Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko arrived in Washington on Monday. Kishida will hold a meeting with US President Joe Biden and attend a state dinner on Wednesday. He will deliver a speech at a joint session of Congress on Thursday before attending the first trilateral summit with Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida arrives in Washington, set to address US Congress

As per the Carnegie endowment for international peace, the Indo-Pacific region is on the cusp of a new missile age driven by perceptions of rising insecurity. Collins Chong Yew Keat, foreign affairs, strategy and security expert from Kuala Lumpur, joins us to discuss.

US plans to deploy new missile systems in Asia Pacific, China opposes US missile development

As elections in US are round the corner and promises are the talk of the town, but one hot button provision that will be the deciding factor in the upcoming polls would be Abortion. Watch in for more details!

US: Donald Trump says states should decide abortion rights

Solar eclipses, which are arguably one of the most fascinating astronomical events to witness, can now be created on demand. The scientists in Europe have come up with a way to produce artificial eclipses. Watch to know more.

Scientists come up with project to create on-demand solar eclipses

A 25-year-old Indian engineering student, who had been missing since last month, was found dead in Ohio. The incident is the latest in a string of troubling cases about the safety and security of Indian students in the US.

Another Indian student found dead in US, 11th incident of student death in US since 2024

In pics | Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Astronomical event leaves millions across North America in awe

US: 25-year-old Mohammed Abdul Arfath from Hyderbad found dead in Ohio

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a significant ally of Joe Biden, sent a letter to President Obama and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday on behalf of dozens of congressional Democrats requesting an end to arms supplies to Israel. Watch to know more.

Nancy Pelosi urges Biden to stop sale of US weapons to Israel

US: Joe Biden to host Japan's Kishida | US & Japan seek to strengthen ties | World News | WION

Watch in top headlines of the hour: - Russia, China talk Eurasia cooperation - Israeli PM Netanyahu sets date for Rafah invasion - Sunak against children changing gender identity - US: Another Indian student found dead - Gold regains its shine

Russia, China talk Eurasia cooperation | Another Indian student found dead in US

British Foreign Minister David Cameron will meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday during his US trip and press lawmakers in Congress to pass an aid package for Ukraine while also discussing the Israel-Gaza war.

UK's David Cameron to meet Antony Blinken during US trip, to urge US congress for Ukraine aid

US: 'Missing' Indian engineering student found dead in Ohio

Increased missile proliferation in Indo-Pacific

A total solar eclipse passed over North America on Monday, putting on a show that was visible to millions of people. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun's face. Watch in for more details!

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Rare eclipse thrills millions across North America

United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday (Apr 8) said that the discussions that will take place between Washington and Beijing in the near future will primarily focus on China's need for a shift in policy around industry and the economy.

US emphasis on China’s need for shift in policy on industry and economy, says Yellen

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida left for Washington on Monday, becoming the first Japanese leader to make a state visit to the United States (US) in nine years, highlighting the growing importance of the two nations' cooperation.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida makes landmark US visit, first for Japan in nine years

The US China Chip War is intensifying. The US is pressuring the Netherlands a key ally to restrict maintenance services for ASML equipment sold to Chinese chip makers. The Dutch government is caught in a bind balancing its economic ties with China and its security concerns aligned with the US particularly in light of the war in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Dutch government weighs ASML servicing restrictions in China

United States President Joe Biden, on Monday (Apr 8) posted a video ahead of the total solar eclipse urging people to wear protective eyewear to view the rare phenomenon and also seemingly mocking his predecessor.

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Biden issues safety reminder, takes a dig at Trump

The Israel-Hamas war continues to rage on. The death toll is piling up in Gaza. Efforts are underway to establish peace. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to support Israel. Watch this video for all details.

What military support does the US provide to Israel?

US banks added more net new branches in 2023 for the first time in a decade. Last year banks added 94 net new branches across the US, according to new data released this week by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. That was the first annual period since 2012 they opened more than they closed.

US banks' branches on the rise

Even though forecasts predicted clouds, millions of observers along a narrow strip stretching from Mexico to the United States to Canada excitedly awaited Monday's heavenly experience - a total solar eclipse. Watch to know more.

Total solar eclipse: Huge crowds await solar eclipse in North America, Clouds may spoil the view

China’s military conducted a naval and air patrol in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday – the same day the Philippines, US, Japan and Australia held joint drills in the area. Watch to know more.

Australia, Philippines, US and Japan hold joint military drills in disputed South China Sea

United States President Joe Biden is set to warn China this week over its growing belligerent movements in the South China Sea during his scheduled summits with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Biden set to issue warning to China over its increasing belligerence in South China Sea

Even though forecasts predicted clouds, millions of observers along a narrow strip stretching from Mexico to the United States to Canada excitedly awaited Monday's heavenly experience - a total solar eclipse. Watch to know more

Total solar eclipse: Huge crowds await a Total solar eclipse, Clouds may spoil the view

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