For the third time in under a year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks reelection, and once again the Israeli leader is on the ropes.

Israel to witness Hat-Trick of polls in under 12 months

Mahathir Mohamad lost out in the battle to become prime minister of Malaysia on February 29 as the king named former interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister of Malaysia after a week of political turmoil sparked by Mahathir's resignation. Today Muhyiddin Yassin was officially sworn in as the prime minister of Malaysia.

Muhyiddin Yassin succeeds Mahathir Mohamad as PM of Malaysia

WION spoke to the Taliban's political chief Abbas Stanikzai. Abbas Stanikzai said that the group will not hold talks with the Afghan government as according to Taliban it is a puppet regime of the United States.

WION speaks to Taliban's political chief Abbas Stanikzai | WION Exclusive

Coronavirus continues to claim lives and spread the infection across the borders. The United States has now got the first fatality due to coronavirus. The 50-year-old man had health conditions which aggravated condition, the man had no contact with anyone who had travelled to the virus hit nations.

Coronavirus kills 50-year-old man in Washington

The United States signed a deal with Taliban insurgents on February 29 which will lead to the full withdrawal of foreign soldiers from Afghanistan over the next 14 months. The U. President Donald Trump on February 29 said he would be personally meeting leaders of the Taliban in the near future.

8,600 US troops in Afghanistan to be withdrawn in 14 months | Afghan Peace Deal

Donald Trump: I'll be meeting personally with Taliban leaders

Coronavirus continues to claim lives and spread the infection across the borders. Watch WION's report to know what life looks like in China now.

Coronavirus Outbreak: What life looks like in China

The representatives from the United States and Afghanistan signed the peace deal on February 29. The peace agreement will pave the way for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. American soldiers have been in the country fighting against the Taliban for the 18 years

US-Taliban sign peace deal, US to withdraw 5,000 troops in 135 days

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on February 28 defended the action of the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in his testimony. He said Qassem Soleimani posed an imminent threat to American lives.

Mike Pompeo defends Qassem Soleimani's assassination

Nilofar Bayat the captain of Afghanistan's national women's wheelchair basketball team and one of the thousands of Afghans who were badly injured during years of conflict. Speaking to Reuters, Bayat said she hopes for peace so that her team can continue competing in international games, but fears a return to power by the Taliban could quash her dreams.

The downside of US-Taliban peace deal

A major deal will be signed in Doha. The representatives from United States and Afghanistan will sign the peace deal today.

India to attend US-Taliban Afghan peace deal ceremony

A major deal will be signed in Doha. The representatives from the United States and Afghanistan will sign the peace deal today. The peace agreement will pave the way for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. American soldiers have been in the country fighting against the Taliban for the last 18 years.

Watch: WION's ground report from Qatar on Afghan peace deal

Iran continues to face global criticism over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. A report published by BBC's Persian wing claims that the actual death toll in the country could be as high as 210. This is six times higher than what the government in Iran reported.

Report claims coronavirus death toll in Iran to be 210

The representatives from the United States and Afghanistan will sign the peace deal today. The peace agreement will pave the way for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. American soldiers have been in the country fighting against the Taliban for the last 18 years. India has also been invited by the Qatar government to the peace deal ceremony.

Taliban's Suhail Shaheen Exclusively speaks to WION

These cases were filed in the Supreme Court following the Narendra Modi government's move to abrogate Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and scrap the special status enjoyed by Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 last year.

Will Article 370 be heard by larger bench?

Authorities in Italy announced the deaths of four more coronavirus patients on Friday, bringing the number of people who have died from the illness to 21. Here's the latest information on the situation in Italy.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Covid-19, 21 deaths, 821 cases in Italy | Coronavirus News

Malaysia's king named former interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister on Saturday in a shock decision that sidelined old rivals Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim after a week of political turmoil.

Malaysia's king appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister

The Huddle: Conversations for change | WION Live | WION News A conclave with leaders across politics, business, academics, sports, and the arts!

The Huddle: Conversations for change | WION Live | WION News

Afghan Peace Deal: 'Will ensure Afghanistan is never used as terror base' says Mike Pompeo

The U.S. Secretary of Defence Mark Esper and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg issue a joint statement with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on combating terrorism in Afghanistan and supporting the Afghan security and defence forces.

Prez Ashraf Ghani gives US-Afghan joint statement

Afghan peace deal after 18 months of intense negotiations

Afghan Peace deal: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reaches Doha

US, Taliban to sign deal aimed at bringing peace to Afghanistan

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a congratulatory letter to Ashraf Ghani on his re-election as the Afghanistan President A major deal will be signed in Doha. The representatives from the United States and Afghanistan will sign the peace deal today. The peace agreement will pave the way for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. American soldiers have been in the country fighting against the Taliban for the last 18 years.

What role India has in US-Taliban peace deal?

US-Taliban peace deal would lead to complete withdrawal of US troops?

Who will be most affected by US-Taliban peace deal?

As the fighting continues nearly one million people have been uprooted from their homes in Idlib. Since the start of Syria's civil war in 2011, the country has never seen so many people displaced in such a short time. Watch report:

Syrian refugee crisis: Syrians find shelter in caves

Germany's Top Court has overturned a ban on assisted suicide. The move has triggered a new debate over assisted dying. This report tells you more

Gravitas: Germany repeals ban on assisted suicide

India has successfully completed two rescue missions. Over 200 people have been brought back from two hotspots of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak. This report has the details.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak, India evacuates over 200 people

Major events around the world are being cancelled due to rising cases of the coronavirus. The carnival in Nice was cut short. Several sporting events have been cancelled. This report has more details.

Gravitas: Coronavirus spread impacts major global events

An attempt by supporters of Mahathir Mohamad to grab power in Malaysia has failed. Now, the parliament gets to decide who will be Malaysia's next Prime Minister. This report tells you more.

Gravitas:  A power struggle in Malaysia

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