Ukraine's ambassador to Israel said that Kyiv could recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Kyiv also plans to open an embassy branch there to promote bilateral ties.

Kyiv could open an embassy branch in Jerusalem after recognising it as Israel's capital

Tensions continue to simmer between Russia and the West, amid possibilities of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the latest, the Western allies rejected Russia's attempt at thwarting Ukraine's ambition of joining the NATO alliance. WION's Susan Tehrani brings in more on this.

Russia-Ukraine tensions | Moscow proposes talks with West, US says no talks without 'EU allies'

According to reports, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of spreading misinformation on the voting system and integrity of polls in 2018.

Report: Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro spread misinformation on national voting system

Amid a crop of disputes, the United States has been ramping up pressure on China. The US Senate has unanimously voted to make it the first country to virtually ban all imports from Xinjiang. WION's Susan Tehrani brings in more latest on this.

US imposes new investment restrictions on China over human rights violation

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged China to cease “aggressive actions” in the Indo-Pacific, speaking during a visit to the region but Beijing has rejected Blinken's assertion. VOA's senior diplomatic correspondent sheds light on it.

Indo-Pacific: Blinken urges China to stop 'aggressive actions

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi stated that coming together of the members of the international community and the Taliban at the same platform at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meet in Islamabad would prove to be a stepping stone in finding solutions to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Pakistan: OIC foreign ministers' meet on Afghanistan to address crisis

China has been forced to cancel a solar power project in Sri Lanka. Reports say there was pressure from India, others say the local population rejected it. China however has reacted with a publicity campaign.

China's project on Jaffna islands called off | Solar power project

Tensions continue to simmer between Russia and the West, amid possibilities of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the latest, the Western allies rejected Russia's attempt at thwarting Ukraine's ambition of joining the NATO alliance.

Russia: Response from West not promising | Russia-Ukraine tensions simmer

A Bar in Paris is celebrating the 100 years of the iconic alcoholic drink Bloody Mary. Harry's bar claims to be where the iconic drink was invented.

A Bar in Paris is celebrating 100 years of the iconic Bloody Mary drink

Lions are listed as endangered across the world but South Africa is going against this global trend, the population of the big cat is rising there due to a successful conservation plan.

South Africa home to 17% of world's Lion population

With fire season approaching, Australia prepares to save Koalas from bushfires. The population of Koalas are declining rapidly.

Australia prepares for saving Koalas from bushfires as fire season is approaching

The erosion of coastal sand dunes in Scotland has put thousands of buildings at the risk of being submerged. What is the way out what is the issue, our next report gets you the next story.

Scotland: Sea level rise threatens sand dunes

A resident of the southern Argentine province has been charged under animal cruelty laws for allegedly bulldozing over and electrocuting hundreds of penguins from the Punta Tombo natural reserve, watch our next report for more.

Argentina: Man destroys Penguin colony to build road, bulldozers crush 292 penguin chicks

Eric Garcetti, who currently serves as the Mayor of Los Angeles, is the new US ambassador-designate to India. But before even beginning his new stint, he has remarked that he will actively raise the human rights issue.

US ambassador-designate to India Eric Garcetti: Will actively raise Human Rights issue

A rail project connecting Mexico's famous beaches to archaeological sites has become a major environmental issue, our next report tells you what the controversy is about.

'Ecocidal': Mexico's 'Maya Train' divides communities

Several people have died and thousands have been stranded in the strongest typhoon Rai that hit the Philippines this year, aerial footage reveals uprooting trees, toppling power poles and flooding villages.

Typhoon Rai batters Philippines, thousands evacuated from coastal areas

WION brings a report inside the world of butterfly farming. Costa Rica is one of the largest exporters of Butterflies in the world.

Inside the world of Butterfly farming: Costa Rica is one of the largest Butterfly exporters

The winter season is here, temperatures in parts of Europe have dipped to the freezing point as people expected people are relying on heaters and wood burners to keep themselves warm. However, a new report has warned that wood burning is increasing the contribution to air pollution.

Europe: Wood burners cause half of urban air pollution

In a significant feat, Women in Kabul march for their rights with the Taliban's approval, seeking basic rights such as the right to education, jobs and political representation.

Taliban-approved women's march in Kabul to demand right to education, job & political representation

The handmade production of blown glass beads into Christmas tree decorations in Ponikla, Czech Republic, has earned a place on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage last year.

Celebrating Czech's Christmas glass beads decor that earned UNESCO status

Bangladesh's elite paramilitary force Rapid Action Battalion is under the international scanner over alleged political violence under the guise of a war on drugs. The US imposed sanctions on RAB.

The US impose extensive human rights-related sanctions on Bangladesh's paramilitary force RAB

Anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela's home is now turned into a boutique hotel; his bedroom has been converted into a presidential suite with other transformations. The Mandela foundation that owns the building states that it is a new way to secure Mandela's legacy.

Nelson Mandela's home is now a boutique hotel

European Union threatens Russia with sanctions as it demands 4-way talks between Paris, Berlin, Kyiv and Moscow amid Ukraine invasion fears.

EU wants 4-way talks between Paris, Berlin, Kyiv & Moscow as it threatens Russia with sanctions

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Buffalo farmers in Australia to change some basic business practices to survive.

COVID-19 affected Buffalo farmers in Australia significantly

Israel has blocked a major deal with the UAE which was to transport oil from the Gulf to Europe via an Israeli port city that houses fragile coral reefs, the announcement not could lead to the cancellation of the deal.

Israel blocks oil pipeline deal with UAE

From Friday forward, people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, generally known as North Korea, are prohibited from smiling, shopping, or drinking as part of an 11-day mourning period commemorating the death of former leader Kim Jong-il.

No laughing, no drinking, and no shopping in North Korea for 11 days, says Kim Jong Un

After the COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to the Northernmost part of Finland, A Santa looks to bring bundles of joy.

Finland's Santa looks to share joy amid covid pandemic

Rights group sounds an alarm on a fresh wave of ethnic violence happening in war-torn Ethiopia. Amhara forces have been accused of torturing the Tigray people. In the months of November and December, Amhara forces were documented systematically detaining, torturing the people of Tigray.

Ethiopia: Amhara forces were documented systematically detaining, torturing people of Tigray

Iran makes it clear that they won't allow camera access at their Nuclear site until all sanctions are lifted. They also demand to keep all the camera recordings.

Iran: Tehran refuses to share nuclear site images, 'No access until sanctions end'

Russia hands draft security pacts to US, expects talks

Amid a crop of disputes, the United States has been ramping up pressure on China. The US Senate has unanimously voted to make it the first country to virtually ban all imports from Xinjiang.

US blacklists 34 Chinese firms over human rights abuse

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