With a general election just weeks away and the pandemic still raging - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a trial over charges of corruption. WION's Palki tells you what the case against Netanyahu means for his political future.

Gravitas: Netanyahu faces corruption trial

A survey found that Joe Biden is popular across much of the world. But international trust in the US is low. Recent moves on China, India, Iran & Saudi Arabia offer clues to what Biden could do to restore trust in American leadership.

Gravitas: Can Biden reclaim America's place in the world?

Wuhan virus mutations are testing the vaccines. South Africa has paused the rollout of the Oxford vaccine after a study claimed it offered reduced protection against the virus. Does that mean the vaccine doesn't work?

Gravitas: Is the pandemic ending or worsening?

The government in Haiti has claimed that they foiled a coup attempt. 23 people were arrested, amid protests demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse.

Gravitas: Haiti President alleges attempted coup

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday warns South Africa to not dismiss the rollout of Astrazeneca vaccine. Yesterday, South Africa's Health Minister put a hold over the use of the vaccine as the new variant of virus proved out inevitable against the vaccine.

W.H.O warns South Africa against dismissing Astrazeneca vaccine

Speculation emerged early in the pandemic that the virus could have accidentally leaked from the lab in Wuhan, although there was no evidence provided to back up that theory.

W.H.O team investigating Covid-19 origins in China briefs media

The Myanmar military government on Tuesday disallowed US request to speak to Aung San Suu Kyi amid protests in the country over the coup which took place last Monday.

Myanmar military govt rejects request to speak with Suu Kyi: U.S.

On Monday, China has justified the intrusion of its coast guard vessels into Japan's territorial waters. Beijing-claimed Senkaku Islands are the country's "inherent territory".

Beijing claims Senkaku Islands are China's "Inherent Territory"

Hundreds of anti-coup protesters in Myanmar pour back on to the streets to protest against the military power grab, exactly a week after elected leader Suu Kyi's detention.

Myanmar: Fresh rally draws crowds demanding end of dictatorship

France police, these days, busy in raiding restaurant or even bakeries to ensure that everything gets shut down by 6 PM as COVID-19 outbreak boom.

French police raid bakeries and restaurants amid COVID-19 outbreak

Even as vaccination drives are underway in various nations, West Asia continues to grapple with COVID-19 pandemic with countries imposing new restrictions. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at how the region is dealing with the pandemic.

The West Asia Post | Vaccination and Lockdowns in West Asia

Chinese military on Sunday delivered a batch of Covid vaccines to the Pakistan Army. These vaccines are in addition to the five lakh doses already delivered to Islamabad by Beijing.

China's PLA provides Covid vaccines to Pakistan Army

South Africa hopes to vaccinate 40 million people, or two-thirds of the population, to achieve some level of herd immunity but has yet to administer a single shot.

South Africa puts AstraZeneca vaccinations on hold over variant data

The military has accused Suu Kyi's government of failing to act on its complaints that last November's election was marred by fraud

Protests swell rapidly in Myanmar after a week of Military coup

Indian Diaspora took out a 'Tiranga Yatra rally’ from Strawberry Hill in Surrey to Consulate General of India in Vancouver on February 07.

Indian Diaspora takes out 'Tiranga Yatra rally’ in Canada’s Vancouver

France is relying on the AstraZeneca shot to accelerate a vaccination campaign criticised for a slow start.

French government to withdraw financial aid from restaurants who operates illegaly

A massive flash flood has been reported in India's Uttarakhand state, where the water level in the Dhauli Ganga river suddenly rose. The water level rose following an avalanche near a power project.

Uttarakhand glacial burst: Offers of help pour in from across the world

As of Sunday morning the United States has administered 41,210,937 doses of COVID-19 vaccines and distributed 59,307,800 doses

Biden says challenging for U.S. to reach herd immunity by summer's end

In a fresh notice, the Indian Govt asks Twitter Inc to block 1.178 more accounts that could probably have 'Khalistani' links.

Indian govt asks Twitter to block 1,178 more accounts

Thousands of people took to the streets of Tunisia's capital city Tunis on Saturday people protested against the government and demanded relief from an ongoing economic crisis they demanded release who arrested this year during the protest.

Tension ran high in Tunisia's capital, protesters demand relief from an ongoing economic crisis

The first vaccines against COVID-19 have gone mostly to wealthier countries and now several middle-income countries are getting their shots. Many come from Chinese and Russian drug makers however, critics know that developers are not forthcoming with data on their vaccine safety and efficacy.

COVID-19 Vaccine developers are not forthcoming with data on their vaccine safety

In Latin America the region with the second-highest deaths related to COVID-19. The region is now enduring an oxygen shortage, hospitals are unable to meet the demands and patients continue to suffer.

Struggle for Oxygen in Latin America, people pay high prices for oxygen tanks

Outrage and public resistance against the military in Myanmar are growing. The biggest dissent so far, hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Myanmar's biggest city Yangon. hundreds and thousands of demonstrators march through near Yangon university, they hold three-finger salute which symbolizes resistance to the army take over.

Anti-Coup protest against the military in Myanmar is growing

Acquitted by the Pakistan court, killers of American journalist Daniel Pearl are set to be shifted out from prison today. Pakistan supreme court-ordered to move out the killers to a government safe house. The decision outraged by Pearl's family as well as the US administration. Omar Sheikh and 3 others are detained at Karachi's central prison, they will be shifted to newly constructed rooms within the boundary of the central prison.

Daniel Pearl killers Omar sheikh and 3 others to be shifted today

A World Health Organization probe team member has said that the team concluded its site visit in China's Wuhan, they are investigating the origins of coronavirus. The probe team visited various markets and hospital sites that first witness the outbreak. WHO probe team will go through all the data before submitting a summary of their findings.

WHO team members are worried about different bat COVID-19

COVID-19 has disrupted the world economy. With the rollout of vaccines, things are slowly limping back to normal. Not everyone gets vaccinated at the same time. How can nations ease‌ the COVID-19 travel restrictions, some say a vaccine passport could be the answer. WION brings you more details.

Does a vaccine passport is a practical solution, will it allow traveling freely?

Three countries are sending robotic aircraft to mars. Newcomer the United Arab Emeritus and China have joined hands with space veteran the United States. For decades scientists are have been using a mars-like environment on earth to test out new technology and theories.

Scientific experiments in mars-like locations on earth

U.S. and China are taking on each other in the high seas. China has warned off a U.S. warship in South China Sea.U.S. has deployed one of the world's largest warships to the Indo-Pacific.

Gravitas: USS Nimitz deployed to Indo-Pacific

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been in power for 20 years now. He has survived several hurdles- the Second Chenchen war, the 2012 Moscow siege, the annexation of Crimea. Will Alexei Navalny

Gravitas: Will Putin survive the protests?

Canada has a population of around 38 million. But it has some 200 million shots. One assessment says, it may take 7 years for the pandemic to end, if the rate of vaccination doesn't pick up.

Gravitas: It could take 7 years for the Wuhan Virus Pandemic to end

Sweeping new restrictions have been imposed on schools in Hong Kong. Children as young as 6 now must learn the definition of terms like 'subversion', 'succession', 'terrorism' & 'collusion' - as defined by the National Security Law.

Gravitas: China goes after the young minds of Hong Kong

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