Watch today in 'World Business Watch': Asian shares cling to tight range, attention shifts to US Election & stimulus.

Asian shares cling to tight range, attention shifts to US Election & stimulus

Philippines has marked the international coastal cleanup day by transforming the 500 metre polluted stretch of Manila Bay beach into an artificial white sand beach.

Philippines marks international coastal cleanup day by transformation of Manila Bay beach

Torrential rains caused the flash floods in the Southern region of France. After which, red alert issued as torrential rain continues. One person has been reported missing, meanwhile several others have been evacuated.

Flash floods in the Southern region of France, red alert issued as torrential rain continues

India has extended the loan of $250 Million to the island nation Maldives to help it deal with the COVID-19 impact. The loan has been extended on favourable terms.

India extends $250 Million soft loan to the island nation Maldives

United Nations General Assembly's 75th session begins today. This session will be completely virtual. Session to begin with remarks from UN office bearers.

United Nations General Assembly's 75th session begins today

In Russia, the chemist who was part Soviet's programme to develop the Novichok agent has apologised to prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after Novichok traces found in his body.

Russia: Novichok developer apologises to Navalny after Novichok traces found in his body

In Belarus, demonstrations continue against President Alexander Lukashenko. The authorities were seen bringing in military trucks into the capital Minsk.

Belarus: Demonstrations continue against President Alexander Lukashenko

Ahead of the US Election 2020, the President of United States of America Donald Trump is all set to announce nominee for the vacant seat of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, after the sad demise of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

US President all set to announce nominee for vacant seat of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

The Trump administration of United States has threatened to take new measures against Iran. US has accused Iran of breaching 2015 nuclear deal. US has broken up with the UNSC members.

United States threatens to take new measures against Iran

As the US braces for a showdown over the vacant Supreme Court seat, watch WION's special broadcast on #USElections with Susan Tehrani.

US Election 2020: A Tribute to Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg |

Chan also supported the protest movement like many young Hong Kong residents. However, Chan's naked body was found floating in the sea on the morning of Sep 22 of last year. She lay dead for over 48 hours. The quest led to media coverage and conspiracy theories.

WION Dispatch: Chan Yin Lam case | Protesters accuse police of covering up the case

US Election 2020: Joe Biden slams Trump's plan to push for Supreme Court nominee

Europe's migrant crisis has worsen during the Coronavirus pandemic, that's one reason why the European Union is unveiling the much awaited asylum reform next week.

'EU needs solidarity on migration issue', says EU Commissioner

India's iconic heritage monument Taj Mahal has been reopened after the closure of nearly 6 months due to pandemic COVID-19 outbreak. The heritage monument to allow 5,000 tourists a day.

Taj Mahal reopen after nearly 6 months closure due to COVID-19 outbreak

Hong Kong: Conspiracy theories refuse to die down in Chan Yin-Lam death case

Pakistani nationals form bulk of 900 foreigners given Indian Citizenship in the last year 2019. Number of migrants from Pakistan increase over the years. Watch this video to get more details.

Pakistani nationals form bulk of 900 foreigners given Indian Citizenship in 2019

US: Heated fight over US' highest court's next justice ahead of election

A new study suggests constant nudges from Indian PM Narendra Modi and the Indian Government helped the country tackle the coronavirus on several fronts. India has reported over 5.2 million cases and over 82,000 deaths, making the country one of the worst-hit in the world. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: PM Modi's constant nudges helped India fight COVID-19

Why are people flocking to religious gatherings in the middle of the pandemic? Why are they risking their lives? WION's Palki Sharma tells you why blind faith can be dangerous during a pandemic.

Gravitas: When religion becomes a hurdle in Covid-19 fight

At least 18 Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait on Friday. The PLA is planning to launch combat exercises near Taiwan's coast. Japan & U.S. have extended their support to Tsai Ing-wen.

Gravitas: U.S-Taiwan alliance rattles China

Brazil is home to the world's largest rainforest- The Amazon. It is also home to the World's largest tropical wetland- The Pantanal. Both are on fire. But Brazil's President Bolsonaro wants credit for preserving the environment. WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: As Amazon forest burns, Bolsonaro wants credit for 'saving environment'

US officials claim that Hezbollah is storing caches of weapons and ammonium nitrate across Europe. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Hezbollah is facing a backlash over the Beirut blasts.

Gravitas: US: Hezbollah is storing caches of weapons, ammonium nitrate across Europe

For 8 months, Chinese officials in Lanzhou tried to hide a disease outbreak. An exposé by a news outlet has now forced them to admit that thousands have been infected by a bacterial disease - after a leak from a state-owned biopharmaceutical plant. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: An outbreak hidden for 8 months, Bacterial disease infects thousands in China

We are just 45 days away from the biggest election in American history. Early voting has begun in 4 states. The first Presidential debate is less than 2 weeks away. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the controversies surrounding the buildup.

Gravitas: 45 days to go for U.S. Election

The US Justice Department has revealed that Chinese hackers charged in a multi-nation spying and targetted government networks in India. Watch report.

'Hackers targetted Indian government websites' | US Justice Department reveals

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been in power for 17 years, he now wants to dominate the Islamic world. How far will he go? On Gravitas Plus Palki Sharma decodes Erdogan's Ottoman dream.

Gravitas Plus: Erdogan's quest for Islamic domination

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-critic-navalny-pictured-walking-downstairs-as-he-recovers-from-novichok-poisoning-328622">Kremlin critic Navalny pictured walking downstairs as he recovers from novichok poisoning</a> 
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Navalny, the leading opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, fell ill in Siberia last month and was airlifted to Berlin. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-critic-navalny-pictured-walking-downstairs-as-he-recovers-from-novichok-poisoning-328622">Read more...</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-unsc-members-struggle-over-snapback-option-as-iran-sanctions-deadline-looms-328637">US, UNSC members struggle over 'snapback' option as Iran sanctions deadline looms</a>

UNSC members Britain, France and Germany have contested the US sanctions and informed the UN body that they favour sanctions relief for Iran. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-unsc-members-struggle-over-snapback-option-as-iran-sanctions-deadline-looms-328637">Read more...</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-files-complaint-against-trump-administration-to-block-us-ban-328577">TikTok files complaint against Trump administration to block US ban</a> 
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TikTok, which has over 100 million users in the United States, said the ban would "irreversibly destroy the TikTok business in the US." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-files-complaint-against-trump-administration-to-block-us-ban-328577">Read more...</a> 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protesters-in-thailand-demand-pm-prayuts-removal-reforms-in-monarchy-328656">Protesters in Thailand demand PM Prayut's removal, reforms in monarchy</a>

Students belonging to Bangkok's Thammasat University took an active part in the protests as police said at least 5,000 people had gathered outside the campus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protesters-in-thailand-demand-pm-prayuts-removal-reforms-in-monarchy-328656">Read more...</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-dead-14-injured-in-mass-shooting-in-new-yorks-rochester-328596">Two dead, 14 injured in mass shooting in New York's Rochester</a>

Two of the victims, a man and a woman, have reportedly died. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-dead-14-injured-in-mass-shooting-in-new-yorks-rochester-328596">Read more...</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-seeks-to-shore-up-military-support-in-north-carolina-campaign-swing-328618">Trump seeks to shore up military support in North Carolina campaign swing</a>

Trump has boasted about revitalizing the U.S. armed forces with increased defense budgets but has seen his political support slip among troops. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-seeks-to-shore-up-military-support-in-north-carolina-campaign-swing-328618">Read more...</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-army-finds-13-tonnes-of-fireworks-at-destroyed-beirut-port-328663">Lebanon army finds 1.3 tonnes of fireworks at destroyed Beirut port</a>

Beirut Port was devastated in a huge blast on August 4. More than 2 thousand tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate went up in flames and caused a blast that killed at least 190 people and injured more than 6000 people. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-army-finds-13-tonnes-of-fireworks-at-destroyed-beirut-port-328663">Read more...</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bodyguard-to-uk-foreign-minister-left-gun-on-plane-328610">Bodyguard to UK foreign minister 'left gun on plane'</a>

The officer involved has since been removed from operational duties. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bodyguard-to-uk-foreign-minister-left-gun-on-plane-328610">Read more...</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-revolutionary-guard-vows-honourable-revenge-for-qasem-soleimani-killing-328639">Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows 'honourable' revenge for Qasem Soleimani killing</a> 
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Soleimani, who headed the Guards elite Qods Force, was killed in an American airstrike near Baghdad airport in January. He was an influential person and key to Iran's defence apparatus that projected influence in the region beyond its borders. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-revolutionary-guard-vows-honourable-revenge-for-qasem-soleimani-killing-328639">Read more...</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-un-marks-75th-anniversary-facing-world-split-by-covid-19-328608">The UN marks 75th anniversary facing world split by COVID-19</a>

Appearing by video on Tuesday will be Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping, who in the past have let their top diplomats speak for them; and US leader Donald Trump. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-un-marks-75th-anniversary-facing-world-split-by-covid-19-328608">Read more...</a>

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Kremlin critic Navalny pictured walking downstairs as he recovers from novichok poisoning Navalny, the leading opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, fell ill in Siberia last month and was airlifted to Berlin.

Kremlin critic Navalny pictured walking downstairs as he recovers from novichok poisoning Navalny, the leading opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, fell ill in Siberia last month and was airlifted to Berlin. Read more... US, UNSC members struggle over 'snapback' option as Iran sanctions deadline looms UNSC members Britain, France and Germany have contested the US sanctions and informed the UN body that they favour sanctions relief for Iran. Read more... TikTok files complaint against Trump administration to block US ban TikTok, which has over 100 million users in the United States, said the ban would "irreversibly destroy the TikTok business in the US." Read more... Protesters in Thailand demand PM Prayut's removal, reforms in monarchy Students belonging to Bangkok's Thammasat University took an active part in the protests as police said at least 5,000 people had gathered outside the campus. Read more... Two dead, 14 injured in mass shooting in New York's Rochester Two of the victims, a man and a woman, have reportedly died. Read more... Trump seeks to shore up military support in North Carolina campaign swing Trump has boasted about revitalizing the U.S. armed forces with increased defense budgets but has seen his political support slip among troops. Read more... Lebanon army finds 1.3 tonnes of fireworks at destroyed Beirut port Beirut Port was devastated in a huge blast on August 4. More than 2 thousand tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate went up in flames and caused a blast that killed at least 190 people and injured more than 6000 people. Read more... Bodyguard to UK foreign minister 'left gun on plane' The officer involved has since been removed from operational duties. Read more... Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows 'honourable' revenge for Qasem Soleimani killing Soleimani, who headed the Guards elite Qods Force, was killed in an American airstrike near Baghdad airport in January. He was an influential person and key to Iran's defence apparatus that projected influence in the region beyond its borders. Read more... The UN marks 75th anniversary facing world split by COVID-19 Appearing by video on Tuesday will be Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping, who in the past have let their top diplomats speak for them; and US leader Donald Trump. Read more...

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With less than 50 days to go for US Elections, the peace treaty offers a rare diplomatic win to Donald Trump. But, will the accords have any meaningful impact on the upcoming polls?

What do Abraham Accords mean for Trump's politics? | WION, in collaboration with VOA, reports

The host of the republican national convention & once a GOP stronghold, North Carolina is now a key battleground state in the upcoming US Election. Though Donald Trump won the state in 2016, the democrats believe they can obtain a blue victory.

Who is leading in the swing states? |  WION, in collaboration with VOA, reports

WION's Ankit Tuteja talks about the three things that Facebook needs to fix to win back the trust of users. It's a video appeal to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Tech it Out: How to fix Facebook

Hundreds of workers at COVID-19 laboratories in France went on strike on Thursday, a trade union said, angry over poor working conditions as the coronavirus testing system buckles under huge demand.

Fineprint: Testing system buckles under huge demand in France, COVID-19 Pandemic

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