President of the Tibetan government-in-exile Penpa Tsering has slammed china for being in denial on the Tibet issue and has said his key focus will be on resolving the Sino Tibetan issue. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent sidhant sibal, he also spoke on a recent birthday congratulatory call by PM Modi to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. He said it is a "clear signal to the Chinese leadership on the relationship between Dalai lama and Indian govt"

New President of Tibetan Govt in Exile speaks to WION

S. Jaishankar, delivering a speech on India-Russia ties in a changing world at the Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations here. During his address, Jaishankar said India’s strategic, diplomatic and cultural ties with Russia are important in today’s world.

'India-Russia ties among steadliest in the world': EAM S Jaishankar

According to new prison regulations set due to COVID-19, Zuma would be isolated from other prisoners for 14 days. He will also not be allowed to have visitors because of the pandemic.

Former South Africa's President Jacob Zuma starts serving his prison sentence

CoronaVac uses an inactivated whole virus. The vaccine induces the immune system to attack the harmless form of the virus by producing antibodies to fight it off, leading to immunity.

CoronaVac jabs less effective against Gamma variant: Study

Stories of the aspirations, trials and tribulations of women from different parts of the world. Activists & citizens of Spain are cheering a new rape law, while France convicts 11 'cyber bullies' for harassing a teen age girl. Syria women are rising against their own family members to fight for their rights, whereas in Afghanistan, a female photographer is scared for her life.

WION special broadcast:  Against All Odds

While most of the world is dealing with an ever-mutating disease, France is preparing for the future. French defence innovation agency has recruited sci-fi writers & artists to envision future threats.

France recruits Sci-fi writers & authors to envision future threats

EAM Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday and hold talks on bilateral cooperation at the various multilateral forums and compare notes on major global and regional issues.

'India-Russia relationship among steadiest in the world', says EAM Jaishankar

The 28-year-old mechanical engineer from Sharjah -- one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE -- has dreamt about space since she was a girl, learning about planets and stars at school.

First Arab woman astronaut Nora al-Matrooshi in training

Hungary's strongman Prime Minister Viktor Orban is growing international protest over the law, which is due to take effect on Thursday.

EU warns Hungary to fix anti-LGBTQ law or face action

Crews used a number of strategies during their 14-day search for survivors including using sonar, cameras, dogs and heavy machinery, but no one has been pulled out alive since the first hours after the building fell.

Miami Condo collapse: 'No chance of life', Search ops called off after two weeks

On Wednesday, the Tokyo metropolitan government had reported 920 new virus cases, marking the highest daily figure since mid-May. Meanwhile, International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach arrived in Tokyo on Thursday.

Japan declares state of emergency due to COVID-19 two weeks ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Jamaica is demanding reparations from Queen Elizabeth II for Britain's role in transatlantic slave trade. But Britain has a history of denying reparations & refusing to return stolen goods.

Gravitas: Jamaica demands reparations from Queen Elizabeth II

Afghanistan is descending into chaos and violence. After taking control of more than 190 districts, the Taliban today stormed the capital of a province. WION's Palki tells you what this means for the Civilian Government of Afghanistan

Gravitas: Taliban storms capital of northwestern Afghan province

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that in Russia only Russian wine can be called champagne. French producers from the region of Champagne are in a fizz over the new label law.

Gravitas: The Wine War: France Vs Russia

India's Foreign Minister has left for Iran & Russia. The aim is to work with a broad alliance to counter the Taliban. How does the Taliban pose a threat to Iran? How can Tehran help India secure its interests?

Gravitas: S. Jaishankar in Iran, Taliban on the agenda

The Labour party wants the UK government to suspend trade deal negotiations with India. While clubbing India with Zimbabwe, Labour says the UK rushing into deals with nations that abuse workers rights. WION's Palki tells you why this is an overreach into India's sovereignty.

Gravitas: Why is the Labour party against an India-UK trade deal?

Pakistan is looking to buy armed drones from Turkey. The same drones that helped Azerbaijan defeat Armenia in November 2020. The two nations will also work on defence projects & collaborate militarily in Afghanistan.

Gravitas: Pakistan & Turkey deepen defence ties

The US has spent 20 years and $1000 billion on the war in Afghanistan. Now, it is leaving Afghanistan to its fate. Afghan Forces are surrendering their weapons to the Taliban, as US forces exit quietly. WION's Palki tells you how the US is abandoning Afghanistan.

Gravitas: The United States has abandoned Afghanistan

China built the maximum number of skyscrapers in 2019. But now, it plans to ban their construction. After a skyscraper wobbled in Shenzhen, questions are being raised over the quality of such projects.

Gravitas: China bans tallest skyscrapers

It was unclear who would succeed Moise as president. He had appointed a new prime minister this week who has yet to be sworn in.

President of Haiti assassinated in private residence: Interim PM

The unprecedented heatwave baking the Pacific Northwest has claimed as many as 700 lives over the last one week in Canada alone, according to officials.

Another intense heatwave to roast Canada, Western US

The International Swimming Federation has banned caps designed for Black athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. FINA reportedly said the caps do not 'follow the natural form of the head'.

Gravitas: The Soul Cap ban controversy

New infections are rising in the UK. A new variant has been detected across the country. But, the Boris Johnson government wants to lift pandemic restrictions permanently, end the mask mandate and ease self-isolation rules.

Gravitas: Amid rising infections, Boris Johnson wants to scrap mask mandate

Europe is on the wrong side of history again. It is wooing Chinese President Xi Jinping in the middle of the Wuhan Virus pandemic and putting business over values.

Gravitas: Macron, Merkel hold summit with Xi Jinping

Pakistani citizens are protesting against frequent power-cuts, some of which last 16 hours. The govt is blaming 'trips' at grid stations & lack of water in dams. WION's Palki tells you how Islamabad is keeping Pakistanis in the dark in more ways than one.

Gravitas: What's keeping Pakistan in the dark?

For the first time in years, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly greeted The Dalai Lama on his 86th birthday. With China stepping up its troop deployments, is India ready to finally play the Tibet card?

Gravitas: Prime Minister Modi wishes Dalai Lama: The Message for China

Taliban has attacked a dam built by India in Afghanistan. India could reportedly bring back expats. Tajikistan has deployed 20,000 troops at the Afghan border & Russia is conducting military exercises.

Gravitas: India's fears come true: Taliban targets Indian project

What is the Dalai Lama for India? A strategic asset or a liability? For decades, successive governments have shied from using the Tibetan cause to gain leverage over China.

Gravitas: The Dalai Lama: Asset or Liability?

A silent genocide is underway in America. More than 150 people have died in 400 incidents of gun terror over the July 4 weekend. Why is Washington doing nothing about it?

Gravitas: U.S: 400 Shootings over Independence day weekend

In an unexpected move, Ravi Shankar Prasad, who held key portfolios of law and information technology, and Prakash Javadekar, the minister for environment, information and broadcasting and heavy industries, stepped down.

India: 43 new lawmakers take oath as PM Modi's cabinet expands

India's Foreign minister S. Jaishankar is set to leave for Russia this week to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. It is expected that both the ministers would talk over Afghanistan's current situation. Russia has been a time-tested partner for India and the country has been a key pillar of New Delhi’s foreign policy.

Afghanistan turmoil to be focus on S Jaishankar's visit to Russia

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