Meanwhile, the Health Department said that the strike was concerning, warning that it could lead to public health risks.

No funerals for next three days as SA funeral homes goes on strike

The United Nations (UN) human rights chief said she was discussing a possible visit to China’s Xinjiang region with Chinese authorities who are facing growing backlash over its treatment of ethnic Uighurs there.

UN Human Rights Chief may visit Xinjiang with Chinese authorities

The Federal funds rate remained unchanged at zero to a quarter percentage point, and will stay there until America's labor market has recovered

Fed vows to keep interest rates near zero

New Zealand has entered a recession with the economy contracting 12.2% in the June quarter.

New Zealand economy in deepest recession

The report on the 18-month investigation, published Wednesday by the House Transportation Committee

US House report blames Boeing, FAA for 737 Max failures

The president of the European Union’s executive arm Ursula Von Der said Wednesday that the United Kingdom cannot unilaterally change the bilateral Brexit agreement

EU Chief Ursula Von Der says Brexit deal cannot be changed

As deadly wildfires rage across the U.S. West, millions of people have been left struggling with some of the world's worst air pollution. Enormous plumes of ash and smoke have spread from the region, where nearly 5 million acres were ablaze on Wednesday (September 15), compounding the public health crisis of the coronavirus pandemic.

Headaches and hospital visits as wildfire smoke blankets Western United States

American life finds itself in the middle of a plague that answers to no calendar, ideology or political objective. Just weeks away from the #USElection, the arrival of a vaccine takes the centre stage in American politics.

Vaccine: A guarantee to election success?

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who was allegedly poisoned by the Russian authority, has claimed that he was poisoned in his hotel room, and not on the airport. Navalny had stayed at a hotel in the Siberian city of Tomsk. It has now been revealed by his team that the nerve agent used to poison him has been found on an empty bottle that was present in the hotel. This theory has backtracked the earlier belief that he was poisoned at the airport.

Navalny's team: Alexei Navalny was poisoned through water bottle found in hotel

A peaceful police operation was underway on the island of Lesbos on Thursday (September 17) to move homeless migrants into a temporary tent camp after thousands had resisted entering the new facility.

Your Story: Protests and counter protests over migrants in Lesbos

China's ruling Communist Party is demanding a show of greater loyalty from the sprawling private sector as the world's second-largest economy grapples with growing external risks, from open U.S. hostility to the coronavirus pandemic.

Your Story: Communist Party of China gets a bigger role in private sector

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned a year older on Thursday. Greetings poured in from all corners of the world for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wishing him good health, happiness, well-being and success. Putin said he values the kind, friendly relations that have developed between the two over the last few years.

WION Dispatch: Greetings poured in for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday that restrictions would be tightened in northeast England from Friday. The step is being taken to stem the rise of new coronavirus cases. Hancock told Parliament that residents would be banned from socialising with others outside their households or support bubbles.

WION Dispatch: UK announces restrictions in parts of northeast

China has published a white paper defending its policy in the region, saying the vocational training has improved workforce quality. The authorities claim that these training programmes, work schemes and better education have improved the lives of these migrants.

China publishes white paper applauding employment generated in Xinjiang

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that China has illegally occupied 38,000 sq km of India's territory in Ladakh, while Pakistan illegally gave away 5,180 square kilometres of PoK's area to Beijing citing the so-called '1963 boundary agreement.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on India-China border standoff

Belarus charges jailed opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova under security law. Maria Kolesnikova is charged with undermining the Belarusian national security.

Belarus: Opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova charged under security law

Thousands of evacuees displaced by deadly wildfires in Oregon settled into the second week of life in shelters and car camping on Tuesday as fire crews battled on, and search teams scoured the ruins of incinerated homes for the missing. Firefighters never saw anything like the wildfires that have ripped through Oregon and devastated their own communities.

US: Oregon firefighters describe battling historic wildfires

The firm, Zhenhua Data Information Technology Co, is a pioneer in hybrid warfare and is linked to the country’s administration.

India raises Zhenhua snooping issue with Chinese envoy

"We need a vaccine for everybody, everywhere - in affordable conditions - because we will only be safe if everybody is safe.", Tweets United Nations.

'COVID-19 vaccine must be affordable and available to all', highlights UN

US President Donald Trump again contradicted his own health officials' coronavirus statements -- this time on the importance of mask wearing and the timing for a vaccine.

US Prez Trump contradicts CDC chief on COVID vaccine distribution

Authorities say they will be built with care and improve transport links, connecting new urban developments and bypassing central Cairo's congestion

Egypt cuts highways across pyramids plateau, alarming conservationists

Hundreds of women gathered in the centre of Minsk to march in the latest demonstration since a disputed presidential election in August.

Human Rights group calls for UN monitoring of Belarus rights abuses

By early afternoon, Sally had weakened into a tropical storm, with winds down to 110 kmph.

Hurricane Sally makes landfall as category 2 storm in Alabama

Pakistan has banned WION. But Imran Khan is citing WION's stories to make a point in the Pakistani Parliament. Take a look.

Gravitas: Imran Khan quotes WION report in Pakistan

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval walked out of a virtual SCO meet, after the Pakistani representative used a new fantasy map as the backdrop. The host - Russia has come out in support of India. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story.

Gravitas: NSA Doval leaves SCO meet after Pak's provocation

The Communist Party wants a bigger role in the private sector of China. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China's ruling party is now tightening its grip over Chinese boardrooms.

Gravitas: China's message to business leaders: Put Communist Party first

Just before the elections, Donald Trump has pulled off a big foreign policy win. Bahrain & the UAE have normalised ties with Israel. Palestine has called this a betrayal. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Abraham Accords is enabling a big shift in West Asia.

Gravitas: Trump's big foreign policy win is set to change West Asia

A man who recently tracked down his lost phone, found it filled with monkey selfies. Guess who had stolen the phone? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: Monkey steals phone, clicks selfies

What does Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga bring to the table? Will he build on the India-Japan friendship which reached unprecedented highs under Shinzo Abe? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Meet Japan's next Prime Minister

Did U.S. President Donald Trump just accuse Biden of taking drugs? Did you know Trump is a connoisseur of fake art? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what the United States is talking about in the run-up to the Presidential polls.

Gravitas: Trump accuses Biden of taking drugs

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