A 25-year-old Reno man with mild COVID-19 symptoms initially was found to have the virus in April. He recovered and tested negative twice, and then tested positive again in June. He was much sicker the second time, with pneumonia that required hospitalisation and oxygen treatment.

US: Nevada man infected twice with COVID-19, HK researchers confirmed similar case

Due to coronavirus, 1,021 deaths have been resorded in 24 hours across India. Country's fatality rate dropped to 1.82% whereas recovery rate stands at over 76.28%.

India: 76,472 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Hong Kong activists have claimed that the new security law is retroactive whereas Beijing had promised that law would not be retroactive. Activist Tony Chung was arrested under new security law for facebook post by an overseas group.

Hong Kong Security Law: Activists claim new law is retroactive

Ground Zero for the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chinese city, Wuhan will reopen 2,842 schools from tuesday. It advised students to wear masks to and from school and avoid public transportation if possible.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Schools to reopen in Wuhan, foreign students not allowed to return

This week on Kashmir Connect, we take you inside a beautiful Kashmiri wedding, feast on Wazwan, meet a pigeon fancier, and discover how lilies are damaging the Dal.

Kashmir Connect: A Kashmiri Wedding

This week on Melt: Fernando Machado on marketing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, in conversation with Anant Rangaswami. Sat (29/8) 1130am IST & Sun (30/8) 1030am IST on WION

This weekend on Melt: Fernando Machado on marketing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Singapore is battling its deadliest dengue outbreak ever. Mosquitoes in then country are proving to be more dangerous than Coronavirus. Hence the government is breeding lab-reared mosquitoes to fight the dengue mosquitoes.

Singapore breeds lab-reared mosquitoes to fight deadly dengue outbreak

The United States of America has arrested 2 Chinese researchers. Both researchers have been charged with data theft of trade secrets. Arrests have been made in Virginia & California.

2 Chinese researchers charged with data theft of trade secrets in US

Actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing King T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther movie, died of colon cancer at 43. Actor's family releases official statement on twitter. Chadwick Boseman never publicly discussed his health condition.

Rest in Power, King T'Challa: Black Panther Actor Chadwick Boseman is no more

Unites States President Donald Trump on Thursday at the final showdown of Republican National Convention 2020 targets Former Vice President of US Joe biden and says 'He will destroy Pride of Americans'. In this speech that lasted for 1.5 hours he also talked about his policies towards China and how he saved the pride of blacks in the nation.

'This election is all about saving the American way of life': US Prez at RNC

The Republican National Convention concludes Thursday and the fall campaign season officially kicks off with President Donald Trump formally accepting the GOP nomination

Donald Trump addresses the RNC 2020 from White House | Trump's acceptance speech

China's crackdown on Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang is one of the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Slowly but steadily, the global community is waking up against it.

Today Tonight: Protests in Dhaka against Uighur camps, campaign against Xinjiang party chief

The final night of the Republican National Convention 2020 concluded with a firework display over Washington Monuments & opera song. President Donald Trump's last speech at RNC 2020 ended with fireworks spelling "Trump" and "2020" in the sky.

WION Fineprint: US President Donald Trump closes out RNC 2020 with fireworks

The final night of the Republican National Convention starts now with speeches from Ivanka Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Donald Trump

'America is the torch that enlightens the whole world', says Trump at RNC Day 4

Retired Pakistan Army Lt. Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa is under scrutiny for corruption charges. Bajwa is accused of making shady financial dealing. The investigative report has revealed the disproportionate assets.

WION Dispatch: Retired Pak Army official Asim Bajwa under scrutiny for corruption charges

Lotus silk is basically extracted from wildly growing lotus stalks. Harvesting Lotus silk is environmentally beneficial. The scarf made up of lotus silk can fetch up as much as $200.

WION Playlist: Lotus Silk, new fashion fabric of Vietnam

In United States, the 17-yr-old teenager, who killed 2 people in shooting during the black lives matter demonstrations has been charged with six criminal counts.

US: 17-yr-old teenager killed 2 people in shooting, charged with six criminal counts

Greece & UAE held the military exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean. Greece has called Turkey's 2019 Libya agreement illegal. Turkey said deal with Egypt overlaps with maritime zone.

Greece & UAE hold military exercises in East Mediterranean

87-year-old Hiromu Inada from Japan holds the title of the world’s oldest Ironman. The enthusiast is sill training on his bike with the hope to continue competing into his 90s. Inada took up the sports after his retirement.

World's oldest Ironman | 87-year-old Inada prepares for next year's championship

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has imposed a rain emergency in the province after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Karachi and other parts of the Pakistan.

Karachi Floods: 44 killed in two days, 200 families rescued

Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is once again working to revise and reactivate its diplomatic code of conduct amid arise in criticism for its failure to monitor the frequent meetings between political leaders and foreign diplomats.

Nepal to revise diplomatic code of conduct, concerns over meetings between envoys & politicians

The federal government released new guidelines saying that asymptomatic people, even those who have been in close contact of an infected person, should not necessarily go for testing. Whereas according to World Health Organisation (WHO), contacts of COVID-19 patients should also be tested regardless of symptoms.

COVID-19: CDC downplays importance of testing asymptomatic people whereas WHO recommends testing suspects

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the multi-billion-dollar bilateral infrastructure between Pakistan & China has reportedly hits snacks. Apparently Chinese banks wary of continuosly funding Pakistan's projects.

CPEC Project: Chinese banks wary of continuously funding Pak projects

Athens is ready for a "significant de-escalation" in the Eastern Mediterranean provided Turkey halts its "provocative actions", Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday.

Greek Prime Minister offers 'de-escalation' if Turkey eases off in Eastern Mediterranean

A Uighur woman got separated from her family. WION spoke to her son Ferkat Jawdat, who is a Uighur activist. Watch this video to know more.

Uighur woman separated from family by China, Son appeals for release

A guitar company founded by Frantisek Furch during the soviet regime in Czechoslovakia, is now selling instruments to global stars out of its workshop in a former mill.

Czech guitar maker born of necessity woos stars

Melania Trump called for an end to violence and looting “being done in the name of justice," as protests continue to erupted nationwide following the death of African-American George Floyd.

Melania Trump speaks at RNC despite keeping low profile

The water supply in Syria's north northeastern province of Hasakah has been cut off by Turkey due to which lives of around 460,000 people are at risk. Residents are forced to choose between water & food.

Taps run dry in Syria's Hasakah due to water supply cut off by Turkey

14 years ago, Baloch leader Akbar Bugti was assassinated by the Pakistan's military. Speaking exclusively to @palkisu, Akbar's grandson and President of Baloch Republican party Brahumdagh Bugti says the leadership of Pakistan is a global laughing stock.

Gravitas: Baloch activist Brahumdagh Bugti speaks to WION

Sudan risks losing its heritage to gold-digging. It is the third largest gold producer in Africa.

Sudan at risk of losing priceless past due to gold hunting

The Chinese government has been administering a coronavirus vaccine candidate to selected groups of key workers since July. According to Zheng Zhongwai, the head of National Health Commission potential vaccines has been given to workers in high-risk jobs.

Coronavirus Pandemic: China approved emergency use of potential vaccine since July

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