Here we bring you a quick round-up of top headlines -Same Sex marriage plea in Supreme Court; Pakistani Leader to visit India.

Same Sex marriage plea in Supreme Court; Pakistani Leader to visit India

Street fighting between the forces of two rival generals eased in parts of Sudan's capital by Friday evening. More than 400 people have been killed and thousands wounded since the fighting erupted last weekend. It is a fight between Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who commands the rapid support forces. Sudan's army announced Friday that it had agreed to a ceasefire for three days.

Sudan: Sombre Eid for citizens as Eid Al-Fitr ceasefire violated

For the very first time non-Christian figures would be represented in the coronation of a British monarch. According to a report by the Times, this comes as King Charles III whose coronation is going to take place next month has stated his desire to be a defender of all faiths.

King Charles' coronation: Non-Christian figures to be represented for first time

Oliver Dowden has replaced Dominic Raab who resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary after a report found that he displayed ‘persistently aggressive conduct’ and bullied other members of the cabinet. WION's Eric Njoka talks to Adam Schwarz, a writer and political commentator, from London on what this means for Rishi Sunak's future as UK Prime Minister.

UK's DPM Dominic Raab resigns, who's next? | World News | WION

According to South Africa's national statistics agency, the country's inflation rate in March increased to an all-time high of 7.1% from 7.0% in February, marking the highest level in ten years.

South Africa: March inflation marks the second consecutive acceleration

New Zealand got roasted for its plans to host a 'cat-killing' contest for children. What is the contest all about? Why would anyone want to hurt a cat? Molly Gambhir reports

Gravitas | New Zealand plans 'cat-killing' competition

On Thursday, Tesla shares plunged more than 10% as CEO Elon Musk implied that the electric vehicle manufacturer would continue to reduce costs in order to increase demand. On Thursday, Tesla lost more than $50 billion in market value, and the company's shares fell to their lowest level since January.

Tesla's stock falls 10% after weak earnings

In India's financial capital, Mumbai, bone donation rates remain pitifully low, and a lack of knowledge is largely to blame for this.

India: Demand-supply mismatch in bone donation in country's financial capital

Since a change to Twitter's venerable blue tick mark system went into effect on Thursday, the iconic blue tick verification symbol has vanished from a number of accounts. Notable users who have lost their verification include former US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis.

Many high-profile users lose verification symbol on Twitter

Pacific Island nations are pushing back against Japan’s request to release into the ocean treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which was disabled in an accident 12 years ago. During the Group of Seven environment ministers meeting this month, the Islanders' effort gained momentum. VOA’s Jessica Stone reports.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Pacific Island nations slam Japan

French protesters chanted "war cry" as they took to the streets of Paris to demonstrate in opposition to President Emmanuel Macron's recent pension reforms. Protesters organised a demonstration in front of the famous La Defence arch.

France: Hundreds of protesters storm Paris' Euronext building

Actor Alec Baldwin was previously charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting on a set, but those charges are now expected to be dismissed, according to the prosecutor.

Manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin over death of cinematographer to be dropped

Dalai Lama attended the Global Buddhist Summit on day 2 in New Delhi on Friday. Earlier India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi. This summit marks the significance and importance of India in Buddhism. Delegates from about 30 countries will participate in the event.

Dalai Lama attends the Global Buddhist Summit on day 2

Less than a week after gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed was gunned down by assailants in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the UP police along with the special task force have launched a state-wide manhunt for Shaishta Parveen, Ahmed's absconding wife.

UP Police launches state-wide manhunt for Atiq Ahmed's wife Shaista Parveen

In a pay dispute, security guards at London's Heathrow airport will strike for an additional eight days in January, according to a union announcement made on Wednesday.

UK: Security guards at London's Heathrow airport to strike in May

Late on Thursday, a Russian Sukhoi-34 supersonic warplane fired an unintentional round into the city of Belgorod in the vicinity of Ukraine, setting up an explosion and injuring three persons. Concrete mounds on the roadway, many damaged automobiles and a structure with broken windows were all visible in video footage taken at the scene.

War in Ukraine: Russia warplane accidentally fires into Belgorod near Ukraine

Western Balkan nations have begun hosting a slew of solar investments. But, are their power grids ready for these new forms of energy? As per officials, the grids cannot absorb sudden feeds of solar energy. But there is a solution and it is pretty simple.

Solar energy investments are taking of in western Balkan nations

An Indonesia-based environmental activist has been living in a tiny house he constructed using 35,000 plastic bags as raw material. He sourced all this waste plastic from Bali's polluted rivers. Even the interiors and furniture in his house are made of plastic cups and straws.

Indonesian environmentalist builds house, furniture from discarded plastic waste

Europe experienced its hottest summer on record in 2022. But, this year is likely to be even warmer. The cooler La Nina weather pattern has dominated the pacific ocean over the past 3 years. But, scientists say the world is likely to return to its warmer equivalent - the El Nino phenomenon. Here's a report for more details.

El Nino weather phenomenon to increase global temperatures, say scientists

If you use Netflix, we warn you to be on the lookout for cybercriminals who are attempting to steal your bank account information. As for how the online con artists are tricking consumers, it all begins with a fake email.

Scammers using Netflix's branding to deceive users

North korea's successfully test of a solid fuel intercontinental ballistic missile has now changed the rules of engagement. The air defence systems that the United States has at its disposal at the moment can shoot down a ballistic missile with a reliability rate of just 50%. With this being the case, how protected is the United States from North Korea's ballistic missiles?

United States can shoot down North Korean ICBMs with a reliability of just 50% | World At War

More than 100 people were killed in a military airstrike by Myanmar's Junta on the 11th of April. This is the deadliest attack on civilians by Myanmar's armed forces. Since the military Junta overthrew the democratically elected government in February 2021. Human rights activists see these systematic attacks as part of a pattern to silence the opposition. Schools, health clinics, even entire villages have been bombed to smithereens to quell the resistance. With strict media censorship, it is difficult to ascertain the scale of violence that is unfolding in the country.

Deadliest attack on civilians by military junta | World At War

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has threatened to bomb terror hideouts in Afghanistan. For a country which for decades armed, trained and nurtured the Taliban as a strategic asset, it now comes as a surprise that Islamabad should threaten the Afghan Taliban with dire consequences. So what has suddenly changed between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban ever since it has taken control of Kabul?

Pakistan threatens to bomb terror hideouts of TTP in Afghanistan | World At War

Nine people were killed in northern Ecuador on the 11th of April ...in an indiscriminate shootout that has been described as a territorial fight between criminal gangs. Ecuador's Interior minister Juan Zapata said that the attack was due to payment of 'protection money' to a rival gang. The next day, six inmates were found hanging at the notorious Guayaquil prison. Both Guayaquil and Esmeraldas have witnessed a recent surge in violence. A state of emergency had been declared on the 3rd of March by President Guillermo Lasso to crackdown on the criminal gangs. But despite this ... criminal gangs have managed to carry out their killings with almost complete impunity. So why is the government failing to crackdown on the narco-criminal gangs?

Fishermen targeted over 'protection money' in Esmeraldas, Ecuador | World At War

Menace of mass shooting has reared its ugly head once again in the United States. At least four were killed and nine wounded at a bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky on the 10th of April. The attacker, a 23-year-old employee of the bank, livestreamed the attack over the internet. He was later shot down by the responding law enforcement officials. Bafflingly, Monday's mass shooting in Louisville was the 146th of the year. In addition to this, two more attacks took place over the past week in the United States. Three were injured and shoppers evacuated from a Delaware mall on 8th of April and four people were shot outside a funeral home in the capital, Washington D.C. on 11th of April. What explains these frequent mass shootings?

Bank employee kills four colleagues & live streams carnage in United States | World At War

Buzzfeed on Thursday said it is shutting down its popular news division. About 15% of the workforce in the in business, content, tech and administration teams are likely to lose their jobs.

Buzzfeed news to shut down

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Kyiv's defence minister informed that Ukraine has received the first Patriots, considered one of the most advanced US air defence systems in the world.

First US patriot air defence systems reach Ukraine, says Kyiv's Defence minister | Trending on WION

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - A new attempt at a ceasefire in fierce fighting between Sudanese troops and paramilitary forces in Khartoum failed on Wednesday.

A new ceasefire in Sudan fails: At least 270 killed, more than 2,600 injured | WION Speed News

Scientists at the world's northernmost year-round research station are racing to understand how the fastest-warming place on earth is changing. Researchers have been studying the polar region for decades and now they are trying to find out what these climate changes may mean for the planet's future.

Polar regions warming fastest- what does this mean earth's future?

Incidents such as Hindu pupils being bullied to convert to Islam and beef being thrown at another are among some illustrative examples recorded in a new report by a UK-based think-tank released on Wednesday, warning against the prevalence of anti-Hindu hate in schools in Britain. 'Anti-Hindu Hate in Schools', by the counter-terrorism think-tank Henry Jackson Society, found that 51 per cent of Hindu parents surveyed reported that their child has suffered anti-Hindu hate at school. It also recorded that teaching on Hinduism was reported by some participants of the study as fostering religious discrimination towards Hindu pupils.

Anti-Hindu hate in UK schools, report calls for more proactive approach

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - According to a report, Moscow authorities are using the nation's vast system of facial recognition to track down young men eligible for serving in the military.

Russia using facial recognition to crack down on youngsters dodging compulsory military service

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