The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued stranded tourists, including foreign nationals, in Hampi. Watch this video to know more.

Over 300 tourists rescued in Hampi

The situation in Hong Kong seemed tense as police dressed in riot gear reached the airport. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong protests: Protesters and police clash at the airport, 2 injured

Jammu and Kashmir is now preparing for the Independence day. Security has been tightened in Srinagar to avert any attack. I n this video watch WION's ground report from Srinagar.

J&K: Security tightened on the eve of Independence Day

Hong Kong's airport reopened on August 13 with some flights being resumed but hundreds remaining cancelled; airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific and Malaysia Airlines were advising travellers to reschedule. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong airport reopens, still about 200 flights remain cancelled

A major police operation was undertaken in Sydney when a man went on a random stabbing spree. Watch this video to know more.

Australia: Man goes on random stabbing spree

Pakistan has now approached the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over Jammu & Kashmir. Meanwhile, Poland has made it clear that Delhi and Islamabad should find a solution “bilaterally”.

Pakistan's desperation grows, Poland backs bilateral solution on J&K

Argentine President Mauricio Macri vowed to win a second term despite a surprisingly strong performance by the opposition in the primary election that set off a shockwave through markets, crashing the peso currency and sending stocks and bonds tumbling.

Argentina: Economic crisis follows poll results

WION Edit: Is the World staring at a Nuclear arms race?

Pakistan goes to UNSC, Poland backs bilateral solution on J&K

The death toll from typhoon Lekima in China rose to 49 people as the storm continued up the coast, racking up billions of dollars in economic losses and widely disrupting travel. Typhoon Lekima brought torrential rain and strong winds to Shandong Province in east China, inundating villages and tilting a vessel sideways. Watch this video to know more.

Typhoon Lekima wreaks havoc in China

In a video former Pakistani High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit revealed that he had convinced columnist Shobha De to write an article asking for self-determination in Kashmir. Columnist Shobhaa De responds to claims by Former Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit. Watch this video to know more.

Abdul Basit: Influenced Shobhaa De to write against India

Watch Gravitas full segment and know what has been the most trending and important stories of the day. Watch this video to know more.

Watch: WION Gravitas, 09th August, 2019

How Russia's President Vladimir Putin Nurtured His Personality Cult. Here's a report which explores the personality cult of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

WION Gravitas: The cult of Vladimir Putin

Samjhauta Express Left For A Final Time From Lahore Yesterday. Here's the other side of Pakistan's diplomatic retaliation on the Kashmir dispute. It has suspended the Samjhauta express. This decision exposes Pakistan's hypocrisy. On the one hand, it wants to maintain people-to-people ties with India. On the other, it suspends train services. Palki sums up the development.

WION Gravitas: Kashmir Issue: The reality of Pakistan's 'retaliation'

Revisiting China's Previous Attempts To Mediate The Kashmir Dispute & Predicting It's Future Plan. In 2009 and 2017, China offered to mediate the Kashmir dispute. But India declined third-party intervention. Now with the nuanced rejection of Pakistan's request, will China steer clear of the dispute or will it attempt to play a 'constructive' role, that is will China try to interfere?

WION Gravitas: Will China attempt to mediate Kashmir issue?

Pakistan's Desperate Efforts To Internationalise The Kashmir Issue Suffers A Major Setback. It's a major setback for Pakistan. Islamabad's attempt to internationalise the Kashmir issue fails spectacularly as UN says that it will go by the UN Charter and Simla agreement. Palki explains what this development means for Pakistan.

WION Gravitas: UN Chief rejects Pakistan's mediation request

Pakistan Wants To Go To ICJ To Dispute India's Kashmir Decision. Pakistan wants to take India to ICJ on the decision to abrogate Article 370. But experts say that ICJ can only advise Pakistan on the legal aspects but cannot take any action. In fact, ICJ does not have the jurisdiction to decide on the issue. Palki explains

WION Gravitas: Kashmir Dispute: Does ICJ have jurisdiction?

The family of a missing Irish teen in Malaysia announced a $12,000 reward for help to find missing Irish teen. Malaysian Police said investigators from Ireland, France, and United Kingdom are in Malaysia to assist with the search operation. Watch this video to know more.

Malaysia: Missing Irish teen's family announces $12,000 reward

After China expressed disapproval of the Indian government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing said,” Any bilateral differences should not become disputes.” Also, India and China on Monday signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)

Watch: India-China sign four MoUs

Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, at an event in New York was questioned and heckled by a man, who claimed to be a Pakistani national. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistani heckles Pak UN representative Maleeha Lodhi at an event

The US has urged all sides in Hong Kong to refrain from violence. Watch this video to know more.

US reacts to Hong Kong protest

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 13th, 2019

Pakistan goes to UNSC on Jammu & Kashmir and Poland has made it clear that Delhi and Islamabad should solve this issue bilaterally. To know more watch the video

Adam Burakowski, Poland's envoy to India speaks to Wion

Donald Trump has made it clear that his offer of mediation on Kashmir is not on the table anymore, the Indian ambassador has said. Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said that America’s decades-old policy on Kashmir has been no mediation but to encourage India and Pakistan to resolve their differences bilaterally. Watch this video to know more.

Kashmir issue: India's Envoy to US clears the air

Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat has once again warned Pakistan and expressed confidence that the forces are ever vigilant and always prepared to deal with any situation.

J&K gears up for Independence Day celebrations

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar had a meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Bejing. Meeting took place at the Diaoyutai guest house. S Jaishankar is on a pre-scheduled visit to Beijing from 11th to 13th and left for China on Sunday. The focus during the visit is on the 2nd informal summit between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.

EAM S Jaishankar hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

A day before the festival of Eid al-Adha. Thousands of people left Dhaka to make their way to home town for the celebration of Eid. Watch this video to know more.

Bangladesh: Thousands rush home for Eid celebrations

The Colombian city of Medellin came into full bloom on Sunday as scores of florists descended on the metropolis for a colourful flower festival with a local twist. Watch this video to know more.

Colombia: Medellin holds annual flower festival

The Saudi Arabia-led coalition intervened in Aden on Sunday (August 11) in support of the Yemeni government after southern separatists effectively took over the port city, fracturing the alliance that had been battling the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Watch this video to know more.

Saudi coalition launches airstrike against separatists in Aden

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to China to co-chair the second meeting of the India-China High-Level Mechanism (HLM) on cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

India's EAM S Jaishankar on 3-day China visit

Watch WION's exclusive story on a former Islamist and wife of ISIS commander.

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