The United Kingdom has refused to make any statement over India's Farmers protest, stating 'it's India's domestic issue'. British official Nigel Adams says that 'we are aware of concerns in India and here in the UK about how these reforms might affect farming communities'

UK refuses to speak on farmers protest, says 'Its India's domestic matter'

The US military has cut troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each, their lowest levels in the nearly two decades since the wars began.

U.S. to further scale down troop deployment in Iraq

Blinken told Yang that the United States “will continue to stand up for human rights and democratic values, including in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong,”

Antony Blinken presses China on Myanmar, Uighurs in first phone call

The "vote-a-rama" included 41 votes with dozens of amendments considered. Harris cast her first tie-breaking votes as vice president.

Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief resolution

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described on Saturday a decision by the International Criminal Court investigation as "pure anti-semitism", hours after judges at the ICC found the court has jurisdiction over war crimes committed in the Palestinian territories, paving the way for a possible criminal investigation, despite Israeli objections.

'Pure anti-semitism': Israel's Netanyahu slams ICC decision and says will fight it

It's unclear when the incident occurred or whether the individual was able to reach any aircraft on the flight line

U.S. Air Force investigating intruder at Joint Base Andrews

Exiled Pakistani dissidents Karima Baloch and Sajid Hussain Baloch died under suspicious circumstances. Why are Baloch activists in grave danger? Is China trying to crush the Baloch Freedom Movement?

Watch Balochistan: The Untold Story on WION Wideangle

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday issued a press statement expressing concern over the developments in Myanmar and called for the release of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.

UN Security Council calls for release of Suu Kyi, voices concern for Myanmar

For 4 years, Wion reported on the #UighurGenocide, but the world silently watched. Influential countries are finally speaking up, but the genocide continues. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The story of Xinjiang

In an exclusive conversation with WION's Palki Sharma, Tibet's Prime Minister in Exile Lobsang Sangay said when it comes to China's human rights violations, Tibet was 'Patient Zero'. Tibet's Prime Minister in Exile Lobsang Sangay believes there cannot be peace at the border with China until the issue of Tibet is resolved. Sangay told Palki, that only 75 soldiers were guarding the border - when Tibet was independent.

Tibet's Prime Minister in exile: Unless you solve Tibet, peace with China is unlikely | Gravitas

Women have been systematically raped at Xinjiang's mass detention camps. The US & Australia want a probe by international observers into the charges. China says the victims who spoke out are actors. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about the assault on women in Xinjiang.

China: Women detainees of mass detention camps tortured, raped | Gravitas

Pakistan has unveiled a statue of Allama Iqbal in Lahore. The 'astounding' craftsmanship has triggered a meme fest. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: This statue has sparked outrage in Pakistan

Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori has refused to resign over his sexist comments. WION's Palki Sharma asks - Is there a sexism epidemic in Japan?

Gravitas: Tokyo 2020 President refuses to resign

Canda has designated Proud Boys as a 'terror entity' calling the group an 'active threat' to National security. What does the move mean for the group's future? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Canada declares 'Proud Boys' terrorists

Myanmar's military has said it will not leave even after a year. Elected legislators have defied the military by taking an oath of office. There is a Civil disobedience movement in Myanmar. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: Facebook blocked in Myanmar

The suspension of international and domestic flights, fall in air travel demand and economic uncertainty following the outbreak of coronavirus across the world.

Bangladesh's aviation sector crumbles, govt and private airlines incur huge losses

European Union Parliamentarians have strongly backed India and South Africa's joint proposal at the World Trade Organization for a waiver on intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccine patents.

EU parliamentarians back India-South Africa proposal for COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver

India is seeking assistance from the U.S. justice department to probe 'Sikhs for justice', a U.S. based Khalistani successionist group. 'Sikhs for justice' wants the Indian state for Punjab to separate from the Union.

India requests US to probe into US-based 'Sikhs for Justice'

South Africans have taken to social media to vent their extreme frustration over the skyrocketing prices of ginger. The Competition Commission of South Africa has said that it is probing as to what actually led to this sharp price increase.

South Africa: COVID-19 pandemic forces ginger prices to soar

The top House Republican refused to punish Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for spreading false and bigoted conspiracy theories and endorsing political violence against Democrats, condemning the Georgia freshman’s previous comments but declining to take away her posts on influential congressional committees.

Republicans choose not to punish provocateur Greene

Thousands of Russians have posted selfies wearing red tops to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny's wife.

Is Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya is a new force in Russia

Japan is extending its coronavirus state of emergency until March 7, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced, following a government meeting.

Japan extends state of emergency in Tokyo and 9 other cities until 7th March

The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell said during a visit to Moscow on Friday that the bloc's ties with Russia were under "severe strain".

EU's top diplomat says ties with Russia at an all time low

Chancellor Angela Merkel and her government have come under fire after she pushed Germany into ceding responsibility for negotiating vaccine contracts to the European Commission.

Amid EU vaccine mess, Germany agrees to procure Russia's Sputnik

Biden also devoted part of his speech to unusually direct criticism of the authorities' treatment of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Days of U.S' 'rolling over' gone: Biden warns China, Russia in first diplomatic speech

He said the US would continue to provide defensive support to Saudi Arabia against missile and drone attacks from Iranian-backed forces.

Joe Biden announces end to U.S. support for Saudi-led offensive in Yemen

The central bank had slashed the repo rate by 115 basis points since late March 2020 to support growth

India's central bank to keep repo rate unchanged at 4%

COVAX is a global initiative co-led by the World Health Organization, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.

Will U.S. provide more funds for vaccination drive?

President Joe Biden vowed to repair alliances through diplomacy and restore Washington’s leadership position on the global stage.

U.S. President Joe Biden vows to repair alliances through diplomacy

Johnson & Johnson submitted an application for emergency authorization for its much anticipated one-dose coronavirus vaccine.

Johnson & Johnson requests emergency authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine

The 79-year-old NLD stalwart is a longtime political prisoner. He has spent lengthy periods in and out for detention for protesting against military rule.

Myanmar military arrests key Aung San Suu Kyi aide

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