The last night of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival the top samba schools captivate audiences at the marquee Sambadrome with their vibrant performances. The event featured elaborate floats and dazzling costumes, showcasing the creativity and energy of the revellers. Watch in for more details!

Rio carnival concludes with spectacular finale; revellers in dazzling costumes steal the show

The Secret Service has shot an armed man directly outside the White House. The agency said an armed confrontation took place outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House's West Wing shortly after midnight. President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time of the shooting. Watch in for more details!

Armed man shot by US Secret Service agent near White House after confrontation

Police in the state of Karnataka are looking for the third accused involved in the gang rape of two women and the murder of a man at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi in South India. Watch in for more details!

Hampi gangrape case: Police arrest two; search for third suspec

Fifties from Dariel Mitchell and Michael Bracewell helped New Zealand set a target of 252 runs for India in Dubai. Indian captain Rohit Sharma lost the toss for the 12th consecutive time in ODI cricket. New Zealand opted to bat first, and Rachin Ravindra gave the Kiwis a strong start. Watch in for more details!

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final 2025: India needs 252 runs to win

Bahía Blanca in Argentina is destroyed by what has been called a year's worth of rains that lashed the port city in just a few hours. Thirteen people lost their lives, and hundreds of others were left homeless. The storm forced emergency evacuations from homes and health centers. Local media reported that torrential rains swept cars through the streets, brought down trees, and left hundreds without power. Watch in for more details!

Argentina's Bahia Blanca hit by deadly floods; death toll rises to 13

Russia says its troops have retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region in a fresh setback for Kyiv, just days ahead of talks between U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators to secure a truce. Even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for more sanctions against Russia after overnight strikes killed over 20 people and wounded dozens more. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for tougher sanctions on Russia ahead of US-Ukraine talks

The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru is often overlooked on the world map, but it is making waves with an unusual strategy to combat climate change—selling citizenship. Applicants can secure a Nauruan passport, gaining visa-free access to 89 countries, including the UK, Singapore, and the UAE. At just 8 square miles, Nauru is one of the world's smallest countries and one of the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, with most of its land uninhabitable due to decades of mining residents are left clinging to its fragile coastline, where the ocean is creeping ever closer. Watch in for more details!

Pacific island Nauru's citizenship plan: A lifeline for survival

Reports suggest that the U.S. has told its allies that it will not participate in any future military exercises in Europe. This is the latest move in Trump's effort to drift away from NATO and will see America out of drills beyond those already scheduled for 2025. The U.S. military is the largest in the NATO bloc. U.S. President Donald Trump has, on many occasions, criticized the bloc for not spending the current goal of 2% of GDP on defense, arguing that the disparity puts an unfair burden on the United States. On Friday, Trump reiterated his warning.

US could 'cease' all future exercises in Europe: Reports

US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of a fallout between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio, calling them "fake news." He emphasized that the two share a "great relationship" despite recent speculation. This statement comes amid growing political tensions and debates over tech industry regulations. Watch in for more details!

US President Donald Trump denies reported Musk-Rubio clash in cabinet meeting

There’s a lot of buzz on the internet surrounding Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli. Former Indian spinner and Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh opens up about this and the ongoing Champions Trophy final. He believes India will win their second consecutive ICC title in Dubai today.

Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh on 'Ro-Ko' future | WION Sports | Exclusive interview

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's former coach, Dinesh Lad, says Rohit Sharma has promised him that he will win the ICC Champions Trophy final. He also recalled how Rohit once wanted to buy a Mercedes, managed to do so, and more, in a conversation with WION's Athira Sasidharan.

Dinesh Lad on Rohit Sharma's confidence & Mercedes dream | WION Sports | Exclusive interview

Kuldeep Yadav has put India in control of the Champions Trophy final with a couple of quick wickets. The Kiwis have crossed the 100-run mark in Dubai but lost their entire top order. Watch in for more details!

IND vs NZ Champions Trophy final 2025: New Zealand cross the 100-run mark against India in Dubai

The U.S. has issued an advisory urging citizens in the U.S. to reconsider travel to Pakistan and also issued a "Do Not Travel" advisory for the Pakistan border and the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Watch in for more details!

US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Balochistan & KPK

It's been over a week since the impasse over the extension of the ceasefire in Gaza, and now Prime Minister Netanyahu's office said that Israel will send a delegation to Qatar's Doha on Monday to advance ceasefire negotiations. Watch in for more details!

Gaza ceasefire talks: Israeli delegation to advance ceasefire talks in Qatar's Doha

Syria is witnessing one of the worst episodes of violence since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, in the latest Syrian government and allied forces stormed several villages near the country's coast. Even as a Syrian war monitor said that 745 civilians from the Alawite minority have been killed over the past three days. Watch in for more details!

Syria clashes: 'Lay down your arms before it's too late': Sharaa warns Assad loyalists

Myanmar’s military government has announced that general elections will be held in December 2025 or January 2026. The statement, made by the junta chief, marks the first specific timeline for the long-promised polls in the conflict-ridden nation. However, concerns remain over whether the elections will be free and fair.

Myanmar: Could elections provide a way out of Myanmar's political crisis?

Russia has said that its troops have retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region, marking a fresh setback for Kyiv. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin ignores Trump's warning, continues pounding Ukraine

Myanmar Junta announces elections for late 2025 amid ongoing conflict

India take on New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. Rohit Sharma's men are aiming for back-to-back ICC titles while the Kiwis are hoping to end a 25-year-old white-ball ICC title drought.

Champions Trophy 2025: Once again Rohit Sharma lost toss, New Zealand to bat first

India is just one win away from completing a dominant run in the Champions Trophy! After an exceptional performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup, the Men in Blue are determined to remain undefeated as they face New Zealand in the grand finale in Dubai. Will India lift the trophy, or can the Kiwis spoil their party?

Champions Trophy 2025: India set to face New Zealand for the title

As uncertainty looms over US Aid to Ukraine, European leaders are ramping up military spending, shifting the financial burden of war onto their economies.

Europe’s defence spend rises amid Ukraine war

The House Republican leadership has unveiled a 1. 6 trillion dollar spending bill aimed at keeping the federal government funded through September 30 and avoiding a March 15 shutdown.

US house pushes spending bill to avert shutdown

Israel and Hamas are moving forward with ceasefire negotiations as Israeli delegations head to Doha for discussions. Hamas has indicated "positive" signs, with reports suggesting a possible truce extension during Ramzan. Meanwhile, families of hostages fear an imminent resumption of war if talks fail.

Israel and Hamas show signs of progress in ceasefire talks

The Australian prime minister has warned there is "worse to come" after a low tropical weather system brought heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to the country's east coast.

Anthony Albanese said the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are already being felt across parts of Queensland and New South Wales, with the hours ahead expected to bring more downpours.

Cyclone Alfred: Australian PM warns 'worst is yet to come', more than 330,00 homes without power

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