It is the final showdown in Pakistan and in his address to the nation Imran Khan ruled out his resignation; captain Khan says he will fight till the last ball.

Defiant Imran Khan refuses to resign; Endgame is near but Pak PM hangs on

Protesters tried to storm the house of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the capital over the government's handling of the worst economic crisis, demanding the president's resignation.

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Hundreds try to storm President Gotabaya's home, demands resignation

Russia has a new demand- All foreign buyers must pay in Rouble for Russian gas this will be enforced from today, if the payments are not made the contracts will be halted.

Putin: Pay in roubles or we'll cut off your gas

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is in India amid an ongoing geopolitical flux in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While India's ministry of external affairs has remained pretty tightlipped about Lavrov's schedule he will meet his counterpart India's foreign minister is S Jaishankar.

Sergey Lavrov to meet PM Modi, Russia turns to India for support amid global isolation

In nine days, France will hold presidential elections and ahead of this crucial polls, the political fight is heating up. French president Emmanuel Macron has launched a bitter attack against his main contender, take a look.

French Elections: Macron launches a bitter attack against Le Pen, accuses her of far-right leanings

In Sri Lanka, protesters are demanding Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation amid economic crisis. To get more details, watch this exclusive ground report by Dasuni on Sri Lanka's current scenario.

Sri Lanka: Demand grows for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation

Israel is witnessing a rise in gun attacks. 5 people were killed outside Tel Aviv in a third deadly gun attack in a week. In a recent update, Israel's defence minister has vowed to take action to tackle terrorism.

Israel vows action to curb 'terrorism', Joe Biden offers support to Israel

The Philippines in the United States are holding their largest-ever annual joint military drills, this is to deepen their defense ties amid fresh tensions in the disputes South China sea region.

United States, Philippines kick off their largest-ever annual joint military drills

It is the final countdown in Pakistan and prime minister Imran Khan's future is hanging in balance. On the other side, opposition in Pakistan has accused Imran Khan of damaging country. Watch this exclusive report by Anas Mallick.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan's future hangs in balance, opposition accuses PM of damaging country

In Sri Lanka, at least 45 people from the group of protesters have been arrested after riots. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office released a statement identifying organized extremist groups behind the protests. Watch this report by Dasuni from Colombo.

Anti-government unrest in Sri Lanka: Lankan authorities arrest 45 people after riots

Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan has refused to resign. Imran Khan said opposition is selling Pakistan's sovereignty and people must remember the faces of traitors.

Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan says opposition is selling Pakistan's sovereignty

In a recent update on Pakistan political turmoil, Imran Khan has now decided to share the contents of the secret letter that allegedly contains evidence of international conspiracy and threats against him in the national assembly. To get more update on this we are joined by Anas Mallick.

Pakistan political turmoil: Can 'secret letter' save Imran Khan?

Action hero Bruce Willis is retiring from his acting career after the star was diagnosed with Aphasia, a disease that is impacting his cognitive abilities.

Action hero Bruce Willis announces retirement after Aphasia diagnosis

On WION, we're joined by two powerful icons who've helped bring a shift in how female leads are written and portrayed in the Indian film industry. Watch the 'Jalsa' team speaking on WION exclusively.

Team 'Jalsa' on WION: Stars discuss the evolution of female characters

While addressing the Islamabad security dialogue on Friday, Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan lauded India for protecting its foreign policy. He has also accused the opposition in Pakistan of sacrificing the country's economy and humiliating the country for their own benefits.

The final countdown: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan lauds India for second time

South Korea has largely scrapped its containment efforts for covid-19 despite recording higher numbers of cases. South Korea has joined a growing list of Asian countries that have eased quarantine rules.

South Koreans plan 'revenge travel', scrap aggressive measures after strict isolation

Swiss watchmakers are gathering in Geneva this week it's for their industry's biggest event in three years tackling the impact of sanctions on rich Russians.

Swiss watchmakers grapple with fallout of Russian crisis

Ford motor and general motors will each halt manufacturing next week at a Michigan plant it's due to part shortages. Number two US automaker Ford said it would suspend manufacturing at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant next week where it builds the Mustang.

Ford, GM to halt production in United States

The World health organization has released an updated plan to deal with covid-19. The global health body has laid out three possible scenarios for how the pandemic is likely to evolve this year.

WHO lists 3 scenarios on how pandemic may evolve

Soaring energy prices in Britain have adversely impacted the lives of the people. Vast glass houses stand empty as owners cannot heat them to grow vegetables, experts have warned that UK is now walking into a huge food security crisis, energy crisis triggered by Russian invasion of Ukraine.

UK experts forecast food security crisis, British govt likely to raise food prices

Pakistan Political Crisis: Prime Minister Imran Khan to return to pavillion?

In a bid to manage the soaring oil prices triggered by the ongoing Russia Ukraine conflict, US President Joe Biden has now ordered the release of one million barrels of crude oil per day from the country's strategic reserves.

US President Joe Biden orders to release oil from strategic stockpile, 1 million barrel per day

An Israeli-based startup company has claimed to have created robotic beehives. The company says that its agricultural technology has saved more than 160 million bees in the past year and it aims at saving bees from climate change.

Israeli-based startup 'Beewise' aims to revive the disappearing bee population

US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that his government will release one million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve for the next six months, this is a part of Biden administration's efforts to keep the oil prices under control.

United States to release crude from strategic stockpile reserves

More than two years on all pandemic-related restrictions including the mandatory wearing of mass will be lifted in the Indian state of Maharashtra. All curbs will be lifted in the state from April 2, the decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by CM Uddhav Thackeray.

Indian state of Maharashtra lifts all covid-19 curbs

Pakistan Political crisis: Embattled Imran Khan cries western plot

Israel's defence minister says will do whatever it takes to break wave of terrorism

Amid an ongoing geopolitical flux in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov met his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar today in New Delhi. Lavrov is also expected to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi in the evening along with Indian national security advisor Ajit Doval.

Lavrov lauds India for 'balanced' stance, 'West is linking all international crisis to Ukraine'

In a last-ditch effort to retain his position Pakistan PM Imran Khan has now decided to share the secret letter that allegedly contains evidence of international conspiracy and threats against him in the national assembly today.

Imran Khan's hit wicket: Opposition lawmakers chant 'Go Imran Go' in assembly

The meeting between Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and EAM S Jaishankar is currently underway. Russia turns to India for support amid global isolation, he is likely to seek greater trade and defense ties.

Meeting between Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and EAM S Jaishankar is currently underway

A delegation of Buddhist monks have arrived at president's house to hold a meeting with Gotabaya Rajapaksa and to discuss the ongoing economic crisis. The aim here is to help arrive at a solution to resolve the situation, this after citizens held protests in Sri Lanka's capital.

Sri Lanka president and monks hold key meeting to discuss economic crisis

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