Ardern appointed Grant Robertson as deputy prime minister, making him the first openly gay person to hold the role.

New Zealand gets tattooed Maori Foreign Minister, gay Deputy PM

New Yorkers these days are infusing positivity while battling the coronavirus pandemic. They are dancing and throwing away their anxiety

Infusing positivity while battling the coronavirus pandemic

A Holy Mass dedicated to the three victims of the attack in the Basilica of Notre-Dame in Nice was held on All Saints ’ Day.

Notre Dame Basilica holds mass to honour victims

The suspect, 21, had an Italian Red Cross document, issued after he arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa by migrant boat last month.

France church attacker arrived in Europe from Tunisia days ago

A strong earthquake of magnitude of up 7.0 struck the Aegean Sea on Friday and was felt in both Turkey and Greece, local and international observatories said.

Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 strikes Aegean Sea

Corbyn denounced the report, which highlighted numerous complaints made during his tenure, saying they were “dramatically overstated for political reasons”.

Jeremy Corbyn suspended from Labour party over response to anti-Semitism allegations

Germany is on the verge of imposing new coronavirus restrictions after a record rise in infections.

Germany imposes partial lockdown for November to restrict spread of coronavirus

President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are holding dueling rallies on Thursday in the key battleground state of Florida

US Election 2020: Donald Trump, Joe Biden hold dueling Florida rallies

The US state department has notified Congress that it intends to sell 50 F35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates, after Israel agreed last week to drop its objections.

US moves ahead with sale of 50 F-35 fighter jets to the UAE

A proposed anti-discrimination law that specifically recognises LGBT+ hate crimes in Italy is set to be voted on in the lower house of parliament later on Tuesday (October 27).

Will Italy introduce its first ever LGBT+ hate crime law?

Conflict reignited on Sept. 27 in Nagorno-Karabakh, a part of Azerbaijan populated and controlled by ethnic Armenians. Hundreds have been killed and clashes have blown through three ceasefires

Diamond factory becomes shelter for Karabakh refugees

Hundreds of locals took to streets in Italy to demonstrate fo a bill that would make anti-LGBT violence a hate crime leading to harsher penalties in comparison to the existing punishments under the current law.

Will Italy successfully pass its LGBTQ+ hate crime law?

A UK task force has voiced concerns that an early coronavirus vaccine may turn out to be imperfect even as the global race continues to deliver the first vaccine against Covid-19.

UK panel fears early vaccine may be imperfect

All-rounder Hardik Pandya became the first player in IPL to take a knee to show support to the Black Lives Matter movement. The move won Pandya both brickbats and bouquets. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Hardik Pandya takes a knee during IPL game for Black Lives Matter

The US has now stepped up diplomatic efforts to try to end the ongoing Karabakh conflict between the two nations. Watch report.

US-brokered ceasefire broken | Two sides accuse each other of breaking ceasefire | Armenia-Azerbaijan

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo reached New Delhi on Monday ahead of the 2+2 ministerial level meet with Indian ministers.

India-US strategic dialogue: Pompeo, Esper will meet Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar

The United States remains the worst affected country from COVID-19. The death toll has crossed an alarming 2, 29,000.

Remembering Americans who died due to COVID-19

A Pakistani reporter who went missing in Karachi returned home on Saturday, his family and government officials said.

Pak journalist returns home a day after going missing in Karachi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that people need to show patience while celebrating festivals at a time when the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is raging across the country.

Remember soldiers guarding our borders, light a diya for them: PM Modi

French health authorities said the country has reached over 1.04 million confirmed coronavirus cases, becoming the second country in Western Europe after Spain to reach that number of known infections.

Parisians adapt to restrictions during dance classes

Rattled by an interview with Taiwan's Foreign Minister, China shot off a protest letter to WION. The Chinese Embassy accused WION of 'seriously violating' the One-China principle. WION's Palki Sharma brings you WION's response.

Gravitas: Why WION's interview with Taiwan's Foreign Minister has rattled China

Myanmar's Ambassador to India Moe Kyaw Aung has said that his country won't allow any insurgents to use its territory against India. Speaking exclusively to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Myanmar envoy Moe Kyaw Aung said, "Myanmar maintains good neighborliness and you know, we will never allow our territory to be used by insurgents against other neighbouring countries and we will never support them". He recalled how last year, Myanmar handed over 22 insurgents to India after a security operation.

Myanmar envoy to Delhi: Myanmar won't allow insurgents to use its territory against India

New Yorkers who have lost their loved ones to COVID-19, protested against Governor Andrew Cuomo. The protest was against a recently publish book on Leadership during the Pandemic by Governor Cuomo. The protest was held with a silver casket. Susan Tehran brings you more.

Symbolic funeral for New York governor's integrity

The Durga pooja festival is being celebrated across India but this year the situation is different due to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch report.

Navratri 2020: One of the most popular festivals in India in times of COVID-19

North Korea's signature cuisine "Pyongyang naengmyeon" is a cold noodle dish in a mild broth and usually garnished with meat pieces and vegetables. This dish is gaining popularity. Watch report.

Fineprint: Pyongyang Naengmyeon gaining popularity: A cold noodle dish in meaty broth

In a decision that was on expected lines, Pakistan continues to remain on the FATF grey list that will impact the economy of the country.

Pakistan to stay on terror financing Grey List till Feb 2021

The United States remains the worst affected country from COVID-19. The death toll has crossed an alarming 2, 29,000. But these deaths are not mere statistics that what has inspired one artist to create a powerful memorial that captures the loss of life due to COVID-19.

A tribute to America's COVID-19 victims: Grasping the scale of loss to life | WION News

Due to the severe water shortage in Zimbabwe, a desperate community near the capital city of Harare is drawing water from a graveyard. The practice is continuous despite warnings from health experts.

Harare suburb faces severe water shortage: Community drinks water from Graveyard wells

Racial tensions have risen in South Africa this week since the murder of a white farmer by suspected two Black men earlier this month. Watch report.

Racial tensions rise in South Africa after White farm manager murder

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict | Global powers push to end Nagorno-Karabakh fighting

In a thinly-veiled attack on the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is not afraid of war. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted at a possible Russia-China military alliance in the future. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping says China is not afraid of war

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