The World Food Programme, world’s largest humanitarian organisation addressing hunger and promoting food security wins the Nobel Peace Prize 2020.

World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize 2020 for efforts to combat hunger

Only Saudi citizens and residents will be permitted to enter the mosque during this first phase of reopening, and each pilgrim has up to three hours to complete the pilgrimage.

The West Asia Post: Mecca's grand mosque reopens for Umrah

Chairperson of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation Dr Abdullah Abdullah has said, Taliban cant take advantage of US leaving the country and any plans to "take advantage of that situation militarily could be a mis calculation." Speaking to Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Dr Abdullah who is the chief negotiator of Afghan govt at the intra Afghan talks in Doha said, "No threats should emanate from Afghanistan... It requires a sense of responsibility from all Afghans including the Taliban." Lauding, New Delhi's "principled position of Afghan led, Afghan owned negotiations", he said, " India's vision of a peaceful, democratic Afghanistan... is very much in the line of thinking of people of Afghanistan." Dr Abdullah was on a 4 day India visit earlier this week during which he met PM Modi, NSA Doval and EAM Jaishankar. He is the first foreign dignitary PM Modi has met amid the covid crisis that started earlier this year.

Taliban can't take advantage of us leaving says Dr Abdullah ; lauds new Delhi's stance

Ultrarunner Fernanda Maciel completed a stunning mountaineering double in the Alps in a single day, she set a new female Fastest Known Time (FKT) on Gran Paradiso and climbed the Matterhorn.

Fernanda Maciel climbs two mountains in Alps in a day

Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov has declared a state of emergency in Bishkek just hours after saying he was prepared to resign.

Kyrgystan's President declares state of emergency in capital

A French aid worker who was kidnapped in the West African country of Mali has been released after almost four years in captivity. Sophie Petronin was captured by Jihadists in 2016.

French hostage Sophie Petronin released in Mali after 4 years

An explosion and a fuel tank fire in the Lebanese capital has killed four people, rescuers said as panic spread in a city already ravaged by a monster blast in August.

Fuel tank fire and explosion kills four in Beirut

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has addressed an unusual predawn military parade held in Pyongyang to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers’ Party.

North Korea holds anniversary parade: Kim Jong-Un addresses the nation

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the Lebanese economy was in crisis. For the migrant workers who had moved to Lebanon in search of a better life, things have become worse. Watch report.

Lebanon migrant workers: 'Kafala system' leads to exploitation

Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on October 10 to a ceasefire and to begin "substantive talks" over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh after nearly two weeks of fierce clashes.

Armenia-Azerbaijan to start substantive talks: Move to de-escalate tensions in Karabakh

Taiwan celebrated its national day on October 10, which marks the start of the Wuchang armed uprising that led to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the Republic of China in 1911. Watch report.

Taiwan National Day: Taiwan pledges strong defences

The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a spike in child marriages globally reversing 25 years of progress on ending this practice. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic may lead to a spike in child marriages

New Orleans in the city of Louisiana is helping those who have laid off during COVID-19 shut down and this is being done to try and help improve their work skills. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Retraining the jobless to work in healthcare

Mosques reopened in and around the Libyan capital almost seven months after they were ordered to close as part of strict curbs to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic: Mosques reopen in Libyan capital with precautionary measures

Amid growing concern over access to Covid-19 medical products, Moderna has decided not to enforce its patent rights related to its experimental vaccine. Watch report.

Moderna vows not to enforce Covid-19 patents: WHO welcomes move

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged closer ties with India as he warned of China's growing might on its doorstep, amid a flurry of diplomacy between the world's two largest democracies. Watch report.

Mike Pompeo: India needs US as its ally

A France startup puts recycled hair to good use, Chateau of Versailles turns into a salon. Watch this report to get more on this!

Chateau of Versailles turn into a salon: Startup puts recycled hair to good use

All pubs and restaurants across central Scotland are to be closed under new measures aimed at tackling a surge in coronavirus cases.

Pubs closed in Scotland under new COVID-19 restrictions

Nearly 12 days after curbs were imposed in J&K following the scrapping of Article 370, the valley is gradually returning to normalcy. Broadband services have been restored in some parts

Kashmir on path to normalcy: WION speaks to Srinagar locals; Here's a ground report

Free Speech Vs Responsible Speech. Do you know when was the first amendment passed in India to curtail freedom of speech? Watch the video.

Free Speech Vs Responsible Speech | WION Opinion

German health ministry said that the number of daily COVID-19 cases passing 4,000 for the first time since early April. Another German ministry warned of an non-control spread of the virus within the country.

Germany experiencing 'worrying jump in COVID-19 cases | DW-WION Partnership

Coronavirus cases in Brazil cross the 5 million mark with the country being the third most affected nation. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Brazilian economy reeling under the pandemic, unemployment  at high

Relatives of some of the 12 Hong Kong activists arrested by Chinese authorities at sea more than six weeks ago as they tried to flee by boat to Taiwan have accused on Thursday (October 8) the Hong Kong government of lying over the circumstances surrounding their capture.

Hong Kong: Activists & their relatives protest outside Hong Kong govt flying service HQ

The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia had been invited to take part in talks in Moscow. “The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia are being invited to Moscow on October 9,” Russia President Vladimir Putin said in a statement released by the Kremlin.

WION Dispatch: France, US and Russia meet on Nagorno-Karabakh, seek ceasefire

A France startup puts recycled hair to good use, Chateau of versailles turns into salon. Watch this report to get more on this!

A France startup puts recycled hair to good use, chateau of versailles turns into salon

Tech giant Google faces worldwide criticism over displaying news content without paying for it. Watch this video to get more details on this.

Google faces worldwide criticism over displaying news content without paying for it

Thirteen men, seven of them associated with an anti-government militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen, have been arrested on charges of conspiring to kidnap the Michigan governor, attack the state legislature and threaten law enforcement.

US: 13 men, include right wing militia members, plot to kidnap the Michigan's governor

Kyrgyzstan President declares state of emergency in Bishkek as political unrest deepens. President Jeenbekov also stated that he is ready to resign once new cabinet get appointed.

Kyrgyzstan President declares state of emergency in Bishkek as political unrest deepens

In this episode of WION Wideangle, we give detail about the phases of the COVID-19 vaccine development. Know what, where and How, in the context of COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine: When will we have one? | WION Wideangle | Coronavirus Vacine

Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes intensify, Russia invites to Moscow for peace talks

Global companies are decoupling from China. India has extended incentives worth more than $6 billion to 16 companies for smartphone production facilities. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about India's bid to become a global hub for smartphones.

Made in India smartphones: A $143 billion plan | Gravitas

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