Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected country's Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk's resignation, he asked to stay in the job. Honcharuk submitted his resignation after he was caught on tape saying Zelenskiy knows nothing about the economy.

Ukraine President Zelensky rejects PM's resignation

Hundreds of demonstrators on Friday in Tripoli denounced General Khalifa Hifter, commander of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF), and his supporters. Protesters held banners that read slogans such as "Hafter is the devil's messenger" and "our blood, your hands".

Libya: Khalifa Haftar shuts down eastern oil ports

Commenting on the recent visit of envoys from various countries of Jammu and Kashmir, Russia said on Friday that they were not invited to visit the Valley as Moscow never doubted India's view on Kashmir.

Russian envoy backs India on Kashmir says, "No doubt on situation in Kashmir"

The US Senate on Thursday took formal steps to formally consider allegations of ousting US President Donald Trump, even abusing his power, even major issues such as witness his impeachment trial but will remain in the air.

Trump impeachment: Senate begins trial, all 100 senators sworn-in as jurors

Five countries whose citizens died when Iran shot down a plane last week demanded that Tehran compensate the victims' families and warned that the world was watching for its reaction.

Countries demand, Iran pay compensation to relatives of air crash victims

Telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea received a setback from the Supreme Court on Thursday, rejecting its plea, seeking a review of its earlier order to pay ₹ 92,000 crores till 23 January.

Supreme Court rejects plea of telecom giants, to review over order for paying Rs 92K Cr to govt

At a time when Amazon's global CEO Jeff Bezos is on a visit to India, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that Amazon is not favouring India by investing a billion dollars.

Commerce Minister Goyal slams Amazon says, "Amazon not doing any favor to India"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed sweeping changes to the country's political system that would shift powers away from the presidency in favour of parliament and the prime minister.

Putin's shake-up of Russian politics

China is making major investments in Myanmar - and surrounding India from all sides. Beijing is building more infrastructure investments in the Indian subcontinent. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why India must challenge Xi Jinping's expansionist agenda.

Gravitas: Decoding China's powerplay in Myanmar

China's attempts to gain influence in India's backyard are a threat. But's China's economy has hit a 30-year low. Last year, China's total debt rose to more than 300%! Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China's economic troubles could impact the global economy.

Gravitas: China's Achilles heel, Economic slowdown, growing debt

Xi Jinping is a man on a mission. The Chinese President is on a two-day visit to Myanmar - to seal more Belt & Road initiative projects. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China's moves in Myanmar could lead to more challenges for India.

Gravitas: Why China wants a foothold in Myanmar

Google's parent company Apple has become the 4th U.S. company to hit the trillion-dollar market cap. But despite America's tech prowess - a company in Saudi Arabia is the world's most valued company. WION's Palki Sharma has the story.

Gravitas: Google's parent company enters Trillion Dollar Club

Why was Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos snubbed by the Indian Government during his recent visit? The company is leading the e-commerce market in India, but it may face challenging times ahead. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Why the Indian government snubbed Amazon

An arrest warrant has been issued against prominent editor Matiur Rahman in Bangladesh. Activists say this is an attack on the freedom of the press. Is the Sheikh Hasina Govt muzzling voices of dissent in Bangladesh?

Gravitas: Is Bangladesh Govt muzzling voices of dissent?

In Nepal, child 'love marriages' are becoming a curse for girls. A number of underage couples are eloping for a better life. But they end up suffering.

Gravitas: Child 'love marriages' : A curse for girls in Nepal

The world's population is slowing down. From China to Japan to the United States, Russia and even South Korea - they all are struggling with low birth rates. The population crisis is hitting their economies.

Gravitas: Several Nations struggle with low birth rates

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WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - January 17, 2020

The announcement from Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who had a boy on Friday (January 17), of taking paternity leave has been welcomed by Japanese citizens. Koizumi, son of charismatic former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi and seen as a future leader himself, said on Wednesday (January 15) he was planning to take two weeks of leave over three months, in an effort to become a role model for Japan's working fathers. Watch video to know more:

'Hope my boss would say OK': Japanese welcome minister Koizumi's paternity leave

The United States of America 's defense and military officials have admitted that nearly one dozen American troops were wounded in Iran’s January 8 missile attack on Iraq’s al-Asad air base. This week, they were medically evacuated to US military hospitals in Kuwait and Landstuhl, Germany, to be treated for traumatic brain injury and to undergo further evaluation.

Fineprint: US admits Iran injured its nearly dozen soldiers

In the nine months-long civil war by a military commander, General Haftar may come to an end that is if Gen Haftar and Al-Sarraj agree in the upcoming meeting that is being hosted by Germany on Sunday. Watch report:

Fineprint: Gen. Haftar and Al Sarraj to talk it out in Germany

An elderly seamstress is sewing hundreds of protective masks from her small workshop to donate to evacuees displaced by a restive volcano south of the capital Manila. Rosalina Mantuano said she wanted to help people scrambling to find ways to protect themselves from hazardous ashfall brought by a steam-driven eruption of Taal volcano.

Your Story: Filipina grandmother makes free face masks for ash-stricken community

The Japanese and Indian coast guards on January 16 conducted a joint drill in waters off Chennai, southern India. This is the 18th exercise between the two nations and it comes at a time when China is expanding its maritime presence in waters near India. Watch report:

Japan Coast Guard vessel in India for 19th edition of Indo-Japan Sahyog-Kajin

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Myanmar on January 17 on his first trip to the country since 2009 and is expected to step up investment in the Southeast Asian nation including in the conflict-racked state of Rakhine, a key link in China's Belt and Road initiative.

WION Dispatch: China President Xi Jinping arrives in Myanmar, Belt and Road initiative agenda

New Delhi will invite Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit when it hosts the event later this year. Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Raveesh Kumar said "India will be hosting the heads of government summit later this year. As per established practice and procedure within SCO, all the eight members, as well as four observer states and other international dialogue partners, will be invited".

WION Dispatch: Pakistan PM to be invited for SCO summit

The Supreme Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took it upon himself to convey a vigorous defense of his military forces after they shot down a civilian plane. He portrays his country as united amid crisis, and rail against the Trump administration as "clowns" trying to deceive the Iranian people.

WION Dispatch: Iranian Supreme leader hits out at US, calls Trump 'clown'

In a conservative war-torn country, where women are generally considered taboo to dance in front of men, a recently formed dance troupe breaks up the frontiers in sama dancing with female dancers.

Afghanistan: Female dancer breaks taboo, stands up for equality

Russia's ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev has backed New Delhi's position on Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking on the sidelines of the global conclave in New Delhi he said that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and must never be raised at the United Nations.

Russia backs India on Kashmir, says Kashmir is a bilateral issue

Climate change is causing the glaciers to shrink globally but Pakistan's Shisper glacier is expanding causing tons of ice to roll down the valley. The villages downstream are threatened as water swells in the rivers. WION gets you ground report from Indian Army Winter Warfare school where soldiers are taught to how to deal with adverse weather.

WION Exclusive ground report from Indian Army Winter Warfare school

India's Ministry of Home Affairs will be organising a meeting of top bureaucrats from Indian states to discuss the National Population Register and the census. The meeting is scheduled to happen later today at Ambedkar Bhawan in New Delhi.

Indian Home Ministry convenes meet on NPR, Govt hoping for cooperation from states

The historic impeachment trial of President Trump is underway in the Senate with the swearing-in of senators and the presentation of the two charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Watch report on what all happened in the Senate on January 16.

Senate begins trial on Donald Trump's impeachment

The people of Myanmar are eagerly awaiting the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, which will bring relations between the two countries closer under the Belt and Road Initiative. So, China's influence over Myanmar impacts on India?

China's influence over Myanmar impacts on India?

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