The Pashtuns of Pakistan have suffered for decades. Their land has been used as the crucible for Pakistan's terrorist experiments. They have been targeted, left homeless and denied basic rights.

Gravitas: Pakistan: Pashtuns demand a life of dignity

Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday that sweeping new measures to control coronavirus could be in place for six months, as he abandoned attempts to persuade Britons to return to the office.

WION Dispatch: Johnson starts shutting down Britain again as COVID spreads

Researchers with the National Snow and Ice Data Center said the minimum was most likely reached on Sept. 15, with 1.44 million square miles of ocean covered in ice.

Arctic sea ice melts to second lowest level on record

A large 'tsunami' of trash has hit a beach in the town of Omoa in northern Honduras. The garbage traveled from neighboring Guatemala, where anti-waste barriers were damaged by heavy rain.

Honduras' coastline covered with discarded plastic

Masks will become mandatory for retail and hospitality staff – as well as for passengers in taxis

UK PM Boris Johnson sets out new COVID-19 restrictions

Egyptian officials say they are making every effort to reassure tourists about their safety and encourage them to visit in the hope that the sector revives gradually.

Egypt's tourism sector battered by COVID-19 rules

Kenya’s top judge advised President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday to dissolve the country’s male-dominated parliament

Kenya's top judge advises parliament to dissolve over lack of women

Officials from Botswana say they have solved the mystery of mass deaths of elephants earlier this year.

Botswana solves mass elephant deaths mystery

Facebook has told Ireland’s High Court it cannot see how its services could operate in the European Union if regulators freeze its data transfer mechanism

Facebook may pull social media platforms from Europe

Switzerland, which last fought a foreign war more than 200 years ago and has no discernable enemies, wants to spend billions on new fighter jets.

Why is Switzerland holding a referendum on purchasing fighter jets?

India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan’s contention that the Kashmir issue is one of the most long-standing disputes at the United Nations

India slams Pakistan for raising J&k issue at UN

Taiwan refused to be intimated by China's aggressive posturing in the South China sea. Taiwan military says that it reserves right to self defence and counter attack.

China's aggressive posturing in the South China sea continues, But Taiwan not intimidated

Is criticising Xi Jinping crossing political line in China? Get to know in this video..

Is criticising Xi Jinping crossing political line in China?

Indian Parliament has passed two of the three agriculture related bills amid ruckus and protest by opposition. New law to end the role of middlemen in the farming sector.

Indian Parliament passed two agriculture related bills amid ruckus by opposition

Myanmar announces 'stay at home' orders for it's biggest city & commercial capital Yangon after rise in COVID-19 cases. The order of lockdown come into effect from Monday.

Myanmar announces 'stay at home' orders for Yangon after rise in COVID-19 cases

Watch today in 'World Business Watch': India business sentiment recovers in July-September quarter as the Indian government unlocks the economy.

India business sentiment recovers in 3rd quarter as govt unlocks the economy

Watch in 'World Business Watch': Germany plan reforms to avoid bankruptcy, relaxation in insolvency rules planned.

Germany plan reforms to avoid bankruptcy, relaxation in insolvency rules planned

Watch today in 'World Business Watch': Asian shares cling to tight range, attention shifts to US Election & stimulus.

Asian shares cling to tight range, attention shifts to US Election & stimulus

Masks, social distancing dominated the commemoration of 80th anniversary of battle of Britain. As London hosted some scale down celebration to mark this event, British PM Boris Johnson, other politicians and military officials arrived.

Masks, social distancing dominate the commemoration of 80th anniversary of battle for Britain

The 6th military-level talks will take place on Monday over the India-China standoff. India to push for disengagement by China. Watch this video to know more.

India-China Standoff: First military level talk today after the Moscow meet

In this video, get to know about a war (Iran-Iraq war) that killed hundreds of thousands and divided the West Asia on sectarian lines..

Iran-Iraq war that killed hundreds of thousands and divided the West Asia on sectarian lines

Ever wondered how Hurricanes are named? Let's break it down for you in this video..

Ever wondered how Hurricanes are named? Let's break it down for you!

India-China standoff: 6th military-level talks, India to push for disengagement by China

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the country to have broad the COVID-19 outbreak under control it must have a positivity rate below 5%. But, presently Spain has a positivity rate of 12%.

Spain: More than 650,000 COVID-19 cases so far; death toll crosses 30,000 mark

Philippines has marked the international coastal cleanup day by transforming the 500 metre polluted stretch of Manila Bay beach into an artificial white sand beach.

Philippines marks international coastal cleanup day by transformation of Manila Bay beach

Torrential rains caused the flash floods in the Southern region of France. After which, red alert issued as torrential rain continues. One person has been reported missing, meanwhile several others have been evacuated.

Flash floods in the Southern region of France, red alert issued as torrential rain continues

India has extended the loan of $250 Million to the island nation Maldives to help it deal with the COVID-19 impact. The loan has been extended on favourable terms.

India extends $250 Million soft loan to the island nation Maldives

Marking the latest bid to curb the recent increase in cases of Coronavirus around the country, U.K. will issue fine of £10,000 (9,51,297 INR) for those who break the rules of self-isolation.

UK introduce fines of £10,000 for self isolation breaches, £1,000 for 1st time offence

United Nations General Assembly's 75th session begins today. This session will be completely virtual. Session to begin with remarks from UN office bearers.

United Nations General Assembly's 75th session begins today

In Russia, the chemist who was part Soviet's programme to develop the Novichok agent has apologised to prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after Novichok traces found in his body.

Russia: Novichok developer apologises to Navalny after Novichok traces found in his body

In Belarus, demonstrations continue against President Alexander Lukashenko. The authorities were seen bringing in military trucks into the capital Minsk.

Belarus: Demonstrations continue against President Alexander Lukashenko

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