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.

Hong Kong marks handover anniversary as security law takes effect

This is because of its location on the remote, high-altitude region known as the Antarctic plateau, one of the coldest places on Earth.

South Pole warmed 7 times than rest of Antarctica

The main voting day on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation is to be held nationwide on Wednesday.

Russia holds prominent voting day on constitutional amendments today

The US has circulated a draft resolution to the 15-member council that would indefinitely extend the arms embargo on Tehran.

US calls for indefinite arms embargo of Iran | Mike Pompeo | US-Iran Conflict

Joe Biden trashed President Trump on Saturday for failing to respond to intelligence reports that Russia put a bounty on the heads of American troops in Afghanistan.

Biden accuses trump for ignoring intel over Russian bounty reports

Gold prices in India today hit fresh record highs, tracking higher firm global rates.

Gold prices hit fresh records today; COVID-19 crisis increases demand

Under the new legislation, many of the activities carried out by protesters in Hong Kong over the last year become punishable by law.

HK Security Law explained | China unveils details of the law | South Asia

Healthcare professionals in France took to the streets Tuesday to demand increased wages and resources.

French healthcare workers protest for better wages

Huawei is a Chinese tech giant and the global market leader in 5G. In India, Huawei has a big presence. It's been in India for 20 years.

Is Huawei next on India's boycott list?

The Indian government on Monday published a list of 59 Chinese apps that will no longer be available to users in India.

Is it illegal to use prohibited apps on phone?

“The conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque will disappoint millions of Christians around the world,” said Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

Turkish court to rule on the fate of iconic Hagia Sophia

India's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps will have a significant impact on one of China's most promising sectors. It could trigger similar retaliatory moves around the world. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how India's decision sets a precedent in the global war against China.

Gravitas: India's firewall against China's digital infiltration

Is China trying to revive a terrorist group in Pakistan occupied Kashmir? Sources tell WION that Chinese officials have met terrorist group Al Badr.

Gravitas Exclusive: Is China reviving a terror group in PoK?

Huawei is a global leader in 5G technology. But right now, it is on target of several world leaders - as the negative sentiment against China grows. A report has claimed that Indian leaders recently discussed if Huawei should be allowed in India or not. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why India needs to rethink Huawei's participation.

Gravitas: India bans Chinese apps | Is Huawei next?

Several reports from Nepal claimed today that senior leaders have asked Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to step down. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest updates on the feud within Nepal's ruling party.

Gravitas: Nepal | Senior leaders ask Prime Minister to step down

India is drawing up an incentive plan for the autos sector aimed at doubling exports of vehicles and elements in the future 5 decades

India plans incentives for auto firms to boost exports

Amazon Inc. said it would spend more than $500 million on bonuses for employees and some contractor.

Amazon to pay $500 Million in bonuses for front-line workers

China has passed a controversial security law giving it new powers over Hong Kong, deepening fears for the city's freedoms.

China passes controversial Hong Kong national security law

BP has agreed to sell its petrochemicals business to Ineos for $5bn. BP shares rose nearly 3 per cent in London trading.

BP agrees $5bn sale of petrochemical arm to Inoes

Many of these reports said Donald Trump and the White House have known about the bounties for months but haven't condemned them publicly or taken any retaliatory steps against Moscow.

US House leaders to be briefed on Russia bounty intel

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said WHO will be sending a team to China next week to investigate the origins of the novel coronavirus.

W.H.O to send a team to China to investigate COVID-19 virus origin

The deaths of father and son in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, allegedly in police custody led to massive outrage and demands for justice on social media.

Celebrities demands Justice for Jayaraj and Fenix; Questions custodial deaths

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, on Friday announced plans on a live stream to prohibit hate speech in ads and better protect groups such as immigrants from attacks.

FB accused of allowing hateful content on its platform

Iran has issued an arrest warrant against United States President Donald Trump and dozens of others for the killing of its top commander Qassem Soleimani. Iranian govt issues warrant against Trump and 30 others

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over top commander's killing

Russia's opposition is denouncing this week's vote on President Vladimir Putin's constitutional reforms as a joke. The constitutional reforms will keep Vladimir Putin stick to his President's seat until 2036.

Russia's Constitutional Amendments will keep Putin in power until 2036

For India, declaring Tibet as an occupied territory would rectify some historic wrongs. The consequences of when India recognised China's claims over Tibet due to panchsheel agreement.

When India recognised China's claims over Tibet

In an unprecedented move, India on Monday (June 29) banned 59 Chinese mobile apps including TikTok, UC Browser and Cam Scanner among others.

Govt of India bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Shareit, Xender

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 4pm on Tuesday, the PMO said in a tweet without saying what the address would be about.

India: PM Modi to address nation at 4pm today

union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday (June 29) issued new guidelines for Unlock 2, opening up more activities in areas outside the containment Zones.

India | Unlock 2.0: Further easing of restrictions in non-containment zones

As countries report fresh cases of coronavirus, and lockdown are being reinforced in many parts of the world, the World Health Organization chief has given another warning.

WHO Chief warns that 'The worst is yet to come in COVID-19 Pandemic'

NASA is calling on innovators from around the world to develop a new space toilet that would work not just in microgravity such as aboard the ISS.

The big challenge of moon missions; How do astronauts answer nature's call?

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