China has increasingly widened its footprint in West Asia. Beijing is not trying to gain control through its army but by creating a culture of economic inter-dependence.

Gravitas: China's widening footprint in West Asia

Speaking at WION’s fourth edition of the Global Summit in Dubai, Israeli politician Fleur Hassan-Nahoum shed light on what Abraham Accords meant for Israelis on the ground.

All we wanted was acceptance: Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum at WION Global Summit

In power politics, enemies of today can be friends of tomorrow. More so on the shifting sands of West Asia, where marriages of convenience rule. Here, historic shifts rarely take place without Israel’s involvement.

At WION Global Summit, leaders discuss how Israel-Palestine conflict will affect West Asia peace

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Japan's State Minister of Defence Nakayama Yasuhide, former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and former US National Security Advisor John Bolton are among leaders who will address WION's Global summit 2021, to be held on March 24 in Dubai.

At WION Global Summit, leaders to deliberate on post-pandemic world order

Pope Francis came with a message of peace and love and left with Iraq in his heart. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at this historic papal visit to the war-torn nation. Also on the show, retaliatory Saudi-Houthi airstrikes raise fears in Yemen and a look at how Saudi women are shattering glass ceilings.

The West Asia Post Ep-24 | Historic Papal visit to the war-torn nation

They say that a United States president comes of age in West Asia, and Joe Biden is already facing his first test in the region from Iran to Saudi Arabia. The challenges are plenty for the 46th president -- an US intelligence report blames Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, while the United States is seeking to recalibrate its ties with the Kingdom.

US President Joe Biden's challenges in West Asia

Is Saudi Arabia witnessing a "theological" shift? Social changes are slowly sweeping through the kingdom. After opening cinemas, allowing Christmas celebrations, letting women drive, and permitting them to attend concerts - the kingdom will now let women serve in the armed forces.

Saudi Arabian women can now join the armed forces

West Asia has been blanketed by snow. Libya, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Palestine & Saudi Arabia are all reporting snowfall. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why this is proof of climate change.

Gravitas: Why its snowing in West Asia

Joe Biden is facing his first real test in West Asia after a rocket attack hit the US airbase in Iraq. The deadly attack is now a wake-up call for the United States, raising questions about how Biden will respond to the attack. Also on the show, a look at the controversial Gaza court ruling on women's travel and the threat to Red Sea coral reefs from an Israel-UAE oil deal. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post Ep-21 | Biden's first real test in West Asia

With the state of heightened tensions continuing in several countries in West Asia, there has been an unprecedented hike in fuel prices, much to the dismay of the general public.

Turmoil in West Asia sparks hike in fuel prices

Lockdowns and vaccines marked the new year in West Asia as the region grapples under the pandemic. On this week's West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the COVID-19 situation in West Asia. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | Coronavirus pandemic in West Asia

With an artificial moon and flying taxis, Neom has been billed as humanity's next chapter. Ghadi Francis tells you about this $500 billion megacity in the deep deserts of Saudi Arabia. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | Saudi Arabia's $500 billion megacity

Saudi Arabia has opened its borders for Qatar. A 3-year-long Gulf crisis has come to an end. On the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this means for the region.

The West Asia Post | Gulf rift comes to an end

Nazik Al-Ali launched her on a ballet dancing journey three years ago. But in 2021, there will no dancing for this Syrian ballet dancer. On the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at her story. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

West Asia Post | Story of Syrian ballet dancer

From seizing a South Korean tanker to ramping up its nuclear program, Iran is flexing its muscles in West Asia.

West Asia Post | Iran steps up its nuclear program

As 2020 comes to an end, this week on the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at what this year meant for the region and the consequences it holds for 2021. From the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani to the Abraham Accords, we bring a comprehensive roundup of all the things that took the region by storm. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | Episode 14 | Your window to West Asia

The Swastika is an enduring symbol of well-being & good luck for millions of Indians. But it is reviled as a symbol of fascism in the west. In France, dozens of graves have been desecrated with the symbol. The act has reignited the debate on anti-Semitism. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Why is the Swastika reviled by the west?

Qatar is home to over seven lakh Indians. The bilateral trade was USD 10.95 billion in 2019-20, according to official data.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on 2-day visit to Qatar

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reached Qatar for a two-day visit that will see him meeting top leadership of the politically significant West Asian country.

Seventh high-level visit from India to West Asia begins as Jaishankar reaches Qatar

This week on the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis talks about how West Asia has kicked off mass vaccination drives. Fears grow in the region over the new mutant strain. Also on the show, United States is now mulling immunity for Saudi crown prince MBS. Will this be Trump's parting gift for Mohammed Bin Salman?

The West Asia Post | Episode 13 | Your window to West Asia

In the past few years, Israel has acknowledged carrying out dozens of airstrikes in Syria, most of them aimed at suspected Iranian weapons shipments believed to be bound for Hezbollah.

Israeli jets fly over Beirut, explosions reported in Syria

Morocco has become the 4th Arab country to normalise ties with Israel in the last 5 months. The deal comes after U.S. recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the Saharan region. WION's Palki Sharma discusses these developments with Moroccan Ambassador to India Mohamed Maliki.

Morocco becomes 6th Arab country to normalise ties with Israel | Mohamed Maliki exclusively on WION

The pandemic has accelerated the shift away from oil. Several countries in West Asia are struggling to balance their budgets - due to their over-dependence on oil revenues.

Gravitas: Without reforms, West Asia's Oil Economies face a difficult future

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Gravitas: China's widening footprint in West Asia

All we wanted was acceptance: Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum at WION Global Summit

At WION Global Summit, leaders discuss how Israel-Palestine conflict will affect West Asia peace

At WION Global Summit, leaders to deliberate on post-pandemic world order

The West Asia Post Ep-24 | Historic Papal visit to the war-torn nation

US President Joe Biden's challenges in West Asia

Saudi Arabian women can now join the armed forces

Gravitas: Why its snowing in West Asia

Gravitas: Why its snowing in West Asia

The West Asia Post Ep-21 | Biden's first real test in West Asia

Turmoil in West Asia sparks hike in fuel prices

The West Asia Post | Coronavirus pandemic in West Asia

The West Asia Post | Saudi Arabia's $500 billion megacity

The West Asia Post | Gulf rift comes to an end

West Asia Post | Story of Syrian ballet dancer

West Asia Post | Iran steps up its nuclear program

The West Asia Post | Episode 14 | Your window to West Asia

Gravitas: Why is the Swastika reviled by the west?

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on 2-day visit to Qatar

Seventh high-level visit from India to West Asia begins as Jaishankar reaches Qatar

The West Asia Post | Episode 13 | Your window to West Asia

Israeli jets fly over Beirut, explosions reported in Syria

Morocco becomes 6th Arab country to normalise ties with Israel | Mohamed Maliki exclusively on WION

Gravitas: Without reforms, West Asia's Oil Economies face a difficult future