Protesters in Italy's Turin city have hit the streets and expressed their anger over the issue of Climate Crisis against world leaders ahead of the G7 summit.

Mega protest ahead of G7 summit

A tornado struck the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, killing five people and damaging more than 140 factory buildings.

Tornado in China: Five killed & 140 factory buildings damaged in tornado

Big tech companies are pouring billions into artificial intelligence with NVidia set to be the biggest winner. Ai is expected to boost revenue across the tech sector, and these companies need massive computing power to develop AI. This creates a surge in demand for cloud services from companies like google and Microsoft, who rely heavily on Nvidia's graphics processing units (Gpus) for AI tasks.

Nvidia leads AI charge as tech spends surge

From coast to coast, the Universities in the United States are increasingly resembling a battleground. Students have been protesting against the Israel's war in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinians. A movement that began on the 17th of April with only 70 students at Columbia University in the New York city has gone from strength to strength despite threats of suspension and arrest. More than a dozen Universities & Institutes have joined the spreading protests, with Columbia University remaining the epicenter of this student protest movement. Large-scale arrests have been carried out by the police in Universities across the country. Chemical irritants and tasers have been employed to disperse students. But the students have remained steadfast in their demand that their institutions divest from companies that are enabling the brutal war in Gaza. Though this isn't the first time that University students in the U.S. have staged protests on campus, the crackdown on the student encampments have been particularly harsh this time. Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

Hundreds of arrests fail to deter protesting student

US Export controls on advanced computing chips are not meant to hold back china's economy or technological development. That's what secretary of state antonym Blinken has said during a recent interview with a radio channel. The statement assumes significance as it comes amid the heated tech rivalry between the two largest economies.

Blinken: Export controls not meant to hobble China's economy

EV maker tesla plans to lay off 693 employees at its facilities in sparks, Nevada. This will be a part of its plan to cut more than 10% of its global workforce amid dropping sales and rising competition.

Tesla plans to lay off 693 employees at its Nevada facilities

US and European oil companies have reported weaker first quarter results due to a sharp drop in natural gas prices compared with a year ago. Results at oil and gas firms are retreating from record levels in 2022 that were boosted by a surge in demand after the covid-19 pandemic and a spike in prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Sharp drop in Natural Gas prices hits oil sector's balance sheets

The European union has criticised Russia for putting subsidiaries of one Italian and one German company under the "temporary external management" of a Gazprom entity. The multilateral organisation said the move underscored Moscow's disregard for international norms.

Two firms put under 'temporary external management' of Gazprom

The US Sells itself as a global hero that upholds democracy and liberty. But beneath the facade lurks a dark truth. For years, the US Has profited from foreign misery. Wars abroad, fueled by billions in military aid, line the pockets of a privileged few. Conflicts in Europe and Asia are just the latest cases. This next report sheds light on how the American war machine turns human suffering into profit. Watch in for more details!

American businesses benefit from Ukraine war

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - US: Joe Biden roasts Donald Trump - Rains lash Balochistan, 22 killed - Spain: Show of support for PM Sanchez - Police cracks down at US Universities - Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal push - Pope to visit Venice, Health in focus - Pro-Palestine protests across US

US: Joe Biden roasts Donald Trump | Rains lash Balochistan

A French Zoo has welcomed two new tiger cubs. The cubs were born on the 22nd of March and they reflect a big victory for the European breeding program of Sumatran Tigers. Less than 400 of Sumatran tigers remain in the wild. Watch in for more details!

French Zoo gets 2 Sumatran Tiger cubs as part of Programme aimed at conserving animal population

Three global conflicts- the Israel-Iran proxy war, the Israel-Hamas war, and the Russia-Ukraine war have caused havoc. Conscription is becoming a necessity amid a shortage of regular troops. However, citizens are finding ways to avoid the mandatory military service. With civilians in strong disagreement to pick up arms, will war-hit Israel and Ukraine rely on Private Military Contractors (PMCs)? WION Decodes the story.

Future of war: Will private military contractors take over? | WION Decodes

While leaders are trying to achieve a breakthrough deal as they push for a ceasefire in Gaza but amidst the talks the plight of hostages remain uncertain. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Thousands gather in Tel Aviv, call for immediate ceasefire deal

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Spain: Show of support for PM Sanchez - Police cracks down at US Universities - Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal push - Pope to visit Venice, Health in focus - Pro-Palestine protests across US

Spain: Show of support for PM Sanchez | Police cracks down at US Universities

Tik Tok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the US a new law threatens a nationwide Ban unless its china-based parent bite dance divests it will be the biggest blow yet to the popular video sharing up which has faced various restrictions around the world. Watch in for more details!

TikTok CEO vows legal victory against ban threat

An Egyptian delegation is in Israel to broker a ceasefire deal between Tel Aviv and Hamas in Gaza. The envoys warned that Israeli ground offensive in Gaza's Rafah City will have catastrophic consequences for regional stability.

Israel-Hamas war: Egypt's Intelligence office director leads delegation in Israel for Gaza ceasefire

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Police cracks down at US Universities - Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal push - Pope to visit Venice, Health in focus - Pro-Palestine protests across US

Police cracks down at US Universities | Pope to visit Venice, Health in focus

The incident occurred reflect the intensity of the blast. At least 20 soldiers were killed and several others were wounded after an entire truck of ammunitions exploded. Watch in for more details!

Cambodia: Ammunition blast at military base kills 20, multiple buildings near base destroyed

In the US hundreds of protesters have been arrested at schools from California to Boston as students set up encampments. While the students are demanding that their schools devest from companies involved in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. Watch to know more.

Israel war | Pro-Palestine protests in US: Hundreds of protesters arrested

Scores of vehicles were burned and at least five people were killed in multiple explosions in River State in Nigeria. Watch in for more details!

Tanker explosion in Nigeria: People stranded for hours, many trapped in their vehicle

Yemen's Houthi Rebels claimed they shot down another US military's MQ-9 reaper drone. The Houthis also aired footage of the unmanned aircraft claiming they had shot down the Predator with a surface-to-air missile. Watch in for more details!

Red Sea Crisis: Yemen backed Houthi rebels claim they shot down US' MQ-9 reaper drone

Cambodia: 20 soldiers killed in ammunition explosion at a military base

Israel war | Pro-Palestine protests in US: Police arrest over 20 people at Pro-Palestine protests

Ever since Mohamed Muizzu became the President of Maldives, Maldives has garnered attention from all across the world. This is mainly because of the row with India and Muizzu's growing closeness with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. And now with Muizzu sweeping parliamentary elections, Male will move closer to Beijing. At the same time, seeing the geographical importance of the island, The U.S., too, is bolstering ties with Maldives. What role can the Maldives play in Indo-Pacific security? Let's deep dive

The Maldives geopolitics in Indo-Pacific | WION Wideangle

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