The trailer of Mahesh Bhatt's Sadak 2 has nearly 12 million dislikes on YouTube. Many believe it could soon become the most disliked video on the platform.

Gravitas: 10 Most disliked videos on YouTube

Turkey is militarising disputed waters in the East Mediterranean region. Erdogan is threatening France, Cyprus & Greece with retaliation if Turkish vessels are targeted.

Gravitas: Why is Turkey militarising East Mediterranean?

Alexei Navalny is not the first victim of suspected poisoning. Russia has a long history of dissidents & defectors mysteriously falling ill and dying.

Gravitas: 7 High-Profile poisoned 'enemies' of Russia

Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma - after he fell ill on a flight. Navalny's team feels he was poisoned. In a video from inside the plane - Navalny can be heard crying out in pain.

Gravitas: Critic of Vladimir Putin 'poisoned', Alexei Navalny on life support

A German air ambulance thought to have been sent to collect stricken Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny from a hospital in Siberia and take him for treatment in Germany has landed in the Siberian city of Omsk, flight tracking data showed on Friday.

German air ambulance lands in Russia | WION-DW Partnership

Its the final night of the 2020 National Democratic Convention that is presently underway in Milwaukee. All eyes will be on the Presidential nominee Joe Biden as he officially accepts his party's nomination to run for the Presidency.

2020 National Democratic Convention: Joe Biden prepares for his big DNC night

US President Donald Trump hosted Iraqi PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi at the White House. The prime minister's visit aims to reboot ties that pending since the US operation against Qasem Soleimani on Iraqi soil earlier this year. Watch report.

Iraqi PM meets Donald Trump: US troops deployed to help Iraqi people, says Trump | World News

Israeli and German fighter jets rumbled together over the site of the Dachau concentration camp this week as part of the first joint exercise the nations’ militaries have held on German soil.

Historic day for Israel and Germany: Both country hold joint exercises

Joe Biden has been formally nominated. China's state mouthpiece the Global Times has issued an endorsement for Biden - something that the Presidential candidate could do without.

Gravitas: Chinese state mouthpiece backs Biden's candidacy

Some Israeli settlers slammed Israel PM, Benjamin Netanyahu for walking back on a promise. They somehow think that Netanyahu sold his soul for UAE ties.

Israeli settlers call for Netanyahu's ouster: 'Netanyahu duped us on annexation' | World News | WION News

The F-35 jets could soon be flying in the skies of U.A.E. Donald trump is 'considering' to sell these jets to the Sheikhdom. But Israel is objecting, fearing for its supremacy.

Gravitas: Trump to sell F-35 jets to U.A.E?

Facebook is failing to quarantine fake news. Bogus posts about health have raked up 3.8 billion views in the past year. The pandemic has made it worse with mind-boggling myths about cures.

Gravitas: Facebook: A Danger To Public Health?

Big loans, free oil & royal medals are now history for Pakistan. The support of the Islamic world for Islamabad has been reduced to mere symbolic gestures.

Gravitas: Why Pakistan is the new Palestine

Former advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon has been arrested on charges of fraud. Trump has responded to the arrest and called it a very sad thing. Watch report.

Donald Trump calls Steve Bannon's arrest a 'very sad thing'

Former Vice President Joe Biden accepted the presidential nomination during the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention at the Chase Center in Wilmington. Watch report.

Joe Biden speaks at DNC 2020 | "No more cosying up to dictators"

Facebook has confirmed that its executives including CEO Mark Zuckerberg are fielding questions from the US Federal Trade Commission (FDC).

FTC questions Facebook on business practices & prior acquisitions

China wants to make more sci-fi movies to show itself in a 'positive light'. Chinese film authorities have come up with guidelines to develop a sci-fi film sector. Something that must promote the Xi Jinping thought.

Gravitas: Dragon's soft power push: China wants to make more sci-fi films

French President Emmanuel Macron is offering to mediate in Belarus to resolve the country's ongoing power struggle. Watch report. The French President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the crisis at Macron's summer retreat.

French President offers to mediate in Belarus power struggle

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny went into a coma on August 20 after being poisoned. In the latest update, the Siberian hospital has simply refused to permit to move Navalny to another health facility.

Siberian hospital rejects families plea to shift Alexei Navalny

US federal judge refused President Donald Trump's effort to block the release of his accounting records. Trump's lawayers slam probe as 'politically charged'. His accounting firm has been investigated in a criminal case.

Trump's tax return row: Trump re-appeals to court for help

As the LNU Lightning Complex fire near Vacaville, California, expanded rapidly overnight. There were 10,489 lightning strikes in California in the last 72 hours. More than 100,000 evacuated in Vacaville.

LNU lightning complex fire spreads across California

Sweden has recorded its highest death toll in the last 150 years. Data shows that between January and June this year more than 51,000 people have lost their lives.

Sweden's herd immunity plan goes wrong? 690% jump in deaths from 2019 to 2020

Chen Yixin is a protégé of Chinese President Xi Jinping. He is leading the sweeping anti-corruption drive within China's security apparatus. WION's Palki tells you more about the man who is seen as a potential successor to Xi Jinping.

Gravitas: Chen Yixin: The man leading Xi Jinping's anti-corruption crackdown

Xi Jinping's anti-corruption crackdown is seen as an tool to eliminate rivals. After politicians and the military - The Chinese President has now begun a sweeping clean-up of China's domestic-security apparatus.

Gravitas: China's biggest purge since Mao

The Pak Army Chief has returned empty-handed from Riyadh. Forget receiving a medal, Gen. Bajwa couldn't even secure a meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia's 'royal snub' to Pakistan

In Mali, President Ibrahim Keita announced his resignation after a military mutiny. This is Mali's second military coup in less than 10 years. WION's Palki brings you a report on what this means for West Africa.

Gravitas: Military Coup In Mali

Indian American vote bank can be the gamechanger in the upcoming presidential elections. The Democrats have gone a step ahead to woo them. Trump ,on the other hand, has launched a new Hindu group.

Gravitas: Why Trump and Biden are wooing Indian Americans

August 19 is marked as the World Humanitarian Day to honour aid workers. This year, they are fighting not one but two wars - pandemic & armed attacks. The number of atrocities against aid workers has surpassed all records

Gravitas: Saluting Unsung Heroes: World Humanitarian Day

India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has wrapped up a 'very satisfactory' visit to Bangladesh. His visit comes after a report claimed that China wants to lend almost $1 Billion for the Teesta project.

Gravitas: India-Bangladesh to strengthen ties

Today is World Photography Day. From a plain box that took blurry pictures to smartphone cameras - photography has come a long way. WION's Palki brings you a recap of the journey.

Gravitas: A Brief History of Photography

Family members of several Chinese are linked to offshore dealings. Leaked files claim that Xi Jinping's brother-in-law has offshore companies, as does Mao Zedong's Grandson-in-law.

Gravitas: Corruption in Xi Jinping's family

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