15 months into the Russia-Ukraine war and the latter has now officially begun the counter-offensive measures. Ukraine's presidential advisor said that the preliminary operations are presently underway and shall pave the way forward for the country's forces to up the anti-on countering the Russian forces.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia

IIFA awards 2023 is here and WION's Abira Dhar caught up with actors Vicky Kaushal, Vijay Varma, Nushrat Bharuccha and many more at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Take a look at the interviews.

IIFA AWARDS 2023: Actors Vicky Kaushal, Vijay Varma and many more grace the IIFA awards

IIFA awards 2023 is here and WION's Abira Dhar caught up with actor Abhishek Bachchan at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Take a look at the interview.

IIFA AWARDS 2023: Actor Abhishek Bachchan talks about his couture and much more to WION

The head of Russia's mercenary group - Wagner has declared to transfer control of the city to the Russian army by the 1st of June. But Kyiv maintains that it still controls pockets of the city. We take you inside the battlefield in Bakhmut.

Bakhmut transfer to Russian army under way| WION WideAngle | Part 1

Sengol's intrinsic significance as the "Dharma Dand," the Indian civilisational heritage of ethical-spiritual authority over mere political authority, must be the subject of discussion rather than the nitpicking about its historicity, as it approaches the new Parliament chamber.

India: Diverging narratives on ceremonial sceptre raises questions

The South Korean government is now paying young recluses to enter society again. According to South Korea's ministry of gender equality and family. Young people in isolation will now be paid about 490 dollars as a monthly living allowance. These are adolescents who have been living in a confined space for an extended period and face significant difficulty living a normal life.

South Korea govt paying youth to re-enter society

Indian PM Narendra Modi visited Papua New Guinea. The United States & Papua New Guinea signed a security pact. NATO is opening a liaison office in Japan. These developments signal a dramatic shift in the world order. Will there be security repercussions? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Is the global order changing?

Will Erdogan’s term as Turkish leader come to an end? Will the united opposition finally hold power? Turkish voters will decide this Sunday in the second round of the May 28 presidential elections. Ananya Dutta decodes Turkey's biggest poll.

Turkiye's runnoff elections: Turkiye to again vote on May 28

Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Papua New Guinea. Here are the key takeaways

Turkish authorities have reportedly arrested 11 people suspected of spying on Iranian targets for Israel. The cell allegedly had targeted one company and 23 individuals who conducted commercial relations with Iran. What's the story? What do these arrests mean for Israel and Turkey relations? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Mossad spy ring busted in Turkey, 11 arrested. What is the story?

As the war in Ukraine rages on, experts believe this conflict will last for decades. Recently, Russia took control of Bakhmut in a blood-filled capture. It also faced a 'sabotage-attack'. Meanwhile, Ukraine's dream of getting F-16 jets got a green signal at the G7 summit. But who will be providing these jets to Kyiv? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Putin tells Brazil's Lula that Russia is open to dialogue over Ukraine

Ever since the fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny made its global debut in 2019, the body-on-frame 4x4 SUV has been a runaway success in international markets, especially for its exuberant yet purposeful design and off-roading prowess. Spurred by its global acceptance and the Mahindra Thar’s record-shattering domestic sales, Maruti Suzuki has finally brought this niche off-roader to India, albeit in its all-new five-door avatar. Touted as one the most hotly anticipated cars of 2023, we get behind the wheel of the all-new five-door Jimny to tell you just how capable this off-roader is!

2023 Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Five-Door) review: the Mahindra Thar rival is brilliant off-road | WION Pitstop

From a fake photo of a blast near the Pentagon to driving stock prices of a chip maker, Artificial Intelligence took control of markets this week through developments both positive and negative. Is this the new normal? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Nvidia and Pentagon blast: How Artificial Intelligence moved markets this week

Fake photo of Pentagon blast causes panic in market

Reports say two of the suspects from the Mossad ring are Turkish citizens

The United States and China have one of the world’s most important and complex bilateral relationships. Since 1949, the countries have experienced periods of both tension and cooperation over issues including Taiwan, South China Sea and climate change. Trade between the world’s two biggest economies has ballooned in recent decades, bringing significant benefits. However, it has also led to frictions over china’s state-led development and calls to rethink the relationship. After a period of soaring tensions, is there a thaw in Washington-Beijing ties?

Thaw in U.S-China relationship? Spotlight on Beijing's state-led development, calls to rethink ties

Ukraine war: Who will donate F-16 jets to Kyiv? | Is Russia preparing to use its nukes?

Turkiye will go to polls to on sunday, a presidential election run-off between the incumbent president Tayyip Erdogan and his political rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu will decide the path the country's domestic and foreign policy will take. But one question on everyone's mind is will Erdogan make a comeback?

Turkey Runoff Elections 2023: Is Erdogan inching closer to win?

According to Russian media, Ukraine launched a series of drone assaults on oil pipeline infrastructure deep inside Russia on Saturday, including one on a station supporting the massive Druzhba oil pipeline that transports Western Siberian petroleum to Europe.

Russia-Ukraine War: Two UAVs attacked administrative building of Russian oil pipeline

His party leaders are resigning, his supporters are being arrested & the Pak govt is planning to ban his party. Is this the end of Imran Khan? Will he flee Pakistan? Molly Gambhir decodes on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Will Imran Khan flee Pakistan?

The projected debt ceiling deadline has been extended to June 5, 2023, four days later than previously estimated, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday. Yet, Yellen renewed her warning in a letter to Congress that inaction on raising the borrowing limit would ‘cause severe hardship.’

US debt ceiling talks continue with new 5 June deadline

To "safeguard the fairness" of the sport, British Cycling has become the most recent governing body to forbid transgender women from competing in the female division. The decision, which puts a stop to transgender cyclist Emily Bridges' hopes of representing Britain in the female division, was made after a nine-month consultation and analysis of the most recent scientific findings.

British trans athlete banned from female category cycling competitions

The contest for the top position in the transatlantic military alliance is now heating up, but there is no clear winner as of yet. Current NATO secretary and general Jen Stoltenberg is set to leave her position at the end of September after serving in that capacity for nine years.

NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg to step down in September this year

Nearly a year after the unexpected destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines caught Europe off guard, German investigators may have narrowed down the perpetrators, but for the time being, Kyiv is being blamed.

Breathrough in Nord Stream attack investigation? | Russia-Ukraine War

The news has been all about India's new Parliament building which is going to be inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. The ceremony will begin with the rituals and also a multi-faith prayer followed by a formal opening in the Lok Sabha.

Explained: The need for a new parliament | India

Following a protracted drought, torrential rains on Thursday turned streets in cities along Spain's Mediterranean coast into rivers that nearly carried away several pedestrians and cars.

Heavy rain in Spain after prolonged flood

Sunday's presidential election runoff between Erdogan, the incumbent, and Kilicdaroglu, his opponent, will take place in Turkey. The outcome of the runoff will determine whether President Erdogan stays in power for a third decade, making it one of the most important elections in Turkey's recent history.

Turkey Runoff Elections 2023: Competing leaders engage in intense campaign

Many people still remember the Farmville game from their youth, where they would spend hours managing their farms and growing cattle online. Now, a similiar game is tricking mobile phone users.

Online Game Fraud: Beware of 'smile rancher' app

There is a new contender at the table, and it is Denmark. On one hand, Denmark has assumed a key role in the plan to train the Ukrainian Pilots to fly the American-supplied F-16 fighter jets, and on the other hand, Denmark has also proposed to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Watch Danish ambassador to India Feddy Svayne in a conversation with WION.

'War could stop if Russia decides to withdraw from Ukraine' says Danish ambassador to India

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is still ongoing, and this time Kyiv has made a very serious accusation that, if true, could have catastrophic effects for all of Europe. Kyiv claims that Russia is preparing to stage a major accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, but this claim was made by Ukraine's defence ministry on Friday.

Ukraine: Russia will simulate attack on Zaporizhzhia power plant | Russia-Ukraine War

The prime minister of Nepal will be on an official visit to India from the 31st of May to the 3rd of June at the invitation of prime minister Narendra Modi. India and Nepal share unique ties of friendship and cooperation, characterized by an open border and deep-rooted people-to-people contacts of kinship and culture.

Nepal PM to meet Narendra Modi | About 32,000 Gorkha soldiers serve in Indian Army

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