Camel racing is an ancient tradition in the gulf. It is a part of Qatar's heritage tradition which is typically passed from generation to generation. Watch report.

Camels are back on track in Qatar: Races were interrupted in February due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Bukhtarma Reservoir is the biggest artificial body of water in Kazakhstan. There's no bridge across it, so in warmer months, local residents must often wait for hours for a ferry crossing. In colder months, many risk their lives crossing the ice by car. Watch report.

Bukhtarma Reservoir: Many risk their lives crossing the ice by car

Mosul's football club in northern Iraq lies in ruins. The region was destroyed under ISIS occupation and the footballers have nowhere to showcase their talent. Watch report.

Mosul stadium damaged under ISIS rule of city: Footballers in Mosul have no stadium to train in

Europe is currently witnessing a resurgence in coronavirus cases. Europe's COVID-19 cases have doubled in 10 days. Watch report.

Europe witnesses surge in COVID-19 cases: Virus curfew begins in Milan

Nigeria's sprawling city of Lagos and the surrounding region were under an indefinite 24-hour curfew on October 21 after claims that security forces had opened fire on and even killed people protesting police brutality in the country. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari called for protesters to stop demonstration & engage with the government.

Protest against police brutality in Nigeria: Nigerian President addresses the nation

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa succeeded in a bid to restore sweeping executive powers to his office after his government won a super majority vote to amend the constitution. watch report.

Rajapaksa gets sweeping powers: Rajapaksa can now appoint the judges

COVID-19 pandemic has made lives particularly tough for the visually impaired, they're struggling to survive and make ends meet. Watch the story of a Cuban piano tuner who is struggling hard to find work but vows to keep on tuning the pianos in Havana.

67-year old blind Cuban piano tuner struggles to make her ends meet

Watch the final round of presidential debate of the 2020 US election between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

Watch: Final round of presidential debate of the 2020 US election between Donald Trump & Joe Biden

United States national security officials has warned of foreign influence in ongoing US Election. According to the national intelligence body, Iran and Russia have obtained voter registration information to threat in and interfere in the election.

US national security officials warn of foreign influence in ongoing US Election

Atta Mohammad Noor, an influential Afghan politician, once a key leader of the Northern Alliance that fought against the Taliban in the 1990s has said India should engage with the Taliban. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Atta Noor said, "India has the right and engages the Taliban and in line with their national interests".

WION exclusive with Former Northern Alliance leader, Atta Noor

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved President Donald Trumps SC nominee Amy Barrett. Watch report.

Your Story: Senate approves Trump's court nominee Amy Barrett

The United Kingdom has announced the 63 million dollar funding millions of Rohingya refugees. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: UN seeks $2 BN aid for Rohingya Muslims, UK gives $63 MN

UNHCR is urging the world to come out in support of the Rohingya Muslims. Currently seeking Refugee aid in Bangladesh, a crucial donor meeting is going to happen.

WION Dispatch: The world's largest humanitarian crisis, Crucial international meeting on Rohingya

The Vatican and China have renewed a historic deal on the appointment of bishops that has slightly thawed icy relations. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: A fresh start for China and Vatican, Historic deal reviewed

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha today revoked emergency measures banning gatherings of more than four people amid large-scale street protests against the government and the monarchy.

WION Dispatch: Thai PM backs down on protest ban

Even after winning a two-thirds majority in Parliament, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is unable to push a bill that will give him more powers. Supreme Court has red-flagged 4 clauses, saying they need to be approved by the people. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Bill to give more powers to Sri Lankan President hits legal roadblocks

Why is a town in Canada's Quebec renaming itself? The residents of Asbestos have selected a new and 'less hazardous' name for themselves. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why a Canadian City has renamed itself

A united opposition, nation-wide protests, a rebellion by police officers & an entire province up in arms. A civil war seems to be brewing in Pakistan. Will it spell the end of Imran Khan PTI's rule? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is a civil war brewing in Pakistan?

More than 150 days have passed. China hasn't withdrawn its troops from its border with India. The PLA has spoken of peace and provoked war. It is doing the same in the case of Taiwan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Taiwan doesn't rule out a possible Chinese invasion.

Gravitas: Taiwan extends a hand of friendship to India

In an exclusive interview with Palki Sharma, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that Taiwan faces the threat of a military invasion by China. Here is an excerpt from that conversation.

Gravitas Exclusive: Taiwan fears a Chinese military invasion

A global study has claimed that air pollution killed 500,000 newborns in 2019. More than 116,000 of those deaths were in India. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Air pollution killed 500,000 newborns in 2019

Donald Trump's business links with China have hit his campaign. A new report reveals: 1 - Trump maintains a bank account in China 2 - Trump's businesses paid $188,561 as taxes in China 3 - Trump secured trademark approvals after he became President

Gravitas: Trump has a bank account in China

The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan, including sensors, missiles, and artillery that could have a total value of $1.8 BN. Watch report.

US helps Taiwan build defences against China: US to sell missiles, artillery to Taiwan

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and a high-ranking health official said on Wednesday the federal government will not buy a COVID-19 vaccine from China's Sinovac, one day after the Health Minister said it would be included in the nation's immunization program.

Bolsonaro drops plans to buy Chinese vaccine: Says, 'Its expensive and unscientific'

The US State Department has proposed a new rule that will likely curb US companies to use the skill of foreign workers. The H-1B specialty occupations will allow companies to send their technology professionals for a short stay to complete jobs on-site in the US.

US firms face skilled labour shortage: H-1B visa allows to employ workers in specialty occupations

Internet giant Google is at loggerheads with the justice department of the United States. CEO of google's parent company Alphabet Sundar Pichai and US district judge Amit Mehta has been decided to hear the case. Watch report.

US-Google lawsuit | Indian -born judge Amit Mehta to head case

The Nagorno-Karabakh truce has been marred by fighting. Villages have been deserted and they now resemble ghost towns. Watch report.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Life under shelling in Nagorno-Karabakh

Less than 2 weeks to go for US Election 2020, the battle for the White House is only gaining in ferocity. Just a day before the final Presidential Debate, WION reports the opinion polls in key swing states.

Who leads in key states before debate?

One thing that has become crucial in the 2020 Election campaign is The State of Race relations in America. Susan Tehrani brings you a ground report on the deep racial division in America before Election Day.

A reckoning with racism & discrimination

After blaming Barack Obama for the failing economy to faulty air conditioning at the White House, Donald Trump steered clear of mentioning Obama in his Pennsylvania rally. Here is a round-up of trump's Pennsylvania rally.

Trump appeals to Pennsylvania voters

Archaeologists in Egypt have opened a mummy coffin sealed 2,500 years ago in front of a live audience. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what they found.

Gravitas: Egypt unveils 59 ancient coffins

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