Following similar moves by the United states and EU, Canada has banned TikTok from government-issued devices and mobile phones. Seth Schachner, Managing Director of Strat Americas joins us to discuss the practical implications of this.

Is the clock ticking on TikTok?

Microsoft has recently announced launch of two AI powered services which are aimed at helping operators manage Telecom networks more efficiently. Services draw on same capabilities which were used to manage Microsoft's Azure Cloud platform and offer operators advanced artificial intelligence that can unlock new business opportunities.

Microsoft releases 2 cloud tools, cloud services to use same capabilities as Azure cloud platform

As the war in Ukraine continues, there are heightened fears that Moldova could be Putin's next target. Moldovan President has accused Russia of using saboteurs to stoke unrest in the country. Jamil n. Jaffer, founder and executive director, National Security Institute joins WION to discuss Russia's broader ambitions.

Is Putin eyeing Moldova next?

Several hours after a Palestinian gunman shot and killed two Israeli brothers on Sunday while they were driving through a community in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Jewish settlers went on the rampage to exact revenge, stoning and setting dozens of Palestinian houses, businesses, and vehicles on fire.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian properties after 'terror attack'

Many Mexico towns have seen large-scale protests over what the opposition claims are government efforts to sabotage the vote process. The largest took place in Mexico City, where organisers estimate that 500,000 people marched through the centre of the city. The 90,000 figure was given by the regional government.

Mexico: Thousands protest against overhaul of electoral body

Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, will make a state visit to China on February 28, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Saturday. Vladimir Putin's close buddy Lukashenko supported Moscow's invasion of Ukraine because Belarus is politically and economically dependent on its neighbour.

Belarusian President Lukashenko set to visit China

Twelve children were among the at least 59 people who perished after a wooden sailing boat bringing migrants to Europe collided with rocks close to the southern Italian coast early on Sunday, according to authorities.

Italy Migrant Boat Shipwreck Tragedy: At least 59 migrants killed

Massive protests have erupted in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo over the government‘s decision to postpone the local government elections, citing the country‘s economic crisis. Some 10,000 people took to the streets, demanding polls be held as earlier scheduled for the 8th of March.

Sri Lanka Local Election Row: 10,000 protesters take to Colombo's streets

Nigeria's electoral commission has started announcing state by state results from national elections on Sunday. The first results from Ekiti state showed a majority of votes for President cast in favour of Bola Tinubu of the governing All Progressives Congress.

Nigeria Presidential Elections 2023: Electoral Commission announces state-wide results

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - A classified and updated document presented to the U.S. lawmakers and White House has claimed that the Covid-19 virus emerged from a lab leak.

Trending on WION: U.S. energy department's report claims Covid-19 was likely a result of lab leak

Presidential polls in the African nation of Nigeria are almost over. Officials are now in the process of counting votes. Nearly ninety million people were eligible to cast their votes for appointing the successor of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nigeria Presidential Elections 2023: Officials now in the process of counting votes

While visiting the frontline town of Bakhmut, where Ukrainian soldiers were holding out against relentless bombardment, Kyiv's top general received a strong warning from the United States about the ramifications of China providing armaments to back Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

US National security advisor: China has to make its own decisions

War-vlog from ground zero. WION correspondent Anas Mallick describes how he reports from Ukraine amidst shelling and sirens. Moving in cities destroyed by the Russian attack, he explains the minimal gear and equipment he carries to bring you ground reports from Ukraine’s most dangerous regions under constant threat of bombardment.

Russia-Ukraine: WION's Anas Mallick reports live from ground zero, amid shelling. Check our war-vlog

Manish Sisodia, the deputy chief minister of Delhi, was detained by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday over his alleged participation in the Delhi excise policy case, which came as a major shock to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Arrested Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia claims false cases filed against AAP leaders

Heavy snow and wind causes traffic chaos in Balkan countries. In croatia, authorities have closed all roads to the country's mainland with the adriatic sea coastline.

Snow storm hits Balkan countries

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe.

WION Speed News: Russia acknowledges China's proposal | Russia slams EU sanctions package

In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved resuming shipments of contaminated liquid and soil out of East Palestine, Ohio, where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month.

Clean-up process resumes in Ohio

The Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest open-air ice rink and a UNESCO world heritage site in Canada, will not open this year for the first time in its history because of a mild winter.

World's largest skating rink in Canada won't open this year

In a move to shift towards a greener future, the European parliament gave its final approval to a ban on new sales of carbon-emitting petrol and diesel cars by 2035.

Are some EU Nations against ban on fossil fuel cars?

Tensions have risen again between Israel & Palestine. Fresh violence was reported from the West Bank after a Palestinian gunman killed two Israeli brothers in Nablus city.

Deadly violence grips West Bank again after gunman kills two Israelis

Mass power outages, flooding and the closures of both motorways and beaches are affecting California as a rare winter storm sweeps the U.S. State.

North America hit by blizzards

U.S., NATO scarmble to discuss China

The war on ground is intensifying and so are the verbal attacks between the West and Russia. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said that continued arm supply to cover is a global nuclear catastrophe.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev reiterates nuclear threat

U.S., NATO scramble to discuss China from supplying lethal aid

UML had earlier decided to wait till the presidential elections scheduled for the 9th of March before taking a final call on whether to leave the government, Prachanda has now declared his intentions to back the Nepali Congress candidate.

Nepal's leftist parties part ways, KP Oli withdraws support from the govt

KP Oli withdraws support from the govt

On Monday, the leaders of Britain and the European Union will meet in London to finalise a fresh agreement to address the trade disruption and political unrest brought on by Brexit in Northern Ireland.

UK PM Sunak to meet EU chief for NI talks

Nigeria Presidential Elections 2023: Bola Tinubu well ahead in small state of Ekiti

Did the Covid-19 virus really originate from a lab? While debate over this goes on, according to latest reports the United States energy department has concluded that the pandemic most likely arose from a lab leak.

Covid: New report suggests virus originated from lab

Nigeria Presidential Elections 2023: Gang attacks electoral counting centre in Lagos

While the manufacturer of telecom equipment concentrates on ambitious growth, Nokia has announced intentions to update its brand identification for the first time in nearly 60 years, complete with a new logo.

CEO targets growth in networks, enterprise businesses; Nokia changes iconic logo

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