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WION (World Is One News) brings latest & breaking news from South Asia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and rest of the World in politics, business, economy, sports, lifestyle, science & technology with opinions & analysis.

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1:29

India's ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat suspended for 18...

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2024/08/14

The Paris Olympics are over but the countdown for the Paralympics is on and India has been dealt a huge blow as reigning Paralympic champion shuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months for anti-doping violations. Watch in for more details!

2:52

Israel vs Iran Crisis: Gaza ceasefire deal could...

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2024/08/14

Iran has suggested it could refrain from retaliating against Israel for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination if ceasefire talks in Gaza succeed this week. Watch in for more details!

1:26

Scientists discover reservoir of liquid water on Mars...

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2024/08/14

A study released on August 12 suggests that there may be a vast reservoir of liquid water below the surface of Mars, based on data from NASA's Mars InSight lander.Researcher are suggesting that Mars, which lost its atmosphere billions of years ago, might still harbour significant quantities of water trapped beneath its surface. The amount of water could potentially fill an ocean 1-2 kilometers deep. On Earth, where there's liquid water, there's life—even deep underground. Could the same hold true

1:49

What does the recent wave of tech layoffs mean?

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2024/08/14

The year 2023 was the year of mass layoffs and it looks like 2024 will be a tough year for the working class, especially the IT industry. The trend of drop Cuts is showing no signs of slowing.

2:55

Women in China Created a Secret Language, 400 Years...

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2024/08/14

#Gravitas | Women in China's Hunan province, created a secret language Nushu, 400 years ago to communicate with each other without men understanding. It was a script used by Chinese women at a time when they were barred from formal education. Centuries later, some in China are on a mission to preserve the language as a cultural artefact. Watch this video to find out more.

4:38

Netanyahu vs Gallant: Is Israel PM sabotaging peace...

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2024/08/14

#Gravitas | Reports in the Israeli media claim that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant dismissed Netanyahu's declared aim of achieving 'total victory' over Hamas in Gaza as nothing more than 'nonsense.' The Prime Minister's office then responded with a statement accusing Gallant of harming Israel’s chances of securing a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Watch in for more details!

3:49

Is there life on mars? Scientists find 'oceans' of...

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2024/08/14

#Gravitas | Researchers are suggesting that Mars, which lost its atmosphere billions of years ago, might still harbour significant quantities of water trapped beneath its surface. The amount of water could potentially fill an ocean 1-2 kilometers deep. On Earth, where there's liquid water, there's life—even deep underground. Could the same hold true for Mars?

1:36

Gravitas recall: Building the berlin wall

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2024/08/14

Gravitas recall: on 13 August 1961, construction began on a wall that would divide berlin in two. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

4:32

Bangladesh unrest: Hasina seeks probe into violence &...

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2024/08/13

August 15th is the death anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Hasina's son urges Awami League leaders to commemorate the anniversary. Watch in for more details.

2:18

US Elections 2024: DNC will spend $300,000 for...

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2024/08/13

With the US Presidential polls in the next 3 months, Democrats are targeting to win support of overseas voters from the swing states for party's Presidential face Kamala Harris. Watch in for more details!

4:44

Bangladesh unrest: Muhammad Yunus seeks cooperation,...

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2024/08/13

It's only been a week since the 15-year Sheikh Hasina regime has been ousted in Bangladesh. An interim government gets down to business in the wake of the Quota protests that felled Hasina it has assured no discrimination against Hindus in Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

6:48

Viral Video: Man ties wife to bike, drags her around...

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2024/08/13

In a month-old video that has now gone viral, A woman can be seen tied to a bike and being dragged around a village in Rajasthan. Reports say the accused, woman's husband, has now been arrested.

1:44

Israel-Hamas War: Israel military claims Gaza rockets...

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2024/08/13

A rocket fired from the war-torn Gaza Strip fell in the sea off Israel’s Tel Aviv on Tuesday, Israel’s army said, as Hamas militants announced their first attack on the city in months.

8:38

Russia-Ukraine war: How harsh will Russia's...

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2024/08/13

#Gravitas | On Tuesday, Russian foreign intelligence services accused Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky of taking “insane” steps that threaten to escalate the war far beyond his country. President Vladimir Putin has promised Ukraine a "worthy response" after the war-battered country claimed to have seized 1,000 sq km of Russian territory in Kursk. But how long will Ukraine be able to celebrate this win? What will Russia's revenge look like? Just how violent will a Russian response be?

3:25

NASA finds oceans of water on Mars, deep in Martian...

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2024/08/13

A study released Monday using data from NASA's Mars InSight lander shows evidence of liquid water far below the surface of the fourth planet, advancing the search for life there and showing what might have happened to Mars' ancient oceans.

2:14

Gravitas: Why the elderly in Hong Kong are indulging...

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2024/08/13

The elderly in Hong Kong are indulging in illegal gambling to tackle loneliness. In Japan, the elderly are shoplifting to tackle loneliness. We tell you why this is a cry for help.

5:37

Africans who made an impact at the Olympics

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2024/08/13

Kenya topped the African medal count with 11 medals, which includes 4 gold. Algeria is in second place with 2 gold medals, and South Africa is third with 1 gold medal. Ethiopia completes the top four, also having 1 gold medal but with fewer silver medals. This year, the twelve African countries qualified for the competition performed even better, finishing just one medal ahead: the African continent won a total of 38 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. We highlight some of the competitors who left

2:55

First deaf crowned as Miss South Africa 2024

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2024/08/13

Mia Le Roux became the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa following a divisive competition that saw one finalist withdraw after being trolled over her Nigerian heritage. 23-year-old law student Chidimma Adet-Shina pulled out of the competition following allegations that her mother may have stolen the identity of a South African woman. Report by Kalden Ongmu.

3:10

Uganda: Dispute over ritualized circumcision of...

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2024/08/13

A mass circumcision was marketed to tourists in a remote area of Uganda. Some are angrily objecting the ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys, known as Imbalu, which began on august 3rd in a remote corner of Uganda and will continue until the end of 2024

3:33

BREAKING | Bangladesh Interim Government cancels...

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2024/08/13

The interim Government headed by Muhammad Yunus has decided to cancel the August 15 National morning day, a day that marks the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the founding leader of Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

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