India has appointed the next Chief of Army Staff. Lt. General Manoj Pande will take charge of the Indian Army from General MM Naravane.

India appoints a new Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Manoj Pande

PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the centre for traditional medicine in India. World Health Organisation Director-General was virtually present for the event.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates centre for traditional medicine in India

The Japanese yen hit a 20-year low against the dollar on Tuesday, supported by high US Treasury yields and likely comparatively good US economic data this week.

Japanese Yen falls to fresh 20-year-low

In a dramatic escalation two British fighters captured in Ukraine by Russian forces were broadcast on Russian state TV, both men looking haggard appealed to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to negotiate their release and asked to be exchanged for pro-Russian politician and Putin ally Viktor Medvedchuk.

Captured Britons put on Russian TV seeks Boris Johnson's help to free them

Significant rise in nationwide covid cases due to more contagious omicron sub-variant in the United States has triggered a US federal judge to announce on Monday that the court is now scrapping the mask mandate for public transport that was imposed earlier by the Biden administration.

US judge strikes down CDC mask mandate amid Covid-19 surge

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 Elections: Marine Le Pen pivoting from her usual topics of Islam? Is there a change in tone?

The final week of the French Presidential race: Macron & Le Pen trade heated barbs

The Azeem Rafiq Racism scandal rocked English cricket to its core. The county at the center of that scandal- Yorkshire- is undergoing a rebuild and Interim Managing Director Darren Gough spoke to Wion's Eric Njoka on the road ahead for Yorkshire as well as English Cricket.

WION Exclusive: Darren Gough on Yorkshire's rebuild after racism scandal

Former Sri Lankan Finance Minister spoke to WION on the current political & economic crisis that has gripped Sri Lanka.

Former Sri Lankan Finance Minister speaks to WION on the current political & economic crisis

US Vice President Kamala Harris has called for a global agreement to slow an anti-satellite arms race in a bid to reduce space junk. But what is space junk? Watch this report.

US Vice President Harris calls for a global agreement to slow an anti-satellite arms race

New photos and videos have emerged online of the sinking Russian Moskva ship, the leading Russian warship sank in the Black Sea. Video circulating online shows that it was probably struck by anti-ship missiles, the ship was abandoned before the ship sank in the Black Sea.

First Images of damaged Russian Cruiser Moskva emerges

As the war of words between Elon Musk and American microblogging site Twitter continues, Tesla CEO has now said that he would cut salaries of Twitter's board of directors to zero if his ongoing attempt to purchase the company succeeds.

'Their salary will be $0, if my bid succeeds,' Elon Musk takes a sly dig at Twitter board

It is week nine of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Kyiv says that the second phase of the war has begun. Russia has launched its much anticipated offensive in eastern Ukraine with explosions reported all along the eastern front along with attacks in other regions.

Russia ups its offensive against Ukraine, Kyiv says 'battle for Donbas has begun'

The Finnish finance minister is hoping that Finland will be part of NATO as soon in this summer. Finland's minister of economic affairs is on a visit to New Delhi, he sat down for an exclusive interview with our correspondent Siddhant Sibal and spoke about Finland's NATO plans and more.

Finland will be a part of NATO this summer, says Finnish finance minister Mila Lintila

Apple has rolled out a new 'Pregnant man' emoji to all iOS users. The move has sparked a debate among the masses. Watch this report.

Apple rolls out 'Pregnant man' emoji to all iOS users, sparks debate

China reported seven new deaths from covid-19 in Shanghai this raised the official toll after thousands of cases were reported during a weeks-long lockdown. City authorities have revealed the first virus deaths on Monday with the latest fatalities bringing the total official toll to 10. Now, Shanghai prepares to ease lockdown.

Shanghai prepares to ease lockdown though it continues to report new COVID cases

Tensions are on the rise again between Israel and the Palestinian territory. In the latest, Israel has carried out its first air strikes on the Gaza strip in months, the strikes are said to be in response to a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave.

Israel carries out strikes in Gaza strip in response to rocket attack

At least three blasts have rocked a boys' school on Tuesday in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, local police said. Six people were killed and dozens injured, a local source confirmed.

Afghanistan: At least 6 killed in multiple blasts at Kabul's Dasht-e-Barchi

As protests intensifies in the island nation amid the worsening economic situation and a worsening political crisis, Sri Lanka's embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday proposed that '19th amendment is a necessity.'

Parliament reconvenes in Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka President acknowledges mistakes amid crisis

The Philippines is all set to choose President Rodrigo Duterte's successor, the country will cast its vote on May 9. Ahead of elections, speculations of candidates who are trailing, considering withdrawal and endorsing Robredo have been making the rounds.

Philippines elections: Time to choose Rodrigo Duterte's successor

Indian markets are currently in turmoil amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia's next move in Ukraine is keeping the markets anxious.

Indian markets in turmoil: Russia's next move in Ukraine is in focus

New Zealand Jacinda Ardern met with Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on Climate Change and has pledged to work together against Climate Change.

New Zealand Jacinda Ardern meets Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong on Climate Change

The Sun is erupting and emitting solar flares. On Sunday, one such solar flare caused a radio blackout in Asia and Australia. What is a solar flare? How is it caused? Is it dangerous for human beings? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Solar Flare causes Radio Blackout in Asia and Australia

More than 40 people have been arrested after violent clashes broke out in Sweden. The unrest was triggered after a political claimed he burned a copy of Quran. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Riots in Sweden: Over 40 arrested

Hong Kong's COVID policy is creating mountains of plastic waste amid the ongoing pandemic. Hong Kong landfills are now running out of space.

Plastic waste surges amid COVID crisis: Hong Kong landfills run out of space

Is Israel's govt headed for collapse? After weeks of violence, a key coalition partner is threatening to quit. Where does that leave Naftali Bennett? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Israeli govt headed for collapse?

France's far-right candidate Marine Le Pen has been accused of embezzling $148,000 in E.U. funds. EU's anti-fraud office OLAF claims Le Pen used the money for political purposes in France. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: France Elections: Marine Le Pen accused of embezzlement

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed a new cabinet today. Can it help the Rajapaksas survive the no-confidence vote? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Can a cabinet reshuffle save the Rajapaksas?

A 20-storey wooden skyscraper has been built in Sweden. Will we see more wooden skyscrapers? Watch this report to know more.

Will we see more wooden skyscrapers? A 20-storey wooden skyscraper built in Sweden

The green belt project in Iraq aimed to safeguard the country from environmental disasters but lack of funding and reluctance from the government officials has left the project barren and incomplete.

Climate crisis a big threat for Iraq, funding for green belt project is halted

Elon Musk has targeted the Twitter board over the 'poison bill' and threatened to cut salaries. Tesla's CEO holds a 9% stake in the company and said Board's salary will be $0 if my bid succeeds.

Elon Musk's takeover warfare: Tesla CEO threatens to cut salaries

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