The tragedy struck Pennsylvania on Friday after a massive explosion at a chocolate factory left two dead, nine people missing and several employees and bystanders reported to be injured.

Pennsylvania: Explosion rips through R.M. Palmer company's chocolate factory

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, conducted his first press conference since being disqualified from the Lok Sabha this afternoon. The news conference started at 1 p.m. Gandhi lost his MP designation on Thursday after a Gujarat court found him guilty of criminal defamation and sentenced him to two years in prison.

Rahul Gandhi: Will continue to raise questions over tycoon Adani

Indonesia is the world's largest nickel producer which is now facing crisis. Local residents are extremely concerned that this demand of nickel by foreign and demestic companies is actually threatening the land rights of the farmers.

Indonesia: Farmers concerned about land use due to Nickel mining

New Zealand's Foreign Minister is in China for a four-day visit which ends today. This marks the first visit of a New Zealand minister to China since the year 2018. The minister earlier met with China's top Diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing.

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta calls out China's human right abuses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 laid foundation stones and inaugurated 28 development projects worth over Rs 1,780 crore in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. One of the most anticipated ones is the passenger ropeway project. Watch this to know more.

India to be the 3rd country in the world to get its first public ropeway

The United Nations stated on Friday that it was "deeply concerned" by reports of both Russian and Ukrainian forces carrying out summary killings of prisoners of war on the battlefield.

Russia-Ukraine War: United Nations flags 'summary executions'

Worries about recent bank failures and bailouts are rippling through the world economy, from New York to Beijing, and central bankers are working to calm depositors and financial markets. WION-VOA brings you this report from California, where a major player in the tech industry, Silicon Valley Bank, collapsed earlier this month.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Fears of bank failure grip markets

Kim Jong-Un tests underwater nuclear attack drone. North Korea claims to have tested a new nuclear-capable underwater attack drone. The state media said that this drone is capable of generating a radioactive tsunami.

Reports: Drone capable of generating a radioactive Tsunami

The United States military has carried out multiple strikes in Syria which has killed 11 pro-Iran fighters. The strike was against groups aligned with Iran who the US blames for killing an American contractor and injuring six others.

Pentagon: Five U.S. service members wounded in suicide drone strike

A Mobula 8, designed to collect ocean waste took to the water for the first time off the shore of Indonesia's Bali island. It is capable of clearing solid debris, microwaste, and oil spills.

Bali's trash cleaning boat

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new world record on Thursday by becoming the most-capped male player in international football. Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in a qualifying game for Euro 2024. But do Portugal need a 38-year-old Ronaldo to lead them to the European Championship. Having established himself as one of the greatest players of the game should Ronaldo now call time on his international career? Join the debate with the WION Sports team.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo being selfish? Ronaldo's new world record | WION Sports Extra

India's Tata group is considering an additional 2 billion dollar investment into its super app. The additional funding is to strengthen its digital business according to media. Reports are quoting sources if the deal goes through targeted digital will receive the extra funding over the next two years.

Tata plans to invest $2 billion into super-app Neu

Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition Congress party, was found guilty of defamation and given a two-year prison sentence by a lower court on Friday. As a result, the Indian parliament has barred Gandhi from serving as a lawmaker.

India's parliament disqualifies opposition leader Rahul Gandhi

North Korea claims to have tested a new nuclear-capable underwater attack drone. The state media said that this drone is capable of generating a radioactive tsunami.

Kim Jong-Un oversees testing of underwater attack drone

Tiktok faces an existential threat as CEO Shou Zi Chew faces hours of relentless questioning. Bruton Kelso, tech expert and analyst joins us to discuss the implications.

US lawmakers push for TikTok ban

A forest fire raged in eastern spain, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate from nearby villages and sending huge plumes of smoke into the air.

Wildfire in Eastern Spain

Utah is the first state in the United States to sign laws restricting the use of social media by minors. The new laws make it compulsory for minors under 18 to get parental permission to use social media and this applies to platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Utah governor Spencer Cox signs two new bills to restrict social media use by minors

Jack Dorsey's firm block said that it is exploring legal action against Hindenburg research after the U.S firm published a report alleging the payments company facilitated.

After Adani Saga, Hindenburg alleges block engaged in fraud

As per IAF, Russia is unable to deliver vital defence supplies it had committed to India's military. The Indian Air Force added that it is because of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Watch this video for all details.

Indian Air Force: Russia cannot meet arms delivery commitments because of the Ukraine war

Humanity may soon witness the rise of new kinds of religions. Some sects of devotees may start worshipping the Artificial Intelligence. Watch this video to find out what would AI-based religions be like?

Will the AI boom lead to the formation of new RELIGIONS?

Celebrated Hollywood action star Bruce Willis was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in February, 2023. He will likely not be active as an actor movie forward but he has left an enviable body of work for his fans. Here are 10 movies that prove he is an icon of Hollywood.

10 Bruce Willis movies that prove he's a Hollywood icon

The Indian government is planning replacements for IAF's Jaguars, MiG-29s & Mirage 2000s. These fighter squadrons will start retiring in a decade. Instead of foreign options, India is pushing for the indigenous development of aircraft. Watch this video to find out how India's LCA Mk2 can be a game changer for the Indian Air Force.

How India's LCA Mk2 can be a game changer for the Indian Air Force

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe. US and South Korean forces will hold their largest-ever live-fire exercises in June in a show of force to North Korea.

US and South Korea to hold large scale exercises | WION Speed News

The disease that has a mortality rate of 60 has now spread to more than 35 states in the U.S and 40 countries around the world. Reports say the fungus discovered about 15 years ago in Japan and the rising temperature is seen as a potential reason for its rapid spread.

Reports: Fungus Candida Auris has infected at least 2,377 in the U.S.

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - The AI powered ChatGPT may have bowled over tech enthusiasts across the world with its human-like responses to complex solutions. The CEO of Open AI, the company that spawned this application has raised some serious concerns about its dangerous capabilities and how it might impact the livelihoods of millions of people.

'A bit scared': OpenAI CEO says ChatGPT may wipe out current jobs

New York police have tightened security ahead of a possible historic indictment of Donald Trump over hush money paid to a porn actress. Trump, who is seeking the republican nomination for the White House again in 2024, had predicted he would be arrested today.

Donald Trump: Political witch-hunt against leading Republican candidate

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that China's Ukraine "peace plan" could be discussed and that Moscow is always open for dialogue. Watch the video to know more.

Putin to Xi: Russia, China have 'plenty of common objectives'

Joe Biden has signed a bill that requires the declassification of information related to the origins of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19. Washington has been conducting a highly politicized debate about the origins of the pandemic.

Biden signs bill on Covid origins declassification; China has denied a lab leak | Details

Xi Jinping: China values relationship with Russia

U.S.: New York cops tighten security ahead of possible historic indictment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a softening of his judicial overhaul plan on Monday but the opposition has still vowed to challenge its key legislation in the Supreme Court, setting stage for a constitutional showdown.

Israel Judicial Reforms: Opposition vows to take judicial reforms to Supreme Court

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