With less than 500 days to go, the world is gearing up for football's biggest festival. All eyes are on Qatar as it gets ready to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. But deaths of migrant workers have raised concerns. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the allegations of abuse in Qatar.

The West Asia Post: FIFA World Cup hit by abuse allegations

The unprecedented fatal flooding has wreaked havoc across western Europe killing at least 183 people. Watch this report to know more.

Fatal flooding ravage Western Europe, over 100 dead and hundreds missing

Do sunscreens cause Cancer? J&J has taken five of its sunscreen products after a cancer-causing chemical was identified in samples. The move has put sunscreens under scrutiny

Gravitas: Cancer-causing chemical found in J&J sunscreens

A pregnant man emoji has triggered a debate on the political relevance of these tiny icons. How powerful are emojis? Can they influence society for the better?

Gravitas: The power of emojis

Scientists have confirmed that the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it is able to absorb. Watch this report to know more.

Amazon Rainforest: Parts of Amazon becomes source of Carbon Dioxide

Has China been transparent during the pandemic? Is China persecuting Tibetans and Uighurs? Did the G7 do enough for the victims of climate change? Watch ex-Irish president and former UN high commissioner on human rights, Mary Robinson speaks to Palki S Upadhyay on Global Leadership Series.

Global Leadership Series: Has China been transparent during pandemic?

After witnessing violent riots and looting almost a week South Africa is trying to slowly get back on its feet but now the challenge is meeting food demand. Watch this report to know more.

South Africa: Worry over food shortage after week of rioting

The World Health Organisation has said that the second stage of an investigation into COVID-19 origin should include further studies in China and lab 'audits'. Watch this report to know more.

COVID-19's probe to include audits of laboratories in China

The Tokyo Olympics has registered its first COVID-19 case in the Olympic Village six days before the Games open. Watch this report to know more.

Organisers confirm first case of COVID-19 at Olympic Village

A day after Afghanistan President and the Pakistan Prime Minister traded barbs over the support to the Taliban, another disturbing incident has come to light. The daughter of Najibullah Alikhel Afghanistan's Ambassador to Pakistan was kidnapped and tortured by unknown individuals.

Afghan Envoy Najibullah Alikhel's daughter kidnapped in Islamabad

United States President Joe Biden said that social media misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccinations is 'killing people'. Watch this report to know more.

US President Joe Biden says COVID-19 misinformation killing people

In the Kashmir Valley, J&K government is planning to revive river transport. Three bus boats have been brought from New Zealand to ply on river Jhelum in Srinagar.

India: Jhelum water transport set to make a comeback

Saudi Arabia will be hosting another small scaled hajj, the annual pilgrimage for muslims. Only fully vaccinated residents will be allowed to visit the holy shrine. Watch this report to know more.

Saudi Arabia: Only fully vaccinated individuals to partake in Hajj pilgrimage

From the Japanese woods light up in digital art show to gold-dusted French fries worth $200, here are the stories that are creating a buzz on WION's web and social media platforms.

Trending On WION: Stories that are creating a buzz on social media

"War is the only alternative to intra-Afghan deal," says US special envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, while attending the regional connectivity conference in Tashkent. He also said that the recent gains by the Taliban were unexpected.

War is the only alternative to intra-Afghan deal, says US special envoy to Afghanistan

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photojournalist, Danish Siddiqui was killed in a Taliban strike when he was on a reporting trip along with Afghan security personnel.

Kandahar: India condemns killing of journalist Danish Siddiqui at UNSC

White House says Facebook and others are not doing enough to push back on fake news, as a spike in COVID-19 deaths is exclusively hitting the unvaccinated. Many people in the US are refuse vaccinations despite easy availability.

Joe Biden: COVID misinformation killing people

"Violence has affected all the communities," Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and prominent South African peace activist, tells about the concerns of the Indian diaspora, following the recent unrest in the country.

South Africa unrest: Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi speaks to WION

UK to ditch most COVID-19 curbs despite recording over 50,000 cases in 24 hours - its highest in six months. Nearly 1,200 health experts have slammed the unlocking plans, calling it "a threat to the world".

England's COVID unlocking is a threat to world, say experts

The Taliban has issued a letter asking parents to "gift their daughters" as wives to its terrorists. Women have been told not to leave their homes alone. Men are being asked to grow their beards.

Gravitas: Taliban wants girls above 15 to be "gifted to fighters as wives"

The largest-ever international study of people with Long Covid has found that patients can suffer more than 200 symptoms & affect 10 organ systems.

Gravitas: Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms, 10 organ systems affected

1,000 flamingoes were found dead in Turkey's Lake Tuz. Authorities blame climate change, activists blame Turkey's agricultural policies. What is the real reason?

Gravitas: Blamegame over death of Flamingoes in Turkey

The World Health Organisation is singing a new tune. WHO Chief Dr Tedros says it was premature to rule out the possibility of a lab leak and wants China to be more transparent on the origins of the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: WHO wants "more transparency from China", won't rule out lab leak

The European Union's top court ruled that businesses are free to ban the hijab at work to preserve 'neutrality'. Is Europe using neutrality to push Islamophobia and misogyny?

Gravitas: EU court permits Hijab ban at work

South Africa's President Cyrial Ramaphosa has said that the ongoing unrest was 'instigated' & 'planned'. Who were the instigators?

Gravitas: Who instigated unrest in South Africa?

In the German states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate, widespread swathes registered 24-hour rainfall total between 100 and 150 millimeters.

At least 103 dead in western Germany, Belgium, more than 1,300 missing

The researchers created a web-based survey which was designed to characterise the symptoms and time course in patients were confirmed or suspected to have long Covid.

Lancet study says long Covid has more than 200 symptoms

The protests quickly turned into looting as crowds pillaged shops and storehouses, hauling away goods as police stood by, seemingly powerless to act.

S. Africa: President Ramaphosa visits ground zero, says unrest was 'Planned

Afghanistan’s First Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Thursday evening alleged that Pakistani forces were supporting the Afghan Taliban after they took control of the Spin Boldak border crossing

Pakistan rejects Afghanistan's claim of providing 'air support' to Taliban

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran khan on Friday expressed disappointment over remarks of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani concerning the negative role of Islamabad in the Afghan peace process.

Ghani-Imran rift: 'Unfair to blame Pakistan for Afghanistan's situation', says Pak PM

PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Rudraksha Convention Centre in Varanasi. This project is part of the 'Kyoto-Kashi' pact. Varanasi will also get projects worth $200 million to become a global tourist hub. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: New Chapter in India-Japan Friendship

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