Sri Lanka is all set to host the fifth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation in Colombo. According to the Sri Lankan foreign ministry the event will be held in a hybrid version with foreign ministers of all seven nations attending the three-day summit which will be inaugurated today and will conclude on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka hosts 5th BIMSTEC summit with a focus on expanding economic engagement

After a halt of over two years due to covid-19 pandemic, India has resumed international flights from yesterday. The flights had been operating in an air bubble arrangement earlier with several nations the rules have also been relaxed and government has eased COVID-19 safety protocols.

After two years, India resumes international flights

US president Joe Biden's apparent call for Vladimir Putin's exit has prompted his administration to rush for cause correction. While in Europe last week Biden had said that the Russian president cannot remain in power, the US president has now clarified that it does not have a policy of regime change in Russia.

Biden admin's course-correction over 'regime change in Russia' remark

France is all set to hold the first round of presidential elections that are scheduled to take place on April 10. Just two weeks to go for the first round of polls, candidates are now ramping up efforts to increase the voter turnout which has been projected to be historically low this year.

France: Voter turnout concerns loom over election, Macron remains clear favorite

Ukrainian ballerinas who were forced to flee their war in their home country have found a new shelter at Berlin State Ballet company.

Ukrainian ballerinas find a new shelter at Berlin’s top ballet company

Sri Lanka: Indian EAM Jaishankar, PM Modi to attend 3-day Bimstec summit

An emergency has been imposed in the small central American nation of El Salvador after the country recorded over 60 killings in the last 48 hours. El Salvador has been split by multiple street gangs and reported a series of violent incidents from different regions of the country.

60 killings in last 48 hours, El Salvador imposes state of emergency amid increased deaths

It's a crucial day for Pakistan's PM Imran Khan's political carrier as he's facing a no-confidence vote in the parliament, the motion is expected to be tabled today.

Imran Khan faces crucial no-trust vote in Pakistan parliament today

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy had been in talks with the academy of motion pictures arts and sciences to make a video appearance during Oscars 2022. Although, that did not happen plenty of celebrities made a statement about supporting the war-torn nation, take a look.

Zelensky presses Hollywood for an appearance, Oscars hold moment of silence

Israel is reportedly on high alert amid concerns of aerial threats as Israeli and Arab partners along with US secretary of state Antony Blinken convened for a two-day historic diplomatic summit in the country.

Israel is on high alert amid concerns of aerial threats

It's a crucial day for Pakistan's PM Imran Khan's political carrier as he's facing a no-confidence vote in the parliament, the motion is expected to be tabled today. For more on this, we are joined by Imtiaz Gul, an Islamabad-based journalist.

No confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan to be tabled today | Imtiaz Gul exclusive on WION

Israel puts air defence on high alert during historic Israel-Arab summit

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has tested positive for COVID-19 days ahead of his scheduled trip to India later this week. Israel announced that Bennett had tested positive after he met US secretary of state Antony Blinken.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett tests Covid-19 positive ahead of India trip

A China Eastern passenger jet crashed in Southwest China a few days ago. All 132 passengers are reportedly dead. Rescue teams combed the hillside but couldn't find any survivors. Now, the search crew says the second black box was found.

Boeing plane crash in China: Search crew says second black box found

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel at present for attending 'landmark' talks. Iran Nuclear deal is also on the agenda.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlights Israel's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statement on Arab-Israeli relations

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for 'landmark' talks

Various countries from around the world have observed Earth hour to draw attention to climate change.

The world observes Earth hour to draw attention to climate change

Amid the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases in China, Beijing has Autoshow postponed reportedly.

Reports: Beijing Autoshow postponed due to covid surge in China

The ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka is worsening day by day. Lanka's forex reserves have hit rock bottom. 2 Lankan dailies were forced to suspend editions due to paper shortage.

Sri Lanka's economic crisis deepens with forex reserves hitting rock bottom

Houthi rebels have struck a fuel depot in Jeddah. Despite the attack, Formula Grand Prix went ahead. Meanwhile, Saudi launched counter-strike on rebels.

Rebels strike fuel depot in Jeddah: Formula Grand Prix to go ahead despite attack

EU floats landmark law against big tech in an attempt to ease accountability in the digital market sphere. Europe will get stronger monitoring power.

EU floats landmark law against big tech in an attempt to ease accountability in digital market

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and a steep rise in inflation worldwide, UK consumer confidence slides.

UK consumer confidence slides as inflation and war worries mount

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the west bank. The visit comes at a time when Iran is inching closer to reviving the Nuclear deal.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to travel to the west bank

25-year-old Tennis world no. 1 Ashleigh Barty's surprise retirement has shocked the world. The question so many people are asking is why youngsters are choosing to retire so early? Palki Sharma has the answer.

Gravitas: Tennis world number 1 Ashleigh Barty retires at 25

Children returning to classroom learning are reporting vision problems and difficulty reading the classroom boards. Doctors are reporting an increase in the number of children being prescribed specs. What's happening to young children? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Why are so many children reporting pink eyes and blurry vision?

Apple is being razzed over its new 'digital wallet' feature. Indian netizens say the company is 'late to the party' as the service has been available in India for the last 6 years on DigiLocker. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Apple Vs Digilocker: Netizens mock 'delayed innovation'

The OIC has backed Pakistan's call for a probe in the BrahMos misfiring incident. Its resolution states India's actions 'threatened regional peace'. New Delhi says the resolution shows the irrelevance of both OIC & Pakistan. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: BrahMos misfiring: OIC backs Pak's call for probe

India has rejected Wang Yi's comments on Kashmir at the OIC summit in Islamabad. After visiting Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Chinese minister has landed in India. Palki Sharma tells you more about Wang Yi's India mission.

Gravitas: India slams Wang Yi's Kashmir comments

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began one month ago. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky today demanded "unlimited assistance" from NATO. Once again, NATO has responded with more bluster. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 1 month of Ukraine invasion: More bluster from NATO

Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting spoke to WION and paid tribute to the late Shane Warne. Cricket legend Warne had passed away on March 4.

Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting pays tribute to Shane Warne

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