Schools have begun reopening in the United States with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.

United States: Schools reopen with masks optional in many US classrooms

The US will provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kong residents living on its soil. The Joe Biden administration has also approved its first arms sale to Taiwan. watch this report to know more.

United States to provide 'Temporary Safe Havens' to Hong Kongers

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his new cabinet. In his late-night reshuffle, Ramaphosa said that the changes come as the country faces a number of challenges including the Covid-19 vaccination programme, peace and stability after recent and unrest, and mobilising resources to rebuild the economy.

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces major Cabinet reshuffle

U.S. will provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kong residents living on its soil. The Joe Biden administration has also approved its first arms sale to Taiwan. Is America moving from rhetoric to action against China?

Gravitas: U.S. to provide 'safe haven' to Hong Kongers

It is International cat day on the 8th of August. Have you planned anything special for your pets? While you plan, listen in to WION's Palki tell you all about cats.

Gravitas: International cat day

Emboldened by the new hardliner president in Iran, Lebanon's Hezbollah launched rocket strikes on Israel. Is Ebrahim Raisi looking to revive the lost glory of Iran's Islamic revolution? Will his election bolster the axis of resistance?

Gravitas: Iran's new president unsettles West Asia

Indian Golfer Aditi Ashok narrowly missed out on a medal at the Olympics after finishing 4th in the Women's Individual Stroke Play competition. Ashok reflected on her performance and the boost Indian Golf has received in an exclusive conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: WION speaks with Indian Golfer Aditi Ashok

United States pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use approval in India.

Coronavirus Update: India approves Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine

China is playing a very risky game in Afghanistan. It has been trying to strike a deal with the Taliban but now the Afghan Government has warned Beijing against trusting the terror group. Watch this report to know more.

Afghan Envoy Javid Ahmad Qaem warns China on Taliban

In today's Kashmir connect story, we bring you a mouth-watering guide to Kashmiri Wazwan. A multi-course meal, Wazwan is usually prepared at weddings and other festive occasions. Wion's Johan castell travelled to Srinagar and indulged in this lavish feast at a Kashmiri wedding.

Kashmir Connect: Wazwan, a multi-course meal

The Indian Women's Hockey team could not end their fairytale run at the Olympic Games with a medal after losing 3-4 to Great Britain in the Bronze Medal match. Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne is leaving the team to spent time with his family back in The Netherlands and opened up in an exclusive interview with WION's Rahul Dalal on how his team gradually cultivated a winning mentality which culminated in a first-ever top-4 finish at a major global event.

Sjoerd Marijne Exclusive: Indian Women's Hockey Team wins hearts at Olympics

In a significant step towards disengagement, India and China after 12th round of military level talks have ceased forward deployments at the key patrol point PP17A, also known as the Gogra Post, in eastern Ladakh.

India, China disengage from Gogra Post after 12th round of talks

At his meeting with Jaishankar, Raisi stressed the importance of close cooperation and coordination between India and Iran in developing regional peace and stability

Iran President Raisi backs India’s role in establishing security in Afghanistan

The UNSC has condemned the deliberate attacks on civilians in Afghanistan. In a resolution passed on Tuesday, the council also called the July 30 attack on UN compound in Herat "deplorable." The council's statement came a day after a powerful blast hit Kabul near the city’s heavily fortified Green Zone.

Under India's Presidency, UNSC to discuss situation in Afghanistan

Mozambique has been fighting a deadly jihadist insurgency since past 4 years. So as to tackle the situation South Africa including other African countries have sent troops to Mozambique.

South Africa send troops to Mozambique against Jihadis insurgencies

Ebrahim Raisi was sworn in today as Iran's eighth president. India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Tehran to meet Raisi - for the second time in less than a month. Why is India proactively engaging with Iran?

Gravitas: With Raisi in power, India reaches out to Iran

Should Indian schools reopen? It's been over 500 days since schools were first closed in light of the pandemic. Some states resumed classroom learning this week. But can we afford to send unvaccinated children to school?

Gravitas: Some Indian states resume classroom learning

Authorities in Australia's Victoria announced lockdown after the Covid surge. Over 60% of Australia is under lockdown, Yet no fall in number of cases has been seen. State Health Minister Martin Foley has said controlling surge is in our hands.

Australia: Snap lockdown imposed in the state of Victoria

Britain's fast-paced vaccination programme has seen nearly 89 percent of adults given at least one dose, while close to two-thirds are now fully jabbed.

UK to offer COVID vaccine to 16 and 17 year-olds

Despite heavy army deployment by the Afghan govt, Taliban continues advancing every possible province in Afghanistan. Watch this exclusive ground report from Wardak province.

Afghanistan: Despite army's deployment, Taliban continues to make gains

The Delta variant, first detected in India, accounts for 83% of all new cases reported in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

US COVID-19 cases hit six-month high at over 100,000: Report

Tehran denies involvement in either of the incidents, which are the latest in a years-long shadow war being waged on Middle East waterways crucial to oil exports.

Israel prepared to attack Iran, says 'We'll strike Iran alone'

The Captain and Coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team had a surprise caller after their historic victory this morning in Tokyo2020. The Prime Minister spoke to the men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh, head coach Graham Reid and Assistant Coach Piyush Dubey, after the win. Watch the conversation.

PM Modi dials to men's Hockey captain Manpreet, coach Reid: Watch video

American troops handed the base over to Afghan security forces to bring an effective end to the longest war in US history. Watch this exclusive report form Bagram.

As Taliban offensives rises, security at Bagram heightened

The government aimed to develop the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Ladakh. By creating sources of employment, improving the Tourism sector, and investments in the Industrial sector, the government tried to strengthen the economy of Jammu and Kashmir.

Two years of Abrogation of Article 370: What has changed in Jammu and Kashmir?

Imran Khan's official residence in Islamabad will reportedly be rented out to generate revenue amid a punishing cash crunch. What explains Pakistan's comical austerity? Who will rent out the PM's sprawling house?

Gravitas: Imran Khan's official residence to be rented out

2 rockets fired from Lebanon has struck a town in Northern Israel. This comes days after an Israeli-managed ship was attacked off the coast of Oman. Are the two attacks linked?

Gravitas: Rockets fired from Lebanon strike Israel

The explosion, caused by the chemicals stored unsafely at the port for years, killed more than 200 people, injured thousands and destroyed swathes of Lebanon's capital.

Lebanon police, protesters clash on Beirut blast anniversary

Kashmir's famed dal lake is choking. Not just due to pollution, but also because of weeds and lily pads. A collective effort is needed to preserve the lake, once hailed as the crown jewel of Kashmir. Wion's Johan castell travels to Srinagar to find out more.

Kashmir Connect: Removing water lilies from Dal lake

Thailand Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai on Thursday lauds India's effort and roadmap to contain Covid-19 pandemic. 'The world depends on India's vaccines', says FM to India's Foreign Minsiter S. Jaishankar.

'The world depends on India's vaccines', says FM Don Pramudwinai

The war between the Taliban and Afghanistan's government forces has intensified over the past few months as US and NATO troops complete their pullout from the war-torn country.

UN Security council condemns attack by Taliban on Afghan

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