Philonise Floyd told a House hearing that his brother George could not become "another name on a list".

'Stop the pain', tells George's brother Philonise floyd to US Congress

The population of Asiatic Lions in Gujarat has witnessed a massive jump in the last five years, from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020. The growth rate is a jump of almost 29%.

India: Asiatic lion population in Gujarat rises to 674 in five years

Torrential downpours have caused widespread disruption across southeastern China. More than 2.6 million people have been affected by heavy rain in Guangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, and other southern provinces. Watch report.

Rain triggers flash floods in Southern China: 20,000 people evacuated so far

Exactly one year ago, millions marched on the streets of Hong Kong to oppose an Extradition Bill. 365 days on what has changed in Hong Kong?

Gravitas: One year of Hong Kong uprising: A special report

As Nepal tried to drive-up its criticism of India over the border dispute, it found an unlikely adversary. It's the chief minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh - Yogi Adityanath. His words did not go down well with the Nepalese Prime Minister.

Gravitas: Nepal blames India for Wuhan virus

China's pangolin policy has seen a wild shift. From being hunted down for exotic meals to being provided state protection, WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the endangered mammals are back in the headlines.

Gravitas: Will China be able to save the Pangolin?

China and The Philippines are celebrating 45 years of friendship. But Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte is ignoring a world-famous truth. Beijing's public display of diplomatic love comes with conditions. WION's PalkiSharma tells you how Duterte is caught in the crossfire between the U.S. and China.

Gravitas: Is Duterte playing into China's hands?

A donkey has been arrested in Pakistan on the charge of gambling. Pakistan's state broadcaster has upset the govt over Kashmir & a rumour of Indian jets hovering over Karachi kept Pak netizens up all night. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the true story of 'Naya Pakistan'.

Gravitas: The true story of 'Naya Pakistan'

How does the Chinese Communist Party control its media? How is Beijing fighting the narrative war? WION's Palki Sharma takes you inside China's propaganda machine.

Gravitas: Inside China's propaganda machine

Xi Jinping's wife Peng Liyuan has been named as a goodwill ambassador by the World Health Organisation. Not too long ago, U.N.E.S.C.O had appointed China's first lady as a special envoy for Women's education. Is this proof of how the Chinese regime controls global bodies? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's wife is W.H.O goodwill ambassador

The World Health Organisation has taken a U-turn on its stance over the asymptomatic transmission of Covid-19. It did the same with its guidelines on making masks mandatory. W.H.O's confusion-causing antics are threatening the global response to the pandemic.

Gravitas: W.H.O's risky trial & error Guidelines

George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston. His last words are resonating in protests across the globe. The Merriam Webster dictionary is changing the definition of Racism. One streaming platform has pulled down the historical film 'Gone with the Wind'. The world is rising against racism and accompanying it is politics.

Gravitas: George Floyd laid to rest

The flames of anti-racism protests are spreading across the world. Statues are being toppled one after another. Protesters say there is no reason to celebrate racist leaders. WION's Palki Sharma has a question: Why is India still celebrating the symbols of the British Raj?

Gravitas: Imperial statues | Heritage or Structures of hate?

The Wuhan virus has infected more than 72,00,000 people across the world. A new study in the Medical Journal Nature says that anti-viral drug Remdesivir can help prevent Lung damage in infected patients. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Can Remdesivir slow Covid-19 progression?

Japan: Mira Robotics developed its Ugo robot to reinforce greying Japan's shrinking workforce

COVID-19: Robot 'Ugo' built for Japan's ageing workforce

Speaking in the Commons, the Tory MP described racial slurs she was called at school, and said she was "racially abused in the street".

'I was asked to drop my surname to advance my career', opens up Priti Patel on racism

Afghanistan wants to extend lockdown restrictions by another three months. But, the citizens are struggling to survive.

Afghans defy social distancing restrictions in Kabul

George Floyd buried in Houston on Tuesday. The burial will take place two weeks after he was killed when a white police officer knelt on his neck.

'It's time for racial justice', says Joe Biden via video message at George Floyd's funeral

A couple of weeks ago Emirates laid off newly hired flight attendants and pilots, who had either recently completed training, or were still being trained.

Emirates laying off flight attendants and trainee pilots

Thousand of workers are demonstrating for their wages and allowances, making the road completely impassable. They were also joined by workers from nearby factories.

Bangladesh: Over 1,000 workers protest near Bangladesh's Labour Ministry

George Floyd will be buried in Houston on Tuesday. The burial will take place two weeks after he was killed when a white police officer knelt on his neck.

George Floyd buried in Houston just next to his mother

Mexico: A police officer has been set on fire by a protester over the death of a man in custody. In a 20 second long video, officers can be seen confronting protesters when one of the officers gets onto his bike.

Mexico: Visuals of Police officer set on fire during protest

The move would reduce US troop numbers in Germany to 25,000, compared with the 34,500 currently there, a senior US official said.

Trump orders to withdraw 9500 US troops from Germany

Delhi-based BellTroX InfoTech Services targeted government officials in Europe, gambling tycoons in the Bahamas, and well-known investors in the United States

Obscure Indian IT firm spied On politicians, investors around the world

Nepal on Tuesday reiterated its offer to hold diplomatic talks with India to resolve the territorial issue between the two countries.

'Confident that issue can be resolved through dialogue' says Nepal's foreign minister

The border standoff between India and China has started to ease off with the Chinese troops moving back by about 2.5 kilometres along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), government sources in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

Indian, Chinese troops disengage at Ladakh, PLA moves back by 2.5 km

As many as 400,000 New Yorkers may come back to work today. Trains and buses will run more often, construction sites will come alive and shops can start curbside pickup

New York City relaxes its COVID-19 restrictions after 100 days; Enters phase 1 of reopening

Protests continue after Floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed in police custody. The nationwide spread of anti-racist protests have led to calls to defund or outright abolish police departments.

Black Lives Matter: Video shows protesters shouting 'Get your foot off my neck'

The president of the U.N. General Assembly said Monday that world leaders will not be coming to New York for their annual gathering in September for the first time in the 75-year history of the United Nations because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

World leaders 'unlikely' to meet at UN General Assembly due to COVID-19

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) successfully completes the prototyping of an intensive care unit grade ventilator 'Praana'.

India: Locally developed ventilators to fight COVID-19 outbreak

The study, by researchers from Harvard medical school, Boston University of Public Health and Boston children’s hospital suggests that Coronavirus may have been originate in August 2019.

Coronavirus may have been in Wuhan in August: Study

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