Russia has escalated its crackdown in its top military ranks as they make their fifth arrest in a span of a month. The deputy chief of the Russian army's General Staff was arrested after being accused of taking bribe, investigators said on Thursday (May 23). Lieutenant-General Vadim Shamarin was accused of taking bribe from a factory that manufactured communications equipment, in exchange for awarding the firm with bigger state contracts, said Russia's Investigative Committee. It claimed that Shamarin had received at least $360,000 (or 36 million roubles) in return. Watch in for more details!

Russia arrests another General on bribery charges

North India reels under heatwave. Blistering heat scorched large parts of the country. IMD has issued a red warning for several states. Watch in for more details!

Heatwave in India: IMD issues heatwave alert for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana & Delhi

The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro was lit up with images of Pope Francis to mark the launch of his book in Brazil. Several images of Pope Francis from different moments of his life were projected...Watch in for more details!

Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue lights up to honour Pope’s new book

China has put Taiwan on notice with its deadly military drills. 49 Chinese aircraft were detected since Beijing launched its two-day military exercises that it called 'punishment drills' after self-ruled Taiwan's new leader vowed to defend the island's democracy.

China-Taiwan tensions: China holds military drills around Taiwan, releases 3D VR animation of attack

Watch top headlines of the hour: - China's mock missile strikes on Taiwan - Putin wants ceasefire on frontlines - Heatwave in Pakistan till May 30 - Musk opposes China tariffs

China's mock missile strikes on Taiwan | Heatwave in Pakistan till May 30

China holds military drills around Taiwan, drills come after Taiwan's Presidential Polls

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, arrived in Belarus for a two-day visit. Watch to know more.

Russia's Putin meets Belarus' Lukashenko over Economy & Security

US President Joe Biden hosts Kenyan President William Ruto for state visit to mark 60th anniversary of US-Kenya diplomatic relations. White House says leaders will discuss ways to bolster cooperation in areas including trade and investment, technological innovation, and security.

Kenyan President William Ruto in US: Biden, Ruto pledge to protect democracy in Africa

UN warns of friction between Taiwan & China

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Russia advances in Donetsk region - ICJ to rule Israel's war on Gaza - Day 2 of China's punish Taiwan drill - Russia: ISIS behind Moscow hall attack

Russia advances in Donetsk region | ICJ to rule Israel's war on Gaza

It's Rishi Sunak's biggest bet as UK goes to polls on July 4th. As the Rwanda Asylum plan has been one of the most concerning issue for UK amid this the Prime Minister has said that no Rwanda flights will take off before the General Elections in UK. Watch to know more.

UK General Elections: Labour pledges to scrap Rwanda plan if it wins power

China launches 'Joint sword-2024A' exercise against Taiwan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon address a joint meeting of the US Congress - this comes as heightened tensions with US President Joe Biden over the Israeli leaders' handling of the war.

Israel-Hamas war: Will Netanyahu be able to mend relations with Biden?

Watch top headlines of the hour: - China's mock missile strikes on Taiwan - Singapore airlines tighten seat belt policy - Musk opposes China tariffs - Putin wants ceasefire on current frontlines

Singapore airlines tighten seat belt policy | Musk opposes China tariffs

Russia forces have begun military drills near Ukraine - a simulation of tactical nuclear weapons. This comes two weeks after Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced that the country will carry out drills to test the readiness of personnel and equipment of non-strategic nuclear weapons.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia starts exercise with tactical nuclear weapons

India has had 15 prime ministers so far. Some of the people WION's Prapti Upadhyay and Mukul Sharma spoke to have seen all of them. They are like the fine wine of Indian democracy. Here they reveal India's 'finest' prime minister in their lifetime.

Lok Sabha Elections | India's 'finest' PM, senior voters share views | Narendra Modi | Indira Gandhi

According to a report, Turkish police have arrested 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian citizen. Another report says 2 Pakistani men who kidnapped 2 Indian nationals have been arrested in Cambodia. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas: Turkish police arrest 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian: Report

A passenger was killed and 30 others were injured after Singapore Airlines flight from London was hit by severe turbulence over the Andaman Sea. Passengers who did not have their seat belts on were thrown around the cabin, many hit their head on the overhead luggage bins. As climate change makes turbulence more common, isn't it time to also change the rules of flying? Should seat belts be made mandatory throughout the flight?

Gravitas: Singapore Airlines Turbulence: Should flight safety rules be changed?

#Gravitas | Bolstered by Israel's 'successful' defence against Iranian missiles and drones last month, U.S. is reportedly hoping to advance a long-standing goal of building regional missile shield with Gulf allies. However, it is not clear if Gulf allies share the same confidence. Have U.S. and American air defences really succeeded? Or have they failed to do what they are supposed to do?

Gravitas: US Eyes Regional Missile Shield With Gulf Allies After Israel Defence 'Successes'

#Gravitas | As international frustration grows over Israel's war on Gaza, the White House said it was 'concerned' that its ally was losing diplomatic support. As more and more countries move to isolate Israel, will Biden administration reevaluate its policy before it's too late? Will it cost Biden dearly come elections in November?

Gravitas: Israel's Deepening Global Isolation Worries US | Has Biden's Bet on Bibi Boomeranged?

The Chinese military has surrounded Taiwan. Beijing is carrying out what it is calling 'Punishment' drills. What is China punishing Taiwan for? Or is it the U.S. the drills are aimed at? #Gravitas brings you the real story behind the war games.

Chinese warships, fighter jets surround Taiwan, Xi sends a message to America

#Gravitas | A 12-year-old girl from Bengaluru developed a hole in her stomach after eating a "Smoky Paan". How did this happen? What are the harmful effects caused by liquid nitrogen in food?

Gravitas: Bengaluru girl develops a hole in her stomach

#Gravitas | British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced elections in July. What was the reason behind this decision? Is this the end of his political career?

Gravitas: Sunak announces elections in July, has he committed political suicide?

The cost of Kenya President William Ruto's official trip to the United States has become the subject of scrutiny back home. Watch in for more details!

Kenya: Outrage over Kenyan President's $18,000 per hour private jet trip

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) announced that the general election will be held on July 4 and that the King has granted the dissolution of parliament. Watch in for more details!

UK General Elections 2024: PM Sunak announces elections on July 4

UK General Elections 2024: PM Sunak launches poll campaign in east London

Following UK Prime Minister's surprise election announcements Scotland has also kickstarted preparations for the July polls. Watch in for more details!

Scotland First Minister says Scottish interests priority in July elections

In the United States a Michigan Dairy worker has been diagnosed with the bird flu. This is the second human case associated with an outbreak in US dairy cows after a case emerged in Texas earlier this spring. Bird flu or H5N1, a strain of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), has been spreading among cows in the United States for almost five months, new data indicated. Watch in for more details!

Bird Flu: US officials report second human case of H5N1 infection

With Russians gaining an upper hand on the battlefield and Ukraine forced to retreat from many frontiers some Western nations are urging a potentially dangerous course of action. meanwhile, The United States is shifting its stance on how Ukraine should use their weapons in the war with no sign of the war coming to a halt and Russia making constant gains in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Mike Johnson says Ukraine should wage war as it sees fit

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky pushes allies for direct involvement in war

Israel's war cabinet has approved new guidelines regarding the hostage-ceasefire “indirect” talks with Hamas. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel's war cabinet approves new guidelines for hostage talks with Hamas

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