Reacting to Ukraine-Russia tensions, oil prices have climbed towards their highest level in more than seven years on fears that a possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia could trigger sanctions from US and Europe and it could disrupt energy exports from world's top producer as well.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Brent crude up 1.4%, WTI crude gains 1.6%

India's luxury car market which is around 40,000 cars has increased 40 percent last year, it's hoping to have a decent growth this year as well. To talk about this and much more today we are joined by Balbir Singh Dhillon, head of Audi India.

Luxury car sales in India witnessed 40% growth in 2021

It is the 17th day of protests in Canada's Ottawa against Covid-19 restrictions. Ottawa has been the epicenter of protest which is still occupied by estimated 4,000 demonstrators, now after a nearly week-long blockade a key bridge is being cleared.

Canada prepares to open key bridge after 17 days of truckers protest

China is applying a zero tolerance approach towards the pandemic. A coastal city in the eastern end of country is conducting mass virus testing after a small outbreak was reported in the region, 43 locally transmitted covid-19 cases were recorded so the Chinese authorities rushed to impose restrictions the 2.75 million residents have been put under a strict travel curb.

Coastal city Huludao in China on high alert after COVID-19 surge

United States has once again reiterated its warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment this as talks on the highest levels between the West and Russia continue in a bid to defuse the situation which in recent days have heightened dramatically. In the latest, US president Joe Biden briefed Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in an hour-long call about the conversation he had with Russia's Putin.

Ukraine President Zelensky invites Joe Biden to visit Kyiv, deliver a powerful  signal to Russia

Thousands of people marched across the UK to protests against the rising cost of living. These country-wide protest were organized and coordinated by a political pressure group called the People's Assembly and was supported by trade unions.

United Kingdom: Protests held in over 25 British towns against rising cost of living

The government and NGOs are struggling to ensure proper health care for the Rohingya refugees living in Bhasan Char Island, Bangladesh. Watch WION's ground report.

Ground report from Bangladesh: Authorities struggle to ensure proper healthcare at Rohingya camps

United States has once again reiterated its warning that Russia could invade Ukraine at any moment. In the latest, Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia other signatories to the Vienna Document signatories within 48 hours to address and discuss the current situation.

Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours

New Zealand's anti-vaccine protesters who have been showing opposition to vaccine mandates continue to demonstrate outside parliament as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern labeled the protests as being imported. Demonstrators continue to occupy the laws in front of the parliament for a seven straight day ignoring all calls by the police to leave the area.

New Zealand: Protesters denounce govt's Covid-19 vaccine rule, block streets outside parliament

Indian PM Narendra Modi and his UAE counterpart are expected to hold virtual talks in the coming week that they will be likely signing a free trade pact and as of now both sides are considering to hold the talks.

'India In Discussion With UAE For Free Trade Pacts': Piyush Goyal

With diplomatic channels failing to defuse a growing hostility between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis, the United States has now issued a warning asserting on how Russia could invade Ukraine at any time or might even create a surprise pretext for an attack and in a bid to defend their country Ukrainians are now getting themselves trained for war undeterred by Russia's military might more details coming up in this next report.

Amid border tensions with Russia, Ukraine special forces offer training to civilians

The Indian government has reportedly issued orders to ban 54 Chinese apps citing privacy and national security concerns. Reports claim India's IT department has said the apps were transferring data to foreign countries including China and has reportedly directed Google Playstore to block it.

Indian government to ban 54 more Chinese apps

Ukraine seeks urgent meeting with Russia, Vienna Document signatories over border tensions

India's PM Narendra Modi will hold talks with the UAE counterpart next week. The UAE is India's third-largest trade partner for eight years now. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings in more information on this.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with UAE counterpart to finalize trade deal

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched its earth observation satellite into orbit along with the observation satellite EOS 04 ISRO's polar satellite launch vehicle has also carried two other small satellites into the orbit.

India: ISRO launches EOS-04 satellite

The Swiss tobacco industry employs at least 11,000 people. However, 56% of people in Switzerland have voted to ban Tobacco advertisements.

56% of people in Switzerland vote to ban Tobacco advertisements

Female literacy in India has been on the rise, and a new report shows that the positive trend is also being witnessed in minority groups like Muslims.

Literacy rate of Indian Muslim women: Statistics show a significant stride

Ruling parties in Nepal have filed an impeachment motion against Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana. The top judge has been accused of seeking political benefits.

Impeachment Motion: Nepal's top judge accused of seeking political benefits

As COVID-19 cases decline after a surge driven by the Omicron variant in the country, the Indian government has revised guidelines for International arrivals.

Indian government revises COVID-19 guidelines for International arrivals

Colombia is one of the largest producers of flowers in the world, with roses carnations and orchids being the most popular flower producers.

Farmers in Colombia expect flower exports to surge this year

South Korea has launched a self-treatment scheme for patients with mild coronavirus symptoms. As new infections are soaring to a new high the country is trying to free up medical resources for more serious cases, take a look.

South Korea turns to self-treatment as covid cases surge

As anti-vaccination protests continue in Canada similar storm is now growing in New York. Thousands of New York city municipal employees face termination without proof as Covid-19 vaccination deadline ends.

NYC's municipal workers face termination over covid-19 vaccine status

Indian government here has revised guidelines for international arrivals. It has removed the category of at-risk countries which was introduced when the omicron variant of covid-19 emerged and recommended self-monitoring for 14 days for symptoms. The move comes as a relief for travel agents and firms.

India revises Covid-19 guidelines for international arrivals

Since the anti-vaccine-mandated protest that began nearly two weeks ago Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said that all options are on the table to end the blockade further emphasizing on how the government is still not contemplating sending in the army.

'Time to go home,' Canadian PM Justin Trudeau warns demonstrators

Now as tensions continue to escalate over Ukraine, Russia's defense minister Sergey Shoygu has now said that Moscow's ties with London are at a low point all this due to their close to zero cooperation. The statement comes as he met UK defense secretary for a rare peace talks.

'UK-Russia ties close to zero,' says Russian defence minister

Just a few days to go for Valentine's day and one would expect Paris which is known as a city of love to be full of hearts and roses and celebration, but what is currently happening on the ground is rather the complete opposite. The French police in fact fire tear gas at demonstrators fighting COVID curbs.

French Police fires tear gas at protestors fighting COVID curbs

Netizens around the world expressed outrage after microblogging site Twitter suffered a global outage. The social media site reported a software glitch on Friday resulting in disrupted services for thousands across the world.

Twitter apologizes to users for outages across the globe

India: Every year, 5 lakh people die because of the paucity of Organs US: 1 person is added to the transplant waiting list every 9 min Animal to human transplants: a solution to organ shortage? WION Wideangle takes you inside the New Age of Organ transplantation

The new age of organ transplantation | WION Wideangle

A day after QUAD diplomats met and pledged for deeper cooperation, Australian foreign minister Marise Payne and Indian EAM S Jaishankar are currently holding press briefing.

'Relation between India, Australia on a high,' Australian, Indian FM hail bilateral ties

As fears of Russian invasion loom over Ukraine, the United States has dramatically raised the alarm warning that a Russian invasion could begin within few days. The White House said that a Russian invasion starting with civilians being caught under aerial bombing could begin any time even before the end of the Beijing Olympics.

United States: Russian invasion could occur any day

Mexico is witnessing one of the deadliest years for media persons in the country. Five Journalists have been killed this year so far.

Mexico reports a spike in violence against Journalists

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