2,000+ active satellites, 3,000+ defunct satellites, Junk is whizzing around in low-Earth orbit. Has space become the Earth's dustbin? Watch what experts have to say on WION Wideangle.

Space: The Earth's Dustbin?

The US has now stepped up diplomatic efforts to try to end the ongoing Karabakh conflict between the two nations. Watch report.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict | Global powers push to end Nagorno-Karabakh fighting

French health authorities said the country has reached over 1.04 million confirmed coronavirus cases, becoming the second country in Western Europe after Spain to reach that number of known infections.

France's coronavirus cases top 1 million as daily tally hits new high

India and the United States could ink the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) defence pact for “greater geospatial information-sharing” during the forthcoming Indo-US 2+2 talks at the foreign and defence ministerial level on October 27.

India-US 2+2 dialogue to focus on regional security cooperation and defence

The sanctions freeze all U.S. property and assets of the designated entities while barring U.S. citizens from doing business with them.

U.S. sanctions Iranian entities for election meddling

Israel and Sudan agreed to normalize ties in a U.S.-brokered deal on Friday, the White House said, ending decades of hostility as one of Africa’s largest countries joined a broader diplomatic realignment in the Middle East.

Palestinians condemn Israel-Sudan diplomatic ties

The number of dead seals found washed ashore on the coast of Namibia has risen to more than 7,000, non-profit group Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) said on Friday.

More than 7,000 dead seals found along Namibian beach

AstraZeneca Plc has resumed the U.S. trial of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine after approval by regulators, and Johnson & Johnson is preparing to resume its trial on Monday or Tuesday, the companies said on Friday.

Phase-3 trial of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to begin in few days

In a thinly-veiled attack on the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is not afraid of war. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted at a possible Russia-China military alliance in the future. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping says China is not afraid of war

In an exclusive interview with WION, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the United States should merge its peace efforts for Nagorno Karabakh with Russia. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an excerpt.

Gravitas: Armenian PM says US should merge its peace efforts with Russia

In October 1947 a militia of thousands of Pashtun tribesmen invaded the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir. The invasion ignited the first India - Pakistan War, traumatised Kashmiri society, and set a precedent for the use of non-state actors by Pakistan to foment unrest in Kashmir that continues today. A special, two-part series by WION on this little-known but definitive event in the history of the subcontinent.

Kashmir 1947: Anatomy of an invasion

Chinese President Xi Jinping in a threat to Washington said that China is not intimidated by America and it's ready to fight anyone creating trouble.

Your Story: China's veiled threat to Washington | "Chinese people not afraid of troubles'

India will be hosting the third India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on 27 October 2020 in New Delhi. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper will be visiting India on 26-27 October 2020 to participate in the Dialogue. From the Indian side, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will lead the delegations from the Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, respectively.

Your Story: India-US 2+2 Talks: US warns Sri Lanka's growing closeness with China

As Donald Trump and Joe Biden brace for the final Presidential Debate 2020, the president is unhappy with the newly added mute feature & the third debate moderator Kristen Welker. Who is Kristen Welker & why is the President angry before the final showdown? Susan Tehrani explains.

US Election 2020: Bracing for last verbal battle

Redacted documents from Ghislaine Maxwell's 2016 deposition in a defamation lawsuit were made public, showing her angrily rejecting claims she introduced a teenage girl as a sex partner to a man believed to be Prince Andrew. Watch report.

Jeffrey Epstein case updates: Ghislaine Maxwell deposition released

In the western region of the key swing state Pennsylvania, a roadside farmhouse has been converted into a shrine for Donald Trump. the faithful GOP voters who call themselves the 'Trump Nation' visit & collect merchandise from the newly built Shrine. WION reports.

US Election 2020: 'Trump nation' in rural Pennsylvania

Infuriated by Barack Obama's triggering rally address, Donald Trump attacked his predecessor in his campaign in the state of North Carolina. Trump portrayed himself as a Lone Warrior against the Democrats. WION reports.

US Election 2020: Infuriated President attacks predecessor

The U.S. intelligence body obtains first concrete evidence of foreign interference in the #USElection2020 at a crucial pre-poll stage. John Ratcliffe & FBI director Christopher Wray announced that Iran & Russia are reportedly trying to influence the election result. WION reports.

US Election 2020: Iran & Russia meddling in U.S. Election

Barack Obama headlined a drive-in rally in Philadelphia for his mate Joe Biden. In a scathing rebuke backed by sarcasm, The former U.S. President ripped Donald Trump apart for a series old & new issues. WION reports.

US Election 2020: A scathing rebuke at President Trump

The United States has sanctioned five Iranian groups that it says attempted to interfere in the upcoming presidential election between President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: US punishes Iran for 'election interference'

Myanmar's Ambassador to India Moe Kyaw Aung has said that his country won't allow any insurgents to use its territory against India. Speaking exclusively to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Myanmar envoy Moe Kyaw Aung said, "Myanmar maintains good neighborliness and you know, we will never allow our territory to be used by insurgents against other neighbouring countries and we will never support them".

WION Dispatch: WION exclusive conversation with Myanmar Envoy to India

In a landmark, Pope Francis move has endorsed same-sex civil unions. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Vatican is not surprised.

Gravitas: Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions

Anti-police protesters in Nigeria are being met with more police brutality. On Monday, security forces opened fire at a toll gate near Lagos - killing at least 12 protesters. Is the situation slipping out of President M Buhari's hands? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Unrest spreads after shooting of protesters in Nigeria

Both Russia & Ukraine have laid claim to Borscht soup - a popular delicacy in Eurasia. What appears to be a battle for food, is actually a struggle for national identity. WION's Palki Sharma brings you instances from the past, where countries have faced off over cuisine.

Gravitas: Soup war between Russia and Ukraine

America's former Commander-in-Chief Barack Obama has made his 2020 Campaign trail debut ahead of the last Presidential Debate. Obama vented four years of his pent-up frustration at a rally in Philadelphia. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest updates from US Election 2020.

Gravitas: Obama makes 2020 campaign trail debut

Are UN employees being denied their right to protest? According to a report, the United Nations Development Program issued a 'gag order' - asking employees to steer clear of public demonstrations. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Are UN employees being denied the right to protest?

A second wave is sweeping through major countries across the world: +Major European Countries are imposing restrictions again +Spain & France have reached 1 million cases +US could be staring at a 'third surge' in cases WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus Pandemic, Tracking the second wave

The Vatican has abandoned the Christians of China. Beijing & the Holy See have announced a 2-year extension of a 2018 agreement on the appointment of Chinese bishops. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Why is Pope Francis turning a blind eye to China's atrocities on Christians?

Gravitas: Vatican-China renew 'power-sharing' deal

Why Saudi citizens are boycotting Turkish Goods. Saudi supermarkets are taking Turkish products off their shelves. Riyadh's allies could follow suit. Will the boycott hurt Turkey's struggling economy? WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Saudis boycott Turkish goods

Trials for a vaccine for the Wuhan Coronavirus are being fast-tracked. Political leaders are promising vaccines for votes. But is anyone talking about safety? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how a vaccine for the Wuhan virus has become a subject of politics and nationalism.

Gravitas: Will you take a vaccine that could make you sick?

October 22 is an important but seldom discussed day in Indian history. It was on this day in 1947 when the first attack on Independent India took place. WION's Palki Sharma tells you the story of the 1947 tribal invasion of Kashmir.

Gravitas: The story of the 1947 tribal invasion of Kashmir

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