China has launched military exercises around Taiwan that will last for three days. The move comes days after a meeting in California between Taiwan president Tsai Ing-Wen and US House speaker Kevin McCarthy.

'Stern warning': China's wargames after meeting between U.S. House Speaker and Taiwan President

Much to US and Russia’s dismay, India’s defence imports are shrinking year-on-year and it's because of the emergence of the Indian defence industry! India will spend 2.71 Lakh Crores on defence equipment in FY23 and 99% procurement will be made from the Indian Defence Industry. Watch how India is reducing its defence imports and positioning itself as a strategic defence exporter on Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.

Rise of the Indian Defence Industry | Exports cross ₹130 Billion, imports down 11%

Russia has warned the west to finalise the historic grain deal with Ukraine unless barriers to its agricultural exports are lifted. The Ukraine war is still raging, but its effects on the global economy are suddenly taking the stage.

Russia threatens to pull the trigger on Black Sea grain deal

China has stated that it will conduct military drills for three days near Taiwan. The action comes days after Taiwan President Tsai and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met in California; this meeting took place in spite of China's concerns.

China announces military drills around Taiwan after Tsai-McCarthy meet

To eliminate Islamist militants, the Pakistani government has chosen to begin a new nationwide military campaign. The action was revealed by the nation's National Security committee on Friday. The meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and key military officials were present.

Pakistan: National Security Committee to launch new military operation against militants

A pilot had a dilemma when he sensed a snake crawling up his back; as a result of his heroic actions, the South African pilot is now hailed as a hero.

South Africa: Pilot experiences real 'snakes on a plane' moment

Following a New York Times report that classified War documents with covert U.S. NATO plans to assist the Ukrainian military were leaked on social media platforms, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with some of the nation's top security brass to discuss how to prevent leaks of military information.

Ukraine Prez Zelensky meets security brass to discuss ways to prevent leaks of military information

2013: China launched its $1 trillion+ Belt & Road Initiative 2023: Unrest in Afghanistan, Sri Lanka Waning influence in Africa Trade war with the U.S. And a crippling Chinese economy facing a debt crisis Is the BRI collapsing? Watch WION Wideangle.

Losing Momentum: China’s belt & road initiative

Israeli police stormed the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, one of Islam’s holiest sites. Despite condemnations from the Arab and Muslim world, clashes continue.

Another Ramadan, another Al-Aqsa clash | The West Asia Post

Romanian farmers protested the impact of Ukrainian grain imports on the domestic market by taking to the streets. Across the nation, thousands of farmers blocked roads and borders with tractors, trucks, and other machinery.

Romanian farmers demand fair compensation from EU

India's president, Droupadi Murmur, flew in a Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force, making her the third head of state overall and the second female head of state in India to do so.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu to fly in fighter jet

In an effort to increase demand, Elon Musk's electric car company, Tesla, has lowered prices by two to six percent for the fifth time this year. However, experts warn that this discount drive could harm company profitability pricing.

New price cuts by EV-maker Tesla to boost demand

In the U.S. abortion rights debate, federal judges in two states made conflicting orders on Friday that could significantly affect access to a commonly used abortion medication in the nation.

Texas judge suspends approval of widely-used mifepristone drug

The South Korean foreign minister is on his first official visit to New Delhi. On Friday, South Korean foreign minister Park Jin held talks with his Indian counterpart Subhramanyam Jaishankar. Park held discussions on the Indo-Pacific.

S. Jaishankar holds bilateral meet with South Korean Foreign Minister | 50 years of diplomatic ties

In the capital city of Tel Aviv, an Italian tourist was killed in a car-ramming incident. Authorities are calling it a terror attack. The attacker rammed his car into a group of people near a popular sea-side park. At least seven others were injured.

1 dead, 5 injured in car-ramming attack in Israel

Pakistan to launch operation against militants, decision comes amid severe crisis

North Korea has claimed that it has successfully tested a second underwater nuclear-capable drone. This is the third test of underwater drone that Pyongyang has claimed to have conducted in less than three weeks.

North Korea: Pyongyang claims another successful underwater drone test

Did you know that everything regarding electric vehicles is currently driving innovation, from creating eco-friendly automobiles to making the manufacturing process more environmentally friendly? Due to its manufacturing process, Tesla earns eight times more money per vehicle than Toyota does.

Toyota to revamp its electric vehicles infrastructure

The G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation. It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture & governance. India holds the presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. The G20 members represent around 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, speaks to WION.

'All G20 nations want India...': Amitabh Kant says Group of Twenty not a political forum

Late Thursday, Israel launched air strikes against Hamas in the Gaza strip. The airstrikes came after Tel Aviv vowed retaliation for a barrage of cross-border rockets fired from Lebanon, which it blamed on Palestinian groups. Tensions have soared between Israel and Palestinians during the Jewish passover, and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Israeli military strikes, violent explosions heard in South Lebanon

Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas in the Gaza strip

The White House has just issued a summary of secret after action reports, which has been a long-awaited examination of America's haphazard pullout from Afghanistan. This report primarily holds the prior administration of Donald Trump responsible for Afghanistan's May 2021 withdrawal commitment made to the Taliban.

US-Afghanistan Pullout | Report: Biden inherited a chaotic and crippled operation

Speaking to an American television, adult film star Stormy Daniels says she believes that former president Donald Trump should not go to prison just if found guilty of concealing payments in the newest development in the Trump hush money payment Saga.

Stormy Daniels: Donald Trump shouldn't go to jail if convicted of concealing payments

Israel military airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon | Flare-up in violence after Al-Aqsa clashes

Drones from Pakistan flying into India across the Line of Control and International Border have emerged as a huge challenge for India's Border Security Force. They bring in everything from arms to narcotics to fake currency that give rise to terror and lawlessness in India. The latest catch in Jammu last week is part of a phenomenon that grown worryingly over the last couple of years.

Pakistani drones cross India-Pak border

In a concerning security breach, classified war documents with secret US-Nato plans to help the Ukrainian military were leaked on social media platforms this week. This is according to a post by the New York times. The documents were also circulated on pro-Russian government channels.

US & Nato's classified plans to help Ukrainian offensive leaked online

Israeli Military: Hamas tunnels and weapon-making sites targeted

The first Arab woman to ever travel to space will be among the Saudi astronauts who will launch on a historic private trip to the International Space Station on May 8 of this year. She will be joined by fellow Saudi astronaut Ali Al-Karni.

Rayyanah Barnawi: First Arab woman astronaut set to go to space

An episode of The Powerpuff Girls that was previously banned is now available on Netflix. Cartoon Network never broadcast the infamous "See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey" episode, which celebrated legendary music eras, and it wasn't even broadcast in the US until 2009.

Netflix airs banned 'powerpuff girls' episode

An investigation by The Guardian shows how the business has grown into one of Westminster's best-connected sectors and that the money spent by gambling corporations and lobbyists on MPs has soared tenfold in the past five years.

Report: Gambling industry increased spending on MPs in five years

According to the Italian data protection office Grante, ChatGPT manufacturer OpenAI intends to present solutions to allay data privacy concerns that led to a temporary prohibition in Italy.

OpenAI block ChatGPT after ban in Italy over privacy concerns

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