Iran on Wednesday (September 21) curbed access to WhatsApp and Instgram. The platforms are two of the last remaining social networks in the country. The move to curb access to social media platforms has been taken amid protests over death of a woman in police custody Last week's death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by morality police in Tehran for "unsuitable attire", has unleashed anger over issues including freedom in the Islamic Republic and an economy reeling from sanctions.

Iran restricts access to Instagram amid intensifying protests

US President Joe Biden came down harshly on Russian President Vladimir Putin in his speech at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday.

UNGA: Biden tears into Putin, says Russia has 'shamelessly violated' UN charter

Share markets across the world showed movement as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilisation in the country. The escalation has raised concerns about energy supplies as well as increased demand for weapons.

Partial military mobilisation in Russia announcement makes oil, defence stocks surge

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke for the second time in less than a week in a televised speech on Wednesday, appearing healthy after a report that he had been under observation by a team of doctors.

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei delivers second speech after reports of grave illness

Taliban regime in Afghanistan on Monday (September 19) freed Mark Freirich, an American engineer in a prisoner swap. US in turn released Taliban-linked Afghan tribal leader Bashir Noorzai.

Taliban release US engineer in a prisoner swap

One person is dying of hunger every four seconds, warned over 200 NGOs in an open letter to world leaders gathering in New York for United Nations General Assembly.

A person is dying every four seconds due to hunger: NGOs

At least 14 dead sperm whales were found on a beach of King Island in Australia, as per local authorities. King Island is a southeastern island of Australia. A spokesperson for Australia's Department of Natural Resources and Environment was mentioned by Reuters as saying that all carcasses were of young males and they were already dead when they were reported to authorities on Monday (September 19).

Sperm whales found dead en masse on Australian island

A Hong Kong journalist was charged on Monday (September 20) just days before he was to leave for an Oxford University fellowship. Ronson Chan, the journalist, was charged with obstructing police officers.

Hong Kong journalist charged days before Oxford University fellowship

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (September 20) asserted that Russia would pursue its "sovereign course" on world stage, hinting at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Putin doubles down on decision to invade Ukraine ahead of UNGA

Queen Elizabeth's demise led to emotional outpouring for some, for some others it was a hark back to the colonial times when Britain ruled half the world. To be fair, Queen Elizabeth took the throne when many of the 'crown jewel' colonies had shrugged off British rule.

Along came a spider, on Queen Elizabeth's coffin, right during the funeral!

Russian army is using mobile recruiting trucks to attract volunteers who'll become contract soldiers in the country's war effort in Ukraine. An incentive of USD 3000 a month is also being offered to these volunteers.

'Choice of a real man': Russia attracts volunteer soldiers with mobile trucks, incentives

British politics is poised to bounce back into action with Queen Elizabeth the Second being laid to rest in a funeral on Monday (September 19). Prime Minister Liz Truss, who became last UK PM to be appointed by the late Queen has a deepening economic crisis and anger amid the British people to deal with.

With Queen laid to rest, British politics to swing back into action

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