<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-president-bolsonaro-open-to-g7-aid-if-macron-withdraws-insults-246047">Brazil President Bolsonaro open to G7 aid if Macron 'withdraws insults'</a>

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday he was open to discussing&nbsp;G7 aid for fighting fires&nbsp;in the Amazon if his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "withdraws insults" made against him, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-increases-military-activity-along-loc-deploys-medium-range-artillery-246007">Pakistan increases military activity along LoC; deploys medium range artillery</a>

Days after India removed special status for Jammu and Kashmir(J&amp;K), Pakistan after restoring to diplomatic means which failed, is trying to create tensions at the Line of Control(LoC).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-g7-for-carping-remarks-on-hong-kongs-internal-affairs-246022">China slams G7's 'carping remarks' on Hong Kong's internal affairs</a>

China on Tuesday slammed G7's statement on Hong Kong and said that it's&nbsp;purely internal affairs&nbsp;of China which can well handle it and the members of Group of Seven should not put their nose in with ulterior motives, reported news agency Reuters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-trump-policies-deepen-farmers-pain-democrats-see-an-opening-in-rural-america-246005">As Trump policies deepen farmers' pain, Democrats see an opening in rural America</a>

Seizing on mounting Farm Belt frustration with&nbsp;President Donald&nbsp;Trump's economic agenda, Democratic rivals are stepping up their push to take back part of&nbsp;rural&nbsp;America, whose overwhelming support for&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;helped propel his upset 2016 election victory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabul-accuses-pakistan-of-military-violations-seeks-action-from-united-nations-246034">Kabul accuses Pakistan of military violations; seeks action from United Nations</a>

Seeking an action from the UN against Pakistan,&nbsp;Kabul said that the violations from Pakistan continued in the form of shelling and airspace despite several appeals.

Brazil President Bolsonaro open to G7 aid if Macron 'withdraws insults' Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday he was open to discussing G7 aid for fighting fires in the Amazon if his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "withdraws insults" made against him, news agency AFP reported.

Brazil President Bolsonaro open to G7 aid if Macron 'withdraws insults' Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday he was open to discussing G7 aid for fighting fires in the Amazon if his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "withdraws insults" made against him, news agency AFP reported. Pakistan increases military activity along LoC; deploys medium range artillery Days after India removed special status for Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), Pakistan after restoring to diplomatic means which failed, is trying to create tensions at the Line of Control(LoC). China slams G7's 'carping remarks' on Hong Kong's internal affairs China on Tuesday slammed G7's statement on Hong Kong and said that it's purely internal affairs of China which can well handle it and the members of Group of Seven should not put their nose in with ulterior motives, reported news agency Reuters. As Trump policies deepen farmers' pain, Democrats see an opening in rural America Seizing on mounting Farm Belt frustration with President Donald Trump's economic agenda, Democratic rivals are stepping up their push to take back part of rural America, whose overwhelming support for Trump helped propel his upset 2016 election victory. Kabul accuses Pakistan of military violations; seeks action from United Nations Seeking an action from the UN against Pakistan, Kabul said that the violations from Pakistan continued in the form of shelling and airspace despite several appeals.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Drama unfolds outside P Chidambaram’s residence in Jor Bagh. Watch this video to know more.

Breaking News: Stage set for P Chidambaram's arrest as ED, CBI teams arrives at his residence

Former finance minister, facing arrest, addressed the media from Congress office in Delhi on Wednesday night. The senior Congress leader was not seen since the High Court denied him protection from arrest on Tuesday.

Breaking: Missing for almost 24 hours, Chidambaram addresses media at Congress office

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-donald-trump-once-again-offers-to-mediate-on-kashmir-244533">US President Donald Trump once again offers to mediate on Kashmir</a>

Speaking to US media, Trump said that he will do his best to meditate on 'the complicated situation'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-vatican-treasurer-pell-loses-appeal-against-sex-abuse-convictions-to-stay-in-jail-244529">Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell loses appeal against sex abuse convictions, to stay in jail</a>

Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell lost an appeal against his conviction for sexually abusing two 13-year-old boys and will remain in prison for at least another three years, a court ruled on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuelas-maduro-says-there-has-been-contact-with-us-officials-for-months-244530">Venezuela's Maduro says there has been contact with US officials 'for months'</a>

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he had authorised contact with the administration of US&nbsp;President Donald Trump "for months," in an effort to repair relations with Washington.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kashmir-is-a-bilateral-issue-between-india-and-pakistan-uk-pm-boris-johnson-244537">Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan: UK PM Boris Johnson</a>

British Government underlined the need for dialogue between India and Pakistan and added that Kashmir was a bilateral issue between the two neighbours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-asks-p-chidambaram-to-appear-within-2-hours-244532">INX media case: P Chidambaram goes missing after High Court denies anticipatory bail; CBI asks to appear within 2 hours</a>

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has put up a notice outside the residence of former Finance Minister and&nbsp;senior Congress leader P Chidambaram&nbsp;asking him to appear before them in the next two hours.

US President Donald Trump once again offers to mediate on Kashmir Speaking to US media, Trump said that he will do his best to meditate on 'the complicated situation'.

US President Donald Trump once again offers to mediate on Kashmir Speaking to US media, Trump said that he will do his best to meditate on 'the complicated situation'. Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell loses appeal against sex abuse convictions, to stay in jail Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell lost an appeal against his conviction for sexually abusing two 13-year-old boys and will remain in prison for at least another three years, a court ruled on Wednesday. Venezuela's Maduro says there has been contact with US officials 'for months' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he had authorised contact with the administration of US President Donald Trump "for months," in an effort to repair relations with Washington. Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan: UK PM Boris Johnson British Government underlined the need for dialogue between India and Pakistan and added that Kashmir was a bilateral issue between the two neighbours. INX media case: P Chidambaram goes missing after High Court denies anticipatory bail; CBI asks to appear within 2 hours The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has put up a notice outside the residence of former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asking him to appear before them in the next two hours.

Chinese troll accounts spreading doubts about Hong Kong protests has been taken down. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Chinese troll accounts spreading doubts about Hong Kong protests taken down

This segment of WION brings to you an exclusive conversation with Malaysian MLA Muniandy. Watch this video to know more.

WION's exclusive conversation with Malaysian MLA Muniandy

The day after Zakir Naik was quizzed for 10 hours by the Malaysian authorities. The Malaysian government has now banned Zakir Naik from giving public speeches anywhere in the country. Watch this video to know more.

Malaysia bans Zakir Naik from giving public speeches

Hong Kong City's chief executive Carrie Lam offers talks with peaceful protesters. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong Protests: City's chief executive offers talks with peaceful protesters

Hundreds of Hong Kong teachers and supporters on Saturday braved heavy downpour as they took to the streets to begin yet another weekend of anti-government protests in the former British colony. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong: Hundreds take part in teachers' rally braving downpour

A blast at a mosque in southwest Pakistan killed four people on Friday (August 16) and wounded more than 20, police said, adding the death toll could rise.

WION speaks to Ex-secretary in the MEA Vivek Katju

After gathering peacefully in the Central business district, they marched on the Government House residence of Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam.

Teachers joins protests in Hong Kong

"Bhutan is the second country this will be launched in after Singapore. This will be done in two phases -- the first phase will be Indian banks will issue RuPay cards which can be used by Indian travellers in Bhutan, in a bid to ease tourism in the country," Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale had stated at a presser preceding the PM's visit.

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale briefing in Bhutan

A major fire broke out near the emergency ward of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in Delhi on Saturday. The massive blaze was soon brought fully under control by the fire-fighters. Watch this video to know more.

Breaking News: Fire at Delhi's AIIMS hospital under control

Hong Kong remains tense as weekend protests begin. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong: Another weekend of protests begin

A fire broke out near the emergency ward of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in Delhi on Saturday. Watch this video to know more.

Breaking News: Fire breaks out near the emergency ward of AIIMS hospital in Delhi

Watch WION ground report on Kashmir's current situation.

WION speaks to Srinagar locals; Here's a ground report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived in Bhutan on a two-day state visit. This is his first visit to the country since his re-election earlier this year with a massive mandate, and second overall. His previous state visit to Bhutan came in June 2014, just days after he was sworn in for his first term.

Prime Minister Modi launches RuPay Card in Bhutan by making purchase

Four killed in blast at Pakistan mosque

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhutan on Saturday on a two-day visit during which he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the top leadership of the country.

PM Modi reaches Bhutan on two-day visit, accorded with Guard of Honour

Zimbabwe police fired tear gas and beat scores of opposition supporters gathered in central Harare on Friday (August 16), as authorities moved to enforce a ban on an anti-government protest that the country's high court had upheld.

WION Fineprint: Zimbabwe police fire tear gas, beat up protesters

Bollywood actor Kabir Bedi speaks to WION over Jammu & Kashmir issue. Watch this video to know more.

Fineprint: Bollywood actor Kabir Bedi speaks to WION over J&K issue

Watch WION Playlist, 16th August 2019. To know more watch the video...

Watch WION Playlist, 16th August 2019

Once home to rice farmers and their luscious green paddy fields, this Indonesian village is now a dump for truckloads of rubbish. Now, more than 60 per cent of the village residents have opted to enter the rubbish sorting business, and for the time being, that looks unlikely to drop.

WION Your Story: Indonesian farmers take to sorting 'imported waste'

Sudan has allowed Qatari broadcaster Al-Jazeera to reopen its Khartoum office, which they had shut down in May, the channel's director in the Sudanese capital told AFP Friday.

"The Sudanese authorities have agreed to let us resume our work in covering Sudan," Al-Musallami Al-Kabbashi said.

The Al-Jazeera crew had been informed in late May, at the height of the protests that brought down longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir, that their licence and work permits were being withdrawn.

The news channel's staff had handed over equipment and<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../sudan-authorities-shut-down-al-jazeera-office-as -protests-continue-223119"> closed down the office&nbsp;</a>afer being notified of the decision by the country's Transitional Military Council.

Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia broke off diplomatic ties with Doha in 2017, accusing it of terrorism, which it denies.

The generals, backed by those three powers, had resisted calls from African and Western governments to hand over the reins of power until a political deal was eventually reached with protest leaders last month.

A compromise for a 39-month transition to civilian rule was sealed on August 4 and is due to be officially signed on Saturday, during a ceremony to be attended by several foreign dignitaries.

Sudan has allowed Qatari broadcaster Al-Jazeera to reopen its Khartoum office, which they had shut down in May, the channel's director in the Sudanese capital told AFP Friday.

Sudan has allowed Qatari broadcaster Al-Jazeera to reopen its Khartoum office, which they had shut down in May, the channel's director in the Sudanese capital told AFP Friday. "The Sudanese authorities have agreed to let us resume our work in covering Sudan," Al-Musallami Al-Kabbashi said. The Al-Jazeera crew had been informed in late May, at the height of the protests that brought down longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir, that their licence and work permits were being withdrawn. The news channel's staff had handed over equipment and closed down the office afer being notified of the decision by the country's Transitional Military Council. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia broke off diplomatic ties with Doha in 2017, accusing it of terrorism, which it denies. The generals, backed by those three powers, had resisted calls from African and Western governments to hand over the reins of power until a political deal was eventually reached with protest leaders last month. A compromise for a 39-month transition to civilian rule was sealed on August 4 and is due to be officially signed on Saturday, during a ceremony to be attended by several foreign dignitaries.

Sudan allows Al-Jazeera to reopen office: channel

The situation in Hong Kong seemed tense as police dressed in riot gear reached the airport. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong protests: Situation tense as police reach airport

Tensions Escalate In Hong Kong As PLA Seems To Be Preparing For Military Crackdown. Watch this video to know more.

Gravitas: Violent clashes continue in Hong Kong

Chinese paramilitary forces were seen near close to the border with Hong Kong. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong Protests: Chinese paramilitary forces seen near HK

WION Fineprint: UK condemns violence in Hong Kong

In Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump said the Chinese government was moving troops to the border with Hong Kong and he urged calm.

Hong Kong protests: Hope 'nobody gets killed', says Donald Trump

Jammu and Kashmir is now preparing for the Independence day. Security has been tightened in Srinagar to avert any attack. I n this video watch WION's ground report from Srinagar.

Kashmir gears up for Independence day 2019

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-shuts-down-samjhauta-express-forever-241514">Pakistan shuts down Samjhauta Express 'forever' amid spiraling tension</a>

In a big blow to people to people contact between arch rivals Pakistan and India, Imran Khan-led government&nbsp;announced that it's shutting down Samjhauta Express--the bi-weekly train that connects Delhi in India to Lahore in Pakistan -- ''forever''.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/not-looking-at-military-option-over-kashmir-dispute-pakistan-foreign-minister-241539">'Not looking at military option' over Kashmir dispute: Pakistan foreign minister</a>

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Thursday that Pakistan is not looking at a military option over Kashmir after Indian government revoked decades-old special status granted under Indian constitution to Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article 370.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-jumps-637-points-while-nifty-regains-11000-mark-241560">Sensex jumps 637 points while Nifty regains 11,000 mark</a>

Equity benchmark indices staged a smart recovery during second half of trading on Thursday with the Nifty closing above 11,000 mark. The market rallied after reports suggested that the government is likely to roll back the recently-imposed higher tax on foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-restricts-screening-of-indian-movies-241502">Pakistan restricts screening of Indian movies</a>

"No Indian movie to be screened in Pakistani cinemas," Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to Pakistan Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/beatles-fans-come-together-for-50th-anniversary-of-abbey-road-photo-241534">Beatles fans come together for 50th anniversary of Abbey Road photo</a>

Beatles fans came together near London's Abbey Road Studios on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the band's most iconic images of all time.

Pakistan shuts down Samjhauta Express 'forever' amid spiraling tension In a big blow to people to people contact between arch rivals Pakistan and India, Imran Khan-led government announced that it's shutting down Samjhauta Express--the bi-weekly train that connects Delhi in India to Lahore in Pakistan -- ''forever''.

Pakistan shuts down Samjhauta Express 'forever' amid spiraling tension In a big blow to people to people contact between arch rivals Pakistan and India, Imran Khan-led government announced that it's shutting down Samjhauta Express--the bi-weekly train that connects Delhi in India to Lahore in Pakistan -- ''forever''. 'Not looking at military option' over Kashmir dispute: Pakistan foreign minister Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Thursday that Pakistan is not looking at a military option over Kashmir after Indian government revoked decades-old special status granted under Indian constitution to Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article 370. Sensex jumps 637 points while Nifty regains 11,000 mark Equity benchmark indices staged a smart recovery during second half of trading on Thursday with the Nifty closing above 11,000 mark. The market rallied after reports suggested that the government is likely to roll back the recently-imposed higher tax on foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). Pakistan restricts screening of Indian movies "No Indian movie to be screened in Pakistani cinemas," Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to Pakistan Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting said. Beatles fans come together for 50th anniversary of Abbey Road photo Beatles fans came together near London's Abbey Road Studios on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the band's most iconic images of all time.

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