Authorities in the region of Kurgan in Russia's Ural Mountains ordered evacuation from several districts on Saturday due to rising River levels after huge melting of snow and heavy rainfall in the area. The Kurgan region continues to suffer due to floods. Watch in for more details!

Russia Floods: Kurgan regions continue to suffer due to floods

Watch Headlines of the hour: - IDF bombs Hezbollah in Lebanon - Israel war: West Bank on the boil, heat on IDF - 2 Japanese Defence choppers crash - Israel to summon Pro-Palestine envoys - Maldives Elections 2024: Voting underway - US house passes $95 billion aid bill - Kyiv praises, Moscow condemns aid move

IDF bombs Hezbollah in Lebanon | US house passes $95 billion aid bill

In what is being termed as the biggest shakeup of China's military in over a decade Chinese president Xi Jinping has ordered a major overhaul of the PLA with extensive Focus now to strengthen China's cyber warfare capabilities. Watch in for more details!

China: Xi Jinping decrees expansion of cyberwarfare capabilities

A flash point emerges between the US and Israel amid reports of intense violence in the West Bank. The Biden administration is slated to impose sanctions against the IDF's Netzah Yehuda Battalion for alleged human rights abuses directed towards the Palestinians in the West Bank. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: US to impose sanctions on IDF unit for violations in West Bank

In what is being termed as the biggest shakeup of China's military in over a decade Chinese president Xi Jinping has ordered a major overhaul of the PLA with extensive Focus now to strengthen China's cyber warfare capabilities. Watch i for more details!

China: Xi decrees new branch creation to streamline PLA's Cyber capabilities

Two Japanese Maritime self-defense Force Choppers have reportedly crashed off the islands southern coast as reported by Japanese defense minister Minoru Kihara. The two SH-60 Choppers carrying four crew members each lost contract late Saturday around 10:30 p.m. local time near Tori-Shima island. Watch in for more details!

2 Japanese Navy choppers crash into sea, 1 dead, 7 personnel missing | Rescue & search ops underway

North Korea has installed Chinese surveillance cameras in schools and workplaces to monitor citizens, while Elon Musk appears to have devised a new strategy to address bot issues on his social media platform, X. The past week was abuzz with numerous tech developments, and we've curated the most interesting ones in our Tech Wrap.

North Korea's growing use of surveillance tools

Falling diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Mali new data released by the data by Male's tourism Ministry shows that the number of Indian tourists traveling to Maldives has more than halved in the past year. According to the March 2024 data released by Maldives government Indian tourist arrivals to Maldives have plummeted by over 50% compared to the same month in the previous year in March. Watch in for more details!

Indian tourists presence in Maldives fell by 54% between March 2023-24

Crude oil pared gains after an initial spike on Friday. Oil rose by as much as 4 dollars earlier, on reports of Israeli strikes on Iran. However, prices began dipping as tensions eased after Iran played down the attack. The report gives a lowdown of the oil market movements on Friday.

Global oil pares gains after initial spike on Friday

Randeep Hooda's Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is receiving a lot of praise from the audience and critics alike. In the movie, Randeep has not only played the role of Indian freedom fighter but has donned the hat of director, producer and writer. In an exclusive interview, Hooda spoke to WION's Pragati Awasthi about his film, how it has changed him as a human, his married life with Lin Laishram and a lot more.

Randeep Hooda on the success of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, fear before the release, married life and more

Japan's central bank "very likely" will raise interest rates if underlying inflation continues to go up, and begin reducing its bond buying at some point in the future.

Japan | UEDA: Rate hike likely if inflation continues to go up

Chatgpt developer OpenAI has hired its first employee in India. The appointment comes at a time when the Indian government is expected to shape regulations on artificial intelligence. Sources said Microsoft backed-company has recruited Pragya Misra to lead public policy affairs and partnerships in India.

OpenAI eyes India: Pragya Misra to lead public policy & partnerships: Report

On Pollnomics, we take you to the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. With 39 seats in the parliament, it has shaped coalition politics in the past. Its unique socio-political landscape has also shaped its robust economy. This report tells you more about this Dravidian citadel.

Tamil Nadu's unique socio-political landscape shapes its robust economy

A new fed survey of academics and industry veterans reveals potential risks to financial stability. Persistent inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates are the biggest risks to financial stability.

Decoding US Fed Survey: Inflation, high interest rates big risks to financial stability

Tesla has set its eye on India for sourcing its car components. But did you know that there are already some Indian companies manufacturing these car parts?

Tesla eyes India as its next production hub

Procter & Gamble, the maker of everyday essentials, is facing a tough situation. Their latest results show some improvement in earnings, but it comes at a cost. They've raised prices across the board, but that's led to flat sales for two quarters in a row.

P&G price hike backfires, sales flat despite profit hike

Tech giant google will roll back requirements that US. Suppliers and staffing firms pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health insurance and other benefits. This move could allow the tech giant to avoid bargaining with unions.

Google to end minimum wages, other rules for contingent workers

While in the face of deepening tensions with the US and South Korea North Korea continues to expand its military capabilities according to North Korea's state media reports Pyongyang has conducted a test of a super large Warhead designed for a strategic cruise missile. Watch in for more details!

North Korea test launches cruise missiles from its West Coast

Artificial intelligence has transformed our interactions with phones and computers, and now it's revolutionising television. Get all the details in this report.

Samsung's AI-powered TVs: Neo QLED 8k & Neo QLED 4k

The Maldives is to hold key parliamentary elections on the 21st of April. On the occasion there's strong focus on President Muizzu's troubles with India and desperate efforts by the tourism industry in the Maldives to make corrections....

Inside South Asia: Why Maldives wants Indian tourists back

In the past few days, pro-monarchy protests have rocked Nepal. Parties raising the pitch for a return to monarchy point out a deep rot in democratic institutions. Why protesters want a Hindu kingdom back in Nepal?

Calls for restoration of monarchy in Nepal

A full jury of 12 people has been seated in the criminal case against Donald Trump, bringing the first criminal trial of a former president a significant step closer to the beginning. Watch in for more details!

Jury selected to decide Donald Trump's fate in hush money trial

West Asia continues to simmer. According to reports an explosion occurred at a military base in Iraq early on Saturday causing a large fire. Watch in for more details!

Blasts in Iraq after explosions heard near major Iranian base

Watch in the top headlines of the hour: - IDF raids refugee camps in West Bank - US House advances $95 billion aid package - Blasts rock military base in Iraq - Trump Hush Money Trial: Final jury named - North Korea heads cruise missile warhead

Blasts rock military base in Iraq | US house advances $95 billion aid package

Iraq military base explosion: 1 killed & 8 injured in blast at Iraqi military base

The US House of Representatives has advanced the 95 billion aid package for Ukraine Israel and the Indo Pacific. This comes following Friday's vote where Democrats managed to push the legislation past the Republican opposition. Watch in for details!

Ukraine war: US passes 'forgivable loan' in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Biden's handling of the israel-hamas war has met with criticism. Biden's strategy in the middle east crisis has definitely raised doubts on the white house role in handling peace in the region. However, this is not the first time his foreign policy has gone wrong. From Ukraine war to Afghanistan, what other policies and decisions have backfired against Biden?

Iran-Israel Clash: Biden's foreign policy failures

On the 13th of April, Iran attacked Israel. On the 19th of April, as widely reported - an Israeli missile hit Iran. But Tehran is downplaying the reported Israeli attack. What will happen next? The incident comes after weeks of soaring tensions between the two regional rivals. While details about the latest strike are still unclear, we dig deeper to understand the big picture. On #WionWideAngle this week, we find out how Israel and Iran have become archenemies and how the increasing uncertainty in the Middle East is turning out to be the biggest test for Biden and his team.

Iran vs Israel attacks: Test for Biden | WION Wideangle

IDF raids refugee camps in West Bank | Blasts rock military base in Iraq

n the 13th of April, Iran attacked Israel. On the 19th of April, as widely reported - an Israeli missile hit Iran. But Tehran is downplaying the reported Israeli attack. What will happen next? The incident comes after weeks of soaring tensions between the two regional rivals. While details about the latest strike are still unclear, we dig deeper to understand the big picture. On #WionWideAngle this week, we find out how Israel and Iran have become archenemies and how the increasing uncertainty in the Middle East is turning out to be the biggest test for Biden and his team.

The Maldives is set to hold Parliamentary elections on April 21st and the polls have shaped up to be a crucial referendum on President Mohammad Muizzu's tenure. Muizzu assumed charge in November last year and he and his policies are both facing a litmus test. Watch in for more details!

Maldives Parliamentary Elections: Can Muizzu's government gain parliamentary majority?

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