Its rapid rollout puts Bhutan far ahead of other leading nations in reaching the 60-percent mark, including the Seychelles, Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Bhutan vaccinates 60% of population in record time

The changes come in the wake of shootings in Georgia and Colorado and focus not just on trying to limit mass shootings, but also at reducing other forms of gun violence, like suicides and domestic violence, Biden said.

Joe Biden calls for ban on assault weapons

EU Commission chief Ursula Von Der leyen left without a seat as Turkey President Erdogan & EU Council head Charles Michel snap up the only 2 chairs during Ankara meet. Confusion or Sexism?

'SofaGate': Turkish Sofa arrangement hits European Union

In this episode, we will travel throughout Odisha to explore some of its finest national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

Discovering Odisha: A haven for wildlife and ecotourism

London ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn has broken ranks with the ruling junta in recent weeks, calling for the release of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar ambassador to London locked out of embassy

Palau's President has said that he does not take calls from Chinese officials. The leader of this tiny nation of 21,000 people has shown the way in tackling Beijing. WION's Palki tells you why Palau's spirit must be championed worldwide.

Gravitas: Tiny Pacific island stands up to China

After a stop in India, Sergey Lavrov paid a visit to Islamabad. Russia is now ready to supply vaccines and special military equipment to Pakistan. Why is Moscow deepening its ties with Islamabad?

Gravitas: Is Russia Betting on Pakistan for Afghan Peace Deal?

China is trying to hide a genocide with a musical. A trailer of a state-backed musical shows Uighurs singing, dancing, celebrating, and falling in love on camera.

Gravitas: How China is trying to win the narrative war on Xinjiang

Will the United States boycott the Beijing Olympics? The US State Department has hinted that Washington could discuss a joint withdrawal with allies. What are the possibilities?

Gravitas: Beijing Winter Games: The US mulls joint boycott with allies

A Sri Lankan beauty pageant descended into chaos after the winner was stripped off her crown in an unceremonious fashion. After 2 days of deliberation, the winner has been reinstated following clarification on her marital status. WION's Palki gets you a report on the Lankan pageant coup.

Gravitas: Mrs Sri Lanka crowned, de-crowned & re-crowned

All the main unionist parties have demanded the resignation of Northern Ireland’s police chief over the controversy, claiming he has lost the confidence of their community.

U.K.’s Johnson ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Northern Ireland Violence

China has weaponised Wuhan virus vaccines. Reports say Beijing enticed Paraguay into severing ties with Taiwan in exchange for millions of doses of Chinese Vaccines. Guess who came to Paraguay's rescue? India.

Gravitas: How India helped Paraguay get life-saving vaccines

The war over Africa's biggest dam is escalating. The latest round of talks between Eygpt, Ethiopia and Sudan over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has failed. Now, the dispute could reach the doorstep of the UN Security Council.

Gravitas: Nile Dam talks fail, again

The aid includes $75m in economic and development funds for the occupied West Bank and Gaza, which will provide food and clean water to Palestinians and help small businesses.

Biden administration restores assistance for Palestinians

The transition of US and other international forces away from combat operations to training, equipping, and assisting the ISF (Iraq Security Forces) reflects the success of their strategic partnership

No timeline for withdrawal of US troops from Iraq

In an open letter, 24 scientists and researchers from Europe, the United States, Australia and Japan said the study was tainted by politics.

24 scientists ask China to disclose Covid report info

The Japanese government is thinking of prioritising COVID-19 vaccines for athletes taking part in the Olympics and Paralympics

Japan may prioritise Olympic athletes for vaccine: Reports

Scientists call for new probe into Covid-19 origins

Starting Ramadan, Saudi Arabia will only allow 'immunised' pilgrims to enter the Grand Mosque of Mecca. Will the rule also apply to the annual Hajj Pilgrimage? Will countries now push for vaccine passports?

Gravitas | Mecca: Only vaccine pilgrims allowed

Crew members on board a Dutch cargo ship were rescued after raising an alert in the North Sea. The Norwegian Coast Guard launched a dramatic rescue operation. Now the abandoned ship, running adrift is in danger of capsizing.

Crew of Dutch cargo ship evacuated in stormy weather

Iran’s production rate is already “up to 40 percent” faster than that, Atomic Energy Organization spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi indicated.

Iran produced 55kg of 20% enriched Uranium since January

EU health ministers have been told that the EMA's decision on the safety of the vaccine will have immediate implications for vaccination plans

EMA finds link between AstraZeneca jab & blood clots

Since the beginning of the vaccination campaign, the Mexican authorities have distributed over 9.6 million doses of vaccines, mainly among the elderly and doctors.

Mexico authorizes emergency use of India's Covaxin

India has been supplying coronavirus vaccines to countries around the world under the Vaccine Maitri initiative. New Delhi has provided vaccines to over 75 countries.

India provides 100,000 doses of Covaxin vaccine to Paraguay

What started as a political dispute between the central government and the Tigray regional administration turned into a campaign of what the United States government has called "ethnic cleansing" against minority Tigrayans.

Ethiopian refugees recount the horror

Mr. Lavrov planted a sapling on the premises of the Ministry and then went inside the building for a joint photo session, followed by the delegation-level talks.

Sergey Lavrov meets Pakistan counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi

US Climate Envoy John Kerry, who is on a three-day visit to India, lauded India for “getting the job done on climate” and said it is a world leader already in deployment of renewable energy.

India is major player on global stage: U.S. envoy John Kerry

Located around 900 kilometres (600 miles) east of the Philippines, Palau saw explosive growth in the number of Chinese tourists in the early half of the last decade.

'China's tone is problematic': Palau President explains his China mistrust

US President Joe Biden's special envoy Ricardo Zuñiga said on Tuesday that the White House is looking to create legal ways for Central American migrants to reach the country.

White House aiming to create legal ways for Central Americans to migrate

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Bhutan vaccinates 60% of population in record time

Joe Biden calls for ban on assault weapons

'SofaGate': Turkish Sofa arrangement hits European Union

Discovering Odisha: A haven for wildlife and ecotourism

'SofaGate': Turkish Sofa arrangement hits European Union

'SofaGate': Turkish Sofa arrangement hits European Union

Myanmar ambassador to London locked out of embassy

Gravitas: Tiny Pacific island stands up to China

Gravitas: Is Russia Betting on Pakistan for Afghan Peace Deal?

Gravitas: How China is trying to win the narrative war on Xinjiang

Gravitas: Beijing Winter Games: The US mulls joint boycott with allies

Gravitas: Mrs Sri Lanka crowned, de-crowned & re-crowned

U.K.’s Johnson ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Northern Ireland Violence

Gravitas: How India helped Paraguay get life-saving vaccines

Gravitas: Nile Dam talks fail, again

Biden administration restores assistance for Palestinians

No timeline for withdrawal of US troops from Iraq

24 scientists ask China to disclose Covid report info

Japan may prioritise Olympic athletes for vaccine: Reports

Scientists call for new probe into Covid-19 origins

Gravitas | Mecca: Only vaccine pilgrims allowed

Crew of Dutch cargo ship evacuated in stormy weather

Iran produced 55kg of 20% enriched Uranium since January

EMA finds link between AstraZeneca jab & blood clots

Mexico authorizes emergency use of India's Covaxin

India provides 100,000 doses of Covaxin vaccine to Paraguay