Six months after severe drought and multiple wildfires caused destruction along Canada's western region. Now, unusually heavy rains and subsequent deluge has left thousands of people stranded with their homes and livelihoods destroyed, at least one has been killed, several missing.

Canada: Major flooding in British Columbia; one killed, two missing

The heavy storm has hit the Pacific north-west hard, just south of the Canadian border. In a slight relief, the water has started receding in the Washington region, the authorities have however maintained the flood alert. Nearly, 50,000 people living in Washington state were left without power on Tuesday.

Flooding in western Washington, nearly 50,000 homes left without power

Pakistan's Lahore has been declared the most polluted in the world by an air quality monitor as citizens continue to breathe toxic air for the last couple of days.

Lahore ranked as world's most polluted city, residents plead action from government

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a parliamentary grilling over charges of sleaze within his Conservative party, the parliament committee will take stock of his government policies.

Boris Johnson faces grilling from MPs, UK parliament braces for fiery session

The United States is mulling over the diplomatic boycott of the winter Olympics which was scheduled to be held in Beijing in February 2022. The diplomatic boycott aims to protest against human rights violations by the Chinese government.

US mulls over boycotting Beijing winter Olympics, step against human rights violations in China

Thousands of people took to the streets of Sri Lanka's capital to protest against worsening economic conditions including shortages of fuel and essential goods. The protests in Colombo were led by the country's main opposition parties, the United People's Force, the opposition has blamed the economic crisis on President Rajapaksa's government.

Sri Lanka faces economic crisis, opposition blames President Rajapaksa's government

Alarm bells are ringing in the halls of the Pentagon led by General Mark Milley, senior Pentagon officials are becoming increasingly worried about China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal.

US worried about China's nuclear arsenal, 'We have to act now,' says General Milley

Grieving families gathered at the inauguration of a COVID-19 victims memorial in Brazil's Rio De Janeiro, paying homage to their lost loved ones and demanding more help from municipal authorities to provide support for families impacted by the pandemic. Close to 400 people died in the 'mare favela' complex, a grouping of 16 favelas on the outskirts of Rio.

Covid victims memorial unveiled, tiles has paintings and name of victims on it

French President Emmanuel Macron has changed the country's flag. Does the change imply a shift in policies or does it signify a change in ideology? Which other countries have changed their flags & for what reasons? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Why has Macron changed the French Flag?

US President Joe Biden asked for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But failed to achieve any breakthrough. Biden was ineffective in pressing Xi Jinping on Xinjiang, Taiwan & Wuhan virus origins. Palki Sharma tells you why Biden's China policy is failing.

Gravitas | Xi-Biden meeting: US President fails to secure any breakthrough

A Russian anti-satellite test has put the world on edge. Moscow destroyed a satellite that has disintegrated into thousands of pieces in space. The space junk could put several other satellites in peril. Palki Sharma tells you why anti-satellite tests are problematic.

Gravitas: Russia destroys satellite, releases big cloud of 'space junk'

A woman in America was charged with manslaughter and jailed for 4 years because she suffered a miscarriage. Since when did miscarriage become the same as manslaughter? Why is the US punishing grieving mothers for losing their babies? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Woman charged with manslaughter after suffering miscarriage

China has surpassed the US to become the richest nation in the world. But can China stay rich? The Communist Party's crackdown on the rich has scared investors. They are now turning to India. Palki Sharma tells you how global investors are now putting more money in India.

Gravitas: China is now the richest country in the world. Can it stay rich?

Libya is a failed state. A presidential election in December was supposed to change the country's fortunes. But the candidacy of Gaddafi's son and a controversial General raises serious questions. Palki Sharma tells you why the election is being called a farce.

Gravitas | Libya Presidential Election: A farce?

A Scorpion invasion unfolded in Egypt last week. A storm forced thousands of Scorpions out of hiding. They emerged & stung 503 people. Egyptians are drawing parallels with a Biblical Plague. What does the story really signify? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Biblical Plague? 503 people stung by Scorpions in Egypt

Sudanese security forces killed at least five demonstrators Saturday in a crackdown on anti-coup protests, medics said, after the military tightened its grip by forming a new ruling council.

Thousands hit the streets in cities across Sudan

This year a record number of robots were sold in the United States. This was to fill up jobs affected by labor shortages in the country. More and more companies are turning to robots.

North American countries order more and more robot

America calls itself a 'beacon' of human rights, but it covered up a 2019 war crime in Syria. An airstrike killed 60 civilians, the U.S. military downplayed the deaths & 'sanitised' the reports. Palki Sharma asks: Who will sanction the US for its war crimes?

Gravitas: US hid a 2019 war crime in Syria that killed civilians

Tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine over the military buildup near the border, NATO Chief has issued a stern warning to Russia over its military aggression towards its neighbor.

Tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine

Last week Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia had nothing to do with the migrant crisis unfolding on the Poland-Belarus border. But on Monday, Moscow and Paris both agreed that there was a need for de-escalation.

Migrant crisis: Is Putin behind Poland-Belarus border crisis?

Amid the escalating crisis, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warned the EU will expand sanctions on Belarus and will target airlines that support "human trafficking".

Poland: Over 33,000 illegal attempts to cross the border

Taiwan took centre stage as Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met for a virtual meet. The talks were held in a cordial manner but the tensions remained palpable. Xi Jinping warned on Taiwan, saying that the US was playing with fire.

Biden-Xi meet: China warns United States about 'playing with fire' on Taiwan

Ukraine: Army ready to repel any attack by Russia

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and Sarang Helicopter Display Teams showcased "superior flying skills" at the Dubai Air Show on Sunday. Here's an exclusive conversation with the IAF Tejas pilot.

Dubai Air Show: WION in an exclusive conversation with IAF Tejas pilot

Shell has announced its plan to shift headquarters from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom to make major changes in its ownership and tax status.

Europe's largest energy company announces major changes

Russia's anti-satellite weapon test has garnered a lot of backlashes, the US has branded it 'a reckless mention', here we break it down for you! On November 15, Russia tested an anti-satellite missile, this targeted one of its own satellites in space.

Russia faces backlash after anti-satellite missile test, NASA outraged by carelessness

The youngest victim of Astroworld tragedy has died increasing the number of casualties now to 10 people. A 9-year bow was in a medically induced coma after sustaining serious injuries. The boy's family has filed a lawsuit against Travis Scott.

United States: 10th casualty in Astroworld Festival tragedy

An Auction house in New York is hosting their annual 'Icons and Idols: Rock and Roll' auction, featuring 900 historic items from music history, with some priced at up to $650k.

United States: Julien's Auction hold 'Icons and Idols: Rock and Roll' auction

Every year harvesting Pomegranate villagers in Iran ran a festival by preparing local foods, playing games. Iran tops the list of the world's Pomegranate producers. The domestic production of Pomegranate in Iran exceeds 1 million tonnes annually.

Pomegranate Festival: Iranians celebrate annual harvesting season in Tehran

At the Glasgow summit, the Nepal PM announced that the country would increase the forest cover to 45% of its year by 2030, what does this new target mean for the Himalayan country?

Nepal pledges 45% forestry by 2030

Days after world leaders signed the Glasgow pact to contain global warming, the United States climate envoy John Kerry has said that COP26 has opened a new phase of accountability in the world's battle against climate change.

John Kerry: No government has the money to fight climate change | COP26 Glasgow summit

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