Balkan country Montenegro goes to polls for 81-seats. Religious law is the dominant theme of elections, law asks communities to prove property ownership. President Djukanovic's political future is at stake.

Balkan country Montenegro goes to polls, neither side tipped to win majority

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has unveiled a pig that has had a coin-sized computer implant in its brain for two months, calling it an early step toward the goal of curing human diseases with the technology.

Elon Musk shows pig, blend of human & artificial intelligence

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the 68th edition of the monthly radio broadcast Mann ki Baat. PM Modi renewed his pitch for making India a self-reliant nation and reiterated the need for ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat'. PM Modi also talked about the Coronavirus pandemic & upcoming festival of India, Onam.

PM Modi gives another push to 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat' with 'Team up for Toys' slogan

Due to the spread of COVID-19 Iran commemorated Ashura with social distancing measures. Pilgrims on Iraq mourned with masks & gloves. The month of Muharram marks a period of intense grief as a mark of mourning the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, also known to many as the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

Muharram 2020: Pilgrims mark Ashura in Iraq's Kerbala with masks & gloves

An official delegation from the Czech Republic, headed by Senate President Milos Vystrcil reached Taiwan on a six-day visit despite warning from China. This visit complicated the Czech's relations with China.

Czech senate's visit to Taiwan angers China

Watch WION VoA Co-Production: Race to the White House picks up pace!

WION VoA Co-Production: Race to the White House picks up pace

Filipinos are angry with China. The label on a Chinese beauty product says 'Manila, Province of China'. Isko Moreno feels insulted. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains why Filipinos think this was a deliberate act of China.

Gravitas: Anti-China clamour in the Philippines

Vladimir Putin faces criticism over the alleged poisoning of Alexei Navalny. But, he was seen driving a car on a highway. Alexander Lukashenko brandished a gun - as thousands rallied in Minsk. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about the leaders who face troubles, but remain defiant.

Gravitas: Despite their troubles, these leaders remain defiant

A team from the WHO tasked with investigating the origins of the Coronavirus did not travel to Wuhan. Meanwhile, a photo of a grave - allegedly of a Chinese solider killed during the Galwan face-off is spreading on the Chinese internet. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: W.H.O. team failed to visit Wuhan during China trip

Singapore is battling its deadliest dengue outbreak ever. But, guess what the govt is doing to stop the outbreak? Sending 'secret agent' mosquitoes. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the report.

Gravitas: Singapore's Secret Agent Mosquitoes

The Grand Finale of the Republican National Convention was a blockbuster. There were emotions, fireworks, big promises & some acknowledgments. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Trump Family put up a show that was made for television.

Gravitas: The Grand Finale of Republican Convention

Shinzo Abe is an exception. Its not often that you hear a leader stepping down because of ill-health. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how some leaders in the past hid their health issues while in office.

Gravitas: Leaders who refused to step down despite ill health

Asim Bajwa, A close aide of Pak PM Imran Khan is in the eye of a corruption storm. The spotlight is on his financial dealings in the last 20 years. They coincide with the political rise of this retired Army Officer. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a detailed report.

Gravitas: Asim Bajwa's 'shady' financial dealings

Shinzo Abe has announced that he will resign as Prime Minister of Japan due to ill health. Who will be Abe's successor? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas | Shinzo Abe Resigns: Who will succeed him?

As Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe invested significant diplomatic capital in developing strong ties with India. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the story of Abe's relationship with India.

Gravitas: Shinzo Abe's relationship with India

Some 300 people gathered along the main thoroughfare in Malmo to protest after members of a far-right political party staged a burning Quran. As the crowds increased, fires broke out in the street and several cars were set on fire.

Sweden Riots: Hundreds protest against anti-Islamic activities

Shinzo Abe has announced that he will resign as Prime Minister of Japan due to ill health. Watch this video to know how Abe strengthened ties with India.

How Shinzo Abe strengthened relationship with India?

The Indian Army will not participate in multinational military exercise Kavkaz-2020 where Chinese and Pakistani troops are also going to be there.

India withdraws from an international military exercise in Russia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned Norway against the Nobel Peace Prize by awarding it to Hong Kong protesters. Wang Yi is on a visit to Norway. China condemned granting of Nobel Prize to Dalai Lama.

Chinese FM Wang Yi visits Norway, warns over Nobel Peace Prize

Tensions continue to escalate between Nato allies. Turkish Air Forces intercepted six F-16 Greek fighters over the Mediterranean Sea. Greece media reported the news as 'Turkey harassed the jets'.

Greece-Turkey Dispute: Turkish intercepts six F-16 Greek fighters over Mediterranean Sea

A Japanese company has finally built a car that managed to take off with a human sitting inside.Japan's SkyDrive Inc. has carried out a successful though modest test flight with a person sitting in the cabin of the car.

Japan flying car successfully carries out test flight, plans to launch flying taxis

Interpol strategic new report on global plastic waste management has found an alarming increase in illegal plastic pollution trade across the world since 2018. Interpol report exposes inefficient enforcement systems. According to the reports bulk of the illegal shipments ends up in Southeast Asia.

Interpol raises alarm over sharp rise in plastic waste crime

Congress MP from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari H Vasanthakumar has died due to Coronavirus. The 70-year old leader was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on August 10 with a Coronavirus infection.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Indian Congress MP H Vasanthakumar dies Of COVID-19 In Chennai

London Zoo has began an animal weigh-in with keepers keen to find out the impact of lockdown due to COVID-19. The two centuries old ZSL London zoo houses 19,000 animals, and due to the lockdown which was put in place across Britain, Zoo’s finances are not in good health.

Animal's vital statistics are being taken at London Zoo

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Lebanon is on the risk of civil war if not helped in the crisis. Macron has asked global community to help Lebanon. French Prez has pushed to establish a news government in the country.

Emmanuel Macron says Lebanon on the risk of Civil War if not helped in crisis

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people to go back to work if they can. UK government said that it is now safe to return to work. Govt. asked people to help the economy recovery.

UK: Johnson urges people to return to work to help the economy recover

Thousands of people protested in the capital of Mauritius over the government’s handling of an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days.

Protest in Mauritius over oil spill & dead dolphins, protesters demands PM's resignation

The Premier League is just around the corner when the FA Community Shield rolls around. On the very first day, Arsenal take on Liverpool at Wembley Stadium for the trophy two weeks ahead of the Premier League's return.

Liverpool vs Arsenal in community shield on the very first day

In this segment of 'WION Education Summit, we will know either virtual learning can be as good as traditional schooling? We will also discuss the challenges of remote learning during COVID-19.

Online Learning: Is it the way forward ?

The Border Security Force (BSF) has detected a tunnel just beneath the India-Pakistan International Border fence in Jammu. The tunnel has a depth of about 25 feet at the opening.

Tunnel covered with sandbags found near border fence in Jammu

Even though the World Health Organisation continues to issue warnings against mass gatherings, Wuhan, the first epicentre of COVID-19, turned a blind eye against these advisories and allowed large-scale pool parties.

Video of partying crowd in Wuhan during COVID-19 pandemic goes viral

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