Cyprus has unveiled its plans for a major new naval base. This move is more than just a regional development, it has the potential to reshape the balance of power in the Mediterranean and beyond. Control over these waterways significantly influences global trade and military movements.

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A team of scientists at the Imperial College London and Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore, may have found a miracle drug that can stop signs of ageing and extend lifespan. During their trial on mice, they found that the drug extended life by nearly 25%. Scientists are hoping that the discovery can potentially slow ageing on humans too.

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Widespread violence continues to grip Bangladesh amidst the student protest against quotas for government jobs. The death toll has now risen to over 50 in the unrest that has taken a violent turn this week.

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Widespread violence continues to grip Bangladesh amidst the student protest against quotas for government jobs. The death toll has now risen to over 50 in the unrest that has taken a violent turn this week. Watch this video for all details.

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Indians are eagerly awaiting the Union Budget for 2024-25, with expectations focused on measures to manage inflation, boost job creation, and improve public infrastructure. Reactions range from hopeful optimism to cautious anticipation. Watch WION's vibe check as India assesses public sentiment on this year's budget, covering healthcare, defense, job opportunities, and more.

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The United Nations top court has termed the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories to be completely illegal under international law. In a landmark advisory opinion the International Court of Justice has called the Israeli settlement policies on Palestinian land and the Israeli exploitation of Palestinian natural resources are a clear breach of International law. Watch in for more details!

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Shanghai, China's financial hub, wants to cash in on what is now being dubbed the "Swift Effect." Pop sensation Taylor Swift is being likened to a "walking GDP" by government advisers in Shanghai stirring calls for policy changes on foreign stars in China.

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As the US Presidential Elections approach, more drama coming from the blue camp and at the epicenter of a political storm is Joe Biden an incumbent leader fighting his own party for his reelection bid. Watch in for more details!

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<p>A loud explosion shook a building in Tel Aviv on Friday morning, injuring at least two people. Police and bomb disposal experts are on the scene, working to understand what happened.</p>

<p>The cause of the explosion is still unknown. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said, "Earlier tonight, an explosion was heard in the central Tel Aviv area, the suspicion that it was an aerial target is being investigated."</p>

<p>People living nearby reported that the blast shattered some objects in their homes, according to The Jerusalem Post.</p>

<p>This explosion came after the Israeli military killed Habib Maatouk, a senior commander of the Iran-backed Hezbollah, in southern Lebanon. This is part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.</p>

<p>The two sides have been firing at each other since October 7, when Hamas attacked Israel, killing at least 14 people and taking several as captives.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-first-speech-since-assassination-attempt-predicts-incredible-victory-in-november-election-742198">Trump's first speech since assassination attempt, predicts incredible victory in November election</a></strong></p>

<p>Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned that his group would increase attacks if Israel hit more civilians. Following his warning, Hezbollah fired rockets and missiles at Israel, including an attack on the Filon base in Safed.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bangladesh-quota-protest-why-are-bangladeshi-students-protesting-against-job-quotas-742191">Bangladesh Quota protest: Why are Bangladeshi students protesting against job quotas?</a></strong></p>

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<p>The conflict&nbsp;between Israel and Hezbollah, as well as the broader Israel-Hamas war, has led to many deaths and much suffering.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extremely-important-us-keeps-backing-ukraine-nato-chief-742176">'Extremely important' that US keeps backing Ukraine: NATO chief</a></strong></p>

<p>In Lebanon, over 100 civilians and 300 Hezbollah fighters have died. In Gaza, the war has killed more than 38,600 people and displaced most of the 2.3 million population.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A loud explosion shook a building in Tel Aviv on Friday morning, injuring at least two people. Police and bomb disposal experts are on the scene, working to understand what happened.

A loud explosion shook a building in Tel Aviv on Friday morning, injuring at least two people. Police and bomb disposal experts are on the scene, working to understand what happened. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said, "Earlier tonight, an explosion was heard in the central Tel Aviv area, the suspicion that it was an aerial target is being investigated." People living nearby reported that the blast shattered some objects in their homes, according to The Jerusalem Post. This explosion came after the Israeli military killed Habib Maatouk, a senior commander of the Iran-backed Hezbollah, in southern Lebanon. This is part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The two sides have been firing at each other since October 7, when Hamas attacked Israel, killing at least 14 people and taking several as captives. Also read: Trump's first speech since assassination attempt, predicts incredible victory in November election Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned that his group would increase attacks if Israel hit more civilians. Following his warning, Hezbollah fired rockets and missiles at Israel, including an attack on the Filon base in Safed. Watch | Bangladesh Quota protest: Why are Bangladeshi students protesting against job quotas? × The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, as well as the broader Israel-Hamas war, has led to many deaths and much suffering. Also read: 'Extremely important' that US keeps backing Ukraine: NATO chief In Lebanon, over 100 civilians and 300 Hezbollah fighters have died. In Gaza, the war has killed more than 38,600 people and displaced most of the 2.3 million population. (With inputs from agencies)

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The International Court of Justice declared on Friday that the Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories is 'illegal' and must end 'as soon as possible'.

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The volunteers distributed chilled water and soft drinks to homeless people in Spain southern city of Córdoba as a severe heat wave swept through the country. Spain sweated under its first official heatwave of the year with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celcius (104 Fahrenheit) in a large swathe of the country on Thursday.

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Microsoft said on Thursday it was investigating issues with its cloud services in the Central US region, which has disrupted services worldwide. Major airlines across the world said that the outage has adversely affected their flight operations, including in Delhi and Mumbai. Watch in for more details!

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News channels in Bangladesh were off the air and telecommunications were widely disrupted. Violent student protests against quotas for government jobs are raging in Bangladesh. Watch this video for all details.

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Athletic apparel and footwear company Adidas has landed in controversy after it chose to make Palestinian supermodel Bella Hadid the face of the re-released retro 1972 Olympic sneakers. Adidas has apologized for using the face of Bella Hadid in an advertisement for its 1972 Munich Olympic sneaker relaunch. Watch in for more details!

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Colombia has expressed strong support for India-led initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuel Alliance. The Colombian Ambassador to India, Victor Hugo Echeverri Jaramillo, emphasized the common goals of both countries in combating climate change.

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Neeraj Chopra created history by winning the gold medal in the men's Javelin event at the Tokyo Olympics. Chopra shared his learnings from his first Olympics with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

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In a stunning revelation, a high-ranking Al-Qaeda operator who reportedly had direct ties with Osama Bin Laden has been arrested in Pakistan raising some fresh questions about the status of Pakistan.

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A fresh political blame game has erupted over the violence in the British city of leads and what is interesting is that the British politicians Nigel Farage and Alex Sobel are now involved in a spat over the rioting that has happened in Leeds. Let's take a look at some of these images that are coming in from the northern English city of Leeds.

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Syria held its first parliamentary polls after the nation was welcomed back into the Arab league last year. Situation is tense in rebel-held areas of northwestern Syria. What is syria's ground situation? We get you all the details.

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The RNC a very enthusiastic one wrapped up on Thursday with former President Donald Trump's speech. The Republican National Convention basically culminated with a lot of party speakers and former President Donald Trump ultimately wrapping it up. Watch in for more details!

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President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged in an interview published on Thursday that a victory for Donald Trump in the U.S. Election in November would be difficult for his country but Ukrainians were prepared. Watch in for more details!

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Let's now talk about the much talked about election Battle of the United States. More drama coming from the blue camp and at the epicenter of a political storm is Joe Biden an incumbent leader fighting his own party for his reelection bid. Watch in for more details!

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