The deadly Beirut port blast on August 4 this year set the tone for a subdued 100 year anniversary for the state of Lebanon. In this segment of WION, take a look back at 100 years of Lebanon.

A look back at 100 years of Lebanon | WION Ground Report

Japan's factory activity contracted at the slowest pace in six months in August, reducing some of the heat on policymakers pressured to take more radical steps to prevent the economy from sliding deeper into recession.

Japan's August factory activity shrinks at slowest pace in 6 months

A Hong Kong pro-democracy union of healthcare workers and several activists, including Joshua Wong, called on Sunday (August 30) for a boycott of the government's universal coronavirus testing plan, in which medical staff from mainland China are set to assist.

Hong Kong activists urge boycott of mass COVID-19 testing

Czech Senate speaker Milos Vystrcil will "pay a heavy price" for making an official trip to Taiwan and China will not sit idly by, the Chinese government`s top diplomat said on Monday, in a warning brushed off by Taiwan`s government.

China: Visit by Milos Vystrcil an open provocation to China

Do you know that Wushu, a kind of martial art, is quite popular in Jammu and Kashmir? Our correspondent Johan Castell travelled to the Baramulla district to meet an unlikely Wushu warrior. This is the story of the very inspiring Jabeena Akhtar.

Kashmir Connect: Meet an Indian Wushu warrior

President Donald Trump is not going to meet with Jacob Blake's family in Wisconsin because they wanted to involve lawyers

WION Fineprint: Trump says he won't meet with Jacob Blake's family

Belarus has been rocked by large-scale protests against President Alexander Lukashenko since the August 9 election,

WION Fineprint: UN Security Council to hold informal meeting on Belarus

Chinese government efforts to replace the language of instruction in schools in Inner Mongolia appear to have backfired, prompting parents and students to boycott classes and take to the streets in protest

Your Story: China moves to curb Mongolian schools

A quad ministerial meet between India, US, Australia and Japan is being planned and is expected to take place in Delhi, according to US deputy secretary of state Stephen Biegun.

Quad ministerial meet in Delhi soon, says US deputy secretary of state Stephen Biegun

On Saturday night, the Indian Army thwarted an attempt by China to change the status quo near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) by deploying its troops

WION Dispatch: China alleges India violated its territorial integrity

Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas said Monday they had reached a Qatari-mediated deal with Israel to end more than three weeks of cross-border attacks.

Changing geopolitics of West Asia

'Plan was to occupy Southern Bank of Pangong Tso' claims India

Kremlin critic and blogger Yegor Zhukov, 22, was seriously injured in an attack in Moscow, his spokesperson said Monday.

Russian opposition activist hospitalised after attack outside his home

Authorities in sprawling Mexico City have long faced an uphill battle over how to get commuters onto bikes to ease the capital's snarling traffic woes.

People turn to Eco friendly alternative in Mexico

The PLA has resumed it military adventurism. Chinese soldiers attempted another intrusion in Ladakh. Is Xi Jinping creating problems at the border to distract from his troubles at home?

Gravitas: PLA's border provocation: China's latest intrusion attempt

Since the beginning of the standoff, China has been urging India to meet halfway. But behind the scenes, it has shown no intend to de-escalate

Gravitas: China's disengagement lie: PLA yet to withdraw from the border

Xi Jinping wants Chinese officials to 'Fortify Tibet' and 'Sinicise Buddhism'. The Chinese President says Tibet needs to be stabilized before officials can begin governing.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping wants to tighten China's grip on Tibet

China's military is provoking its neighbours. But Xi Jinping is ignoring the troubles that stare him in the face. WION's Palki tells you more about China's three major domestic troubles.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping faces 3 big troubles at home

Turkey is defying EU's ultimatum to end conflict with Greece in East Mediterranean seas. It is now a geopolitical powerplay with France offering Rafale jets to Greece

Gravitas: Turkey To Wage a War Against Greece?

Norway & Sweden are said to be the most peaceful places in the world. But in recent days, these Nordic countries have witnessed violent protests against alleged 'Islamisation'

Gravitas: Are Norway & Sweden victims of 'Islamisation'?

Israel & U.A.E have created history once again. Weeks after they signed a historic peace deal, the first ever direct-flight between the two countries landed in Abu Dhabi on Monday afternoon.

Gravitas: Israel & U.A.E create history once again

India's economic collapse has led to many unwanted firsts. The GDP contraction of 23.9% in Q1 is the sharpest on record. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called this an 'Act Of God'.

Gravitas: India's Worst GDP Contraction On Record

India's Former President Pranab Mukherjee has passed away. Mukherjee was one of the most respected politicians in India. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna for his service to the nation.

Gravitas: Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

The trial for the January 2015 attacks on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, police officers and a kosher supermarket opens in a Paris court Wednesday

5 years on, France to try suspects in Charlie Hebdo killings

Monday’s addition took Pune’s total case count to 1,75,105, leaving behind Delhi’s 1,74,748, as per figures from the state Public Health department till August

India: 69,921 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

With Punjab opening up to visitors Meraj and Johan make a beeline for a picturesque farm located at the foothills of the Shivalik mountains in Hoshiarpur. Meraj elects to ride a motorcycle while Johan gets ferried in a car; their experiences on the road, running from a rampaging monsoon, are defined by that choice. At Citrus County Firdaus, a luxury farmstay, they thrive in the face of typical Punjabi hospitality and gorge themselves silly. Meraj tries out the farm life, tilling land in an air-conditioned tractor while Johan cycles about in the rain, and impresses with his skills at picking low-hanging fruit.

WION Traveller S4 Episode 6—Saddling up at Hoshiarpur

Hamas says deal reached to end escalation of violence with Israel

Passed by Lebanon, Shadi decides, him, with brothers, brother-in-law and cousins "to go to England". Their point of entry into Europe will be Izmir, a Turkish coastal city, facing the Greek island of Chios.

Syrian man seeks asylum in Calais to restart his life

As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the April-June quarter (Q1) slipped by a sharp 23.9 per cent.

First GDP numbers during COVID times

Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee passes away yesterday at the age of 84. He was remembered not only by Indian leaders and citizens but getting last tributes from global leaders. America's Former Vice President Joe Biden and nominee for President this year tweeted 'He was a devout Public servant'. Russian President Vladimir Putin also tweeted and said 'Pranab Mukherjee was Russia's friend'.

World leaders remember Pranab Mukherjee

The high-profile anchor was the China correspondent for US pay TV network CNBC for nine years.

Australian TV anchor Cheng Lei detained in China

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