Imran Khan PTI's visit to Sri Lanka was all about pushing propaganda. Some for Islamabad, some for its chief sponsor Beijing. The Pak PM couldn't stop praising China and used a business forum to rake up Kashmir. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Imran Khan raises Kashmir in Colombo

Pfizer has become a terror. The U.S. pharma company is reportedly asking for military bases and sovereign assets as guarantee for vaccines. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Pfizer's abusive vaccine deals

Those critical of India’s and South Africa’s proposal argue that suspension of patents would not address the production and shortage issues

India-EU push to temporarily ban vaccine patents

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his domestic intelligence agency Wednesday to be on guard against Western attempts to shackle and destabilise the country after the EU agreed on new sanctions on Moscow.

Putin warns of foreign efforts to destabilise Russia

President Joe Biden, a Democrat who succeeded the Republican Donald Trump five weeks ago, told reporters on Wednesday he had read the report.

US intel report on Khashoggi murder

United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has tabled a resolution expressing concerns about the forced cremation policy for coronavirus victims in Sri Lanka.

Will India support Sri Lanka at UNHRC?

The first big real-world study of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine to be independently reviewed now shows that the vaccine is highly effective in preventing COVID-19.

Coronavirus Vaccine: Real world study confirms Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine 94% effective

In a major announcement, US pharma Moderna said that its new vaccine that targets South African variant of Coronavirus is now ready for testing.

Coronavirus Jab: Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for South Africa variant ready for testing

Supporters of the Military Junta in Myanmar clashed with anti-military protesters in Yangon. As videos captured by local journalists show supporters of the military using slingshots, iron rods and knives to injure several of the demonstrators.

Myanmar: Thousands take out Pro-Military Rally

More than 100 European Union Parliamentarians have back to a proposal by India and South Africa for the waiver of IPL or intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines.

WION Dispatch: European leaders urge EU to back India-South Africa on COVID-19 jabs

India and Pakistan have issued a joint statement to cease all firing along the Line of Control. This move is effective from midnight 24/25 February.

WION Dispatch: India-Pakistan decide to ceasefire along LoC

Australia has passed a new law that will require digital platforms like Facebook and Google to pay local media outlets and publishers.

Australia passes news media, digital platforms code

Neera Tanden’s nomination as the first Indian-American and the first woman of colour to serve as director of the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is in jeopardy.

Why Neera Tanden's nomination under jeopardy?

Tehran has not formally responded to the US offer last week for talks with Iran in a joint meeting with the countries that negotiated the deal.

'Our patience is not unlimited', US on nuclear deal with Iran

23 people are believed to be trapped after an illegal gold mine in Indonesia's Sulawesi Island collapsed. A gruelling search and rescue operation has been launched, 15 people have been rescued so far.

Indonesia: 23 trapped in mine collapse

The United States senator Mitt Romney has predicted that Donald Trump could easily win the GOP presidential election in 2024.

US: Mitt Romney says Donald Trump will win presidential election in 2024

A UK court on Thursday ordered Nirav Modi's extradition to India after a nearly two-year-long legal battle. The court accepted the Indian case that Nirav Modi threatened witnesses and tampered with evidence.

News Alert: Nirav Modi can be extradited to India

Those critical of India’s and South Africa’s proposal argue that suspension of patents would not address the production and shortage issues.

'Vaccine patent suspension will help more nations': Piyush Goyal

Notable names at ‘Mission Sustainability – Population v/s Planet’ Thought Leadership Conclave

The Coronavirus vaccine will not be mandatory for the athletes participating in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics 2020 says IOC Vice-President.

'Vaccine encouraged but not compulsory for athletes': IOC VP

Both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings, and cease firing along the Line of Control ( LoC ).

India-Pakistan to cease all firing along LoC

German officers had discovered 16 tonnes of cocaine hidden in containers from Paraguay at the port of Hamburg on Feb. 12.

23 tons of cocaine seized in Europe

Since last year, India and South Africa have been pushing for a ban on vaccine patents. Only to be stonewalled by the rich countries. A last-ditch attempt is now underway to unlock the vaccine patents.

The fight for Covid-19 vaccine patents rages on

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday said the U.S. economy may grow in the range of 6% this year.

2021 US GDP growth could be in range of 6%

Canada’s economy will see a solid and sustained rebound this year as inoculations ramp up, says Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem.

Bank of Canada sees economy strengthening

President Joe Biden held a sunset moment of silence and a candle-lighting ceremony at the White House and ordered American flags lowered at federal buildings

US Covid-19 deaths cross 500,000-mark

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called on China on Tuesday to allow U.N. human rights boss Michelle Bachelet to visit and investigate alleged mistreatment of Muslim Uighurs

EU slams China over human rights abuses

US President Joe Biden has spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his first bilateral meeting with a foreign leader since taking office.

'US-Canada are best friends': Joe Biden

Arif Alvi said: "When you see that laws are being changed in favour of a majority to isolate a minority, that is a dangerous precedent."

Pakistan President slams France Anti-radicalism bill

The 45-year-old American, among the world's most famous athletes for the past quarter-century, underwent surgery for multiple leg injuries.

Golf legend Tiger Woods injured after roll-over car crash

The Inquiry commission, which heard from 440 witnesses and handed over its report to Parliament on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka’s ex-president should face charges over 2019 attacks: Inquiry Commission

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