India called out Pakistan's bluff after Pak's permanent representative to U.N lied about issuing a statement on Kashmir. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Ex-Ambassador to Indonesia has been found guilty for selling the embassy building in Jakarta at a throwaway price. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the stories.

Gravitas: Pak envoy caught lying at UNSC

Wisconsin is burning. #BlackLivesMatter protest is turning violent. Once again, a black man was shot by white police officers in front of his young sons. Basketball star LeBron James has denounced the #JacobBlake shooting. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Black Lives Matter Protest: Wisconsin Burns

The GOP went all guns blazing on the first night of its National convention. Nikki Haley invoked her Indian roots to counter the immigrant narrative of the Democrats. Meanwhile, Kimberly Guilfoyle stole the show with her 'high-spirited' speech. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big highlights.

Gravitas: Republicans go all guns-blazing on Day 1 of RNC

Chinese businesses are losing money. The pandemic is ravaging Chinese investments. A fragile economic recovery could lead to defaults within the Chinese bond market. Australia has blocked a takeover bid by a Chinese firm. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has more.

Gravitas: Is Chinese cash turning into kryptonite?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a five-nation tour to Europe. The visit is seen as an attempt at damage control by China - after its diplomats triggered several diplomatic fires. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China is losing ground in Europe.

Gravitas: Wang Yi on a damage control mission to Europe

The Kremlin has dismissed accusations that President Vladimir Putin sanctioned the poisoning of critic Alexei Navalny.

Navalny case: Kremlin rejects allegation over suspect poisoning

A police officer shot a Black man in the back multiple times in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sunday, a bystander`s video appeared to show, prompting a night of unrest during which protesters hurled firebombs at law enforcement officers.

Jacob Blake paralysed from the waist down: Reports

Pence also made a surprise appearance at Charlotte where the roll call vote was done. He will deliver his formal acceptance speech on Wednesday.

Mike Pence formally renominated for Vice President at RNC 2020

The water supply in Syria's north northeastern province of Hasakah has been cut off by Turkey due to which lives of around 460,000 people are at risk. Residents are forced to choose between water & food.

Taps run dry in Syria's Hasakah due to water supply cut off by Turkey

Three months after twiddling their thumbs during the Coronavirus Lockdown, Meraj and Johan have been straining at the bit to get the show back on the road. Gingerly they step out for a 'Staycation' at the Crowne Plaza Greater Noida, a hop skip and jump from their pads in Delhi. Their first taste of Freedom is, predictably, sweeter that they'd ever imagined. Watch to get a DIY lesson on taking a Staycation in post-pandemic times.

WION Traveller S4 Episode 4: A 'Staycation' is entirely possible

14 years ago, Baloch leader Akbar Bugti was assassinated by the Pakistan's military. Speaking exclusively to @palkisu, Akbar's grandson and President of Baloch Republican party Brahumdagh Bugti says the leadership of Pakistan is a global laughing stock.

Gravitas: Baloch activist Brahumdagh Bugti speaks to WION

After German doctors declared that Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned, Kremlin today dismissed accusations of Putin's involvement.

Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning; US calls for 'full and transparent investigation'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for prevention efforts against the novel coronavirus and a typhoon.

North Korean leader calls for readiness against Typhoon Bavi

Israel is gearing up for its first commercial flight between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi. The flight, which is expected to happen next week, is further affirmation of Israel’s stance and support of the recent Israel–UAE normalization agreement

UAE becomes third Arab nation to forge ties with Israel

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab planned to press Israel and the Palestinians to renew negotiations.

UK Foreign Secretary arrives to push for Israeli-Palestinian talks

Police have arrested Hong Kong opposition lawmakers in relation to anti-government protests in July last year

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested over 2019 Yuen Long protests

Japanese automaker Honda has agreed to pay $96.5 million to settle a probe centered on defective airbags in some of its vehicles.

Honda reaches $85 Million settlement over faulty airbags

American Airlines said Tuesday it will cut more than 40,000 jobs, including 19,000 through furloughs and layoffs

American Airlines plans over 40,000 job cuts

The impact of the pandemic could cause a structural downshift in the potential output of Indian economy, the RBI said on Tuesday in its 2019-20 annual report.

Economic recovery post COVID-19 will be different from that of 2008

Hundreds of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the Gulf Coast on Tuesday as Laura strengthened into a hurricane

Hurricane Laura Is Forecast To Hit US Gulf Coast

Scientists in the United States have developed a coronavirus vaccine which can be given in one dose and is effective in preventing infection in mice susceptible to COVID-19, a study revealed.

Nasal vaccine prevents coronavirus in mice: Study

First lady Melania Trump has reportedly been taped making disparaging remarks about Trump, as well as his daughter, Ivanka.

FLOTUS made disparaging remarks about US Prez Trump

Environmental activists say the lure of such riches has encouraged illegal miners like Franchinis, adding to the growing deforestation in the region

Illegal miners dig for gold in Brazil | Amazon tropical rainforests | South America

Ms Tikhanovskaya, 37, who had to send her two children abroad for safety reasons, has become the surprise face of change in Belarus.

The rise of Belarus' Chernobyl child | Belarus' accidental Prez candidate

When people are sickened with a disease, such as Covid-19, their immune systems generate antibodies to fight back

W.H.O cautious about endorsing plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients

Top Chinese and US negotiators spoke on the phone Tuesday and agreed to "push forward" their phase one economic deal amid intense bilateral trade war since years. The proposal seems optimistic as both nations confirms holding a 'Constructive Dialogue'.

US-China trade talks back on track; Agree to push forward phase-1 deal

Donald Trump Jr. delivered a forceful endorsement for his father's reelection on the opening night of the Republican National Convention.

Donald Trump Jr. speech at Republican National Convention 2020

Russian Opposition leader Alexi Navalny who was admitted in a German hospital after he slipped into a coma in Russia indicated "poisoning with a substance from the group of cholinesterase inhibitors", the hospital said on Monday.

Russian Opposition leader Navalny poisoned with cholinesterase inhibitors, says German hospital

Authorities in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday were readying for a third night of unrest after arsonists torched much of the city's Black business district following the shooting of a Black man in the back by police.

US: Wisconsin city braces for third night of protests over shooting of Black man

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.

Republican Party officially nominates Trump for President | US elections 2020

When we talk about floating markets, we always think about the ones in countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. But do you know that India too has some prominent floating markets, including one in Srinagar? The floating vegetable market on the Dal came into existence as a means of sustenance for communities that were living on or near the famous lake. WION's correspondent Johan Castell visited the scenic market. What's more, he even managed to sell some fresh vegetables. Watch this story for more.

Kashmir Connect: Dal Lake's floating wonders

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