A shooting in New York's bustling Times Square injured a four-year-old girl and two women, in the latest incident of gun violence in the city.

New York Times Square shooting leaves three injured

Sri Lanka has now become the first South Asian nation to approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Sri Lanka to order 5 Million Pfizer doses.

Coronavirus Update: Sri Lanka to order 5 Million Pfizer doses

The historic between the European Union and India has now concluded and as expected trade became one of the main topics on the agenda. In a major development India and EU have decided to resume negotiations for Free Trade Agreement after eight years of a stalemate.

FTA: India & European Union hail meeting as 'Historic'

The European Union has posted bail for Georgia's jailed opposition leader Nika Melia. The move has paved the way of his release and ending a protected political crisis in Georgia.

European Union posts to free jailed opposition leader of Georgia

India has continuously been witnessing spike in Coronavirus cases for a third straight day. The country reported more than 400,000 cases. Countries from across the world has sent medical aid to the country. Japan has sent first batch of emergency assistance to India.

COVID-19 Update: Japan sends first batch of emergency assistance to India

Water shortage has become a never-ending issue in one of Pakistan's largest cities Karachi.

Pakistan: Water crisis in Pakistan's financial Capital Karachi

Doctors and nurses with fang stickers on their scrubs are offering free Pfizer shots to all-comers at 14th century Bran Castle, which is purported to be an inspiration for the vampire's towering home in Bram Stoker’s novel "Dracula".

COVID-19: 'Dracula's Castle' offers tourists COVID shots

Sadiq Khan was re-elected London Mayor on Saturday as had been widely expected, providing some joy to the opposition Labour Party which has suffered a series of disappointing results in other local elections.

London Mayor Polls: Sadiq Khan bags a second term

Pro-independence parties won a majority in Scotland's parliament on Saturday, paving the way to a high-stakes political, legal and constitutional battle with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the future of the United Kingdom.

Video: Scotland's road to independence

The eldest son of South Africa's late Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini and his recently departed regent queen was Friday named the monarch's successor amid a turbulent succession battle.

South Africa's Royal Scandal: Scenes of chaos at reading of will

An estimated 360 million Indians will get Russian covid vaccine Sputnik V's by the end of March 2022 as India will have approximately 361 million doses of vaccine, officials coordinating the entire vaccine measure in the country have said.

India to receive 360 million Sputnik jabs by March 2022

In order to curb the rising number of coronavirus infections, authorities in Pakistan are imposing a complete countrywide lockdown from May 8.

Pakistan: 9-Day long lockdown imposed as cases soar

Spain has ended a six-month-long national state of emergency and consequently the local curfew. Teenagers and young adults poured into the streets to celebrate the relaxation of restrictions.

Spain: Barcelona residents celebrate end of emergency

Explosions caused by a car bomb and mortars outside a school in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least 55 people and wounded over 150, mostly female students.

Afghanistan: Car bombing at Afghan school in Kabul injures over 150, kills 55

While China continues to deny Human Rights abuses in Xinjiang, another harrowing testimony of a Uighur Refugee has resurfaced.

China: Reality of China's concentration camps stands exposed

India has recorded more than 400,000 fresh COVID-19 cases for a second consecutive day and more than 3900 COVID deaths has been reported in a single day. The United Kingdom is sending an additional thousand ventilators and three oxygen producing units to India.

COVID-19 Updates: United Kingdom sends 3 oxygen producing units to India

Cases are surging every minute in India while experts say lockdown could help the break chain of transmission.

Coronavirus Update: Indian government under pressure to impose a national lockdown

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Quershi has made a big recognition. Speaking to Pakistani news channel Quershi has admitted that the abrogation of Article 370 from Kashmir id India's internal matter.

Pakistan: FM Shah Mehmood Quershi says Article 370 India's internal matter

Thousands of endangered animals are killed every single day. What are the devastating effects of poaching? What is the link between wildlife trading and COVID-19? What will it take to stop wildlife crime?

WION WIDEANGLE: STOP WILDLIFE CRIME

In Sri Lanka, you can be literally lifted off the road and prosecuted for not wearing a mask. In the Philippines, you can be arrested for not wearing your mask properly. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you how countries are cracking down on mask violators.

Gravitas: Mask Police 'lift' people in Sri Lanka

A Chinese rocket has gone out of control. A piece of its debris, as big as the size of a plane, is moving towards earth. The debris weighs over 20,000 kgs. It's from the same rocket whose launch photo China used to mock India. WION’s Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Debris from Chinese rocket set to crash on earth

The world's super-rich are flocking to Dubai to escape the pandemic. Going by one estimate, the sales of luxury properties have shot up by 230%. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World's super-rich land in Dubai

Germany is pushing back against waivers for Wuhan virus vaccines. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has rejected the idea of a waiver. Does India have a Plan B? How can India unlock vaccine patents? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you about the three available options.

Gravitas: Angela Merkel rejects vaccine patent waivers

A global pollution report has found that China emits more greenhouse gases than all developed nations put together. What does this say about China's climate initiative? Can Xi Jinping keep his promise of net-zero emissions by mid-century?WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China pollutes more than the developed world put together

Indian embassies are more proactive' was Imran Khan’s message to Pakistani diplomats as he sat them down for a 'dressing down'. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you what unfolded.

Gravitas: Imran Khan scolds his diplomats

"I was tortured with an electric stick pushed inside my genital tract. One time an order came, all the women had to be sterilized." "She had survived but she was dead inside." WION’s Palki Sharma brings you the story of a Uighur camp survivor, who testified at the U.S Capitol.

Gravitas: 'Rape & experimentation': The Uighur camp reality

The pandemic has forced working women to double up as full-time caregivers. It has also forced them to choose between career and family. Most working women are burned out, many are being forced to quit their jobs. WION’s Palki Sharma has the grim details.

Gravitas: Pandemic takes a toll on women professionals

Going by most estimates, a third wave of Wuhan virus cases could hit children. Already, Children account for 22% of the new infections in the United States. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you why kids could be at risk in India's next surge.

Gravitas: India's COVID surge: Why Children could be at risk

Dutch scientists have trained bees to detect the Wuhan Virus. Swiss scientists have identified a Biomarker that could predict the severity of virus. Doctors in Delhi are reporting a rise in Black Fungus. WION’s Palki Sharma elaborates on the 3 big developments.

Gravitas: These bees can detect COVID-19

A Jersey based boat collided with the French vessel near the English Channel island where flotilla of angry french fishermen gathered for protest.

Jersey based boat collides with French patrol vessel

Overwhelmed hospitals, a desperate run for oxygen & round-the-clock cremations. The second wave has shaken India, but did it have to be this way? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you how predictable politics & an unpredictable virus drove India to a calamity.

Gravitas Plus: A crisis that shook India

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