Leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations called on Friday (19 May) for a "world without nuclear weapons," urging Russia, Iran, China and North Korea to cease nuclear escalation and embrace non-proliferation, a statement released by the White House showed.

G7 leaders call for 'world without nuclear weapons' -statement

In this episode of Tech It Out, our focus is on defence technologies - we tell you about Russia's new hypersonic missiles and the U.S.-made Patriot missile defence system. Find out about new WhatsApp features that can improve your messaging experience. Watch the full show.

Global defence technologies and new WhatsApp features

YouTube’s recommendations are sending violent videos to children and Google will soon delete inactive accounts. The week gone by was buzzing with a lot of exciting tech developments. And we bring you the most interesting ones in our Tech Wrap.

China cleaning up the internet

After more than a decade of isolation, Bashar al-Assad, the president of war-torn Syria, has been welcomed back into the Arab League.

Assad gets warm reception as Syria welcomed back into Arab League

In this video, we show you how the European Space Agency is training new astronauts for future missions to space.

European Space Agency training new astronauts for space missions

WhatsApp Is working on another useful feature that could make your messaging experience better. Watch this report to know more.

Sent a wrong message on WhatsApp? Don't worry, you can fix it

WhatsApp keeps adding new privacy features to keep messages, media, and other important information protected. And not to our surprise, WhatsApp has now given its users an extra layer of protection to secure their chats. Here's more.

You can now hide your intimate chats on WhatsApp

Police in France's Avignon city are looking into several posters that depict French President Emmanuel Macron as Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. As many as 30 posters were placed on about 120 billboards in Avignon city depicting Macron in a suit and moustache. The caricature posters bore digits "49.3" and greying hair. The numbers pertain to an article of the Constitution that was utilised to pass pension reform legislation in the National Assembly.

France: Macron depicted as Hitler on posters in France's Avignon, police initiate probe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Japan from today to participate in some major multilateral summits including G-7, Quad group. During this Prime Minister Modi will also meet Ukrainian President Zelensky in Japan.

PM Modi to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky

The Reserve Bank of India removed 2,000 rupee notes from circulation on Friday. Until September 30, 2023, the central bank has invited banks to offer 2,000 note deposit and exchange services.

RBI withdraws ₹2000 note from circulation, to remain legal tender

G7 leaders on Saturday warned China over its "militarisation activities" in the Asia-Pacific region but said the bloc also wanted "constructive and stable relations" with Beijing.

G7 to agree tools to counter Chinese economic 'coercion'

India has given a stern response to China after it opposed the holding of G20 tourism working group meeting in Kashmir, saying it is free to hold meetings on its own territory. It further added that peace and tranquility on its border is essential for normal ties with the neighbouring nation.

China to boycott G20 meeting hosted by India in Kashmir

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia ahead of his attendance at the G7 summit in Japan. The purpose of the visit was to participate in the Arab League summit and bolster bilateral relations between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. During the visit, Zelensky met with Saudi officials and discussed potential areas of cooperation, including trade and investment.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Saudi Arabia

Jim Brown, the legendary American footballer who became a Hollywood action hero and civil rights activist, has died at the age of 87.

Legendary Browns RB Jim Brown dies at 87

After a year of the Poppy ban, where are Afghan farmers standing? With most of the population struggling to afford food, and the country suffering its worst drought in years, the situation is dire. Taliban authorities had promised to provide former poppy farmers with a profitable alternative but the reality is completely different.

Taliban bans poppy, options dry up

In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are scheduled to meet in Hiroshima, Japan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. This meeting marks the first in-person interaction between the two leaders since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began last year.

G7: Modi, Zelensky to meet in Hiroshima, have first in-person interaction since Russian invasion

Airbag inflators are not life-saving devices but potential ticking time bombs, with over 33 million vehicles across the united states equipped with airbag inflators that could potentially explode.

Over 33 million US Drivers unaware of explosion threat from airbags

An eight-year-old girl has died in US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody after a medical emergency, the agency says. The girl and her family were detained at a border patrol site in Harlingen, Texas when she fell ill, the CBP said.

8-year-old girl dies in US Border Patrol custody in Texas

China overtook Japan as the world's top auto exporter in the first quarter, spurred by rising demand for electric vehicles and increased deliveries to Russia.

China surpasses Japan as world's top auto exporter

The Pentagon revealed Thursday that it has overcounted the value of the military aid the United States has sent Ukraine by at least $3 billion.

Pentagon accounting error overvalued Ukraine weapons aid by $3 billion

News broke on May 18th from a spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that the royal couple was involved in a “near catastrophic” car chase in New York City late Tuesday.

Did Prince Harry and Meghan Lie about 'Catastrophic Car Chase'?

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Thursday to attend the Arab League summit the following day. Watch the video to know more.

Syria's Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for Arab league summit

British prime minister Rishi Sunak and Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday signed the Hiroshima Accord – a document declaring a global strategic partnership between the two island nations.

G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023: UK and Japan ink agreement for semiconductor and security cooperation

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow's war effort, said officials with direct knowledge of the discussions.

G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps

Tencent holdings ltd, the world's largest video game company, experienced an impressive 11% rise in revenue for the first quarter, exceeding expectations. However, earnings fell short of projections, highlighting an uneven recovery in China's internet sector post-pandemic. Tencent aims to integrate artificial intelligence across its products and faces challenges in finding the next big gaming success while navigating a rapidly saturating domestic market.

China's Tencent returns to profitability

The war in Ukraine and Chinese aggression towards Taiwan will dominate G7 discussions this week, but host Fumio Kishida is expected to carve out time to push for a pledge on nuclear weapons when leaders meet in Hiroshima, the first place on Earth targeted by an atomic bomb.

Japan’s quiet leadership as it hosts the G7 summit in Hiroshima

Zimbabwe's currency faces a turbulent ride with a devaluation of nearly 14% in the weekly central bank auction. This is in line with the government's push for reforms in the foreign exchange market.

Zimbabwe dollar takes a plunge

MTV awards from Aerosmith and Beastie Boys are on display at Julien's Auctions Music Icons press preview in New York City. Julien's Auctions' spectacular lineup of artifacts is offered in the industry's premiere music auction event, Music Icons, taking place Friday, May 19th, Saturday, May 20th, and Sunday, May 21st, 2023 live at Hard Rock Cafe New York and online at Julien's Live.

Julien's auctions 'Music Icons' : Nirvana, Beatles guitars up for sale at NY auction

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is expected to file a lawsuit as early as Tuesday to block Amgen Inc's AMGN.O $27.8 billion deal to buy Horizon Therapeutics PLC HZNP.O, a person familiar with the matter.

FTC  moves to block Amgen's $27.8 billion deal for horizon therapeutics: Report

Wildfire season is off to a terrible start across Alberta as a formidable heat wave gripping the province will exacerbate ongoing blazes and lead to extreme risk for additional fire ignition in the coming days.

Extreme fire risk persists in Alberta, smoke could reach cities soon

Actor Tom Hanks believes that he could keep appearing in new movies after he dies thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Watch the video to know more.

Tom Hanks says his career could continue after death with AI technology

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