A Drag show at a Dallas area, Gay bar in Texas has caused a massive stir and has kicked off a debate over whether or not children should be around drag events. 'The drag your kids to pride event' had drag performers dancing and walking down the aisle in the center of a room and children could be seen tipping the drag queens.

Row over 'Drag Kids To Pride' event in Texas

Stricter gun laws that sounds like a distant dream in the United States has seen a little progress on gun control measures. The country is unable to deal with the gun lobby so it is now looking at other options like Artificial Intelligence.

Can Artificial Intelligence help stop mass shootings?

US President Joe Biden is hosting the summit of the America in Los Angeles, it's among the most important forums for regional engagements. The current administration has framed the summit as an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to Latin America especially on critical topics like migration.

US President Joe Biden hosts Summit of Americas, several key leaders snub event

After a series of deadly mass shootings across the United States, the US house of representatives is moving quickly to pass gun legislation. Two separate bills will be discussed- first the Protecting Our Kids Act and second the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act let's understand what these bills have to offer.

Debate amid rising mass shootings | Two new gun bills to be discussed in United States

Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey made an emotional speech on mass shootings at the White House. McConaughey, a native of Uvalde visited the school where 19 children were shot dead, in our next report we bring you some of the excerpts.

Matthew McConaughey's emotional White House speech on gun control

In a first NASA is set to launch rockets from a facility outside the United States, our next report tells you from where and why.

Australia's commercial facility to launch NASA rockets

A crucial tour is coming up for US President Joe Biden's special envoy, the destination is tiny but strategically important for Washington. Joseph Yun is a veteran diplomat appointed by Biden, he took up the job just three months ago but is all set to lead the delegation that's heading to the Marshall islands.

US President Joe Biden's special envoy Joseph Yun to visit Marshall Islands

The United Nations recognized the June 8 as the World Oceans Day in 2008. Every year the day has been marked to promote knowledge about the delicate systems that govern the world's oceanic system and how they are at increasing risk from climate change.

World Oceans Day: Creating awareness for saving oceans

Iran's foreign minister today met his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar, the former is on a three-day visit to India with an aim to further bilateral ties between the two sides. The ministry of external affairs tweeted a warm welcome and said that the visit will boost deep historical ties and partnership.

Deepening bilateral ties: Iran foreign minister on a three-day visit to India

Boris Johnson is leading an economy that is on the brink of recession. Fixing a flagging economy is one of the key challenges for Johnson. He is expected to promise a reset today and will outline plans to tackle Britain's cost of living crisis.

UK economy is on the brink of recession, Johnson under pressure to cut taxes

Covid curbs are back in some parts of Shanghai as four new symptomatic cases were reported. Meanwhile, Shanghai has recently emerged from a two-month lockdown last week.

China: Parts of Shanghai impose new lockdown restrictions

Israel's Justice minister has said that the coalition government may be on its last legs. Referring to the most diverse coalition government in Israel's history, he said he cannot be blind to the possibility that this experiment has run its course. However, he is still insisting that his party will not sit in a new coalition with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli coalition suffers loss and face uncertainty

Issuing a warning, a US special representative for North Korea has said that the Hermit Kingdom could conduct a seventh nuclear test at any time further asserting on how the country has shown no interest in returning to the negotiating table.

'Nuke test could take place any time,' US warns North Korea of nuclear test

In a first, NASA is set to launch rockets from a facility outside the United States, watch this report to know where and why.

NASA to launch rockets from Australia's commercial facility

Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's justice minister has said that the coalition government may be on its last leg referring to the most diverse coalition government in Israel's history, he said he cannot be blind to the possibility that this experiment has run its cause however is still insisting that his party will not sit in a new coalition with former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel: How long can the coalition survive?

Oil prices are holding near 13-weeks high on Thursday, underpinned by robust demand in the world’s top consumer US while demand is expected to rebound in China as COVID-19 curbs across major cities are relaxed.

Oil hovers near 13-week high, China optimism backs price surge

Shehbaz Sharif's government in Pakistan has launched an austerity drive ahead of its June 10th annual budget. Pakistan's government announced a list of measures applicable on all departments and officials to curb unnecessary expenditure.

Islamabad launches Austerity Drive | Pakistan announces measures for government offices and employees

India is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Daily covid cases in India have crossed the 5,000 mark and reported 7,240 cases in one day.

India records nearly 40% jump in daily covid-19 cases

Two days after the UK prime minister Boris Johnson survived the no confidence vote, Rebel Tory MPs are now betting that Johnson might blow himself up with further scandals which will change the current rules that protect him from another confidence vote.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to face another no-trust vote?

Japan has called out Russia for suspending the fishing pact between the two nations that allowed Japanese fishermen to fish near the disputed Kuril Islands. However, Moscow alleges that Tokyo has failed to make payments.

Russia suspends 1998 Fishing pact with Japan

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a boisterous parliament for the first time since surviving a no-confidence vote from his own lawmakers. Those backing Boris Johnson were noisy behind him in the House of Commons for his weekly PMQs.

Noisy show of support for Boris Johnson, opposition rips UK PM in House of Commons

According to reports, Twitter has finally decided to meet with the demands of the Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The social media giant will share its internal data with him.

Twitter shares data after back out threats by Elon Musk

US President Joe Biden has kicked off Americas summit in Los Angeles. He unveiled a new economic partnership with Latin America that aims to counter China's growing clout.

US President Joe Biden kicks off Americas summit, unveils new economic plan

As Russia advances around Severodonetsk, mothers in the nearby city of Slovakia are queueing outside distribution centers for essential baby items.

Amid Russian invasion, Sloviansk residents seek aid for kids

Turkey is planning to launch an offensive in Northern Syria, this at a time when Russian and Syrian air forces hold giant air strike simulation drills across the country.

After Russia-Syria air strike simulation drills, Turkey gears up for offensive

Turkish defense ministers warned Russian counterpart that Turkiye would respond to moves aimed at disrupting stability in Northern Syria. This came after Russia and Syrian air forces held joint air strike simulation drills across Syria.

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar warns Sergei Shoigu of Russia

Japan's economy shrank slightly less than initially reported in the first quarter as private consumption remained resilient in the face of resurgent covid19 infections and companies rebuilt their stock. Now while the slow contraction is welcome news for the policy makers.

Japan: Q1 GDP falls; economy shrinks less than expected

Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in India for 3 day visit. He will also travel to Mumbai, Hyderabad and scheduled to meet S. Jaishankar.

Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian begins 3 day India visit

British PM Boris Johnson will face the parliament after narrowly fending off a no-confidence vote brought by his own party. The embattled prime minister will appear before lawmakers while he's confronted with the gradual political crisis.

Rebel Tories vs Boris Johnson: Uncertainty remains over BoJo's future

The US trade deficit narrowed by the most in nearly 10 years in April as exports jumped to a record high, putting trade on course to contribute to economic growth this quarter.

Record exports help shrink US trade deficit

WION's Eric Njoka spoke exclusively to India's first K-Pop Star Shreya Lenka. She is an 18-year-old performer from Odisha who has been selected as the newest member of the popular South Korean band Blackswan

WION Exclusive: In conversation with India's first K-Pop Star Shreya Lenka

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