Beijing on Monday simulated "sealing off" Taiwan in maritime drills in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's recent trip to the United States. Watch the video to know more.

China rehearses 'sealing off' Taiwan, US deploys naval destroyer

Watch India’s growth story, one road at a time with Road and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari in an exclusive conversation with Vikram Chandra.

Exclusive: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari plans to decongest India's capital

The foreign ministers of bitter Middle Eastern rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia have held official talks for the first time since 2016. A video showed Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud being encouraged to shake hands by their Chinese counterpart in Beijing.

Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia hold first high-level talks in seven years

There were more mass strikes, protests, and in some cases unrest across France on Thursday in opposition to President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform. The demonstrations are the 11th formal call to strike from trade unions to protests the government's new law, controversially passed by decree. It came immediately after trade union leaders walked out of talks with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Wednesday.

France: Fresh protests over pensions reforms

On Tuesday, private rocket maker Skyroot Aerospace said it had successfully test-fired its 3D-printed cryogenic engine called Dhawan-II for 200 seconds. According to Skyroot Aerospace, the test was done at Solar Industries propulsion test facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra, using the company's indigenously developed mobile cryogenic engine test pad.

India: Skyroot Aerospace Successfully Test Fires its 3D-Printed Cryogenic Engine

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, and senior defense and military officials to hold a meeting ahead of a security cabinet meeting tonight to discuss a response to rocket fire from Lebanon.

Ministers, defense officials to hold talks on Lebanon rocket fire ahead of security cabinet meeting

Russia has formally charged detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage, according to Russian news agencies. State-run TASS news agency reported on Friday that the US journalist denied the charge.

Russia charges WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich with spying: Report

Every year, approximately 1.5 lakh people dies on India roads, which translate, on an average, into 1130 accidents and 422 deaths every day or 47 accidents and 18 deaths every hour.

India tops world in road deaths with 150,000 annual casualties

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen underscored cooperative ties between their governments at a meeting Wednesday in California. The meeting came amid Chinese threats of retaliation and as both the United States and Taiwan are facing rising tensions with China. VOA’s Mike O’Sullivan and WION reports.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US House Speaker, Taiwan President meet despite China threats

An 18-metre (59ft) sperm whale was found dead on the eastern coast of the Indonesian island of Bali on April 5, 2023. The marine mammal had earlier stranded itself on the shore of the holiday island and was successfully pushed back into deeper water by locals and officials.

18-metre sperm whale dies on Bali beach despite rescue efforts

The port city of dover in the UK is facing an unprecedented travel crisis. Cross-channel travel through ferries, railways, roads and even airlines have come to a grinding halt. This after pension reform protests in France and union strikes in England have brought transportation infrastructure to its knees.

UK's port city of dover faces massive transit stall, all forms of transportation impacted

All Formula 1 teams have agreed an updated Sprint format that will see two races from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend onwards, with Saturdays becoming a standalone event with a separate qualifying session.

All teams agreed on Sprint changes to two-race F1 weekends

With Pakistan battling protests & a slumping economy, And Afghanistan's Taliban adding instability to the region, Are China's Belt & Road Initiative plans facing collapse? Watch #WIONWideangle- Losing Momentum: China's Belt & Road Initiative @jamil_n_jaffer @FredFleitz

Peril in Pakistan & Afghanistan Weakens China's BRI?

The Guptas, arrested in the UAE in 2022, are accused of siphoning state funds using connections with ex-President Zuma. A United Arab Emirates court has dismissed South Africa's request to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said on Friday.

UAE court dismisses South Africa request to extradite Gupta brothers

Indonesian animal experts prepare to conduct an autopsy on an 18-metre whale that died after washing up on a beach in Bali.

Massive sperm whale dies after beaching itself on Bali beach

March continued the planet's exceedingly warm start to 2023, ranking as the fifth warmest march in 143 years. @saroyahem brings you the report.

Earth had second-warmest March on record: Report

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Turkey on Thursday to discuss the war in Ukraine and the future of a key export deal that has been allowing the flow of grain to continue to countries where hunger is a growing threat.

War in Ukraine: Russia's Lavrov meets Turkish counterpart to discuss grain deal to aid world’s poor

Shah Rukh Khan, the heart throb for millions, the humble human from Delhi, the resident of Mannat in Mumbai, the man that gave Bollywood its biggest hit "Pathaan' since the industry seemed to have been suffering in box office collections in the post-covid era, has now ranked highest in TIME 100 Reader Poll.

Shah Rukh Khan tops TIME 100 Reader Poll, defeats Lionel Messi, Prince Harry

Amid the ongoing staff shortage crisis, in the United Kingdom, hundreds of companies have resorted to a new tactic to lure and retain workers from Generation Z called “early finish Fridays”. According to a report by online jobs portal Adzuna, there has been a sharp increase in postings which offer shorter days on the last day of the week, Friday and let employees start their weekend early by a few hours.

‘Early finish Fridays’: UK companies deploy new tactic to lure Gen Z workers

Christians observe Good Friday solemnly to honor the way Jesus Christ underwent tremendous suffering and died for the expiation of their sins. This may involve attending a service where the account of Jesus's agonizing crucifixion is recounted. Some believers may even choose to fast as a way of expressing their grief.

Christians across world observe Good Friday with prayers and penitence

On Wednesday, the hip-hop mogul took to Twitter to reveal that he pays Sting $5,000 per day for sampling The Police frontman's "Every Breath You Take" in Combs' song "I'll Be Missing You."

Diddy admits he pays Sting $5K per day for 'Every Breath You Take' sample

Movies and television series based on Indian characters have vastly become very popular now. With creators such as Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher, Smriti Mundhra and Kabir Akhtar people of colour have found a place on-screen too. Nearly 25 or 30 years ago, being a brown person in the U.S. came with its own share of challenges. Even for Kabir Akhtar, who hails from an influential family in India. Kabir Akhtar, is the nephew of Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar, and cousin of directors Zoya and Farhan Akhtar. In an exclusive conversation with WION's Samarpita Das, Emmy-winning director, Kabir Akhtar, who is well known for directing some of the episodes of 'Never Have I Ever', shared with us his personal experience.

Kabir Akhtar: In the 80s, 90s, it was not cool to be a brown kid in the US

The growth in the number of female leaders has plateaued around the world, while representation in national parliaments remains static. Watch the video to know more.

After Ardern, Marin and Sturgeon, is female representation in politics going backwards?

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping have said they are opposed to the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Macron said on Wednesday that China had a “major role” to play in finding a path to peace in Ukraine, as he kicked off a three-day visit to Beijing.

Opposed to use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, says French President Macron, Xi Jinping

Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Thursday for peace talks over Ukraine after French President Emmanuel Macron appealed to him to “bring Russia to its senses,” but Xi gave no indication Beijing would use its leverage as Vladimir Putin's diplomatic partner to press for a settlement.

French President Emmanuel Macron in China, wants 'common path' on peace in Ukraine

Fifty years ago, a revolution in communication began when Dr. Martin Cooper made the first-ever cell phone call on April 3, 1973. Today, we delve into the life and legacy of the man credited with inventing the cell phone, whose visionary work has transformed the way we live, work, and interact.

The father of the cellphone predicts we'll have devices embedded in our skin next

A Hindu temple was vandalised with “anti-Hindu and anti-India graffiti” in Canada’s Ontario on Wednesday, a statement by the Winsdor police said. Watch the video to know more.

Hindu temple vandalised in Canada’s Windsor, probe launched

El Salvador, the first country to establish Bitcoinas a legal tender, has decided to eliminate all taxes on technology innovations. The move runs parallel to establishing the National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) of El Salvador, also known as “the Bitcoin office.“

El Salvador removes all taxes related to tech innovation for economic growth

The most prominent issue for Britons is the cost of living right now, millions are suffering due to the sky rocketing prices of food, energy, and essentials. But, amid all of this it comes out that the Royal Family continues to earn millions.

Revealed: Massive Royal income under lens, billions in income from duchies

Late designer Virgil Abloh's shoes continue to command attention as Sotheby's auction house is selling eight pairs of the Nike Dunk Low ‘Virgil Abloh x Futura Laboratories,’ with proceeds going to the Virgil Abloh Foundation and Futura's choice of charities.

Virgil Abloh x Futura Laboratories sneakers up for auction

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