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

#Gravitas | Amidst the battle for Kursk, Russian forces have tactically advanced into Ukraine's Pokrovsk. What does Russia hope to gain from capturing this Ukrainian city? What's the importance of Pokrovsk?

Russia-Ukraine war: Is Russia close to Capturing 'Gateway to Donetsk' Pokrovsk? | Gravitas

Indian President Draupadi Murmu, emphasized in an exclusive article for PTI on August 28 that it is time for India to confront the 'perversion' of crimes against women and challenge the mindset that views women as less powerful, less capable, and less intelligent. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Protests: President Murmu's strong stand over Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder | WION Originals

British Prime Minister&nbsp;Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said they want to take German-UK ties to “the next level” by forging a treaty by early next year. Downing Street described the effort as a “once in a generation opportunity” to “turn a corner on Brexit.”

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) earlier today suspended&nbsp;Sandip Ghosh's membership in connection with the Kolkata rape and murder case.&nbsp;The suspension comes amid a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape and murder case from earlier this month. Earlier, Indian President Murmu also spoke about the incident and issued a rare condemnation.&nbsp;President Droupadi Murmu said, “Enough is enough”, as she highlighted the urgent need to step up societal overhaul to stop such crimes in future.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said they want to take German-UK ties to “the next level” by forging a treaty by early next year. Downing Street described the effort as a “once in a generation opportunity” to “turn a corner on Brexit.” The Indian Medical Association (IMA) earlier today suspended Sandip Ghosh's membership in connection with the Kolkata rape and murder case. The suspension comes amid a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the rape and murder case from earlier this month. Earlier, Indian President Murmu also spoke about the incident and issued a rare condemnation. President Droupadi Murmu said, “Enough is enough”, as she highlighted the urgent need to step up societal overhaul to stop such crimes in future. Click on the headlines to read more UK’s Starmer, Germany’s Scholz announce treaty to reset ties but won’t reverse Brexit British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (Aug 28) met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to ‘reset ties’ and discuss a new cooperation treaty that would bring the two nations closer on clean energy, technology, defence, and irregular migration. Kolkata rape-murder case: IMA suspends membership of Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday (August 28) suspended the membership of Dr Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Hospital in West Bengal. Greek-flagged shipping tanker attacked by Houthis now leaking oil: Pentagon The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker, Sounion, continues to blaze in the Red Sea and is now leaking oil, according to a Pentagon spokesperson on Tuesday. Kolkata horror: President Murmu highlights society’s ‘collective amnesia’ in rare condemnation In a rare development, the President of India Droupadi Murmu spoke about the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital, and expressed her ‘dismay and horror’. ‘No basis for talks,’ Russia responds to Modi’s call for peace, rejects Zelensky’s proposal Moscow on Wednesday (Aug 28) rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace plan, saying it would continue with its “special military operation” in the eastern European country. Attack on freedom of expression in Bangladesh? Journalist’s body found floating in lake; family alleges murder In Bangladesh, the body of a TV journalist was recovered on Wednesday (August 28) from the Hatirjheel Lake in the nation's capital, Dhaka. Australian man posing as YouTube star jailed for ‘world’s most severe sextortion’ A 29-year-old Australian man, posing as a famous YouTuber, has been convicted of blackmailing hundreds of girls online in “one of the most severe sextortion cases in the history of Australia.” India: IMD issues red alert for Gujarat, 16 die as state braces for ‘extremely heavy rains’ India’s Western coastal state of Gujarat was facing massive floods after it was hit by incessant rainfall over the past days. IPL: Former India bowler Zaheer Khan succeeds Gautam Gambhir as new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants Former India bowler Zaheer Khan has succeeded Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on Wednesday (Aug 28) Oasis reunion: It's the money, honey - Gallagher brothers will make more from tour than in entire 1990s Reunion announcement of Oasis, the iconic British band of the 1990s led by brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, set the music world ablaze this week.

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The outrage over the rape and murder of a training doctor at the RG Kar Hospital in India's Kolkata continues and the main opposition party the BJP has called for 12-hour long Bharat Bandh today in the state after hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday as they marched to the Secretariat. Watch WION for more details.

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The body of 32-year-old Rahanuma Sarah, who worked as the newsroom editor at private television channel GTV, was recovered from Hatirjheel Lake on Tuesday.

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CM Mamata Banerjee demanded capital punishment for the accused in the wake of the gruesome rape and murder of a female doctor in India's east Indian state of West Bengal. While addressing her supporters and party workers on Wednesday (Aug 28), she called for a protest on Sep 6 to demand justice for the 31-year-old rape victim and asked all student and political leaders from her party, Trinamool Congress, to join the demonstrations. Watch in for more details!

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