The United States has approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children from the ages of 5 to 11, it is a major milestone in country's fight against the pandemic.

United States: CDC approves Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children

During climate talks, the role played by local communities is often overlooked. For years, people have been working on the ground to protect the environment. In India, a group of women have taken it upon themselves to save the rare species of the Western Ghats, our next report will tell you.

Gurukula sanctuary rehabilitates rare plants, home to 325 endangered plants and animals

According to reports, India's Covaxin vaccine has been approved by the WHO for emergency use. The 'made-in-India' vaccine will now be recognized by other nations and Indians who received the jab need not self-quarantine or face covid-19 restrictions. WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal brings all the latest information.

India's indigenous jab Covaxin approved for emergency use listing by WHO

The Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility for Tuesday's hospital attack in Afghanistan's Kabul. According to reports, a key Taliban member Maulvi Hamdullah Mukhlis has been killed in the attack. WION's Anas Mallick brings in all the latest developments.

Kabul military hospital attack | Commander of Taliban's Badri brigade killed by ISIS-K

Residents of Addis Ababa have been ordered to defend their neighborhoods, this comes amid fears that rebels were heading for the capital, the measure comes after several days of reported advances of the rebel group.

Ethiopia faces nationwide emergency; authorities order strict measures like curfew, road closure

South Africa’s ruling ANC party looked set to deliver its worst ever electoral performance since the end of apartheid. The party's support is expected to dip below 50%in local government polls, the counting is underway.

South Africa municipal elections: ANC set for worst-ever performance, counting underway

It's that time of the year when the Indian capital turns to a gas chamber, the air quality has significantly worsened once again. The average air quality index in New Delhi is 315 which falls in the very poor category.

Delhi's AQI dips, back to breathing toxic air; stubble burning chokes India's capital

654 days and counting. Xi Jinping hasn't left China in 21 months. A report claims the Chinese officials are "preoccupied" with protecting Xi's health. Is the Chinese president not keeping well or just hiding from the world? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why Xi Jinping is missing from the world stage

In 2020, more Indians died of suicide than the Wuhan Virus. Data shows family problems were the leading cause of suicide. Daily wage earners and housewives made up the largest share of total suicides. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: More Indians died of suicide than of Covid-19 in 2020

One person tested positive in Shanghai. In response, Chinese officials locked down the Shanghai Disneyland and tested 34,000 visitors. The tests came back negative. So, what did this stunt achieve? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: China locks down Shanghai Disneyland after one Covid case

A man dressed as the Joker went around attacking passengers on a Tokyo-bound train before setting a compartment on fire. This happened on Halloween. The 24-year-old man said he wanted to kill 'lots of people' in order to secure the death sentence. Palki Sharma brings you the twisted story.

Gravitas | Japan: 24-year-old man dressed as joker attacks passengers on Tokyo train

The Sri-Lanka China friendship is on the rocks. Colombo has suspended a $42 million fertilizer deal with China due to 'bacteria contamination'. Beijing has responding by black-listing the People's Bank of Sri Lanka. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Why has China black-listed a Sri Lankan bank?

A suicide bomber targeted a military hospital in Kabul today. The attack bears hallmarks of ISIS-K. Since late August, ISIS-K has killed at least 346 civilians. Palki Sharma tells you how terrorist groups are escalating their activities in Taliban's Afghanistan.

Gravitas: Another suicide bombing rocks Kabul

Joe Biden was caught taking a 'quick nap'. Greta Thunberg was filmed swearing at world leaders. Israeli Minister Karine Elharrar was unable to attend due to no wheelchair access & India has set a 2070 net zero target. Palki Sharma gets you highlights from Day 1 of COP26.

Gravitas | COP26: India sets 2070 Net Zero Target

Gabon is the world's second most forested country, for this reason it is called the lungs of Africa. In a bid to protect its rainforest, the country is planning to allow logging concessions, our next report tells you more!

Gabon: World's second most forested nation pushes for sustainable logging

With giant kites soaring the skies, the Guatemalan community of Santiago Sacatepequez commemorated its traditional ‘Day of the Dead’ celebration. Hand-made out of paper with striking designs, the 20-meter-kites took months to complete.

Giant kites fly in Guatemala as part of Day of the Dead festivities

According to reports, India's Covaxin vaccine has been approved by the WHO for emergency use. The 'made-in-India' vaccine will now be recognized by other nations and Indians who received the jab need not self-quarantine or face covid-19 restrictions.

Covid Vaccine Updates: India's indigenous vaccine Covaxin approved for Emergency use by WHO

Kososvo has one of the lowest electricity prices in Europe. 97% of its energy needs are met through coal, the dependence on coals has taken a heavy toll on locals now who have been battling pollution-related illness.

Heavy price for cheap electricity in Europe's Kosovo

Afghanistan: Top Haqqani commander killed in ISIS attack; 25 killed, 50 injured

China has made unprecedented progress in its nuclear military capabilities. In the latest, there has been rapid construction of silo fields at different sites. Why is this alarmin? Watch our report to know more!

China makes progress in Silo field construction, US-based think tank tracks developments

The outlawed radical Islamist party has managed to bend the Pakistan government. With day-long protests, violence, and threats, the Pakistani government has signed an agreement with a hard-line Islamists group in return for the end of protests.

Pakistan government bows down to outlawed group, TLP agrees to end violence

India continues to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change at the COP26 meet. PM Modi launched the Initiative for the Resilient Island States (IRIS) for developing infrastructure of small island nations, saying it gives new hope, confidence and satisfaction of doing something for the most vulnerable countries.

PM Narendra Modi unveils climate action initiative plan for small islands

After a marathon schedule of high-profile democratic meetings, President Joe Biden's domestic agenda suffered a major setback. Two Democratic Senators have demanded major changes and might not commit to supporting a $1.75 trillion framework on social spending and climate change.

Joe Biden's social spending plan in trouble, moderate democratic senators want major changes

Two powerful explosions rocked the capital city Kabul, sources state that at least one of the explosions were due to the suicide attack. The blast took place in the front of a military hospital.

Powerful explosion rock Kabul, two blasts and gunfire hit Kabul's military hospital

Democratic Senators will not commit to backing Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion spending bill

Sri Lanka is currently caught in the middle of a row with China which involves a shipment of fertilizers from Beijing, and in the latest Sri Lanka has reiterated that the organic fertilizer will not be allowed to unload on their soil.

Sri Lanka: No permission to unload Chinese fertilizers, denies payment to firm

Two powerful explosions rocked the capital city Kabul, sources state that at least one of the explosions were due to the suicide attack. The blast took place in the front of a military hospital. WION correspondent Anas Mallick brings in all latest developments.

Afghanistan: Two blasts hit Kabul's military hospital, all four attackers killed

More than one million people in the south Madagascar are struggling to get enough to eat; even as the global leaders sat down to tackle climate change at the high-stakes COP26 summit.

Madagascar battles hunger crisis, children suffer from acute malnutrition

The Apex Court in Greece has banned Halal & Kosher slaughter of livestock calling them 'inhumane'. What do the concepts really mean? Is the ban politically motivated? Which countries have banned them? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Halal & Kosher slaughter banned in Greece

A fatwa has been issued against cryptocurrency in Indonesia. The country's top religious body has equated it with gambling & declared it 'haram' or forbidden. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas | Indonesia: Fatwa issued against Cryptocurrency

What did the G20 summit achieve? Leaders of at least four countries skipped the summit. Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro was given the cold shoulder. While the rest of the leaders failed to reach an agreement on key issues. Palki Sharma brings you a recap.

Gravitas: Bolsonaro bumped off the family photo at G20?

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