Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among several world leaders who will participate in the UN Security Council debate on maritime security to be helmed by PM Modi.

PM Modi to chair UNSC debate on maritime security

A Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) spokesperson said that the police van was targeted via an improvised explosive device (IED) attached to a motorcycle.

Two policemen killed, 12 injured in blast near luxury hotel in Quetta

According to sources, the Taliban have also taken government buildings in the northern provincial capital of Sar-e Pul, driving officials out of the main city to a nearby military base, Mohammad Noor Rahmani.

Taliban seize government buildings in Afghan cities Kunduz, Sar-e Pul

A former judiciary chief, Mr Raisi has been heavily criticised over his human rights record. Campaign groups have accused him of involvement in the executions of thousands of political prisoners in 1988.

Ultraconservative Ebrahim Raisi takes oath as Iran's new President

Russian President Vladimir Putin will join the open debate on maritime security that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over on Monday at the U.N. Security Council.

Russian President Putin will join PM Modi in the open debate on maritime security

The aircraft carrier is 262 metres long, 62 metres at the widest part and a height of 59 metre including the superstructure. There are 14 decks in all, including five in the superstructure.

INS Vikrant returns to Kochi after 5-day trial

US B-52 bombers hit Taliban's positions in Afghanistan

At a time when China is expeditiously building its capability to operate fighters near eastern Ladakh, India is also considering expanding its capability to operate fixed-wing aircraft from facilities near the border with China.

India to upgrade air operations capability in eastern Ladakh

The Taliban faced heavy casualties when Air Forces targeted their gatherings and hideouts in the city of Sheberghan, killing 200 members of the terrorist outfit.

US B-52 bombers targeted a Taliban rally in Sheberghan

After the month of negotiations, President Joe Biden's massive trillion-dollar infrastructure bill is inching its way to the White House.

United States: $1.2 TN bill waits final vote in senate

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a historic athletics gold medal to become India's second-ever individual Olympic gold medalist. Watch Neeraj Chopra's exclusive interview only on WION.

Exclusive: Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra speaks with WION

More than a thousand anti-government protesters clashed with police in Bangkok. They were protesting against the government's failure to handle Coronavirus outbreaks and its impact on the economy.

Thailand: Anti-govt protesters clash with the Police in Bangkok

Edith Murway-Traina is celebrating her 100th birthday today (8 August 2021) as a record holder. The great-great-grandmother’s strength and passion have helped her earn the Guinness World Records title for the oldest competitive powerlifter.

Meet the world’s oldest powerlifter Edith Murway-Traina

BMW has launched the 2021 facelifted 5-Series in India, and it continues to rival the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Audi A6. The new BMW 5-Series has got a new look as well as some revised mechanicals and updated features. But is it remains the best-in-class driver-centric sedan? That's what we are finding in this review.

WION Pitstop: 2021 BMW 5-Series facelift review

Afghan security forces have for days been telling residents in the western city of Herat to evacuate areas where the Taliban have dug in. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Violence in Herat city prompt mass evacuation

The Taliban had captured the key Afghan city of Kunduz, as fierce fighting raged in the centre of the second northern capital. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Taliban claims to capture urban parts in Kunduz

For the citizens of Lebanon, August 4 is a memory they want to erase. WION was India's only channel to report from here. A year later, Ghadi Francis returns back to where it all started. On The West Asia Post this week, we bring you the story of the Beirut Blast.

The West Asia Post: The Beirut Blast, a year on

Amid strong calls for peace and political settlement. Afghanistan continues to crumble under a Taliban onslaught. In the latest, the Taliban has captured two provincial capitals in two days.

Afghanistan: Taliban captures two provincial capitals

Maritime tensions are running high in west Asia after an oil tanker managed by an Israeli billionaire was hit by a drone attack last month. Iran has now been isolated over the attack it denied any involvement in.

Israel Tanker Attack: G7 Blames Iran in lethal tanker attack

America's hopes of returning to some semblance of normal life this summer have been hindered by the delta variant. The latest wave of Covid-19 in the US has particularly swept up greater numbers of American children.

COVID-19: Schools begin reopening in the US

India's javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has scripted history in Tokyo Olympics 2020. The 23-year-old has become the second Indian, after Abhinav Bindra, to win an individual gold medal for India.

Tokyo Olympics: India's Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold medal

The journey to an Olympic Gold goes down a road that has rarely been travelled in Indian sport. On Sunday Neeraj Chopra became the second Indian sportsperson to win an individual Olympic Gold medal in the Men's Javelin event. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo celebrated a seminal moment in Indian sporting history with Tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi, Indian Shooting legend Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Manisha Malhotra who oversaw Chopra's training program over the last few years.

Tokyo 2020: India's best ever Olympics

Schools have begun reopening in the United States with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.

United States: Schools reopen with masks optional in many US classrooms

The US will provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kong residents living on its soil. The Joe Biden administration has also approved its first arms sale to Taiwan. watch this report to know more.

United States to provide 'Temporary Safe Havens' to Hong Kongers

Is Kashmir a dispute of India's own making? How did a region that lawfully acceded to India become a pawn in the hands of world powers? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma deconstructs the genesis of the Kashmir saga.

Gravitas Plus: The genesis of Kashmir issue

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his new cabinet. In his late-night reshuffle, Ramaphosa said that the changes come as the country faces a number of challenges including the Covid-19 vaccination programme, peace and stability after recent and unrest, and mobilising resources to rebuild the economy.

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces major Cabinet reshuffle

U.S. will provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kong residents living on its soil. The Joe Biden administration has also approved its first arms sale to Taiwan. Is America moving from rhetoric to action against China?

Gravitas: U.S. to provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kongers

Scientists are urging the world to immediately cut methane emissions to prevent uncontrollable global warming. Animal farming is one of the biggest sources of methane emissions. Does this mean it's time to clear meat off our plates?

Gravitas: Methane: A bigger threat than CO2?

A Hindu temple has been desecrated in Pakistan. Sacred Idols of gods were smashed, religious posters were burnt & the entire incident was telecast live. This is the 7th attack in 2 years.

Gravitas: Hindu Temple desecrated in Pak

In Afghanistan's Paktia, The Taliban dislodged the Sikh religious flag at a historic shrine that was visited by the Guru Nanak. As the Taliban's offensive escalates, the terror group is sending a message to the Hindus and Sikhs in Afghanistan.

Gravitas: The Taliban is targeting Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan

Before the 1990s, Afghanistan was a cultural melting pot. But when the Taliban captured power, they hunted and killed minorities and destroyed their cultural artefacts.

Gravitas: How the Taliban erased Afghan minorities

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