The United Nations Security Council on Thursday issued a press statement expressing concern over the developments in Myanmar and called for the release of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.

UN Security Council calls for release of Suu Kyi, voices concern for Myanmar

The suspension of international and domestic flights, fall in air travel demand and economic uncertainty following the outbreak of coronavirus across the world.

Bangladesh's aviation sector crumbles, govt and private airlines incur huge losses

European Union Parliamentarians have strongly backed India and South Africa's joint proposal at the World Trade Organization for a waiver on intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccine patents.

EU parliamentarians back India-South Africa proposal for COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver

Thousands of Russians have posted selfies wearing red tops to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny's wife.

Is Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya is a new force in Russia

Japan is extending its coronavirus state of emergency until March 7, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced, following a government meeting.

Japan extends state of emergency in Tokyo and 9 other cities until 7th March

The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell said during a visit to Moscow on Friday that the bloc's ties with Russia were under "severe strain".

EU's top diplomat says ties with Russia at an all time low

Biden also devoted part of his speech to unusually direct criticism of the authorities' treatment of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Days of U.S' 'rolling over' gone: Biden warns China, Russia in first diplomatic speech

He said the US would continue to provide defensive support to Saudi Arabia against missile and drone attacks from Iranian-backed forces.

Joe Biden announces end to U.S. support for Saudi-led offensive in Yemen

The central bank had slashed the repo rate by 115 basis points since late March 2020 to support growth

India's central bank to keep repo rate unchanged at 4%

COVAX is a global initiative co-led by the World Health Organization, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.

Will U.S. provide more funds for vaccination drive?

President Joe Biden vowed to repair alliances through diplomacy and restore Washington’s leadership position on the global stage.

U.S. President Joe Biden vows to repair alliances through diplomacy

Johnson & Johnson submitted an application for emergency authorization for its much anticipated one-dose coronavirus vaccine.

Johnson & Johnson requests emergency authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine

The 79-year-old NLD stalwart is a longtime political prisoner. He has spent lengthy periods in and out for detention for protesting against military rule.

Myanmar military arrests key Aung San Suu Kyi aide

US President Joe Biden has said that Myanmar's military must relinquish power and that it should release all the lawmakers and activists that it has detained.

US President Joe Biden calls on Myanmar's military to relinquish power

Russia accused the West on Wednesday of descending into hysteria over the jailing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny, and the Kremlin said police had been right to use force to break up protests over his imprisonment.

WION Dispatch: Russia accuses West, says, "West descending into Hysteria"

Strong winds threatened to fan a bushfire in Perth Hills area, about 40 km (25 miles) from the capital on Wednesday (February 3), as it destroyed a swathe of more than 9,000 hectares (22,240 acres) and 71 homes, Australian authorities say.

More than 70 homes destroyed in Western Austalia bushfires, thousands told to leave

The United States has said that it is 'deeply disturbed' by the charges that have been pressed against the leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

US: Military seizure is a direct assault on rule of law

Myanmar's police have filed charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for breaches of an import-export law and sought her detention until Feb. 15, according to a police document seen on Wednesday.

Myanmar military file charges against Suu Kyi for offences under import-export law

A custom t-shirt with the word 'Wuhan' on a bat emblem has angered China. The t-shirts, inspired by a logo of an American hip-hop group were ordered by Canadian diplomats in China last year.

Gravitas: China takes offence over 'Wuhan Bat' t-shirt

From blaming frozen food to suggesting that the pandemic could have begun in the United States - China has launched a campaign to change the origins of the Wuhan virus. WION's Palki tells you how China is floating new theories to shift the blame for the pandemic.

Gravitas: China blames Wuhan virus outbreak on frozen food

Are you in Myanmar? What have you seen of the coup? Do you have a story to share? Let Wion be your voice. Watch this message by our Executive Editor

Gravitas: Myanmar Coup: Let Wion be your voice

General Min Aung Hlaing is the man behind Myanmar Coup. He may have an unassuming appearance but he's no ordinary man. The strongman general was the face of Rohingya persecution in Myanmar.

Gravitas: The military chief who dethroned Suu Kyi

Did China support Myanmar's military in orchestrating a coup? What's in it for Beijing? What does Myanmar's military coup mean for India and the rest of the neighbourhood?

Gravitas: Is China backing Myanmar's generals?

Prada is selling a hole-riddled sweater that looks like cheese for 90,000 rupees. The Italian luxury brand believes this sweater is a Spring Summer essential. Take a look at it and tell us what you think.

Gravitas: Prada's cheese-lookalike sweater

A 9-year-old girl was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police officers in the U.S. Footage from a body camera shows the girl crying out for her father and requesting to see him for one last time.

Gravitas: 9-yr-old pepper-sprayed in Rochester, New York

Governments around the world and the UN have condemned the military coup in Myanmar. They are calling for the release of the elected leaders - including Aung San Suu Kyi. But China has labelled the coup 'a cabinet reshuffle.'

Gravitas: Myanmar Coup: China calls it a 'cabinet reshuffle'

After acquitting Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh who is accused of killing American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002, the Pakistan Supreme Court said the London-based terrorist should be kept in an easy environment in jail.

Pakistan Supreme Court rejects plea to halt Omar Sheikh's release

With the worst of the storm over in the mid-Atlantic, Metro North trains resumed regular service, while the Long Island Rail Road is operating on a weekend schedule.

U.S. faces its first major snowstorm of the season; New York declares state of emergency

Those companies that trade goods between Britain and the bloc are paying a price, particularly small firms.

New Brexit rules lead to added costs for UK firms

UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, after the country's military took control in a coup and declared a state of emergency.

WION Fineprint: UN official Tom Andrews on Myanmar coup

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UN Security Council calls for release of Suu Kyi, voices concern for Myanmar

Bangladesh's aviation sector crumbles, govt and private airlines incur huge losses

EU parliamentarians back India-South Africa proposal for COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver

Is Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya is a new force in Russia

Japan extends state of emergency in Tokyo and 9 other cities until 7th March

EU's top diplomat says ties with Russia at an all time low

Days of U.S' 'rolling over' gone: Biden warns China, Russia in first diplomatic speech

Joe Biden announces end to U.S. support for Saudi-led offensive in Yemen

India's central bank to keep repo rate unchanged at 4%

Will U.S. provide more funds for vaccination drive?

U.S. President Joe Biden vows to repair alliances through diplomacy

Johnson & Johnson requests emergency authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine

Myanmar military arrests key Aung San Suu Kyi aide

US President Joe Biden calls on Myanmar's military to relinquish power

WION Dispatch: Russia accuses West, says, "West descending into Hysteria"

More than 70 homes destroyed in Western Austalia bushfires, thousands told to leave

More than 70 homes destroyed in Western Austalia bushfires, thousands told to leave

US: Military seizure is a direct assault on rule of law

Myanmar military file charges against Suu Kyi for offences under import-export law

Gravitas: China takes offence over 'Wuhan Bat' t-shirt

Gravitas: China blames Wuhan virus outbreak on frozen food

Gravitas: Myanmar Coup: Let Wion be your voice

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Gravitas: Is China backing Myanmar's generals?

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