The Pakistani government is currently pursuing the arsonist who attacked public buildings a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave security forces a 72-hour deadline as the country's week of unparalleled unrest drew to an end. In Pakistan, hundreds of individuals have been detained.

Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issues 72-hour ultimatum for arrests

Turkey will head to the polls in a few hours. Will Erdogan return for another term or will these elections mark the end of his era? Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus.

Turkey Elections: Is Erdogan's defeat certain?

With the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan last week, which led to violent rallies against Pakistan's all-powerful army, the crisis reached unprecedented heights. After the Supreme Court intervened in the case, the former prime minister was eventually released.

Ex-PM Imran Khan reminds nation of erstwhile east Pakistan

Amid tight security, voting started for Thailand’s general election on Sunday as Opposition parties are tipped to beat the government of army-backed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha after almost a decade in power.

Thailand Election 2023: Opposition parties have vowed to act against military and monarchy

Thailand Election 2023: Opinion polls indicate massive support for two opposition parties

Ukraine has upped the stakes in the ongoing battle by attacking the Russian city of Luhansk. Ukrainian troops have also advanced near Bakhmut. However, Russia says that its forces are still pushing inside the frontline city of Bakhmut.The question is what exactly is happening in Bakhmut and who is actually winning the war in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv's forces retake key territory near Bakhmut

India's minister of external affairs stated at the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm that the EU has significant stakes in the developments in the Indo-Pacific and that the Forum's goal is to improve the collaboration between the EU and the Indo-Pacific region.

EU Indo-Pacific Meet 2023: Indian EAM S. Jaishankar addresses forum

Cyclone Mocha intensified into a category five hurricane on Sunday, hours ahead of its predicted landfall in Myanmar and Bangladesh, where hundreds of thousands of people evacuated from the coasts were taking shelter. People have evacuated from low-lying coastal areas in Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Myanmar, Bangladesh in eye of Cyclone Mocha as it touches land

Thailand election 2023: Opposition led by Shinawatra emerging as the frontrunner

The Ukrainian President Zelensky is in Germany on his first official visit since the war with Russia. He met with his counterpart followed by meeting with Germany's chancellor Olaf Scholz where he thanked Berlin for its fantastic solidarity.

Ukrainian President Zelensky meets German President Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Imran Khan warns that Pakistan is fast turning into a Banana Republic 29 Palestinians killed as Israel carries out 'pre-emptive' strikes in the Gaza strip & there is no end to gun terror in the United States as 8 people get killed in a mass shooting at a mall in Texas.

World at War: Ukraine strikes Russia with long range Storm Shadow missile for the first time

Palestinians will mark 75 years of the al-Nakba or the catastrophe o May 15. For them, it is a day when millions were displaced from their homes. Ghadi francis gets you the accounts of Palestinian refugees who remember the day as yesterday, full of horror and disbelief.

Nakba: How the Palestinians were expelled from Israel

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan reached his residence here Saturday early morning after a prolonged standoff with authorities in Islamabad during which he was made to stay in the court premises over the provision of security to him despite being granted bail in a number of cases.

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan targets government, army establishment

Turkey's all-powerful President Erdogan is in the fight of his life against an opposition that has united against him for Sunday's elections. His main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu appeared before a throng of supporters on Friday, flanked by allies from across the political spectrum who have come together as never before.

Turkey Election 2023: Turkey set for a three-way contest in Presidential polls

On the second day of the Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, high-level delegations and also think tanks from about 25 different countries are taking part in the sixth-edition of the conference. Watch WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal in a conversation with Sri Lanka's ports, shipping and aviation minister Nimal Siripala De Silva.

Sri Lankan minister Nimal Siripala De Silva in a conversation with WION on India-Lanka relationship

3 years after UK left the EU, many Britons are already regretting Brexit. Inflation has hit a 40-year-high, many Britons are being forced to shoplift in order to cope with the cost-of-living crisis. Analysts say Brexit has exposed the fault lines in UK's economy. Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

Britons are regretting Brexit. Here's why.

British PM Rishi Sunak has rejected Scotland's request to hold another referendum. But for how long will UK be able to continue delaying the Scottish independence vote? Analysts say Scotland's independence is not a question of if but when. Vikram Chandra tells you.

The Scottish independence movement. Will there be a resolution?

In an exclusive interaction with WION's Abira Dhar, Indo-American rapper Raja Kumari opened up about her new album 'the bridge', her devotion to Ma Saraswati, and her experience of sharing the stage with Pakistani singer Ali Sethi at the Coachella.

Rapper Raja Kumari on her devotion for Ma Saraswati, singing 'Pasoori' at Coachella

The Indian government has been holding many security assessment sessions to evaluate the various security plans for the historic G20 meeting that Kashmir will host on May 22.

G20 Summit 2023: Indian govt reviews security arrangements, meet on 22 May

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Bhutan's foreign minister, Tandi Darji, claimed in an exclusive interview with Weon's major diplomatic correspondence that Bhutan is close to resolving its boundary dispute with China.

Bhutan FM Tandi Dorji: Hope to demarcate border with China

By invading the Russian-controlled city of Luhansk, Ukraine has increased the stakes in the conflict. This attack has produced some significant revelations about Ukraine's capabilities, leading us to wonder whether Ukraine is attempting to alter the direction of the conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Missiles hit buildings in Russian-controlled Luhansk city

According to Bhutan's Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji, the kingdom is close to finding a solution to its border dispute with its neighbour China. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibbal outside of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dorji confirmed that the border is peaceful and serene and refuted China's claims to be invading its land. He also hoped that the border would be marked as quickly as possible to prevent any potential future disputes.

India-Bhutan Ties: Bhutan Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji thanks Indian govt for support during Covid

Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, will hold a general election on Sunday, pitting pro-democracy parties that are surging in popularity against those backed by military-linked conservatives.

Thailand Election 2023: Ballot boxes being checked ahead of general elections

Authorities in India have also issued a warning to the fishermen and civilians in nearby areas as the tropical winds are rising. As a dangerous Cyclone Mocha is approaching the coastline of both nations, hundreds of people are fleeing their homes in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Cyclone Mocha: Refugees, locals in danger at Myanmar and Bangladesh coastlines

After bail, what's next for Imran Khan? From economic miracle to economic crisis - why Bangladesh economy is in the doldrums Sri Lanka top court clears decriminalising homosexuality Toyota and the Taliban: An eternal love story 25 years of Pokhran-II. A look back at the Indian Nuclear programme

Islamabad grants bail to Imran Khan | Economic crisis hit Bangladesh | Inside South Asia

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's acting foreign minister and a man who has a travel ban imposed by the UNSC- visited Islamabad on a waiver. The Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Chinese fm qin gang, and Muttaqi discussed ways to improve regional connectivity, trade, counter-terrorism, and ways to revive the impoverished Afghan economy.

China and Pakistan agree to extend BRI to Afghanistan | Inside South Asia

Toyota has become a household name in Afghanistan. The sturdy vehicles made by the Japanese automaker became a curiously iconic symbol of Taliban force in the 1990s. Watch this story and find out why Afghans love Toyota so much

Afghanistan's love affair with Toyota | Inside South Asia

Turkey Election 2023: President Erdogan warns of reprisals if oppostion wins

The concept of a 9-5 job has greatly transformed, specifically in the corporate world where employees are working from almost any location at their convenience. The office working culture, a few years back, took a step forward when employers started recruiting and enabling employees to work from home. Now, as one more step forward, employees head to cafes to complete their work.

Co-working culture is brewing in cafes and restaurants

Pakistan: Supporters cheer in Lahore as PTI chief Imran Khan returns home

Conceding defeat in the Karnataka assembly election, chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party has not been able to make the mark, while the Congress did it successfully.

Karnataka Elections 2023: BJP to introspect why it couldn't dominate in the state | India

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