The Maldives is to hold key parliamentary elections on the 21st of April. On the occasion there's strong focus on President Muizzu's troubles with India and desperate efforts by the tourism industry in the Maldives to make corrections....

Inside South Asia: Why Maldives wants Indian tourists back

In the past few days, pro-monarchy protests have rocked Nepal. Parties raising the pitch for a return to monarchy point out a deep rot in democratic institutions. Why protesters want a Hindu kingdom back in Nepal?

Calls for restoration of monarchy in Nepal

A full jury of 12 people has been seated in the criminal case against Donald Trump, bringing the first criminal trial of a former president a significant step closer to the beginning. Watch in for more details!

Jury selected to decide Donald Trump's fate in hush money trial

West Asia continues to simmer. According to reports an explosion occurred at a military base in Iraq early on Saturday causing a large fire. Watch in for more details!

Blasts in Iraq after explosions heard near major Iranian base

Watch in the top headlines of the hour: - IDF raids refugee camps in West Bank - US House advances $95 billion aid package - Blasts rock military base in Iraq - Trump Hush Money Trial: Final jury named - North Korea heads cruise missile warhead

Blasts rock military base in Iraq | US house advances $95 billion aid package

Iraq military base explosion: 1 killed & 8 injured in blast at Iraqi military base

The US House of Representatives has advanced the 95 billion aid package for Ukraine Israel and the Indo Pacific. This comes following Friday's vote where Democrats managed to push the legislation past the Republican opposition. Watch in for details!

Ukraine war: US passes 'forgivable loan' in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Biden's handling of the israel-hamas war has met with criticism. Biden's strategy in the middle east crisis has definitely raised doubts on the white house role in handling peace in the region. However, this is not the first time his foreign policy has gone wrong. From Ukraine war to Afghanistan, what other policies and decisions have backfired against Biden?

Iran-Israel Clash: Biden's foreign policy failures

On the 13th of April, Iran attacked Israel. On the 19th of April, as widely reported - an Israeli missile hit Iran. But Tehran is downplaying the reported Israeli attack. What will happen next? The incident comes after weeks of soaring tensions between the two regional rivals. While details about the latest strike are still unclear, we dig deeper to understand the big picture. On #WionWideAngle this week, we find out how Israel and Iran have become archenemies and how the increasing uncertainty in the Middle East is turning out to be the biggest test for Biden and his team.

Iran vs Israel attacks: Test for Biden | WION Wideangle

IDF raids refugee camps in West Bank | Blasts rock military base in Iraq

n the 13th of April, Iran attacked Israel. On the 19th of April, as widely reported - an Israeli missile hit Iran. But Tehran is downplaying the reported Israeli attack. What will happen next? The incident comes after weeks of soaring tensions between the two regional rivals. While details about the latest strike are still unclear, we dig deeper to understand the big picture. On #WionWideAngle this week, we find out how Israel and Iran have become archenemies and how the increasing uncertainty in the Middle East is turning out to be the biggest test for Biden and his team.

Iraq military base explosion: US denies reports of alleged attack in Iraq

China has embarked on a massive project to save its cultural heritage in the city of Xinjiang. The country is looking to carry out major renovation activity in Kashgar's historic city which lies in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Watch in for more details!

China: Regulation to protect Kashgar's old city

The chief of US space agency NASA has told lawmakers in Washington that China is using civilian programmes to hide military objectives in space. Watch to know more.

US, China accuse each other of 'militarising space'

Trump Hush Money Trial: First week of Trump's criminal trial ends with full jury selected

Against the backdrop of North Korea is increasing its war Readiness and boosting its military Arsenal South Korea and US held air drills in a display of strength and unity. Watch in for more details!

US, South Korea practice ways to detect, counter enemy threat

AI-powered robots can automate routine tasks such as picking, packing, and sorting items, reducing manual labour and increasing speed. Watch to know more.

AI-powered warehouse Robot: Tech revolutionising warehouse logistics

Watch in the top headlines of the hour: - US House advances $95 billion aid package - Blasts rock military base in Iraq - Trump Hush Money Trial: Final jury named - North Korea heads cruise missile warhead

US House advances $95 billion aid package | Blasts rock military base in Iraq

The tensions between West Asia's two regional powerhouses Israel and Iran are at an all time high. This month's dramatic escalation kicked off with an Israeli strike on Iran's Consulate in Damascus followed by a largely foiled Iranian attack of over 300 Airborne weapons on Israel...Let's take a look at the costs of defence of both the countries...! Watch in for more details!

Iran-Israel Tensions: Israel's costly defence vs Iran's cheap attack | Sizing up the costs of war

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, an official security force, said its command post at Kalso military base about 50 km (30 miles) south of Baghdad was hit by a huge explosion late on Friday (April 19), and two security sources said it resulted from an air strike.

One Iraqi PMF fighter killed, 8 wounded in missile strike on base near Baghdad

US House advances $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine-Israel towards Saturday vote

The K-pop industry is currently mourning the tragic death of singer Park Bo Ram. She is the latest in the list of South Korean celebrities who've had their lives cut short too soon.

K-Pop stars who died too young

The Maldives is set to hold Parliamentary elections on April 21st and the polls have shaped up to be a crucial referendum on President Mohammad Muizzu tenure. Muizzu assumed charge in November last year and he and his policies are both facing a litmus test. Watch in for more details!

Maldives Elections 2024: Lawmakers to be elected for 93-member strong people's Majlis

In this exciting episode of 'Wings,' we dive into the vibrant celebrations of Songkran, the Thai New Year festival. Join us as we take you to the streets of Bangkok, where revellers engage in the world's biggest water fight, marking the start of the traditional New Year celebrations. Experience the joy and energy of this beloved festival that lasts for several days, blending tradition with lively revelry. Next, we explore the spring harvest festivals in India, including Baisakhi in Punjab and Bihu in Assam. Witness the colourful festivities and cultural richness of these celebrations that showcase the diverse heritage of India. Then, we travel to Japan to witness the breathtaking cherry blossom season, known as Sakura. Experience the beauty of Japan as streets are painted in hues of pink and white, symbolizing new beginnings and the arrival of spring. Join us on this exhilarating journey as 'Wings' explores the cultural richness and vibrant traditions of Songkran, the spring harvest festivals of India, and the mesmerizing cherry blossoms of Japan.

Songkran Water Festival, Indian Spring Harvest Festivals, Cherry Blossoms in Japan

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Inside South Asia: Why Maldives wants Indian tourists back

Calls for restoration of monarchy in Nepal

Jury selected to decide Donald Trump's fate in hush money trial

Blasts in Iraq after explosions heard near major Iranian base

Blasts rock military base in Iraq | US house advances $95 billion aid package

Iraq military base explosion: 1 killed & 8 injured in blast at Iraqi military base

Ukraine war: US passes 'forgivable loan' in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Iran-Israel Clash: Biden's foreign policy failures

Iran vs Israel attacks: Test for Biden | WION Wideangle

IDF raids refugee camps in West Bank | Blasts rock military base in Iraq

Iran vs Israel attacks: Test for Biden | WION Wideangle

Iraq military base explosion: US denies reports of alleged attack in Iraq

China: Regulation to protect Kashgar's old city

US, China accuse each other of 'militarising space'

Trump Hush Money Trial: First week of Trump's criminal trial ends with full jury selected

US, South Korea practice ways to detect, counter enemy threat

AI-powered warehouse Robot: Tech revolutionising warehouse logistics

US House advances $95 billion aid package | Blasts rock military base in Iraq

Iran-Israel Tensions: Israel's costly defence vs Iran's cheap attack | Sizing up the costs of war

One Iraqi PMF fighter killed, 8 wounded in missile strike on base near Baghdad

US House advances $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine-Israel towards Saturday vote

K-Pop stars who died too young

Maldives Elections 2024: Lawmakers to be elected for 93-member strong people's Majlis

Songkran Water Festival, Indian Spring Harvest Festivals, Cherry Blossoms in Japan