An adviser to US President Donald Trump has claimed that TikTok could break away from its Chinese parent to avoid a ban. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how companies that called China their home are moving away.

Gravitas: Will TikTok distance itself from China?

China declared victory over the Wuhan virus two months ago. But now, Coronavirus cases are on the rise in China. Xinjiang has emerged as the new hotspot - and the Uighur detention camps could be a ticking time bomb. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: Why China is not virus free: Xinjiang emerges as the new hotspot

Taiwanese Parliament is engulfed in turmoil due to repeated political brawls. Is Tawain's principle opposition party trying to corner Tsai Ing-wen at China's behest? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is China influencing Taiwan's opposition?

Punches & Water Balloons were thrown inside the Taiwanese Parliament on Friday. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report on the most infamous parliamentary brawls in history.

Gravitas: The world's biggest parliamentary brawls

Over a million minks have been killed in Europe after testing positive for COVID-19. Fur Farms in the Netherlands were the first to detect cases. Now, Denmark and Spain are culling minks. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: A Million Minks Culled In Europe

Did US President Donald Trump have a troubled childhood? Did he keep a diary of women who refused to date him? Did he make suggestive comments about his niece? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes excerpts from Mary Trump's tell-all book on her uncle.

Gravitas: Decoding Mary Trump's tell-all book

Not all superheroes wear a cape. Meet 6-year-old Bridger. He fought a charging dog to save his little sister. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Avengers honored this real life hero.

Gravitas: Meet the 'first avenger': 6-year-old puts his life in danger to save his sister

Sri Lanka has claimed that Ravana was the world's first aviator. The Sri Lankan govt is planning to conduct an 'in-depth' research on Ravana's aircraft. Are the Rajapaksas trying to mobilise history?

Gravitas: Lanka claims: Ravana was the world's first aviator

If a friendly dog is not-so-friendly during the pandemic, remember that it can't recognise you behind the face mask. In fact, they are scared of face masks. Here's how do you can ensure a stress-free pandemic for your dog. Watch this report with

Gravitas: Why Dogs Fear Facemasks

From the Gwadar port in Pakistan to the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka and investments in Bangladesh and Myanmar - China has tried to enricle India with its string of pearls strategy.

Gravitas: Countering the dragon: How India can respond with Naval power

Sri Lanka is re-thinking a port deal with Japan and India. This year, The Sri Lankan Government shelved a railway project with Japan. There is resistance to accept a $480 million grant from the US government.

Gravitas: China pushing India out of a Sri Lankan port?

India and The US conducted a naval exercise off the coast of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands today. New Delhi might also invite Australia for the Malabar exercise later this year.

Gravitas: How India is countering China's expansionist designs

U.S. Presidential hopeful Kanye West broke down during a monologue on abortion. WION's Palki tells you what went down at the rapper's first election rally.

Gravitas: Why did Kanye West break down at his first rally?

Pharma companies are going after profits during the pandemic. Similarly, rich countries are looking after their self-interest. The UK has signed deals to secure 190 million vaccine doses, which is more than it requires

Gravitas: Who Is Making Profits During The Pandemic

As the Wuhan Virus continues to infect thousands, floods triggered by heavy rainfall of inundated several parts of Asia.

Gravitas: Asia battered by monsoon floods

A report claims that leaders within Nepal's ruling party - KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal are close to a deal. But, this is an uneasy truce. In a statement to the press in Nepal, A Chinese diplomat said that Ambassador Hou Yanqi "didn't wish to see the Nepal Communist Party in trouble".

Gravitas: Nepal: A wobbly truce between Prachanda and KP Sharma Oli

Global Leadership Series: Assad on PM Modi and India's Syrian Policy 'India did not end its relations with Syria. Indian investment in Syria is still very active and booming', says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. On asked about terror victims in Syria and India, he added 'Terrorism, the ideology behind it is one, it is used both in India and Syria for political reasons'.

Bashar al-Assad on PM Modi and India's Syrian Policy

European Union leaders said on Monday they were cautiously optimistic that agreement on a massive stimulus plan for their coronavirus recovery

WION Fineprint: Tense Summit exposes differences between EU Nations

The researchers said that they found their experimental COVID-19 vaccine produced a dual immune response in people aged 18 to 55.

WION Fineprint: Oxford COVID-19 vaccine early trail shows positive results

After 35 long years at Islamabad Zoo, the city’s beloved yet lonely elephant, Kaavan, is finally free to go to an animal sanctuary

Your Story: Pakistani court approves moving elephant Kaavan to Cambodia

India, the third worst-hit nation by the pandemic after the United States and Brazil, has been recording a record high on a daily basis.

More than 1.1 Million COVID cases in India, 7 Lakh recovered

For a few minutes after the spacecraft deployed from the rocket, engineers feared that the vehicle hadn’t opened one of its two solar panels

United Arab Emirates successfully launches its first spacecraft bound for Mars

Kanye West has officially launched his campaign for the 2020 US presidential election, with an unorthodox rally in Charleston, South Carolina.

Rapper Kanye West launches first campaign for US Presidential elections 2020

Hambantota Port, which is close to the main East West shipping lane of the Indian Ocean has been expanding its activities to boost revenues.

WION Dispatch: Sri Lanka wants its 'debt trap' Hambantota port back

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has been admitted to hospital, suffering from inflammation of the gall bladder,

84-year-old Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz hospitalised

Hagia Sophia, which was reconverted to a mosque from a museum under the endorsement of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will cover Christian figures during prayers here on.

Erdogan visits Hagia Sophia ahead of grand reopening on 24th July

As the torrential rains have caused the worst flooding in China in more than 30 years. It has destroyed homes and impacted the livelihood of millions of people. Wuhan has announced a red alert and asked its citizens to stay indoors. Watch report.

Massive blow to the Chinese economy after Pandemic: Hundreds dead in floods | World News

Amid the downturn in UAE's real estate sector and weak equity market conditions. A Dubai based real estate investment trust said that it was considering delisting. Watch report.

Emirates REIT investment trust: Dubai real estate fund

Afghan Sikh Nidan Singh Sachdeva, who was kidnapped by Taliban militants from Paktika province in eastern Afghanistan while performing community service at a gurudwara almost a month ago, has been rescued.

Video: Sikh man abducted by Taliban militants from Afghanistan gurudwara rescued

Bashar al-Assad has completed 20 years as the president of Syria but, Syria today is a far cry from the vision that he had projected in July 2000. In 20 years the fate of a diverse, culturally-rich nation changed to the definitive war-torn hellscape that it is today.

Bashar-al-Assad completes 20 years as president of Syria

Tensions between India and Nepal are rising day by day. Nepal's Home Minister accuses India of causing floods.

Nepal's Home Minister accuses India of causing floods in Nepal

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