More than 4,000 cryptocurrencies exist. Are they the future of money or just fringe players? Why is India looking to ban cryptocurrency? Let's understand the pros and cons. WION Wideangle takes you inside the world of cryptocurrencies

WionWideangle | Cryptocurrency: India's digital dilemma

A Pakistani Journalist has been killed by unknown gunmen at the barbershop in Pakistan's Sindh. 31-year-old Ajay Lalwani was shot multiple times while having a haircut, he was rushed to a hospital but he died on Thursday due to his serious injuries. He worked as a reporter for a local TV station, Police investigating the case.

Pakistani Journalist Ajay Lalwani shot dead during haircut at barbershop

Police officials who fled from Myanmar say they were asked to shoot protesters.

Fleeing Myanmar cops seek asylum in India

Beautiful-looking Turquoise lake in Turkey's southwestern town of Yataghan also known as Ash Dam, because the toxic lake is composed of wastewater and polluted ash. It has been generated by the nearby power plant, the lake now contains heavy metals. The toxic lake worries environmentalists & locals.

Why environmentalists want to destroy Turquoise lake in Turkey

About 2,500-year-old Persian carpet, one of the world's oldest, has become a mystery for researchers.

Fineprint: One of the world's oldest carpet become mystery for researchers

Thousands of Israeli nationals rallied outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence to protest against his policies.

Protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensify

With over 7,000 coronavirus cases, Chile records its highest daily infections. The country is seeing an alarming rise in Covid-19 hospitalisations, breaking the June 2020 record.

Chile: Highest daily surge in COVID-19 cases

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Imran Khan got vaccinated with the first dose of the Chinese vaccine Sinopham on Thursday.

Pakistani PM Imran Khan tested positive for Covid-19

Israel Protests: Israelis demand Netanyahu's resignation

The crackdown by security forces on pro-democracy protesters has left 250 people dead since the beginning of the coup on February 1.

Myanmar Coup: Anti-Coup protesters rally across Myanmar

Good news came from the vaccine front, United kingdom seems to have kept pace with the inoculation drive. In half of the countries, adults have already received the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine. UK government plans to vaccinate all adults by the end of July.

Britain government plans to vaccinate all adults by the end of July

Space administration is partnering with teams on college campuses across America to develop a new spacesuit technology that will help astronauts returning to the moon and eventually reach mars

NASA partnering with teams on College Campuses to develop innovative spacesuits for Astronauts

Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin is currently in India for a 3-day visit. He will be meeting with his Indian counterpart defence minister Rajnath Singh later in the day today. He met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday.

Pentagon Chief in India: US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin pays tribute at National War Memorial

The US House of Representatives has passed 2 bills for the protection of immigrants in the country. The bills will be providing a pathway to citizenship to "Dreamers" and farmworkers.

Biden's Migrant Crisis : Is Biden's approach turning aggressive?

Pentagon Chief in India: US Defence secretary to meet India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Nepal gave emergency authorisation to India’s COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN, becoming the third country to approve the shot.

COVID-19: Nepal gives an emergency nod to India's COVAXIN

India’s external affairs minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be attending the Ninth Ministerial Conference of the "Heart of Asia" on March 30 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

India, Pakistan Foreign Minister at same platform on March 30

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across India and the world. The country has recorded its biggest single-day spike in over 3 months with close to 40,000 new infections and over 150 fatalities linked to COVID-19.

India on brink of second COVID-19 wave

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin on Saturday held wide-ranging talks focussing on further expansion of bilateral strategic ties, evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific region and challenges of terrorism.

US Defence Secretary and Rajnath Singh reaffirm partnership

Hundreds of climbers set to return to Mount Everest next month as the world's highest peak reopens after a year of closure due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the Nepal Tourism department, only 300 foreign mountaineers can climb Mt. Everest in the spring season.

Mt. Everest to reopen first time since pandemic

U.S reports a surge in violence against Asian-Americans in the United States. US president Joe Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris meet leaders and lawmakers from the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.

US President Joe Biden ask people to stand against hate crimes

The top US and Chinese officials have concluded the tough talks in Alaska. The first of the talks between president Joe Biden's administration and China laid bare the depth of tensions between the world's two largest economies that also command, perhaps the world's two strongest militaries as well. The top diplomats from both sides rebuked the other.

Alaska Summit: Top U.S and Chinese officials conclude tough talks

Cape Town South Africa handful of tourists practice bodysurfing. Surfers use only their body, fins to ride the waves. This is the most ancient form of surfing.

Cape Town: Enthusiasts glide waves without surfboards

India advocated for peaceful dialogue over the situation in Crimea at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) by saying individual relations 'stand own merit'.

India calls for dialogue over Crimea at United Nations Security Council

A German law firm has published an independent report on the handling of sex abuse cases by the Catholic Chruch. The report covers Germany's most powerful Catholic diocese of Cologne.

Law firm publishes independent report on Germany's most powerful diocese

Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world. Russian Foreign Ministry said that Jerusalem should become the capital of two independent countries Israel and Palestine and it should also be open to the 3 faiths.

Russia On Jerusalem: City should become the capital of Israel and Palestine

The United States continues to crackdown on Chinese firms and in the latest, the country has begun the process of revoking the authorisation of two Chinese telecom firms.

United States FCC: Chinese firms pose National security threat

AstraZeneca jab had left the European Union completely divided over the fear of blood clotting which could lead to further complications resulting in death. But now the European Medicine Agency has confirmed that the vaccine is actually pretty safe.

COVID-19 Vaccine: European Union drug regulator says AstraZeneca jab is safe

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is the first US official from the Joe Biden administration to visit India and will meet National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar upon arrival.

India: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin set to arrive in New Delhi

Israel is all set to go to the polls for the fourth time in 2 years and Prime Miniter Benjamin Netanyahu is facing yet another re-election battle next week.

Israel: PM Netanyahu fights for re-election without key ally Trump

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WionWideangle | Cryptocurrency: India's digital dilemma

Pakistani Journalist Ajay Lalwani shot dead during haircut at barbershop

Fleeing Myanmar cops seek asylum in India

Why environmentalists want to destroy Turquoise lake in Turkey

Fineprint: One of the world's oldest carpet become mystery for researchers

Protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensify

Chile: Highest daily surge in COVID-19 cases

Pakistani PM Imran Khan tested positive for Covid-19

Israel Protests: Israelis demand Netanyahu's resignation

Myanmar Coup: Anti-Coup protesters rally across Myanmar

Britain government plans to vaccinate all adults by the end of July

NASA partnering with teams on College Campuses to develop innovative spacesuits for Astronauts

Pentagon Chief in India: US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin pays tribute at National War Memorial

Biden's Migrant Crisis : Is Biden's approach turning aggressive?

Pentagon Chief in India: US Defence secretary to meet India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

COVID-19: Nepal gives an emergency nod to India's COVAXIN

India, Pakistan Foreign Minister at same platform on March 30

India on brink of second COVID-19 wave

US Defence Secretary and Rajnath Singh reaffirm partnership

Mt. Everest to reopen first time since pandemic

US President Joe Biden ask people to stand against hate crimes

Alaska Summit: Top U.S and Chinese officials conclude tough talks

Cape Town: Enthusiasts glide waves without surfboards

India calls for dialogue over Crimea at United Nations Security Council

India calls for dialogue over Crimea at United Nations Security Council

Law firm publishes independent report on Germany's most powerful diocese