The country’s official death toll includes only people who were formally diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, not suspected cases who were never tested.

Spain's COVID-19 death toll could be 60% higher than official count

Inside the museum in Taez, a city ringed by mountains, ancient cooking utensils and priceless manuscripts lie exposed on wooden tables draped with old cloth.

War has massively affected archaeological sites in Yemen

Black Lives Matter protests have reignited in parts of the United States, including Seattle, after recent demonstrations in Portland descended into violence.

Seattle BLM violent protests: Over 45 people arrested, 21 police officers injured

On July 24, the Israeli embassy in India said that Tel Aviv has decided to send India this week a team of scientists working to develop a rapid testing kit for coronavirus.

Israel team arrives in India to develop rapid COVID-19 testing

The first batch of five Rafale jets flew out of France's Merignac airbase today and will arrive in India on Wednesday, July 29. The aircraft has been developed by France's aviation firm Dassault and equipped with modern radar technology to tackle modern air combat.

First batch of Rafales jets fly out of France from Merignac airbase

The American flag was lowered at the United States consulate in Chengdu on Monday, days after Beijing ordered it to close in retaliation for the shuttering of the Chinese consulate in Houston.

China accuses United States of cold war rhetoric

The government has banned 47 Chinese apps in India. Near the end of June, 59 Chinese apps had been banned by the government to “protect national interest and security”

Govt bans 47 more Chinese apps in India after 59 apps banned in June

At a time when China is battling an hostile international environment - Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a campaign trail. The Chinese President faces no political challenge. But, he still needs to maintain his position as China's paramount leader. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Communist Party Propaganda push: Xi Jinping's inspection of Chinese provinces

The number of fires in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands nearly doubled in the first half of 2020, compared to the same period last year

Number of fires increases in Brazil's Pantanal wetland in 21 years

According to experts, in the next monetary policy review, the RBI chairman may cut the policy rate repo by 0.25 percent

RBI may reduce interest rates by another 0.25 bps to revive economy

India's holdings of American government securities increased by nearly $13 billion to $169.9 billion at the end of May

India hikes exposure to US govt securities in May

Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, co-chairman of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal, said on Friday that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was adamant in dividing the party amid serious differences between them over the power-sharing agreement.

Nepal: Prachanda hits out at PM KP Sharma Oli

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued an emergency airworthiness directive for 2,000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 NG and Classic aircraft that have been in storage, warning they could have corrosion that could lead to a dual-engine failure.

US FAA issues emergency directive on 2,000 Boeing 737 NG, Classic planes

An orange-brown chemical sheet spread over 15 acres (6 hectares) in a nationally recognized marine life area in the French Mediterranean Sea on Friday, the local fire service said Friday.

French refinery leak toxic chemicals in 15 acres marine life area

The Trump administration has announced new guidelines that would block any new student planning for enrollment in online study from entering the United States.

US universities to not allow online classes to any foreign student

Two US jets flew dangerously close to an Iranian passenger plane over war-torn Syria, forcing the pilot to take emergency action and sparking panic on board, Iranian authorities said Friday.

US jets flying near Iranian passenger plane over Syria airspace sparks panic

The US has accused four Chinese citizens of visa fraud for lying about membership of China's armed forces.

4 Chinese nationals arrested by US for visa fraud

Another Senate has passed a mammoth defence policy bill which includes a plan to rename US bases with confederate names. This comes after potential threat from US President Donald Trump to veto any legislation that would allow this change.

US: Senate approves defense bill with provision to rename military bases

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined thousands of worshippers at Hagia Sophia on Friday (July 24) for the first prayers there since he declared the monument, revered by Christians and Muslims for almost 1,500 years, a mosque once again.

Muslim prayers in Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years

The animosity between the US and China is at an all-time high. The United States in particular has targetted China and Chinese nationals on several accounts. One of the accusations is that the Chinese researchers working in the US have hidden links to the Chinese military.

US acts tough on China: Clamps down on Chinese researchers

After 86 years of operating as a museum, Istanbul's Hagia Sophia reopens as a mosque today for Friday prayers. Watch report.

First Friday prayers after reconversion of Hagia Sophia

Over the last 5 years, roughly 600 North Korean ships have washed up on the coast of China. These ships are linked to China's illegal fishing. Watch report.

China's illegal fishing in North Korean waters: Have caught around $560MN worth of Squid | World News

Coronavirus pandemic is spreading across India rapidly ass the lockdown restrictions are eased. The global health crisis has battered the country's economy. Watch report.

COVID-19 pandemic: India witnesses a drop in coronavirus deaths

On WION Global Summit: Decoding China, WION's Palki assesses the Chinese military's power, provocations & propaganda with Lawrence Korb, John Blaxland and Lt Gen S L Narasimhan

WION Global Summit: China's Military | Power, Provocations and Propaganda | Session Two

More 250 firefighters backed by water-dropping aircraft struggle to contain a large wildfire fanned by strong winds in eastern Greece. Watch report.

Wildfires in Eastern Greece: 5 settlements forced to evacuate

Australia is set to face the largest budget deficit since World War II when the federal government hands down the country's economic standing on October 6. Watch report.

Australia's biggest deficit since world war 2

Oil pollution in Syria has been a growing concern since the 2011 onset of a civil war that has taken a toll on oil infrastructure and seen rival powers compete over control of key hydrocarbon fields.

WION Fineprint: Syrian refineries raise severe health concerns

Seven women announced Wednesday that they would seek leadership roles in the French Catholic Church

Your Story: France | Women demand to play bigger role in Church

Mumbai, one of the worst hit cities in terms of rising cases, is deploying ‘smart helmets’ to combat the spread of the disease

Your Story: Mumbai receive high-tech 'Smart helmets' to combat COVID-19

A witness in 2019 Sri Lanka suicide bombing has said that Pulasthini Rajendran alias Sarah, the wife of Atchchi Muhammadu Muhammadu Hastun, who detonated the suicide bomb at St. Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Negombo, had fled to India by sea in September of 2019.

Your Story: 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday terror attacks suspect reportedly fled to India

The mothers’ group has drawn hundreds of people downtown to join nightly protests against systemic racism.

'Wall of Moms' join Portland's Black Lives Matter protests

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