A global study has claimed that air pollution killed 500,000 newborns in 2019. More than 116,000 of those deaths were in India. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Air pollution killed 500,000 newborns in 2019

Donald Trump's business links with China have hit his campaign. A new report reveals: 1 - Trump maintains a bank account in China 2 - Trump's businesses paid $188,561 as taxes in China 3 - Trump secured trademark approvals after he became President

Gravitas: Trump has a bank account in China

The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan, including sensors, missiles, and artillery that could have a total value of $1.8 BN. Watch report.

US helps Taiwan build defences against China: US to sell missiles, artillery to Taiwan

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and a high-ranking health official said on Wednesday the federal government will not buy a COVID-19 vaccine from China's Sinovac, one day after the Health Minister said it would be included in the nation's immunization program.

Bolsonaro drops plans to buy Chinese vaccine: Says, 'Its expensive and unscientific'

World grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Life is inching closer towards normalcy in Egypt with music and concert in the heart of the country. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Bagpipe band performs in heart of Egypt

The US State Department has proposed a new rule that will likely curb US companies to use the skill of foreign workers. The H-1B specialty occupations will allow companies to send their technology professionals for a short stay to complete jobs on-site in the US.

US firms face skilled labour shortage: H-1B visa allows to employ workers in specialty occupations

Internet giant Google is at loggerheads with the justice department of the United States. CEO of google's parent company Alphabet Sundar Pichai and US district judge Amit Mehta has been decided to hear the case. Watch report.

US-Google lawsuit | Indian -born judge Amit Mehta to head case

The Nagorno-Karabakh truce has been marred by fighting. Villages have been deserted and they now resemble ghost towns. Watch report.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Life under shelling in Nagorno-Karabakh

Less than 2 weeks to go for US Election 2020, the battle for the White House is only gaining in ferocity. Just a day before the final Presidential Debate, WION reports the opinion polls in key swing states.

Who leads in key states before debate?

One thing that has become crucial in the 2020 Election campaign is The State of Race relations in America. Susan Tehrani brings you a ground report on the deep racial division in America before Election Day.

A reckoning with racism & discrimination

After blaming Barack Obama for the failing economy to faulty air conditioning at the White House, Donald Trump steered clear of mentioning Obama in his Pennsylvania rally. Here is a round-up of trump's Pennsylvania rally.

Trump appeals to Pennsylvania voters

Joe Biden's not-so-secret weapon Barack Obama to make his debut at the campaign trail. The former Commander-in-chief will headline a drive-in rally in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. Can Obama end trump's presidency?

Biden's former boss comes to the rescue

The controversial 20th Amendment aimed at enhancing the Sri Lankan President’s powers cleared its first hurdle when the country’s Supreme Court cleared it for passage. Watch report.

20th amendment gives more power to Lankan President

After casting doubts about Joe Biden's standing with China & cornering Hunter Biden, is now hit by another bombshell report. From trade war to constant barbs over the origin of Pandemic, was everything a cover up? WION reports on Trump's link with CHINA.

Donald Trump: China crusader or covert ally?

Egypt has launched its first touristic restaurant at the Giza Pyramids plateau. Watch report.

Your Story: Fine dining next to the pyramids of Giza: Restaurant on pyramid plateau

The disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh is battling a fresh crisis. Not only is the region facing hose worst clashes in decades as the fighting continues between Armenia and Azarbaijan. There is also the challenge to beat COVID-19. Watch report.

Your Story: Coronavirus pandemic another challenge to overcome for civilians of Nagorno-Karabakh

The Chinese soldier who walked across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok sector on October 18 has been returned. Both India and China have confirmed while both sides are preparing to hold another round of senior military commander talks likely later this week.

WION Dispatch: India hands over Chinese soldier who crossed LAC

Nigeria's sprawling city of Lagos and the surrounding region were under an indefinite 24-hour curfew on October 21 after claims that security forces had opened fire on and even killed people protesting police brutality in the country. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Protests against police brutality in Nigeria: Eyewitness claimed soldiers opened fire

Bank of Canada survey has shown that the business sentiment in Canada has improved as COVID-19 restrictions have eased, though it remains “negative” with one-third of firms saying they do not expect sales to return to pre-pandemic levels within the next 12 months.

Bank of Canada survey finds business sentiment improves but remains negative

Robots will destroy 85 million jobs at mid-sized to large businesses over the next five years as the COVID-19 pandemic quickens changes in the workplace likely to exaggerate inequalities. Watch report.

COVID-19 pandemic speeds labour shift from Humans to robots

From controlling vital signs to filtering filthy air and even translating speech into other languages, the coronavirus-fuelled boom in mask-wearing has generated an unusual range of high-tech face coverings. Watch report.

COVID-19 pandemic fueled boom in mask-wearing

A rebel group in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of three candidates of de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s governing party, demanding the release of detained student protesters in return for letting them go. Watch report.

3 candidates of Suu Kyi's party abducted: Arakan army claims responsibility

The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia are scheduled to separately meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington on Friday.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Pompeo to meet Armenia, Azerbaijan ministers

Protesters had blocked the international airport of Nigeria in Lagos as protests sparked by police brutality. Demonstrations have been going for over a week now.

Protests against police brutality continues in Nigeria

Welcoming the delegation, Aliyev said that visit of the Turkish delegation to Azerbaijan has a "special significance in this difficult time."

Turkish delegation on 3-day visit to Azerbaijan

According to British daily tabloid 'The Daily Mirror', Johnson earns approximately $1,95,000, that is, £1,50,400 and he plans on resigning to leave office as soon as he gets Brexit done and navigating his country through the coronavirus pandemic.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson mulling resignation due to low salary

UNICEF began laying the groundworkd months ago in Copenhagen, at the world's largest humanitarian aid warehouse.

Inside world's largest humanitarian warehouse situated in Copenhagen

For a 5th consecutive night, protesters defied a ban on gatherings in Thailand. 10,000 people in colourful ponchos assembled near Bangkok's Victory Monument.

Thailand Anti-govt protests: Thousands attend rally despite police warning

In France, several hundred teachers gather in front of the rectorate in Rennes, Brittany, to pay tribute to the history teacher beheaded in a Paris suburb by a young Chechen Russian man.

French teacher beheaded: Students recall history teacher as being king, Teachers pay tribute

Armenian officials accused the Azeri forces of using artillery and missiles early on Sunday, despite both sides agreeing on a ceasefire that went into effect at midnight local time.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: New truce comes into effect in Nagorno-Karabakh

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Gravitas: Air pollution killed 500,000 newborns in 2019

Gravitas: Trump has a bank account in China

US helps Taiwan build defences against China: US to sell missiles, artillery to Taiwan

Bolsonaro drops plans to buy Chinese vaccine: Says, 'Its expensive and unscientific'

COVID-19 Pandemic: Bagpipe band performs in heart of Egypt

US firms face skilled labour shortage: H-1B visa allows to employ workers in specialty occupations

US-Google lawsuit | Indian -born judge Amit Mehta to head case

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Life under shelling in Nagorno-Karabakh

Who leads in key states before debate?

A reckoning with racism & discrimination

Trump appeals to Pennsylvania voters

Biden's former boss comes to the rescue

20th amendment gives more power to Lankan President

Donald Trump: China crusader or covert ally?

Your Story: Fine dining next to the pyramids of Giza: Restaurant on pyramid plateau

Your Story: Coronavirus pandemic another challenge to overcome for civilians of Nagorno-Karabakh

WION Dispatch: India hands over Chinese soldier who crossed LAC

WION Dispatch: Protests against police brutality in Nigeria: Eyewitness claimed soldiers opened fire

Bank of Canada survey finds business sentiment improves but remains negative

COVID-19 pandemic speeds labour shift from Humans to robots

COVID-19 pandemic fueled boom in mask-wearing

3 candidates of Suu Kyi's party abducted: Arakan army claims responsibility

3 candidates of Suu Kyi's party abducted: Arakan army claims responsibility

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Pompeo to meet Armenia, Azerbaijan ministers

Protests against police brutality continues in Nigeria

Turkish delegation on 3-day visit to Azerbaijan