The controversial Hong Kong security law has been adopted in China. Beijing's move could now trigger a fresh wave of protests in the region. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China's decision to impose the new security law will end Hong Kong's "One Country, Two Systems".

Gravitas: How China plans to choke Hong Kong

The India-China standoff is not yet over. New Delhi's China's challenge is expected to be a long-drawn battle. The decision to ban Chinese apps is being seen as the beginning of India's retaliation. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what options does India has in its playbook to counter the dragon.

Gravitas: Here is how India can counter the dragon

10.7 million students are appearing for China's grueling annual entrance exam 'Gaokao'. This two-day test is notorious for pushing students to the edge. Is it the toughest in the world?

Gravitas: Gaokao | The toughest exam in the world?

British PM Boris Johnson had warned, 'Don't let the pub re-openings go to your head'. But, the Brits didn't listen and flouted all pandemic rules. Now, COVID-19 cases are being traced to pubs after some people tested positive.

Gravitas: UK | Pubs Shut Again As Boozers Test Positive

Nearly 800,000 Indians may be asked to leave Kuwait soon. The Kuwait government could pass a new expat quota bill to reduce the number of foreign workers. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Nearly 8,00,000 Indians could be forced to leave Kuwait

Member of Nepal Parliament and member of Samajbadi party Sarita Giri in an exclusive interview spoke to WION. She spoke on the issue of her suspension from her party. Watch report.

Member of Samajbadi party Sarita Giri speaks to WION | Nepali Parliamentarian supports India

Homosexuality is legal and LGBTQ people have the right to seek asylum in Turkey since 1951. Pride celebrations under the rule of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have come under attacks from the hardliners. Watch report.

Twitter hashtags condemn pride celebrations in Turkey

Months after the Wuhan virus spread from China to the rest of the world, China now faces the threat of a new epidemic. Inner Mongolia has reported a suspected case of Bubonic plague - a disease that killed over 50 million people in the 14th Century. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why China's wet markets have become a threat to global health.

Gravitas: Another Epidemic Outbreak in China?

The anger against the Oli government in Nepal is growing. The youth are demanding a better strategy to counter the pandemic. This comes after senior advisers within the government were accused of taking kickbacks while purchasing Covid-19 supplies from China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Did Senior Advisers in Nepal PM's govt receive kickbacks from COVID contracts?

The non-oil private sector of the United Arab Emirates grew in June for the first time this year. With this, the economy has recovered from months of contraction as the COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Watch report.

UAE's non-oil trade recovers: Private sector jumps back to growth

A China-driven rally in global share, Indian shares closed higher today with banking stocks, automobile stocks gained. Watch report.

Fineprint: China-driven rally in global shares | Bank, auto shares climb

The head of the French cybersecurity agency ANSSI has said that there would not be a total ban on using equipment from Huawei in the rollout of the French 5G telecoms network, but that it was pushing French telcos to avoid switching to the Chinese company.

WION Dispatch: Huawei not totally banned in France

Schools have been forced to make a shift to digital classrooms amid the Coronavirus pandemic, but is this model effective? Do we have the right modules or tutorials for online education? Are teachers prepared for remote teaching? What about disadvantaged children and families who have no access to smart technologies? Will the lack of brick-and-mortar classrooms have long-lasting consequences for children? Or can online education be an effective alternative in a post-Covid world? Watch the show to find out.

Hard Reset: Impact of Coronavirus on Education

Sex Markets reopen in Bangkok and Amsterdam, sex workers fight for survival. Get more in this report!

Sex Markets reopen in Bangkok & Amsterdam after lockdown, sex workers fight for survival

Watch the story of an Indian H-1B visa holder unable to reunite with family in the US.

Indian H-1B visa holder unable to reunite with family in US

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in New Hampshire on Thursday (July 3) on US charges of luring underage girls so that Epstein could sexually abuse them. Now in a new photo, Jeffrey Epstein's aide Ghislaine Maxwell can be seen sitting on the UK throne.

New photo involves royal family in Epstein scandal

American rapper Kanye West, a vocal supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that he would run for president in 2020 in an apparent challenge to Trump and his presumptive Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden.

Hip-Hop star Kanye West announces he is running for US president in 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to defeat the "radical left," in an Independence Day speech at the White House that condemned recent protests against monuments to historical figures as attempts to destroy the United States.

US President Donald Trump vows to defeat 'radical left'

China has imposed a controversial security law on Hong Kong. What does the small print reveal? What does it mean for Hong Kongers? This week on Wion Wideangle, we take you 'Inside the new Hong Kong'. Saturday 10:30 PM and Sunday 9:30 PM

This week on WION Wideangle: Inside the new Hong Kong | WION Wideangle Promo

More than 400 elephants have died in Botswana in the last two months. It is one of the biggest disasters to impact elephants in this century. The cause of death remains a mystery. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Mysterious elephant deaths in Botswana

It's unusual for Indian leaders to visit a military front. But Prime Minister Modi's visit to an Indian military base in Ladakh amid a standoff with China was a risk worth taking. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why leaders around the world undertake such top-secret visits.

Gravitas: Modi's visit to Ladakh | Why do leaders visit war zones

Berlin-based singer Liu Keqing has been blocked from Chinese social media sites. His name has been censored on the Chinese internet. Just because - he looks like Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping look-alike censored in China

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Ladakh highlights the strong contrast between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the tale of the two leaders.

Gravitas: The stark contrast between Xi Jinping & Narendra Modi

Viewers from across the world have expressed their support for WION after our website was blocked on the Chinese internet. WION's Palki Sharma brings you some messages of support from our viewers around the world.

Gravitas: China blocks WION | Global support for WION's reportage

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is extending his support to Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Pakistani diplomats wrote to Nepal's government - seeking time for a phone call between two leaders. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Imran Khan is fishing in troubled waters of Nepal's politics.

Gravitas: Why Imran Khan has extended his support to Nepal's Prime Minister

An alliance created with Beijing's blessing is on the verge of a collapse in Nepal. According to reports from Nepal, KP Sharma Oli's differences with Pushpa Kamal Dahal have become insurmountable. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Nepal's Prime Minister could be scripting his fall.

Gravitas: Nepal | 'Made in China' alliance on the verge of a collapse

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/way-beyond-worst-spike-us-records-new-virus-peak-as-florida-texas-report-huge-surge-310336">'Way beyond worst spike': US records new virus peak as Florida, Texas report huge surge</a>

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As the number of coronavirus infections rose to over 53,000 on Thursday, Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that "is way beyond the worst spikes that we have seen." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/way-beyond-worst-spike-us-records-new-virus-peak-as-florida-texas-report-huge-surge-310336">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ace-bollywood-choreographer-saroj-khan-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-310331">Ace choreographer Saroj Khan dies of cardiac arrest</a>

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Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan died at the age of 72 in Mumbai of cardiac arrest. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ace-bollywood-choreographer-saroj-khan-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-310331">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-military-exercises-in-south-china-sea-will-further-destabilise-the-situation-pentagon-310335">China military exercises in South China Sea will 'further destabilise' the situation: Pentagon</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-military-exercises-in-south-china-sea-will-further-destabilise-the-situation-pentagon-310335"><img alt="South China Sea" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5f027f62-737a-4a44-9231-26bc1a2efe92" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%283%29_67.jpg" /></a>

The Pentagon on Thursday expressed its concern about China's decision to conduct military exercises in a disputed island in the South China Sea, noting the act will "further destabilise" the situation. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-military-exercises-in-south-china-sea-will-further-destabilise-the-situation-pentagon-310335">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jeffrey-epsteins-ex-girlfriend-and-confidant-ghislaine-maxwell-charged-and-arrested-310327">Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend and confidant Ghislaine Maxwell charged and arrested</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jeffrey-epsteins-ex-girlfriend-and-confidant-ghislaine-maxwell-charged-and-arrested-310327"><img alt="Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="80b226b7-5bd2-480a-90e1-c4853722f5d5" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design_116.jpg" /></a>

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in New Hampshire on Thursday on US charges of luring underage girls so that Epstein could sexually abuse them. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jeffrey-epsteins-ex-girlfriend-and-confidant-ghislaine-maxwell-charged-and-arrested-310327">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-blocks-access-to-wion-website-after-india-bans-59-chinese-apps-310271">China blocks access to WION website after India bans 59 Chinese apps</a>

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Beijing has blocked access to the WION website - www.wionews.com - in mainland China. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-blocks-access-to-wion-website-after-india-bans-59-chinese-apps-310271">Read more</a>&nbsp; 
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'Way beyond worst spike': US records new virus peak as Florida, Texas report huge surge As the number of coronavirus infections rose to over 53,000 on Thursday, Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that "is way beyond the worst spikes that we have seen.

'Way beyond worst spike': US records new virus peak as Florida, Texas report huge surge As the number of coronavirus infections rose to over 53,000 on Thursday, Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that "is way beyond the worst spikes that we have seen." Read more Ace choreographer Saroj Khan dies of cardiac arrest Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan died at the age of 72 in Mumbai of cardiac arrest. Read more China military exercises in South China Sea will 'further destabilise' the situation: Pentagon The Pentagon on Thursday expressed its concern about China's decision to conduct military exercises in a disputed island in the South China Sea, noting the act will "further destabilise" the situation. Read more Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend and confidant Ghislaine Maxwell charged and arrested Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in New Hampshire on Thursday on US charges of luring underage girls so that Epstein could sexually abuse them. Read more China blocks access to WION website after India bans 59 Chinese apps Beijing has blocked access to the WION website - www.wionews.com - in mainland China. Read more

Morning news brief: US coronavirus surge, Pentagon to China, and more

India and China will continue with the dialogue process in the Chushul sector. Commander level talks lasted for over 11 hours. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: India-China will continue to meet on LAC issue | Chushul sector | India-China standoff

Pakistan has grounded 262 pilots for lying about their qualifications & obtaining dubious licenses. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why global agencies are now banning Pakistani pilots and airlines.

Gravitas: Pakistan suspends 262 pilots for fraud

China's controversial security law came into force today. More than 300 protesters were detained on the first day alone. By imposing the security law on Hong Kong, China is taking an aim at the very idea of democracy. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the security law is designed to kill Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.

Gravitas: How democracy died in Hong Kong

The U.S. President is suffering setbacks from all sides in the run-up to the Presidential polls. Will he manage to secure another term or is he set to suffer a historic defeat?@palkisu decodes the challenges before Trump.

Gravitas: Will Trump lose 2020 Presidential elections?

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