In the United States, thousands of vendors have fanned out along roadsides from Alabama to Michigan each summer to haggle over the prices of old Coca-Cola bottles, clothes, toys, knives and more at The World’s Longest Yard Sale.

US longest yard sale lines roads: A yard sale spanning 6 US states

Mercury levels continue to soar across Western Europe. The MeD department in England has already issued heat alerts for parts of England and the temperatures are predicted to claim to 37 degrees Celcius. Watch report.

People seek ways to cool off as heatwave bakes Paris | Western Europe Heatwave

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam over her role in curtailing the political freedom of the people of Hong Kong. Watch report.

US sanctions Carrie Lam | First sanctions against officials by US

A major mishap at India Kozhikode airport has left 18 people dead and over 100 injured after an Air India Express aircraft arriving from Dubai crashed at Calicut International Airport. Watch report.

Calicut Plane Crash: 18 dead in the crash, What is a tabletop runway?

Mahathir Mohamad had ruined Malaysia's ties with India. He resigned from office in February. Muhyiddin Yassin is currently the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Have Malaysia's ties with India improved under him?

Gravitas: Have India-Malaysia ties improved post Mahathir's exit?

An Air India Express plane with over 190 people on board has crashed at an airport in the southern state of Kerala. The aircraft, en route from Dubai, skidded off the runway and broke in two at Calicut airport upon landing, India's aviation authority said. Watch report.

Air India flight skids off runway | Kerala | Over 190 people onboard | 2 lives lost

The explosions in Beirut were not a freak incident. They were designed by years of dysfunction, corruption, and incompetence by Lebanon's political elite. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the Beirut blasts are a warning for the rest of the world.

Gravitas: Beirut Blasts | A warning for the rest of the world

At 95, Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has launched a party. He is contesting the imminent snap polls. Mahathir Mohamad spoke exclusively to WION's Palki Sharma. If in power, will Mahathir extradite Zakir Naik. Listen in to this exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: Mahathir Mohamad speaks to WION

Beijing wants to expand its influence in Afghanistan. According to a report, Pakistan and China have now struck an intelligence-sharing alliance. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how this move could undermine the US & India in the region.

Gravitas: Dragon's moves in Afghanistan | China - Pakistan strike an intelligence-sharing alliance

An investigative journalist in Beirut has claimed that only a part of the Ammonium Nitrate stockpile blew up on Tuesday. WION gets you an exclusive ground report from Beirut.

Gravitas: WION reports from Beirut | Another ticking time bomb in Beirut?

A petition calling for France to take control of Lebanon has got more than 50,000 signatures. This appeal is supported by the citizens of Lebanon - who are blaming their government for the Beirut blasts. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Lebanese people want another country to take over their government.

Gravitas: Beirut blasts | Lebanese People call on France to takeover Lebanon

Mahinda Rajapaksa has won an absolute majority in Sri Lanka's parliamentary polls. The Rajapaksa brothers are likely to bring about sweeping changes in Sri Lanka. What does this mean for India? WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Mahinda Rajapaksa sweeps Sri Lankan polls | What does it mean for India?

A 14-year-old Christian girl who was abducted at gunpoint & forcibly married has been ordered to stay with her captor by the Lahore High Court. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how fear has become a daily reality for Pakistan's Christians.

Gravitas: The plight of Christian girls in Pakistan

Sri Lanka's strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa staged a political comeback on Friday as his party registered a landslide victory in the twice-postponed general elections, according to the final results released by the elections commission.

Your Story: Rajapaksas now authorized to amend the constitution, Two-third majority in 2020 polls

SLPP registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary polls

Hundreds were killed and thousands have been injured, after a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on August 4. A video of a granny playing the piano in a chaotic room filled with glass, debris and walls punctured with holes has also gone viral.

Beirut finds comfort in Music: Granny plays piano after blast

To be a monk means to renounce the world. Monks dedicate their entire lives towards spiritual pursuits, they renounce mainstream society. But a monk from Japan is breaking new grounds. Watch report.

Monk's beatboxing video goes viral: 'Spirituality is to connect with god'

In this segment of WION Global Round-Up, WION brings you some other stories that it is tracking. Watch report.

WION Global Round-Up: US coast guard help release turtles into wild | World News

The United States has now recorded more than 2000 coronavirus deaths in the last 24-hours. This is the highest number of daily fatalities that the US has recorded in the last 3 months. US President Donald Trump has said that US will prepare the vaccine by the end of this year.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Vaccine to be ready by the end the year, says Donald Trump | World News

Sri Lanka: Rajapaksas now authorized to amend the constitution

Sri Lanka: Rajapaksas return with a strong mandate

China targetted US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over comments on Chinese tech giants and the Communist Party of China. Chinese state councilor Wang Yi rejected what he described as 'American interventionism' in China. Watch report.

China: US waging a diplomatic war, Chinese apps significant threat to US data

Uighurs have been subjected to the most unimaginable forms of cruelty at the hands of the brutal regime by China. Watch this report to get a rare glimpse from inside China's detention system.

Fineprint: Chilling first-hand account of China's detention system | Uighur Muslims in China

Indian sport achieved its biggest success at the Olympics when Abhinav Bindra ended decades of cynicism by shooting down the 10m air rifle gold in 2008. Bindra was India's first and only individual Olympic champion but that win in Beijing was built on the back of crushing defeat at the Athens games 4 years previously. Bindra opens up on his journey to the Olympic gold with sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo and details the attention to detail that saw him turn self-doubt into his biggest triumph on the world stage

Wion Broadband Olympic Edition: One in a billion Abhinav Bindra's golden moment in 2008

The United States has now announced its highest-level visit in four decades to Taiwan. This move by Washington can now anger China as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. Watch report.

US builds on Taiwan ties: US highest-level visit to Taiwan | World News

After 42 days of consecutive rains in South Korea, 14 people have lost their lives and more than 1000 people were forced out of their homes. This has been the longest monsoon in seven years.

South Korea floods: Landslides kill 14 in South Korea | Longest monsoon in 7 years

The plight of Uighur Muslims in China: A rare glimpse inside internment

Zimbabwe's president has labelled the main opposition party "terrorist" and vowed to continue a crackdown on his opponents. Watch report.

Zimbabwe's president to flush out opponents: Economy in deep crisis

PM Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of spiritual leaders at Ayodhya after laying the first brick for a grand Ram temple.

Fineprint: PM Modi performs 'Bhoomi Pujan' ceremony | Ayodhya Ram Temple

The technology sector is the new geopolitical battleground. Around the world, tech companies are feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic. In the US, Trump has banned the hiring of foreign workers in federal agencies. The EU has imposed its first-ever sanctions against cyber attacks. WION's Gravitas tells you more about this new global tech war.

Gravitas: Aftershocks of the pandemic | Tech sector is the new battleground

India's decision to ban TikTok spelled the downfall of the Chinese social media giant. Three developed nations took notice of India's move. They are mulling similar measures. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how India's move has triggered a backlash against the Chinese tech ecosystem.

Gravitas: India's TikTok ban spells its global fall