In 2024, the biggest fear I had while travelling in Delhi Metro was not my belongings being stolen but being caught in someone's bizarre dance performance for Instagram or some "Public reaction" videos.

In 2024, the biggest fear I had while travelling in Delhi Metro was not my belongings being stolen but being caught in someone's bizarre dance performance for Instagram or some "Public reaction" videos. Every coach of Delhi Metro, especially in the Pink line (if we analyse the incidents that occurred), was the stage for some dance performances and strange stunts no one asked for. All we saw this year was some new viral video in which everyone is sitting quietly except a few "influencers". Because who needs peace when you can have a free seat to "Delhi's Got Talent" on your way to work? Take a look at some incidents that topped every other on the internet. Bizarre Holi Celebration Also read | Be mindful of your comments: India slams Bangladesh over Yunus aide's social media post One video that must have gone on everyone's social media feed was two women in a coach on the metro sitting on the floor and doing some sensual act of playing Holi (Indian festival of colours) with each other. The video showed a woman wearing a white saree while another wearing a suit and putting colours on each other's cheeks with a romantic Bollywood song in the background. The incident caused more embarrassment for people sitting on the back than the views on the internet. Man Beating Physics No, not just romance, we also witnessed live physics classes. A video shared on Instagram showed a man sitting on the floor of the metro's coach and rising on a pole in the coach in the sitting position beating gravity. However, it was visible that the video was playing in reverse. Also read | Delhi better than Bengaluru? Cars24 CEO's post sparks debate online Romance In Delhi Metro And one thing that broke all the records was the couples of Delhi. Every day, we wake up with a fresh viral video of some random couple having a not-so-public-friendly romance in the Delhi Metro. This raised questions about the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) and its command on the safety and security of the public transport. And it's not that the DMRC did not act on the issue. It did issue multiple warnings, but the "influencers" continued dancing like no one was watching (except millions of people on the internet).

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India and the Maldives share long-standing diplomatic relations. New Delhi has consistently offered support to Male whenever the archipelago nation is hit with any crisis, be it humanitarian or security-related. The most&nbsp;recent example of assistance was witnessed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, where India provided valuable aid to Maldives in the form of vaccines.

New Delhi has a history of aiding the Maldives, an island nation with a population of nearly 500,000, including during the devastating 2004 tsunami.

But perhaps the most exceptional illustration of India's commitment to its neighbour was when Male was hit with a security crisis during the 1988 coup.

On November 3, 1988, a group of Maldivian rebels led by Abdullah Luthufi, and Sri Lanka's People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) attempted to overthrow the government of then-president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in the small island nation in the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;

President Gayoom's government quickly sought assistance from the international community, including then-Soviet Union, Singapore, Pakistan, US, UK and India.&nbsp;

But the one country that stood the test of&nbsp;times for Maldives was India.

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New Delhi, within 16 hours of the SOS received from President Gayoom for assistance, rescued the leader.&nbsp;

Maldives is strategically located in the Indian Ocean, and any political turmoil in the region could have broader implications.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The situation was tense.&nbsp;

In response to the request for assistance, India swiftly launched 'Operation Cactus' on the night of November 3, 1988, when the coup was attempted.&nbsp;

<h2>How India went in&nbsp;</h2>

Speaking with WION, Lieutenant General (Retd) Vinod Bhatia, who was then brigade major of the 50 Independent Parachute Brigade,&nbsp;gave a first-hand account of the coup attempt by rebels to overthrow the Male government and how India thwarted it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gayoom, by that time, had already faced two coup attempts: in 1980 and 1983.&nbsp;

General Bhatia told WION, "They staged the coup when the President of Maldives was to come to India on November 3, 1988. On November 3 morning, Male was taken over and the headquarters were surrounded. TV stations and radio stations were taken over, just like it happens during any coup."

On that day, 80 PLOTE fighters and some locals, armed with heavy weaponry, seized control of Male, targeting key infrastructure.&nbsp;

In response, a crisis committee in Delhi led by then-Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi decided to help the Male government.

The 50th Independent Parachute Brigade was activated in Agra, and Air Force and Parachute Brigade units were ready for deployment.&nbsp;

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Two Ilyushin IL-76s landed in Maldives at 9:30 pm, carrying Indian soldiers and then-High Commissioner to Maldives Arun Banerjee.

"There were 80-odd people involved in the coup. The moment they saw us landing there, they just vanished. They were firing, they realised the game was over," General Bhatia told WION.&nbsp;

Eventually, paratroopers secured the airport. &nbsp;

"We went in at the invitation of the president. Our task was to rescue the Maldivian president. We got the first intimation around 10-10:30 am and the para brigade launched the operation, and we could rescue the president by 2 am in the morning.... within 16 hours. Then we were told to restore normalcy in Maldives."&nbsp;

Later, the rebels "hijacked a ship called MV Progress Light. They took that ship away. Some of them took boats and went away and we chased them. By 8 November, we got everyone back."

The Navy, under commander of the brigade Farouk Bulsara, ordered to open fire which damaged the fleeing ship. Indian Navy ships INS Betwa and INS Godavari intercepted it, following which the rebels surrendered.&nbsp;

"Every military operation is inherently dangerous. There was a cold start and this was a totally blind one. We had very little intelligence but that's what we are trained and meant to do," General Bhatia said, adding that after the operation, India's intervention was highly appreciated.

The coup led to the deaths of 19 people, while 68 Sri Lankan fighters and seven Maldivians were arrested.

Four, including Luthufee, received initially a death sentence, later commuted at PM Rajiv Gandhi's request.

<h2>A pivotal moment in India's diplomatic history&nbsp;</h2>

Indian forces, including the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, conducted the successful military intervention to quell the rebellion and reinstate the legitimate government in the Maldives.

The swift and decisive action by India is often hailed as a successful example of regional cooperation and intervention to maintain stability in the South Asian region.&nbsp;

The operation showed India's ability to respond to a crisis in its immediate neighbourhood and demonstrated its commitment to preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring nations.

The Maldives coup and India's intervention in 1988 further strengthened diplomatic ties between the two countries.&nbsp;

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"India is the only nation where whenever we have helped out our neighbours, we have never made a base, we have always come out. Whether it is Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Nepal. So we are one nation where we are friendly to our neighbours."&nbsp;

"Even in 1971 war, we vacated.. we came back to our country. On 17 Nov, we were out of Maldives," General Bhatia added.&nbsp;

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India and the Maldives share long-standing diplomatic relations. New Delhi has consistently offered support to Male whenever the archipelago nation is hit with any crisis, be it humanitarian or security-related.

India and the Maldives share long-standing diplomatic relations. New Delhi has consistently offered support to Male whenever the archipelago nation is hit with any crisis, be it humanitarian or security-related. The most recent example of assistance was witnessed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, where India provided valuable aid to Maldives in the form of vaccines. New Delhi has a history of aiding the Maldives, an island nation with a population of nearly 500,000, including during the devastating 2004 tsunami. But perhaps the most exceptional illustration of India's commitment to its neighbour was when Male was hit with a security crisis during the 1988 coup. On November 3, 1988, a group of Maldivian rebels led by Abdullah Luthufi, and Sri Lanka's People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) attempted to overthrow the government of then-president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in the small island nation in the Indian Ocean. President Gayoom's government quickly sought assistance from the international community, including then-Soviet Union, Singapore, Pakistan, US, UK and India. But the one country that stood the test of times for Maldives was India. Also Read | ‘Maldives govt must make stronger statement to repair ties with India,’ says Maldives oppo leader amid row New Delhi, within 16 hours of the SOS received from President Gayoom for assistance, rescued the leader. Maldives is strategically located in the Indian Ocean, and any political turmoil in the region could have broader implications. The situation was tense. In response to the request for assistance, India swiftly launched 'Operation Cactus' on the night of November 3, 1988, when the coup was attempted. How India went in Speaking with WION, Lieutenant General (Retd) Vinod Bhatia, who was then brigade major of the 50 Independent Parachute Brigade, gave a first-hand account of the coup attempt by rebels to overthrow the Male government and how India thwarted it. Gayoom, by that time, had already faced two coup attempts: in 1980 and 1983. General Bhatia told WION, "They staged the coup when the President of Maldives was to come to India on November 3, 1988. On November 3 morning, Male was taken over and the headquarters were surrounded. TV stations and radio stations were taken over, just like it happens during any coup." On that day, 80 PLOTE fighters and some locals, armed with heavy weaponry, seized control of Male, targeting key infrastructure. In response, a crisis committee in Delhi led by then-Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi decided to help the Male government. The 50th Independent Parachute Brigade was activated in Agra, and Air Force and Parachute Brigade units were ready for deployment. Also Read | India’s Lakshadweep to get new airport as part of overhaul to boost tourism Two Ilyushin IL-76s landed in Maldives at 9:30 pm, carrying Indian soldiers and then-High Commissioner to Maldives Arun Banerjee. "There were 80-odd people involved in the coup. The moment they saw us landing there, they just vanished. They were firing, they realised the game was over," General Bhatia told WION. Eventually, paratroopers secured the airport. "We went in at the invitation of the president. Our task was to rescue the Maldivian president. We got the first intimation around 10-10:30 am and the para brigade launched the operation, and we could rescue the president by 2 am in the morning.... within 16 hours. Then we were told to restore normalcy in Maldives." Later, the rebels "hijacked a ship called MV Progress Light. They took that ship away. Some of them took boats and went away and we chased them. By 8 November, we got everyone back." The Navy, under commander of the brigade Farouk Bulsara, ordered to open fire which damaged the fleeing ship. Indian Navy ships INS Betwa and INS Godavari intercepted it, following which the rebels surrendered. "Every military operation is inherently dangerous. There was a cold start and this was a totally blind one. We had very little intelligence but that's what we are trained and meant to do," General Bhatia said, adding that after the operation, India's intervention was highly appreciated. The coup led to the deaths of 19 people, while 68 Sri Lankan fighters and seven Maldivians were arrested. Four, including Luthufee, received initially a death sentence, later commuted at PM Rajiv Gandhi's request. A pivotal moment in India's diplomatic history Indian forces, including the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, conducted the successful military intervention to quell the rebellion and reinstate the legitimate government in the Maldives. The swift and decisive action by India is often hailed as a successful example of regional cooperation and intervention to maintain stability in the South Asian region. The operation showed India's ability to respond to a crisis in its immediate neighbourhood and demonstrated its commitment to preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring nations. The Maldives coup and India's intervention in 1988 further strengthened diplomatic ties between the two countries. Watch | Major boost to India-UK security ties: India, UK sign deal on Cadet Exchange Program × "India is the only nation where whenever we have helped out our neighbours, we have never made a base, we have always come out. Whether it is Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Nepal. So we are one nation where we are friendly to our neighbours." "Even in 1971 war, we vacated.. we came back to our country. On 17 Nov, we were out of Maldives," General Bhatia added.

How India thwarted 1988 coup attempt in Maldives: Indian army veteran Vinod Bhatia speaks to WION

India's first and only international news channel WION and Vikram Chandra, founder of Editorji Technologies, are coming together to present two weekly news shows - 'The India Story' and 'This World' in the new year.

The marquee shows are scheduled for an early January 2023 launch on both WION linear and digital, fulfilling Zee Media's commitment to take India's voice to the wider world.

Explaining the partnership, Zee Media publisher Dr Subhash Chandra said, "Vikram is arguably the only broadcast journalist who's managed to remain neutral, non-controversial and rise above the 'noise at nine.' That's a rare attribute in these polarised times. He is seen as fair and balanced across the opinion spectrum, which lends a high degree of credibility. People trust his views on a subject, a factor we will build on with these two shows."

The prime objective of the two high-voltage shows on WION presented by Vikram Chandra is to help the world understand major global events from a uniquely Indian perspective. That will be the theme of 'This World' that Vikram Chandra will host on WION, World Is One. To top it, WION's global footprint will provide enhanced reach to 'The India Story,' which has already been running on Editorji, as it seeks to be the definitive programme explaining India to a global audience.

Vikram Chandra said, "I have been away from TV news for several years now, building within Editorji the technologies that I feel can transform video news and information. I had no intention of returning to the noise and din of news programmes dominated by domestic politics. But WION is different. It is the only true international channel out of India – and it has tremendous reach across the world. I look forward to placing 'The India Story' on WION and working with their talented team to make 'This World' a "must-watch" weekly show on global events."&nbsp;

Announcing the partnership, Madhu Soman, Chief Business Officer, WION, who joined the channel in August after a seven-year stint with Bloomberg in Hong Kong, said, "Believe it or not, we connected via LinkedIn a couple of months ago. Vikram didn't know me from Adam. Today, he's a friend and an ally in WION's journey, and I'm sure our partnership will make 'This World' sit up and take note of &nbsp;'The India Story' as we seek solutions."

Two pedigreed professionals with no prior connection coming together organically is a testament to WION's commitment to the cause of neutral and non-controversial journalism. In addition, Vikram Chandra coming on board further strengthens WION's efforts to position India at the high table of global diplomacy.

"My conversations with Madhu were a breeze, and we are both clear that India, with its billion-plus population, needs its own voice in the world. That's where I felt WION offered a wonderful opportunity to bring the brightest minds together on our shows," added Vikram Chandra.

In addition to these two shows, the Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) and Editorji Technologies will collaborate on programmes for social transformation, combining Vikram's experience in programmes like 'The Greenathon,' &nbsp;'Save Our Tigers' and 'Banega Swacch India' &nbsp;together with the massive reach of Zee Media including WION, Zee News and India.com.

Apart from presenting shows like 'The Big Fight,' '9 o'clock News' and 'Gadget Guru,' he has also been successful in introducing pioneering innovations such as news on mobile phones, live streaming of videos, etc.

Vikram won the title of 'Global Leader for Tomorrow' by the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Indian Television Academy Award for 'Best Anchor for a Talk Show,' the Hero Honda Award for 'Best Anchor-person' and the Teacher's Achievement Award for Communication, along with featuring in the top 20 on the Impact list of the Digital Power 100. 
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India's first and only international news channel WION and Vikram Chandra, founder of Editorji Technologies, are coming together to present two weekly news shows - 'The India Story' and 'This World' in the new year.

India's first and only international news channel WION and Vikram Chandra, founder of Editorji Technologies, are coming together to present two weekly news shows - 'The India Story' and 'This World' in the new year. The marquee shows are scheduled for an early January 2023 launch on both WION linear and digital, fulfilling Zee Media's commitment to take India's voice to the wider world. Explaining the partnership, Zee Media publisher Dr Subhash Chandra said, "Vikram is arguably the only broadcast journalist who's managed to remain neutral, non-controversial and rise above the 'noise at nine.' That's a rare attribute in these polarised times. He is seen as fair and balanced across the opinion spectrum, which lends a high degree of credibility. People trust his views on a subject, a factor we will build on with these two shows." The prime objective of the two high-voltage shows on WION presented by Vikram Chandra is to help the world understand major global events from a uniquely Indian perspective. That will be the theme of 'This World' that Vikram Chandra will host on WION, World Is One. To top it, WION's global footprint will provide enhanced reach to 'The India Story,' which has already been running on Editorji, as it seeks to be the definitive programme explaining India to a global audience. Vikram Chandra said, "I have been away from TV news for several years now, building within Editorji the technologies that I feel can transform video news and information. I had no intention of returning to the noise and din of news programmes dominated by domestic politics. But WION is different. It is the only true international channel out of India – and it has tremendous reach across the world. I look forward to placing 'The India Story' on WION and working with their talented team to make 'This World' a "must-watch" weekly show on global events." Announcing the partnership, Madhu Soman, Chief Business Officer, WION, who joined the channel in August after a seven-year stint with Bloomberg in Hong Kong, said, "Believe it or not, we connected via LinkedIn a couple of months ago. Vikram didn't know me from Adam. Today, he's a friend and an ally in WION's journey, and I'm sure our partnership will make 'This World' sit up and take note of 'The India Story' as we seek solutions." Two pedigreed professionals with no prior connection coming together organically is a testament to WION's commitment to the cause of neutral and non-controversial journalism. In addition, Vikram Chandra coming on board further strengthens WION's efforts to position India at the high table of global diplomacy. "My conversations with Madhu were a breeze, and we are both clear that India, with its billion-plus population, needs its own voice in the world. That's where I felt WION offered a wonderful opportunity to bring the brightest minds together on our shows," added Vikram Chandra. In addition to these two shows, the Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) and Editorji Technologies will collaborate on programmes for social transformation, combining Vikram's experience in programmes like 'The Greenathon,' 'Save Our Tigers' and 'Banega Swacch India' together with the massive reach of Zee Media including WION, Zee News and India.com. Apart from presenting shows like 'The Big Fight,' '9 o'clock News' and 'Gadget Guru,' he has also been successful in introducing pioneering innovations such as news on mobile phones, live streaming of videos, etc. Vikram won the title of 'Global Leader for Tomorrow' by the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Indian Television Academy Award for 'Best Anchor for a Talk Show,' the Hero Honda Award for 'Best Anchor-person' and the Teacher's Achievement Award for Communication, along with featuring in the top 20 on the Impact list of the Digital Power 100. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Talking about plans in an interaction with media, a Taliban leader said Afghanistan will have an all-inclusive government soon. The group will also invite different countries for the government's formation ceremony.&nbsp;

The government also looks to begin the government's work with bringing reforms in the constitution. The statement comes as Afghanistan crisis continues after Taliban took over the country. &nbsp; &nbsp;

In the press briefing, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told reporters that the government’s formation is still ongoing. It will be an all-inclusive one. &nbsp;

When asked by WION about the details, the leader said, the group will also invite different countries for the ceremony of the government’s formation when it is finalised. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“We want to do a proper job in announcing the government. Don't know the details yet. Will share once the government is announced,” said Mujahid.&nbsp;

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Mujahid added the government’s work will start with the reforms in constitution. It should be Islamic and will be done in the future.&nbsp;

The spokesperson also said, former Afghanistan vice president&nbsp;Amrullah Saleh&nbsp;is in Tajikistan&nbsp;now.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, as the Taliban claimed it had captured Panjshir Valley, the spokesperson added there were no civilian casualties while "taking over Panjshir".

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"There was a shortage of food during the fighting," the Taliban leader said, adding, "but we will fix that now." He added, "China should cooperate with us, there are so many projects awaited due to security concerns like roads and other infrastructure, they all will be implemented soon."

"The Taliban wants to negotiate this matter (Panjshir), the jihadi commanders were used in this to resolve the matters for negotiation and dialogue. When our delegation went there they did not get positive answers, so the Islamic Emirate sent their military," he added.

Talking about plans in an interaction with media, a Taliban leader said Afghanistan will have an all-inclusive government soon. The group will also invite different countries for the government's formation ceremony.

Talking about plans in an interaction with media, a Taliban leader said Afghanistan will have an all-inclusive government soon. The group will also invite different countries for the government's formation ceremony. The government also looks to begin the government's work with bringing reforms in the constitution. The statement comes as Afghanistan crisis continues after Taliban took over the country. In the press briefing, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told reporters that the government’s formation is still ongoing. It will be an all-inclusive one. When asked by WION about the details, the leader said, the group will also invite different countries for the ceremony of the government’s formation when it is finalised. “We want to do a proper job in announcing the government. Don't know the details yet. Will share once the government is announced,” said Mujahid. Watch: Taliban holds press briefing, says hopes to form an inclusive govt in Afghanistan × Mujahid added the government’s work will start with the reforms in constitution. It should be Islamic and will be done in the future. The spokesperson also said, former Afghanistan vice president Amrullah Saleh is in Tajikistan now. Meanwhile, as the Taliban claimed it had captured Panjshir Valley, the spokesperson added there were no civilian casualties while "taking over Panjshir". Also Read: Panjshir under control, claims Taliban; Massoud's NRF says 'struggle' will continue "There was a shortage of food during the fighting," the Taliban leader said, adding, "but we will fix that now." He added, "China should cooperate with us, there are so many projects awaited due to security concerns like roads and other infrastructure, they all will be implemented soon." "The Taliban wants to negotiate this matter (Panjshir), the jihadi commanders were used in this to resolve the matters for negotiation and dialogue. When our delegation went there they did not get positive answers, so the Islamic Emirate sent their military," he added.

Will invite countries at govt launch ceremony, work will start with reforms in constitution: Taliban

Relations between India and United Arab Emirates strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic,&nbsp;India's Ambassador Pavan Kapoor told&nbsp;WION Global Summit in Dubai on Wednesday.

During his welcome address to the summit on behalf of the host nation, Kapoor&nbsp;talked about the need for multilateral solutions and international solidarity during times of crises.

"It is natural that disruptions caused by the pandemic have led to a greater distrust about the merits of globalisation," he said. "At the same time, invisible challenges and the pandemic have highlighted more clearly the need &nbsp;for multilateral solutions, or at least working arrangements between countries with converging interests."

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He also highlighted the role of India in such difficult times. "As a pluralistic and open society with a market economy, India fits the role well. The choice for a nation to just focus on its own recovery is an easy one. However, the choice to build up its own capabilities including for the benefit of others is a difficult one. I would say, India has taken the latter path," he said.

Talking about Indians stuck in the UAE during the lockdown, he described how India has had to take the difficult decisions to face the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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"The decision by India to close its air space last March for 2.5 months even for its own citizens. I can say that the kind of problems that we had trying to explain to our people here, who are present in very large numbers, it was a very difficult decision to explain to them," Kapoor said.

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However, he also added that "this gave the government breathing space to control the numbers and create an impressive health infrastructure and deal with the anticipated surge in cases which proved very helpful subsequently."

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Kapoor said that as soon as India started its massive repatriation mission in early May 2020, some 250,000 people registered for the process within three days of the registration link going live on the website.

He reminisced about May 7, 2020, when the first flight of Vande Bharat Mission took off from Abu Dhabi to Kochi. The Indian government was able to repatriate over 300,000 Indian nationals from UAE within three months of the Vande Bharat Mission, he recalled.

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"The numbers have since crossed over a million and a half, but a very large number of people who travel to India have since also come back, especially after we entered into a bilateral air bubble arrangement, which is still ongoing and supporting the strong people-to-people exchanges between the two countries."

The Indian ambassador also reported that the government is operating over 300 flights a week between the two countries, which is the largest of the air bubble arrangements that India has in place at present.

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He also thanked the government of UAE, department of health, civil aviation, interior, and foreign ministry.&nbsp;

"The India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership has truly emerged stronger since the start of the COVID pandemic," he said. "The constant high-level empathetic exchanges between our leadership have ensured this outcome."

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He talked about the strengthening relationships between the two countries in the post-pandemic world and increasing cooperation in new areas, brought about by several virtual and physical meetings between the leaders of the two nations.

In addition to the strengthening relationships in the defence area, the two countries have also established stronger bilateral cooperation in areas such as healthcare and food security during the coronavirus pandemic.

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India also made sure that the food supplies to the UAE "remain uninterrupted, despite the lockdown in India," Kapoor said. He also reported that India supplied HCQ tablets to UAE on a priority basis and also facilitated&nbsp;the arrival of many more nurses and doctors from India to support the healthcare service providers in the country.

The South Asian country has also supplied 200,000 doses of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine to the UAE as a part of India's 'Vaccine metri' or vaccine friendship programme in February 2021.

Relations between India and United Arab Emirates strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic, India's Ambassador Pavan Kapoor told WION Global Summit in Dubai on Wednesday.

Relations between India and United Arab Emirates strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic, India's Ambassador Pavan Kapoor told WION Global Summit in Dubai on Wednesday. During his welcome address to the summit on behalf of the host nation, Kapoor talked about the need for multilateral solutions and international solidarity during times of crises. "It is natural that disruptions caused by the pandemic have led to a greater distrust about the merits of globalisation," he said. "At the same time, invisible challenges and the pandemic have highlighted more clearly the need for multilateral solutions, or at least working arrangements between countries with converging interests." Also read | As it happened: WION Global Summit 2021 He also highlighted the role of India in such difficult times. "As a pluralistic and open society with a market economy, India fits the role well. The choice for a nation to just focus on its own recovery is an easy one. However, the choice to build up its own capabilities including for the benefit of others is a difficult one. I would say, India has taken the latter path," he said. Talking about Indians stuck in the UAE during the lockdown, he described how India has had to take the difficult decisions to face the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic. Also read | India's leadership capabilities stood out during pandemic, says Jaishankar "The decision by India to close its air space last March for 2.5 months even for its own citizens. I can say that the kind of problems that we had trying to explain to our people here, who are present in very large numbers, it was a very difficult decision to explain to them," Kapoor said. Pavan Kapoor (@AmbKapoor), Indian Ambassador to the UAE, delivers the welcome note on behalf of the host nation, UAE, at #WIONGlobalSummit in Dubai Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/KYZtALCh7N pic.twitter.com/lTc8d1Rx0O — WION (@WIONews) March 24, 2021 × However, he also added that "this gave the government breathing space to control the numbers and create an impressive health infrastructure and deal with the anticipated surge in cases which proved very helpful subsequently." Also read | 'Wuhan virus' and the travails of being a pro-China Hong Kong lawmaker Kapoor said that as soon as India started its massive repatriation mission in early May 2020, some 250,000 people registered for the process within three days of the registration link going live on the website. He reminisced about May 7, 2020, when the first flight of Vande Bharat Mission took off from Abu Dhabi to Kochi. The Indian government was able to repatriate over 300,000 Indian nationals from UAE within three months of the Vande Bharat Mission, he recalled. Also read | Israeli politician hints at peace accords with Oman, Indonesia "The numbers have since crossed over a million and a half, but a very large number of people who travel to India have since also come back, especially after we entered into a bilateral air bubble arrangement, which is still ongoing and supporting the strong people-to-people exchanges between the two countries." The Indian ambassador also reported that the government is operating over 300 flights a week between the two countries, which is the largest of the air bubble arrangements that India has in place at present. Watch | He also thanked the government of UAE, department of health, civil aviation, interior, and foreign ministry. "The India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership has truly emerged stronger since the start of the COVID pandemic," he said. "The constant high-level empathetic exchanges between our leadership have ensured this outcome." Also read | Israel-Arab reset a geostrategic shift aimed at Iran: Bolton He talked about the strengthening relationships between the two countries in the post-pandemic world and increasing cooperation in new areas, brought about by several virtual and physical meetings between the leaders of the two nations. In addition to the strengthening relationships in the defence area, the two countries have also established stronger bilateral cooperation in areas such as healthcare and food security during the coronavirus pandemic. Also read | Respect human rights and dignities: Taiwan's Former Defence Minister to China India also made sure that the food supplies to the UAE "remain uninterrupted, despite the lockdown in India," Kapoor said. He also reported that India supplied HCQ tablets to UAE on a priority basis and also facilitated the arrival of many more nurses and doctors from India to support the healthcare service providers in the country. The South Asian country has also supplied 200,000 doses of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine to the UAE as a part of India's 'Vaccine metri' or vaccine friendship programme in February 2021.

India-UAE have strengthened relationship during pandemic: India's Ambassador Pavan Kapoor at WION Global Summit 2021

What is the future of digitalisation in the post-pandemic world?&nbsp; Sustainability is the keyword, according to Kaimar Karu, Former Minister of Foreign Trade and Information Technology, Republic of Estonia.

"I hope and believe that our future will be more sustainable," said Karu during a panel discussion on the future of digital revolution, moderated by international TV presenter Ali Aslan&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/globalsummit/dubai-2021">WION's Global Summit 2021 Dubai</a>.&nbsp;

"I don't really mean the nature or the climate because the planet will be fine, humanity may not be so much."&nbsp;

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He added that if humanity needs to survive, the practices need to be sustainable, adding that "there are no recipes" of how to do it.&nbsp;

"We need to collaborate," Karu said adding that the pandemic has taught us that "we should stop looking at the pieces of the puzzle to make it all work because nobody has the box of puzzle."&nbsp;

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"So sustainability, collaboration, and treating complex systems as complex rather than puzzles," Karu told the session.&nbsp;

Jehudi Castro, Former Deputy Minister, Digital Economy, Colombia; Simon Lacey, Former VP, Huawei Technologies; Gilles Babinet, Digital Champion at the European Commission for France; Audrey Tang, Digital Minister, Taiwan; Maria Galindo, Current Advisor in International Digital Policy, Ministry for Digital Policy and Public Administration, Government of Catalonia, were the other speakers who shared their thoughts during the discussion on the digital revolution.&nbsp;

What is the future of digitalisation in the post-pandemic world? Sustainability is the keyword, according to Kaimar Karu, Former Minister of Foreign Trade and Information Technology, Republic of Estonia.

What is the future of digitalisation in the post-pandemic world? Sustainability is the keyword, according to Kaimar Karu, Former Minister of Foreign Trade and Information Technology, Republic of Estonia. "I hope and believe that our future will be more sustainable," said Karu during a panel discussion on the future of digital revolution, moderated by international TV presenter Ali Aslan at WION's Global Summit 2021 Dubai. "I don't really mean the nature or the climate because the planet will be fine, humanity may not be so much." Also read | WION Global Summit: Pundits explore role, challenges of digitalisation He added that if humanity needs to survive, the practices need to be sustainable, adding that "there are no recipes" of how to do it. "We need to collaborate," Karu said adding that the pandemic has taught us that "we should stop looking at the pieces of the puzzle to make it all work because nobody has the box of puzzle." Also read | Post-pandemic world will be a different place than just wearing masks, says Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar "So sustainability, collaboration, and treating complex systems as complex rather than puzzles," Karu told the session. Jehudi Castro, Former Deputy Minister, Digital Economy, Colombia; Simon Lacey, Former VP, Huawei Technologies; Gilles Babinet, Digital Champion at the European Commission for France; Audrey Tang, Digital Minister, Taiwan; Maria Galindo, Current Advisor in International Digital Policy, Ministry for Digital Policy and Public Administration, Government of Catalonia, were the other speakers who shared their thoughts during the discussion on the digital revolution.

Digital future needs to be 'sustainable': Former Estonia minister Karu at WION's Global Summit

Talking about the shift in relationships in West Asia at the WION Global Summit's session titled Peace Deals and the Shifting Sands of West Asia, Emirati news editor&nbsp; Ibrahim Shukralla, said he hopes Israel would not resume the annexation plan, as it would affect the peace plans.

Highlighting the significance of the Abraham Accords, Shukralla said, "I think it's definitely going to boost the chances and it's providing more diplomatic tools, more policy options. We are talking about a fresh dialogue now. So, we have all these things on negotiating table that were not existing before. This is what UAE has been saying after the accords."

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He also talked about the profitability of the Abraham Accords. "If we are going to use the old methods with an old mentality which always failed...how would this gain progress if you are going to use the same thing every single time? I think the Abraham Accords was a historic &nbsp;event and obviously, the UAE and Palestine will always be the cornerstone of the UAE's foreign policy and &nbsp;I am sure foreign policy of most of the Arab states."

Talking about the relationship with Israel, he said, "I see the profitability of the Abraham Accords for all the countries that normalise ties with Israel. During COVID, 13,000 Israelis tourists visited the UAE."

About how this has been a big win for the whole region, he said dozens of MoUs have been signed between the two countries. Bilateral trade between Dubai and Israel in five months has been nearly $270 million, he pointed out.

Shukralla also highlighted examples of Morocco's Sahara being recognised by the US — which has been regarded as a national security matter. He also added the example of the US lifting sanctions from Sudan.

Talking about the shift in relationships in West Asia at the WION Global Summit's session titled Peace Deals and the Shifting Sands of West Asia, Emirati news editor Ibrahim Shukralla, said he hopes Israel would not resume the annexation plan, as it would affect the peace plans.

Talking about the shift in relationships in West Asia at the WION Global Summit's session titled Peace Deals and the Shifting Sands of West Asia, Emirati news editor Ibrahim Shukralla, said he hopes Israel would not resume the annexation plan, as it would affect the peace plans. Highlighting the significance of the Abraham Accords, Shukralla said, "I think it's definitely going to boost the chances and it's providing more diplomatic tools, more policy options. We are talking about a fresh dialogue now. So, we have all these things on negotiating table that were not existing before. This is what UAE has been saying after the accords." Watch | He also talked about the profitability of the Abraham Accords. "If we are going to use the old methods with an old mentality which always failed...how would this gain progress if you are going to use the same thing every single time? I think the Abraham Accords was a historic event and obviously, the UAE and Palestine will always be the cornerstone of the UAE's foreign policy and I am sure foreign policy of most of the Arab states." Talking about the relationship with Israel, he said, "I see the profitability of the Abraham Accords for all the countries that normalise ties with Israel. During COVID, 13,000 Israelis tourists visited the UAE." About how this has been a big win for the whole region, he said dozens of MoUs have been signed between the two countries. Bilateral trade between Dubai and Israel in five months has been nearly $270 million, he pointed out. Shukralla also highlighted examples of Morocco's Sahara being recognised by the US — which has been regarded as a national security matter. He also added the example of the US lifting sanctions from Sudan.

'A big win for the region': Ibrahim Shukralla comments on Abraham Accords at WION Global Summit

It is hard for any Middle East peace accord to have an effect on ground until grievances of people in Palestine were addressed, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Yemen Mustapha Noman said on Wednesday at &nbsp;WION's Global Summit 2021 in Dubai.

"Unless the grievances of the people in Palestine are solved justly, I think any agreement that will happen in future will also not be reflected on the ground," he said.

Noman was speaking at a session titled Peace Deals &amp; the Shifting Sands of West Asia, specifically answering a question on the Abraham Accords on normalisation of ties between Israel and key Arab states.

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The Abraham Accords of 2020 resulted in normalisation of ties of Israel with Bahrain as well as UAE.

Bahrain and UAE became the key Arab states to establish ties with Israel after decades of enmity. &nbsp;The Abraham Accords were brokered by the US during last few months of Donald Trump's presidency.&nbsp;They were largely considered to be a thaw in frosty relations between Israel and Arab countries.

However, Mustapha Noman said that he was "not very optimistic".

"The issue will always be there unless we tackle the matter unless we really work hard towards a two-state solution," he said.

It is hard for any Middle East peace accord to have an effect on ground until grievances of people in Palestine were addressed, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Yemen Mustapha Noman said on Wednesday at WION's Global Summit 2021 in Dubai.

It is hard for any Middle East peace accord to have an effect on ground until grievances of people in Palestine were addressed, former Deputy Foreign Minister of Yemen Mustapha Noman said on Wednesday at WION's Global Summit 2021 in Dubai. "Unless the grievances of the people in Palestine are solved justly, I think any agreement that will happen in future will also not be reflected on the ground," he said. Noman was speaking at a session titled Peace Deals & the Shifting Sands of West Asia, specifically answering a question on the Abraham Accords on normalisation of ties between Israel and key Arab states. × The Abraham Accords of 2020 resulted in normalisation of ties of Israel with Bahrain as well as UAE. Bahrain and UAE became the key Arab states to establish ties with Israel after decades of enmity. The Abraham Accords were brokered by the US during last few months of Donald Trump's presidency. They were largely considered to be a thaw in frosty relations between Israel and Arab countries. However, Mustapha Noman said that he was "not very optimistic". "The issue will always be there unless we tackle the matter unless we really work hard towards a two-state solution," he said.

Addressing Palestinian grievances necessary: Former Yemen minister tells WION Global Summit

The life after the coronavirus pandemic ends is still something that not many people have been able to figure out,&nbsp;with a lot of countries experiencing second and third waves.

Talking about post-pandemic life at the WION Global Summit in Dubai, Alexander Downer, Australia's longest-serving Foreign Minister, said, "Covid won't go away. Hence, people will have to learn to live with it. Some things will return to as they were."

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The shift of corporate life from office life to working from home has been widely accepted across the world. "Polls show people are working from home, but they don't always want to work from home," Downer said at the session titled World Economy: The Price of the Pandemic. "They've learnt the advantage of working from home."

Talking about the impact this will have on corporates, he said, "Corporate patterns will need less space, that will have an impact on commercial property market. Huge increase in government spending around the world is going to be interesting and the impact they will have on living standards."

Jacek Rostowski, former Finance Minister&nbsp;and former Deputy PM of Poland said, "As far as debts and monetary policy conditions are concerned, will it be possible to maintain the interest rates? If the interest rates rise sharply, then it will be a problem."

"We are really facing a bifurcation of two possible scenarios. One thing we do know is it's going to be surprising and politically dangerous," he said.

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On the uncertainties in the post-pandemic world, Rostowski said, "It is seen&nbsp;most governments don't do too well when they come out of the first part of the pandemic and get into elections — the US being an important example."

"We still have a huge level of uncertainty around this epidemic... first of all at the medical level, so we don't know what the correct policy is," he added. "We have vaccines coming relatively fast but we also have variants coming. Markets have had to take a bet on what is likely to happen. It's wrong to say vaccines will be very effective very quickly."

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Ian Goldin, former Vice President of the World Bank, pitched in about how the countries who have followed the guidelines and restrictions laid out by the World Health Organization (WHO) have been the ones who have faired well in this pandemic.

"Countries that followed WHO's guidelines have done well, countries that have the fiscal space have been the most effective," he said.

Goldin also used the stage to call for international solidarity amid this pandemic. "The pandemic has demonstrated that we need more multilateralism. One thing we have learnt is the need for international solidarity," he said.

Using the example of World War, he added, "I think this could be a crisis that would give a good wake-up call, but World war does teach us that unless we actually do wake up, we would be in a cycle." 
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The life after the coronavirus pandemic ends is still something that not many people have been able to figure out, with a lot of countries experiencing second and third waves.

The life after the coronavirus pandemic ends is still something that not many people have been able to figure out, with a lot of countries experiencing second and third waves. Talking about post-pandemic life at the WION Global Summit in Dubai, Alexander Downer, Australia's longest-serving Foreign Minister, said, "Covid won't go away. Hence, people will have to learn to live with it. Some things will return to as they were." LIVE: Digital Revolution — Is the world ready to go completely online? The shift of corporate life from office life to working from home has been widely accepted across the world. "Polls show people are working from home, but they don't always want to work from home," Downer said at the session titled World Economy: The Price of the Pandemic. "They've learnt the advantage of working from home." Talking about the impact this will have on corporates, he said, "Corporate patterns will need less space, that will have an impact on commercial property market. Huge increase in government spending around the world is going to be interesting and the impact they will have on living standards." Jacek Rostowski, former Finance Minister and former Deputy PM of Poland said, "As far as debts and monetary policy conditions are concerned, will it be possible to maintain the interest rates? If the interest rates rise sharply, then it will be a problem." "We are really facing a bifurcation of two possible scenarios. One thing we do know is it's going to be surprising and politically dangerous," he said. Watch | On the uncertainties in the post-pandemic world, Rostowski said, "It is seen most governments don't do too well when they come out of the first part of the pandemic and get into elections — the US being an important example." "We still have a huge level of uncertainty around this epidemic... first of all at the medical level, so we don't know what the correct policy is," he added. "We have vaccines coming relatively fast but we also have variants coming. Markets have had to take a bet on what is likely to happen. It's wrong to say vaccines will be very effective very quickly." Also read | 'Wuhan virus' and the travails of being a pro-China lawmaker #WIONGlobalSummit | #LIVE from Dubai Session 3 - World economy: The price of the pandemic Session 4 - Digital revolution: The world goes online https://t.co/WDInaQHy3m — WION (@WIONews) March 24, 2021 × Ian Goldin, former Vice President of the World Bank, pitched in about how the countries who have followed the guidelines and restrictions laid out by the World Health Organization (WHO) have been the ones who have faired well in this pandemic. "Countries that followed WHO's guidelines have done well, countries that have the fiscal space have been the most effective," he said. Goldin also used the stage to call for international solidarity amid this pandemic. "The pandemic has demonstrated that we need more multilateralism. One thing we have learnt is the need for international solidarity," he said. Using the example of World War, he added, "I think this could be a crisis that would give a good wake-up call, but World war does teach us that unless we actually do wake up, we would be in a cycle."

WION Global Summit focuses on post-pandemic life and uncertainties

Faith is what made the fourth edition of WION Global Summit possible in spite of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,&nbsp;WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary said on Wednesday.&nbsp;

"We had to keep the date with you," he said as he&nbsp;welcomed participants to the&nbsp;fourth edition of&nbsp;the summit in Dubai.

He recalled that he stood at the same venue a year ago just before the entire world went into the grip of the pandemic.

Expressing his satisfaction at WION having been able to hold the summit this year, he outlined the growth achieved by the channel in the year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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"WION's rise has coincided with India's rise," he said, &nbsp;adding that WION was among the top five&nbsp;channels in the world in terms of reach.

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He mentioned India's commendable efforts to fight the pandemic, from Vande Bharat mission to 'Vaccine Maitri', the initiative through which India provided coronavirus vaccines to other countries.

This is the first time when WION's Global Summit is being held in a hybrid manner, with speakers from 15 countries joining in physically or virtually, he said.

"I promise to make WION emerge as one of the most influential platforms in the world to spread not just the news, but the values of friendship and peace," he said as he signed off.

Faith is what made the fourth edition of WION Global Summit possible in spite of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary said on Wednesday.

Faith is what made the fourth edition of WION Global Summit possible in spite of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary said on Wednesday. "We had to keep the date with you," he said as he welcomed participants to the fourth edition of the summit in Dubai. He recalled that he stood at the same venue a year ago just before the entire world went into the grip of the pandemic. Expressing his satisfaction at WION having been able to hold the summit this year, he outlined the growth achieved by the channel in the year. Check out the LIVE updates of WION's Global Summit in Dubai "WION's rise has coincided with India's rise," he said, adding that WION was among the top five channels in the world in terms of reach. #WIONGlobalSummit is now LIVE! Watch the Welcome Address by our Editor-In-Chief @sudhirchaudhary. Session 1 to begin shortly. pic.twitter.com/HjHp0ldzz6 — WION (@WIONews) March 24, 2021 × He mentioned India's commendable efforts to fight the pandemic, from Vande Bharat mission to 'Vaccine Maitri', the initiative through which India provided coronavirus vaccines to other countries. This is the first time when WION's Global Summit is being held in a hybrid manner, with speakers from 15 countries joining in physically or virtually, he said. "I promise to make WION emerge as one of the most influential platforms in the world to spread not just the news, but the values of friendship and peace," he said as he signed off.

WION's rise coincides with India's: Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary at Global Summit 2021 in Dubai

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, took the opportunity of speaking at WION Global Summit 2021 in Dubai to highlight the functioning of Quad and India's role in it.

Reminiscing the Trump-era, Wickremesinghe said, "Trump wanted it to be an organisation to confront China - like mini NATO". However, he appreciated the efforts of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who " looked at it as a way of free and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

Quad is interestingly cooperating on non-military aspects like Covid vaccines, he noted.

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He also talked about the coronavirus pandemic, which has taken millions of lives around the world since it started in Wuhan in December 2019.

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He alerted people to be safe as he believed the pandemic has not yet reached a stage where people can relax from the strict restrictions and precautions as the medical solution has not been achieved.

"We have not yet reached a stage for a medical solution to the pandemic. We are still at the pandemic stage. What happened so far will only give us an indication of the future," Wickremesinghe said during the second session of the WION Global summit titled The Post-Pandemic World Order.

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"How we respond to the social and economic disruption caused by the pandemic will determine the outcome," he added.

Talking about the coronavirus and its origin,&nbsp;Wickremesinghe also said&nbsp;that while the rest of the countries are turning their back towards China, the UK is not giving a clear stance on its relationship with the Asian giant.

"UK wants to stand up to Chinese, but also trade with Chinese," he said.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe, Former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, took the opportunity of speaking at WION Global Summit 2021 in Dubai to highlight the functioning of Quad and India's role in it.

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, took the opportunity of speaking at WION Global Summit 2021 in Dubai to highlight the functioning of Quad and India's role in it. Reminiscing the Trump-era, Wickremesinghe said, "Trump wanted it to be an organisation to confront China - like mini NATO". However, he appreciated the efforts of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who " looked at it as a way of free and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Quad is interestingly cooperating on non-military aspects like Covid vaccines, he noted. Live — China building artificial islands in South China Sea: Japanese Minister "President Trump wanted #Quad to be a kind of Asian NATO. PM Modi looked at it as a way of free and inclusive Indo-Pacific," says Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP), Former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka at #WIONGlobalSummit @palkisu pic.twitter.com/S5bgF04XIY — WION (@WIONews) March 24, 2021 × He also talked about the coronavirus pandemic, which has taken millions of lives around the world since it started in Wuhan in December 2019. Also read | Free, open Indo-Pacific key to stable world order, says Japanese state defence minister at WION Global Summit He alerted people to be safe as he believed the pandemic has not yet reached a stage where people can relax from the strict restrictions and precautions as the medical solution has not been achieved. "We have not yet reached a stage for a medical solution to the pandemic. We are still at the pandemic stage. What happened so far will only give us an indication of the future," Wickremesinghe said during the second session of the WION Global summit titled The Post-Pandemic World Order. "We have not yet reached a stage for medical solution to the pandemic. We are still at the pandemic stage. What happened so far will only give us an indication of the future," says Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP), Former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka at #WIONGlobalSummit @palkisu pic.twitter.com/eRCFDQrSJ9 — WION (@WIONews) March 24, 2021 × "How we respond to the social and economic disruption caused by the pandemic will determine the outcome," he added. Talking about the coronavirus and its origin, Wickremesinghe also said that while the rest of the countries are turning their back towards China, the UK is not giving a clear stance on its relationship with the Asian giant. "UK wants to stand up to Chinese, but also trade with Chinese," he said. Watch the live coverage of the event here: #WIONGlobalSummit | #LIVE from Dubai Session 3 - World economy: The price of the pandemic Session 4 - Digital revolution: The world goes online https://t.co/WDInaQHy3m — WION (@WIONews) March 24, 2021 ×

Sri Lanka's former PM says UK wants to trade with, and stand up to, China at the same time

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Greenland's first female prime Minister Aleqa Hammond on Thursday expressed concerns over climate change at WION Global Summit 2020 and underlined its impact on the country's economy. 
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For anyone following news should know climate change is happening big time. The ice cap is melting all year round, the temp is rising in Greenland, a max of 20 degrees that was unheard before. This is a serious matter," Hammond said while speaking at the second session of the annual media conclave.

"It is changing our economy, our perspective of how the world is working," Hammond added.

Live:<a href="http://cms.wionews.com/world/live-wions-global-summit-india-has-arrived-it-is-no-longer-the-old-reticent-india-anymore-says-ram-madhav-284395">&nbsp;WION's Global Summit — India has arrived. It is no longer the old, reticent India anymore, says Ram Madhav</a>

WION Global Summit is a platform for global leaders to come together at a single platform and have a dialogue on a common global agenda.

Along with Aleqa Hammond, Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan climate activist and James Terry, Professor of Geosciences, Department of Environmental Sciences, Zayed University, Dubai also participated in the discussion on climate change.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-global-summit-this-era-is-witnessing-end-of-western-dominance-says-sri-lankas-former-pm-ranil-wickremesinghe-284451">WION Global Summit - This era is witnessing end of western dominance, says Sri Lanka's former PM</a>

"Those directly related to farming are suffering. We will only be affected by the prices, but of course, you have the money to buy it. Climate crisis affects different people in different ways. Fires and floods in California, Jakarta, " Nakate said.

&nbsp;"If you can’t do it for yourself, do it for your conscience," she added.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/full-speech-of-bjps-general-secretary-ram-madhav-at-wion-global-summit-284499">Full speech of BJP's General Secretary Ram Madhav at WION Global Summit</a>

"The islands in the South Pacific, are facing sea-level rise, changing ocean temperature, stress on groundwater, the stress of available land, &nbsp;and available resources are limited. There are two kinds of actions that can be taken, mitigation and adaptation. Some nations can't do much in terms of mitigation but can adapt," James Terry said.

Stressing on need the of effective solutions, Hammond said, "we need to bring a change in our policies, how we raise our children. The biggest change is required at home and it needs to be taken seriously."

"Investments in renewable energy is costly but it is required," she also said.

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In this year's edition, the list of speakers include former Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe; Her Excellency Dr Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, the first Female President of Latvia and former president of Club de Madrid, Aleqa Hammond; The first female Prime Minister of Greenland and Her Excellency Mariya Didi; the Honourable Minister of Defence of the Republic of Maldives.

During the one-day event, the guests will host agenda-driven discussions on topics of global importance including, climate change, global governance, economic slowdown, and global crisis.

Greenland's first female prime Minister Aleqa Hammond on Thursday expressed concerns over climate change at WION Global Summit 2020 and underlined its impact on the country's economy.

Greenland's first female prime Minister Aleqa Hammond on Thursday expressed concerns over climate change at WION Global Summit 2020 and underlined its impact on the country's economy. For anyone following news should know climate change is happening big time. The ice cap is melting all year round, the temp is rising in Greenland, a max of 20 degrees that was unheard before. This is a serious matter," Hammond said while speaking at the second session of the annual media conclave. "It is changing our economy, our perspective of how the world is working," Hammond added. Live: WION's Global Summit — India has arrived. It is no longer the old, reticent India anymore, says Ram Madhav WION Global Summit is a platform for global leaders to come together at a single platform and have a dialogue on a common global agenda. Along with Aleqa Hammond, Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan climate activist and James Terry, Professor of Geosciences, Department of Environmental Sciences, Zayed University, Dubai also participated in the discussion on climate change. Also read: WION Global Summit - This era is witnessing end of western dominance, says Sri Lanka's former PM "Those directly related to farming are suffering. We will only be affected by the prices, but of course, you have the money to buy it. Climate crisis affects different people in different ways. Fires and floods in California, Jakarta, " Nakate said. "If you can’t do it for yourself, do it for your conscience," she added. Also read: Full speech of BJP's General Secretary Ram Madhav at WION Global Summit "The islands in the South Pacific, are facing sea-level rise, changing ocean temperature, stress on groundwater, the stress of available land, and available resources are limited. There are two kinds of actions that can be taken, mitigation and adaptation. Some nations can't do much in terms of mitigation but can adapt," James Terry said. Stressing on need the of effective solutions, Hammond said, "we need to bring a change in our policies, how we raise our children. The biggest change is required at home and it needs to be taken seriously." "Investments in renewable energy is costly but it is required," she also said. × In this year's edition, the list of speakers include former Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe; Her Excellency Dr Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, the first Female President of Latvia and former president of Club de Madrid, Aleqa Hammond; The first female Prime Minister of Greenland and Her Excellency Mariya Didi; the Honourable Minister of Defence of the Republic of Maldives. During the one-day event, the guests will host agenda-driven discussions on topics of global importance including, climate change, global governance, economic slowdown, and global crisis.

WION Global Summit: Climate change is changing our economy, says Greenland's first female Prime Minister

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-back-legitimate-government-chosen-through-democratic-path-india-to-afghan-president-ashraf-ghani-226971">Will back legitimate government chosen through democratic path: PM Modi to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday late evening for a bilateral meet on the sidelines of&nbsp;SCO Summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-behind-tanker-attack-in-gulf-of-oman-us-acting-ambassador-jonathan-cohen-226968">Iran behind tanker attack in Gulf of Oman: US acting ambassador Jonathan Cohen</a>

The United States called Thursday for the UN Security Council to confront a "clear threat" posed by Tehran, after Washington said Iran was behind an attack on oil tankers in the&nbsp;Gulf of Oman.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-pak-relations-at-lowest-point-hope-pm-modi-can-use-big-mandate-to-bring-peace-imran-khan-226979">India-Pak relations at lowest point, hope PM Modi can use big mandate to bring peace: Imran Khan</a>

Pakistan's relationship with India is probably at its "lowest point", Prime Minister Imran Khan has said even as he expressed hope that his Indian counterpart&nbsp;Narendra Modi will use&nbsp;his "big mandate" to resolve all differences, including the Kashmir issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-guilty-to-all-charges-pleads-christchurch-mosque-attacker-in-new-zealand-court-226972">Not guilty to all charges, pleads Christchurch mosque attacker in New Zealand court</a>

The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple murder and terrorism charges.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-warrior-spokeswoman-sarah-sanders-quits-white-house-226973">Trump's 'warrior' spokeswoman Sarah Sanders quits White House</a>

White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, a fierce loyalist of President Donald Trump who channelled his combativeness toward the news media, will leave her job at month's end for a possible political future in her home state of Arkansas, Trump said on Thursday.

Will back legitimate government chosen through democratic path: PM Modi to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday late evening for a bilateral meet on the sidelines of SCO Summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Will back legitimate government chosen through democratic path: PM Modi to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday late evening for a bilateral meet on the sidelines of SCO Summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Iran behind tanker attack in Gulf of Oman: US acting ambassador Jonathan Cohen The United States called Thursday for the UN Security Council to confront a "clear threat" posed by Tehran, after Washington said Iran was behind an attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. India-Pak relations at lowest point, hope PM Modi can use big mandate to bring peace: Imran Khan Pakistan's relationship with India is probably at its "lowest point", Prime Minister Imran Khan has said even as he expressed hope that his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will use his "big mandate" to resolve all differences, including the Kashmir issue. Not guilty to all charges, pleads Christchurch mosque attacker in New Zealand court The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple murder and terrorism charges. Trump's 'warrior' spokeswoman Sarah Sanders quits White House White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders, a fierce loyalist of President Donald Trump who channelled his combativeness toward the news media, will leave her job at month's end for a possible political future in her home state of Arkansas, Trump said on Thursday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/were-disappointed-says-india-after-china-blocks-move-to-designate-masood-azhar-as-a-global-terrorist-203180">We're disappointed, says India after China blocks move to designate Masood Azhar as a global terrorist</a>

India on Wednesday night expressed "disappointment" after&nbsp;China blocked&nbsp;yet another move at the United Nations to designate Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed's&nbsp;chief Masood Azhar&nbsp;as a "global terrorist".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-joins-other-nations-in-grounding-737-max-jets-after-second-crash-203179">US joins other nations in grounding 737 MAX jets after Ethiopian Airlines plane</a>

The United States on Wednesday joined Europe, China and other countries in grounding&nbsp;Boeing Co's 737 MAX jets, because of safety concerns after an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash that killed 157 people, the second disaster involving the 737 in less than five months.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-prosecutors-probing-facebooks-data-deals-report-203195">US prosecutors probing Facebook's data deals: Report</a>

US federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation into data deals Facebook Inc&nbsp;struck with some of the world's largest technology companies, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/defying-trump-senate-votes-to-end-us-support-for-yemen-war-203188">Defying Trump, Senate votes to end US support for Yemen war</a>

The US Senate on Wednesday dealt a stinging bipartisan rebuke to Donald Trump's foreign policy and his alliance with Riyadh, voting to end support for the bloody Saudi-led&nbsp;war effort in Yemen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-united-states-agree-to-develop-six-nuclear-power-plants-in-india-203196">India, </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-united-states-agree-to-develop-six-nuclear-power-plants-in-india-203196">United</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-united-states-agree-to-develop-six-nuclear-power-plants-in-india-203196"> States agree to develop six nuclear power plants in India</a>

The United States and India on Wednesday agreed to strengthen security and civil nuclear cooperation, including building six US&nbsp;nuclear power plants in India,&nbsp;the two countries said in a joint statement.

We're disappointed, says India after China blocks move to designate Masood Azhar as a global terrorist India on Wednesday night expressed "disappointment" after China blocked yet another move at the United Nations to designate Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar as a "global terrorist".

We're disappointed, says India after China blocks move to designate Masood Azhar as a global terrorist India on Wednesday night expressed "disappointment" after China blocked yet another move at the United Nations to designate Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar as a "global terrorist". US joins other nations in grounding 737 MAX jets after Ethiopian Airlines plane The United States on Wednesday joined Europe, China and other countries in grounding Boeing Co's 737 MAX jets, because of safety concerns after an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash that killed 157 people, the second disaster involving the 737 in less than five months. US prosecutors probing Facebook's data deals: Report US federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation into data deals Facebook Inc struck with some of the world's largest technology companies, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. Defying Trump, Senate votes to end US support for Yemen war The US Senate on Wednesday dealt a stinging bipartisan rebuke to Donald Trump's foreign policy and his alliance with Riyadh, voting to end support for the bloody Saudi-led war effort in Yemen. India, United States agree to develop six nuclear power plants in India The United States and India on Wednesday agreed to strengthen security and civil nuclear cooperation, including building six US nuclear power plants in India, the two countries said in a joint statement.

WION is hosting "Unleashing the Power of South Asia" conclave which will emerge as a platform for South Asian countries to build regional co-operation.

At the conclave, "WION - World is One" is bringing together thought leaders from around the world to find a common ground on the way forward for the South Asian region.

The conclave will be held on February 20 in Dubai and will be inaugurated by the chief guest and guest of honour, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates. Indian ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Navdeep Suri will be the guest of honour.

The day-long conclave will dwell on subjects that matter to the emerging economies of South Asia, like "Counter Terrorism - the Indian perspective in a multi-polar world", and "Uprooting state-sponsored terrorism and how it is imperative for peace in South Asia".

Former Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh will be in conversation with former Pakistani ambassador Husain Haqqani.

Among the 50 most influential people in India is spiritual guru, Sadhguru. At the WION global summit, Sadhguru will talk about the need for economic co-operation among South Asian powers.

What is the future of South Asia? WION brings together Namal Rajapaksa, a lawmaker from Sri Lanka, former Bangladesh minister and ruling Awami League member Hasan-ul-Haq Inu, and South Asia expert Michael Kugelman to deliberate on the issue.

Soft power plays a key role in building alliances and strategic partnerships. And sports and entertainment play an important part in realising this. On one of the panels, television host and international journalist Riz Khan will moderate a discussion on "Is the face of media and entertainment changing?"

And is the ICC Cricket World Cup headed back to South Asia? Indian cricketer VVS Laxman will share his thoughts on the dominance of Indian cricket.

Tune into WION on Wednesday, February 20, as decision makers from South Asia explore sustainable solutions for promoting peace and prosperity in the region.

WION is hosting "Unleashing the Power of South Asia" conclave which will emerge as a platform for South Asian countries to build regional co-operation. At the conclave, "WION - World is One" is bringing together thought leaders from around the world to find a common ground on the way forward for the South Asian region.

WION is hosting "Unleashing the Power of South Asia" conclave which will emerge as a platform for South Asian countries to build regional co-operation. At the conclave, "WION - World is One" is bringing together thought leaders from around the world to find a common ground on the way forward for the South Asian region. The conclave will be held on February 20 in Dubai and will be inaugurated by the chief guest and guest of honour, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates. Indian ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Navdeep Suri will be the guest of honour. The day-long conclave will dwell on subjects that matter to the emerging economies of South Asia, like "Counter Terrorism - the Indian perspective in a multi-polar world", and "Uprooting state-sponsored terrorism and how it is imperative for peace in South Asia". Former Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh will be in conversation with former Pakistani ambassador Husain Haqqani. Among the 50 most influential people in India is spiritual guru, Sadhguru. At the WION global summit, Sadhguru will talk about the need for economic co-operation among South Asian powers. What is the future of South Asia? WION brings together Namal Rajapaksa, a lawmaker from Sri Lanka, former Bangladesh minister and ruling Awami League member Hasan-ul-Haq Inu, and South Asia expert Michael Kugelman to deliberate on the issue. Soft power plays a key role in building alliances and strategic partnerships. And sports and entertainment play an important part in realising this. On one of the panels, television host and international journalist Riz Khan will moderate a discussion on "Is the face of media and entertainment changing?" And is the ICC Cricket World Cup headed back to South Asia? Indian cricketer VVS Laxman will share his thoughts on the dominance of Indian cricket. Tune into WION on Wednesday, February 20, as decision makers from South Asia explore sustainable solutions for promoting peace and prosperity in the region.

WION’s 'Unleashing the Power of South Asia' conclave to build co-operation in the region

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/saudi-arabia-signs-deals-to-invest-20-billion-in-pakistan-197974">In </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/saudi-arabia-signs-deals-to-invest-20-billion-in-pakistan-197974">relief</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/saudi-arabia-signs-deals-to-invest-20-billion-in-pakistan-197974"> for its economy, Saudi Arabia to invest $20 billion in Pakistan</a>

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a slew of investment agreements worth $20 billion which will provide welcome relief to the teetering economy of the cash-strapped South Asian country.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-encounter-between-security-forces-and-terrorists-197988">J&amp;K:&nbsp;Encounter breaks out in Pulwama, 4 jawans injured</a>

A gun battle has broken out between security forces and terrorists in the Pinglan area of Pulwama. The news agency ANI reported that two to three terrorists are trapped in the area.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-aide-predicts-hundreds-of-miles-of-border-wall-by-2020-197976">Trump aide Stephen Miller predicts 'hundreds of miles' of border wall by 2020</a>

A top adviser to Donald Trump said Sunday that the&nbsp;president's emergency declaration&nbsp;could allow "hundreds of miles" of barriers to be built on the&nbsp;Mexican border&nbsp;before the 2020 election.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-chris-gayle-announces-retirement-from-odi-cricket-197975">West Indies' Chris Gayle to retire from ODIs after 2019 World Cup</a>

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket after this summer’s ICC World Cup, scheduled to begin from May 30.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/california-tells-trump-that-lawsuit-over-border-wall-is-imminent-197985">California tells Trump lawsuit over border wall is 'imminent'</a>

California will "imminently" challenge President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to obtain funds for&nbsp;a US-Mexico border wall, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra said on Sunday.

In relief for its economy, Saudi Arabia to invest $20 billion in Pakistan Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a slew of investment agreements worth $20 billion which will provide welcome relief to the teetering economy of the cash-strapped South Asian country.

In relief for its economy, Saudi Arabia to invest $20 billion in Pakistan Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a slew of investment agreements worth $20 billion which will provide welcome relief to the teetering economy of the cash-strapped South Asian country. J&K: Encounter breaks out in Pulwama, 4 jawans injured A gun battle has broken out between security forces and terrorists in the Pinglan area of Pulwama. The news agency ANI reported that two to three terrorists are trapped in the area. Trump aide Stephen Miller predicts 'hundreds of miles' of border wall by 2020 A top adviser to Donald Trump said Sunday that the president's emergency declaration could allow "hundreds of miles" of barriers to be built on the Mexican border before the 2020 election. West Indies' Chris Gayle to retire from ODIs after 2019 World Cup West Indies batsman Chris Gayle announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket after this summer’s ICC World Cup, scheduled to begin from May 30. California tells Trump lawsuit over border wall is 'imminent' California will "imminently" challenge President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency to obtain funds for a US-Mexico border wall, state Attorney General Xavier Becerra said on Sunday.

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