The auspicious occasion of Eid-al-Adha is celebrated across the globe on August 12 this year. This festival is celebrated by the Muslim community. It is also known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice' or Bakrid. It is the second of the two most important Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year.

Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid al-Adha

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Jammu & Kashmir will be celebrating Eid today. Last Friday the authorities eased restrictions imposed in Kashmir valley to facilitate people ahead of Eid. People were seen rushing to essential stores and bakery shops which were partially open.

Jammu & Kashmir to celebrate Eid today

The authorities on Sunday eased restrictions imposed in Kashmir valley to facilitate people ahead of Eid. People were seen rushing to essential stores and bakery shops which were partially open. The forces were deployed in strength to deal with any violence in every district of the Kashmir valley. The local residents were also seen lining up outside the banks and ATMs to withdraw money.

India: J&K gears up for Eid celebrations

In an exclusive conversation with WION, The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik said, Eid celebrations are underway in full swing in J&K.

Satya Pal Malik: Eid celebrations are underway in full swing in J&K | WION Exclusive

More than 160 people have been killed as floods wreak havoc across 3 states in India. Watch this video to know more.

Over 160 killed as floods wreak havoc across 3 states in India

5 children lost their lives when a fire broke out at a residential building housing a daycare centre in Pennsylvania on Sunday, US authorities said. Watch this video to know more.

Deadly fire at a daycare centre in US, 5 children lost their lives

Of late, there has been increased international scrutiny of women’s status in Saudi Arabia.in recent months, several young women have fled the country and made public pleas for help in seeking asylum from their family and the government..but, the country’s crown prince and de facto ruler -- Mohammed bin Salman -- has sought to present himself as a modernist reformer since being appointed heir to the throne in 2017.

The West Asia Post: Winds of Change in Saudi Arabia

Rouhani says that Iran will proceed on the basis of reciprocity. If the U. S lifts all sanctions on Iran and asks for talks with Iran, Tehran would not be found wanting.. but if the U.S. wages a war with Iran, he shall find Tehran ready -- for the mother of all wars!

The West Asia Post: Iran warns of the mother of all wars

Several thousand people gathered on Monday for the fourth day of protest at Hong Kong's busy international airport. It came as police fired water cannon as pro-democracy street protests continued on the streets of one of the city's main shopping districts. Watch this video to know more about the story.

11th week of anti-government protest in Hong Kong

Reports claim that Jeffrey Epstein found dead in the cell. Epstein was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. He was facing sex trafficking charges.

Jeffrey Epstein 'Found Dead In Cell'

United Nations condemned Libya car bomb attack which took place outside a mall in Benghazi. Watch this video to know more.

United Nations condemned Libya car bomb attack

U.S.-Venezuela tensions: Nicolas Maduro's 'No more Trump' rally. Watch this video to know more.

U.S.-Venezuela tensions: Nicolas Maduro's 'No more Trump' rally

Another weekend of protests in Moscow, over 40 Russian cities joined the protest. Watch this video to know more.

Over 40 Russian cities joined another weekend of protest in Moscow

1.7 billion people are facing an unthinkable water crisis. Globally, water withdrawal doubled since the 1960s. 44 countries are under high water stress. impacted countries have withdrawn 80% of the available supply of water. Watch this video to know more about this...

Water scarcity all over the world, it's getting terrible day by day

One person was injured during an armed attack at a mosque in Norway on Saturday (August 10), police said, adding that members of the congregation had overpowered the gunman and stopped the shooting. An older man sustained light injuries, police told a news conference but said it was too early to say if the wounds were caused by the gunshots or sustained during the attempt to restrain the gunman.

One injured, one arrested in Mosque shooting in Norway

In an exclusive interview to WION's Political Editor Kartikeya Sharma, India's Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju spoke on his plan for sports development in Jammu and Kashmir. Watch full interview to know more.

WION Exclusive: In conversation with India's Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

Yemen's southern separatists celebrated on Saturday (August 10) after taking effective control of Aden, the seat of the internationally recognised government, and fracturing the Saudi-led coalition. In a move that complicates efforts by the United Nations to end a four-year war, the separatists seized control of all government military camps in the southern port city on Saturday.

Celebration by Yemen’s separatists after Aden takeover

Markets and shops started opening in some parts of the valley. The administration also starts putting cash in the ATMs. Police keep strict vigil as restrictions ease in the valley. Watch this video to know more.

Jammu Kashmir: Mosques thronged by people ahead of Eid

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - August 11th, 2019

A damaged tanker truck exploded in eastern Tanzania on Saturday as people were trying to siphon fuel out of it, killing more than 60.

Tanzania explosion: 60 died, 65 injured after explosion in eastern Tanzania

Police removed barricades put up by the protesters. 3 days protest still underway at Hong Kong Airport. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong: Relentless protest enters 3rd month, Leader refuses to buckle down

Hong Kong protests continue, thousands participated in a flash mob defying a police ban on demonstrations. The protest soon turned violent as police fire tear gas at marchers. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong: Protesters defy ban, organise flash mob

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

Bangladesh gears up for Eid al-Adha

U.S. President Donald Trump said that another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is possible after U.S.-South Korea exercises. North Korea presently is on a missile launching spree. As it launched 4 missiles in a week.

North Korean leader want to meet again: Donald Trump

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

The story of a former Islamist and wife of ISIS commander | WION Exclusive

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally inspected the test of a new weapon, state media KCNA said on Sunday, as a senior diplomat dismissed the possibility of inter-Korean talks in protest against South Korea-U.S. military drills.

Kim Jong Un personally inspects test of a new weapon

Hong Kong: Rally turns violent as police fire tear gas at marchers

Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria leaves Islamabad for India, days after Pakistan downgraded the diplomatic relations and suspended bilateral trade with India. The Pakistan government expelled Bisaria as part of their downgrading process.

Ajay Bisaria leaves Pakistan, 13 Indian diplomats already left Pak

Rescue workers pulled bodies from the rubble of homes in a village in Myanmar on Saturday (August 10) where a landslide a day earlier killed at least 32 people, with dozens still missing.

Bodies pulled out from landslide-struck town in southern Myanmar

Hundreds of people joined a family 'Guard the Children' march in Hong Kong on (August 10) as they call for a stable future for the future generations of the city.

Families and elderly protest against government inaction in Hong Kong

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