The fresh Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have caused heavy civilian casualties among Palestinians. The United Nations Human Rights Office has reported that many of those killed in the Israeli bombings have been women and children.

Israel-Hamas war: UN highlights rising civilian deaths in Gaza

A Tesla set to be scrapped was smashed with baseball bats and sledgehammers in London. The event was organised by a UK- based group "Everyone Hates Elon". The project serves as a way for Musk's critics to vent their anger by destroying Teslas. The vehicle was smashed up to create an art piece "London vs Musk". It will be auctioned to raise funds for food banks. Watch in for more details!

Elon Musk: Tesla destroyed in London | Everyone hates Elon | Massive anti-Elon Musk protest

The Indian Army has deployed robotic multi-utility legged equipment or mules, as well as nano drones in Myanmar to assist the rescue and relief operations in the earthquake hit country.

India's aid efforts in action under 'Operation Brahma'

A Russian-American ballerina who was imprisoned in Russia has returned to the United States after being freed in a prisoner swap deal between Moscow and Washington. Watch in for more details!

US-Russia prisoner swap: Ksenia Karelina jailed in Russia lands at Joint Base Andrews

Does happiness actually come from a person's surroundings, or is it more a state of mind? A UN poll rates Finland as the world's happiest country, going by a number of different factors. And WION's Siddhant Sibbal is in Finland, and he spoke to a number of people there on this year's World Happiness Report.

WION in Helsinki, speaks to Finnish people on happiness report

Tensions deepen in the China-US trade war as Washington imposes a steep 145% tariff on Chinese goods. In retaliation, Beijing hikes its tariffs on US imports to 125%. Chinese President Xi Jinping urges the EU to unite against unilateral economic pressure from the Trump administration.

Breaking: China hits back USA, raises tariffs on US goods to 125%

The USS Carl Vinson reached West Asia amid rising tensions in the US-Houthi conflict. The move signals a strengthening of US military presence in the region as tensions escalate.

US-Houthi war: USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier reached West Asia

Thousands of Indigenous people from the Amazon Rainforest and the Pacific regions gathered in Brasília, calling for equal representation at the upcoming COP30 climate summit. Their march highlights the need for Indigenous voices to be heard in global climate decision-making, especially as frontline protectors of biodiversity.

Indigenous communities demand equal representation ahead of COP30 Summit

Turkey is going through its biggest political change in a decade. The country's Republican People's Party is looking to capitalize on sympathy following the arrest of former Eastern Ekrem İmamoğlu. Despite a government crackdown, the Republican People's Party, also known as CHP, is stepping up pressure on Erdogan to call elections. In the absence of İmamoğlu Party chairperson Özgür Özel is leading the charge against the incumbent president. Watch in for more details!

Opposition demands early elections in Turkiye

Israel is set to dismiss several Air Force pilots who signed a petition criticizing the Gaza war and calling for a ceasefire tied to a hostage deal. The move has sparked internal dissent, with Prime Minister Netanyahu backing the crackdown on reservists. Tensions grow within Israel’s defense ranks as public pressure mounts over the Gaza campaign.

Israeli air force to fire pilots who signed Gaza war petition

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Belarus for a two-day official visit, accompanied by Nawaz Sharif. He was welcomed by Belarus PM Alexander Turchin and is set to hold key talks with President Alexander Lukashenko. Both nations are expected to sign agreements aimed at enhancing diplomatic and economic cooperation.

Belarus PM Alexander Turchin welcomes Pak PM Shehbaz on arrival

Just days after Donald Trump’s sweeping 'reciprocal' tariffs kicked in, jolting global markets, the US President reversed course. China, however, faces a steep escalation—tariffs on Chinese imports now stand at 145 percent, after Beijing responded with retaliatory tariffs.

All eyes on Trump’s next move after tariff u-turn

Global stock markets plunged after President Donald Trump announced tariffs last Wednesday, triggering the worst two-day rout since the height of the pandemic. Billionaires closest to Trump saw massive losses.

$536 billion erased from billionaire wealth in 48 hours

Fears of a global recession swept Wall Street as frantic selloffs slammed U.S. equities, bonds, and the dollar once again. Markets plummeted on Friday to return to the red, with gold surging to a new record and the dollar extending losses after falling off a cliff to mark the biggest plunge in three years.

Tariff turmoil sparks gold's climb to a new record

The US deficit has surged to $1.3 trillion in just six months — the second-largest gap on record — raising urgent concerns about a looming debt ceiling crisis. A fiscal watchdog has issued fresh warnings, as Republicans narrowly pass a $4.5 trillion tax cut plan. Treasury officials caution that default risks could spike by June.

US deficit hits $1. 3 trillion as debt ceiling crisis looms large

A day after his meeting with King Charles III, Pope Francis made an unscheduled visit to St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The Pope was seen greeting pilgrims and workers during the quiet morning walk, drawing surprise and admiration from visitors. A video of the visit has since gone viral.

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St. Peter’s Basilica after royal meeting

Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating ahead of key nuclear talks in Oman. Iran is considering an interim deal but has also threatened to expel UN nuclear inspectors, drawing a sharp response from Washington. The US has deployed a second aircraft carrier to West Asia, signaling growing military pressure as both sides exchange warnings.

US-Iran tensions escalate ahead of nuclear talks in Oman

President Donald Trump has ramped up tariffs on Chinese goods to a staggering 145%, escalating tensions in the ongoing US-China trade war. Wall Street tumbled in response, while China hit back by slashing US film imports. Meanwhile, the EU has paused its counter-tariffs against the US for 90 days, urging de-escalation.

Trade war: Trump’s China tariffs hit 145% as trade war escalates globally

Kenya's President William Ruto's government is rattled by a play called Echoes of War, staged by schoolgirls. Now, schoolgirls refused to perform at the ongoing 63rd National Drama Festival after the director of the play was arrested by the police.

Kenya: Anti-Ruto slogans at National Drama Festival

Nearly 17 years after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, one of its key conspirators Tahawwur Rana is finally in India's custody.

NIA extradites Rana to India: 26/11 plotter to face trial after 17 years of Mumbai terror attack

The lineup of the much-anticipated Cannes Film Festival has been announced, and an Indian film has made the cut. Indian filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's feature film Homebound has been selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound set to premiere in Un Certain Regard category

#Gravitas Nearly 17 years after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, one of its key conspirators Tahawwur Rana is finally in India's custody.

26/11 plotter to face trial after 17 years of Mumbai terror attack

Tahawwur Rana extradition: 26/11 plotter to face trial after 17 years of Mumbai terror attack

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Israel-Hamas war: UN highlights rising civilian deaths in Gaza

Elon Musk: Tesla destroyed in London | Everyone hates Elon | Massive anti-Elon Musk protest

India's aid efforts in action under 'Operation Brahma'

US-Russia prisoner swap: Ksenia Karelina jailed in Russia lands at Joint Base Andrews

WION in Helsinki, speaks to Finnish people on happiness report

Breaking: China hits back USA, raises tariffs on US goods to 125%

US-Houthi war: USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier reached West Asia

Indigenous communities demand equal representation ahead of COP30 Summit

Opposition demands early elections in Turkiye

Israeli air force to fire pilots who signed Gaza war petition

Belarus PM Alexander Turchin welcomes Pak PM Shehbaz on arrival

All eyes on Trump’s next move after tariff u-turn

$536 billion erased from billionaire wealth in 48 hours

Tariff turmoil sparks gold's climb to a new record

US deficit hits $1. 3 trillion as debt ceiling crisis looms large

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St. Peter’s Basilica after royal meeting

US-Iran tensions escalate ahead of nuclear talks in Oman

Trade war: Trump’s China tariffs hit 145% as trade war escalates globally

Kenya: Anti-Ruto slogans at National Drama Festival

NIA extradites Rana to India: 26/11 plotter to face trial after 17 years of Mumbai terror attack

Cannes 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound set to premiere in Un Certain Regard category

26/11 plotter to face trial after 17 years of Mumbai terror attack

26/11 plotter to face trial after 17 years of Mumbai terror attack

Tahawwur Rana extradition: 26/11 plotter to face trial after 17 years of Mumbai terror attack