Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Afghanistan on Monday (May 10) to meet Afghan Ashraf Ghani, as per sources quoted by news agencies. His visit to Afghanistan has come amid surge in violence perpetrated by terrorists.

It wasn't immediately clear what would be discussed during the meeting. Pakistan is a key player in Afghan peace process due to its geographical advantage. It has been accused of harbouring terrorists in past. Resurgence of terrorism and particularly Taliban is a matter of concern especially in light of US pullout from Afghanistan.

Bajwa on Monday also met Britain's Chief of Defence Staff General Nicholas Patrick Carter for talks on Afghan peacemaking, according to a statement from Pakistan's military media wing. The venue of the meeting was not given.

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On Monday, Afghan president ordered Afghan forces to observe ceasefire with Taliban over&nbsp;

Violence has risen starkly in Afghanistan in recent weeks with the Taliban launching attacks throughout the country and a huge unclaimed attack taking place on a school in Kabul on Saturday (May 8) that killed dozens of students.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Afghanistan on Monday (May 10) to meet Afghan Ashraf Ghani, as per sources quoted by news agencies. His visit to Afghanistan has come amid surge in violence perpetrated by terrorists.

Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Afghanistan on Monday (May 10) to meet Afghan Ashraf Ghani, as per sources quoted by news agencies. His visit to Afghanistan has come amid surge in violence perpetrated by terrorists. It wasn't immediately clear what would be discussed during the meeting. Pakistan is a key player in Afghan peace process due to its geographical advantage. It has been accused of harbouring terrorists in past. Resurgence of terrorism and particularly Taliban is a matter of concern especially in light of US pullout from Afghanistan. Bajwa on Monday also met Britain's Chief of Defence Staff General Nicholas Patrick Carter for talks on Afghan peacemaking, according to a statement from Pakistan's military media wing. The venue of the meeting was not given. Also Read | Taliban, Afghan forces declare Eid holiday ceasefire On Monday, Afghan president ordered Afghan forces to observe ceasefire with Taliban over Violence has risen starkly in Afghanistan in recent weeks with the Taliban launching attacks throughout the country and a huge unclaimed attack taking place on a school in Kabul on Saturday (May 8) that killed dozens of students. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan army chief visits Afghanistan amid surge in violence

Social media videos posted online on Monday showed people taking refuge inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque while violence flared outside the holy site. The men can be seen gathered on the red prayer carpets as the sound of explosions echoed outside and smoke was dispersing.

Palestinian Red Crescent Society said that more than 275 Palestinians were injured in violence. It added that 205 of them were taken to hospitals. Several of the Palestinians were in critical condition and police said 12 officers were injured.

As Israel marked "Jerusalem Day", tensions were particularly high. Jerusalem Day is the annual celebration of the capture of East Jerusalem and the walled Old City. The Old City is home to Muslim, Christian and Jewish.

Al-Aqsa, Islam's third-holiest site, has been a focal point of violence in Jerusalem throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The clashes have raised international concern.

(With inputs from agencies)

Social media videos posted online on Monday showed people taking refuge inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque while violence flared outside the holy site. The men can be seen gathered on the red prayer carpets as the sound of explosions echoed outside and smoke was dispersing.

Social media videos posted online on Monday showed people taking refuge inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque while violence flared outside the holy site. The men can be seen gathered on the red prayer carpets as the sound of explosions echoed outside and smoke was dispersing. Palestinian Red Crescent Society said that more than 275 Palestinians were injured in violence. It added that 205 of them were taken to hospitals. Several of the Palestinians were in critical condition and police said 12 officers were injured. As Israel marked "Jerusalem Day", tensions were particularly high. Jerusalem Day is the annual celebration of the capture of East Jerusalem and the walled Old City. The Old City is home to Muslim, Christian and Jewish. Al-Aqsa, Islam's third-holiest site, has been a focal point of violence in Jerusalem throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The clashes have raised international concern. (With inputs from agencies)

Jerusalem violence: Palestinians take refuge inside Al-Aqsa mosque

Taliban and Afghan government on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire over the festival of Eid. The ceasefire has followed a sharp spike in violence from May 1, the day US troops began their final pullout from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani ordered government forces to match the Taliban's offer of ceasefire.

Early on Monday, the Taliban instructed their fighters "to halt all offensive operations against the enemy countrywide from the first till the third day of Eid".

On Saturday, a series of bombs detonated outside a girls' school in Dasht-e-Barchi, a suburb of Kabul largely populated by the Shiite Hazara community which is often targeted by extremist Sunni Islamist militants.

It was the deadliest attack in more than a year and came as residents were shopping ahead of the Eid holiday. 
On Sunday, on a desolate hilltop cemetery, bodies in small wooden coffins were lowered into graves, one by one, by mourners still in shock.

"I rushed to the scene and found myself in the middle of bodies, their hands and heads cut off and bones smashed," said Mohammad Taqi, whose two daughters were students at the school but escaped the attack.

"All of them were girls. Their bodies piled on top of each other."

(With inputs from agencies)

Taliban and Afghan government on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire over the festival of Eid. The ceasefire has followed a sharp spike in violence from May 1, the day US troops began their final pullout from Afghanistan.

Taliban and Afghan government on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire over the festival of Eid. The ceasefire has followed a sharp spike in violence from May 1, the day US troops began their final pullout from Afghanistan. Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani ordered government forces to match the Taliban's offer of ceasefire. Early on Monday, the Taliban instructed their fighters "to halt all offensive operations against the enemy countrywide from the first till the third day of Eid". On Saturday, a series of bombs detonated outside a girls' school in Dasht-e-Barchi, a suburb of Kabul largely populated by the Shiite Hazara community which is often targeted by extremist Sunni Islamist militants. It was the deadliest attack in more than a year and came as residents were shopping ahead of the Eid holiday. On Sunday, on a desolate hilltop cemetery, bodies in small wooden coffins were lowered into graves, one by one, by mourners still in shock. "I rushed to the scene and found myself in the middle of bodies, their hands and heads cut off and bones smashed," said Mohammad Taqi, whose two daughters were students at the school but escaped the attack. "All of them were girls. Their bodies piled on top of each other." (With inputs from agencies)

Taliban, Afghan forces declare Eid holiday ceasefire

India appreciated the gift of 200 oxygen cylinders and 10 oxygen concentrators by Thailand as well as the donation by the Indian community of another 100 oxygen cylinders and 60 oxygen concentrators, said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Saturday.

"A valued maritime partner in our extended neighborhood. Appreciate the gift of 200 oxygen cylinders and 10 oxygen concentrators from our ASEAN partner Thailand. Also, value donation by the Indian community in of another 100 oxygen cylinders and 60 oxygen concentrators," Bagchi said.

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Earlier this month Arindam Bagchi welcomed the gift of 15 oxygen concentrators from the ASEAN partner and friend Thailand. He thanked the Indian community who have donated another 15 oxygen concentrators.

Several countries have come forward to help India as the country fights the second wave of Covid-19.

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India has received medical help and assistance from the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, in the form of oxygen concentrators, ventilators, raw materials for vaccines, PPE kits. 318 oxygen concentrators were received from the US on Tuesday.

Canada offered 10 million USD to Indian Red Cross to facilitate essential goods and medical equipment to India.

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India reported 4,01,078 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the union health ministry. With this, the country has recorded over 4 lakh daily cases for the third consecutive day.

The cumulative number of cases in the country has now gone up to 2,18,92,676.&nbsp;

India appreciated the gift of 200 oxygen cylinders and 10 oxygen concentrators by Thailand as well as the donation by the Indian community of another 100 oxygen cylinders and 60 oxygen concentrators, said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Saturday.

India appreciated the gift of 200 oxygen cylinders and 10 oxygen concentrators by Thailand as well as the donation by the Indian community of another 100 oxygen cylinders and 60 oxygen concentrators, said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Saturday. "A valued maritime partner in our extended neighborhood. Appreciate the gift of 200 oxygen cylinders and 10 oxygen concentrators from our ASEAN partner Thailand. Also, value donation by the Indian community in of another 100 oxygen cylinders and 60 oxygen concentrators," Bagchi said. 🇮🇳🇹🇭 A valued maritime partner in our extended neighbourhood. Appreciate gift of 200 oxygen cylinders & 10 oxygen concentrators from our ASEAN partner Thailand. Also value donation by Indian community in 🇹🇭 of another 100 oxygen cylinders & 60 oxygen concentrators. pic.twitter.com/CdRMzBwq7D — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 8, 2021 × Earlier this month Arindam Bagchi welcomed the gift of 15 oxygen concentrators from the ASEAN partner and friend Thailand. He thanked the Indian community who have donated another 15 oxygen concentrators. Several countries have come forward to help India as the country fights the second wave of Covid-19. India has received medical help and assistance from the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, in the form of oxygen concentrators, ventilators, raw materials for vaccines, PPE kits. 318 oxygen concentrators were received from the US on Tuesday. Canada offered 10 million USD to Indian Red Cross to facilitate essential goods and medical equipment to India. Also read | Canada's Ontario province to send 3,000 ventilators to India amid Covid crisis India reported 4,01,078 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the union health ministry. With this, the country has recorded over 4 lakh daily cases for the third consecutive day. The cumulative number of cases in the country has now gone up to 2,18,92,676.

India appreciates gift of 200 oxygen cylinders, 10 oxygen concentrators by Thailand: MEA

The United Nations said on Sunday that around 120 peacekeepers from Ethiopia were seeking asylum in Sudan. Several regions in Ethiopia including Tigray are hit by inter-ethnic conflict.

The personnel were due to be repatriated on the back of the phased withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission, UNAMID, from western Sudan's Darfur region after its mandate ended on December 31.&nbsp;

"As of now, 120 former UNAMID peacekeepers who were due to be repatriated have sought international protection," a UN peacekeeping spokesperson told AFP via email.

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, also confirmed the former peacekeepers have applied for asylum in Sudan.

They "will be taken to a location where they can be safely undertaken for their refugee status to be determined," it said without elaborating, due to "protection purposes".

It wasn't immediately clear whether all former peacekeepers who sought asylum were from Tigray region.

Conflict in Tigray broke out last November between federal forces of Ethiopia and leaders of the region's ruling party. The conflict has left thousands dead.

The fighting sent some 60,000 refugees fleeing into neighbouring Sudan, a nation struggling with economic woes and a rocky transition since the April 2019 ouster of strongman Omar al-Bashir.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, is also grappling with ethnic violence in other regions including Amhara, Oromia and Benishangul-Gumuz.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United Nations said on Sunday that around 120 peacekeepers from Ethiopia were seeking asylum in Sudan. Several regions in Ethiopia including Tigray are hit by inter-ethnic conflict.

The United Nations said on Sunday that around 120 peacekeepers from Ethiopia were seeking asylum in Sudan. Several regions in Ethiopia including Tigray are hit by inter-ethnic conflict. The personnel were due to be repatriated on the back of the phased withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping mission, UNAMID, from western Sudan's Darfur region after its mandate ended on December 31. "As of now, 120 former UNAMID peacekeepers who were due to be repatriated have sought international protection," a UN peacekeeping spokesperson told AFP via email. The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, also confirmed the former peacekeepers have applied for asylum in Sudan. They "will be taken to a location where they can be safely undertaken for their refugee status to be determined," it said without elaborating, due to "protection purposes". It wasn't immediately clear whether all former peacekeepers who sought asylum were from Tigray region. Conflict in Tigray broke out last November between federal forces of Ethiopia and leaders of the region's ruling party. The conflict has left thousands dead. The fighting sent some 60,000 refugees fleeing into neighbouring Sudan, a nation struggling with economic woes and a rocky transition since the April 2019 ouster of strongman Omar al-Bashir. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, is also grappling with ethnic violence in other regions including Amhara, Oromia and Benishangul-Gumuz. (With inputs from agencies)

More than hundred Ethiopia ex-peacekeepers seek asylum in Sudan, says UN

Israel vowed to restore order in Jerusalem on Sunday after hundreds of Palestinian protesters were wounded in a weekend of clashes with Israeli security forces. Area near Al-Aqsa mosque has seen violence for several nights. The violence was the worst since 2017. The clashes were fuelled by years-long bid by Jewish settlers to take over nearby Palestinian homes in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem.

Ahead of the weekly cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel "would decisively and responsibly impose law and order in Jerusalem".

Amid growing international calls for a de-escalation, Tunisia said the UN Security Council was to hold a closed-door meeting Monday, at its request, on the violence.

In violence that took place overnight on Saturday, 121 Palestinians were wounded. Many were hit by rubber bullets and stun grenades.

Israeli police said that 17 of its officers were wounded.

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The previous night more than 220 people, again mostly Palestinians, were hurt as police stormed Al-Aqsa, saying Palestinians had thrown rocks and fireworks at officers.

Four Arab countries that normalised ties with Israel over the past year -- the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan -- all condemned Israel's actions and voiced support for the Palestinians.

In Jordan, which made peace with Israel in 1994, several hundred protesters in the capital Amman demanded the closure of the Israeli embassy.&nbsp;

The UN children's agency UNICEF said that over two days, 29 Palestinian children had been injured in east Jerusalem, including a one-year-old.

Eight Palestinian children have been arrested, it said.

(With inputs from agencies

Israel vowed to restore order in Jerusalem on Sunday after hundreds of Palestinian protesters were wounded in a weekend of clashes with Israeli security forces. Area near Al-Aqsa mosque has seen violence for several nights.

Israel vowed to restore order in Jerusalem on Sunday after hundreds of Palestinian protesters were wounded in a weekend of clashes with Israeli security forces. Area near Al-Aqsa mosque has seen violence for several nights. The violence was the worst since 2017. The clashes were fuelled by years-long bid by Jewish settlers to take over nearby Palestinian homes in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem. Ahead of the weekly cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel "would decisively and responsibly impose law and order in Jerusalem". Amid growing international calls for a de-escalation, Tunisia said the UN Security Council was to hold a closed-door meeting Monday, at its request, on the violence. In violence that took place overnight on Saturday, 121 Palestinians were wounded. Many were hit by rubber bullets and stun grenades. Israeli police said that 17 of its officers were wounded. Also Read | 'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem The previous night more than 220 people, again mostly Palestinians, were hurt as police stormed Al-Aqsa, saying Palestinians had thrown rocks and fireworks at officers. Four Arab countries that normalised ties with Israel over the past year -- the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan -- all condemned Israel's actions and voiced support for the Palestinians. In Jordan, which made peace with Israel in 1994, several hundred protesters in the capital Amman demanded the closure of the Israeli embassy. The UN children's agency UNICEF said that over two days, 29 Palestinian children had been injured in east Jerusalem, including a one-year-old. Eight Palestinian children have been arrested, it said. (With inputs from agencies

Israel vows to keep Jerusalem in order

Clubhouse announced on Sunday that it will launch test version of its Android app in the. Downloads of the app have significantly fallen. On this&nbsp;background, android launch is being seen as a potential big expansion of its market.

The app, which spiked in popularity early this year after celebrity billionaire Elon Musk and others appeared in audio chats, has sparked copy cats from startups and larger rivals including Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc.

It has been available only to users of Apple devices and by invitation. In some markets such as China, invitations were so sought after some were auctioned on online marketplaces.

Downloads of the app peaked in February this year with 9.6 million downloads. The number fell to 2.7 million in March. In April, the number of downloads fell further to 900,000.

The drop in downloads raised questions whether Clubhouse's popularity was sustainable over the long-term.

The long-anticipated Android launch is expected to reach more new users globally. The Android app will be initially launched in the US. It will then reach other English-speaking markets and then the rest of the world and weeks after the US market beta launch.

Clubhouse, which created the category, now faces the likes of Facebook, whose CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in April a slew of audio products, including Clubhouse-style live audio rooms and a way for users to find and play podcasts.

In January, Twitter Inc said that it will introduce a new feature to let users charge admission to their live audio chat rooms in its "Spaces" feature, as the company seeks to court more content creators. It has been available to Android users since March.

(With inputs from agencies)

Clubhouse announced on Sunday that it will launch test version of its Android app in the. Downloads of the app have significantly fallen. On this background, android launch is being seen as a potential big expansion of its market.

Clubhouse announced on Sunday that it will launch test version of its Android app in the. Downloads of the app have significantly fallen. On this background, android launch is being seen as a potential big expansion of its market. The app, which spiked in popularity early this year after celebrity billionaire Elon Musk and others appeared in audio chats, has sparked copy cats from startups and larger rivals including Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc. It has been available only to users of Apple devices and by invitation. In some markets such as China, invitations were so sought after some were auctioned on online marketplaces. Downloads of the app peaked in February this year with 9.6 million downloads. The number fell to 2.7 million in March. In April, the number of downloads fell further to 900,000. The drop in downloads raised questions whether Clubhouse's popularity was sustainable over the long-term. The long-anticipated Android launch is expected to reach more new users globally. The Android app will be initially launched in the US. It will then reach other English-speaking markets and then the rest of the world and weeks after the US market beta launch. Clubhouse, which created the category, now faces the likes of Facebook, whose CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in April a slew of audio products, including Clubhouse-style live audio rooms and a way for users to find and play podcasts. In January, Twitter Inc said that it will introduce a new feature to let users charge admission to their live audio chat rooms in its "Spaces" feature, as the company seeks to court more content creators. It has been available to Android users since March. (With inputs from agencies)

Clubhouse to launch Android app

Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school. The death toll is feared to increse more. In other news, Russia celebrated 76th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with a huge parade in Moscow's Red Square. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news:&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-condemns-kabul-school-blasts-calls-for-dismantling-of-terrorist-sanctuaries-383929">India condemns Kabul school blasts, calls for dismantling of terrorist sanctuaries</a>

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India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-clashes-pope-francis-calls-for-end-to-violence-in-jerusalem-383901">'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194371-pope-francis-2.jpg?itok=p2qIe5FG" />Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Pope Francis was speaking at his Sunday address in Peter's Square&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colonial-pipeline-hackers-stole-large-amount-of-data-says-report-383887">Colonial Pipeline hackers stole large amount of data, says report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/26518-untitled%25252520design%25252520%25252828%252529-20170727124305.jpg?itok=15EfgcbR" />The attackers, part of a cybercrime group called DarkSide and have been reported to have stolen 100 GB data in just two hours on Thursday (May 6).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-foreign-minister-meets-icc-prosecutors-to-discuss-war-crimes-investigation-383891">Afghan foreign minister meets ICC prosecutors to discuss war crimes investigation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194365-untitled-design-86.jpg?itok=gLh6y8PM" />The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in&nbsp;Afghanistan since 2003 by all sides in the conflict, including by government forces, the Taliban, other armed groups, and US-led forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinese-rocket-segment-disintegrates-over-indian-ocean-383776">Chinese rocket segment disintegrates over Indian Ocean</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/06/193972-chinese-rocket.jpg?itok=wMRSRRj7" />Officials in Beijing had said there was little risk from the freefalling segment of the Long March-5B rocket, which had launched the first module of China's new space station into Earth orbit on April 29.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-42-countries-pitch-in-india-to-receive-100000-oxygen-cylinders-and-more-383792">As 42 countries pitch in, India to receive 100,000 oxygen cylinders, and more</a>

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Even as India battles the second wave of the covid pandemic, it has received a pledge of support from 42 countries, of which assistance from 21 countries has already arrived.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-junta-approves-28-billion-investment-including-gas-power-plant-383889">Myanmar's junta approves $2.8 billion investment, including gas power plant</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/02/181003-myanmar-army-chief-min-aung-hlaing.jpg?itok=a564PEwn" />Approvals for 15 projects were given on Friday by the Myanmar Investment Commission, according to a statement on the website of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-remembers-victory-over-nazi-germany-with-parade-on-red-square-383894">Russia remembers victory over Nazi Germany with parade on Red Square</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194366-russia-moscow-red-square-parade.jpg?itok=7KEHDbnj" />The parade on Moscow's Red Square featured over 12,000 troops and more than 190 90 pieces of military hardware, including intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, and a fly-past by nearly 80 military aircraft under cloudy skies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-up-extend-lockdown-till-may-17-metro-to-stay-suspended-in-capital-383825">Delhi, UP extend lockdown till May 17; Metro to stay suspended in capital</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/21237-delhi%25252520metro-20170415024237.jpg?itok=1i3pp07o" />The lockdown will now stay in place till May 17. In addition to all existing restrictions, the Delhi government has also decided to suspend metro services during this period.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-cat-actually-hunted-rhinos-millions-of-years-ago-383926">This cat actually hunted rhinos millions of years ago</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194384-saber-toother-tiger-photo.jpg?itok=EtwmLWos" />But it appears that such a cat existed millions of years ago. And just like the saber-toothed tiger, it had fangs that protruded from its mouth.

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Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school.

Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school. The death toll is feared to increse more. In other news, Russia celebrated 76th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with a huge parade in Moscow's Red Square. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news: India condemns Kabul school blasts, calls for dismantling of terrorist sanctuaries India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire. 'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Pope Francis was speaking at his Sunday address in Peter's Square Colonial Pipeline hackers stole large amount of data, says report The attackers, part of a cybercrime group called DarkSide and have been reported to have stolen 100 GB data in just two hours on Thursday (May 6). Afghan foreign minister meets ICC prosecutors to discuss war crimes investigation The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Afghanistan since 2003 by all sides in the conflict, including by government forces, the Taliban, other armed groups, and US-led forces. Chinese rocket segment disintegrates over Indian Ocean Officials in Beijing had said there was little risk from the freefalling segment of the Long March-5B rocket, which had launched the first module of China's new space station into Earth orbit on April 29. As 42 countries pitch in, India to receive 100,000 oxygen cylinders, and more Even as India battles the second wave of the covid pandemic, it has received a pledge of support from 42 countries, of which assistance from 21 countries has already arrived. Myanmar's junta approves $2.8 billion investment, including gas power plant Approvals for 15 projects were given on Friday by the Myanmar Investment Commission, according to a statement on the website of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration. Russia remembers victory over Nazi Germany with parade on Red Square The parade on Moscow's Red Square featured over 12,000 troops and more than 190 90 pieces of military hardware, including intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, and a fly-past by nearly 80 military aircraft under cloudy skies. Delhi, UP extend lockdown till May 17; Metro to stay suspended in capital The lockdown will now stay in place till May 17. In addition to all existing restrictions, the Delhi government has also decided to suspend metro services during this period. This cat actually hunted rhinos millions of years ago But it appears that such a cat existed millions of years ago. And just like the saber-toothed tiger, it had fangs that protruded from its mouth.

Top 10 world news: Pope wants end to Jerusalem clashes, Afghan updates, and more

Dr Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to US President Joe Biden said on Saturday (local time) that it was likely that US officials have been undercounting the number of deaths due to COVID-19. His comments have come after a new report from University of Washington that says the death toll was nearly double.

"It's very likely that we're undercounting, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director Of The National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases said on NBC's "Meet the Press."

He did note that the University of Washington's 900,000 number was "a bit more than I would have thought the undercounting was."

The analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation pegs the US death toll at more than 900,000. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wednesday (May 5) put its latest official estimate at 575,491 deaths in the United States due to the novel coronavirus.

USA is still the worst affected country in the world. Former US President Donald Trump was heavily criticised for his handling of the pandemic. It was under his watch that the US became the worst affected country in the world.

(With inputs from agencies)

Dr Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to US President Joe Biden said on Saturday (local time) that it was likely that US officials have been undercounting the number of deaths due to COVID-19.

Dr Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to US President Joe Biden said on Saturday (local time) that it was likely that US officials have been undercounting the number of deaths due to COVID-19. His comments have come after a new report from University of Washington that says the death toll was nearly double. "It's very likely that we're undercounting, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director Of The National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases said on NBC's "Meet the Press." He did note that the University of Washington's 900,000 number was "a bit more than I would have thought the undercounting was." The analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation pegs the US death toll at more than 900,000. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wednesday (May 5) put its latest official estimate at 575,491 deaths in the United States due to the novel coronavirus. USA is still the worst affected country in the world. Former US President Donald Trump was heavily criticised for his handling of the pandemic. It was under his watch that the US became the worst affected country in the world. (With inputs from agencies)

US is likely 'undercounting' Covid deaths, says Dr Fauci

Britain's main opposition Labour Party was split over future strategy and embroiled in political infighting on Sunday after suffering huge losses in local polls.

Keir Starmer, Labour's leader since 2020, sacked the chair of the party Angela Rayner on Saturday evening after saying he was "bitterly disappointed" by the results.&nbsp;

Starmer was reportedly set to launch a reshuffle of his shadow cabinet, while speculation mounted over his own future as leader.

The Times wrote that Starmer's reshuffle "could begin as early as Monday".

Supporters of the previous leader Jeremy Corbyn led criticism of Starmer, with Corbyn's close ally, Labour MP Diane Abbott, telling Sky News it was "in many ways a disappointing result".

"I think sacking Angela Rayner was not a forward-thinking thing to do," she added.

John McDonnell, former Shadow Chancellor under Corbyn, in a BBC interview, accused Starmer of failing to create attractive policies.

"You can't send candidates into the field like that naked, without any policy," he said.

Under hard-left Corbyn, Labour was damaged by accusations of antisemitism and had a disastrous general election showing in 2019.

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Starmer, formerly a human rights lawyer and public director of prosecutions, was elected leader in April 2020, promising to "re-connect" with voters.

"On last week’s showing, he has spectacularly failed", The Times said.

However, Ian Stewart, Shadow Secretary for Scotland, told Sky News that Starmer "needs time" to turn the situation around.

"We've got to have a positive policy platform and that's what Keir Starmer is determined to do," he said.

Labour performed poorly in Thursday's council elections in England and lost to the Tories in a key by-election in Hartlepool in northeastern England, a Labour heartland since the 1970s.

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In Scotland, Labour dropped two seats in the devolved parliament under new leader Anas Sarwar, who took over in February.

It counted successes in Wales, holding onto power in the devolved parliament and in several mayoral races including London, where Sadiq Khan won a second term.

Andy Burnham, who easily won re-election as a popular mayor of Greater Manchester in northern England appeared to issue a veiled challenge to Starmer's leadership, telling Sky News: "If the party were ever to feel they needed me, I'm here".

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The results in England appeared to be a vote of confidence in Johnson's leadership post-Brexit and the UK's successful vaccine rollout, despite the country's death toll remaining the highest in Europe.

Britain's main opposition Labour Party was split over future strategy and embroiled in political infighting on Sunday after suffering huge losses in local polls.

Britain's main opposition Labour Party was split over future strategy and embroiled in political infighting on Sunday after suffering huge losses in local polls. Keir Starmer, Labour's leader since 2020, sacked the chair of the party Angela Rayner on Saturday evening after saying he was "bitterly disappointed" by the results. Starmer was reportedly set to launch a reshuffle of his shadow cabinet, while speculation mounted over his own future as leader. The Times wrote that Starmer's reshuffle "could begin as early as Monday". Supporters of the previous leader Jeremy Corbyn led criticism of Starmer, with Corbyn's close ally, Labour MP Diane Abbott, telling Sky News it was "in many ways a disappointing result". "I think sacking Angela Rayner was not a forward-thinking thing to do," she added. John McDonnell, former Shadow Chancellor under Corbyn, in a BBC interview, accused Starmer of failing to create attractive policies. "You can't send candidates into the field like that naked, without any policy," he said. Under hard-left Corbyn, Labour was damaged by accusations of antisemitism and had a disastrous general election showing in 2019. Also read | UK vote is likely to back Johnson, and an independent Scotland Starmer, formerly a human rights lawyer and public director of prosecutions, was elected leader in April 2020, promising to "re-connect" with voters. "On last week’s showing, he has spectacularly failed", The Times said. However, Ian Stewart, Shadow Secretary for Scotland, told Sky News that Starmer "needs time" to turn the situation around. "We've got to have a positive policy platform and that's what Keir Starmer is determined to do," he said. Labour performed poorly in Thursday's council elections in England and lost to the Tories in a key by-election in Hartlepool in northeastern England, a Labour heartland since the 1970s. Also read | PM Johnson's party sweeps aside Labour in northern English town In Scotland, Labour dropped two seats in the devolved parliament under new leader Anas Sarwar, who took over in February. It counted successes in Wales, holding onto power in the devolved parliament and in several mayoral races including London, where Sadiq Khan won a second term. Andy Burnham, who easily won re-election as a popular mayor of Greater Manchester in northern England appeared to issue a veiled challenge to Starmer's leadership, telling Sky News: "If the party were ever to feel they needed me, I'm here". Also read | Scottish National Party projected to fall short of majority The results in England appeared to be a vote of confidence in Johnson's leadership post-Brexit and the UK's successful vaccine rollout, despite the country's death toll remaining the highest in Europe.

UK election setback sparks Labour infighting

India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India has always supported the education of Afghan youth and remains committed to the progress and development of Afghanistan.

At least three explosions took place near Sayed-ul-Shuhada High School in the west of Kabul on Saturday afternoon. Over 50 schoolgirls were killed in the attack. The attack started with a car bomb explosion and was followed by two rocket attacks.

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"We strongly condemn the terrorist attack on Sayed al-Shuhada Girls school in Kabul yesterday, which killed more than 50 innocent girl students during the holy month of Ramadan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the young girls who lost their lives in this barbarous attack," read the MEA statement.

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Calling the bombings an attack on the future of Afghanistan, the ministry said: "The perpetrators clearly seek to destroy the painstaking and hard-won achievements that the Afghans have put in place over the last two decades.

"This incident demonstrates, once again, the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and the immediate need for a comprehensive nation-wide ceasefire to make the peace process meaningful and sustainable," it added.

India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire.

India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India has always supported the education of Afghan youth and remains committed to the progress and development of Afghanistan. At least three explosions took place near Sayed-ul-Shuhada High School in the west of Kabul on Saturday afternoon. Over 50 schoolgirls were killed in the attack. The attack started with a car bomb explosion and was followed by two rocket attacks. Also read | Afghan school blast toll rises to 58, families bury victims "We strongly condemn the terrorist attack on Sayed al-Shuhada Girls school in Kabul yesterday, which killed more than 50 innocent girl students during the holy month of Ramadan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the young girls who lost their lives in this barbarous attack," read the MEA statement. India strongly condemns the terrorist attack on Sayed al-Shuhada Girls school in Kabul yesterday, which killed more than 50 innocent girl students during the holy month of Ramadan. Press Release: https://t.co/KBzX4D4K3E — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 9, 2021 × Calling the bombings an attack on the future of Afghanistan, the ministry said: "The perpetrators clearly seek to destroy the painstaking and hard-won achievements that the Afghans have put in place over the last two decades. "This incident demonstrates, once again, the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and the immediate need for a comprehensive nation-wide ceasefire to make the peace process meaningful and sustainable," it added.

India condemns Kabul school blasts, calls for dismantling of terrorist sanctuaries

China will set up "a line of separation" at the summit of Mount Everest to prevent the mingling of climbers from COVID-hit Nepal and those ascending from the Tibetan side as a precautionary measure, Chinese state media reported on Sunday.

Everest base camp on the Nepalese side has been hit by coronavirus cases since late April. The Nepalese government, starved of tourism revenue, has yet to cancel the spring climbing season, usually from April to early June before the monsoon rains.

It was not immediately clear how the line would be enforced on the summit, a tiny, perilous and inhospitable area the size of a dining table.

A small team of Tibetan climbing guides will ascend Everest and set up the "line of separation" at the summit to stop any contact between mountaineers from both sides of the peak, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the head of Tibet's sports bureau.

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A group of 21 Chinese nationals are en route to the summit on the Tibetan side, Xinhua reported.

The Tibetan guides will set up the separation line ahead of their arrival, the state-run news agency said, without describing what the line would look like.

It was also unclear whether the Tibetan guides would be the ones enforcing the "separation", or whether they would remain in the so-called death zone, where many lives have been lost due to a dearth of oxygen, to hold the line.

The top of the 8,848-metre peak is a small mound of snow with barely enough space for half a dozen climbers and guides at any one time.

China has not allowed any foreign climbers to ascend from the Tibetan side since the outbreak of the new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> last year due to infection concerns.

Tourists in the Everest scenic area in Tibet are also banned from visiting the base camp on the Tibetan side.

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Mainland China on Sunday reported 12 new COVID-19 cases on May 8 - all of which involved travellers arriving from overseas - up from seven a day earlier. Nepal reported 9,023 new cases on Friday, the country's biggest one-day increase.

China will set up "a line of separation" at the summit of Mount Everest to prevent the mingling of climbers from COVID-hit Nepal and those ascending from the Tibetan side as a precautionary measure, Chinese state media reported on Sunday.

China will set up "a line of separation" at the summit of Mount Everest to prevent the mingling of climbers from COVID-hit Nepal and those ascending from the Tibetan side as a precautionary measure, Chinese state media reported on Sunday. Everest base camp on the Nepalese side has been hit by coronavirus cases since late April. The Nepalese government, starved of tourism revenue, has yet to cancel the spring climbing season, usually from April to early June before the monsoon rains. It was not immediately clear how the line would be enforced on the summit, a tiny, perilous and inhospitable area the size of a dining table. A small team of Tibetan climbing guides will ascend Everest and set up the "line of separation" at the summit to stop any contact between mountaineers from both sides of the peak, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the head of Tibet's sports bureau. Also read | COVID-19: Mt Everest climbers show symptoms, officials dismiss reports of possible outbreak A group of 21 Chinese nationals are en route to the summit on the Tibetan side, Xinhua reported. The Tibetan guides will set up the separation line ahead of their arrival, the state-run news agency said, without describing what the line would look like. It was also unclear whether the Tibetan guides would be the ones enforcing the "separation", or whether they would remain in the so-called death zone, where many lives have been lost due to a dearth of oxygen, to hold the line. The top of the 8,848-metre peak is a small mound of snow with barely enough space for half a dozen climbers and guides at any one time. China has not allowed any foreign climbers to ascend from the Tibetan side since the outbreak of the new coronavirus last year due to infection concerns. Tourists in the Everest scenic area in Tibet are also banned from visiting the base camp on the Tibetan side. Also read | Nepal reports record high COVID-19 cases; Govt warns about hospital beds shortage Mainland China on Sunday reported 12 new COVID-19 cases on May 8 - all of which involved travellers arriving from overseas - up from seven a day earlier. Nepal reported 9,023 new cases on Friday, the country's biggest one-day increase.

China to create 'line of separation' at Everest summit on COVID fears

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