The Republican National Convention continues Wednesday under the theme "America, Land of Heroes" with Vice President Mike Pence

RNC Day 3: VP Pence, Second lady of US and Trump's daughter-in-law to speak

India has been insisting that the border standoff with China must be resolved in accordance with the existing agreements and protocols for border management between the two countries.

All standoffs in last decade defused peacefully: EAM S Jaishankar

Why Thai students are protesting? They are calling for systemic democratic reforms - the dissolution of parliament, an end to harassment of opponents, amendments to the constitution

Protesters in Thailand seek resignation of PM and fresh polls

A court in New Zealand is set to begin sentencing on Monday of an Australian man who murdered 51 Muslims as they prayed in the city of Christchurch last year.

New Zealand court set to sentence Christchurch mosque shooter

COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented change to the international tourism industry. Pandemic-related lockdowns, flight cancellations, and border closures may be putting a crimp on summer vacation plans.

Coronavirus Pandemic: What is the way forward for global tourism?

Iran has agreed to allow inspectors in to two sites where the country is suspected of having stored or used undeclared nuclear material

UN Nuclear watchdog gets access to two sites in Iran

'Hezbollah is not the villain of West Asia', says Spokesperson Ibrahim Al Moussawi. 'We resist the Israeli invasion and expansionists in West Asia' he added. Watch this interview.

Hezbollah spokesperson Ibrahim Al Moussawi exclusively speaks to WION

Athens is ready for a "significant de-escalation" in the Eastern Mediterranean provided Turkey halts its "provocative actions", Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday.

Greek Prime Minister offers 'de-escalation' if Turkey eases off in Eastern Mediterranean

A New Zealand court has sentenced a man who killed 51 people at two mosques to life in prison without parole

'Tarrant deserves a lifetime of complete silence', says NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

Russia is preparing to approve a second vaccine against COVID-19 in late September or early October, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said on Wednesday.

Russia readies for approval of second COVID-19 vaccine

Iraq gets the vast majority of its water from two rivers; the Euphrates and the Tigris. Both run down the length of the country supplying drinking water, irrigation, and hydroelectricity

Why Iraq’s great rivers are dying

India on Thursday (August 27, 2020) recorded the highest single-day spike of 75,760 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and the country’s COVID-19 tally crossed 33-lakh mark.

India records highest single-day spike of 75,760 new Coronavirus cases

Alibaba’s decision could impact the fundraising plans of some of its Indian investee companies.

China's Alibaba Group puts India investment plan on hold

Joe Biden condemned the violence in Kenosha, Wis., on Wednesday and expressed outrage over the police shooting of Jacob Blake

Kenosha Unrest: Joe Biden condemns 'Needless violence' after Jacob Blake shooting

At least 150 people have become permanently disabled as a result of the devastating August 4 port explosion.

A mental health emergency in Lebanon

A Uighur woman got separated from her family. WION spoke to her son Ferkat Jawdat, who is a Uighur activist. Watch this video to know more.

Uighur woman separated from family by China, Son appeals for release

A guitar company founded by Frantisek Furch during the soviet regime in Czechoslovakia, is now selling instruments to global stars out of its workshop in a former mill.

Czech guitar maker born of necessity woos stars

Melania Trump called for an end to violence and looting “being done in the name of justice," as protests continue to erupted nationwide following the death of African-American George Floyd.

Melania Trump speaks at RNC despite keeping low profile

The president of the UN Security Council, Indonesia, has said it was "not in the position to take further action" on a US bid to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on Iran

UNSC Rejects US' demand to restore sanctions on Iran

Some passengers are surprised to see them cleaning. 30-year-old Denisse Leal said the majority congratulate them for doing the work, but other passengers don't want them near.

Chilean couple disinfects subway to survive economically

'I urge people to stop violence in the name of justice', says Melania Trump at RNC

August 25, 2017 - the date Myanmar's army unleashed a wave of violence on Rohingya refugees in Rakhine state, forcing nearly a million people to flee and seek shelter in neighbouring Bangladesh

Three years since Rohingya exodus: From fleeing Myanmar to ICJ trial

While Trump speaks from Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks from the other side of the world. Pompeo is on a trip to the Middle East but will take time out to speak from Jerusalem.

RNC Day 2: Mike Pompeo speaks from Jerusalem, FLOTUS from White House' Rose Garden

The Kremlin has dismissed accusations that President Vladimir Putin sanctioned the poisoning of critic Alexei Navalny.

Navalny case: Kremlin rejects allegation over suspect poisoning

A police officer shot a Black man in the back multiple times in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sunday, a bystander`s video appeared to show, prompting a night of unrest during which protesters hurled firebombs at law enforcement officers.

Jacob Blake paralysed from the waist down: Reports

Pence also made a surprise appearance at Charlotte where the roll call vote was done. He will deliver his formal acceptance speech on Wednesday.

Mike Pence formally renominated for Vice President at RNC 2020

The water supply in Syria's north northeastern province of Hasakah has been cut off by Turkey due to which lives of around 460,000 people are at risk. Residents are forced to choose between water & food.

Taps run dry in Syria's Hasakah due to water supply cut off by Turkey

14 years ago, Baloch leader Akbar Bugti was assassinated by the Pakistan's military. Speaking exclusively to @palkisu, Akbar's grandson and President of Baloch Republican party Brahumdagh Bugti says the leadership of Pakistan is a global laughing stock.

Gravitas: Baloch activist Brahumdagh Bugti speaks to WION

After German doctors declared that Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned, Kremlin today dismissed accusations of Putin's involvement.

Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning; US calls for 'full and transparent investigation'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for prevention efforts against the novel coronavirus and a typhoon.

North Korean leader calls for readiness against Typhoon Bavi

Israel is gearing up for its first commercial flight between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi. The flight, which is expected to happen next week, is further affirmation of Israel’s stance and support of the recent Israel–UAE normalization agreement

UAE becomes third Arab nation to forge ties with Israel

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