India has had 15 prime ministers so far. Some of the people WION's Prapti Upadhyay and Mukul Sharma spoke to have seen all of them. They are like the fine wine of Indian democracy. Here they reveal India's 'finest' prime minister in their lifetime.

Lok Sabha Elections | India's 'finest' PM, senior voters share views | Narendra Modi | Indira Gandhi

According to a report, Turkish police have arrested 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian citizen. Another report says 2 Pakistani men who kidnapped 2 Indian nationals have been arrested in Cambodia. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas: Turkish police arrest 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian: Report

A passenger was killed and 30 others were injured after Singapore Airlines flight from London was hit by severe turbulence over the Andaman Sea. Passengers who did not have their seat belts on were thrown around the cabin, many hit their head on the overhead luggage bins. As climate change makes turbulence more common, isn't it time to also change the rules of flying? Should seat belts be made mandatory throughout the flight?

Gravitas: Singapore Airlines Turbulence: Should flight safety rules be changed?

Recently Forbes came out with its 30 under 30 asia list for 2024. They have put a spotlight on 300 inspiring individuals under the age of 30 who are shaping the future. This list is from 10 key sectors. India have been a major part in this list..With a talented group of entrepreneuers making their mark in the consumer technology category.

Indians in Forbes 30 under 30 list

#Gravitas | Bolstered by Israel's 'successful' defence against Iranian missiles and drones last month, U.S. is reportedly hoping to advance a long-standing goal of building regional missile shield with Gulf allies. However, it is not clear if Gulf allies share the same confidence. Have U.S. and American air defences really succeeded? Or have they failed to do what they are supposed to do?

Gravitas: US Eyes Regional Missile Shield With Gulf Allies After Israel Defence 'Successes'

#Gravitas | As international frustration grows over Israel's war on Gaza, the White House said it was 'concerned' that its ally was losing diplomatic support. As more and more countries move to isolate Israel, will Biden administration reevaluate its policy before it's too late? Will it cost Biden dearly come elections in November?

Gravitas: Israel's Deepening Global Isolation Worries US | Has Biden's Bet on Bibi Boomeranged?

The Chinese military has surrounded Taiwan. Beijing is carrying out what it is calling 'Punishment' drills. What is China punishing Taiwan for? Or is it the U.S. the drills are aimed at? #Gravitas brings you the real story behind the war games.

Chinese warships, fighter jets surround Taiwan, Xi sends a message to America

#Gravitas | A 12-year-old girl from Bengaluru developed a hole in her stomach after eating a "Smoky Paan". How did this happen? What are the harmful effects caused by liquid nitrogen in food?

Gravitas: Bengaluru girl develops a hole in her stomach

#Gravitas | British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced elections in July. What was the reason behind this decision? Is this the end of his political career?

Gravitas: Sunak announces elections in July, has he committed political suicide?

The cost of Kenya President William Ruto's official trip to the United States has become the subject of scrutiny back home. Watch in for more details!

Kenya: Outrage over Kenyan President's $18,000 per hour private jet trip

Watch top headlines of the hour: - West Asia crisis: Poland backs two state solution - Israel withholds Gaza funds - Nikki Haley: Will vote for Trump - France: Macron in New Caledonia amid unrest - Hostages' families release new abduction video - UK: Sunak calls for Election on July 4

Nikki Haley: Will vote for Trump | France: Macron in New Caledonia amid unrest

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) announced that the general election will be held on July 4 and that the King has granted the dissolution of parliament. Watch in for more details!

UK General Elections 2024: PM Sunak announces elections on July 4

The parties have begun their election campaigns, one day after a drenched Rishi Sunak declared that an early election is expected in the UK. The confirmed date of the election is July 4th, which is a little over six weeks away.

The parties have begun their election campaigns, one day after a drenched Rishi Sunak declared that an early election is expected in the UK. The confirmed date of the election is July 4th, which is a little over six weeks away. Sunak always stated that the vote will take place in the second part of the year, which July is. Nevertheless, the early call for the vote was surprising. UK election campaign kicks off: Who's doing what on day 1 of campaigning? The Labour Party's leader, Keir Starmer, conducted a campaign rally in Kent. Meanwhile, Sunak is campaigning in Derbyshire and is scheduled to participate in a Q&A. In addition, he is traveling to south Wales and, at around 5.30 p.m., the Inverness region accompanied by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross. Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrats' leader, is campaigning in Cheltenham. Sunak was also interviewed on the Today show, where Nick Robinson questioned why he was conducting the election now. Sunak stated that the economy is recovering. There's more work to do. But "we have turned a corner," and now is the time to consider the future. Short campaigns vs. long campaigns In comparison to many other nations, the UK has unusually brief "short campaigns," which are the period between the day the election is announced and the actual election day. They typically last at least 25 working days. Also read: Rishi Sunak's proposed law to ban smoking for younger generations appears to be in jeopardy However, a long campaign refers to the time when parties anticipate an election is coming. Given that Sunak was approaching the end of the five-year timeframe, the long campaign has been ongoing for some time. Nigel Farage says he won't run in UK general election Nigel Farage, the honorary president of Reform UK, has announced that he would not run in the UK general election, instead concentrate his efforts on getting Donald Trump re-elected in the United States. Farage stated that the US election on November 5th has "global significance" and that he wanted "to help with the grassroots campaign in the USA in any way I can". If Farage had run in the 2024 election, it would have been his seventh attempt at entering parliament. “I will do my bit to help in the campaign, but it is not the right time for me to go any further than that,” Farage said in a statement on X. “The choice between Labour and the Conservatives is uninspiring, and only Reform have the radical agenda that is needed to end decline in this country,” he added. “Important though the general election is, the contest in the United States of America on 5 November has huge global significance. A strong America as a close ally is vital for our peace and security. I intend to help with the grassroots campaign in the USA in any way that I can,” Farage said in his statement.

UK parties launch campaigns as Sunak surprises with early election; Nigel Farage opts out

UK General Elections 2024: PM Sunak launches poll campaign in east London

Following UK Prime Minister's surprise election announcements Scotland has also kickstarted preparations for the July polls. Watch in for more details!

Scotland First Minister says Scottish interests priority in July elections

A group of teen girls are now taking the first step to break the stereotype of Formula 1 dominated by men. Take a look at our report.

Formula 1 | Champions in the making: Teen female drivers aim to race in F1

Some good news for Timothee Chalamet fans - the Hollywood star now has his own wax figure at Madamme Tussauds, London. It has unveiled what i calls Timothee Chalamet first ever wax figure that took nine months for the artists to create.

'Dune' star Timothee Chalamet gets hsi first-ever wax figure at Madame Tussauds

The Lahore High Court on Thursday (May 23) heard a challenge to Pakistan's media watchdog's restriction on reporting on the nation's ongoing court proceedings . On May 21, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) prohibited TV news networks from providing news, analysis, and opinions regarding the ongoing legal processes.

The Lahore High Court on Thursday (May 23) heard a challenge to Pakistan's media watchdog's restriction on reporting on the nation's ongoing court proceedings . On May 21, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) prohibited TV news networks from providing news, analysis, and opinions regarding the ongoing legal processes. Various journalist associations have have rejected PEMRA's ban, stating it violates the country’s Constitution. This restriction is intended to prevent judges' "adverse comments" from being publicised in cases involving former prime minister Imran Khan and the interference of intelligence agencies in court proceedings. Tensions have been simmering between the judges of the Islamabad High Court and the military-backed government of Shehbaz Sharif over the alleged meddling of intelligence agencies in legal matters. The former accused the latter of using coercion to get desired verdicts in various cases, particularly those involving Imran Khan and the leaders of his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). Also read: Vinay Waikul on working with Sonali Bendre in Broken News, and media's need for course correction The PEMRA notice was released on the same day that the Islamabad High Court questioned the spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), about the purported abduction of Kashmiri poet Ahmad Farhad. The PEMRA announcement was contested at the LHC on Thursday by attorney Samra Malik, who claimed that it was "illegal and violative of Article-19 and 19-A of the Constitution." She asked that the media regulator's "illegal" notice be declared unlawful by the court and postponed until the petition's outcome was determined. “TV channels are directed to refrain from airing tickers/headlines about court proceedings and shall only report the written orders of the court. Don't air content including commentary, opinions or suggestions about the potential fate of sub judice matter which tends to prejudice the determination by a court, tribunal,” PEMRA said in its notification. (With inputs from agencies)

Lahore High Court hears challenge to PEMRA's media reporting ban on court proceedings

In the United States a Michigan Dairy worker has been diagnosed with the bird flu. This is the second human case associated with an outbreak in US dairy cows after a case emerged in Texas earlier this spring. Bird flu or H5N1, a strain of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), has been spreading among cows in the United States for almost five months, new data indicated. Watch in for more details!

Bird Flu: US officials report second human case of H5N1 infection

With Russians gaining an upper hand on the battlefield and Ukraine forced to retreat from many frontiers some Western nations are urging a potentially dangerous course of action. meanwhile, The United States is shifting its stance on how Ukraine should use their weapons in the war with no sign of the war coming to a halt and Russia making constant gains in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Mike Johnson says Ukraine should wage war as it sees fit

Joe Biden faces a hurdle as he bids to retake the White House, the American President has received a warning about whether he will appear on the ballot in Ohio for the Presidential election.

US: Biden gets warning about electoral college; no legislative fix for Biden's ballot issue in Ohio?

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky pushes allies for direct involvement in war

An Israeli Campaign Group has released footage of five Israeli female soldiers being captured by Palestinian militants during the October 7th attack. The three minutes clip shows the women sitting on the ground - some with blood on their faces.

New Israeli hostage video released: Footage of five captive Israeli female soldiers released

Tensions between Russia and the United States are spilling over into the realm of space. WION's report explains how a Russian spacecraft tailed an American spy satellite in low earth orbit has ignited concerns over the militarisation of space.

US' new big claim against Russia, says 'Russia launched space weapons'

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