An investigative journalist in Beirut has claimed that only a part of the Ammonium Nitrate stockpile blew up on Tuesday. WION gets you an exclusive ground report from Beirut.

Gravitas: WION reports from Beirut | Another ticking time bomb in Beirut?

A petition calling for France to take control of Lebanon has got more than 50,000 signatures. This appeal is supported by the citizens of Lebanon - who are blaming their government for the Beirut blasts. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Lebanese people want another country to take over their government.

Gravitas: Beirut blasts | Lebanese People call on France to takeover Lebanon

Mahinda Rajapaksa has won an absolute majority in Sri Lanka's parliamentary polls. The Rajapaksa brothers are likely to bring about sweeping changes in Sri Lanka. What does this mean for India? WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Mahinda Rajapaksa sweeps Sri Lankan polls | What does it mean for India?

A 14-year-old Christian girl who was abducted at gunpoint & forcibly married has been ordered to stay with her captor by the Lahore High Court. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how fear has become a daily reality for Pakistan's Christians.

Gravitas: The plight of Christian girls in Pakistan

Sri Lanka's strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa staged a political comeback on Friday as his party registered a landslide victory in the twice-postponed general elections, according to the final results released by the elections commission.

Your Story: Rajapaksas now authorized to amend the constitution, Two-third majority in 2020 polls

SLPP registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary polls

It has been 72 hours since a massive explosion rocked the city of Beirut. Pictures from the city sent shockwaves around the world. What's happening on the ground? WION gets you the first ground report from Beirut.

Gravitas: Beirut blasts | First ground report on WION

It's been 75 years since America dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. For survivors, the war isn't over yet. Discarded N-treaties, faster missiles, cyber-attacks, and artificial intelligence - the new nuclear threats are greater than before. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the world isn't any wiser.

Gravitas: 75 Years After Hiroshima | Will new tech raise the threat of nuke war?

Afghanistan convenes a grand assembly of elders, known as the loya jirga, in Kabul on Friday to decide the fate of hundreds of prisoners the Taliban insist should be released before entering peace talks with the government. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Afghan grand assembly convened in Kabul, Afghan Peace Talks

Hundreds were killed and thousands have been injured, after a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on August 4. A video of a granny playing the piano in a chaotic room filled with glass, debris and walls punctured with holes has also gone viral.

Beirut finds comfort in Music: Granny plays piano after blast

To be a monk means to renounce the world. Monks dedicate their entire lives towards spiritual pursuits, they renounce mainstream society. But a monk from Japan is breaking new grounds. Watch report.

Monk's beatboxing video goes viral: 'Spirituality is to connect with god'

The global race for coronavirus vaccine could lead to generations Sputnik moment. The winning nation could get a jump start on protecting its citizens and restarting their economy. Watch DW-WION partnership report.

The global race to secure COVID-19 vaccine | DW-WION partnership

In this segment of WION Global Round-Up, WION brings you some other stories that it is tracking. Watch report.

WION Global Round-Up: US coast guard help release turtles into wild | World News

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un finally inspected the flood-affected areas of the country. The leader ordered officials to provide for food and shelter for many residents who have lost their homes due to flooding. Watch report.

North Korea battles massive floods: Army mobilized for rehabilitation

A massive explosion ripped through the city of Beirut in Lebanon. Protesters are now out on the streets protesting against this massive disaster. Watch report.

Lebanon Blast Aftermath: Protesters take to the streets of Beirut

India's ease of doing business ranking has improved significantly but Indian companies continue to pay a high cost for compliance. Coronavirus has added more safety rules that will increase the compliance burden. Watch report.

Center, states have separate laws on business: Ease of doing business improved significantly

Sri Lanka: Rajapaksas now authorized to amend the constitution

A small but violent protest took place near an entrance to parliament in central Beirut on Thursday (August 6), as angry citizens reeled from a blast that killed at least 150 people.

Anti-government protests in Beirut as anger rises following devastating blast

Sri Lanka: Rajapaksas return with a strong mandate

As India-China border row continues to simmer, newswire ANI quoting defence sources reported that Indian security officials want four to six dedicated satellites to keep a close eye on Chinese military activities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

India military satellites to track Chinese PLA's movements

China targetted US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over comments on Chinese tech giants and the Communist Party of China. Chinese state councilor Wang Yi rejected what he described as 'American interventionism' in China. Watch report.

China: US waging a diplomatic war, Chinese apps significant threat to US data

The counting of votes is underway in Sri Lanka after citizens streamed into polling stations on August 5. Nearly 71% of people cast their votes. Watch report.

Sri Lanka elections: Will Mahindra Rajapaksa become Prime Minister?

Two days after the horrific explosion that killed over 130 people in Beirut, serious concerns have been raised now about tonnes of chemical explosives that have been stored in a private container near Chennai. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Beirut like facility found in Tamil Nadu, Tonnes of explosive chemicals in Chennai

Lebanon is coming to terms with a massive explosion at the port of Beirut that has killed at least 137 people and injured more than 5000. The death toll is rising consistently as the Lebanese rescue team pulls more and more bodies from under the rubble. Watch report.

Fineprint: At least 137 dead & 5,000 injured in Beirut Blast, Quarter of a million people homeless

Sri Lanka elections: Advantage Rajapaksas in early rounds, Over 60% votes for SLPP in early rounds

Brent crude ended the session up 74 cents, or 1.7%, at $45.17 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate oil settled 49 cents, or 1.2% higher, at $42.19 a barrel.

Oil prices hit 5-month high as U.S crude stocks fall

As a result of the sales slide, and higher costs for developing low-emission cars, BMW posted a pretax loss of 498 million euros, its first in over 11 years

BMW loses almost $800 million as sales slide during lockdowns | Automobile | Markets | WION

Foreign direct investment in Dubai fell by 74% in the first half of the year compared with the same period of 2019, as the coronavirus pandemic stalled parts of the global economy.

Foreign investment in Dubai plummets in first half 2020

Israel announced Tuesday night that it had reached out to offer humanitarian help to Lebanon after a massive blast rocked Beirut, killing at least 100 and leaving large parts of the capital in ruins.

Beirut Blasts: Unprecedented show of solidarity by Lebanon's rival, pledges humanitarian aid amid hard times

Around 1,300 houses have been submerged or buried, while damage was also reported at 705 warehouses and cattle sheds.

South Korea battles floods: 14 killed after 42 days of rain | WION News | World News

The United States Department of Agriculture is collecting the seeds and testing them to see if they possess any danger to agriculture or the environment.

U.S warns against planting mysterious seeds | Chinese mysterious seeds | World News

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