Spending long hours huddled together in dark damp basements, the few residents left in the war-hit city Stepanakert, capital of the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region, are sheltering from the bombing but its proving ripe ground for the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Karabakh residents caught between conflict and COVID-19 pandemic

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Sunday boarded the flight for the trip to India for the third edition of the two-plus-two ministerial dialogue, that begins in New Delhi. The visit comes a week before the American presidential election scheduled on November 3.

India-US 2+2 talks: LAC standoff on the agenda

Pompeo, Esper to meet Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar

British police said on Sunday (October 25) they were dealing with an incident aboard an oil tanker near the coast of the Isle of Wight, an island off the southern coast of England.

UK: Attempted 'hijacking' on ship moored off Isle of Wight

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko told U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a phone call on Saturday that Belarus and Russia were ready to respond jointly to external threats, Russian agencies quoted Belarus state media as saying.

Belarus and Russia will respond to external threats, Lukashenko tells Pompeo

Israel and Sudan agreed to normalize ties in a U.S.-brokered deal on Friday, the White House said, ending decades of hostility as one of Africa’s largest countries joined a broader diplomatic realignment in the Middle East.

Israel and Sudan plan to begin economic relations

Indian-American Republican politician Nikki Haley on Saturday said that Indian-American community contributes a lot to the United States...we have to protect them. So we want the community to remember that President Trump has given us the lowest unemployment and has allowed businesses to thrive.

Nikki Haley: India and US have strong relations

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo reached New Delhi on Monday ahead of the 2+2 ministerial level meet with Indian ministers.

India-US strategic dialogue: Pompeo, Esper will meet Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar

Singapore has temporarily halted the use of two influenza vaccines as a precaution after some people who received them in South Korea died, becoming among the first countries to publicly announce a halt of the vaccines' usage.

Singapore temporarily halts use of two flu vaccines after South Korea deaths

Malaysia's King Al-Sultan Abdullah rejected on Sunday a request by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin for him to declare a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus crisis, saying that he did not see the need.

Malaysia's king rejects emergency rule in blow to PM Muhyiddin

Thailand's biggest opposition party called on Monday (October 26) for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to resign, as parliament opened a special session called by the former junta leader to discuss months of protests.

Special session in Thai Parliament on rising tensions

ANA Holdings Inc plans to cut about 3,500 jobs in three years as Japan's largest airline operator braces for its biggest-ever annual loss due to a plunge in demand driven by the coronavirus pandemic, the Yomiuri daily reported.

Japan's ANA to cut 3,500 jobs in 3 years as it anticipates prolonged virus woes

Shares in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and affiliates rose on Monday after the death a day earlier of Chairman Lee Kun-hee sparked hopes for restructuring and stake sales, analysts said.

Samsung affiliates' shares rise after Lee's death sparks hopes of shake-up

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in New Delhi

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were in the spotlight outside the White House on Sunday night (October 25) to host families for a Halloween event -- when suddenly their miniature lookalikes came along and stole the show.

Mini Trump and Melania steal the show at White House Halloween

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo & Defence Secretary Mark Esper to arrive in India today

Vice President Mike Pence travelled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Sunday (October 25) where he urged supporters to "stay in the fight," a day after several members of his staff tested positive for coronavirus.

US Vice President Mike Pence hits campaign trail after staff test positive for COVID-19

Thousands of activists disrupted church services across Poland on Sunday (October 25), chanting during mass and hanging abortion posters on church bulletin boards in protest against a court ruling that amounts to a near-total ban on abortion.

Polish protesters target church masses over near-total abortion ban

As the much-awaited Durga Puja festivities begin from Thursday, a picture of Chinese President Xi Jinping replacing the demon has gone viral on social media.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Replaces ‘Asur’ in Bengal’s Durga Idol

North Korea's signature cuisine "Pyongyang naengmyeon" is a cold noodle dish in a mild broth and usually garnished with meat pieces and vegetables. This dish is gaining popularity. Watch report.

Naengmyeon became vision of optimism during 2018 summit

In this video, Palki Sharma Upadhyay exclusively speaks to Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia in WION's Global leadership series.

WION in exclusive conversation with Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia

In another show-off strength, Pakistan's opposition parties held massive rally against the govt in Quetta. Pakistan Muslim League (N) {PML-N} leader Maryam Nawaz vows to bring her father or former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif back to power.

Nawaz Sharif says in Quetta rally, "no fight with Imran, but no one will save him"

As news channels hit rock bottom, WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay argues that brands should save themselves by pulling out of some networks. Why lose consumers by sponsoring fake news, when you can make a statement by supporting real journalism?

Gravitas Plus: Dear advertisers, don't sponsor toxic news

A Pakistani reporter who went missing in Karachi returned home on Saturday, his family and government officials said.

Pak journalist returns home a day after going missing in Karachi

Pakistan's united opposition is holding a mega rally in Quetta made the government crack down. Today, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will also be addressing this rally.

Pakistan: Opposition holds rally in Quetta, Nawaz Sharif to address today in rally

After the start of mass wave of social unrest, people in Chile are now voting to scrap dictatorship era constitution.Chile is holding referendum to scrap the old constitution which will be replaced by a new one.

Authorities sanitize polling stations as Chile goes to polls after protests

United States' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be visiting India for the 3rd edition of India-US 2+2 dialogue starting on October 26.

US' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit India for 3rd edition of 2+2 dialogue

In France, COVID-19 have topped 1 million. France has the second highest case in Europe. Parisians have adapt to restrictions during dance class.

Paris: Salsa in the time of Coronavirus

As the opinion polls show that Democratic nominee Joe Biden holds substantial lead, US President Donald Trump's campaign is now trying to appeal to independent and this affected Republican voters.

US Election 2020: Opinion polls show Joe Biden holding substantial lead

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that people need to show patience while celebrating festivals at a time when the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is raging across the country.

Remember soldiers guarding our borders, light a diya for them: PM Modi

'Mann ki Baat': 'People need to show patience while celebrating festivals' | PM Modi

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