Vietnam has imposed an indefinite ban on swimming and scuba diving at Hon Mun Islands. This comes as an attempt to revive its damaged coral reef.

Vietnam bans scuba diving at Hon Mun Islands | Ban imposed to evaluate Reef's health

Germany hosted the G7 summit for three days and along with the leaders, diplomats, delegates and representatives, a large number of people assembled to protest against the leaders. One of them was the brave movement, a group of protesters demanded for action against child sexual violence. WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal brings you this ground report.

Demonstrators rally in Munich against G7

In the South American nation of Suriname, heavy rainfall since January has led to overflowing rivers. In the first two months of this year, there was persistent heavy rainfall which is unusual for Suriname because February and March are the dry seasons.

Floods in Suriname damage crops, cuts off communities

British motorsports racing driver Lewis Hamilton has called for action after three-time world champion Nelson Piquet used racially abusive language when speaking about him. Brazilian Piquet who won three titles in the 1980s used the racist term in a podcast last year but which was only released publicly on Monday night.

Racism in Sport: Lewis Hamilton demands action after three time F1 champion Nelson Piquet's slur

In a historic development for Indian shipbuilding, the state-run Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has built two Autonomous Electric barges for a Norwegian customer ASKO Maritime AS. The project is partially funded by Norwegian government.

India's Cochin Shipyard builds 2 autonomous electric barges for Norway

Lawmakers passed the first reading of a bill to dissolve Israel’s 24th Knesset on Tuesday. The final readings of the bill to dissolve parliament will be held by Wednesday.

Lawmakers pass first reading of Israeli Knesset dispersal bill

No visit is complete to Bavaria without savoring its delicacy the buttered pretzel. Olly Barratt signs off from the German state with a special goodbye!

No visit is complete to Bavaria without savoring its delicacy the buttered 'Pretzel'

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and Muslims are required to perform it once in their lifetime. But this year, the Hajj lottery for western pilgrims has descended into chaos. Ghadi Francis tells why the hashtag #paidbutfailed has now gone viral.

The West Asia Post | Saudi Hajj lottery system slammed by pilgrims

Indian pharma giant Biocon has been accused of bribing regulators to speed up the approval of their insulin product. How will these changes affect Indian pharma's global brand? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Biocon executives charged with bribing regulators

Hamidi is an Afghan Taekwondo champion who escaped Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and took refuge in France. She is currently training for the 2024 summer Olympics.

Afghan Taekwondo champ escapes Taliban and trains for 2024 summer Olympics

Off the coast of Kenya, divers are going to the bottom of the Indian ocean in search of dislodged corals equipped with special protective structures. This is to help restore the coral reefs that have fallen prey to climate change and consequent coral bleaching.

Kenyan divers help restore Indian ocean coral reefs

Almost 200 pride participants and LGBTQ+ activists have been detained after participating in a banned pride march in Istanbul.

Istanbul: Cops crack down on pride march

After months of delaying a key conference on ocean protection, world leaders have finally come under the same roof. The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres started the conference on Ocean protection in Lisbon by saying that the world is facing an ocean emergency and we need to work towards ocean protection.

UN Climate conference on Ocean protection seeks solution

Before Russia-Ukraine war, climate change was meant to be the main focus of this year's G7 Summit but a crippling food and energy shortage eclipsed climate priority. However, the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised climate action at G7 Summit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises climate action at G7 Summit

Iraq is struggling to cope with droughts sandstorms and desertification. Temperatures in the city of Basrah have soared to about 45 degrees Celsius bringing misery to residents already plagued by chronic power cuts

Power cuts worsen heat wave effect in Iraq

The British monarchy is caught in another storm, this time it is related to foreign funding involving Prince Charles. Reportedly, the Prince accepted three cash donations between 2011 and 2015.

Anti-monarchy campaign demands probe as Prince Charles received $3.2 million in cash

At least 21 young people have died in a township pub in South Africa but the cause of their death remains a mystery. Mortuary vehicles have collected corpses from the club.

South Africa: At least 21 die in club, all victims were under 20 years of age

19 nations took part in China's recent summit. However, Pakistan, a key ally of China wasn't invited. Now, Pakistan responded to China's invite snub and blamed 'one BRICS member' for it. Watch this report.

Pakistan responds to China's invite snub, blames 'one BRICS member'

With the G7 summit over, leaders are en route to Madrid for a three-day NATO conference; the western military alliance will focus on the ongoing war in eastern Europe.

Spain: NATO gears up for Madrid Summit

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the G7 leaders have agreed to put a price cap on Russian oil and are seeking to impose new sanctions on Russia.

G7 leaders vow support to Ukraine, seeking to impose more economic sanctions on Russia

The Asia Pacific markets swung into positive territory during afternoon trade, European markets have opened with gains today, spurred on by a lift in sentiment in Asia, where stocks market lifted on news that China will ease COVID restrictions

European trade positive after a lift in Asia sentiment

United states: A passenger train derailed in northern Missouri after hitting a dump truck at a crossing. At least three people have been killed and 50 injured in the mishap, approximately 207 passengers were on board.

United States | At least 3 dead, multiple injured after Amtrak train derails in Missouri

22 teenagers were found mysteriously dead at a #tavern in South Africa. Some say there were killed in a stampede, others say they died due to poisoned drinks. What's the truth? Why are authorities tight-lipped about the matter? Palki Sharma Upadhyay reports.

Gravitas: South Africa Nightclub Horror: 22 teenagers found dead

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: Taiwan conducts missile firing exercise; Climate change activists protest

A scientist has made a device that can detect heart ailments. A microchip device will analyse blood samples to detect cardiovascular problems in humans.

A scientist makes a device to detect heart ailments

Mystery over South Africa Tavern deaths: Police rule out stampede as a cause

It has been more than 100 days and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is still raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, At least 10 people have been dead after a Russian missile hits a Ukrainian mall.

At least 10 dead after Russian missile hits a Ukrainian mall

The economic situation in Sri Lanka is worsening day by day. After India, Now the United States has come forward to aid the island nation by announcing financial aid.

US delegates on a 3-day visit to Sri Lanka: The US announces financial aid to Colombo

Sri Lanka's anti-government protests have paralysed most of the country. But in the Tamil-dominated north, the streets are relatively calm. Why is the Tamil minority wary of protesting? How has this economic crisis affected them? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Why are Lankan Tamils wary of protesting?

Nepal's government has dropped a proposal to join a US disaster relief alliance after pressure from China. Beijing had called it a quasi-military grouping. How did Nepal end up as a theatre of the Himalayan cold war? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | America vs China in Nepal

India is all set to roll out 5G internet connectivity by the end of 2022. Despite being one of the heaviest data users in the world, India has struggled with internet speed. Could 5G solve those digital woes? Is the Indian consumer ready for the 5G revolution? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | India's 5G roll-out explained

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