Gravitas Plus with Palki Sharma | The year is 2022, and abortion is still a taboo. Laws are being passed to ban abortion after the 6th week, before most women even realise they are pregnant. Why? because religious leaders and states think they have the right over a woman's body.

Gravitas Plus | Why are women being denied the right to abortion?

Kashmir hosted India's 1st National rowing championship. It was also the first time that Kashmir hosted a national championship. 23 Indian states competed in rowing. For more details, watch this report by WION's Idrees Lone.

India: Kashmir hosts 1st National rowing championship

Sri Lanka is battling its worst economic crisis since independence. The crisis hit island nation hiked its petrol prices again. This is the third price revision in two months and will come to effect from today.

Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices, third price revision in two months

After a recent devastating loss in the by-elections, UK PM Boris Johnson is facing a fresh rebellion. Some Tory rebels have started the push to oust him again.

UK PM Johnson facing fresh rebellion as Tory rebels push to oust him again

R Madhavan will be making his directorial debut with Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, which received a standing ovation at Cannes. The movie will release on July 1. In an exclusive conversation, he shares why he believes in the Indian audience.

R Madhavan gets candid: 'Rocketry': Madhavan wears director's hat for the film

R Madhavan will be making his directorial debut with Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, which received standing ovation at Cannes. The movie will release on July 1. In an exclusive conversation, he shares why he believes in Indian audience.

R Madhavan gets candid: 'Rocketry': Madhavan wears director's hat for film

Israel is heading to elections again, its fifth since 2019, after the coalition government collapsed. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you how former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is eyeing a comeback to power.

The West Asia Post| Israel head to polls once again| Lebanon's push to revive tourism

At least 23 African migrants seeking to cross into Spain died in a stampede. The incident happened after thousands of migrants tried to breach Morocco's border fence with Spanish enclave of Melilla. During this, a violent two-hour skirmish broke out between migrants and border officers

Deadly migrant rush kills 23 | Migrants tried to cross into Spain

As the inflation woes in Europe grow, Lufthansa airlines has canceled 3000 flights due to a shortage of staff. The company is planning to cancel thousands of flights this summer as workers continue to strike.

'Summer of discontent' in Europe | Union workers demand increase in pay

Abortion clinics become epicentre of protests in the United States. 'My body My Choice' protests have erupted in the country after SC's ruling. Polls have suggested that two-third of Americans wanted Roe v Wade.

Pro-abortion protests break out across US: Abortion pills come under the lens

India has announced that it will be hosting the G20 meet in Jammu and Kashmir in 2023. A five-member committee has been formed to coordinate the event. However, Pakistan has opposed India as G20 host.

Pakistan rejects India's plan to host G20 summit in Kashmir

Climate change is on the agenda of G7 summit. WION's Siddhant Sibbal spoke to Christoph Bals from the environmental organization Germanwatch and Klaus Milke from the Foundation 20 about climate change.

G7 summit: 'Crucial time to talk about energy sources,' says Christoph Bals

International aid continues to trickle into Afghanistan which is reeling from the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. The Taliban has vowed not to interfere with the aid supplies. Taliban has also urged US to unfreeze funds.

Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban urges US to unfreeze Afghanistan's funds

Russian president Vladimir Putin has now offered his Belarusian counterpart 'missile systems' that are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The Kremlin has offered Iskander-M missile systems which can use ballistic or cruise missile.

Ukraine war: Moscow to send Iskander-M missile systems to Belarus

US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a bipartisan gun safety bill. This bill comes after decades of inaction on gun control and includes tougher checks for buyers under 21.

US President Biden signs first gun control law after decades of inaction

In the mass shooting, which took place in Norway's capital, at least two people have been killed and 20 others have been injured. The shooting has now been declared as an act of terror by the Norwegian prime minister.

Oslo on extraordinary terror level alert after mass shooting in Norway's capital

The stage is set in Germany for the 48th G7 Summit. World leaders have started arriving. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Munich. This is his second trip to Germany in just two months. For more details, we're joined by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

Indian PM Modi in Germany to attend G7 summit | Ukraine-Russia war to dominate talks

WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal spoke with Kilian Neuwert from Germany's regional service broadcaster, ARD. In an exclusive interview, he has spoken about climate change and the importance of India's presence at the G7.

G7 summit: 'Key discussions on climate change expected at G7,' says Kilian Neuwert

The UK is facing a summer of travel chaos as rail strikes continue for the 3rd day today. There has been no resolution or deal with the rail union yet.

UK braces for the 3rd day of rail strikes as no deal with the rail union reached yet

US President Joe Biden called the Supreme Court abortion ruling a 'sad day for the country'. He added, this decision will not be the final word.

US overturns Roe vs Wade: 'A sad day for the United States,' says Joe Biden

India: Jammu and Kashmir to host first International summit

A small group of members from anti-poverty organization Oxfam posed a small but creative protest in Munich on Saturday a day before the G7 summit begins in Germany. The protesters demand global equality and want the leaders to do more.

Anti-poverty group stages protest in Munich a day before G7 summit

After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, making abortion illegal in most US states, people from across the world are criticising it. Several celebrities including Taylor Swift, Mark Ruffalo reacted to the ruling.

Abortion ruling stirs Hollywood: American Taliban has taken over SC, says Ruffalo

The G7 summit kicks off in Germany this weekend and major focus will be on the Russia-Ukraine war. The Summit comes days after EU leaders' Ukraine visit. For more on this, we are joined by WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

G7 summit: Energy security, climate change & pandemic on cards

Effects of climate change are being felt around the world. Now, Italy's longest river, the Po, is drying up as climate change is affecting Italy's major rivers too.

Italy's longest river, the Po, is drying up as climate change is affecting Italy's major rivers

The ancient Roman site of the Baths of Caracalla is a big draw for tourists visiting the Italian capital. Now, there is something new to see here. The authorities have opened up what was once a private home.

Italy: A peek into the home of a wealthy Ancient Roman

The United States said China might be planning to attack Guam and China-Russia's 'no-limit' partnership is concerning. For more details and perspective on this, we're joined by Greg Swenson, Founding Partner of Brigg Macadam Ltd.

US: China and Russia's 'no-limit' partnership is concerning

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Germany for the second time in two months to take part in the G7 summit. For more on this, we are joined by WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

48th G7 meeting: Indian PM Modi to be in Germany for the summit

EU's Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell met Iranian foreign minister on Saturday. After the meeting, he informed the press that talks on the nuclear deal to resume soon.

EU's foreign policy chief in Tehran: 'Talks on nuclear deal to resume soon'

G7 was established back in 1975 to discuss global economy. Over the next four decades, it has steadily expanded its scope. The leaders of wealthiest nations put more issues on the table including peace, security and climate change. Take a look at this report

G7: Its purpose & history of influence | An informal club of wealthy democracies

There is a sharp increase in average screen time by children during the pandemic. But it has a harmful impact on Children's health. Spending more time online increases the risk of depression.

Increased screen time for children has a harmful impact on Children's health

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