Some local media reports of the US have claimed that the US President Donald Trump was trying for TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent firm on national security grounds.

Trump plans to order sale of TikTok; Microsoft to step in: Reports

Australia on Friday unveiled a draft law to force Google and Facebook to pay news media for their content in a "world-leading" initiative sure to prompt a confrontation with the digital giants.

An unprecedented move by Australia to protect independent journalism

Afghanistan on Friday ordered the release of 500 Taliban prisoners as part of a new ceasefire that could lead into long-delayed peace talks. The release would complete the government's pledge to free 5,000 Taliban fighters as outlined in a deal the insurgents signed with Washington.

Afghanistan government orders release of 500 Taliban inmates

Growing discontentment and religious journals seething with anger is what authorities in Pakistan have found when they tried to gauze public mood on the atrocities against Uighurs by Chinese govt in the restive western province of Xinjiang.

Pakistan's assessment over Uighur Muslims' situation in China finds anger among religious journals

A rally-concert on the evening of 30 July attracted a massive crowd of 63,000 people to Friendship Park on the outskirts of Minsk to support Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the opposition's only remaining candidate in the Belarusian presidential race.

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the only remaining opposition candidate in the Belarusian presidential race

A staggering 900-plus girls and women are missing and feared dead in Peru since COVID-19 confinement began, authorities said Monday.

Peru: Over 900 girls, women feared dead since pandemic began

A dozen Hong Kong democracy activists were disqualified on Thursday from standing in September's legislative elections, a move decried by candidates as the most pressing assault yet on Beijing's critics in the city.

Hong Kong bars 12 prominent democracy activists from election

China has denied involvement in Indo-Nepal conflict. Watch this video to know more.

China denies involvement in Indo-Nepal conflict

The World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday issued a statement warning young people and urging them to stay home and stay safe.

WHO says young people driving some COVID-19 spikes

Indonesia's Diponegoro University holds its graduation ceremony without its flesh-and-blood graduates, with robots receiving diplomas from the rector's hands in the students' stead.

Robots stand in graduates' place at graduation ceremony in Indonesian university

The Iraqi government said on Thursday that nearly 560 protesters and security forces were killed in months of anti-government unrest that erupted last year.

Iraq says nearly 560 protesters and security forces killed in anti-government unrest

In this segment of WION In Focus, watch some stories related to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's wife and one of his ministers have tested positive for COVID-19, according to an official statement on Thursday, as the spread of the novel coronavirus showed no signs of slowing in the country with the world's second-worst outbreak after the United States.

Brazil President Bolsonaro's wife tests positive for COVID-19

Diamond mining giant De Beers is likely to have to cut jobs, its chief executive said on Thursday, as it outlined plans for an overhaul of its business after the coronavirus hit jewellery demand.

Diamond giant De Beers likely to cut jobs after COVID-19 hit

Google's $2.1 billion bid for fitness tracker maker Fitbit will face a full-scale EU antitrust investigation next week, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

$2.1 billion Google-Fitbit deal faces EU antitrust probe

A 9th century Shiva stolen statue is now being returned to India from the United Kingdom. The statue was stolen from a Ghateshwar temple, Baroli in Rajasthan will be handed over to Archaeological Survey of India.

9th century stolen Shiva statue on its way back to India

At least 18 people were killed and 22 others injured as a car bomb exploded in an Afghan city south of Kabul on Thursday, just hours ahead of the Eid ceasefire.

Afghanistan: At least 18 killed in car bomb blast hours ahead of Eid ceasefire

Tigers are one of the most beautiful beasts in nature. Every year, July 29 is observed as International Tiger Day with an aim to increase awareness about the need to conserve the majestic big cat, which is a keystone species.

International Tiger Day 2020: India's story of successful conservation of top carnivorous

A report by Australian Journalist Anthony Klan says that China and Pakistan have a secret agreement to conduct tests on biological agents. Allegedly, several research projects involve testing pathogens similar to the anthrax. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China-Pakistan 'secret deal' to build bioweapons

After the US ordered China to shutdown its consulate in Houston, China has retaliated. It wants the US to close its consulate in Chengdu. A decision that Chinese citizens celebrated - allegedly with fireworks near the American consulate. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: US-China consulate war: Why China shut down the Chengdu consulate

After 86 years, the sound of Islamic prayers echoed in the Hagia Sophia. The Turkish state-media is glorifying its re-conversion by citing historical wrongs. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Friday prayers held at Hagia Sophia

Thailand has dropped all charges against Red Bull Heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run case. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the rich and famous heir escaped punishment, even after the death of a policeman.

Gravitas: Red Bull Heir Walks Free In Hit-And-Run Case

US President Donald Trump has cancelled the pre-election Republican party convention in Florida. Trump's campaign manager says the President is putting the health & safety of Americans first. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why that may not be the case.

Gravitas: US Election: Why Trump cancelled the Republican convention

A U.S. Senate panel has approved a bill which bars all govt employees from downloading or using Tiktok. Is the Chinese app headed for an all-incorporating ban in America? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will America be next to ban TikTok?

An elderly couple in Taiwan decided to become models for their laundry shop. They have now gone viral on social media. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Taiwanese laundry-modelling grandparents: A super-hit on Instagram

Daily Covid-19 cases in India went past 49,000 as the total caseload crossed 14 lakh, capping the deadliest week of the pandemic so far

India: Nearly 50,000 cases in last 24 hours; Recovery rate stands at 63.1%

On the 21st anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war, The Prime Minister of India began his 'Mann Ki Baat' address to nation by remembering the jawans who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War.

On Sunday, PM Modi pays tribute to Kargil War heroes through his 'Mann Ki Baat'

21 years ago, on 26 July, the Indian Army showed bravery and valor, which has no match in history. To teach a lesson to Pakistan and its terrorists, some of India's warriors were martyred but had thwarted Pakistan's plans with their indomitable courage.

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2020: Remembering independent India's most fierce operation

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Scientist struggle to study pandemic impact on kids, virus harsher on adults and senior citizens

The Canadian government said on Saturday that it would not recognize the so-called 'referendum' for a separate Khalistan. A US-based separatist organization wants to conduct this referendum to demand separate Khalistan.

Canada rejects 'referendum' for separate Sikhs homeland by a US based Khalistani group

Saudi Arabia all set to host truncated hajj pilgrimage this year during COVID-19 outbreak. First batch has arrived in Jeddah city for Hajj.

Saudi Arabia all set to host truncated hajj pilgrimage during COVID-19 outbreak

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