Russia continued its massive missile and drone strikes on Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least six people on what is the second day of the deadly assault. Earlier on Monday, scores of missiles and drones killed four people, injured more than a dozen, and damaged energy facilities. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: At least 6 people killed in Russian aerial attacks on Tuesday

The Israeli Army on Wednesday said that it launched an operation in north of West Bank as Palestinian Health Ministry reported deaths of nine people in the city of Jenin. Watch WION to know more.

Israel launches military operation ‘to thwart terrorism’ in northern West Bank

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to present a victory plan to US president Joe Biden. He said the war with Russia will eventually end with dialogue - but Ukraine's Kursk incursion is so Kyiv can be in a strong position. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky says, 'incursion into Russia part of plan to end war'

Bangladesh's interim government has opened an investigation to allegations of hundreds of enforced disappearances these were allegedly carried out by Security Forces during the tenure of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This investigation targets the infamous Rapid Action Battalion a paramilitary force accused of extensive human right abuses. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh probes enforced disappearances, retired judge to lead security forces inquiry

The Korea Communication Standards Commission, South Korea's media Watchdog announced their plans to ask social media platforms including Telegram to actively help with the deletion and blocking of sexually explicit deep fake content. Watch in for more details!

South Korea pledges to counter deepfake content

It's less than 70 days to go for the US Presidential Elections and the focus is more and more on the swing states. After successful Democratic National Convention nominee Kamala Harris is going to resume her campaign from Georgia a state that has had a history of being crucial to whoever wins the race to the White House. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Democrats nominees Harris & Walz to hold bus rally in Savannah

Maldives is spiraling into a financial crisis that threatens not only its regional standing but the livelihoods of its citizens. Reports indicate that the country's usable dollar reserves have completely run dry. Watch in for more details!

Maldives' Economy on the brink: Citizens struggle as Maldives Reserves dry up | Gravitas

NASA took a highly sensitive decision, one that would determine the safety and well-being of two astronauts who are circling the earth in an orbiting lab. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore better known as the Boeing Starliner crew flew to space for an 8 day mission originally and now they will have to be there for 8 months, their families will have to wait until February 2025. Here's more in this detailed report!

NASA to return Boeing Starliner astronauts on Spacex Crew Dragon | Gravitas

#Gravitas As per reports, Russia has systematically attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, aiming to bring the nation to its knees by depriving its people of basic necessities such as electricity, heat, and water. As winter approaches, and temperatures lower, more than 75,000 households across 10 major cities in Ukraine are reportedly facing power outages. Watch WION to know more on the story.

Russia's Revenge Blitz: Ukraine Goes Dark

Has a war broken out in Balochistan? Over 50 personnel of Pakistan's army have been killed in multiple attacks by Baloch Rebels- including an attack on an army camp. Is this a war on exploitation? How much is at stake for China?

Gravitas: A War In Pakistan: Baloch rebels kill over 50 Armed Personnel

Japan was forced to scramble fighter jets after a Chinese spy plane violated its airspace. Japan says a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane flew over the Danjo Islands for around two minutes on Monday. #Gravitas brings you the details.

Japan scrambles fighter jets after China spy plane violates airspace

Japan scrambles fighter jets after China spy plane violates airspace | Gravitas

Is China trying to spy on INS Mumbai? Three Chinese warships docked in Sri Lanka the same day that INS Mumbai reached Colombo. China claims its fleet is on a 'technical' visit to the Indian Ocean nation.

Gravitas: Is China trying to spy on INS Mumbai?

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will not agree to a government led by the left-wing New Popular Front alliance (NFP), which won the most seats in last month's legislative election.

France Political Deadlock: 42 days on, Paris yet to see a new government

France: President Emmanuel Macron 'rejects' left-wing government

With just 70 days to go for presidential elections the swing state is back in the news and this time for its own election rule. Georgia state election board has adopted a new rule that allows officials to refuse to clarify and certify an election, what this means is that some local election boards can choose to refuse to certify the results and the immediate after effect would be a delay in finalizing poll results.

US Elections 2024: Georgia's election board changes poll rules

Police fire tear gas shells, water cannons as protests over doctor’s rape turn violent. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Protest: Police fire teargas at hundreds protesting over Kolkata doctor's rape, murder

On the 23rd of August, as Sudan marked the five hundredth day of a gruesome civil war that has ravaged the nation, U.S. Brokered truce talks in Switzerland aiming to finally end the conflict, collapsed after mediators failed to convince the military to come to the negotiation table. While agreements over aid transit were signed, the deals are being seen more as symbolic progress than a concrete path to peace. Watch in for more details!

Sudanese Civil War crosses 500-day-mark | World of Africa

Otaku culture has taken a grip on Zimbabwe. The capital city Harare is celebrating the second edition of the Otakukon anime convention. With young Zimbabweans 'cos-playing' or dressing up as manga and anime characters. Most of them made stitched together with their own hands, imbued with their passion for the culture that in recent years has taken all corners of the world by storm.

Zimbabwe's Otakukon Festival: Young Zimbabweans bring Japanese pop icons to life | World of Africa

Canada has announced that it will impose 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China following similar decisions made by the United States as well as the European Union. Watch in for more details!

Canada imposes 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric cars

Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for president as a Democrat just four years ago, endorsed former US President Donald Trump’s bid for the White House on Monday against Kamala Harris.

US Elections 2024: Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard endorses Trump in 2024 Presidential race

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Kolkata Protests: Outrage grows over RG Kar College trainee doctor rape & murder

While Indian and Chinese troops remain locked in a standoff in Ladakh since April 2020, the race for influence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) continues. On Monday (Aug 26), Indian frontline warship, the guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai docked at Colombo port. The docking of INS Colombo coincided with the docking of three Chinese warships on the same morning.

Warships of arch-rivals come fact-to-face: Indian warships vs Chinese warship in Colombo

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