Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian country to give an approval to Elon musk's Starlink internet system. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka: First South Asian country to have Starlink internet

Tel Aviv and Washington are preparing for a major attack by Iranian forces as a reprisal for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Israeli Defense Forces say they are on peak alert. Watch in for more details!

Iran Israel Tensions: Major Iranian attack to be launched on Israel within days?

Here's a glimpse of a spectacular meteor shower that dazzled Bosnia's night sky. Watch in for more details!

Stunning Perseid Meteor shower dazzles in night sky over Bosnia

A televised meeting regarding the situation in the Kursk region has caught media's attention. The Russian President Vladimir Putin abruptly interrupted the acting regional Governor of the region from sharing details of Ukrainian offensive. Listen in!

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin cuts off Governor during televised meet with defence officials over Kursk

The Palestinians have managed to survive so far the 10 month long campaign of bombing by Israel in the Gaza Strip, they have been given orders to evacuate again. The Israeli declared humanitarian zone has shrunk further after more immediate evacuation orders were given to the Palestinians in the form of leaflets that were dropped by the Israelis through a fighter jet over Hammad City.

Israel-Hamas War: Israel orders evacuations in North of Gaza's Khan Younis

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!

West Asia tensions: Iran rejects Western calls to 'stand down' on threats to Israel

A day after widespread outrage following the gruesome rape and murder of a woman training doctor in India's West Bengal, authorities have now released the final postmortem examination report of the victim. The postmortem examination report has revealed bone chilling details. Watch the video to know more!

Kolkata rape-murder case: FORDA demands security measures for doctors, extends strike to second day

Saudi Arabia's rose industry particularly in the regions of Taif and Medina is experiencing a significant resurgence, thanks to sustainable water management and government support. Watch in for more details!

Saudi Arabia: Sustainable use of water helps Saudi rose farms bloom

The Paris Olympics are over but the countdown for the Paralympics is on and India has been dealt a huge blow as reigning Paralympic champion shuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months for anti-doping violations. Watch in for more details!

India's ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat to miss Paris 204 Paralympics

Amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, China and Indonesia held their first senior officials meeting of the joint foreign and defense ministerial dialogue in Jakarta. Watch in for more details!

Indonesia, China hold first 2+2 senior officials’ meeting amid South China Sea tensions

#Gravitas | According to a new report, China has built 50 villages across its western frontiers. At least 12 of these villages are in another country’s territory. Damning new satellite pictures show how China has built new settlements and roads in previously uninhabited areas to assert its power in disputed areas falsely.

China's Silent Invasion: Beijing Builds 50 New Villages on Disputed Border

#Gravitas | On Monday, Doctors across India went on a strike and staged demonstrations demanding justice after a trainee doctor in Kolkata was raped and murdered in the premises of a govt hospital. Angry doctors have demanded the intervention of the CBI in the case.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Doctors Nationwide Demand Justice, Call For CBI Probe | Gravitas

#Gravitas | 34 years ago the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever was discovered when fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson discovered three huge bones jutting out of a cliff near Faith, in South Dakota on August 12, 1990.

Largest-ever T-rex Skeleton Was Discovered, 34 Years Ago | Gravitas Recall

Several police officers have been injured after petrol bombs, fireworks and heavy masonry were thrown during disorder in Londonderry. Police said they are liaising with community representatives to prevent further escalation after disorder erupted in Nailors Row.

Riots in UK: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to restore faith in law

US Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that a website linked to his election campaign has been hacked by Iran. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Trump claims website linked to election campaign hacked

Let's quickly get you the mood on the ground of the United Sates. The New York Times and Siena College have published the latest opinion polls and they are interesting, it suggests that Kamala Harris now leads Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states and they are Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Watch in for more details!

US Election 2024: Harris leads Trump in 3 battleground states in NYT/Siena College polls

Israel expects a major Iranian attack to be launched within days. Reports are indicating that Israeli intelligence officials believe that Iran has settled on attacking Israel in the coming days. Iran's expected retaliation could even come before scheduled ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel on the 15th of August. In the Middle East tensions are reaching a boiling point in the region. The question on everyone's mind is when and if Iran will strike; as Israel fortifies its defense. Watch in for more details!

Iran–Israel tensions: Iran retaliation looms, US sends firepower, Israel on alert

Iran–Israel tensions: Air France, Lufthansa extends suspension of West Asia flights

Pakistan's Golden Boy, Arshad Nadeem, has returned to his hometown of Mian Channu to a hero's welcome. Nadeem is Pakistan's first individual gold medalist at the Olympic Games, winning the men's javelin gold with an Olympic record throw of 92.97 meters. Watch as WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief Anas Mallick visits Olympic medalist Arshad Nadeem's house.

Olympics 2024: WION reports from Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem's village in Pakistan

Multiple passengers have been disembarked from flights by immigration staff at airports to curb the rising numbers of Pakistani nationals being involved in begging in Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Dawn.

Multiple passengers have been disembarked from flights by immigration staff at airports to curb the rising numbers of Pakistani nationals being involved in begging in Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Dawn. There's growing dissatisfaction in Middle Eastern countries about the increased number of Pakistani beggars, which has prompted authorities in Pakistan to use enhanced screening methods for passengers travelling to those countries, a senior Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) official told Dawn. As per the report, these people disguise themselves as tourists to reach countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Iran, Oman, and Turkiye. Also read: Statue depicting Pakistan Army’s 1971 surrender to India vandalised in Bangladesh Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis was told that around 90 per cent of the beggars arrested abroad were Pakistani nationals. The increasing number of Pakistani beggars overseas is raising concerns among government officials. The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has allegedly disembarked 44,000 people over similar suspicions in less than three years, according to the report. Groups of individuals, often posing as religious tourists, primarily come from districts in South Punjab and use Multan airport for travel, FIA sources told Dawn. In addition to the strict actions by Pakistani authorities, UAE officials are also enforcing stringent measures. According to travel agents, they are denying visas to Pakistanis who cannot demonstrate sufficient funds in their accounts to prove they are “genuine visitors.” Also read: Afghanistan's Taliban rulers score diplomatic wins, consolidate power Multiple foreign embassies, particularly from Western and African countries, handle their visa services for Pakistan through the UAE. Travel agents are concerned that stricter scrutiny could impact travellers needing to visit these countries, as they must attend interviews in the UAE. Although the authorities have taken measures on their part, they have also requested that Middle Eastern and Gulf nations enforce stricter visa policies. A senior FIA officer said that these countries should review their visa processing systems instead of solely urging Pakistani authorities to prevent potential beggars, criminals, and illegal immigrants. The FIA official mentioned that these nations should ask for bank statements, property records, and tax documents with visa applications to confirm that travellers can financially support themselves during their stay like Western countries do. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: Authorities crack down on 'fake' tourists heading to Middle East to beg

An ATR-72 turboprop plane operated by regional carrier Voepass crashed on Friday in a residential area near Sao Paulo, Brazil, killing all 62 passengers aboard. Investigators have recovered the plane's so-called black box containing voice recordings and flight data with a preliminary report expected within 30 days. Watch the video to know more!

Brazil Plane Crash: What caused the Brazil plane crash that killed 62 people?

In Bangladesh, the situation is gradually returning to normal sea after continued civil unrest for more than a month. Protesting police officers called off their strike after the interim government assured them of meeting most of their demands. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh unrest: Bangladeshis trying to seek refuge in India amid unrest

Tensions persist in UK, police and demonstrators clashed yet again in Northern Ireland's Londonderry. Northern Irish police on Sunday criticised “disgusting” rioting by pro-Irish unity youths in Londonderry overnight that injured 10 police, the latest night of disorder to rock the UK region.

UK protest: Thousands of anti-racism protesters rally across UK

Van Gogh a legend known to embrace modern paintings through expression and sentiment has inspired generations. An entrepreneur in Bosnia turned his dream into reality by recreating Vincent Van Gogh's starry night as a stunning natural park. Watch in for more details!

Van Gogh's starry night inspired park in Bosnia

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