Saudi Arabia is facing turbulent times. Oil revenues have declined. Oil tankers have been attacked. And now, another royal purge is underway. WION's Palki tells you more about Saudi Arabia's growing challenges.

Gravitas: Turbulent times in Saudi Arabia: Shrinking Budget, Terror Attacks, Royal Purges

Ethnic Armenian authorities in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh accused Azeri forces on Wednesday of capturing several dozen of their troops, putting further strain on a ceasefire deal that brought an end to bloody fighting in the region last month.

Nagorno-Karabakh accuses Azeri forces of capturing troops despite ceasefire

Major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said on Wednesday its retail and professional-focused platforms were hit by connection problems and network congestion, as bitcoin smashed through $20,000 to its highest level ever.

Crypto exchange Coinbase hit by tech trouble as bitcoin breaks $20,000

On Wednesday the commission released its interim report, which found that up to 250,000 people suffered abuse during the time period investigated.

WION Fineprint: At least 250,000 suffered abuse in New Zealand's state care system

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday suggested that no-deal Brexit is looking like the only way out of deadlock with trade talks with the European Union.

Britain says no deal with European Union the most likely scenario

Seventeen people were killed over three days of attacks in January 2015, beginning with the massacre of 12 people at the magazine, which had published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

WION Dispatch: France braces for verdicts in Charlie Hebdo attack trial

#BokoHaram has claimed responsibility for the abduction of 300+ innocent school boys in Nigeria. What does the Jihadist outfit hope to achieve by kidnapping school kids?

Gravitas: Nigeria School raid: Boko Haram claims responsibility

A new strain of the Wuhan Virus has been identified in the UK. Authorities say the new variant has a number of different mutations, it spreads faster, and has infected at least 1000 people already.

Gravitas: UK identifies new Wuhan Virus strain

2020 has been a year of diplomatic victories for Israel. It has forged ties with 4 Arab powers. Now, Bhutan has established ties with Israel. How can India leverage these partnerships? WION's Palki brings you a conversation with Israel's Ambassador to India Ron Malka.

Gravitas: The West Asia Shift: An India-UAE-Israel trilateral pact soon?

46 days before Donald trump leaves office, his govt has finally imposed sanctions on Turkey. All export licenses & loan credits to Turkey's military procurement agency has been banned.

Gravitas: The US imposes sanctions on Turkey

It's official! Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th U.S. President. With 306 votes, the U.S. Electoral College has confirmed Biden's victory

Gravitas: Joe Biden's victory confirmed

Australia's Gold Coast Beaches are swamped by foam caused by rough seas. Some people turned up at the beaches for a party. WION's Palki tells you why this was a bad idea.

Gravitas: Australia's cyclone season whips up a surprise

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is using the pandemic to pander to Islamophobia, and play politics. By cremating Muslims, the Rajapaksa govt has denied the country's minorities even the basic dignity in death

Gravitas: Why Sri Lanka is cremating Muslims

The Wuhan virus has brought lonely deaths for more than one million people. WION's Palki tells you how the struggle to ensure the dignity for the dead continues in this pandemic.

Gravitas: A Lonely Death for victims of the Wuhan virus

In Sri Lanka, the death of a newborn due to the Wuhan Virus has led to outrage. The 20-day-old child, alongside at least 14 other Muslim victims were cremated against family wishes. WION's Palki tells you how compulsory cremations in Sri Lanka has triggered public anger against the Rajapaksas.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka: 20-day-old Muslim baby denied a burial

The first COVID-19 test that can be performed entirely at home was cleared by U.S. regulators on Tuesday, and it can be acquired without a prescription.

FDA approves first non-prescription COVID-19 test kit

The legislation, proposed by Orban’s government, says only married couples can adopt children and single people can only adopt with special permission from the family affairs minister.

Hungary's parliament passes law effectively banning same-sex adoption

According to doctors, the fungal infection is caused by a rare killer fungus called Mucor. The fungus leads to a disease called Mucormycosis or Black Fungus. This disease was previously called as zygomycosis.

Airborne killer black fungus linked to COVID-19 detected in Delhi

The triple threat of conflict, climate change and COVID-19 is driving the crises in nearly all Emergency Watchlist countries, threatening famine in several in 2021.

These countries face the biggest humanitarian crisis in year 2021

China is the world’s leading jailer of journalists for the second year in a row, according to an annual survey by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

China jailed number of Journalists amid COVID-19: CPJ report

The first draft of the long-awaited Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act legislative package was published today.

The digital services act and digital markets act; know everything about EU's new law

Verdict awaited in French trial over Charlie Hebdo attack

COVID restrictions return around the world as cases continue to rise amid the holiday season. In this video, know where, what kind of restrictions have been imposed.

COVID restrictions return around the world as cases continue to rise

Germany has announced strict lockdown over Christmas starting from Wednesday. The announcement made people to rush to finish their Christmas shopping in Berlin.

Germany announces strict lockdown over Christmas starting from Wednesday

United States' President Elect Joe Biden has announced his former rival Pete Buttigieg as U.S. Secretary of Transportation. This made Buttigieg the first of Biden's democratic rivals to play a role in his cabinet for the presidency.

U.S. President elect Joe Biden chooses Pete Buttigieg as U.S. Secretary of Transportation

After the killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist, the country has decided to give 256% budget increase to the organisation that oversees military's nuclear research project.

Iran: Nuclear projects' budget hiked amidst pressure from international community

Iran announces 256% hike in budget for nuclear projects

United Kingdom's foreign secretary Dominic Raab, who is on a 4-day visit to India is expected to meet India's Prime Minster Narendra Modi. Dominic Raab held bilateral talks with his India counterpart S. Jaishankar on Tuesday.

U.K. foreign secretary Raab on 4-day visit to India, likely to meet India's PM Modi

pornography website 'Pornhub' has removed millions of video after backlash over abusive illegal content. Purge after report on child porn on the site.

Pornography website 'Pornhub' remove nearly 10 million videos

December 16 marks 50th anniversary of India's victory on Pakistan in 1971 war. To mark the event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lighten up the golden flame at national war memorial.

December 16, 2020 marks 50th anniversary of India's victory on Pakistan in 1971 war

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra's South Korean unit SsangYong Motor has defaulted on loan repayment of $55 Million.

World Business Watch: Mahindra's SsangYong Motor misses loan repayment

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