The Champions trophy is officially underway in Pakistan. Pakistan have been set a target of 321 in Karachi after centuries from Will Young and Tom Latham in the tournament opener. WION's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.

Champions Trophy underway in Pakistan

The Trump administration is aggressively resetting Washington's tense relations with Moscow, pushing to end the Ukraine war in the highest-profile U.S.-Russia engagement in years. Kyiv is isolated and is now pointing fingers at Washington, its biggest backer. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine war: US rush for a deal with Putin leaves Ukraine and Europe abandoned

Ukraine war: Trump reshapes global order, Europe left in the cold

Russian strikes on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa have caused widespread damage, leaving tens of thousands of residents without heat or electricity. According to Ukrainian President Zelensky, the latest attack has impacted approximately 160,000 people. The strikes have also affected essential facilities, with 13 schools, several kindergartens, and hospitals left without power. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles strike Odesa, Kyiv claims energy infrastructure targeted

Days have passed since the people of Delhi delivered a decisive verdict in favor of BJP. The stage is set at Ramlila Maidan for the oath-taking ceremony of Delhi's new chief minister, but the suspense over who will be taking the oath for the top office still continues. Watch in for more details!

Delhi CM announcement: BJP legislative party meet to convene for CM face decision

The Asian markets closed mixed on Wednesday as investors reacted to earnings releases and macroeconomic cues. While Japan's Nikkei 225 gained on strong corporate earnings, Chinese markets struggled amidst continued economic uncertainty. Watch in for more details!

Indian defence stocks advance despite volatility

Israel has withdrawn from southern Lebanese villages but maintains troops in five strategic positions under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah. Watch this report for more details!

Lebanon: Israel's continued presence in 5 places an 'occupation'.

President Donald Trump has said that he was unaware of any conflict of interest between Elon Musk's business interests and the government agencies that he's regulating. Trump's comments have come as a U.S. judge has declined a request to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from firing federal employees and accessing the agency's data.

US judge denies request to block DOGE from firing federal employees

The death of a Nepalese student at Odisha’s KIIT University has prompted a high-level investigation. The university initially asked Nepalese students to leave but later apologized and revoked the order amid mounting scrutiny.

KIIT student death row: University issues apology, takes back order against students

Pakistan is hosting a ICC tournament for the first time since the horrors of the 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan Cricket team. The Champions trophy is underway but this is not just any tournament, this is there chance to restore the faith of global audience in Pakistan as a reliable hosts. Wion's Nikhil Mathur and VIdur Kathuria break down the significance of Pakistan hosting the Champions Trophy and why it’s crucial for the country to deliver a successful event.

5 reasons why Pakistan needs a successful Champions Trophy

The United States claims that it has detected a Russian aircraft operating near Alaska. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), as it is otherwise known, claims that it detected and tracked a Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on the 18th of February. Watch in for more details!

US detects Russian military aircraft operating in Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone

Ukraine war: Russia attacks Ukraine's Odesa; over 160,000 residents, schools & hospitals affected

Efforts to extradite Sheikh Hasina continue as Bangladesh's interim government declares her return a top priority. Yunus responds to Hasina’s recent remarks, while the interim administration casts doubts on the future of the Awami League amid political uncertainty.

Yunus' office continues to push for Hasina’s extradition amid political tensions

Russia and the US are discussing potential economic cooperation following talks in Saudi Arabia, sparking speculation over sanctions relief. Kirill Dmitriev highlighted $300 billion in losses for US firms due to sanctions. Could this mark a reset in US-Russia trade ties?

US and Russia eye economic reset amid Ukraine negotiations

The death toll from powerful winter storms in the central and eastern United States has risen to at least 14. . .

This comes after floods, gale-force winds, and bitterly cold temperatures swept the region.

Arctic cold grips us amid deadly storms

Russia has told the United States in talks in Riyadh that it opposed any NATO member sending troops to Ukraine as part of a ceasefire. The UK has said that it wants to send troops to Ukraine, France has backed the move, but Germany and other European nations are yet to make up their minds. Commenting on the results of the negotiations, Lavrov said Russia and the United States agreed to establish a process for settling the Ukraine conflict and to remove barriers for diplomatic missions.

Russia-Ukraine war: US showed interest on lifting sanctions: Lavrov

Japan will now allow Taiwan to be listed as a place of origin in its family registry. Taiwan welcomed the decision, while China strongly urged Japan to adhere to the One-China principle.

Japan to allow Taiwan as place of origin in family registry

China’s property income growth has hit its lowest level in over a decade, highlighting the ongoing slump in the real estate sector. Per-capita net property income grew by 2. 2% in 2024, the slowest pace since 2014.

China’s property income growth hits decade-low

Germany is facing its toughest economic challenge in decades…as the country heads into a critical election, the debate over fiscal reforms and investment in infrastructure is more urgent than ever. With predictions of a prolonged downturn and rising far-right support, the question remains: Can Germany turn its economic fortunes around?

Can Germany overcome its economic challenges?

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, reaffirmed on Tuesday that Jammu and Kashmir is and will always remain an integral part of India and strongly condemned Pakistan's misinformation campaigns. Watch this report for more details!

India at UN: Pakistan global epicentre of terror

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with double pneumonia after further tests showed a continuing “complex” medical situation. Watch this report for more details!

Pope Francis remains in 'good spirit' as he fights 'complex infection'

Eight green sea turtles stunned by the cold during a rare snowfall in Florida have been released back into the Atlantic ocean. . .

The cold snap brought frigid temperatures as far as south Florida. . .

Eight turtles released after Florida cold snap

After recent US-Russia talks, Trump voiced optimism about reaching a Ukraine deal and supported deploying European peacekeeping troops. He criticized Zelensky’s decisions, while negotiators were appointed to work on ending the war.

Trump optimistic on Ukraine deal after US-Russia talks progress

The UK has summoned Rwanda’s envoy over the M23 group’s advance in the DRC. Uganda has deployed troops to combat militias, while the UN has warned of a deteriorating situation, highlighting ongoing violence against children in eastern DRC.

Congo crisis: UK summons Rwandan envoy amid m23 advance in DRC crisis

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