The Philippines will tighten restrictions in the capital city of Manila with an exponential surge in the COVID-19 infections led by the omicron mutant variant.

COVID-19 updates from around the world amid Omicron scare

At least 12 pilgrims have died, and several people have been injured in a stampede that has taken place at the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi in the town of Katra in Jammu Kashmir.

Indian PM Modi expresses grief over stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine that claimed at least 12 lives

Germany is all set to phase out three of its six Nuclear power plants as it plans to shift to renewable sources for power.

Germany is all set to phase out three Nuclear power plants & will shift to renewable energy

Amid the ongoing conflict between China and Taiwan, Taiwan President warned Beijing not to misjudge the situation before military action.

Taiwan President warns China: Beijing authorities should not misjudge the situation

A new study conducted in South Africa claims that Johnson & Johnson's booster jab is 85% effective in slashing Omicron hospitalizations.

South African study: J&J's booster jab 85% effective in slashing Omicron hospitalizations

Heavy rains lashed the south Indian city of Chennai on Thursday, paralyzing the area with waterlogging and traffic congestion.

Heavy rains lash South India's Chennai

In 2021, the digital world was more embedded in the real world than ever before. From attending events as a hologram to watching a virtual reality, technology helped solve problems created by the pandemic.

Digital world highlights of 2021: Digital era was more embedded in the real world amid the pandemic

The year 2021 began with hope for the aviation sector because the lockdowns were ending, but the same cannot be said about its end.

Aviation sector in the year 2021: wait continues for the international holidays

In China's latest crackdown on Hong Kong's independent media, a Hong Kong Court has now denied bail to the two former senior news editors.

Hong Kong court denies bail to two former senior news editors amid crackdown on media

Israel approves the 4th COVID jab as a booster dose amid rapidly rising COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant.

Amid rising COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant, Israel approves 4th COVID shot as a booster

Tesla is recalling almost half a million electric cars. The step has been taken to address rear view camera and trunk issues. Experts say the issues have increased the risk of crashing. However, Tesla says that the company is not aware of any crashes injuries, or deaths related to the issues.

Tesla is recalling almost half a million electric cars to address rear view camera & trunk issues

In Pakistan's southwestern Quetta city, a bomb went off, killing at least four people while 15 others had been wounded in the blast.

Pakistan: At least four people were killed while 15 others were wounded in a blast in Quetta city

The calf appeared to be health and immediately surfaced to breathe after leaving his mother's womb before reaching out for her udders.

The Royal Burgers' Zoo in the Dutch welcomed a new-born manatee

Rescue brigades in Bolivia have used boats to save livestock and animals amid floods following heavy rainfall, which has already claimed the lives of 15 people.

Rescue brigades in Bolivia save livestock & animals from flash floods caused by torrential rains

The UK reveals new commemorative coins for the new year 2022, celebrating Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee.

UK Royal Mint launches new commemorative coins celebrating Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee

Pakistan's national assembly witnessed a massive uproar as the opposition raised slogans and protested. Lawmakers also engaged in a fistfight over newly introduced bills.

Pakistan's national assembly breaks into chaos as lawmakers engage in a fistfight

Chinese footballers now have a bizarre mandate to follow no tattoos. Beijing has banned footballers playing for the national team from getting inked.

China bans footballers playing for the national team from getting tattoos

The calendar might be changing but Beijing's tactics will not. India hit out at China for giving invented names to several places in Arunachal Pradesh an Indian state. India's reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 15 more places in Arunachal Pradesh

China renames 15 places in Indian state, India slams move

Tensions are escalating between the Taliban and the Pakistan security forces over border fencing at the Durand line. In recent weeks, there have been a number of clashes along the Durand line when the two sides exchanged fire.

Tensions escalate between Taliban and Pakistan over Durand line fencing

The ongoing spread of the new variant has dashed hopes for many of celebrations on New Year's eve. Some major cities in Europe have already announced their flat out cancellation plans others still plan to hold their traditional iconic celebrations although at times scaled back and with caution. So who is cancelling new year's celebrations and who isn't.

New Year's Event: Who is cancelling and who is gong forward?

Is your child using 'study drugs'? A new report claims that students at Britain's elite universities are using 'study drugs' as 'cognitive enhancers'. Which universities are these? What kind of drugs are students taking? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Is your child using 'study drugs'?

A Canadian Medical journal issued an apology after calling the Hijab - an instrument of oppression. Palki Sharma tells you why the history of the Hijab is rooted in the patriarchal oppression of women.

Gravitas: Debate over Hijab in Canada

China is deploying robots equipped with machine guns along the border with India. A report claims that China is replacing soldiers with these machines - as the Chinese troops are unable to cope with the high altitudes. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China deploys 'Robot Soldiers' along the border with India

Ghislaine Maxwell, the ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein has been convicted for sex-trafficking. Maxwell 'lured young girls' for sexual abuse by Epstein and his high-profile clients. Who were these alleged clients? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Convicted - Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of 'sex trafficking'

Dr Anthony Fauci's annual salary has triggered a debate in US. At USD434,312, he earns more than the President of United States Joe Biden. Why is Fauci the highest-paid federal employee in US? Where has he spent some of this money? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Dr Fauci earns more than Joe Biden

Pakistan has inducted a squadron of Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets. Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed says the jets are a 'counter' to India's Rafale jets. Are they really? Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: This is Pakistan's 'counter' to Rafale jets

After 33 days, India has reported over 10,000 daily 'Wuhan Virus' cases. Is this the beginning of the third wave? How should the world respond to the Omicron fuelled surge: Panic or caution? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's Covid Surge - Should the world panic over Omicron?

Bloomberg is blaming India for delaying genome sequencing during the Delta wave and extending the pandemic. How quickly did other countries flag their variants? Is India being targeted because of Western bias? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Bloomberg blames India for extending the pandemic

The world will usher in the New Year in the midst of another wave of the coronavirus pandemic. New Zealand has ushered in the year 2022, here are some visuals.

New Zealand welcomes New Year 2022 amid Covid-19 pandemic

WION examines global issues with in-depth analysis and brings you a quick round-up of all the top headlines and breakings from all across the world.

WION Speed News: Copacabana beach gets ready for New Year

The Presidents of the United States and Russia held a telephonic conversation that lasted about 50 minutes. This is the second such conversation between the world leaders within 3 weeks.

Biden, Putin hold 50-minute phone call in a bid to ease tensions over Ukraine

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