The political unrest and widespread protest in Belarus are at the center of the European Union emergency meeting today. EU leaders will discuss the response to the crisis in Belarus which may include sanctions. Watch report.

Belarus sunk in political unrest: Wave of mass anti-government protests

According to a new study, obesity raises death risk among male COVID-19 patients. The study has been conducted on thousands of patients. CDC, Public Health England has described obesity as a major risk factor.

Coronavirus Pandemic: New study identifies obesity as independent risk

Alexander Lukashenko has been in power for 26 years in Belarus. He suggested taking saunas and drinking vodka to fight the Wuhan Virus. Now - the President of Belarus faces his biggest political crisis.

Gravitas: Alexander Lukashenko: President of Belarus for 26 years

Reports claim China is lending $6 billion to Bangladesh. It comes at a time when Beijing has debt-trapped Pakistan and turned Nepal against India. Is Bangladesh China's next target?

Gravitas: Is China debt trapping Bangladesh?

From Michelle Obama to Andrew Cuomo and Bernie Sanders- democrats fielded their most powerful voices on Day 1 of DNC.

Gravitas: Day 1 of The Democratic National Convention

On its Independence Day, Afghanistan's capital city witnessed a rocket attack. More than 100 years after its independence - Afghanistan lives under the shadow of war.

Gravitas: Afghanistan: A country torn apart by war

In 2018, Imran Khan began his tenure with a fumble during his oath-taking. 2 years down the line, the Pak PM is still fumbling, both in speech and governance.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's 2-Year Report Card

A viral report on WeChat claims that more than two million companies in China have closed. After the floods and a potential food crisis - a typhoon is now headed China's way.

Gravitas: More than two million companies 'shut down' in China

The People's Bank of China has now invested in ICICI Bank. According to a report, the Chinese central bank picked up minuscule 0.006% stake. Has China been shut out from lucrative investment opportunities in India?

Gravitas: China's avenues to invest in India are shrinking

The massive blast that hit Lebanon's capital on August 4 damaged much of the city and sparked violent protests against the authorities.

Lebanon: Blast prompts exodus from Beirut | WION Ground Report | World News

The peace talks in Afghanistan continue to remain stalled due to over a controversial prisoner swap program. France and Australia have now opposed the decision.

Afghan peace talks: Taliban adamant on releasing 400 inmates

Australian economy is facing its first recession in 29 years. The Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has his task cut out as China has compounded problems with tariffs.

Gravitas: Australian Finance Minister Speaks To Wion

The Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has his task cut out as China has compounded problems with tariffs.

Australian Finance Minister Mathias Cormann Exclusive conversation with WION | The Interview

In 2016, Pakistan was accused of dumping nearly one thousand dead bodies of activists and other Balochis.

Your Story: Baloch terrorists attack Pak army post

The deadly Beirut explosion that killed 177 people, wounded thousands more and devastated swaths of the city, left many maimed, mostly because of flying shards of glass and debris.

Your Story: Beirut blast | Stories of loss & suffering | World News

Pakistan's economy is shrinking, unemployment is rising and various sectors are in crisis. Pakistan's exports primarily comprise of textile products. These exports are down since the COVID-19 crisis started.

Your Story: Pak forced to seek debt relief from G-20 | World News

As the Democrats kicked off their virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Donald Trump hit the campaign trail in Minnesota. Trump's decision to campaign during the democratic convention is an unusual one. Watch report.

US Elections 2020: Trump to tour 4 states as DEMs huddle

If you've ever made a trip to Kashmir, chances are you've also visited the Dal - the lake has been part of folklore, besides being integral to tourism and recreation in the region. However, despite numerous efforts to save it, the world-famous water body has shrunk to an alarming extent. Joining the fight to save the dal is an 8- year-old eco-warrior from the valley. WION correspondent johan castell travels to srinagar to meet Jannat Tariq.

An 8-year-old's mission to save the Dal lake | Kashmir Connect

Dubai is determined to start its green revolution through its ultra-modern vertical farm in the middle of the desert

WION Dispatch: Dubai's ultra modern vertical farm | WION News | World News

Lukashenko is under the biggest pressure of his 26-year-rule, with no sign of an end to the protests and strikes over the election

WION Dispatch: Political crisis deepens as protests continue | Belarus | World News

Cai is the grand-daughter of a revolutionary fighter and taught for four decades at the party school

WION Dispatch: Chinese Academic Cai Xia expelled for the CCP

Thousands of opposition demonstrators took to the streets in cities across Argentina on Monday

Anti-govt protesters defy virus measures in Argentina

A United Nations-backed tribunal is all set to deliver the long-awaited verdict in the former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri's assassination.

UN-backed court to issue verdict today: Rafik Hariri assassination verdict

Everything you need to know about the 2020 Democratic National Convention

The International Court of Justice(ICJ) said today that the assassination of Rafik Hariri was a political plot and there was no evidence that the Hezbollah was involved in the assassination.

Assassination of Lebanon's Rafik Hariri a political act, Syria & Hezbollah not involved: ICJ

Iceland's most active volcano is steering up once again. The Grimsvotn volcano has erupted 13 times since the year 1902. Watch report.

Rare Iceland volcano set to erupt: Grímsvötn volcano last erupted in 2011

Thailand's youth have swarmed the streets in the biggest protest since the military coup in 2014. Student leaders have proposed reforms to the monarchy

Anti-govt protests in Thailand | Meet famous Thai human rights lawyer | Anon Nampa

A UN-backed tribunal will hand down its verdict Tuesday on the 2005 murder of former premier Rafic Hariri.

Verdict over assassination of former Lebanese PM | Hariri murder case | Hague

What could be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C) - may have been reached in Death Valley National Park, California.

California's death valley records 54.4 °C on August 16: 'Possibly highest temperature on earth

President Reuven Rivlin on August 17 extended an invitation to the de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates to visit Israel after the two countries agreed on normalization.

Israeli president invites UAE Crown Prince: Countries move ahead to establish diplomatic ties

According to the Jubilee debt campaign, the debt has doubled in the past decade and has left more than 50 countries in the repayment crisis. Watch report.

An extensive study on debris crisis: Sharp surge in debt among developing countries

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