Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday took "delivery" of the first of the 36 Rafale fighter jets acquired from Dassault Aviation for the Indian Air Force in the French town of Bordeaux.

French Defence Minister Florence Parly speaks over 'India-France' relations at Rafale handover ceremony

US blacklists 28 Chinese companies and government agencies. Watch video to know more.

US blacklists 28 Chinese companies and government agencies

Absolute normalcy to be restored in J&K; All schools, colleges to open. Watch video to know more.

Absolute normalcy to be restored in J&K; all schools, colleges to open

Watch in WION Wallet: Cautious optimism about the Indian economy. World Economic Forum clears out that how India is falling down economically at the global slowdown.

WION Wallet: Cautious optimism about Indian economy

As you all know, Make-up is mandatory for air hostesses and female crewmembers to weak make during duty hours. Virgin Atlantic decided to break this stereotype mentality. This airline also breaks the gender stereotype as well and sets an example for others.

WION Wings: 'Virgin Atlantic' breaks stereotypes mentality

Climate crisis finally getting the attraction that it deserves. The whole world has been gripped by the protests against climate change these days. Watch this video to know in detail.

Climate change crisis finally getting attraction that it deserves

Bomb Blast in the University of Ghazni in Afghanistan left 23 students injured. The blast took place at the Literature wing of the building. No casualties have been reported so far.

Bomb Blast in University of Ghazni in Afghanistan left 23 students injured

Imran Khan to head for a 3-day visit to China. This visit would come ahead of India-China talks as Xi Jinping to visit India for talks with PM Modi. Pakistan Army General Bajwa will be accompanying him during this visit.

Bajwa will accompany Imran for China visit, Pak Army losing faith in Imran Khan?

U.N. Chief Guterres shoots a letter to his employees. 37,000 employees received this letter from him. He said that member states actually have paid 70% of the budget. Cash shortage of $230 million by October end. Watch this video to know more.

'United Nations may run out of money at the end of this month'

Reports claimed that HSBC to cut down up to 10,000 top-level jobs for cost-cutting. Watch this video to know more.

Reports: HSBC to cut down upto 10,000 top level jobs for cost-cutting

Second Edition Of Modi-Xi Jinping Informal Talks Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold informal talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi at Mamallapuram near Chennai later this week. The seaside town known for its archaeological wonders and rich history is gearing up for the big summit. Here's a ground report.

Gravitas: Mamallapuram Prepares For Modi-Xi Summit

Amidst The Rising Police Brutality, Hong Kong's Protesters Are Fighting China 'Tooth & Nail' Hong Kong protests are turning into the biggest political crisis in Xi Jinping's career. The government's declaration of emergency laws have only galvanised the pro-democracy protesters.

Gravitas: Hong Kong Protests: Biggest Political Crisis In Xi Jinping's Career

India & Iraq Shared Cultural, Trade & Political Ties Before The U.S.' War On Terror In 2003 As of August 2019, Iraq is India's biggest oil supplier. But the bilateral ties extend beyond oil and energy. For centuries India and Iraq shared diplomatic and cultural ties. This report explores the history of bilateral ties between India and Iraq.

Gravitas: India's Relationship With Iraq: A Forgotten Tale

A Major Crisis In Brewing In West Asia. U.S. Backs Turkey's Operations Against The Kurdish Forces. The kurdish forces were the most reliable partner of the U.S. in its fight against the Islamic state. But after the defeat of the ISIS, U.S. has dumped its ally. U.S. backs Turkey's operations against the Kurdish forces. Here's a ground report from the Syria-Turkey border.

Gravitas: United States To Withdraw Troops From Syria

Violent Anti-Government Protests In Iraq Continue To Escalate Iraq is a country in the grip of violent protests. Over the last one week, protests have spiralled out of control leaving over 100 people dead and 6000 people injured.

Gravitas: Violent Protests In Iraq: At Least 100 Dead, Over 6000 Hurt

The U.S.' War On Terror Has Left Iraq Is A Deadly Chaos 16 years after the U.S. invasion, Iraq is in a shambles. The war has killed over 2 lakh civilians, it has crippled Iraq's politics & economy. The U.S. hasn't yet proved the allegations that Iraq possessed 'Weapons of Mass Destruction'. This report charts Iraq's slide into anarchy

Gravitas: 16 Years After The U.S. Invasion, Iraq Is In a Shambles

Strong Ties With Iraq Will Help India Achieve Strategic Autonomy, It Will Accelerate Iran's Economic Growth Too As the crisis deepens in Iraq, it's crucial to realise the failure of U.S. to bring peace to the country. India can take the lead and assist Iraq in its revival.

WION Edit: Time For India To Assist Iraq In Its Revival?

Ecuadorian authorities began arresting shopkeepers for raising food prices as indigenous groups clashed with security forces on Sunday (October 6) in the fourth day of protests against President Lenin Moreno's austerity measures.

A man dies as protests in Ecuador rage, shopkeepers arrested

18 years of US war in Afghanistan; America's longest war in its history. Watch video to know more.

18 years of US war in Afghanistan; America's longest war in its history

An annual mutual evaluation report, October 2019 of the Asia-Pacific group of FATF got released which mentioned that 'Pak not acting against terror outfits & No action against JuD & Hafiz Saeed'. This report may lead to a great role in the blacklisting of Pak in FATF.

FATF's Mutual Evaluation Report: 'Pak not acting against terror outfits'

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - October 7th, 2019

Matter of felling of trees in Aarey forest gets huge, reaches to Supreme court. As s group of students reached to CJI Ranjan Gogoi to intervene into this. Watch this video to know more.

Maharashtra: Matter of felling of trees in Aarey forest gets huge, reaches to Supreme court

US-Afghan war: Pregnant wife mourns killed US soldier. Watch video to know more.

US-Afghan war: Pregnant wife mourns killed US soldier

In Hong Kong, Protesters continues to defy face mask ban. Thousands of protesters protested to defy this ban again. Two protesters reach court to protest. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong: Protesters continues to defy face mask ban

As 30,000 Indians visit Iraq annually on pilgrimage, 6,000 Indian employees in Karbala refinery project. So, Should India worry of protests which are going on in Iraq these days? We discuss with Sanjay Kapoor & Kadira Pethiyagoda from New Delhi and London respectively.

Iraq Protests: Should India Worry?

Climate change protests kicks off central London. Watch video to know more.

Climate change protests kicks off central London

The move marks a major shift in US foreign policy and effectively gives Turkey the green light to attack US-backed Kurdish forces

Turkey to send troops into northern Syria

India has received the first tranche of details about financial accounts of its residents in Swiss banks under the automatic info exchange framework, the Switzerland government said Monday.

India gets information on Swiss bank accounts,

Houston Rockets apologizes to China for Hong Kong tweet. Watch video to know more.

Houston Rockets apologizes to China for Hong Kong tweet

Israeli archaeologists on Sunday unveiled the remains of a 5,000-year-old city they said was among the biggest from its era in the region, including fortifications, a ritual temple and a cemetery.

Israel Unveils Remains Of 5000-Year-Old City

Women's rights activist Loujain Al-Hathloul exposed Saudi hypocrisy. She is even the Nobel peace prize contender. Loujain Al-Hathloul tortured for demanding equality. Mohammed bin Salman said that he will personally look into this matter.

The truth behind Saudi reforms

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