Watch in top headlines of the hour: - Russia's foreign minister arrives in China - Israel reduces troops in South Gaza - Netanyahu: One step away from victory - Iraq to send 10 mn litres of fuel to Gaza - India: NIA says 'unprovoked' attack on team - US: Boeing flight loses engine cover - Eclipse watchers hope for clear weather

Eclipse watchers hope for clear weather | Iraq to send 10 mn litres of fuel to Gaza

A Boeing 737's engine cover fell off after take-off in the US. The Houston-bound Boeing 737 had taken off from Denver with 135 passengers and 6 crew members. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine cowling came apart and collided with the wing flap.

Gravitas | Watch: Boeing plane's engine cover falls off after take-off

Former United States president Donald Trump, on Monday (Apr 8) said he believes that the decision regarding abortion rights should be left up to the US states, but did not mention his position on a national abortion ban. In other news, terrorists targeted a non-local driver in the southern region of Kashmir on Monday (Apr 8) evening. The assailants fired upon the driver hailing from Delhi in Shopian district, a senior police official confirmed to media outlets.&nbsp;

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Former United States president Donald Trump, on Monday (Apr 8) said that he believes that the decision regarding abortion rights should be left up to the US states, but did not mention his position on a national abortion ban.&nbsp;The presumptive Republican presidential nominee weighed in on one of the most contentious issues in American politics months ahead of the upcoming elections in November, in a video post on his social media platform, Truth Social.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kashmir-tourist-cab-driver-hailing-from-delhi-shot-at-in-shopian-hospitalised-709132">Kashmir: Tourist cab driver from Delhi shot at in Shopian, hospitalised</a>

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Terrorists targeted a non-local driver in the southern region of Kashmir on Monday (Apr 8) evening. The assailants who fired upon the driver hailing from Delhi in Shopian district, a senior police official confirmed to media outlets.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-israels-withdrawal-from-south-gaza-a-rest-and-refit-plan-says-biden-govt-frustrated-708781">Israel's withdrawal from south Gaza not indicative of new operations, says US</a>

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The United States called the sudden withdrawal of the Israeli military's troops from the southern Gaza Strip a "rest and refit" plan and not something which indicates any new operations.&nbsp;White House national security spokesperson John Kirby, in an interview with ABC News, said, "As we understand it, and through their public announcements, it is really just about rest and refit for these troops ... and not necessarily that we can tell indicative of some coming new operation for these troops."&nbsp;

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A fresh batch of Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) has reached India, The Print reported citing defence sources. As per the report, the Indian Army received 24 Igla-S MANPADS, which were accompanied by 100 missiles. This delivery is said to be a part of a larger procurement deal, which will also include domestic production in India reportedly under a Russian licence.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-moscows-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant-comes-under-drone-strike-un-watchdog-condemns-708779">Russia-Ukraine war: Drone strikes damage Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant</a>

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Russia on Sunday (April 7) held Ukraine responsible for launching drones on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station and causing safety concerns.&nbsp;Ukraine's military was held responsible for the attack by Russia's nuclear power corporation Rosatom and international energy officials for detonating a drone against the dome which covered the closed nuclear reactor.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-jonathan-majors-faces-sentencing-for-assault-conviction-that-derailed-marvel-star%E2%80%99s-career-709019">Jonathan Majors faces sentencing for assault conviction</a>

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Actor Jonathan Majors is scheduled to be sentenced Monday in a New York court for assaulting his former girlfriend, a conviction that has already derailed the once-rising star’s career.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-selector-backs-find-of-ipl-2024-to-break-into-india-side-for-t20-world-cup-709124">Ex-selector backs ‘find of IPL 2024’ to break into India side for T20 World Cup</a>

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The scouting for the final 15 for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean has already begun, and former India chief selector MSK Prasad has backed the ‘find of IPL 2024’ Mayank Yadav to break into the side for the marquee tournament. Prasad feels that with Yadav’s pace and Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj’s presence in the XI, India can be a dangerous team to take on.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-kills-senior-hezbollah-commander-in-strike-on-southern-lebanon-709053">Israel kills senior Hezbollah commander in strike on southern Lebanon</a>

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The Israeli military on Monday (Apr 8) launched a strike on southern Lebanon and killed a senior field commander of the Hezbollah group.&nbsp;This comes after the United Nations warned that the artillery bombardment was outspreading, further calling for the warring sides to halt the violence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-successfully-launches-second-military-spy-satellite-amid-race-with-north-korea-709008">South Korea successfully launches second military spy satellite amid race with North Korea</a>

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South Korea’s defence ministry, on Monday (Apr 8) said that the country’s second homegrown spy satellite had successfully been launched and entered orbit. The launch took place a day prior on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the John F Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States.

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Across the United States, Mexico and Canada, observers would get a feel of "day turning into night" during Total Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs once in few years and attracts a huge amount of public enthusiasm, as day suddenly turns into night and the temperature dips, owing to sunlight being blocked.&nbsp;

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Former United States president Donald Trump, on Monday (Apr 8) said he believes that the decision regarding abortion rights should be left up to the US states, but did not mention his position on a national abortion ban.

Former United States president Donald Trump, on Monday (Apr 8) said he believes that the decision regarding abortion rights should be left up to the US states, but did not mention his position on a national abortion ban. In other news, terrorists targeted a non-local driver in the southern region of Kashmir on Monday (Apr 8) evening. The assailants fired upon the driver hailing from Delhi in Shopian district, a senior police official confirmed to media outlets. Trump says US states should decide abortion law, dodges stand on national ban Former United States president Donald Trump, on Monday (Apr 8) said that he believes that the decision regarding abortion rights should be left up to the US states, but did not mention his position on a national abortion ban. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee weighed in on one of the most contentious issues in American politics months ahead of the upcoming elections in November, in a video post on his social media platform, Truth Social. Kashmir: Tourist cab driver from Delhi shot at in Shopian, hospitalised Terrorists targeted a non-local driver in the southern region of Kashmir on Monday (Apr 8) evening. The assailants who fired upon the driver hailing from Delhi in Shopian district, a senior police official confirmed to media outlets. Israel's withdrawal from south Gaza not indicative of new operations, says US The United States called the sudden withdrawal of the Israeli military's troops from the southern Gaza Strip a "rest and refit" plan and not something which indicates any new operations. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby, in an interview with ABC News, said, "As we understand it, and through their public announcements, it is really just about rest and refit for these troops ... and not necessarily that we can tell indicative of some coming new operation for these troops." India gets fresh batch of Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles from Russia: Report A fresh batch of Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) has reached India, The Print reported citing defence sources. As per the report, the Indian Army received 24 Igla-S MANPADS, which were accompanied by 100 missiles. This delivery is said to be a part of a larger procurement deal, which will also include domestic production in India reportedly under a Russian licence. Russia-Ukraine war: Drone strikes damage Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Russia on Sunday (April 7) held Ukraine responsible for launching drones on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station and causing safety concerns. Ukraine's military was held responsible for the attack by Russia's nuclear power corporation Rosatom and international energy officials for detonating a drone against the dome which covered the closed nuclear reactor. Jonathan Majors faces sentencing for assault conviction Actor Jonathan Majors is scheduled to be sentenced Monday in a New York court for assaulting his former girlfriend, a conviction that has already derailed the once-rising star’s career. Ex-selector backs ‘find of IPL 2024’ to break into India side for T20 World Cup The scouting for the final 15 for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean has already begun, and former India chief selector MSK Prasad has backed the ‘find of IPL 2024’ Mayank Yadav to break into the side for the marquee tournament. Prasad feels that with Yadav’s pace and Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj’s presence in the XI, India can be a dangerous team to take on. Israel kills senior Hezbollah commander in strike on southern Lebanon The Israeli military on Monday (Apr 8) launched a strike on southern Lebanon and killed a senior field commander of the Hezbollah group. This comes after the United Nations warned that the artillery bombardment was outspreading, further calling for the warring sides to halt the violence. South Korea successfully launches second military spy satellite amid race with North Korea South Korea’s defence ministry, on Monday (Apr 8) said that the country’s second homegrown spy satellite had successfully been launched and entered orbit. The launch took place a day prior on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the John F Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States. India's Sun-study craft Aditya-L1 can 'create a 24/7 Total Solar Eclipse' Across the United States, Mexico and Canada, observers would get a feel of "day turning into night" during Total Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. This is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs once in few years and attracts a huge amount of public enthusiasm, as day suddenly turns into night and the temperature dips, owing to sunlight being blocked.

Top 10 world news: Trump says US states should decide abortion law; cab driver shot at in Kashmir, and more

Crude oil prices reached $90 per barrel at the end of last week. Elevated crude oil prices could impact economies across the globe. Watch in for more details!

Crude oil prices rise | How higher fuel cost will impact you?

The Israel-Hamas war continues to rage on. The death toll is piling up in Gaza. Efforts are underway to establish peace. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to support Israel. Watch this video for all details.

What military support does the US provide to Israel?

The Russian Ambassador to Finland has issued a stern warning. He has said that Russia will definitely retaliate if NATO's nuclear weapons are deployed on finnish soil. Will the Ukraine war turn nuclear? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

Gravitas: Russia's stern warning to NATO, will the Ukraine war turn nuclear?

Is Israel's pullout from Gaza's Khan Younis aimed at recuperation or restructuring of troops? Israel says that the move is aimed at preparing the troops for future operations, including the Rafah offensive, but all signs indicate that Israel may be preparing for a revenge attack from Iran. Is an all-out war between Israel and Iran imminent? Is that why Israel has relocated troops from Gaza? Tune in at 9 PM IST to find out more.

Gravitas | Gaza War: Is Israel about to open a new front in the war with Iran?

South Africa's new medical tourism plan worries wildlife conservationists as it proposes allowing tourists to use rhino horn powder within the country's borders. It is part of a wider strategy to extract more economic value from the country’s rich wildlife and benefit black communities. Conservation experts are worried about such a plan as poaching and hunting has already made the African rhino an endangered species.

Gravitas: South Africa's new tourism plan has conservationists worried | Rhino horn for tourists?

China’s military conducted a naval and air patrol in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday – the same day the Philippines, US, Japan and Australia held joint drills in the area. Watch to know more.

Australia, Philippines, US and Japan hold joint military drills in disputed South China Sea

Watch in top headlines of the hour: - Israel reduces troops in South Gaza - Netanyahu: One step away from victory - Lavrov in China to discuss Ukraine War - Russia Floods: Thousands evacuated - US: Boeing flight loses engine cover - India: NIA says 'unprovoked' attack on team

Russia Floods: Thousands evacuated | Israel reduces troops in South Gaza

China's investment in Australia has plummeted 37% in 2023 reaching its second lowest level in 18 years. Watch in for more details!

China's investment in Australia drops 37% to 18-year low

Artificial intelligence has taken the World by storm. China has released an AI weather forecast tool that can give a 5-day forecast with a 3 km accuracy. Watch in for more details!

Chinese AI weather model can give 5-day forecast with 3 km accuracy

The Orsk oil refinery in Russia ceased operations on Sunday after the city's dam ruptured on Friday night, causing floods in the adjacent Orenburg area, according to a Russian news source citing the plant's press department. Watch know more.

Floods in Russia's Orsk: Dam bursts forcing thousands to evacuate flood-hit southern region

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame marked 30 years of the 1994 genocide that killed nearly 800,000 people in the country. World leaders gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, to remember the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi minority community. Watch in for more details!

‘World failed us in 1994,’ says Rwandan president as nation marks 30 years since genocide

Rwanda: President Kagame & wife lit 1994 Rwanda genocide's 'flame of hope'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is sounding the alarm over his country's worsening situation on the battlefield. Zelensky said that Ukraine will run out of air defense missiles if Russia continues to Pound the nation with its long range missiles. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Ukraine running low on air defence missiles

Navy ships from four countries - Japan, US, Australia & Philippines - participate in maritime drill

Watch in top headlines of the hour: - Trump won't endorse abortion ban - US warns China over imports - Russia informs IAEA of n-plant stike - Vatican says 'no' to sex changes - Tories ridiculed over campaign poster

Trump won't endorse abortion ban | US warns China over imports

The US Japan Australia and Philippines held a maritime exercise in the South China Sea. The drills aimed at supporting a free and open Indo Pacific against the backdrop of China's growing assertiveness in the region. In response to the drills China also conducted air and sea Patrols in the disputed Waters. Watch in for more details!

China holds combat patrol amid US-led war games in South China Sea

Parisians have dished their coats and jackets temperatures are now set to climb 28° C which is unusually high for the city at this time of the year. Watch in for more details!

Warm air masses circulating over much of Europe: Meteo France

Alaska's largest city is close to breaking the record for the most snow ever in a winter season. It's only the third time Anchorage has gone over 130 inches in a season. Watch in for more details!

Alaska's largest city set to break snow record

Thousands of Israeli anti-government protesters rallied in Tel Aviv demanding the release hostages still held by the Hamas group in Gaza and to hold early elections. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: Anti-Netanyahu protesters press for the return of hostages

The militarization of artificial intelligence has a profound implication for Global Security and warfare. As per an investigation Israel has employed an AI driven kill list to pick over 30,000 Targets in Gaza with minimal human input fueling civilian casualties. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war | Israel using AI software to flatten Gaza?

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that his war-torn nation could run out of air defence missiles if Russia keeps up its intense long-range bombing campaign. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine issues warning over lack of munitions

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