At least 922 Hajj pilgrims have died in Mecca due to extreme heat, with Egypt reporting 600 fatalities. In Tamil Nadu, India, 37 people have died and over 60 have been hospitalised after consuming toxic hooch, prompting calls for Chief Minister Stalin's resignation.

Morning news brief: Hajj pilgrim death toll crosses 900; Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy; and more

The United States is on the verge of approving its largest-ever arms sale to Israel amid the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted Russian President Putin's reliance on authoritarian leaders for weapons, citing North Korea's support.

Morning news brief: US' largest-ever arms sale to Israel; NATO chief on Putin, and more

US President Joe Biden has expressed doubt about the Gaza ceasefire and has blamed Palestinian militant group Hamas for delays, insisting they consider Israel's proposal.

Morning news brief: Biden blames Hamas for Gaza ceasefire delay; Modi in Italy for G7; and more

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has overwhelmingly supported US President Joe Biden's proposal for a ceasefire to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Morning news brief: UNSC backs Biden's Gaza peace plan; search on for Malawi Vice President; and more

In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears set for a third term despite the NDA falling short of their '400+' target, securing just under 300 seats. The INDIA alliance has performed impressively with 234 seats, making it a significant player in the political landscape.

Morning news brief: Lok Sabha 2024 election results; Trump seeks relief from gag order; and more

A New York jury has found former US president Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the hush money case involving adult actor Stormy Daniels, making him the first former president convicted of a crime.

Morning news brief: Trump found guilty in hush money case; Prajwal Revanna arrested; and more

Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is "not in a life-threatening situation at this moment," a day after escaping an assassination attempt. In other news, Vladimir Putin is on a visit to China.

Morning news brief: Putin in Russia; Slovak PM no longer in life-threatening condition, and more

Voting for the fourth phase of India Lok Sabha elections is underway across 96 parliamentary constituencies in nine states and one union territory. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that a full-scale Israeli offensive in Rafah, Gaza, could result in chaos without effectively dismantling Hamas.

Morning news brief: Fourth phase of India Lok Sabha elections; Donald Trump trial, and more

The United States has expressed serious concerns that Israel may have breached international humanitarian laws by using American-supplied weaponry during its operations in Gaza.

Morning news brief: Israel's alleged international law violation; Barron Trump won't join politics and more

Nicaragua has terminated a contentious project, initially supported by China, to construct a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In other news, US President Joe Biden has expressed concerns that former US president Donald Trump may not accept the outcome of the upcoming November elections if defeated.

Morning news brief: Nicaragua cancels Atlantic-Pacific canal; Biden's warning about Trump; and more

Over 2,100 people have been arrested in pro-Palestinian protests across US campuses, with the faculty at UCLA joining students in demonstrations, amid concerns for student safety.

Morning news brief: US campus protests; Trump hush money trial; and more

New York City police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University after a late-night operation. In other news, the US military has destroyed an unmanned surface vessel in Yemen, which was in an area controlled by the Houthi forces.

Morning news brief: Delhi schools bomb threat; NY police enter Columbia amid protests; and more

World Central Kitchen has announced the resumption of its food aid operations in Gaza a month after losing seven aid workers in an Israeli airstrike. Meanwhile, at Harvard University, protests against Israeli policies escalated as students put a Palestinian flag where a US flag was supposed to be during demonstrations.

Morning news brief: World Central Kitchen restarts food aid in Gaza; US campus protests escalate; and more

On day 7 of Donald Trump's hush money trial, a key witness made a startling revelation: an alleged "catch and kill" scheme to buy sex stories. Meanwhile, in the US, pro-Palestine protests across campuses are spreading like wildfire, and police had to resort to rubber bullets, tear gas and even arresting students.

Morning news brief: Trump hush money trial; US campus protests; and more

WION is tracking all the live updates of phase one of the Lok Sabha elections in India. The Chief Electoral Officer announced on Friday that repolling will be conducted at 11 polling stations in the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituencies on Monday.

Morning news brief: INDIA bloc rally in Ranchi today; two killed in Memphis shooting, and more

The US has endorsed Elon Musk's suggestion for India to receive a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Meanwhile, in Arizona, Republican lawmakers have once again blocked attempts to repeal a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, despite recent criticism of the law.

Morning news brief: US backs Musk's call for UNSC seat for India; Arizona abortion ban persists; and more

Even as the crisis in West Asia worsens, the Israeli war cabinet has reportedly failed to reach a consensus about how the nation should respond to Iran's unprecedented weekend attack.

Morning news brief: West Asia crisis; Trump hush money trial, and more

US President Joe Biden laid out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit to the United States. Meanwhile, Biden extended commitment to Israel against any Iranian attack amid rising concerns of Tehran launching strikes in the coming days.

Morning news brief: Biden-Kishida meet; South Korea elections; Biden's commitment to Israel, and more

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again asserted that Israel will proceed with military operations in Rafah, Gaza, despite opposition. In other news, the UN nuclear watchdog has planned an emergency meeting following drone attacks over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, with Russia and Ukraine trading accusations.

Morning news brief: Netanyahu's push for Rafah incursion; Kejriwal moves Supreme Court, and more

Alleged Russian strikes in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed three people. In other news, Canada's spy agency found evidence of Chinese interference in its last two elections.

Morning news brief: China's alleged interference in Canada elections; Zaporizhzhia strikes; and more

Former US President Donald Trump has avoided asset seizure in his New York civil fraud case by posting a $175 million bond. In other news, Florida's top court has approved a 15-week abortion ban.

Morning news brief: Florida court upholds abortion ban; Trump posts $175mn bail, and more

Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to original ceasefire terms, including Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza and the return of displaced Palestinians. Russian president Vladimir Putin has alleged that radical Islamists were behind the Moscow concert hall attack and has reiterated Ukraine's involvement.

Morning news brief: Putin reiterates Ukraine's involvement in Moscow attack; Musk lawsuit dismissed; and more

Joe Biden and Donald Trump have secured nominations for the 2024 US Presidential Elections, setting the stage for a historic rematch. Meanwhile, the UK has called for a full explanation regarding an Israeli raid on a Gaza hospital amid reports of mistreatment of doctors.

Morning news brief: Biden, Trump win nominations; Navalny's ally attacked; and more

On Super Tuesday 2024, Joe Biden and Donald Trump have secured significant wins in the GOP and Democratic primaries across several US states, setting the stage for the upcoming presidential showdown.

Morning news brief: Super Tuesday 2024; US airdrops aid to Gaza, and more

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