Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod have injured at least eight people, Russian authorities said Thursday. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine shelling kills 2 in Russian border villages

What we might know of Lebanon and what the ground reality is, might not be the same. WION gets you this ground report, to show the effects of war and life in Lebanon.

Hezbollah vs Israeli forces

The European Union is considering expanding its sanctions against Russia to target the country's Liquefied Natural Gas industry. This move comes after 13 rounds of previous sanctions, with concerns that Russia's fossil fuel revenue remains a significant financial lifeline.

EU proposes first sanctions on Russian LNG amid Ukraine conflict

On one hand, Israeli forces have begun a deadly offensive in southern Gaza, and on the other hand, Palestinians are showcasing their strength. Take a look.

Gazans celebrate love

While attending a military parade on Red Square to commemorate Victory Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a combative address on Thursday criticizing Ukraine and its Western backers for their purported attempts to "distort" history and inflame regional tensions.

Russia marks WWII Victory Day: Putin warns of Global clash during Victory Day speech

After US President Biden threatened to cut off arms supply to Israel if it invades Rafah city of Gaza, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his 'country is prepared to stand alone'.

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu says Israel ready to stand alone

Amidst protests over US policies on Gaza, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently chose to skip a scheduled meeting at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi.

Amid Gaza protests, US ambassador to India Garcetti skips JNU meet

Israel defiant despite US threat over Rafah

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (May 9) sacked the head of his country's State Security Administration (UDO). The step was taken days after Kyiv officials said that a Russian plot aimed at assassinating Zelensky was foiled.

Zelensky sacks security chief after failed assassination plot

The Group of Seven foreign ministers are meeting on the Italian resort island of Capri, with the agenda topped by calls Wednesday for targeted new penalties against Iran over its attack on Israel and greater aid to Ukraine to combat Russia's war.

G7 host Italy wants talks with Russia | Fears of Ukrainian defeat on the battlefield

Thousands of pro-Palestine activists rallied in Malmo, Sweden, on Thursday against Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Watch to know more.

How is Gaza war shaping US politics?

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Thursday that the UK will not follow the US in warning Israel that it would block deliveries of armaments capable of being used in an assault on the Gaza city of Rafah.

UK's Cameron calls for Israel to produce 'clear plan' for Rafah

Israeli tanks were seen firing in the direction of the crowded southern city of Rafah in Gaza. Hamas battled Israeli troops on the outskirts of Rafah. IDF says around 30 gunmen killed in the ongoing Rafah operation so far. IDF says its troops are currently carrying out raids in the area, searching suspicious sites and buildings from which Hamas operatives opened fire at troops. Washington said it had held up a shipment of powerful bombs to Israel to prevent civilian casualties.

Israel war: Despite warning Israel launches Rafah invasion

US Has paused a shipment of powerful bombs that Israel could use in its full-scale assault, marking a shift in Washington's stand since the October 7 attacks. This comes as pressure mounts on Israel as it participates in truce talks in Cairo. Watch to know more.

Is US Changing stance on Israel?

U.S. & Filipino troops fire missiles & artillery at a decommissioned vessel off the Philippines' northern coast. It is a part of a maritime strike exercise, which aims to deter a hypothetical aggressor force. It comes amid a backdrop of increased confrontations between Philippine & Chinese vessels around South China Sea

South China Sea war games: Philippines, US troops fire missiles and artillery

Russian missiles and drones targeted roughly a dozen Ukrainian energy infrastructure assets on Wednesday, causing major damage to three Soviet-era thermal power plants and widespread blackouts, according to officials. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's massive airstrike in weeks hits Ukraine's power grid

Israeli fighter jets strikes towns in South Lebanon, Israeli retaliation after Tuesday's Hezbollah attack. Watch to know more.

Israeli fighter jets strikes towns in South Lebanon

The US delayed a weapon supply to Israel last week after it failed to answer Washington's concerns about plans to assault Rafah in southern Gaza, a senior US official said Tuesday. Watch to know more.

US pauses bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah concerns

Israel downplays US arms shipment holdup | Netanyahu to meet CIA Chief amid ceasefire talks

The Israel Defense Forces tried Wednesday to downplay the possibly unprecedented holdup of an arms shipment by a US administration anxious about the prospect of a large Israeli offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, claiming that any issues are resolved "behind closed doors." Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel says its coordination with US is unprecedented

US halts bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah concerns

In another effort to forge a hostage release and Truce in the seven-month war delegations from Hamas and Israel are back at the negotiation table in Cairo. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war | Hamas: Last chance for Israel to achieve deal

Israel continues to pound Gaza | Gaza truce negotiators arrive in Cairo

Danny Carmon, former Israeli ambassador to India, shares insights with WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen during their conversation.

Former Israeli ambassador to India Danny Carmon speaks to WION

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