U.S President Joe Biden has said that he will increase the production of syringes and other supplies to ramp-up the vaccination process against the COVID-19 in the country. Biden promises to do better than Trump to curb the virus

U.S President Joe Biden promises to do better than Trump to curb the virus

The Dutch government has resigned today after a report exposed that higher officials had wrongly accused thousands of people over child welfare fraud.

Dutch government resigns over child benefits scandal

More than 100 people have been arrested by the federal bureau of investigation over a violent siege in the U.S capitol. The security has ramped up in Washington dc and other states.

U.S Capitol under heavy security days after the violence in Capitol Building

Today is the biggest day for India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched World's biggest vaccination drive as India fight against the COVID-19. Virologist Michal Linal discusses more India's ambitious vaccination strategy.

3000 vaccination centers start inoculation today

The 38-year-old former ragga singer turned politician has been the main rival to 76-year-old Museveni, who has been in power since 1986 and is seeking a sixth term.

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni reported leading in early election trends

The UNHCR said more than 550 homes sheltering about 3,500 people as well as 150 shops were either totally or partially destroyed in the fire.

Bangladesh Cox's Bazar Fire: Blaze razes at least 500 houses in Rohingya Camp

From Monday all travellers coming to France from outside the European Union will have to show a negative COVID-19 test and self-isolate for a week upon arrival.

France declares curfew from 6pm to 6am to curb COVID spread

In Madrid, authorities activated a red alert for the first time since the system was adopted four decades ago and called in the military to rescue people.

Spain's heaviest snowfall since 1970's blankets Madrid

A World Health Organization (WHO) team has arrived in the Chinese city of Wuhan to start its investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.

China allows entry to W.H.O. members after Covid tests negative

The United Kingdom is banning travel from the whole of South America and Portugal amid concerns over a new variant of the coronavirus in Brazil.

UK bans travel from South America over Brazil variant fears

So far the Trump administration has not given any proof as to how Xiaomi or other companies are tied to the Chinese military.

US government blacklists Xiaomi and 8 other Chinese companies

Turkey is facing a major drought situation as the country's water levels are at a critically low level. Experts blame it on the Erdogan government's policies.

Turkey's water reservoirs at their lowest levels in 15 years

People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months, the latest study over the virus has revealed. Watch this report.

WION Fineprint: Coronavirus infection provides as much immunity as vaccines

Outgoing President of the United States Donald Trump gets impeached again. 10 U.S. house republicans have declared to support the impeachment after a violent mob attack at the Capitol Hill last week.

U.S : Can Prez Donald Trump be disqualified if not convicted? 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Bobi Wine has repeatedly been underestimated by government supporters and critics since he first ran for parliament.

Uganda polls: 'It is going to be a revolutionary election', says Presidential candidate Bobi Wine

Johnson also said tougher restrictions brought in last week were starting to have an effect on the spread of COVID in some parts of the country

UK PM Boris Johnson pledges to ramp up COVID vaccination rollout

The East-African country of Uganda is heading to a presidential election on Thursday. President Yoweri Museveni's 35-year long rule is being challenged.

Uganda gets ready for Presidential election, social media blackout ahead of polls

Saudi Arabia has opened its borders for Qatar. A 3-year-long Gulf crisis has come to an end. On the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this means for the region.

The West Asia Post | Gulf rift comes to an end

Democrats could also use an impeachment trial to push through a vote blocking Trump from running for office again.

WION Fineprint: Is the republican party ditching Trumpism?

The three sides will exchange views on new and emerging threats to regional peace and security, the challenges caused by COVID-19, environment, Climate Change and economic development targets.

Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan FMs to hold trilateral meeting in Islamabad today

A coronavirus vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac showed “general efficacy” of 50.38% in a late-stage trial in Brazil.

China's Sinovac vaccine has general efficacy of 50.4% in Brazil trials

Uganda has never seen a peaceful transition of power, and the election campaign has been fraught with violence and intimidation.

Uganda: Presidential candidate Bobi Wine's big statement, says 'Lets this be a protest vote'

According to the report: The Indo-Pacific strategy pledges to reinforce Washington’s economic ties with Southeast Asia, including by pursuing trade agreements that contain trade and investment standards set by the United States and that reduce the region’s economic reliance on China.

U.S. declassified Indo-Pacific report envisions India's growing role in the region | WION report

Nazik Al-Ali launched her on a ballet dancing journey three years ago. But in 2021, there will no dancing for this Syrian ballet dancer. On the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at her story. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

West Asia Post | Story of Syrian ballet dancer

From seizing a South Korean tanker to ramping up its nuclear program, Iran is flexing its muscles in West Asia.

West Asia Post | Iran steps up its nuclear program

AstraZeneca and Oxford University had filed a formal bid for authorisation for their coronavirus vaccine, the European Medicines Agency said.

Europe ramps up vaccination drive amid surge in Covid-19 cases

President-elect Joe Biden said Monday that he was “not afraid” to take the oath of office outside at his upcoming inauguration ceremony

U.S.: FBI warns of plans for armed protests ahead of Biden inauguration | Capitol Siege | WION

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted a trilateral meeting in Moscow with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Vladimir Putin hosts trilateral meeting with Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders in Moscow

US President-elect Joe Biden says he's 'not afraid' to take oath of office outside

Though the new cases being reported in recent days remain a small fraction of what the country saw at the height of the outbreak in early 2020

China expands lockdowns as the nations witnesses resurgence in coronavirus cases

Tirumurti told the Council that India has been steadfast in extending support to the countries of the region in their efforts to bring back peace, stability and normalcy.

India at UNSC expresses concern over terror acts by Boko Haram, IS in West Africa

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