Angela Merkel's Conservatives registered their worst performance in the recently concluded national elections. The Social Democrats led by Olaf Scholz appear to have an advantage in securing a majority coalition. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas US Edition: Merkel's Conservatives beaten in tight election

Hundreds of homes and factories in China are going dark amid a major power crunch. Some cities are turning off traffic lights to ration power. Why is China running out of energy? What does it mean for the world? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas US Edition: China turns off traffic lights amid power crunch

Last week, Evergrande missed a payment deadline. Communist Party officials have been ordered to "look out for budding protests" & "monitor aggrieved home buyers". Palki Sharma tells you how China is trying to hide a financial crisis.

Gravitas US Edition: China's Communist Party orders a crackdown to "hide" a financial crisis

The Capitol, frequented by presidents, Supreme Court justices and movie stars, it is the transport of choice for some of the world's most powerful movers and shakers, yet only a few in the US, or world, know it exists.

The Capitol: Have you heard of Washington's Secret Subway? | WION Edge

Ever since the Taliban took control of the Afghanistan, there has been two faces of the country- one which the Taliban tries to portray, the other one that are hidden inside the homes and alleys. Tonight, we bring you the story of a man who gives us first-hand account of what life is like under the Taliban.

Afghan Crisis: Is Taliban 2.0 any different? How is life under Taliban for women? | Exclusive

The action-packed UNGA concludes in a few hours, over 100 leaders defied the Covid fears to meet-in person. The much-awaited the session ended without the speeches by those in government in Myanmar and Afghanistan. WION's Siddhant Sibbal brings in more.

Action-packed Meet Concludes, Myanmar and Afghanistan barred from UNGA session | WION-USA Direct

In an exclusive conversation with WION, Ambassador Gurjit Singh, former Indian envoy shares his assessment over Germany's government formation, listen in.

Who will succeed Angela Merkel? Indian ambassador Gurjit Singh shares his assessment

After a long leap due to covid-19, tourism in Italy is actually clawing its way back. Entrepreneurs are offering different ways to see the country, the latest one is in Tuscany, watch this bulletin for more.

Italy's tourism industry clawing its way back after hit by Covid-19

The official website of the Kremlin published a series of appealing photos in which Russian President Vladimir Putin can be seen hiking and fishing in Siberia.

Kremlin releases pictures of Russian President Vladimir Putin's weekend in Siberia

The 76th UNGA concludes today, however, the session ended without the speeches from those in government from Myanmar and Afghanistan.

UNGA session concludes without Myanmar and Afghanistan's address

Social democrats beat Merkel's bloc Narrow victory for social democrats End of 16-year long Merkel rule Germany set for three-way coalition?

WION Live Broadcast: End of 16-year long Merkel rule

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett is all set to address the UNGA session, it will be his first speech as a PM at the forum of global leaders.

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett to address his first UNGA speech

Taliban says that Kabul airport is now entirely operational for international flights and are appealing to all airlines to resume services; the group is promising full cooperation.

Taliban: Problems at Kabul airport resolved, international airlines can resume | Afghanistan Crisis

The UK is scrambling for basic necessities and for the third day running, Britain is now waiting to fill up the fuels. The oil firms are claiming that lack of drivers are causing transportation problems.

Supply-Chain issues at fuel station, opposition slams UK government for crisis

Thailand has been struck by catastrophic floods, a third of the country's provinces are inundated. Officials have warned that the situation will worsen, as heavy rains are expected to continue.

A third of Thailand's provinces flooded, heavy rains expected to continue

Heavy machineries can be seen removing rubble, they are reconstructing a storm-hit valley in French Riviera. Going by the damage, the disaster may look recent but it has been more than a year since the storm ravaged the French coast.

Slow recovery in storm-hit French valley; one year on, houses yet to be rebuilt

From wildfires to floods, extreme weather events have been wreaking havoc across the entire world. Therefore, it was not surprising that the climate crisis topped the UNGA discussion as well.

From wildfires to floods, climate change dominated UNGA session

San Marino has voted overwhelmingly in favor of legalizing abortion in a referendum, overturning a law dating back to 1865.

San Marino celebrates historic vote, proposal to reverse 1865 abortion ban

On September 26, 2014, 43 male students were forcibly abducted and then disappeared in Iguala, Mexico. Probe suggested that corrupt police officers were involved in the students' abduction; families reject investigation by previous governments.

Mexico: 7 year anniversary of suspected abduction of 43 students from Iguala

A common charger for phones and other electronic devices is likely to make lives easier for users, but are manufacturers ready?

Tech It Out: Would you want a common charger for mobiles?

'Our shared experience of fighting the pandemic has taught us that we are stronger and better when we are together. We saw glimpses of collective spirit, when our covid-19 warriors, doctors, nurses gave their best in fighting the pandemic,' says Indian PM Narendra Modi.

COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that we are stronger when we are together: PM Narendra Modi

Indian PM Narendra Modi concluded his address at the 76th UNGA summit. He spoke on a number of pressing issues from regional to global, he did not hesitate in calling out problematic elements or talking about the reforms at the United Nations. Listen in to what G Parthasarathy, former envoy to Pakistan has to say on it.

PM Modi highlights Afghanistan Crisis, important to remind all about terrorism: G Parthasarathy

Addressing the world leaders at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon a few significant topics. Palki Sharma brings you all the latest.

WION's Palki Sharma sheds light on key messages from PM Modi's UNGA speech | WION-USA Direct

German Chancellor, Angela Merkel will step down at the end of this year after serving 16 years as the head of Germany's government. Who will succeed her as the German chancellor?

Who will succeed Angela Merkel as German chancellor? | WION English News

With the onset of covid-19 pandemic, coffee shops around the world were shut down but interestingly a few sectors in the coffee industry were not affected, here's how and why.

Coffee industry rakes in the profit in covid-19 pandemic

The quiet French coastal city of Cherbourg has suddenly become the epicenter of an international trade dispute. This after Australia revealed that it is scrapping the 40 billion dollar submarine border.

Stabbed in the back? Australia terminates $40 billion submarine deal with France

On Taliban's request to other nations particularly Russia to help stop drug trafficking in Afghanistan. Kremlin has said that it will further monitor the group activities and wait for the structure of the Afghan government to be finalized.

Afghanistan News | Taliban seeks help from Russia to stop drug trafficking | WION Latest News

WION brings you all the latest developments from the UNGA. As per the latest reports, Taliban has now begun public execution, what are the global leaders saying about it?

Taliban has now begun public execution, what are global leaders saying about it? | WION-USA Direct

WION's executive editor Palki Sharma gives a deeper analysis on the Indian PM Narendra Modi's UNGA address, stay tuned for all latest developments.

PM Narendra Modi's veiled attack on three entities that pose threat to the world | UNGA Address

PM Narendra Modi held his first in-person interaction with the US president Joe Biden. The two leaders discussed various issues from Indo-pacific, climate change to coronavirus pandemic among others. Palki Sharma brings all the latest from ground zero.

Gandhiji, non-violence, trusteeship of the planet- key focus of Modi-Biden meet | WION-USA Direct

WION's principal correspondent Siddhant Sibbal brings all latest developments on the Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to the United States. The warm camaraderie was on the display between two global leaders, what does it say about the India-US ties?

Warm camaraderie between Modi & Biden, what does it say about the India-US ties? | WION-USA Direct

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