To ensure the safety and security of the country. The soldiers face extremely harsh conditions, personnel of the army, paramilitary forces are trained in high altitudes. One such school named high altitude warfare school trains nearly about 540 soldiers in a year.

Where soldiers become snow warriors, inside India's army warfare school

A big blow to Russia and EU relations, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is now ready to serve ties with the European Union if the block hits Russia with painful economic sanctions.

Russia slams possible EU sanctions

It is the second week of protest in Myanmar, and citizens have refused to back down. People have already started to hit the streets and demand an end to the military power grab. Demonstrations in Yangon have been gaining momentum.

Rallies against the Military in Myanmar is gaining momentum

Global demand for meat is rising, statistics show that the world produces 3 times the quantity of meat as it did 50 years ago. The meat industry is very profitable but not very sustainable. but scientists are working to find more sustainable ways to feed people. some Australian scientists have found marine micro-algae.

Will you choose Micro-Algae as an alternative to meat?

The Italian president swore in the former chief of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, as prime minister on Saturday at the head of a unity government called on to confront the coronavirus crisis and economic slump.

Mario Draghi sworn-in as Italian Prime Minister

To call for an end to violence and discrimination against women and the scrapping of a proposed law that would restrict travel for many women, hundreds of women's right activists and their supporters took to streets in Nepal's capital.

Nepal: Hundreds rally for women's rights

Armenian national committee of America has demanded the blacklisted of Pakistan. but the financial action task force(FATF). The association wants Pakistan on FATF's blacklist for financing terrorists in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. The financial action task force (FATF) is scheduled to meet later this month to decide the future status of Pakistan.

Armenian association wants Pakistan on FATF blacklist

United Nations human rights council held a special session to address the crisis in Myanmar. The 47 member geneva forum adopted a resolution unanimously without a vote with Russia and China disassociating themselves from the consensus.

UNHRC holds special session on Myanmar

US president Joe Biden has slammed Donald Trump's for preparing for mass vaccination effort. Biden said his transition team is led to believe that there is much more vaccine available than what was the actual truth.

US president Joe Biden slams Donald Trump's Pandemic response

The former European Central Bank chief, Mario Draghi, on Friday formally accepted Italy's prime ministerial post. The development comes after weeks of political turmoil following the resignation of former prime minister Giuseppe Conte's who lost the government majority in the senate due to inability to handle the covid-19 crisis.

Mario Draghi formally accepted Italy's Prime Ministerial post

According to a New York times report Former president Donald Trump is severely ill than what he acknowledged during his COVID-19 days. according to a report, Trump is facing a low level of oxygen in the blood.

Former President Donald Trump was hesitant to be admitted to hospital

Uttarakhand glacier disaster explained What caused the Uttarakhand disaster? Avalanche or glacial lake burst in Chamoli? The big thaw: why glaciers are melting Melting ice & global consequences The catastrophe of vanishing glaciers

Watch WION Wideangle: What caused the Uttarakhand disaster?

Married at the age of 12 and then disfigured in an acid attack, Al-Anoud Hussain Sheryan's fate is a shocking illustration of abuse in Yemen. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis talks about her rare testimony in a country where domestic violence is largely hidden.

The West Asia Post | Domestic violence in Yemen

Social Media is a double-edged sword. It can spark revolutions, it can also fuel unrest & anarchy. In Myanmar protesters are using Facebook to demand democracy. WION's Palki asks: Are online platforms becoming more powerful than govts?

Gravitas: Is Social Media more powerful than governments?

The UK variant of the Wuhan virus is spreading fast in the US - with infections doubling every 10 days. It is now being called 'the variant of concern'. Scientists say the UK variant could become the world's dominant strain.

Gravitas: This variant of the Wuhan virus could spread worldwide

A stunning video from the #CapitolRiots insurrection shows Former U.S. Mike Pence & his aides rushing to safety with the 'Nuclear Football'. WION's Palki tells you how America's nuclear codes were in jeopardy.

Gravitas: A 'stunning' video from Capitol riots

A report claims Iran's nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed by a one-tonne gun - smuggled into Iran in pieces by Mossad. This comes at a time when Iran has started producing uranium metal, that can be used in nuclear weapons.

Gravitas: Iran's top nuclear scientist 'killed by a one-tonne gun'

Half of Myanmar's population is on Facebook. Protesters are using it to mobilise. Now Facebook has decided to reduce the distribution of all content from the military. Will Facebook decide the fate of Myanmar?

Gravitas: Myanmar Coup: Will Facebook decide the fate of Myanmar?

In 2018, UN investigators blamed Facebook for playing a leading role in inciting hate against the Rohingyas. WION's Palki tells you how Myanmar's military turned the social media platform into a tool for ethnic cleansing.

Gravitas: How Facebook was used to incite violence in Myanmar

US President Joe Biden has threatened to reinstate sanctions. However, China blocked a UN Security Council statement condemning the coup.

Myanmar protests: US seeking to counter Chinese influence in the region

The tragedy is unfolding in Hungary. Some households are finding it hard to make ends meet so they have to make an unfair choice. Since firewood is too expensive many have resorted to burning plastic or rubber to keep warm and Hungary's household pollution levels are rising.

Hungary's household pollution levels are rising; Watch report

Congress senior leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over disengagement at Ladakh by Chinese People Liberation Army. He alleges PM Modi of compromising with India's integrity and giving away nation's territory to China. The govt of India in its reply lashes out at Rahul Gandhi and says to 'first must ask Jawaharlal Nehru (India's Former PM) about giving away land to China'.

'PM Modi gave away Indian territory to China', alleges Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel has promised that the lockdown will not last a day longer than necessary. Merkel told the Parliament that lockdown extensions were important to avoid the third wave of COVID-19.

COVID-19: Germany Chancellor Merkel says 'lockdown will not be extended further'

Now after the series of sharp exchanges with the Indian government, the microblogging platform Twitter has blocked most of the accounts that were listed by India set to have fueled the violence on the country's Republic Day.

Twitter vs Government: Twitter blocks most of the accounts listed by India

In a world where the meat industries are thriving, scientists are trying to find sustainable ways to feed people. Australian researchers have come up with a way to turn marine micro-algae into food.

Marine Microalgae: Scientists in search of sustainable ways to feed people

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny returns to Moscow court for trial on slander charges. He was jailed for almost three years and his arrest sparked protests across Russia.

Kremlin critic Navalny returns to Moscow court for trial on slander charges

The Ethiopian government has confirmed that recorded scores of women who have been raped in Ethiopia's Tigray region in the last 2 months are around 108. rape has taken place conclusively and without a doubt in Ethopia

Ethiopian Govt: 'Rape has taken place conclusively and without a doubt'

Is the WHO team tasked with investigating the origins of the Wuhan virus divided over the findings? Two experts - who were a part of the team have revealed how some of the key data wasn't shared with the investigators in China.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus origins probe: Is the WHO team divided over the results?

After Twitter refused to fully comply to the Indian Govt's order. New Delhi is readying draft rules to regulate all social media platforms. Meanwhile, Govt officials are promoting an Indian alternative to Twitter.

Gravitas: Indian Govt to regulate Social Media platforms

China has begun withdrawing its tanks from Pangong Tso. Is China withdrawing the PLA soldiers from the border? Is the 9-month long stand-off finally over? WIION's Palki tells you what this phase of disengagement means for India.

Gravitas: India - China disengagement: All you need to know

The fears have come true. Chinese planes have landed in Myanmar. Protesters say the planes carry 'arms & technicians'. China says they only brought seafood. WION's Palki says the world needs to act before Myanmar slips into China's grip.

Gravitas: Is Myanmar slipping into China's grip?

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