China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has justified the Uighur camps in Xinjiang probes. Wang Yi also justified the abuse of Uighur muslims on his first European tour.

China denies ill-treatment of Uighur, FM rebuffs human rights concerns

Far-right extremists tried to storm the German parliament building during a protest against the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Extremists were intercepted by police and forcibly removed.

Berlin: 'Anti-Corona' protests snowball into far-right protests, extremists try to storm govt. building

On the Night of 29/30 August 2020, PLA troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements during the ongoing standoff in Eastern Ladakh and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo. Indian troops pre-empted this PLA activity on the Southern Bank of Pangong Tso Lake, undertook measures to strengthen our positions and thwart Chinese intentions to unilaterally change facts on ground.

Ladakh Standoff: China PLA troops attempts provocative movements at LAC

Trading was unaffected in New Zealand stock market continues despite NZX's website crashed again today morning for the fifth-trading day in a row. It appears to be another cyber-attack

NZ stock market website offline for the fifth consecutive day

South Korea’s factory output grew for a second straight month in July, after marking the fastest growth since 2009 in June, though a resurgence in coronavirus infections is expected to further weigh on the economy.

Second straight monthly rise registered in South Korean factories

Mexico's Holbox Islands are struggling to keep their business afloat amid the Coronavirus Pandemic. Islands popularly known for their Whale, Shark tourism were shut for several months due to COVID-19. Almost no tourists visit Mexico's Islands these days.

Mexico's tourism industry takes a massive hit due to Coronavirus

People from Paris, Zurich, London & different parts of Europe are protesting against new Coronavirus restrictions & mandatory masks. Protesters raises slogans ' No to the health dictatorship'.

Protest against mandatory masks & COVID-19 restrictions across Europe

A migrant rescue boat financed by Banksy called for help after it was stranded in the Mediterranean Sea. After which Italian coastguard came forward to help Banksy's boat.

Italian coastguard helps rescue boat funded by Banksy

The president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) scrapped an economic boycott against Israel. He allowed trade and financial agreements between the countries in another key step towards normalising ties.

UAE opens gates for Israeli citizens & firms to trade

Bhutan has temporarily lifted ban on the sale of tobacco amid Coronavirus pandemic after a Bhutanese worker handling import from India tests positive. Ban to be restored when the pandemic is over.

Due to risk of cross-border contagion, Bhutan temporarily banned sale of tobacco

According to UN Refugee Agency official, Turkey is the country that has hosted the largest number of refugees for five consecutive years, including more Syrian refugees than any other country.

Turkey hosts 4 million refugees, migrants cross country to enter Europe

Over 38,000 of people have protested in the German capital Berlin against Coronavirus restrictions. Protesters said that they are defending their democratic freedom, Berlin police arrested hundreds of them.

Berlin: Thousands march to protest against COVID-19 restrictions

US President Donald Trump will travel to Kenosha on Tuesday regarding the anti-racism protest in the city. The President will meet with law enforcement officers and assess the damage from the recent protests.

US Prez to visit Kenosha protest started to erupt since last week

Doctors at the Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC have found that infected children can spread the COVID-19 virus for weeks even though they themselves show no symptoms.

Study finds asymptomatic children can carry Coronavirus for weeks

A massive crowd joined the family of Jacob Blake to march through the streets of Kenosha demanding an end to police violence. Jacob Blake was shot last week by Kenosha's police.

Jacob Blake's family joins anti-racism protest in Kenosha

According to preliminary findings from physicians at New York City's largest hospital system, treating Coronavirus patients with blood thinners may help in boosting survival rate of patients. Watch the full report to know more.

Study says blood thinners reduce deaths among COVID-19 patients

Clashes erupted in Portland, Oregon, between supporters of President Donald Trump and Black Lives Matter protesters. One person was shot and killed. It wasn’t clear if the shooting was linked to fights that broke out as a caravan of about 600 vehicles was confronted by protesters in the city’s downtown.

Violent clashes erupt in Portland, one person shot dead

Julio Ceasar Mora, 110 & his wife Waldramina Maclovia Quinteros, 105 have been married for 79 years which makes them the world's oldest married couple. Guinness World Record has certified the record & says they are also the world's oldest living married couple.

Julio Mora & his wife Waldramina Quinteros are the world's oldest married couple

The Tibetan government-in-exile based in India is preparing to hold parliamentary elections next year. The Tibetan Election Commission has also announced dates for voter registration.

Tibetans prepare for parliamentary polls, voters can register from September

Balkan country Montenegro goes to polls for 81-seats. Religious law is the dominant theme of elections, law asks communities to prove property ownership. President Djukanovic's political future is at stake.

Balkan country Montenegro goes to polls, neither side tipped to win majority

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has unveiled a pig that has had a coin-sized computer implant in its brain for two months, calling it an early step toward the goal of curing human diseases with the technology.

Elon Musk shows pig, blend of human & artificial intelligence

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the 68th edition of the monthly radio broadcast Mann ki Baat. PM Modi renewed his pitch for making India a self-reliant nation and reiterated the need for ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat'. PM Modi also talked about the Coronavirus pandemic & upcoming festival of India, Onam.

PM Modi gives another push to 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat' with 'Team up for Toys' slogan

Due to the spread of COVID-19 Iran commemorated Ashura with social distancing measures. Pilgrims on Iraq mourned with masks & gloves. The month of Muharram marks a period of intense grief as a mark of mourning the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, also known to many as the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

Muharram 2020: Pilgrims mark Ashura in Iraq's Kerbala with masks & gloves

An official delegation from the Czech Republic, headed by Senate President Milos Vystrcil reached Taiwan on a six-day visit despite warning from China. This visit complicated the Czech's relations with China.

Czech senate's visit to Taiwan angers China

Interpol strategic new report on global plastic waste management has found an alarming increase in illegal plastic pollution trade across the world since 2018. Interpol report exposes inefficient enforcement systems. According to the reports bulk of the illegal shipments ends up in Southeast Asia.

Interpol raises alarm over sharp rise in plastic waste crime

London Zoo has began an animal weigh-in with keepers keen to find out the impact of lockdown due to COVID-19. The two centuries old ZSL London zoo houses 19,000 animals, and due to the lockdown which was put in place across Britain, Zoo’s finances are not in good health.

Animal's vital statistics are being taken at London Zoo

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Lebanon is on the risk of civil war if not helped in the crisis. Macron has asked global community to help Lebanon. French Prez has pushed to establish a news government in the country.

Emmanuel Macron says Lebanon on the risk of Civil War if not helped in crisis

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people to go back to work if they can. UK government said that it is now safe to return to work. Govt. asked people to help the economy recovery.

UK: Johnson urges people to return to work to help the economy recover

The Premier League is just around the corner when the FA Community Shield rolls around. On the very first day, Arsenal take on Liverpool at Wembley Stadium for the trophy two weeks ahead of the Premier League's return.

Liverpool vs Arsenal in community shield on the very first day

The Border Security Force (BSF) has detected a tunnel just beneath the India-Pakistan International Border fence in Jammu. The tunnel has a depth of about 25 feet at the opening.

Tunnel covered with sandbags found near border fence in Jammu

Due to coronavirus, 1,021 deaths have been resorded in 24 hours across India. Country's fatality rate dropped to 1.82% whereas recovery rate stands at over 76.28%.

India: 76,472 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

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