United States' Trump administration has sanctioned the Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam over her role in curtailing political freedom in the Hong Kong.

US sanctioned Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam over crackdown on protesters

The quest for an Olympic medal can break even the best. Gagan Narang had been India's most successful shooter at the world stage post 2006 but his journey to the Olympics in 2004 and 2008 ended in heartbreak. Those defeats had affected the health of his parents as well but the versatile shooter was determined to stand on the Olympic podium. Narang opens up on the turmoil within and how those dark days drove him to Olympic glory at London.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: How Personal Turmoil Drove Narang to Olympic Glory?

London 2012 was India's most successful Olympics with India's sports persons winning a record haul of 6 medals. Indian Shooting's rich legacy at the Olympics continued with Gagan Narang overcoming personal turmoil to end his wait for that treasured spot on the podium and Vijay Kumar winning Silver in Rapid Fire pistol. Joydeep Karmakar stunned the top names in Prone as he finished 4th and narrowly missed out on a medal.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Indian Shooting's Legacy Continues at London

The margin between victory and defeat at the Olympics can range from one-hundredth of a second to something even more measurable as 0.9 millimetres. An Olympic medal leads to sporting immortality but not many remember those who miss out. At the London Olympics, Joydeep Karmakar defied the odds and form books to finish 4th in the Men's Prone. Dismissed as nothing more than a tourist by many in the Indian sporting circles, Karmakar delivered his best at the biggest stage in world sport. 8 years later he admits he broke down seeing others on the podium but had no regrets having performed to the best of his abilities.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Karmakar's Narrow Miss at London

United States sanctions Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam

World leaders pour condolences over Calicut plane crash, India's PM & President expresses distress.Watch this video to get more on this.

World leaders pour condolences over Calicut plane crash, India's PM & President expresses distress

Shares of Chinese vaccine maker has surged 80% since June. Vaccine Co. stock is the best performer in Chinext index.

Shares of Chinese vaccine maker surge 80% since June

Exclusive visuals from the Beirut blast site. Watch in these visual, after the enormous blast, how the epicenter looks like?

Exclusive visuals from the Beirut blast site

On the slippery runway of Calicut International Airport in Kerala, the Air India Express plane crashed, due to heavy rains, fell into the ditch and broke into two parts. At least 17 people died in this accident.

17 dead, more than 100 injured in the Air India plane crash at Calicut Airport on Friday

Heatwave fuels forest fires in Russia. Amazon forests reported 5,860 fires in first week of August. Russia firefighters extinguish 66 forest fires. Watch this video to know more.

Heatwave fuels forest fires in Russia, battles over 100 forests fires

Atleast 21 people have died in a rainfall triggered landslide in Idukki district, Kerala. Still facing flood like situation due to heavy and continuous rainfall over the past few days.

Kerala: Major landslide hits Idukki district, atleast 21 people died

The world has been facing an omnipresent enemy called terrorism. India recently raised the issue at United Nations Security Council. Major General (Retd) Shashi Asthana explains what this means.

Video opinion: Terrorism and the global response to it

New Delhi accuses Pakistan of arms trafficking at United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India raised the issue of cross-border terrorism as well. India highlighted the ways in which organised crime syndicate fund terror organisations.

New Delhi accuses Pakistan of arms trafficking at UNSC

Oil spill of Japanese bulk carrier triggers crisis in Mauritius. Experts have feared of greater damage to Mauritius coastline.

Oil spill of Japanese bulk carrier triggers crisis in Mauritius

Saudi Arabia has made Pakistan repay $1 Billion from the loan it borrowed in 2018. According to reports, China helped Pakistan pay back the money to the Sheikhdom.

China's debt-trap comes to Pakistan's rescue

25 people in Hong Kong, including pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, have been charged with participating in an illegal assembly at a vigil on June 4 commemorating the crackdown on protesters in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989.

Joshua Wong and other 24 Hong Kong activists charged

Another virus has been discovered in China. A new infectious disease has been reported on the Chinese mainland.

7 dead, 60 infected by new disease in China

Lufthansa put German workers on notice of compulsory lay-offs on Thursday, saying tumbling air travel and slow progress in union negotiations meant cuts were unavoidable after it lost 1.7 billion euros ($2 billion) in a single quarter.

Lufthansa plans compulsory lay-offs as forecasts travel slump to 2024

India crossed the 20 lakh mark with its highest single-day spike of 62,538 new coronavirus cases reported on Friday morning.

COVID-19 Pandemic: India's journey from 1 mn to 2 mn cases in 21 days

A former senior Saudi intelligence official said in a US lawsuit Thursday that the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tried to have him assassinated in 2018, just weeks after dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in Turkey.

Ex-Saudi spy Saad Aljabri accuses crown prince of trying to assassinate him

A huge chunk of a glacier in the Mont Blanc massif on the north-east of Italy is threatening to break off because of the high temperatures.

Italian glacier threatening to collapse due to high temperatures

President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to reimpose 10% tariffs on some Canadian aluminum products to protect U.S. industry from a "surge" in imports, angering Ottawa and some U.S. business groups.

Donald Trump reimposes tariffs on some Canadian aluminum

Senior government officials held a meeting last weekend to find a lasting solution to the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in the country

Kenya: Alarm over rise in teen pregnancies during pandemic

A resistance movement against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is getting bigger. Baloch and Sindhi groups have joined hands against Chinese investments. China is responding by asking Pakistan to declare some of its citizens as terrorists - who pose a threat to Chinese assets. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China asks Pakistan to declare some of its citizens as terrorists

China promised development and employment when the China-Pakistan economic corridor was launched. But, broken promises are forcing the people in Gwadar to pick up arms against Chinese investments in Pakistan. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan: How CPEC left behind the people of Gwadar

In Pakistan, a number of Islamic Journals are questioning Imran Khan's silence on the persecution of Uighurs. The Pak govt has been forced to make some 'recommendations' to China on treating minorities. What does China feel about Pakistan's assessments? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: China rejects Pak's advice on Uighur Muslims

The BCCI's decision to stick with VIVO as the title sponsor for the IPL has led to outrage. Reportedly, BCCI had more than 5,000 crores as cash & bank balance in 2018 - with VIVO's sponsorship only representing a fraction of the earnings. Why can't the world's most powerful cricket board severe ties with Chinese brands? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese sponsors for the IPL leads to boycott calls

Is Beijing trying to plant another problem? Mysterious seeds from China have reached over 6 countries. India is on alert. Why is China exporting seeds of doubt? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: China's seeds of terror reach more countries

The Wuhan Coronavirus has changed our lives and our workplaces. Major companies have now announced that they will work from home until 2021. Some others - forever. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why Work from Home is here to stay.

Gravitas: These companies will work from home until 2021, or forever

Nigeria has turned into a land of conflicts, leading to protests against President Muhammadu Buhari. Islamic militant group Boko Haram is exploiting the situation, bringing new armed groups into its fold. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Nigeria pulled apart by multiple conflicts

At the end of World War-II, Japan adopted pacifism - vowing never to attack any other country. Now, Japan wants to acquire strike weapons to protect itself in a volatile neighbourhood. Does this end Japan's era of pacifism? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay bring you a report on Japan's new war strategy.

Gravitas: Is Japan abandoning pacifism?

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