France is witnessing its largest child sexual abuse trial, with dozens of victims coming forward. The case has sparked widespread public outrage over the historical abuse and systemic failures.

France: Largest child sexual abuse trial sparks public outcry over historic scandal

Prime Minister Modi has highlighted the growing concern of obesity in India, emphasizing its impact on public health. With rising obesity rates, the government is focusing on initiatives to promote healthier lifestyles.

India: Burden of obesity on the rise, PM Modi raises the issue

Shahid Kapoor, known for his breakout role in Jab We Met, is also a trained dancer and has a passion for fitness. Despite his fame, he prefers to maintain a low-key personal life away from media attention.

Shahid Kapoor: Lesser known facts about the 'Jab We Met' superstar

The burden of obesity is on the rise globally, as well as in India. A swift increase in the number of obese people shows that India could soon be facing an obesity epidemic, with alarm bells ringing particularly for the young. As levels of obesity rise across all zones in India, undernutrition and the accompanying outcome of an underweight population are now being replaced by signs of an overweight and obese population. Female obesity prevalence is also increasing sharply, with women showing a 9.8% prevalence, an increase of 8.6 percentage points from 1990. According to a Lancet study, in India, 44 million women and 26 million men aged above 20 are found to be obese. Watch in for more details!

Indian prime minister stresses upon urgent need to tackle obesity

The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place on Sunday night, honoring outstanding performances in film and television. In the film categories, Conclave won the award for outstanding performance by a cast. Timothee Chalamet was recognized as the best leading actor for his role in A Complete Unknown, while Demi Moore took home the award for best actress in a leading role for The Substance. Watch in for more details!

SAG Awards 2025: 'Conclave', Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore win big

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, a resolution drafted by the United States and another drafted by Ukraine, backed by Europe, calling for an end to the war, are set for votes at the United Nations. Ahead of the vote, Washington has called on Ukraine and Russia to back its plan to end the war. The U.S. will veto any amendments to its resolution. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: US pushes for swift end to 'conflict' in Ukraine

Amid the row over alleged U.S. aid funding to India, U.S. President Donald Trump made a fresh claim. Over the weekend he claimed that the Biden administration has allocated $18 million in funding to India to help with its election. This was his fifth public statement in a week on the issue. Watch in for more details!

Trump says '$18 million for India', days after he said $21 million

A job contract comes with a set of terms and conditions, but what if your job required you to set a deadline for your marriage? In a bizarre incident, a Chinese company threatened to fire its single and divorced employees if they did not marry by September this year.

Chinese company issues marriage deadline

Radio Begum, a women's radio station in Afghanistan, will resume broadcasting after the Taliban lifted its suspension. The station's return marks a significant step for female empowerment in the country. 


Radio Begum to resume broadcasts; resumption comes after Taliban lifted suspension

From destruction to war preparedness, WION brings you a 360-degree picture of how Ukraine is preparing for the Russian assaults as it enters its fourth year of war. WION's team travels deep inside Ukraine to get a sense of the ground and the challenges facing the war-torn country. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: WION travels through devastated city of Izyum

#Gravitas For the first time in over two decades, Israeli tanks have entered the West Bank, raising alarms about what comes next.

Israel sends tanks into West Bank for the first time since 2002

They once ventured through the jungles of the Darién Gap, trekking for days along the dangerous migrant path that separates Colombia and Panama, driven by a simple goal: to seek asylum in the United States. Now, one by one, these migrants – primarily from the Andean nations of Venezuela and Colombia – have given up after President Donald Trump’s crackdown on asylum policies and are returning to the countries they once sought to escape.

Migrants abandon American dream, return home via Darien Gap amid Trump’s crackdown

#Gravitas A new Chinese attack submarine being built at a shipyard in Wuhan could be used for targeting American medium-range missile defense systems deployed in the Philippines. Watch in for more details!

China’s new secret submarine could strike US bases

#Gravitas Elon Musk’s latest crackdown on U.S. Federal employees is leading to a major pushback by several agencies including those headed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s cabinet. Signalling a power struggle at the highest levels of the U.S. government.

US news: Musk to federal staff: Reply or resign

On the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, explosions were reported at the Russian consulate building in Marseille on Monday. The Kremlin has stated that Russia is urging France to increase security measures, claiming that the incident appears to be an act of terrorism. Meanwhile, Ukraine marked the beginning of the fourth year of its war with Russia on February 24 by hosting several European and world leaders for a summit. The leaders reiterated their support for the war-torn country at a time when Ukraine's reliance on its staunchest ally, the United States, remains uncertain. Can Kyiv and Washington find a way to salvage their situation and support Ukraine effectively? Or will the disagreement between the presidents of the two countries hinder any chances of peace for Ukraine?

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian consulate attacked as Ukraine war hits three years

Three years into the Russia-Ukraine war, Europe faces critical decisions regarding continued support for Ukraine. The future of Ukraine’s sovereignty and Europe’s role in the conflict remains uncertain as diplomatic and military efforts evolve. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Three years on, what's next for Europe and Ukraine?

As tensions rise with Russia, Europe faces the challenge of confronting Putin without the backing of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The question remains whether Europe can navigate this geopolitical crisis independently or if it still needs U.S. influence.

Can Europe face Putin without Trump's help?

During his visit to Assam, PM Modi highlighted the state's cultural heritage with a Jhumur dance performance and announced new investments to boost the economy. He also extended the PM-Kisan scheme, aiming to provide more support to farmers in the region.

PM Modi’s Assam visit: Jhumur spectacle, investment push & PM-Kisan boost

Ukrainian President Zelensky welcomed European leaders to Kyiv on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion. The visit underscores continued international support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: How Putin sealed Ukraine's fate, no NATO, no victory

It has been 3 years since Russia invaded Ukraine, but a change in America's Presidency has fast-tracked a potential peace agreement between the two sides. Trump has also sidelined key European NATO allies and Ukraine itself from these critical discussions. With higher stakes and Kyiv's autonomy on the line, the Ukrainian president has made his own offer to step aside. Speaking at a forum in Kyiv on Sunday, the Ukrainian president made the rare offer to resign from his position if it meant that the country will obtain peace and NATO membership. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky willing to relinquish post for peace & NATO accession

In Maharashtra, the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) Alliance is on rocky terrain, with allied partners in a rift over several policy decisions made by the previous government led by Eknath Shinde. Watch in for more details!

Maharashtra: Rift between allies BJP, Shinde's Shiv Sena of Mahayuti alliance

The newly elected Delhi Assembly convened today for the first time. The session of the 8th Legislative Assembly began with the oath-taking of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, cabinet ministers, and other members. The first protem Arvinder Singh, presided over the assembly. Then, three-time BJP MLA Vijendra Gupta was elected as the new speaker. Soon after the oath-taking, the leader of the opposition, Atishi charged the ruling party, accusing them of removing portraits of freedom fighters from the Chief Minister's office. Watch in for more details!

AAP, BJP clash in Delhi Assembly: Speaker Vijender Gupta slams AAP over sloganeering

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) including Nepal on its gray list has sparked a political uproar in the country. The opposition CPN-Maoist Centre has demanded Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation. Watch in for more details!

Nepal in FATF grey list: Uproar in Parliament, opposition alleges inaction

Germany's opposition conservatives won Sunday's national election, with Friedrich Merz poised to become chancellor. The far-right AfD scored its best result, finishing second. Watch this report for more details!

Germany election results: Merz offers to form coalition with Scholz

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