The India growth story is now a global phenomenon that investors around the world are watching. With India expected to induct a new government soon. Voters are also keenly looking at the hits and misses of the current government's economic policies. Take a look at this report to find out how economics could affect India's political system.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Will voters embrace the India growth story?

UN warns of possible imminent attack on city in Sudan's north Darfur. The agency added that an attack on Al-Fashir would have devastating consequences for civilians in area already on brink of famine. Watch in for more details!

Sudan: Darfur on the Precipice

The president of military-led chad kicked off his campaigns last week for a may presidential election he is widely expected to win, after his main rivals were ousted from the race. General mahamat idriss deby itno seized the presidency in a 2021 coup after the death of his father, idriss deby itno, who had ruled the sahel country with an iron fist for more than three decades. He had promised to hand power back to a civilian government within 18 months and told the African union he would not stand for election as president.

Chad readies itself for the Presidential Polls

#Gravitas | Taliban is trying very hard to woo tourists to Afghanistan. As surprising as it may sound, foreigners are actually visiting Afghanistan. The numbers aren't huge, but there's evidently a buzz. What is the reason behind this?

Taliban is trying to woo tourists to Afghanistan

In a first, Houthi missiles have hit a commercial vessel in the Indian Ocean. The ship, MSC Orion, was en route Oman from Portugal. In March, the Houthis said they would be targeting Israel-linked ships in the Indian Ocean and near the Cape of Good Hope. What does this mean for countries in the Indian Ocean? What does this mean for India that has been the most reliable security provider in the Indian Ocean?

Israel vs Gaza: Houthis bring the war to Indian Ocean | Are countries prepared?

#Gravitas | On Monday, the Pak parliament was shown the mirror by opposition party leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Drawing a comparison with India, Rehman said that while India was striving to become a global superpower, Pakistan was heading towards bankruptcy. Who destroyed Pakistan? Was it India, the U.S., or Pakistan's political elite?

Islamist Pak Leader Heaps Praises on India, Says 'We Are Begging For Funds...'

Met Gala 2024 will take place on the first Monday of May which happens. It is a high profile event in which celebrities attend only by invite.

Met Gala 2024: Everything You Need To Know About Mega Fashion Event – Theme, Hosts, Guest List

Florida implemented one of the most stringent abortion restrictions in the United States on Wednesday (May 1). The ban, prohibiting abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, has put the state into the spotlight as President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party seek to leverage it for electoral gain come November. Watch in for more details!

Florida Abortion Ban: Six-week abortion ban goes into effect, draws criticism from doctors

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms: An Innovative move in technology is lending a helping the stray dogs in the Indian capital of Delhi. Nearly 100 dogs in Delhi have been equipped with QR-based Aadhaar cards to ensure their safety. Watch in for more details!

QR based 'Aadhar cards' for Indian stray dogs

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - China: 24 killed in road collapse - Blinken stresses against Rafah assault - Violent clashes in UCLA, Cops called in - Russia ramps up arms production - Hottest April in Bangladesh

China: 24 killed in road collapse | Blinken stresses against Rafah assault

Kenya is witnessing deadly floods. Devastating rainfall lashed Kenya since March. It is one of the most catastrophic in recent years. At least 169 people died with several still missing. Watch this video for all details.

Kenya floods: Why is Kenya witnessing deadly floods?

Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano erupted Tuesday, prompting authorities to order an evacuation and forcing a nearby airport to close. Watch in for more details!

Mount Ruang Eruption: Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano erupts again, authorities evacuate over 12,000 people | WION

The campus chaos in the US is escalating, dozens of demonstrators took over a building at Columbia University in New York. Moreover, New York Police Department personnels entered Hamilton hall and arrested several student protesters. Protesters chanted 'Free Palestine' slogans. Anti-war demonstrators at college campuses have intensified after the Columbia University in New York. The situation now seems to have worsen at the University of California in Los Angeles. Watch in for more details!

US Campus Protests: Pro-Palestinian supporters, counter-protesters clash at UCLA campus

In South Asia above normal rainfall is most likely during Southwest monsoon season between June and September. This year the forecast has been made by South Asia Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF) and backed by World Meteorological Organization and Regional climate Center Pune. Watch in for more details!

South Asia to receive ‘above normal’ monsoon rainfall this year: Weather experts

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - India's GST revenue at record high - China, a threat to our crews: Philippines - Russia strikes Ukraine Army HQ in Odesa - Bomb 'hoax' emails sent to Delhi schools from 'Russian domain' - Blinken: Will not return till hostages are back

India's GST revenue at record high | Russia strikes Ukraine Army HQ in Odesa

UK sent the first batch of asylum seekers to Rwanda, media reported on Tuesday, a week after adopting a controversial law allowing irregular migrants to be deported to the East African country.

UK sends first Asylum seeker to Rwanda under voluntary scheme

The Londoners are all set to elect a new Mayor and Members for the assembly. But before they do, businessman Tarun Ghulati has surfaced as a contender against the incumbent Sadiq Khan for the election.

UK: Can Sadiq Khan secure his third term as mayor of London?

The campus chaos in the US is escalating, dozens of demonstrators took over a building at Columbia University in New York. Moreover, New York Police Department personnels entered Hamilton hall and arrested several student protesters. Protesters chanted 'Free Palestine' slogans. Watch in for more details!

US Campus Protests: Police raid occupied Columbia University building, NYP confirm 'campus cleared'

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - China, a threat to our crews: Philippines - Russia strikes Ukraine Army HQ in Odesa - Bomb 'hoax' emails sent to Delhi schools from 'Russian domain' - Blinken: Will not return till hostages are back

Russia strikes Ukraine Army HQ in Odesa | China a threat to our crews: Philippines

The Election Commission of India has released the official overall turnout data for the completed phases 1 and 2 on Tuesday and this comes 11 days after the first phase concluded on April 19th and 4 days after the second phase ended on April 26th. Watch in for more details!

India Elections 2024: EC releases phase 1 & 2 voting data, opposition questions EC over data release

The American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in the state of Israel with some plans to discuss a truce deal and also for the increased flow of humanitarian Aid into the Gaza Strip. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held.

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah amid truce talks, UN warns against Rafah assault

#Gravitas | India has strongly rejected a report in the Washington Post that has named an former Indian intelligence officer for plotting to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil.

Gravitas: India slams Washington Post for 'irresponsible' report on Pannun assassination plot

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken in Israel for talks with Netanyahu, Gallant amid push for Gaza truce deal

A team of researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a novel chemical process that could produce sustainable aviation fuel from gases emitted by landfills. Watch in for more details!

Landfill Gas: New sustainable Jet fuel?

The United States and China will resume bilateral talks on climate cooperation. This comes as trade and security tensions between the two Global powers are at an all-time high. Watch in for more details!

US Climate Change diplomat to meet Chinese counterpart, climate meeting scheduled for May

The world has witnessed some of the worst weather conditions this year. Several weather events which had a significant impact were blizzards, cold waves, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, floods, tornadoes and tropical Cyclones. Here's a Roundup of the most devastating events this year. Watch in for more details!

Europe battles Wildfires | Incessant rainfall in India's Kashmir | Flash floods in Africa

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held.

Israel war: Blinken in Israel to push for truce, says 'will press Netanyahu on Gaza aid'

Imagine conducting $260 billion worth of International trade without using a single US dollar. That's exactly what China and Russia are pulling off this year and it's a move that could significantly dent the dominance of the US dollar which has reigned Supreme for decades. Watch in for more details!

China-Russia trade deal paves way for BRICS De-Dollarization

There is a problem that the United States does not like talking about. It is a problem of Child Marriage. The practice is rampant- given that only 12 states outlaw the marriage of a minor. This report has the details

Child Marriage: America's secret problem

#Gravitas | Today is April 30. This day 79 years ago, a man hated by all chose to kill himself. His name was Adolf Hitler. More on #gravitasrecall

Adolf Hitler committed suicide today, 79 years ago

Ukrainian officials say the situation is worsening on the front line. Russia has intensified its attacks on other cities as well at least two people have been killed and six others have been injured in the latest strike in the city of Kharkiv. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: At least 2 killed in Russian attack on Kharkiv

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