The United States has released its country-wise report on terrorism for the year 2020. The report takes a detailed look at the counter-terrorism environment and sheds light on important issues worldwide.

'Terror groups continue to operate in Pakistan,' US releases terrorism report

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, banned an array of "cyber mercenary" groups on Thursday, alerting 50,000 users who may have been targeted by firms that spy on activists, dissidents, and journalists.

Meta bans array of 'cyber mercenary' groups, warns 50,000 people that were targeted

After harsh criticism from Brazil's economy Minister, IMF pulls out of the country altogether. IMF had earlier predicted contraction in the economy.

‘They can go take a walk’: IMF closes its Brazil office after criticism

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 demands negotiations with US, another round of Biden-Putin 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 hits China with new trade curbs, Senate passes Uighur forced labor bill

With the ongoing global chip shortage, German carmaker Volkswagen is all set to manufacture and deliver fewer cars globally in 2022.

German carmaker Volkswagen to make fewer cars globally in 2022 amid global chip shortage

Amid the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors, Intel plans a new plant in Malaysia. The production in the new facility is to begin in 2024.

Intel to build a new plant in Malaysia amid global chip shortage

In a disastrous event, fire engulfed a building in a commercial district in Japan's Osaka. 27 people are being feared dead in the unfortunate incident.

Japan: Fire engulfs building in a commercial district in Osaka

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 bring bundles of joy amid a gloomy pandemic

IMF pulls out of Brazil after harsh criticism from Minister over economy contraction predictions

In a proud moment for all Indians, the grand festival of Durga Puja gets a UNESCO heritage tag. Durga Puja becomes the first festival in Asia to receive such an honour.

Indian festival Durga Puja becomes the first festival in Asia to receive UNESCO heritage tag

Drought crisis is worsening in Kenya as over 2 Million face starvation. Horrific pictures of six Giraffes dying out of starvation shows the dire situation which could snowball any time.

The drought in Kenya: Over 2 million face starvation

In a disastrous event, a fire engulfed a building in a commercial district in Japan's Osaka. 27 people are being feared dead in the unfortunate incident.

Japan: Police probes arson as a possible cause for a building fire in a commercial district in Osaka

The Indian Aviation industry is cautiously optimistic about the long term future of the sector. Industry leaders are confident about the positive long term future of the Aviation industry.

COVID-19: Airlines are cautiously optimistic about long term future of the Indian Aviation industry

It marks as an end of an era as Airbus delivers its last A380 Superjumbo to Dubai's Emirates. The plane can seat 500 people on two decks together.

End of an era: Airbus delivers its last A380 Superjumbo to Dubai's Emirates

Facebook's parent company Meta crackdown on spy firm on its platform as it suspends 1,500 accounts for targeting 50,000 people.

Meta crackdown on spy firms: 1,500 accounts suspended

Rights group sounds an alarm on fresh wave of ethnic violence happening in war-torn Ethiopia. Amhara forces have been accused of torturing the Tigray people.

Rights group: Fresh wave of ethnic violence happening in war-torn Ethiopia

In a blow to US planemaker Boeing, Australia's Qantas Airways have chosen airbus as the preferred supplier to replace its domestic fleet. This switch is a hit to Boeing and a major win for the European planemaker airbus.

Qantas to switch domestic fleet to Airbus in blow to Boeing

At a time the world is facing an unprecedented semiconductor shortage, India has announced a ten billion dollar plan to attract manufacturers of chips and displays in the country.

India's $10 bn package for chip manufacturing

It's the season of lush Christmas trees adorned with baubles and twinkle lights but every year after Christmas celebrations dead trees are left abandoned. Around 7 million trees end up in landfills every year but a start-up in London is now offering a solution for that, take a look.

Eco-friendly Christmas trees in UK, business picks up ahead of festivities

Bangladesh is celebrating 50 years of liberation from Pakistan and to commemorate the anniversary Indian president Ramnath Kovind is in Dhaka. Listen in to what CDR. Vijay Kapil has to recall from the operation.

1971 war the story of India's victory and Bangladesh's liberation | 50 years of liberation

For long china has been accused of using its tech companies for state surveillance. Now- a report has said that tech giant Huawei has been playing a major role in domestic spying

China uses tech giant Huawei for surveillance?

As climate change makes its presence felt across the world, there are some who are trying to fight its impact away from the limelight by creating a solar village and living off the grid for 40 years more in this next detailed report.

Living off the grid for 40 years, meet the creators of solar village in Australia

India is debating new rules for cryptocurrencies. It isn't the only country considering laws for cryptos around the world. Central banks are mulling their options but, the bank of England has issued a dire warning. One of its governors believes bitcoins could become worthless and investors should be prepared to lose their money. Should you be worried? Our next report has the answer.

Bitcoin to become 'worthless,' A warning from Bank of England

For the first time ever, New York City has got a woman as a police commissioner. Nassau county police chief of detectives Keeshant Sewell will lead the largest police force in the united states. WION correspondent Susan Tehrani has sent us this report from New York, listen in.

Keeshant Sewell, meet New York city's first woman police commissioner

Bangladesh is celebrating 50 years of liberation from Pakistan and to commemorate the anniversary Indian president Ramnath Kovind is in Dhaka.

50 years of liberation for Bangladesh: Indian President Kovind in Dhaka to commemorate anniversary

Tensions at the Russia-Ukraine border are showing no signs of diminishing and the prolonged crisis has angered the west. In the latest, France has sent warnings to Russia. In case Ukraine is attacked, The Emmanuel Macron government has threatened strategic consequences.

France warns Russia of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine

UK PM Boris Johnson faced a tough time during a session in the house of commons. Just before the parliament heads for a Christmas recess period. Johnson received a lot of flak for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic once again.

UK PM Boris Johnson grilled over handling of covid-19

It has been a month since the protests started in Gwadar. What started as just hundreds protesting - in the port city has now turned into a sea of people on the streets. All fighting for their rights. It is a story that the world has been ignoring. WION is the only international channel - To bring you the latest on the Gwadar protests. But before we tell you more - take a look at these visuals.

Gwadar Protest | Solidarity rallies held across Pakistan

According to reports, Iran is set to allow the IAEA to reinstall surveillance cameras that were damaged at a nuclear site in Karaj. Iranian media reports suggest that the security cameras will be re-installed at the nuclear site housing centrifuge parts and manufacturing material. Iran had said that the cameras were earlier damaged in a sabotage attack.

Reports: Iran to allow security cameras, a breakthrough in Nuclear deal? |

After nearly three months since it first erupted, the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has fallen quiet.

La Palma: Cumbre Vieja volcano has fallen quiet

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