions. The Army Chief lauded the 'very happy with relationship, particularly military to military'. Asked on procurement of Brahmos from India, he said, 'hopefully we can look into more platforms, may be fighter aircraft, ships"

World news: The SpaceX craft carrying Wilmore and Suni Williams detached from the orbital outpost at 0505 GMT, ending their prolonged mission. The NASA duo was joined onboard by American Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.