The much-talked row between the Australian government and social media tech giant Facebook has temporarily come to a halt after both parties agreed to a concession.

Australia-Facebook Row: FB to lift contentious ban on Aus news pages

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will be using the Indian air space to travel to Sri Lanka. He will be on a two-day visit to the country from today — his second visit that comes months after his visit to Afghanistan.

Pak PM Imran Khan to use Indian air space for travel to Sri Lanka

The United States are all set to reach the grim milestones of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths. The toll counts as some signs of hope are emerging in the world's worst-hit country with millions of people now vaccinated and a decline in winters massive spike in cases.

United States nears 500,000 Coronavirus deaths

A four-stage plan could see England's coronavirus restrictions listed in entirely by the 21st of June. This plan was announced by Prime Minister Boris johnson in the house of commons.

Coronavirus Update: UK's PM Boris Johnson announces plan to ease lockdown measures

In Canada, warmer winters are now threatening the seasonal icy roads. These winters crossings give easy access to people avoiding long journey's. But now residents are concerned about the future of these icy roads.

WION Fineprint: Warmer winters threatening icy roads in Canada

India's External Minister S. Jaishanker is currently on a two days visit to Mauritius. On Monday he met the Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and discussed important bilateral issues. The highlight of the meeting was the free trade agreement signed between the two sides.

WION Fineprint: India-Mauritius sign key defence, trade pacts

It's been exactly one year since a quiet and nondescript town in Italy became the centre of the world's attention. The first case of COVID-19 in Italy was reported here and soon a nationwide lockdown was imposed. But how has the sleepy Italian town fed in the year of the pandemic?

Your Story: One year of COVID-19 in Italy, what has changed in Codogno?

In Niger, votes have begun to count in the presidential run-off that will usher in the first democratic handover of the power in the country's history. During Niger's presidential vote on Sunday, 7 election workers were killed when their vehicle struck a landmine.

Niger holds historic Presidential polls

President Of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wants American sanctions on Bahrain to lifted while he also sees the recent development as a window of opportunities for both Iran and the US.

WION Dispatch: Turkey's Prez Erdoğan wants US sanctions to be lifted

The United States are all set to reach the grim milestones of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths. US President Joe Biden plans a candle-lighting ceremony to mark deaths.

Coronavirus Update: US nears 500,000 COVID-19 deaths.

Libya’s Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha has survived an attack by gunmen on his motorcade. The gunmen fired on his convoy as he drove across Libya's capital Tripoli.

Libyan's Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha survives assassination

Massive street demonstrations have taken place across the country, while a civil disobedience campaign has choked many government operations as well as businesses.

Myanmar junta sends out stern warning to public

Kidnappers have released 53 people including women and children they seized on a bus in Nigeria, local authorities said, while dozens of others taken from a school in a separate incident are still missing.

Kidnappers in Nigeria release 53 including women and children seized on bus

Erdoğan told his Iranian counterpart that he saw a window of opportunity for Iran and the United States after recent statements on sanctions.

'Hope US lifts restrictions on Iran', says Turkish President Erdogan

Facebook on Sunday deleted the main page of the Myanmar military under it standards prohibiting the incitement of violence.

Facebook suspends military's official page over incitement of violence

The Australian govt refrained from making any changes in the content laws despite Facebook's block. The feud between Australia and Facebook surfaced last week when the social media giant abruptly blocked all access to news content.

Australia won't change content laws despite FB block

Last year, dividend bans meant banks cut or cancelled $70 billion of payments globally, according to the report.

Global dividend payouts forecast to revive in 2021

British automotive magazine Car last year reported here that Volkswagen was on the verge of selling Bugatti to Rimac Automobili

Volkswagen to make decision on Bugatti in H1: Reports

Investigators believe a fan blade in the engine of the Boeing 777 that experienced a catastrophic engine failure on Saturday came off and took out another blade

United Airlines grounds Boeing 777's from service after engine failure

Continuation on the FATF's “grey" list means that Pakistan will not get any respite from difficulties in trying to access finances in the form of investments

Will Pakistan Come Off the FATF Grey List?

China faces more opposition than ever in Washington due to its trade record, territorial disputes with neighbours, and accusations of technology theft and spying.

China urges US to lift bans, restore ties

It was the first nation to begin a mass vaccination campaign, in December, but surging case numbers forced a return to lockdown in early January after an easing of curbs over Christmas.

UK PM Boris Johnson eyes end to lockdown

Boeing orders suspension of some 777 aircraft after United Airlines incident

The West African country regularly suffers attacks by Islamist militants and had stepped up security to protect the poll

Seven poll workers killed by landmine as Niger votes in presidential runoff

After numerous weeks of stiff relationship with the US, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he wants to establish a "win-win" relationship with Washington.

Turkey's Erdogan aims for 'win-win' relationship with Biden administration

The first time the nation saw Biden in the Oval Office, hours after he was sworn in, he sat behind the Resolute Desk with a mask on his face.

Inside Joe Biden's major policy decisions in a month

The key part of Iran's plan for reducing cooperation is ending the right to carry out snap inspections at sites not declared to the agency.

IAEA and Iran strike 'temporary deal' over nuclear inspections

One month into the job, President Joe Biden is on the cusp of securing a bigger economic rescue package than during the 2009 financial crisis. He has wiped out his predecessor Donald Trump's policies from climate change to travel bans, while the U.S. daily COVID-19 vaccine distribution rate grew 55%.

A look at US President Joe Biden's major policy decisions

Former U.S. President Donald Trump will seek to return to the political spotlight in an address to a major meeting of conservatives, a source familiar with his plans said on Saturday, as the Republican plots his post-White House moves

Trump seeks return to spotlight with address to conservative meeting

A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu suffered a right engine failure on Saturday (February 20) shortly after departing Denver International Airport, scattering debris but returning safely to the airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

United flight suffers engine failure, drops debris but safely returns to Denver airport

A report by Wall Street Journal based on US Campaign Finance Records has said that US President Joe Biden's campaign received at least USD 15.1 million from employees of big tech firms in donations. The report has said that the companies include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook. This made up biggest source of donations to Democrats among corporate employees.

Biden campaign received USD 15 million in donations from big tech employees: Report

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