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.

Did Trump pay adult-film star to not discuss the encounter? New York braces for drama | Details

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan on assumed the role of the CEO of Starbucks, taking over from Howard Schultz.

Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan takes over as Starbucks CEO | Trending on WION

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe.

Festive spirit eludes bankrupt Pakistan | WION Speed News

The privilege committee is investigating the former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson partygate denial. The committee is not expected to release its report until next month. This comes after the Johnson submitted a 50-page dossier in his defence over the partygate scandal.

Former UK PM Johnson submits 50-page dossier laying out his defence

Drought is battering Somalia. The country is facing five consecutive failed rainfall seasons. Shivan Chanana tells you about a report that states last year 43,000 people died in Somalia due to it.

Somalia drought killed 43,000 last year, study finds | WION Climate Tracker

Snow conditions in the alps have been very mixed this season, with unseasonably warm temperatures and low snowfall. So, if you are planning to visit the alps, Shivan Chanana tells you about the alternative activities which you can do in the absence of snow.

What can holiday goers do if there's no snow? | WION Climate Tracker

Mountain forests, habitat to 85% of the world's birds, mammals and amphibians are vanishing at an alarming rate. Shivan Chanana tells you about the reason why this phenomenon is happening.

The disappearance of mountain forests | WION Climate Tracker

On Monday, Russia delivered enriched uranium to France. A cargo ship unloaded cylinders of uranium from Russia at the French port of Dunkirk. Western allies are clashing over the inclusion of uranium and other nuclear tech in sanctions. However, nuclear fuel shipments continue to make their way to the EU. As per Greenpeace, shipments of nuclear fuel are bankrolling the war in Ukraine and prolonging Europe’s energy dependence. The NGO said the latest shipment marked the seventh delivery of uranium from Russia to France since the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. In a report earlier this month, Greenpeace criticised France's dependence on Russian nuclear power. It said France had received a third of the enriched uranium needed to operate nuclear power plants for one year from Russia. The French government denied the claims. The government said France does not depend in any way on Russia for the operation of its nuclear power plants.

French Govt: Don't depend on Russia for operation of nuclear plants

Cargo ship unloads cylinders of Uranium at the French port of Dunkirk

The Indian Navy successfully fired the ship-launched version of the Brahmos supersonic missile in the Arabian Sea. It was a precision strike using an indigenously developed technology. What’s the secret behind the perfect accuracy of the missile? What’s the Indian military preparing for? Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana

Indian Navy fires Brahmos missile in Arabian Sea | What’s the Indian military preparing for?

The ICC has issued an arrest warrant against Russian president Vladimir Putin. The hague had also issued a warrant against Russia's presidential commissioner for child rights, Maria Vova-Bilova. Russia is being accused of war crimes for allegedly deporting Ukrainian children illegally. While the U.S has called the arrest warrant justified and have themselves alleged war crimes were committed by the Russian side in Ukraine, President Biden has admitted that the warrant is unrecognized by the U.S. So what does the arrest warrant mean for President Putin? How does it impact the war in Ukraine and is the warrant even enforceable?

Can Putin be arrested by the international criminal court?

Amid a sea of electric car and two-wheeler manufacturers, a team of former Tesla engineers has been silently working towards developing recreational vehicles, or RVs, for the electric age. Their new venture, Lightship, is touted as America’s first all-electric RV company, and it has announced the launch of the L1 — a battery-powered travel trailer that can propel itself, courtesy of an electric powertrain. Here's a look at what it offers.

Lightship L1 Electric RV - This Holiday Home Can Propel Itself | WION Pitstop

The opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for a nationwide shutdown on March 20 over increasing load shedding. Additional reasons for the strike are increasing inflation, recent corruption scandals involving the ruling African National Congress (ANC), and rising levels of insecurity.

Senegal: Tensions rise due to trial of main opposition leader | South Africa

Fresh from his performance at the Oscar awards 2023, singer Rahul Sipligunj spoke exclusively to WION about his iconic song Naatu Naatu. Rahul also recalled meeting Rihanna backstage at the Oscar awards ceremony, his relationship with Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani whom he calls his mentor, and the love he has been getting for singing Naatu Naatu. Listen in.

Naatu Naatu singer Rahul Sipligunj on performing at Oscars, meeting Rihanna and more

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in New Delhi on Monday morning to explore ways to boost bilateral ties in areas, including defence, trade and investment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM Kishida are also set to discuss priorities for India's presidency of G20 and Japan's presidency of the G7.

Kishida India Visit: Japan-India to also discuss China's growing influence in Asia

Kishida India Visit: Japanese PM expected to lay out his vision on Indo-Pacific region

UBS group has agreed to buy Credit Suisse, the embedded bank for 3.2 billion dollar. It is to assume up to 5.4 billion dollar in losses. It's a deal that has been backed by a massive Swiss guarantee.

Credit Suisse shareholders take hit as UBS announces deal

In a major diplomatic boost for the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set to visit Moscow today. In an apparent show of support for the Russian President and also in a bid to act as a mediator in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. This is the Chinese President's first visit to Moscow since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

Xi Jinping Russia Visit: Official talks between Putin and Jinping to be held on March 21

The potential for recession which has outweighed a surge in demand from China and as the new worries emerge over global banking sector, Goldman Sachs has nudged its forecast down for all prices.

Recession fears to balance surge in China's oil demand

Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida will be arriving in India later today. The meeting will focus on strengthening the special strategic and Global partnership between India and Japan. He will be holding talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kishida India Visit: Visit aims to strengthen special strategic ties with India

Scores of Khalistani sympathizers vandalized the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday after the Indian government issued an arrest warrant against Amritpal Singh, a radical preacher from India's Punjab state who has been accused of attempting to destabilize the state of Punjab.

Khalistani supporters vandalise Indian High Commission in London

West Asia is experiencing swift changes in its regional order. While Iran and Saudi Arabia had signed a peace pact with china's mediation, it now seems Syria and the UAE are looking at improving ties. Syrian president Bashar Al Assad met with president Sheikh Mohammed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Regional powers have decided to strike new deals and repair relations

The Commons Privileges Committee, which is looking into at least four instances where the former prime minister may have purposefully misled Members with his promises that lockdown regulations were followed, will question the former prime minister for a considerable amount of time. Before being questioned by MPs about whether he misled to Parliament about the partygate affair, Boris Johnson is need to present a dossier of supporting documentation.

Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson to reveal evidence in his defence over partygate scandal

For the 11th consecutive Saturday night, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took part in nationwide protests against the government's attempts to shackle the court. These protests were highlighted by multiple acts of violence against protesters.

President Herzog: Israel at a turning point, civil war a red line | Israel Protests

Kishida India Visit: India briefs Japan on its priorities as G20 President

South Africa: Protesters demand President Ramaphosa to step down

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), one of the main opposition parties, has called for a national shutdown in South Africa. Thousands take part in protests called by the Opposition. Protests against rolling blackouts, increasing unemployment rates and corruption scandals.

Thousands hold protests in South Africa | WION Shorts

First-of-its-kind invention, a 60-year-old Indian man has made an 'infinite years' calendar, toppling Australia's record of a calendar designed for 400 years. The calendar is pocket-sized and has 24 pages, which can show dates and days for infinite years.

Pocket-sized calendar made by Indian man marks infinite years

In a diplomatic turn of events, Egypt and Turkiye have taken another step towards mending their estranged relations. Ankara's top diplomat is visiting Cairo for the first time in ten years. In 2013, the relations between the two neighbouring nations were severely strained after Egypt's then-army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, led the ouster of Ankara's ally, the muslim brotherhood's Mohamed Mursi. Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry confirmed that talks to restore ties to the ambassadorial level would happen at an appropriate time. Calling the talks honest, deep and transparent, Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkiye would upgrade its diplomatic relations with Egypt as soon as possible.

Ankara's top diplomat visits Cairo after 10 years

How big a fan are you of Jack Sparrow? Is your fandom crazy enough to build a chocolate statue of him? A chef from India, who has always been fascinated by the character which was played by Johnny Depp, has prepared a chocolate statue of Jack Sparrow. WION's Samarpita Das brings you more details.

The Jack Sparrow chocolate statue that won gold at India's culinary festival

Asia’s biggest international food and hospitality fair, Aahar 2023, took place in Delhi. This is a dream destination for food lovers and aspiring chefs. WION's Samarpita Das got the opportunity to interact with celebrity chef Uwe Micheel, who has been appointed as the chief jury this year.

Aahar 2023: Inside India's biggest culinary festival, celebrity chef Uwe Micheel meets young minds

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