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'The ball is in Trump's court': Iran says negotiations hit impasse over $24 billion in frozen assets

New Friday OTT releases (June 5, 2026): Patriot, Gullak, Office Romance- 6 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5 and more

Annamalai's new political movement records 10 lakh registrations within 10 hours

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Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed charged in Australia: Here's why

‘Don’t come to Delhi airport’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s message before arriving in India

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'They still have capacity': Trump makes BIG claim on Iran's missile arsenal as talks hit impasse, insists he's 'moving very fast'

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US strikes Iranian radar installations after intercepting drones bound for Strait of Hormuz: CENTCOM

Dhruv Rathee’s scriptwriter, journalist, IIT alumnus: Who are the 3 spokespersons announced by CJP?

Preliminary investigation reveals cause of Delhi hotel fire

Vance blames British student's killing on migrant 'invasion' as UK denounces 'interference in our democracy'

'I see no point in meeting': Putin rejects Zelensky's face-to-face negotiation proposal

Old praise, new problems: Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das's 9-year-old tweet faces scrutiny

Australia's 'Dragon Girl' with a tattoo on her eyeball, is now getting a 'coin slot' inserted in her ear

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Delhi hotel owner helped Bangladeshi nationals get fake Indian documents, was arrested and booked last year

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Iran says it fired missiles and drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman, claims USS Tripoli retreated

1,000-year-old Viking tradition sees over 700 whales and dolphins massacred

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A Tesla set to be scrapped was smashed with baseball bats and sledgehammers in London. The event was organised by a UK- based group "Everyone Hates Elon". The project serves as a way for Musk's critics to vent their anger by destroying Teslas. The vehicle was smashed up to create an art piece "London vs Musk". It will be auctioned to raise funds for food banks. Watch in for more details!

Elon Musk: Tesla destroyed in London | Everyone hates Elon | Massive anti-Elon Musk protest

The Russia-Ukraine war turns into a deadly drone war as Ukraine claims Russian forces staged massive drone attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Kramatorsk late on April 8. The Ukrainian Air Force said that Russia launched 55 drones during its overnight attack. The air force shot down 32 drones, and another eight did not reach their targets, likely due to electronic warfare countermeasures.

Ukraine war turns into deadly drone war | Ukraine attacks Zaporizhzhia gas pipeline, power line

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has threatened Trump. Khamenei said that the U.S. would receive a strong blow if it acted on President Trump's threat to bomb unless Tehran reaches a new nuclear deal with Washington. Trump reiterated his threat on Sunday that Iran would be bombed if it does not accept his offer for talks outlined in a letter sent to Iran's leadership in early March. Watch in for more details!

US vs Iran: Iran boosts air defences against possible US-Israel attack

A flash flood emergency has been issued for the Midwest and South as forecasters warn of a historic deluge with up to 21 inches of rain expected in some areas. Floodwaters can be seen across multiple states in the U.S. A spring storm that started on April 2 continued to disrupt daily life. In Arkansas, the severe weather on Saturday caused multiple road closures across the southern state. Watch in for more details!

US flood: Emergency declared in US? 'One-In-1000-Year' flash flood warning for Midwest & South US

The U.S. Central Command released video footage showing fighter jets launching from an aircraft carrier said to be used during "continuous operations" against the Iran-backed Houthis. The footage showed aircraft launching from the Harry S. Truman carrier strike group. The Houthis have also attacked the US air carrier Harry Truman and accompanying ships...

US Houthi war: US "continuous operations" against Iran-backed Houthis.

US President Donald Trump has launched what he calls a "liberation day" event. He announced an executive order that will introduce new "retaliatory tariffs" aimed at countries imposing trade barriers on the United States.
Trump also confirmed his plan to sign an executive order implementing “reciprocal tariffs” on various countries. “Reciprocal, that means they do it to us and we do it to them. Very simple. Can't get any simpler than that,” he said.

Trump tariffs: Highlights of Trump's announcement on reciprocal tariffs

The Atlantic Magazine on published screenshots of a group chat on the encrypted app Signal, in which top US officials were discussing the March 15 attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. 

The chats got leaked after Jefferey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic Magazine, was inadvertently added to the group.

But for many of us, the codes, abbreviations and name initials used in the group may be difficult to understand.

Signal secret chat group exposed – what each abbreviation used in Yemen attack chat means | WION Decodes

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on March 28, with the epicenter located near the city of Mandalay. The quake rocked neighboring Thailand and other regions in South and Southeast Asia.

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Asia Myanmar Thailand: epicentre, time, damage, casualties

Aryana Sayeed, an Afghan pop sensation, who is set to make her Hindi singing debut with the song titled 'Rukna Nahi' from My Melbourne has been a vocal advocate for women's rights in Afghanistan. Apart from making waves in the music industry, Aryana's unwavering commitment to social justice has scaled her impact beyond Afghanistan's borders. Even in the face of adversity, she continued to fight for justice and equality. In a candid conversation with WION's Navya Beri, the Afghan pop star opened up about her journey, music, and unrelenting fight for women's rights in Afghanistan.

'Taliban tried to kill me': Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed shares 'horrifying' near-death encounter

Israel’s parliament has passed the highly controversial judicial reform bill, which changes the makeup of the country’s judicial selection committee. The bill has faced significant backlash, particularly for increasing politicians' roles in selecting judges, including those who will sit in the Supreme Court.

Israeli parliament passes controversial judicial reform bill

In recent days, the United States has intensified its military operations in Yemen, launching significant airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This escalation comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and serves as a stern warning to Iran regarding its support for the Houthis. Watch in for more details!

Escalation in Yemen: US airstrikes target Houthis amid warnings to Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Katz has ordered the military to "seize more ground" in Gaza. He warned of partial annexation if Hamas does not release hostages held in Palestinian territory.

Israel defence minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza if hostages not freed

Israel’s cabinet has approved sacking of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar amid protests. The move comes after Israeli PM cited an "ongoing lack of trust" as the reason for dismissing Bar. Watch in for more details!

Why Israel sacked Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar?

The Indian Paddle Festival saw top names from the world of paddling compete in Mangalore. Top paddlers like Antonito Morillo and Chiara Vorster competed in the three-day event as the fans of the south coach of India enjoyed the delightful experience. Here's WION Aditya Pimpale with a special report from Mangalore.

Exclusive: Antonito Morillo, Chiara Vorster share experience at India

US President Trump warned Vladimir Putin of "devastating" sanctions if Moscow rejects a ceasefire deal. Trump said that US negotiators are headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a 30-day truce. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine War: Donald Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions Ahead of Crucial Ceasefire Talks

The EU has announced retaliatory measures after the US raised steel and aluminum tariffs to 25%. The countermeasures on $28 billion worth of US goods will come into effect from April 1. Watch in for more details!

European Union retaliates after Trump's metal tariff's take effect

Ukraine's military used French Mirage 2000 jets to repel a Russian attack for the first time. They deployed the aircraft overnight against Moscow's latest barrage of missiles and drones. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine uses French Mirage jets for first time to repel Russian attack

The White House said on Wednesday (March 5) it is reconsidering its pause in funding for Ukraine and talks between the United States and Ukraine over a minerals deal are ongoing. Watch in for more details!

US National Security Council is reconsidering its pause in funding for Ukraine: White House

At least 41 people are still trapped after an avalanche in Uttarakhand, India. The avalanche occurred near a highway in the Chamoli region, adjoining Tibet... and less than 5 km (3 miles) from the popular Hindu temple of Badrinath. Badrinath Dham is visited by hundreds of thousands of devotees every year. Those trapped under the snow were construction workers for the federal Border Roads Organisation (BRO). At least 16 people have so far been rescued so far.

Avalanche in Uttarakhand, over 41 construction workers feared buried under snow

"Pakistan is a failed state surviving on international handouts": Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi at UNHRC. Watch in for more details!

"Pakistan a failed state surviving on international handouts," Indian diplomat slams Pakistan at UNHRC

Donald Trump upends US foreign policy to turn against Ukraine, Taiwan is eyeing the row carefully. Trump’s phone call with Putin is causing a stir in Taiwan, island holds its breath amid China threat. As chaos unfolds Trump’s messaging about support for Taipei has been mixed. Watch in for more details!

Trump upends US foreign policy, turns against Ukraine; move causes stir in Taiwan

EAM Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. They met on the sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in South Africa. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and global challenges. There have been some notable developments: EAM Jaishankar. He lauded the G20 for providing an opportunity for interaction during the challenging phases in India-China relations. Watch in for more details!

G20 Summit: India, China preserving G20, EAM Jaishankar tells China FM Yi

Delhi CM Suspense is over, Rekha Gupta is new Delhi chief minister. Meanwhile Parvesh Verma is likely to be her deputy, according to sources. Almost a week after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Delhi Assembly elections. The new Delhi CM and his council of ministers will take oath at Ramlila Maidan. This is BJP's historic comeback in Delhi after 27 years. The BJP’s return to power in Delhi comes after a landslide victory. Watch in for more details!

BJP Announces Rekha Gupta As The New Delhi Chief Minister | WION Originals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held bilateral talks to strengthen ties. The areas of focus were; trade, investment, energy, security and cultural exchange, including a $10 billion investment pledge. 

In a joint statement issued hours after they held talks on Tuesday, India and Qatar emphasised the "importance of dialogue, diplomacy for peaceful resolution of international disputes".

The Amir's two-day State visit to India on February 17 and February 18 "reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Qatar.

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar strengthen ties with 'strategic partnership'

Greece on alert after more than 200 earthquakes shake islands. Quakes, some with a magnitude above 4, rattled Santorini every few minutes on February 3. People were advised to stay out of indoor spaces and small ports. Overnight tremors prompted many to sleep outdoors, while others chose to leave by plane or ferry. Watch in for more details!

Santorini Earthquake: Residents Leave Santorini As Over 200 Earthquakes Jolt Greece | WION Originals

Union Budget 2025 is here, and one of the biggest announcements is the income tax exemption for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh. This year's budget also brings a focus on boosting sectors like technology and agriculture. We bring you the first reactions from business owners and the public as they weigh in on the new fiscal policies.

First Reactions To Budget 2025: Income Tax Relief Up To 12 Lakh & Economic Focus | WION Vibe Check