Thailand Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai on Thursday lauds India's effort and roadmap to contain Covid-19 pandemic. 'The world depends on India's vaccines', says FM to India's Foreign Minsiter S. Jaishankar.

'The world depends on India's vaccines', says FM Don Pramudwinai

The war between the Taliban and Afghanistan's government forces has intensified over the past few months as US and NATO troops complete their pullout from the war-torn country.

UN Security council condemns attack by Taliban on Afghan

The 4th of August changed the life of Lebanon forever. WION was India's only channel to report from here. A year later, Ghadi Francis returns to ground zero to find out what has changed.

The Beirut Blast, a year on:  A WION ground report

Since last week, more than 130 wildfires have raged through Southern Turkey. The forests are still burning. Locals are blaming Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the crisis.

Gravitas: More than 130 wildfires rage through Southern Turkey

A probe has found that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed several women. Cuomo says he has not touched anyone inappropriately, but U.S. President Joe Biden wants Cuomo to step down.

Gravitas: All about the Andrew Cuomo case

A car bomb attack by the Taliban claimed 8 lives and wounded 20 others in Kabul's 'green zone'. Is the Taliban training its guns on Kabul? Can a spirited resistance by the Afghan citizens repel the terrorists?

Gravitas: Taliban claim attack targeting Defence Minister

Joe Biden's pick for new U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti is embroiled in controversies back home. On Thursday, protesters vandalised his Los Angeles residence. Why?

Gravitas: Meet Eric Garcetti: America's New Ambassador to India

Has the third wave arrived in India? A model by IIT researchers says the third wave beings this month, as countries around the world are fighting a new surge in infections. WION'S Palki tells you, why we may need to learn how to live with the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: The third wave in India "begins this month"

India has assumed UNSC presidency. It is an opportunity for India to push its foreign policy goals and tell the world that New Delhi is ready to play a larger role at the UN.

Gravitas: India assumes UNSC presidency

This year, the celebrations were like none other, they showcased a valuable lesson learnt during this pandemic- that real friendship stands the test of time and restrictions.

Gravitas: India celebrates Friendship Day

WION Ground Report: In the Afghan province of Laghman, the Taliban has taken 3 out of 5 districts. WION's Anas Mallick visited the province and found that the Afghan forces are now guarding a key highway and pushing back against the Taliban.

Gravitas: Exclusive: Locals caught in the middle of crossfire in Laghman

Israel, US and Britain have accused Iran of attacking an oil tanker off the Oman coast. Iran has denied the allegations - calling it a 'distraction'. Are the new regimes in Israel & Iran flexing their muscles?

Gravitas: Israel accuses Iran of attacking oil tanker

The explosion, caused by the chemicals stored unsafely at the port for years, killed more than 200 people, injured thousands and destroyed swathes of Lebanon's capital.

Remembering Lebanon's deadly Beirut blast that killed 200 people

Even after stingent lockdown restrictions in Nepal the cases are again rising in the nation. Long queues, and hours of waiting to get one vaccine of COVID-19. But why Nepal is facing such a grim shortage of vaccines?

Why Nepal is facing a grim shortage of Covid vaccines?

On Tuesday at least five ships in the sea between the UAE and Iran updated their AIS tracking status to "Not Under Command", according to Refinitiv ship tracking data.

Concern over hijack of oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman

The Taliban on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a huge bomb attack in Kabul targeting the defence minister. Fighting has been particularly heavy around the city of Herat, near the western border with Iran, and Lashkar Gah and Kandahar in the south.

Afghanistan: Taliban claim responisibilty for major attack in Kabul

In a bid to revive water transport in Kashmir, maiden bus boats have been launched by authorities. Recently, these bus boats made a trial run on the Jhelum river. We bring you a report on our special series, Kashmir connect

Kashmir Connect: Reviving water transport in Kashmir

The car bomb attack targeted a guesthouse that belonged to the acting Defense Minister Bismillah Mohammadi who was not there when the explosion happened.

3 civilians, 3 attackers killed in Kabul explosion

Afghanistan: Last night Kabul was rocked by an explosion that killed 10 people including 3 civilians, 3 attackers. Later on Taliban claimed the responsibility of the attack. The car bomb attack targeted a guesthouse that belonged to the acting Defense Minister Bismillah Mohammadi who was not there when the explosion happened.

Anti-Taliban protests held in Kabul, Herat and Jalalabad

The Delta Variant has breached China's virus defences with 18 cities & 27 provinces reporting cases. #Wuhan is the epicentre once again with authorities planning to test all 11 million residents. WION's Palki gets you the latest images & developments of the outbreak.

Gravitas: Delta Variant breaches China's virus defences

Germany has deployed a warship to the South China Sea for the first time in nearly two decades. Is Berlin recalibrating its China policy ahead of a leadership change? How does China see this renewed involvement from Europe?

Gravitas: Germany deploys warship to South China Sea

Big Tech has grown bigger during the pandemic. Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook & Microsoft have all reported profits in billions. How did they make money? Thanks to you.

Gravitas: Tech Titans are making billions during the pandemic

North Korea is ready to resume denuclearisation talks, but in exchange, it wants the U.S. to lift sanctions on luxury goods like fine alcohol and suits. Did someone say priorities?

Gravitas: Report: North Korea ready to resume denuclearisation talks

Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad believes that India, and not China is a better choice for Iran. In an exclusive interview with WION's Palki, Ahmadinejad said that Iranians have doubts over Iran's strategic pact with China.

Exclusive: Former Iranian President says India and not China is a better choice for Iran

As part of the new proof of vaccination program, New York City will create a health pass called the ‘Key to NYC Pass’.

NYC to require Covid vaccine proof for all indoor events

Countries have begun lifting restrictions on India. But Indian students who want to study abroad are still facing significant challenges - from curbs on flights to vaccine hurdles.

Gravitas: Want to study abroad? Here are the challenges Indian students are facing

There were no immediate reports of casualties but several smaller explosions could also be heard as well as small arms fire.

News Alert: Blast near Defence Minister's residence in kabul

Mr. Raisi won a presidential election in June in which more than half the electorate stayed away after many heavyweights were barred from standing.

Who is Iran's ultraconservative Ebrahim Raisi?

The security situation has deteriorated rapidly. In the last six days alone, the Taliban has taken control of 38 of Afghanistan’s 407 districts – nearly 10 percent of the country. Watch this ground report.

Afghanistan: Panjshir vows to resist Taliban push

The river runs through some of the most problematic sections of Tigray's nine-month conflict, where ethnic Tigrayans accuse Ethiopian and coalition forces of crimes while fighting Tigray forces.

Tigray conflict: 50 corpses, many with hands tied found floating in Setit river

The Indian Men's Hockey Team's quest for a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics was ended in a semi-final defeat to World Champions Belgium. Former India coach Michael Nobbs reflects on the loss and also looks ahead to India's Bronze Medal match against Germany , in a conversation with Wion Sports 'Rahul Dalal.

Tokyo 2020: Former coach Michael Nobbs on India's quarter-final defeat to Belgium

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