United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on June 18 said, United States will maintain its pressure campaign on Iran and continue to deter aggression in the region but does not want the conflict with Tehran to escalate. Watch this video to know more.

U.S. justifies rising military presence in Middle East

Boeing's grounded 737 MAX jet received a boost on Tuesday after British Airways-owner IAG (International Airlines Group) signed a letter of intent to order 200 of the planes. Watch this video to know more.

Boeing gets a massive boost

Have you been hearing the words ‘simultaneous elections’ often these days? That’s because there is a proposal to conduct the elections to the Lok Sabha and a State assemblies at the same time.

India Watch: Will simultaneous polls reduce cost?

Security forces engaged in counter-insurgency operations in Assam want the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA to remain in force in the entire state for at least one more year.

India Watch: Will govt extend AFSPA in Assam?

The government will form a committee to study the feasibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "One Nation, One Election", Union Minister Rajnath Singh said after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's all-party meeting today. Most parties, he said, had supported the idea.

India Watch: The case for 'One Nation One Election'

India Watch: PM Modi makes 'One Nation One Election' push

U.S. Releases More Images Of Attacks On Oil Tankers, Piles The Pressure On Iran U.S. says Iran is behind the attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and releases videos as proof. Iran denies the allegations and says it is not ready to wage a war with any country. The situation is getting tense with Trump deciding to increase the troops in the region. Russia and China meanwhile criticise the U.S. So what's brewing in the region. Here's a report

Gravitas: US piles pressure on Iran: Russia, China caution US

U.S. Sanctions Plunged Iran Into Economic Crises U.S. sanctions have hurt Iran's economy hard. Inflation rate is at an all-time high. Iran's oil exports have halved. The economy shrunk by 4%. European Union's efforts to bypass these sanctions have failed spectacularly. Did Iran have any choice other than to retaliate? Has Iran been pushed to the wall by the U.S.? Here's a report

Gravitas: Has Iran been pushed to the wall by the US?

Paris Air Show: State-Of-The-Art Aircraft On Display The 53rd International Paris air show began on Monday. Le Bourget Airport witnessed some fine aeronautic action. This air show is a main battleground for Boeing & Airbus. Major aircraft sales contracts are signed during the show. Here's a report on the highlights from the 53rd International Paris Air Show

Gravitas: 53rd international Paris air show

FIFA's Decision To Host WC2022 In Qatar Being Probed, Michael Platini Has Been Arrested In France Football legend and Former UEFA President Michael Platini has been arrested in France. The arrest is related to FIFA's decision to host the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Platini is facing allegations of cronyism, corruption and favoritism. But the buck doesn't just stop with Platini. So who else is involved? How big is the arrest of Platini? Palki explains

Gravitas: Former UEFA Prez & Football legend Michael Platini arrested

Two Powerful Earthquakes Rock China's Southwestern Sichuan Province Social line: China's Sichuan province has been rocked by two powerful earthquakes. 12 people have been reported dead & hundreds injured. Over ten thousand buildings have been affected, roads have been closed. Here's a detailed report on the earthquakes in China.

Gravitas: Two quakes hit China in 30 minutes

Boost For Made-In-Weapons As Exports Soar. Rise in defence exports is a proof to India's efforts to become a major defence exporter. In fact, India's defence exports have doubled to nearly Rs. 11,000 cr. What led to the surge in export figures? Who are India's biggest customers? Palki explains

Gravitas: India's defence exports double to Rs 11,000 crore in a year

A political heavyweight in Egyptian politics, Mohamed Morsi, the former president, died after a court appearance in Cairo under mysterious circumstances. Morsi was Egypt's first democratically elected president. Here's a quick look at the rise and fall of Mohamed Morsi in Egypt's politics.

Gravitas: The rise and fall of Mohamed Morsi

Watch India Watch, 19th June 2019. To know more watch the video

Watch India Watch, 19th June 2019

Tensions Between The U.S. & Iran Intensify As Peace & Stability In West Asia Comes Under Threat Tensions intensify in West Asia. Iran says that it will breach the limit on its stockpile of nuclear fuel. Iran will enrich more uranium than the allowed limit under the nuclear deal. U.S. blames Iran for the attacks on two oil tankers and vows to send 1000 more soldiers to West Asia. Is West Asia on the brink of a conflict again? Palki explains.

Gravitas: A major crisis in West Asia: Iran threatens to breach nuke deal

Water emergency in Parts of India and Reservoirs run dry across the country.

India Watch: Severe Water Crisis in India

Massive protest was organised by the Kashmiri diaspora outside Pakistan High Commission in London. Watch this video to know more.

Anti-Pak protests in London

More than 300,000 people have fled inter-ethnic violence in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Watch this video to know more.

People flee ethnic violence in Congo

Germany's Ambassador to India - Walter Lindner - presented his credentials to India's President Ram Nath Kovind in Hindi last month, just before assuming office. WION spoke to the envoy about the many facets of his colourful personality - from his passion for music, to his love of being driven around new Delhi in a shiny red ambassador car. we'll bring you the full interview tomorrow at 8:30 pm on the diplomacy show, but for now, watch some highlights of the interview. this is the story of the German ambassador to India- Walter l Lindner.

On ‘The Diplomacy Show’, WION caught up with Walter J Lindner, Ambassador of Germ

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - June 19th, 2019

U.S. President Donald Trump formally kicked off his re-election campaign. Watch this video to know more.

U.S. President announces re-election bid

International investigators are set on Wednesday (June 19) to launch criminal proceedings against suspects in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine nearly five years ago.

Netherlands set to prosecute suspects in MH17 airliner downing

Canada on Tuesday (June 18) approved as expected a hotly contested proposal to expand the western Canadian crude oil pipeline it bought last year, providing hope for a depressed energy industry but angering environmental groups.

Canada approves oil pipeline expansion, says construction should start soon

Shikhar Dhawan, who injured his left thumb during the World Cup 2019 league match with Australia, has been ruled out of the tournament. The left-hander suffered the injury when a rising delivery from Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins hit him awkwardly in the early phase of his match-winning innings of 117 off 109 balls.

Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of world Cup 2019, Rishabh Pant to replace

The crown prince of Saudi Arabia should be investigated over the murder of the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi because there is “credible evidence” that he and other senior officials are liable for the killing, according to a damning and forensic UN report.

'Credible evidence' Saudi crown prince liable for Khashoggi killing – UN report

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen shaking when she met visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday (June 18) but said she had since drunk water and was feeling better.

Angela Merkel says recovered from shaking bout after drinking water

Canada has approved the expansion of the controversial trans mountain project, It is suspected to triple the amount of crude oil that moves from Alberta to Pacific coast. Watch this video to know more.

Canada approves controversial Trans Mountain project

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have decided to meet, in the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka. Watch this video to know more.

Trump-Xi to meet at Osaka

PM Modi has invited the heads of all the political parties that have at least one member either in the Lok Sabha or in the Rajya Sabha for today's meeting, he will chair to discuss several issues, including the 'one nation, one election' idea. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi to chair all-party meet

The Indian government gave written assurance to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), on Tuesday, that qualified athletes from all the countries, including Pakistan, will be allowed to take part in future events hosted by India. Watch this video to know more.

India gives guarantee to IOC

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan resigned from his post, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday over Twitter. Watch this video to know more.

Patrick M. Shanahan quits citing personal reasons

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