In a move likely to further inflame tensions between the US and China. Taiwan formally signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp.

US-Taiwan Defence Deal: Taiwan buys jets from Lockheed Martin

PM Modi on the occasion of India's 74 Independence Day is addressing the nation from the Red Fort. PM said that the government is constantly working improving towards improving the connectivity in the nation.

Indian PM Narendra Modi: "Our focus is on improving connectivity" | India News

Meanwhile, in a direct reference to China and the recent standoff at the LoC between India and China, Indian PM Narendra Modi in his speech at the Red Fort said that no one can challenge India's sovereignty and if India sovereignty is attacked then India will respond with a befitting reply.

Indian PM Narendra Modi speech at India's 74th Independence Day: "Indian Army showed its might at LoC & LAC"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on the Red Fort said, “Not one, not two, as many as three coronavirus vaccines are being tested in India.” He added, "India is ready to mass-produce COVID-19 vaccines to distribute across the country when scientists give the go-ahead to do so."

Indian PM Narendra Modi: India is working to develop 3 COVID-19 vaccines

New Zealand's government on August 14 extended a lockdown of its largest city Auckland for another 12 days as it tries to stamp out its first domestic coronavirus outbreak in more than three months.

New Zealand extends lockdown in Auckland as COVID-19 cluster grows

The Afghan government has announced a new council to safeguard women’s rights and interests, amid fears peace talks with the Taliban could lead to the loss of hard-won gains. Watch report.

Afghanistan's council to safeguard women rights: Fear of Taliban curbing rights

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro received the best approval rating of his term on August 14. His popularity was boosted among recipients of COVID-19 stimulus payments.

COVID-19 pandemic: Bolsonaro's approval rating at an all-time high

US President Donald Trump feels he is not getting enough water to keep his hair “perfect.” He is now easing showerhead rules.

Gravitas: Trump eases showerhead rules

Monsoon rains have choked the drains in Karachi. Pakistan's Supreme Court has now ordered the National Disaster Management Authority - that's headed by a Lieutenant General - to clean up the drains.

Gravitas: Rains choke Karachi's gutters: Imran wants Army to help clean it

A Taliban terrorist has confessed that the Pak Army offered him to lead a death squad to kill dissidents.

Gravitas: Taliban terrorist exposes Pak Army

PM Narendra Modi dehyphenated India's relationship with Israel and Palestine, when he became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel in 2017. The UAE is now establishing diplomatic ties with Israel. How does it benefit India? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Why the deal is good news for India

After provoking India at the border, China is now building up its naval presence in India's backyard. Chinese warships along with a Pakistani submarine have been spotted on the ports of Karachi. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets the story.

Gravitas: China steps up naval presence in Arabian Sea

The United States opened schools and tried to resume in-person learning. Within two weeks - 97,000 students tested positive. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why this is not the right time to reopen schools.

Gravitas: Why schools shouldn't reopen right now

A Nepalese Journalist & a vocal critic of the Chinese regime has died mysteriously. On June 10, he published a front-page story on Chinese encroachments in Nepalese territories. Did Anti-China stories lead to his death? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report

Gravitas: Nepal Journalist dies 'mysteriously'

For years, US President Donald Trump promoted a claim that Barack Obama was not born in the America. Now he is making similar claims against Kamala Harris. The US President has suggested that Harris doesn't qualify to serve as Vice President. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Trump unleashes 'birther Conspiracy' against Kamala Harris

Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched 'Operation Empty Plate' - and asked people to stop wasting food. China's crops have been wiped out by mass flooding. With food prices on the rise - is China staring at a food crisis? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Is China running out of food?

The Israel-UAE accord is a personal boost for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. How will this deal impact Palestinians, Iran and other regional players? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Palestine's loss, Israel's gain?

US President Donald Trump is the fourth American President to attempt a peace deal in West Asia. 3 Presidents before him - Bill Clinton, George Bush, Barack Obama promised peace too. But failed to deliver a deal. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the report.

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: Can Trump ensure peace in West Asia?

Take a look at the 29 seconds of the shock for Beirut residents at a shopping complex. CCTV captures the raw moments just before and ahead of the explosion which hit Beirut at 6.09 PM local time.

WION Exclusive: Visuals capturing Beirut explosion wreaking havoc on shopping complex

A teenager from India's Kashmir has become an overnight social media star after his video went viral.

Kashmir Connect: Kashmiri teenager's football tricks go viral

The Afghan government has begun releasing the last Taliban prisoners from a final batch of 400 before they agree to start peace negotiations, a security agency spokesman said on Friday.

Fineprint: Afghanistan government begins releasing last 400 Taliban prisoners

Speaking to WION’s Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal from Australia, MP Lesser said," future of Indo pacific region, the importance of our 2 countries--should not be understated and it’s something that benefits both countries and the whole world". He also called for the similar group on India and Australia in India's lower house--Lok Sabha.

India, Australia ties ‘absolutely vital’ says Julian Lesser on WION

Delegations from the United Arab Emirates and Israel will meet during the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements on areas including energy, tourism, direct flights, investment, security, communication and technology, the UAE foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

Israel-UAE peace accord: What Donald Trump stands to gain

A court in Dhaka on Thursday framed charges against former chief justice of Bangladesh Surendra Kumar Sinha and 10 others in a case filed over misappropriating and laundering about 4 crore Taka from the erstwhile Farmers Bank in 2016.

Fineprint: First Hindu Chief Justice in Bangladesh accused of embezzlement

In an address to the nation on the eve of 74th Independence Day, India's President Ram Nath Kovind said that the historic day will not be the same as every previous year for obvious reasons due to the pandemic.

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of Independence Day

Israel, UAE, to sign historic peace deal to normalise relations

India's largest crocodile park, located in Chennai, is on the verge of closing due to a huge decline in the revenue, caused by the nationwide lockdown.

India's biggest crocodile park may close down due to lack of funds

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that any attack on a Turkish ship exploring for oil and gas in disputed Mediterranean waters would incur a "high price" and suggested Turkey had already acted on that warning.

Greece-Turkey tensions escalate as Turkish ships enter disputed area

A Japanese bulk carrier struck a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius on July 25, spilling about 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil and triggering a state of "environmental emergency". Scientists say the spill is the country's worst ecological disaster, killing wildlife and damaging pristine waters that attract tourists from around the globe. The full impact is still unfolding.

Scientist to calculate cost of oil-spill in Mauritius

India is all set to celebrate its 74th Independence day on August 15 in the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

India: COVID-19 looms over Independence day events

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 1,449 to 221,413, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.

Germany reports biggest jump in COVID-19 cases | WION-DW Partnership

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