Iran has pulled back the curtain on its underground “Missile City,” a vast weapons facility designed to intimidate adversaries. With tensions high, Tehran is making it clear: it’s ready to strike back.

Iran touts underground missile city in a warning to U.S., Israel

#Gravitas United States is transforming the remote island of Diego Garcia into a fortified hub for global military operations.

US turns Diego Garcia into superpower fortress for worldwide war

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (Mar 26) stayed the Allahabad High Court order in a case about child abuse as the judge had observed that the grabbing of breast and pulling the string of a pyjama don't amount to a rape attempt. Instead, the High Court had categorised the act as "aggravated sexual assault" under the POCSO Act, which carries a lesser penalty. Watch in for more details!

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breasts not rape' ruling, calls it 'insensitive, inhuman'

The US and Houthi rebels remain locked in a cycle of retaliatory strikes amid the tit-for-tat attacks. Iran flexes its military muscle with a new missile city. What's next? The US is sharpening its attack on Yemen, its military unleashing superior firepower, missiles...Watch in for more details!

US-Houthis conflict: US warplanes carry out 19 strikes in Yemen

In the backdrop of their peace talks, Russia has announced more territorial gains while Ukraine is reporting success in thwarting Russian attacks. According to Russia's defense ministry, the Russian forces have taken control of a settlement in Donetsk and another one in Zaporizhzhia. While attacks are ongoing on Ukrainian targets including military airports, drone control stations, and ammunition depots. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: US and Russia agree to 30-day energy ceasefire

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia captures new settlements in Donetsk

The US president has signed yet another executive order and the latest one is on overhauling the elections. Donald Trump signed an order paving the way for sweeping executive action on overhauling elections in America. The Republican leader called it the farthest reaching executive action taken in the history of the republic to secure our elections. Now, according to the administration’s agenda, the order slashes the number of alleged illegal immigrants who are on the American voter role. Watch in for more details!

US President signs order to 'overhaul elections in America'

The US war chart leak incident: The Atlantic magazine, whose editor-in-chief was mistakenly added to a Signal group chart, has made public all details of the chart. The Atlantic has said that they are posting the charts after statements from senior leaders and intel chiefs said in unison that there was no classified information in the chart. The magazine then declared that they are releasing the chart group communication in public interest. Let's now take a look at the timeline of the events.

US war chat leak: US Defence Secretary shares war plan 2 hours before strike on Houthis

US war chat leak: After leaders say there was no classified data leaked, magazine releases chat

US war chat leak: Atlantic releases Houthi chat details from Signal messenger group app

The U.S director of national intelligence and leaders of the CIA, FBI, NSA and DIA testify on Worldwide Threats before the House permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

BREAKING | Yemen war plan leak: CIA director says, "I did not transmit classified information"

South Korea's main opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, has been cleared of violating election law. Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was under trial for violating election law during his 2022 presidential campaign. Lee's political career was on the line, as a conviction in this case would have barred him from contesting in the upcoming presidential election. In 2022, the Democratic Party was left 0.7% behind President Yoon Suk-yeol's People Power Party. Watch in for more details!

South Korea court clears opposition leader Lee Jae-myung in election law violation case

The coalition government led by Olaf Scholz has been officially dismissed by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Scholz and his cabinet officially received dismissal letters and papers at a ceremony held in Berlin. Scholz and his ministers will now serve as a caretaker government until the Merz-led CDU reaches a breakthrough in coalition talks with the SPD. Watch in for more details!

German President Steinmeier dismisses Scholz and his government

Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing opposition from within Israel with street protests becoming an almost daily occurrence. Fresh protests swept the country as the Israeli parliament discussed changes in the committee that appoints judges. Protesters blocked a highway leading to Jerusalem at the Shoresh Junction. Meanwhile, with Netanyahu resuming the war on Hamas after ending a two-month ceasefire, the mass protests demanding a return to negotiations to bring back the remaining hostages are only increasing in their urgency.

Israel: Thousands protest in Jerusalem; demonstrators demand end of Gaza war, return of hostages

In a boost to South Africa's cannabis industry, the government has lifted its ban on the product as well as hemp-derived foodstuffs. The decision reverses its earlier prohibition, which had made it a criminal offense to engage in any commercial activity related to cannabis food items. Watch in for more details!

South Africa withdraws ban on cannabis food products

Reuters report reveals that India is considering cutting tariffs on over half of its US imports. The report further claims that the cuts amount to $23 billion and this move is aimed at protecting India's exports from the impact of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US. The proposed tariff cuts are seen as an effort to prevent escalating trade tensions between New Delhi and Washington DC, especially with US president's planned tariffs which will take effect on April 2nd. India's internal analysis estimates that US tariffs could impact in effect 87% of its total exports to the US which are valued at $66 billion.

US-India trade: India to slash tariffs on $23 billion US imports

Aryana Sayeed, an Afghan pop sensation, who is set to make her Hindi singing debut with the song titled 'Rukna Nahi' from My Melbourne has been a vocal advocate for women's rights in Afghanistan. Apart from making waves in the music industry, Aryana's unwavering commitment to social justice has scaled her impact beyond Afghanistan's borders. Even in the face of adversity, she continued to fight for justice and equality. In a candid conversation with WION's Navya Beri, the Afghan pop star opened up about her journey, music, and unrelenting fight for women's rights in Afghanistan.

Pop star with a purpose: Aryana Sayeed's fight for Afghan women's rights | WION exclusive interview

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine reports 105 battles across the frontlines in 4 hours

Diego Maradona's former bodyguard has been arrested. The arrest comes as part of the investigation into the World Cup winning captain's death. Julio Coria was detained on Tuesday in a suburb of Buenos Aires for allegedly withholding information and telling lies during his testimony. He had given evidence as a witness at the ongoing trial in which seven medical professionals are accused of homicide by negligence.

Maradona death probe: Former bodyguard arrested; Julio Coria allegedly lied during trial

Used to living with frequent power outages lasting for hours and sometimes days, villagers in Mali are now embracing a better life. Rural areas in the country are opting for solar power after recurring power cuts disrupted their daily routines and livelihoods.

Mali turns to solar power to combat energy crisis

The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in Gaza significantly, moving to reoccupy another major area in the Palestinian enclave. It is also getting another one of its divisions ready for possible action in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli army issues evacuation orders amid renewed bombardment

India and China have reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control or the LAC. The two countries have agreed on the early resumption of cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including on trans-border rivers and the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Watch in for more details!

India, China review situation along LAC, agree on early resumption of cross-border cooperation

Bangladesh's chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has embarked on his 4-day visit to China, where he will be holding talks with the Chinese premier in a bid to renew bilateral ties after the fall of the Hasina government in August last year.

Will Yunus secure investment from China?

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has resigned from his African charity, Sentebel, after infighting within the organization. Prince Harry and co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho stepped down as patrons of Sentebel following a conflict with the charity's chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka. Watch in for more details!

Prince Harry resigns from charity he founded in memory of Princess Diana in 2006

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