Painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin can do more harm than good for chronic pain, health officials have said.

Long term use of painkiller can be harmful | How painkillers impact the body | PCM

Polling for the 2020 parliamentary election commenced in Sri Lanka Wednesday at 7 am in 12,985 polling stations across the country under strict health guidelines.

Polling begins for Sri Lanka parliamentary elections amid pandemic

The 'Bhoomi Pujan' or groundbreaking ceremony has begun at Ayodhya's 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the ceremony.

PM Modi at Ayodhya Ram temple site | Bhoomi Pujan ceremony | PM Modi live | WION

PM Modi lays foundation stone | Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony | Ayodhya | WION

UN chief warns of 'generational catastrophe' as pandemic forces schools to be shut down in more than 160 countries.

Coronavirus pandemic disrupts education for 1 billion students: UN

In a new development, Nepal has intensified its activities on the Indo-Nepal border at many places and it has accelerated the work of building more than 200 new border outposts (BOP) on its side across the border, sources on Monday.

Nepal builds 200 new BOPs along its border with India

The local trains, a lifeline for Mumbai's 20 million residents, have been stopped in the city and all offices in the city, except emergency services will stay closed today.

Heavy rains expected in Mumbai, Thane for next 2 days | South-West Monsoon | WION

Spain's former king Juan Carlos has decided to leave his country, a dramatic exit designed to protect the monarchy after a barrage of corruption allegations

Former King Juan Carlos to leave spain amid graft probe

Israeli aircraft struck Syrian military targets on Monday, the Israeli army confirmed in a rare statement.

Israel strikes Syrian army bases after Golan heights attack

North Korea’s mission to the United Nations in New York did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the U.N. report.

UN: North Korea has probably developed nuclear devices

Teachers are also demanding financial help for parents in need, including rent and mortgage assistance, a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, and cash assistance.

Teachers protest across U.S over reopening schools amid pandemic

Senior government officials held a meeting last weekend to find a lasting solution to the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in the country

Kenya: Alarm over rise in teen pregnancies during pandemic

Lebanese authorities are failing to address the acute economic and political crisis that is endangering people’s basic rights, human rights.

Lebanon: Worst economic crisis since the end of Civil war in 1990

The government announced earlier that the quarantine measures in the country would continue until Aug. 31 due to the increase in community contagion and positive cases of the virus

Bolivia facing sustained increase in COVID-19 deaths

President Donald Trump met with U.S. tech workers on Monday before signing an executive order adding increased scrutiny to federal government contracts hiring foreign workers

President Donald Trump signs Executive order on 'Hire American' | US Economy | WION

Hurricane Isaias lumbered up the South Carolina coast Monday, bringing some wind and rain to the Charleston area but potential danger to the Grand Strand.

Storm Isaias batters Carolinas | Tropical storm warning extended to rhode island | WION

Major General S B Asthana (Retd) sheds light on why Turkish president is seeking a leadership of the Muslim world, and what it implies for the rest of the world.

Video Opinion: Turkish leadership and the free world

Authorities in Kabul say at least 15 people have died, 80 others have been injured in cross-border firing. What is happening along the Durand Line? WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pak shelling kills 15 Afghan civilians

A resistance movement against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is getting bigger. Baloch and Sindhi groups have joined hands against Chinese investments. China is responding by asking Pakistan to declare some of its citizens as terrorists - who pose a threat to Chinese assets. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China asks Pakistan to declare some of its citizens as terrorists

China promised development and employment when the China-Pakistan economic corridor was launched. But, broken promises are forcing the people in Gwadar to pick up arms against Chinese investments in Pakistan. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan: How CPEC left behind the people of Gwadar

In Pakistan, a number of Islamic Journals are questioning Imran Khan's silence on the persecution of Uighurs. The Pak govt has been forced to make some 'recommendations' to China on treating minorities. What does China feel about Pakistan's assessments? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: China rejects Pak's advice on Uighur Muslims

The BCCI's decision to stick with VIVO as the title sponsor for the IPL has led to outrage. Reportedly, BCCI had more than 5,000 crores as cash & bank balance in 2018 - with VIVO's sponsorship only representing a fraction of the earnings. Why can't the world's most powerful cricket board severe ties with Chinese brands? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese sponsors for the IPL leads to boycott calls

Is Beijing trying to plant another problem? Mysterious seeds from China have reached over 6 countries. India is on alert. Why is China exporting seeds of doubt? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: China's seeds of terror reach more countries

The Wuhan Coronavirus has changed our lives and our workplaces. Major companies have now announced that they will work from home until 2021. Some others - forever. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why Work from Home is here to stay.

Gravitas: These companies will work from home until 2021, or forever

Nigeria has turned into a land of conflicts, leading to protests against President Muhammadu Buhari. Islamic militant group Boko Haram is exploiting the situation, bringing new armed groups into its fold. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Nigeria pulled apart by multiple conflicts

At the end of World War-II, Japan adopted pacifism - vowing never to attack any other country. Now, Japan wants to acquire strike weapons to protect itself in a volatile neighbourhood. Does this end Japan's era of pacifism? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay bring you a report on Japan's new war strategy.

Gravitas: Is Japan abandoning pacifism?

Have you heard of 'The Lincoln Project'? The Anti-Trump group which is waging an information war against Donald Trump. How has this group vaulted into the centre of the U.S. Presidential race? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: The Lincoln Project's information war against Trump

China has asked the Maldives to pay up $10 million in middle of the pandemic. According to estimates, The Maldives owes China anything between $1.3 billion to $3.2 billion in debt. India has stepped in with $5.6 million as grants for high-impact projects in the Maldives. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: China demands $10 Million from Maldives; India steps in with help

Sri Lanka is prepared to hold the general elections on Wednesday to elect a 225 member parliament with strict health guidelines amidst the COVID-19 situation.

Fineprint: Sri Lanka goes to polls tomorrow, Chinese influence in the election under scanner

Nigeria has been pulled apart by conflict, not one but several across the entire country. Militant group Boko Haram is exploiting the situation and President Mohammad Buhari is failing to stop these atrocities. Watch report.

Boko Haram exploits unrest in Nigeria | Using conflicts to spread extremism | World News

Israel-Syria tensions: IDF strikes military bases in Syria after Golan Heights attack

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