To counter Russia's growing arsenal of tactical nukes, the US military recently deployed a submarine equipped with a low-yield nuclear weapon. Alarmists might see it as an escalation of already sky-high nuclear tensions in the world.

US deploys new type of nuclear weapon to counter Russian arsenal

Tensions continue to escalate in the last rebel-held region of Idlib in Syria. The Syrian government and its closed ally Russia has intensified its assault in the last few months to regain power from the rebel fores. Now we have a new ground player that is Turkey. Watch report:

80 Syrian troops killed by Turkey in Turkey-Syria crossfire

Russia's new Hypersonic missile can travel 27 times faster than the speed of sound. U.S. military is investing in a new weapon to defeat the new Russian missiles. China too is ramping up its defence prowess. This report takes you inside the race for Hypersonic weapons.

Gravitas: The Race for Hypersonic Weapons

Leaving Russia behind, China has now become the world's second-largest weapons producer. Who is buying arms from the dragon? This report has the details.

Gravitas: China is now world's second largest weapons producer

Israel hosted the World Holocaust Forum, which more than 40 world leaders & royals attended. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the monument which is located in a central Jerusalem park, fulfills the aspiration to life and victory of Leningrad siege's victims. Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a visit to Israel, Putin unveiled a Jerusalem monument commemorating the victims and defenders of Leningrad during the Nazi siege of World War Two.

WION Dispatch: Israel hosts World Holocaust Forum

According to a Swiss newspaper, local police picked up two Russian men in Davos in August. There were suspected to be Russian spies attempting to surveil the alpine town. This has triggered a major security controversy.

Gravitas:  Davos 2020: Did Russia Attempt To Spy Davos?

Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday said that he does not want his country to return to the late Soviet-era practice of having lifelong rulers. Most of these rulers died in power without a proper succession strategy.

Putin rejects idea of Soviet-style lifelong leaders for Russia while addressing war veterans

An Iranian chess referee who got accused of violating her country's Islamic dress code while making the decision of a women's tournament said she did not want to return home from Russia out of fear for her safety.

After getting accused of violating Islamic dress code, Iranian chess referee refused to go home

Commenting on the recent visit of envoys from various countries of Jammu and Kashmir, Russia said on Friday that they were not invited to visit the Valley as Moscow never doubted India's view on Kashmir.

Russian envoy backs India on Kashmir says, "No doubt on situation in Kashmir"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed sweeping changes to the country's political system that would shift powers away from the presidency in favour of parliament and the prime minister.

Putin's shake-up of Russian politics

The world's population is slowing down. From China to Japan to the United States, Russia and even South Korea - they all are struggling with low birth rates. The population crisis is hitting their economies.

Gravitas: Several Nations struggle with low birth rates

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Over the last 2 decades, there has been only one static feature in global politics. Russia's President Vladimir Putin has been the power centre in Russia. With the plans to rejig the country's constitution, Putin might consolidate his absolute power. WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Big power play by Vladimir Putin?

Syrian government forces, backed by Russia, bombed Idlib city and several nearby towns on Wednesday, violating a fragile ceasefire in the country's last rebel bastion.

Syrian and Russian jets pound Idlib province

The shake-up in Russian politics coincides with 20 years of Vladimir Putin in power. From KGB officer to a low profile official to Prime Ministership to Presidency, it has been quite a journey for Putin. This report explores Putin's many avatars.

Gravitas: The many avatars of Vladimir Putin

How does India view the changing political dynamics in Russia? How does India view it? India has a rich tradition of democracy. Will that reputation be hurt by siding with Putin? Is China the only thorn in India-Russia ties. On #WionEdit, Palki Sharma explores.

Wion Edit: Is China the only thorn in India-Russia ties?

Russian President Vladimir Putin nominated Mikhail Mishustin, a 53-year-old chief of the Russian Federal Tax Service for the position of Russian prime minister after Dmitry Medvedev resigned on January 15. Watch report:

WION Dispatch: Putin appoints Mikhail Mishustin as PM of Russia

President Vladimir Putin announced measures on Wednesday to boost Russia’s birth rate, describing them as vital to the country’s future though they are projected to cost at least $6.5 billion this year alone.

Russia: President Putin aims to tackle fall in birth rate

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - January 16, 2020

Russia: President Vladimir Putin accepted the resignation of his prime minister Wednesday after proposing constitutional amendments that could herald his intention to carve out a position that would let him stay at Russia's helm after his presidency ends.

Russian PM and government resign after Putin calls for constitution changes

The entire Russian government has resigned. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, along with his cabinet has called it quits. The comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to make major changes to the Russian constitution. WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Russian government resigns as Putin proposes constitutional rejig

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - January 15, 2020

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev submitted his resignation to President Vladimir Putin on January 15. Putin thanked Medvedev for his service but noted that the prime minister's Cabinet failed to fulfil all the objectives set for it. Medvedev has served as Russia's prime minister since 2012. He spent four years before that as president in 2008-2012.

Fineprint: Russian PM resigns after Putin plans sweeping constitutional changes

The leaders of the warring parties in Libya met in Moscow on Monday in order to discuss a ceasefire agreement #WION #Libya #Libyawar

Libya: End to civil war just around the corner?

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