The U.S. State Department condemned Iran over its alleged harassment of a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rose in the Persian Gulf region, and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for "maximum restraint."

US State Dept. condemns harassment of UK vessel

The U.S. Coast guard released video showing a dramatic, high speed ocean chase that ended with the capture of a purpose-built semi-submersible allegedly carrying a large sum of cocaine. The chase and seizure took place in international waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on June 18.

U.S. Coast Guard board semi-submersible boat loaded with drugs

U.S. President Donald Trump dropped plans on Thursday (July 11) to add a contentious citizenship question to the 2020 census, but insisted the government would obtain the data by other means. "We are not backing down on our effort to determine the citizenship status of the United States population," Trump said in an announcement at the White House.

Trump vows to 'leave no stone unturned' to obtain citizenship data for census

Some residents and visitors prepared to flee New Orleans on Thursday as Tropical Storm Barry closed in and officials warned of "extreme rainfall" and flooding if the storm makes landfall by early Saturday as the first Atlantic hurricane of 2019.

Storm Barry bears down on New Orleans with 'extreme rainfall,' flooding risk

Train carrying 2.5Mn litres of water leaves for Chennai. Authorities trying to supply at-least 7.5Mn liters/day. First 50-wagon train carrying water for Chennai. Watch this video to know more.

Water Train Set To Relieve Chennai

Sri Lankan PM's statement in Parliament draws flak. Wickremesinghe accused of misrepresenting facts. Lankan PM accused of tabling wrong copy of document. Watch this video to know more.

SL-US military deal gets bigger

Iranian boats attempted to seize British tanker. Royal Navy fends off Iranian seizure of oil tanker. UK claimed 3 Iranian boats tried to stop their tanker. Watch this video to know more.

Gibraltar: 2 Indian Officials Arrested

In a civilian vehicle Chinese army came to Demchok area in India. Watch this video to know more of the story.

Chinese army came to Demchok area in civilian vehicle

At least five fires have southern Greece alight on Wednesday afternoon due to high temperatures and gale force winds, while at the same time a strong storm hit northern Greece leaving seven people dead, dozens injured and a fisherman missing, as well as losses or damages to properties.

Fire Sweeps Across Southern Greece

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - July 12th, 2019

Watch this segment of WION, to know about the Indonesia's civil servant, Sutopo Nugroho who is hero to the humanity.

Face of Indonesia's relief efforts

US President Donald Trump said 'Kidney has a very special place in the heart' while announcing a government plan to fight kidney diseases in the US.

Donald Trump: 'Kidney has a very special place in the heart'

Brazilian President Bolsonaro asks his son Eduardo to become the ambassador to the US. Watch this video to know more of the story.

Brazil President Bolsonaro asks his son Eduardo to be ambassador to the U.S.

A draft land bill is at the centre of a row in Sri Lanka. The draft bill at the centre of the controversy is the State Land (Special Provision) Bill which will enable Sri Lankan citizens to sell land. Watch this video to know more.

Draft land bill stirs a row in Sri Lanka

Britain is sending second warship to the Gulf amid growing tensions with Iran after Royal Marines seized an Iranian tanker off the coast of Gibraltar. Watch this video to know more.

Iran tanker row: HMS Duncan to join HMS Montrose in the Gulf

Pakistan is suffering losses due to airspace closure for Indian flights. Pakistan fully closed their airspace in response to the Balakot airstrike by the Indian Air Force in February this year. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan suffering losses due to airspace closure for Indian flights

India's sixth largest city Chennai is facing water crisis. First 50-wagon train carrying 2.5 million litres water on Friday morning has reached the city of Chennai. A second train is also scheduled to carry the same amount of water today. Watch this video to know more.

First 50-wagon train carrying 2.5 million ltr of water reaches Chennai

U.S trade representative reaches Delhi for talks. Source said U.S seeks to resolve trade issues with India. U.S is India's largest trading partner, recently U.S ended India's preferential status. Watch this video to know more.

Sources: U.S. seeks to resolve trade issues with India

Turkish defence minister confirms S-400 delivery. Turkey bought S-400 missile system from Russia. U.S had threatened Turkey with the sanctions. Washington sees S-400 as a threat to U.S jets. Watch this video to know more.

Turkey defies U.S. pressure over S-400

Turkish defence minister confirms S-400 delivery

A Soviet nuclear submarine which sank off Norway in 1989 is still emitting radiation, researchers said on Wednesday (July 10) following an expedition that used a remotely controlled vehicle for the first time. The Komsomolets sank in on April 7, 1989 after a fire broke out on board, killing 42 crew. The wreck now lies at a depth of about 1,700 metres (5,577 ft) at the bottom of the Norwegian Sea, to the southwest of Bear Island in the Arctic.

Soviet submarine that sank off Norway in 1989 still emitting radiation

Turkish defence minister confirms S-400 delivery. Turkey bought S-400 missile system from Russia. U.S had threatened Turkey with sanctions. Washington sees S-400 as threat to U.S jets. S-400 is an advance air defence system. Watch this video to know more.

Turkey bought S-400 despite U.S warning

SUV 'Kona' has debuted in India. It's Hyundai's one of it's kind electric drive. 'Hyundai Kona' has been launched in India at price of Rs. 25.30 Lakh (Ex-Showroom). Kona has charging point at it's front. Hyundai to launch it's 23 all e-cars globally by 2025. Watch this video to know more.

WION Wallet: Hyundai's electric drive, 'SUV Kona' debuts in India

U.S trade representative reach Delhi for talks. Source said U.S seeks to resolve trade issues with India. U.S is India's largest trading partner. U.S ended India's preferential status, India retaliated. watch this video to know more.

Trump Targets India, Hurts Own Farmers

Bill was tabled in the legislature last month. Lawmakers have moved court against the bill. Government says that land reforms are necessary. A draft land bill is at the centre of a row. Watch this video to know more.

Land bill stirs a row in Sri Lanka

A Guatemalan asylum seeker left members of U.S. House panel visibly shaken with the story of her daughter's death, saying the toddler had contracted a deadly lung infection during a 20-day detention near the U.S. border with Mexico. Watch this video to know more.

Guatemalan migrant: Life is difficult without my child

Five boats believed to belong to Iranian Revolutionary Guards approached a British oil tanker in the Gulf and asked it to stop in Iranian waters, but withdrew after a British warship warned them, U.S. officials said. Watch this video to know more.

US: Iranian boats try to seize UK tanker in the Gulf

Many in India's slums and villages can barely afford to purchase soaps. 1 out of 9 kids die due to poor hygiene in Mumbai. Now a unique program is being runned in Mumbai. Watch this special report.

Mumbai: Recycled soap for underprivileged children

London witnesses its first Microsoft physical retail store and that will be the first Microsoft physical store in all of Europe. Watch this video to know more.

WION Wallet: Microsoft opens first physical store in Europe

The rift in the IndiGo's top management is out in the open. Rakesh Gangwal, a US national who along with his affiliates owns about 37% in the publicly-listed InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of IndiGo, has alleged irregularities in running of the company. Watch this video to know more.

Fight between IndiGo promoters becomes public

Death metal singer Jake Shuker has become the first Syrian musician to play in UK. In this segment, WION is in conversation with death metal singer Jake Shuker. Watch this video to know more.

WION speaks to death metal singer Jake Shuker

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