With the use of rubber bullets and stun grenades among others, Myanmar police have intensified the crackdown against the peaceful demonstrators.

Myanmar urges India to send back 8 officers

Pope Francis is in Iraq for a landmark 4-day tour. This is Pope's 1st international trip since the COVID-19 pandemic started. He visited an ancient church torched by the Islamic State group.

Pope's Iraq Visit: Pope Francis honours conflict victims in Mosul

BMW's most affordable sedan, the 2-Series Gran Coupe, is now available in the Indian market. Like any other BMW coupe, the 2GC features dramatic styling and prices for this four-door model starts from INR 40.4 lakh (ex-showroom, India). We took it for a drive to find out how it behaved on the Indian roads, so check this one.

WION Pitstop: BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe India review

Small turbocharged petrol engines are becoming a trend nowadays. After Ford, Kia, Hyundai and Volkswagen, now Tata Motors has introduced this concept in its premium compact car. So, we took the new Tata Altroz i-Turbo for a drive and here's what we think about it.

WION Pitstop: New Tata Altroz i-Turbo review

Many US states easing their restrictions, movie theatres have begun reopening one of the worlds most significant movie markets that is new york. But this comeback will be its own constraints, restrictions will include 25% occupancy or a maximum of 50 patrons. So what does this move holds for an industry battled by the pandemic for more than a year now?

United States: Can theatres afford re-opening with limited capacity?

US agency is investigating Facebook for alleged racial bias in process of hiring and granting promotion at the workplace. The equal employment opportunity commission has designated the problem as systemic. This means the agency suspect that the company policies may be contributing to widespread discrimination.

US agency probes Facebook for alleged racial bias

In a crucial political movement for democrats, the US senate has clear the 1.9 trillion dollars COVID-19 relief bill. With this US President Joe Biden and his democratic allies has become successful in passing a mammoth bill aimed at the country's economic recovery from the Pandemic.

US senate 1.9 trillion dollars COVID-19 relief bill

In a surprise and unexpected decision, Nepal's Supreme Court on Sunday annulled the unification of the ruling Nepal Communist Party's factions and paved the way for them to be divided into two separate parties.

Nepal: New twist as Supreme Court annuls ruling party

Another woman has come forward accusing the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of making her uncomfortable through his inappropriate behaviour.

Video: Another ex-aide accuses Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct

Myanmar coup: 54 casualties, days of unrest and massive protests continue to rock Myanmar

The European Union has come out in support of Italy's decision to block the supply of the AstraZeneca Vaccine to Australia on Saturday. The EU internal market commissioner said that the block has to make sure that the company deliver what it expects.

Italy bans the supply of the AstraZeneca Vaccine to Australia

Dangerous illegal lead pellets used by hunters in northern Greece have poisoned and killed close to 50 Flamingos who migrate to the area each year to breed.

Dozens of Flamingo poisoned in Greece

Pope Francis is in Iraq for a landmark four-day tour. This is Pope's first international trip since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Pope Francis will visit the former ISIS stronghold Mosul on Sunday. Pope will also meet the local Christian community.

Pope Francis will visit the former ISIS stronghold Mosul on Sunday

Despite all the night raids by security forces in Yangon. Thousands of people came out on the street in Myanmar on Sunday to demonstrate against last month coup. Into the early hour, soldiers and police moved into several districts of Yangon firing shots. According to the residence, the police arrested at least 3 people in Kyunktada township.

Myanmar: Protests resume despite overnight raids in Yangon

After months often on lockdown and nearly on remote learning. Students in England are now excited to head back to classrooms, and they are more than willing to follow protocol and undergo the regular test if it means they no longer need to take classes online.

Schools all set to reopen in England from 8th march

Have you ever imagined what it will feel like having a supercar-level engine fitted in a big, bulky SUV? Well, BMW actually produces one such vehicle - the X5 M Competition and is being sold in India at a whopping price tag of INR 1.95 crore (ex-showroom). We spent a few days with this high-performance SUV, and we are going to tell you how it feels in this video.

WION Pitstop: BMW X5 M Competition India review

South Korea and the united states will be scaling down their joined military drill amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The drill will not include outdoor manoeuvres which have been carried out throughout the year, and the number of troops and equipment will be minimized due to COVID-19 restrictions.

South Korea and the United States will be scale down

20 people have died in Somalia and dozens have been wounded in a car bomb attack in the Somalian capital on Friday. A suicide car bomb targeted a busy restaurant near the port area. According to reports, a three-wheeler rickshaw packed with explosives hit the restaurant during the night.

Somalia: Explosives packed car detonated at a Restaurant

In the first full monthly employment report under President Joe Biden, the unemployment rate fell to 6.2 percent.

US job growth beats expectations in February

As the Political crisis escalates and pro-democracy activist holds a fresh demonstration. United nation security council has held a closed-door meeting to discuss the ongoing situation in Myanmar.

UN Special Envoy on Myanmar sends out a Strong Appeal

A cleaner in France has now turned into a star on social media due to his posting of messages pertaining to the environment.

France: Street sweeper becomes TikTok celebrity

Vladimir Putin wants the internet bound by what he describes Russia as moral rules. Russian President is exerted that internet is penetrated in all spare of our life and therefore it was also Logist obey a legal rule but also the moral rules of the society otherwise society will collapse from within.

Russia: Vladimir Putin wants the internet bound by moral rules

Pope Francis is on a four-day visit to Iraq and during this historic visit the head of the Catholic church will be paying a visit to cities of Islamic State. People in Qaraqosh city is eagerly waiting for Pop's visit. They have also made some rare and special gifts for the Head Priest.

Pope Francis is on historic trip to Iraq

China is set to construct the "Polar Silk Road" and is actively participating in the development of polar regions. In the country's new 2021-2025 "five-year plan'', China is pushing for influence in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

China's polar silk road by 2025?

A plan to build a 'passageway' to South Asia through Tibet has been included in China's 14th five-year-plan, reported the state-run media. Xinhua said that Tibet "will be supported" to build an important passageway" opening to South Asia.

Beijing plans passage to South Asia through Nepal and Tibet

India and The Philippines have signed a defence pact. It could serve as the foundation for a major arms deal. Philippine Defence Secretary has said 'We are buying the BrahMos missile'.

Gravitas: The Philippines wants to buy India's Brahmos Missile

Pope Francis has landed in Baghdad. The first-ever visit by a pope to Iraq. On Day 1, he received a grand welcome at the Presidential palace. On Day 2 he will meet the spiritual leader of Iraq's Shia community.

Gravitas: The Pope's Iraq visit

In a few days, the world will celebrate International Women's Day. What does this mean for the women of Afghanistan? Fawzia Koofi says women of Afghanistan remain resilient. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: The Taliban tried to kill her, now she is negotiating peace with them

64 people have been killed in 33 days since the #MyanmarCoup. Among those dead is a 25-yr-old university student who was shot in the heart. There are blackouts, internet shutdowns & state brutality

Gravitas: Myanmar coup: 64 killed in 33 days

Leading countries are countering China in the Indo-Pacific. QUAD leaders will hold their first summit a French Submarine patrolled South China Sea, Germany & The UK are sending warships.

Gravitas: Leading countries make a big move to counter China in the Indo-Pacific

India was called a Pandemic 'disaster'. Today, India is a pandemic success story. Wuhan virus cases and deaths - are both down. How did the world's second-most populous nation turn the tide? WION's Palki Sharma brings you the answers.

Gravitas | India: A pandemic success story

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