#Gravitas The titans of tech, the CEOs who were once considered untouchable, are now finding themselves in the crosshairs of governments worldwide. French authorities reportedly handed preliminary charges to Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram on Wednesday for allowing alleged criminal activity on his messaging app and barred him from leaving France pending further investigation. As per reports, the Brazilian Supreme Court has issued an ultimatum to Elon Musk to appoint a legal representative for X in Brazil within 24 hours or face a nationwide ban. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Nations Target Social Media Tycoon Disruptors

France's parliamentary election results were announced in July. Over a month on, the country has failed to name a Prime Minister. What's happening?

France is without a Prime Minister for over 40 days. What's happening? | Gravitas

#Gravitas | Typhoon Shanshan has unleashed devastating winds and rain across Japan, leaving destruction in its wake. Tourists scramble for safety as authorities have warned that this could be one of the strongest storms to hit the Fukuoka region in recent history. Meanwhile, in Gujarat, India, massive floods have claimed lives and displaced thousands, with crocodiles spotted in residential areas. Watch a full report here.

Typhoon Shanshan Slams Japan | Deadly Floods in Gujarat | Gravitas

#Gravitas | Bangladesh is facing unprecedented chaos following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Former ministers are being arrested, political leaders are fleeing, and violence is sweeping across the nation. Factories are burning, lives are being lost, and the future of the country hangs in the balance. The arrests of key Awami League leaders and the challenges facing the new interim government beg the question. What does this chaos mean for the people of Bangladesh? Where does the country go from here?

Bangladesh's Revenge Chaos: Violent Attacks on Awami League Leaders After Sheikh Hasina's Fall

Gravitas As we edge closer to anticipated ceasefire talks in November, Ukraine seems locked in a desperate race to seize territory and Russia is reacting. As per reports Ukraine, has struck deep inside Russian territory, nearly 1500 kilometres from its border. Meanwhile, Russia has captured more territories in Eastern Ukraine. The question remains: are these offensives genuine military strategies, or are they calculated moves to gain leverage at the negotiating table?

Russia-Ukraine war: Will Ukraine hit Moscow with American weapons? | Gravitas

Venezuela is witnessing protests and jubilance in equal measures at the heart of these contradicting emotions of the people is the political uncertainty that continues to simmer in the country. Here's a report on the lingering postelection turmoil in Venezuela. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela election protests: Will leaders of opposition alliance unseat Nicolas Maduro?

As the election draws ever closer controversy and Donald Trump are becoming pretty much synonymous. The latest controversy broke out on Monday at the Arlington National Cemetery. Trump was participating in an event to mark the third anniversary of a deadly attack on US troops in Afghanistan as its forces withdrew from the country. Watch in for more details!

Arlington Cemetery row: Did Trump's campaign team flout rules?

A leader of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party has been found dead in a betel nut plantation around 1.5 km from the India-Bangladesh border at Dona Bhoi in Meghalaya’s East Jaiñtia Hills district. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh's Awami League party leader dies while trying to flee

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz are currently on a bus tour in the state of Georgia and on the first day of the tour both leaders addressed high school students in Liberty County on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Democrat duo Kamala Harris, Tim Walz visit high school in Georgia

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan pledged Wednesday during a visit to Beijing that Washington would defend its regional allies, after Japan and the Philippines blamed China for stoking tensions.

US-China bilateral talks: Will Jake Sullivan's Beijing trip fix China-US ties?

The unprecedented economic crisis in 2022 in Sri Lanka was accompanied by widespread unrest and protests, it is in public memory that its President Ranil Wickremesinghe is promising to erase by delivering a stable economy. Launching his re-election campaign Wickremesinghe defended his tough austerity measures that came with the International Monetary Fund bailout. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka Elections 2024: President Ranil Wickremesinghe launches re-election campaign

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday he has asked the bloc's members if they want to impose sanctions on some Israeli ministers for "hate messages" against Palestinians that he said broke international law.. Watch in for more information!

West Bank violence: Are Israeli Ministers inciting violence against Palestinians?

While the former South African president Jacob Zuma appeared for a high court pre-trial hearing in an arms deal corruption case in the country. The case relates to allegations surrounding a multi-million dollar government deal with French arms Trader in the 1990s. Watch in for more details!

South Africa: Former South Africa President Zuma appears for pre-trial hearing

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- - India surpasses UK in critical tech research - Uttarakhand woman narrowly escapes harassment late at night, shares video - Man kills estranged wife's lover in a shocking act of vengeance

India surpasses UK in critical tech research | Trending on WION

West Bank violence: Josep Borrell announces proposal to sanction Israeli ministers

Ever heard of the Vinyl Hotel, well this one of a kind place in the UK is surely a treat for music lovers. A record store by the name Vinyl Pimp is creating waves in East London. Watch WION for more.

London: One-of-a-kind Vinyl hotel creates waves |

The PMO has denied reports that Netanyahu was unhappy with transport minister Miri Regev's refusal to compromise regarding the October 7th anniversary memorial. Watch WION to know more on the story.

Israel: Netanyahu's office denies rift with transport minister Miri Regev

France on Wednesday charged Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, with a litany of violations related to the messaging app and banned him from leaving the country while allowing the billionaire to walk free after 4 days of being under arrest. Watch in for more details!

France charges  Pavel Durov with litany of violations related to app

The UK Prime Minister expressed his concern over the growing far right threat. Watch WION to know more.

Keir Starmer asks for European cooperation to tackle far-right

The best option to minimise the chance that an asteroid someday smashes into the Earth – possibly wiping out life – is through the use of nuclear weapons, according to scientists at China’s deep space exploration programme.

China plans nukes against asteroids

US-China bilateral talks: Top White House aide wraps China visit

The Chief of staff of Iran's armed forces has said that Tehran will deliver a calculated response to Israel for the assassination of Hamas chief. Watch WION to know more.

West Asia Crisis: Chief of staff of Iran's armed forces reissues threat to Israel

The United Nations World Food Programme temporarily suspended movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, saying at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint.

Israel-Hamas War: UN World Food Programme vehicle riddled by 10 bullets

Japan scrambled jets against a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft that had briefly breached its airspace on August 26. The aircraft was identified as a Y-9 reconnaissance plane that flew over the Danjo Islands to the west of the southern island of Kyushu. Watch the video for more details on the story.

Chinese military violates Japan's airspace for the first time | WION Originals

As Sri Lanka navigates its recovery from its worst ever economic crisis, the island is gearing up for the pivotal presidential elections to elect the ninth executive President. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka Elections 2024: Who are the key front-runners?

#gravitas | The annual Notting Hill Carnival held in London once again reportedly saw a surge in violence. With reports of eight individuals being stabbed, and over 300 people being arrested. Three people are reportedly critical. Watch WION to know more!

Notting Hill Carnival Stabbings: 8 Stabbed, 3 Critical

Outrage continues over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal on August 19th. Police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of protesters marching in Kolkata seeking the resignation of the state chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Watch the video to know more!

Kolkata Protests: Police detain protesters after violence at protests over doctor's rape, murder

#Gravitas | It's been almost twenty days since the rape and murder of a young doctor in a Kolkata hospital was reported. Despite protests and arrests, justice seems elusive. The situation has taken a political turn, with politicians engaging in a blame game. The question is, has politics overshadowed the pursuit of justice? Have politicians hijacked justice?

Bengal Bandh: Have Politicians Hijacked Justice? | Gravitas

#Gravitas Early Wednesday, a large-scale Israeli military operation in the West Bank resulted in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians. According to reports, this operation is the largest offensive by Israel in the West Bank since 2002. It comes at a time when the war in Gaza is approaching its one-year mark.

Israel-Hamas war: After 22 years Israel launches largest operation in West Bank

#Gravitas As per reports, the Y chromosome which is a crucial determinant of the male sex is shrinking at an alarming rate. According to studies, over the last 166 million years, the Y chromosome has been gradually losing its genetic material, from 900 genes to just 55 now. If this trend continues unchecked, the Y chromosome could completely disappear. Without an alternative to the Y chromosome, the very survival of men, and by extension, the human species could be at risk.

Gravitas: Survival of men and by extension, the human species at risk?

A recent study has found that women in India's tech sector are paid up to 30% lesser than their male colleagues. The pay gap is neither limited to the tech sector, nor to India. So, what explains not paying women their worth?

Indian women techies are paid up to 30% lesser than men, study finds | Gravitas

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