The US is set to deport at least eight Pakistani nationals on February 26, marking the first deportation flight to Pakistan. The deportees will land at Rawalpindi's Nur Khan Airbase. This move comes amid Washington’s tightening immigration policies and growing deportation efforts.

US to deport illegal Pakistani migrants amid crackdown on immigration

The White House is taking control of selecting reporters for the presidential press pool, a move that breaks long-standing traditions. Critics argue this threatens press independence, while Trump’s team insists it ensures fairness.

White House to handpick press pool covering Trump’s events

Donald Trump's avalanche of executive actions and institutional overhauls has reached the doorsteps of the U.S. Postal Service. However, mail carriers in the country have not taken it well, with protests erupting on Monday on the streets of Washington, D.C. Watch in for more details!

US news: Mail carriers protest Trump's plan for postal service department

A seismic shift in global alliances is unfolding rapidly as President Trump rewrites the diplomatic playbook, with old enemies becoming new friends and trusted allies left reeling.

Russia-Ukraine war: Macron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks away

After Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office, the United States is rewriting the diplomatic playbook. From being Canada's ally to realigning its equations with neighboring countries, Trump's administration is reworking its diplomatic goals, not just with its allies but also with its foes. The leading candidates vying to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have spent considerable time discussing the need to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran is also preparing to defend its territory. The Islamic Republic has put its defense systems around its nuclear sites on high alert. Reports suggest the new measures are in response to growing concerns of potential joint military action by Israel and the U.S.

The Trump effect: Canadian leaders on edge | Iran on high alert

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370's disappearance remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries. Now, almost 11 years later, a British company has launched what is likely to be the final stage of the search for the doomed aircraft. Our next report takes a look at the new search area and past efforts to find the missing plane. Watch in for more details!

MH370: 11 years on, Malaysia reopens search for missing plane

#GRAVITAS | As per Security Experts, North Korean hackers have pulled off the largest cryptocurrency theft on record, stealing $1.5 billion from the digital asset exchange Bybit. Watch this video to find out more.

North Korean hackers steal $1.5 billion from Bybit in record-breaking crypto heist

#Gravitas Iran has taken yet another major step in its military expansion. The country has officially introduced the Yak-130 advanced fighter jets into active service, marking its combat debut in the ongoing large-scale military exercises.

Iran's deadly fighter jet, hovercraft unveiled

The battle for the contested Arctic region is heating up. Canada is boosting its northern troops near the Arctic Circle, with Ottawa stating that the region is fast becoming a national priority. Watch in for more details!

Why are US, Canada, Russia fighting for the Arctic?

Macron tries to sway Trump as US backs Russia over Ukraine

US under Trump may no longer be a reliable partner against Russia

Hungary has announced a sweeping tax exemption for mothers of two or more children, just over a year ahead of the 2026 elections. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that mothers with three children will be exempt from income tax starting in October, while the exemption for mothers with two children will be phased in starting from January. Watch in for more details!

Hungary exempts mothers of two or more from income tax

A recent Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll indicates that 58% of voters believe President Trump is performing better than former President Biden. Additionally, Trump holds a 52% approval rating after his first month back in office.

US: Popularity survey shows Trump maintaining popularity

In Canada, the race to decide who will succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has entered a new phase. Four top candidates are in the running to replace the incumbent, who announced his resignation last month. Watch in for more details!

Canada: Prime ministerial candidates in first face-off to replace Trudeau

In his final statement of the impeachment trial, South Korean President Yun Suk-yeol said that he had a right to declare martial law but never meant to impose full military rule. Watch in for more details!

South Korea court hears closing statements in Yoon impeachment trial

Some African governments see migration as a way to address unemployment, which can lead to social unrest, such as the deadly anti-tax protests that swept Kenya last year. Kenya is in search of a domestic and economic boost by sending workers abroad.

African countries scramble to boost domestic economy

The 29th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) kicked off in Burkina Faso. A total of 235 films have been shortlisted from 1,351 submissions, representing 48 countries and reflecting the beauty and diversity of African and diaspora cinemas.

FESPACO pan-African film festival kicks off in Burkina Faso

Moroccans are resurrecting the construction of traditional earthenware houses using natural local materials which adapt to local weather conditions.

Earthenware houses built to beat climate change in Morocco

The nightmare situation of removing nuclear weapons from Europe is haunting Europeans, with the Trump Administration repeatedly pressing Europe to carry the burden of its own security. Watch in for more details!

Europe stares at a nuclear future without the US

A massive data breach has rocked the US, with millions of sensitive records now in the wrong hands. The full extent of the damage, however, remains unknown. A cyber attack on DISA Global Solutions, a major employee screening company, has compromised the personal information of over 3.3 million people. Watch in for more details!

Breaking | Fortune 500 companies affected by massive data leak; 3 million Americans' data exposed

The state of Israel is now calling for the complete demilitarization of southern Syria. Syria, remember, is a sovereign nation, and Israel is issuing a warning to its new rulers against deploying their military in the south of Damascus. This refers to the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which spearheaded the offensive that ended up in toppling the Bashar al-Assad government in December. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu now says that his country will not allow forces from HTS or the New Syrian Army to enter the area south of Damascus.

Israeli PM Netanyahu demands demilitarisation of southern Syria

The United States sided with Russia twice at the United Nations as they sought to avoid any condemnation of Moscow's invasion for its neighbor three years ago. Washington and Russia aligned first at a morning vote at the General Assembly and again at an afternoon vote of the Security Council. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: US votes with Russia at UNSC to adopt Ukraine resolution

Russia and Ukraine continue to battle along the front lines as the war marks its third anniversary. Russia's Defense Ministry has announced that its forces have seized control of a settlement in the Kharkiv region, while Ukraine's military reports that fighting is still raging on multiple fronts.

From destruction to war preparedness, WION brings you a 360-degree picture of how Ukraine is preparing for the Russian assaults as it enters the fourth year of war. WION's Anas Mallick travels deep inside Ukraine to get a sense of the situation on the ground.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims control of settlement in Kharkiv | WION on the frontlines

Taiwan's Coast Guard has detained a China-linked cargo ship after an undersea cable near the Penghu Islands, located in the sensitive Taiwan Strait, was disconnected. Watch this report for more details!

Taiwan detains ship suspected of cutting undersea cable

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