The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that a bill seeking to decriminalise homosexuality is "not inconsistent with the Constitution", clearing the way for a Parliamentary debate and vote on the subject. Neither Government nor Opposition have commented on the bill.

Sri Lankan Supreme Court says bill on decriminalising homosexuality is not unconstitutional

The women's doubles final's four competitors were all prohibited from speaking after the match on Monday morning (AEST), which sparked an uproar at the Madrid Open. The winning team of Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad-Maia, as well as the runners-up Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, received their trophies after days of controversy surrounding the competition. As is typical, no statements were made.

Madrid Open sexism row: From silencing women finalists to controversial ball girl outfits

A soldier from India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is winning hearts of people in Kashmir and many others online by singing Kashmiri Songs.

CRPF soldier singing Kashmiri songs wins hearts

New violence has hit India’s remote northeast region, local media reported, despite authorities rushing in troops to restore order after ethnic clashes. Thousands of soldiers were sent to Manipur state after a protest march by a tribal group turned violent.

Manipur CM urgers people to work together as situation remains tense in various parts of the state

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - An Australian woman who was lost and alone in the wilderness for five days survived on a bottle of wine and some lollipops.

Australia woman survives five days in bush drinking only wine | Trending on WION

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex INC filed for bankruptcy protection three weeks after the US securities and exchange commission accused it of operating an unregistered securities exchange.

Crypto Chaos: Bittrex files for bankruptcy

Twitter flies free, at least for now after. This comes after a California federal judge dismissed a proposed class action accusing Twitter INC of targeting female employees for layoffs after Elon Musk acquired the company last year. But the court also said plaintiffs would be allowed to amend the lawsuit to add more details.

Twitter free from layoff lawsuit, for now

Tibetan Youth Congress has launched a month-long 'Tibet Matters' march from Sikkim's Gangtok to Assam's Tezpur city. The marchers are calling for peace and security in Tibet against Chinese repression. Molly Gambhir reports.

Tibetan Youth Congress rallies against China

Brendan Fraser, a favourite of the awards season and winner of the best actor at Oscar, has revealed that he is currently unemployed. When questioned about his upcoming projects at a recent event, the actor who made one of the greatest comebacks in Hollywood history with The Whale stated that he is currently unemployed.

Oscar winning actor Brendon Fraser is jobless, says he is being picky

The coronation of King Charles III has evoked mixed reactions of former colonies under Britain, owing to the country's long drawn colonial past.

UK's colonial legacy back in spotlight | World Of Africa

As part of a larger initiative by Twitter to clean up the network, CEO Elon Musk has just announced that the social media platform will soon deactivate accounts that have been dormant for several years. Users may also see a decline in their follower count as a result.

Elon Musk spearheads Twitter's 'cleanup' campaign

The final phase of the Trump Carol lawsuit is approaching. Both sides have made their closing arguments. Author Eugene Carroll brought the lawsuit, alleging that former president Donald Trump had raped her between 1995 and 1996. Currently, Donald Trump skipped the trial on Monday.

Trump-Carroll Rape Trial: Final arguments presented

Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell in an exclusive interview WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal speaks about Arunachal being an integral part of India and how China is a proven trouble for both India and Australia.

Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell in an exclusive conversation with WION

In the highest-level meeting between the two largest economies in weeks, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with US Ambassador Nicholas Burns, sending a message that Beijing may soon permit more senior-level discussions after turning down pleas from the Biden administration.

China's foreign minister meets US envoy to China for first time

Winter weather came early to Australia with a cold front bringing snow across the southeast as high winds created large surf swells at sydney's bondi beach. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

Australia witnesses cold weather, snow & flight cancellations

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia will build military facilities in Kyrgyzstan. This announcement follows negotiations between the leaders of the two nations in Moscow on the day of the Victory Day Parade.

Russia to build military facility in Kyrgyzstan

Mankind Pharma Ltd., a manufacturer of Manforce condoms, had a 31% increase in share price during its initial public offering on Tuesday, making it the largest listing in the nation so far this year.

Mankind Pharma rises 23% on listing debut

Imran Khan is the subject of more than 100 legal proceedings, and he recently travelled to the Islamabad High Court for the most recent court case. However, before leaving, the former Pakistani prime minister met with the nation's intelligence agency.

Imran Khan vs Pak Intelligece Agency: Former Pakistan PM moves IHC against Islamabad police

India is celebrating its Nobel Prize winning poet and philospher Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary today which marks his 162nd birthday.

India celebrates Nobel Prize winning poet and philospher Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary

The coronation celebration is over but the cost of living crisis still looms over the citizens. Around 700,000 households in UK missed rent or mortgage bill in April.

UK: Latest figures show Britons struggling with loans, cards and bills

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - Every year on May 9, Russia marks the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II with a parade of troops and sophisticated military hardware and public celebration.

Russia celebrates triumph over Nazi Germany in World War 2

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - In Canada's primary oil-producing province of Alberta, cooler weather on Monday helped firefighters battle extensive wildfires, but the government warned it may be months before all the blazes are put out.

Wildfires in Canada | Wildfires in Russia | Kenya Floods | Floods in DR Congo

Victory day in Russia | Israel-Palestine Tensions | Israeli FM in India

Beginning today, South East Asian leaders are convening in Indonesia. The instability and violence in Myanmar are anticipated to take centre stage during the three-day Asean Summit. An agreed-upon five-point peace plan has been attempted to be implemented by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

ASEAN Summit 2023: Economic growth and mutual cooperation talks on agenda

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - After meeting with President Pierre, the special envoy for Sudan claimed that the Sudanese Army is fully in charge of the situation in the country. Their discussions centred on nurturing a long-lasting peace to allow for safe passage.

Sudan Conflict | Plane crash in Ecuador | Aurora 23 military drills

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - WFP to suspend food aid to Palestinians, this would affect people living in Gaza and the West Bank, where food shortages and poverty are still widespread, starting from next month. There are 2.3 million people living in Gaza, which is currently ruled by the islamist Hamas group, 80 of whom depend on international aid.

WFP to suspend food aid to Palestinians | Israel demolishes Palestinian school

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - At least seven people were killed Sunday in south Texas and several others injured when a car plowed through a group waiting at a bus stop outside a migrant aid center.

Texas mall shooting | Multi-vehicle crash in Turkey's Hatay province

Texas: 7 killed, 10 injured as SUV runs over crowd | Texas mall shooting |  WION Speed News

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - Chile's government said that 115 Venezuelan migrants who had been stranded on the border with Peru were repatriated to Venezuela on a humanitarian flight Sunday.

Chile-Peru border crisis: 115 Venezuelan stranded migrants return home

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will be built faster by Pakistan and China working together, and the two nations have committed to deepening their collaboration in areas like connectivity, information technology, and agriculture.

Should New Delhi be worried of deepening China-Pak ties?

Sweden's most recent paradigm-shifting Sweden is turning a key highway into a permanent charging station as innovation advances its electrified Road system. As the European Union sets a goal for all newly sold cars to have zero carbon dioxide emissions starting in 2035, Sweden is setting the pace in the fight to decarbonize the transportation industry.

Sweden pioneers e-roads for carbon-free transport

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