For decades, the West has been the moral authority for the world, setting standards of transparency and accountability. But Europe and the United Kingdom today are struggling to maintain credibility amid a wave of corruption scandals. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Europe not a paradise without vice anymore?

Wuhan Virus cases in the UK are soaring. This comes amid unprecedented chaos at British airports. Health experts are suggesting the return of masks & testing. Is Britain heading towards a 'Covid Christmas'? Here's what Priyanka Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Is the UK headed for a 'Covid Christmas'?

A massive winter storm is expected to bring icy temperatures howling winds and blizzard conditions to parts of US and Canada. In time for the holiday season, the storm has the potential to become a 'Bomb Cyclone' over the lakes.

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An Italian court on Tuesday postponed hearing on Qatar graft scandal until January. The court will decide whether to hand over to the Belgian authorities a second woman suspected of involvement in EU scandal. Watch further to know more.

Italian Court postpones hearing in EU scandal till January 03

India's first and only international news channel WION and Vikram Chandra, founder of Editorji Technologies, are coming together to present two weekly news shows - 'The India Story' and 'This World' in the new year.

The marquee shows are scheduled for an early January 2023 launch on both WION linear and digital, fulfilling Zee Media's commitment to take India's voice to the wider world.

Explaining the partnership, Zee Media publisher Dr Subhash Chandra said, "Vikram is arguably the only broadcast journalist who's managed to remain neutral, non-controversial and rise above the 'noise at nine.' That's a rare attribute in these polarised times. He is seen as fair and balanced across the opinion spectrum, which lends a high degree of credibility. People trust his views on a subject, a factor we will build on with these two shows."

The prime objective of the two high-voltage shows on WION presented by Vikram Chandra is to help the world understand major global events from a uniquely Indian perspective. That will be the theme of 'This World' that Vikram Chandra will host on WION, World Is One. To top it, WION's global footprint will provide enhanced reach to 'The India Story,' which has already been running on Editorji, as it seeks to be the definitive programme explaining India to a global audience.

Vikram Chandra said, "I have been away from TV news for several years now, building within Editorji the technologies that I feel can transform video news and information. I had no intention of returning to the noise and din of news programmes dominated by domestic politics. But WION is different. It is the only true international channel out of India – and it has tremendous reach across the world. I look forward to placing 'The India Story' on WION and working with their talented team to make 'This World' a "must-watch" weekly show on global events."&nbsp;

Announcing the partnership, Madhu Soman, Chief Business Officer, WION, who joined the channel in August after a seven-year stint with Bloomberg in Hong Kong, said, "Believe it or not, we connected via LinkedIn a couple of months ago. Vikram didn't know me from Adam. Today, he's a friend and an ally in WION's journey, and I'm sure our partnership will make 'This World' sit up and take note of &nbsp;'The India Story' as we seek solutions."

Two pedigreed professionals with no prior connection coming together organically is a testament to WION's commitment to the cause of neutral and non-controversial journalism. In addition, Vikram Chandra coming on board further strengthens WION's efforts to position India at the high table of global diplomacy.

"My conversations with Madhu were a breeze, and we are both clear that India, with its billion-plus population, needs its own voice in the world. That's where I felt WION offered a wonderful opportunity to bring the brightest minds together on our shows," added Vikram Chandra.

In addition to these two shows, the Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) and Editorji Technologies will collaborate on programmes for social transformation, combining Vikram's experience in programmes like 'The Greenathon,' &nbsp;'Save Our Tigers' and 'Banega Swacch India' &nbsp;together with the massive reach of Zee Media including WION, Zee News and India.com.

Apart from presenting shows like 'The Big Fight,' '9 o'clock News' and 'Gadget Guru,' he has also been successful in introducing pioneering innovations such as news on mobile phones, live streaming of videos, etc.

Vikram won the title of 'Global Leader for Tomorrow' by the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Indian Television Academy Award for 'Best Anchor for a Talk Show,' the Hero Honda Award for 'Best Anchor-person' and the Teacher's Achievement Award for Communication, along with featuring in the top 20 on the Impact list of the Digital Power 100. 
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India's first and only international news channel WION and Vikram Chandra, founder of Editorji Technologies, are coming together to present two weekly news shows - 'The India Story' and 'This World' in the new year.

India's first and only international news channel WION and Vikram Chandra, founder of Editorji Technologies, are coming together to present two weekly news shows - 'The India Story' and 'This World' in the new year. The marquee shows are scheduled for an early January 2023 launch on both WION linear and digital, fulfilling Zee Media's commitment to take India's voice to the wider world. Explaining the partnership, Zee Media publisher Dr Subhash Chandra said, "Vikram is arguably the only broadcast journalist who's managed to remain neutral, non-controversial and rise above the 'noise at nine.' That's a rare attribute in these polarised times. He is seen as fair and balanced across the opinion spectrum, which lends a high degree of credibility. People trust his views on a subject, a factor we will build on with these two shows." The prime objective of the two high-voltage shows on WION presented by Vikram Chandra is to help the world understand major global events from a uniquely Indian perspective. That will be the theme of 'This World' that Vikram Chandra will host on WION, World Is One. To top it, WION's global footprint will provide enhanced reach to 'The India Story,' which has already been running on Editorji, as it seeks to be the definitive programme explaining India to a global audience. Vikram Chandra said, "I have been away from TV news for several years now, building within Editorji the technologies that I feel can transform video news and information. I had no intention of returning to the noise and din of news programmes dominated by domestic politics. But WION is different. It is the only true international channel out of India – and it has tremendous reach across the world. I look forward to placing 'The India Story' on WION and working with their talented team to make 'This World' a "must-watch" weekly show on global events." Announcing the partnership, Madhu Soman, Chief Business Officer, WION, who joined the channel in August after a seven-year stint with Bloomberg in Hong Kong, said, "Believe it or not, we connected via LinkedIn a couple of months ago. Vikram didn't know me from Adam. Today, he's a friend and an ally in WION's journey, and I'm sure our partnership will make 'This World' sit up and take note of 'The India Story' as we seek solutions." Two pedigreed professionals with no prior connection coming together organically is a testament to WION's commitment to the cause of neutral and non-controversial journalism. In addition, Vikram Chandra coming on board further strengthens WION's efforts to position India at the high table of global diplomacy. "My conversations with Madhu were a breeze, and we are both clear that India, with its billion-plus population, needs its own voice in the world. That's where I felt WION offered a wonderful opportunity to bring the brightest minds together on our shows," added Vikram Chandra. In addition to these two shows, the Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) and Editorji Technologies will collaborate on programmes for social transformation, combining Vikram's experience in programmes like 'The Greenathon,' 'Save Our Tigers' and 'Banega Swacch India' together with the massive reach of Zee Media including WION, Zee News and India.com. Apart from presenting shows like 'The Big Fight,' '9 o'clock News' and 'Gadget Guru,' he has also been successful in introducing pioneering innovations such as news on mobile phones, live streaming of videos, etc. Vikram won the title of 'Global Leader for Tomorrow' by the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Indian Television Academy Award for 'Best Anchor for a Talk Show,' the Hero Honda Award for 'Best Anchor-person' and the Teacher's Achievement Award for Communication, along with featuring in the top 20 on the Impact list of the Digital Power 100. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WION welcomes Vikram Chandra as the channel takes India’s voice to the world

According to survey, Americans can't stand family more than 4 hours. 2000 Americans took the survey on holidays and family. Watch further to know more.

Americans unlikely to enjoy family gatherings: Survey

Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to agree to be extradited to the United States according to a report. If this happens, it would be a U-turn from what the defense law told the Magistrate Judge in Bahamas on Monday.

US: FTX founder to agree to extradition, Sam Bankman-Fried appears before Bahamas court

One of the first such claims made by Moscow since it started the war nine months ago, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday that its forces had shot down four US-built anti-radiation missiles over a territory of southern Russia bordering Ukraine.

Ukraine using US weaponry for offensive attacks? UK PM announces $304 million aid for Ukraine

The House of Lords economic affairs committee said the substantial rise in economic inactivity – when working-age persons are neither in employment nor looking for a job – since the outset of the health emergency was providing “serious challenges” to the economy.

UK Economic Troubles: Lords report points out sharp rise in economic inactivity

In the "white Christmas" busts in Antwerp, ten tonnes of cocaine were found. As drug gangs ramp up their smuggling for the holiday season, customs officers in Belgium have hailed a "white Christmas" after 10 tonnes of cocaine worth over €750 million were intercepted in Antwerp.

Belgium: 'Banana High' and 'White Christmas' this festive season, police seize 10 tonnes of cocaine

Conservation and climate change mitigation are often considered two separate environmental issues but both are deeply linked to each other. We know that tackling climate change can help save wildlife populations around the world but the opposite is also true.

WION Climate Tracker: Whales help store planet-heating carbon emissions

Climate change pose is a major threat to coffee production in Kenya. The country has experienced one of its worst droughts which is causing the coffee berries to dry up.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate change affecting Kenya's coffee output

The governing council of the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition met on Tuesday. This meeting took place in New Delhi. The point of interest was the succession of Dalai Lama.

WION Fineprint: Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition meeting

Lionel Messi of Argentina is the focus of all media attention, as it should be. The "Little Genius" won the World Cup at the fifth attempt, proving that the last dance, if that is what it was, was the best. But without the other Lionel, it would not have happened. The golden rule of football is that the stars shine brightest when the side as a whole is balanced, and rookie coach Lionel Scaloni is in charge of providing Messi with the best, most cohesive team of his lengthy international career.

WION Fineprint | Scaloni: The other Lionel

Three years after the virus first emerged, it's almost like we're going back to stage one. Let's take a look at what's happening in China and what is the situation like for the residents of Shanghai.

WION Fineprint: Covid spreading in China after zero-covid policy eased

According to the sources, it is now being said that the hostage crisis in Pakistan's Bannu has now ended. The hostages according to report have all been rescued.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan hostage crisis ends after 3 days

Continent-wide data on sports betting is not readily available, but snapshots from different countries show its growing popularity. Online gaming platforms have enjoyed recent growth, driven by the widening adoption of mobile payments and pandemic-era demand for digital entertainment. Much of the betting focuses on soccer games in europe. Critics warn that sports betting in africa is underpinned by widespread poverty, unemployment, and poor or non-existent regulation. However, the craze will not fade anytime soon. Our world of africa special report this week examines why the gambling euphoria has turned into a huge scourge in the continent.

World of Africa: Gambling addiction turns problematic

Hundreds of animals, including elephants and endangered grevy's zebras, have died in Kenyan wildlife reserves during east Africa's worst drought in decades. The Kenya wildlife service and other bodies counted the deaths of 205 elephants, 512 wildebeests, 381 common zebras, 51 buffalos, 49 grevy's zebras, and 12 giraffes in the past nine months. Here's a report from Amboseli National Park.

World of Africa: East Africa faces worst drought in decades

There has been a significant rise in the number of school dropouts in nigeria in the recent years. The number of those children who are denied access to education for no fault of theirs, keeps swelling each year. According to child rights activists and experts, this is worrisome, as these kids might end up in recruiting pools for terror outfits like the boko haram Here’s a report from lagos by our correspondent louisa olaniyi, on what’s preventing these kids from accessing basic education and the potential risks they face in the light of poverty and lack of education.

World of Africa: Nigeria's alarming school drop-out rate

Following their absence and failure to qualify for the 2002 and 2006 world cups, and losing the 2004 African cup of nations final to Tunisia, Morocco resorted to launching the "Mohamed the sixth academy" to search for football talents in the country. Morocco succeeded in graduating a new generation that was the core of the atlas lions team in the 2018 world cup in Russia, before achieving a historic feet of reaching the semi-final match in the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

World of Africa: The jewel of Moroccan football

This is said to be an incident where about 50 militants had attacked the police station in the Wana city of South Wazirstan travel district and according to the local officials, militants in fact entered into the police station by firing a rocket-propelled grenade.

Pakistan: Militants attack police station in South Wazirstan, constable injured in firing

Christmas is just around the corner. This of course is the time when people are in a festive mood, binging on traditional food and also finishing off some last minute shopping.

Christmas around the World: Tallest London tower sparkles with attitude and altitude

The seventh round of internal Twitter staff communication was published on the microblogging network on Monday. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) paid a stunning $3.4 million to Twitter between October 2019 and February 2021, according to the "Twitter Files 7.0," which also revealed how the FBI forced top Twitter executives to kill the "Hunter Biden narrative" under duress.

Twitter Chaos: Emails reveal FBI's involvement to suppress Hunter-Biden laptop story

The Twitter CEO Elon Musk has restricted the voting policy on the social media platform and has said that Twitter will only account votes of users who have a blue tick on their accounts.

US: Twitter to only account votes of users with blue ticks, change in voting policy

Christmas tree always brighten up a home but Spain's Christmas lights are lighting up the whole city of Madrid where thousands of people came out onto the streets to welcome Santa Claus with a pretty massive light show.

Christmas Celebrations: Madrid's landmarks flaunt Christmas lights

Russia's war in Ukraine has now dragged on well into its 10th month. The nation has managed to stay in the fight with the help from Western allies but wars are expensive and now there are some allies who are beginning to count the cost of this war.

UK: Zelensky urging Sunak to keep supplying weapons, Putin admits Russia facing hardships

Heroes welcome for Messi & Co. is being witnessed as they arrive in Buenos Aires after winning the FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi-led Argentina national football team beat France to lift the World Cup in Qatar.

Homecoming: National holiday declared in Argentina after the massive FIFA World Cup victory

The women soldiers of the border security force would be seen protecting the vast water border that India shares with Bangladesh in the difficult sundarban regions of West Bengal.

India: India-Bangladesh border security force outpost run by women

No end to UK's strike woes in Christmas and New Year season. Up to 100,000 members of the Royal College of Nursing hold the strike. Nurses strike for the second time to demand a pay rise.

UK: Strikes by nurses, paramedics, ambulance staff to hit healthcare

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that he will visit Washington on Wednesday, where he will held talks with US President Joe Biden. He is also scheduled to address a joint session of the US Senate and House of Representatives at Capitol Hill.

US President Joe Biden and Ukraine's Zelensky to meet at White House

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