There was a ceremony surrounding the coronation on Saturday, which was followed by street parties and a star-studded concert the following day. However, did you know that a number of celebrities declined to perform at the coronation?

Celebrities who refused to perform at King Charles III and Queen Camilla's coronation ceremony | UK

The European Union has thrown down the gauntlet and taken a strong stance against the Chinese firms accused of aiding Russia's War efforts. The EU has added seven Chinese companies to the sanctions list and accused them of selling equipment that could be used to make weapons. The European Union is getting ready to impose sanctions on the Chinese firms accused of giving Russia War equipment.

EU takes aim at companies aiding Russia's war machine

While the war in Sudan continues to alternate between bloodshed and ceasefires, the misery of the Sudanese people remains constant. The United Nations has warned that the Sudanese humanitarian crisis could be a factor to destabilise entire region.

UN warns Sudanese humanitarian crisis could destabilise entire region

West Asia has been showing signals of change recently, and the change is now profound. Syria has been re-admitted to the Arab League of Nations, ending a 12-year period of political seclusion.

Arab League brings Syria back into its fold after 12 years

The free garden party was held on May 6th and 7th in Robin or Square in Mayfair, London, and was organised by Robin or Square to commemorate the historic coronation of King Charles.

UK: Royal fans gather at Mayfair to celebrate King's coronation

The majority of us use WhatsApp on a daily basis. The instant messaging service is known for releasing new features and updates at regular interviews, so it should come as no surprise that the app is getting ready to launch a new privacy feature. The company is reportedly testing an update that could stop bothersome calls from random numbers.

Reports: No more spam calls on Whatsapp

According to media sources, the computer behemoth Google is preparing to make its search engine more visual, snackable, personal, and human. There is a fierce competition for AI dominance, and the stakes have never been higher.

Reports: Google aims to make search 'snackable'

Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalise

In light of a sporting event including women who were not wearing the required headscarf, the head of Iran's athletics federation resigned on Sunday, according to state media, as the Islamic Republic is stricter about enforcing the hijab laws. According to Iran's official news agency, IRNA, "Hashem Siami resigned from his post due to the controversies that arose from the endurance [running] race organised in Shiraz."

Women without hijab take part in marathon in Iran, Tehran calls for investigation

Satellite images have revealed China’s intelligence facility being set up in the Great Coco island, barely 50km from India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands – making it yet another location where Indian and Chinese forces will come face-to-face. From Galwan in the North to Tawang in the North-East, Myanmar to Sri Lanka and Maldives in the South… For years, China’s has been attempting to carve out a circle of threat around India. But today's India is different from the one China faced in 1962 and it is prepared for all possibilities. Here’s how India is checking and preparing to shred China’s threat-circle. Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.

How India checkmates China's circle of threat in South Asian region | WION Game Plan

At least three women and four children were reportedly among the dead or killed when a houseboat capsized in the Indian state of Kerala on Sunday evening, killing at least 21 people. The incident happened in Kerala's Malapuram District near the tunnel coast.

India: Vessel carrying 30 passengers overturns in Kerala

According to authorities, a car ran into a group of pedestrians near a migrant aid centre in South Texas, causing at least seven deaths and at least ten injuries. Among those killed are some of the migrants, and a male suspect has been detained as a result of the incident.

Texas: At least 7 killed, 10 injured as driver hits crowd near migrant shelter | US

A gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and began shooting people at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday, sending hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic in the latest gun violence to strike the country.

Texas mall shooting: Such incidents a national embarrassment, says Joe Biden

India, US, Saudi Arabia and UAE are discussing a sea and railway connectivity project - a project ambitious enough to compete with China's Belt and Road initiative. The project intends to connect to Global Economic Hotspots that is West Asia and South Asia.

India, US, Saudi Arabia, UAE discuss mega connectivity project

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Mysterious Chinese spacecraft returns to earth after 9 months voyage.

Mysterious Chinese spacecraft returns to earth after 9 months voyage

With Russia launching mass strikes across Ukraine targeting key Ukrainian infrsatructre there is also an imminent threat of a possible nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Ukraine General: Russia has intensified shelling of Bakhmut | Russia-Ukraine War

Mangoes are the world's most exported fruit, with India being the major exporter in this region. Summers in India are incomplete without mangoes, and now mangoes can even complete your fashion statement with laptop sleeves, and other accessories.

India: 'Vegan leather' developed by Central Leather Research Institute | Sustainable Fashion

A new generation of weather satellites orbits the earth, as it produces its first image of our planet. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

New generation weather satellites orbit earth

The iconic festival hamlet is back to the Singapore Cocktail Festival from May 5–21, 2023, for the first time since the epidemic. The country's greatest cocktail bars will be featured during the two-week festival, which will also feature appearances by renowned regional bars, drinks made especially for it, boozy brunches, bar crawls, a food street and other events.

What to expect at Singapore Cocktail Festival 2023

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched his ruling party's bid to stay in power, as he seeks to extend his leadership of Turkey beyond 20 years. President Erdogan holds election rally on Monday.

Turkey elections: President Erdogan holds election rally

India's Go Airlines has requested that a decision be made swiftly on its insolvency petition the request comes a week after the cash-strapped airline filed for bankruptcy according to the airline. The Plea for an urgent order comes as companies that owes money to were repossessing its planes but analysts say that no other Indian airline can take over goes Fleet.

Go Air says its planes being repossessed, requests for quick decision on bankruptcy

The difficulty at the Binance platform was caused by heavy amounts of withdrawals early in the day. Binance temporarily halted withdrawals for the cryptocurrency exchange for nearly an hour. Binance has since resumed Bitcoin withdrawals after stopping them twice in the last 24 hours.

Binance withdrawals rise on higher transaction fee

Just days after winning the copyright battle, British pop artist Ed Sheeran gave an interview to promote his new album and spoke about how the copyright dispute for his 2014 song Thinking Out Loud was recently resolved, with the pop star being found not guilty of plagiarising Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On.

Sheeran-Gaye copyright trial: Ed Sheeran reflects on his recent victory

War at Ukraine: Russia launches 'mass strikes' across Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine War

The IMF stated that due to inflation and the global economic slowdown, Bangladesh's foreign reserves and economic growth are in jeopardy. This declaration follows the IMF's just finished visits to Bangladesh in January of this year.

IMF: Inflation, global slowdown risks to Bangladesh and its economy

Kenyan volunteers are being equipped with weather forecasts and advice to allow people living in informal settlements to prepare for extreme weather.

Kenya: Residents on a mission to reduce flooding damage

The chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett, a 92-year-old billionaire investor, has recently highlighted concerns about the threat that artificial intelligence poses to the future of human employment. Buffett has also equated AI to the development of an atomic bomb.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says Artificial Intelligence's capabilities makes him 'worried'

Vietnam reports record-high temperature of 44.1°c. Climate experts warn extreme weather is here to stay.

Heat in Vietnam scorches previous record

A large garbage collection spot turned green area in Cairo is one of many projects 'plant a tree' foundation has done in their effort to spread environmental awareness.

Foundation turns garbage plant into garden in Cairo

Canadian province of Alberta declares a state of emergency as raging wildfires force evacuation of over 24,000 people.

Canadian province declares wildfire emergency

President Biden has reiterated calls for Congress to adopt gun control laws, and the president is encouraging Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines as well. As the United States is slammed by another mass shooting incident, the issue over gun control is raging across the nation.

US: President Joe Biden renews calls to pass gun control bills

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