The US Republican Party is having a clash within itself over fundraisers and the name Donald Trump. The Republican National Committee wants to use the former President's name in the fundraising appeals and campaigns but Donald Trump is not too happy about that.

WION Fineprint: Donald Trump demands Republican Committee to stop using his name

In France, the student who complained against school teacher Samuel Paty has admitted that she was lying and spreading false claims. The girl had claimed that Samuel Paty has asked Muslim Students to leave the class when he showed the cartoons of Prophet Mohammad.

France: French schoolgirl admits lying about murdered teacher Samuel Paty

The sister of George Floyd -- the unarmed black man whose death in Minneapolis police custody galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement into a global phenomenon -- made an emotional plea for justice on Monday (March 8) on what was supposed to be the first trial day of the officer accused in his killing.

Sister of George Floyd makes emotional plea for justice as trial gets set to begin

After failing to win a majority in the senate, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the government senators are being approached to gain their support for the opposition candidate in the upcoming election for the senate chair.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan: Government senators being approached to change loyalties

Cambodia's dwindling fish stocks have put the spotlight once again on the stressed waterways of the Mekong river. Fish stocks are at low levels and experts blame factors such as Chinese hydropower for projects upstream for the dramatic drop at the lowest level.

Fish stocks collapse in lower Mekong. Experts blame 'Chinese Dams' for crisis

Several hundred Uighur women in Turkey staged a Women's Day march on Monday demanding the closure of mass incarceration camps in China's Xinjiang region.

Turkey: Uighur women stage a march against China camps

The fight against climate change is a mammoth global effort. But some countries are ahead of others. Singapore is building floating solar farms to cut down its greenhouse gas emissions.

Singapore builds mammoth floating solar farms

India's High Commission has responded to a debate held by the UK's House of Commons on the farmers' protest. The High Commission of India slammed the debate saying that it was a one-sided debate that was pact with false assertions.

WION Dispatch: UK's House of Commons debates India's farmers' protest

India the world's biggest pharmacies at the forefront of fighting pandemic, this is what IMF economist Geeta Gopinath has said about India's COVID vaccination drive.

India is at the forefront of fighting the pandemic: IMF economist Geeta Gopinath

Citroen is all set to enter the Indian market this year with its C5 Aircross which is likely to compete with the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai Tucson. So, we took it out on Indian roads, spent some time with it and here's what we think about the upcoming Citroen C5 Aircross.

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Looking at the entry-level adventure motorcycle segment, we have very few options here in India. In fact, after the Royal Enfield Himalayan, KTM is the only manufacturer that has introduced adventure bikes in the Indian market. While the 390 Adventure is a bit expensive to be called entry-level, the 250 Adventure fits perfectly in the class. We took it out for a spin on the Indian roads and a bit off-road as well, and here is what we think about it.

WION Pitstop: KTM 250 Adventure India review

Italy's coronavirus death toll passed the 100,000 mark on Monday and Prime Minister Mario Draghi warned that the situation was worsening again with a jump in hospitalisations.

Italy's coronavirus death toll passes 100,000, situation worsening

The exodus from Myanmar has begun. At least 30 people have crossed over to India in recent days. 8 policemen have found refuge in Mizoram. Myanmar wants New Delhi to hand them back.

Gravitas: The exodus from Myanmar begins

Meghan Markle's interview has revealed the dark side of British royalty. Markel claims she was bullied. There was a 'discussion' about her son's skin. Markel says at one point - she even struggled with suicidal thoughts.

Gravitas: The dark side of British royalty

Afghanistan is a playground for power rivalry. For the longest time, it was U.S. Vs Russia. Now, it is China and Pakistan Vs India. What is New Delhi's Strategy?

Gravitas: What is India's Afghanistan strategy?

What have U.S-Taliban peace talks achieved? Has the violence in Afghanistan ended? Have all prisoners been released? And most importantly, Will the U.S. ever withdraw all its troops from Afghanistan? Here's what WION's Palki has to say.

Gravitas: Will US withdraw troops from Afghanistan?

The year is 2021, and women are still treated as inferior and as the weaker gender. Women surely are better off today, but when will they be treated as equals? WION's Palki asks some bitter questions on International Womens Day.

Gravitas: International Women's Day

As Imran Khan PTI took a trust vote, his 'goons' tossed shoes at opposition leaders and attacked a former Prime Minister. Here's what WION's Palki says. 'Forget a vote of confidence, Pakistan needs a vote of conscience'.

Gravitas: Why Pakistan needs a 'Vote of Conscience'

During his visit to Iraq, The Pope travelled 1400 kilometres - covering 4 cities in 3 days. The pontiff's hoped to heal some of the wounds of the war with his visit - and bridge the gap between Iraq's Muslims and Christians. Did he succeed?

Gravitas: The legacy of the Pope's visit to Iraq

In a letter to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pitched for India's role alongside other regional players in Afghanistan. But, the US also wants the Taliban to have a seat at the table. What should India do?

Gravitas: Afghan Peace Talks: The United States wants India involved

After BMW, now Mercedes-Benz is all set to launch its most affordable sedan, the A-Class Limousine, in the Indian market. So, we took it out for a drive on the Indian roads to check its compatibility with our terrains. Check this out.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine India review

China’s imports of semiconductors and diodes surged in the January-February period, reaching their highest year-on-year growth rate in six month

China aims to speed up development of semiconductors

Thailand's government faces a continuing protest campaign that last year brought thousands of people, mostly young, out on the streets to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha

Thailand: 3 Pro-democracy protesters denied bail

The private helicopter crashed on Sunday afternoon in Normandy, where he has a holiday home, according to a police source.

Owner of Rafale maker, Olivier Dassault dies in helicopter crash

The military said it escorted two US bombers. The flight of the pair of B-52 bombers is the latest mission in the region aimed at warning Iran amid tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Israeli jets escort US B-52 bombers amid Iran tensions

Pope Francis ended his historic tour of Iraq on Monday, departing by plane from Baghdad after visiting conflict-torn cities, meeting Muslim and Christian leaders and preaching peace and coexistence over war.

Francis waved one last time before boarding a plane flying the Vatican and Iraqi flags from its cockpit windows. President Barham Salih accompanied the 84-year-old pontiff down a red carpet to his flight.

During Francis's trip, the first-ever papal visit to Iraq, he toured four cities, including Mosul, the former Islamic State stronghold where vast areas still lie in ruins, telling Iraqis that "peace is more powerful than war."

He said Iraq would "always remain with me, in my heart".

The pontiff, who walked with a limp during parts of the frantic tour, also made a historical first in meeting Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's top Shia Muslim cleric.

Iraqis welcomed the pope and said it was a chance for the world to see their perpetually crisis-hit nation in a new light.

Iraq suffers from chronic mismanagement and corruption, and a steady level of violence often linked to the region's US-Iran rivalry 18 years after the United States invaded.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pope Francis ended his historic tour of Iraq on Monday, departing by plane from Baghdad after visiting conflict-torn cities, meeting Muslim and Christian leaders and preaching peace and coexistence over war.

Pope Francis ended his historic tour of Iraq on Monday, departing by plane from Baghdad after visiting conflict-torn cities, meeting Muslim and Christian leaders and preaching peace and coexistence over war. Francis waved one last time before boarding a plane flying the Vatican and Iraqi flags from its cockpit windows. President Barham Salih accompanied the 84-year-old pontiff down a red carpet to his flight. During Francis's trip, the first-ever papal visit to Iraq, he toured four cities, including Mosul, the former Islamic State stronghold where vast areas still lie in ruins, telling Iraqis that "peace is more powerful than war." He said Iraq would "always remain with me, in my heart". The pontiff, who walked with a limp during parts of the frantic tour, also made a historical first in meeting Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's top Shia Muslim cleric. Iraqis welcomed the pope and said it was a chance for the world to see their perpetually crisis-hit nation in a new light. Iraq suffers from chronic mismanagement and corruption, and a steady level of violence often linked to the region's US-Iran rivalry 18 years after the United States invaded. (With inputs from agencies)

'Peace is more powerful than war': Pope Francis ends epic Iraq tour

The attack comes after the Saudi led-coalition fighting the Houthis intercepted ten drones launched by the Iran-backed rebels on Sunday.

Yemen's Houthi rebels target Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil facilities

About 52 percent of women in Afghanistan have experienced violence in their homes, according to the World Health Organization.

Woman shot in the face in Afghanistan.

A Thailand court indicted 18 activists for their roles in anti-government rallies last year. The activists were part of a nationwide protest that brought unprecedented challenges to the royal palace and the military-dominated establishment.

Thailand court indictes 18 activists for their roles in anti-government rallies

The year is 2021. Women are still fighting for the most primitive of rights. A woman does not have the right over her own body. She is killed because of her gender. She is not allowed to work, go to school. What are you celebrating this Women's day? Watch Gravitas Plus with Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: This women's day, give her freedom, not freebies

As a newborn, Fawzia Koofi was left to die in the sun. As a lawmaker, she survived 2 assassination attempts. Today, she is negotiating peace with the Taliban. This International Women's Day, Palki Sharma brings you an exclusive conversation with Koofi.

The Interview: Story of Fawzia Koofi, Afghan MP and Peace Negotiator

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