Seismological data suggests that six blasts preceded the Beirut port explosion, the last of them a combustion of fireworks that apparently set off a warehouse full of ammonium nitrate, an Israeli analyst said on Thursday.

Seismic data suggests string of blasts preceded Beirut explosion

The United States said on Friday it had confiscated four Iranian fuel shipments that had been bound for Venezuela, disrupting a key supply line for both Tehran and Caracas as they defied U.S. sanctions.

U.S. says seized four Iranian oil tankers en route to Venezuela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli spoke to each other over the phone on Saturday – the first time since Kathmandu brought a new political map of the country that showed several Indian territories as its own.

Indian PM Modi speaks to Nepal counterpart

It is a deal that the world is talking about. Israel-UAE have agreed to establish diplomatic ties. A peace deal has been brokered by the US. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all that you need to know.

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: All about the Abraham Accord

PM Narendra Modi dehyphenated India's relationship with Israel and Palestine, when he became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel in 2017. The UAE is now establishing diplomatic ties with Israel. How does it benefit India? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Why the deal is good news for India

After provoking India at the border, China is now building up its naval presence in India's backyard. Chinese warships along with a Pakistani submarine have been spotted on the ports of Karachi. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets the story.

Gravitas: China steps up naval presence in Arabian Sea

The United States opened schools and tried to resume in-person learning. Within two weeks - 97,000 students tested positive. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why this is not the right time to reopen schools.

Gravitas: Why schools shouldn't reopen right now

A Nepalese Journalist & a vocal critic of the Chinese regime has died mysteriously. On June 10, he published a front-page story on Chinese encroachments in Nepalese territories. Did Anti-China stories lead to his death? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report

Gravitas: Nepal Journalist dies 'mysteriously'

For years, US President Donald Trump promoted a claim that Barack Obama was not born in the America. Now he is making similar claims against Kamala Harris. The US President has suggested that Harris doesn't qualify to serve as Vice President. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Trump unleashes 'birther Conspiracy' against Kamala Harris

Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched 'Operation Empty Plate' - and asked people to stop wasting food. China's crops have been wiped out by mass flooding. With food prices on the rise - is China staring at a food crisis? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Is China running out of food?

The Israel-UAE accord is a personal boost for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. How will this deal impact Palestinians, Iran and other regional players? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Palestine's loss, Israel's gain?

US President Donald Trump is the fourth American President to attempt a peace deal in West Asia. 3 Presidents before him - Bill Clinton, George Bush, Barack Obama promised peace too. But failed to deliver a deal. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the report.

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Can Trump ensure peace in West Asia?

A teenager from India's Kashmir has become an overnight social media star after his video went viral.

Kashmir Connect: Kashmiri teenager's football tricks go viral

The Afghan government has begun releasing the last Taliban prisoners from a final batch of 400 before they agree to start peace negotiations, a security agency spokesman said on Friday.

Fineprint: Afghanistan government begins releasing last 400 Taliban prisoners

Speaking to WION’s Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal from Australia, MP Lesser said," future of Indo pacific region, the importance of our 2 countries--should not be understated and it’s something that benefits both countries and the whole world". He also called for the similar group on India and Australia in India's lower house--Lok Sabha.

India, Australia ties ‘absolutely vital’ says Julian Lesser on WION

Delegations from the United Arab Emirates and Israel will meet during the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements on areas including energy, tourism, direct flights, investment, security, communication and technology, the UAE foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

Israel-UAE peace accord: What Donald Trump stands to gain

A court in Dhaka on Thursday framed charges against former chief justice of Bangladesh Surendra Kumar Sinha and 10 others in a case filed over misappropriating and laundering about 4 crore Taka from the erstwhile Farmers Bank in 2016.

Fineprint: First Hindu Chief Justice in Bangladesh accused of embezzlement

Israel, UAE, to sign historic peace deal to normalise relations

India's largest crocodile park, located in Chennai, is on the verge of closing due to a huge decline in the revenue, caused by the nationwide lockdown.

India's biggest crocodile park may close down due to lack of funds

A Japanese bulk carrier struck a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius on July 25, spilling about 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil and triggering a state of "environmental emergency". Scientists say the spill is the country's worst ecological disaster, killing wildlife and damaging pristine waters that attract tourists from around the globe. The full impact is still unfolding.

Scientist to calculate cost of oil-spill in Mauritius

India is all set to celebrate its 74th Independence day on August 15 in the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

India: COVID-19 looms over Independence day events

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,449 to 221,413, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.

Germany reports biggest jump in COVID-19 cases | WION-DW Partnership

Experience the kaleidoscope of Kashmir's rich culture and tradition, this week on WION Wideangle.

WION Wideangle: Experience the kaleidoscope of Kashmir's rich culture and tradition

When dozens of Egyptians began posting accounts of sexual assault on social media last month, activists sensed a "#MeToo" moment in a nation where women have long felt disadvantaged.

Video: Sexual assault accusations spotlight social stigmas in Egypt

Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam on Saturday said she will cancel her U.S. visa after Washington announced sanctions on her among 10 other Hong Kong officials.

Carrie Lam to cancel her U.S. visa over sanctions

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, a few weeks ago, had made a bizarre claim that "real Ayodhya lies in Nepal, not in India". He has now outdone himself, and has gone steps further to validate his belief.

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli to inaugurate Ram Janmabhoomi site in Nepal

The State Council on Saturday submitted a proposal to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on extending the current term of the members of Hong Kong's Legislative Council.

China plans to extend tenure of Hong Kong lawmakers

A survey has been conducted by Gallup Inc. This survey claimed that Americans unwilling to take COVID-19 vaccine even if made available free of cost. 1 in 3 Americans won't take the vaccine.

Study: Americans unwilling to take COVID-19 vaccine even at free of cost

Sources claimed that Twitter has expressed its interest in TikTok's US operations. It is also being said that Twitter & TikTok held the preliminary talks.

Twitter expresses interest in TikTok's US operations

Even as world deals with health crisis, the climate crisis getting worse. 2020 could end up as the hottest year on the record.

Even as world deals with health crisis, the climate crisis getting worse

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Seismic data suggests string of blasts preceded Beirut explosion

U.S. says seized four Iranian oil tankers en route to Venezuela

Indian PM Modi speaks to Nepal counterpart

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: All about the Abraham Accord

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Why the deal is good news for India

Gravitas: China steps up naval presence in Arabian Sea

Gravitas: Why schools shouldn't reopen right now

Gravitas: Nepal Journalist dies 'mysteriously'

Gravitas: Trump unleashes 'birther Conspiracy' against Kamala Harris

Gravitas: Is China running out of food?

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Palestine's loss, Israel's gain?

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Can Trump ensure peace in West Asia?

Kashmir Connect: Kashmiri teenager's football tricks go viral

Fineprint: Afghanistan government begins releasing last 400 Taliban prisoners

India, Australia ties ‘absolutely vital’ says Julian Lesser on WION

Israel-UAE peace accord: What Donald Trump stands to gain

Fineprint: First Hindu Chief Justice in Bangladesh accused of embezzlement

Israel, UAE, to sign historic peace deal to normalise relations

India's biggest crocodile park may close down due to lack of funds

Scientist to calculate cost of oil-spill in Mauritius

India: COVID-19 looms over Independence day events

Germany reports biggest jump in COVID-19 cases | WION-DW Partnership

India, Australia ties ‘absolutely vital’ says Julian Lesser on WION

WION Wideangle: Experience the kaleidoscope of Kashmir's rich culture and tradition

Video: Sexual assault accusations spotlight social stigmas in Egypt

Carrie Lam to cancel her U.S. visa over sanctions