The Chinese military has surrounded Taiwan. Beijing is carrying out what it is calling 'Punishment' drills. What is China punishing Taiwan for? Or is it the U.S. the drills are aimed at? #Gravitas brings you the real story behind the war games.

Chinese warships, fighter jets surround Taiwan, Xi sends a message to America

Nvidia reported a record-breaking first quarter for fiscal year 2025, shattering analyst expectations. Overall revenue surged by 262% year-over-year to $26 billion. This surge is attributed to the high demand for nvidia's ai-focused products used for training and running generative ai applications.

Nvidia reports earnings of $6.12 per share, revenue hits $26 bn

Watch top headlines of the hour: - West Asia crisis: Poland backs two state solution - Israel withholds Gaza funds - Nikki Haley: Will vote for Trump - France: Macron in New Caledonia amid unrest - Hostages' families release new abduction video - UK: Sunak calls for Election on July 4

Nikki Haley: Will vote for Trump | France: Macron in New Caledonia amid unrest

US health authorities reported another case of bird flu in a person on Wednesday (May 22), less than two months after the first case. This comes as the disease spreads widely among dairy cows.

Second human bird flu case linked to dairy cow outbreak reported in US

Poland has signed a $960 million agreement with the United States this deal represents a significant enhancement of Poland's National Defence capabilities. The agreement involves the use of the US airspace surveillance system by Poland.

Poland buys US radar systems

Daily users of Marijuana in America have surpassed the number who drink alcohol every day for 40 years. The shift is due to marijuana becoming mainstream and legal in nearly half of US states in 2022.

Daily Marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US

We look at how economics is used in geopolitics and the growing debate surrounding the US and China's volatile relationship. There have been fresh discussions on the de-globalisation of international commerce.

US, China decoupled in terms of direct trade

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has said she plans to vote for Donald Trump, her former opponent and boss, in the 2024 US presidential election.

US: Haley looking to mend relations with Trump?

In the United States a Michigan Dairy worker has been diagnosed with the bird flu. This is the second human case associated with an outbreak in US dairy cows after a case emerged in Texas earlier this spring. Bird flu or H5N1, a strain of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), has been spreading among cows in the United States for almost five months, new data indicated. Watch in for more details!

Bird Flu: US officials report second human case of H5N1 infection

A flag reading ‘Appeal to Heaven,’ was flown by some of the Capitol attackers on January 6, 2021 Virginia justices's house. This same flag was seen flying over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home last summer, the New York Times reported on Wednesday (May 22).

Controversial flag flown over US Supreme Court Justice Alito's home: Report

US: Daily Marijuana use tops daily alcohol consumption

Joe Biden faces a hurdle as he bids to retake the White House, the American President has received a warning about whether he will appear on the ballot in Ohio for the Presidential election.

US: Biden gets warning about electoral college; no legislative fix for Biden's ballot issue in Ohio?

Tensions between Russia and the United States are spilling over into the realm of space. WION's report explains how a Russian spacecraft tailed an American spy satellite in low earth orbit has ignited concerns over the militarisation of space.

US' new big claim against Russia, says 'Russia launched space weapons'

In the case of the alleged plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the top court in Czech Republic has rejected a petition by Indian national Nikhil Gupta against his extradition to the US.

Pannun murder plot: Czech court allows Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta's US extradition

Princess Diana's iconic dresses were put on display in New York ahead of an upcoming auction by Julien’s. They will be on display in Ireland at another exhibit before going on auction on June 27. Watch in for more details!

Princess Diana's elegance and royal collection in New York

Poland-US sign a $960 million agreement

In the US, Republican National Committee was put under lockdown after a package containing two vials of blood was received at the premises. The package addresses to the former President Donald Trump reportedly contained a Chinese philosophy text.

US: Republican National Committee put under lockdown after vials of blood found inside premises

The Republican National Committee’s headquarters in Washington, United States was briefly evacuated and put on lockdown, on Wednesday (May 22) morning after it received two vials of blood after former US President Donald Trump took over the national party apparatus in March.

Republican National Committee HQ evacuated after receiving vials of blood addressed to Trump

New York University students suspended for participating in pro-Palestinian protests have been asked to complete "morality and ethics" assignments or face expulsion.

NYU forces pro-Palestinian protesters to watch 'The Simpsons' as punishment

For the first time in about 40 years, the number of Americans who use marijuana almost daily has surpassed those who drink alcohol with the same frequency. This shift reflects the growing mainstream acceptance and legalisation of recreational marijuana in nearly half of US states.

Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in the US, says study

Elvis Presley's personal Holy Bible is one of several unique treasures from the King of Rock and Roll available for purchase at the "Hilton Estate & Elvis Presley Artifacts" auction.

US: Judge stops auction of Elvis' Graceland home; Presley's heir says, 'Graceland not for sale'

The United States is shifting its stance on how Ukraine should use their weapons in the war with no sign of the war coming to a halt and Russia making constant gains in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: US House Speaker says, 'Ukraine should fight war as they see fit'

The UN World Food Program (WFP) said on Tuesday (May 21) the newly built $320 million pier project for delivering aid to Gaza may fail unless Israel starts ensuring the conditions the humanitarian groups need to operate safely.

UN halts Rafah aid distribution, warns of potential US pier failure

The U.S. imposed sanctions on a former Bangladeshi General. The U.S. Department of State announced today the public designation of former General Aziz Ahmed. General Aziz faces sanctions over his alleged involvement in corruption.

Why did US impose sanctions on the former Bangalesdhi General?

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