Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has postponed her annual policy address scheduled for Wednesday in order to go to Beijing for talks on how the central government can help with the financial hub's economic recovery.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam postpones annual policy address

A French aid worker who was kidnapped in the West African country of Mali has been released after almost four years in captivity. Sophie Petronin was captured by Jihadists in 2016.

Mali Hostage Release: Jihadist group release hostage Sophie Petronin

A new UK survey showed a jump in depression rates during the coronavirus pandemic, reaching 19.2% during lockdown in June.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Mental health crisis in COVID-19 lockdown

The Central Electoral Commission said the vote had passed the turnout threshold required for validation, with more than 70% of the nearly five million strong electorate casting votes.

Tajikistan vote seen as easy win for strongman

Mosques reopened in and around the Libyan capital almost seven months after they were ordered to close as part of strict curbs to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mosques reopen in Libyan capital with precautionary measures

President Donald Trump rallied hundreds of cheering supporters for a campaign-style comeback event at the White House on Saturday, jumping back into the race nine days after being stopped in his tracks by COVID-19.

Donald Trump no longer a transmission risk: White House

Political tensions between Turkey and Saudi Arabia are spilling over into trade with Saudi business leaders calling for a boycott of Turkish goods. On this week's The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis talks about how this boycott could mean trouble for president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM, only on WION.

The West Asia Post: 'Boycott Turkey' campaign in Saudi Arabia

The cruelest thing to do to a bird is to clip its features to keep it as a pet. In El Salvadoran, a large beaked hawk was brought to a wet with its wings clipped. The bird needed a feather transplant to fly again. Watch report.

Operation Hawk: Artificial wings help hawk fry again

It is called the 'Statue of Peace' installed in the central district of Berlin. This has led to a diplomatic incident between Japan and South Korea. Watch report.

Peace Statue Controversy: Why Japan oppose the 'Statue of Peace'

Voting was underway in Tajikistan on Sunday in a presidential election expected to pave the way for incumbent Emomali Rahmon to become the longest-ruling strongman in the former Soviet space.

Tajikistan Elections: Rahmon faces no real challenger in polls

In September 2015, Russia formally entered the Syrian civil war with President Bashar al-Assad's rule increasingly under threat..... 5 years since then, Moscow has managed to save the Syrian regime, but at what cost? Ghadi Francis tells you more on this week's The West Asia Post. For more such stories, keep watching The West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

THE WEST ASIA POST: 5 Years of Russian Intervention in Syria

Russia’s sanitary watchdog has embarked on cultivating a method for detecting coronavirus in humans by sniffer dogs. Watch report.

Russia trains dogs to detect COVID-19 in humans

Watch this week's West Asia Post as Ghadi Francis takes you to the heart of a border conflict between Israel and Lebanon. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM, only on WION.

The West Asia Post: Lebanon-Israel Border Conflict, An Exclusive Ground Report from the Blue Line

A new exhibition at the National Museum of American History shows the challenges that young women are facing growing up in the United States.

Museum exhibition highlights girlhood in America

Schools in the United States welcome their students back into classrooms. Epidemiologists warn parents to watch out for COVID-19 symptoms. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Classrooms teachings resume in some US schools

The people of Lebanon are preparing for a tough winter as Lebanon faces financial ruin amid a lack of aid and leadership. Watch report.

Lebanon faces economic crisis amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Indian Air Force on Saturday displayed its aerial might by carrying out sorties in the Leh-Ladakh region near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). India’s preparedness to protect its territory and uphold its territorial integrity was marked by sorties by C-17 Globemaster, Ilyushin-76 and Antonio-32 transport, along with the Apache and Chinook heavy-lift choppers.

India-China standoff: MiG 29, Chinook part of the operation in Ladakh

Police in Russia’s Far East broke up a long-running anti-Kremlin protest with force on Saturday, detaining 25 people according to local authorities, in response to what they called an illegal attempt to erect protest tents in a central square.

Police crack down on marathon anti-Kremlin protest in Russia's Far East

Belarus’ authoritarian president on October 10 visited a prison to talk to opposition activists, who have been jailed for challenging his re-election and triggered two months of protests.

Belarus President Lukashenko meets 11 jailed activists

Amid political chaos in the country, Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov allies in the parliament elected a new prime minister while former president Almazbek Atambayev was rearrested on Saturday.

Kyrgyzstan political unrest: Kyrgyzstan Parliament elects new PM

A temporary ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia that came into effect October 11 after almost two weeks of fighting over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region appears weak. Both countries are accusing each other of violating the terms of the agreement.

Armenia- Azerbaijan break ceasefire: Shelling returns after a brief lull

Inching closer to overtake the united states, India's coronavirus cases have now surged past the 7 million mark. In the last 24-hours, India has recorded 74,383 cases. Watch report,

Coronavirus pandemic: India COVID-19 cases cross 7 million mark

Zimbabwe, like other African countries, is trying a phased re-opening of schools after closing in March due to COVID-19. But many teachers are refusing to return to class, pointing to low pay and unsafe conditions.

In Zimbabwe, teachers demand a 500% hike in salary: Refuse to return to work

What looks like an extraordinary situation for the U.S. Politics, is just a temporary set up to hold election duties during a crisis. From running parliaments to educating children- World has adapted to the new 'virtual' norm. In fact, U.S. had its first 'virtual' debate in 1960s. WION reports

US Election 2020: Was Nixon & Kennedy debate virtual?

Taiwan celebrated its national day on October 10, which marks the start of the Wuchang armed uprising that led to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the Republic of China in 1911. Watch report.

Taiwan National Day amid China tensions: Prez Tsai Ing-Wen addresses the nation

Uncertainty over upcoming #PresidentialDebates as Donald Trump & Joe Biden's campaign teams offer duelling proposals. Commission on Presidential debates has refused to change updated format & trump backed out from debating virtually. What now?

US Election 2020: Fate of Presidential debates hangs loose

Donald Trump wants to hold an in-person rally in Arizona & dodges the questions on his COVID-19, again. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden & Mike pence take their campaigns to the battleground state of Arizona. WION reports.

US Election 2020: Campaign rallies on full swing

A city that never sleeps is facing the biggest economic blow in decades. After surviving the high crimes of 1970s, the aftermaths of 9/11 & the recession of 2007, Times Square is facing the biggest economic blow of COVID-19.

US Election 2020: New York City waits for a lifeline

U.S. facing political blows, almost every day now. With the election day inching closer, the battle for the White House is getting murkier. Here's a quick wrap on the last 2 weeks of political storms.

US Election 2020: Range of political storms in a span of 2 weeks

Donald Trump could return to the campaign trail as soon as Saturday. The doctors say the US President has completed his treatment. But, will Trump be able to make it to the second debate? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam postpones annual policy address

Mali Hostage Release: Jihadist group release hostage Sophie Petronin

Coronavirus Pandemic: Mental health crisis in COVID-19 lockdown

Tajikistan vote seen as easy win for strongman

Mosques reopen in Libyan capital with precautionary measures

Donald Trump no longer a transmission risk: White House

The West Asia Post: 'Boycott Turkey' campaign in Saudi Arabia

Operation Hawk: Artificial wings help hawk fry again

Peace Statue Controversy: Why Japan oppose the 'Statue of Peace'

Tajikistan Elections: Rahmon faces no real challenger in polls

THE WEST ASIA POST: 5 Years of Russian Intervention in Syria

Russia trains dogs to detect COVID-19 in humans

The West Asia Post: Lebanon-Israel Border Conflict, An Exclusive Ground Report from the Blue Line

The West Asia Post: Lebanon-Israel Border Conflict, An Exclusive Ground Report from the Blue Line

Museum exhibition highlights girlhood in America

COVID-19 Pandemic: Classrooms teachings resume in some US schools

Lebanon faces economic crisis amid COVID-19 pandemic

India-China standoff: MiG 29, Chinook part of the operation in Ladakh

Police crack down on marathon anti-Kremlin protest in Russia's Far East

Belarus President Lukashenko meets 11 jailed activists

Kyrgyzstan political unrest: Kyrgyzstan Parliament elects new PM

Armenia- Azerbaijan break ceasefire: Shelling returns after a brief lull

Coronavirus pandemic: India COVID-19 cases cross 7 million mark

In Zimbabwe, teachers demand a 500% hike in salary: Refuse to return to work

US Election 2020: Was Nixon & Kennedy debate virtual?

Taiwan National Day amid China tensions: Prez Tsai Ing-Wen addresses the nation