Mass murders in Nigeria, an unending conflict in Ethiopia, a soaring Malaria death toll in the Sub-Saharan region & political unrest in South Africa.

Gravitas: Why this is a difficult time for Africa

10 months after the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, Iran's top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has been killed near Tehran. Who was Mohsen Fakhrizadeh? Who is behind the assassination? What are the implications of his death?

Gravitas: Who killed Mohsen Fakhrizadeh?

Senior White House Adviser Jared kushner will be travelling to West Asia this week. The meeting is being seen as Trump's final diplomatic push to normalise ties between Israel & Saudi Arabia.

Gravitas: Jared Kushner to visit West Asia

Thousands attended Pakistan Democratic Movement's 5th rally in #Multan. Maryam Nawaz Sharif called out Imran Khan backdoor efforts to block opposition rallies. Meanwhile, the Pak PM has attacked the 'royal lifestyle' of opposition leaders

Gravitas: No end to Pak oppn's tussle with Imran Khan

China is provoking India, fighting the U.S, and Australia, but can Beijing afford to be so aggressive? Does it have the money? Reports say China is under severe financial stress.

Gravitas: Can China afford to be so aggressive?

Gravitas: China, Australia ties hit a new low

Joe Biden's pick for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wants India to be a key partner in 'dealing with China'. Have the strong US - India ties rattled Beijing?

Gravitas: Team Biden wants an alliance with India 'to deal with China'

3 Chinese Scientists wrote a paper claiming the Wuhan virus originated in India. Now, the paper is no longer available on the platform - while experts are calling the claims 'biased' and 'very flawed'.

Gravitas: 3 Chinese scientist claim: Wuhan Virus born in India; Experts reject 'biased' paper

Two people have died after a car drove into a crowd in the Western German city of Trier. According to the police, car drove into pedestrians, injuring many people after which one person has been arrested.

Today Tonight: Over 15 people injured in Trier, Germany, as car drives into pedestrians

India's national capital Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ordered the private labs to slash cost of RT-PCR tests. Now the cost would be $11.

WION Fineprint: COVID-19 RT-PCR tests in Delhi to cost $11

WION Fineprint: Two people die after car drives into pedestrians in Trier, Germany

A lot has been said about Chinese Defence Minister's visit to Nepal and his scheduled visit to Bangladesh, which has now been cancelled.

WION Fineprint: Chinese defence minister's Nepal visit turns sour for China

Fire fighters continue their struggle to put out a massive bushfire that has been raging on over 6 weeks now in Australia. The fires have already destroyed the 40% of the UNESCO world heritage listed Fraser island.

Your Story: Temperature soars, worsens conditions to fight Australian bushfires

Even as the world eagerly waits for the vaccine against COVID-19, cases continue to surge across the world. Those who have recovered from the disease continue to experience long term fatigue and muscle soreness.

WION Dispatch: COVID-19 survivors share experiences, long term symptoms

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on the ongoing protests of farmers in the national capital, India's ministry of external affairs said that comments of many Canadian leaders on this issue were ill-informed.

WION Dispatch: India says, "Comments by Canadian leaders on farmers protest are unwarranted"

The Serum Institute of India, world's largest vaccine manufacturer, reiterated that the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford university was safe and immunogenic.

India's Serum institute reiterates safety of AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19

According to reports, a Iranian revolutionary guards commander killed near Syria-Iraq border. The commander is yet to be identify but reports said that he was killed alongside three other men who were travelling with him in the same vehicle.

Reports: Iranian revolutionary guards commander killed near Syria-Iraq border

United Nations' estimates has suggested that nearly $35 Billion needed to provide aid to the needy in 2021 as the pandemic left millions of people in crisis.

UN estimates suggest nearly $35 Bn needed to provide aid to needy in 2021

According to an American analyst, the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his family has received the experimental Corona Vaccine from China.

American analyst: North Korea's Kim and his family receives experimental Corona Vaccine

The world is in a die-need of a vaccine to curb the highly infectious Coronavirus, while the pharmaceutical companies has been working tirelessly. Meanwhile, top shippers in US DHL & FedEx are preparing for vaccine transportation.

Unites States: Shippers DHL and FedEx prepare for vaccine transportation

The election authority in Arizona and Wisconsin has certified the US President-election Joe Biden as winner in the states.

US: Election authority certify President-elect Joe Biden as winner in Arizona and Wisconsin

French President Emmanuel Macron's administration has agreed to completely rewrite a draft plan that to curb freedom to film police officers on duty.

France: President Macron's administration agrees to rewrite police bill

Kushner is eager to persuade the Saudi and Qatari leaders to reconcile and reach an agreement on a number of issues.

WION Dispatch: Trump close aide Jared Kushner and team heading to Qatar, Saudi Arabia

New Zealand’s workplace regulator has filed charges against 13 parties following an investigation into a volcanic eruption on White Island in 2019 which killed 22 people.

Your Story: New Zealand charges 13 parties over White Island eruption tragedy

Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu said during his address at the SCO council of heads meeting that India condemned all forms of terrorism.

India hosts SCO heads of govt meet; PM Modi & Pak PM Imran Khan skips the meet

Bangladesh has many underutilised maritime projects. There is a long list of stalled maritime projects. Recently Bangladesh also rejected India's offer to develop gas pipeline. Watch this report

WION Dispatch: Bangladesh unable to utilise its vast marine resources

The United Nations on Monday said that Sudan needs $150 million to cope with the migration crisis.

UN: Sudan needs $150 million to cope with migration crisis

Japan is one of the very few countries, which releases timely data on suicide, aiding other nations to devise policies on mental health.

More people died of suicide in October than due to COVID-19 in 2020

Photos show Alhalbi’s face appears bruised with much of his head covered in bandages.

Syrian journalist wounded by police during Paris protest

Earlier today, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Ali Qasim Gilani along with 30 opposition members were arrested.

Pak govt cracks down on opposition ahead of PDM rally in Multan

India on ,Monday hits out at Organisation of Islamic Cooperation over it's statement on Jammu and kashmir. 'OIC has no locus standi', says India.

India hits out at Organisation of Islamic Cooperation over J&K's statement

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