Every year harvesting Pomegranate villagers in Iran ran a festival by preparing local foods, playing games. Iran tops the list of the world's Pomegranate producers. The domestic production of Pomegranate in Iran exceeds 1 million tonnes annually.

Pomegranate Festival: Iranians celebrate annual harvesting season in Tehran

China & US race to become the world's top superpowers, their leaders are facing contrasting political scenarios back home. US President Joe Biden's approval rating has witnessed a downward trend in the past two months. While Xi Jinping is all set for a 3rd term in office.

Xi & Biden face contrasting domestic political scenarios

US President Joe Biden opened the virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping from the White House early on Tuesday morning. This is the first meeting between the two leaders since Biden has assumed office. The highly anticipated summit is expected to be one of the most extensive meetings under the Biden administration, Washington is hopeful of setting the agenda.

Xi Jinping: China-US should advance cause for world peace

Amid heightened tensions president of the world's two largest economies, the United States and China Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are meeting virtually. The highly anticipated summit is expected to be one of the most extensive meetings under the Biden administration, Washington is hopeful of setting the agenda.

Virtual meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping amid rising economic, military tensions

Amid heightened tensions president of the world's two largest economies, the United States and China Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are meeting virtually.

High stakes meet between Joe Biden, Xi Jinping

At the Glasgow summit, the Nepal PM announced that the country would increase the forest cover to 45% of its year by 2030, what does this new target mean for the Himalayan country?

Nepal pledges 45% forestry by 2030

Days after world leaders signed the Glasgow pact to contain global warming, the United States climate envoy John Kerry has said that COP26 has opened a new phase of accountability in the world's battle against climate change.

John Kerry: No government has the money to fight climate change | COP26 Glasgow summit

After nearly 200 leaders pledged to ramp up efforts against climate change and announced their plan to transition to green fuel, energy ministers of the developing world's oil-producing nations call for greater inclusivity and continued investment in hydrocarbons for energy security.

Energy ministers call for investment in hydrocarbons

Indian capital New Delhi continues to breathe toxic air. The state government has proposed a weekend lockdown and work from home for a week to fight the toxic air crisis.

Delhi: Air quality hovering between 'severe' and 'hazardous'

Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia continue to seize key cities on their way to the capital city of Addis Ababa. Experts state that the forces are poised to seize the country's main trade route known as the Djibouti corridor.

Ethiopia: Tigrayan forces may seize Djibouti corridor

Myanmar's ruling junta has charged ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi with electoral fraud during the 2020 elections, state media reported Tuesday. Since a military coup in February, the country has been in turmoil with nationwide protests and a deadly crackdown on dissent.

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi accused of 'election fraud and lawless actions'

US President Joe Biden held a virtual meeting with Xi Jinping. In this meeting, both the countries discussed common issues, strategic issues including mutual relations. Taiwan and human rights violations were Biden's top focus. During this meeting, Chinese President Xi said that America and China should respect each other.

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping hold crucial meeting; Taiwan and Human Rights violations top focus

Russia's anti-satellite weapon test has garnered a lot of backlashes, the US has branded it 'a reckless mention', here we break it down for you!

Russia tests anti-satellite missile, US slams for 'irresponsible act'

Nearly 200 nations adopted the Glasgow Climate Pact after over two weeks of intense negotiations at the COP26.

Glasgow Climate Pact: Here are biggest achievements of COP26 deal

Joe Biden tells Xi Jinping not to undermine Taiwan's sovereignty

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

Joe Biden raises concerns of human right abuses

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

India was criticised at COP26 for "watering down" a pledge to end the use of coal. Rich countries paint developing nations as climate villains. But they have denied billions of dollars in funding. Palki Sharma tells you about the climate hypocrisy of rich nations.

Gravitas: India criticised over coal at COP26, Climate injustice is the real villain

Rodrigo Duterte & his daughter Sara Duterte will both run for Vice-President in the Philippines general election. The Dutertes along with Marcos plan to maintain their grip on power. Palki Sharma tells you how prevalent political dynasties are in the Philippines.

Gravitas: Rodrigo Duterte & daughter to run for Vice Presidency | Dynasty Politics in the Philippines

Saudi Arabia is launching the first edition of a women's football league. Women's sport was long frowned upon in the kingdom. So what does this change mean for the women of Saudi Arabia? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia launches its first women's football league

Northern American businesses are ordering robots to meet consumer demands amid a labour shortage in the country. But are robots coming after the jobs of humans? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: US companies hire robots to fill jobs amid labour shortage

President of the United States Joe Biden is all set for a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Taiwan is expected to feature prominently in the talks. China plans to build pressure on the US to 'step back' on the Taiwan issue. Will Biden concede?

Gravitas: Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping 'virtually' | Taiwan to feature prominently in talks

Britain has raised its national threat level to severe. This comes after the taxi explosion in Liverpool was called a terror incident, a severe threat level means that an attack is seen as highly likely.

Britain: Taxi bomb explosion in Liverpool declared as terror incident

Peng Shuai claimed a former Vice Premier of China sexually assaulted her. Apparently, she has now gone missing. International tennis stars are raising concerns. Palki Sharma asks Where Is Peng Shuai?

Gravitas: Chinese tennis star "missing" after accusing former Vice Premier of Sexual Assault

Russia has begun delivering the S-400 missile defence system to India. The US can sanction India for the purchase. But Washington can't afford to take this step. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: S-400: A new guardian for India's skies

For decades, the historic Ariana cinema entertained Afghans. But it has been closed for months now. Like the rest of the country, the Ariana is in limbo, waiting to see how the Taliban will rule. On South Asia Diary, Mariam Wardak brings you the story of Ariana cinema.

South Asia Diary | Ariana cinema's fate hangs in limbo, will Taliban allows movies in Afghanistan?

Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the final to lift their maiden T20 World Cup title in Dubai. One of the most dominant teams in the history of cricket, the Aussies have now won a staggering five ODI World Cup titles and a T20 World Cup trophy.

Never write them off: Champions Australia's journey to maiden T20 World Cup triumph

Presidents of the world's two largest economies, the United States and China, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are set to meet virtually. The highly anticipated summit is expected to be one of the most extensive meetings under the Biden administration, Washington is hopeful of setting the agenda.

Biden-Xi summit: Presidents of world's two largest economies to meet, Chinese aggression in focus

Amid heightened tensions, leaders of the world's two largest economies, Xi Jinping and US president Joe Biden are set to meet virtually. The most anticipated meet is expected to be one of the most extensive ones under the Biden administration.

What to expect from Joe Biden- Xi Jinping's virtual summit?

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