Western Hypocrisy: England takes the knee in Qatar, not in Pakistan

BBC did not broadcast the opening ceremony of the World Cup. England decided to take the knee before their first match in Qatar. But It never took the knee when playing in Pakistan. Is West being selective in its protest? Priyanka Sharma calls out western hypocrisy.

Gravitas: World teetering on the edge of a global recession

European economies are in bad shape. The Euro has touched a new low against the Dollar. An energy crisis, rising inflation, and political uncertainty in some countries have raised the risk of recession. Will a global recession start in Europe?

Gravitas: Samsung heir gets out of jail to "save economy"

Samsung heir Lee Jae-Yong has been granted a special presidential pardon. South Korea wants the billionaire's help to revive the country's economy.

Europe faces worst drought in 500 years

European rivers run dry as the continent reels under its worst drought in 500 years. Almost 63% of European and British lands are now on drought alert.

Israel company launches machine to make printer paper reusable by deleting ink from printed papers

Scientists have created a miraculous device that removes the ink from printer paper, allowing each sheet to be reused ten times.

How Asia's richest woman lost 50% of her fortune

The crisis in China's real estate sector is getting bigger. Asia's richest woman has lost more than half of her fortune.

Thousands die in Ukraine. Zelensky: A portrait of blunder?

Zelensky poses for Vogue and his wife wearing designers clothes while his citizens die in war.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Europe

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on his first European tour since the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. The West, that had come together to criticise MBS in 2018, is now courting him. Why? Because Europe and the U.S. need oil.

Putin's gas war divides Europe

At least 12 countries have opposed the European Union's proposal to cut gas consumption by 15%. Hungary's foreign minister visited Moscow seeking more gas shipments from Russia.

The story of Liz Truss

The race to 10 Downing Street has boiled down to 2 candidates. Rishi Sunak & Liz Truss. Who is Liz Truss? What's her story? Can she become UK'S next Prime Minister?

Oil rises after Biden's West Asia trip

Gulf states refused to increase oil production despite a nudge from US President Joe Biden. Oil prices topped $100 per barrel after the snub by Saudi Arabia and its gulf allies. Palki Sharma recaps Biden's West Asia misfire.

The power of immigrants in UK politics: Will UK get its first British Indian PM?

The top seat in the United Kingdom is vacant. It's difficult to predict who fills in the position of Prime Minister. Some place their bets on Rishi Sunak and some on Ben Wallace and some say it could be Dominic Rob we don't know the results yet but it's interesting to see who will the conservative party choose as its next leader.

Is an Arab NATO taking shape?

The Arab world is coming together. It wants to create a NATO-style military alliance. The aim is to protect the 'collective interests' of Arab nations. What would this alliance look like? Who will be the members? What obstacles does it face?

NAVIC: India's own satellite-based navigation system

NAVIC, India's satellite-based navigation system, has the potential of becoming one of India's biggest soft powers and technological exports. It can also contribute to Asia's regional security as China looks to flex its muscles. Palki Sharma brings you a story that dates back to the Kargil war.

MI6 makes a wild claim, says Putin could be dead

Is Vladimir Putin dead? The bosses at UK'S MI6 have made a wild assertion. They say there's a huge possibility that Putin is already dead & the Kremlin could be using his body double. Is this wishful thinking, state propaganda or fraud in the style of the false claim that Saddam had a weapon of mass destruction?

Gun terror in America

336 people have died of gun terror in US so far in 2021, 521 people died in 2020, 1620 died in the last 4 years. Had this been in any other country, US would have cried human rights violation, genocide. Why is it silent on “terrorism” at home? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Shooting horror returns to Chicago, unidentified shooter wounds 3

The United States of America where there seems to be virtually no end to the gun violence In the country. In the latest, three people have been shot and wounded at a suburb in the west of Chicago.

The West Asia Post: Decoding the Jordan Royal Drama

Jordan's prince Hamzah absence from Twitter raises questions. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you more about the Jordan Royal Drama.

Boris Johnson grilled in Parliament after 48-page Sue Gray report with images published

The much-awaited report on the lockdown parties has been handed over to the downing street. The report is prepared by senior civil servant Sue Gray who had been tasked with looking into the claims of 10 downing street parties.

Sue Gray report published: UK PM Johnson takes questions in the House of Commons

The much-awaited report on the lockdown parties has been handed over to the downing street. The report is prepared by senior civil servant Sue Gray who had been tasked with looking into the claims of 10 downing street parties.

Swiss consider amending Banking Secrecy laws

Article 47 in Switzerland is known as the Banking secrecy law. It makes a criminal offence to disclose information about a bank's clients even if it is the public interest to do so .

The story of Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as Australia's new Prime Minister. The 59-year-old 'working class activist' has broken the Australian Labor Party's 9-year losing streak. Who is he? What are his views? What does his election mean for India? Palki Sharma reports.

Which countries could go the Sri Lanka way

Sri Lanka's debt crisis is a warning to the world. The World Bank says a global debt storm is coming. It could engulf 70 developing countries & make their economies fall like dominoes. What are the threats they face? How can they be averted? Palki Sharma explains.

Erdogan holds talks with Sweden & Finland leaders, raises Ankara's concerns

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who has opposed Sweden and Finland joining NATO, held phone calls with the Sweden and Finland leaders. He has also raised concerns about Ankara.

Spain sizzles under unusual early heatwaves, May could be the hottest month

Europe too facing the wrath of rising mercury. Spanish cities are suffering from soaring temperatures as the heat wave grips the country. According to the reports, May could be one of the most intense episodes of heat in the last 20 years.

Finland announces historic NATO membership bid, ditches military non-alignment

While Finland has announced historic NATO membership bid, Turkey has raised objections objections to the Nordic nations bid. However, NATO chief is confident of resolving Turkey's concerns.

Election newcomers aim to unseat Lebanon's elite

The citizens of Lebanon have sealed the fate of candidates vying for 128 seats divided among 11 religious groups. The voting in the crisis hit nation has closed. Watch this report by WION's correspondent Ghadi Francis.

'Lebanon is reeling under prolonged depression,' says Lebanese MP Faisal Karami

WION's Ghadi Francis spoke to Lebanese MP Faisal Karami over the ongoing elections. He said, we've been suffering from a long time depression and bad decisions by the government that has been using the people for their own benefits. Watch the conversation!

Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold

Twitter is in a state of turmoil. Elon Musk has temporarily put his $44 billion deal on hold. Twitter CEO Parag Aggarwal has fired two top executives. The company has also halted all new hirings. What's going on?

Saudi Aramco overtakes Apple to become the most-valuable company

Saudi Arabia's national petroleum and gas company Saudi Aramco has overtaken Apple to become the world's most valuable company. Saudi Aramco is valued at $2.43 Trillion. Palki Sharma brings you the story of the company's rise.

How do American billionaires avoid paying taxes?

Warren Buffet paid an 18% tax rate in 2007, while his secretary paid a 33% rate. In 2007, 2011, and 2018, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk paid a total of $0 in income taxes. Every year, billionaires in the United States save $160 billion in taxes. How is it possible to be a billionaire while paying so little in taxes?

Ukraine invasion: Moscow now warns Finland over NATO bid

Finland's desire to join the NATO military alliance has not gone down well with Moscow. In the latest, it has warned Finland that the country would face consequences for NATO membership without any delay, the threat by Moscow comes at a time when Ukraine has claimed to have damaged a Russian navy in the Black Sea.

Hong Kong arrests Cardinal Zen, singer over activist fund

Hong Kong has accused Cardinal Joseph Zen and three others who ran a fund to provide legal assistance to help those detained over the 2019 protests of “collusion with foreign powers” under the Beijing-imposed National Security Law.

No more call recording in discretion for android users, Google to ban third party call recorders

Google is all set to ban third-party call recording apps on its play store, this simply means that you may no longer be able to record your calls incomplete discretion and the call recording applications installed on your smartphones will stop working as the tech giant has updated its Play Store policy.

United States: Democrats' drive on legalizing abortion fails

While America is staring at an overturn of legal abortion rights, the country's lawmakers have failed to pass a legislation which could make the right to abortion the law of the land.

China's zero-Covid policy not 'sustainable', says WHO chief

As millions of people continued to remain under strict lockdowns in several Chinese cities, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said that China's zero-tolerance Covid-19 policy is "not sustainable".

A Palestinian American journalist shot and killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

A Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh was shot dead on Wednesday as she covered a raid on Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Ali Samoudi, another Palestinian journalist, was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot in the back.

Economic implications of banning abortions in US severe

Abortion could soon become illegal in 22 American states that's about half of America. But overturning the landmark Roe vs Wade judgement is not just about women's rights, Abortion is an economic matter as well. Banning abortions has wide-ranging financial implications

China hits out at WHO chief’s ‘irresponsible’ criticism of zero-Covid policy

The Chinese foriegn ministry denounced the World Health Organization (WHO) chief for making “irresponsible” remarks after he said the country’s zero-Covid policies were unsustainable.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk to reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

Americans are buying second passports

America's rich & elite are buying second passports. There has been a 300% spike in passport applications in the last 3 years. The reasons cited are the political climate & the pandemic. Are Americans losing faith in their country?

China's new hypersonic missile is also an aircraft-carrier killer

China has taken yet another step in launching an anti-ship ballistic missile. PLA Navy launched a YJ-21 hypersonic anti-ship missile from a destroyer. It is also a carrier-killer.

Global Headlines

Philippines: Protests against election result, Ecuador prison riots. Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe

Earth could heat up at alarming levels in 5 years

Large parts of India were exposed to an extreme heatwave - with some regions reporting temperatures well above 60 °C. Experts now fear that global warming could get worse in the next 5 years. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Russian envoy to Poland pelted with red paint at war cemetery

Russia's ambassador to Poland had less than a warm welcome when he went to lay flowers at a soviet military cemetery in Warsaw, he was met at the gates with people protesting against the war in Ukraine and then red paint was thrown on the envoy, our next report gets you all the details.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth to miss state opening of parliament

Britain's queen Elizabeth has pulled out of this year's state opening of parliament and reading of the Queen's speech. This will be the first time since 1963 that the Queen will miss the constitutional ceremony which sets out the government's legislative plans.

How Defence Giants are making billions from the Ukraine war

The Ukraine-Russia war is being called a frozen conflict. For major arms manufacturers - it has opened a new line of revenue. Who is benefiting from the war in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you how the military-industrial complex is winning.