It's that time of the year when the Indian capital turns to a gas chamber, the air quality has significantly worsened once again. The average air quality index in New Delhi is 315 which falls in the very poor category.

India: Delhi's AQI enters 'very poor' category for the 1st time in this season

COP26 features global leaders with a focus on climate issues across the world. Yet, Israel's differently-abled energy minister Karine Elharrar was unable to attend UN's COP26 session in Glasgow because the route to the venue wasn't wheelchair-friendly. UK PM Boris Johnson apologized her for the inconvenience caused.

Boris Johnson apologizes to Israeli minister Karine Elharrar over wheelchair access | COP26

Indian PM Narendra Modi called for ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid' to improve the viability of solar power and announced that India's space agency (ISRO) will provide the world a calculator that can measure solar energy potential of any region.

Indian PM Narendra Modi launches ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid' at COP26 summit

U.S. is introducing a bill to declare Diwali as a federal holiday, If passed, 5 Mn Indian Americans will have the chance to celebrate Diwali thousands of miles away from home. Diwali is already a national holiday in many countries. Palki Sharma tells you about the soft power of Diwali.

Gravitas: The soft power of Diwali

Kim Jong Un has coined "Kimjongunism" - a new ideology for North Korea. The North Korean leader has reportedly removed portraits of his father and grandfather, in an effort to break away from the shadow of his ancestors. Palki Sharma decodes Kim Jong Un's latest moves.

Gravitas: Kim Jong Un coins a new ideology for North Korea

Is Recep Tayyip Erdogan not keeping well? The Turkish President appears unwell in several viral videos. Ankara has launched a probe against 30 people for suggesting Erdogan has died. What's the truth about Erdogan's health? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Is Recep Tayyip Erdogan not keeping well?

The Pakistan govt has lifted the ban on Tehreek-E-Labbaik, allowing the group to contest elections. The TLP enjoys widespread support in Pakistan. How could this compromise prove risky for Imran Khan? Palki Sharma explains

Gravitas: Pakistan lifts ban on TLP, allows radical outfit to contest polls

According to reports, India's Covaxin vaccine has been approved by the WHO for emergency use. The 'made-in-India' vaccine will now be recognized by other nations and Indians who received the jab need not self-quarantine or face covid-19 restrictions. WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal brings all the latest information.

Covaxin gets WHO's nod; here's what it will mean for those who have taken the shot

Republican Party's Glenn Youngkin won election to become next governor of Virginia staging an upset against the Democratic Party. The race for governor was being seen as an early verdict on US President Joe Biden's first year in presidency.

Republican Glenn Youngkin becomes Virginia governor, Democrats lose for first time since 2009

India's indigenous jab Covaxin approved for emergency use listing by WHO

South Africa’s ruling ANC party looked set to deliver its worst ever electoral performance since the end of apartheid. The party's support is expected to dip below 50%in local government polls, the counting is underway.

South Africa municipal elections: ANC set for worst-ever performance, counting underway

Delhi's AQI dips, back to breathing toxic air; stubble burning chokes India's capital

654 days and counting. Xi Jinping hasn't left China in 21 months. A report claims the Chinese officials are "preoccupied" with protecting Xi's health. Is the Chinese president not keeping well or just hiding from the world? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why Xi Jinping is missing from the world stage

A man dressed as the Joker went around attacking passengers on a Tokyo-bound train before setting a compartment on fire. This happened on Halloween. The 24-year-old man said he wanted to kill 'lots of people' in order to secure the death sentence. Palki Sharma brings you the twisted story.

Gravitas | Japan: 24-year-old man dressed as joker attacks passengers on Tokyo train

A suicide bomber targeted a military hospital in Kabul today. The attack bears hallmarks of ISIS-K. Since late August, ISIS-K has killed at least 346 civilians. Palki Sharma tells you how terrorist groups are escalating their activities in Taliban's Afghanistan.

Gravitas: Another suicide bombing rocks Kabul

Gabon is the world's second most forested country, for this reason it is called the lungs of Africa. In a bid to protect its rainforest, the country is planning to allow logging concessions, our next report tells you more!

Gabon: World's second most forested nation pushes for sustainable logging

According to reports, India's Covaxin vaccine has been approved by the WHO for emergency use. The 'made-in-India' vaccine will now be recognized by other nations and Indians who received the jab need not self-quarantine or face covid-19 restrictions.

Covid Vaccine Updates: India's indigenous vaccine Covaxin approved for Emergency use by WHO

Kososvo has one of the lowest electricity prices in Europe. 97% of its energy needs are met through coal, the dependence on coals has taken a heavy toll on locals now who have been battling pollution-related illness.

Heavy price for cheap electricity in Europe's Kosovo

The Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility for Tuesday's hospital attack in Afghanistan's Kabul. According to reports, a key Taliban member Maulvi Hamdullah Mukhlis has been killed in the attack. WION's Anas Mallick brings in all the latest developments.

Afghanistan: Top Haqqani commander killed in ISIS attack; 25 killed, 50 injured

China has made unprecedented progress in its nuclear military capabilities. In the latest, there has been rapid construction of silo fields at different sites. Why is this alarmin? Watch our report to know more!

China makes progress in Silo field construction, US-based think tank tracks developments

The outlawed radical Islamist party has managed to bend the Pakistan government. With day-long protests, violence, and threats, the Pakistani government has signed an agreement with a hard-line Islamists group in return for the end of protests.

Pakistan government bows down to outlawed group, TLP agrees to end violence

After a marathon schedule of high-profile democratic meetings, President Joe Biden's domestic agenda suffered a major setback. Two Democratic Senators have demanded major changes and might not commit to supporting a $1.75 trillion framework on social spending and climate change.

Joe Biden's social spending plan in trouble, moderate democratic senators want major changes

Two powerful explosions rocked the capital city Kabul, sources state that at least one of the explosions were due to the suicide attack. The blast took place in the front of a military hospital.

Powerful explosion rock Kabul, two blasts and gunfire hit Kabul's military hospital

Sri Lanka is currently caught in the middle of a row with China which involves a shipment of fertilizers from Beijing, and in the latest Sri Lanka has reiterated that the organic fertilizer will not be allowed to unload on their soil.

Sri Lanka: No permission to unload Chinese fertilizers, denies payment to firm

Two powerful explosions rocked the capital city Kabul, sources state that at least one of the explosions were due to the suicide attack. The blast took place in the front of a military hospital. WION correspondent Anas Mallick brings in all latest developments.

Afghanistan: Two blasts hit Kabul's military hospital, all four attackers killed

The Apex Court in Greece has banned Halal & Kosher slaughter of livestock calling them 'inhumane'. What do the concepts really mean? Is the ban politically motivated? Which countries have banned them? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Halal & Kosher slaughter banned in Greece

A fatwa has been issued against cryptocurrency in Indonesia. The country's top religious body has equated it with gambling & declared it 'haram' or forbidden. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas | Indonesia: Fatwa issued against Cryptocurrency

What did the G20 summit achieve? Leaders of at least four countries skipped the summit. Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro was given the cold shoulder. While the rest of the leaders failed to reach an agreement on key issues. Palki Sharma brings you a recap.

Gravitas: Bolsonaro bumped off the family photo at G20?

People in North Korea are starving. Kim Jong Un has come up with a bizarre solution. Pyongyang wants North Koreans to eat black swans. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Pyongyang wants North Koreans to eat black swan

Will the Islamic State rebuild its caliphate in India's backyard? The ISIS-K in Afghanistan is now recruiting former Afghan soldiers. Palki Sharma tells you America's botched exit ended up feeding the ISIS-K

Gravitas: Will the Islamic State rebuild its caliphate in India's backyard?

World Leaders have assembled in Glasgow for COP26. 400 Private jets have landed, producing 13,000 tonnes of CO2. Is this climate action or climate hypocrisy? Here's what Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas | COP26: Climate action or climate hypocrisy?

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