UK's contentious Rwanda bill is set to see action. The Home Office will begin to detain asylum seekers across the country from today. The move comes ahead of their planned deportation to the East African country.

UK starts Rwanda deportation: UK to detain immigrants from across country, starting today

Tornadoes struck parts of Oklahoma this weekend. At least four people, including a four-month-old baby, have been killed, following the multiple tornadoes that stormed the US State of Oklahoma on Saturday. The outbreak has devastated infrastructure in various parts of the state. Oklahoma Governor declared a 'disaster emergency' for the state.

US: Tornadoes storm US State of Oklahoma, leave trail of destruction

Former US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to attack Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent candidate running a long shot presidential campaign. "RFK Jr. is a Democrat 'Plant,' a Radical Left Liberal who's been put in place in order to help Crooked Joe Biden," Trump alleged in his post.

US: Trump attacks independent candidate RFK Jr, says 'vote for Junior would be wasted protest vote'

UK Rwanda Deportation Plan: Scotland police on high alert over detention

The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed incessant rainfall in the last 3 days resulting in flash floods. Schools have been shut in many districts after fresh snowfall in high reaches. Watch in for more details!

India: Rainfall triggers flash floods in Jammu & Kashmir, MeT department predicts more rainfall

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Blinken to visit Israel, Jordan - Russia makes gains in East of Ukraine - Biden, Netanyahu review hostage -release talks - Hamas: No major issues with truce proposal - FIR over 'doctored' Amit Shah video

Blinken to visit Israel, Jordan | Russia makes gains in East of Ukraine

In the last one week, two significant developments have taken place in the Pakistan. The former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is all set to return to the Helm of Affairs of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz in May amid internal strife and secondly the government has appointed the foreign minister Ishaq Dar a close Confidant of the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif as the Deputy Prime Minister of the country . Watch in for more details!

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar appointed as Deputy Prime Minister

South and Southeast Asia are bracing for more extreme heat, as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents made their way to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.

Asia swelters under record heatwave | Cambodia, Myanmar & Bangladesh warn temp could exceed 45°C

US State Secretary Antony Blinken is in Saudi Arabia to meet with government leaders and discuss efforts to reach an “immediate ceasefire agreement” between Israel and Hamas. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for Israel to do more even though there have been improvements in getting humanitarian Aid into Gaza Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: US Secy Antony Blinken reaches Saudi Arabia to ease Gaza war

India has the largest number of eligible voters in the world, yet more than 100 million people do not bother to cast their votes. Why is this such a big issue in India? And how does this affect governance? Our next report looks to find out

India Elections 2024 | Voter apathy highest in urban India: Why millions of Indians don't vote

A new CNN poll on the United States elections finds that former US President Donald Trump leads President Biden nationally. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: President Biden trails Donald Trump in new nationwide poll

Many batting superstars have owned the IPL since the tournament's inception in 2008. Here is a list of batters with most 400-plus IPL seasons under their belt. Watch in for more details!

IPL 2024: Batters with most 400-plus IPL seasons

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron faces criticism after he travelled in a luxury private jet for a five-day diplomatic tour around Central Asia, British media reported on Sunday (Apr 28). Watch in for more details!

UK: Foreign Secretary Cameron criticised for hiring luxury jet for Central Asia tour: Report

UK Rwanda Deportation Plan: UK braces for public unrest ahead of detention exercise

Scotland's first Minister Humza Yousaf is reported to be considering stepping down. He faces two no confidence motions one against him and the other against his government. Watch in for more details!

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf faces two no-confidence motions

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Myanmar hits record 48.2°C - Blinken in Saudi for talks on Gaza - Israel-Lebanon border heats up - Xi on Europe tour from May 5-10 - UK to start detaining Asylum seekers - At least 43 killed in Kenya Dam Burst

Kenya Dam Bursts: At least 43 killed in Central Kenya | Myanmar hits record 48.2°

The US President Joe Biden has spoken with the Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a phone call. The White House said Biden and reviewed talks designed to secure the release of some of the Israeli hostages coupled with an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: Biden-Netanyahu discuss Rafah, hostage deal on call

Vladimir Putin’s forces have made further gains in at least three locations along the eastern front in Ukraine – including for the first time in several months an advance in the northern Kharkiv region – again highlighting Kyiv’s need for ammunition and weapons from the United States and other allies. Russia’s tactical advances are now daily and reflect the new tempo on the battlefield since the fall of the industrial town of Avdiivka in February. Is Russia gaining tempo ahead of the arrival of U.S. weapons? WION's Shivan Chanana discusses with Dr. Sergey Markov, former spokesman for Russian president Putin, former member of the Russian parliament and director of the institute of political studies and Russian political scientist

Ukraine war: Russia makes more gains around Avdiivka | Situation worsens for Ukraine

Israel war: Biden-Netanyahu discuss proposal to open more aid crossings

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Blinken in Saudi for talks on Gaza - Israel-Lebanon border heats up - Xi on Europe tour from May 5-10 - At least 43 killed in Kenya Dam Burst

Blinken in Saudi for talks on Gaza | Israel-Lebanon border heats up

Rishi Sunak is bracing for one of the most challenging weeks of is Premiership. The Tory rebels are potentially plotting to oust Sunak, if the local elections prove to be a disaster.

UK: Rishi Sunak braces for a challenging week of local elections

Three members of a well-known Russian metal band have been arrested in the middle of a live concert with authorities charging them with displaying Nazi symbols.

Russia band members arrested mid-concert; member charged with displaying Nazi symbol

Will the International Criminal Court issue an arrest warrant against Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli officials believe that the ICC could charge Netanyahu with violations related to the conflict with Hamas.

ICC to issue arrest warrant against Bibi? | International Court frowns on IDF assault

It is been more than two years into Russia's fullscale invasion and Ukraine's mobilisation effort is struggling amid flagging enthusiasm. However, a 68-year-old Ukrainian Commander who is in the thick of the war, with a number of other veterans, refuses to let any challenge come in the way.

Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit, Oleksandr Taran funds unit with pension

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