After nearly 200 leaders pledged to ramp up efforts against climate change and announced their plan to transition to green fuel, energy ministers of the developing world's oil-producing nations call for greater inclusivity and continued investment in hydrocarbons for energy security.

Energy ministers call for investment in hydrocarbons

Indian capital New Delhi continues to breathe toxic air. The state government has proposed a weekend lockdown and work from home for a week to fight the toxic air crisis.

Delhi: Air quality hovering between 'severe' and 'hazardous'

Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia continue to seize key cities on their way to the capital city of Addis Ababa. Experts state that the forces are poised to seize the country's main trade route known as the Djibouti corridor.

Ethiopia: Tigrayan forces may seize Djibouti corridor

Myanmar's ruling junta has charged ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi with electoral fraud during the 2020 elections, state media reported Tuesday. Since a military coup in February, the country has been in turmoil with nationwide protests and a deadly crackdown on dissent.

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi accused of 'election fraud and lawless actions'

US President Joe Biden held a virtual meeting with Xi Jinping. In this meeting, both the countries discussed common issues, strategic issues including mutual relations. Taiwan and human rights violations were Biden's top focus. During this meeting, Chinese President Xi said that America and China should respect each other.

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping hold crucial meeting; Taiwan and Human Rights violations top focus

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!

Russia tests anti-satellite missile, US slams for 'irresponsible act'

Nearly 200 nations adopted the Glasgow Climate Pact after over two weeks of intense negotiations at the COP26.

Glasgow Climate Pact: Here are biggest achievements of COP26 deal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in IAF's C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to inaugurate 341-kilometer long Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh today.

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh

India is considering opening up the Kartarpur Corridor ahead of the birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Indian Government urged to open Kartarpur Corridor

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.

Dubai Air Show: Tejas showcases 'superior flying skills'

In an exclusive conversation with WION principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal and UKIBC chair hailed the ease of doing business with India. He said businesses in the UK prefer doing business with India rather than China.

UKIBC Chair: India and extremely attractive business destination

Carbon capture technology is seen as a promising solution, but can it bring about a significant change?

Carbon capture technology: Can it fight climate change?

A Senegalese fashion designer and an academic is diligently working to persevere their legacy.

'Signares' were powerful local woman of St Louis, Goree

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, surrendered to federal authorities on Monday to face contempt charges after snubbing a subpoena from a House committee investigating January’s insurrection at the US Capitol.

Donald Trump's ally indicted on contempt charges

Tesla shares are under pressure, the electric car maker has been poorly performing on the stock market since the day its CEO Musk announced the selling of his shares after concluding a poll on Twitter.

Tesla Shares continue to dip after Elon Musk's tweet

The Saudi football federation on Saturday said it was launching the first edition of a women's league later this month. Women's sport was long frowned upon in conservative Saudi Arabia. But the November 22 launch is part of a program set up by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation in 2017 to support women's football

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh launches league to support women's football

China's Evergrande Group scrambles to meet debt obligations and liabilities within the deadlines already missed in the past. Evergrande groups founder is freeing up assets from luxury arts, high-end homes, and more.

China's Evergrande Group scrambles to meet debt obligations

All forms of dissent are quashed in China is well documented. A Chinese artist who has used his work to criticize the Chinese govt for its human rights violations is now exiled in Australia.

Embassy asks to cancel dissident Chinese artist's exhibition

Despite fresh curbs to control the Covid-19 outbreak, China's industrial output grew at a surprisingly fast pace in October, from the same period a year ago retail sales growth also picked up.

World Business Watch: China: Retail sales in October rose 4.9%

Swedish carmaker Volvo is planning to make a car plant in Europe by the year 2025 to boost its production capacity beyond 1.2 million vehicles per year.

World Business Watch: Construction of a new plant to start in 2025

India was criticised at COP26 for "watering down" a pledge to end the use of coal. Rich countries paint developing nations as climate villains. But they have denied billions of dollars in funding. Palki Sharma tells you about the climate hypocrisy of rich nations.

Gravitas: India criticised over coal at COP26, Climate injustice is the real villain

Rodrigo Duterte & his daughter Sara Duterte will both run for Vice-President in the Philippines general election. The Dutertes along with Marcos plan to maintain their grip on power. Palki Sharma tells you how prevalent political dynasties are in the Philippines.

Gravitas: Rodrigo Duterte & daughter to run for Vice Presidency | Dynasty Politics in the Philippines

Saudi Arabia is launching the first edition of a women's football league. Women's sport was long frowned upon in the kingdom. So what does this change mean for the women of Saudi Arabia? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia launches its first women's football league

As the global supply crisis and covid-19 hit business consumer spending the Japans's economy contracts much faster in the 3rd quarter, raising challenges for the new govt's growth plans.

World Business Watch: Japan's economy shrinks more than expected

President of the United States Joe Biden is all set for a virtual meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Taiwan is expected to feature prominently in the talks. China plans to build pressure on the US to 'step back' on the Taiwan issue. Will Biden concede?

Gravitas: Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping 'virtually' | Taiwan to feature prominently in talks

Tensions are once again flaring between Armenia and Azerbaijan who have accused each other of opening fire at their borders, near the contention region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Azerbaijan: Armenia open fired in several districts

Britain has raised its national threat level to severe. This comes after the taxi explosion in Liverpool was called a terror incident, a severe threat level means that an attack is seen as highly likely.

Britain: Taxi bomb explosion in Liverpool declared as terror incident

Peng Shuai claimed a former Vice Premier of China sexually assaulted her. Apparently, she has now gone missing. International tennis stars are raising concerns. Palki Sharma asks Where Is Peng Shuai?

Gravitas: Chinese tennis star "missing" after accusing former Vice Premier of Sexual Assault

The idea of "The great green wall" was introduced in 2007 as an effort to limit the desertification and contain the Sahara desert. But with climate change in full swing, and with its rising temperatures and lack of rainfall millions of trees that were part of the green wall, died. Authorities now have to come up with alternatives.

The Great Green Wall suffers amid rising of temperatures

Despite the apparent calm, the NRF remains a problem for the Taliban. In recent videos, which emerged on social media through Telegram channels, reportedly show a crackdown being led by the Taliban to deal with the remnants of Panjshir resistance.

Afghanistan: NRF still remains a thorn at Taliban's side

For decades, the historic Ariana cinema entertained Afghans. But it has been closed for months now. Like the rest of the country, the Ariana is in limbo, waiting to see how the Taliban will rule. On South Asia Diary, Mariam Wardak brings you the story of Ariana cinema.

South Asia Diary | Ariana cinema's fate hangs in limbo, will Taliban allows movies in Afghanistan?

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