The federal government released new guidelines saying that asymptomatic people, even those who have been in close contact of an infected person, should not necessarily go for testing. Whereas according to World Health Organisation (WHO), contacts of COVID-19 patients should also be tested regardless of symptoms.

COVID-19: CDC downplays importance of testing asymptomatic people whereas WHO recommends testing suspects

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the multi-billion-dollar bilateral infrastructure between Pakistan & China has reportedly hits snacks. Apparently Chinese banks wary of continuosly funding Pakistan's projects.

CPEC Project: Chinese banks wary of continuously funding Pak projects

Athens is ready for a "significant de-escalation" in the Eastern Mediterranean provided Turkey halts its "provocative actions", Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday.

Greek Prime Minister offers 'de-escalation' if Turkey eases off in Eastern Mediterranean

A Uighur woman got separated from her family. WION spoke to her son Ferkat Jawdat, who is a Uighur activist. Watch this video to know more.

Uighur woman separated from family by China, Son appeals for release

A guitar company founded by Frantisek Furch during the soviet regime in Czechoslovakia, is now selling instruments to global stars out of its workshop in a former mill.

Czech guitar maker born of necessity woos stars

The water supply in Syria's north northeastern province of Hasakah has been cut off by Turkey due to which lives of around 460,000 people are at risk. Residents are forced to choose between water & food.

Taps run dry in Syria's Hasakah due to water supply cut off by Turkey

14 years ago, Baloch leader Akbar Bugti was assassinated by the Pakistan's military. Speaking exclusively to @palkisu, Akbar's grandson and President of Baloch Republican party Brahumdagh Bugti says the leadership of Pakistan is a global laughing stock.

Gravitas: Baloch activist Brahumdagh Bugti speaks to WION

Sudan risks losing its heritage to gold-digging. It is the third largest gold producer in Africa.

Sudan at risk of losing priceless past due to gold hunting

The Chinese government has been administering a coronavirus vaccine candidate to selected groups of key workers since July. According to Zheng Zhongwai, the head of National Health Commission potential vaccines has been given to workers in high-risk jobs.

Coronavirus Pandemic: China approved emergency use of potential vaccine since July

Indian mission at UN exposes Pakistan. Pakistan peddled lies through its mission at UN. Pak slammed for ridiculous assertions about India.

Indian mission exposes Pakistan's lies at United Nations

World's first case of Coronavirus reinfection has been found in Hong Kong. A 33-year-old man had a different strain of the Coronavirus than the one he was previously infected with in March.

COVID-19 reinfection: Hong Kong reports world's first 'proven' case

Facebook has blocked access within Thailand to a group with million members. The popular group was named ‘Royalist Marketplace’ and the discussions primarily revolve around criticising the Thai monarchy.

Thailand Protest: Facebook blocks access to group criticising monarchy

5 storey building collapses in Raigad, Maharashtra. 3 NDRF teams deployed for the rescue operation. 2 people are dead, 15 injured & 60 are rescued till now.

Maharashtra: 2 dead in Raigad building collapse, 30 still feared trapped

Japan PM Shinzo Abe visited hospital twice within a week. Abe is suffering from incurable ulcerative coli. 2007 Bowel illness forced Abe to step down as PM. Shinzo Abe is Japan's longest serving PM.

Shinzo Abe returns to hospital after a week of 7 hr health check up

The Democrats are all set for upcoming US elections as their convention ended with fanfare and fireworks. The highlights of Day 4 was the acceptance speech given by now presidential nominee Joe Biden. Now all eyes are on the Republican event where Donald Trump will be nominated as the presidential candidate.

US Election 2020: Trump prepares to seize the national spotlight for R.N.C.

In UN Security Council vote on Friday, Washington received support from the Dominican Republic for its proposal to extend it indefinitely, leaving it far short of the minimum of nine "yes" votes required for adoption.

UN Security Council once again rejects US bid to extend Iran arms embargo

WION's Johan Castell travels to Kashmir to meet a social media singing sensation, experience the floating vegetable market, and indulge in some online retail therapy.

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros says COVID-19 could be over in less than two years. Advances in technology can halt the virus in a shorter time. Dr. Tedros said corruption related to supplies of PPE kits during the pandemic is "unacceptable", describing it as "murder".

Coronavirus pandemic could be over within two years: WHO

Thousands marched on the streets of Mali's capital to celebrate the overthrow of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, as the West African nation's political opposition backed the military’s junta plan to eventually hand over power to a civilian transitional government.

Thousands of Malians celebrated the coup in Bamako

Libya's UN-recognised government announces an immediate ceasefire across the country. Turkey-backed Government of National Accord called for parliamentary and presidential elections to be held in March.

Libya's warring rivals announces immediate ceasefire across the country

US President Donald Trump hosted Iraqi PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi at the White House. The prime minister's visit aims to reboot ties that pending since the US operation against Qasem Soleimani on Iraqi soil earlier this year. Watch report.

Iraqi PM meets Donald Trump: US troops deployed to help Iraqi people, says Trump | World News

Israeli and German fighter jets rumbled together over the site of the Dachau concentration camp this week as part of the first joint exercise the nations’ militaries have held on German soil.

Historic day for Israel and Germany: Both country hold joint exercises

Former advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon has been arrested on charges of fraud. Trump has responded to the arrest and called it a very sad thing. Watch report.

Donald Trump calls Steve Bannon's arrest a 'very sad thing'

US federal judge refused President Donald Trump's effort to block the release of his accounting records. Trump's lawayers slam probe as 'politically charged'. His accounting firm has been investigated in a criminal case.

Trump's tax return row: Trump re-appeals to court for help

As the LNU Lightning Complex fire near Vacaville, California, expanded rapidly overnight. There were 10,489 lightning strikes in California in the last 72 hours. More than 100,000 evacuated in Vacaville.

LNU lightning complex fire spreads across California

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to visit China today. Pakistan Foreign Secretary & other senior officials will also accompany him. In Beijing, Qureshi is expected to discuss regional security & China-Pak economic corridor.

WION Dispatch: Pak FM to meet his Chinese counterpart

The Afghan peace talks aimed at bringing an end to nearly decades of fighting that have killed thousands of people. So what do these talks mean for the common man in Afghanistan? Watch report.

Peace process evokes hope for a prosperous future for Afghans | What do peace talks mean for them?

Taiwan plans to stop local sales for Chinese internet television streaming services operated by the likes of iQiyi and Tencent Holdings, according to regulations released this week but does not plan on blocking the services.

Taiwan-China tensions: Taiwan stops sales of Chinese internet television services

As the US is now inching closer to its Presidential elections in November, the first-ever Digital National Convention of the Democratic party is currently underway in Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

DNC day 3: Spotlight on Kamala Harris, First virtual convention in US history

A picture reportedly showing the Chinese ambassador to Kiribati walking on peoples’ backs as part of an island welcoming ceremony has lighted a debate about outsider interpretation of local custom, as well as a geopolitical argument about China’s rising influence across the Pacific.

Chinese ambassador's welcome in Kiribati sparks debate, Walks across backs of locals

Police in Germany has arrested a 30-year-old man. He has been accused of causing a series of motorway incidents in Berlin, in what prosecutors say is a "suspected Islamist act." Three people are seriously injured in Tuesday evening's crashes, which appeared to be targeted mainly at motorcyclists on the A100 in the German capital.

Series of motorway crashes in Berlin being investigated as 'Islamist Attack'