Brazil recorded the most deforestation ever in the Amazon rainforest for the month of January, according to government data. Nearly 360 square kilometers (140 square miles) of forest cover, an area more than six times the size of Manhattan, were destroyed in the Brazilian Amazon from January 1 to January 31, said Brazil's national space research institute, INPE.

Brazil: Deforestation in Amazon rainforest hits record January high

New York City was poised to sack roughly 3,000 municipal workers on Friday for failing to meet a deadline to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The expected dismissals come amid growing discontent in North America against coronavirus restrictions and as states unilaterally lift mask mandates.

New York City set to fire 3,000 staff for defying vaccine mandate

Canada's Ontario province Friday declared a state of emergency over trucker-led protests paralyzing the capital and disrupting trade with the United States, as Premier Doug Ford vowed to do whatever it takes to end the blockades.

State of emergency in Canada's Ontario over 'illegal' trucker protest

A group of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's allies allegedly is coordinating a disinformation campaign and targeting of his political rivals ahead of the Oct.

Bolsonaro allies allegedly pushing fake news effort, Brazil police document says

A new study by the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that the efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by the fourth month after administration.

Efficacy of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines wane after third dose: Study

What options does Ukraine have? Can it take a tougher line against Russia? Palki Sharma spoke to Independent Journalist Olga Tokariuk & Political Consultant Andrii Telizhenko to understand the sentiments on ground.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: What are Ukraine's options? | WION interviews Olga Tokariuk & Andrii Telizhenko

China has put its weight behind Argentina's claim over Falkland islands. This comes after Buenos Aires joined Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative. The Falklands are British overseas territory. UK has asked China to respect the Falklands' sovereignty. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: China backs Argentina's Falkland claims

Moscow has dismissed Emmanuel Macron's claims on de-escalation. UK PM Boris Johnson has asked allies to finalise 'economic sanctions'. Palki Sharma decodes the developments with WION's correspondents.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Russia dismisses Macron's claims on de-escalation

Antony Blinken is expected to raise the Ukraine stand-off at the foreign ministers' meeting of the QUAD. Is Washington trying to drag its pacific allies into the crisis? How must the QUAD respond? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: US to raise Russia-Ukraine stand-off at QUAD meet?

European capitals are buzzing with diplomacy as leaders race against time to defuse the stand-off near Ukraine. France, Germany and Poland have pledged to avert war at a trilateral summit in Berlin. Palki Sharma gets you a round-up of diplomacy week in Europe.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: European leaders pledge to avert war

American-Chinese athlete Zhu Yi is being shamed on Weibo for stumbling twice during her performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The 19-yr-old skater gave up her American citizenship to represent China, she's now being trolled by Chinese citizens. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: 'Shame On You' US-born Chinese athlete faces abuse

As Canadians’ impatience and frustration with the occupation of their national capital intensifies, the protests continued to echo globally on Wednesday, this time in France, where dozens of trucks and vehicles left southern France for Paris to vent their anger over their country’s vaccination policies.

Canadian protests echo globally, with a copycat demonstration planned in France

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