The Indian government has announced the price for the Astra Zeneca vaccine little more than $3 per dose. How much the other countries are paying for the same vaccine?

What are countries paying for the Covid-19 vaccine?

India is all set to start phase-II of its vaccination drive from March 1. But, before it begins, there are a lot of questions on everyone's mind.

India: Vaccine prices capped at over 3.4$/dose

At least three family members of an assassinated journalist have reportedly been killed in western Afghanistan. The incident comes in the rising wave of attacks targeting journalists and civic figures.

Afghanistan: Slain journalist's family killed

Pope Francis is all set to pay a four-day historic visit to Iraq from March 5 until March 8. The trip is going ahead despite the security risks and the coronavirus pandemic.

Pope Francis to visit Iraq from March 5th-8th

Armenia's President Armen Sarkisian has refused to sign Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's order dismissing the chief of the military's general staff, deepening the country's political crisis.

Armenian president refuses to sign PM's order dismissing army chief

With changed realities after the military coup, the economy of Myanmar may suffer a sharp slump. The coup has choked access to markets and raw materials. Another round of global isolation awaits Myanmar?

Economic slump in Myanmar after the coup

Netizens say the snowstorm in Texas was fake. It was supposedly part of a bigger conspiracy planned by Bill Gates. Many claim they have evidence.

Texas Snowstorm: Why are people burning snow?

The Dutch parliament passed a non-binding motion saying the treatment of the Uighur Muslim minority in China amounts to genocide, the first such move by a European country.

Motion: China's Uighurs facing genocide

The Armenian opposition carried out a mega rally demanding the resignation of the incumbent PM Nikol Pashinyan. According to them, he was responsible for the failure in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

Massive protests continue to rock Armenia

Will US President Joe Biden share the nuclear codes? Some Democrats want Biden to share authority for nuclear launches.

Will US President Joe Biden share the nuclear codes?

COVID-19 impact in Russia: For the poor in Moscow who have no shelter over their head, finding a place to live is a matter of life & death. A charity in Moscow said the number of people who have sought refuge in shelter homes has gone up by 300%.

COVID-19 Impact: Homelessness spikes in Russia!

In one of the most violent prison breakouts in the history of Haiti, more than 400 prisoners have escaped from jail, with nearly 25 people pronounced dead.

Haiti: Deadliest prison break in decades

Two people killed and 20 others injured in a brutal clash with security personnel in Mandalay. Meanwhile, thousands take to the streets in Yangon as demonstrations enter the third week.

Myanmar Protests: Two people killed and 20 others injured in brutal clash with security personnel

India and China held the tenth round of military talks on Saturday to further push the disengagement process in the eastern Ladakh region. The 10th round of Corps Commander-level talks comes two days after the militaries of both the nations completed the withdrawal of forces and weaponry from the North and South banks of Pangong.

India China Border Tension: 10th Round of military talks over

Sri Lanka is now officially sought India's support ahead of next week UNHRC session on its human rights and accountability record.

Sri Lanka turns to India for support

Iran is planning to partially suspend the inspection by IAEA if the US doesn't waive off sanctions by Feb 23. This report brings more details

UN's nuclear watchdog chief arrives in Tehran, Iran

"The Iranians want the removal of sanctions as a pre-condition to return back to the talks and they hope they can get back to the deal they had with Barack Obama": Susan Tehrani. Mohammed Saleh tells you more

Reviving the 2015 nuclear deal: Will Iran sit down with the US?

An Indian-American scientist, Swati Mohan, played a pivotal role in landing NASA's historic Perseverance Rover on the Martian surface on Friday. She leads the guidance, navigation, and control operations of the US space agency's Mars 2020 mission.

Video: Indian-American scientist Swati Mohan played key role in NASA Mars rover landing

EU envoy to India, Ugo Astuto has spoken exclusively to WION after the 2-day visit to J&K. He said the EU has taken note of the recent steps that have been taken by the Indian government, such as election at the district level and resumption of 4G internet services

Jammu & Kashmir: We have taken note of recent steps taken, says EU envoy

The Khalistan movement is now history, but globally the Khalistan bogey has reemerged. How did a protest in India become a debate about Khalistan? What is the role of “foreign forces?” Palki Sharma explores how history is being used to hijack the present.

Gravitas Plus: What is the Khalistan movement?

Ever wondered how the practice of "quarantine" originated? Turns out, it was first employed 600 years ago when quarantine was used to save people from the bubonic plague.

Venice invented quarantine 600 years ago

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ordered the country's biggest city Auckland into a snap lockdown for the first time in nearly six months on Sunday after three coronavirus cases emerged in the community.

New Zealand: COVID lockdown in Auckland for three days

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the indigenously developed Arjun Main Battle Tank Mark 1A to the Indian Army and said India believes in peace but will protect its sovereignty at all costs.

Indian Army gets Made-In-India battle tank

At least 60 people have been injured after oil and gas tankers got destroyed by multiple blasts causing a massive fire at Afghanistan's biggest trade crossing with Iran, officials said on Sunday.

Fire Truck Explodes: Over 300 fuel vehicled gutted in fire

A new study has found that obesity and excess body fat may have contributed to more deaths than smoking in England and Scotland. The new research has been published in the open-access journal BMC Public Health.

Obesity a bigger killer than smoking: Study

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani warns of a Covid-19 "fourth wave" as cases rise in certain areas of the Middle Eastern country hardest hit by the pandemic.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warns of 4th COVID wave

Mitch McConnell said that he would vote to acquit the former president. Democrats and Trump's lawyers sparred over the impeachment precedent. Susan M. Tehrani brings updates from New York in conversation with Alyson le Grange.

Will the Senate convict Donald Trump?

UK's media regulator fines Khalsa TV for the content which indirectly called for Sikhs to commit violence. The channel also aired anti-India content and has been fined £50,000. Mandy Clark takes you through the details in conversation with Alyson le Grange.

UK's Khalsa TV fined for provocative content

On Feb 15, 2011, the most important occupant of 10 Downing street walked nonchalantly into his residence. Since then the cat has dominated the headlines at the official residence of the British Prime Minister like no one else has.

10 Years of Larry at 10 Downing street

14 years old Alex Mather submitted the winning name 'Perseverance' as part of a naming contest of NASA's next Mars Rover.

14-year old boy names NASA's Mars Rover

To ensure security and safety of the country the soldiers faced extremely harsh conditions. Our correspondent Ieshan Wani gets us an exclusive tour from the high altitude warfare school in Kashmir.

WION Ground Report: Inside India's army warfare school

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