Protests by young Kenyans over tax hikes have turned into deadly violence and broader anger against President William Ruto's government. The protests have resulted in at least 50 deaths & over 400 injuries. The protests persist despite Ruto's withdrawal of the disputed legislation and a cabinet reshuffle. Watch in for more details!

Kenya's youth protesters unimpressed by President Ruto's cabinet changes | WION Originals

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman who previously predicted the social media wave, the growth of sharing economy and the AI revolution, is now predicting the end of traditional 9-to-5 jobs by 2034. Hoffman believes gig economy will replace traditional jobs. What does this mean for you and your financial stability?

Gravitas: LinkedIn co-founder predicts the end of 9-to-5 jobs

Pakistan is facing a grave situation. It's a nation teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, and the question on everyone's mind is whether its helpless government will once again turn to its military to steer them out of this mess.

Gravitas: Will Pakistan turn to army again?

France's high-speed railway line has been attacked. An airport in France was evacuated for security reasons. What does this mean for the Olympics? Is France prepared to safeguard the games?

Olympics Opening Ceremony: Terror threat hangs over Paris

#Gravitas | US Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is facing backlash after comments resurfaced in which he suggested that people without children, specifically "childless cat ladies," were unfit to govern and had no "direct stake" in the country. In a 2021 clip, Vance mentioned Kamala Harris, now the democratic presidential nominee, as he made these remarks on fox news. His comments have been criticized as out-of-touch, sexist, and not in line with modern values.

Gravitas: Trump's running mate JD Vance under fire for "childless cat ladies" remark

A culinary controversy has left athletes from around the world disgruntled and, quite frankly, hungry. Reports suggest that athletes are often facing food issues in the Olympic village, including raw meat and food shortage.

Paris Olympics 2024: Paris serves Olympic athletes raw meat | Gravitas

Typhoon Gaemi's has left a devastating impact on East Asia. This powerful storm, the most formidable to strike china this year, began its assault on the coastal Fujian province on Friday, unleashing torrents of rain and ferocious winds as it makes its way inland. The storm has already left devastating impact on Taiwan, and Philippines. Authorities across china are scrambling against time and nature for rescue and relief operations.

Gravitas: Typhoon Gaemi hits china after razing Taiwan

#Gravitas | The united states, Britain, and South Korea have issued a joint advisory stating that North Korean hackers, known as Anadriel or Apt45, have engaged in a global cyber espionage campaign. Their aim is to steal classified military information to support north Korea's prohibited nuclear weapons program. These hackers have targeted and breached computer systems at various defense and engineering companies, including manufacturers of tanks, submarines, naval vessels, fighter aircraft, and missile and radar systems. Gravitas tells you more!

North Korean hackers stealing nuclear secrets for weapons programme, US & allies say | Gravitas

Venezuela is set for an intense political battle between the ruling President Nicolas Maduro and the country's opposition Alliance. Voting will be held in the country on Sunday (July 28) and countries the world over are watching very closely to ensure that the election remains free and fair. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela Elections 2024: US, Chile call on Venezuela to conduct peaceful & fair polls

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris thanks for endorsement, says 'means so much'. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Harris closes gap with Trump in five critical battleground states

Still struggling with a fragile economic recovery and discontent over the cost of living issues, Sri Lanka is all set to hold the Presidential election this year. The Election Commission of Sri Lanka said that the country will go to polls on September 21. Watch the video to find out more!

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2024: Will Wickremesinghe be back in the saddle?

W.H.O has raised alarm over sanitary conditions in Gaza. While Israel is vaccinating its troops against the disease, conditions remain dire for Palestinians in Gaza.

WHO: Polio might spread beyond Gaza borders | The West Asia Post

In South Africa the police raided Johannesburg's main prison amidst warnings of a new crackdown on Prisoners. The authorities say that contraband items including knives and smartphones have been seized. Watch in for more details!

Johannesburg main prison raided: Nexus between prison officials and inmates under scanner

In South Africa the police raided Johannesburg's main prison amidst warnings of a new crackdown on prisoners. The authorities say that contraband items including knives and smartphones have been seized. Watch in for more details!

Iran's Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad narrowly escaped an assassination attempt after his vehicle was sabotaged last week.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's convoy crashes | The West Asia Post

Iraq is seeking a withdrawal of US troops from its borders. However, Pentagon says that this will be risky for the region as the Islamic state terror group is trying to return to Iraq and Syria.

Iraqi delegation in Washington, DC | The West Asia Post

The battle lines have been drawn in swimming at Paris 2024. The scandal involving 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared to compete in Tokyo despite failing dope tests continues to rumble on. China hits back and accuses doping testers at the Olympic games of being part of a 'European and American' plot to unsettle them. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo gets you the details from Paris.

Paris Olympics: Doping cloud over swimming events

US President Joe Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president has set the stage for a much tighter and uncertain race in November. Watch in for more details!

US: Donald Trump faces tough nominee Kamala Harris

Rolling Stones front-man Mick Jagger turns 81 today. He captured the essence of rebellion and raw sexuality decades ago and shows little sign of slowing down as he turns 81. Ironically, this is happening to a man who once sang what a drag it is getting old. Here's a look at his life and career so far.

Happy Birthday Mick Jagger: Wildest, coolest & most outrageous moments from Jagger's life

Authorities evacuated nearly 300,000 people and suspended public transport across eastern China, as Typhoon Gaemi brought torrential rains already responsible for five deaths in nearby Taiwan. Gaemi is the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years when it made landfall, flooding parts of the island's second-biggest city.

Typhoon Gaemi: 300,000 people evacuated in Eastern China amid torrential rains

The opposition alliance led by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced country-wide protests on Friday (July 26) for the release of party prisoners, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan: PTI-led bloc opposition bloc gives protest call, demands release of Imran Khan

Sri Lanka to hold Presidential Election on September 21; Wickremesinghe to contest as independent

Time and again North Korean hackers have been blamed for carrying out numerous cyberattacks worldwide. The US, Britain and South Korea in a joint advisory have accused North Korean hackers of conducting a global Cyber Espionage Campaign in an effort to steal classified military secrets. Watch in for more details!

US charges North Korean man with cyberattacks on NASA

Conditions in China have worsened as Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rainfall, gusty winds and a dangerous storm surge. Watch the video to find out more.

Typhoon Gaemi hits China after razing Taiwan

Sri Lanka is all set to hold the Presidential elections this year in 2024. The Election Commission of Sri Lanka said that the country will go to polls on September 2

Sri Lanka elections: Five week campaign part of the released schedule

Three high-speed train routes in France were vandalised overnight, just ahead of the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris. The state-owned railway operator SNCF said on July 26 that this has caused massive disruption to traffic on the day the Olympics officially get underway. SNCF said arsonists had targeted installations along the lines connecting Paris with cities like Lille in the north, Bordeaux in the west and Strasbourg in the east. Watch in for more details!

Olympics 2024: Vandals target France's high-speed rail network as Olympics get underway

Iraq's Ain Al-Assad airbase came under attack with four rockets being launched at airbase that houses US-lead coalition forces. A US Official told media houses that the projectiles landed outside the base causing injuries or damage to the base. No one has claimed any responsibility of the attack yet.

Attack on Iraqi airbase hosting U.S. troops, two days after military summit in Washington

Sri Lanka releases Presidential poll dates; five-week campaign part of released schedule

3 people are missing in Japan after heavy rains have caused rivers to burst their banks washing away cars and prompting several thousand locals to evacuate. Watch the video to find out more!

Heavy Rain In Northern Japan triggers floods & landslides, disrupts travel

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democrat nominee for the November elections. In a video shared by Harris on Friday, the Obamas could be heard making their endorsement formal for the vice President.

Barack Obama, wife Michelle support Harris' Presidential bid

UN has warned that humanity is suffering an extreme heat epidemic... It added that a growing number of workers are facing exposure to heat stress, even in regions with traditional mild climates...

'Extreme heat epidemic': Growing number of workers face exposure to heat stress, says UN report

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