Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday (Aug 14) that he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, effectively ending his leadership.

Japan: PM Kishida announces he won't run for upcoming LDP leadership election

A study released on August 12 suggests that there may be a vast reservoir of liquid water below the surface of Mars, based on data from NASA's Mars InSight lander. Researcher are suggesting that Mars, which lost its atmosphere billions of years ago, might still harbour significant quantities of water trapped beneath its surface. The amount of water could potentially fill an ocean 1-2 kilometers deep. On Earth, where there's liquid water, there's life—even deep underground. Could the same hold true for Mars?

Scientists discover reservoir of liquid water on Mars | Is there life on Mars?

A helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in Australia resulting in a fire. Hundreds had to be evacuated from the building. This was an unauthorized helicopter flight. How was the helicopter able to take off? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

Watch: Helicopter crashes into its roof of hotel in Australia, hundreds evacuated | Gravitas

Desperate times call for desperate measures measures even if that includes staying in a loveless and an unhappy marriage. Unfortunately ask some of the couples in the UK, they will tell you that everything has become so expensive there that unhappily married couples would rather stick it together than move out and live separately. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: UK couples are postponing divorce due to inflation: Reports

The Paris Olympics are over with six medals. This was India's third-best outing at the Olympic Games India had also won six medals at the London Olympics but in 2012 the country secured two Silvers and four bronzes to sum up India's performance in the French Capital. WION caught up with Chief-de-Mission Gagan Narang for more.

Olympics 2024: India's Chef-de-mission Gagan Narang speaks to WION on India's Paris Games campaign

Over a 100 people were reportedly killed in Gaza over the weekend when Israeli forces struck a school in the eastern Gaza city. According to a Palestinian news agency, the victims were performing the dawn prayers when they were attacked. The IDF claims the strike was carried out using precise munition. Watch to know more.

Gaza school massacre: Over 100 Palestinians die in school attack: Reports | Gravitas

#Gravitas | Thousands of Bangladeshis could be seen at various parts of the nearly 4,000-kilometer-long India-Bangladesh border. Reports of widespread violence, particularly targeting minority communities have been coming in from various parts of Bangladesh. As per reports, at least 200 cases of attacks against minorities have been reported in the country leading to mass displacement and a humanitarian crisis at India's doorstep.

Gravitas: Bangladeshis line up at India border, seek refuge

#Gravitas | In the early hours of Sunday, Kyiv once again found itself under a barrage of Russian missiles and drones. As per reports, the attack killed two people and injured three, including a 12-year-old boy. Russia's strike wasn't limited to Kyiv it was part of a broader, coordinated offensive that saw 57 drones unleashed across Ukraine targeting 11 regions. Gravitas tells you more!

Russia's revenge: Kyiv pays the price for Kursk | Gravitas

It's only been a week since the 15-year Sheikh Hasina regime has been ousted in Bangladesh. An interim government gets down to business in the wake of the Quota protests that felled Hasina it has assured no discrimination against Hindus in Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh unrest: Muhammad Yunus seeks cooperation, urges Hindus to exercise patience | Gravitas

In a month-old video that has now gone viral, A woman can be seen tied to a bike and being dragged around a village in Rajasthan. Reports say the accused, woman's husband, has now been arrested.

Viral Video: Man ties wife to bike, drags her around village | Gravitas

#Gravitas | On Tuesday, Russian foreign intelligence services accused Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky of taking “insane” steps that threaten to escalate the war far beyond his country. President Vladimir Putin has promised Ukraine a "worthy response" after the war-battered country claimed to have seized 1,000 sq km of Russian territory in Kursk. But how long will Ukraine be able to celebrate this win? What will Russia's revenge look like? Just how violent will a Russian response be?

Russia-Ukraine war: How harsh will Russia's retribution be after Ukraine's Kursk offensive? Gravitas

The elderly in Hong Kong are indulging in illegal gambling to tackle loneliness. In Japan, the elderly are shoplifting to tackle loneliness. We tell you why this is a cry for help.

Gravitas: Why the elderly in Hong Kong are indulging in illegal gambling

The interim Government headed by Muhammad Yunus has decided to cancel the August 15 National morning day, a day that marks the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the founding leader of Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

BREAKING | Bangladesh Interim Government cancels August 15 mourning day | Gravitas

In a report recently released, the Africa centres for disease control and prevention (Africa CDC) said Mpox cases have risen by 160 per cent on the continent in 2024 compared with the 2023 record. As of 28 July, a total of 14,250 cases and 456 deaths with a case fatality rate of 3.2 per cent have been recorded in 10 African nations, including Nigeria. While Nigeria recorded 24 cases with no deaths, the DRC topped with 13,791 cases and 450 deaths.

African Union declares Mpox a public health emergency | WION World of Africa

There was an embarrassing technical glitch of about 40 long minutes before Elon Musk the sponsor sat down with Donald Trump the nominee. The conversation went on for about 2 hours and as promised it was candid but there were no new headlines both agreed on almost everything from immigration to election fraud to Biden's presidency. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump returns to X with two-hour Elon Musk chat hit by technical glitch

Slap fighting is gaining traction in South Africa - even though the health risks of the sports are not difficult to imagine.

Slap fighters pack a 'palm-full' as sport gains momentum | WION World of Africa

As Kenya grapples with increasing cost of living and controversial government policies, generation Z, has harnessed the power of social media to fuel a wave of protests and political activism against Kenyan President William Ruto's two-year-old administration, despite the President trying to cool the tempers down, the agitation by the youth is still ongoing.

Kenya Protests: William Ruto's new cabinet, but youth still not satisfied

With the US Presidential polls in the next 3 months, Democrats are targeting to win support of overseas voters from the swing states for party's Presidential face Kamala Harris. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Democrats target swing state voter overseas

The Prime Minister faces a possibility of ouster by the country's constitutional court. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is facing charges of breaching the Constitution over a cabinet appointment. The complaint was launched against Srettha Thavisin by the 40 military appointment senators and the Constitutional Court of Thailand is set to give its verdict on the 14th of August. Watch in for more details!

Thailand: PM Srettha Thavisin faces possible ouster In court case

The mayor of South Africa's powerhouse city Johannesburg has resigned after months of political wrangling and anger about the dilapidated state of the vast African economic Hub. Watch in for more details!

South Africa: Johannesburg mayor quits amid inflighting, financial woes

Ukraine forces advance near Kursk Nuclear Plant. 121,000 people have been evacuated from Russia's Kursk region.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: Russia orders evacuations as Ukraine presses Kursk attack

Iran rejected a call by Western leaders to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh hours after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talked to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of efforts to deescalate tensions in West Asia. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Iran conflict: Israeli Defence Forces on peak alert for Iran, Hezbollah attacks

Indian fans will have to wait a little bit longer for the homecoming of two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra. The Paris Olympic silver medalist is headed to Germany instead from the French Capital to consult a doctor for his long-standing groin injury. Watch in for more details!

Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra's homecoming delayed, in Germany to consult doctor

The Olympic flag arrived in Los Angeles, where it will be flown in 2028. Los Angeles is going to host the next Summer Games.

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles, host city for the 2028 Games

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