The U.S. President is suffering setbacks from all sides in the run-up to the Presidential polls. Will he manage to secure another term or is he set to suffer a historic defeat?@palkisu decodes the challenges before Trump.

Gravitas: Will Trump lose 2020 Presidential elections?

The Communist Party of China is celebrating its 99th anniversary. On the occasion, the Chinese press says that the ideas and practices of the Communist Party are increasingly relevant at a time of global uncertainty. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the Communist Party is trying to legitimise its authoritarianism.

Gravitas: China calls itself a 'people's democracy'

Eric Chan, Director of the Chief Executive's office, is to take up the role at the Committee for Safeguarding National Security

Bureaucrat Eric Chan to head Hong Kong's national Security Committee

Shiny skyscrapers and sprawling shopping malls in Gulf countries may become remnants of a prosperous past. The pandemic and low oil prices have turned the rich oasis into a mirage. Now, the IMF expects a steep economic slump in 2020. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Oil Not Gulf's Golden Goose Anymore

New Zealand's health minister, David Clark, resigned on Thursday following recent slip-ups in the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and personal mistakes.

New Zealand's Health Minister resigns after COVID-19 criticism

The United States has secured virtually all the stock of a Covid-19 drug. Are Coronavirus drugs and potential cures available only to the highest bidder? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how drug monopolies are jeopardizing the fight against the Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Covid cures & vaccines | Only for the highest bidder?

Beijing's moves to impose a national security law on Hong Kong are being seen as an attempt to bring the region under the control of the Communist Party. In an exclusive chat with WION's Palki Sharma, Tom Grundy - the Editor-in-Chief of the Hong Kong Free Press decodes the public mood in the city.

Gravitas: China's new security law | Hong Kong's top editor on the public mood

27 countries have condemned China's decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why India must speak out against China's move to tighten its grip over the region.

Gravitas: Wide condemnation on China's Hong Kong Move | Why is India silent?

The United States has banned two Chinese corporations - Huawei and ZTE. Australia has decided to increase its defence spending to counter the rise of China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how different countries are stepping up their defences against China.

Gravitas: How the world is stepping up their defences against China

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll climbed to 60,632 on Wednesday after 1,038 deaths were reported the previous day

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll exceeds 60,000

United States in a major move buys almost entire global stock of COVID-19 drug Remdesivir. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was able to secure more than 500,000 treatment courses.

US buys almost entire global stock of COVID-19 drug remdesivir

When Hong Kong returned to China, Beijing promised regional autonomy. But over the years, China has made moves to end the autonomy of Hong Kong. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the story of the region.

Gravitas: The Story of Hong Kong

An inquiry in Australia has found that Koalas could go extinct by 2050. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how rapidly diminishing habitats are threatening the survival of the Koalas.

Gravitas: Australia | Koalas could go extinct by 2050

An influenza virus is spreading fast among pigs in China. Scientists say it has all the hallmarks of a pandemic-causing virus. It is similar to the virus that caused the 2009 global swine flu but more dangerous.

Gravitas: China | A new virus raises fears of another pandemic

If you have ever wondered what space smells like, a new perfume might help you experience it. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Eau de Space - a fragrance that smells like outer space, was developed.

Gravitas: Perfume to bring the smell of outer space to earth

However, the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry increased by 27.8 percent and contributed 0.5 of a percentage point to GDP growth

South Africa’s GDP declines by 2 percent in 2020 Q1

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised down its forecast for the global economy amid mounting COVID-19 fallout.

IMF revises down world Economic Outlook forecast

Air France aims to present a plan to trade unions to cut just over 6,500 jobs over the next two years.

Air France plans to cut 6,500 jobs by 2022

China must also allow the United Nations rights chief meaningful access to its western Xinjiang province, said the 27 nations -- including Britain, France, Germany and Japan.

'China must consider Hong Kong national security law', 27 nations to UN

Dr Anthony Fauci said coronavirus cases could grow to 100,000 a day in the US if Americans don't start following public health recommendations.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says US could reach 100,000 new cases a day

An estimated 14 percent of working hours were lost in the second quarter, equivalent to 400 million full-time jobs

'No return to pre-pandemic level in 2020', states ILO

Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub.

Hk activists call for protests over security law near handover anniversary venue

Indian soldiers fighting for the Anglo-French army against the Chinese in the Second Opium War were captured and killed in 1860. Their deaths set off a chain of events that led to the destruction of China's fabled Old Summer Palace and the demise of the Qing Dynasty. In a strange historical coincidence, the man responsible for inflicting retribution to the Chinese lies buried in McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh.

Time Traveller: Indian soldiers' role in China's history | Opium War | Dalai Lama

United Nations department with safety and security has now removed Pakistan registered air operators from its recommended list. This move comes after a large scale pilot license scam sent a shock wave across the aviation world. Watch report.

Your Story: EU suspends PIA pilots in Europe, Pak pilots with fake licenses

Boris Johnson has raises the stakes in a brewing confrontation with China on July 1 promising to allow nearly 3 million people from Hong Kong to live and work in Britain if Beijing moves forward with the new National Security Law. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: UK extends Hong Kong immigration rights, National Security Law

Taiwan opened an office on July 1 to help people fleeing Hong Kong after China imposed new national security laws in the city, with a senior minister saying Taiwan hoped to seize the opportunity to attract professionals and capital from the city. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: President Tsai pledges support for Hong Kong, Taiwan opens new office to help HK

More than 47,000 new cases have been reported in US in the last 24-hours, which is the highest single-day spike since the start of the pandemic.

US Coronavirus cases could reach new record: More than 47,000 cases in last 24-hours

Over the last week, millions of Russians have been voting to reform their constitution, a move that will now make Russian President Vladamir Putin's rule until 2036. Watch report.

Putin's reform package from Russia: Putin's grand bid to hold onto power

The European Union announced that it will open its borders on Wednesday for travel to visitors from 15 countries but did not include the U.S, India, Brazil, Russia on the list of approved nations.

EU reopens travel to 15 countries, excludes U.S, India, Brazil

Two sources have also claimed Mr Donald Trump often so unprepared and outplayed in conversations with world leaders that senior White House officials feared he posed a danger to the national security

Donald Trump's phone calls with world leader under question; But why?

When Hong Kong returned to China, Beijing promised regional autonomy. But over the years, China has made moves to end the autonomy of Hong Kong.

From special administrative region to a 'Police State'; How China hijacked HK

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