France's presidential fight is heating up incumbent president Emmanuel Macron will go head-to-head with Marine Le Pen on the 24th of April in their bid to woo voters. For the second round of the election both Macron and Marine Le Pen have sharpened their on ground campaign.

French Presidential Elections: Macron facing a tougher-than-expected-fight from Marine Le Pen

Protesters in Sri Lanka have decided that they've had enough. After weeks of protests on the streets, protesters have reached the gates of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office in Colombo.

Chants of 'Gota go home' grows louder, Sri Lanka protesters set up tents outside president's office

Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to intensify, Russian president Vladimir Putin has now said that Moscow will continue its invasion of Ukraine until his country's 'noble aims' are fulfilled. In a rare public appearance on Tuesday, Putin said that peace talks with Kyiv have now reached a dead end.

'Moscow will continue its invasion of Ukraine until 'noble aims' are fulfilled,' says Putin

In a few months, a wall 10 kilometers long will seal off the Banco National Park from being swallowed up by neighboring districts. The nature reserve Along with the Tijuca Park in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro is said to be one of just two virgin forests worldwide to have survived at the heart of a metropolis.

Ivory coast build 10 km long wall to protect trees

Five days after a 21-year-old Indian student was shot dead in Canada, the police in Toronto have now claimed to have arrested the man who killed Kartik Vasudev, a management student from India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, the police has now identified the suspect.

Canada: Suspected killer of Indian student Kartik Vasudev arrested

'Talks with Kyiv have reached dead-end,' Putin vows to continue Russian invasion of Ukraine

The hunt is currently underway in the state of New York and beyond as the police search for the gunman who opened fire in a subway in Brooklyn on Tuesday. At least 17 people were injured in the attack and five of them are in critical but stable condition. In the latest New York police department has identified a person of interest.

Brooklyn Subway Shooting: Police identifies 62-year-old man as 'person of interest'

French forensic experts have arrived in Bucha to help Ukraine authorities establish what happened in the town where hundreds of bodies were discovered since Russian forces withdrew.

French forensic experts in Ukraine to investigate Bucha killings

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer held "direct, open and tough" talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin near Moscow. This marks Putin's first meeting with a European Union leader since the Ukraine invasion started.

Austrian leader Karl Nehammer held 'open and tough' talks with Putin

Bitcoin has dropped 5.3 percent to $39,881. The world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is down 7.3 percent from the year's high of $48,234 on March 28. The price was also down as investors assessed the risks from rising rates and the potential for more tightening by Federal Reserve

Bitcoin falls 5.3 percent to $39,881, Crypto below $40,000 first time in a month

Taiwanese premier Su has called for swift passage of revisions of chip protection laws. The laws mandate tougher punishments to prevent China from stealing its chip technology

Taiwanese Premier Su calls for speedy passage of chip protection laws

Many offline retailers are closing their stores across the world as people are now buying online after COVID-19 lockdowns. KMart's name is added to the list as the American retailer will be left with just three stores in the US. Next week, it will happen with the closing of the fourth KMart store in New Jersey

American retailer KMart to close fourth store in the US, loses another site

After buying the biggest stake in Twitter and riling up Twitterati with polls Elon musk has decided to not join the board why now? Here are the complete details.

Elon Musk drops out of Twitter board

After Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is also facing financial problems. The country is facing a forex exchange crisis, it has already suspended Central Bank Governor as the bank had earlier announced a ban on import of vehicles and other luxury items.

Nepal bans import of luxury items, suspends Central Bank governor

After days of instability, controversy and turmoil Pakistan has finally seen a change of guard. Shehbaz Sharif has taken oath and he will be serving as the 23rd prime minister of Pakistan.

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as new Prime Minister, promises to fight economic instability

Bolstering security and democracy in Asia pacific region was also part of the dialogue between the Indian foreign and defense ministers and their US counterparts. Indian and US officials discussed ways to ensure a free open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

United States and India hails Indo-Pacific cooperation, China and Russia dominate talks

Top officials from the world's two largest democracies held ministerial-level talks in Washington after their leaders from India and the United States discussed their differences over the Ukraine war.

Lesser than what Europe does in an afternoon: S Jaishankar On Russian Oil deal

Top officials from the world's two largest democracies held ministerial-level talks in Washington after their leaders from India and the United States discussed their differences over the Ukraine war. WION's principal correspondent Siddhant Sibal brings in more on this.

India | MEA: Our monthly purchase of Russian oil less than Europe's in a day

India's neighbourhood is in crisis. In Pakistan, the ISIS is trying to revive itself. China is accelerating its nuclear build-up. Sri Lanka and Nepal are facing economic challenges. How should India respond? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: The growing challenges in India's neighbourhood

The French Presidential election 2022 have entered its next phase. Emmanuel Macron & Marine Le Pen have emerged victorious in Round 1. They will face each other in Round 2 on April 24. Who has better chances of winning? Palki Sharma Upadhyay reports.

Gravitas: France Election: Macron & Le Pen win Round 1

Which leader asks citizens to vote him out? Mexico's President Lopez Obrador just did. Obrador held a referendum, asking Mexicans whether he, the President, should step down. What was the result? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Mexico's Obrador wins historic referendum

Israel is on the edge once again. The situation seems to be a rerun of 2021. Tensions are rising in West Bank. There are recurring attacks in #TelAviv. Jerusalem too is in the grip of unrest. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Israel gripped by unrest once again

Signs of climate change are evident. A heat wave like never before has gripped the northern and central belt in India, temperatures are soaring as high as 45 degrees Celsius. India recorded its warmest March in 122 years and April is going to be no better.

India records warmest March in 122 years, orange alert imposed

India's import of Russian oil remains point of contention between New Delhi and Washington

Over a month into the war in Ukraine, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Joe Biden, the focus of the discussion remained largely on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The hour-long call between the two leaders was described as warm and candid.

'Tackling Ukraine crisis' key focus of Modi-Biden's virtual talks

Top officials from the world's two largest democracies held ministerial-level talks in Washington after their leaders discussed their differences over the Ukraine war, watch this report for more.

S Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Afghanistan; friction over Russian energy imports

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa pleaded for patience as thousands continued to take to the streets to protest his rule.

Sri Lankan citizens run short on food, basic needs, PM appeals for patience from protesters

Shehbaz Sharif has replaced Imran Khan as Pakistan's Wazir-e-Azam. Sharif promised allegiance to China, He also sent a message to India's PM Narendra Modi. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the details.

Gravitas: Pakistan has a new Prime Minister

1st April snowfall has been recorded in Portland. Schools in Portland remain closed for the time being and some residents rejoice at the unusual timings.

1st April snowfall recorded in Portland, some residents rejoice the unusual timings

The year 2021 has witnessed a record rise in methane emissions into the atmosphere. Scientists from around the world are raising alarms.

2021 witnessed a record rise in methane emissions into the atmosphere

The United Nations has warned of the ongoing humanitarian crisis as Millions of people face food insecurity in Somalia.

UN warns against the humanitarian crisis as Millions of people face food insecurity in Somalia

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