Wuhan Virus cases and deaths are surging for the first time in 2 months. 6 Million people are under lockdown in China, Russia has recorded its highest daily deaths, Tonga has recorded its first-ever case of the Wuhan Virus. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus cases and deaths surge again

W.H.O. Chief Dr.Tedros delayed declaring the Wuhan virus a pandemic, he defended and covered up for China, he also sat on vaccine approvals. Instead of holding Dr. Tedros accountable, countries are now nominating him for a second term. Palki Sharma says Dr. Tedros must go.

Gravitas: W.H.O. Chief Dr. Tedros stands unopposed for re-election

Mark Zuckerberg has renamed Facebook to Meta in an effort to distract users from privacy concerns and data theft. The new Facebook will apparently focus on the Metaverse. Palki Sharma explains this cutting-edge technology and what it means for you.

Gravitas: Facebook renamed to Meta: Reform or farce?

The G20 has assembled in Rome for its 16th edition. The Presidents of China & Russia are not attending in-person. PM Narendra Modi has landed, he was accorded a rousing welcome by Indian expats. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: PM Modi in Italy for G20 Summit

The Taliban is trying its hands at diplomacy. 4 Talib 'diplomats' have been sent to Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta & Karachi. Pakistan says their presence does not mean it has recognised the Taliban regime. Palki Sharma busts the hypocrisy.

Gravitas: The Taliban tries its hand at 'Diplomacy'

President Joe Biden met Pope Francis at the Vatican amid a raging debate over abortion rights. The 'unusually long' 90-minute interaction was not open to journalists. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Biden meets Pope, Vatican cancels live coverage

US president Joe Biden is in Rome for the G20 summit and he is meeting with Italy's prime minister Mario Draghi, it is one of the many meetings that the US prez is scheduled to have which will be watched by people around the world.

Joe Biden meets Italy's prime minister Mario Draghi ahead of the G20 summit

India's PM Narendra Modi is in Italy for the G20 summit. In a message to world leaders ahead of the summit, PM Modi stated that the focus must be on pandemic recovery, climate change and tackling cross-border terrorism.

G20 summit in Rome: India to raise issues related to cross border terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend this weekend’s international climate negotiations that will take place in Glasgow, Scotland. It’s the first time he’s attending this since the Paris climate accord was reached in 2015 and promises to have an impact on the conversation around developing economies and reducing carbon emissions; VOA brings in more.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to attend COP26 Summit in Glasgow

India's PM Narendra Modi is in Italy for the G20 summit. In a message to world leaders, PM Modi stated that the focus must be on pandemic recovery, climate change and tackling cross-border terrorism. PM Modi's visit comes at a time when the world is looking to India to set an example in sustainability and speedy recovery post-covid-19 crisis.

G20 Summit in Rome: PM Narendra Modi meets EU leaders

American biologist Edward Osborne Wilson has a message for the world and states that the time to act on climate change is now and that several species are at the risk of extinction.

Species at risk of extinction, warning from the modern-day Darwin Edward Wilson

India's PM Narendra Modi is in Italy for the G20 summit. In a message to world leaders, PM Modi stated that the focus must be on pandemic recovery, climate change and tackling cross-border terrorism.

'Covid Pandemic, climate change, tackling cross-border terrorism,' PM Modi's message to G20 leaders

Drought is now threatening a might river, the Parana is now one of the longest rivers, it's a major source of drinking water for millions, however, water levels drop to a 77-year low.

South America: Drought hits Parana River

Ties between UK and France happen to be at an all-time low as the two nations are fighting over fishing rights in a post-Brexit world.

Fishing Row: France threatens UK with Sanctions

Islamabad is rejoicing. It has received $3 Billion in aid from Riyadh. But, money alone can't solve Imran Khan's problems. The Tehreek-E-Labbaik is running riot in the country. Protesters are marching towards Islamabad to corner the govt. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan gets $3 Billion aid from Saudi Arabia

China's military footprint in Central Asia is growing. It is set to build another military base in Tajikistan. Central Asia has traditionally been Russia's turf. Could China's growing clout pose a threat to Moscow's interests? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: China gets another military base in Tajikistan

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen may face impeachment over culling of 15 million minks. Denmark culled its entire mink population in 2020 over Wuhan virus-related worries. The move was illegal. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Denmark Mink culling: PM Mette Frederiksen may face impeachment

India has refused to set a net-zero target in the run up to COP26. How effective are these targets being set by Western nations? Is it an excuse to burn now and pay later? Palki Sharma tells you why western nations should foot the bill for climate action.

Gravitas: Is India's rejection of net-zero the right call?

United States has issued its first Gender X passport, U.S. is not the first country to allow citizens to declare themselves as non-binary, third gender on their passports. India, and 14 other countries, already have the provision. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: U.S. issues its first Gender X passport

France will shut down 7 mosques by the end of this year over alleged radical leanings. Rights groups and activists are accusing President Macron of targeting Muslims in the name of anti-terror operations. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: France to shut 7 mosques over radical leaning

Hundreds of firefighters and city workers protested in New York against the covid-19 vaccine mandate that will come into effect from November 1 and will require all employees to show proof of covid-19 vaccination.

New York workers protest COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Today, here we will decode some climate jargon, you musty have definitely heard of the Greenhouse effect but the big question is why are we talking about it now!

What is the Greenhouse effect?

The People’s Bank of Sri Lanka has been blacklisted by the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka for failing to make the payment to the Chinese fertiliser company.

Chinese embassy blacklists Sri Lanka's People's bank

COP26 is the annual United Nations climate change conference, the summit will begin this weekend in UK's Glasgow. World leaders will decide the future of their respective nations and of the planet but why is this meeting crucial? Watch this video to know more!

Countdown to COP26 climate summit, why is it crucial?

Indian PM Narendra Modi has reached Rome and is currently paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, here are the live visuals coming in.

Indian PM Narendra Modi Reaches Rome for G20 summit, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Pandemic recovery,  climate fight top focus for Indian PM Narendra Modi ahead of G20 summit in Rome

Row between UK and France over fishing rights intensifies

US president Joe Biden meets with Pope Francis in the Vatican ahead of the G-20 leaders' summit in Rome about the global economy, followed by a summit on climate change in Glasgow.

US president Joe Biden meets with Pope Francis in the Vatican

World leaders are arriving in Rome for the G20 summit. The key area of focus include climate change, the meetings will be held on a greener and sustainable future. All this when the host nation Italy is facing extreme weather, WION's Sidhant Sibal gets you an extensive ground report.

Rome: Storm triggers floods, mudslides ahead of G20 summit

After a journey by truck and then being carried in stretchers or on people's backs, a group of 150 vicunas arrived to a repopulating centre in Cusco, Peru.

Peru seeks to repopulate its vicuna population

The world's 20 richest countries are meeting soon in Rome, world leaders are gathering for a two-day summit. The focus is on three things- climate, covid-19 and building back better. WION's Siddhant Sibal brings you all the latest inputs.

Rome: G20 leaders'summit from October 30-31; Putin, Xi Jinping to skip meet

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