The 96-year-old queen is the first British monarch in history to reach a Platinum Jubilee, which marks 70 years on the throne. Celebrations over four days will include parties, parades and public holidays.

Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations: Queen appears on palace balcony on Day 1 of the celebrations

Around 16 targeted killings have been reported in Kashmir in the first 6 months of 2022. Almost all the victims belong to Kashmir's Hindu minority. Why are terror attacks on the rise in Kashmir valley? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Targeted killings on the rise in Kashmir

OPEC+ led by Saudi Arabia and Russia bucked market expectations to increase oil output by 50%. Can the gulf states make up for Russia's oil deficit? How is oil shaping the world order in 2022? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: OPEC+ agrees to increase oil output to cool prices

Gun Terror has struck America again. A gunman has killed 4 people at a hospital in #Tulsa. This comes a week after the Uvalde Massacre. What is Joe Biden doing about it? He's blaming Republicans for blocking gun reforms. Palki Sharma tells you how POTUS is not helpless.

Gravitas: Why Biden is not 'helpless' on gun reforms

'Pakistan will splinter into 3 pieces', this is Imran Khan prediction about the country's future. He says if Shehbaz Sharif stays in power, the country will head towards a civil war, get demilitarised and lose all its nukes. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Imran Khan predicts 'Balkanisation' of Pakistan

TikTok influencers are advocating using a diabetes drug for weight loss. TikTokers say the injection reduces hunger pangs and results in drastic weight loss. Listen to Palki Sharma before you fall for this fad.

Gravitas: New viral weight loss fad

Chinese officials in Shanghai have issued a diktat to the press. They have been banned from using the word "lockdown" while reporting on Shanghai's two-month-long lockdown. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: In China, a ban on the word "lockdown"

In Kabul today, a team of Indian diplomats met with a senior leader of the Taliban. What happened at the meeting? What's driving India's engagement with the Taliban? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Indian diplomats meet senior Taliban leadership

Israel's Defence Minister Benny Gantz is visiting India as the two countries mark 30 years of bilateral and defence ties. Gantz called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also held a discussion with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Israel's Defence Minister Benny Gantz visits India

A 'Greening' phenomenon has been detected in the Alps. Disappearing snow in the Alps is likely to result in less drinking water.

Disappearing snow in the Alps to result in less drinking water

The ongoing rare monkeypox outbreak outside of Africa is worrying scientists globally. Experts are suspecting 'animal spill back'.

Monkeypox outbreak worries scientists: Experts suspect 'animal spill back'

Google has been indulged in a caste discrimination row. Google manager has accused Google of toxic work culture and has quit over scrapped lecture.

Google caste discrimination row: Manager accuses Google of toxic work culture

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is marking 70 years on the throne. Polls suggest strong popularity for the monarchy, with 62% Britons backing the Queen. What explains Britain's obsession with the crown? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne

Equal pay is something that every woman wants but in Japan, it is an illusive goal. The Japanese society is advanced in so many ways but when it comes to gender equality it lags far behind.

Japan will make big companies disclose wage disparities

Outbreaks of endemic diseases such as monkeypox and lassa fever are becoming more persistent and frequent, the World Health Organization`s (WHO) warned on Wednesday.

Climate change impacts humans and animals, WHO warns against 'endemic diseases'

A committee in the United States house of representatives here in Washington is to convene an emergency session to discuss limited gun control legislative proposals in light of the series of recent mass shootings across the US.

United States: 41-page draft proposes raising legal age to buy guns

Researchers in the Japanese capital Tokyo say that they have found an alternative to cement and that too a more environmentally friendly one.

Japanese researchers turn food waste into cement

Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan refuses to relent, the PTI chief has been spilling the beans in the economic crisis-hit country after calling off his Freedom march late last month. Imran Khan has now warned that the country may lose its nuclear deterrence and get disintegrated.

Pakistan: Imran Khan warns against country heading towards civil war

Israeli Defence minister Benny Gantz is on India visit. He met his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and received Guard of Honour. Gantz will also be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the expansion of cooperation between India and Israel.

Israeli Defence minister in India | Rajnath Singh: Strategic partnership with Israel crucial

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's abandoned Freedom march or azadi march is on the top court's radar. Pakistan Supreme Court has sought a report on the violations made by Imran Khan and his party members during last week's long march last week.

'Imran Khan's march was marred by clashes,' Pakistan's top court seeks report

The Kashmir valley is on edge. Sine January, 16 people have lost their lives in targeted killings, there has also been a series of terror attacks on people. In the latest, a bank manager from Rajasthan was shot dead in Kulgam.

India: 16 targeted killings in Kashmir valley since January

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the Russian military forces currently control around 20 per cent of Ukraine’s territory but added that “Ukrainian defence forces have liberated 1,017 localities till now”. In other news, a leaked directive, which was obtained by China Digital Times said "unlike Wuhan, Shanghai never declared a lockdown, so there is no 'ending the lockdown'."

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Zelensky said that the invasion started eight years ago when Russia started attacking parts of Ukraine and between 2014 and 2022, they ended up controlling around 43,000 square km of Ukraine’s territory.

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According to media reports, a leaked directive from the city has ordered media to not use the phrase "ending the lockdown" while reporting the end of what clearly was a lockdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suicide-by-firearms-among-youth-in-the-united-states-highest-in-20-years-report-484444">Suicide by firearms among youth in the US highest in 20 years: Report</a>

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As per the report, youth firearm suicide has reached its highest in more than 20 years. Youth in this scenario is defined as people between the ages of 10 to 24.

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The mission will be carried out by the help of a spacecraft that will be gathering the data and it will use a method called micro-arcsecond relative astrometry.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-more-chicken-rice-singapore-faces-chicken-shortage-as-malaysia-bans-export-484431">No more chicken-rice? Singapore faces chicken shortage as Malaysia bans export</a>

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Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that the country will be banning live chicken exports from June in order to tackle a domestic shortage.

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Himars employ the "scoot and shoot" capability which enhances the survivability of the crew in a "high threat environment". It could hold the key in the Donbas region for Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-rohan-bopanna-matwe-middelkoops-campaign-ends-duo-bow-out-in-mens-double-semi-finals-484469">French Open: Rohan Bopanna-Matwe Middelkoop's campaign ends</a>

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Facing the 12th seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Jean Julien Roger, the Indian-Dutch pair conceded the proceedings 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(8).

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The Christie’s auction company in London will be auctioning a first edition of the JK Rowling book which has a number of errors and is signed by the author JK Rowling.

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After a six-week-long defamation trial during which the ex-lovers made a slew of shocking revelations, the Jury sided with Johnny Depp and awarded him $15 million in damages from Heard.

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When the incident was discovered on Monday, two individuals were caught, and a third was apprehended on Tuesday, according to Railways Police Chief Faisal Shahkar.

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the Russian military forces currently control around 20 per cent of Ukraine’s territory but added that “Ukrainian defence forces have liberated 1,017 localities till now”.

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the Russian military forces currently control around 20 per cent of Ukraine’s territory but added that “Ukrainian defence forces have liberated 1,017 localities till now”. In other news, a leaked directive, which was obtained by China Digital Times said "unlike Wuhan, Shanghai never declared a lockdown, so there is no 'ending the lockdown'." Russia controls 'about 20 per cent' of Ukraine, says president Zelensky Zelensky said that the invasion started eight years ago when Russia started attacking parts of Ukraine and between 2014 and 2022, they ended up controlling around 43,000 square km of Ukraine’s territory. Shanghai spent 2 months 'locked' up, but media can't call it a 'lockdown' According to media reports, a leaked directive from the city has ordered media to not use the phrase "ending the lockdown" while reporting the end of what clearly was a lockdown. Suicide by firearms among youth in the US highest in 20 years: Report As per the report, youth firearm suicide has reached its highest in more than 20 years. Youth in this scenario is defined as people between the ages of 10 to 24. Looking for aliens? China's proposed space mission may have some answers The mission will be carried out by the help of a spacecraft that will be gathering the data and it will use a method called micro-arcsecond relative astrometry. No more chicken-rice? Singapore faces chicken shortage as Malaysia bans export Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that the country will be banning live chicken exports from June in order to tackle a domestic shortage. Himars artillery systems & JADO: How Ukraine can win grinding battle against Russia in Donbas Himars employ the "scoot and shoot" capability which enhances the survivability of the crew in a "high threat environment". It could hold the key in the Donbas region for Ukraine. French Open: Rohan Bopanna-Matwe Middelkoop's campaign ends Facing the 12th seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Jean Julien Roger, the Indian-Dutch pair conceded the proceedings 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(8). First edition of 'Harry Potter’ book with errors to be auctioned for massive price The Christie’s auction company in London will be auctioning a first edition of the JK Rowling book which has a number of errors and is signed by the author JK Rowling. Today justice was served! Celebs react to the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard verdict After a six-week-long defamation trial during which the ex-lovers made a slew of shocking revelations, the Jury sided with Johnny Depp and awarded him $15 million in damages from Heard. Outrage in Pakistan after 25-year-old woman gang-raped on moving train When the incident was discovered on Monday, two individuals were caught, and a third was apprehended on Tuesday, according to Railways Police Chief Faisal Shahkar.

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Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, has died at the age of 53. The singer had performed to an audience in Kolkata a little over an hour before he was declared brought dead to a hospital. India remembers KK as the man with a magical voice. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Indian singer KK dies at 53

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wants 'healthy trade activity' with India. On a visit to Turkey, he said India and Pakistan can gain a lot from mutually beneficially trade. At the same time, he discussed Kashmir with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pak wants 'healthy trade' ties with India

Denmark is making a historic shift. After sitting on the sidelines for 30 years, it could join the European Union's common defence policy. Denmark is also considering allowing US troops on its soil. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Denmark prepares to take on Russia

The US emerged as India's biggest trade partner in 2021-22. China has slipped to second place. But Beijing refuses to accept this. It is trying to come back on top by rejigging the numbers. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The US is now India's biggest trade partner. China disagrees

Joe Biden agreed to send longer-range advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, drawing sharp criticism from Russia. Will Biden's move lead to further escalation? Or will the rockets change the tide in Donbas? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US to send advanced rockets to Ukraine

Queen Elizabeth on Wednesday thanked everyone involved in Platinum Jubilee celebrations marking beginning of the festivities. Celebrations over four days will include parties, parades and public holidays to mark the queen's 70 years on the British throne.

Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee: Four days of parades, concerts and parties

US President Joe Biden welcomed K-pop band BTS to the White House for discussions on anti-Asian hate crimes in America. What does this invite reveal about the power of K-pop? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Joe Biden welcomes BTS to the White House

Russia's war and China's zero-covid lockdowns are straining the global supply chains. Faced with a shortage of feed, Malaysia has decided to ban chicken exports. Palki Sharma tells you why the ban has neighbouring Singapore worried.

Gravitas: Supply crunch forces Malaysia to ban chicken export

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