Leader Carrie Lam hailed the territory’s “return to peace” after months of sometimes violent protests, as the Hong Kong government marked China’s National Day on September 30. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Hong Kong marks 'China National Day', Carrie Lam slams sanctions against China

Turkey has entered the new era of tight social restrictions from October 01, 2020. The Draconian law has came into force.

Turkey enters era of tight social restrictions, Draconian law comes into force

Iran-backed militias launched rockets to target US troops in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq. There has been no casualties in the incident.

Iran-backed militias launched rockets to target US troops in Kurdistan

Brass plaque emerges as rallying point in Thailand. Watch this report to get more in this.

Brass plaque emerges as rallying point in Thailand

Over 80% of the illegal drugs entering India come from Pakistan. Reportedly, the drug cartels have the support of Pakistani deep state. Money from the drug trade is used to fund covert operations against India.

More than 80% of illegal drugs inflow into India, come from Pakistan

Lower House of the United States' Congress has passed a new legislation. In which, now firms will require to disclose if their supply chains are linked to Xinjiang, Uighur region in China.

US Lower House passes new legislation, bill require firms to disclose Xinjiang connection

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that she will hold talks with Belarus's main opposition leader, days after French President Emanuel Macron met with her. Watch report.

Belarus Political Unrest: Angela Merkel to meet opposition leader

Israel has passed a new law limiting protests during the lockdown. The law bans Israelis from holding demonstrations more than one km (0.6 miles) from their homes.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Israel passes new law to restrict protests

Russia's deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said that the country is preparing to approve a second vaccine 'EpiVacCorona' against the novel coronavirus by October 15.

Russia's second COVID-19 vaccine trials complete | 'Epivaccorona'

Countries across Europe are seeing a resurgence in COVID-19 cases after successfully slowing outbreaks early in the year. Spain is likely dealing with the much-feared second wave and doctors are demanding safer working conditions.

COVID-19 pummels medics in Spain: Second wave of coronavirus

On the status of major coronavirus vaccine candidates that are underway, WION gets you the development from around the world. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine appears safe

Azerbaijan has vowed to pursue military action against Armenian troops in occupied Karabakh until a full Armenian withdrawal from the territory. Watch report.

Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Fighting continues for the fourth day | World News

South Korea closed hundreds of schools that had reopened days earlier and postponed the opening of many others after a spike in the COVID-19 cases.

Seoul saw cases surge after reopening: How have countries fared in reopening?

Under the new unlockdown guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, states and Union Territories can decide on whether to open schools from October 15. Cinemas and multiplexes will be allowed to open with 50 per cent capacity from the same date; limits on outdoor gatherings have been removed while indoors gatherings will be allowed with 50 per cent capacity.

India Unlock 5.0 guidelines: More relaxations, Less restrictions

The impact of coronavirus on travel may cost as many as 46 million jobs globally. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Travel slump threatens 46 MN jobs

UK is hit by COVID-19 lockdowns and its economy has suffered a record collapse of economic output in the second quarter of this year. Watch report.

UK's biggest GDF fall since 1955: Current account deficiet 0.6% of GDP

Saudi Arabia has planned to cut spending by 7.5 percent in next year's budget to 990 billion riyals ($263.94 billion) but expects the economy to return to growth. Watch report.

Saudi Arabia to cut spending next year by 7.5% | World News

The COVID-19 pandemic has hammered the luxury market. To make up for their losses in Europe and the US, the luxury brands are now focusing on China. Watch report.

Sale of luxury goods hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic: Impact not felt in China!

The Sri Lankan government will review the Press Council Act of Sri Lanka in order to make amendments to include the current global media trends and platforms.

Sri Lanka to exert more control on press

Hong Kong celebrates China National Day: Lam slams sanctions against China

New Zealand's ruling party leader Jacinda Ardern said she tried cannabis "a long time ago" when asked during a heated live debate on Wednesday ahead of the Oct 17 general election. Watch report.

Marijuana vote divides New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern admits using cannabis | World News

Turkey on September 30 enters a new era of tight social media restrictions that threaten to erase the local presence of Facebook and Twitter should they fail to take down contentious posts.

Erdogan's Draconian law comes into force: 'Contentious posts' to be taken down

Voters in Romania decided to re-elect a mayor - who recently passed away after contracting the Wuhan virus. Why? WION's Palki brings you the story.

Gravitas: Romanian Village Elects Dead Mayor

Lizzo - an American singer is the first plus-size celebrity to feature on the cover of Vogue. But, she says that the body positivity movement is being commercialised. WION's Palki tells you more.

Gravitas: Is the Body positivity movement being commercialised?

Will you have your tea with Coconut milk and maple syrup? A recipe for Chai Latte has triggered a heated debate online. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Twitter storm over Chai Latte

A report claims that 3 top supplies of Apple are ready to invest $900 million in India's smartphone industry. WION's Palki tells you more.

Gravitas: 3 big suppliers of Apple to invest $900 million in India

As world leaders urge restraint, Erdogan is on a warpath. The Turkish President has decided to jump into the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan. What explains the Turkish president's move that risks Putin's wrath? WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Armenia - Azerbaijan clash: Erdogan wades into the dispute

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-biden-calls-trump-a-clown-as-candidates-spar-in-first-presidential-debate-331321">Biden calls Trump a 'clown' as candidates spar in first presidential debate</a></h3>

<h3><img alt="kkkk" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2f51ae8b-03b9-4963-86ad-93275f9770cc" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202020-09-30%20at%207.10.14%20PM.png" /></h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-reprimanded-for-contempt-of-parliament-331482" hreflang="en">UK PM Boris Johnson reprimanded for 'contempt' of parliament</a></h3>

<h3><img alt="hahaha" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d74ee502-6ead-4453-bf1f-5ff65188b170" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202020-09-30%20at%207.11.13%20PM.png" /></h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-resumes-us-beef-exports-after-two-decade-ban-lifted-331456" hreflang="en">UK resumes US beef exports after two-decade ban lifted</a></h3>

<h3><img alt="ooo" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8f191426-bea4-44de-8a90-ced909e6628e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202020-09-30%20at%207.11.52%20PM.png" /></h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-berlin-patient-first-person-to-be-cured-of-hiv-dies-due-to-cancer-331454" hreflang="en">'The Berlin patient' - First person to be cured of HIV dies due to cancer</a></h3>

<h3><img alt="ppp" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fd9c6137-ecc0-45a8-aabc-e10773917f9e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202020-09-30%20at%207.12.35%20PM_0.png" /></h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-and-azerbaijan-reject-talks-as-clashes-continue-for-fourth-day-331447" hreflang="en">Armenia and Azerbaijan reject talks as clashes continue for fourth day</a></h3>

<h3><img alt="iii" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3b2c0c44-ce1a-42e2-8274-8ed9afea4455" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202020-09-30%20at%207.13.28%20PM_0.png" /></h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraq-says-not-happy-with-us-pullout-threat-331438" hreflang="en">Iraq says 'not happy' with US pullout threat</a></h3>

<h3><img alt="aaa" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="23d3edb0-3f15-408b-9fb0-8376db353fc6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202020-09-30%20at%207.14.27%20PM_0.png" /></h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paris-rattled-by-sonic-boom-from-military-jet-331434" hreflang="en">Paris rattled by sonic boom from military jet</a></h3>

<h3><img alt="ppp" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="15995c0b-275e-48ec-8cbe-0cc28e870b23" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202020-09-30%20at%207.15.07%20PM_0.png" /></h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belgium-forms-new-government-after-16-month-deadlock-331442" hreflang="en">Belgium forms new government after 16-month deadlock</a></h3>

<h3><img alt="ppp" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6c888ab4-3bec-4225-bb03-49dec023cf1e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202020-09-30%20at%207.16.30%20PM_0.png" /></h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-bank-announces-covid-19-relief-initiative-worth-12-billion-for-low-income-countries-331424" hreflang="en">World Bank announces COVID-19 relief initiative worth $12 billion for low-income countries</a></h3>

<h3><img alt="aa" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2795c557-56e6-4a20-aecf-ad94a3f87142" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202020-09-30%20at%207.17.20%20PM_0.png" /></h3>

<h3><strong>WATCH:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/covid-19-russia-completes-clinical-trials-of-second-vaccine-331448" hreflang="en">COVID-19: Russia completes clinical trials of second vaccine</a></h3>

<h3 class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="http://wionews.com/videos/covid-19-russia-completes-clinical-trials-of-second-vaccine-331448/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></h3>

<h3>&nbsp;</h3>


Biden calls Trump a 'clown' as candidates spar in first presidential debate UK PM Boris Johnson reprimanded for 'contempt' of parliament UK resumes US beef expo

Biden calls Trump a 'clown' as candidates spar in first presidential debate UK PM Boris Johnson reprimanded for 'contempt' of parliament UK resumes US beef exports after two-decade ban lifted 'The Berlin patient' - First person to be cured of HIV dies due to cancer Armenia and Azerbaijan reject talks as clashes continue for fourth day Iraq says 'not happy' with US pullout threat Paris rattled by sonic boom from military jet Belgium forms new government after 16-month deadlock World Bank announces COVID-19 relief initiative worth $12 billion for low-income countries WATCH: COVID-19: Russia completes clinical trials of second vaccine

Top 10 world news: First US presidential debate, Paris' sonic boom, and more

As the tensions between China and Japan increased in the East China Sea, Liu Qingbin, an associate professor said that Beijing offered an olive branch to Tokyo by reducing its naval presence in the area but was snubbed when Japan hired fishing boats to go into the disputed waters, resulting in skirmishes between the two sides.

Your Story: Japan snubs China's olive branch on Senkaku islands

It might look like a regular globe, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Watch the video to know more about the high-tech globe, which offers a good mix of learning and fun.

Tech it out: Educational tech toy for kids

Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said, Antibody-based medications, other blood products from recovered patients and antivirals are being investigated as early treatments.

Coronavirus Pandemic: US investigates antibody-based medications

world-news

World News, News on World News, stories on World News, articles on World News, World News stories at Wion, World News news, World News latest news