President Vladimir Putin announced measures on Wednesday to boost Russia’s birth rate, describing them as vital to the country’s future though they are projected to cost at least $6.5 billion this year alone.

Russia: President Putin aims to tackle fall in birth rate

Bezos took to Instagram on January 12 to announce that he will be donating $6,90,000 to a wildlife recovery organisation in connection with the Australian bushfire relief efforts.

Why Twitteratis calling Jeff Bezos cheap?

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WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - January 16, 2020

Russia: President Vladimir Putin accepted the resignation of his prime minister Wednesday after proposing constitutional amendments that could herald his intention to carve out a position that would let him stay at Russia's helm after his presidency ends.

Russian PM and government resign after Putin calls for constitution changes

The House on Wednesday formally presented two articles of impeachment to the Senate after voting to approve the seven managers to prosecute the case against President Donald Trump.

House sends two articles of impeachment to the Senate

Comments on India's citizenship law by Microsoft C.E.O Satya Nadella and Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has sparked reactions from BJP lawmakers. Meanwhile, Kerala government has moved the apex court with a petition on C.A.A. Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: CAA, Satya Nadella, Mahathir Mohamad & The Reactions

The so-called Megxit has the Queen's blessings. The Queen has agreed to a period of transition and says that some complex matters need to resolved. Details in this report.

Gravitas: The Royal Mess continues

Investors in India's equity markets have a reason to cheer today. The benchmark indices scaled new peaks. But the economy is sputtering. Palki Sharma summarises the state of the Indian economy with five key indicators.

Gravitas: Summarising the state of the Indian economy

India is not alone in experiencing the ongoing growth slowdown. The clouds of a prolonged slowdown hover over every major economy in the world. The World Bank expects a modest pickup in growth in 2020. But the reality is different. Take a look.

Gravitas: Global Economy, Challenges & Opportunities

Reports say that U.S. President Donald Trump could visit India next month. Officials from both sides are said to be working out the dates. If Trump visits India, then it will be his first official visit to the country. Palki Sharma explains the context and implications.

Gravitas: Reports, Donald Trump could visit India next month

China's advice to India on treating Muslims seems like a clear case of the proverb: Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Amidst the humanitarian crisis in Xinjiang, China tells India that the citizenship law with alienate Muslims. Palki Sharma summarises

Gravitas: China, India's citizenship law will alienate Muslims

Clearly, Pakistan PM Imran Khan has his priorities right. Amidst Pakistan's economic troubles and rising prices of essential commodities, ministers in Imran Khan's government are busy ridiculed former PM Nawaz Sharif. The reason? A photo of Sharif at a London restaurant. Palki Sharma with the details.

Gravitas: Controversy over a photograph of Nawaz Sharif in London restaurant

In few weeks, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the 2020 budget. Expectations are high given the precarious situation of Indian economy. On Wion Edit, Palki Sharma lists some solutions to boost demand & revive consumption in Indian economy.

WION Edit: Measures to revive Indian economy

Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is in India and met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Speaking at an event, Zarif ruled out any negotiations with the U.S. He also welcomed India to play a role in bringing peace in West Asia. WION's Palki Sharma summarises.

Gravitas: Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's India Visit: Key Takeaways

Sri Lanka has been at the centre of a two-way strategic competition in South Asia. On the one hand is India, on the other is China. Beijing wants to keep Lanka in its fold. Ahead of SL PM Mahinda's India visit, China has promised enhanced ties with Lanka. WION"S Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka at the heart of India-China strategic competition?

Pakistan has been hit by a series of deadly avalanches & landslides. Most of the incidents have been reported in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The death toll has gone up to 98. There are fears that many are still trapped under the snow. WION's Palki Sharma summarises.

Gravitas: 98 dead in avalanches & landslides in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

The entire Russian government has resigned. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, along with his cabinet has called it quits. The comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to make major changes to the Russian constitution. WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Russian government resigns as Putin proposes constitutional rejig

Amazon's CEO Jeff Bezos has reignited an old debate in India with an investment offer: How to strike a balance between big investments & small businesses. India's brick & mortal retailers are a worried lot. Can India strike a balance? On #WionEdit, Palki Sharma explores.

Wion Edit: Amazon's investment offer: Opportunities & Challenges for India

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday evening allowed mobile Internet in parts of Jammu region and broadband in hotels, travel establishments and hospitals but only on white-listed websites.

J&K's internet Servies partially restored

Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Tuesday arrived here amid tensions growing between his country and the US post the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani and the retaliatory Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Iraq.

Iranian FM Javad Zarif arrives in India on 3-day visit

Nigeria's central government tried responding with force, launching a string of military operations that involved airstrikes on bandit hideouts.

Today Tonight: Nigeria's Bandit conflict

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - January 15, 2020

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos landed in India yesterday and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Raj Ghat memorial located in the capital ahead of the online retailer's two-day summit for small and medium businesses scheduled to be held in Delhi tomorrow.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos lands in India, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

This comes at a time when the Centre is facing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and a proposed pan-India National Register of Citizen (NRC) and also amid concerns expressed by US lawmakers over the situation in Kashmir.

US President Donald Trump may visit India in February

Trump, at a rally in Wisconsin on Tuesday, sided with the self-described democratic socialist.

US Prez Donald Trump holds rally in Wisconsin

Akon announced on his social-media channels on Monday that he is building a city of the future in Africa

Today Tonight: Singer Akon announces futuristic in Senegal

WION exclusively spoke with Estonia Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu on his meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on 15 January in New Delhi. Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu discussed Estonia’s principles for its membership in the UN Security Council in 2021 and 2022, India’s campaign for elected membership, and opportunities for even closer bilateral relations. The ministers also discussed reforming the UN, how to enhance economic cooperation and digital and cyber issues.

WION Exclusive conversation with Estonia Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev submitted his resignation to President Vladimir Putin on January 15. Putin thanked Medvedev for his service but noted that the prime minister's Cabinet failed to fulfil all the objectives set for it. Medvedev has served as Russia's prime minister since 2012. He spent four years before that as president in 2008-2012.

Fineprint: Russian PM resigns after Putin plans sweeping constitutional changes

Sikhs in the US will be counted as a separate ethnic group in the 2020 census, an organisation of the minority community said on January 14. Describing this as a milestone, the United Sikhs said that this will be the first time the minority group will be counted and coded in the decennial US Census.

Fineprint: Sikhs to be counted separately in US

Australia has finally received desperately needed rainfall in the state of Victoria after a day of hazy skylines. However, the rain has increased the worries of harmful ash washing into the rivers and contaminating the countries water supply.

Your Story: Finally rain in fire-ravaged Australia

Several people have been arrested in Iran over the downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane as Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned that those responsible would be punished.

West Asia crisis intensifies; Countries mull legal action against Iran

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