On 3rd edition of #WIONWorldOrder, watch the discussion on balance of power and global power shift with Gurjit Singh (former Ambassador of India to Germany), Pham Sanh Chau (former Ambassador of India), Sidharto R Suryodipuro (Ambassador of Indonesia to India), Chutintorn Gongsakdi (Ambassador of Thailand to India).

WION World Order: SCO: Decoding the 'Alliance of the East' grand strategy

Rajya Sabha Passes The Controversial RTI Amendment Bill 2019 After Huge Ruckus The last few days saw some serious drama in Indian Parliament. The major bone of contention was the controversial RTI Amendment bill which the government managed to pass in Rajya Sabha today. Opposition parties, activists and even former information commissioners say that the bill will dilute RTI. Here's Palki bringing the wholistic view of the bill and the controversy surrounding it.

Gravitas: RTI Amendment bill 2019: all you need to know

Facebook Has Been Fined $5 Billion For Violating User Privacy In Cambridge Analytica Case. But Will It Really Force Any Change In Facebook? Facebook will have to pay a fine of $5 Billion for violating user privacy in the Cambridge Analytica data scandal case. But will it change anything at the ground at all? After all, Facebook posted strong earnings in Q2FY19. Here's a report

Gravitas: Facebook fined, but does it make a dent?

After 12 Days Of Protests, Puerto Rico's Governor Announces His Resignation If ever there was a story demonstrating the power of public unity, it is this. Puerto Rico is celebrating the resignation of its Governor Ricardo Rossello. This ends the 12 days of non-stop protests which involved the common man and the celebrities in Puerto Rico. Why did protesters demand Rossello's ouster? Here's a report

Gravitas: Puerto Rico: Protesters have the last laugh

A Report On The New Video Released By Taliban Which Justifies 9/11 Attacks. Trump may boast of his deal-clinching abilities. But one deal that he is over-seeing is looking dicey. Amidst the ongoing Afghanistan peace talks, Taliban releases a new video justifying the 9/11 attacks. What's more, Taliban calls the 9/11 attacks as a slap to the U.S. Here's more on the video.

Gravitas: Taliban releases a new video justifying 9/11 attacks

Tensions Escalate In Korean Peninsula As North Korea Conducts New Missile Tests North Korea conducts new missile tests, South Korea calls it a threat. This latest provocation sends a clear message to the U.S.. North Korea does not want the U.S. to hold joint military drills with South Korea. Here's a summary

Gravitas: North Korea conducts new missile tests

Three Politicians Of Indian Origin Get Significant Position In Boris Johnson's Cabinet UK's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson is hoping to deliver his promises with a brand new team. And that team comprises of many members of Indian origin. Palki brings a profile of the three Indian-origin British cabinet members.

Gravitas: 3 Indians in Boris Johnson's Cabinet

Similarities & Differences Between U.S. President Donald Trump & U.K.'s Prime Minister Boris Johnson. A dodgy reputation with facts, controversies, allegations of adultery, stance against immigration, protectionism, even 'striking' hair colours; the U.S. President Trump & U.K.'s Prime Minister Johnson have striking similarities. But there are sharp dissimilarities too. Palki compares & contrasts Trump and Johnson

Gravitas: Is Boris Johnson 'The British' Trump?

Johnson Says That Britain Will Be The Greatest Country In The World After Brexit New Prime Minister of the UK Boris Johnson takes charge, says that Britain will be the greatest country in the planet after Brexit. But there is no clarity on crucial issues like Irish backstop and the customs union. He hasn't ruled out the no-deal brexit as well. Palki summarises

Gravitas: Britain's new PM takes charge

Native Hawaiians and their supporters are protesting the construction of a giant telescope on the state's tallest mountain, a site that some consider sacred. Protestors are continuing their long-running effort to stop construction of the 1.4 billion US dollars telescope. They have blocked a road for 11 days ( as of 26 July) to prevent construction crews from starting their work. Watch this video to know more.

Mauna Kea protests: 30 metre telescope on Hawaiian island

Climate change leading to rock faces collapsing. Permafrost is any ground that remains completely frozen. Year-round ice found at high altitude now melting. Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps. Rockfalls also make it dangerous for mountain climbers. Watch this video to know more.

France: Mont Blanc's rocky glaciers collapsing

U.S President Donald Trump said that Afghanistan could be wiped off Earth. The U.S said that they have spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan. U.S state department firefights for Prez Trump. Watch this video to know more.

Uproar over Trump's Afghanistan comment- ''Wipe off in one week''

A thigh bone is making news today. The thigh bone of a giant dinosaur was found this week by French paleontologists at an excavation site in southwestern France where remains of some of the largest animals that ever lived on land have been dug up since 2010.

140 Million years old thigh bone of a dinosaur unearthed in France

Amid Iran-UK tanker tensions Iran has released 9 Indians in custody. 21 Indians are still under detention in Iran. 18 crew members onboard British ship. Iran detained British tanker Stena Impero on 19 July. Watch this video to know more.

Iran-UK tanker tensions:	Iran releases 9 crew members

SpaceX had two successful launches in the last 24 hrs. In this video of WION playlist, we will tell you about both of them.

SpaceX launches cargo mission to International space station

More than 1,000 protesters calling for democracy and some chanting "free Hong Kong" converged on the Chinese-ruled city's airport on Friday. Watch this video to know more.

1,000 protesters chanted "free Hong Kong" in China

Democratic presidential candidate, Tulsi Gabbard sues Google for $ 50 Mn as Google suspended Gabbard's ad account briefly. Gabbard is a vocal anti-big tech crusader. Google said that the account was suspended due to payment issues. Watch this video to know more.

Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard sues Google for $ 50 Mn

24 Indian sailors are on-board grace 1. 3 Indian officials met Indian sailors of Grace 1. It's got to know that Indian crew members are calm and composed. India said that it will take some more steps for the early release of Indian sailors. Watch this video to know more.

Iran-UK tanker tensions: Consular access for tanker's Indian crew

Kellyane Conway reacts to Trump's remarks on Kashmir. Conway on India calling out Trump that You have to ask them. Trump claimed that PM Modi asked him to mediate on Kashmir. India has rejected Trump's claim. India reiterated that no such request was made by PM Modi. Watch this video to know more.

Trump's advisor on India's rebuttal

Paris has got some relief from heat today. There was almost 10 degree Celsius drop in France capital today. Watch this video to know more.

Rain brings relief to Paris residents, 10 degree Celsius drop in temperature

The British Royal Navy has been ordered to protect all British flag vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, But does it actually have the strength to do so?

Is British Royal Navy big enough to esscort all ships?

Heavy rainfall has triggered floods in Bihar, Assam, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and J&JK. Over 200 deaths have been reported in Bihar and Assam. Watch this video to know more.

Over 200 deaths in Bihar and Assam due to heavy rainfall and floods

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Kargil conflict, we bring you some hard-hitting facts about India's hard-fought victory. Let's hear from the then serving Army Chief - General V.P Malik, Former Ambassador of India to Pakistan - G Parthasarathy and author and adviser on U.S.-India relations- Raymond E. Vickery. All of them relive the experience for us, and talk about the lessons to be learnt from the bloody conflict. WION also tracks and meets the shepherd who first spotted the Pakistani intruders and alerted the Indian army. Take a look at this WION original report.

The Kargil Conflict: 20 hard-hitting facts 20 years later

Tensions escalated in the Korean Peninsula as North Korea conducts new missile tests, While South Korea calls it a threat. This latest provocation sends a clear message to the US. North Korea does not want the U.S. to hold joint military drills with South Korea. North Korea has released pictures of Kim Jong-un watching the tests. Watch this video to know more.

North Korea: Missile tests are warning to South Korea

China: 1,000 protesters chanting "free Hong Kong"

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