Pope Francis is set to be discharged from the hospital today after being admitted on February 14. Doctors have advised him to rest for at least two months. How is the Pope’s health now, and what’s next for him? Watch for the latest updates.

Pope Francis leaves hospital, set for public appearance soon

Thousands of people rallied in Istanbul to protest the arrest of the city's opposition mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, defying a warning from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that Turkey would not tolerate street terrorism. It was the third straight night that demonstrators had rallied against the arrest of Erdoğan's biggest political rival in Turkey's largest street protest in more than a decade. Watch this report for more details!

Turkiye: Demonstrations continue over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu

As Russia and Ukraine prepare for peace talks in Saudi Arabia, tensions remain high with fresh attacks on both sides. Russian strikes have badly damaged apartment blocks in Zaporizhzhia, while Ukraine has targeted Russia’s Rostov-on-Don. Both nations accuse each other of blowing up a gas pumping station, further escalating hostilities. Watch this report to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of blowing up gas pumping station

In the 3 months after scripting history with the longest space walk of 9 hours, Chinese astronauts have concluded a 7-hour long space walk. We leave you with these breathtaking images. Thanks for watching.

China's Shengzhou-19 crew completes seven-hour spacewalk

In a major crackdown on illegal gaming websites in India, the Director General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has intensified action against offshore online gaming entities. According to the Finance Ministry of India, Intelligence Officers have blocked 357 websites of illegal offshore online gaming firms. Currently, 700 offshore entities involved in the supply of online money gaming and betting are under the DGGI scanner. Watch in for more details!

India: 392 illegal gaming accounts blocked

The American Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, has put up a poll on social media site X asking people to vote about a possible name change. The Secretary of Defense has asked people if it was okay to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War with a #PeoplesPentagon. Watch in for more details!

US: Department of Defense or War? Pete Hegseth's X poll throws up unexpected frontrunner

The American President, Donald Trump, has awarded Boeing the contract to build the next-generation air dominance fighter jet, the F-47. The contract comes as a much-needed win for the company over its rivals. The F-47 fighter jet will replace the aging F-22 Raptors, which are touted as the world's most advanced air superiority fighter jets and have been in service with the U.S. Air Force since the 1980s. The F-47 will have the ability to enter combat zones alongside drones. Watch in for more details!

F-47 to be new air dominance fighter jet of US Air Force

An investigation has found that rape culture exists in over 1,600 primary schools across the UK and Ireland, where students aged five to 11 have anonymously shared allegations of sexual violence and harassment. These reports include incidents of inappropriate behaviour, such as sexual harassment and physical assault.

Report reveals rape culture in UK and Ireland primary schools

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after 286 days in space. What was meant to be a short mission turned into a long ordeal due to severe technical issues with their spacecraft. They finally returned on board a spacecraft on the 19th of March. The world celebrated their safe return, but new images have sparked some serious concerns about Sunita Williams' health. Photos released by NASA show Williams looking very frail, with thinner wrists, a gaunt face, and noticeably grayer hair.

Spaceflight takes a toll on Williams: What her health means for future missions?

Cities around the world went dark for Earth Hour, with iconic landmarks from Taipei 101 to Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor switching off the lights in a global call for climate action. Sydney, where Earth Hour began in 2007, saw the Opera House and HarboUr Bridge fade into darkness. This annual event continues to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis. Take a look.

Earth Hour 2025: Iconic landmarks to city skylines — world unites to fight climate change

With their vehicles combining state-of-the-art facilities, modern gadgets, and most cutting-edge security features, U.S. presidents travel in a style that Hollywood movies fail to fully capture. So, let's take a look at one of these magnificent machines — the U.S. presidential helicopter, Marine One.

US presidential chopper gets massive upgrade in speed, range, and security

So a new war front has opened in West Asia this week. While Washington is unleashing its lethal weapons on the Houthis, the Yemeni group has promised to expand its strikes to block the Israeli navigation and also to attack US warships in the region. Which side will halt its fire first? Will it be the US, or will it be the Houthis? Take a look.

US-Houthis conflict: Who will back down first?

The universe has always been a realm of mystery For decades, scientists have believed that dark energy is constant. However, studies revealed that dark energy could be weakening over time, which could change everything that we know about the fate of the universe so far. This has raised questions on whether the universe has, in fact, stopped expanding. This report explains how the European Space Agency's mission is using artificial intelligence to search through new scientific data to look for signs of extraterrestrial life. Are we alone in the universe? Could distant planets harbor life?

Is dark energy losing strength?

The war in Sudan has entered a whole new phase. The Sudanese Armed Forces have seized several key buildings in central Khartoum from paramilitary control. The army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, promised to liberate Sudan after recapturing the presidential palace. The scenes of jubilant soldiers in Khartoum marked a significant advance in an offensive, with Sudanese soldiers taking back swathes of territory in recent months. The Sudanese Armed Forces lost control of the capital early in the war and have been fighting for nearly two years to recapture it from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Watch in for more details!

Sudan civil war: Sudanese soldiers celebrate inside newly retaken presidential palace

Russia has unleashed a full-scale revenge operation by raging fire across Ukrainian cities. This after Ukraine took a bold step and struck Russia's Engels Air Base. This, even as the war continues to rage on, the United States is all set to hold talks with Russia and Ukraine separately in Riyadh on Monday. Take a look at our next report.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia bear the brunt of Russian assault

Russia-Ukraine war: Will US secure quick ceasefire deal?

Hegseth suggests changing name of department, asks people to choose between 'defence' and 'war'

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shares insights on his favorite team in this year's Indian Premier League, his new restaurant venture, and how Sachin Tendulkar continues to motivate him in an exclusive conversation with WION''s Athira Sasidharan.

Exclusive: Yuvraj Singh speaks on IPL, Tendulkar, and more

The tensions are reaching a tipping point in Pakistan's Balochistan province as people in the city of Quetta and other parts observed a shutdown strike on Saturday. The protest comes after a violent police crackdown on Friday during a demonstration by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). The BYC claims that three people were killed and 13 others injured during the clash, while the police said that 10 security personnel were wounded.

Balochistan unrest continues: Shutter-down strike cripples Quetta

US-Houthis conflict: Trump blames Iran for aiding Houthis

US-Houthis conflict: US airstrikes devastate Yemen neighborhood

The American President, Donald Trump, has said that he is open to the idea of making America part of the British Commonwealth of Nations. This comes after Britain's King Charles III is reportedly considering extending an offer that would make Washington an associate member of this 56-nation bloc. In a post on his Truth Social account, President Trump stated that the offer sounds really good to him while adding that he loves King Charles. Watch in for more details!

King Charles to offer associate membership to the US: Reports

Days before the fateful White House encounter between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, the country welcomed a delegation of foreign investors to Kyiv. This marked the first such meeting since Russia's invasion in 2022. The gathering included representatives from major creditors, along with multinational firms. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine reconstructing gains interest; investors see potential in Ukraine despite ongoing conflict

In India, a fresh political showdown is unfolding between the ruling party and the opposition over the issue of redrawing legislative constituencies. Taking the lead on this issue is the ruling DMK in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which hosted a meeting of like-minded parties. Watch in for more details!

India: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin chairs anti-delimitation meet

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