Face masks are an important tool in the fight against coronavirus. This piece of cloth has now become an indispensable part of our lives. Watch report.

The masks, the myths, the controversy: What face masks do against coronavirus?

Nearly a quarter of Bangladesh has been inundated with floodwaters, according to the latest satellite images of the country captured by NASA recently. Watch report.

Bangladesh floods: NASA images reveal stark flood situation

Syrian refugees at Zaatari camp in Jordan are learning a new way of farming. They are working with scientists from the University of Sheffield and the UN Refugee Agency to create a way to grow healthy, fresh food with nothing but water and old mattress foam. Watch report.

Your Story: Syrian refugees learn a new way of farming

Anti-government protests continue in Thailand and young demonstrators are now criticizing the Monarchy and calling for curbs on the king's powers. Watch report.

Protests as pandemic hits Thailand economy: Protestors wear Harry Potter costumes

The executive order signed by Donald Trump to prevent federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting foreign workers. This will surely leave a lasting impact on the job market in America.

WION Dispatch: Trump's executive order a big blow to Indian workers?

China is being seen as a growing threat by traditional powers and not just the United States. Now even the European Union has decided to act Chinese intelligence agencies and its assets. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: EU sanctions Chinese hackers, Sanctions include travel ban and asset freeze

Militants affiliated with the Islamic State group stormed a prison in eastern Afghanistan. The attack left at least 29 people dead, including the assailants. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Deadly prison attack in Afghanistan by ISIS, Afghan prison attack

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

Sri Lanka all set to hold general elections tomorrow; Polls delayed twice by COVID-19

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.

North Korea's nuclear program still active | UN report on North Korea | WION

Belarusian authorities have said they suspect the men entered their country to plot “acts of terrorism” and destabilise it before an Aug. 9 presidential election.

Belarus suspects Russian mercenaries preparing acts of terrorism

The drop in gross domestic product was the fastest the quarterly rate has fallen in modern record-keeping

U.S trade war with China impacts demand | US Economy | US Manufacturing activity

Donald Trump on Monday said Microsoft can buy the Chinese-owned video app TikTok, but said the purchase would have to be completed by 15 September.

US approves Microsoft's plan to buy TikTok | Trump's Ultimatum to TikTok | US News

Many of the 200 protesters gathered on Monday night were dressed like the fictional wizard Harry Potter.

Thailand: Demonstrators gather in Harry Potter themed protest

The spread of Coronavirus has raised the demand for immunity boosters across the globe while scientists battle to produce vaccines.

Kashmiri girl makes immunity boosting bakery products | Immunity booster bakery in Srinagar

One of the most endearing sights of Kashmir that draw tourists to this valley are the houseboats on the Dal and Nagin lakes.

The story of houseboats in Kashmir | One-of-a-kind living experience | Dal Lake

The opening is the latest example of strong ties between the Islamic Republic and the South American country in the face of US sanctions.

Hostile politics of US brings together Iran and Venezuela

President Donald Trump has agreed to give China’s ByteDance 45 days to negotiate a sale of popular short-video app TikTok to Microsoft Corp

Donald Trump to give TikTok owner 45 days to agree sale

The research comes as countries race to find a vaccine for Covid-19, which has devastated almost the entire globe.

BCG vaccine slows down COVID-19 spread within the community

Torrential rain pounded most of South Korea on Sunday, leaving six persons dead and seven others missing, officials said.

Over 360 people left homeless, several riverside structures damaged due to heavy rain | S Korea

Britain’s lockdown has been slowly lifting since May, with the last major change on July 4 when hotels, pubs and restaurants were allowed to reopen.

Two thirds of UK firms fully operational after COVID, says Survey

As the pandemic continues to batter the global economy, South Korea has recently recorded its worst GDP growth since the Asian financial crisis

South Korea GDP to show recession; Factory activity shrinks

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said today that "there is no silver bullet at the moment to fight the virus and there might never be".

There may never be a 'silver bullet' for COVID-19, WHO chief Tedros warns

Religious journals in Pakistan are voicing discontentment over atrocities against Uighur Muslims by the Chinese government in the restive western province of Xinjiang, authorities in Pakistan have found.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan journals call for upholding Uighurs' religious freedom

One of the most populous country India reported 52,972 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours on Monday morning. The Health Ministry reported that the toll of coronavirus cases has reached 18,03,696 including 5,79,357 active cases, 1,186,203 cured/discharged/migrated and 38,135 deaths.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Is India the new epicentre of COVID-19?

Alarm in Kenya over rise in teen pregnancies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Kenya battles teen pregnancies amid COVID-19 pandemic

Chinese artificial intelligence company Shanghai Zhizhen Intelligent Network Technology Co., Ltd., also known as Xiao-i, has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc, alleging it has infringed on its patents.

Chinese AI company files $1.4 billion lawsuit against Apple

HSBC Holdings PLC warned its bad debt charges could blow past a previous estimate to $13 billion this year and said its profits more than halved, as the coronavirus pandemic hammered the bank's retail and corporate customers worldwide.

Fineprint: HSBC's net profit plunges 96 per cent

A wildfire in Southern California quickly spread across 12,000 acres Saturday, destroying at least one home and two structures and forcing 7,800 people to evacuate.

As wildfire ravages South California, temp to hit 41 degree celsius in palm springs

Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley traveled to the space station in May aboard a Crew Dragon capsule built and run by SpaceX

NASA Astronauts return to Earth | Dragon capsule splashes down in Gulf of Mexico

An attack claimed by Islamic State on a jail compound in the Afghan city of Jalalabad killed at least three people and injured dozens

Suicide bomber attack Afghan Prison: 3 people killed & 24 wounded | Jalalabad

The Trump administration will not accept new applications for the Obama-era program that shields from deportation certain undocumented immigrants.

Trump administration refuses to accept new application under DACA program

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