In a major setback for chancellor Olaf Scholz, his party is projected to lose provincial elections in northern state of Schleswig-Holstein just five months after he was elected to power. According to projections, Germany's center-right Christian Democrats Union or the CDU is later to win the elections with exit polls predicting it could secure 41 to 42 percent of the votes.

Germany Elections: Olaf Scholz's SPD loses Northern German state vote

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held meetings with Iranian leaders and the country’s president during a surprise visit to Tehran, the leaders aim at strengthening ties between the two nations.

Syrian President Assad meets Iran's Khamenei in Tehran to bolster ties

Political turmoil continues to worsen in Sri Lanka as protests against the ongoing economic crisis continues. In the latest, unconfirmed reports now suggest that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa might have resigned.

Political churn in Si Lanka continues, has PM Mahinda Rajapaksa handed resignation to President?

Political turmoil continues to worsen in Sri Lanka as protests against the ongoing economic crisis continue. In the latest, unconfirmed reports suggest that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa might have resigned .

Sri Lanka: Cabinet spokesperson says PM Mahinda Rajapaksa agreed to step down

Millions have begun voting for a new president, poll suggests that son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos is headed to win the high-stakes election. Across the Archipelago with a population of more than 109 million over 65 million Filipinos are eligible to vote and elect a new president.

The Final Fight: Marcos junior versus Leni Robredo | Philippine Elections

Russia will celebrate Victory Day on Monday even as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third month. All eyes are on Russian President Putin's address to the nation on Victory Day.

Russia prepares to mark victory day as Russia-Ukraine war enters third month

As Russia-Ukraine invasion continues to boil, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau makes a surprises visit to Ukrainian city, with this Trudeau becomes the latest Western leader to visit the war-torn nation and offer support.

Trudeau makes surprise visit to Ukraine, slams Putin over atrocities against civilians

In a move that could stoke tensions, Seoul joined NATO’s cyber defence unit and NIS acceptance could bring South Korea closer to NATO. South Korea became the first nation to join US-led CDG.

South Korea joins NATO cyber defense center, first Asian nation to join US-Led CDG

Protests continue in the Island nation for weeks now with people coming to the streets to demand resignation of the Rajapaksa regime. PM Mahinda Rajapaksa was heckled by the protesters today during Anuradhapura Visit.

No end to political turmoil in Sri Lanka, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa under pressure to resign

Voting underway in Philippines: Marcos junior, son of former dictator is the front runner

Vietnam is home to the kingdom of caves, a popular tourist hotspot known for its vast network of caves. Son Doong caves that has grabbed the attention of explorers considered to be one of the largest caves in the world.

Vietnam: Exploring one of the largest caves in the world

In Nigeria, gunmen have killed at least 48 people. Dozens of men entered three villages on their motorcycles, opened fire on people as they tried to flee. The attack looked coordinated and pre-planned while the exact motive is not still known, the bandits did loot livestock and food supplies.

Nigeria: Gunman kills 48 in the Northwest, Zamfara state comes under attack

The group of seven wealthy nations collectively known as the G7 on Sunday decided to issues fresh sanctions against Russia. US President Joe Biden confirmed on Twitter that all G7 nations are committed to phasing out its dependency on Russian oil.

G7 nations pledge to stop importing Russian oil, issues new sanctions

Political turmoil continues to worsen in Sri Lanka as protests against the ongoing economic crisis continue. In the latest, unconfirmed reports suggest that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa might have resigned.

Reports: Final announcement on PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's resignation today

After a brief pause Moscow has once again resumed its heavy shelling of the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, this comes a day after Mariupol authorities said they had successfully evacuated all the civilians from the steel plant.

Russian shelling in Azovstal steel plant continues, Ukrainian soldiers still stuck inside

Russian President Vladimir Putin is marking Victory Day, celebrating the Soviet Union’s World War II triumph over Nazi Germany with a grand display of its military might and a much-awaited speech from Moscow’s Red Square.

Victory Day 2022: Patriotic display of Russia's military prowess

Tensions worsened between Israel and Palestine after Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians. Following the arrests, incidents of violence were reported as well. Two Palestinians were shot dead while another was reported wounded.

Two Palestinian terrorists arrested for deadly Elad axe attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin oversees Victory Day celebrations, which marks the Soviet Union’s World War II triumph over Nazi Germany with a grand display of its military might and a much-awaited speech from Moscow’s Red Square.

Watch | Vladimir Putin gives speech at Russia's Victory Day celebrations from Moscow’s Red Square

Philippines polls marred by violence, gunmen open fire at polling station, kills 3

Elon Musk calls himself a free speech absolutist but that could be put to the test in West Asia, it is a region where authoritarian governments use the platform to track opponents and spread disinformation, So what will Musk's ownership mean for the future of Twitter in West Asia.

What will be the role of Twitter in West Asia? What will Musk's free speech mean?

Reports suggest that CIA chief William Burns was in Jeddah this April. He apparently met the Crown Prince and had a good conversation. So why was the top US spymaster in Saudi suddenly? And does this mean a thaw in US-Saudi relations? Ghadi Francis tells you on The West Asia Post. Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the worlds unending wars. Catch our special series World at War every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

The West Asia Post: Thaw in United States- Saudi Arabia relations?

It has been two years since the covid-19 pandemic began in the March of 2020. There have been a number of changes since then in the world of Human Resources and hiring. The workers have worked into remote and hybrid forms of working and the recent professional changes including resignation working from home and remote recruitment- all stare at a dramatic shift.

Tech including AI increasingly used for Human Resources and Hiring

The Philippines will elect a new president on May 9. President Rodrigo Duterte is leaving office with a reputation for brutality. Watch this report to know all about the presidential race.

Philippines election: Key things to know about the presidential race

The UK PM Boris Johnson has lost Tory 'Crown Jewels' in local polls. The elections were overshadowed by scandals and partygate controversy.

UK Local Polls: PM Boris Johnson loses Tory 'Crown Jewels'

Reports emerge that claims Iran will execute Swedish national by May 21st. This comes at a time when Iran-Sweden ties are turning bitter. Watch this report.

Reports: Iran to execute Swedish national by May 21st

American billionaire Boehly has bought Chelsea football club for $5.2 Billion. Chelsea confirmed that terms were agreed by the Boehly-led consortium to buy the club.

American billionaire Boehly buys Chelsea football club for $5.2 Billion

The Lebanon elections are just less than 2 weeks away. As WION tracks an election that could determine the future of the crisis-hit nation, Ghadi Francis spoke to Dr. Sofia Saadeh who tells us what this means for the social structure of Lebanon.

The West Asia Post: Tracking Lebanon Elections 2022

The impact of climate change is being felt around the world. In South Asia, record-breaking temperatures are being reported in most areas. Watch this report to know more.

Heatwave continues to plague South Asia as the region reels under soaring temperatures

According to recent estimates by the World Health Organization global death toll due to the covid-19 pandemic recorded between January 1st 2020 to December 31st 2021 stands at 14.9 million these numbers are three times higher than the official number of deaths attributed to the disease globally.

Covid-19 News Updates: WHO develops new methodology to calculate death toll

A third operation is underway to evacuate civilians trapped in the Azovstal steel plant in Ukraine's southern port city of Mariupol. The United Nations and the international committee of the Red Cross have so far helped nearly 500 civilians flee the area.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Third round of evacuation ops underway; UN, Red Cross renew efforts

We have all read in school about the origin of universe, how it all started from one dot a big bang about 14 billion years ago and ever since the cosmos is expanding at an ever increasing pace. While there are many other theories about how the universe came into being so far the big bang theory is the most accepted one and.

Universe: After 13.8 billion years, it's time to slow down

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