A delegation from the Afghan Taliban arrived in Pakistan to discuss the ongoing peace process with the Pakistani leadership

Taliban delegation to meet Pakistan's Foreign Minister

Day one of the Republican National Convention has wrapped up. The event included prominent as well as divisive speakers. Let's have a look at who all will address the convention on day 2.

US election 2020: Melania Trump to address Republican National Convention

Taiwan's digitally-driven pandemic playbook is the envy of the world. Digital Minister Audrey Tang is also using humour to dismantle China's fake news factory. Tang is one of Taiwan's top computer scientists and the world's first transgender minister. Wion's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Updhyay spoke with her about Taiwan's new digital dawn. Here's the full interview.

Taiwan's Digital Minister Speaks To WION

Imran Khan has been named 'Man of the Year' by 'The Muslim 500' for his efforts for 'long-lasting peace with India'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay fact-checks Pak PM'S 'accomplishments' mentioned in the publication.

Gravitas: Imran Khan named 'Man of the Year'?

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly in a coma. Whereas, Japan PM Shinzo Abe is unwell. Nothing more is known. As always, the secrecy is fuelling speculation. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains why political leaders refuse to talk about their visit to the doctor.

Gravitas: Why Politicians Keep Illness A Secret

Bloomsbury India pulled an upcoming book on the Delhi riots. An Indian publisher stepped in to publish it. Bloomsbury's decision has triggered a debate online - Should books ever be banned? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why banning a book is plain wrong.

Gravitas: Row over 'Delhi Riots': Must we ban a book?

Thousands have taken to the streets of Belarus to demand that Alexander Lukashenko step down as the President. Lukashenko has ruled Belarus for 26 years. His 'dictatorship' is now being challenged by a 37-year-old. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the report.

Gravitas: Is Europe's Last Dictator on his way out?

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.

Black man shot in back by police in Wisconsin city

US President DonaldTrump has been formally renominated by the Republicans on the first day of their convention. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report on the developments and controversies surrounding this 4-day political event.

Gravitas: Trump formally nominated for Republican party ticket

Taiwan's pandemic playbook is the envy of the world. But, how is Taiwan busting China's fake news factory? Digital Minister Audrey Tang tells Palki Sharma Upadhyay how aggression is being fought with humour by Taiwan.

Gravitas: Taiwan's Digital Minister on WION

China is selling four of its most advanced warships to Pakistan. In June, a report claimed that China has built a high-security compound at the Gwadar port in Pakistan. Is China militarizing the string of pearls? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China is selling Pakistan its most advanced warships

Since 2015, China has been the biggest supplier of arms to Pakistan. But, the defence partnership between both sides goes well beyond weapons. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Pakistani Army is being readied as a surrogate fighting force for China.

Gravitas: Pakistan Army: A surrogate fighting force for China?

“This is the most important election in the history of our country,” Trump said before remarking on the “special evening” that was the 2016 election.

'We were more divided under Obama', says Trump at Republican convention

Sudan risks losing its heritage to gold-digging. It is the third largest gold producer in Africa.

Sudan at risk of losing priceless past due to gold hunting

The Chinese government has been administering a coronavirus vaccine candidate to selected groups of key workers since July. According to Zheng Zhongwai, the head of National Health Commission potential vaccines has been given to workers in high-risk jobs.

Coronavirus Pandemic: China approved emergency use of potential vaccine since July

Indian mission at UN exposes Pakistan. Pakistan peddled lies through its mission at UN. Pak slammed for ridiculous assertions about India.

Indian mission exposes Pakistan's lies at United Nations

Opposition supporters in Belarus have held a mass rally in the capital Minsk, two weeks after a disputed election gave President Alexander Lukashenko another term in office.

Showdown between Lukashenko & coalition of protesters | Anti-Govt protests in Belarus

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will speak to the Republican National Convention this week. Despite having told U.S. diplomats that presidential and political appointees may not take part in any such political activity.

Republican National Convention: Mike Pompeo to address the event this week violating his own orders

World's first case of Coronavirus reinfection has been found in Hong Kong. A 33-year-old man had a different strain of the Coronavirus than the one he was previously infected with in March.

COVID-19 reinfection: Hong Kong reports world's first 'proven' case

Facebook has blocked access within Thailand to a group with million members. The popular group was named ‘Royalist Marketplace’ and the discussions primarily revolve around criticising the Thai monarchy.

Thailand Protest: Facebook blocks access to group criticising monarchy

Two of the three largest wildfires ever recorded in California have scorched through more than 1m acres, displaced more than 100,000 people

California wildfire death toll up to seven; Scorched over 1 Mn acres

South Korea is closing schools and returning to remote learning in the capital region as the country counted its 12th straight day

South Korea closes many schools again amid surge

Researchers in the UK have set a new world record in data transmission rates passing 178 terabits per second (Tbps) setting the fastest Internet speed ever!

Imagine downloading Netflix library in less than one second | Fastest internet speed recorded in UK

Protests after Black man shot in the back by police in Wisconsin

Brazil's economy likely cratered 9.4% under the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the country during the second quarter,

Brazil's GDP Probably Crumbled 9.4% in Second Quarter

French luxury goods giant LVMH and U.S. jewelry chain Tiffany will give themselves another three months to complete their $16.2 billion tie-up

LVMH and Tiffany push back deal deadline by 3 months

5 storey building collapses in Raigad, Maharashtra. 3 NDRF teams deployed for the rescue operation. 2 people are dead, 15 injured & 60 are rescued till now.

Maharashtra: 2 dead in Raigad building collapse, 30 still feared trapped

Japan PM Shinzo Abe visited hospital twice within a week. Abe is suffering from incurable ulcerative coli. 2007 Bowel illness forced Abe to step down as PM. Shinzo Abe is Japan's longest serving PM.

Shinzo Abe returns to hospital after a week of 7 hr health check up

Day one of the Republican National Convention has wrapped up. The event included prominent as well as divisive speakers. Nikki Haley & Former Footballer Herschel Walker defended Donald Trump over the racism. Donald Trump Jr. wants 'Beijing Biden' to win.

Day one of RNC: Nikki Haley & Former Footballer defended Trump on racism

Tropical Storm Laura currently lies at other end of Caribbean to a separate tropical depression

Thousands evacuated as twin storms head for Southern United States

Raging wildfires have wreaked havoc in California as they have burned nearly one million acres in a week and destroyed hundreds of homes. The weekend weather, in addition, threatened to spark new fires and overwhelm the state's firefighting ability.

Wildfires continue to rage in California, at least 6 dead

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