Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has launched a fresh attack on DMK chief MK Stalin over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party accused Stalin of being involved in what it called the “murder of democracy” during the voter-list revision in Tamil Nadu.

TVK accuses DMK of murdering democracy during S.I.R in Tamil Nadu

Israel’s long-running dispute over mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox men has deepened into a major political and societal fault line, as the country remains embroiled in prolonged wars ahead of the October 27, 2026 election.

Israel: Ultra-orthodox military draft dispute emerges as a fault line

Indian security forces killed Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Musa, also known as Asif Fauji, in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam, the Indian Army said. Musa was described as the last surviving member of a four-member LeT group linked to several major terror attacks in J&K. The operation was based on intelligence inputs and involved multiple security agencies.

 Security heightened across Jammu & Kashmir after LeT commander Hashim Musa was killed

Moderna and AstraZeneca to deliver vaccine dosage, to make up with the supply cuts. EU is negotiating new deal, this deal can double the vaccine doses. AstraZeneca had told EU that it had reduced its Supply target because of the production bottleneck. AstraZeneca has now agreed to increase the doses from 31 million to now 40 million.

EU Seeks new vaccine deal from manufacturers

Gunmen have kidnapped many school children in Kagara, Nigeria. Gunmen even stormed the school wearing the military uniform. According to the magistrate , the headcount is currently being conducted to get the exact number of children kidnapped.

Nigeria: Gunmen wearing military uniform stormed the school

Millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses are going to get wasted in large as Japan struggles to secure special syringes. Production has been impacted at a large scale while manufacturers are looking for ways to ramp up production of the syringes. The country signed a contract with Pfizer of 144 million doses for 72 million people.

Japan faces shortage of special syringes

While addressing students in a school, South African minister of basic education, Angie Motshekga made controversial remarks 'Educated men do not commit rape'. The country's largest democratic party also demanded an apology on her remarks, she later clarified by saying that rape was about power.

'Educated men don't rape' says African education minister

The practice of quarantine was started in Venice from the threat of a bubonic plague. On the islands of Lazaretto in Italy, the word quarantine originated more than 600 years ago.

Wion Dispatch: Quarantine originated more than 600 years ago

United Kingdom hits an early target for the vaccines. Over 15 million got vaccinated within 2 months, "We have reached a significant milestone" said Boris Johnson while addressing to the people. Prime Minister even focused on re-opening of schools and considered as its top priority.

UK hits an early target for vaccine

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's release is being continued to be demanded. Thousands of protestors continue to support Navalny and protest on the streets with the flashlights with a motto to release him. The protests continue to take place even after restrictions being put. Some people even demonstrated support in terms of lit candles in their courtyards. Apart from the physical protests, the hashtags in support of them were also trending on social media.

Pro-Navalny demonstrations in Moscow

The W.H.O. (World Health Organization) and W.F.P. (World Food Programme) have warned that next year is now shaping up to be a humanitarian catastrophe. The number of people needing humanitarian help has gone up by forty percent.

Humanitarian crisis will shape up by 2021: W.H.O.

#GravitasPlus with WION's Palki | 2 beheadings in 2 weeks, 7 terror attacks in 10 months, Islamic terrorism is haunting France once again. It has reignited the debate over free speech & blasphemy. Who will draw the line?

Gravitas Plus: France battles Islamic extremism

Europe is grappling with the second wave of coronavirus and the governments are raising to impose stricter restrictions but the question is is it too late to? Watch report.

Europe overtakes US in daily caseload: Worried Europe nations revive curfews

Coronavirus restrictions are taking effect in the Netherlands, the UK, the Czech Republic, and other parts of Europe as these nations try to reverse an alarming wave in new COVID-19 cases.

Europe reporting 100,000 COVID-19 cases per day: Second coronavirus pandemic wave

The second wave of COVID-19 sweeps through Europe and the continent is struggling to contain the surge across. Watch report.

Europe struggles to contain COVID-19 surge

Egyptian officials say they are making every effort to reassure tourists about their safety and encourage them to visit in the hope that the sector revives gradually.

Egypt's tourism sector battered by COVID-19 rules

WION Dispatch: Egypt's tourism fighting for revival amid pandemic

The US Commerce Department said it will issue an order Friday that will bar people in the United States from downloading Chinese-owned messaging app WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok starting on September 20. Commerce officials said the ban on new U.S. downloads of TikTok could be still rescinded by President Donald Trump before it takes effect late Sunday as TikTok owner ByteDance races to clinch an agreement over the fate of its US operations.

WION Dispatch: US to block TikTok downloads from September 20

Russia praised its embattled ally Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s proposals for constitutional changes; Report is here, watch this video.

Russia backs Lukashenko’s constitution reform for Belarus

The United Kingdom is prepared to change its immigration rules if China imposes a national security law on Hong Kong

PM Boris Johnson proposes new visa rules for HK

Pakistan is considering to allow Indians to enter the Kartarpur corridor without a passport to attract more visitors.

No Passports for Kartarpur visit?

Some Indians who are trapped in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the deadly coronavirus is on its peak have sought help from the Indian government to get them back to India as their food supplies have also finished. Watch video:

Trapped Indians in Wuhan seek help from Indian govt

Parents of the Indian students stuck in the Chinese city Wuhan are extremely worried about the well being of their children. One of the parents in Bengaluru, whose daughter studies in Wuhan has said that she could not manage to come back home despite multiple attempts. Watch report:

Indian students unable to return home from Wuhan, Parents seek help

The death toll from the deadly coronavirus has now risen to 80 and according to the latest that is coming in at least 2700 people are said to be infected so far. This has made the situation even graver and Wuhan's Mayor has now said that 1000 more cases of coronavirus could be expected.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 80 in China, 14 cities under lockdown

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations this year. So what does the Latin American Country mean to India? WION caught up with the Ambassador of Brazil to India, Andre Aranha Correa Do Lago to talk more on this. Former Indian Diplomat and show host Arun K. Singh also talks to Mr Correa about the cooperation and collaboration between the two BRIC nations.

The Diplomacy Show: India's Republic Day Special

The United States administration has adopted a controversial and strict visa policy. This new visa restriction aims at restricting what is described as "birth tourism". Watch report:

US acts against Birth Tourism

The Democrats layed out their case against President Trump for abuse of power as the Senate impeachment trial continues. Trump is charged with obstruction of Congress. However, Trump has denied these charges.

Donald Trump's Impeachment: Democrats lay out abuse of power case

On the back of the outbreak of ‘Coronavirus’ in China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the virus may also enter Nepal. It exclaimed that Nepal lacks proper healthcare institutes and research laboratories for treatment and diagnosis of highly infectious diseases caused by a coronavirus. Watch report:

WHO warns Nepal over Coronavirus

The year 2019 saw major automobile manufacturers cutting down on production. To understand the outlook on the slowdown of the auto sector and the expectations from Budget 2020, WION's Sumit Chaturvedi spoke to Mahindra and Mahindra group president Anish Shah in Davos at the World Economic Forum.

WION's exclusive conversation with Mahindra & Mahindra's Anish Shah

China deadly Coronavirus has now claimed at least around 25 lives so far and around 830 people have been affected. The five Chinese cities are presently under lockdown to try and control the spread of this deadly virus. However, the World health organisation till now hasn't declared this virus as a 'global health emergency' so far. Watch report:

China's deadly Coronavirus spreads, 25 dead, 830 infected

Medical workers in central China's Wuhan City have faced up to their responsibilities regardless of the risks, with many putting in gruelling shifts as they support patients fighting viral pneumonia following the outbreak of a new type of coronavirus in the city. The Jinyintan hospital is one of nine specialist medical facilities designated for treating pneumonia patients in Wuhan, where staff have been working to combat the coronavirus since the first patient entered the hospital on December 29. As of now, the hospital has taken in a total of 170 pneumonia patients, of which 28 have been discharged while 137 still undergo treatment. Five victims have lost their lives at the hands of the illness despite the best efforts of staff.

Wuhan medical workers face gruelling task of treating viral pneumonia patients

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TVK accuses DMK of murdering democracy during S.I.R in Tamil Nadu

Israel: Ultra-orthodox military draft dispute emerges as a fault line

Security heightened across Jammu & Kashmir after LeT commander Hashim Musa was killed

EU Seeks new vaccine deal from manufacturers

Nigeria: Gunmen wearing military uniform stormed the school

Japan faces shortage of special syringes

'Educated men don't rape' says African education minister

Wion Dispatch: Quarantine originated more than 600 years ago

UK hits an early target for vaccine

Pro-Navalny demonstrations in Moscow

Humanitarian crisis will shape up by 2021: W.H.O.

Gravitas Plus: France battles Islamic extremism

Europe overtakes US in daily caseload: Worried Europe nations revive curfews

Europe overtakes US in daily caseload: Worried Europe nations revive curfews

Europe reporting 100,000 COVID-19 cases per day: Second coronavirus pandemic wave

Europe struggles to contain COVID-19 surge

Egypt's tourism sector battered by COVID-19 rules

WION Dispatch: Egypt's tourism fighting for revival amid pandemic

WION Dispatch: US to block TikTok downloads from September 20

Russia backs Lukashenko’s constitution reform for Belarus

PM Boris Johnson proposes new visa rules for HK

No Passports for Kartarpur visit?

Trapped Indians in Wuhan seek help from Indian govt

Indian students unable to return home from Wuhan, Parents seek help