In a recent update on French polls, President Emmanuel Macron continues to remain the favorite with far-right candidate Le Pen inching closer to securing the second position.

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Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban has scored a fourth consecutive landslide win. Official results showed Orban's party winning a fourth term in office in an election overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Ukraine.

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The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has banned the cultivation and distribution of opium along with a total ban on other intoxicants.

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Imran Khan will continue to carry on with his duties as the prime minister, Pakistan President Arif Alvi said that the cricketer-turned-politician was de-notified as PM by the cabinet secretary. For more on this, WION is joined by Gul Bukhari, an analyst.

Pakistan political turmoil: 'Imran Khan has plunged entire country into a crisis,' says Gul Bukhari

Crisis-ridden Sri Lankan government is struggling to contain the outrage across the country after Sri Lanka's entire cabinet resigned from their post, the embattled president invited the opposition to join a unity government.

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China has sent the military and healthcare workers into Shanghai to help carry out COVID-19 tests for all of its 26 million residents as cases continued to surge.

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Sri Lankan government is struggling to contain the outrage across the country after Sri Lanka's entire cabinet resigned from their posts. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has now begun an outreach to form a new cabinet.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa urges assistance in resolving financial crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a special appearance at the Grammys and says that the musicians in the war-hit country “wear body armour instead of tuxedos” and “sing to the wounded in hospitals.”

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The economic mismanagement is threatening the political stability of the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government. Sri Lanka's entire cabinet has resigned from their posts, this is except the president Gotabaya Rajapaksa and PM Mahinda Rajapaksa amid the most painful economic downturn. For more on this, WION is joined by Ur De Silva, former president of bar association of Sri Lanka.

Mass resignations in Sri Lanka amid economical downturn | Ur De Silva Exclusive

Imran Khan will continue to dispose of his duties as the prime minister, Pakistan President Arif Alvi said hours after the cricketer-turned-politician was de-notified as PM by the cabinet secretary.

Imran Khan will continue his duties till caretaker PM is appointed

In less than about an hour from now, a vote of no-confidence will be held in the lower house of the Pakistani parliament that could potentially end up ousting Imran Khan government. In the latest, opposition has now cornered the assembly speaker.

Pakistan Political Crisis: National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser accused of partisan approach

It's a crucial day in Islamabad ahead of the no-trust vote. Roads leading to the national assembly is cordoned off, security has also ben beefed up and red zone is being declared in the area. WION is joined by Anas Mallick and Dr Farid Malik, ex-chairman Pakistan science foundation to shed more light on the ongoing Political turmoil in Pakistan.

Pakistan: Security ramped up in Islamabad ahead of no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan

Political tensions have reached a boiling point in Pakistan. In less than about three hours from now, a vote of no-confidence will be held in the lower house of the Pakistani parliament that could potentially end up ousting Imran Khan government.

Pakistan Political Crisis: Opposition moves no-trust motion to remove assembly speaker Asad Qaiser

Announcing a 13-hour daily power card due to a deepening economic crisis, Sri Lanka has now imposed a 36-hour national curfew which started from 6 pm today till Monday.

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Imran Khan's Fight for survival continues as no-trust motion comes up

White House spokesperson Jen Psaki has emerged as one of the most recognizable faces in the Joe Biden administration. As the press secretary of the executive of the federal government of the United States, Jen Psaki enjoys a prominent known cabinet post but a year into the job at the White House Jen Psaki is planning to leave her position.

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According to reports, nearly 4.14 million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on February 24. Thousands are continuing to flood into neighboring countries each day, reads the UN numbers.

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While the no confidence vote is underway today, the last few days have shown that PM Imran Khan has a loyal base at home as on his one command his supporters appear out of thin air.

Hundred of PTI workers protest in Karachi, high security in Islamabad ahead of no confidence vote

French elections are just 8 days away and race for President is heating up. Will French President Macron get a second term? Watch this report.

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In the latest development, Pakistani president Arif Alvi on the advice of the Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has announced that he has dissolved the national assembly. With this, Pakistani prime minister has also called for early snap elections.

Imran Khan calls for snap elections after no-confidence vote dismissed, opposition to move SC

Just before the session head convened the no-trust motion, the deputy speaker dismissed the assembly session calling it 'unconstitutional,' however, oppositions lashes back at him. For more on this we are joined by Imtiaz Gul, a senior journalist from Islamabad.

Pakistan deputy speaker dissolves assembly session calling it 'unconstitutional'

In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan's deputy Speaker on Sunday dismissed the no-trust motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan amid uproar in Parliament PM Imran Khan addressed the nation as the National Assembly was in session. The Pakistan Prime Minister said, "I have sent advice to the President to dissolve assembly."

Pakistan no-trust motion dismissed; PM Imran Khan seeks early election

Pakistan is on the edge today ahead of its crucial session of the parliament to vote on a no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan. Opposition leaders are currently holding the meeting ahead of the big meet. For more on this, we are joined by Dr Jamil Ahmed Khan, former Pakistan envoy to UAE.

Pakistan Political Crisis: Key Opposition meet ahead of no-trust vote

Just after a few moments away from the no-trust motion in Pakistan. In the latest, Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has put out a statement and accused the opposition of destabilizing the country for the greed.

'Opposition destabilizing nation for greed,' Pakistan's foreign minister urges people to protest

Amazon workers voted to form a labour union in New York. The White House hailed the workers' decision to form the Union.

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Political crisis that is currently underway in Pakistan. Political tensions are on the rise in the country and in less than 24 hours from now a no-confidence vote will be held in the lower house of the Pakistan parliament. For more on this, WION is joined by Dr Jamil Ahmed Khan, former Pakistan envoy to UAE.

Clock ticking for Pakistan PM Imran Khan, no-confidence vote tomorrow

India's financial capital Mumbai welcomes New Year with music dance and traditional costume. Thousands of women on motorbikes took part in a parade for Gudi Padwa, take a look at this report for more.

Gudi Padwa: India's financial capital Mumbai welcomes New Year

Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba is currently in New Delhi on a 3-day visit to India to strengthen ties after Former PM Oli's shake-up of ties.

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South Korea has over 50,000 tattoo artists and despite this, South Korea has banned people from getting inked. It only allows doctors to perform the procedure.

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