U.N. climate talks ended Saturday with a deal that for the first time targeted fossil fuels as the key driver of global warming, even as coal-reliant countries lobbed last-minute objections.

Countries to reduce their reliance on coals

According to Russia's state-owned news agency Sputnik, Russia has started delivering its S-400 surface to air missile systems to India. Deliveries are going as planned.

Russia starts supplying it's most advanced long ranges missile system to India

After the Reserve Bank of India governor warned investors against digital currency, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on Saturday to address the concerns about the virtual currency market.

Indian Prime minister chairs cryptocurrency meet

The final day at the climate summit has received mixed reactions from the international community. The change was met by dismay by the rich economies of the European Union as well as the Martial Islands.

Rich countries accused of failing at COP26

Another blast has been reported in a mosque in Afghanistan. A bomb went off in Nangarhar province during Friday prayers, three dead and 20 people have been reported as injured, the priest of the mosque has also been injured. WION's Anas Mallick brings in all the latest developments.

Another Friday blast at Afghanistan's Nangarhar province; 3 killed, priest injured

Afghanistan has witnessed another attack on a Friday. Terrorists in Afghanistan struck a mosque in Nangarhar. What were the Taliban doing? They are busy with target practice at the Bamiyan Buddhas. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: As Afghans face terror attacks, Taliban is busy in target practice

Millions around the world are fleeing war, poverty and climate change. Is it incumbent upon countries to take in the migrant and give them asylum? While forced displacement is heart-breaking, countries too are stretched for resources. Palki Sharma tells you why migrants are a tricky issue.

Gravitas: Why migrants are a tricky issue around the World

The European Union says it is being destabilised. The bloc claims Russia & Belarus have weaponised 2,000 migrants. Poland has stationed 15,000 troops to protect its borders. Will 2,000 migrants fleeing war trigger the next war? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will 2,000 migrants trigger a war in Europe?

Is your boss texting you after your shift has ended? In Portugal, you can now sue them for doing so. Portugal has passed a law that bans bosses from contacting employees once they've left office. Which other countries have this law? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Portugal bans employers from texting employees after shift hours

the deteriorating air quality in and around the Indian capital has become a matter of high concern. A layer of eye-stinging smog continues for the 8th day. The govt. has put out an advisory for people living in Delhi NCR regions.

Delhi: Layer of eye-stinging smog continues for 8th day

According to reports, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan or the TTP with whom Imran Khan-led the PTI govt. had reached a precarious truce earlier this month has called for the implementation of Sharia law across the country's north-western province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan holding the promise of peace on Pak's head

Qatar is not considering normalizing ties with Syria and hopes other countries will be discouraged from taking further steps with President Bashar al-Assad's government, foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said on Friday.

Qatar's Foreign Minister voiced halt to normalization with Syria

The Indian Army needs wider roads to transport the BrahMos missile to the China border. But the Indian government can't expand these roads because the matter is stuck in Supreme Court. Palki Sharma asks: Should this decision be a matter of discussion?

Gravitas | Taking BrahMos to China border: Narrow roads an obstacle?

Pakistani paceman Hasan Ali was mercilessly trolled for his team's defeat in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Disgruntled fans are targeting his wife, his mother his 'Shia' identity. Here's what Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Pakistan's Hasan Ali subjected to vile abuses & threats

Is it time for India to revisit the relevance of reservation? Is Quota holding India's healthcare service hostage? Is reservation killing merit and giving undue advantage to a selected few? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: Should India revisit the relevance of reservation?

Ethiopia's civil war seems to have turned into an ethnic battle. High-profile Tigrayans are being arbitrarily detained. The list includes lawyers, bankers, priests & local UN staff. Palki Sharma tells you how the detentions are further deepening the divide.

Gravitas: Ethiopia is 'arbitrarily detaining' ethnic Tigrayans

West Asia is no stranger to assassination attempts. But the brazen attack on Iraqi Prime minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi's home has taken the region by shock. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis tells you what this means for the war-scarred nation.

The West Asia Post | Iraqi PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi survives assassination attempt

Over 2,000 migrants are stranded at Belarus' border with Poland. Many are suffering from hypothermia; many have broken bones. Among the migrants are babies and pregnant mothers. Who will help them? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: A humanitarian crisis at Belarus-Poland border

Russia is challenging the United States and Europe by amassing troops near the Ukraine border and through an energy crisis. Why is Putin taking on the West? Palki Sharma tells you what's on the Russian President's mind.

Gravitas: Putin launches a battle with the West

China is slowly dismantling Evergrande through a "controlled implosion". Reports say Beijing will let some parts of the business fail. But looking out for foreign investors isn't a priority. Palki Sharma tells you how foreign investors are now exiting China & turning to India.

Gravitas: Beijing wants to take Evergrande apart, foreign investors are losing cash

Pakistan is reportedly buying American weapons from Taliban for 'safekeeping'. The Joe Biden administration is said to have left behind 200,000 weapons in Afghanistan. How many of them will Pak buy & for what? Palki Sharma tells you why India needs to be alert.

Gravitas: Is Pakistan buying American weapons from Taliban?

Referring to the Chinese military build-up across the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the central government told the Supreme Court that if the Army cannot move its missile launchers, heavy machinery up to the northern Indo-China border, then how will it defend it and fight a war, if it breaks out.

Char Dham Project | 'Need good roads to defend India,' states Centre

Imran Khan's government has struck a deal with terror organisation Tehrik-i-Taliban. The TTP according to reports have now called for implementing Sharia law across the country's northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Pakistan: TTP wants Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to be under Sharia law?

The world is grappling with rising energy prices and energy shortages, this issue was at the focus at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. Here, let's first understand the challenges involved, VOA Jessica Stone gets us this report.

Energy crisis in focus at COP26 summit

Abiy Ahmed's government is locked in a year-long war with the Tigrayan people's liberation front (TPLF). Ethiopia has now outlined conditions for possible talks with rebels from the country's war-hit Tigray region.

Escalation of Tigray crisis, Ethiopia sets out terms of possible attacks

The migrant crisis at the Poland-Belarus border has now transformed into a massive political row involving the European Union, Belarus, Russia and now Ukraine; the crisis is worsening further. Belarus has now threatened to cut off gas to the EU.

Poland-Belarus migrant crisis: Belarus threatens to cut off gas to EU

Amid the concerns that nations might not be able to reach Paris agreement goals, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that a key temperature goal in climate talks is “on life support”.

UN Chief: 1.5C goal on life support, world leaders are not doing enough

Another blast has been reported in a mosque in Afghanistan. A bomb went off in Nangarhar province during Friday prayers, three dead and 20 people have been reported as injured. WION's Anas Mallick brings in all the latest developments.

Explosion during Friday prayers at Nangarhar mosque, 3 dead and 20 injured

The migrant crisis at the Poland-Belarus border has now transformed into a massive political row involving the European Union, Belarus, Russia and now Ukraine; the crisis is worsening further.

Thousands of migrants trapped in limbo, Russia urges EU to talk to Belarus

A new draft introduced at the COP26 summit has demanded more urgent action against climate change and the emission of carbon dioxide. Climate activists want world leaders to back their words with action.

UN Climate summit: Rally for action against climate change, last-ditch scramble to save planet

There are sharks in the river Thames and the scientists are very happy about it. This discovery was made in a recent survey, the trends of wildlife from the Thames in the UK is encouraging for wildlife, this after the river was declared biologically dead.

Once biologically dead, Thames now nurses Sharks

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