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.

South California wildfire burns 12,000 acres of land; Hot condition to continue for next 3 days

Muslims return to Saudi Arabia for Hajj Pilgrimage amid the pandemic. Muslims gather at a grand mosque for the pilgrimage. Watch this video to know more.

Muslims return to Saudi Arabia for Hajj Pilgrimage amid the pandemic

Even as Nepal government plans to send the new map which shows Indian territories as Nepal's to United Nations, the New York-based body would neither use it in its official dealings nor display the territories and areas claimed by Nepal as its territories on its website.

United Nations won't officially use or endorse controversial new Nepal map

Officials said that in recent years at least 15 civilians have been killed in some clashes along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Officials say, "15 Afghan civilians die after border clashes with Pakistan"

As Florida reported recorded 257 deaths in the last 24 hours, Hurricane Isaias lashed the Bahamas on Friday and churned its way toward Florida.

Hurricane Isaias on way to virus-hit Florida

Hong Kong delays its Parliamentary polls over pandemic. Opposition protests over the decision of the present government.

Hong Kong delays its Parliamentary polls over pandemic, opposition protests

Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell has hit back at Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong for objecting to his comments about China’s destabilising manoeuvres in the South China Sea. He also asserted that Beijing should refrain from actions that could unilaterally alter the status quo in the region.

War of words between Chinese and Australian envoy

India has reported its highest single-day spike of 57,117 positive coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 16,95,988 including 5,65,103 active cases and 10,94,374 cured/discharged patients.

United States and India lead the world in daily COVID-19 cases

Marcela Sosa has her own private escape from the tedium of a coronavirus lockdown in the small Buenos Aires home the 12-year-old shares with six others: her violin and a computer connection that lets members of her youth orchestra play together online.

Argentine child orchestras play on amid lockdown restrictions

In United States, Twitter account hacker arrested in Florida in case of fraud of more than $100,000. Watch this video to know more on this.

US: Twitter account hacker arrested in Florida in case of fraud of more than $100,000

After India, United States of America has banned the Chinese app TikTok over security issues. US President Donald Trump may sign the final order soon.

After India, US bans Chinese app TikTok over security issues

China will be celebrating the 93rd founding anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on August 01. Formed in 1927 during the Nanchang uprising by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), PLA was formed as an armed wing to counter the Kuomintang’s anti-communist purges during the Chinese civil wars. Watch report.

China to commemorate 93rd foundation day of People’s Liberation Army on Aug 01

European Union: 4 Million people hit with the measures imposed post spike of COVID-19. Watch this video to get more on this.

EU: 4 Million people hit with the measures imposed post spike of COVID-19

Some local media reports of the US have claimed that the US President Donald Trump was trying for TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent firm on national security grounds.

Trump plans to order sale of TikTok; Microsoft to step in: Reports

Dr. Joseph Varon, CMO of United Memorial Medical Center , said, "I'm fighting two wars simultaneously, one is COVID-19 & another one is 'Stupidity'".

US: Texas doctor says, "I'm fighting two wars: a war against COVID and a war against stupidity"

Australia on Friday unveiled a draft law to force Google and Facebook to pay news media for their content in a "world-leading" initiative sure to prompt a confrontation with the digital giants.

An unprecedented move by Australia to protect independent journalism

Afghanistan on Friday ordered the release of 500 Taliban prisoners as part of a new ceasefire that could lead into long-delayed peace talks. The release would complete the government's pledge to free 5,000 Taliban fighters as outlined in a deal the insurgents signed with Washington.

Afghanistan government orders release of 500 Taliban inmates

Growing discontentment and religious journals seething with anger is what authorities in Pakistan have found when they tried to gauze public mood on the atrocities against Uighurs by Chinese govt in the restive western province of Xinjiang.

Pakistan's assessment over Uighur Muslims' situation in China finds anger among religious journals

A rally-concert on the evening of 30 July attracted a massive crowd of 63,000 people to Friendship Park on the outskirts of Minsk to support Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the opposition's only remaining candidate in the Belarusian presidential race.

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the only remaining opposition candidate in the Belarusian presidential race

Champagne is losing its fizz in the coronavirus lockdown period. All key sales are down by 30% as the pandemic took a toll on the social lives of the people. Watch report.

Fineprint: Champagne loses fizz in times of coronavirus | Sales down by nearly 30%

Three companies that dominate Portugal's mobile phone market said that they would not use Huawei technology in their core 5G network. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Three firms dominate mobile firm market, No govt ban on Huawei so far

In South Korea, the worst of coronavirus impact has passed and the country's factory production jumped at the fastest rate in more than 11 years. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: South Korea's factory production bounce back much faster than expected

Tensions are flaring between Pakistan and Afghanistan after a cross border firing incident occurred at Chaman on July 30. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Pak shelling kills 15 Afghan civilians, Afghan forces in high alert

Australia uncovered a draft law on July 31 to force Google and Facebook to pay news media for their content in a "world-leading" initiative sure to prompt a confrontation with the US digital giants. Watch report.

Your Story: Australia brings law forcing tech giants to pay for news

The allegations, made by an ‘expert’ in the Chinese Communist Party’s tabloid Global Times, said that the Rafale was only superior to the IAF’s Sukhoi-30 MKI jets but a generation below Chinese PLA’s J-20 fighter. However, Former Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has dismissed the claim. Watch report.

Rafale jets unsettle China: Rafales no match for J-20s, says Global times

WION Health Summit, Session 1: When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? And how? Top voices in healthcare Dr. Elisabetta, Lawrence Gostin, and Amos Panet share their views.

WION Health Summit: When will the coronavirus pandemic end?

A staggering 900-plus girls and women are missing and feared dead in Peru since COVID-19 confinement began, authorities said Monday.

Peru: Over 900 girls, women feared dead since pandemic began

A dozen Hong Kong democracy activists were disqualified on Thursday from standing in September's legislative elections, a move decried by candidates as the most pressing assault yet on Beijing's critics in the city.

Hong Kong bars 12 prominent democracy activists from election

A US citizen accused of blasphemy was shot dead by a Pakistani extremist inside a courtroom. Pakistani leaders are hailing the murderer as a hero & role model. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: This Pakistani man killed a US citizen in a court

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is unable to settle the crisis within his own party. Allegedly, China's Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi has once again intervened to stop a split within Nepal's ruling party. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest updates.

Gravitas: Nepal political crisis | KP Sharma Oli left with limited options

In recent years, China has cultivated a wide variety of political allies in Sri Lanka. As a result, Chinese investments are expanding - while other partners like The United States, Japan, and India are being stonewalled. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about China's growing influence in Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka Election | Will China be the ultimate winner?

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