Scientists on Monday said initial trial results for Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine far outpaced their expectations for protection against a completely new disease, but that many questions remain unanswered.

Pfizer vaccine news sends stock markets soaring

Counting of votes got under way Tuesday morning for the three-phase Bihar assembly elections that may herald a new era in state politics, with exit polls predicting a victory for the RJD-led Grand Alliance.

Counting begins for Bihar polls; results may be delayed due to additional poll stations

Pakistan restored a 129-year-old Moto Tunnel for tourists after its revival at the Ayubia National Park in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pakistan restores 129-year-old British-era Moto Tunnel for tourists

After the visits of two key Indian officials, Kathmandu is signaling a thaw. Despite the criticism from his party, KP Sharma Oli has defended his decision to meet India's RAW chief. The recent engagements could pave the way for high-level visits.

Gravitas: A thaw in India-Nepal ties

Villagers and the Sri Lankan navy worked throughout the night to refloat beached whales, but not all were saved and carcasses of some lay scattered on the beach on Tuesday (November 3).

Sri Lankan navy, villagers work through night to rescue stranded whales

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had "terminated" Defense Secretary Mark Esper, signaling he may use his final months in office after defeat at the polls to settle scores within his administration.

Donald Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper

Kamala Harris is the first woman, a politician of Indian American origin and a person of colour to be elected Vice President of the US. For the world, Harris broke through a glass ceiling. But for Harris, breaking barriers is a habit.

Gravitas: Kamala Harris bursts through a glass ceiling

Donald Trump could be the first President in history to deny Americans a peaceful transfer of power. WION's Palki tells you how past Presidents - despite their defeat, gracefully made their exit.

Gravitas: How Presidents of the past made way for the new leader

China is constructing a rail line close to Arunachal Pradesh. How should India react to it?

Gravitas: China's new rail line along LAC

Pfizer Inc's experimental COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective based on initial trial results, the drugmaker said on Monday, a major victory in the war against a virus that has killed over a million people and battered the world's economy.

Pfizer vaccine trial success signals breakthrough in pandemic battle

Despite Donald Trump's attempts to stonewall a transition, Joe Biden is planning his move to the White House. The President-elect wants to build the 'most diverse cabinet in history'.

Gravitas: Despite Trump's threat, Biden plans move to White House

Donald Trump is not ready to concede. What are his options? What powers does he have as a lame-duck President? Is Melania Trump divorcing him?

Gravitas: The Story of Donald Trump

Joe Biden was declared President-elect on Saturday. Congratulatory messages have poured in from across the world. But some leaders have remained notably silent.

Gravitas: Russia and China yet to congratulate Joe Biden

Donald Trump may be on his way out, but Trumpism is here to stay. Trump has divided America along social and geographical lines. But, 70 Million Americans still support him. What does this mean for Biden?

Gravitas: Why America is more divided than ever

In Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi is certain to win a second term. But can Suu Kyi put an end to the ethnic conflict in Myanmar?

Gravitas: Aung San Suu Kyi expected to win a second term

In this segment of WION In Focus, watch some stories related to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

The results of the 243 Assembly seats in Bihar, voting for which took place in three phases on October 28, November 3, and November 7 will be declared on Tuesday.

Bihar Assembly election 2020: Counting of votes begins at 8am IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks set to emerge as the single-largest party in Bihar polls as it is leading on 73 seats in the state, as per the Election Commission of India's initial trends.

Bihar Assembly election 2020: Trends indicate BJP set to emerge as single-largest party

Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia said they have signed a deal with to end the military conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region after more than a month of bloodshed.

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia sign deal to end Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

India's antitrust body on Monday ordered an investigation into allegations that Alphabet Inc's Google was abusing its market position to promote its payments app as well as forcing app developers to use its in-app payment system.

India's antitrust body orders investigation into Google payments app

Former president Bush agreed that Trump had "the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges."

George Bush congratulates Democrat Biden for winning US presidential elections | US Election 2020

Nepal’s embattled Prime Minister, K P Sharma Oli, came under fresh attack -- including from three former Prime Ministers and his own party leaders -- for meeting Indian R&AW chief Samant Kumar Goel without informing them.

KP Oli government in trouble after meeting R&AW chief

WION Dispatch: KP Oli's India outreach creates rift within party?

Geographical indication is a name or mark given to products, agriculture, natural and manufactured products (sweets, handicrafts, and industrial goods) of a particular region (country or state or a town).

Harvesting world's most expensive spice; High hopes from Geographical Indication tag

A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta made landfall on Florida’s Lower Matecumbe Key on Sunday night, days after leaving scores of dead and over 100 missing in Mexico and Central America

Tropical storm Eta makes landfall in Florida

Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s younger brother, Crown Prince Fumihito, has been formally sworn in as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne

WION Dispatch: Japan emperor's brother proclaimed 1st in line to throne

Pakistan federal minister Ali Amin Gandapur has been facing flak for his derogatory remarks about Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz

Imran Khan's minister faces flak over sexist remarks against Maryam Nawaz

Le Drian's highly anticipated meeting with Tayeb, head of Al-Azhar -- considered the foremost religious institution for Sunni Muslims

French minister seeks to ease tensions over cartoons in Cairo visit

Meanwhile, the twin factors of rising air pollution and a surge in Covid cases have increased the burden on Delhi’s hospitals with the number of vacant beds shrinking fast and out patient departments

India Coronavirus: Delhi's daily surge in cases continues to breach 7,000 mark

Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to win a second term in office when authorities in Myanmar release early election results on Monday.

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi in line for second term

Azeris celebrated on the streets of Baku after President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday his country`s forces had taken Shusha, the second-largest city in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, but Armenian officials denied the city had been captured.

Azerbaijan claims capture of Karabakh's second-largest city Shusha, Armenia denies

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