The Indian Army said that it has restored an old and damaged grave of a Pakistani officer in the Naugam sector of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani officer was killed in 1972 close to the fence on the Line of Control (LoC).

Indian Army restores Pakistan's Lt. Major Mohd Shabir Khan's grave

Millions of more Americans than usual have been working from home since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and with this workers are rethinking where to live. Watch report.

Remote working soars due to pandemic: Google employees to work from home till July 2021

As over 200 companies compete to unveil the first successful covid-19 vaccine. Now the main issue of concern is if the vaccine has unexpected side effects then who would foot the bill in poor countries. Watch report.

Who will be liable for vaccine side effects? Question on financial claims still uncovered | COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus has impacted economies across the world. Lockdowns imposed earlier this year plummeted GDP numbers and globally the poor are the worst hit. Watch report.

Dwindling economies forces migration: Over 1,200 Africans migrate to Canary islands via sea

The United States Supreme Court's top seat has become the most contested topics in the US election 2020. Watch report.

US Supreme Court nominee upends the US election 2020 | Amy Corney Barrett | World News

Russia has given regulatory approval to a second Covid-19 vaccine, named ‘EpiVacCorona’, after early-stage studies. The new coronavirus vaccine comes two months after a similar move for Russia’s first vaccine Sputnik V prompted widespread criticism from scientists both at home and abroad.

Coronavirus pandemic: New COVID-19 vaccine developed by Russia's vector institute

Day 3 of the confirmation hearing for Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, is underway in Washington. Watch report.

US Supreme Court Nominee: Day 3 of Barrett's conformation hearing

Coronavirus restrictions are taking effect in the Netherlands, the UK, the Czech Republic, and other parts of Europe as these nations try to reverse an alarming wave in new COVID-19 cases.

Europe reporting 100,000 COVID-19 cases per day: Second coronavirus pandemic wave

Hundreds of protesters assembled in Bangkok's democracy monument on the anniversary of the 1973 uprising. The protesters are demanding new reforms. Watch report.

Thailand protests: 21 activists have been detained, Protesters demand reforms

Coronavirus pandemic has pushed several economies into a deep recession. The outbreak has had a big impact on the economic, social, and political fronts in many parts of the world. In Myanmar, the virus has dragged the poor families to an edge. Watch report.

Myanmar's coronavirus crisis: Virus drags poor families to the edge

Thousands of families have fled their homes as heavy fighting between government divisions and one Taliban rages in Afghanistan's Helmand province.

Afghan-Taliban conflict: Violence increases despite peace talks

As for sexism, harassment and violence are rising against women is rising across the world, French women are learning to face their fears through self defence. Watch report.

French women learn self-defence in Strasbourg

A statue of Medusa, a well-known figure from Greek mythology, has been installed in New York City as a commemoration and honour to the #MeToo movement.

Artist busts the myth around Medusa: Statue honours #MeToo movement

US President Donald Trump's 14-year-old son Barron contracted coronavirus but has since tested negative, First Lady Melania Trump revealed.

Melania Trump: Son Barron had coronavirus and is now negative

In this segment watch the four years of Donald Trump's presidency in the United States.

Highlights of the 4 years of Presidency under Donald Trump

Apple has decided to launch its new range of iPhones and for the first time they are coming up with their 5G phones. But the question is can you experience these blazing speeds on your new iPhone with the service providers you have for instance in India. Watch report.

5G in iPhone 12, Too early to be useful? The first 5G phone ever

IMF's world economic outlook says that the impact of COVID-19 is less severe than expected on the global economy. However, the pandemic would leave deep and enduring scars caused by job losses and weaker investment. WION spoke to IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath to know the broader picture of the biggest economic crisis the world is facing now.

WION exclusive with IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath: COVID-19 impact on global economy

The 65-year-old vintage telephone collector Hassan Al Tourky even has telephones dating back to the 19th century. Watch report.

Tourky repairs and restores old phones: Uses a phone built-in 1898

Israel approved more than 1,300 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday in the first such go-ahead since it suspended annexation plans in the territory.

Israel approves first new settler homes since suspending annexation

Coronavirus Pandemic: Russia registers new COVID-19 vaccine as cases hit record high

Tensions between China and Japan are also rising amid the East Asian dispute, Japan has now unveiled a massive 3000-tonne submarine known as 'The Big Whale' submarine. Watch report.

Japan unveils 'The Big Whale': Tensions rising between Japan and China

In Russia, a group of environment campaigners is now using water drones to assess the damage caused. Watch report.

Underwater drones used to assess damage: Evidence of toxic poisoning in Russia's Kamchatka

Life on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota can be harsh but women of the Lakota tribe are taking their lives and their future into their own hands. Watch report.

Plight of indigenous people in Dakota: Native women living in poor conditions

More than two weeks of deadly clashes marked the biggest escalation of a decades-old conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, which lies in Azerbaijan but has been under control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since the end of a separatist war in 1994.

Is lasting peace possible in Karabakh region?

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif continued to face sedition charges as all senior leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) were declared innocent. The case is registered with Shahdara Police in Lahore. As per Dawn, the decision to declare seniors leaders of PML-N innocent was taken late on Saturday by the police. 41 senior leaders of PML-N have been named in the FIR besides Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz.

Nawaz Sharif now faces sedition charges alone: Police drop cases against PML-N members

President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is being grilled by the Democrats. She said that she had made no commitments to the President or anyone else about how she might rule on a case aimed at dismantling the Affordable Care Act or on a potential dispute in the upcoming presidential election.

Democrats grill Barrett on healthcare: Evades answers on abortion, gay marriage

Belarus’ government has said that the police will now be permitted to use firearms against protesters “if need be” as demonstrations demanding the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko.

Belarus Protests: Belarus ramps up crackdown on protests

China on Tuesday announced new rules for Muslims embarking upon the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Stipulating that the pilgrimage should be organised only by the country's Islamic Association, Bejing has ordered Chinese Muslims not to oppose the regulations.

China announces new regulations for Muslims visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj

On the world's biggest private collection of antique marble sculptures is being brought back to public display in Rome this month.

Exquisite statues back on public display in Rome

A dinosaur skeleton more than 150 million years old and valued at around $1.18 million is up for auction in Paris. The Allosaurus is described as the "grandfather" of the Tyrannosaurus rex and its bones are considered an "extremely rare" discovery.

Allosaurus dinosaur skeleton auctioned in Paris

Coronavirus cases in Myanmar are on the rise and the country's largest city is in lockdown. In this time a 50-year-old taxi driver has found comfort in his faith. Watch report.

Can faith protect against coronavirus pandemic in Myanmar?

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