Violent clashes broke out on Wednesday (May 1) at the University of California, Los Angeles campus between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters, reported a US-based broadcaster.

Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters clash at UCLA campus, police step in

The Arizona Senate on Wednesday (May 1) cleared the way for the repeal of the archaic six-week abortion ban that holds no exceptions for rape or incest. After being passed in the Arizona Senate with an absolute majority of 16–14 votes, the bid to overturn the stringent abortion ban that allows no exception is expected to be quickly signed by Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat.

Arizona abortion ban overturn bid crosses another hurdle; Senate approves repeal in 16-14 vote

Solomon Islands lawmakers selected a new prime minister on Thursday. They chose former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as the new PM. Manele has pledged to continue the Pacific Island nation's foreign policy that drew it closer to China. Watch this video for all details.

Solomon Islands lawmakers select pro-China Manele as new Prime Minister

Sensational and even salacious stories about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the Western media are nothing new. And now the British publication Daily Star is claiming that every year North Korea'S supreme leader chooses 25 virgin girls to join his "Pleasure Squad".

Kim Jong-Un picks 25 virgins annually for his 'pleasure squad,' claims report

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

Kenya is witnessing deadly floods. Devastating rainfall lashed Kenya since March. It is one of the most catastrophic in recent years. At least 169 people died with several still missing. Watch this video for all details.

Kenya floods: Why is Kenya witnessing deadly floods?

China's coast guard says it "expelled" a Philippine coast guard ship and another vessel from Scarborough Shoal. The Coast Guard did not provide additional information in a statement. Watch this video for all details.

South China Sea tensions: Chinese coast guard expels Philippine vessels

Manasseh Sogavare, the Solomon Islands prime minister who drew his nation close to China, sharpening the United States' focus on the strategic importance of the Pacific Islands, bowed out of the race for leader on Monday evening (April 29) after a national election delivered no clear winner.

Why will Soloman Island's pro-China PM Sogavare won't stand for renomination?

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

Arizona lawmakers on Wednesday (Apr 24) voted on a critical bill seeking to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion that was slated to go into effect next month. In a 32-28 vote, Arizona's House of Representatives have voted 'yes' to the repeal.

Arizona abortion ban: Lawmakers vote 'yes' to repeal 160-year old near-complete abortion ban

Meta’s stock price took a nosedive after the company released its first-quarter earnings report. Investors reacted negatively to forecasts of higher expenses and lower-than-expected revenue. The stock price drop wiped nearly $200 billion off Meta's market capitalisation. This decrease brings Meta's market value down to roughly $1 trillion.

Meta stock plunges after AI spending forecast disappoints investors

A top Hamas official has stated that the militant group was ready to lay down arms for five years or more, if an independent Palestinian state is established along the pre-1967 borders.

Israel war: Hamas top official says militant group ready to lay down arms on one condition

Europe, as per a recent report, is increasingly facing bouts of heat so intense that the human body is unable to cope, and subsequently, deaths related to heat have increased by 30 per cent in the last 20 years.

Deaths due to heat at all-time high; heatwaves in Europe linked to 30% increase in fatalities

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

Randeep Hooda's Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is receiving a lot of praise from the audience and critics alike. In the movie, Randeep has not only played the role of Indian freedom fighter but has donned the hat of director, producer and writer. In an exclusive interview, Hooda spoke to WION's Pragati Awasthi about his film, how it has changed him as a human, his married life with Lin Laishram and a lot more.

Randeep Hooda on the success of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, fear before the release, married life and more

The Arizona Supreme Court's April 9 decision to uphold a near-total abortion ban from the 19th century has led to days of national debate, and multiple attempts to overturn the ban.

Arizona Republicans thwart attempt to repeal archaic 160-year-old abortion ban once again

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

Meta's Oversight Board has announced two separate investigations after explicit AI-powered images appeared on its platforms. Watch to know more.

Meta's oversight board probes handling of AI-generated explicit images

Iranian state media has revealed details about the weapons the Middle Eastern nation used in the recent unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend. The attack, named "Operation Truthful Promise," saw Tehran deploying long-range missiles capable of covering close to 2,000 km—nearly double the distance needed to reach Israel.

Iran used these weapons in 'Operation Truthful Promise,' its first direct attack on Israel

Meta Platforms on Monday said that it would temporarily shut down its social media platform Threads in Turkey from April 29 with an interim order. Watch to know more.

Meta platforms to temporarily shutdown shut down threads in Turkey

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

The tensions are spiralling in West Asia. Iran unleashed an unprecedented attack on Israel. The attack was in response to a suspected Israeli airstrike. Now, Israel is mulling options to take revenge. Watch this video for all details.

How is Israel planning to retaliate against the Iranian attack?

Tensions in West Asia are soaring. Iran unleashed 300 missiles and drones on Israel. Now, Israel is planning a counter-offensive. Will there be a regional spillover? Will US be part of Israeli retaliatory action? Watch this video to find out.

Why has US declined to take part in any Israeli retaliatory action against Iran?

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