The second wave of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc across Europe and in wake of rising Coronavirus cases, Germany has extended its lockdown until the end of January.

Germany extends and expands the partial lockdown till the January end

Schools in Kenya have reopened after a 9-month dissolution due to the pandemic. Over 15 million students are expected to return to their classrooms in the next few days.

Schools in Kenya reopen after 9 months, over 15 mn students return to classrooms

The head of the World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) said that he is very disappointed as China once again has delayed the investigation into the origin of the Coronavirus pandemic.

W.H.O chief says, 'very disappointed as China delays the probe into COVID-19 origin'

The United States has reported more than 3,900 coronavirus-related deaths in a single day, a new record of daily deaths since the onset of the pandemic in the country.

News Alert: United States report more than 3,900 deaths due to COVID-19 in 24-hrs

Around 50 pro-democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong under the new National Security Law imposed by Beijing. This happens to be the biggest crackdown yet against the pro-democracy movement.

News Alert: 50 pro-democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong under NSL

For most people going to watch the Olympic is once in a lifetime opportunity, But for the 51-year old Kyoko Ishikawa, it is almost a ritual.

Meet 51-year old Olympic super fan, attended every summer Olympic in 30 years

Whereas by January 01, vaccination expectations of 20 million Americans had ceased after a dull start. The United States now faces new challenges in the fight against COVID-19.

United States faces new challenges in fight against COVID-19

The world has begun its vaccination drive as COVID-19 continues to batter economies and infect more and more people, But the virus is now mutating.

WION exclusive ground report: Risks of  South Africa COVID-19 variant

The densely populated Gaza Strip has long lacked official drinking water. But, a new project has now helped mitigate this shortfall with the solar power process.

Israel firm helps Gaza strip residents amidst worsening water crisis

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the army to be ready to act at any second, stressing on full-time combat readiness.

Chinese President's fresh diktat to army, 'scale up combat readiness'

South Africa, with 1.1 million confirmed COVID-19 infections and about 30,000 deaths, is the worst-hit country on the African continent by the coronavirus.

Today Tonight: South Africa targets 67% vaccination against COVID to achieve herd immunity

At the global level, the aviation industry would like to forget the year 2020, which witnessed the carnage across the sector, as the flights was shut for several months.

World Business Watch: How aviation is adapting to COVID-19?

Jack Ma's business empire is facing the heat. The Ant Group must overhaul its business. Jack Ma himself has suffered losses after the Ant Group IPO was nixed. Amid the scrutiny, the founder of Alibaba hasn't been seen in public since October.

Gravitas: Jack Ma hasn't been seen in public since October 2020

The Vatican is caught in yet another financial row. AUSTRAC has revealed that $1.8 billion were transferred from the Vatican to Australia in the last 7 years. What for?

Gravitas: Another financial row at The Vatican

Indonesia will inoculate its working population first, and not the elderly. While the United Kingdom has opened the door to 'Mix and Match' vaccinations.

Gravitas: United Kingdom allows 'mix and match' vaccinations

U.S. President Donald Trump has been caught on tape trying to 'rig' elections. Will there be consequences?

Gravitas: Trump caught trying to 'rig' elections

Xi Jinping's insecurity and the need to assert his power often reveals itself in high-profile disappearances in China. Jack Ma's 'disappearance' could be the latest instance.

Gravitas: Why is China after Jack Ma?

A fire in Nagaland's pristine Dzukou valley threatens to destroy its unique flora and fauna

Gravitas: Fire in Nagaland's Dzukou valley

The IPO of Jack Ma's Ant Group was allegedly scuttled by Chinese President Xi Jinping himself. Jack Ma is a member of the Communist Party. But despite that, the Chinese state is not going easy on him

Gravitas: Jack Ma faces a loyalty test from the Communist Party

The Tibetan government in exile has gone to polls in Dharamshala, India. The results will be out on May 14.

Gravitas: Tibet Parliamentary polls

Hakuho, who was born Munkhbat Davaajargal, came to Japan at age 15 to enter the sumo world and acquired Japanese citizenship in September 2019.

WION Fineprint: Japan sumo champion Hakuho tests positive for COVID-19

The Kuwait has now said that Saudi Arabia will reopen its air space and land border to Qatar after a nearly 3-year freeze on its relations.

Gulf nations open airspace and borders, focus on Gulf Cooperation Council meet

The police chief told the court that a protest by the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) was going on near the site on the day of the incident which was sponsored by Maulana Faizullah.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan Supreme Court orders reconstruction of vandalised hindu temple

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived here on Tuesday on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership and discuss issues of mutual and bilateral interests,

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaches Sri Lanka to meet President & PM

The New York Stock Exchange has scrapped its decision over delisting three of China's telecom companies. The NYSE announced on 31 December that it would delist China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom as a result.

NYSE does U-turn on delisting three Chinese telecom giants

Under the guidelines of Turkey’s Council of Higher Education (YOK), rectors are chosen from a pool of candidates with the highest votes following elections held within academic institutions.

Turkey: Students protest rector tapped to head top Turkish university

The Iranian forces have seized a South Korean tanker in the state of Hormuz amidst the rising tensions with the United States in the final days of Donald Trump's Presidency.

S.Korea to send diplomat for Tehran talks after Iran seizes tanker

Lawyers for the U.S. government said they would appeal the decision, and the U.S. Department of Justice said it would continue to seek Assange’s extradition.

UK judge refuses US' extradition plea of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

The changing climate and fast-disappearing glaciers have coincided with a move from the countryside to the cities of Bolivia.

Bolivia's Tuni Glacier is disappearing earlier than predicted; Watch this report

US President-Elect Joe Biden and outgoing President Donald Trump held rival rallies in the state of Georgia to ensure that there are supporters to close the US Senate Elections that would determine the balance of power in Washington.

United States: Joe Biden & Donald Trump hold rival rallies in Georgia state

Heavy snowfall has covered the Kashmir valley. Road and air transport has come to a grinding halt. Flights are expected to stay grounded for the 2nd consecutive day.

Heavy snowfall covers Kashmir valley, road & air transportation halted

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