First images of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore emerged as they finally returned to Earth on Tuesday after an unexpected nine-month stay at International Space Station (ISS). They received immediate medical care and were carried away on stretchers.

Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return home after 9 months in space

The U.S. government has begun releasing a trove of documents on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The release follows an executive order in January by President Donald Trump, which called for unredacted files in the case to be made public. The case still sparks conspiracy theories over 60 years later. Watch in for more details!

What do newly released JFK files reveal?

Lithuania Foreign Secretary Laimonas Talat-Kelpša has said that India's voice matters when it comes the war in Ukraine & even as he called for the need for a deal that is 'sustainable'. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'India has a role, India has voice..that voice does matters, make that voice heard is essential. Voice of India can build..is alignment of international rule'.

Ukraine has accepted a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, awaiting Russia's full agreement. While Russian President Putin has said that he supports it "in principle" but has sought clarifications, pausing energy strikes as talks continue.

The foreign secretary was upbeat on India ties & said that an India EU Free Trade Agreement will be 'positive' for Lithuania as well. 

Diplomatic engagement have strengthened with Lithuania opening its embassy in New Delhi in 2008 and India establishing its resident mission in Vilnius in March 2023, a move approved by India’s Cabinet in April 2022 to deepen political and economic cooperation.

India's voice matters, says Lithuania foreign secretary Laimonas Talat-Kelpša on war in Ukraine

Indian space agency ISRO is presently working on two Lunar missions - Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5. Both of them are robotic missions to explore the moon and map its resources. Such missions pave the way for an eventual Indian crewed moon landing in the coming decades. For more details on Chandrayaan-4 and its progress, WION's Principal Correspondent Sidharth.M.P spoke to ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan.

ISRO arm to launch American satellite, earn millions

Europol has put out a warning against AI, saying how the new technology is turbocharging organized crime, adding that advances in technology such as quantum computing will only make things worse. The European Union's police agency has warned that the advancement of AI technology is causing organized crime to undergo a fundamental transformation.

Europol warns of AI-driven crime threats

Tensions between the U.S. and the Yemen-based Houthis have been on the rise, more so in the last 72 hours. Yemen's Houthis have claimed to have carried out a fourth attack, all within the last 72 hours, on an American fleet in the Red Sea. This comes as the U.S. military says that its campaign against the Iran-backed rebels is going to continue and is ongoing.

US-Houthis war: Houthis report US strikes on Yemen's Saada

China has accused the U.S. of resorting to provocative actions in the Taiwan matter, urging it to handle the issue with extreme caution, as it is the core of China's interests and the One China principle. Watch in for more details!

China-Taiwan tensions: China urges US to handle Taiwan issue with extreme caution

Imagine going to an ice park but finding no ice. That was the future that Colorado Ice Park was facing until it found a generous friend. Nestled in the heart of the Rockies at an altitude of 2400 meters, Ouray is known for its artificial ice park among the mountaineering community. For 30 years, the village has had piped-in water washing down the walls of a nearby gorge in winter, freezing in place and creating dozens of climbing routes.

Climate Change Threatens Colorado Ice Park

A large flock of flamingos have arrived in coastal areas of Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. Attracted by the brackish water bodies and salt pans that provide a suitable environment for these migratory birds, the birds, known for their striking pink plumage, are here to breed and feed, taking advantage of the region's rich resources.

India: Large Flock Of Flamingos Arrive In Coastal Areas Of Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi

US-Houthis war: Houthis claim 4th attack against US warships

In an exclusive show on tokenization, Token Money Magnet, the future of finance, let's listen to what Telos CEO John Lilic, has to say about tokenization. Watch in for more details!

'Tokenization needs to be strategically used,' says Telos CEO John Lilic | WION Token Money Magnet

If you are an Indian residing in the U.S., or planning to move there, chances are that you are constantly refreshing your browser on U.S. immigration policies—especially as they continue to evolve. Recent changes are raising major concerns, particularly for H-1B, F-1, and Green Card holders. Although India isn't officially on any U.S. travel ban list, those with U.S. visas are now facing significant delays, stricter screenings, and even random detentions at airports.

Indian nationals face increased U.S. visa delays and detentions

Wall street stocks have taken a beating due to US President Donald trump-led global trade wars. after a $5 trillion plunge in the S&P 500, investors are looking at the US federal reserve for reassurance on the economy. with the fed in wait-and-watch mode, investors will parse the central bank's projections and statement for direction.

Will the Fed convey that it is ready to act if needed?

In Zambia, a river has reportedly "died" overnight, causing severe disruptions to local communities. Millions are now facing the impact as water sources dry up, threatening livelihoods and access to resources.

Chinese-owned mine triggers disaster; toxic dump threatens millions of Zambians

Protests have broken out in Hungary after the country's Parliament passed a law to ban the Pride March by LGBTQ+ communities. The bill was passed easily, as the ruling coalition of Hungary's populist Viktor Orban has a two-thirds majority in the Parliament. Watch in for more details!

Hungary bans Pride events, allows facial recognition for identification

While Israel resumes bombarding Gaza, American fighter jets are pounding Yemen. Trump has warned both Iran and the Houthis. The Houthis, however, have stated that they are not backing out, with the rebels claiming to have launched a third attack on American naval assets in the last 48 hours.

US-Houthis war: Houthis vow more attacks despite US bombing campaign

Chaos erupted in Hungarian Parliament after lawmakers passed a bill aimed at banning the annual Pride March. In a show of protest against the bill, members of the Centrist Momentum Movement Party ignited smoke bombs while Parliament was in session. Watch in for more details!

Hungary: Opposition opposes bill that bans Pride march; ignites smoke bombs in parliament

Germany's Parliament has voted in favor of a massive spending plan to boost defense spending. The bill allows the German state to spend $535 billion to upscale the country's civil infrastructure and invest in the military.

German parliament votes to boost defence spending

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a call with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, has agreed to halt attacks against Ukrainian energy targets but has refused the full 30-day ceasefire that Washington has proposed and Kyiv has already accepted.

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says agreed with Putin to work 'quickly' for full truce

NASA astronauts return safely back to Earth: 286-day stay in space ends with 17-hour journey

Egypt has pitched it self to become a member of India Middle East Europe or IMEE corridor that was announced during Delhi G20 summit in 2023. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Egypt's Minister of Investment & Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib said that his country has the required infrastructure, pointing to railway connect. 

In January 2023, during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to India, both nations agreed to elevate their relationship to a "strategic partnership," aiming to boost bilateral trade to US$12 billion within five years.

Egypt’s strategic location, particularly with the Suez Canal, enhances its appeal as a gateway for India into African and European markets.

WION Exclusive: Egypt pitches to become a member of IMEE corridor

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days as part of initial ceasefire efforts. In return, he has called for an end to international military aid to Ukraine.

Putin agrees to 30-day halt in strikes on energy facilities; ceasefire talks to begin in West Asia

Putin agrees to halt strikes on energy infra for 30 days

A Chinese-owned mine in Zambia has unleashed an environmental disaster, spilling 50 million liters of acidic waste into a river. The toxic spill turned the water deadly overnight, destroying marine life and endangering local communities. Activists are calling for accountability as concerns over pollution and corporate negligence grow.

Acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine spills into river

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