After several countries suspended the use of the jab – including Italy – the EMA declared that the benefits outweigh the risks and it should remain in use.

EMA links AstraZeneca vaccine to blood clots

A single dose of the hepatitis C drug when taken early could help COVID-19 patients recover faster and avoid complications seen in the advanced stages of the disease

Cadila seeks nod to repurpose Hepatitis C drug for COVID-19 in India

Indonesia is home to over a fifth of the world's mangrove forests, which naturally help keep out high tidal waters.

Environmentalist battles to save Indonesia's mangroves

New Delhi: Ahead of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's New Delhi visit, starting Monday (April 5), the US has said that India is a "critical part of the solution to the climate crisis".

Biden's special envoy John Kerry to visit India

International travel is currently banned except for a handful of permitted reasons. This has created massive pent-up demand for summer holidays abroad.

UK to announce new traffic light system for international travel

The foreign and defence ministers of Japan and Germany will hold a “2 plus 2” virtual dialogue in mid-April -- in the wake of China taking an increasingly aggressive foreign policy approach in the Indo-Pacific region.

Japan and Germany to hold first '2 plus 2' dialogue talks in April

Mr Netanyahu's rivals fear that if he remains prime minister he will push through legislation that would grant him immunity from prosecution while in office.

Israel PM Netanyahu's trial resumes over bribery & corruption case

The 6am-7pm curfew was also extended from the 19 regions including Paris to all of mainland France and Corsica.

France: Schools, Non-essential shops to remain shut

China reported its biggest daily jump in new Covid-19 cases in more than two months, as Ruili, a city on the border with Myanmar in southwestern Yunnan province.

China reports biggest jump in daily cases of Covid-19 in over 2 months

An impromptu party took place in Barcelona's beach define COVID-19 restrictions. As per the police dozens of people danced on the beach despite repeated warning that they were breaking health regulations.

Barcelona: People continued to party despite warnings from Police

The month of April marks two years of Easter bombing that rock Sri Lanka in 2019. Suicide bombers killed more than 250 people and injured more than 500.

Sri Lanka Terror Attack: Bombing shook Sri Lanka's sense of security

Global trade is breathing a sigh of relief with Suez Canal traffic finally coming to an end as the last of the stranded ships pass through the canal.

Suez Canal: US warship passes through Suez canal

Despite long-standing disagreements that have affected the bilateral relationship, United States is 'hopeful working with China' to tackle climate change.

Climate Change: US to work with China despite disagreements

India condemns the use of violence in Myanmar and calls for the restoration of democracy.

"The rule of law should prevail in Myanmar", says India

Watch UK envoy to UN Barbara Woodward's interview with WION correspondent Susan Tehrani. She spoke about the WHO report on COVID-19, UK PM Boris Johnson's upcoming visit to India this month and more.

UK envoy to UN Barbara Woodward's interview with WION correspondent Susan Tehrani

The Chancel islet in Martinique is one of the last habitats of the lesser Antillean iguana, which is now threatened by a related invasive species, the common iguana.

Chancel Islet: Last refuge of Lesser Antillean Iguanas

Pope Francis led his Easter Mass in a virtually empty St. Peter's Basilica in an event scaled down by COVID-19 restrictions.

Pope Francis calls for equitable vaccine distributions

It was a joyous occasion for Bangladesh, a golden jubilee celebration of the country independence and marking the birth centenary of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman but the celebrations were marred by protests in Dhaka.

Rise of political Islam & Islamist terrorism in Bangladesh

As France put into effects the 3rd national lockdown to curb the surge in cases, the Easter celebrations in the country have been impacted for the second consecutive year. But one French chocolatier famous store in Paris, people lined up to enjoy some easter sweets as the lockdown kicked in.

Paris: Chocolate shops open during France's lockdown

Hundreds of demonstrators joined marches and rallies across Britain as part of a ‘national weekend of action’ against a proposed new law that would give police extra powers to curb protests.

Kill The Bill Protest in UK: Police clash with protesters at a rally

Gravitas Plus with WION's Palki Sharma | 74 years of family rule, 3 dictators, a war, and several nuclear threats later, North Korea today is the world's most isolated country. Kim Il Sung's promise of Juche (self-reliance) has been lost, Pyongyang does not have money, food or electricity. How did North Korea end up so miserable?

Gravitas Plus: How did North Korea become the world's most isolated country?

Salvage teams are removing the mangled train carriages after the Taiwan train disaster that killed at least 50 people. The crash was Taiwan’s worst rail accident in seven decades.

Taiwan Train Tragedy: Salvage teams tow derailed train

WION's Palki Sharma on Gravitas Plus | As the world came together to make fun of a ship, global trade had a migraine. How big was the Suez Canal crisis? What lesson did it teach us?

Gravitas Plus: A Billion Dollar Traffic Jam

India has reported more than 90,000 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. The country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a high-level meeting to review COVID-19 related issues and discuss vaccination updates.

India: 93,249 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours

In Sri Lanka, church leaders are still demanding justice for the victims of the suicide bomb attack that rocked the country two years ago on Easter Sunday.

2 years since suicide bombings rocked Sri Lanka

The vote follows months of anti-government protests, questionable political reforms, and rising COVID-19 cases.

Polls have opened in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections

The former crown prince of Jordan Hamzah bin Hussein has been under house arrest. The military has sent a warning to the ex-crown prince asking him to halt the actions targeting the security and stability of the country.

Former prince of Jordan says, he is under house arrest

The European Union announced Friday an in-person meeting in Vienna of all parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, from which former president Donald Trump withdrew.

US confirms will join Iran Nuclear deal meet

Russia is "aggravating" Donbass situation, Ukraine recently claimed. A NATO official has also accused Russia of undermining peace efforts. Meanwhile, the US has promised support to Ukraine.

NATO and Russia clash over troop build up

UK envoy to UN Barbara Woodward on WION: "We need to find a political solution, UK is looking for an end to violence in Myanmar", Ambassador Barbara Woodward said to WION correspondent Susan Tehrani. She added that "path of democracy" was the only way forward.

UK is looking for an end to violence in Myanmar": Ambassador Barbara Woodward said to WION

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