U.S. President Donald Trump, teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, U.S. trade deal with China, global economy & Huawei CEO readiness to tackle further U.S. attacks on the firm dominate the proceeding in day 1 of the Davos 2020 summit.

Gravitas: Day 1 Of Davos 2020 — Key Takeaways

The space programme is to send human beings to space and will be called Gaganyaan. However, before India actually sends humans to venture out into space, the Indian Space Research Agency is sending out a humanoid robot by the end of this year.

Your Story: Meet ISRO'S half-Humanoid Vyommitra

In what is turning out to be a shocker of a revelation, it is now clear that the UK authorities never shared any information about the London attacker, Usman Khan, to Pakistani authorities on him being on the watchlist and even after his death the Pakistani authorities were never informed.

WION Exclusive: UK govt did not share intel on Usman Khan

The warning comes as a debate over paparazzi photos was reignited after some sections of the press broke a self-imposed embargo introduced after the death of Prince Harry’s mother, Diana, more than two decades ago.

Your Story: Harry, Meghan lawyers issue warning over photos of duchess

Thailand’s capital on Tuesday ordered schools closed due to unhealthy levels of air pollution, and there were doubts whether the situation would improve in the coming months as farmers burn their sugarcane crop in the harvest season.

Your Story: Smog reach unhealthy levels in Bangkok

The British government said on Tuesday that it would toughen terrorism sentences and end early release for serious offenders, following through on promises made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in November after a convicted terrorist who had been automatically released carried out an attack that killed two people near London Bridge.

WION Dispatch: New UK law to increase jail term

As leaders of government and business—including more than 100 billionaires— gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the 50th annual World Economic Forum, Forbes brings you the biggest news headlines from the conference.

WION Dispatch: Davos 2020: WION speaks to world leaders

Salvador Gómez-Colón, a teenage environmental and humanitarian activist from Puerto Rico, started the day Tuesday by telling business and government leaders that they didn’t have much credibility.

WION Dispatch: Davos 2020: WION in Exclusive conversation with Salvador

“Nobody likes him, nobody wants to work with him, he got nothing done. He was a career politician,” she said. “It’s all just baloney and I feel so bad that people got sucked into it.

Hillary Clinton says 'nobody likes' Bernie Sanders

Speaking at an event at the World Economic Forum, Pichai said it was important to be clear-eyed about what could go wrong with AI, and while it promised huge benefits there were real concerns about potential negative consequences.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at 50th WEF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday lowered growth estimate for India to 4.8% for FY20, citing stress in the non-bank financial sector and weak rural income growth as the major factors for the downward revision.

IMF lowers India growth estimate to 4.8% for FY20

Saudi Arabia has denied that its crown prince was responsible for hacking Amazon boss Jeff Bezos' phone.

Jeff Bezos hack: Saudi Arabia calls claim ‘absurd’

Rohingyas who fled to refugee camps in Bangladesh were waiting on Wednesday (January 22) for a decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on a request for emergency measures in a genocide case against the country.

Rohingyas wait for international court decision

The International Court of Justice on Thursday (January 23) is set to rule on a request for emergency measures to Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority do not worsen before it hears the case accusing the country of genocide.

World Court to rule on emergency measures in Rohingya genocide case

The World Health Organization announced Monday that it would convene an expert panel to determine whether a fast-developing outbreak caused by a new virus in China should be declared a global health emergency.

WHO Calls for Emergency Meeting as Chinese Virus Spreads

Speaking to the media in presence of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Trump said, "We are talking about Kashmir in relation to what is going on with Pakistan and India. If we can help, we certainly will be helping."

Imran Khan, Trump discuss Kashmir at Davos

Russia's weather can get really cold. During winters, the temperature can drop to -60 degree celsius. People hardly survive the bitter cold courtesy central heating. Now what happens when the heating system gives away? A building in Irkutsk city has frozen. Take a look.

Living in a refrigerator? A look at Russia's frozen house

The Democrats and Republicans continue to clash over the admission of new evidence and witnesses in the impeachment trial. So let us tell you what exactly Democrats are demanding.

What are the Democrats demanding?

9 people have been killed, and around 440 infected by the mysterious coronavirus first detected in Wuhan China. China's national health commission has said that 440 people in 13 Chinese provinces are confirmed to be infected by the coronavirus.

9 people killed, 440 people now infected by the Coronavirus

The first snowboarder of the season arrives in Gulmarg after Kashmir valley reopens for visitors. He finds a winter wonderland perfect for winter sports, the only thing missing, are people...

WION Traveller S3 Episode 20 – Johan in wonderland

The CFO of Chinese tech company Huawei Meng Wanzhou went to court on January 20 to fight extradition to the United States. Meng was arrested in 2018 in Canada after US accused China of flouting sanctions that the country had placed on Iran. The United States had charged Meng with bank fraud. Watch report.

Huawei CFO faces extradition trial, Hearing starts in Vancouver

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on January 20 called for a balanced approach to regulating artificial intelligence, telling a European audience that the technology brings benefits but also "negative consequences." Sundar Pichai's comments come as lawmakers and governments seriously consider putting limits on how artificial intelligence is used.

Google CEO calls for artificial intelligence regulation

Immigration officials and National Guard officers on January 20 rounded up dozens of migrants who crossed the border from Guatemala to Mexico, in a new challenge for President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's efforts to contain migration at the bidding of the United States. The mostly Honduran migrants appeared to grow impatient on the bridge over the Suchiate River that connects the two countries after some were denied permission to cross by assembled Mexican migration officials.

Migrants scuffle with Mexican troops while trying to cross river into Mexico

18 years ago, China battled the SARS-epidemic. It took two years for Beijing to defeat the epidemic. But by then, it had spread to 26 countries. Is China equipped to handle the mysterious Wuhan virus? Is China trying to cover-up?

WION Edit: Wuhan Virus: Worries Of A Cover-Up Spike

The four day World Economic Forum will kick off on January 21 at Davos in Switzerland. World leaders, politicians, celebrities, chief executives will assemble in Davos and witness the exchange of economic, social and environmental concerns on its 50th assembly.

Four day World Economic Forum in Davos kicks off today

Following the Royal split, Windsor gift shops are on a mission. They want to clear their stock of Harry & Meghan merchandise. They are offering products at throwaway prices to attract tourist & locals. It's evident that the Royal Split has reached Windsor gift shops. Take a look

Gravitas: Royal Split Reaches Windsor Gift Shops

For years, experts have said that future wars will be fought in space. U.S., Russia, China & India have already bolstered their space forces. Now Japan has invested 50.6 Billion Yen on its 'Space Domain Mission'. Details in this report

Gravitas: Japan Prepares Itself For Space War

According to a Swiss newspaper, local police picked up two Russian men in Davos in August. There were suspected to be Russian spies attempting to surveil the alpine town. This has triggered a major security controversy.

Gravitas:  Davos 2020: Did Russia Attempt To Spy Davos?

The Sri Lankan civil war was dubbed as genocide and humanitarian crisis at the time. Now, 11 years after the end of the bloody civil war, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa admits that the 20,000 people who went missing then are 'dead'.

Gravitas: Gotabaya Rajapaksa's Big Admission Of Sri Lankan Civil War

As China scrambles to contain the spread of this mysterious Wuhan virus, here's a quick look at the virus. How did this SARS-like pneumonia snowball into such a major health crisis? Can it be contained? This report explores

Gravitas: Can The Wuhan Virus Be Contained?

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