A terrorist has been killed after a massive search operation was launched in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua District. The security forces launched an operation after some gunmen opened fire on a house in the Hira Nagar area of Kathua District. Watch in for more details!

India: One terrorist killed in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir | WION Breaking

In a significant development US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has said that Hamas has put out a statement in support of a United Nations resolution backing a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Watch in for more details! The United Nations Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza. The text passed with 14 votes in favour welcomes the truce and hostage release proposal announced on May 31st by President Joe Biden.

Israel War: Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan, US cites 'hopeful signs of ceasefire'

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. What does this mean for Joe Biden's re-election campaign?

Hunter Biden guilty in criminal gun trial: Jury finds Hunter guilty on all 3 counts of felony

South Africa's political landscape is replete with twists and turns. The country's newly elected Parliament is scheduled to convene on Friday but it seems the ANC-led unity government might face a few hurdles in doing so... Former South African President Jacob Zuma's MK party has applied to the country's top code to block the newly elected Parliament from holding its first meeting claiming that the May 29 election mandate was marred by fraud and rigging. Watch in for more details!

South Africa Elections 2024: MK Party files court application to block parliament meeting

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Hunter Biden guilty on gun trial - Azov hails US lifting weapons ban - Russia's second phase of nuclear drills - Macron rules out resignation

WION Headlines | Hunter Biden guilty on gun trial | Azov hails US lifting weapons ban

With tensions high as ever in the Taiwan Strait, top US admiral of the Navy Fleet in the Indo-Pacific has threatened to turn the Taiwan straight into an unmanned hellscape in the event of China invading Taiwan.

Taiwan Strait Tensions: Decoding Pentagon's 'Protect Taiwan' plan

Dozens of Congolese and foreign nationals -- including 3 Americans -- were brought to trial over a failed attempted "coup" against the government of president Felix Tshisekedi last month. Fifty-three people are accused of participating in the uprising, which occurred in the early hours of May 19... The family of one of the accused American, are pleading with authorities to release him.

DR Congo foiled coup trial begins in Kinshasa

Respiratory diseases are affecting the health of millions people in Kenya. Cooking with biomass like firewood is a big part of the problem. And government data shows a growing number of Kenyans are doing it. Affordable “clean” cooking options are too expensive for many.

Kenya: Respiratory diseases plague Kenya from burning wood

Drones has proved to be a key tool in Ukraine's war against Moscow earlier this year. President Volodymr Zelensky announced the appointment of Vadym Sukharevskyi as his first-ever commander of drone forces. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine elevates drone warfare with new command appointment

A general strike demanding higher wages brought nigeria to a standstill. Nigeria has africa’s largest population and it’s one of the world’s top oil producers. Yet the nation of more than 200 million people has struggled with corruption, economic mismanagement and a weak currency. Union leaders want a higher minimum wage and blame recent reforms by president bola Tinubu for worsening the situation.

Nigeria's economical turmoil persists as Microsoft moves base to Kenya

It's been high election drama in Europe as predicted, The block has taken a sharp right turn and this comes amid the challenging political landscape. Here is a report on five key takeaways from the European Union's parliamentary polls. The counting of the elections are underway, preliminary results have revealed rise of the right. Watch in for more details!

EU Parliament Elections 2024 | In the spotlight: European Union Parliament debutants

In Jammu and Kashmir, the terrorists have targeted Amarnath pilgrims frequently. Let's go through a timeline of pilgrims targeted by terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir. Watch in for more details!

REASI terror attack: Timeline of how terror groups in Jammu & Kashmir targeted pilgrims in the past

In about 3 weeks from now the United Kingdom is going to polls, voters did not have much time to prepare. The Prime Minister called for early elections within 43 days. There was criticism from within the Tory party and beyond and this criticism is now turning into numbers. Watch in for more details!

UK Elections 2024: Rishi Sunak unveils Party's election manifesto

A massive fire broke out at a four-story apartment complex in Miami. Firefighters and police officers arrived at the building just west of Interstate 95 near downtown Miami after receiving calls about a fire and began rescuing residents from the building's balconies.

Massive fire breaks out at a Miami apartment building; at least 40 people rescued

South Africa's political landscape is replete with twists and turns. The country's newly elected Parliament is scheduled to convene on Friday but it seems the ANC-led unity government might face a few hurdles in doing so...

South Africa: Jacob Zuma's party alleges 'vote-rigging,' threatens boycott

US decided to supply weapons to Ukraine's Azov unit. This decision is seen as part of the broader Western strategy to empower Ukraine including allowing Kyiv to strike Russian targets with Western weapons and considering the deployment of French trainers inside Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: US lifts ban on arms supplies to Ukraine's Nationalist Battalion

Russia's defense ministry says, Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan and frigate admiral Gorshkov are practicing the use of high-precision weapons in the Atlantic ocean. The drills involve hitting targets from a distance of more than 600 km (370 miles), and follow an exercise in anti-aircraft fire. The Russian vessels are heading for Cuba for drills.

Russian warships hold drills in the Atlantic

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's Azov brigade to receive American military aid

Ever wondered about the amount of microplastics which you consume in a month. Well according to a study by Cornell University, Southeast Asia tops the global intake of microplastics with Indonesians the top consumers of microplastic. Watch in for more details!

'A silent warning' How microplastic are affecting the world?

Residents said on Monday that gunmen attacked the village of Yargoje in northwest Nigeria over the weekend, killing at least 50 people and kidnapping an unspecified number, including women and children. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria: At least 50 killed in gun attack; unspecified number kidnapped including women & children

During the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 clash, in New York, former Pakistani stumper Kamran Akmal made an insensitive comment on India pacer Arshdeep Singh's religion. This made heads turn as veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh jumped in and slammed Kamran on X, formerly Twitter.

T20 World Cup | Ind vs Pak: Kamran Akmal issues apology for racist joke on Arshdeep Singh

South Africa has become the first African country to legalize Cannabis for personal use. The move comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa gave his final approval on May 28th. Watch in for more details!

South Africa legalises Cannabis; move to protect children form undue exposure

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