Perils Of Doing Diplomacy With Trump, The Master At Contradicting Himself If you wonder why Trump keeps poking his nose in the Kashmir issue, here's something that should interest you. The U.S. President has made a habit of making U-turns on most international issues. Needless to say, Trump's about-face has hurt not only the allies of the U.S. but also the consistency in policy making in the U.S.

Gravitas: Trump & the habit to make u-turns

Donald Trump has for the third time offered to mediate the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan. He even views the Kashmir dispute as a religious dispute between India and Pakistan. In the process, the U.S. President has ended up exposing his ignorance on the whole issue. Palki summarises Trump's bizarre Kashmir offer.

Gravitas: Trump offers to mediate the Kashmir dispute, again

Spain's health ministry issued an international alert over the country's biggest-ever listeriosis outbreak on Wednesday (August 21) as the number of people affected rose to 150, including one fatality.

WION Fineprint: International alert issued after biggest ever listeriosis outbreak in Spain

Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram was arrested amid high drama on Wednesday night for his alleged role in the INX Media corruption and money laundering case. Chidambaram will be produced before a special court today.

P Chidambaram arrested: Chidambaram to be produced in CBI court today

The Chandrayaan 2 captured the first image of the Moon, released by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday, in another milestone for India's space mission.

Breaking News: Chandrayaan-2 captures first image of Moon

Iran displays a new air defense missile system. Watch this video to know more.

WION Fineprint: Iran displays new air defense missile system

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron during his two-day state visit to France from August 22 with an aim to strengthen cooperation in the fields of defence, maritime security, counter-terrorism, and civil nuclear energy along with robust trade and investment relations. From France, the prime minister will leave for a bilateral visit to UAE and Bahrain and will return to Biarritz city in France to attend the G7 summit.

PM Modi to embark on tri-nation tour to France, UAE & Bahrain

Watch WION Playlist, 22nd August 2019. To know more watch the video...

Watch WION Playlist, 22nd August 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said his country is no longer interested in a dialogue with India."There is no point in talking to them. Watch this video to know more.

No point of talking to India: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning, August 22nd, 2019

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued a warning. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday at a meeting, if Iran's oil exports are cut to zero, international waterways will not have the same security as before.

Hassan Rouhani warns against export sanctions

Talks between Trump & Kim broke down in Vietnam. Watch more to know.

US-North Korea relations back on track ?

"At a certain point Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, they're going to have to fight their battles," Trump told reporters at the White House, later saying India should also get involved. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Donald Trump slams India over Afghanistan

A North Korean spokesman said on Thursday (August 22) that the United States' recent mid-range cruise missile test and plans to deploy F-35 jets and offensive military equipment around the Korean peninsula were "dangerous" moves that would "trigger a new cold war" in the region.

WION Dispatch: US cruise missile test is 'dangerous', says North Korea

Watch to know how Ecuador is tackling plastic pollution, waste.

WION Dispatch: Recycle plastic bottles, earn money

CBI gets 5-day custody of P Chidambaram. Senior Congress leader was arrested in the INX Media case on Wednesday night.

Breaking News: CBI gets 5-day custody of P Chidambaram in INX Media Case

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was arrested in the INX Media case on Wednesday night after he failed to get relief from the Supreme Court over CBI and ED's pursuit of him as the matter was not heard by the court despite repeated efforts of his lawyers.

WION Dispatch: Will CBI get 5-day custody of P Chidambaram? Verdict shortly

Protests in Hong Kong continue for 12th straight week. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Protests in Hong Kong continue for 12th straight week

Public outreach programmes conducted by the government in Jammu and Kashmir.

Public outreach programmes in Jammu and Kashmir

INX Media case: Will CBI get 5-day custody of P Chidambaram?

Microplastics contained in drinking water pose a "low" risk to human health at current levels, but more research is needed to reassure consumers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

Water with microplastics is safe: World Health Organization (WHO)

Protests in Hong Kong continue for 12th straight week

"You delayed the judgement and say that he had a protective umbrella. Grant of police remand is an exception. I have an objection to the way the accused is dealt with. This is a case which has no evidence," Kapil Sibal, representing Chidambaram, rests his case.

INX Media case: Kapil Sibal arguing for P Chidambaram in court

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Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram has been brought to special CBI court by officials where special CBI judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar would hear his case.

INX Media case: P Chidambaram brought to special CBI court

Japan's Self Defence Forces (JSDF) demonstrated their firepower at the foot of Mount Fuji on August 22 during their annual summer military exercise. Over 2,400 JSDF personnel, 80 tanks and 20 aircraft participated in a variety of live fire and combat drills. Watch this video to know more.

Japan conducts live fire drills near Mount Fuji

Finally, Twitter & Facebook Have Acted Against China's Misinformation Campaign On Hong Kong Protests.

Fake news campaign in Hong Kong: Twitter, FB suspend China-based accounts

An Analysis Of Trump's Latest Offer To Mediate The Kashmir Dispute On #WionEdit, Palki closely analyses Trump's latest offer to mediate the Kashmir dispute. The offer is 'egotistical', 'delusional', 'ignorant', 'dangerous' and 'deceptive'.

WION Edit: Trump's Kashmir offer 'Dangerous', 'Deceptive', 'Ignorant' &  Egotistical'

Former finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was detained by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday night after hours of high drama. Missing for nearly 25 hours, the Congress leader had surfaced at Congress headquarters in Delhi and addressed a press conference defending himself.

INX Media case: CBI takes Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram into custody

P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram exclusively talks to WION. Watch video to know more.

P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram exclusively talks to WION

How Imran Khan Extended The Term Of Pak Army Chief After Opposing Extensions For Years.

WION Gravitas:  Imran Khan: The u-turn prime minister of Pakistan

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