This year a record number of robots were sold in the United States. This was to fill up jobs affected by labor shortages in the country. More and more companies are turning to robots.

North American countries order more and more robot

Dissent and demonstration continue to grow against the monarchy in Thailand. Thousands of protestors hit the streets of Bangkok calling for reforms to the monarchy and the military govt.

Thailand: Protestors demand reforms to monarchy

Shell has announced its plan to shift headquarters from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom to make major changes in its ownership and tax status.

Europe's largest energy company announces major changes

In an exclusive conversation with WION principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal and UKIBC chair hailed the ease of doing business with India. He said businesses in the UK prefer doing business with India rather than China.

UKIBC Chair: India and extremely attractive business destination

A Senegalese fashion designer and an academic is diligently working to persevere their legacy.

'Signares' were powerful local woman of St Louis, Goree

All forms of dissent are quashed in China is well documented. A Chinese artist who has used his work to criticize the Chinese govt for its human rights violations is now exiled in Australia.

Embassy asks to cancel dissident Chinese artist's exhibition

Despite fresh curbs to control the Covid-19 outbreak, China's industrial output grew at a surprisingly fast pace in October, from the same period a year ago retail sales growth also picked up.

World Business Watch: China: Retail sales in October rose 4.9%

Swedish carmaker Volvo is planning to make a car plant in Europe by the year 2025 to boost its production capacity beyond 1.2 million vehicles per year.

World Business Watch: Construction of a new plant to start in 2025

The past has come back to haunt UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, his former lover's diary excerpts have raised concerns of conflict of interest.

United Kingdom: Boris Johnson accused of breaching moral code

As the global supply crisis and covid-19 hit business consumer spending the Japans's economy contracts much faster in the 3rd quarter, raising challenges for the new govt's growth plans.

World Business Watch: Japan's economy shrinks more than expected

Tensions are once again flaring between Armenia and Azerbaijan who have accused each other of opening fire at their borders, near the contention region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Azerbaijan: Armenia open fired in several districts

The idea of "The great green wall" was introduced in 2007 as an effort to limit the desertification and contain the Sahara desert. But with climate change in full swing, and with its rising temperatures and lack of rainfall millions of trees that were part of the green wall, died. Authorities now have to come up with alternatives.

The Great Green Wall suffers amid rising of temperatures

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio filed her candidacy for the post of vice-president in the elections to be held next year.

Philippines 'first daughter' will not seek presidency

U.N. climate talks ended Saturday with a deal that for the first time targeted fossil fuels as the key driver of global warming, even as coal-reliant countries lobbed last-minute objections.

Countries to reduce their reliance on coals

Saudi Arabia-led coalition says that it has killed more than 100 Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen's Marib and Al-Bayda.

Yemen: Saudi Arabia-led coalition targets Iran-backed Houthis

At least 68 prisoners have been killed more than 2 dozen injured in new fighting at an Ecuadorean prison. According to the govt officials, the disturbance was set off by a power vacuum following a gang leader's release.

Ecuador: At least 68 people dead in ghastly prison clash

The climate talks in Glasgow were supposed to conclude on the 12th of November but it seems the world leaders have exceeded their deadline. The conference president Alok Sharma made a final push for all parties to come on the same page.

Global carbon markets become hotly contested issue

the deteriorating air quality in and around the Indian capital has become a matter of high concern. A layer of eye-stinging smog continues for the 8th day. The govt. has put out an advisory for people living in Delhi NCR regions.

Delhi: Layer of eye-stinging smog continues for 8th day

The civil war in Ethiopia has turned into a battle of ethnicities. On target are ethnic Tigrayans and some of them have declared war on the govt. They are marching towards the capital to seize control.

Ethiopia: Ethiopian police detains ethnic Tigrayans on suspicion

Qatar is not considering normalizing ties with Syria and hopes other countries will be discouraged from taking further steps with President Bashar al-Assad's government, foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said on Friday.

Qatar's Foreign Minister voiced halt to normalization with Syria

German Health Minister has said that restrictions like mask-wearing and limited indoor activities for unvaccinated people will stay until next spring. However, he also said that Germany will be able to cope with the crisis better due to the vaccination drive being carried out in the country.

Germany: Highest Covid cases on Saturday since mid-May

The fabled city of Alexandria in Egypt, which at one time was the largest city in the world has survived war, invasions, fire, and earthquakes. But there is a new danger now threatening this eternal city that could sink Alexandria from all of our maps. Watch this report for more information.

Egypt: Alexandria expected to sink by 2100 AD, surrounded by the sea from 3 sides

The UK Health Security Agency, a public health protection body, said AY.4.2, which was last week seen in six percent of cases, had been "designated as a variant under investigation" but not yet a "variant of concern".

United Kingdom: Health experts probe Delta subvariant after rise in Covid cases

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington D.C, Beijing, and Islamabad were all set to meet but, the United States has now decided to skip it citing logistical reasons. Watch Anas Mallick giving more details on the topic.

Regional powers engage with new rulers of Afghanistan

Difficulties are coming of all sorts for the United Kingdom, first came Brexit then the pandemic. The chicken farmers in the UK are also being heavily affected. There's been a major cutting output and substantial increase in wages. The increase in food prices will surely follow.

United Kingdom: Businesses urge govt to temporarily ease visa rules

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington D.C, Beijing, and Islamabad were all set to meet but the United States has now decided to skip it citing logistical reasons.

Taliban, China, Pakistan and Russia set to hold talks

General Colin L. Powell former U.S secretary of state and chairman of the joint chief of staff has passed away at the age of 84. According to the General's family, he passed away early Monday due to the complications of Covid 19.

U.S first black secretary of state General Colin L. Powell no more

Despite mass vaccination program against covid 19, the infection rate remains stubbornly high. Contrasting sharply with its European neighbors.

United Kingdom: Covid infection rates remain stubbornly high

In a significant development, the Indian army chief is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir for 2 days. This comes after at least 11 people have lost their lives in India Union Territory.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists target laborers in the latest attack

In a tit-for-tat move, Russia has announced the suspension of the NATO liaison mission. The announcement comes after NATO expelled eight members of the Russian mission to the military alliance for alleged spying.

Russia has announced the suspension of the NATO liaison mission

Former US President Donald Trump has yet again escalated efforts to stonewall investigators looking into the deadly January 6th Capitol Hill riots. This time Donald Trump has sued the Congress and National Archives.

United States: Donald Trump sued Congress and National Archives