COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented change to the international tourism industry. Pandemic-related lockdowns, flight cancellations, and border closures may be putting a crimp on summer vacation plans.

Coronavirus Pandemic: What is the way forward for global tourism?

Iran has agreed to allow inspectors in to two sites where the country is suspected of having stored or used undeclared nuclear material

UN Nuclear watchdog gets access to two sites in Iran

'Hezbollah is not the villain of West Asia', says Spokesperson Ibrahim Al Moussawi. 'We resist the Israeli invasion and expansionists in West Asia' he added. Watch this interview.

Hezbollah spokesperson Ibrahim Al Moussawi exclusively speaks to WION

Athens is ready for a "significant de-escalation" in the Eastern Mediterranean provided Turkey halts its "provocative actions", Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday.

Greek Prime Minister offers 'de-escalation' if Turkey eases off in Eastern Mediterranean

A New Zealand court has sentenced a man who killed 51 people at two mosques to life in prison without parole

'Tarrant deserves a lifetime of complete silence', says NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

Russia is preparing to approve a second vaccine against COVID-19 in late September or early October, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said on Wednesday.

Russia readies for approval of second COVID-19 vaccine

Iraq gets the vast majority of its water from two rivers; the Euphrates and the Tigris. Both run down the length of the country supplying drinking water, irrigation, and hydroelectricity

Why Iraq’s great rivers are dying

India on Thursday (August 27, 2020) recorded the highest single-day spike of 75,760 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and the country’s COVID-19 tally crossed 33-lakh mark.

India records highest single-day spike of 75,760 new Coronavirus cases

Alibaba’s decision could impact the fundraising plans of some of its Indian investee companies.

China's Alibaba Group puts India investment plan on hold

Joe Biden condemned the violence in Kenosha, Wis., on Wednesday and expressed outrage over the police shooting of Jacob Blake

Kenosha Unrest: Joe Biden condemns 'Needless violence' after Jacob Blake shooting

At least 150 people have become permanently disabled as a result of the devastating August 4 port explosion.

A mental health emergency in Lebanon

A Uighur woman got separated from her family. WION spoke to her son Ferkat Jawdat, who is a Uighur activist. Watch this video to know more.

Uighur woman separated from family by China, Son appeals for release

Soft and warm, Kashmiri pashmina shawls are a symbol of luxury and a prized possession for many. It is believed that Europeans named the pashmina after the land it came from - 'Cashmere'. Our correspondent Johan Castell met a young designer and entrepreneur from Kashmir who is using modern digital tools to sell pashmina shawls and other handicrafts from the valley. Watch her story.

Kashmir Connect: Weaving dreams in the valley

A guitar company founded by Frantisek Furch during the soviet regime in Czechoslovakia, is now selling instruments to global stars out of its workshop in a former mill.

Czech guitar maker born of necessity woos stars

Egypt's Gharbiya region is the heartland of its jasmine harvest. The aromatic oils extracted for perfumes from here make up over half the global supply, according to international trade figures.

Egypt: Jasmine Harvesters battle the coronavirus pandemic

Twin blasts including a suicide bombing killed 14 people and wounded 74 others on a restive southern Philippine island on Monday, among them security forces and civilians, with Islamist militants suspected of being behind the attack.

Philippines dual bomb blast, Two female suicide attackers carried bomb blasts

Fearing their work may violate a national security law recently imposed by Beijing, some Hong Kong artists are turning to self-censorship while others are moving their creations abroad or are planning to leave the city themselves.

Hong Kong's new security law inhibits anxious artists

Turkey said on Tuesday it was ready for talks with Greece in their growing row over eastern Mediterranean natural gas without any preconditions.

Turkey says no preconditions for dialogue with Greece

Apple orchards in the Kashmir valley are abuzz. The world-famous Kashmiri apples are being harvested from orchards of the valley. The crop this year hasn't been that great due to several climatic conditions but farmers are expecting the government's intervention to gain profit.

Kashmir: COVID-19 adds to the woes of apple growers

Mediterranean row: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

Jerry Falwell Jr, a towering force in the U.S. evangelical Christian movement whose endorsement played a key role in President Donald Trump's 2016 victory, has resigned as president of Liberty University, the school said on Tuesday.

Trump's aide Jerry Falwell quits university after sex scandal

One person died and two got wounded after street protests over the police shooting of a Black man erupted into gun violence.

One dead as gunfire erupts at Wisconsin protests over shooting of Black man

Melania Trump called for an end to violence and looting “being done in the name of justice," as protests continue to erupted nationwide following the death of African-American George Floyd.

Melania Trump speaks at RNC despite keeping low profile

According to the intelligence sources, Chinese Air force, known as The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) will soon have its fighter jets based in the South China Sea region.

Chinese transgressions continue in South China Sea

The president of the UN Security Council, Indonesia, has said it was "not in the position to take further action" on a US bid to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on Iran

UNSC Rejects US' demand to restore sanctions on Iran

Some passengers are surprised to see them cleaning. 30-year-old Denisse Leal said the majority congratulate them for doing the work, but other passengers don't want them near.

Chilean couple disinfects subway to survive economically

'I urge people to stop violence in the name of justice', says Melania Trump at RNC

August 25, 2017 - the date Myanmar's army unleashed a wave of violence on Rohingya refugees in Rakhine state, forcing nearly a million people to flee and seek shelter in neighbouring Bangladesh

Three years since Rohingya exodus: From fleeing Myanmar to ICJ trial

While Trump speaks from Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks from the other side of the world. Pompeo is on a trip to the Middle East but will take time out to speak from Jerusalem.

RNC Day 2: Mike Pompeo speaks from Jerusalem, FLOTUS from White House' Rose Garden

A Chinese Christian cult is allegedly making inroads in India. The Church of Almighty God is a violent movement - that believes Jesus has returned as a Chinese woman. Nagaland's highest church body is raising an alarm. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese Female Jesus Cult: A new threat for India

If you have cancelled your summer trip to Bali or Hawaii - set your sorrow aside. You can still enjoy the experience. That too in the comfort of your home. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all about #staycation.

Gravitas: Extreme Staycation: The Stay-At-Home Vacation

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