British finance minister Rishi Sunak plans to drop a tax on technology companies such as Facebook and Google

UK denies plans to drop 'Facebook tax'

The Pakistani security agencies have arrested and tortured activist Tanveer Ahmed after he removed the Pakistani flag from Dadyal in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

Activist Tanveer Ahmed tortured by security agencies after he removed Pakistani flags in PoK

They are some of hundreds of people who have attempted the crossing in recent days

Thousands of migrants risking their lives to reach UK

The Democrats are all set for upcoming US elections as their convention ended with fanfare and fireworks. The highlights of Day 4 was the acceptance speech given by now presidential nominee Joe Biden. Now all eyes are on the Republican event where Donald Trump will be nominated as the presidential candidate.

The Republican National Convention 2020 to be mostly virtual affair

Already scarred by Libya's 2011 uprising and an Islamic State takeover, the city of Sirte now finds itself not only at the center of a civil war but also a focus of geopolitical enmities that span the region.

Libya's rival factions announce a ceasefire

Chinese app TikTok plans to challenge the Trump administration's ban on app. TikTok takes United States order banning transactions to court. The lawsuit will specifically target Trump's August 06 order.

Chinese app TikTok plans to challenge the Trump administration's ban on app

Nepal's Survey Department has claimed that China occupied land in 7 Nepali border districts. PM Oli is still silent on the Chinese encroachment.

Nepal's Survey Department: China occupied land in 7 Nepali border districts

Belarusian human rights activist, opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said that Alexander Lukashenko will have to step down sooner or later.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Lukashenko will have to step down sooner or later!

Protesters hold 'March of the dead' rally in United States against the US President Donald Trump's COVID-19 handling tactics. Over 1.79,000 people have died so far due to Coronavirus in US.

US: Protesters hold 'March of the dead' rally against Donald Trump's COVID-19 handling

Pakistan government has vowed to bring back ousted former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, asserting that it won’t be "blackmailed to let go off" because of FATF legislation.

Pakistan adamant to bring back ousted Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif from London

US Congressman Brad Sherman has once again raised concern with the Pakistani authorities in US over the abduction of Sindhis from the Sindh region of Pakistan.

US Senator Brad Sherman expresses concern over plight of minorities in Pakistan

US Election 2020: Trump prepares to seize the national spotlight for R.N.C.

On Saturday, Russian politician, opposition leader & top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and his team arrived at Berlin's hospital for treatment after 'suspected poisoning'.

On Saturday, Navalny arrived at Berlin's hospital for treatment after 'suspected poisoning'

A pair of circular rimmed, gold-plated glasses worn by Mahatma Gandhi were auctioned for USD 340,314 (GBP 260,000) at an auction on Friday (August 21).

Mahatma Gandhi's iconic glasses sold for $340,000

Congress's interim chief Sonia Gandhi has told her aides that she would step down from the party's top post, sources said

Sonia Gandhi may step down as interim Congress chief | Indian Political Party | WION

China's expansionist designs, it seems, are moving further unchecked in Nepal as it is slowly and gradually encroaching the land at multiple locations with the tacit support of the present dispensation headed by Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.

China occupying land in seven border districts, says Nepal survey department

Hours after a catastrophic blast ripped through Beirut on Aug. 4, hundreds of volunteers fanned out across devastated neighborhoods, caring for the wounded, assessing damaged buildings and clearing rubble

Beirut survivors: The scars and the struggle | Lebanon | Beirut Ground report

Since construction began, the garden used more frequently in the Covid-19 era to hold news conferences as it allows White House staff, journalists and guests to more safely socially distance

Melania Trump unveils newly renovated White House Rose Garden

The niece’s book contains other comments from Maryanne Trump Barry, disparaging her brother

Trump's Sister calls him 'Cruel' in a audio secretly recorded by her Niece

NATO dismissed on Sunday allegations by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that it was conducting a military buildup near the country’s western border

NATO denies Belarus claim of military buildup

Snow in Brazil occurs yearly in the high plains of the country's South Region (comprising the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná). Elsewhere in the country it is a rare phenomenon but has been registered several times.

South Brazil witnesses rare snowfall | Polar air brings snowfall in Rio Grande Do Sul

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Israel on Monday and the United Arab Emirates a day later to discuss the countries’ normalisation deal

Jared Kushner, Mike Pompeo to visit Middle-East after Israel-UAE deal

India's COVID-19 tally hurtled past the 30-lakh mark on Saturday night, just 16 days after it crossed 20 lakh.

COVID-19: 69,239 and 912 deaths in last 24 hours in India

Delhi Police nabbed a suspected ISIS agent on Saturday morning with around 2 explosives. This nabbed criminal has been identified as Abu Yusuf Khan.

Delhi Police nabbed suspected ISIS agent on Saturday morning with explosives

Will Coronavirus pandemic change the 'medical world' forever? Will there be a medical resolution? How has the medical fraternity treated it so far? let's get the answers of all such questions in this exclusive interview with Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals.

WION Exclusive: Will Coronavirus pandemic change the 'medical world' forever?

Pakistan has imposed tough financial sanctions on 88 banned terror groups and their leaders, including Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and Dawood Ibrahim, by ordering the seizure of all of their properties and freezing of bank accounts, a media report said on Saturday.

Pakistan increases curbs on terror groups to avoid FATF blacklist

US election 2020: Trump prepares to seize the national spotlight for R.N.C.

In UN Security Council vote on Friday, Washington received support from the Dominican Republic for its proposal to extend it indefinitely, leaving it far short of the minimum of nine "yes" votes required for adoption.

UN Security Council once again rejects US bid to extend Iran arms embargo

WION's Johan Castell travels to Kashmir to meet a social media singing sensation, experience the floating vegetable market, and indulge in some online retail therapy.

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series

Winemakers in France's Champagne region were this week gathering a bumper grape harvest thanks to a shift into hotter climates, but there was a bitter after-taste: the slump in demand for bubbly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means an excess in stock of bottles of the prized beverage.

COVID-19 pandemic takes sparkle out of champagne

Critically ill Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny had moved to Germany early Saturday, after colleagues of the opposition politician accused Russian officials of trying to block his evacuation.

Russia: Vladimir Putin's opponent Navalny moves to Germany 'in coma' to receive medical care

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