The Taliban have claimed that an Australian firm would bankroll a $450 million Cannabis processing plant in the Central Asian country. 'C-Pharm' the firm named by the Taliban has however has denied any such allegations.

Did Taliban sign a $450 million Cannabis deal with Australian firm?

Afghanistan may be one of the poorest nations in the world but it sits on a vast resource of minerals deposits among them most crucial is Lithium. Eyeing these reserves is now China.

Chinese firms explore Lithium projects in Afghanistan

It is the end of an era for Germany, the beginning of another. After being in power for 16 years German chancellor is retiring from politics paving way for a new coalition government.

Germany to have a centre-left government for the first time ever

'Pakistan is running out of money. The sustainability of our country is at stake, there's no money to run the nation,' says PM Imran Khan. Inflation is battering the economy, it has surged by almost 9.2% in October from 2020, prices of everyday goods are on the rise. WION's correspondent Anas Mallick brings us all the latest developments.

Inflation: Rising foreign debt a national security issue, says Pakistan PM Imran Khan

It is a historic day for America's fight for racial justice, 3 white men have been found guilty for the murder of black man Ahmaud Arbery. In the state of Georgia in 2020, 25 year old was murdered while he was jogging through the neighborhood.

United States: 3 men found guilty for murdering a black man in Georgia

Rising sea levels have posed a threat to the fragile ecosystem in France. It is one of the largest wetlands in Europe and a host to an extraordinary variety of wildlife and vegetation.

France: Rising sea level endanger the balance of the unique eco system

'Pakistan is running out of money. The sustainability of our country is at stake, there's no money to run the nation,' says PM Imran Khan. Inflation is battering the economy, it has surged by almost 9.2% in October from 2020, prices of everyday goods are on the rise.

'Pakistan is running out of money,' says PM Imran Khan

Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed is headed to frontlines to direct the war effort, this comes two days after the PM announced his willingness to lead his countries soldiers on the frontline against the advancing rebel fighters.

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead as conflict against rebels intensifies

People across West Asia are on high alert, extreme weather events are being witnessed across regions. From earthquakes, floods to droughts and wildfires, West Asian nations are now being battered by climate change and its consequences.

Report: Water crisis will impact Iraq's growth and jobs

Visuals from one of the Amazon rivers largest tributaries have shocked environmentalists and the world at large. Hundreds of illegal miners have swooped in what is now being called another good rush.

Illegal miners are vacuuming Amazon riverbed for gold

More than 20 million people continue to breathe toxic air in the Indian capital Delhi. Pollution levels in the capital rose yet again after a minor respite on Monday. Well, the AQI for now in the capital is well above 300, a point after which air becomes hazardous to breathe.

India: Delhi pollution crisis threatens lives of residents, AQI remains severe

Indian women's national football team is all set for their historic game against Brazil, here's what the players have to say! The Indian team will play in a four-nation international tournament in Manaus, Brazil and this is the first time that any senior Indian football team will play against Brazil. During their tour, the Indian team will lock horns with Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela in their three matches. The matches are part of the preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022.

Indian women's team excited for the historic football match against Brazil

Germany's envoy to India Walter Lindner has called dealing with the Taliban "realpolitik" so that humanitarian support and other issues can be dealt with. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "we don't like this government, and they have given some assurances...You have to talk, which is not an acknowledgement of recognition of the govt".

Dealings with Taliban "realpolitik" says German Envoy Walter Lindner

At least 27 migrants were killed after their dinghy capsized while they were attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain, it is one of the worst disaster.

English channel migrant crisis: 27 killed after boat sinks, UK and France starts blame game

The UAE and Qatar are tussling over control of the Kabul airport. According to sources, the UAE has held talks with the Taliban to run the airport, sources reveal that UAE officials have held a series of discussions with a group in recent weeks to discuss operating the airport.

Afghanistan: UAE, Qatar tussle over handling of Kabul airport

Pakistan has issued a terror alert that Al-Qaeda has planned to carry out terrorist activities in the big cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi. The high-level advisory also warned that the attack might come in the form of an improvised explosive device in a vehicle or suicide bomber.

Pakistan deems threat from Al Qaeda, terror alert issued for Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Israel and Morocco have signed a landmark defence agreement that aims to lay the foundation for security cooperation, intelligence sharing and arms sales in the future.

Israel & Morocco sign defence pact, aims to deepen intel & military cooperation

Several British politicians are demanding a change in parliamentary rules after a lawmaker was told she couldn't bring her 3-month-old baby to parliament.

United Kingdom: British lawmakers reject ban on babies in parliament

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday he regretted his remarks that the Wall Street bank would last longer than China's Communist Party, moving quickly to avoid any longer-term fallout.

JP Morgan CEO comment on communist party didn't go well

Germany: Coalition pledges to modernize Europe's largest economy

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a 52-year low last week, suggesting economic activity was accelerating as a year ravaged by shortages, high inflation, and an unrelenting pandemic drawing to a close now.

United States third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%

Millions of Americans travel to visit their loved ones for the Thanksgiving holidays in the US. Airports and commercial airlines are registering busiest days since the pandemic began.

United States: Air travel to be busiest on Thanksgiving since pandemic began

Driven by strong demand and almost a decade after it stopped its services in India, American Airlines has started flying nonstop from JFK Airport to IGI Airport.

American Airlines bets on non-stop travel demand

Over the last couple of months, the United States has appeared as one of the biggest supporters of Taiwan across the world. In October the US Secretary of State pushed for Taiwan's entry into the UN.

United States backs Taiwan's presence at the UN

France is all set to go for presidential polls in 2022. The country will hold elections in April to elect a new president.

France: Emmanuel Macron announces his candidacy for a second term

Magdalena Andersson resigned from the position of the first female prime minister of Sweden after the collapse of the coalition with the Green Party. She had been newly elected and was the prime minister of the country for less than 12 hours.

Sweden's first female PM Magdalena Andersson quits after being appointed

The Indian Navy commissions INS Vela, the fourth Scorpene-class submarine today. The submarine is being commissioned by the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh.

India: INS Vela is the 4th Scorpene-Class submarine commissioned in the Indian Navy

A Ghanaian man in New York decided to put his time to good use. He sifted through the storage containers and bookshops and has now acquired the world's largest collection of African photography books.

New York: Ghanaian man creates the largest collection of books

A man in India's Madhya Pradesh state has built a house resembling the Taj Mahal as a mark of love for his wife. The man named Anand Prakash Chouksey constructed a four-bedroom "house". The Mughal-era replica took over three years to build.

India: Man in central Indian state builds a 'Taj Mahal'

London's Tate Modern is hosting the largest solo exhibition by a British black post-modern artiste. The artiste was the 1st black woman to bag the Turner Prize in 2017.

United Kingdom: Largest black post-modern artist's show in Tate London

New Zealand will keep its borders closed to most international travelers for a further five months, the government said on Wednesday, outlining a cautious easing of coronavirus border curbs that have been in place since the Covid hit in March 2020.

New Zealand to open from April next year

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