Old record and radio players had a charm and particular sound profile not found in modern music devices. So, a Russian company is giving these vintage items a new lease of life by upcycling them and adding a brand new feature Bluetooth.

Russia: Music aficionados of vintage radiograms have a new device to love

Israel happens to be in the eye of the omicron storm or at least that is what the Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett feels as he issues an alarming statement where he cautioned that during this current wave, Israel could witness a sharp surge in nearly about 40 percent of its population getting infected.

Israel PM Naftali Bennett: 2-4 million will be infected with covid-19

Taliban spokesperson has claimed to meet Afghanistan's National Resistance Front leaders Ahmad Massoud in Iran which the NRF has reportedly denied and has said that no such meeting was held. Now, the development comes just days after clashes were reported in the Panjshir valley, the NRF was leading the resistance movement since Afghanistan's Taliban takeover in August.

Afghanistan: Taliban claims it met with Resistance leader Ahmad Massoud, NRF denies | World News

As Covid-19 cases rise across Nepal, a special health council has decided to impose further restrictions While this still needs a green light from the cabinet, here we bring you what the proposed changes are.

Nepal bans gathering, shuts schools amid covid surge, new rules proposed to quell rise

We are still in the middle of covid pandemic. First, delta variant wreaked havoc then came omicron variant but news of yet another variant really spooked everyone- The variant is called Deltacron!

Is Deltacron really a new coronavirus variant?

Thousands of people have been left homeless after a fire gutted parts of a Rohingya camp a refugee camp in Bangladesh.

Massive blaze hits Rohingya camp; hundreds of homes destroyed, thousands fled for life | World News

After a spate of recent Covid cases, China has locked down another city. The northern Chinese city of Tianjin has shot borders and tightened exit controls. Residents who want to leave or travel out of the city now have to obtain approval from employers or community authorities.

Covid News: China steps up its covid-19 strategy, Tianjin under strict lockdown

It was a stunning victory for the world's biggest tennis star Novak Djokovic although in a different setting than he's used to. After a week of controversy an Australian court has overturned Novak Djokovic's deportation and ordered his immediate release from detention. Now, it's a setback to the Australian government which had revoked the visa of the tennis star over his vaccination status.

Djokovic wins Australia visa case, court orders his release from detention

Officials from the United States and Russia are currently holding talks to discuss the crisis that is unfolding in Ukraine and also Moscow's demands for security guarantee. The amassing of Russian troops and equipment along the border with Ukraine has caused a lot of worry in Kiev and also in the West. Officials on both sides have expressed pessimism about any concrete breakthrough from the US and Russia security talks that are currently underway.

US, Russia kick-off talks in Geneva, high-stakes meet amid rising tensions

India has reported nearly about 1,80,000 cases of covid-19 infections as the country has now begun administering precautionary doses to certain priority groups. Now, the number of cases have risen by 13% in comparison with yesterday, the country has been reporting over 1,00,000 cases of infections over the course of the last four days and so far India has also recorded 4,000 cases of omicron variant.

India records 1,79,723 new covid-19 cases, drive for precautionary doses begin

Covid News: '40% population in Israel likely to be infected,' claims Israeli PM Naftali Bennett

In Iraq, women are virtually taking their safety into their own hands. They're going against societal expectations, and they're doing it by taking up martial arts so that no one messes with them.

Iraqi women break the norm by taking us martial arts

The United States is approaching a new Covid-19 pandemic trend the hospitalization of children is soaring to a record high. Last week over 600 children were admitted to hospitals with covid-19 each day, according to data from the centers for disease control and prevention, last week's numbers are more than double the average of the week before.

US approaches a new grim record, 30,000 children tested positive last week

Hundreds of homeowners in Colorado were allowed to take stock of what remained of their homes after a wildfire devastated communities last week. Nearly 1000 homes and other structures were destroyed, as a result of fire, hundreds more were damaged.

United States: Cause of Colorado wildfires still unknown

A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Kazakhstan after protests over rising fuel prices turned violent.

Kazakhstan crisis: Tensions escalating day by day

The Africa cup of nations was supposed to kick off on Sunday in Cameroon, but it is under the cloud of the pandemic surge for the second time now.

COVID scare for Africa cup of nations: Three players in Senegal test positive

Kazakhstan has been dominating headlines for days as dozens have been reported dead in the protests. Russian troopers have been sent in to help quell the unrest for now. The president has rejected any talks with the protesters he says that he has given orders to shoot, to kill without any warning.

Kazakh leader vows to destroy 'Bandits', security forces given orders to shoot without warning

2014: Russia annexed #Crimea 2022: Will Russia invade Eastern #Ukraine? What's behind the latest conflict between Russia-Ukraine? Can the US, NATO stop Russia from attacking Ukraine? Is a new war imminent? Our experts weigh in on #WIONWideangle

Ukraine-Russia Tensions: Is War Imminent

The Bombay high court has refused to recognize public holidays as a fundamental right. The court suggested cutting down the number of listed holidays. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Does India have too many public holidays?

Scammers stole $14 billion in cryptocurrencies last year. Cryptocurrencies are quickly becoming a part of the mainstream. But how will governments contain the crypto criminals? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Crypto Scammers stole $14 billion in 2021

Iran's rivalry with Saudi Arabia is witnessing signs of thaw. Tehran says it's ready to restore relations with Riyadh. What explains the turn of events? What do both sides get by normalising ties? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas: Iran ready to 'restore relations' with Saudi Arabia

China's foreign minister Wang Yi wrapped up a three-nation tour in eastern Africa, where he denied Beijing's predatory lending strategies. But how do the account books stack up? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China denies debt trap in Africa

The Dakar 2022 rally in Saudi Arabia is facing calls of cancellation. France is accusing Riyadh of 'covering up' a 'terror attack' in which French driver was injured. Saudi authorities say the blast was an 'accident'. Palki Sharma decodes the brewing faceoff.

Gravitas: France accuses Saudi Arabia of 'covering up' a terror attack

The unrest is Kazakhstan has been crushed by Russian troops invited by the Kazakh president. Palki Sharma tells you why the trouble is just beginning for Putin and his ex-Soviet allies.

Gravitas: Kazakh president issues 'shoot to kill' order

U.S. President Biden's remarks on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, and the COVID Omicron variant forcing U.S. universities back to remote learning

U.S. President Biden's remarks on the first anniversary of Capitol Riots

In a bit to deepen defense cooperation the United States and Japan have agreed to collaborate on several new ventures this includes developing hypersonic and space based weaponry and a new deal on sharing the cost of US troops in Japan.

US, Japan strengthen defence ties, deal to counter hypersonic threats

Palestine's Hisham Abu Hawash has ended a hunger strike that lasted nearly five months after Israel agreed on his release. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you how hunger strikes have become a way of resistance in Palestine.

The West Asia Post | Palestinian prisoner ends 141-day hunger strike

Free birth control for all women under 25 will be available in France. The country is expanding a scheme that targets those under the age of 18. This is to ensure that young women don't stop taking contraceptives just because they cannot afford them.

France introduces free birth control scheme for all women under age 25

Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has informed owners of its luxury cars of a technical defect that could spark a fire.

Daimler's Mercedes-Benz warns car owners of a technical defect that could spark a fire

India's union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing a surge in terror activities. In the latest operation, police officials have neutralized three terrorists in Kashmir's Budgam area. Three AK-56 rifles and eight magazines were recovered from the site of the encounter, this comes just two days after an encounter took place in the Pulwama district.

Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists gunned down in Budgam area

Does 5G delay flights? The CEOs of Boeing & Airbus claim that 5G frequencies can disrupt a flight's radio altimeters & make landings risky.

Does 5G pose a threat to airline safety?

news

News, News on News, stories on News, articles on News, News stories at Wion, News news, News latest news