Afghanistan will be the key focus with SCO-Afghanistan FMs meet to happen on 14th July. Tajikistan is chair of the grouping which has 8 member states--Russia, China, India, Pakistan, and 4 central Asian countries--Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to be on Central Asia visit this week

A huge number of football fans, many shrouded in the national flag, meandered the roads of London, shouting that football was returning home, reciting and applauding on a prompt to the sound of a siren.

England fans created mayhem on the streets of London and outside Wembley stadium

All three players targeted are part of a young England squad that has been widely praised for its diversity and social conscience.

Police investigate racist abuse of three England players

Hundreds of Filipinos marched in front of the Chinese Consulate on Monday to mark the five-year anniversary of the U.N.'s Permanent Court of Arbitration's decision upholding the Philippines territorial rights on the South China Sea.

5 year anniversary of South China Sea ruling

The bench issued a mandamus to appoint Deuba as the Prime Minister by Tuesday. Deuba, 74, has served as the prime minister on four occasions.

Nepal's Supreme Court orders appointment of Sher Bahadur Deuba as new PM

ZyCov-D vaccine has been tested on adults as well as children above 12 years of age and the regulatory body experts are satisfied with the results, the officials said.

Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine for kids likely to get DCGI's nod

The comments came as China is concerned about Afghanistan becoming a hub for the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), a separatist outfit waging an insurgency in Xinjiang.

China waiting for an opportunity to enter Afghanistan

G20 endorses historic global tax reform overhauling the way multinational companies are taxed. The move would prevent nations from competing to offer lowest tax rates, with a minimum corporate tax set at 15%.

Global Tax Reform: G20's move to deter tax havens

Gravitas Plus | We're spending billions on bombs, but one cyber attack can plunge the world into chaos. Your government, institutions & economy could collapse and you won't know who to blame. WION’s Palki Sharma asks: Are we edging towards a cyber-doomsday?

Gravitas Plus | Future of War: Cyber is the new nuclear

Kashmir's Pashmina is extremely famous, but little is known about the Silk produced in Kashmir. The Mulberry Silk from Kashmir valley is considered of high quality with great demand from across the world.

India: Kashmir's silk industry poised for revival?

Gravitas Plus | Why do people die with money in the bank? When it comes to money, we either spend too much or are needlessly frugal. WION's Palki Sharma says teaching fundamentals of investment, loans, debt in school is the best way to help people make smart money decisions. Listen in.

Gravitas Plus | Financial Literacy: The need of the hour

Hours after court denied bail to South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, large scale protests have blocked the country's province KwaZulu-Natal. The protesters blocked key national highways and also burned trucks.

Jacob Zuma's supporters go on rampage, violence spreads to Johannesburg

Virgin Galactic space flight to take off. The countdown has begun for the milestone flight to space where soon you get the live shots coming in from the new Mexico Spaceport authority. Watch this report to know more.

News Alert: Branson to fly into space along with 5 crew members

How US can counter china in South Asia? Retired US Army Colonel slams Pakistan's dual role in Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Retired US Army Colonel slams Pakistan's dual role in Afghanistan

Sources claim that 50 Indian diplomats and officials in Kandahar have been relocated amid deteriorating security situation.

50 India officials evacuated from Kandahar

The unsustainable population growth and the resulting consumption habits have caused a global energy crisis. Transitioning to renewable energy is the only solution. Watch 'Mission Sustainability: Population VS Planet' where we explore the problems and solutions to 'Population and the Energy Crisis'.

Mission Sustainability: Population vs Planet | Global Energy Crisis | Mobius Foundation

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma began a 15-month sentence for contempt of court, becoming South Africa's first post-apartheid president to be jailed after a drama that campaigners said ended in a victory for rule of law.

South Africa: Meet the top cop who made Zuma surrender

G20 Finance Ministers have endorsed a landmark move to stop multinationals shifting profits to low-tax havens. Watch this report to know more.

G20 Finance Ministers back historic corporate tax deal

A 90-year-old woman who died after falling ill with COVID-19 was infected with both the Alpha and Beta variants of the coronavirus at the same time.

Coronavirus Update: 90-year-old Belgian woman died with double variant infection

One of Hong Kong's most established pro-democracy civic organizations says it's letting go its paid staff and halving the size of its steering committee. Watch this report to know more.

HK pro-democracy group downsizes amid crackdown

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is getting back into launch activity fully at Sriharikota spaceport with the planned orbiting of geo imaging satellite GISAT-1 on board GSLV-F10 rocket on August 12.

ISRO plans to launch GISAT-1 on August 12

The Taliban has said it sees China as a 'friend' of Afghanistan. According to a media report, the Taliban also assured Beijing that it would guarantee security for Chinese investments in the country.

Taliban calls China a 'friend' of Afghanistan

A Stanford scientist is developing a 'Superhero vaccine' that will prevent death from heart diseases, strokes, liver problems.

Future of Medicine: What is the Superhero Vaccine?

European Union Ambassador to the UN Olof Skoog speaks with WION. Watch this report to know more.

Until everyone is safe, no one is safe: Olof Skoog, EU Ambassador to United Nations

Days after designating a chief compliance officer, Twitter Inc's India unit appointed a resident grievance officer to meet new IT rules in the country. On Sunday, the US social media firm's website showed Vinay Prakash as the new grievance officer. It also gave his contact details and procedures for users to report potential violations of its terms.

Twitter VS India: Twitter names Vinay Prakash as grievance officer

'Growing population = Surging energy demand. How do we solve the energy crisis? The world needs a swift transition to sustainable energy. Watch 'Mission Sustainability: Population VS Planet'.

Mission Sustainability: Population vs Planet | Increasing Demand For Energy | Mobius Foundation

In a moving ceremony, India's external affairs minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday handed over the holy relic of St. Queen Ketevan to the Government of Georgia.

Indian FM begins Georgia visit: India hands holy relic to Georgia

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Friday that its forces have captured a key border crossing with Turkmenistan. "The important Torghundi border port has been fully captured," Zabihullah said even as the Afghan government added that its forces are trying to recapture the area.

The American Exit: Taliban Claims five key border posts

EU Ambassador to the UN Olof Skoog speaks with WION

Peace negotiator Nader Nadery tells WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay that Pakistan is yet to make "any positive contribution" in Afghanistan's peace process.

Peace negotiator Nader Nadery speaks to WION

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