Ahmed Naseem, Minister of Health, Maldives, shares his views about WION Global Summit, to be held on March 24 in Dubai. He will be a dialogue partner at the session titled The Post-Pandemic World Order.

WION Global Summit speaker: Ahmed Naseem, Minister of Health, Maldives

COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world. WION Global Summit 2021, to be held in Dubai on March 24, will see global leaders discuss 'Power Play in a Post-Pandemic World'.

WION Global Summit to discuss Power Play in a Post-Pandemic World

Mark your calendar for WION Global Summit 2021, to be held in Dubai on March 24. Global leaders will deliberate on the theme 'Power Play in a Post-pandemic World'.

WION Global Summit to be held in Dubai on March 24

Poland already had some of the strictest abortion laws in Europe, but new changes have effectively banned them completely.

Women in Poland struggle to find doctors to help them

Venezuela is in a crisis, due to poor financial management and crippling American sanctions. The Venezuelan economy is in the grip of galloping hyperinflation and with this economic turmoil, many across the country are now taking to smuggling cigarettes to make ends meet.

Parallel Economy in Venezuela: Youngsters take up smuggling to make ends meet

6 drone strikes were carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels group on Friday. The attacks were carried out on the Saudi's state-controlled oil giant ARAMCO in Riyadh, which was later brought under control. According to local reports, there were no injuries or casualties in the attack.

Drone strike launched by Houthis Rebels on Riyadh oil refinery

More than 4,000 cryptocurrencies exist. Are they the future of money or just fringe players? Why is India looking to ban cryptocurrency? Let's understand the pros and cons. WION Wideangle takes you inside the world of cryptocurrencies

WionWideangle | Cryptocurrency: India's digital dilemma

A Pakistani Journalist has been killed by unknown gunmen at the barbershop in Pakistan's Sindh. 31-year-old Ajay Lalwani was shot multiple times while having a haircut, he was rushed to a hospital but he died on Thursday due to his serious injuries. He worked as a reporter for a local TV station, Police investigating the case.

Pakistani Journalist Ajay Lalwani shot dead during haircut at barbershop

The crackdown by security forces on pro-democracy protesters has left 250 people dead since the beginning of the coup on February 1.

Myanmar Coup: Civil disobedience movement grips Myanmar

Beautiful-looking Turquoise lake in Turkey's southwestern town of Yataghan also known as Ash Dam, because the toxic lake is composed of wastewater and polluted ash. It has been generated by the nearby power plant, the lake now contains heavy metals. The toxic lake worries environmentalists & locals.

Why environmentalists want to destroy Turquoise lake in Turkey

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Imran Khan got vaccinated with the first dose of the Chinese vaccine Sinopham on Thursday.

Pakistani PM Imran Khan tested positive for Covid-19

Good news came from the vaccine front, United kingdom seems to have kept pace with the inoculation drive. In half of the countries, adults have already received the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine. UK government plans to vaccinate all adults by the end of July.

Britain government plans to vaccinate all adults by the end of July

Space administration is partnering with teams on college campuses across America to develop a new spacesuit technology that will help astronauts returning to the moon and eventually reach mars

NASA partnering with teams on College Campuses to develop innovative spacesuits for Astronauts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with visiting US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday (March 20, 2021) agreeing to pursue enhanced cooperation between the militaries of India, the US Indo-Pacific Command, Central Command and Africa Command. India's defence minister Rajnath Singh highlighted that both sides "discussed steps to be taken to realise full potential" of foundational agreements--LEMOA, COMCASA and BECA for mutual benefit and agreed to pursue "enhanced cooperation with the US Indo-Pacific Command, Central Command and Africa Command."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets US counterpart, discusses measures to expand strategic ties

The Coup in Myanmar is now spilling beyond its borders. According to one report, more than 400 people from Myanmar have crossed into India since late February. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the crisis in Myanmar is becoming a problem for the region.

Gravitas: Myanmar's coup is becoming India's problem

A woman in Argentina has defeated AIDS 'naturally'. Scientists say this discover raises hopes of a cure. Are we a step closer to defeating HIV? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Woman in Argentina defeats Aids 'naturally'

Lawmakers in Spain have passed a law to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide. Can a person end their own life to escape pain? WION's Palki Sharma asks - Can the inevitability of death be preponed?

Gravitas: Can a person end their own life to escape pain?

India is that rare country in which both the Democrats and the Republicans are on the same page. But how were the contours of the India-U.S. strategic partnership drawn & how has the relationship evolved? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The history of India-U.S. strategic ties

The first engagement between the Joe Biden administration & China ended up being an ill-tempered & undiplomatic sparring match. How did diplomacy become about name-calling & bickering? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: U.S & China engage in undiplomatic sparring match

The Finnish health authority THL announced on Friday it will pause the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Finland for at least a week, following two reports of blood clots in patients who had received the jab.

Finland suspends AstraZeneca jab despite EMA 'safe' finding

An air attack on an oil refinery in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Friday caused a fire that was brought under control, the energy ministry said, after Yemen's Houthi group said it targeted the site with six drones.

Drone strike on Riyadh oil refinery claimed by Houthis causes fire

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic organising committee said on Saturday (March 20) that international spectators would not be allowed into Japan for the Summer Games because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

International spectators barred from entering Japan for Olympics

Odisha, a great destination for anyone interested in handicrafts, handlooms, art, and culture. We showcase some of the best that the state has to offer in 'Discover Odisha, India's best-kept secret'. Exploring the handicrafts, handlooms, art, and culture of the state with us on WION.

Discovering Odisha | Exploring the handicrafts, handlooms, art, and culture

Amid a series of sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, his current aide on Friday accused him of misconduct.

Andrew Cuomo’s current staffer accuses him of sexual harassment amid series of allegations

Hundreds of climbers set to return to Mount Everest next month as the world's highest peak reopens after a year of closure due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the Nepal Tourism department, only 300 foreign mountaineers can climb Mt. Everest in the spring season.

Mt. Everest to reopen first time since pandemic

U.S reports a surge in violence against Asian-Americans in the United States. US president Joe Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris meet leaders and lawmakers from the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.

US President Joe Biden ask people to stand against hate crimes

The top US and Chinese officials have concluded the tough talks in Alaska. The first of the talks between president Joe Biden's administration and China laid bare the depth of tensions between the world's two largest economies that also command, perhaps the world's two strongest militaries as well. The top diplomats from both sides rebuked the other.

Alaska Summit: Top U.S and Chinese officials conclude tough talks

Cape Town South Africa handful of tourists practice bodysurfing. Surfers use only their body, fins to ride the waves. This is the most ancient form of surfing.

Cape Town: Enthusiasts glide waves without surfboards

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 set to commence from April 9 in India, let us take a look at some of the batting and bowling records from 13 editions of the T20 tournament.

IPL record-setters: Best batting and bowling stats from 13 seasons

India advocated for peaceful dialogue over the situation in Crimea at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) by saying individual relations 'stand own merit'.

India calls for dialogue over Crimea at United Nations Security Council

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