A massive fire engulfs regions in western Spain. The fire has spread over 8,000 hectares near the border with Portugal.

Out-of-control wildfire leaves scorched landscape in Spain

The teachers unions have urged the UK government to resume previous negotiations now that an independent review has recommended a 6.5 pay increase for teachers in England, per school teachers, and the review body has determined that this increase is necessary to keep teachers in the profession.

UK: Education union leaders urge govt formal talks

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is on a whirlwind tour of 3 nations, after attending the G7 summit and hosting the third summit of the forum for India-Pacific islands cooperation. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese.

FIPIC Summit 2023 | PM Modi to Pacific Island nations: Proud to be your development partner

According to reports, the State Bank of India has released a notification to correct misleading information that has been circulating online after India destroyed its 2000 rupee note on a Friday, adding to the uncertainty and inquiries.

State Bank of India: No identity proof needed to exchange Rs 2000 notes

Russia has launches a fresh round of strikes on Ukraine. This time, the area under attack is Dnipropetrovsk region. The assault has caused extensive damage and led to injuries as well.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Eastern outpost witnesses fresh assault by Russia

In Nepal, a double amputee man named Hari Budha Magar created history by ascending Mount Everest. Hari Budha Magar is the first double amputee above the knee to have accomplished such a feat.

Hari Budha Magar becomes the first double above knee amputee to climb Mount Everest

FIPIC Summit 2023: PM Modi addresses multiple concerns in the summit

The third G20 tourism working group meeting, which will take place from May 22 to May 24, is scheduled to take place in Jammu and Kashmir and will begin today. Deliberations at this meeting are expected to focus on five important tourism-related issues.

G20 Meet 2023: Delegates to draft strategy on film tourism

FIPIC Summit 2023: PM Modi holds series of bilateral meetings with Pacific leaders

G20 Meet 2023: Delegates from G20 countries and film industry giants to attend

FIPIC Summit 2023: Washington, New Delhi increasing engagement with Pacific Islands

Spain is on fire There is a large fire that has spread to several areas in the western portion of Spain, forcing residents to leave their houses, and it has wrecked havoc in a location named Pinofranqueado.

Spain: Firefighters battle to control wildfire in extremal region

Women achieve new heights every day, but some days the accomplishments are literally out of this world. Saudi Arabia is getting ready to launch its first female astronaut into space, six decades after the first woman was sent into space. Of course, better late than never.

Rayyanah Barnawi first Saudi woman to be on a space mission

Israel's hard right security minister and Amar Benguir visited the Al-Aqsa mosque in the annexation of East Jerusalem, the main flashpoint of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The minister referred to Israel as the owner of Jerusalem, prompting widespread criticism from Palestinians.

Senior Israeli minister visits Al-Aqsa mosque

Tomorrow, India will host the G20 tourism summit in Jammu and Kashmir, the region's first international event since the Indian government ended the region's special status in 2019. The government is keen to promote the tourism potential of Jammu and Kashmir and boost its economic development.

G20 Summit 2023: At least 60 G20 delegates to attend meet, China to stay away

The USA claims to be an economic powerhouse, but did you know it has also amassed $31 Trillion in debt? Who does it owe this debt to? Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: How America amassed $31 trillion in debt

Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, has urged North Korea to stop testing ballistic missiles. Right before a summit with the president of South Korea, he toured the fortified border between North and South Korea.

South Korea, Germany to strengthen solidarity in Europe, Asia

The G7 Summit which was held in Hiroshima, Japan for 2023 has finally come to an end. The Japanese presidency of the G7 invited leaders from Australia, Brazil, the Comoros, the Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, Republic of Korea and Vietnam to take part in several working sessions during the summit.

Curtains close on 49th G7 Summit in Hiroshima

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the UK is under increasing pressure to look into reports that Interior Minister Swella Braverman was speeding. The UK opposition asserts that by asking her staff to prepare for her penalty driving course for speeding to be completed in private, she violated the ministerial Court.

UK: Opposition questions interior minister's conduct

G20 Summit 2023: India to host 3rd G20 tourism working group meetings

The Himalayan Mountains are home to Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. At over 8,500 metres above sea level, it was first scaled by humans in 1953. Since then, there has been no going back as an increasing number of mountaineers attempt to reach the top, but lately a British climber stated that the snow-capped mountain is rapidly losing its snow cover, and that it is now turning dry and rocky.

British climber claims Everest is becoming 'dry and rocky'

After 15 months of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Bakhmut the embattled Eastern Ukrainian city has fallen. The claim was made by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is the head of Russia's private militia the wagner group. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has also confirmed to this news on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President denies Bakhmut is captured

As the G7 summit comes to an end, the next big agenda on Biden's platter is US debt crisis issue. According to US Treasury department if US fails to clear all the impending debts within two weeks, it faces the risk of defaulting, which could lead to massive chaos in the financial market and hike inflation.

US President Joe Biden at G7 as US battles debt crisis issue

As Greece elects its new Parliament, voting has started. 300 seats are up for election, and roughly 10 million Greeks are able to participate in the process despite the country's sharp political divisions. Voter turnout this election season, which has just begun, has been relatively muted because no clear winner is expected.

Greece Election 2023: Polling stations open for Parliamentary elections

The trial against the organisers, instigators, abetters, and perpetrators involved in the May 9 Riots has reportedly begun in Pakistan, according to the country's chief of army staff. The trial will be held in accordance with the Pakistani army Act and the official secret act as per the existing legal procedures derived from the constitution of Pakistan.

Pakistan: Trial of May 9 rioters to be held according to the Pakistani Army Act

Zelensky admits to loss in Bakhmut during G7 sidelines

Pakistan-A Country of Coups From 1958 to the last being Musharraf’s 1999 military takeover, is it standing on the brink of another coup? Will history repeat itself? Watch WION Wideangle | Pakistan in Paralysis: Is the Army in Two Minds?

Another Pak military coup? Will history repeat itself? - Part 4

Imran Khan has publicly blamed the Army for his arrest and recent assassination attempts on him. Will it arrest him again? Can he win the upcoming October elections? Watch WION Wideangle | Pakistan in Paralysis: Is the Army in Two Minds?

Why is Pak Army delaying Imran's arrest? - Part 3

Pak Army has pledged action against violent protesters under the Army Act & Official Secrets Act. But why the delay? Does it have some larger plan to execute? Watch WION Wideangle | Pakistan in Paralysis: Is the Army in Two Minds?

What’s next for Imran Khan: Is Pak Army planning something bigger? - Part 2

Pak military has vowed to prosecute those involved in violent protests, and might even arrest Imran Khan again. Can the Army restrain his rising popularity? Watch WION Wideangle | Pakistan in Paralysis: Is the Army in Two Minds?

Why Pakistan Army failed to counter Imran - Part 1

To attend the G7 conference in Hiroshima from May 19–21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Japan. He is anticipated to discuss issues such as the security of food, fertiliser, and energy.

Hiroshima G7 Summit: PM Modi and President Zelensky expected to discuss situation in Ukraine

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