World leaders are making Net-Zero pledges but for the island nations of the world, it is a do or die situation, they are the most threatened by climate change. The Maldives is one of these nations which is calling for more climate funding from rich nations.

Maldives may sink by 2100, stark warning by its president

WION brings you all the latest news and headlines on coronavirus pandemics from all across the world. Stay tuned for all the latest news.

Covid Updates: Dutch fear new Covid lockdown; Croatians protest against tightened covid measures

Another blast has been reported in a mosque in Afghanistan. A bomb went off in Nangarhar province during Friday prayers, three dead and 35 people have been reported as injured. WION's Anas Malick brings in all the latest developments.

Three killed, 35 injured during blast at a mosque in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province

Israel has approved Covid-19 vaccines for children from the age of five, the country's 9.4 million population is relatively young with around 1.2 million children in the age bracket of 5-11 years. Meanwhile, health officials have sounded an alarm and expressed concern as countries could reach the third wave without kids being vaccinated.

Israel approves covid shot for children, paves way for new inoculation drive

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.

Ethiopia: Terms of possible talks with Tigrayan people's liberation front

After India hosted NSA-level talks on Afghanistan and reiterated support for a peaceful resolution in the crisis-hit country, the Taliban government have called to establish economic and diplomatic relations with New Delhi. WION's Anas Mallick in an exclusive conversation with Taliban's spokesperson Imanallah Samangani.

'Have noted Delhi summit positively,' says Taliban deputy spokesperson Imanallah Samangani

Another blast has been reported in a mosque in Afghanistan. A bomb went off in Nangarhar province during Friday prayers, 35 people have been reported as injured. WION's Anas Malick brings in all the latest developments.

Afghanistan: Blast hits mosque in Nangarhar province, 35 people reported injured

Chinese President Xi Jinping has successfully cemented his name in Chinese history. The CCP has passed a crucial resolution by the president which puts him in power and paves the way for a legacy-defining third term.

Xi Jinping's Uncontested rule over China

Tim Cook has said that Apple has a "responsibility" to do business in China. Is the tech giant putting business above human rights? Palki Sharma tells you about Apple's China compromise.

Gravitas: Apple won't stop dealing with China

American supermodel Bella Hadid shared selfies of her crying. Hadid says she has suffered numerous breakdowns and burnouts. Thousands of miles away, A train driver in Japan has been fined for a 1-minute delay. Palki Sharma tells you how we are all living under enormous pressure.

Gravitas: Supermodel Bella Hadid shares crying selfies

Top leaders of the Chinese communist party have wrapped up a key meeting in Beijing which marked the passing of a crucial resolution by the Chinese president Xi JInping.

What's Xi Jinping's vision for China? Will he able to secure third term?

Last week, China's malicious activities at the border with India have been uncovered by Pentagon. The US department of defense has categorically said that China has built a large village in India's north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.

LAC standoff: India has stepped up infrastructure development at border

A woman in Canada has been diagnosed with 'climate change'.The patient is in her 70s, her symptoms are very common. Are you too suffering from climate change? Find out in this report. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Canadian woman in her 70s diagnosed with Climate Change

China boasts of the World's largest navy. But is the Chinese navy equipped to go to war or attack Taiwan? PLA's navy is inexperienced, ill-equipped and has various disadvantages. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: Is the Chinese Navy a hollow force?

Here are the latest updates on Poland-Belarus crisis, thousands of migrants are stuck at Europe's borders. What they hope for a better future, one far away from conflicts in their own countries.

Russia flies patrol bombers over Belarus, UNSC to hold emergency meeting

According to sources, Ethiopia had detained 72 drivers working for the World Food Programme in a northern city along the only functional road leading into the famine-threatened Tigray region.

Ethiopia: 72 world food program drivers detained, UN calls for release of its staffers

Russian president Vladimir Putin expected to visit India in December for annual summit. The last edition of the Summit in 2020 had to be postponed due to the pandemic.

Russian president Vladimir Putin to visit India in December

UK is not corrupt, PM Johnson says as parliament engulfed in sleaze row. Boris Johnson has told the world’s media that Britain is not a corrupt country despite the controversy over Conservative MPs’ paid lobbying and other second jobs.

'Guilty should be punished,' UK PM Boris Johnson defends sleaze row

Barack Obama's performance at COP26 has left many wondering who the real U.S. President is. Is it Joe Biden? Or is it still Obama? Here's what Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Obama outshines Biden at COP26 Climate Summit

According to reports, the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas has been trying for months to meet with the leader of the Israeli Islamist party Mansour Abbas, they may share a name but not the same outlook.

Mahmoud Abbas vs Mansour Abbas, namesakes on opposite sides of conflict

Here's a thought on World Science Day. Why are more youngsters not taking up pure science? Is the pursuit of science not rewarding anymore? Palki Sharma says the World must embrace science if it wants to make progress and stay safe.

Gravitas: World Science Day, 2021

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval chaired a security dialogue on Afghanistan with NSAs of 7 Central Asian nations. Pakistan & China skipped the meeting, only to host their own dialogue in Islamabad. What message are they trying to send? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas: India hosts 7 NSAs for Security Dialogue on Afghanistan

After the Army & Clergy, now the judiciary is cornering Imran Khan. Pak's Supreme Court grilled the Pak PM on the 2014 Peshawar School Massacre. The attack was carried out by TTP, which recently struck a peace deal with Islamabad. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Army, Extremists & now Pakistan's judiciary corners Imran Khan

The European Union has blamed Belarus for the migrant crisis at the Poland border. But, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki claims the crisis was orchestrated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Is Putin destabilising the European Union? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is Putin destabilising the European Union?

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin met in Geneva in June this year, the focus of the world was on this summit; the two leaders may meet for talks in person in early 2022.

Putin, Biden may meet for talks in 2022, Geneva summit agreements to be discussed

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a dialogue next week. After months of escalating tensions between the United States and China, a planned virtual summit between Biden and Xi presents the biggest opportunity yet to reset the bilateral relationship.

High stakes meet with Joe Biden and Xi Jinping; Covid origin, Chinese nukes on agenda

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared before the supreme court today after he was summoned by the apex court in connection with the ongoing hearing over the 2014 Peshawar school massacre.

Pakistan Supreme Court grills PM Imran Khan over 2014 Peshawar school massacre

Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has arrived in Pakistan for bilateral talks and will also attend the Troika plus meeting on Afghanistan, this is the first visit of the Taliban minister to Pakistan. Senior officials from the US, Russia and China are also a part of the meet.

Pakistan holds Troika plus meeting, another attempt by Pakistan to garner recognition for Taliban?

The NSA of Iran, Russia and five central Asian countries have held security talks in India's capital New Delhi. Top security officials reiterated their support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, expressed concern over the security situation in the country and condemned the attacks.

India hosts Afghan security meet, here are key takeaways from Delhi declaration

The sudden emergence of multiple seal corpses is sounding an alarm among officials, seal death is common during this time of the year but what has led to a sudden spike in the numbers? Our next report investigates.

South Africa investigates seal deaths along Cape coast, veterinarians suspect malnutrition

Heavy rainfall lashes the island nation of Sri Lanka resulting in severe flash floods as the low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a depression; at least 16 people were killed, many are set to be missing.

Heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka, depression to reach North Tamil Nadu coast

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