Australia is set to face the largest budget deficit since World War II when the federal government hands down the country's economic standing on October 6. Watch report.

Australia's biggest deficit since world war 2

Oil pollution in Syria has been a growing concern since the 2011 onset of a civil war that has taken a toll on oil infrastructure and seen rival powers compete over control of key hydrocarbon fields.

WION Fineprint: Syrian refineries raise severe health concerns

Seven women announced Wednesday that they would seek leadership roles in the French Catholic Church

Your Story: France | Women demand to play bigger role in Church

Mumbai, one of the worst hit cities in terms of rising cases, is deploying ‘smart helmets’ to combat the spread of the disease

Your Story: Mumbai receive high-tech 'Smart helmets' to combat COVID-19

A witness in 2019 Sri Lanka suicide bombing has said that Pulasthini Rajendran alias Sarah, the wife of Atchchi Muhammadu Muhammadu Hastun, who detonated the suicide bomb at St. Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Negombo, had fled to India by sea in September of 2019.

Your Story: 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday terror attacks suspect reportedly fled to India

As Australia battles the coronavirus outbreak, the country is expected to record its biggest deficit since World War II

WION Dispatch: COVID-19 Pandemic pushes Australia into its largest budget deficit

The filings come at a time of increased tension between the United States and China, and increased scrutiny over possible economic espionage by Chinese citizens working in the U.S.

WION Dispatch: FBI accuses Chinese Consulate in San Francisco of harboring fugitive

The mothers’ group has drawn hundreds of people downtown to join nightly protests against systemic racism.

'Wall of Moms' join Portland's Black Lives Matter protests

The Ministry of Defence has issued the formal government sanction letter for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in the Indian Army

Women officers in Indian Army to shoulder larger roles; Govt issues formal grant letter

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler joined large crowds of protesters near the Justice Center in Portland Wednesday night.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Joins BLM protests

The state of Assam faces crisis of flood every year during this season. This is because of the geographical location of the state that makes it flood prone area. This year around 2 Million people are affected, at least 89 lost their life and over 45,000 people displaced. Watch this report

Assam Floods: Over 45,000+ people displaced, 89 killed, 2 Million people affected

India reported the highest one-day spike of 45,720 coronavirus cases and 1,129 deaths this morning, government data shows.

COVID-19: India records 45,000+ cases, 1,129 deaths in last 24 hours

Last week the government approved a 75% budget cut for the federal women’s institute, and the president has also proposed to withdraw state funding for women’s shelters.

Femicides rise in Mexico as Govt cuts funding for Women's Shelters

Tokyo observed the original date a year ago. That was before the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Olympics and pushed back the opening to July 23, 2021

Postponed Tokyo Olympics due to pandemic hit 1-year-to-go mark

TikTok, used to create short dance, lip-sync, comedy and talent videos, said last year about 60 percent of its 26.5 million monthly active US users are aged 16 to 24.

US Senate panel approves ban on using TikTok app on Govt devices

According to a report in 2016, China has built 87,000 dams. Why does China need so many dams? Because, it wants to turn water into a weapon.

Gravitas: How China is weaponising water

The abduction of a journalist in Pakistan was caught on camera. The video grabbed the attention of the masses and triggered outrage against the Pakistani state. The case has once against raised questions over the safety of journalists in Pakistan.

Gravitas: Pakistan: Abduction of a journalist caught on tape

Is staying home not safe anymore? A new study claims that people are more likely to contract the Coronavirus from their family members

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Staying home not safe enough?

The United States has revealed that in the last 10 years, two hackers targeted 10 countries with support from Chinese spies. Recently, the hackers tried to steal information about Coronavirus vaccine from two companies.

Gravitas: Chinese hackers: The next big security threat

On WION Global Summit: Decoding China, WION's Palki assesses the Chinese military's power, provocations & propaganda with Lawrence Korb, John Blaxland and Lt Gen S L Narasimhan

WION Global Summit: China's Military | Power, Provocations and Propaganda | Session Two

On WION Global Summit: Decoding China, WION's Palki decodes the Chinese President Xi Jinping with Gautam Bambawale, Bruno Macaes and Derek Grossman

WION Global Summit: Decoding China | How is Xi Jinping driving China's quest for global domination?

Online make-up tutorials for men are going viral & cosmetic companies are making the most of this trend

Gravitas: The changing face of male beauty

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman has waged a twitter war against former Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Nayef.

Gravitas: Saudi Game of Thrones: MBS wages a twitter war

North Korea claims to have a COVID-19 vaccine. It also claims to have zero cases. So, who is it testing the vaccine on? Is it more of Kim Jong Un's propaganda?

Gravitas: North Korea Joins The Vaccine Race

In the last 2 months, a series of mysterious explosions have taken place at Iran's nuclear facilities & military bases. Who's behind the sabotage?

Gravitas: Iran's nuclear facilities are 'mysteriously' under attack

China's Three Gorges Dam is one of the most controversial infrastructure projects. The dam flooded 13 cities, 140 towns, and 1,352 villages when it was built. Now, experts fear that the dam could break due to flooding.

Gravitas: Three Gorges Dam: China's dam of doom

A massive online campaign by its citizens has forced the Iranian regime to quash the death sentence of 3 anti-govt protesters. WION's Palki tells you how Iran's political leadership fears a civil unrest.

Gravitas: Iran protests: Govt forced to backtrack

China says the floods on the Yangtze river are the worst in 100 years. Experts say that the Three Gorges Dam, built despite protests - could make the situation worse.

Gravitas: Floods in China: A man-made disaster?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers the keynote address at the India Ideas Summit on July 22.

PM Modi's keynote address at India Ideas Summit | PM Modi Speech | WION

The rich are trying to buy access to virus-free safe zones. New Zealand is their top choice. What are the other options?

Gravitas: Rich are on the quest for a virus-free safe haven

On WION Global Summit: Decoding China, WION's Palki talks about China's Great Wall of Debt and the ticking economic distancing with Dexter Roberts, Michael Schuman and Dinny McMahon

Global Summit Decoding China: The great wall of debt & Economic distancing | Session one | WION

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