Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is on a three-day visit on Friday to Saudi Arabia, a traditionally close ally but with whom relations have been strained for months.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on 3-day visit to Saudi

India has reported over 400,000 cases for the third consecutive day in a row and over 4,000 deaths.

Coronavirus Update: India records highest death-toll ever

The government on Friday reiterated that India should be included in the UNSC if the international body wants to be seen as a credible global leader. Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla said, 'At the core of India’s call for reformed multilateralism, lies the reform of the UN Security Council, reflective of the contemporary realities of today.'

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla reiterates call for UNSC reform

Hundreds of protesters in Brazil's Rio De Janeiro took to the streets against the police action which killed 27 drug traffickers.

Brazil: Protesters accuse cops of attacking black majority slum

After a long Gap India and European Union are all set to resume talks on a comprehensive free trade agreement from today.

Crucial India-EU Summit: India, European Union to hold key virtual trade talks

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India has garnered global attention, with support from all corners of the world. Hollywood A-lister Drew Barrymore too has shared a personal, heartfelt message dedicated to the people of India.

Coronavirus: Actress Drew Barrymore on India's COVID crisis

A successful TRIPS waiver, an unofficial ban on Huawei, customer restrictions on Amex & the revival of trade talks with the EU. WION's Palki tells you about 4 strategic moves India has made in the last 14 days.

Gravitas: Here are India's 4 strategic moves in 14 days

16 years old Mariem Chourak considers wearing Hijab as an expression of her devotion. But a proposal by french senators might soon deny her freedom to do so in public spaces.

France: French Muslim women rise up against proposed ban

Parliament speaker and former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed has been injured in a terrorist attack near his residence. According to reports, Islamic state has taken responsibility for the attack.

News Alert: Maldives Speaker Mohd Nasheed’s condition critical post surgeries

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has linked the pandemic to 'biological warfare'. Is there any basis to his claim?

Gravitas: Brazil's President calls Covid-19 'biological warfare'

India's pandemic numbers are going from bad to worse. But, how did other countries fare during the second wave? WION's Palki assesses how the pandemic is playing out around the world.

Gravitas: India reports its worst pandemic numbers yet

The United States has supported India's proposal to waive vaccine patents to defeat the pandemic. Can any company now make Wuhan virus vaccines? Where does the rest of the developed world stand on waivers? Can Big Pharma stall the waiver?

Gravitas | Covid Vaccine Patents: Big win for India at the World Trade Organisation

Years after rampant corruption by the Gupta Family, Cyril Ramaphosa is cleaning up his party. The South African President has suspended a key member accused of money laundering and fraud.

Gravitas: Years after Gupta corruption scandal, Ramaphosa cleans up his party

A top-selling treadmill had killed a child, injured the skull of another, trapped several pets, and also broken bones of healthy adults. What is wrong with Peloton's treadmills?

Gravitas: Peloton recalls 125,000 treadmills

The UK and France deployed gunboats after French fishermen protested in the English Channel against restrictions on fishing. At the centre of these protests was the island of Jersey - which is defended by the UK. WION's Palki tells you why shoddy deal-making during Brexit is creating confusion in the Channel.

Gravitas: UK & France deploy gunboats over fish

Napoleon Bonaparte finds a mention in every history book. There was a time he ruled much of Continental Europe, but he died far away from home, isolated, and in exile. Was he a hero or was he Europe's most divisive ruler?

Gravitas: Who was Napoleon Bonaparte

India has recorded over 400,000 cases for second day in a row and close to 4,000 deaths. In the last 24 hours, India has recorded 414,188 cases, and 3915 deaths.

Coronavirus Update: India records highest single day case rise once again

Maldives, the island nation famous among Indians for spending leisure time. As India records the deadly second wave, there are travel restrictions in place on Indian holiday makers. Cases are surging in other countries as well as of now. So what happens to the tourism sector of Maldives?

Maldives' Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom speaks to WION

A sixth-grade girl pulled a handgun from a backpack at her eastern Idaho school and opened fire, hitting two fellow students and a member of school staff.

Idaho School Shooting: 6th grade student brings gun to schools

As part of the getting America back on track tour, US President Joe Biden visited the storm battered Louisiana.

United States: President Joe Biden touts $115 Billion investment plan

Calmer protests are being witnessed in the Colombia. Colombian government called for dialogue with protest leaders.

Colombia: Ninth day of consecutive protests, industry groups warn of fuel shortages

Paramilitary groups paraded in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, a day ahead of 'Quds' day which is held annually on the last Friday of holy month of Ramzan.

Iraqi forces slam Israeli atrocities on Int’l Quds day

Switzerland joined the league of countries who are extending assistance to India by sending 600 oxygen concentrators and 50 respirators worth approx. USD 3.3 million. The Swiss assistance comes even as India battles the 2nd wave of the COVID pandemic.

Envoy Dr Ralf Heckner speaks to WION on assistance, Vaccine Patent Wavier

As the cases of Coronavirus amid second wave are witnessing an upward trajectory since last few weeks, the Indian nationals in UK are worried about their families here in India.

Indian nationals in UK react to worsening crisis in India

Genetically engineered mosquitoes have arrived in U.S. 20 million 'modified mosquitoes' will be released in Florida to help prevent Dengue. But, Florida residents fear a 'mosquito apocalypse'

Gravitas: Genetically modified mosquitoes arrive in Florida

A resolution in New Zealand Parliament called China's human rights abuses a genocide. But Jacinda Arden's ruling Labour replaced the word "genocide" with "severe human rights abuses". Why is New Zealand going soft on China?

Gravitas | China's Uighur abuses: New Zealand shops short of calling it a genocide

India and the EU will agree to resume the negotiations at the virtual summit between Prime Minister Modi and top leadership of the bloc

India, EU to announce resumption of FTA talks at virtual summit

The European Union is turning from China to India. After suspending a trade deal ratification with Beijing, the EU is now looking to revive stalled trade talks with New Delhi.

Gravitas: EU choses India over China for free trade

India has excluded China's Huawei from the upcoming 5G trials, joining the likes of the U.S and UK. Why has India dropped Huawei from its 5G plans? How did Huawei go from a world leader to a pariah?

Gravitas: Huawei dumped from India's 5G trials

Facebook has upheld its decision to ban Trump. The former U.S. President may never be back on the platform. Trump has launched his own page to connect with voters and sell his narrative that the 2020 election was rigged

Gravitas: Facebook upholds Trump ban

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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on 3-day visit to Saudi

Coronavirus Update: India records highest death-toll ever

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla reiterates call for UNSC reform

Brazil: Protesters accuse cops of attacking black majority slum

Crucial India-EU Summit: India, European Union to hold key virtual trade talks

Coronavirus: Actress Drew Barrymore on India's COVID crisis

Gravitas: Here are India's 4 strategic moves in 14 days

France: French Muslim women rise up against proposed ban

News Alert: Maldives Speaker Mohd Nasheed’s condition critical post surgeries

Gravitas: Brazil's President calls Covid-19 'biological warfare'

Gravitas: India reports its worst pandemic numbers yet

Gravitas | Covid Vaccine Patents: Big win for India at the World Trade Organisation

Gravitas: Years after Gupta corruption scandal, Ramaphosa cleans up his party

Gravitas: Peloton recalls 125,000 treadmills

Gravitas: UK & France deploy gunboats over fish

Gravitas: Who was Napoleon Bonaparte

Coronavirus Update: India records highest single day case rise once again

Maldives' Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom speaks to WION

Idaho School Shooting: 6th grade student brings gun to schools

United States: President Joe Biden touts $115 Billion investment plan

Colombia: Ninth day of consecutive protests, industry groups warn of fuel shortages

United States: President Joe Biden touts $115 Billion investment plan

Iraqi forces slam Israeli atrocities on Int’l Quds day

Envoy Dr Ralf Heckner speaks to WION on assistance, Vaccine Patent Wavier

Indian nationals in UK react to worsening crisis in India

Gravitas: Genetically modified mosquitoes arrive in Florida