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.

Russia invites Armenia, Azerbaijan for peace talks

The United States on Thursday slapped fresh sanctions on Iran's financial sector, targeting 18 banks in an effort to further choke off Iranian revenues as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran weeks ahead of the U.S. election.

United States sanctions 18 major Iranian banks

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: Relatives accuse government of lying over surveillance of detainees

Greek Cypriots held a demonstration on Thursday (October 8) over a decision by Northern Cyprus to re-open part of a beach in a controversial area abandoned since the Turkish invasion of the island.

Cyprus: Hundreds protest against opening of beachfront in Varosha

The day before King Felipe VI's visited Barcelona, Catalan independence supporters burnt pictures of the Spanish head of state in a public square. Watch report.

Protests in Barcelona over King Felipe VI's visit: Demonstrators burn King's photos

British Airways will bid farewell to its Boeing 747s with a rare synchronised dual take off for the "Queen of the Skies". Watch report.

British Airways 'Queen of Skies' jumbos bid farewell

Anti-government protesters scuffled with vigilante groups in Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek overnight, after authorities in the Central Asian nation annulled parliamentary election results. Watch report.

Political crisis in Kyrgyzstan: Poll results declared invalid

Kidnapped Malian politician Soumaila Cisse, French aid worker Sophie Petronin and two Italians were freed Thursday after long periods in the hands of Islamist insurgents.

Kidnapped Mali politician, French aid worker and 2 Italians freed

Kinana al-Bunni is driving changing attitudes towards female taxi drivers in Syria. After realizing that working indoors did not suit her the single mother pursued a career as a taxi driver a route not typically taken by women in her country. Watch her story.

Shattering stereotypes Syrian woman drives taxi | WION News | World News

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.

13 held in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor | World News

Macron has announced that France will provide 100 million euros as emergency aid to the flood-hit region.

France to provide 100 MN euros to flood-hit region

Northern Cyprus said on Tuesday it will reopen the coastal section of the long-fenced-off disputed town of Varosha, a Turkish Cypriot leader announced Tuesday ahead of elections at the weekend.

North Cyprus to reopen disputed 'ghost town' with Turkish backing

Japan's real wages fall for the sixth straight month due to the coronavirus pandemic bites. Watch report.

Japan's real wages fall: COVID-19 prompts companies to cut costs

Hyundai has issued a recall of Hyundai Kona Electric vehicles. Starting on October 16, the vehicles in question will be inspected and their software updated and battery packs replaced.

Hyundai to recall Kona EV in South Korea over concerns of fire risk

The World Bank has said India’s GDP is expected to further contract by 9.6% this fiscal as a reflection of the economic slump the country has suffered due to the national lockdown induced by the coronavirus pandemic.

World Bank: India's GDP to contract in FY21

British airline East Jet warned its first-ever annual loss could be as much as 845 million pounds as the pandemic meant it was flying just 25% of planned capacity.

Easy Jet to land first-ever annual loss

Mexican inflation cooled to 4.01% in the year through September as consumer prices for energy dropped and food price rises were lower.

Mexico annual inflation cools to 4.01% till September

The arctic ice cover is disappearing and within decades there could be no ice covering the arctic during the summer months. Scientists are racing against time to save and protest the fragile arctic ecosystem.

Can we save the arctic from destruction? Scientists race to save arctic ecosystem | WION News

Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean will be slower than the return to productivity. Watch report.

Economic impact of COVID-19 on Latin America

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

Brazil records nearly 150,000 deaths: Brazilians flocks crowded beach, bars

Donald Trump's decision to walk away from the next presidential debate because it was set to be held virtually between the President and Democratic nominee Joe Biden into question. This was done because Trump's positive coronavirus diagnosis is altering his reelection bid.

Second Presidential debate to be virtual: Trump rejects virtual debate

The 11-foot yellow snake, named Belle, is one of Inbar family's many pets, living happily together in an animal sanctuary in an agricultural community in southern Israel.

Meet 8-yr-old Inbar's python pet Belle from Israel

United Nations World Food Programme has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for the efforts to combat against food hunger. Nobel Peace Prize 2020 has been announced at Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.

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

A report by the US Labor Department has called China a hotspot for forced labour. A study found that 83 top brands have benefitted from China's forced labour program. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Chinese authorities pushed Uighur Muslims into forced labour.

China: The world capital for forced labour | Gravitas

Top American newspapers have issued endorsements to Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Should the media tell you who to vote for? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Should the media tell you who to vote for?

A British school book has attacked India and Hinduism. It claims Hindus turn to terrorism to defend faith. What if the British took time out from manufacturing lies and taught Britons the terror of the British Raj instead? WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: U.K. textbook links Hinduism with Terror

The Libyan Civil war, the war in Syria, the Eastern Mediterranean conflict, and now the Nagorno-Karabakh clashes - Turkey's gunboat diplomacy has raised tensions across all battlegrounds. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about Erdogan's many wars for world power.

Gravitas: How Turkey fueled four conflicts?

Turkey's President Erdogan has a dream. He wants to be the Caliph - the leader of the Muslim World. Where does that leave Turkey and its dream of being a part of the E.U.? WION's Palki Sharma has the answer.

Gravitas: Why Erdogan is wooing Islamic countries?

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's military aggression has put Turkey at odds with NATO. The latest conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has triggered a fresh fight. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Turkey has become the biggest liability for NATO.

Gravitas: Why is the NATO shy of expelling Turkey?

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence are all set to face-off in the Vice-Presidential debate. What can you expect from it? WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest from U.S. Presidential Elections.

Gravitas: Countdown to U.S. Vice Presidential debate

Russia celebrated President Vladimir Putin's birthday with a hypersonic missile test. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: On Putin's birthday, Russia tests hypersonic missile

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