#Gravitas | Ahead of Narendra Modi's swearing-in this weekend, speculation is rife about the nature of the next government. With BJP losing majority, allies are eyeing plum portfolios in the next cabinet. Watch this video to find out more.

Gravitas: Modi Govt 3.0: BJP Draws the Line on Key Ministries as Allies Make Their Demands

#Gravitas | Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned the West that Moscow could arm countries to attack Western targets. His warning came as a response to the decision by the U.S. and its allies to allow Ukraine to attack Russian territory with Western weapons. Tonight, on #Gravitas, we ask: is it Russia or NATO that is escalating tensions? Who is intensifying the risk of World War III?

Gravitas: Putin's New Nuclear Threat | Will Russia Put Missiles in Striking Distance of West?

#Gravitas | Is the upcoming Ukraine peace summit doomed to fail? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed disappointment at U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to skip the summit in Switzerland. Zelensky described Biden's decision as 'gift to Russia.' With Biden deciding to skip the summit and Russia not invited for the talks, are the truce efforts bound to fail?

Putin Not Invited, Biden to Skip Ukraine Peace Summit | Truce Talks Doomed to Fail? | Gravitas

Focus on the European elections that began today. It is the second largest electorate in the world after India. About 360 million people in 27 nations from Portugal to Finland, Ireland to Cyprus are eligible to vote. Voters will choose 720 European Parliament lawmakers in an election that runs from Thursday to Sunday. Here's how it works. Watch in for more details!

European elections | Explainer: How EU Parliament elections work?

Hunter Biden's ex-wife was called on Wednesday to testify in his federal gun trial as prosecutors sought to show the depths of his drug problem, which they say was still going on when he filled out a form to buy a firearm. Watch to know more.

Hunter Biden's Gun Trial Day 3: Two of Hunter Biden's exes describe his years of drug abuse

NDA coalition leaders including TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JDU's Nitish Kumar have jointly signed the letter of support paving a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However it has not come without caveats even though there is no official word. Watch in for more details!

India Election | Modi 3.0: Chandrababu Naidu led TDP reportedly wants five Ministerial berths

On June 6, 1944, 80 years to the day, Allied forces landed on the beaches of German-occupied France. World leaders including US President Joe Biden and British monarch King Charles III commemorated D-Day's 80th anniversary and expressed a 'profound sense of gratitude' to veterans. Britain paid tribute on Wednesday to those who took part in D-Day, promising to "always remember" the sacrifices made by the Allied soldiers who invaded France by sea and air to drive out the forces of Nazi Germany.

D-day 80th anniversary: Biden's big message on D-Day commemoration

India Elections Results 2024: What are the likely demands of JD(U), TDP from BJP?

According to the sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in event, which was originally scheduled for June 8, may now take place on June 9 at 6 p.m. Nonetheless, an official confirmation is still awaited to confirm the revised event date and time. PM Modi secured third term as Prime Minister of India. Congratulatory messages are pouring in from various international leaders. Watch in for more details!

India Election Results 2024: Biden, Putin congratulate PM Modi on poll win

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Kangana alleges CISF official slapped her - Spain joins South Africa's Gaza case - Putin: Russia may send missiles closer to West - NATO: No plans to deploy forces to Ukraine

WION Headlines | Kangana alleges CISF official slapped her | Spain joins South Africa's Gaza case

Sleeping patterns are not affected by blue light emitted by your smartphone screen. New research suggests that blue light does not affect a person’s “internal clock.” The findings further our understanding of the effects of light on sleep quality and duration.

Sleep-delaying effect of blue light overstated, says Report

Newly elected MP and actress Kangana Ranaut was reportedly slapped by a CISF guard at the Chandigarh airport on Thursday. The actress has alleged that a female guard slapped her while she was at the Chandigarh airport- on her way to New Delhi. The actress has demanded strict action to be taken against the perpetrator.

Kangana Ranaut allegedly slapped by a CISF guard at Chandigarh airport

Watch top headlines of the hour: - India Elections: Muizzu invited for oath-taking - ANC begins coalition talks - Israeli strike of UN School killed 40: Hamas - Turkey probes Apple over payment limits

WION Headlines | India Elections: Muizzu invited for oath-taking | ANC begins coalition talks

Junior Biden's Gun Trial Day 3: Hunter Biden's ex-wife, ex-girlfriend testify

The US and its closest intelligence partners, Five Eyes are warning that China has intensified its campaign to recruit former Western military pilots and other service members to train its own military. Watch in for more details!

'Five Eyes' warn China is recruiting Western Military trainers

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he could use conventional missiles against US and its allies within striking distance if they allow Ukraine to use long-range western weapons to strike deep inside Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin warns West over deployment of arms to Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russian President says, Moscow could supply arms to other nations against the West

India Elections 2024: What are the likely demands of JD(U), TDP from BJP?

Indian citizens have given their mandate. BJP-led NDA is all set to make the government. Narendra Modi will take oath as the PM for the third time. However, the strength of the opposition has increased. Will opposition give a hard time to Modi in the third term?

India Elections 2024: What's the strength of INDIA bloc in Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha?

#Gravitas| Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that NDA will form the government for a third consecutive term, as he addressed BJP workers at the party headquarters. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: India Election Results: It is a victory of developed India, says PM Modi in victory speech

#Gravitas: According to a report, a leading federal scientist in Canada has alleged that he was barred from investigating a mystery brain illness. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Mystery brain illness: Serious allegations by scientist in Canada

#Gravitas | There has been yet another flare up in the South China Sea. The Philippines has accused china of illegally "seizing" a package of food and medicine, which was airdropped to Filipino outpost in the Second Thomas Shoal.

Gravitas: Philippines accuses China of illegally seizing airdropped supplies

Are Hezbollah and Israel on the brink of war? The two sides have been exchanging fire since the start of the war in Gaza, but tensions have escalated in recent days with Hezbollah rockets setting off wildfires in Israel. Hezbollah leader says the group is ready for an all-out war. #Gravitas has the details.

Hezbollah ready for an 'all-out' war with Israel, says group's deputy chief

#Gravitas | In an interview, U.S. President Joe Biden suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dragging the Gaza war to remain in power. Biden's comment reveals the growing frustration in Washington over Israel's conduct in war as well as Israel's resistance to the new peace deal.

Gravitas: Biden Accuses Netanyahu of Dragging War for Political Survival

#Gravitas | At least 32 wild monkeys have drowned in a well in Jharkhand out of desperation for water. Some reports are putting the figure at 40. As many as 100 people across India are suspected to have died due to heatwave.

India heatwave: Parched wild monkeys drown in Jharkhand well

‘We took up people’s issues, got rewarded’: Sachin Pilot after Lok Sabha election results. What more to see how Bollywood actress and Matura's MP Hema Malini reacted to NDA's victory. Watch in for more details!

Sachin Pilot, Hema Maini & Kanimozhi Karunanidhi react to results of Lok Sabha Elections 2024

#Gravitas | According to Oxfam, Palestinians are living in "appalling" conditions amid the Gaza war. According to the group, children sometimes go for a whole day without food. Thousands even share the same toilet as deadly Israeli bombardment and fighting rages on in the Gaza Strip.

Oxfam Says Israel Blocking Gaza Aid, Warns of Risk of Famine Increasing

#Gravitas | A day after the election verdict saw BJP lose its majority in parliament, key allies have pledged their support. If BJP wants to form the next government, it must be buoyed by allies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have to practise coalition dharma for the first time in his life. But a coalition always comes with its own set of challenges. The allies, knowing their importance to the BJP, will seek a bigger share in the government. Do the allies have the BJP's back? Or will they handcuff PM Modi on economic reforms? Will they weaken Modi govt 3.0?

India Election Results: Will Allies Handcuff Modi in Economic Reforms?

The United States launched Minute Man III, an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile. The missile is capable of delivering a nuclear warhead and is meant for nuclear deterrence. Watch in for more details!

US test launches 'Minuteman III' nuclear missile

Gaza has tested the patience of the United States with the Netanyahu government. President Joe Biden has now backtracked from the comments he made earlier to Time Magazine where he claimed that Netanyahu could be prolonging the Gaza War for political purposes. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Biden clarifies, says Netanyahu trying to work out serious problem

The African National Congress was holding high-stakes internal talks on Tuesday about which parties it should approach to form South Africa's next government, with diametrically opposed Marxists and free-marketeers on the menu of options.

South Africa Election results: Will ANC form coalition government with DA?

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