The US-Taliban peace deal is being seen as a step towards restoring peace. But the people in Afghanistan are skeptical. This report tells you more.

Gravitas: US-Taliban Peace deal, Afghans are skeptical

A representative from India will attend the signing of the US-Taliban peace agreement for Afghanistan. Before the event in Doha tomorrow, India's Foreign Secretary traveled to Kabul. On WION Edit: We assess India's strategy for the Afghan peace process.

WION Edit: India's strategy for Afghan peace process

The Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak is hitting China's belt and road initiative. Projects funded by China are stuck. Chinese workers are unable to return to work. This report has the details.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus, China's belt and road projects grind to a halt

33 Turkish soldiers died in an attack allegedly carried out by Syria. Turkey responded by 'bombing 200 Syrian targets'. This report tells you why the escalation could be a dangerous turn in this conflict.

Gravitas: War in Syria, Turkey-Syria conflict escalates

A 360-year-old secret passageway has been discovered inside the British Parliament. This report gets you a glimpse of the secret doorway.

Gravitas: The British Parliament has a secret passage

U.S. intelligence agencies have raised concerns over India's ability to control the possible spread of the coronavirus. The report raised questions about India's countermeasures and also the country's population density.

U.S. Intelligence raised concerns over India's ability against coronavirus

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called women's inequality "stupid" and a cause for global shame. He pledged to press governments to end discriminatory laws in the face of a "strong and relentless pushback" against women's rights.

UN Chief Slams Gender Inequality

India has exercised its 'Right To Reply' at the United Nations. This comes in response to Pakistan's statement during the 43rd session of the UN Human Right's Council

India Exercises 'Right To Reply' at the UN

Each year around 12 million tons of plastic waste is dumped into the world's oceans, polluting the water, killing wildlife and creating microplastics that enter the food chain.

The Battle Against Ocean Plastic

After the anti-government protest, the coronavirus outbreak has added to the troubles of Hong Kong. Government officials have announced that they will gift $1200 to all permanent residents, in an attempt to revive the economy. This report has the details.

Gravitas: Hong Kong to hand out $1200 to permanent residents

Delhi has been ranked as the fifth most polluted city in the world with an average of 98.6 Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) concentration. It has topped the list of most polluted capital cities in the world.

Delhi is the most polluted capital in the world

Facebook is banning ads which promise to cure COVID-19, the disease caused by the deadly coronavirus.

Facebook banning coronavirus ads

West Asia analyst Meir Javedanfar from Tel Aviv says the biggest threat to Iran's internal stability is covid-19 or coronavirus currently.

Iran Elections: Hardliners set for win

One year ago on this day, Indian Air Force aircrafts bombed a terrorist training camp deep inside Pakistan, in response to the Pulwama attack which had killed over 40 Indian Army soldiers. During the operation, 12 Indian fighter jets entered Pakistan controlled airspace and destroyed a major terror camp in Balakot.

Balakot airstrike anniversary: When IAF crossed into Pakistan and bombed JeM camps

Asia Bibi, the Pakistan Christian woman who spent 8 years on death row in Pakistan has been given honorary citizenship of Paris. Asia was convicted under Pakistan's strict blasphemy law in 2010.

Asia Bibi now a Parisian

"Indian government is committed to welfare for all. Pakistan is the epicentre of global terror": India's statement at UNHRC in Geneva

Kashmir will remain an integral part of India: India's statement at UNHRC in Geneva

WION wins 'Best News Coverage International' award for UNGA at News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA)

WION wins 'Best News Coverage International' award for UNGA at News Broadcasting Awards

In a major win for Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, the Damascus to Aleppo highway has now been declared open to the public. The highway connecting two major cities of Syria the Damascus and Aleppo also known as M5.

Syrian President's highway to victory

Pakistan has abandoned its citizens in China. Amid the coronavirus outbreak - Pakistani citizens are unable to return home. Is Imran Khan sacrificing the youth for Chinese loans? Palki Sharma gets you the WION Edit.

WION Edit: Is Pakistan sacrificing students for Chinese loans?

Mohammad Iqbal Awan's daughter Fiza is still stuck in China. Awan met with Pakistan's health minister to request for his daughter's evacuation. He refused. Awan and his daughter reached out to WION to appeal for help. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Wuhan coronavirus, an appeal from a helpless family in Pakistan

More than 1000 Pakistani citizens still remain stranded in China. Pakistan has refused to evacuate its citizens after the coronavirus outbreak. Helpless parents of stranded citizens have now launched a protest against Imran Khan. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Pakistanis stranded in China, families plead for help

In an unprecedented move, China joined India to send a message to Pakistan at the FATF. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Islamabad will remain under global scrutiny for terror financing.

Gravitas: Pakistan on FATF grey list, China backs India

China has unleashed a barrage of criticism on The Kathmandu Post This was after the newspaper ran a critical piece on how China handled the coronavirus outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan coronavirus, media in Nepal faces China's wrath

Donald Trump will arrive in India on the 24th February for a state visit. What's in store for the American President? How does India plan to welcome Trump? Wion's Palki Sharma tells you all you need to know.

Gravitas: All about Donald Trump's visit to India

Amid the turmoil at home, Iranians will vote in a parliamentary election on Friday. Will the hardliners dominate the polls? WION's Palki Sharma tells you what to expect from the elections in Iran.

Gravitas: Elections in Iran, what to expect

India is gearing up to say, Namaste Trump, the American President will have a packed schedule during his two day India visit. We have for you the details and the itinerary of Trump's visit

Fineprint: Trump's India Visit, action Packed 36 Hour schedule

According to a report, Just 9% of the world's population lives in countries where journalists can operate freely and independently. Can the media safeguard its independence? WION's Palki Sharma gets you the WION Edit.

WION Edit: Attacking the media, a tool for diplomatic retaliation?

China has a new set of rules for all religions. The new rulebook declares that the Communist Party is above all of them. WION's Palki Sharma decodes the unholy diktat.

Gravitas: How China wants to rule over all religions

A research base in the Antarctic has recorded the hottest temperature ever for the continent amid rising concern about global warming. The Esperanza base on the northern tip of the Antarctic peninsula recorded a temperature of 18.3 degrees Celsius.

Antarctica records warmest day with the temperature of 18.3 degrees Celsius

A soldier has gone on shooting in Thailand. According to the reports, he killed at least 12 people in a shooting rampage on Saturday. He identified as Sergeant Major Jakrapanth Thomma, who also posted his picture in full tactical gear online.

Mass shooting incident in Thailand, 12 Killed

Australia was praying for rainfall over the weekend's scorching heat sparked massive bushfires, when the rains arrived they poured with such intensity causing floods in most parts of New South Wales including in Sydney.

Australia: After bushfire fury, now rain woes

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