Xi Jinping makes a bold move as the US-China trade war escalates to new heights. Tariffs are rising, and tensions are reaching a boiling point. Will Trump be shocked by China’s next steps?

US-China trade war: Crisis mode in the Trump administration? Japan officials in US for talks

Amnesty International has accused the Mozambique government of a violent post-election crackdown that left over 300 people dead. The rights group is calling for an urgent investigation into the killings following the October 9 presidential polls. Human rights concerns are now in global focus.

Amnesty slams Mozambique crackdown after deadly post-election violence report

A Russian drone attack in Ukraine's southern city of Odesa has injured at least about three civilians and has left behind a trail of destruction.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims three injured in drone attack on Odesa

Clashes in South Sudan are escalating, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis. The UN is urging the international community to step in as aid agencies struggle to meet the needs of millions. Watch this report for more details!

United Nations calls on international community to act in South Sudan

A new report reveals that President Trump rejected an Israeli plan to strike Iran, choosing instead to push for a negotiated nuclear deal. As tensions rise, a second round of US-Iran nuclear talks is set for April 19.

Trump rejected Israeli Iran strike, backed nuclear talks instead: Report

The Indian cricket board has cautioned all IPL stakeholders to be wary of a Hyderabad based businessman who could be attempting to trap individuals into match fixing. Watch in for more details!

IPL 2025: BCCI flags all IPL teams over possible match-fixing threat

#GRAVITAS |  The trend in abortions is showing a shift in the U.S. According to new data, while the number of abortions increased slightly in 2024 from the year before, It is the state-wise variability of abortion rates that is posing fresh concerns. Wat h this video to find out more.

US: Abortions hold steady in country but statewise numbers vary

Abortions hold steady in country but statewise numbers vary

#GRAVITAS |  Reports suggest the Trump administration is looking to close nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates globally. The proposal contained in an internal departmental memo recommends closing 10 embassies and 17 consulates. This is In a move aimed at reducing Washington's footprint at the U.S. Diplomatic missions in several countries. Watch this video to find out more.

Trump administration aims to slash US state budget by half

Britain’s highest court has declared that transgender women are not legally women in a landmark judgement on Wednesday (Apr 16). Watch in for more details!

UK supreme court backs 'biological' definition of woman

President Donald Trump escalated his war against elite US university with a threat to strip Harvard's tax-exempt status if the country's most famous educational establishment refuses to submit to wide ranging government oversight and changes.

Trump vs ivy league showdown escalates: Trump's campus crackdown & multi-billion funding threats

At a time when Washington is pushing for peace the war in Ukraine is only getting deadlier both Moscow and Kiev are accusing each other of breaking truce and targeting civilian areas. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Heavy battles rage in Kursk, Kyiv strikes Russian missile brigade

#Gravitas The U.S. is preparing to shrink its military footprint in Syria, potentially paving the way for Turkiye, to potentially step up its influence.

Turkiye takes over Syrian security, American troops pull out

#Gravitas The head of the IAEA, currently in Tehran, said Iran is 'not far' from building a nuclear bomb. Furthermore, Iran's Foreign Minister has drawn a clear red line. Making it clear that Tehran’s uranium enrichment program is off the table when it comes to negotiations.

Tehran gets tough, tells Washington 'you can't stop us'

Russian President Vladimir Putin's top spy chief has publicly accused NATO of increasing its military activity near Russia and Belarus. This he said has prompted both Russian and Belarusian security services to prepare for 'preemptive’ measures against NATO countries.

Russia gets ready for war against NATO

Using groundbreaking data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have captured a planet's final moments as it spirals into its star—and Earth is next. Discover the terrifying physics behind orbital decay, the "drag of doom" that could incinerate our world, and why astronomers say Earth’s fate is a 50/50 coin toss.

Cosmic countdown: Earth's 5-billion-year expiration date

We're used to hearing about the menace of performance enhancing drugs in sport but what if the biggest performance boost came not from a lab but from the wind that's a debate swirling around weather doping it's a term gaining traction after string of huge discuss throws in Oklahoma raised eyebrows. Watch in for more details!

'Weather doping' controversy sparks row in Oklahoma

An air hostess was allegedly sexually assaulted at a private hospital by the staff in Gurugram, Haryana, while she was on a ventilator in the ICU.

The 46-year-old woman was hospitalised after falling ill following a swim in the pool of the hotel where she was staying, officials reported.

India: Woman patient allegedly assaulted inside ICU by hospital staffer, two nurses watched quietly

UK Supreme Court: 'Woman' means biological female under law

There appears to be no end to the nightmare that's been inflicted on the people of the Gaza Strip. The violence continues to escalate. The humanitarian crisis is getting even more worse with hopes of any kind of peace repeatedly being shot down over and over again. The United Nations and the aid organizations have described the Gaza Strip as a mass grave of the Palestinians and those who are coming to their help. They've also warned of a potential collapse of the medical system in the Gaza Strip.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza became 'mass grave' for Palestinians: MSF

Iran's ally Russia has now said that it is willing to do everything in its power to resolve the US Iran standoff over the nuclear deal. Iranian foreign minister is expected to visit Moscow for talks on Thursday and uh US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff who is leading the nuclear talks in Oman said that Iran must stop its weaponizing program after suggesting that Tehran should not enrich uranium over 3.67% which was in line with the 2015 nuclear accord.

US-Iran nuke talks: Kremlin says ready to do everything to resolve US-Iran standoff

The war in Ukraine looks set to escalate again. Sunday's deadly Russian rocket attack on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has made it more challenging than ever to find common ground between the two sides, that's Moscow and Kiev, to form the basis of a ceasefire or peace negotiations.

Russia strikes Ukrainian port city of Odesa, hours after NATO Secretary General's visit

The US Air Force is flexing its defense muscle. America's Air Force chief posted a video on X showing Washington's nuclear triad and its long-ranging war machines. Watch in for more details!

US Air Force shows off nuclear triad | Washington showcases long-range war machines

President Donald Trump has called for revoking Harvard University's tax-exempt status, escalating a high-profile clash between the White House and the Ivy League institution. Harvard has rejected federal demands, resulting in a major funding loss reportedly worth billions.

Trump vs Ivy League showdown escalates: Harvard says federal demands violate academic freedom

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