The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS

'Devil Wears Prada 2' wardrobe joins Hollywood history

'Massive attack coming... wait, never mind': Iran mocks US 'theatre diplomacy,' rejects Trump's claim of Hormuz progress

France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India

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Zendaya and Tom Holland celebrate their marriage with private reception in England

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Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match

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NZ female politician joins meeting from bathroom with underwear hanging - 'You can see my washing, you can see me'

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'

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'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach

Born in the USA? Trump targets 'birth tourism' with new birthright citizenship executive order

Michael 2 plans revealed: Makers to start filming soon with THIS release window

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‘Certain munitions are unlimited, others...’: Did Trump admit some US weapons supplies were limited?

Will ordinary Indian users have to pay for UPI? Nirmala Sitharaman breaks silence on Congress' MDR fee claim

At least 4 killed 15 injured in shooting at school near Bangkok

US may force more visa applicants to make social media accounts public under Trump's new plan

Who is Abhay Kumar Tiwari? The alleged mastermind of Jharkhand exam paper leaks

Mexican TikTok influencer Ceaser Gastelum was shot dead while livestreaming in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Here's what happened and what authorities have said.

Ceaser Gastelum killed during TikTok livestream: What was his last recording?

A former Pakistani minister, who is under investigation in the UK over allegations of sexually abusing children at care homes in the early 1990s, has been elected to the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir assembly while on police bail.

Former Pakistan minister facing UK sexual assault case elected to PoK assembly

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the violence that upstaged her government was orchestrated and organised groups worked to turn the students’ demands into violent political instrument.

‘Organised groups turned students’ stir into violent protest,’ says Sheikh Hasina

SpaceX reported a 92% jump in revenue to $7.8 billion, but its shares fell 9% after earnings as investors weighed AI spending, losses and Starlink growth.

SpaceX revenue jumps 92%, but shares tumble 9% after first earnings report

Pakistan military’s decision reflects growing concerns over the security of communications carried over Western technology platforms. It is notable that Meta is based in the US, with which Islamabad had been displaying a lot of bonhomie in President Donald Trump’s second term. 

Pakistan Army discards WhatsApp over spying and data breach fears, switches to China’s WeChat

Mark Zuckerberg apologised to the Indian government over harmful content and platform errors as Meta faced scrutiny over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video.

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over harmful content, platform errors amid PM video row

The upcoming Zee Media-WION Global Summit in the US is all set to blend leadership, global strategy with fashion and beauty. On the sidelines of the summit, delegates will also attend Mrs Universe USA pageant. 

Crown of Excellence: Mrs Universe USA takes center stage at Zee Media - WION Global Innovation & Leadership Summit

China retaliated against fresh US tariffs by blacklisting six American companies, tightening drone export controls and announcing other economic measures, further escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

China hits back at US after fresh tariffs, blacklists six firms, curbs drone exports

Zee Media and WION bring the Global Innovation & Leadership Summit to New Jersey and New York.  High-impact deliberations with Indian and US policymakers, business leaders alongside Global Indian Honours take place in the backdrop of Mrs Universe USA and New York Fashion Week 

Zee Media - WION Global Innovation & Leadership Summit in New York City and New Jersey: Celebrating the global Indian story

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman warns against creating instability, saying unnecessary disputes could help "ousted and fugitive autocratic forces" make a comeback, ahead of Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference on Wednesday (Aug 5).


‘Disputes could help ousted forces make comeback’: Bangladesh PM warns ahead of Sheikh Hasina’s Delhi PC

Following the easing of US sanctions, Venezuelan crude oil imports to India surged in early 2026, making Venezuela India’s third-largest supplier in May as Indian refiners sought heavy crude alternatives.  

Venezuela’s oil exports to India surge, restoring its role as a key energy supplier

A fresh report claiming the US depleted 80 per cent of its THAAD and 50 per cent of Patriot interceptors during the Iran conflict was denied by US War Secretary Pete Hegseth. 

US used 80% of THAAD missile interceptors during Iran war? Pentagon denies report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Board of Peace's Hamas disarmament plan, refusing to pull back Israeli troops from Gaza positions until Hamas completely disarms.

Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace's Hamas disarmament plan, says Israel 'didn't agree'

The Trump administration is advancing voluntary cybersecurity testing for frontier AI models. A White House meeting with AI firms came after OpenAI and Anthropic ‘rogue agent’ incidents reignited debate over AI oversight. A ‘kill switch’ law in the future won't be surprising



Time for AI kill switch? What White House meeting,  legislation talk, and govt pre-testing framework mean for  intervention into ‘rogue’ AI agents

A viral video of a mother dolphin carrying her dead calf has sparked fresh debate over whether animals experience grief. Scientists say dolphins and other highly social mammals have repeatedly shown behaviours that resemble mourning.

Was the mother dolphin 'mourning'? Viral video of her keeping afloat a dead calf leads to discussion on animal behaviour | WATCH

Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz using separate controlled corridors and service fees to restore safe commercial maritime shipping.  

Iran-Oman Hormuz talks: Where things stand | WION Decodes

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the USGS said. The quake hit southwest of Sarangani Island but caused no immediate reports of casualties or damage. No tsunami warning was issued following the tremor.

Philippines hit by 6.3 magnitude earthquake, no tsunami warning issued

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over moderate Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, testing the party's ideological direction ahead of November’s election against Republican Mike Rogers.

Palestinian American Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary, will be 1st Muslim to be US Senate if elected

Russia launched a massive barrage of ballistic missiles and drones on Kyiv, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 50. The attack, one of the deadliest on the Ukrainian capital this year, came amid intensifying strikes between Russia and Ukraine.

'Enemy strikes persists': Russia launches massive ballistic missile attack on Ukraine, at least 17 killed

LA Port Police assisted in busting a $12.5 million Sinaloa Cartel meth lab, seizing drugs and cash, while also dismantling a $2 million Nike cargo theft ring involving 12 indictments.

LA Police bust $12.5 million Meth lab, crack $2 million Nike theft ring. Details inside

The US says the southern shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite tensions with Iran, with CENTCOM claiming American forces have helped more than 1,000 commercial vessels safely transit the strategic waterway over the past three months.

US says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite ‘unwarranted Iranian aggression,’ as report suggest deal to reopen vital waterway close

Kim Yo Jong condemned Japan's Tomahawk missile tests and military build-up, warning North Korea will adopt additional military options. Tokyo’s defence white paper framed China, Russia, and North Korea as major security threats.



North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong slams Japan's Tomahawk missile test. What's inside Tokyo’s defence white paper?

An armed man was arrested at US President Donald Trump's Los Angeles golf course after allegedly photographing and filming security arrangements ahead of Trump's scheduled visit. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and have not disclosed a motive.

Another assassination attempt? Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course ahead of presidential visit to LA

Churches and religious organisations have expressed particular concern that schools, hospitals, welfare institutions, and other assets built over decades with foreign donations could come under government control if their registrations lapse or are cancelled.

‘India’s FCRA bill an attack on Christians, could hit bilateral ties,’ says US lawmaker

The mechanised sailing vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing it to capsize and sink, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the sinking and the rescue of the 13 Indian nationals abroad.

Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack off Yemen; all crew rescued

Pakistan's interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, who is a blue-eyed boy of army chief Asim Munir, did not disclose any names involved in the scam, his back-to-back sensational remarks have triggered speculation about whether a major power shake-up is coming up in Pakistan.

Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors

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Ceaser Gastelum killed during TikTok livestream: What was his last recording?

Former Pakistan minister facing UK sexual assault case elected to PoK assembly

‘Organised groups turned students’ stir into violent protest’: Sheikh Hasina

SpaceX revenue jumps 92%, but shares tumble 9% after first earnings report

Pakistan Army discards WhatsApp over spying fears, switches to China’s WeChat

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian govt over harmful content, platform errors

Mrs Universe USA Set to Headline Zee Media–WION Global Summit

China targets six US firms, tightens drone exports after fresh tariffs

WION Global Innovation & Leadership Summit to showcase global Indian story

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman issues warning ahead of Sheikh Hasina’s Delhi PC

Venezuela’s oil exports to India surge

US used 80% of THAAD missile interceptors during Iran war?

Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace's Hamas disarmament plan

Time for AI kill switch? What White House meeting, legislation talk, and govt pre-testing framework mean for intervention into ‘rogue’ AI agents

Why did this mother dolphin carry her dead baby? Scientists weigh in

Iran-Oman Hormuz talks: Where things stand | WION Decodes

Philippines hit by 6.3 magnitude earthquake, no tsunami warning issued

Palestinian American Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Russia launches massive ballistic missile attack on Ukraine, at least 15 killed

LA Police bust $12.5 million Meth lab, crack $2 million Nike theft ring

US says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite ‘unwarranted Iranian aggression’

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong slams Japan's Tomahawk missile test

Trump security scare: Armed suspect held inside golf course before visit to LA

India’s FCRA bill an attack on Christians, could hit bilateral ties: US lawmaker

Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack off Yemen; all crew rescued

Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pak’s power corridors