US President Donald Trump said on Saturday during a press conference that he was "looking into" whether Chinese technology giant Alibaba should be banned in the United States.

Donald Trump says considering ban on Chinese firm Alibaba after TikTok

A ship that has leaked tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius has split apart, authorities said on Saturday.

Why the Mauritius oil spill is threatening | MV Wakashio | Climate Change | Aquatic ecosystem

Former captain of Indian cricket team MS Dhoni on Saturday (15 August 2020) hanged his boots from all forms of international cricket. Dhoni took to photo-blogging platform Instagram to post an emotional video as he bid adieu to international cricket in what can be termed as the most Dhoni-esque way of quitting the sport.

Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni retires from international cricket

The Afghan government has announced a new council to safeguard women’s rights and interests, amid fears peace talks with the Taliban could lead to the loss of hard-won gains. Watch report.

Women in Afghanistan demand a place in Taliban talks

Indian cricketer MS Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket

After years of summer heatwaves and minimal rainfall, eastern Germany's lakelands are drying out, local scientists say, to the detriment of fish and plant life as well as fishermen.

The Seddiner lake in Germany disappearing steadily

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli spoke to each other over the phone on Saturday – the first time since Kathmandu brought a new political map of the country that showed several Indian territories as its own.

Indian PM Modi speaks to Nepal counterpart

Russian President Vladamir Putin proudly announced the approval of the world's first COVID-19 vaccine. A Russian doctor has raised some concerns over the use of vaccines. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Russian doctor flags concerns regarding use of Sputnik V

The protests in Belarus have entered their sixth day. For the first time in the last 5 days, the protests were majorly peaceful. Watch report.

Belarus protests: EU rejects Belarus election result

The Chinese commerce ministry has said that it will launch a digital currency pilot program in some cities including those in the northern Chinese region of Beijing.

Sovereign digital currency arms race: Chinese home-grown digital currency to be out soon

In a move likely to further inflame tensions between the US and China. Taiwan formally signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp.

US-Taiwan Defence Deal: Taiwan buys jets from Lockheed Martin

PM Modi on the occasion of India's 74 Independence Day is addressing the nation from the Red Fort. PM said that the government is constantly working improving towards improving the connectivity in the nation.

Indian PM Narendra Modi: "Our focus is on improving connectivity" | India News

Meanwhile, in a direct reference to China and the recent standoff at the LoC between India and China, Indian PM Narendra Modi in his speech at the Red Fort said that no one can challenge India's sovereignty and if India sovereignty is attacked then India will respond with a befitting reply.

Indian PM Narendra Modi speech at India's 74th Independence Day: "Indian Army showed its might at LoC & LAC"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on the Red Fort said, “Not one, not two, as many as three coronavirus vaccines are being tested in India.” He added, "India is ready to mass-produce COVID-19 vaccines to distribute across the country when scientists give the go-ahead to do so."

Indian PM Narendra Modi: India is working to develop 3 COVID-19 vaccines

On the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day, PM Modi is addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort. PM hailed the corona warriors and said that the nation will surely win the fight against the coronavirus.

Indian PM Narendra Modi address on India's 74th Independence Day: India will win the battle against COVID-19

New Zealand's government on August 14 extended a lockdown of its largest city Auckland for another 12 days as it tries to stamp out its first domestic coronavirus outbreak in more than three months.

New Zealand extends lockdown in Auckland as COVID-19 cluster grows

Afghanistan's council to safeguard women rights: Fear of Taliban curbing rights

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro received the best approval rating of his term on August 14. His popularity was boosted among recipients of COVID-19 stimulus payments.

COVID-19 pandemic: Bolsonaro's approval rating at an all-time high

Take a look at the 29 seconds of the shock for Beirut residents at a shopping complex. CCTV captures the raw moments just before and ahead of the explosion which hit Beirut at 6.09 PM local time.

WION Exclusive: Visuals capturing Beirut explosion wreaking havoc on shopping complex

In an address to the nation on the eve of 74th Independence Day, India's President Ram Nath Kovind said that the historic day will not be the same as every previous year for obvious reasons due to the pandemic.

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of Independence Day

India is all set to celebrate its 74th Independence day on August 15 in the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

India: COVID-19 looms over Independence day events

Israel and the United Arab Emirates will be signing a historic peace deal to normalize relations between the two nations. Watch report.

Israel -UAE peace deal: Netanyahu hails new era for Israel

Earlier this week Alexander Lukashenko took office for the 6th consecutive term as the President of Belarus. However, the people of Belarus have completely rejected the poll results. Watch report.

Belarus Protests: EU to discuss sanctions on Belarus

After ten days of the Beirut blast, an Israeli seismological and munitions expert has now said that a series of small 6 blasts preceded the major blast. Watch report.

Israeli expert makes a stunning claim: '6 small blasts preceded Beirut blast

President Bashar-al-Assad is strapped for cash, losing the favour of western nations and having to fight on multiple fronts in the nation's decade long civil war. All this has left him with little choice to round up the country's business tycoons and get them to empty their pockets.

Family rift adds to Assad's woes: Once closest confidant, now sworn foe

Twin Doctors Dennis and Michael D'urso are braving the COVID-19 pandemic across two separate states in the United States. They are emergency room doctors treating COVID-19 patients. Watch report.

From New York to Miami tales of COVID-19: Life inside an  emergency room

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates will be signing a historic peace deal to normalize relations between the two nations. Watch report.

UAE, Israel announce historic peace deal | Trump brokers historic Abraham accords | World News

The world leaders have adopted a wait and watch approach to the new peace deal between Israel and UAE. While most countries have welcomed the effort. Watch report.

World reactions to Israel-UAE peace deal

Greece has put its armed forces on alert after Turkey sent a survey ship to a disputed area of the Mediterranean sea. Watch report.

Greece-Turkey tensions: 'Turkish provocation won't go unanswered', says Greece

The German automaker Daimler said that it had agreed to pay $25 billion to settle accusations that Mercedes-Benz cars and vans sold in the United States were programmed to cheat on emissions tests. Watch report.

Daimler settles US emissions lawsuit: VW to pay more than $25 BN in US fines

Keeping up the ho[es of survival alive the owner of WeWork has told employees yesterday that it has slashed the cash burn rate almost and a half from the end of last year and obtained a 1.1 BN dollar commitment in new financing from SoftBank.

WeWork gets $1.1 BN commitment by SoftBank | World News

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