His first international engagement since seizing power, Myanmar's Coup leader General Min Aung Hlaing took part in a video conference with other ASEAN and Defence Chiefs.

Myanmar Coup: Min Aung Hlaing attends ASEAN Defence meet

UK health secretary has said that there will be a significant shortage in vaccine supply in April confirming supplies have been hit by a need to retest 1.7m doses and a delay in the arrival of imports from India.

United Kingdom: Health Secretary Matt Hancock says need to retest 1.7m COVID-19 doses

French President Emmanuel Macron accused Iran of continuing to violate a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and said Tehran should act responsibly.

France: Prez Emmanuel Macron accuses Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal

German air taxi startup Volocopter is planning to raise fresh funds from the investors adding that deal to go public via a special purpose acquisition company was one option on the table. Volocopter this month tapped investors led by U.S. asset manager Blackrock for $239 million in backing as it seeks certification for its battery-powered flying taxi.

World Business Watch: Air taxi startup Volocopter eyes fresh funding, SPAC an option

New lockdowns in Europe recently and the absence of tourism might make it difficult for Swatch Group to get back to 2019 sales levels this year but the world’s biggest watchmaker maintains that target, for now, is there.

World Business Watch: New lockdowns to jeopardise Swatch sales

Europe is currently witnessing a sharp spike in new COVID-19. Most of the countries have renewed their COVID-19 restrictions to contain the growing outbreak.

Europe: COVID surge fueled by contagious virus variants

The US auto safety agency disclosed it has opened 25 investigations into crashes of Tesla vehicles, 23 of which remain active, and at least three of the crashes occurred in recent weeks.

World Business Watch: US safety agency reviewing 23 Tesla crashes

A day after Pakistan Prime minister Imran Khan said that he would like to resolve all issues with India, Army chief General Qamar Bajwa also said that the acrimonies of the past should be left behind.

Pakistan: After PM Imran Khan, Army chief General Qamar Bajwa talks peace

Later this month, PM Modi will undertake a visit to Dhaka for the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence. What does this visit mean for Bangladesh? WION's Palki brings you an exclusive interview with Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.

Gravitas: WION Exclusive: What PM Modi's visit to Dhaka means for Bangladesh

The United States President Joe Biden believes that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is a 'killer' and would 'pay a price' for interfering in US elections.

US President Biden talks about Putin's 'interference' in US elections

The world's largest vaccine manufacturer India has said that it is going ahead with AstraZeneca vaccinations as it has seen no sign that the vaccine causes blood clots among the recipients.

India: AstraZeneca vaccinations will go on full vigour

Top US Officials U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin are holding 2+2 conference with their South Korean counterparts.

US Officials Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin hold talks in Seoul

The United Nations High Commission has received a $10,000 donation from the pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice.

United Nations: UN confirms $10,000 donation from SFJ

United States President Joe Biden has urged migrants not to come to the US as criticism mounted over a surge in people arriving at the southern border with Mexico, including thousands of unaccompanied children.

United States: President Joe Biden tells migrants 'don't come over'

Court to examine acquittal of controversial France's top cleric Cardinal Philippe Barbarin. He was acquitted of abuse cover-up.

France: Court to examine acquittal of controversial Cardinal Philippe Barbarin

The European Union members state has imposed sanctions on four Chinese officials. The action has been taken over Beijing's crackdown on a weeker minority Muslims.

European Union sanctions on Chinese officials

Sri Lanka is facing the heat at United Nations Human Right Council over human rights violations during the civil war with the LTTE.

Sri Lanka faces the heat at UNHRC over human rights violations

Sri Lanka claims India's support at UNHRC

In Europe, conflicts seem to brew between the European Union blocking the United Kingdom over the supplies of COVID-19 vaccines. It started after EU's Chief Ursula Von Der Leyan said that they could take some exceptional steps to halt the export of vaccine to Britain.

European Union threatens to halt vaccine export to United Kingdom

The conflict in Yemen has been called the forgotten war. The situation is worrying but it often doesn't make headlines because it is nobody's problem'. Recently angry protesters storm the Presidential Palace in Aden.

Yemen: Public anger grows as protesters storm the Presidential Palace in Aden

United States President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have reacted to the Georgia shootings. Antony Blinken is horrified by violence.

United States: Joe Biden and Antony Blinken react to Georgia shootings

Eight people have been shot dead in three mass shootings at massage parlors in Atlanta and 6 out of 8 victims are believed to be Asians.

United States: 6 out of 8 victims are Asians in Atlanta mass shootings

US Federal Reserve said the world's largest economy is heading for its strongest growth in nearly 40 years and Central Bank policymakers are pledging to keep their foot on the gas despite an expected surge of inflation.

World Business Watch: US Fed expects growth surge, inflation jump expects in 2021

The nationwide lockdown has been announced in Poland as the country battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. Poland has decided to go on a 3-week partial lockdown.

Poland: Country declares partial lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

In the US, supply chain issues have wreaked havoc with the auto industry. Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co Ltd announced new North American production cuts.

World Business Watch:  Honda, Toyota cut North America production

German carmaker BMW expects at least half of its sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030. BMW said around 90% of its market categories would have fully-electric models available by 2023 and the electric BMW i4 would be launched three months ahead of schedule this year.

World Business Watch: BMW expects half of its sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030

Vodafone has prized shares in infrastructure unit Vantage Towers at 28.7 dollars each valuing the firm at $14.5 Billion.

World Business Watch: Vodafone prizes shares in infrastructure unit Vantage Towers

Spain's parliament is expected to give final approval to a law legalising euthanasia. It will allow terminally-ill or gravely-injured patients to end their own suffering.

Spain: Country poised to legalise euthanasia, assisted suicide

Watch an exclusive interview of AK Abdul Momen, Foreign Minister Bangladesh with Palki Sharma.

The Interview with AK Abdul Momen, Foreign Minister, Bangladesh

India's PM Narendra Modi has interacted with all the State Chief Ministers as India now witnessing a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in the last few days. According to a Health Ministry report, India has reported more than 28,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds key meet on COVID-19 with CMs

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has spoken over the phone with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The Treasury Chief conveyed her intention to work closely with India and appreciated India's role as a critical partner in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman lauds US COVID Relief Bill

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