Police detained over 1,000 people and used force to break up rallies around Russia on Saturday as tens of thousands of protesters demanded the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, whose wife was among those detained.

Police arrest over 1,000 people at Russia protests backing jailed Kremlin foe Navalny

The leaders of the U.S. Senate agreed on Friday to push back former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial by two weeks, giving the chamber more time to focus on President Joe Biden's legislative agenda and Cabinet nominees before turning to the contentious showdown over Trump.

Donald Trump impeachment trial in the US Senate to begin soon

Brazil, which has world's second-highest COVID-19 death count after the United States, has been urging India to send the AstraZeneca vaccine.

India to begin COVID Vaccine free jabs to Brazil, Morocco from today

The latest setback comes amid deepening uncertainty over the outlook for airlines, notably in Europe.

Airbus slows A320 ramp-up on weaker market outlook

Nissan’s marketing and distribution in the country will continue through imports from its Thailand and Japan manufacturing sites.

Nissan to end car assembly in Philippines, marketing and distribution operations will continue

With a fresh outbreak of the #WuhanVirus & #LunarNewYear migration, things could get wild in China once again. A majority of 280 million migrant workers are expected to travel back home. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: China's lunar new year challenge

Minutes after Joe Biden took oath, China announced sanctions against former members of the Trump administration - including Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why Biden needs allies like India to counter China.

Gravitas: China welcomes Joe Biden with sanctions against Trump officials

What is Donald Trump's Post-presidency plan? Will he stay in politics? What perks and pension will Trump receive as a Former President? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the answers

Gravitas: Trump's post-presidency plans

Mainland China reported a slight decline in new daily COVID-19 cases on Friday - 103 from 144 infections a day earlier. Of the new cases, 94 were local transmissions, Heilongjiang province in the northeast reported 47 new cases, while Shanghai reported six new cases and the capital, Beijing, reported three new cases.

Long queues as China's capital launches mass virus tests

India is donating millions of doses of vaccines to a string of countries in Asia, drawing praise from neighbors and pushing back against China's dominating presence in the region.

WION Dispatch: India sends Covishield doses to Bangladesh, Nepal

The Twitter account of Iran's Supreme Leader on Friday carried the image of a golfer resembling former President Donald Trump apparently being targeted by a drone, vowing revenge over the killing of a top Iranian general in a U.S. drone attack.

WION Dispatch: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei posts Trump-like golfer image

The European Union hailed Joe Biden's inauguration later on Wednesday as U.S. president as a "new dawn" for Europe and the United States, while insisting U.S. technology companies should be regulated to stop the "dark forces" of hate speech online.

US and EU to collaborate on COVID-19 pandemic, climate change

A new form of African swine fever identified in Chinese pig farms is most likely caused by illicit vaccines, industry insiders say, a fresh blow to the world’s largest pork producer.

New African swine fever strains point to illicit vaccines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged students to look out for one another to help cope with stress and depression caused by COVID-19 restrictions which he said weren't going away soon.

French President Macron offers COVID-hit students cheap meals

The Central African Republic declared an emergency for 15 days amid the post-election crisis. Watch this video to know more.

Central African Republic declares emergency for 15 days

French President Emmanuel Macron 'can't handle its criticism' says Opposition parties. In a weird statement, Macron took a jibe over natives, says 'The people in France have a habit of criticising the govt', he also added that 'France is a nation of 66 million prosecutors'

'France is a nation of 66 Million prosecutors', jibes President Macron over critics

It is being called the deadliest attack in three years. Two suicide blasts in central Baghdad killed at least 32. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Twin suicide bombing kills more than 30 in Iraq

After Trump’s first impeachment on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress on Dec. 18, 2019, the House didn’t transmit the articles until Jan. 15, 2020.

U.S. house speaker Nancy Pelosi vows action on Trump's impeachment trial

Chinonso managed 111 football touches in 60 seconds while a second ball balanced on his head, earning him a place in the 2021 edition of the Guinness World Records.

Guinness world record holder 12-year-old Nigerian boy reveals how Messi, Ronaldo inspires him

As the new policymakers steps in The White House, they are also looking forward to strengthening ties with India. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says that 'Biden administration values long and bipartisan relationship with India', she also added that ' Kamala Harris as V.P will also cement ties with India'.

Biden supports successful ties between U.S., India leaders, says White House Press Sec Jen Psaki

EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss the issue next week, but any concrete decisions are likely to wait until the completion of Navalny's judicial proceedings.

EU lawmakers demand halt to Nord Stream 2 over Kremlin critic Navalny arrest

India: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday registered a case against UK-based political consulting company Cambridge Analytica for the 'illegal harvesting' of personal data from Facebook users.

CBI registers case against Cambridge Analytica over Facebook data theft

Biden has set a goal of having 100 million doses of the vaccine administered in the first 100 days of his administration.

Joe Biden warns COVID will 'get worse before it gets better'

The world’s third-largest economy has seen a relatively small coronavirus outbreak so far, with around 4,500 deaths and largely without the drastic lockdowns seen in other countries.

COVID pandemic reveals hidden poverty in wealthy Japan

More than 12,400 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Israel after getting inoculated by the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine, including 69 people who had taken their second jab.

Israel: Over 12,000 people test positive for COVID-19 after receiving Pfizer vaccine

The First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden in her first address pitches COVID plans to teachers. 'Your safety is crucial to students', she added.

U.S. first lady Dr. Jill Biden pitches COVID plans to teachers

Australia Day is held annually on Jan. 26, the anniversary of the day in 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip guided a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts into Botany Bay in what is now Sydney.

Aus PM Scott Morrison under fire for saying '26th January wasn't a flash day'

The Former United States Vice-President Mike Pence returns to his hometown Indiana this week as his term ends. Pence flew on a government plane into the Columbus Municipal Airport with his wife, Karen, and daughters Charlotte and Audrey.

Mike Pence returns to his hometown Indiana as Vice Presidency ends

President Joe Biden signs 10 executive orders aimed at COVID-19 on first day at White House | WION

U.S.: President Joe Biden is seeking a five-year extension with Russia on the only remaining treaty limiting the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals just days before it expires.

Biden administration to seek 5-year extension on nuclear arms treaty with Russia

Donald Trump walked out of the White House and led to Florida, giving a miss to Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. What does this indicate? WION's Palki Sharma get you the answer.

Gravitas: What Trump's decision to skip Biden's inauguration indicates?

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