In the first-ever interview after the first India Australia virtual summit, Australia's envoy to India Barry O'Farrell speaking exclusively to WION has said while the countries are separated by the Indian ocean both Delhi and Canberra are joined in a shared goal and responsibility to maintain its security. Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, Australian envoy said, "both share a view around multilateral issues to resolve issues" and "Quad is important to share perspective on COVID". Both India and Australia had the first virtual summit on Thursday.

WION exclusive conversation with Australia's envoy to India Barry O'Farrell

Hundreds of mourners in Minneapolis on June 4 remembered George Floyd, the black man whose death in police custody set off a wave of nationwide protests and ignited a debate about racial justice. Watch report.

Hundreds of mourners join memorial service of George Floyd in Minnesota

The U.S. is planning to investigate countries over digital tax. From the European Union to India - everybody is a target. U.S. President Donald Trump claims American tech companies are being unfairly targetted. WION's Palki Shama gets you the story.

Gravitas: U.S. probe over Digital Tax | A new trade war?

Watch reports of Police brutality across the United States of America. New York's governor Andrew Cuomo has condemned the police brutality. Watch this video to get more on this!

Reports of Police brutality across US, New York's governor condemns police brutality

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Communist governments were folding one after another. When the Soviet Union collapsed, China was hit the hardest. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the global shift towards democracy was nightmarish for Beijing.

Gravitas: Tiananmen Massacre | Geopolitical changes that rattled China

Two things scare China, the ghost of Tiananmen Square, and more importantly- meeting the same fate as the Soviet Union. Because despite years of rapid changes, the chorus for democracy is echoing in China once again. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Tiananmen Massacre | What China fears the most

The 'Black Lives Matter' movement has reached every corner of the world. WION's Palki Sharma gets you five videos that tell the story.

Gravitas: 'Black Lives Matter' now a global movement | George Floyd death

4 policemen have been charged with the murder of George Floyd. All 4 of them could be sentenced for 40 years in jail. Meanwhile, an autopsy report has revealed that George Floyd was infected with the Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Autopsy report reveals George Floyd had Coronavirus

Rioters in U.S. have smashed stores of renowned luxury brands, looting merchandise worth millions of dollars. Can this secure justice for the killing of George Floyd?

Gravitas: U.S. Riots | Top Luxury Brands Looted

There is an internal protest on Facebook. Employees are unhappy with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to not remove a post by U.S. President Donald Trump. Facebook employees are tweeting against their CEO, some are even staging virtual walkouts. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Facebook is facing a mutiny

Over 100 scientists have slammed Lancet Medical Journal over its study on using hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to treat Covid-19. The authenticity of the study is under question. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Was Lancet study on Hydroxychloroquine fabricated?

A pregnant elephant died in the Indian state of Kerala after eating a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers. The incident has raised several uncomfortable questions across the country. WION's Palki Sharma has some food for thought.

Gravitas: Food for thought | Pregnant elephant's death shakes India

First a deadly virus and now a deadly storm. It has been a double whammy for the city of Mumbai ever since Cyclone Nisarga made landfall. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Double whammy for India's maximum city Mumbai

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 64,00,000 people worldwide. India is reporting more than 2,08,000 confirmed cases. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 64,00,000 cases worldwide

Is Chinese President Xi Jinping consolidating power in the name of fighting corruption? Is he targeting his critics and rivals? Reports suggest he openly criticised the second-most powerful person in the country - Premier Li Keqiang. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Xi vs Li: China's power grab begins?

China's propaganda mouthpiece Global Times has singled out Wion for uncovering the truth about the Wuhan virus. In a write-up, the state-owned media network has preached 'certain Indian observers' to 'think independently'.

Gravitas: China's Global Times targets WION

Google has taken down 'Remove China Apps' from its Play store. The top-trending app was being used by Indians to remove Chinese applications from their cell phone. Is Google dancing to China's tunes? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Does China control Google and Apple?

Global Times is said to overemphasise every little perceived success of Beijing & justify all crimes committed by the Chinese regime. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a crash-course on this Chinese mouthpiece.

Gravitas: Global Times | The story of China's propaganda mouthpiece

The biggest names in world sport including Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Roger Federer have all come out to condemn the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. American tennis player and 2020 Australian open champion Rajeev Ram admits that racism is a huge issue in American society and that the violence and rioting on the streets is something he has never seen before. Ram was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Australian open champion Rajeev Ram

Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised the efforts of demonstrators across the nation, calling their protests following the death of George Floyd “powerful” and “transformative.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-cops-charged-in-floyd-death-one-faces-2nd-degree-murder-count-homicide-303080">Also read: Four cops charged in Floyd death, one faces 2nd-degree murder count homicide</a> 
 
In his video message Obama sent a message of gratitude to young people of colour, who have “witnessed too much violence and too much death,” and said their activism has been a source of hope for him. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/george-floyds-final-words-seen-across-skies-in-the-us-cities-302975">In Pics: George Floyd's final words seen across skies in the US cities</a>

“I want you to know that you matter. I want you to know that your lives matter, that your dreams matter,” Obama said in a Livestream of a roundtable hosted by My Brother’s Keeper, an organization he launched in 2014, on Wednesday evening.&nbsp; 
 
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mother-of-george-floyds-daughter-demands-justice-minneapolis-police-faces-probe-302863" hreflang="en">Mother of George Floyd's daughter demands justice; Minneapolis police faces probe</a>

“You should be able to learn and make mistakes and live a life of joy without having to worry about what’s going to happen when you walk to the store or go for a jog or are driving down the street or are looking at some birds in a park.”

Obama's speech offered a distinct contrast in tone to the way his successor, President Donald Trump, has responded to the protests, some of which have devolved into violence. Trump has threatened to deploy the US military to quell demonstrations and told governors to get "tougher".

Obama did not mention Trump on Wednesday, though he has criticised the president's actions more frequently in recent weeks.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised the efforts of demonstrators across the nation, calling their protests following the death of George Floyd “powerful” and “transformative.

Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised the efforts of demonstrators across the nation, calling their protests following the death of George Floyd “powerful” and “transformative.” Also read: Four cops charged in Floyd death, one faces 2nd-degree murder count homicide In his video message Obama sent a message of gratitude to young people of colour, who have “witnessed too much violence and too much death,” and said their activism has been a source of hope for him. In Pics: George Floyd's final words seen across skies in the US cities “I want you to know that you matter. I want you to know that your lives matter, that your dreams matter,” Obama said in a Livestream of a roundtable hosted by My Brother’s Keeper, an organization he launched in 2014, on Wednesday evening. Also read: Mother of George Floyd's daughter demands justice; Minneapolis police faces probe “You should be able to learn and make mistakes and live a life of joy without having to worry about what’s going to happen when you walk to the store or go for a jog or are driving down the street or are looking at some birds in a park.” Obama's speech offered a distinct contrast in tone to the way his successor, President Donald Trump, has responded to the protests, some of which have devolved into violence. Trump has threatened to deploy the US military to quell demonstrations and told governors to get "tougher". Obama did not mention Trump on Wednesday, though he has criticised the president's actions more frequently in recent weeks. (With inputs from Reuters)

I want you to know that you matter: Obama’s message to young people of colour

The Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on the neck of a black man who later died will now be charged with second-degree murder, and his three colleagues will also face charges, Senator Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/george-floyds-final-words-seen-across-skies-in-the-us-cities-302975">In Pics: George Floyd's final words seen across skies in the US cities</a>

The May 25 death of George Floyd -- who had been accused of trying to buy cigarettes with a counterfeit bill -- has ignited protests across the United States over systemic racism and police brutality.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mother-of-george-floyds-daughter-demands-justice-minneapolis-police-faces-probe-302863" hreflang="en">Mother of George Floyd's daughter demands justice; Minneapolis police faces probe</a>

"Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin to 2nd degree in George Floyd's murder and also charging other 3 officers," Klobuchar tweeted.

"This is another important step for justice."

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Chauvin was charged last week with third-degree murder, which is roughly akin to manslaughter. A charge of second-degree murder does not suggest premeditation but carries stiffer penalties.

The Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on the neck of a black man who later died will now be charged with second-degree murder, and his three colleagues will also face charges, Senator Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday.

The Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on the neck of a black man who later died will now be charged with second-degree murder, and his three colleagues will also face charges, Senator Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday. In Pics: George Floyd's final words seen across skies in the US cities The May 25 death of George Floyd -- who had been accused of trying to buy cigarettes with a counterfeit bill -- has ignited protests across the United States over systemic racism and police brutality. Also read: Mother of George Floyd's daughter demands justice; Minneapolis police faces probe "Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin to 2nd degree in George Floyd's murder and also charging other 3 officers," Klobuchar tweeted. "This is another important step for justice." Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against Derek Chauvin to 2nd degree in George Floyd’s murder and also charging other 3 officers. This is another important step for justice. — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 3, 2020 × Chauvin was charged last week with third-degree murder, which is roughly akin to manslaughter. A charge of second-degree murder does not suggest premeditation but carries stiffer penalties.

Four cops charged in Floyd death, one faces 2nd-degree murder count homicide

For the 8th consecutive day, protests over the death of George Floyd have raged unabated in America. WION's Palki Sharma gets you 5 videos of upheaval from the United States.

Gravitas: 5 videos of upheaval in America

The politics over G7 expansion is heating up. Russia is insisting on the inclusion of China in the revived bloc. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Moscow is unrelenting.

Gravitas: Politics over G7 expansion heats up

Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria is being turned into a police station. The renovation is expected to cost €5 million. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Why is Austria revamping Hitler's birthplace?

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 63,00,000 people worldwide. India is reporting more than 1,90,000 confirmed cases.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 63,00,000 cases worldwide

For the eighth consecutive day, protests over the death of George Gloyd have raged unabated in the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The demonstrators are still defying curfews, arsonists are still fuelling anarchy, and the policemen are still tear-gassing the unarmed.

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The US President, Donald Trump, meanwhile is tweeting and posing for cameras.

In Portland, Oregon, thousands of protesters were seen lying on a bridge as far as the eye can see.

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These people are re-enacting the last moments of George Floyd, with “silence is violence” as their collective war cry.

Aerial images from New York show the trail of destruction left in the aftermath of violent clashes. Looted stores, smashed windows, grafitti on the walls, and debris on the streets. “No justice, no peace” is the war cry here.

Oakley, California, police officers bent the knee in solidarity with the protesters who greeted them with praise. “Diversity is the greatest force”, their message to the world.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/situation-relatively-calm-after-protesters-defy-curfew-for-eighth-consecutive-day-in-us-303008" hreflang="en">Situation relatively calm after protesters defy curfew for eighth consecutive day in US</a>

On Tuesday, the White House resembled a war zone. Policemen on horseback marched towards unarmed protesters, who were tear-gassed to make way from Trump’s photo-op.

Minutes after they were driven back, President Trump emerged with security officials and cameras. He stopped at a damaged church and posed with a Bible. “America will be greater than ever before” is the US President's war cry.

The world is also responding to the American call. In London, the crowd at Central Park continues to swell by the hour. In Bethlehem - Israelis and Palestinians have come together to light candles in Floyd’s memory. In Paris, there are calls for justice for the murder of a black frenchman.

Black lives matter, and the movement is now global!

For the eighth consecutive day, protests over the death of George Gloyd have raged unabated in the United States. The demonstrators are still defying curfews, arsonists are still fuelling anarchy, and the policemen are still tear-gassing the unarmed.

For the eighth consecutive day, protests over the death of George Gloyd have raged unabated in the United States. The demonstrators are still defying curfews, arsonists are still fuelling anarchy, and the policemen are still tear-gassing the unarmed. Also read: My administration has done more for blacks than any president since Abraham Lincoln: Trump The US President, Donald Trump, meanwhile is tweeting and posing for cameras. In Portland, Oregon, thousands of protesters were seen lying on a bridge as far as the eye can see. These people are re-enacting the last moments of George Floyd, with “silence is violence” as their collective war cry. Aerial images from New York show the trail of destruction left in the aftermath of violent clashes. Looted stores, smashed windows, grafitti on the walls, and debris on the streets. “No justice, no peace” is the war cry here. Oakley, California, police officers bent the knee in solidarity with the protesters who greeted them with praise. “Diversity is the greatest force”, their message to the world. Also read: Situation relatively calm after protesters defy curfew for eighth consecutive day in US On Tuesday, the White House resembled a war zone. Policemen on horseback marched towards unarmed protesters, who were tear-gassed to make way from Trump’s photo-op. Minutes after they were driven back, President Trump emerged with security officials and cameras. He stopped at a damaged church and posed with a Bible. “America will be greater than ever before” is the US President's war cry. The world is also responding to the American call. In London, the crowd at Central Park continues to swell by the hour. In Bethlehem - Israelis and Palestinians have come together to light candles in Floyd’s memory. In Paris, there are calls for justice for the murder of a black frenchman. Black lives matter, and the movement is now global!

Black lives matter: The world responds to America's war cry!

Unexpanded G7 has long been in demand for the emerging world. All the member nations agree in principle that in this expansion they are divided over the decision to get the seat at the G7 table.

Putin wants China at G7 table: Trump's G7 expansion plan

An android application that deletes all Chinese apps from a smartphone has been downloaded over 50 lakh times. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how netizens have kicked off the #BoycottChina campaign.

Gravitas: #BoycottChina trend gains traction

A new report has now unveiled how China withheld data on Coronavirus pandemic - leaving officers of the World Health Organisation 'frustrated'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the WHO was given little data or access during the crucial weeks at the beginning of the outbreak.

Gravitas: WHO's internal documents reveal China's 'cover-up'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump over the phone on Tuesday evening.

Gravitas: PM Modi speaks to Donald Trump

China's wolf-warriors seem to be delighted in watching the unrest unfold in U.S. WION's palki Sharma gets you a report on China's double standards.

Gravitas: Chinese diplomats try to exploit the US riots

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