Pakistan PM Imran Khan has completed 2 years in office. In an interview, he claimed to have internationalized Kashmir. He also stated that Pakistan has a higher standing in the world than India. Pak PM compared Palestine to Kashmir.

Imran Khan: Pak has higher standing than India

The political unrest and widespread protest in Belarus are at the center of the European Union emergency meeting today. EU leaders will discuss the response to the crisis in Belarus which may include sanctions. Watch report.

Belarus sunk in political unrest: Wave of mass anti-government protests

According to a new study, obesity raises death risk among male COVID-19 patients. The study has been conducted on thousands of patients. CDC, Public Health England has described obesity as a major risk factor.

Coronavirus Pandemic: New study identifies obesity as independent risk

The peace talks in Afghanistan continue to remain stalled due to over a controversial prisoner swap program. France and Australia have now opposed the decision.

Afghan peace talks: Taliban adamant on releasing 400 inmates

As the Democrats kicked off their virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Donald Trump hit the campaign trail in Minnesota. Trump's decision to campaign during the democratic convention is an unusual one. Watch report.

US Elections 2020: Trump to tour 4 states as DEMs huddle

A United Nations-backed tribunal is all set to deliver the long-awaited verdict in the former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri's assassination.

UN-backed court to issue verdict today: Rafik Hariri assassination verdict

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Iceland's most active volcano is steering up once again. The Grimsvotn volcano has erupted 13 times since the year 1902. Watch report.

Rare Iceland volcano set to erupt: Grímsvötn volcano last erupted in 2011

Thailand's youth have swarmed the streets in the biggest protest since the military coup in 2014. Student leaders have proposed reforms to the monarchy

Anti-govt protests in Thailand | Meet famous Thai human rights lawyer | Anon Nampa

What could be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C) - may have been reached in Death Valley National Park, California.

California's death valley records 54.4 °C on August 16: 'Possibly highest temperature on earth

President Reuven Rivlin on August 17 extended an invitation to the de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates to visit Israel after the two countries agreed on normalization.

Israeli president invites UAE Crown Prince: Countries move ahead to establish diplomatic ties

According to the Jubilee debt campaign, the debt has doubled in the past decade and has left more than 50 countries in the repayment crisis. Watch report.

An extensive study on debris crisis: Sharp surge in debt among developing countries

A small boat carrying local tourists capsized on Keenjhar lake in southern Pakistan, leaving 10 passengers dead and all victims are females. Watch report.

10 people killed after boat capsizes in Pakistan's Keenjhar lake | World News

Sudan protesters return to the streets of Sudan over the slow pace of change calling for Justice and peace. Watch report.

Sudan protests: Sudan protesters call for more reforms

Uber Technologies said it would continue operating its revenue-generating food delivery business Uber Eats even if its ride-hail business should be forced shut in California at the end of this week following a court order.

California: Uber to continue food delivery services despite rides business forced shut

Boeing is offering a second voluntarily layoff package to its employees as the coronavirus pandemic has forced the plane manufacturer to deepen its workforce cuts beyond its original plan of 10% in April.

Coronavirus pandemic sapped Boeing's new jets demand: Second layoff package out

Qatar is expecting the economy to contract this year after it shrank by 0.3% last year. Watch report.

Saudi Arabia faces 6.8% contraction: Qatar economy to contract

Four rockets struck Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul on August 18, shaking the main diplomatic district and sending foreign embassies into lockdown.

4 rockets struck Kabul's green zone: No casualties reported

Syria state media is accusing US coalition forces of launching an airstrike at an army checkpoint in the country's Northeast. Tensions escalated after a US-led petrol team was prevented from crossing a Syrian check post.

Syria accuses US of airstrikes: US denies, claims patrol fired in self-defense

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be embarking on a one-day trip to China on August 20. The agenda will be China's economic investments in Pakistan.

Pakistan's FM Qureshi to embark on a one-day trip to China

New COVID-19 clusters are disrupting the peak summer vacations across Europe. The authorities in some countries are reimposing restrictions. Watch report.

Lockdown reimposed in some European countries due to 2nd COVID-19 wave

In the United States, the massive wildfire burning in Northern California has resulted in rare and dangerous fire tornado's Watch report.

20,000 acres of land destroyed in California fire

Residents of Beirut held Sunday mass at the site of a devastating blast nearly two weeks ago. The residents mourned the lives lost in the blast. Watch report.

Mass held at site of Beirut blast: Residents mourn lives lost

The government has restored high-speed mobile internet services in two districts Udhampur and Ganderbal of Jammu and Kashmir on a trial basis.

High-speed internet back in 2 districts of Jammu and Kashmir

On August 17, India and Nepal are all set to hold formal talks to review New Delhi's development projects in the country. Watch report.

India-Nepal talks today part of regular interaction: Border row will not be discussed

Ballot by mail is not the new way to vote but it is getting fresh attention in the United States. Speaker Nancy Pelosi will summon the House of Representatives to return in session this coming week to confront President Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine the US Postal Service.

US 2020 Elections: US postal ballot service pulled in political fight

Nepal-India talks today: First normal engagement since border row

US President Donald Trump on August 15 said to use the snapback technique, a day after the UN Security Council rejected an American resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo. Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif later said “American snapback is illegal and unacceptable and the Americans know they cannot use snapback."

Iran Nuclear Deal: US has been humiliated at the UN, says Iran

In Thailand, a generation of youth has taken to the streets demanding radical constitution reforms and fresh elections. Watch report.

Anti-government protest in Bangkok: Demonstrators use pop culture as form of protest

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on August 17 delayed New Zealand's approaching election by four weeks to October 17 after a renewed coronavirus outbreak hampered campaigning.

New COVID-19 outbreak delays election in New Zealand

A thermometer at Death Valley’s Furnace Creek in the Southern California desert has soared to 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54.4 Celsius)

WION Dispatch:California shows highest global temperature in over 100 years | Climate Change

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