Amid the growing escalation between Israel and Lebanon, the IDF has claimed fresh attacks against Hezbollah. Israeli fighter jets struck military targets inside South Lebanon and this comes as US continues to urge de-escalation between the two. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah conflict: US says, 'attacks on Lebanon will stir bigger regional conflict'

US urges Israel for Gaza ceasefire, de-escalation with Lebanon

Russia has accused the United States of being responsible for a deadly Ukrainian attack on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula. The attack, which used five US-supplied missiles, resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, including three children, and left 124 others injured. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia vows retaliation against US for Ukraine strike on Crimea

Amid the rising Israel-Hezbollah tensions, America's warning to Hezbollah is aimed at getting the group to back down. But will the warning work? Is a wider war inevitable? Molly gambhir gets you the complete story.

Gravitas: Escalating Israel-Hezbollah tensions | Will America's warning to Hezbollah work?

Have terrorists renewed jihad against Russia? All signs point to it. The attack that took place in Russia's Southernmost Republic of Dagestan on Sunday, was the second major attack in Russia in three months. Gunmen opened fire at synagogues, churches, and police. The attack comes just three months after gunmen, purportedly from ISIS-K, stormed into Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, killing nearly 150 people. Has Russia's Islamist threat metastised? Are jihadist groups trying to take advantage of the Ukraine war and strike?

Gravitas | Dagestan Attack: Terrorists renew Jihad against Russia amid Ukraine war

Now, we look at the ongoing selloff in Nvidia after it became the world's most valuable company last week. Monday saw Nvidia shares erase a historic amount of value for the AI-focused chipmaker. Is this just a correction or a stock bubble burst?

Nvidia marks biggest 3-day value loss in stocks history

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Assange to plead guilty in US court - US urges Israel to avoid Lebanon escalation - Zelensky replaces chief of joint forces - Poland's Duda meets Xi in Beijing - North Korea sending more 'trash' balloons

WION Headlines | Macron warns of 'civil war' | North Korea sending more 'trash' balloons

We look at how markets opened this morning after a selloff on Wall Street overnight. Asian stocks edged higher to defy a mixed day on Wall Street as speculation gained that the tech sector rally may be running out of steam. Watch in for more details!

Asian stocks edged higher to defy the Wall Street selloff

India's current account balance improvement in Q4 FY24, marked by a surplus of $5.7 billion, is largely due to two factors: A narrower merchandise trade deficit and an expanding services trade surplus.

India's account surplus hits 10-quarter high

Apple is once again under fire from European regulators. The EU has accused the tech giant of violating the digital markets act, claiming Apple's app store policies unfairly restrict app developers. This could lead to significant fines for the company. Take a look at this next report…

EU opens another probe into Apple's third-party app contract

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Assange to plead guilty in US court - US urges Israel to avoid Lebanon escalation - Zelensky replaces chief of joint forces - Poland's Duda meets Xi in Beijing - North Korea sending more 'trash' balloons - Airbus cuts 2024 delivery targets

WION Headlines | US urges Israel to avoid Lebanon escalation | Macron warns of 'civil war'

Despite heavily undermanned and undergunned due to a critical shortage of ammunition Ukrainian forces are rewriting the rules of the asymmetric Naval Warfare with deployment of uncrewed systems against Russian naval targets. Ukraine is using Naval drones to significantly hamper Russian operations in the Black Sea. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine demonstrates naval prowess in Black Sea with drones

Amid the growing escalation between Israel and Lebanon, the IDF has claimed fresh attacks against Hezbollah. Israeli fighter jets struck military targets inside South Lebanon and this comes as US continues to urge de-escalation between the two the Israeli forces. Watch in for more details!

Israel's offensive in Lebanon will pull Iran in the war, says US

The Himalayan glaciers have been dealing with the impact of the heatwave in Northern India. There are around 18,000 glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and all of them are melting rapidly as heatwave continues to grip the region. Watch in for more details!

Glaciers melting amid scorching heatwave in Northern India

The troubling developments continue in the Red Sea, the Houthis have launched a series of attacks on commercial ships and this is concerning for both frequency and effectiveness of these ships. Watch in for more details!

Red Sea Crisis: Commercial vessels under siege as Houthi strikes escalate in Red Sea

The Indian government has refuted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that the state wasn't consulted before India-Bangladesh announced talks for the renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty. Watch in for more details!

India: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee vs PM Modi over Ganga water treaty move

Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has been found guilty of lying about drug use to illegally buy gun. A jury in Wilmington, Delaware has found Hunter Biden guilty on all three counts. Now Hunter Biden's attorneys are seeking new trial in Federal Gun case.

US: Hunter Biden's Attorney seeking new trial in federal gun case

In the latest escalation of tensions between US and Russia, the Kremlin has squarely blamed the US for the deadly attack on Crimea which was carried out using US-supplied ATACMS missiles. At least four people were killed and 151 were injured in the attack, and Moscow has formally warned the US that a retaliation would follow. WION's Shivan Chanana discusses with Glenn Diesen, Professor of International Relations, University of South-Eastern Norway.

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow says Kyiv used US-made missiles in Crimea attack

<p>On Monday (June 24), the Biden administration's plea for the repeal of state prohibitions on gender-affirming healthcare was taken up by the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>The top court's decision to hear the plea comes as Republican-led states have imposed multiple restrictions on transgender people's access to health care, participation in school athletics, restroom use, and drag performances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The next term of the court, which begins in October and ends in June 2025, is likely to include oral arguments and verdict.</p>

<p>The case is the first in which the conservative-majority court, which has a 6-3 majority, will rule on a case involving teen transgender rights, which has been a contentious subject in both the healthcare and education sectors.</p>

<p>New federal regulations aimed at safeguarding transgender students are among the many safeguards for transgender individuals that the administration and Democratic-led states have expanded.</p>

<p>The Tennessee law that limits puberty blockers and hormone treatment for transgender kids is the subject of the case before the court. After being blocked by lower courts, laws in Tennessee and Kentucky were finally permitted to go into force by the federal appeals court in Cincinnati.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-prosecutors-push-for-criminal-charges-against-boeing-over-737-max-crash-settlement-breach-reports-734675">US prosecutors push for criminal charges against Boeing over 737 Max crash settlement breach – Reports</a></strong></p>

<p>Counsel for the transgender teenagers in Tennessee told the judges, "Without this Court's prompt intervention, transgender youth and their families will remain in limbo, uncertain of whether and where they can access needed medical care."</p>

<p>The Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, who starred in films like "Juno," "Inception," and "The Umbrella Academy," is one among the 57 transgender individuals who have signed a legal filing endorsing a Supreme Court review.</p>

<p>Even though these therapies have been accessible in the US for more than ten years and are supported by significant medical associations, South Carolina became the 25th state last month to pass legislation limiting or outlawing gender-affirming medical therapy for younger transgender patients.</p>

<p>Previously, when lower courts had blocked the state limitations on such therapies, the justices had authorised Idaho to impose them widely.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;LGBTQ pride flags to be banned from flying at US embassies</strong></p>

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<p>There are laws in at least 24 states that prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in specific sports for women or girls. At least 11 states have passed legislation prohibiting transgender women and girls from using the women's and girls' restrooms in public schools, as well as in some other types of government buildings.</p>

<p>"The future of countless transgender youth in this and future generations rests on this court adhering to the facts, the Constitution and its modern precedent,” Chase Strangio, a lawyer at the American Civil Liberties Union, told NBC news.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


On Monday (June 24), the Biden administration's plea for the repeal of state prohibitions on gender-affirming healthcare was taken up by the Supreme Court. The top court's decision to hear the plea comes as Republican-led states have imposed multiple restrictions on transgender people's access to health care, participation in school athletics, restroom use, and drag performances.

On Monday (June 24), the Biden administration's plea for the repeal of state prohibitions on gender-affirming healthcare was taken up by the Supreme Court. The top court's decision to hear the plea comes as Republican-led states have imposed multiple restrictions on transgender people's access to health care, participation in school athletics, restroom use, and drag performances. The next term of the court, which begins in October and ends in June 2025, is likely to include oral arguments and verdict. The case is the first in which the conservative-majority court, which has a 6-3 majority, will rule on a case involving teen transgender rights, which has been a contentious subject in both the healthcare and education sectors. New federal regulations aimed at safeguarding transgender students are among the many safeguards for transgender individuals that the administration and Democratic-led states have expanded. The Tennessee law that limits puberty blockers and hormone treatment for transgender kids is the subject of the case before the court. After being blocked by lower courts, laws in Tennessee and Kentucky were finally permitted to go into force by the federal appeals court in Cincinnati. Also read: US prosecutors push for criminal charges against Boeing over 737 Max crash settlement breach – Reports Counsel for the transgender teenagers in Tennessee told the judges, "Without this Court's prompt intervention, transgender youth and their families will remain in limbo, uncertain of whether and where they can access needed medical care." The Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, who starred in films like "Juno," "Inception," and "The Umbrella Academy," is one among the 57 transgender individuals who have signed a legal filing endorsing a Supreme Court review. Even though these therapies have been accessible in the US for more than ten years and are supported by significant medical associations, South Carolina became the 25th state last month to pass legislation limiting or outlawing gender-affirming medical therapy for younger transgender patients. Previously, when lower courts had blocked the state limitations on such therapies, the justices had authorised Idaho to impose them widely. Watch | LGBTQ pride flags to be banned from flying at US embassies × There are laws in at least 24 states that prohibit transgender women and girls from participating in specific sports for women or girls. At least 11 states have passed legislation prohibiting transgender women and girls from using the women's and girls' restrooms in public schools, as well as in some other types of government buildings. "The future of countless transgender youth in this and future generations rests on this court adhering to the facts, the Constitution and its modern precedent,” Chase Strangio, a lawyer at the American Civil Liberties Union, told NBC news. (With inputs from agencies)

US Supreme Court to weigh landmark case on gender-affirming healthcare amid nationwide restrictions

Starting with news from India failing to reach a consensus after jostling over who will become the country's next speaker of the lower house of parliament or the Lok Sabha the BJP-led NDA government and the Congress LED India block opposition are locking horns.

India: First-ever election for Lower House of Parliament's speaker, who will be next speaker?

A fire at a battery plant in South Korea killed at least 22 people on Monday (Jun 24), Yonhap news agency reported. Most of those killed were Chinese nationals. The fire broke out at 10:30 am local time in Hwaseong, south of the capital Seoul. The plant is owned by Aricell, a South Korean primary battery manufacturer.

South Korea factory fire: Death toll rises to 20; authorities investigating the cause of blaze

Former US President Donald Trump's key advisors have presented him with a plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war if he wins the Presidential elections, scheduled to take place later this year.

US: Trump advisors' plan to end Russia-Ukraine war if Trump wins US Presidential elections

With the European Union formally initiating Ukraine's accession talks, soldiers and lawmakers alike reflect on the country's decade long journey to officially become a part of the block. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine set for start of EU membership talks

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