Almost two weeks after violent clashes broke out in Nagorno-Karabakh, peace talks are now underway in Russia. Top diplomats of Armenia and Azerbaijan have met in Moscow. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: A last-ditch effort to avoid a war | Gravitas

China has joined the WHO-backed global vaccine alliance Covax - as thousands of Chinese citizens are being inoculated with unproven vaccines. Can Chinese vaccines be trusted? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why China wants to win the vaccine race.

Gravitas: Why China is desperate to win the vaccine race

WHO is waiting for China to approve the international team that will investigate the origins of the Wuhan Virus. According to a report, the WHO cannot send the investigators without Beijing's permission. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is dictating terms for the probe.

Gravitas: WHO seeks 'approval' for Wuhan Virus Probe team from China

Over a million deaths, 36 million infections, and 400 million job losses later - isn't it time to hold China accountable for the Wuhan Virus Pandemic? The U.N instead is providing Beijing a platform for philanthropy. WION's Palki Sharma has the details

Gravitas: Time to #MakeChinaPay

A French aid worker kidnapped in Mali has been released after 1,381 days in captivity. The 75-year-old Sophie Pétronin returned to France on Friday. WION's Palki Sharma gets you her story.

Gravitas: French hostage released in Mali after 1,381 days in captivity

The World Food Programme has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2020. This may be one of the least controversial picks in recent history. WION's Palki Sharma tells you about the politics around the Nobel Peace Prize.

Gravitas: Nobel Peace Prize for World Food Programme

Do you use dating apps? Then think twice before you swipe right. In the UK, victims of dating fraud have collectively lost more than $80 million to scammers. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

UK: Scammers loot more than $80 million on dating apps | Gravitas

During a pandemic, North Korea is gearing up for a celebration. Earlier this week, Pyongyang witnessed a concert. On Saturday, North Korea will stage a grand parade. Is Kim Jong Un trying to fight his troubles with ideology and propaganda? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: During a pandemic, North Korea gears up for a celebration

Indian media has touched a new low in its race for advertisers and TRP. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why it's time to think about paying for credible news.

Gravitas: Why it's a good idea to pay for news

The World Food Programme, world’s largest humanitarian organisation addressing hunger and promoting food security wins the Nobel Peace Prize 2020.

World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize 2020 for efforts to combat hunger

Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov has declared a state of emergency in Bishkek just hours after saying he was prepared to resign.

Kyrgystan's President declares state of emergency in capital

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.

French hostage Sophie Petronin released in Mali after 4 years

An explosion and a fuel tank fire in the Lebanese capital has killed four people, rescuers said as panic spread in a city already ravaged by a monster blast in August.

Fuel tank fire and explosion kills four in Beirut

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has addressed an unusual predawn military parade held in Pyongyang to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers’ Party.

North Korea holds anniversary parade: Kim Jong-Un addresses the nation

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the Lebanese economy was in crisis. For the migrant workers who had moved to Lebanon in search of a better life, things have become worse. Watch report.

Lebanon migrant workers: 'Kafala system' leads to exploitation

Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on October 10 to a ceasefire and to begin "substantive talks" over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh after nearly two weeks of fierce clashes.

Armenia-Azerbaijan to start substantive talks: Move to de-escalate tensions in Karabakh

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: Taiwan pledges strong defences

The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a spike in child marriages globally reversing 25 years of progress on ending this practice. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic may lead to a spike in child marriages

New Orleans in the city of Louisiana is helping those who have laid off during COVID-19 shut down and this is being done to try and help improve their work skills. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Retraining the jobless to work in healthcare

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.

COVID-19 pandemic: Mosques reopen in Libyan capital with precautionary measures

Amid growing concern over access to Covid-19 medical products, Moderna has decided not to enforce its patent rights related to its experimental vaccine. Watch report.

Moderna vows not to enforce Covid-19 patents: WHO welcomes move

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged closer ties with India as he warned of China's growing might on its doorstep, amid a flurry of diplomacy between the world's two largest democracies. Watch report.

Mike Pompeo: India needs US as its ally

A France startup puts recycled hair to good use, Chateau of Versailles turns into a salon. Watch this report to get more on this!

Chateau of Versailles turn into a salon: Startup puts recycled hair to good use

All pubs and restaurants across central Scotland are to be closed under new measures aimed at tackling a surge in coronavirus cases.

Pubs closed in Scotland under new COVID-19 restrictions

Coronavirus cases in Brazil cross the 5 million mark with the country being the third most affected nation. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Brazilian economy reeling under the pandemic, unemployment  at high

A France startup puts recycled hair to good use, Chateau of versailles turns into salon. Watch this report to get more on this!

A France startup puts recycled hair to good use, chateau of versailles turns into salon

Thirteen men, seven of them associated with an anti-government militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen, have been arrested on charges of conspiring to kidnap the Michigan governor, attack the state legislature and threaten law enforcement.

US: 13 men, include right wing militia members, plot to kidnap the Michigan's governor

The day before King Felipe VI's visited Barcelona, Catalan independence supporters burnt pictures of the Spanish head of state in a public square. Watch report.

Protests in Barcelona over King Felipe VI's visit: Demonstrators burn King's photos

British Airways will bid farewell to its Boeing 747s with a rare synchronised dual take off for the "Queen of the Skies". Watch report.

British Airways 'Queen of Skies' jumbos bid farewell

Anti-government protesters scuffled with vigilante groups in Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek overnight, after authorities in the Central Asian nation annulled parliamentary election results. Watch report.

Political crisis in Kyrgyzstan: Poll results declared invalid

Kidnapped Malian politician Soumaila Cisse, French aid worker Sophie Petronin and two Italians were freed Thursday after long periods in the hands of Islamist insurgents.

Kidnapped Mali politician, French aid worker and 2 Italians freed

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