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.

US election 2020: Trump prepares to seize the national spotlight for R.N.C.

In UN Security Council vote on Friday, Washington received support from the Dominican Republic for its proposal to extend it indefinitely, leaving it far short of the minimum of nine "yes" votes required for adoption.

UN Security Council once again rejects US bid to extend Iran arms embargo

Winemakers in France's Champagne region were this week gathering a bumper grape harvest thanks to a shift into hotter climates, but there was a bitter after-taste: the slump in demand for bubbly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means an excess in stock of bottles of the prized beverage.

COVID-19 pandemic takes sparkle out of champagne

Critically ill Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny had moved to Germany early Saturday, after colleagues of the opposition politician accused Russian officials of trying to block his evacuation.

Russia: Vladimir Putin's opponent Navalny moves to Germany 'in coma' to receive medical care

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has vowed to "stand till the end" in protests over disputed elections and subsequent violence.

Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya vows to stand till the end in protest

India added extra layer of security & scrutiny over Chinese visas. India is also reviewing China's links with local universities here in India.

India added extra layer of security & scrutiny over Chinese visas

China insists that all is well in the mainland. But there are two new and major challenges that China is facing - something that Beijing is trying to hide. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: The twin challenges that China is trying to hide

The Communist Party has reached the dinner tables of China. Eating influencers claim their food videos were censored. Reportedly, the PLA has decided to use robot cooks and cut down on oily and deep fried diet. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China's food crisis is now becoming evident.

Gravitas: China's new diktats: Food videos censored, PLA to use robot cooks

The Democrats have wrapped up their National Convention, Republicans start theirs next week. While Joe Biden is promising to be a President for all, President Donald Trump's troubles are only mounting. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: U.S. Elections: Promises and Politics

China has removed 'sensitive content' from school textbooks in Hong Kong. Jimmy Lai Apple has likened China to the Big Brother in George Orwell's novel 1984. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains how China is brainwashing young minds.

Gravitas: China Brainwashing Hong Kong's Children

What's coming in between India's Wuhan Virus fight? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you 5 videos and 5 numbers that will get you thinking.

Gravitas: COVID-19: 5 videos and 5 numbers from India

Joe Biden has built his political career by betraying the promises he makes. He is blaming Donald Trump for 'Cloaking America in Darkness', but was once accused of doing the exact same thing. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Biden is no saint.

Gravitas: Why Joe Biden is no saint

Health Authorities in China want people in Beijing to ditch the mask. After the pool party in Wuhan, China is now going to allow fans in football stadiums. But, has China really returned to normalcy? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: Beijing is taking the mask off

California`s lightning-sparked wildfires more than doubled in size into some of the largest in state history on Friday, forcing over 175,000 people to flee their homes.

Multiple wildfires across California, parts of Northern California under choking haze

At least 41 schools in Berlin have reported that students or teachers have been infected with the Coronavirus, within two weeks after the schools reopened in the German capital.

Fresh Coronavirus cases reported in 41 schools in Germany's capital after reopening

Official figures showed on Friday that the British government's debt has exceeded £2.0 trillion after taking loans from a large state for the first time.

British government debt exceeds £2 trillion for the first time in July

The prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin is in a coma and on a ventilator after drinking tea that his supporters believe was poisoned.

Conflicting claims over Navalny's poisoning, Russia agrees for medical evacuation

A Hong Kong higher court rejects the plea to release the first person charged under National Security Law. Tong Yin arrested after he drove his bike into cops.

A Hong Kong higher court rejects the plea to release the first person charged under NSL

Present President of United States Donald Trump said that postal ballots will lead to fraud in upcoming United States election in November, 2020.

Trump: Postal ballots will lead to fraud in upcoming United States election

The COVID-19 pandemic is set to reach a more serious milestone, with India on the verge of becoming the third country in the world to record 3 million cases.

India expected to surpass 3 Million COVID-19 cases by Saturday

In this video, watch a recap of scandals under Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime.

A recap of scandals under Russian President Putin's regime

World Bank has predicted that 100 million to be hit by extreme poverty.

World Bank: 100 mn to be hit by extreme poverty

A German air ambulance thought to have been sent to collect stricken Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny from a hospital in Siberia and take him for treatment in Germany has landed in the Siberian city of Omsk, flight tracking data showed on Friday.

German air ambulance lands in Russia seeking to collect flight data | WION-DW Partnership

United Kingdom's economy is in deep recession. United Kingdom's debt has risen to over 100% of GDP.

United Kingdom's debt rises to over 100% of GDP

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