Prayer flags at Nepal's largest stupa are going green. Worshippers are swapping synthetic flags with biodegradable ones made of cotton. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary | Nepalese prayer flags go green

Israel carried out yet another airstrike in the Syrian port of Latakia. According to the Syrian news agency Sana, the Israeli warplanes fired missiles on the port off the coastal city of Latakia on Tuesday morning causing large explosions and fires.

Israel carried out yet another airstrike in the Syrian port of Latakia

Over the weekend, NASA dispatched the world's biggest and most powerful telescope to space. Scientists say this "time machine" will help in decoding the past of our universe. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Space is getting a time machine to decode the secrets of universe

The negative feedback from your fitness tracker could be affecting your mental and physical health. Scientists call this phenomenon - the nocebo effect. Palki Sharma tells you whether it's time to rethink fitness gears.

Gravitas: The problem with fitness trackers

Animal activists are opposing the world's first-ever Octopus farm, arguing it is wrong to farm sentient beings. Recent studies have found that Octopuses are capable of emotions including pain and joy. Is it wrong to commercially rear such animals? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Activists decry world's first Octopus farm

Sri Lanka has made it mandatory for foreigners to get a "security clearance" before marrying a citizen. What's the logic behind the new rules? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka: Foreigners need "Security Clearance" Before Marrying locals

35 people were massacred over the weekend in Myanmar. Their bodies were then burned by the Army Junta's troops. The victims included 'women, children & elders'. Their killings have sparked global condemnation. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 35 people massacred in Myanmar

Kids sick with Wuhan Virus are filling up hospitals in the US. Omicron has ignited a new surge in infections worldwide. Are we prepared to contain the virus in 2022? Palki Sharma answers the 5 big questions that could determine the future trajectory of the pandemic.

Gravitas: Kids sick with Covid are filling up hospitals in America

Russia has withdrawn 10,000 soldiers from the Ukraine border amid reports of a security summit with NATO in January. Is this a sign of de-escalation from Moscow? What is President Vladimir Putin thinking? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia pulls back 10,000 soldiers from Ukraine border

The United States and Russia will enter into a round of negotiations on issues such as nuclear arms control and also the Ukrainian tensions in Geneva next month. The talks are scheduled to be held on the 10th of January and they'll focus on a whole host of security guarantees that Russia is demanding from the United States.

Russia, NATO set for security talks on January 12 in Geneva

A 19-year-old man has been arrested for threatening to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II in revenge for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

UK: Sikh youth threatens to ‘assassinate’ Queen Elizabeth II to avenge Jallianwala Bagh massacre

This winter season is said to seal the fate of Afghanistan. A thick blanket of snow has covered the city of Kabul, millions are starving without aid the economy is in free fall and the citizens of Afghanistan are staring at a bleak winter with a new government in charge this year.

Afghanistan: First snowfall brings misery, lack of foreign aid could be worrisome

App-based rides, some clothes, food delivery cost more in India. The Indian government has decided to implement a dozen amendments to the Goods and Services Tax (GST). From 1 January, the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act will be amended, further strengthening the indirect tax regime.

Indians will pay more for clothes, app-based rides, food delivery in new year | GST | WION News

Europe has been hit with a surge in the number of COVID-19 infections. At least five countries across the continent have reported the highest number of case and death rates, putting a cloud of doubt over the holiday season celebration.

Covid surges in Europe, France implements work from home, Greece puts a lock on Entertainment venues

In the fight against the covid 19 pandemic, the Indian government has cleared two more vaccines and one antiviral drug for emergency use. The two latest vaccines that have been given the green light are the serum institute of India's Covovax and biological ease jab Corbevax.

India approves 2 Covid vaccines, 1 Covid pill in single day

Robots were often considered a foe, fears of its inability to co-exist with humans was in the air. It was considered a revolution which looks good only in movies. The 21st century witnessed the world turn into a matrix. The sale of robots have soared to 37 percent in 2021 compared to 2020, With machines filling the voids in different sectors caused by the pandemic, also providing some entertainment along the way.

Tracing the road ahead in robotic evolution, Welcome to the Matrix!

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday pledged to ease a shortage of COVID-19 tests as the Omicron variant spreads across U.S. states this holiday week, threatening to overwhelm hospitals and stifle travel plans.

US President Joe Biden discusses White House response to Omicron

Losses, accidents and delays: that's the story of Pakistani railways. Successive governments have failed to implement railway reforms, resulting in a broken, loss-making system. Mariam Wardak tells you more.

South Asia Diary | The collapse of Pakistani railways

The country's national security council has approved Pakistan's first-ever national security policy and the same would be tabled before the federal cabinet on Tuesday. Here we bring you all the latest developments.

Pakistan security body nod to national policy, citizens prime focus

In 2019 residents of Kinshasa witnessed the worst of climate change. Heavy rainfall and unexpected flooding claimed some 40 lives and two years later, the worst fears of the inhabitants are close to becoming a reality.

Kinshasa residents fear an all-encompassing erosion

Sri Lanka to opt for an international monetary fund bailout or not, that is a big question in Sri Lanka right now. Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers is now trying to meet further to explore the IMF option as a country reels under a massive financial crisis.

Sri Lanka's inflation hit a record 11.1% in November

Desmond Tutu, a close ally of Nelson Mandela in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, has died at the age of 90. His role as a "moral compass" and "his remarkable warmth and humour" was recognised by world leaders. Tutu, along with the late Nelson Mandela, was one of the most powerful opponents of apartheid, the previous system of white minority rule.

South Africa: Remembering Desmond Tutu's life and legacy

Well apart from the virus China is also fighting climate change ahead of the Winter Olympics in February and smog brome capital Beijing is still preparing for the worst as the opening ceremony looms.

China: Smog-prone Beijing prepares for worst, fighting climate change ahead of Winter Olympics

A cruise ship from San Diego has returned to port after being turned away in Mexico. The Holland America ship Koningsdam was turned away from Puerto Vallarta in Mexico after authorities barred the guests from leaving the ship. 21 crew members tested positive upon arrival in Puerto Vallarta later the owner company Holland America confirmed that a small number of crew members have tested positive for Covid-19.

Holland America cruise skips Mexico stop after 21 crew members tested positive for Covid-19

Baghdad was once considered the Arab world's cultural capital, however many of its historic, cultural backgrounds could not survive years of violence and conflict.

Afghanistan: New beginning for Baghdad book street

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the UAE next month this will mark PM Modi's first international trip of 2022. As per reports, PM Modi will be visiting the India pavilion at the Dubai expo on the 6th of January, it is a massive four-story pavilion that showcases India's intrinsic culture including yoga Ayurveda and space program.

Dubai Expo | Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit UAE next month, PM's first international trip of 2022

Israel is all set to begin administering a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot to 150 healthcare workers in a trial aimed at gauging whether a second booster is necessary nationwide.

Israel to test a second booster shot, trials to examine booster's effect on antibodies

Amid the looming threat of Covid-19 and despite receiving a steady supply of vaccines, Nepal still faces an intense challenge. As the Himalayan nation struggles to vaccinate its targeted population now this all comes as a country struggles to store its vaccine shipments, there are about 12 million covid shots in stock in Nepal.

Nepal requests to delay vaccine shipments, struggles to jab targeted population

The year 2021 will go down in history for a lot of factors. This year, 21 years later a 21-year-old brought the Miss Universe crown back to India. On December 12th, Indian model Harnaaz Sandhu was declared Miss Universe at the 70th edition of the pageant. She spoke to Wion. Here are some snippets from the interview.

Harnaaz Sandhu speaks to Wion | Exclusive| Miss Universe

Sri Lanka has made it mandatory for foreigners to get Defence Ministry security clearance if they wish to marry locals, citing national security reasons.

Sri Lanka: Foreigners marrying locals need defence ministry nod

The country's national security council has approved Pakistan's first-ever national security policy and the same would be tabled before the federal cabinet on Tuesday.

Pakistan approves its first-ever National Security Policy

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