A peace deal between the rebels and the government opens the door for illicit activities and land grabbing in the Amazon forest.

Amazon forest: A casualty of peace? Land grabbers make inroads as rebels retreat

A probe was launched into possible gross negligence that resulted in a Danish and a British boat colliding in the Baltic sea.

Danish, British boats collide in Baltic sea | One dead, One missing after collision

In a first, Dubai goes 100% and saves $350 million & 14-million-man hours. All government transactions and procedures are now digital.

Dubai: First to go 100% paperless

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: Kabul drone strike | Sudan anti-coup protests

In an embarrassing feat, UEFA was forced to redo Champions League last-16 draw after technical error.

UEFA forced to redo Champions League last-16 draw after technical error

In a big boost to India's Naval capabilities, the Indian government's research arm conducted a successful test of next-gen long-range supersonic missile assisted torpedo.

India conducts successful test of long-range supersonic missile assisted torpedo

Pentagon makes it clear that none of their military personnel will be held accountable for the last US drone strike in war-torn Afghanistan.

No US troops to be held accountable for last airstrike in Afghanistan

Amid ongoing tensions with China, US secretary of state Antony Blinken embarks on a Southeast Asia trip. It is his first trip since he took over the office.

US secretary of state Antony Blinken delivers remarks on Indo-Pacific

In a big setback, United Nations Security Council failed to adopt first its kind resolution on climate and security. Russia vetoed the resolution.

United Nations Security Council fails to adopt a resolution on climate & security

It's green turtle breeding season in Pakistan. With lockdowns ending, will the bustling beaches keep the turtles away? Or will they continue their impressive breeding spree? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Green turtle breeding season in Pakistan

Nepal has begun counting its endangered Royal Bengal Tigers. In 2010, Nepal made a pledge to double its tiger population by 2022. Has the country come good on its promise? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Nepal begins Bengal Tiger census

The ghosts of a 6-month-old shipping tragedy continue to haunt Sri Lanka. Tiny plastic pellets called 'nurdles' are washing up across Lankan beaches. Mariam Wardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary | Sri Lanka braces for 'plastic apocalypse'

Where do pencils come from? If you live in India, chances are, your pencils were made at this Kashmiri village. Idrees Lone gets you a ground report from Kashmir's famous 'pencil village'.

South Asia Diary | Inside Kashmir's 'Pencil village'

Dead or alive? 4 months after the Taliban overran Kabul, their supreme leader remains an enigma. Mariam Wardak brings you a special report from Hibatullah Akhundzada's birthplace in rural Kandahar.

South Asia Diary | Dead or alive? Tracking the Taliban's emir

Amid ongoing tensions with China, US secretary of state Anthony Blinken embarks on a Southeast Asia trip. It is his first trip since he took over the office.

US secretary of state Anthony Blinken on Southeast Asia trip

Amid the ongoing Vienna Talks, where Iran is trying hard for the revival of their nuclear deal, European diplomats denounce & strongly criticize Iran's demands.

European diplomats denounce & strongly criticize Iran's demands

As Christmas and the festive season approach, the world is getting ready into celebration moods. Fireworks have lit up Bethlehem sky.

The world is getting ready to mark the festive season

Heavy snowfall brings daily lives to a standstill in Serbia. Thousands of people are struggling without electricity. Several flights have also been cancelled out.

Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Serbia as thousands remain without electricity

People of Taiwan will have to decide for themselves through a referendum if they want to save their fragile Red Algal Coral Reef or let government construct an LNG terminal.

Taiwan to hold a referendum to decide whether to save Coral Reef or construct an LNG terminal

In the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, USA gymnastics & US Olympic committee reach a settlement with multiple victims of Nassar.

Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal: USA gymnastics & US Olympic committee reach a settlement

Russia ups the hostile rhetoric as it threatens to deploy nuclear missiles in Europe amid invasion fears in Ukraine. UK PM Boris Johnson asks Putin to de-escalate tensions.

Russia ups the hostile rhetoric | Threatens to deploy nuclear missiles in Europe

Wholesale prices in Germany sees a record jump. Higher consumer prices may, in turn, burden the general public.

German wholesale prices see record jump | Higher consumer prices may follow

As China's property crisis worsens, and the economy takes a downturn in November, The Government rises to action. Beijing has shifted policy direction this month.

China's property crisis worsens as the economy takes a downturn in November

It's been four months of deprivation and violence as locals are forced to live under rebels in the holy city of Lalibela. Residents are fearing the destruction of churches.

Lalibela: Life under rebel rule in a holy city | Fear & anxiety grips locals

Sara Becarevic was born without a lower left arm in Bosnia, a poor Balkan country known for its widespread social and economic isolation of disabled persons. Despite this, she never believed that it would prevent her from pursuing her dream of being an internationally famous rhythmic gymnast.

Bosnian teen gymnast defies disability to pursue her Olympics dream

As the UK warns Iran of having the last chance to come clean to save the nuclear deal, Iran's defence spending is all set to rise tremendously.

G7 issues ultimatum to Iran as draft budget shows boost to defence spending

After fleeing violence and uncertainty in war-torn Afghanistan, as refugees in Istanbul, they are now forced to take up menial jobs to make ends meet.

Afghan refugees in Istanbul are forced to take up menial jobs such as cleaning trash to survive

Amid a surge in tensions with Iran, Israel PM Naftali Bennett embarks on his first visit to UAE. PM Bennett is all set to meet UAE's de facto ruler.

Israel PM Naftali Bennett is on his first visit to UAE amid a rise in tensions with Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron hails the referendum result as New Caledonia votes to stay with France. Over 96% of voters reject independence.

New Caledonia votes to stay with France, with over 96% of voters rejecting independence

Around 600 children from Burkina Faso sent to Cuba 35 years ago are still struggling to survive as Sankara's scheme backfires.

Sankara's scheme to train youngsters in Cuba backfires as 600 youngsters still struggling to survive

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