Hours after court denied bail to South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma, large scale protests have blocked the country's province KwaZulu-Natal. The protesters blocked key national highways and also burned trucks.

South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma's supporters go on rampage

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is on two days visit to Georgia. On his arrival to Georgia S Jaishankar handed over the relic of Saint Queen Ketevan to the government of Georgia. Watch this report to know more.

S Jaishankar hands holy relic of Saint Queen Ketevan to government of Georgia

South Africa: Protestors blocked key national highways

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias speaks to WION on new India-Grecce ties. He said Greece as an EU Member-State has the capacity to act as a bridge between the European Union and India. Watch this report to know more.

WION speaks to Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias

California sets school funding as United States eases virus rules. Governor Guv Newson has signed law to send schools record funding. Watch this report to know more.

California sets school funding as US eases virus rules

United States President Joe Biden has nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to be the US ambassador to India. watch this report to know more.

US President Joe Biden nominates Eric Garcetti to be US ambassador to India

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called Friday for international pressure to force a deal between the Kabul government and the Taliban to end the conflict in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Turmoil: US Defense Secretary on Afghan Peace process

Vowing to reset the economy for the benefit of everyday workers and consumers, President Joe Biden unveiled on Friday a wide-ranging plan to tilt the balance of power away from corporations and towards "the little guy."

US President Joe Biden targets corporate monopolies

The Biden administration on Friday imposed sanctions against 34 companies and entities linked to China's military and policy towards the Uyghur minority including those involved with allowing exports to Russia and Iran.

US targets Chinese firms: Blacklists 34 companies

Why is a Chinese company harvesting gene data of pregnant women worldwide? BGI group says it never shared data with Chinese authorities. But, its policy says the data can be shared "on national security grounds".

Gravitas: What is China doing with your child's gene data?

Do you want to enter politics? It helps if you come from the right family. The induction of a new minister in #SriLanka's government proves how.

Gravitas: The story of political dynasties

After staying in Afghanistan for 20 years & failing to end terrorism, America now wants Afghanistan's neighbours to clear the mess. Their words & actions are emboldening the Taliban, its onslaught is picking pace.

Gravitas: Taliban's rise: U.S. puts onus on Afghanistan's neighbours

Peace negotiator Nader Nadery tells WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay that Pakistan is yet to make "any positive contribution" in Afghanistan's peace process.

Gravitas: Peace negotiator: Pakistan yet to make a positive contribution in Afghan peace process

10,000 steps a day is often sold as the secret to fitness. But do you really need to walk 10,000 steps daily in order to stay fit? Science says no. How much should you walk then?

Gravitas: Do you really need to walk 10,000 steps a day?

For the first time in the history of the Olympics, the games will be held without spectators. Japan has declared an emergency, and fans will not be allowed inside Tokyo Olympics stadiums.

Gravitas: Fans won't be allowed inside Tokyo Olympics venues

The reign of the Big Tech may be coming to an end. 37 American states have sued Google. Trump has sued Facebook and Google, while India has sent out a strong message to Twitter.

Gravitas: 37 American states sue Google

20 years, $2 Trillion, 2,400 lost soldiers later, U.S. says it achieved its objective in Afghanistan. Why then did U.S. leave the Bagram airbase suddenly?

Gravitas: What did the U.S. achieve in Afghanistan? Nothing

The Taliban is gaining strength in Afghanistan. The group claims it now controls 85% of Afghanistan. The Taliban is now offering protection to Beijing for Chinese investment projects. What are India's options?

Gravitas: Taliban claims it controls 85% of Afghanistan

At least 52 workers have died in Bangladesh after a juice factory caught fire. The supervisor had locked the stairwell preventing workers from escaping the burning building.

Gravitas: 52 dead, 50 injured in Bangladesh factory fire

A Stanford scientist is developing a 'Superhero vaccine' that will prevent death from heart diseases, strokes, liver problems. The jab will be based on the DNA of Olympic athletes, and will change your genetic make-up forever.

Gravitas:  A 'Superhero vaccine' that changes your genes

Sri Lanka needs to pay back at least $2.5 billion worth of debt in the next 12 months. Does Colombo have the cash to cover its payments? A report claims Sri Lanka is "banking on" a $1 billion loan from India. Will it be enough?

Gravitas: Is Sri Lanka struggling to keep up with its debt payments?

Amid violence in Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has visited Iran & Russia. The Taliban was holding talks at the same time in both countries. Was it a coincidence or an indication of India's backchannel talks with Taliban?

Gravitas: India's backchannel talks with Taliban

In Indonesia, the scientist who led the Sinovac vaccine trials has died after contracting the Wuhan virus. In Thailand, medics have fallen ill, even after taking the Sinovac vaccine. Are Chinese vaccines failing in Southeast Asia?

Gravitas: Indonesia: Scientist leading Sinovac trial dies of suspected Covid-19

A rare public spat between Saudi Arabia and UAE has threatened the future of OPEC. As the two traditional allies chart a post-oil future, Ghadi Francis takes a look at what this will mean for the future of the cartel.

The West Asia Post: Saudi-UAE spat goes public

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new GLA crossover in India with a price tag of INR 43.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Here, it is going to rival the likes of the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and the Volvo XC40.

WION Pitstop: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 review

PM Modi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the augmentation and availability of medical oxygen across the country.

PM Modi's chairs high-level meeting on oxygen before third wave of Coronavirus

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage in Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George on Thursday (July 8) said that Zika virus cases have been detected in the state. A 24-year-old pregnant woman has been diagnosed with the mosquito-transmitted disease. Zika virus can create complications for pregnant women.

Amid COVID-19, Kerala reports first case of Zika virus

“We did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build. And it's the right and the responsibility of Afghan people alone to decide their future, and how they want to run their country,” he said.

'Will not send another generation of Americans to war': Joe Biden

Today's figures have prompted a tightening of stay-at-home orders, with tougher rules now in place around outdoor exercise, essential shopping and funerals.

Sydney faces COVID-19 lockdown extension as cases rising dramatically

Bangladesh: A massive fire erupted at a factory in Dhaka killing more than 50 people so far. Many people are still stuck inside the factory. According to the authorities, the massive flames reached the 6th floor of the unit in no time that fear trapped a lot of workers.

More than 50 people killed in Bangladesh factory fire

“At the end of the day, who governs Afghanistan has a legitimacy aspect of it. I think that is something which cannot and should not be ignored,” said Jaishankar

'Peace in Afghanistan is crucial for the region', says EAM S Jaishankar

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