After weeks of accelerated growth of monkeypox cases across the globe, the epidemic might be slowing down, according to World Health Organization (WHO). Reportedly, the UN agency on Tuesday stated it saw 'encouraging' signs that the epidemic was receding in Europe.

After weeks of accelerated growth of monkeypox cases across the globe, the epidemic might be slowing down, according to World Health Organization (WHO). Reportedly, the UN agency on Tuesday stated it saw 'encouraging' signs that the epidemic was receding in Europe. "There are encouraging early signs, as evidenced in France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, the UK and other countries that the outbreak may be slowing," said Hans Klug, WHO's regional director for Europe. However, to stop people from letting down their guard, Klug also advised that for complete elimination of the virus, more steps were required. "It's going in the right direction. However, to move towards elimination in our region, we need to urgently step up our efforts." he added. According to WHO data, last week saw a steep decline of 21 per cent in the number of new cases reported across the globe. It was the first time that decline had been reported after four consecutive weeks of increase in caseload. A total of 53 countries come under the WHO Europe region, which accounted for more than a third of cases worldwide. WATCH | Monkeypox: Expert tells WION what you must know × As reported by WION, it was last month that WHO, after its emergency committee meeting, declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency. The declaration meant that WHO designated the virus outbreak as a significant threat to global health that warranted an international response. “We have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly, through new modes of transmission, about which we understand too little. For all of these reasons, I have decided that the global monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern." WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was quoted as saying at the time. Read more | Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by WHO amid surge in cases The symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, muscle ache, tiredness and swollen lymph nodes. First detected in May, the virus rapidly spread to Europe and the United States. Although there is no specific treatment for the monkeypox virus, the health agencies have recommended antivirals such as tecovirimat to treat it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Monkeypox epidemic may be slowing in Europe: WHO

Unable to compete in the gaming streaming market, Facebook on Tuesday announced that it will be shutting down its gaming app. Reportedly, the app which let users watch and play video games on-demand was launched two years ago amid much fanfare.

Unable to compete in the gaming streaming market, Facebook on Tuesday announced that it will be shutting down its gaming app. Reportedly, the app which let users watch and play video games on-demand was launched two years ago amid much fanfare. However, come October 28, the app will not be available to download on Android or iOS but will continue to be accessible via the Facebook app. “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for everything that you’ve done to build a thriving community for gamers and fans since this app first launched,” the company stated in an update to the users. “Despite this news, our mission to connect players, fans and creators with the games they love hasn’t changed, and you’ll still be able to find your games, streamers and groups when you visit Gaming in the Facebook app.” it further added. Read more: Facebook hints at settlement in Cambridge Analytica lawsuit Facebook launched its gaming app in April 2020 to compete with the likes of Twitch, a dominant player in the market. The app wanted to cash in on the boom of the pandemic market where users were looking for new platforms to play games while confined in the boundaries of their households. However, the app never really got off the ground as users complained about the buggy UI and not having top streamers in its fold. It's not like Facebook did not attempt to resuscitate its product. It signed Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr and creators like DiguisedToast, Ramee to gain momentum. However, none of them appeared in the top stream rankings and eventually did not contribute much to the growth of the app. According to data from market research firm, Streamlabs, as of the second quarter, the gaming market was dominated by Twitch at 76.7 per cent, followed by YouTube at 15.4 per cent and Facebook Gaming lagging at only 7.9 per cent. Read more: Facebook edit button goes missing for some users, causes social media storm Facebook is not the only high-profile Silicon valley behemoth to bow out of the gaming sector after failing. Bill gates owned Microsoft and its gaming streaming service Mixer also failed to hit the straps and brought down the curtains in 2020. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Facebook to shut down its game streaming app after failing to ace the market

US President Joe Biden has reportedly filed for&nbsp;re-election&nbsp;with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday, according to data available on the Commission's website.&nbsp;

The entry on website reveals that Biden started the filing process with FEC on Friday (August 26). This is perhaps the strongest indication that the democrat leader has given in recent times of running for a second, consecutive term.

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Biden's filing for re-election comes in the backdrop of several democrat leaders vocing concerns about the President's low approval ratings.

As reported extensively by WION, in July, Biden's approval ratings fared lower than what his infamous predecessor, Donald Trump, ever managed to achieve during his four tumultuous years in the office.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-bidens-approval-ratings-take-a-tumble-dips-below-donald-trumps-498797">US President Joe Biden's approval ratings take a tumble, dip below Donald Trump's</a>

According to CNN,&nbsp;&nbsp;Biden's approval rating stood at 38 per cent while 62 per cent disapproved of his presidentship. On the economic front, Biden has an approval rating of only 30 per cent.

Moreover,&nbsp;the President's approval rating for the handling of the economy dwindled from 71 per cent, earlier this year to 62 per cent amongst the Democrats in the recent survey.&nbsp;

However, since then, Biden has brought the highly ambitious Inflation reduction Act as well as a student loan forgiveness scheme. He has also flexed muscles on the foreign front by announcing the assassination of&nbsp;al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri.&nbsp;

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-signs-the-inflation-reduction-act-a-toned-down-version-of-his-build-back-better-plan-507583">&nbsp;Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act, a toned down version of his Build Back Better plan</a>

Moreover, by filing for re-election, Biden may be attempting to send a message to voters ahead of the crucial November midterm elections.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden has reportedly filed for re-election with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday, according to data available on the Commission's website.

US President Joe Biden has reportedly filed for re-election with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday, according to data available on the Commission's website. The entry on website reveals that Biden started the filing process with FEC on Friday (August 26). This is perhaps the strongest indication that the democrat leader has given in recent times of running for a second, consecutive term. Biden's filing for re-election comes in the backdrop of several democrat leaders vocing concerns about the President's low approval ratings. As reported extensively by WION, in July, Biden's approval ratings fared lower than what his infamous predecessor, Donald Trump, ever managed to achieve during his four tumultuous years in the office. Read more: US President Joe Biden's approval ratings take a tumble, dip below Donald Trump's According to CNN, Biden's approval rating stood at 38 per cent while 62 per cent disapproved of his presidentship. On the economic front, Biden has an approval rating of only 30 per cent. Moreover, the President's approval rating for the handling of the economy dwindled from 71 per cent, earlier this year to 62 per cent amongst the Democrats in the recent survey. However, since then, Biden has brought the highly ambitious Inflation reduction Act as well as a student loan forgiveness scheme. He has also flexed muscles on the foreign front by announcing the assassination of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri. Read more: Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act, a toned down version of his Build Back Better plan Moreover, by filing for re-election, Biden may be attempting to send a message to voters ahead of the crucial November midterm elections. (This is a developing story. More updates to follow) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US President Joe Biden officially files to run for president re-election

It is official. The southwest region of England is suffering from drought as extreme heatwave conditions across the country broke 90-year-old records, according to the Environment Agency.

It is official. The southwest region of England is suffering from drought as extreme heatwave conditions across the country broke 90-year-old records, according to the Environment Agency. Reportedly, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, South Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire in the Wessex area have been given drought status. The announcement comes on the heels of the National Drought Group, earlier this month pushing Kent, South London, North London, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Devon, Cornwall, Solent, South Downs, Herts, East Anglia, Thames, and the East Midlands into the list of regions enduring drought-like conditions. Read more: Amid heatwave, UK declares drought across eight areas of England For a country notorious for its inclement rainy weather, England has received below-average rainfall across all geographic regions, leading to rivers running dry as groundwater and reservoir levels plummet. According to the Environment Agency, moving Wessex into the list was majorly due to this reason. "Despite some heavy rain over the past two weeks, it has not been enough to refill our rivers and aquifers. River levels across our Wessex area are exceptionally low – many showing the lowest flows on record," said the agency in a statement. Read more: UK issues new amber heat warning for England and Wales "This places incredible strain on local wildlife and this is why we are moving to drought status. We are prioritising our local operations to minimise impacts on the environment.” it further added. Such has been the condition that authorities have been forced to clock in desperate measures. Six water companies across England have announced hosepipe bans to reduce water shortage and ensure that drought-stricken areas do not run out of water. Read more: Hosepipe ban begins in parts of southern England to protect river habitats July was quite a challenge for the UK as it was the driest July for England since 1935. During the month, the temperatures rose above 40C for the first time. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

England's entire south-west region is now in drought

A woman inmate in California, USA who suffered a miscarriage in police custody six years ago has been awarded a compensatory sum of $480,000 by the government officials of Orange County.

Reportedly, the woman named Sandra Quinones who is no longer in custody, suffered a miscarriage on March 28, 2016 after her water broke during custody while the police officials showed extreme lethargy in taking her to the hospital, resulting in the death of the fetus.&nbsp;

The payment is part of a federal wrongful death lawsuit that was filed by Sandra on behalf of her lawyer Dick Herman.&nbsp;

In the lawsuit, Sandra claimed that after her water broke, she pressed the button in her cell, meant to summon the police officials for help. However, for more than two hours, not a single officer turned up at her cell while she writhed in pain.

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shooting-incident-reported-outside-a-gurudwara-in-california-three-injured-510928">&nbsp;Shooting incident reported outside a Gurudwara in California, three injured</a>

Even when the staffers arrived, Sandra was taken to the Anaheim Global Medical Center in the jail deputy's patrol car instead of an ambulance. Moreover, en route to the hospital, the deputies made a stop at Starbucks to drink coffee, wasting precious time while Sandra remained in pain.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-court-orders-starbucks-to-rehire-employees-it-fired-for-unionising-508252">US court orders Starbucks to rehire employees it fired for 'unionising'</a>

In the end, Sandra lost her baby as the hospital could not do anything after such a long delay. Afterwards, in the lawsuit, Sandra accused the jail staffers of exhibiting 'deliberate indifference'&nbsp;toward her 'civil rights and medical condition'.

Speaking about the outcome of the case, Sandra's attorney remarked, "That's a very good result for someone badly treated in the jail. This poor woman, she's in jail having a miscarriage and, instead of calling an ambulance, they take her to the hospital in a patrol car and the cops stop at Starbucks while she's bleeding."

Reportedly, Sandra has to formally accept the settlement for the agreement to be considered final.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/miracles-do-happen-30-year-old-us-woman-becomes-pregnant-while-being-pregnant-483991">Miracles do happen: 30-year-old US woman becomes pregnant while being pregnant. Find out how</a>

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A woman inmate in California, USA who suffered a miscarriage in police custody six years ago has been awarded a compensatory sum of $480,000 by the government officials of Orange County.

A woman inmate in California, USA who suffered a miscarriage in police custody six years ago has been awarded a compensatory sum of $480,000 by the government officials of Orange County. Reportedly, the woman named Sandra Quinones who is no longer in custody, suffered a miscarriage on March 28, 2016 after her water broke during custody while the police officials showed extreme lethargy in taking her to the hospital, resulting in the death of the fetus. The payment is part of a federal wrongful death lawsuit that was filed by Sandra on behalf of her lawyer Dick Herman. In the lawsuit, Sandra claimed that after her water broke, she pressed the button in her cell, meant to summon the police officials for help. However, for more than two hours, not a single officer turned up at her cell while she writhed in pain. Read more: Shooting incident reported outside a Gurudwara in California, three injured Even when the staffers arrived, Sandra was taken to the Anaheim Global Medical Center in the jail deputy's patrol car instead of an ambulance. Moreover, en route to the hospital, the deputies made a stop at Starbucks to drink coffee, wasting precious time while Sandra remained in pain. Read more: US court orders Starbucks to rehire employees it fired for 'unionising' In the end, Sandra lost her baby as the hospital could not do anything after such a long delay. Afterwards, in the lawsuit, Sandra accused the jail staffers of exhibiting 'deliberate indifference' toward her 'civil rights and medical condition'. Speaking about the outcome of the case, Sandra's attorney remarked, "That's a very good result for someone badly treated in the jail. This poor woman, she's in jail having a miscarriage and, instead of calling an ambulance, they take her to the hospital in a patrol car and the cops stop at Starbucks while she's bleeding." Reportedly, Sandra has to formally accept the settlement for the agreement to be considered final. Read more: Miracles do happen: 30-year-old US woman becomes pregnant while being pregnant. Find out how (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US inmate who suffered miscarriage as police officials stopped at Starbucks for coffee to be paid $480,000

A day before Russia shuts the all-important Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea, German chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Germany could counter the Russian gas threat.

A day before Russia shuts the all-important Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea, German chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Germany could counter the Russian gas threat. "Germany is in a much better position in terms of security of supply than was foreseeable a couple of months ago," Scholz told reporters on Tuesday. "We can deal well with the threats we are confronted with from Russia, which uses gas as part of its strategy in the war against Ukraine." he further added. Read more: Gazprom to reduce gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest gas supplier Olaf's statements come a day after Economy Minister Robert Habeck stated that Germany had filled its gas reserves to almost 83 per cent. "Germany's gas storage facilities are nearly 83 per cent full and will hit 85 per cent full in early September. As a result, the markets will calm and go down" said Habeck. Nord Stream 1 will be shut down from tomorrow It is pertinent to note that the Russian state-owned gas company, earlier this month announced that the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline will remain shut down for three days for 'routine maintenance', starting tomorrow i.e August 31. In the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany, much like the other European nations picked Kyiv's side. However, despite talking tough against Russia, Berlin still hasn't been able to get rid of Russian oil and gas, which accounted for more than 55 per cent of its requirement in 2021. Moreover, since February, the supplies from Russia have been reduced by more than 30 per cent, leading to an acute energy crisis in the country, with the price of oil and gas rising by almost four per cent compared to last year. Germany, akin to several other European nations is scampering for alternatives and looking to build reserves. However, the process is lengthy and one that cannot be achieved over the course of a few months. The perilous energy situation had forced the German government to splurge $14.93 billion last month to bail out Uniper, its largest importer of Russian gas. Read more: Germany: Topless protestors surround Olaf Scholz at a public event; demand ban on Russian gas imports (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

We are in better position to counter Russia's gas threat, says Olaf Scholz

A day after French PM Elisabeth Borne&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-pm-warns-of-energy-rationing-in-the-winter-511241">warned&nbsp;</a>of energy rationing in the winter,&nbsp;Gazprom has dropped another bomb. Reportedly, the Russian state-owned gas company on Tuesday informed that gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest supplier of gas to households and businesses&nbsp;will be reduced, starting today due to a dispute over contracts.&nbsp;

"There will be&nbsp;a reduction in gas deliveries, starting today, due to a disagreement between the parties on the application of some contracts." Engie informed about Gazprom's notice.&nbsp;

The French company further added that it had put measures in place to brave the reduction in supplies.

"Engie had already secured the volumes necessary to meet its commitments towards its customers and its own requirements, and put in place several measures to significantly reduce any direct financial and physical impacts that could result from an interruption to gas supplies by Gazprom." stated the company in a statement.&nbsp;

However, neither Gazprom nor Engie informed about the nature of the dispute with the former not releasing any statement.&nbsp;

In the aftermath of the announcement, French energy minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher stated that the fresh supply cuts should egg France to fully end its dependence on French supplies.&nbsp;

“Russia is using gas like a war weapon.&nbsp;We must prepare for the worst, a total interruption of deliveries.” said&nbsp;Runacher.

Nord Stream 1 pipeline will close from tomorrow&nbsp;

It is pertinent to note that Gazprom's reduction in the supply comes in the backdrop of the company announcing earlier this month that the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline will remain shut down for three days for 'routine maintenance', starting tomorrow i.e August 31.

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gazproms-halt-of-nord-stream-1-pipeline-plunges-europe-into-a-gas-crisis-509359">&nbsp;Gazprom's halt of Nord Stream 1 pipeline plunges Europe into a gas crisis</a>

The pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea is the lifeline of the European countries. Despite being against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, the European countries have remained toothless against Moscow which has used its position of dominance to circumvent the sanctions.&nbsp;

While most European nations are facing soaring prices, very few have capped the prices. Of the major countries, it is France that has put a four per cent cap on gas prices up until the end of the year.

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-to-limit-soaring-electricity-rates-next-year-cap-on-prices-to-continue-till-the-end-of-year-510752">&nbsp;France to 'limit' soaring electricity rates next year; cap on prices to continue till the end of year</a>

Moreover, France is only dependent on Russia for 17 per cent of its energy supply. The country is in talks with Algeria&nbsp;to increase gas imports&nbsp;while attempting to fill reserves for the winter which have reportedly reached the 90 per cent mark, according to government data.&nbsp;

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A day after French PM Elisabeth Borne warned of energy rationing in the winter, Gazprom has dropped another bomb. Reportedly, the Russian state-owned gas company on Tuesday informed that gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest supplier of gas to households and businesses will be reduced, starting today due to a dispute over contracts.

A day after French PM Elisabeth Borne warned of energy rationing in the winter, Gazprom has dropped another bomb. Reportedly, the Russian state-owned gas company on Tuesday informed that gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest supplier of gas to households and businesses will be reduced, starting today due to a dispute over contracts. "There will be a reduction in gas deliveries, starting today, due to a disagreement between the parties on the application of some contracts." Engie informed about Gazprom's notice. The French company further added that it had put measures in place to brave the reduction in supplies. "Engie had already secured the volumes necessary to meet its commitments towards its customers and its own requirements, and put in place several measures to significantly reduce any direct financial and physical impacts that could result from an interruption to gas supplies by Gazprom." stated the company in a statement. However, neither Gazprom nor Engie informed about the nature of the dispute with the former not releasing any statement. In the aftermath of the announcement, French energy minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher stated that the fresh supply cuts should egg France to fully end its dependence on French supplies. “Russia is using gas like a war weapon. We must prepare for the worst, a total interruption of deliveries.” said Runacher. Nord Stream 1 pipeline will close from tomorrow It is pertinent to note that Gazprom's reduction in the supply comes in the backdrop of the company announcing earlier this month that the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline will remain shut down for three days for 'routine maintenance', starting tomorrow i.e August 31. Read more: Gazprom's halt of Nord Stream 1 pipeline plunges Europe into a gas crisis The pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea is the lifeline of the European countries. Despite being against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, the European countries have remained toothless against Moscow which has used its position of dominance to circumvent the sanctions. While most European nations are facing soaring prices, very few have capped the prices. Of the major countries, it is France that has put a four per cent cap on gas prices up until the end of the year. Read more: France to 'limit' soaring electricity rates next year; cap on prices to continue till the end of year Moreover, France is only dependent on Russia for 17 per cent of its energy supply. The country is in talks with Algeria to increase gas imports while attempting to fill reserves for the winter which have reportedly reached the 90 per cent mark, according to government data. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Gazprom to reduce gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest gas supplier

Weeks after arresting a university student and sentencing her to a 34-year prison term for using Twitter, the Saudi Arabian authorities have sentenced another woman to decades in prison.

Weeks after arresting a university student and sentencing her to a 34-year prison term for using Twitter, the Saudi Arabian authorities have sentenced another woman to decades in prison. Reportedly, Democracy for the Arab World Now (Dawn), a human rights group founded by 'murdered' journalist Jamal Khashoggi has revealed that a woman named Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for using the internet to tear into the 'social fabric' of the country. However, apart from the jail term, not much is known about Saeed's age or the concrete reason why she was arrested. According to Guardian, which received the Dawn report, Saeed was arrested for tweeting her opinions and that too from an anonymous account. A similar playbook was used earlier As reported extensively by WION, Salma al-Shehab, a 34-year-old PhD student studying at Leeds University in the UK was sentenced to 34 years in prison by the country's court for using Twitter and allegedly retweeting tweets from dissidents. Read more: Saudi court sentences woman student for using Twitter; causing 'public unrest' Akin to Saeed, Salma was accused of causing "public unrest" and "destabilising civil and national security". Reportedly, Salma had returned to Saudi Arabia for a holiday but the Saudi authorities got hold of her and produced her in front of a special terrorist court which announced the draconian verdict. Abdullah Alaoudh, the director for the Gulf region at Dawn, who accessed the court documents which revealed Saeed's case stated that the slew of arrests could be connected to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s meeting with President Biden last month. “It is impossible not to connect the dots between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s meeting with President Biden last month in Jeddah and the uptick in the repressive attacks against anyone who dares criticise the crown prince or the Saudi government for well-documented abuses.” Alaoudh was quoted as saying by The Guardian. It is pertinent to note that Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) controls a major stake in Twitter. Moreover, earlier this month, a US court found an ex-Twitter employee guilty of spying for Saudi officials. Ahmad Abouammo reportedly sold Twitter user information for cash. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Another woman sentenced to 45-year jail term in Saudi Arabia for using Twitter

India's capital city of Delhi has a notorious reputation for being unsafe for women. Recently released data by the country's National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has done little to improve on the said reputation by terming Delhi as the most unsafe metropolitan city in India for women.

Reportedly, Delhi saw a more than 40 per cent rise in crimes against women in 2021, compared to a year prior. A total of 13,500 crimes were reported against the fairer sex in 2021, compared to a little under 10,000 in 2020.

Of the 43,414 crimes reported against women in 19 major cities across the country, Delhi accounted for 32.20 per cent of the cases, suggesting that law and order authorities were not working properly to create a safe environment for women.

Amongst the category of crimes, over 3,948 cases of abduction and kidnapping were reported while 2,022 cases of assault on women with an intent to outrage their modesty were registered by the Bureau.

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Similarly, 1,357 reported cases were under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (girl child victims only) while 833 cases of girl child rape came from the capital city alone.&nbsp;

However, what may come as most surprising is the cases of dowry deaths, despite a concerted campaign by the central and state government to discourage dowry.

According to the data, the national capital witnessed 136 cases of dowry deaths, which again accounted for 36.36 per cent of the total cases.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-thought-pm-modi-was-a-crude-man-but-he-showed-humanity-ghulam-nabi-azad-511185">'I thought PM Modi was a crude man but he showed humanity': Ghulam Nabi Azad&nbsp;</a>

Delhi was followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru in the list with the two metropolitan cities accounting for 12.76 per cent and 7.2 per cent of the total crimes.&nbsp;

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India's capital city of Delhi has a notorious reputation for being unsafe for women. Recently released data by the country's National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has done little to improve on the said reputation by terming Delhi as the most unsafe metropolitan city in India for women.

India's capital city of Delhi has a notorious reputation for being unsafe for women. Recently released data by the country's National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has done little to improve on the said reputation by terming Delhi as the most unsafe metropolitan city in India for women. Reportedly, Delhi saw a more than 40 per cent rise in crimes against women in 2021, compared to a year prior. A total of 13,500 crimes were reported against the fairer sex in 2021, compared to a little under 10,000 in 2020. Of the 43,414 crimes reported against women in 19 major cities across the country, Delhi accounted for 32.20 per cent of the cases, suggesting that law and order authorities were not working properly to create a safe environment for women. Amongst the category of crimes, over 3,948 cases of abduction and kidnapping were reported while 2,022 cases of assault on women with an intent to outrage their modesty were registered by the Bureau. Read more | India: NCRB data shows increase in deaths by suicide in 2021 Similarly, 1,357 reported cases were under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (girl child victims only) while 833 cases of girl child rape came from the capital city alone. However, what may come as most surprising is the cases of dowry deaths, despite a concerted campaign by the central and state government to discourage dowry. According to the data, the national capital witnessed 136 cases of dowry deaths, which again accounted for 36.36 per cent of the total cases. Read more: 'I thought PM Modi was a crude man but he showed humanity': Ghulam Nabi Azad Delhi was followed by Mumbai and Bengaluru in the list with the two metropolitan cities accounting for 12.76 per cent and 7.2 per cent of the total crimes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: NCRB report terms Delhi as the most unsafe metropolitan city for women

Authorities in China's Henan province cracked down on at least four banks over alleged mismanagement of funds. The regulators froze the funds of customers which led to protests. Police claimed they had arrested 234 people describing them as belonging to "criminal gangs" even as regulators said they had begun repaying depositors.

Regulators last week offered repayments to more customers of rural banks who were hit by the latest scam. Authorities had also named a bank in Anhui province allegedly involved in a scheme to defraud investors.

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Hundreds of protesters had earlier gathered outside the branch of the People's Bank of China in Henan's Zhengzhou to demand their money as they accused local officials and police of corruption. Authorities assured people they would accelerate plans to tackle the local financial crisis, reports said.

The demonstration began trending on China's social media site Weibo as netizens expressed their sympathy for those who suffered due to the bank frauds.

The banking scam&nbsp;comes amid the property crisis as the Chinese property giant Evergrande cancelled a contract to build a football stadium. Evergrande has already failed to publish a preliminary restructuring proposal after going bankrupt.

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Reports claimed the troubled property giant had found a potential buyer for its Hong Kong headquarters even as it reels under a massive $300 billion in liabilities. The company had fired its CEO and CFO as the company's expanding crisis severely hit the property sector.

Reports claim homebuyers in some cities have also stopped making mortgage payments on unfinished projects however reports claim the Communist Party may support developers with state funding.

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Authorities in China's Henan province cracked down on at least four banks over alleged mismanagement of funds. The regulators froze the funds of customers which led to protests.

Authorities in China's Henan province cracked down on at least four banks over alleged mismanagement of funds. The regulators froze the funds of customers which led to protests. Police claimed they had arrested 234 people describing them as belonging to "criminal gangs" even as regulators said they had begun repaying depositors. Regulators last week offered repayments to more customers of rural banks who were hit by the latest scam. Authorities had also named a bank in Anhui province allegedly involved in a scheme to defraud investors. Watch: Chinese developer Evergrande's unit ordered to pay out $1.1 billion × Hundreds of protesters had earlier gathered outside the branch of the People's Bank of China in Henan's Zhengzhou to demand their money as they accused local officials and police of corruption. Authorities assured people they would accelerate plans to tackle the local financial crisis, reports said. The demonstration began trending on China's social media site Weibo as netizens expressed their sympathy for those who suffered due to the bank frauds. The banking scam comes amid the property crisis as the Chinese property giant Evergrande cancelled a contract to build a football stadium. Evergrande has already failed to publish a preliminary restructuring proposal after going bankrupt. Also Read: Chinese banks limit financing for Russian purchases to avoid Western sanctions Reports claimed the troubled property giant had found a potential buyer for its Hong Kong headquarters even as it reels under a massive $300 billion in liabilities. The company had fired its CEO and CFO as the company's expanding crisis severely hit the property sector. Reports claim homebuyers in some cities have also stopped making mortgage payments on unfinished projects however reports claim the Communist Party may support developers with state funding. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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One of the most influential leaders in Iraq, Moqtada al-Sadr on Monday announced via Twitter that he was quitting politics. The announcement led to total chaos in the capital city of Baghdad.

One of the most influential leaders in Iraq, Moqtada al-Sadr on Monday announced via Twitter that he was quitting politics. The announcement led to total chaos in the capital city of Baghdad. Meanwhile, NASA's highly ambitious Artemis 1 mission was suspended indefinitely after the SLS developed some technical issues. Read these and more below. Click on the headlines to read more Iraq: Protests and firing after Sadr's political exit, army declares curfew Iraqi army has declared a nationwide curfew after supporters of Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr stormed government buildings in Baghdad's Green Zone. The curfew will come into effect from 7 pm local time (1600 GMT) on Monday, August 29. The protests erupted on the same day of declaration from Sadr of a political exit. NASA postpones Artemis-1 launch due to technical reasons NASA has postponed the delay-stricken launch of Artemis-1 mission due to technical reasons. Preparations were on for the launch on Monday (August 29). However, the countdown clock was put on hold 40 minutes from the launch. The lift-off was scheduled to take place at 1803 IST. Amid a spike in Covid cases, China closes world's largest electronic market in Shenzhen Amid rising coronavirus cases, the Chinese authorities on Monday announced the closing of the world's largest electronics market of Huaqiangbei in Shenzhen. The closure follows President Xi Jinping's highly criticised 'zero-Covid tolerance' policy. Terrible winters await Europe for the next 5-10 years, warns Belgian Energy Minister Europe is reeling under a major energy crisis in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war. Now, Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten has shot off a warning that the continent faces terrible winters for the next 5-10 years if no cap is put on the gas prices. Fortunes of America’s richest people slashed by $78bn after Fed chief Powell's speech During his speech, which was eight minutes long, Powell pointed out that the US central bank will keep raising interest rates and probably leave them elevated for a while to reduce inflation. Libya crisis: Why did deadly battles erupt across Tripoli? Rival factions battled across Libya's capital in the worst fighting there in two years as a months-long political standoff burst into urban warfare that threatens to escalate into a wider conflict. Understand why the conflict erupted. After Twitter announced pre-bunking, Google starts experimenting with the same Google is working with social scientists from Cambridge University, experimenting on a feature called 'pre-bunking'. As the name suggests, Google is attempting to get ahead of misleading narratives and debunk the lies before they can spread further. A day after Dell, Ericsson and Nokia announce plans to wind operations in Russia Telecom companies Ericsson and Nokia have given deadlines for exiting the Russian market. While the Swedish giant will be winding down its operations in the coming months, its Finnish rival Nokia will bring down shutters by the year-end. Britney Spears recounts horrors of conservatorship in new audio clip, deletes it later Days after releasing her new single with Sir Elton John, Britney Spears posted a brutally honest 22-minute long audio clip on her Youtube and Twitter pages detailing the horrors of conservatorship. The clip, however, was deleted later. Virat Kohli gifts signed jersey to Pakistan pacer, wins hearts with his heartwarming gesture - WATCH Team India superstar Virat Kohli won the hearts of many with his brilliant gesture for Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf after the blockbuster clash between the two sides in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday (August 28). Kohli gifted a signed jersey to Rauf following India's five-wicket victory against Babar Azam & Co. at the Dubai International Stadium. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Telecom companies Ericsson and Nokia have given deadlines for exiting the Russian market. While the Swedish giant will be winding down its operations in the coming months, its Finnish rival Nokia will bring down shutters by the year-end.

Telecom companies Ericsson and Nokia have given deadlines for exiting the Russian market. While the Swedish giant will be winding down its operations in the coming months, its Finnish rival Nokia will bring down shutters by the year-end. "By the end of the year, the vast majority of our employees in Russia will have moved on from Nokia, and we have vacated all of our offices. We will retain a formal presence in the country until the legal closure is completed." stated a Nokia spokesperson. It is pertinent to note that Ericsson had sent its 400-odd Russian employees on paid leave earlier this year while earmarking a sum of $95 million related to the moving expenses in its accounts book. WATCH | Gravitas: Russia becomes the world's most sanctioned country × Meanwhile, Nokia, which housed over 2,000 employees in the country had closed most operations, barring the maintenance of critical networks to fulfil the obligations. Ericsson and Nokia join the long list of more than 300 global companies to have exited the Russian market, ever since it invaded Ukraine. As reported by WION, on Sunday, US-based multinational technology giant Dell Technologies announced that it had completely ceased its operations in Russia. Read more: Few weeks after closing offices, Dell winds up its operations in Russia for good The company had halted the sales of its products and services in February, before closing the offices in mid-August. "Back in February, we made the decision to not sell, service, or support products in Russia, Belarus, and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, in addition to the already embargoed Crimea," Dell spokesman Mike Siemienas was quoted as saying by Reuters. As reported extensively by WION, brands like McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Zara, H&M, and Netflix have all suspended operations in Russia. Spotify and Amazon have also hit a pause on their services in the country. Read More: McDonald's to leave Russia after more than three decades over Ukraine conflict Meanwhile, Citi bank, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Intel, Snapchat and Twitter are few of the other banking and technological giants to turn their backs on Russia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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