Egypt witnessed its tourism revenues plunged by nearly 70% last year, all because of the Coronavirus pandemic. But, with Egypt beginning its vaccination roll-out plan, the ailing sector is eyeing on gradual recovery.

A return to the iconic pyramids of Giza, Egypt tourism sector aims for slow recovery

Pro-Trump protesters gathered in Washington D.C. to support the outgoing-President ahead of the U.S. Congress certification of the November election.

U.S: Pro-Trump protesters gathered in Washington to support outgoing-President

As a flood of government aid programs is offset at least temporarily amid the Coronavirus pandemic, US bankruptcy filings for 2020 have reached their lowest levels since 1986.

World Business Watch: Bankruptcy filings hit lowest level since 1986 in U.S.

Global automakers are expanding capacity at a faster pace in Indian market. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) said that it will invest $250 million to grow its presence in India with a launch of 4 new SUVs.

World Business Watch: Fiat Chrysler to invest $250 million in India

The 'outgoing-president' of United States Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning transactions with 8 Chinese application. The move is likely to escalate tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Donald Trump targets the China yet again, transactions with 8 Chinese apps banned

The second wave of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc across Europe and in wake of rising Coronavirus cases, Germany has extended its lockdown until the end of January.

Germany extends and expands the partial lockdown till the January end

Schools in Kenya have reopened after a 9-month dissolution due to the pandemic. Over 15 million students are expected to return to their classrooms in the next few days.

Schools in Kenya reopen after 9 months, over 15 mn students return to classrooms

The head of the World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) said that he is very disappointed as China once again has delayed the investigation into the origin of the Coronavirus pandemic.

W.H.O chief says, 'very disappointed as China delays the probe into COVID-19 origin'

The United States has reported more than 3,900 coronavirus-related deaths in a single day, a new record of daily deaths since the onset of the pandemic in the country.

News Alert: United States report more than 3,900 deaths due to COVID-19 in 24-hrs

Around 50 pro-democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong under the new National Security Law imposed by Beijing. This happens to be the biggest crackdown yet against the pro-democracy movement.

News Alert: 50 pro-democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong under NSL

For most people going to watch the Olympic is once in a lifetime opportunity, But for the 51-year old Kyoko Ishikawa, it is almost a ritual.

Meet 51-year old Olympic super fan, attended every summer Olympic in 30 years

Whereas by January 01, vaccination expectations of 20 million Americans had ceased after a dull start. The United States now faces new challenges in the fight against COVID-19.

United States faces new challenges in fight against COVID-19

The world has begun its vaccination drive as COVID-19 continues to batter economies and infect more and more people, But the virus is now mutating.

WION exclusive ground report: Risks of  South Africa COVID-19 variant

The densely populated Gaza Strip has long lacked official drinking water. But, a new project has now helped mitigate this shortfall with the solar power process.

Israel firm helps Gaza strip residents amidst worsening water crisis

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the army to be ready to act at any second, stressing on full-time combat readiness.

Chinese President's fresh diktat to army, 'scale up combat readiness'

The Kuwait has now said that Saudi Arabia will reopen its air space and land border to Qatar after a nearly 3-year freeze on its relations.

Gulf nations open airspace and borders, focus on Gulf Cooperation Council meet

The Iranian forces have seized a South Korean tanker in the state of Hormuz amidst the rising tensions with the United States in the final days of Donald Trump's Presidency.

S.Korea to send diplomat for Tehran talks after Iran seizes tanker

Amid a surge in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> cases, the UK declared another nationwide lockdown, resulting in a change in plans for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was scheduled to visit India on January 26 for India's Republic Day celebrations. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Russia's Putin and Germany's Merkel had a phone call to discuss the possibility of joint <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">COVID-19 vaccine</a> production. India, on the other hand, has declared plans to start vaccination drive within 10 days&nbsp;after approving two vaccines on Sunday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/british-pm-boris-johnson-postpones-india-visit-due-to-virus-surge-in-england-354611" hreflang="en">British PM Boris Johnson postpones India visit due to virus surge in England</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was set to visit India for Republic Day celebrations on January 26 has postponed his visit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-putin-and-germanys-merkel-discuss-possible-joint-vaccine-production-354606">Russia's Putin and Germany's Merkel discuss possible joint vaccine production</a>

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The&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel got on a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of jointly producing coronavirus vaccines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-begin-coronavirus-vaccine-roll-out-in-10-days-government-354599">India to begin coronavirus vaccine roll out in 10 days: Government</a>

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India has the second-highest coronavirus infection cases in the world, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre with over 10.3 million cases and over 149, 840 fatalities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-historic-turn-saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-embraces-qatar-emir-354655">In historic turn, Saudi Crown Prince embraces Qatar emir</a>

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United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain had severed ties with Qatar in 2017 over allegations Doha supported terrorism which it stridently denied.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/year-after-soleimani-killing-iran-unleashes-kamikaze-drones-amid-tensions-with-us-354630">In Pics: Iran unleashes 'kamikaze' drones amid tensions with US</a>

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Iran and the regional forces it backs have increasingly relied in recent years on drones in Yemen, Syria, Iraq and the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Gulf.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virus-free-palau-located-in-pacific-could-become-first-country-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19-354593" hreflang="en">Virus-free Palau located in Pacific could become first country to be vaccinated against COVID-19</a>

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The Republic of Palau with a population of around 18,000 located in western Pacific Ocean which hasn't recorded a single case of coronavirus was one of the first countries to be vaccinated against the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/portuguese-nurse-dies-two-days-after-getting-the-pfizer-covid-vaccine-354526">virus</a>.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bill-gates-and-other-world-leaders-applaud-india-for-quick-vaccine-production-354643" hreflang="en">Bill Gates and other world leaders applaud India for quick vaccine production</a>

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Various global leaders such as tech genius Bill Gates and the Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have congratulated India for its quick and decisive actions regarding the coronavirus vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-covid-19-lockdown-may-be-extended-till-march-minister-354624" hreflang="en">UK's COVID-19 lockdown may be extended till March: Minister</a>

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"I think it is right to say that as we enter March we should be able to lift some of these restrictions but not necessarily all," said&nbsp;Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-bans-infamous-virginity-test-on-sexual-assault-survivors-354652" hreflang="en">Pakistan bans infamous 'virginity test' on sexual assault survivors</a>

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The&nbsp;Lahore High Court has declared virginity tests on sexual assault survivors to be illegal and announced that the practice has "no medical basis"&nbsp;and "offends the personal dignity of the female victim and therefore is against the right to life and right to dignity."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapores-contact-tracing-app-data-accessible-by-police-government-354596" hreflang="en">Singapore's contact tracing app data accessible by police: Government</a>

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When the news broke out, the city state's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishan admitted that the data has been accessed only once till now by the local police during a murder probe.

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the UK declared another nationwide lockdown, resulting in a change in plans for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was scheduled to visit India on January 26 for India's Republic Day celebrations.

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the UK declared another nationwide lockdown, resulting in a change in plans for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was scheduled to visit India on January 26 for India's Republic Day celebrations. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin and Germany's Merkel had a phone call to discuss the possibility of joint COVID-19 vaccine production. India, on the other hand, has declared plans to start vaccination drive within 10 days after approving two vaccines on Sunday. Click on headlines to read more British PM Boris Johnson postpones India visit due to virus surge in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was set to visit India for Republic Day celebrations on January 26 has postponed his visit. Russia's Putin and Germany's Merkel discuss possible joint vaccine production The Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel got on a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of jointly producing coronavirus vaccines. India to begin coronavirus vaccine roll out in 10 days: Government India has the second-highest coronavirus infection cases in the world, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource centre with over 10.3 million cases and over 149, 840 fatalities. In historic turn, Saudi Crown Prince embraces Qatar emir United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain had severed ties with Qatar in 2017 over allegations Doha supported terrorism which it stridently denied. In Pics: Iran unleashes 'kamikaze' drones amid tensions with US Iran and the regional forces it backs have increasingly relied in recent years on drones in Yemen, Syria, Iraq and the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Gulf. Virus-free Palau located in Pacific could become first country to be vaccinated against COVID-19 The Republic of Palau with a population of around 18,000 located in western Pacific Ocean which hasn't recorded a single case of coronavirus was one of the first countries to be vaccinated against the virus. Bill Gates and other world leaders applaud India for quick vaccine production Various global leaders such as tech genius Bill Gates and the Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have congratulated India for its quick and decisive actions regarding the coronavirus vaccine. UK's COVID-19 lockdown may be extended till March: Minister "I think it is right to say that as we enter March we should be able to lift some of these restrictions but not necessarily all," said Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove. Pakistan bans infamous 'virginity test' on sexual assault survivors The Lahore High Court has declared virginity tests on sexual assault survivors to be illegal and announced that the practice has "no medical basis" and "offends the personal dignity of the female victim and therefore is against the right to life and right to dignity." Singapore's contact tracing app data accessible by police: Government When the news broke out, the city state's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishan admitted that the data has been accessed only once till now by the local police during a murder probe.

Top 10 world news today: UK PM postpones India visit, Iran's drone display, and more

US President-Elect Joe Biden and outgoing President Donald Trump held rival rallies in the state of Georgia to ensure that there are supporters to close the US Senate Elections that would determine the balance of power in Washington.

United States: Joe Biden & Donald Trump hold rival rallies in Georgia state

In a historic move, Moscow's metro-subway authorities have hired their first female trained drivers in decades. The move came after the controversial ban on female drivers was overturned country's labor Ministry last year.

Russia: Moscow hires first women train drivers after decades-long ban

South Korea meanwhile is witnessing another boom. People are eager to leave the pandemic behind, but as long as masks are mandatory in the country, many are using this time to fix some perceived flaws.

South Korea: The plastic surgery capital of the world

What's the history behind this love affair of Bhutanese with chillies?or It's just the historical preference? Know in this report!

The national dish of Bhutan is half chili, half cheese, know why?

Indian rice exports performed exceedingly well this year on both basmati & non-basmati fronts. Vietnam buys Indian rice for the first time in decades.

World Business Watch: Vietnam buys Indian rice for the first time in decades

Germany is European Union's largest economy. The manufacturing PMI rose to 58.3 from 57.8 in November.

World Business Watch: German manufacturing picks up steam

India’s flag installed at the United Nations Security Council stakeout on Monday as the country begins its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the powerful UN body.

India's 8th term at the United Nations Security Council, becomes non-permanent member

Indian sailors stranded in China has became the prey to China-Australia spat. Sailors of 2 cargo vessels are still far from home.

Indian sailors stranded in China become prey to China-Australia spat

Bullock cart is probably among the oldest modes of transport in many parts of the world. But in Bangladesh, people have found an interesting way of protecting the Bullock carts, doing so by using them for races.

Bullock cart racing in Bangladesh, races accompanied by fairs in rural areas

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced another national lockdown. The step has been taken to contain a surge in the COVID-19 cases, threatens to overwhelm the health care system.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces another national lockdown

Pakistan's Hazaras community has refused to end its protest until Prime Minister Imran Khan visits the Balochistan. The minority Shia community has rejected the federal minister's request to end the sit-in.

Pakistan: Hazaras community refuses to end its protest until Pak PM meets them

The Afghanistan once was the heart of the silk route in Asia. Merchants use to come from far-off lands to get their hands in Afghanistan's silk. Back then, silk production was a booming industry, but centuries later silk producers disappear!

5,000 families left in silk production in Afghanistan, war diminishes demand for silk

Iran seizes South Korean tanker amidst rising tensions with the U.S.

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