As the United Kingdom scrambles to control various coronavirus variants, the chief of the UK's genetic surveillance programme has predicted that the mutation found in Kent will "sweep the world".

COVID-19: Virus undergoes further mutation

The pandemic rages on if you could name one industry that is not been disrupted by the covid crisis. In France, circuses face the threat of not only the pandemic but also the possible animal ban in circuses.

COVID, animal ban threatens French circuses

The Italian president swore in the former chief of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, as prime minister on Saturday at the head of a unity government called on to confront the coronavirus crisis and economic slump.

Mario Draghi sworn-in as Italian Prime Minister

To call for an end to violence and discrimination against women and the scrapping of a proposed law that would restrict travel for many women, hundreds of women's right activists and their supporters took to streets in Nepal's capital.

Nepal: Hundreds rally for women's rights

United Nations human rights council held a special session to address the crisis in Myanmar. The 47 member geneva forum adopted a resolution unanimously without a vote with Russia and China disassociating themselves from the consensus.

UNHRC holds special session on Myanmar

18000-year-old conch shell which was overlooked for years has now been rediscovered. Seashell found in a cave in France is actually a musical instrument.

Scientists test world’s oldest conch shell horn in France

Leaked documents of correspondence between Nepal's ministry of foreign affairs have disclosed that 'China is putting the immense pressure on Nepal to accept its COVID-19 vaccine'.

'China puts pressure on Nepal to accept its COVID-19 vaccine'

'Presidency is no job for a woman', says President of The Philippines Rodrigo Duterte. He is the same man who boasted about assaulting women. Duterte now says women are too emotional and unfit for a leadership role.

Gravitas: Duterte: Presidency no job for a woman

With just 5 days left for the Biden Inauguration, Washington D.C. has turned into a war zone. The ceremony will be a remote affair but there is no scaling back on entertainment. Several Hollywood stars are expected to perform.

Gravitas: 5 days to go for Joe Biden's inauguration

North Korea is on a propaganda overdrive. It is conducting pompous military parades & larger than life celebrations. Pyongyang has also unveiled a new ballistic missile. Is Kim Jong Un sending a message to Joe Biden?

Gravitas: North Korea unveils new ballistic missile

UK's Home Secretary Priti Patel is under fire after 150,000 arrest records were deleted from the police database. Reports say 150,000 fingerprints, DNA and arrest records have been lost. How did this happen?

Gravitas: U.K. loses 150,000 arrest records

On New Year's Eve - President Xi Jinping declared China's victory over the Wuhan virus. But after 15 days, more than 22 million people are facing a lockdown in China.

Gravitas: China puts millions of people back under lockdown

12 months after the Wuhan Virus outbreak, WHO has launched a 'virtual' probe into its origins. W.H.O delegation in Wuhan is conducting virtual meetings as part of the probe.

Gravitas: A cruel joke in Wuhan virus fight

Wikipedia is every student's go-to reference and every teacher's nightmare. How many of you can honestly say you've never lifted lines from Wikipedia? Wiki is now 20-years-old.

Gravitas: Wikipedia turns 20

The mutated Wuhan Virus is targeting the young. Britain's Imperial College has revealed in a study that most of the new cases are of patients who are under 20 years of age. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Mutated Wuhan virus targets the young

2021 has more troubles in store for Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey's trade deficit has surged beyond $45 billion. Lira's value has halved. The people of Turkey are calling for a change. Palki Sharma brings you a report

Gravitas: Turkey's surging trade deficit

It's a new beginning for India as it enters the United Nations Security Council for a 2-year-term. What will be India's agenda? What values with guide its approach? What powers will India have? Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: India enters the UN Security Council

The Oxford Vaccine is one step away from a rollout in India. Sources tell WION that an expert panel has cleared the shot. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Oxford Vaccine, One step away from approval in India

Will 2021 bring any relief from the pandemic? Will the global economy rebound? How will the world tackle China's aggression? How will India engage with the world? Palki Sharma brings you the WION's forecast for 2021.

Gravitas: What's in store for India and the world in the New Year

It is a new year, a new beginning. But the world will be dealing with the same old China. Its plans for 2021- all the more dangerous. Beijing has already set the tone for 2021. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: A new year, a more dangerous China

One year after the pandemic began - the streets of Wuhan were packed on New Year's Eve. The Chinese Leadership declared a victory over the Wuhan Virus. But, locals in Wuhan are demanding justice. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China attempts to rewrite the story of Wuhan with a party

Pakistan is ringing in the new year with the same old story. A temple has been demolished. Pak High Commission in London has been fined. The opposition movement is gaining strength & even clerics are slamming Imran Khan. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: How is Pakistan ringing in the New Year?

From 'How to make paneer' to Binod, Dalgona and Money Heist - Palki Sharma brings you a list of what the world googled the most in 2020.

Gravitas: 2020's top Google searches

Google reveals its annual report on top searches of 2020. During one of the most historic years on record, what did the world turn to google for? Molly Gambhir brings you more

What was Trending on GOOGLE in 2020

Uganda's popstar presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been arrested. 38-year-old Bobi Wine is seeking to end the 34-year long rule of President Yoweri K Museveni. It's a David vs Goliath story. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Uganda's Presidential candidate Bobi Wine arrested

2020 has perhaps been one of Neymar best years, which is why he is throwing a grand party as it comes to an end. A-list models and celebrities are flying to Rio. But Brazilians are furious. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Neymar's new year bash sparks outrage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approval ratings is the highest among 13 world leaders according to a U.S-based research firm. Where do other leaders stand? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: PM Modi's popularity rose during the pandemic

A violent mob set fire to a Hindu Temple in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Chief Justice of Pakistan has taken cognizance of the matter and called for a hearing. Palki Sharma tells you how attacks on minorities in Pakistan have intensified under Imran Khan.

Gravitas: Angry mob attacks and sets fire to Hindu temple in Pakistan

The world is welcoming Argentina's new abortion law, but Brazil's President Jair M. Bolsonaro is unhappy. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Is Brazil interfering with healthcare?

All viruses mutate. Some are meaningless. But recent Wuhan virus mutations are more infectious than the original. Palki Sharma tells you what countries around the world are doing to stop the new strains from spreading.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus mutations are spreading

Is #MakeChinaPay just a slogan without substance? China and the European Union could sign a major investment agreement this week, that could make their economies more interdependent. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: China and the European Union poised to sign major investment deal

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