He was caught with 3 tonnes of cash - and accused of accepting well over $250 million in bribes. He was accused of cheating on his wife - with 100 mistresses. Lai Xiaomin has now pleaded guilty to his crimes.

Gravitas: The Face of China's Corruption revealed

The oil spill in Mauritius could get worse. The ship that leaked oil into Mauritian waters could break in two.

Gravitas: Mauritius Oil Spill is a disaster

As the rift between Saudi Arabia & Pakistan widens, the Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to travel to Islamabad in the coming months.WION's Palki gets you a report on the significance of this visit.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping likely to visit Islamabad

Today is world elephant day - but 2020 has been a bad year for elephants.

Gravitas: World Elephant Day: Just a symbolic event?

Former Pakistani Taliban spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan has said that Pakistani authorities had given him a hit list of people who they would like to be killed in the North-Western province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Watch report.

Your Story: Big claims by Ex-Pak Taliban Leader | Ehsanullah Ehsan

The time is challenging and trying. Trying your patience and challenging your willpower. COVID-19 is not a normal flu as said by many global leaders instead the cases are now around 20.6 million which couldn't be the case for a normal influenza. In this report we are analysing, why people globally flout lockdown norms even if they knew that this could be catastrophic

Why do people flout lockdown norms? Analysis of rule-breaking amid pandemic

She started kickboxing when she was just 5 years old and went on to become a champion in her chosen sport. Tajamul Islam is 11 years old now and has set up her own sports academy in Kashmir. this young achiever is shattering stereotypes and she packs quite a punch. in our special series 'Kashmir connect' starting today, our correspondent Johan Castell travels to Kashmir to bring you these voices of hope from the valley. let's watch the inspiring story of Tajamul Islam.

Kashmir connect: Tajamul Islam, World kickboxing champion from Kashmir | Wion special series

New Delhi: India and Maldives have agreed to create an "air travel bubble" to facilitate the movement of people between the two countries.

WION Dispatch: India, Maldives announce air travel bubble, first in neighbourhood

A Japanese bulk carrier that struck a coral reef off Mauritius and has leaked at least an estimated 1,000 tonnes of oil passed an annual inspection in March without any problems

Your Story: Why the Mauritius oil spill is dangerous | Japanese ship | Marine Ecosystem

The Galaxy S20+ is promising, but how does the phone fare in the competitive market?

Samsung Galaxy S20+ review: How good is it?

It can charge three devices simultaneously, but is it worth your money?

UBON PB-X12 power bank review: Hit or miss?

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has openly threatened Saudi Arabia. Critics have said that he is adamant in demolishing one of his country's foreign policy, issuing an ultimatum to either lead the OIC or against India's constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir or else advice Imran Khan to call a session of all the Islamic nations who are ready to stand with Pakistan on this issue. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Pak FM in the eye of diplomatic storm | Pak army chief in damage control mode

Several journalists' union demanded an independent investigation after Nepalese journalist Balaram Baniya was found dead under "mysterious circumstances".

WION Dispatch: Press unions demand fair probe following death of Nepalese journalist

Experts say a critical food shortage is imminent about a week after a massive blast devastated the port of Beirut

Lebanon: Beirut to get 50,000 tonnes of food | U.N food aid | World News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a number of Income Tax reforms to further digitise the tax-paying system and add more transparency.

What is Faceless tax assessment? Everything you need to know

If you’ve ever wanted to be a fly on the wall at Buckingham Palace, a new biography that just hit shelves promises to take you there.

'Finding Freedom' out on the stands | Harry and Meghan biography hits shelves

There are also tensions around Cyprus over rival exploration rights. The Republic of Cyprus and Greece do not accept any such rights for Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus in the region.

Greece-Turkey tensions: Greece deploys fleet to disputed area | Row over Mediterranean's Oruc Reis Area

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series that brings to you Voices of Hope from the Valley. Meet the youth who are building a better Kashmir. Today at 8:00 PM.

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series that brings to you Voices of Hope from the Valley

Tokyo-based carrier First Airlines offers two-hour virtual reality ‘flights’ through Japan’s popular sights.

Japanese company is offering virtual flights | Japan technology | WION

More than 5,900 people from 11 provinces and cities left their homes, and some 4,600 of them remain at temporary shelters following warnings of disasters

Flooding near South Korea's Yongbyong plant | Intense rainfall in Korean peninsula | WION

A train has derailed near Stonehaven in Scotland. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sent her condolences to the victims of a "devastating" train derailment in northeast Scotland which killed three people.

Train derailed near Stonehaven | Scotland | Firefighters, and paramedics rushed to spot

Presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made their debut as running mates together. The event took place in an intimate setting in Delaware.

US 2020 Elections: Biden-Harris duo make first appearance in Delaware

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the Czech Republic and he has lashed out at China's Communist Party as well as the TikTok's platforms misuse. Watch report.

Pompeo in Czech Republic: Raises concern over Chinese tech, Slams Communist Party

Hong Kong's media tycoon Jimmy Lai has received a hero's welcome upon his return to his newsroom in Apple Daily. Watch report.

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai receives a hero's welcome upon return to his newsroom

Lebanon has been witnessing a steady spike in the COVID-19 infections in the aftermath of last week's explosion in Beirut. The country recorded its highest single-day caseload by 309 new cases with 7 fatalities.

Beirut blast scales back social distancing: Lebanon's hospitals at risk of being overrun

Alexander Lukashenko's iron grip over Belarus is being threatened by thousands of protesters who are now demanding democratic reforms and rights. Watch report.

Belarus Protests: Hundreds of women march on the streets, Protester dies in custody

The British economy has shrunk by a record due to COVID-19 lockdowns to 20.4% in a quarter from April to June. Watch report.

Record fall in UK economic output | COVID-19 crisis | World News

California brush fire that broke out last evening has now scorched thousands of acres of land. Watch report.

California bush fire scorches over 10,000 acres of land | World News

Uber that is already hailing under the pressure of coronavirus pandemic would be forced to shut down its operations in California.

COVID-19 hits ride-hailing services: Uber, LYFT California services may shut

Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the eye of a diplomatic storm: Direct attack on Saudi Arabia

China has extended anti-dumping tariffs on Indian Fiber Optic Products. Tariffs to last for five years.

China puts tariff on Fiber Optic product made in India

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