US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has issued a de facto ban on displaying the Confederate flag at military installations around the world by authorising only certain flags that promote unity.

United States Secretary of Defense clashes with US President Trump yet again

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

Russia's economy was 6.4% smaller in June than a year earlier, data showed on Friday, after a sharp contraction - revised upward to 10.7% - in May, when the country partially locked-down to stop the spread of coronovirus it was done.

COVID-19 hits Russian economy, second quarter's GDP down by 9.6%

The coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a wave of conspiracy theories. WION Wideangle investigates the most intriguing and bizarre theories on 'Coronavirus: Pandemic or 'Plan'demic?'

WION Wideangle: Coronavirus: Pandemic or 'Plan'demic?

In an exclusive interview with WION, Chris Millard and Adam Canning from the highly popular fan group The Barmy Army opened up about the lack of fans in cricket matches, future for fans amid COVID-19 pandemic, new norms, handing The Barmy Army 'Best overseas player award' to Virat Kohli and more.

WION Exclusive: England's Barmy Army opens up on matches behind closed doors, future for cricket fans and more

Highlighting the initiatives taken by the government towards the path of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the country has not forgotten its "responsibility" towards this planet. "While marching forward on the path of development, we are not forgetting our responsibility towards our planet," PM Modi said in a virtual address to the High-Level Segment of UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Watch: Indian PM Modi's address at UN's Economic and Social Council

United States President Donald Trump has said he wants to do everything possible to keep peace for the people of India and China, according to the White House spokesperson.

Donald Trump's second offer to help India and China

Pakistan on July 17 has offered third consular access to India for Kulbhushan Jadhav. Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that a note verbale has been sent meeting India's demand to not have security personnel during the meeting. India is yet to respond to Pakistan's offer. Watch report.

What is the way forward for Kulbhushan Jadhav?

Pakistan offers third consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Peruvian police seized over nine hundred weapons during a crime wave amid the coronavirus state of emergency, the government reported this week.

Peru: Hundreds of weapons seized by police during in Lima

Brazil has surpassed the grim milestone of 2 million COVID-19 cases. Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday (July 16) said in an online address that the economic affects of lockdown kills more than COVID-19 itself.

Brazil eases lockdown despite surge in COVID-19 cases

The U.S. President is selling beans in the middle of a pandemic that has eliminated over 137,000 Americans. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story of Trump's latest addiction 'Goya'.

Gravitas: Why is Trump endorsing Goya Foods?

Taiwan's annual military exercise this year is aimed at sending a message to China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Taiwan plans to repel any Chinese invasion.

Gravitas: Taiwan's biggest message of intent to China

In this segment of WION, We show you the true face of Imran Khan's 'Naya Pakistan'. Watch this video to know more.

Fineprint: The true face of Imran Khan's 'Naya Pakistan'

A Bangladesh hospital owner accused of issuing thousands of fake negative coronavirus test results to patients at his two clinics was arrested while trying to flee to India in a burqa.

Fineprint: Bangladesh shaken by multiple medical scams

After years of war and violence, Syria's pistachio farmers have returned to the orchards. Al-Mahmoud is awaiting his first harvest after years of war with some pistachio fields in Syria completely destroyed farmers are now doing damage-control in the hope of getting a good yield. Before violence wreaked havoc on pistachio fields, Syria produced up to 80,000 tonnes of pistachios a year. Watch report.

Your Story: Syria's pistachio farmers return to their orchards after years of war

The Arctic has transformed into an oven, the heatwaves have sparked hundreds of wildfires in Siberia. Watch this video to know more.

Siberia: Forest fire spreads in Arctic region due to heatwave

After giving Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav consular access, the Pakistan foreign ministry said that it remains committed to fully implement the International Court of Justice(ICJ) judgement on July 17, 2019. India's ministry of external affairs officials met Kulbhushan Jadhav today. The Pakistan foreign office said two consular officers of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were provided "unimpeded and uninterrupted consular access to Jadhav" on Thursday afternoon.

India gets second consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav in Pakistan

Fully committed to implement ICJ judgement, says Pak after granting consular access to Jadhav

Tokyo is likely to see coronavirus cases top 280 on Thursday (July 16), Governor Yuriko Koike said, in what would mark a record daily high for the Japanese capital.

Japan: Tokyo reports 280 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Wednesday called the White House effort to discredit him "bizarre" and urged an end to the divisiveness over the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying "let's stop this nonsense."

White House tries to undermine top infectious disease expert

There have been several explosions and fires around Iranian military, nuclear and industrial facilities over the last couple of weeks. Watch report.

Serial explosions hit Iran's strategic cities

India has yet again recorded its highest daily surge in the COVID-19 cases. More than 32,000 people have contracted coronavirus in the last 24-hours.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Over 968,876 COVID-19 cases across India

India has got consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav. New Delhi has called for "unimpeded and unconditional" access, unlike what happened last time. Islamabad earlier this month announced that it will give second consular access for Jadhav, inviting his father and wife to meet him.

Video: India gets consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav

According to sources, China is a bit reluctant to completely withdraw from the Finger area and wants to maintain some presence there -- even though it is showing flexibility in the military-level talks with India.

Sources: China reluctant on complete withdrawal from Finger area

US President Donald Trump ordered an end to Hong Kong's special status under US law in response to Beijing's imposition of new security legislation on the territory.

Donald Trump signs executive order to end Hong Kong special status

In an exclusive interview with WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma, ex-US NSA John Bolton said that he doesn't think Trump knows anything about the history of India-China clashes over the decades since history doesn’t really stick with him. In this segment of WION, watch the full interview with former United States national security advisor John Bolton.

The Interview: Former US national security advisor John Bolton on WION

Protests for animal rights in London's Tarfalgar Square, red dye poured in fountains. Watch this video to get more on this!

Protests for animal rights in London's Tarfalgar Square, red dye poured in fountains

Pro-democracy parties in Hong Kong held primary polls on Saturday to choose candidates for upcoming legislative elections despite warnings from government officials that it may be in breach of a new security law imposed by China.

Hong Kong democracts hold primary despite security law warning

'Glee' actress Naya Rivera goes missing, last seen on a boating trip in California. Watch this report!

'Glee' actress Naya Rivera goes missing, last seen on a boating trip in California

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United States Secretary of Defense clashes with US President Trump yet again

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 hits Russian economy, second quarter's GDP down by 9.6%

WION Wideangle: Coronavirus: Pandemic or 'Plan'demic?

WION Exclusive: England's Barmy Army opens up on matches behind closed doors, future for cricket fans and more

Watch: Indian PM Modi's address at UN's Economic and Social Council

Donald Trump's second offer to help India and China

What is the way forward for Kulbhushan Jadhav?

Pakistan offers third consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Peru: Hundreds of weapons seized by police during in Lima

Brazil eases lockdown despite surge in COVID-19 cases

Gravitas: Why is Trump endorsing Goya Foods?

Gravitas: Taiwan's biggest message of intent to China

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

Fineprint: The true face of Imran Khan's 'Naya Pakistan'

Fineprint: Bangladesh shaken by multiple medical scams

Your Story: Syria's pistachio farmers return to their orchards after years of war

Siberia: Forest fire spreads in Arctic region due to heatwave

India gets second consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav in Pakistan

Fully committed to implement ICJ judgement, says Pak after granting consular access to Jadhav

Japan: Tokyo reports 280 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

White House tries to undermine top infectious disease expert

Serial explosions hit Iran's strategic cities

Coronavirus Pandemic: Over 968,876 COVID-19 cases across India

Video: India gets consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav

Sources: China reluctant on complete withdrawal from Finger area