The Nepalese government has decided to provoke the Parliament during the ongoing budget session. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is now facing the toughest crisis of his political career. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: PM Oli's anti-India rhetoric backfires, Will Jingoism lead to PM Oli's fall

India has crossed the 600,000 mark of the COVID-19 infections. This comes when India has already entered into the second phase of unlocking. Watch report.

Over 19,148 COVID-19 cases in last 24-hours: Total number of infections reach 604,641

Pressure mounts on Napalese PM: Rift between PM Sharma Oli and Prachanda

As per sources, Oli has been advised by his aides in Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to reach out to the rival faction in an attempt to win their confidence.

Nepalese PM K.P Sharma Oli battles to save his govt | Nepal Top News | Prachanda

Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday briefed about Hong Kong's new National Security Bill. FM Spokesperson Zhao Lijian says that 'Hong Kong's security bill is China's internal matter of concern' he also added that 'They reject US congress bill over Hong Kong's security bill'

'New security law to uphold stability in Hong Kong', says Chinese Foreign Ministry

Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the United States standing to lose the most, according to a UN study published on Wednesday.

Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3 trillion from COVID-19

Pakistan has grounded 262 pilots for lying about their qualifications & obtaining dubious licenses. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why global agencies are now banning Pakistani pilots and airlines.

Gravitas: Pakistan suspends 262 pilots for fraud

China's controversial security law came into force today. More than 300 protesters were detained on the first day alone. By imposing the security law on Hong Kong, China is taking an aim at the very idea of democracy. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the security law is designed to kill Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.

Gravitas: How democracy died in Hong Kong

The U.S. President is suffering setbacks from all sides in the run-up to the Presidential polls. Will he manage to secure another term or is he set to suffer a historic defeat?@palkisu decodes the challenges before Trump.

Gravitas: Will Trump lose 2020 Presidential elections?

The Communist Party of China is celebrating its 99th anniversary. On the occasion, the Chinese press says that the ideas and practices of the Communist Party are increasingly relevant at a time of global uncertainty. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the Communist Party is trying to legitimise its authoritarianism.

Gravitas: China calls itself a 'people's democracy'

Eric Chan, Director of the Chief Executive's office, is to take up the role at the Committee for Safeguarding National Security

Bureaucrat Eric Chan to head Hong Kong's national Security Committee

Shiny skyscrapers and sprawling shopping malls in Gulf countries may become remnants of a prosperous past. The pandemic and low oil prices have turned the rich oasis into a mirage. Now, the IMF expects a steep economic slump in 2020. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Oil Not Gulf's Golden Goose Anymore

New Zealand's health minister, David Clark, resigned on Thursday following recent slip-ups in the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and personal mistakes.

New Zealand's Health Minister resigns after COVID-19 criticism

The United States has secured virtually all the stock of a Covid-19 drug. Are Coronavirus drugs and potential cures available only to the highest bidder? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how drug monopolies are jeopardizing the fight against the Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Covid cures & vaccines | Only for the highest bidder?

Beijing's moves to impose a national security law on Hong Kong are being seen as an attempt to bring the region under the control of the Communist Party. In an exclusive chat with WION's Palki Sharma, Tom Grundy - the Editor-in-Chief of the Hong Kong Free Press decodes the public mood in the city.

Gravitas: China's new security law | Hong Kong's top editor on the public mood

27 countries have condemned China's decision to impose a national security law on Hong Kong. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why India must speak out against China's move to tighten its grip over the region.

Gravitas: Wide condemnation on China's Hong Kong Move | Why is India silent?

The United States has banned two Chinese corporations - Huawei and ZTE. Australia has decided to increase its defence spending to counter the rise of China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how different countries are stepping up their defences against China.

Gravitas: How the world is stepping up their defences against China

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll climbed to 60,632 on Wednesday after 1,038 deaths were reported the previous day

Brazil's COVID-19 death toll exceeds 60,000

United States in a major move buys almost entire global stock of COVID-19 drug Remdesivir. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was able to secure more than 500,000 treatment courses.

US buys almost entire global stock of COVID-19 drug remdesivir

When Hong Kong returned to China, Beijing promised regional autonomy. But over the years, China has made moves to end the autonomy of Hong Kong. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the story of the region.

Gravitas: The Story of Hong Kong

An inquiry in Australia has found that Koalas could go extinct by 2050. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how rapidly diminishing habitats are threatening the survival of the Koalas.

Gravitas: Australia | Koalas could go extinct by 2050

An influenza virus is spreading fast among pigs in China. Scientists say it has all the hallmarks of a pandemic-causing virus. It is similar to the virus that caused the 2009 global swine flu but more dangerous.

Gravitas: China | A new virus raises fears of another pandemic

If you have ever wondered what space smells like, a new perfume might help you experience it. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Eau de Space - a fragrance that smells like outer space, was developed.

Gravitas: Perfume to bring the smell of outer space to earth

However, the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry increased by 27.8 percent and contributed 0.5 of a percentage point to GDP growth

South Africa’s GDP declines by 2 percent in 2020 Q1

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised down its forecast for the global economy amid mounting COVID-19 fallout.

IMF revises down world Economic Outlook forecast

Air France aims to present a plan to trade unions to cut just over 6,500 jobs over the next two years.

Air France plans to cut 6,500 jobs by 2022

China must also allow the United Nations rights chief meaningful access to its western Xinjiang province, said the 27 nations -- including Britain, France, Germany and Japan.

'China must consider Hong Kong national security law', 27 nations to UN

Dr Anthony Fauci said coronavirus cases could grow to 100,000 a day in the US if Americans don't start following public health recommendations.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says US could reach 100,000 new cases a day

An estimated 14 percent of working hours were lost in the second quarter, equivalent to 400 million full-time jobs

'No return to pre-pandemic level in 2020', states ILO

Hong Kong authorities threw a security blanket across the city early on Wednesday, the 23rd anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, hours after new national security legislation took effect in the financial hub.

Hk activists call for protests over security law near handover anniversary venue

Indian soldiers fighting for the Anglo-French army against the Chinese in the Second Opium War were captured and killed in 1860. Their deaths set off a chain of events that led to the destruction of China's fabled Old Summer Palace and the demise of the Qing Dynasty. In a strange historical coincidence, the man responsible for inflicting retribution to the Chinese lies buried in McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh.

Time Traveller: Indian soldiers' role in China's history | Opium War | Dalai Lama

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