The US Congress this week passed the long awaited $95 billion legistation providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. But, reports are now emerging that 80% of the this aid package will be spent by the United States or by its military. Watch in for more details!

US using aid package to boost its economy? | Understanding arc of US military aid support

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Intense heat wave in South, South east Asia - Russia, Ukraine carry out strikes - Israel-Hezbollah tensions at new peak - Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal push

Intense heat wave in South, South east Asia | Russia, Ukraine carry out strikes

Hamas is not the only warfront Israel faces the Hezbollah offensive on Israel from Lebanon that has gone on for months as at its most intense phase yet Lebanon Iran backed group Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets at Northern Israel overnight. Watch in for more details!

Lebanon's Hezbollah fires drones, guided missiles at North Israel

More trouble is brewing for Britain's already embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Now there's a sense of a shock in the conservative party after the former Health Minister and working medic Dan Poulter announced that he is quitting the Tories and will soon be joining the labour party.

UK: Doubts cast shadow over Sunak's Premiership after key Tory MP defects

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Kenya Floods: 76 killed in Kenya flood havoc - Israel-Hezbollah tensions at new peak - US: Joe Biden roasts Donald Trump - Spain: Show of support for PM Sanchez - Police cracks down at US Universities - Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal push

76 killed in Kenya flood havoc | Israel-Hezbollah tensions at new peak

Kerala is called the 'god's own country'. Known for its pristine nature and high-levels of social progress, the southern state is currently the only one ruled by the communists. On pollnomics today, we take a look at Kerala.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kerala ranks high in several socio-economic indicators

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Israel-Hezbollah tensions at new peak - US: Joe Biden roasts Donald Trump - Rains lash Balochistan, 22 killed - Spain: Show of support for PM Sanchez - Police cracks down at US Universities - Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal push

Israel-Hezbollah tensions at new peak | US: Joe Biden roasts Donald Trump

While leaders are trying to achieve a breakthrough deal as they push for a ceasefire in Gaza but amidst the talks the plight of hostages remain uncertain. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli Foreign Minister says Hostage deal will defer Rafah offensive

An Egyptian delegation is in Israel to broker a ceasefire deal between Tel Aviv and Hamas in Gaza. The envoys warned that Israeli ground offensive in Gaza's Rafah City will have catastrophic consequences for regional stability. Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia for talks on Gaza truce. Will US stop Rafah offensive?

Israel-Hamas War: Antony Blinken to reach Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks on Gaza

In the war tone Gaza Strip famine looms as thousands of Palestinians await more aid. In the latest Israel has announced the preparations for floating Pier as the world tries to supply Aid to Gaza. In recent weeks the work has begun to accommodate a floating pier in Gaza for humanitarian Aid. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: US troops begin construction of Gaza aid pier to boost deliveries

UK: Former UK Health Minister Dan Poulter abandons PM Rishi Sunak's party

Israel-Hamas war: US starts building Gaza aid pier to boost deliveries

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is said to retake the helm as the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Party's President. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif to become President of the PML-N party again

TikTok has been given one year to either sell its US Assets or face a ban. At the heart of the controversy is the video sharing app's unique algorithm. The report decodes the technology and its geopolitical implications.

TikTok's algorithm comes under the scanner in the US

India's foreign exchange reserves fell for a second consecutive week and stood at a six-week low of $640.33 billion. The reserves fell by $2.83 billion in the week that ended on april 19, adding to the previous week's $5.4 billion drop.

India: Foreign Exchange Reserves fall to six-week low of $640.33 bn

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - US: Freight train fire hits key highway - $6 bn new US military package for Ukraine - US: University panel slams crackdowns - China interfering in US polls: Blinken - Ready for debate with Trump: Biden

US: Freight train fire hits key highway | China interfering in US polls: Blinken

Taranjit Singh Sandhu talked to WION Correspondent Sidhant Sibal about opening of US consulate in Amritsar, comments by Pakistan businessmen, Maryam Nawaz on ties with India.

Former Indian envoy to US  Taranjit Sandhu speaks to WION on US-India ties | Exclusive Interview

Amid reports of back channel talks going on between Tibetan government in exile and the Chinese authorities Beijing has now said it will only talk with the representatives of The Dalai Lama and not the officials of the Tibet government in exile. Watch in for more details!

Beijing slams Tibet's government-in-exile as a separatist bloc

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - $6 bn new US military package for Ukraine - US: University panel slams crackdowns - China interfering in US polls: Blinken - Ready for debate with Trump: Biden - Studying Israel's truce plan: Hamas - 6.1 magnitude quake off Taiwan coast

$6 bn new US military package for Ukraine | US: University panel slams crackdowns

With less than two months to go for elections, the political parties in South Africa have begun campaigning in full swing. This time, however, the ruling party African National Congress (ANC) is under heavy pressure.

South Africa Elections: Jacob Zuma's comeback overshadows ANC's campaign

An Egyptian delegation is in Israel to broker a ceasefire deal between Tel Aviv and Hamas in Gaza. The envoys warned that Israeli ground offensive in Gaza's Rafah City will have catastrophic consequences for regional stability.

Israel war: Egyptian delegation in Israel to broker truce between Israel-Hamas

Tune in as Jimmy Shergill talks about his latest release #RanneetiBalakot&Beyond, #Mohabbatein finding new fans in Gen Z, his journey in Hindi and Punjabi movies and the ongoing elections in an exclusive interview with WION'S Kriti Tulsiani.

Will Jimmy Shergill enter politics? 'Mohabbatein' actor on elections, movies and more

Amid the rising Indo-Pacific tensions, Indonesia and Beijing have agreed to strengthen cooperation and bilateral relations. However, things were completely different between the two nations just a few years ago. Relations between Indonesia and China were frozen for the longest time. But now China is also a major contributor of foreign direct investment to Indonesia. Why and how did the dynamics change between the two?

South China Sea Tensions: Why is Indonesia warming up to China

The Hamas massacre and hostage-taking horror in Israel on the 7th of October last year has its tremors in Nepal. The kin of one of the Nepali youth taken hostage has been holding meetings raising a voice in Nepal for the return of the hostages trapped there. WION's Saloni Murarka spoke to the family and has this report on their nightmare.

October 7 Nightmare: Ripples in Nepal

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Pakistan showcased an overcoming of cross-border tensions that have dogged Iran-Pakistan relations over the last few months. The two signed as many as 8 agreements in areas ranging from security to economy and trade. But there can be no missing an undercurrent of tension between the two sides. Raisi was silent on the Kashmir issue raised by Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. And the long overdue gas pipeline deal between the two festers due to Pakistan's fear of US sanctions.

isi visits Pakistan: Can broken bridges repair?

The president of the United States Joe Biden says he's ready to debate Donald Trump ahead of their likely presidential rematch this November. Watch in for more details!

US Presidential Debate 2024: Biden agrees to debate Trump after months of evasion

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - US: University panel slams crackdowns - China interfering in US polls: Blinken - Ready for debate with Trump: Biden - Studying Israel's truce plan: Hamas - 6.1 magnitude quake off Taiwan coast

US: University panel slams crackdowns | China interfering in US polls: Blinken

On Tech It Out, we continuously provide updates from the realm of robotics. Watch this segment to witness the evolution of robots, as they grow smarter and more sophisticated in 2024.

Cutting-edge advancements in robotics

The U.S. and the Philippines have launched their largest combat exercises, Balikatan drills in the South China Sea. For the first time, the drills will extend beyond 12 nautical miles off the Philippines coast and into the waters claimed by China. The military exercises come amid escalating maritime tensions between the Philippines and China. As Balikatan drills began, dozens of Chinese vessels were detected in the contested waters in the South China Sea, So, what is the maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing? We deep dive and tell you all about China's aggression in the region on WION Wideangle

Chinese vessels detected amid US-Philippines drills

The top diplomats of the US and China held tough talks in Beijing as the rival superpowers sought to clarify their growing differences on an array of bilateral and global issues. Watch in for more details!

Antony Blinken in China: Chinese FM urges US not to suppress China's development

A sweeping victory for President Mohamed Muizzu's party in the Maldives Parliamentary elections comes with powers to assert his pro-China agenda. Muizzu made 'India Out' his poll plank while pledging to elevate ties with Beijing. His overwhelming majority could strain ties with India further, where historically India has maintained significant influence.

What Muizzu's win means for India

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