As per reports, Rihanna's boyfriend A$AP Rocky has been released on a $550,000 bond after he was arrested at LAX airport over an alleged shooting incident that took place in November 2021.

Rihanna's boyfriend A$AP Rocky gets bail on $550,000 bond post arrest

The conflict between Israel and Hamas is escalating. According to reports, the two sides have engaged in the biggest exchange of fire since the 2021 war. Israel carried out airstrikes in central Gaza.

Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza, biggest exchange of fire since 2021 war

The authorities in Shanghai have decided to keep its tough covid restrictions in the place for time being. Covid cases outside quarantine are increasing in the city and 15,861 cases were reported on Wednesday.

Shanghai extends covid curbs, reported 15,861 cases on Wednesday

China confirms that the black boxes of a Boeing 737-800 jet that crashed last month were badly damaged, leaving virtually no publicly available clues to explain its violent plunge into a wooded hillside, killing all 132 people on board.

Black boxes of a Boeing 737-800 jet damaged, no clues left to explain crash

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson might currently be on a trip to India but he's left Britain in chaos. He embarked on his trip amid calls for his resignation and an investigation into whether he misled parliament over breaking cocvid-19 rules during lockdown.

Did PM Johnson lie in parliament about breaking covid-19 rules? Opposition seeks probe

Russia has test launched its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, it's a new addition to the country's nuclear arsenal and Vladimir Putin has said that the missile will give Moscow's enemies something serious to ponder about.

Russia's Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile test is not a threat:  United States

According to reports, the city of Mariupol, the key port city for which the battle been raging on in Ukraine for almost about eight weeks, Russia has now claimed that it has managed to secure control over the whole of Mariupol except for the Azovstal steel plant.

Russia: Control of all Mariupol except Azovstal steel plant

The tensions in the streets of Sri Lanka continue to simmer two days after a protester was killed during a police shooting in Rambukkana. A huge crowd gathered across the country, the people held demonstrations against police brutality amidst the worst economic crisis that Sri Lanka has faced ever since it became independent from the British.

Sri Lanka lifts curfew from Rambukkana, 3-member committee to probe police killing

Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan is rallying support against his unceremonious and has alleged that some elements in the powerful establishment were responsible for it. Was this veiled attack against Pakistan's Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

'PTI would be in power, if ties with army were fine,' ousted PM Imran Khan's attack on Pak army

Putin claims taking control of Mariupol, 'block off Azovstal plant so not even a fly can escape'

As the polling day inches closer some voters in France find it hard to vote for Emmanuel Macron due to his track record however they do not want far-right leader Le Pen in power as they feel it would put them in danger, watch this report for more.

French Elections: Muslim voters hope to keep Marine Le Pen out of power

Days after Egypt announced decision to allow import of Indian wheat, the Egyptian ambassador to Delhi Wael Hamed has said that his country is "very much interested in building relations with India." Egyptian call to add India in the list of countries from where wheat can be imported comes even global wheat prices have increased in a major way due to ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Both Russia and Ukraine have been major exporter of wheat, something that has been hard hit due to the ongoing war.

Egypt Okays Indian Wheat; Envoy Wael says, "Interested in building relations" | WION Exclusive

The barrage of shelling and airstrikes continue in Ukraine only this time it is concentrated in the country's east. Ukraine has said that the new assault has resulted in the capture of another of its town.

Moscow launches airstrikes across east Ukraine, Is capturing Donbas crucial for Russia?

It is week nine of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Kyiv says that the second phase of the war has now begun. Russia has launched its much anticipated offensive with explosions reported all along the eastern front, Ukraine's President Zelensky vowed to fight on, listen in.

Battle for Donbas: Capturing Donbas crucial for Russia

Residents were seen washing down dried blood stains and clearing shattered glass debris after three explosions rocked a high school in western Kabul on April 19.

Multiple blasts rocked a high school in Kabul

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed a multi-party coalition cabinet for his government without any big surprises, however, the key portfolios have been assigned to officials from the two parties that combined to oust Imran Khan in the first place.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif picks multi-party coalition cabinet

In France, the race for the presidential election is in its final days of campaigning. Days ahead of the final vote in one of the biggest economies, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is trying to present a more moderate face to the voters.

French Presidential election 2022: Le Pen tones down Hijab ban rhetoric

In the ruins of Mariupol, Russia once again issued an ultimatum to Ukraine soldiers still defending the city. 'Laid down your arms and surrender,' this proposal is likely to be ignored by Ukraine just like it did before. Now, Russia bombs Mariupol steel plant as it threatens to 'filter out' all men.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia bombs Mariupol steel plant as it threatens to 'filter out' all men

Covid-19 and linked lockdowns have impacted tourism and hospitality sectors the most. Now, international tourism has significantly recovered this year though it is currently dealing with some uncertainties due to ongoing war in Ukraine, inflation and this coupled with Covid-19 restrictions.

Global Tourism on the path of recovery

Billionaire Elon Musk, Tesla CEO is willing to invest between 10 billion and 15 billion of his own money to take Twitter private. Billionaire who is Twitter's second biggest shareholder with 9.1 percent stake is planning to launch a tender offer in about 10 days.

Elon Musk willing to invest $15 billion of his money to buy Twitter

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed India's gross domestic product (GDP) forecast by 80 percentage points to 8.2 per cent for financial year 2022-23.

IMF slashes India's GDP forecast to 8.2% in 2022-23

For the first time in a decade, Netflix lost almost 200,000 subscribers overall in the first three months of the year. The loss is backed by shifting economic forces, fierce competition from other streaming platforms and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Netflix lost subscribers for first time in a decade

In the ruins of Mariupol, Russia once again issued an ultimatum to Ukraine soldiers still defending the city. 'Laid down your arms and surrender,' this proposal is likely to be ignored by Ukraine just like it did before.

Russia asks Mariupol defenders to 'lay down their arms,' Ukraine vows to fight on

Trouble is mounting for Facebook-owned Meta as investors say board members lack independence. Watch this report to know more.

What's wrong with Meta? Trouble mounts for Facebook-owned Meta

British PM Boris Johnson is expected to arrive in India. The visit comes at a time when Johnson is surrounded by 'Partygate' controversy. To get more details, we're joined by Siddhant Sibbal.

UK PM Boris Johnson to visit India during crucial vote in Parliament back at home

With just four days left for the final presidential run-off, the battle for who will lead France is heating up. In the latest, senior political allies have warned that incumbent President Emmanuel Macron is not surgent to win, despite polls indicating his lead over his rival Marine Le Pen.

Macron allies warn victory not certain, ' voters still need convincing on Macron's policies'

Employers are experimenting with shorter working weeks as four day work week could be the future. Watch this report to know more.

A three-day weekend, anyone? A four day work week could be the future

US President Joe Biden is all set to meet top military leaders at annual dinner with US military chiefs. Meanwhile, Biden is expected to announce Ukraine aid package soon.

US President Joe Biden to meet top military leaders at annual dinner with US military chiefs

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in India's capital New Delhi, mask mandate is back. Authorities are again going to impose fine for violating the mandate.

India: Mask mandate back in New Delhi as COVID cases surge

Sri Lanka resentment against the economic austerity is escalating. The common man is on the streets across the south Asian country voicing anger against the government's mishandling of the economy. One of the protest sites has become the center of agitation after Sri Lankan police fired live ammunition killing one person which is also drawing foreign concerns.

Protester killing in Sri Lanka amid the ongoing economic crisis sparks foreign concern

Authorities in the Chinese city of Shanghai are finding it hard to contain the latest virus flare-up that has pushed the city into panic mode. With daily rise in Covid-19 cases and virus-related deaths, Shanghai is currently witnessing one of the worst outbreaks since the start of the pandemic.

Authorities ease COVID rules in Shanghai amid worsening situation in China's financial hub

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