Israel has launched a major operation to seize large areas in Gaza, intensifying airstrikes on Khan Younis and Jabalia. As scores of bodies arrive at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, Prime Minister Netanyahu vows long-term security control over the region. Evacuation orders continue in Rafah. Watch for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel expands military operations in Gaza amid heavy bombardment

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4, initially feared to be heading toward Earth, is now on course to hit the Moon. While Earth is safe from impact in 2032, scientists are closely monitoring the asteroid’s trajectory. What does this mean for future space threats?

Asteroid headed towards Earth could now smash into the Moon

US President Trump is set to roll out a fresh wave of tariffs, dubbed 'Liberation Day' measures, with immediate effect. The White House confirmed the tariffs will begin right after the announcement, sparking global reactions. Watch this report for more details!

Trump keeps the world guessing on tariffs until the last minute

Trump set to announce new tariffs with immediate effect

Amidst the rising tensions with Iran and also its proxies, the Pentagon has said that the United States is increasing the number of aircraft carriers that it deploys in West Asia from one to two. Keeping the one that is already there and sending another one from the Indo-Pacific. The Pentagon spokesperson Shan Parnell said the Carl Vinson will now join Harry S. Truman to continue what the Americans claim is promoting regional stability, deterring aggression, and also protecting the free flow of commerce in the region.

US-Iran tensions: Pentagon announces deployment of second US aircraft carrier to Middle East

US-Iran tensions: US deploys warplanes, ships to West Asia in warning to Iran

US-Iran tensions: Pentagon says US adding second aircraft carrier in West Asia

In India, property owners in Bengaluru will now have to contribute towards waste management as its municipal body, BBMP, will collect fees alongside property tax. That is a move expected to generate approximately 600 crore rupees each year. Now, the solid waste management fee will be determined by the built-up area of residential properties for shops, hotels, and residential buildings. Watch in for more details!

India: Bengaluru's municipality targets Rs 600 crore from waste fees

Security forces continue with their intense search and cordon operations in the Panjtirthi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua for the third consecutive day, following a brief exchange of fire with terrorists in the area. The multiple surveillance and ambushes have also been set up based on intelligence inputs in a joint operation led by the Indian Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Jammu & Kashmir: Search & cordon operations in Kathua enter day 3

Sam Mendes announces four films, one for each band member

Northern Michigan drivers continue to navigate icy road conditions after an ice storm with freezing rains blew through the region. The trees and power lines were no match for freezing rain and extreme winds over the weekend, and utilities are gradually restoring power in Michigan.

Northern Michigan still reeling from ice storm; thousands lose power as ice-encased powerlines snap

Meanwhile, people in the western German city of Cologne were seen enjoying a walk in one of the city's parks along the banks of the river Rhine. Flowers are starting to bloom as spring has arrived in Germany. April will bring spring-like temperatures over 20° in some places in the country.

Germany: Cologne parks come alive with spring flowers

Chinese and Thai navies conducted a joint naval drill as part of the ongoing Blue Strike 2025 joint naval training in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province. The exercise began last week and marks the sixth edition of their joint training program. The weekend drills were focused on counterterrorism. The joint exercise aims to deepen bilateral cooperation and enhance combined operational capabilities of China and Thailand. 

During the joint anti-terrorism exercise, Chinese and Thai Marines coordinated closely to carry out their operations. After landing via air cushion craft and helicopters, they quickly assembled into a counterterrorism unit and conducted a series of drill tasks, including building seizures, room clearing, securing ammunition supplies, and providing humanitarian assistance. Watch in for more details!

China, Thai joint forces execute high-quality maritime training

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen could contest the 2027 presidential election if her conviction is overturned. A French court said it will examine her case within a timeframe, and the new trial could be held by early 2026.

Embezzlement case: French appeals court to examine Le Pen's case

India: Bengaluru property owners to pay waste management fees

Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a deal to stop attacking each other's energy sites. Now, both countries have lodged a complaint with the United States. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to strengthen sanctions on Russia for violating the deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says, 'US should strengthen sanctions against Russia'

It was a visual spectacle for those who visited the Virginia Zoo on Tuesday, as a rare and endangered pygmy hippo offspring made a public debut outdoors. With only about 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, we're leaving you with this rare sighting.

Pygmy hippo 'Poppy' enthralls visitors in outdoor debut

A new study reveals that economic models previously have consistently failed to account for the impact of global warming on people's wealth. The study forecasts that a 4 Celsius increase in temperature will make an average global person 40 percent poorer. That is nearly four times higher than previous economic model projections.

Citizens will be 40% poorer if world warms by 4 Celsius

Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, India has walked a tightrope, with New Delhi urging both sides to find a solution via dialogue. Praise for India's nuanced stance has now come from Chile's President Gabriel Boric, who is in New Delhi on a state visit. In a statement, Chile's President Boric said that Prime Minister Modi had a unique status as he can talk to every leader in the world, including Putin, Trump, and Zelensky. Watch in for more details!

'Modi in unique position to talk to leaders': Chile's President Gabriel Boric praises PM Modi

Ukraine war: Britain security minister says 'Russia an acute threat to the UK'

Marking 75 years of India-China diplomatic ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn an analogy from the emblematic symbols of the two countries, that is, the elephant and the dragon. He said that the ties between India and China should take the form of a dragon-elephant tango. He called for stronger India-China ties just a day ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

India-China relations at 75: China calls for cooperative 'dragon & elephant' partnership

The Netherlands Foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp, who is on India visit, has said that his country is keen to sign MoU with India. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, FM Veldkamp termed India as an 'important partner' of EU, Netherlands & said, 'we work together on water technology, Innovation, Semi Conductors'. FM Casper in on 2 day India visit, during which he met EAM Dr S Jaishankar & NSA Ajit Doval. He also spoke on the war in Ukraine. Full interview.

India-EU trade talks: Netherlands FM calls India an 'important partner'

Ahead of Liberation Day, the Trump administration has started firing staff at major U.S. health agencies, including the CDC and the FDA. According to sources, these layoffs are part of a broader plan by the Trump administration to reduce staff across federal departments, aiming to cut as many as 10,000 positions. Watch this report for more details!

Charlotte Edwards appointed as England women's head coach

In the final quarter of 2024, the global share of U.S. dollars held in foreign exchange reserves saw a slight increase, despite an overall decline in the total value of reserves, according to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund.

US dollar’s share in global reserves up

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