North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly in a coma. Whereas, Japan PM Shinzo Abe is unwell. Nothing more is known. As always, the secrecy is fuelling speculation. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains why political leaders refuse to talk about their visit to the doctor.

Gravitas: Why Politicians Keep Illness A Secret

Bloomsbury India pulled an upcoming book on the Delhi riots. An Indian publisher stepped in to publish it. Bloomsbury's decision has triggered a debate online - Should books ever be banned? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why banning a book is plain wrong.

Gravitas: Row over 'Delhi Riots': Must we ban a book?

Thousands have taken to the streets of Belarus to demand that Alexander Lukashenko step down as the President. Lukashenko has ruled Belarus for 26 years. His 'dictatorship' is now being challenged by a 37-year-old. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the report.

Gravitas: Is Europe's Last Dictator on his way out?

US President DonaldTrump has been formally renominated by the Republicans on the first day of their convention. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report on the developments and controversies surrounding this 4-day political event.

Gravitas: Trump formally nominated for Republican party ticket

Taiwan's pandemic playbook is the envy of the world. But, how is Taiwan busting China's fake news factory? Digital Minister Audrey Tang tells Palki Sharma Upadhyay how aggression is being fought with humour by Taiwan.

Gravitas: Taiwan's Digital Minister on WION

China is selling four of its most advanced warships to Pakistan. In June, a report claimed that China has built a high-security compound at the Gwadar port in Pakistan. Is China militarizing the string of pearls? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China is selling Pakistan its most advanced warships

Since 2015, China has been the biggest supplier of arms to Pakistan. But, the defence partnership between both sides goes well beyond weapons. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Pakistani Army is being readied as a surrogate fighting force for China.

Gravitas: Pakistan Army: A surrogate fighting force for China?

US President Donald Trump has won an official nomination as the 2020 Republican presidential candidate on Monday, a symbolic moment to open the party’s convention and officially kick off the final stretch of his uphill climb for a second term.

Republicans nominate Donald Trump for second term at Republican National Convention 2020

In this episode of The Interview, WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay spoke to Taiwan's first transgender Digital Minister Audrey Tang.

The Interview: In conversation with Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang

All eyes are on the upcoming Republican event where Donald Trump will be nominated as the presidential candidate.

Republican National Convention 2020 to kick-off in North Carolina

American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow famously said, “music is the universal language of mankind". It's a motto that Kashmiri singing sensation Nargis Khatoon lives by. Our correspondent Johan Castell travelled to Srinagar to meet the songstress from the valley.

Kashmir Connect: Meet a singing sensation from the valley

The U.S. Postal Service said on Sunday that a bill passed by the Democratic-led House of Representatives would hamper its ability to "improve service to the American people" and assured it could handle mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 presidential election.

US elections 2020: US Postmaster-General to testify again

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have delivered joint remarks after their meeting in Jerusalem.

Mike Pompeo, Benjamin Netanyahu hail Israel-UAE deal

Trump's campaign released a video titled "4 more years" with a mix of speeches of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his visit to the US during the 'Howdy Modi' event and Trump's visit with his family to Ahmedabad, India in February 2020.

Donald Trump launches first campaign video, Republicans eye Indian-American voters

The Democrats are all set for upcoming US elections as their convention ended with fanfare and fireworks. The highlights of Day 4 was the acceptance speech given by now presidential nominee Joe Biden. Now all eyes are on the Republican event where Donald Trump will be nominated as the presidential candidate.

The Republican National Convention 2020 to be mostly virtual affair

Already scarred by Libya's 2011 uprising and an Islamic State takeover, the city of Sirte now finds itself not only at the center of a civil war but also a focus of geopolitical enmities that span the region.

Libya's rival factions announce a ceasefire

Chinese app TikTok plans to challenge the Trump administration's ban on app. TikTok takes United States order banning transactions to court. The lawsuit will specifically target Trump's August 06 order.

Chinese app TikTok plans to challenge the Trump administration's ban on app

Nepal's Survey Department has claimed that China occupied land in 7 Nepali border districts. PM Oli is still silent on the Chinese encroachment.

Nepal's Survey Department: China occupied land in 7 Nepali border districts

Belarusian human rights activist, opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said that Alexander Lukashenko will have to step down sooner or later.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Lukashenko will have to step down sooner or later!

Protesters hold 'March of the dead' rally in United States against the US President Donald Trump's COVID-19 handling tactics. Over 1.79,000 people have died so far due to Coronavirus in US.

US: Protesters hold 'March of the dead' rally against Donald Trump's COVID-19 handling

Pakistan government has vowed to bring back ousted former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, asserting that it won’t be "blackmailed to let go off" because of FATF legislation.

Pakistan adamant to bring back ousted Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif from London

US Congressman Brad Sherman has once again raised concern with the Pakistani authorities in US over the abduction of Sindhis from the Sindh region of Pakistan.

US Senator Brad Sherman expresses concern over plight of minorities in Pakistan

Delhi Police nabbed a suspected ISIS agent on Saturday morning with around 2 explosives. This nabbed criminal has been identified as Abu Yusuf Khan.

Delhi Police nabbed suspected ISIS agent on Saturday morning with explosives

Will Coronavirus pandemic change the 'medical world' forever? Will there be a medical resolution? How has the medical fraternity treated it so far? let's get the answers of all such questions in this exclusive interview with Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals.

WION Exclusive: Will Coronavirus pandemic change the 'medical world' forever?

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