Chinese scientists claim they are developing a sci-fi technology that will help Chinese submarines travel at the speed of sound. What's more, the scientists claim the submarines will also become 'silent' and will not be detected by enemy radar.

China developing super fast, stealth submarines?

#Gravitas | According to reports, five rockets were launched from Iraq's town of Zummar towards a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria on Sunday. This is the first attack against U.S. forces is since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks. The rocket fire came a day after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani returned from a U.S. visit, after meeting President Joe Biden.

US Base in Syria Comes Under Rocket Attack From Iraq | First Attack Since February

An army unit of the Israel Defence forces is expected to face US sanctions. It is a battalion called “Netzah Yehuda”. Reports say the united states will impose the sanctions on the unit over its treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank. Watch to know more.

Israel war: Army unit of Israel Defence forces expected to face US sanctions

Hamas ally Hezbollah said on Monday it had fired "dozens" of Katyusha rockets at an army headquarters in northern Israel in response to raids targeting villages in southern Lebanon.

Since Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel triggered war in Gaza, there have been near-daily cross-border exchanges of fire between the Israeli army and Iran-backed Hezbollah.&nbsp;

With Israel-Iran tensions at an all-time high, the Lebanese Shiite militant group has intensified its attacks on Israel military targets across the border.

A Hezbollah statement said it had bombarded "the headquarters of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the 91st Division at Ein Zeitim Base with dozens of Katyusha rockets".

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This was in response to Israeli attacks on "southern villages and civilian homes", most recently in Srifa, Odaisseh and Rab Tlatin.

Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli strikes on the three villages on Monday.

The Israeli military said "approximately 35 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Ein Zeitim in northern Israel" and that no injuries were reported.

It said "troops struck the sources of the launches".

Since October 7 at least 376 people have been killed in Lebanon, mostly Hezbollah fighters but also 70 civilians, according to an AFP tally.

Israel says 10 soldiers and eight civilians have been killed on its side of the border.

Hamas ally Hezbollah said on Monday it had fired "dozens" of Katyusha rockets at an army headquarters in northern Israel in response to raids targeting villages in southern Lebanon.

Hamas ally Hezbollah said on Monday it had fired "dozens" of Katyusha rockets at an army headquarters in northern Israel in response to raids targeting villages in southern Lebanon. Since Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel triggered war in Gaza, there have been near-daily cross-border exchanges of fire between the Israeli army and Iran-backed Hezbollah. With Israel-Iran tensions at an all-time high, the Lebanese Shiite militant group has intensified its attacks on Israel military targets across the border. A Hezbollah statement said it had bombarded "the headquarters of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the 91st Division at Ein Zeitim Base with dozens of Katyusha rockets". Also read: IDF jets hit Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon overnight, kill operatives This was in response to Israeli attacks on "southern villages and civilian homes", most recently in Srifa, Odaisseh and Rab Tlatin. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli strikes on the three villages on Monday. The Israeli military said "approximately 35 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Ein Zeitim in northern Israel" and that no injuries were reported. It said "troops struck the sources of the launches". Since October 7 at least 376 people have been killed in Lebanon, mostly Hezbollah fighters but also 70 civilians, according to an AFP tally. Israel says 10 soldiers and eight civilians have been killed on its side of the border.

Hezbollah says 'dozens' of rockets fired at Israeli Army HQ in north

In the latest, prosecutors have accused former president Donald Trump of engaging in "criminal conspiracy and a coverup" as opening arguments began in the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president. In other news,&nbsp;Russia said it has captured the village of Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine. Separately,&nbsp;Indian President Droupadi Murmu awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan to many notable figures at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.&nbsp;

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In former US president Donald Trump’s hush money trial, prosecutors in their opening statement Monday (Apr 22) said he indeed engaged in a “criminal” scheme and subsequent cover-up.

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Russia on Monday (Apr 22) said it has captured the village of Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine. The development comes as Ukrainian officials warn of a deteriorating situation on the frontlines in the coming weeks.

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Israeli missiles apparently hit a site in Iran, US-based media reported late on Thursday (Apr 18), now details have emerged which revealed the type of missile used by Israel, the exact target, and also the possible intention.&nbsp;

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The US military carried out a major experiment, matching a piloted aircraft against an AI-controlled F-16. The AI-managed F-16D X-62A, also recognised as the Variable-stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), engaged in an aerial combat session last year.

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Indian President Droupadi Murmu awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan to former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and presented the Padma Bhushan to renowned figures like singer Usha Uthup and Bharatnatyam dancer Dr Padma Subrahmanyam at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. on Monday (April 22).

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Global military spending is at an all-time high, revealed a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released on Monday (Apr 22).

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Europe, as per a recent report, is increasingly facing bouts of heat so intense that the human body is unable to cope, and subsequently, deaths related to heat have increased by 30 per cent in the last 20 years.

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The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday (Apr 22) declined a plea moved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking direction to Jail Authorities to administer insulin. Kejriwal had&nbsp;also asked for permission to allow him to consult his personal doctor through video conferencing daily for 15 minutes in presence of his wife Sunita with respect to his acute diabetes and fluctuating blood sugar level.

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who has served three terms, is set to embark on a five-day trip to China on Monday for a personal visit, according to a media report. This visit, at the age of 74, marks&nbsp;Sharif's first international trip since his return to Pakistan in October last year, following a self-imposed exile in the UK lasting four years.

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The Indian Supreme Court on Monday (Apr 22) allowed a 14-year-old rape survivor to abort her 28-week pregnancy, deeming the case as "exceptional".

In the latest, prosecutors have accused former president Donald Trump of engaging in "criminal conspiracy and a coverup" as opening arguments began in the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president.

In the latest, prosecutors have accused former president Donald Trump of engaging in "criminal conspiracy and a coverup" as opening arguments began in the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president. In other news, Russia said it has captured the village of Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine. Separately, Indian President Droupadi Murmu awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan to many notable figures at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Click on the headlines to read more. Hush money trial: Prosecutors say Trump engaged in ‘criminal’ scheme, subsequent cover-up In former US president Donald Trump’s hush money trial, prosecutors in their opening statement Monday (Apr 22) said he indeed engaged in a “criminal” scheme and subsequent cover-up. Russia captures key frontline village in eastern Ukraine as Zelensky pleads for urgent US aid Russia on Monday (Apr 22) said it has captured the village of Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine. The development comes as Ukrainian officials warn of a deteriorating situation on the frontlines in the coming weeks. Israeli missile was warning to Tehran, it evaded Iran’s radar systems: Report Israeli missiles apparently hit a site in Iran, US-based media reported late on Thursday (Apr 18), now details have emerged which revealed the type of missile used by Israel, the exact target, and also the possible intention. US Air Force conducts first-ever human vs AI aerial dogfight The US military carried out a major experiment, matching a piloted aircraft against an AI-controlled F-16. The AI-managed F-16D X-62A, also recognised as the Variable-stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), engaged in an aerial combat session last year. Ex-VP Venkaiah Naidu, Bindeshwar Pathak conferred Padma Vibhushan; here's the full list Indian President Droupadi Murmu awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan to former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and presented the Padma Bhushan to renowned figures like singer Usha Uthup and Bharatnatyam dancer Dr Padma Subrahmanyam at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. on Monday (April 22). Driven by war and conflicts, global military spending rose to all-time high in 2023: SIPRI report Global military spending is at an all-time high, revealed a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released on Monday (Apr 22). Deaths due to heat at all-time high; heatwaves in Europe linked to 30% increase in fatalities Europe, as per a recent report, is increasingly facing bouts of heat so intense that the human body is unable to cope, and subsequently, deaths related to heat have increased by 30 per cent in the last 20 years. Arvind Kejriwal health: Delhi Court rejects CM’s plea seeking personal medical consultation The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday (Apr 22) declined a plea moved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking direction to Jail Authorities to administer insulin. Kejriwal had also asked for permission to allow him to consult his personal doctor through video conferencing daily for 15 minutes in presence of his wife Sunita with respect to his acute diabetes and fluctuating blood sugar level. Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to fly to China for medical checkup, report says Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who has served three terms, is set to embark on a five-day trip to China on Monday for a personal visit, according to a media report. This visit, at the age of 74, marks Sharif's first international trip since his return to Pakistan in October last year, following a self-imposed exile in the UK lasting four years. Indian Supreme Court allows 14-year-old rape survivor to abort 28-week pregnancy The Indian Supreme Court on Monday (Apr 22) allowed a 14-year-old rape survivor to abort her 28-week pregnancy, deeming the case as "exceptional".

Top 10 world news: Trump accused of 'criminal conspiracy'; Russia captures frontline village; and more

India's D Gukesh became the youngest player to win the FIDE Candidates tournament in Toronto. the 17-year-old's coach, GM Vishnu Prasanna, hailed his triumph as a once-in-a-generation achievement. Prasanna spoke to Wion's Sidharth MP in Chennai. Watch in for more details!

D Gukesh's coach on historic candidates victory

The United States is set to witness what could be seen as its most sensational trial. History is being created as for the very first time a former US President who is also seeking reelection is standing a criminal trial. Watch in for more details!

US | Trump Hush Money Trial: Opening arguments begin in Trump's criminal trial

It seems like criminal trials are not the only thing that will pose a challenge to Donald Trump's Presidential bid. A media poll reveals that there is a third party vote that is eating into the Republican leader's share. Let's take a look at where the vote share stands in the case of a multi-way battle that involves more than two leaders as a choice for voters. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024 | Trump voters favour Kennedy in multi-way contest: Poll

At least five rockets were launched from Iraq's town of Zummar towards the US military base in northeastern Syria. According to Iraqi Security Forces a major search operation has been launched. Watch in for more details!

US military bases in Northeastern Syria attacked

The US-Israel relationship took a new and unexpected turn. Reportedly, the U.S. is planning to impose sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda battalion of the Israel Defense Forces. The battalion faces allegations of human rights violations against Palestinians in the West Bank. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war | Israeli leaders criticise US sanctions against military unit

Watch in top headlines of the hour: - China's farmers hit by major floods - Pakistan, Iran sign 8 agreements - Erdogan in Iraq, bid to reset tense ties - Russia seizes East Ukrainian village - PM Sunak bats for Rwanda bill

China's farmers hit by major floods | Pakistan, Iran sign 8 agreements in Islamabad

Grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh scripted history for India as he became the youngest man in the world to win the Candidates tournament. The 17-year-old will challenge Ding Liren for the World Championship crown later in 2024. Watch in for more details!

India: World youngest Chess Championship Contender D Gukesh's coach V Vishnu Prasanna speaks to WION

Europe is the world's fastest warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average this is the finding of a new report by the United Nations Meteorological Organization and the EU's climate agency. Watch in for more details!

Europe the fastest warming continent, temperature rising at twice the global average says Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh. In his speech Modi warned the people of the Congress party and the I.N.D.I.A Alliance. He said they have their eyes on the public's earnings and property...Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi slams Congress in Aligarh rally

The 97th Netzah Yehuda Battalion, previously known as Nahal Haredi, is a battalion in the Kfir Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces. Watch to know more.

Israel's controversial ultra-orthodox battalion: Netzah Yehuda Explained

The most significant case in decades on homelessness has reached the Supreme Court as record numbers of people in America are without a permanent place to live. Watch in for more details!

US: Supreme Court to hear case on criminalising homelessness, court's decision to impact many cities

If reports of US mulling sanctions on IDF units were not enough trouble for Israel to deal with. Local media agencies have revealed that fresh tensions have erupted during a recent War cabinet session. This after the PM Netanyahu accused the security minister Yoav Gallant of security leaks.

Israel war: PM Netanyahu accuses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of 'security leaks'

While Iran's defense and Military products have taken a spotlight at the annual high-profile defense Expo in the Iraqi Capital Bagdad. The fully Iran manufactured Mohajer-6 combat drone developed by the Islamic revolutionary guard core is making news as well. Watch in for more details!

Iran displays home-grown drone at Iran Defence Expo

Global military spending reached a record high in 2023 surging 6.8% to almost 2.5 trillion dollar. This marks the ninth consecutive year of increase with 2023 being the steepest rise since 2009. Watch in for more details!

Global military spending surges 6.8% to record high

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister says his Nation does not deserve to be labelled cannibals and urged the United States to clear up the remnants of World War II littered across the Pacific this comes after US President Joe Biden's comments regarding his missing serviceman.

Papua New Guinea PM James Marape Dismisses Biden's cannibalism comment

China's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector is leading to the creation of numerous data centers with high water usage. Watch to know more.

China's AI data centers could harm scarce water resources says Report

The UK government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers to Africa. Watch to know more.

UK: Rwanda bill showdown in Parliament, calls for concessions for Afghans

Environmentalists participate in a fashion show featuring plastic wastes to mark the Earth Day in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 22, 2024. Watch to know more.

Earth Day 2024: South Korean environmentalists organise fashion show featuring plastic wastes

Russia is continuing its assault on Ukraine. Ukraine is on the verge of losing Chasiv Yar. Russia captures the settlement of Bohdanivka. Is Ukraine running out of steam? Watch this video for all details.

Setback for Ukraine as Russia takes control of the settlement of Bohdanivka

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