Japan deploys destroyer to gather information after Chinese carrier group spotted in Okinawa and Miyako islands towards the Pacific, Japan has sent its destroyer in retaliation.

Japan sends destroyer to track China's Liaoning aircraft

An emergency room doctor who tried to save George Floyd's life for nearly half an hour before declaring him dead believed Mr Floyd died likely due to lack of oxygen. Watch this report

Doctor who pronounced George Floyd dead says 'Asphyxia' was likely cause

After several countries suspended the use of the jab – including Italy – the EMA declared that the benefits outweigh the risks and it should remain in use.

EMA links AstraZeneca vaccine to blood clots

A 'golden procession' of Mummies was held in Egypt. At least 22 mummies have been relocated. Where, Why & What for? Watch this report by WION's Palki.

Gravitas: Why is Egypt relocating Mummies?

A single dose of the hepatitis C drug when taken early could help COVID-19 patients recover faster and avoid complications seen in the advanced stages of the disease

Cadila seeks nod to repurpose Hepatitis C drug for COVID-19 in India

Indonesia is home to over a fifth of the world's mangrove forests, which naturally help keep out high tidal waters.

Environmentalist battles to save Indonesia's mangroves

New Delhi: Ahead of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's New Delhi visit, starting Monday (April 5), the US has said that India is a "critical part of the solution to the climate crisis".

Biden's special envoy John Kerry to visit India

International travel is currently banned except for a handful of permitted reasons. This has created massive pent-up demand for summer holidays abroad.

UK to announce new traffic light system for international travel

The foreign and defence ministers of Japan and Germany will hold a “2 plus 2” virtual dialogue in mid-April -- in the wake of China taking an increasingly aggressive foreign policy approach in the Indo-Pacific region.

Japan and Germany to hold first '2 plus 2' dialogue talks in April

Mr Netanyahu's rivals fear that if he remains prime minister he will push through legislation that would grant him immunity from prosecution while in office.

Israel PM Netanyahu's trial resumes over bribery & corruption case

The 6am-7pm curfew was also extended from the 19 regions including Paris to all of mainland France and Corsica.

France: Schools, Non-essential shops to remain shut

China reported its biggest daily jump in new Covid-19 cases in more than two months, as Ruili, a city on the border with Myanmar in southwestern Yunnan province.

China reports biggest jump in daily cases of Covid-19 in over 2 months

An impromptu party took place in Barcelona's beach define COVID-19 restrictions. As per the police dozens of people danced on the beach despite repeated warning that they were breaking health regulations.

Barcelona: People continued to party despite warnings from Police

The month of April marks two years of Easter bombing that rock Sri Lanka in 2019. Suicide bombers killed more than 250 people and injured more than 500.

Sri Lanka Terror Attack: Bombing shook Sri Lanka's sense of security

A month after 33-year old Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered, women's rights held a protest in London against the lack of any official action taken for women's safety.

"I am not an object": Women in London march for safety

Facebook has yet again come under scrutiny for its violation of privacy guidelines. Data of more than 500 million Facebook users have been leaked.

Facebook privacy controversy heats up

Watch UK envoy to UN Barbara Woodward's interview with WION correspondent Susan Tehrani. She spoke about the WHO report on COVID-19, UK PM Boris Johnson's upcoming visit to India this month and more.

UK envoy to UN Barbara Woodward's interview with WION correspondent Susan Tehrani

The Chancel islet in Martinique is one of the last habitats of the lesser Antillean iguana, which is now threatened by a related invasive species, the common iguana.

Chancel Islet: Last refuge of Lesser Antillean Iguanas

Pope Francis led his Easter Mass in a virtually empty St. Peter's Basilica in an event scaled down by COVID-19 restrictions.

Pope Francis calls for equitable vaccine distributions

It was a joyous occasion for Bangladesh, a golden jubilee celebration of the country independence and marking the birth centenary of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman but the celebrations were marred by protests in Dhaka.

Rise of political Islam & Islamist terrorism in Bangladesh

As France put into effects the 3rd national lockdown to curb the surge in cases, the Easter celebrations in the country have been impacted for the second consecutive year. But one French chocolatier famous store in Paris, people lined up to enjoy some easter sweets as the lockdown kicked in.

Paris: Chocolate shops open during France's lockdown

Gravitas Plus with WION's Palki Sharma | 74 years of family rule, 3 dictators, a war, and several nuclear threats later, North Korea today is the world's most isolated country. Kim Il Sung's promise of Juche (self-reliance) has been lost, Pyongyang does not have money, food or electricity. How did North Korea end up so miserable?

Gravitas Plus: How did North Korea become the world's most isolated country?

From socially distanced gathering to virtual masses, the Easter celebrations have been hampered for the second year amid lockdowns and COVID-19 related restrictions.

COVID-19: Muted Easter celebrations globally

WION's Palki Sharma on Gravitas Plus | As the world came together to make fun of a ship, global trade had a migraine. How big was the Suez Canal crisis? What lesson did it teach us?

Gravitas Plus: A Billion Dollar Traffic Jam

The European Union announced Friday an in-person meeting in Vienna of all parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, from which former president Donald Trump withdrew.

US confirms will join Iran Nuclear deal meet

Are you unable to buy a phone you like? Having a hard time buying a new gaming console? Is the delivery of your new car delayed? A 'missing' chip could be the reason behind all these delays.

Gravitas: Can't buy that favorite piece of tech you like? Here is why

China is playing a dangerous game. It is pitting nationalism against consumerism; it is selling patriotism in form of a fashion parade.

Gravitas: Xinjiang cotton politics dominates China Fashion Week

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban hosted the Polish Premier and Italian leader Matteo Salvini for discussions on a right-wing alliance in Europe. Is the new project driven by conservative Christian beliefs or the failure of left-wing European politics?

Gravitas: European leaders discuss right-wing alliance

India has entered the race for tech supremacy. New Delhi has a '$1 billion' pitch for global chip-makers to consider. What is the proposal?

Gravitas: India's billion-dollar pitch to chip-makers

Countries that dominate the tech race, dominate world politics. China and the U.S are locked in fierce competition to gain a 'tech edge'. Emerging powers like India are banking on ingenuity over budget.

Gravitas: Decoding India's place in the tech race

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Japan sends destroyer to track China's Liaoning aircraft

Doctor who pronounced George Floyd dead says 'Asphyxia' was likely cause

EMA links AstraZeneca vaccine to blood clots

Gravitas: Why is Egypt relocating Mummies?

Cadila seeks nod to repurpose Hepatitis C drug for COVID-19 in India

Environmentalist battles to save Indonesia's mangroves

Biden's special envoy John Kerry to visit India

UK to announce new traffic light system for international travel

Japan and Germany to hold first '2 plus 2' dialogue talks in April

Israel PM Netanyahu's trial resumes over bribery & corruption case

France: Schools, Non-essential shops to remain shut

China reports biggest jump in daily cases of Covid-19 in over 2 months

Barcelona: People continued to party despite warnings from Police

Sri Lanka Terror Attack: Bombing shook Sri Lanka's sense of security

"I am not an object": Women in London march for safety

Facebook privacy controversy heats up

UK envoy to UN Barbara Woodward's interview with WION correspondent Susan Tehrani

Chancel Islet: Last refuge of Lesser Antillean Iguanas

Pope Francis calls for equitable vaccine distributions

Rise of political Islam & Islamist terrorism in Bangladesh

Paris: Chocolate shops open during France's lockdown

Gravitas Plus: How did North Korea become the world's most isolated country?

COVID-19: Muted Easter celebrations globally

Gravitas Plus: How did North Korea become the world's most isolated country?

Gravitas Plus: A Billion Dollar Traffic Jam

US confirms will join Iran Nuclear deal meet