The International Monetary Fund's executive board has selected Kristalina Georgieva to serve as managing director for a second five-year term, starting on October 1 this year.

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to get second term

For the first time ever, Norah, a Saudi film has been named in the Cannes Film Festival's official selection. Watch to know more.

Saudi Arabia scores first Cannes official selections slot with 'Norah'

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Sydney: Bishop stabbed during Sermon - 33 killed in Afghanistan floods - India forecasts above average monsoon - Europe defence stocks rise - Gold pauses after record high

Sydney: Bishop stabbed during Sermon | 33 killed in Afghanistan floods

Ukraine's top commander said on Sunday Russian forces aimed to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by May 9, setting the stage for an important battle for control of high ground in the east where Russia is focusing its assaults. Watch to know more.

Ukraine war: Moscow plans to capture Chasiv Yar town by May 9

Iran Attacks Israel: Falling objects seen in Jordan sky after Iran launches retaliatory attack. Bright flashing objects were seen falling in the sky over Jordan's capital city of Amman on April 14. This was after Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel. This was Irans's first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory. This attack risks a major escalation as the United States pledged "ironclad" backing for Israel.

Iran attacks Israel | Jordan's role in West Asia: Explained

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Germany pledges more aid for Sudan - Biden set to host Iraqi PM - Europe defence stocks rise - Europe defence stocks rise - Singapore PM to step down on May 15 - IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

Germany pledges more aid for Sudan | Europe defence stocks rise

Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel. He said just like Israel his country needed the assistance of its allies to counter air threats. Watch in for more details!

Iran attacks Israel | Ukraine's Zelensky to US: Iran's attack on Israel is a 'wake-up call'

On January 24th London raised content creator set out on a solo drive from the British Capital to Lagos. The 29-year-old received a hero's welcome when she arrived in West Africa's largest city after more than 2 months of traveling. Watch in for more details!

London to Lagos: Pelumi Nubi's record breaking journey

Tensions in West Asia are soaring. Iran unleashed 300 missiles and drones on Israel. Now, Israel is planning a counter-offensive. Will there be a regional spillover? Will US be part of Israeli retaliatory action? Watch this video to find out.

Iran attack Israel: US helps counter Iran's attack on Israel

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Biden set to host Iraqi PM - Singapore PM to step down on May 15 - Israel: Will respond when time is right - IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

Biden set to host Iraqi PM | Singapore PM to step down on May 15

The U.K. govt said recently it was considering a scheme to send rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda voluntarily and will reportedly pay them up to £3,000 ($3,800) to make the move. Watch to know more.

UK: PM Sunak says Deportation vital to avoid dangerous cross-channel crossings

After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel... Israeli officials were quick to promise a robust response. The Israeli war cabinet is said to favour hitting back, but divided over when and how. What are israel’s options? Will US get dragged into a regional war over its “ironclad” support for Israel?

Israel promises robust response to Iran’s unprecedented attack

Iran attacks Israel: A look at US military presence in West Asia

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Can Biden restrain Netanyahu? - Israel: Will respond when time is right - IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon - Two officers killed in New York shooting

IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon | Can Biden restrain Netanyahu?

Iran attacks Israel: An unexpected player in Israel's defence? | Jordan's role in West Asia

The attack by Iran on Israel has evoked strong reactions across the globe. Nations from the West to Asia have conveyed serious concerns over the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel. Take a look.

Iran's attack on Israel sparks international reactions

Widespread sandstorms have choked multiple cities in Northern China stirring dusty air and impairing visibility severe storms have reduced visibility to less than 500 meters.

China: Huge walls of dust across landscape | Visibility reduced to less than 500 metres

Floods, droughts, an earthquake and freezing conditions in China have caused direct economic losses in the first quarter. The Chinese government stated that the disasters cost them 3.28 billion dollars.

Floods, droughts & earthquake costs China billions

A fire went out of control in the mountains of tarbena in Spain's Alicante province leading authorities to evacuate 180 people from their homes. The wildfire rage as Spain experiences unseasonal high temperatures for April with many places marking 10 degrees celsius higher than normal for the season.

Spain experiences unseasonal high temperature

Russia destroys Kyiv's biggest power generation plant Ecuador storms the Mexican embassy in Quito & Myanmar's ethnic rebels overrun a key border town along Thailand Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #WorldAtWar

Iran unleashes 300 Drones, Ballistic & Cruise missiles on Israel amidst Gaza War

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has spoken to the Iranian Foreign Minister on Sunday. S Jaishankar said that he had taken up the matter of the release of the 17 Indian Crew members.

India, Iran discuss situation in West Asia, S Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart

The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for 2 long months. The number of civilian deaths have crossed huge numbers. The UN security council vote on Gaza has been delayed for second day. The Hamas Chief is expected to travel to Egypt for negotiations on a cease-fire.

Israel war: Five Gazans killed due to Israeli fire, 52 people killed in 24 hours

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will release its manifesto, “Sankalp Patra”, at the party headquarters in New&nbsp;Delhi on Sunday (Apr 14). In other news, gunmen in Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, bordering Iran and Afghanistan, killed nine men that they deemed to be Pakistani intelligence operatives.&nbsp;

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The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will release its manifesto, “Sankalp Patra”, at the party headquarters in New Delhi, on Sunday (Apr 14) in the&nbsp;presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and party President JP Nadda.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-baloch-insurgents-abduct-kill-9-they-describe-as-intelligence-operatives-710995">Pakistan: Baloch insurgents abduct, kill 9 they described as intelligence operatives 
 
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Gunmen in Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, bordering Iran and Afghanistan, killed nine men that they deemed to be Pakistani intelligence operatives, news agency Reuters reported.

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Iran has launched hundreds of kamikaze drones as well as cruise missiles towards Israel with explosions heard over Jerusalem's skies among other places, in the Islamic Republic's first-ever direct attack on the world's only Jewish state as the six-month-old war in Gaza continues to push the region to a full-blown turmoil.&nbsp;

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The suspect who stabbed six people to death and injured 12 others in Sydney on Saturday was identified as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi. Australian media reported on Sunday (Apr 14) that Cauchi was shot dead by the police.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Iran attacks Israel: For the first time ever, Iran uses missiles with separable warheads

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The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will release its manifesto, “Sankalp Patra”, at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Sunday (Apr 14). In other news, gunmen in Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, bordering Iran and Afghanistan, killed nine men that they deemed to be Pakistani intelligence operatives.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will release its manifesto, “Sankalp Patra”, at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Sunday (Apr 14). In other news, gunmen in Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, bordering Iran and Afghanistan, killed nine men that they deemed to be Pakistani intelligence operatives. Click on the headlines to read more: Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE: BJP releases its election manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’ The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will release its manifesto, “Sankalp Patra”, at the party headquarters in New Delhi, on Sunday (Apr 14) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and party President JP Nadda. Pakistan: Baloch insurgents abduct, kill 9 they described as intelligence operatives Gunmen in Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, bordering Iran and Afghanistan, killed nine men that they deemed to be Pakistani intelligence operatives, news agency Reuters reported. Israeli skies ruffled by air defence rockets as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Iran has launched hundreds of kamikaze drones as well as cruise missiles towards Israel with explosions heard over Jerusalem's skies among other places, in the Islamic Republic's first-ever direct attack on the world's only Jewish state as the six-month-old war in Gaza continues to push the region to a full-blown turmoil. Who is Joel Cauchi, the Sydney stabbing suspect who was shot dead? The suspect who stabbed six people to death and injured 12 others in Sydney on Saturday was identified as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi. Australian media reported on Sunday (Apr 14) that Cauchi was shot dead by the police. WATCH | Iran attacks Israel: For the first time ever, Iran uses missiles with separable warheads

Morning news brief: BJP to release election manifesto; Baloch insurgents in Pakistan kill, abduct 9 & more

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Sarabjit killer shot dead in Lahore - Iran questions envoys on response - UNSC to meet on Israel's request - Italy calls for G7 leaders' meet - IDF releases visuals of 99% interception

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