The International Court of Justice (ICJ) today ruled in favour of India and held Pakistan guilty of violating the Vienna Convention because it denied consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian national in its custody.

Victory for India in Kulbhushan Jadhav case?

A 100-year-old four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai yesterday. In India the quality of construction is falling. Watch our report to know more.

Mumbai-city of urban housing failure?

At least 12 civilians have been killed and scores have been injured in Syrian government airstrikes on a residential area in the northwestern province of Idlib. Watch this video to know more.

Syria: Airstrikes hit Idlib village market, 12 killed

The International Court of Justice(ICJ) will deliver its verdict in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case on Wednesday around 6.30 pm. Verdict will be pronounced by the President of the court at the Hague, Justice Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf. Watch this video to know more.

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ to deliver its verdict today

At Least 24 people have been killed after a cloud burst led heavy flooding in Neelum Valley of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK). It is being reported that over 150 houses and 2 mosques have been affected. Watch this video to know more.

PoK: At Least 24 killed in flash floods after a cloud burst

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In a major relief for India, the International Court of Justice has asked Pakistan to review its conviction and sentencing of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, facing execution on charges of spying.

ICJ asks Pak to review Jadhav's conviction, allows consular access

The House of Representatives passed an amendment on Wednesday calling for the Department of Defense to investigate its possible "bioweaponization" of Lyme disease in ticks from the years 1950-1975.

House passes amendment seeking investigation of 'bioweaponization' of ticks

The situation in Assam deteriorated Monday as floodwaters submerged 30 of the 33 districts in Assam and death toll increased to 15, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and assured of all assistance from the Centre.

Assam flood: 15 dead, 43 lakh people affected; 90% Kaziranga Park inundated

New Zealand retailer Gun City, which sold weapons to the man accused of shootings at two Christchurch mosques that killed 51 people and injured dozens, aroused community concerns on Wednesday (July 17) with plans for a mega store in the South Island city.

Gun megastore plan in New Zealand's Christchurch sparks backlash

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Tuesday Iran would respond to Britain’s “piracy” over the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar.

Iran says UK's seizure of oil tanker will not go unanswered

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan's Punjab Police arrested 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed on Wednesday in connection with terror financing case. Watch this video to know more.

26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed arrested in Lahore

The International Court of Justice(ICJ) will deliver its verdict in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case on Wednesday around 6.30 pm. The verdict will be pronounced by the President of the court at the Hague, Justice Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf. Watch this video to know more.

Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict: Will Jadhav get justice on World Justice Day?

Hafiz Saeed arrested in terror financing case in Lahore

Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan's Punjab Police arrested 26/11Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed on Wednesday in connection with terror financing case. Watch this video to know more.

Breaking News: 2008 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed arrested

Facebook is "delusional" to believe people will trust it with their money, a U.S. senator said as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle grilled the social media company on its plans for a digital currency at a hearing. Watch this video to know more.

US senators grill Facebook over its plans

At least 18 people have died and the lives of 52 lakh others being affected as the flood situation in Assam further deteriorated. At least 32 out of 33 districts in the state have submerged under flood water with 90 percent of Kaziranga National Park rendered inundated. Watch this video to know more.

Assam floods: At least 18 killed, 4.5 million affected

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has clarified that his successor to be decided by him. Watch this video to know more.

The Dalai Lama: 'Will myself decide on my successor'

Police arrested multiple people in New York on Monday as demonstrators protested the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and called for its closure.

US Immigrant Raids: Over 40 protesters arrested in New York

Italian police on Monday seized a large arsenal of weapons, including an air-to-air missile, in raids on neo-Nazi sympathisers. Watch this video to know more.

Italy seizes air-to-air missile, guns in raids on neo-Nazis

Four minority US congresswomen known as the "the squad" accused President Donald Trump of trying to sow division and distract attention from what they characterized as failed policies on immigration, health care and taxation on Monday.

Congresswomen call Trump's attack an attempt to distract from his policies

Vladimir Putin Has Ruled Russia For Nearly 2 Decades Now. But Now, Opposition Protests Are Becoming Far Too Frequent After nearly two decades of Putin's monopoly over Russian politics, opposition leaders stage a major protest. But Putin doesn't want to give up power. Several independent polls have been denied a chance to contest in local body polls. Is Putin behind this attack on democracy? If so, why would he do it? Palki discusses the issue with Harry Horton from Moscow to get a sense of the development.

Gravitas: Major protest in Moscow: New challenge for Vladimir Putin

French President Macron Presides Over Military Parade As The Country Celebrates Bastille Day One of the most significant days in the French Calendar. France celebrates Bastille day to mark the historic storming of the Bastille fortress-prison in 1789. Amidst the grand celebrations, there were also clashes between the police and yellow vest protesters. Here's a report

Gravitas: France's Bastille day celebrations

A Wimbledon Final Going Into A 5th Set Tie-Breaker, A Cricket World Cup Final That Ended In A Tie. The sunday (July 14, 2019) will stay in the memory of sports fans for ages to come. An epic Wimbledon final saw Djokovic defend the title by the most slender of margins even as Federer rolled back the years. 17 kilometres away, England won the final against New Zealand in a super over. What's more? It was the New Zealand-born English allrounder who won it for England. Palki sums up the two iconic events and adds some trivia too.

Gravitas: The Sunday sports' fans will never forget

Why Countries Turn A Blind Eye To China's Mass Detention Of Uighurs? China seems to be getting away with rights abuse for fun. 37 countries have defended China's track-record in Xinjiang. Some of them are Muslim countries. But the detention of Uighur muslims in 'internment camps' doesn't seem to bother them. Is China's economic might helping it to escape criticism? Does investment matter more than rights or religion? Palki explains.

Gravitas: Uighur camps: 37 countries defend China's human rights abuse

Hijab Debate Intensifies In Iran. Amidst the worsening of conflict between U.S. & Iran, Tehran has a new problem to deal with. Right now, the country is polarised on the debate over whether women should wear a hijab. So why Iranian women are pushing back against the dress code? And why now? Take a look at this report

Gravitas: Iran's dilemma: Should women wear a Hijab or not?

India's Most Ambitious Lunar Mission Aborted ISRO's mission to land a rover on the surface of the moon was called off an hour before take off due to a technical swag. ISRO will announce another day for the mission. Here's what happened this morning (July 15, 2019)

Gravitas: Chandrayaan-2 Moon mission called off

Russia, U.S., China & Pakistan Come Together On Afghanistan Talks As India Is Left Out Of The Decision-Making Loop Over the past 2 decades, India has invested heavily in Afghanistan and gained immense goodwill. But now, that counts for little as Russia, U.S., China & Pakistan leave India out of the decision-making loop on Afghanistan. Why is it so? Why is the U.S. not interested in holding elections in Afghanistan? Palki explains

Gravitas: Is India being sidelined in Afghanistan talks?

As the United States races to put humans back on the moon for the first time in nearly 50 years, a NASA-funded lab in Colorado aims to launch robots there first to build telescopes that will look far into our galaxy and remotely operated by astronauts.

NASA lab aims to put robots on moon before humans go

China's economic growth slowed to 6.2% in the second quarter, its weakest pace in at least 27 years, as demand at home and abroad faltered in the face of mounting U.S. trade pressure. Watch this video to know more.

China: Economic growth slowest in 27 years

U.S. President Trump Targets Congresswomen Of Colour, Asks Them To Leave The U.S. U.S. President Trump lands himself in hot water yet again. His racially charged tweets aimed at women lawmakers of colour leads to strong criticism. Here's a report

Gravitas: All the President's tweets: Trump accused of racism

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