VECV has bought the Volvo bus operations. They will cover the manufacture, assembly, distribution, and sale of the Volvo Buses in India, and other rights forming part of the business.

VECV acquires Volvo bus operations: Volvo bus employees to be absorbed

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is devastating for many Asian countries. Unemployment in Nepal has now become a major concern. Watch report.

The economic impact of COVID-19 in Nepal: 1/4 of Nepali workers unemployed

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate in the Latin American nations. Peru and Mexico are witnessing a significant surge in the number of cases. Watch report.

Peru, Mexico surpass 500,000 COVID-19 cases: Peru's death rate highest in Latin America

The conflict and war are not new to Lebanon and every generation from the beginning of the civil war in 1975 as lived through conflicts. But the blast at the Beirut harbor on August 4 has changed something on a fundamental level n the city.

Lebanon's collective memory of conflict and the scars of Beirut blast

President Donald Trump is back in the news. He wants his hair to be more precise. The halo of orange, that has been as much a subject of debate as his tweets - fake or real, people have been asking. The president hasn't turned a hair in response - he loves it. So much so, that he's changing America's shower rules, just to have the perfect hair wash.

Now, Donald Trump wants rule change to ensure perfect hair wash

The US government has for the first time seized vessels allegedly loaded with Iranian fuel in violation of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration. Watch report.

1st Iranian fuel cargo confiscated by US: Fuel supply line defies US sanctions

Anti-government protests in Bolivia have entered their second week amid escalating political tensions, violent confrontations. The protesters are demanding early elections on September 6.

Bolivia protests: Protesters want elections on 6th Sep instead of Oct 18

In the signs of escalating tensions between India and China, the Indian government-owned oil companies have decided to stop chartering transport tankers owned or operated by Chinese companies. Watch report.

India-China tensions: Indian state oil companies ban usage of Chinese tankers

Researchers have acknowledged that COVID-19 transmission occurs through direct, indirect, or close contact with infected individuals. It primarily spreads through expelled saliva and respiratory droplets. Researchers in China and New Zealand have now suggested that the deadly disease spreads through frozen food packages that are contaminated with the infection.

Risk of COVID-19 infection from frozen food packages: China, New Zealand researchers

Israel and the United Arab Emirates reached a historic peace deal on Thursday that will lead to a full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two Middle Eastern nations.

West Asia Peace Deal: Israel, UAE strike historic deal to normalise relations

Former Pakistani Taliban spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan has said that Pakistani authorities had given him a hit list of people who they would like to be killed in the North-Western province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Watch report.

Your Story: Big claims by Ex-Pak Taliban Leader | Ehsanullah Ehsan

The time is challenging and trying. Trying your patience and challenging your willpower. COVID-19 is not a normal flu as said by many global leaders instead the cases are now around 20.6 million which couldn't be the case for a normal influenza. In this report we are analysing, why people globally flout lockdown norms even if they knew that this could be catastrophic

Why do people flout lockdown norms? Analysis of rule-breaking amid pandemic

New Delhi: India and Maldives have agreed to create an "air travel bubble" to facilitate the movement of people between the two countries.

WION Dispatch: India, Maldives announce air travel bubble, first in neighbourhood

A Japanese bulk carrier that struck a coral reef off Mauritius and has leaked at least an estimated 1,000 tonnes of oil passed an annual inspection in March without any problems

Your Story: Why the Mauritius oil spill is dangerous | Japanese ship | Marine Ecosystem

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has openly threatened Saudi Arabia. Critics have said that he is adamant in demolishing one of his country's foreign policy, issuing an ultimatum to either lead the OIC or against India's constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir or else advice Imran Khan to call a session of all the Islamic nations who are ready to stand with Pakistan on this issue. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Pak FM in the eye of diplomatic storm | Pak army chief in damage control mode

Several journalists' union demanded an independent investigation after Nepalese journalist Balaram Baniya was found dead under "mysterious circumstances".

WION Dispatch: Press unions demand fair probe following death of Nepalese journalist

Experts say a critical food shortage is imminent about a week after a massive blast devastated the port of Beirut

Lebanon: Beirut to get 50,000 tonnes of food | U.N food aid | World News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a number of Income Tax reforms to further digitise the tax-paying system and add more transparency.

What is Faceless tax assessment? Everything you need to know

If you’ve ever wanted to be a fly on the wall at Buckingham Palace, a new biography that just hit shelves promises to take you there.

'Finding Freedom' out on the stands | Harry and Meghan biography hits shelves

There are also tensions around Cyprus over rival exploration rights. The Republic of Cyprus and Greece do not accept any such rights for Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus in the region.

Greece-Turkey tensions: Greece deploys fleet to disputed area | Row over Mediterranean's Oruc Reis Area

Tokyo-based carrier First Airlines offers two-hour virtual reality ‘flights’ through Japan’s popular sights.

Japanese company is offering virtual flights | Japan technology | WION

More than 5,900 people from 11 provinces and cities left their homes, and some 4,600 of them remain at temporary shelters following warnings of disasters

Flooding near South Korea's Yongbyong plant | Intense rainfall in Korean peninsula | WION

A train has derailed near Stonehaven in Scotland. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sent her condolences to the victims of a "devastating" train derailment in northeast Scotland which killed three people.

Train derailed near Stonehaven | Scotland | Firefighters, and paramedics rushed to spot

Presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made their debut as running mates together. The event took place in an intimate setting in Delaware.

US 2020 Elections: Biden-Harris duo make first appearance in Delaware

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the Czech Republic and he has lashed out at China's Communist Party as well as the TikTok's platforms misuse. Watch report.

Pompeo in Czech Republic: Raises concern over Chinese tech, Slams Communist Party

Hong Kong's media tycoon Jimmy Lai has received a hero's welcome upon his return to his newsroom in Apple Daily. Watch report.

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai receives a hero's welcome upon return to his newsroom

Lebanon has been witnessing a steady spike in the COVID-19 infections in the aftermath of last week's explosion in Beirut. The country recorded its highest single-day caseload by 309 new cases with 7 fatalities.

Beirut blast scales back social distancing: Lebanon's hospitals at risk of being overrun

Alexander Lukashenko's iron grip over Belarus is being threatened by thousands of protesters who are now demanding democratic reforms and rights. Watch report.

Belarus Protests: Hundreds of women march on the streets, Protester dies in custody

The British economy has shrunk by a record due to COVID-19 lockdowns to 20.4% in a quarter from April to June. Watch report.

Record fall in UK economic output | COVID-19 crisis | World News

California brush fire that broke out last evening has now scorched thousands of acres of land. Watch report.

California bush fire scorches over 10,000 acres of land | World News

Uber that is already hailing under the pressure of coronavirus pandemic would be forced to shut down its operations in California.

COVID-19 hits ride-hailing services: Uber, LYFT California services may shut

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