Canada named the far-right Proud Boys a terrorist entity on Wednesday, saying it posed an active security threat and played a "pivotal role" in last month's attack on the U.S. Capitol that left five people dead.

Canada puts Proud Boys on the terror list, cites active security threat

Russia accused the West on Wednesday of descending into hysteria over the jailing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny, and the Kremlin said police had been right to use force to break up protests over his imprisonment.

Russia accuses West of Navalny hysteria, Kremlin backs tough protest policing

New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations appear to be on a downward trajectory in the United States as the Biden administration remains confident that it can hit its target of 100 million vaccines in 100 days, the White House Coronavirus Task Force said on Wednesday (February 3).

CDC Director Walensky says COVID variants threaten to reverse positive trends

In the early hours of Monday, Myanmar's military took control of the government, which actually arrested civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and his political allies, which the Biden administration called a "coup".

Today Tonight: Myanmar military accuses Suu Kyi of using illegal walkie-talkies

A civil disobedience movement is brewing in Myanmar. Scores of people honked horns and banged pots to protest against the coup. Members of the medical fraternity wore a red ribbon to show support for Aung San Suu Kyi. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: A civil disobedience movement is brewing in Myanmar

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Zarif said that the European Union could play the role of a mediator in the dispute with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program.

WION Fineprint: Iran pressures EU to offset sanctions, Tehran wants status quo to continue

Merkel said there were various reasons for the slower pace of vaccination in Germany compared to other countries.

Your Story: Angela Merkel says, 'Every vaccine welcome in Germany'

The UK variant of the deadly Coronavirus has now mutated yet again. Public health officials in the UK are currently investigating the cases of the Coronavirus with some worrying genetic changes.

Your Story: UK COVID-19 variant mutates again, 11 cases of new mutation reported

Russian Kremlin Critic Alexey Navalny has been sent to prison for three and a half years. A Moscow court found him guilty of violating the terms of his probation while he was in Germany recovering from a poisoning attack.

Moscow: Navalny's supporters take to streets after he sentenced to jail

Days before the Myanmar coup unfolded, the International Monetary Fund sent $350 Million to Myanmar. The entire amount was sent in cash, to help the country battle COVID-19 outbreak. Now, what IMF can do to withdraw the funds?

IMF sent $350 Mn cash as COVID-19 financing program to Myanmar before coup

A Russian court jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny on Tuesday, ignoring the opposition politician who was blamed for his personal hatred and fear of the ruling Vladimir Putin.

WION Dispatch: Will Alexey Navalny's arrest 'ignite' further protest?

The Government of India has come out heavily on micro-blogging platform Twitter. Indian govt has issued the notice for unblocking 250 accounts despite specific order.

Indian govt sends notice to Twitter for unblocking accounts despite specific order

Sri Lanka has been rocked by a week-long protest. Trade unions and opposition have been asking to scrap the major port deal, and now the govt has bowed-down to the pressure.

Sri Lanka scraps deal with India and Japan, India asks to honour the agreement

Kremlin is blaming 'Western powers' of meddling in Alexei Navalny's court-hearing. From being accused of interfering in other's affairs to now leveling the same accusation

Gravitas: 13 foreign diplomats attend Navalny hearing

With virus mutations, extended lockdowns and a shortage in vaccine supplies - the crisis in European Union countries is growing. The bloc is now facing a 50% shortfall in vaccine supply.

Gravitas: Europe's vaccine crisis grows

After acquitting Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh who is accused of killing American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002, the Pakistan Supreme Court said the London-based terrorist should be kept in an easy environment in jail.

Pakistan Supreme Court rejects plea to halt Omar Sheikh's release

One of the many virus restrictions has turned controversial in France. Restaurants are now opposing the ban on dine-in and nearly 24 cafes opened their doors as a sign of protest.

France: Over a dozen restaurants open doors as a sign of protest

With the worst of the storm over in the mid-Atlantic, Metro North trains resumed regular service, while the Long Island Rail Road is operating on a weekend schedule.

U.S. faces its first major snowstorm of the season; New York declares state of emergency

U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on states on Wednesday (January 27) to impose "targeted sanctions" on former Sri Lankan military commanders implicated in alleged war crimes during the final years of a 26-year civil war that ended in 2009.

UN rights calls for sanctions on some Sri Lankan ex-military

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday (February 1) defended her government against criticism that Germany's vaccine roll-out was too slow, saying that there had been a good reason for Europe's modest pace compared to other regions.

Merkel vows to offer all Germans COVID-19 vaccine by end-summer

Demonstrators in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Monday (February 01) clashed with the police during protests against the dissolution of the Himalayan nation's parliament.

Demonstrators clash with police during protests against Oli in Nepal

Those companies that trade goods between Britain and the bloc are paying a price, particularly small firms.

New Brexit rules lead to added costs for UK firms

UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, after the country's military took control in a coup and declared a state of emergency.

WION Fineprint: UN official Tom Andrews on Myanmar coup

The pandemic shaved 8.5 per cent off the Mexican gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020.

Mexicans defy pandemic blues with record remittance surge

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday (February 1) that a statement by President Joe Biden about the military coup in Myanmar is directed at all countries in the region, when asked if it was directed at China.

Joe Biden demands Myanmar military cede power

Budget2021 was India's first-ever paperless budget. The focus too was on catalysing India's digital economy. From digital payments to a digital census, some key allocations have been made.

Gravitas: India's first-ever paperless Budget

India's post-pandemic budget is all about the health of: The Citizens, India's Cities,The Economy, Government assets, India's relationships with the world

Gravitas: 2021 Budget: Health and Infrastructure get a booster shot

From scuffling with AstraZeneca to trying to ban exports of vaccines, The European Union's vaccination program is caught in a mess. What's going on?

Gravitas: European Union's vaccine supply disaster

Russia witnessed its second round of anti-Putin protests over the weekend. At least 5000 people were detained. The crackdown by the Russian police is being condemned by leading world powers.

Gravitas: Second week of Anti-Putin protests: At least 5000 detained

Israel is wary of the administration's intent to reenter the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal and has long opposed the agreement.

Israel criticises Biden administration's bid to rejoin Iran Nuclear Deal

A powerful winter storm engulfed the U.S. Northeast on Monday, blanketing much of the region in heavy snow, blasting coastal areas with high winds and bringing New York City and other major urban centers to nearly a standstill.

Snow, wind hammer US Northeast in 'life-threatening' blizzard

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