Lebanese authorities are failing to address the acute economic and political crisis that is endangering people’s basic rights, human rights.

Lebanon: Worst economic crisis since the end of Civil war in 1990

The government announced earlier that the quarantine measures in the country would continue until Aug. 31 due to the increase in community contagion and positive cases of the virus

Bolivia facing sustained increase in COVID-19 deaths

President Donald Trump met with U.S. tech workers on Monday before signing an executive order adding increased scrutiny to federal government contracts hiring foreign workers

President Donald Trump signs Executive order on 'Hire American' | US Economy | WION

Hurricane Isaias lumbered up the South Carolina coast Monday, bringing some wind and rain to the Charleston area but potential danger to the Grand Strand.

Storm Isaias batters Carolinas | Tropical storm warning extended to rhode island | WION

Major General S B Asthana (Retd) sheds light on why Turkish president is seeking a leadership of the Muslim world, and what it implies for the rest of the world.

Video Opinion: Turkish leadership and the free world

Sri Lanka is prepared to hold the general elections on Wednesday to elect a 225 member parliament with strict health guidelines amidst the COVID-19 situation.

Fineprint: Sri Lanka goes to polls tomorrow, Chinese influence in the election under scanner

Nigeria has been pulled apart by conflict, not one but several across the entire country. Militant group Boko Haram is exploiting the situation and President Mohammad Buhari is failing to stop these atrocities. Watch report.

Boko Haram exploits unrest in Nigeria | Using conflicts to spread extremism | World News

Israeli aircraft struck Syrian military targets on Monday, the Israeli army confirmed in a rare statement.

Israel-Syria tensions: IDF strikes military bases in Syria after Golan Heights attack

Face masks are an important tool in the fight against coronavirus. This piece of cloth has now become an indispensable part of our lives. Watch report.

The masks, the myths, the controversy: What face masks do against coronavirus?

Nearly a quarter of Bangladesh has been inundated with floodwaters, according to the latest satellite images of the country captured by NASA recently. Watch report.

Bangladesh floods: NASA images reveal stark flood situation

Syrian refugees at Zaatari camp in Jordan are learning a new way of farming. They are working with scientists from the University of Sheffield and the UN Refugee Agency to create a way to grow healthy, fresh food with nothing but water and old mattress foam. Watch report.

Your Story: Syrian refugees learn a new way of farming

Anti-government protests continue in Thailand and young demonstrators are now criticizing the Monarchy and calling for curbs on the king's powers. Watch report.

Protests as pandemic hits Thailand economy: Protestors wear Harry Potter costumes

The executive order signed by Donald Trump to prevent federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting foreign workers. This will surely leave a lasting impact on the job market in America.

WION Dispatch: Trump's executive order a big blow to Indian workers?

China is being seen as a growing threat by traditional powers and not just the United States. Now even the European Union has decided to act Chinese intelligence agencies and its assets. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: EU sanctions Chinese hackers, Sanctions include travel ban and asset freeze

Militants affiliated with the Islamic State group stormed a prison in eastern Afghanistan. The attack left at least 29 people dead, including the assailants. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Deadly prison attack in Afghanistan by ISIS, Afghan prison attack

Sri Lanka is prepared to hold the general elections on Wednesday to elect a 225 member parliament with strict health guidelines amidst COVID situation.

Sri Lanka all set to hold general elections tomorrow; Polls delayed twice by COVID-19

North Korea’s mission to the United Nations in New York did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the U.N. report.

North Korea's nuclear program still active | UN report on North Korea | WION

Belarusian authorities have said they suspect the men entered their country to plot “acts of terrorism” and destabilise it before an Aug. 9 presidential election.

Belarus suspects Russian mercenaries preparing acts of terrorism

The drop in gross domestic product was the fastest the quarterly rate has fallen in modern record-keeping

U.S trade war with China impacts demand | US Economy | US Manufacturing activity

Donald Trump on Monday said Microsoft can buy the Chinese-owned video app TikTok, but said the purchase would have to be completed by 15 September.

US approves Microsoft's plan to buy TikTok | Trump's Ultimatum to TikTok | US News

Many of the 200 protesters gathered on Monday night were dressed like the fictional wizard Harry Potter.

Thailand: Demonstrators gather in Harry Potter themed protest

The spread of Coronavirus has raised the demand for immunity boosters across the globe while scientists battle to produce vaccines.

Kashmiri girl makes immunity boosting bakery products | Immunity booster bakery in Srinagar

One of the most endearing sights of Kashmir that draw tourists to this valley are the houseboats on the Dal and Nagin lakes.

The story of houseboats in Kashmir | One-of-a-kind living experience | Dal Lake

The opening is the latest example of strong ties between the Islamic Republic and the South American country in the face of US sanctions.

Hostile politics of US brings together Iran and Venezuela

President Donald Trump has agreed to give China’s ByteDance 45 days to negotiate a sale of popular short-video app TikTok to Microsoft Corp

Donald Trump to give TikTok owner 45 days to agree sale

The research comes as countries race to find a vaccine for Covid-19, which has devastated almost the entire globe.

BCG vaccine slows down COVID-19 spread within the community

Torrential rain pounded most of South Korea on Sunday, leaving six persons dead and seven others missing, officials said.

Over 360 people left homeless, several riverside structures damaged due to heavy rain | S Korea

Britain’s lockdown has been slowly lifting since May, with the last major change on July 4 when hotels, pubs and restaurants were allowed to reopen.

Two thirds of UK firms fully operational after COVID, says Survey

As the pandemic continues to batter the global economy, South Korea has recently recorded its worst GDP growth since the Asian financial crisis

South Korea GDP to show recession; Factory activity shrinks

Alarm in Kenya over rise in teen pregnancies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Kenya battles teen pregnancies amid COVID-19 pandemic

Chinese artificial intelligence company Shanghai Zhizhen Intelligent Network Technology Co., Ltd., also known as Xiao-i, has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc, alleging it has infringed on its patents.

Chinese AI company files $1.4 billion lawsuit against Apple

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