Iraq gets the vast majority of its water from two rivers; the Euphrates and the Tigris. Both run down the length of the country supplying drinking water, irrigation, and hydroelectricity

Why Iraq’s great rivers are dying

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab planned to press Israel and the Palestinians to renew negotiations.

UK Foreign Secretary arrives to push for Israeli-Palestinian talks

A possible attack on a pipeline in Syria caused a nationwide blackout overnight, the state news agency quoted ministers as saying Monday.

Arab gas pipeline explosion caused Syria blackout

The United States will demand Thursday that all United Nations sanctions be reimposed against Iran.

U.S seeks return of sanctions on Iran

Extremist group Taliban and Afghan government have announced a three-day Eid ceasefire starting from May 24 to mark the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramzan

Taliban announces 3-day ceasefire in Afghanistan on occasion of Eid

West Asia analyst Meir Javedanfar from Tel Aviv says the biggest threat to Iran's internal stability is covid-19 or coronavirus currently.

Iran Elections: Hardliners set for win

Syrian government forces have made significant advances in their military push against the last major rebel bastion in the country's northwest

WION Dispatch: Turkey warns Syria's ally Russia

Donald Trump's West Asia peace plan is yet another attempt in a long line of peace bids. Over the years, many American Presidents have tried to secure a peace deal. WION'S Palki tells you why no one believes Trump's deal with bring peace.

Gravitas: The various failed West Asia peace deals of America

Trump says his plan for West Asia will ensure peace for 80 years. But his peace deal was rejected within hours of the announcement. Trump's bias for Israel was display on Tuesday. WION'S Palki tells you why Palestinians are unhappy with Trump's proposals.

Gravitas: Trump's West Asia Plan: Dead on Arrival

In more than 25 years, 3 Presidents of the U.S. have failed to achieve a peace deal in West Asia. Donald Trump is the 4th American President to try - and his peace deal has been already rejected by Palestine. WION'S Palki tells you why peace remains elusive in West Asia.

WION Edit: Why peace remains elusive in West Asia

Donald Trump has a new West Asia Peace Plan. The U.S. President is 'extremely favourable' to Israel in the deal. But can Trump reach peace in West Asia? #Gravitas #WestAsiaPeaceDeal #DonaldTrump

Gravitas: Trump West Asia plan: Peace deal without Palestine?

The World is One News, WION examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - January 17, 2020

WION Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal exclusively speaks to Estonia's Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu. He shared his views over West-Asia's rising tensions.

Estonia's Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu exclusively speaks to WION

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

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

Several people have been arrested in Iran over the downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane as Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that those responsible would be punished.

West Asia crisis intensifies; Countries mull legal action against Iran

Who benefits from this mess in West Asia? Are the efforts at de-escalation genuine? How has Soleimani's killing impacted Trump's political fortunes? Are there lessons for Canada to learn from? On #WionEdit Palki Sharma explains. #WIONEdit

Wion Edit: West Asia in crisis: Who stands to benefit?

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WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - January 14, 2020

Over the last 10 days, Iran's second most powerful person Soleimani was killed, missiles were fired & Iran shot down a passenger plane due to a 'human error'. De-escalation is a necessity even as the world grieves for the dead. Details in this report. #Gravitas #WestAsia

Gravitas: Crisis in West Asia, Canada grieves for the victims

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WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - January 13, 2020

Soon after Qasem Soleimani's killing, there was a significant uptick in oil prices. And oil supply shocks are bad for everyone including the US. In fact, the 1970s are a good example.

WION Edit: Who benefits from ongoing crisis in West Asia?

The tensions in West Asia means bad news for the global economy and the business community. Many international airlines have been re-routed, oil prices have risen sharply and volatility grips the equity markets. This report looks at some key numbers. #US #Iran #Gravitas #GlobalEconomy

Gravitas: US-Iran conflict, Impact on global economy

Amidst the crisis in West Asia, the maritime stand-off in South China sea has largely been ignored in the media. In the last week, Indonesia gathered naval troops near Natuna islands & forced China to retreat after Chinese vessels intruded into Indonesia's naval boundaries. WION's Palki Sharma explains. #Gravitas #China #SouthChinaSea #Indonesia

Gravitas: Stand-off in South China sea: Indonesia's stern message to China

US-Iran conflict is a tricky situation for India. India maintains strong ties with both the US & Iran. This presents India an opportunity to broker peace in West Asia. Can & Will India play peacemaker? On Wion Edit Palki Sharma explores. #Gravitas #India #US #Iran

Wion Edit: US-Iran conflict: Can India play peacemaker?

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