Islamabad is rejoicing. It has received $3 Billion in aid from Riyadh. But, money alone can't solve Imran Khan's problems. The Tehreek-E-Labbaik is running riot in the country. Protesters are marching towards Islamabad to corner the govt. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan gets $3 Billion aid from Saudi Arabia

China's military footprint in Central Asia is growing. It is set to build another military base in Tajikistan. Central Asia has traditionally been Russia's turf. Could China's growing clout pose a threat to Moscow's interests? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China gets another military base in Tajikistan

India has refused to set a net-zero target in the run up to COP26. How effective are these targets being set by Western nations? Is it an excuse to burn now and pay later? Palki Sharma tells you why western nations should foot the bill for climate action.

Gravitas: Is India's rejection of net-zero the right call?

France will shut down 7 mosques by the end of this year over alleged radical leanings. Rights groups and activists are accusing President Macron of targeting Muslims in the name of anti-terror operations. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: France to shut 7 mosques over radical leaning

Hundreds of firefighters and city workers protested in New York against the covid-19 vaccine mandate that will come into effect from November 1 and will require all employees to show proof of covid-19 vaccination.

New York workers protest COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Today, here we will decode some climate jargon, you musty have definitely heard of the Greenhouse effect but the big question is why are we talking about it now!

What is the Greenhouse effect?

The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka has been blacklisted by the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka for failing to make the payment to the Chinese fertiliser company.

Chinese embassy blacklists Sri Lanka's People's bank

COP26 is the annual United Nations climate change conference, the summit will begin this weekend in UK's Glasgow. World leaders will decide the future of their respective nations and of the planet but why is this meeting crucial? Watch this video to know more!

Countdown to COP26 climate summit, why is it crucial?

Indian PM Narendra Modi has reached Rome and is currently paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, here are the live visuals coming in.

Indian PM Narendra Modi Reaches Rome for G20 summit, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

India's PM Narendra Modi is in Italy for the G20 summit. In a message to world leaders, PM Modi stated that the focus must be on pandemic recovery, climate change and tackling cross-border terrorism.

Pandemic recovery,  climate fight top focus for Indian PM Narendra Modi ahead of G20 summit in Rome

Ties between UK and France happen to be at an all-time low as the two nations are fighting over fishing rights in a post-Brexit world.

Row between UK and France over fishing rights intensifies

The world's 20 richest countries are meeting soon in Rome, world leaders are gathering for a two-day summit. The focus is on three things- climate, covid-19 and building back better. WION's Siddhant Sibal brings you all the latest inputs.

Rome: G20 leaders'summit from October 30-31; Putin, Xi Jinping to skip meet

Three Pakistani policemen were killed and 70 more wounded when supporters of a banned Islamist party TLP opened fire at a rally. WIO's Anas Mallick brings in more information.

Three policemen shot dead, 70 wounded at TLP rally in Pakistan

Exciting and interesting times ahead in Rome. The Italian capital is all set to hold G20 summit this weekend, focus will be on climate change, covid-19 and building back better. WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings you all the latest news from ground zero.

Rome: G20 leaders' summit commences from October 30-31

One Country One Law could soon be a reality in Sri Lanka. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has set up a 13-member task force to formulate a draft report by February 2022. Who will head the task force? Watch this report by Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka sets up task force to formulate a Uniform Law

Sri Lanka is witnessing daily protests demanding fertilizers for their crops, this comes as government imposed a ban on chemical fertilizers in May, the move was to make Sri Lanka the world's first 100% organic farming nation.

Sri Lanka government bans chemical fertilizers in May, policy sparks anger amongst farmers

Palestinian authority president Mahmoud Abbas's fatah faction has improved its standing against Palestinians, the rise in popularity is being attributed to Israel's apparent confidence building measures among Palestinians.

Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction improves standing among Palestinians

Is your child being exposed to objectionable content online? An investigation has revealed that TikTok is recommending videos of serial killers and gun violence to children as young as 13. Some of these videos have links to websites selling weapons. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: What is your child doing on the internet?

The G-20 summit is set to take place in Rome this weekend is the first in-person meeting of the heads of the world’s biggest economies since the COVID-19 pandemic. WION's Sidhant Sibal gets you all the latest report.

Italy to head G20 presidency this year, WION tracks G20 summit from Rome

Sunao Tsuboi, a survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bombing who made opposing nuclear weapons the message of his life died at 96, had also met US President Barack Obama in 2016 when he visited Hiroshima.

Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor Sunao Tsuboi dies at 96

Flash floods in Nepal have claimed the lives of more than 100 people. While climate change has created erratic weather patterns, unchecked construction near the Himalayas is making matters worse. Mariam Wardak tells you more.

South Asia Diary | Nepal floods super-charged by Himalayan dams

Following the tragic accidental prop gun shooting on the set of his movie 'Rust', Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has been receiving support from his near and dear ones. A .45-caliber Colt revolver used on the set of the film "Rust" was not thoroughly checked before being given to actor Alec Baldwin.

'Gun used not thoroughly checked,' Probe widens in Baldwin shooting case

Joe Biden's team is voicing rare support for the Palestinian community, the US president's plan to reach out to them is facing quite a lot of obstructions.

US mission Palestine to remain shut, Republicans block team Biden's efforts

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revealed his newly shuffled cabinet. The 30-member team has an equal number of men and women, which is a rare show in governments across the globe.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revamps cabinet

A team of engineers at Australia's University of Newcastle and have developed a patented thermal block material, which its inventors hope can be used to ease the transition away from coal-fired power.

Australian engineers patent thermal slab to store renewable energy

The world's 20 richest countries are meeting soon in Rome, world leaders are gathering for a two-day summit. The focus is on three things- climate, covid-19 and building back better.

G20 leaders' summit in Rome; climate, Covid-19 and building back better on agenda

Iran is all set to host the second round of foreign ministers' meet in Afghanistan. Foreign ministers from regional neighbours of Afghan including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan and China besides hosts Iran and Russia are going to be present at the meeting.

Iran to host second round of foreign ministers' meet on Afghanistan; economy, terrorism on agenda

A group of 35 Republican senators has introduced a bill to block the Joe Biden administration from reopening the US consulate in Jerusalem.

US mulls opening Jerusalem consulate, GOP leaders bring bill to stop reopening embassy

Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a thirteen-member task force to study the implementation of the concept of 'one country one law' and further prepare a draft. WION's Dasuni Athauda brings you all the latest developments.

Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints controversial monk as task force head

This year, Florida has been dealing with a massive die-off of manatees, with 959 documented deaths as of Oct. 1. This has already been the deadliest year on record, and according to state estimates, further colder weather may cause another wave of deaths among the estimated 7,500 to 10,200 manatees along both Florida coasts.

Amid food scarcity, Florida manatees dying in record numbers

NASA has discovered the first possible planet outside the Milky Way Galaxy. Located in the 'Whirlpool' Galaxy, the new planet is 28 million light-years away from earth. How was it discovered? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: NASA discovers first planet outside Milky Way Galaxy

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