The Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov holds a phone call with his US counterpart Marco Rubio. Moscow says that the duo have discussed the direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv in Istanbul. The Russian foreign ministry in its statement has said that Lavrov noted the positive role of the United States in helping Kyiv eventually accept the Russian President Putin's proposal to resume the Istanbul talks.

Breaking | Russia: US can help Kyiv accept Putin's proposal to resume talks | Russia-Ukraine war

From F-15 fighter jets to golden oil drops from hair flipping dancers to multi-billion AI deals. From gifting jets to shaking hands with all force. Trump's Gulf Polifest wasn't just diplomacy It was a power parade and billions of dollars masterclass in hard power soft charm and showstopping politics.

Why are Gulf nations going all out for Donald Trump's visit?

India has issued a new trade directive sharply limiting the entry of Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG), a critical export for Bangladesh, to only two Indian seaports: Kolkata and Nhava Sheva in Mumbai. The move closes all land ports previously used for these imports, which are worth over $700 million annually, signalling a significant shift in trade policy. Watch in for more details!

Breaking | India restricts Bangladesh garment imports to Kolkata, Mumbai seaports

The aftermath of Operation Sindoor India is continuing its fight against Pakistan sponsored terror in its latest crackdown on Pakistan spies and sleeper cells. Six Indian nationals have been arrested for spying for Pakistan. Watch in for more details!

India-Pak tensions: India's crackdown on Pak spies & sleeper cells

Pakistan has made a rare acknowledgement of its military losses Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has admitted India's precision missile strikes on the Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi and other sides. The Shehbaz Sharif revealed that Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir had personally called him at 2:30 a.m on the intervening night of the 9th of May and 10th to inform him about the attack. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirms Indian missile strike on Nur Khan Airbase

India has declared the Pakistani high commission official as a persona non grata Ehsan-ur-Rahim aka Danish, was reportedly in touch with the arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra. The authorities say that Jyoti Malhotra was found sharing sensitive information with Danish of the Pakistani high commission in Delhi. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan high commission staff who was in touch with arrested YouTuber faces action

After suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, India is also planning to choke the flow of water from the Indus basin to Pakistan. New Delhi is reportedly considering to double the length of the Ranbir Canal on river Chenab from 60 km to 120 kilometers.

India planning to choke water flow to Pakistan?

India plans extension of Ranbir Canal on Chenab to boost water use after Indus Treaty suspension

A sea of Palestinian flags thronged central London as thousands of people marched to commemorate the Nakba day marking 77 years since the mass expulsion of the Palestinians in 1948. Watch in for more details!

Thousands throng London streets for Nakba Day

India is considering plans to revamp Indus canals and increase the use of water draws from Chenab River that feeds Pakistani farms downstream.

India plans major upgrade of Ranbir, New Partap, Kathua canals

WION spoke to renowned war historian Tom Cooper, who has criticized Pakistan and its defense forces. He says Pakistan's ability to handle nuclear weapons is questionable. In fact, he has raised serious concerns over Pakistan's military capabilities. Watch in for more details!

Military historian Tom Cooper calls India clear winner, questions Pak's military resilience

WION spoke to renowned war historian Tom Cooper who delivered a scathing critique of Pakistan and its defense forces, raising serious concerns about the Pakistan's preparedness and military resilience. Cooper went on to question the country's capability to protect its strategic nuclear installations. Watch in for more details!

War historian Tom Cooper says, 'Indian strikes dismantled Pak air defence system in 90 hours'

Today is World Hypertension Day and Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC has a plan ready for it. BMC's new initiative is all about raising awareness about hypertension, which is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide. Watch in for more details!

World Hypertension Day: Mumbai fights hypertension; BMC rolls out awareness campaign

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India is willing to eliminate 100% of its tariffs on American goods. In an interview with Fox News, Trump called India one of the toughest markets for US businesses and cited it as an example of countries with high trade barriers. Watch this report to know more!

India-US trade deal: Trump claims India offers zero tariffs on US goods

India's national capital New Delhi is experiencing a respite from a spell of unusually hot weather this week a dust storm rains and a light hail storm in the afternoon brought down temperatures in many parts of the city on Saturday.

India: Dust storm & rains cool down temperatures in national capital

Nearly a century after the tragic Hindenburg disaster ended the golden age of airships, here's a new wave of aerospace companies is reviving the idea.

Nazi-era airships are making a comeback and Google’s co-founder is on board! Know all about it

In the aftermath of a temporary agreement that ended hostilities between India and Pakistan following operation Sindoor, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that he's ready to engage in peace talks with India.

India-Pak tensions: US hails ceasefire, urges direct talks between India-Pak over Kashmir dispute

Nepal is hosting the inaugural edition of Sagarmatha Sambad, or Himalayan Dialogue, beginning today. The dialogue, themed "Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity," aims to strengthen regional and global cooperation on urgent climate challenges.

Himalayan nations unite to fight climate change at Sagarmatha Sambaad

Two persons have been killed in a wildfire in central Canada while thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes. As many as 21 fires are burning in Manitoba province. Authorities say that hot dry and windy conditions are fueling the province's wildfires further. Take a look.

Canada: Major wildfire sweeps through central Canada, residents evacuated in Lac du Bonnet

Early this morning Delhi woke up to worsened air quality with the air quality index falling in the very poor category.

Delhi's air quality worsens, thunderstorm with rain likely on Friday & Saturday

The United States is preparing to ease some of its sanctions on Syria. This follows President Donald Trump's announcement earlier this week that all sanctions on Damascus would be lifted. A decision that reportedly caught much of his administration by surprise.

Washington prepares sanctions relief for Syria

Legal trouble mounts for Chris Brown. The "With You" hitmaker has been arrested in the UK.

American singer charged over alleged London nightclub assault

Barcelona crown the champions of Spain. The Catalan giants clinched their 28th La Liga title with a 2–0 win at rivals Espanyol.

Barcelona beat city rivals Espanyol 2-0 to clinch title

In the midst of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did say that a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv can only be achieved through direct talks between Trump and Putin.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says both sides must come forward to negotiate

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