Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has called the protesters 'sheep', who are being controlled by foreign influences. Watch report.

Political unrest in Minsk | Landslide win for Europe's last Dictator | Alexander Lukashenko

The government in Lebanon has stepped down in response to the massive street protest. Lebanon's PM Hasan Diab said that there was a desire for real change in the country. He blamed last week's massive explosion on years of corruption and mismanagement.

Lebanese govt steps down: PM Hasan Diab gives in to public demand, Protests enter day 4

In the latest from the United States, a recent study on COVID-19 and its impact on children has revealed that more than 97,000 children in the US have now tested positive for coronavirus. Trump's claim that children are 'virtually immune' to coronavirus now falls flat.

Recent Study: 97,000 children in US tested coronavirus positive

Its been four weeks since the deadly blast in Beirut. The chances of finding any survivors in the rubble are negligible. The anger on the streets is growing and families of those missing are blaming the government's efforts.

21 still missing days after Beirut blast: Families slam govt rescue efforts

Student leaders in Thailand have delivered an unprecedented challenge to the country's Monarchy and thousands joined an anti-government demonstration in the country. Watch report.

Anti-monarchy protests in Thailand: Calls for curbs on King's powers

There is outrage in Mexico after a black bear was seen on video approaching a visitor in a nature park and sniffing her hair was caught and castrated. Watch report.

Outrage in Mexico over Bear castration: Visitors blamed for feeding animals

Former president Pranab Mukherjee on August 10 underwent successful brain surgery for the removal of a clot. The 84-year-old veteran politician, who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the day, is on ventilator support at Army's R&R hospital in Delhi.

Former India's President Pranab Mukherjee on ventilator support: Underwent brain surgery

The international community has expressed concern over the disputed election result in Belarus after Europe's last dictator Alexander Lukashenko won its record sixth term in office. Watch report.

US deeply concerned by Belarus polls: Germany warns of sanctions over vote

24-hours after the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani approved of the release of 400 hardcore Talibani prisoners. WION spoke to the official spokesperson of the Afghan government, Sediq Sediqqi.

WION Exclusive: President Ghani's spokesperson on peace talks

US secret service agents shot and wounded a man who was apparently armed outside the White House. This comes after US President Donald Trump was seen briefly evacuating in the middle of a press conference. Watch report.

Security alert at White House | Trump briefly leaves a press conference in the middle

Trouble is growing for India's low-cost air carrier Go Air as it has been put on cash and carrier model. Watch report.

Go India asked to clear daily dues: Move reflects a cash crunch

The central government has agreed to restore 4G Internet in one district each in Jammu and Kashmir division on a trial basis, more than a year after high-speed internet services were suspended on August 5 last year.

Centre mulling 4G restoration in Jammu and Kashmir for two months

Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil major Aramco profit has plunged 73% in the second quarter of the year. Watch report.

Aramco profit dive: Profits all steeper than expected

Its been almost one week since the deadly explosion in Beirut took place and the hope of finding survivors now is diminishing. Tensions have now turned to the ruling elite of Lebanon. The anti-govt protests have resumed in full swing. Watch report.

Beirut Explosions: 158 killed , 6000 injured | Resentment pours out on the streets | Ground Report

Hong Kong's pro-democracy leader Agnes Chow was arrested under the stringent security law, the activist herself and her fellows said on Monday.

WION Fineprint: Hong Kong's pro-democracy leader Agnes Chow arrested: Reports

When dozens of Egyptians began posting accounts of sexual assault on social media last month, activists sensed a "#MeToo" moment in a nation where women have long felt disadvantaged.

Video: Sexual assault accusations spotlight social stigmas in Egypt

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupted Monday, belching a massive column of ash and smoke 5,000 metres (16,400 feet) into the air

Indonesia's Mt Sinabung volcano spews ash 5km high into sky

The Afghan government has agreed to release 400 Taliban prisoners, paving the way for direct peace talks with the insurgent group to end nearly two decades of war.

President Ashraf Ghani to sign release of 400 Taliban prisoners

More than 160 people were killed in the blast, around 6,000 were injured and thousands of residential buildings and offices were damaged.

Deadly explosion in Beirut decimates Sursock Palace

An Israeli jewellery company is working on what it says will be the world’s most expensive coronavirus mask

Israeli jeweller makes $1.5 million gold Coronavirus face mask

In a major global recoil for Pakistan over Kashmir, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation said on Monday that 'Kashmir is Bilateral Issue between India and Pakistan'. Watch this whole report.

WION Dispatch: OIC rejects Pak's agenda over Kashmir

President of France Emmanuel Macron on Sunday condemned the 'cowardly" attack on humanitarian workers in Niger and said he would do everything to shed light on the incident in which eight people died.

Emmanuel Macron condemns 'Cowardly' killing of aid workers in Niger | World News

Police in Belarus have cracked down on opposition protesters after an official exit poll put President Alexander Lukashenko on course to win a sixth term.

Belarus Elections: Lukashenko wins his 6th term in office | Protests in Belarus | WION

The trip comes days after President Donald Trump moved to ban Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s WeChat and TikTok, owned by Bytedance Ltd

U.S health secretary Alex Azar meets Taiwan president

Hong Kong business tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested and his newspaper offices raided by police over allegations of collusion with foreign forces.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under new security law | Hong Kong top news | WION

Massive fires have spread throughout the Amazon rainforest and into different countries across Latin America.

August witnesses an unprecedented surge in Amazon fires | Brazil Rainforests | WION

As Australia recorded the highest single-day spike of coronavirus cases, the Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Monday that the internal city borders will stay sealed, until further notice.

Australia records biggest daily rise in COVID-19 deaths

India's novel coronavirus tally crossed the 22-lakh mark on Monday with 62,064 new cases in the last 24 hours.

India: COVID-19 cases cross 22 Lakh mark; Death toll surpasses 44,000

Mauritius is racing against time to avoid an ecological disaster as experts warn that the damage Japanese ship leaking oil into the sea can break into two. Watch report.

Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill | Race against time to contain spill | WION

Lebanon Blast: Protests near Parliament building, Protesters rebelled with tear gas

The United States postal services new postmaster General Louis DeJoy has announced the implementation of cost-saving measures. The sweeping overhaul has now gone down well with the democrats. Watch report.

Democrats demand probe into mail delays | Cost-saving changes required in USPS?

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