A new report came out revealing new dimensions of threat from air pollution. Long term exposure to polluted air could lead to blindness. This video gets you the complete story.

The Common eye ailment linked to pollution

The President of United States Joe Biden has inherited a toxic relationship with the world's second-largest economy. Tensions between the U.S. and China are rising on multiple fronts.

U.S. President Joe Biden warns China over expansionism in Asia

Russian police raided the Moscow offices of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's group on Wednesday (January 27) and searched several other properties, including a flat where his wife was, one of his allies said.

Russian Police raid Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's properties

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (January 27) that the United States is "deeply concerned" about detained Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and was considering actions in response to his detention in Russia.

Antony Blinken: US 'deeply concerned' about Navalny, willing to work with China on climate

Russian Police raid studio which produces Navalny's videos

In a finding, the associated press assessed an audio recording about a meeting held between WHO and Chinese officials, the said meeting took place in January 2020 weeks after the COVID-19 Pandemic hit China. This audio exposed that China regardless of being the epicenter for the virus kept the world and UN nations into darkness about the Coronavirus.

WHO recordings show China delayed releasing coronavirus information

According to the latest sero-survey, the Indian capital New Delhi is now moving towards herd immunity from #COVID19, with about 50-60% of the people in one district having developed antibodies.

India: Delhi heading towards herd immunity against coronavirus

Protesters in the Dutch town of Hilversum were seen running in the streets on Tuesday (January 26), as the Netherlands braced for a fourth consecutive night of coronavirus anti-lockdown protests.

Netherlands: Explosion seen as anti-lockdown protesters run from Dutch police

France will put in proposals to supply new frigates to Greece, which is building up its armed forces during a period of tension with its neighbour and NATO partner, the French defence minister said on Monday (January 25) after Greece signed a deal to purchase fighter jets from France.

Greece and France sign $3 billion fighter jet deal

President Joe Biden signed executive orders on Tuesday (January 26) to scale back the U.S. government's use of private prisons and bolster anti-discrimination enforcement in the housing market as well as actions to curb bias across all U.S. government agencies.

Biden tries to make good on pledge to heal America's racial divide

Britain's opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer said on Tuesday (January 26) the UK government has been too slow to act to curb the spread of the coronavirus from the onset of the pandemic.

UK opposition: government 'too slow' as COVID-19 deaths top 100,000

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says in a tweet that the G7 group of nations condemns the arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, calling his detention "politically motivated".

Dominic Raab: The G7 condemns arrest of Russian opposition leader Navalny

A historic pub in the centre of Oxford that has served students, scholars and literary greats for over 450 years is to shut down, a cultural casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historic pub in Oxford to close after 450 years due to COVID-19 pandemic

On 72nd Republic Day, India to showcase its military might, cultural diversity. With the national capital on Tuesday witnessing two big events--Republic Day celebrations and a farmers' tractor parade--the city has been brought under heavy security cover

India: Strict COVID-19 rules in place for Republic Day celebrations

India has honoured former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe with Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of the country. India has also honoured two Bangladeshi national Col Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir, veteran of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war, Sanjida Khatun(musicologist) with "Padma Shri".

India confers Padma Vibhushan award to former Japan PM Shinzo Abe

Remembering the day India's constitution came into effect

European Union foreign ministers on Monday debated a response to the arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and a weekend police crackdown that saw thousands taken into custody during protests in support of the Kremlin critic.

European Union calls on Russia to release opposition leader Alexei Navalny

The U.S. House of Representatives delivered to the Senate on Monday a charge that former President Donald Trump incited insurrection in a speech to supporters before the deadly attack on the Capitol, setting in motion his second impeachment trial.

House Democrats deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate

In Australia, citizens are gearing up for a life without Google. While in India, Whatsapp's changes to its privacy policy are facing legal scrutiny. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how India and Australia are standing up to the bullying of Big Tech.

Gravitas: Will India and Australia dictate the global rules for big tech?

Air Pollution is killing babies even before they're born. A new study has revealed that 1 in 15 failed pregnancies in South Asia is due to pollution, out of this 67% are in rural areas. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why we cannot view air pollution through a city-centric lens.

Gravitas: Air Pollution is causing miscarriages

Former British PM Gordon Brown has warned that 'UK risks becoming a failed state'. How true is this warning? Has the Great Britain really lost itself? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Big warning by former British PM

Pakistan is going to mortgage a park to secure loans. The Fatima Jinnah Park in Islamabad is going to be mortgaged to get a loan of $3 Billion. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on the 'sad' state of affairs.

Gravitas: Pakistan to mortgage a park to secure loans

After the Chinese military provoked India in Sikkim, the Chinese press had called the latest border clash 'fake news'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about China's latest provocations.

Sikkim border clash: Chinese Media says India's claims are 'fake news', mentions WION | Gravitas

7 months after the clashes at Galwan, Indian and Chinese troops have clashed again. Both sides have held 9 rounds of talks. But China is yet to commit to a complete withdrawal of troops. WION's Palki Sharma tells you where the relationship stands today.

Gravitas: After 7 months and 9 rounds of talks, China yet to commit to a full withdrawal

It's not just Donald Trump who is facing impeachment. In Brazil, the clamour for the impeachment of Jair Bolsonaro is getting louder by the day. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Trump and Bolsonaro face calls for impeachment

What awaits the Global economy in 2021? How are countries looking to rebuild themselves? Will companies move out of China? WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: 2021 and Economy

Anti-Putin protests have hit all major Russian cities. Protesters are calling for 'Russia without Putin' while demanding the release of Alexei Navalny. WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Protests in Russia

Did China provoke India at Naku La to distract the world from India's vaccine diplomacy or is China is trying to hide something? WION's Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Why explains Chinese provocation at Sikkim

Moderna Inc said on Monday it believes its COVID-19 vaccine protects against new variants found in Britain and South Africa, although it will test a new booster shot aimed at the South African variant after concluding the antibody response could be diminished.

Moderna says it believes vaccine will work against new variants

Afghanistan government created a postal stamp in honour of Japanese doctor Tetsu Nakamura, who was shot and killed in the country in 2019.

Afghanistan: Postage stamp honours slain aid worker Tetsu Nakamura

India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the COVID-19 pandemic. President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at Rajpath. The Tricolour was unfurled at Rajpath in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, on 72nd Republic Day.

Indian Republic Day 2021 celebrations: National flag unfurled at Rajpath

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