The arms race in Asia is intensifying. Here is a list of defence systems several Asian countries are looking to acquire.

Why is the arms race intensifying in Asia?

Old record and radio players had a charm and particular sound profile not found in modern music devices. So, a Russian company is giving these vintage items a new lease of life by upcycling them and adding a brand new feature Bluetooth.

Russia: Music aficionados of vintage radiograms have a new device to love

#ImranKhan: 'Pak' of lies exposed 'Corruption will end' 'One day #Pak will help poor nations instead of begging for aid' 'Will solve #Balochistan issues' '10 million jobs to be created' Watch what analysts have to say @Razarumi @haider_mateen @CChristineFair

Imran Khan: 'Pak' of lies exposed | WION Wideangle

Azerbaijan is looking to invest in Pakistan. it joins a sizeable list of nations including Saudi Arabia and Turkey who are keen on putting their money in Pakistani institutions.

Azerbaijan's state oil company to invest $1 billion in Pakistan

Carbon capture technology is seen as a promising solution, but can it bring about a significant change?

Carbon capture technology: Can it fight climate change?

The son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi registered as a presidential candidate in the General Elections which will be held in December.

Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi to contest in presidential polls

ICC Men's T20 World Cup will crown a 1st-time champion tonight, as Trans Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand lock horns tonight in Dubai.

Australia to face New Zealand in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 final

The climate talks in Glasgow were supposed to conclude on the 12th of November but it seems the world leaders have exceeded their deadline. The conference president Alok Sharma made a final push for all parties to come on the same page.

Global carbon markets become hotly contested issue

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts leaders and diplomats in Paris for an international conference on Friday aimed at Libya's political crisis. Ensuring Libya sticks to a plan to hold elections in December and turn a new page in its history.

France hosts international conference on Libya

Indonesia could phase out coal-fired power plants by 2040 if it gets sufficient financial help from the international community, the finance minister told Reuters.

Indonesia plans to retire coal with the help of international funds

As the world leaders discuss measures to keep a check on the destruction of resources due to climate change in Glasgow summit, the arctic island of Greenland has decided to take the first step in joining the Paris Agreement.

Greenland: Promise of a brighter, greener future

German Health Minister has said that restrictions like mask-wearing and limited indoor activities for unvaccinated people will stay until next spring. However, he also said that Germany will be able to cope with the crisis better due to the vaccination drive being carried out in the country.

Germany: Highest Covid cases on Saturday since mid-May

Several people have been killed and wounded in an explosion that have been reported in Jalalabad. Govt security forces also told WION, that the number of people killed and wounded in the IED blast is rising.

Afghanistan: 4 security incidents in Jalalabad in a day

In a tragic accident on Thursday, actor Alec Baldwin shot the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza with a prop gun on the set of 'Rust', in which cinematographer Halyna is killed and director Joel got critically injured.

911 call reveals chaos and panic after deadly shooting

The fabled city of Alexandria in Egypt, which at one time was the largest city in the world has survived war, invasions, fire, and earthquakes. But there is a new danger now threatening this eternal city that could sink Alexandria from all of our maps. Watch this report for more information.

Egypt: Alexandria expected to sink by 2100 AD, surrounded by the sea from 3 sides

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington D.C, Beijing, and Islamabad were all set to meet but, the United States has now decided to skip it citing logistical reasons. Watch Anas Mallick giving more details on the topic.

Regional powers engage with new rulers of Afghanistan

Difficulties are coming of all sorts for the United Kingdom, first came Brexit then the pandemic. The chicken farmers in the UK are also being heavily affected. There's been a major cutting output and substantial increase in wages. The increase in food prices will surely follow.

United Kingdom: Businesses urge govt to temporarily ease visa rules

Russia announced fresh talks on the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. Moscow, Washington D.C, Beijing, and Islamabad were all set to meet but the United States has now decided to skip it citing logistical reasons.

Taliban, China, Pakistan and Russia set to hold talks

Despite mass vaccination program against covid 19, the infection rate remains stubbornly high. Contrasting sharply with its European neighbors.

United Kingdom: Covid infection rates remain stubbornly high

In a significant development, the Indian army chief is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir for 2 days. This comes after at least 11 people have lost their lives in India Union Territory.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists target laborers in the latest attack

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Monday declared a state of emergency in the country grappling with a surge in drug-related violence, and ordered the mobilization of armed forces in the streets.

Ecuador grapples with rise in drug-related violence

President Joe Biden credited law enforcement agencies for upholding the US political system during the January 6th riot at the capitol, called for more resources to be allocated to law enforcement officers.

US: President Joe Biden speaks to hundreds of uniformed officers

Memorial services were held in France to honour the slain teacher Samuel Paty. The events mark the passing of a year since the school teacher Paty had been brutally beheaded.

France honors slain teacher Samuel Paty, killed for upholding freedom of speech

On Thursday long time critic and US Senator Elizabeth Warren called for breaking up Amazon, saying the trillion-dollar firm is too powerful to contain.

US lawmakers accuse Amazon of manipulation, wrongdoing