China has been experiencing a steady surge in COVID-19 cases but there are still doubts among the people in the country when it comes to taking the vaccines. The vaccines given in China are made by Sinovac and Sinopharm as the country has not approved any foreign-made vaccine till now. In the recent past, there have been a number of reports on social media about people suffering from complications after taking the vaccine and that has led to more hesitancy. However, the authorities have tried to reassure the public about the safety of the homegrown vaccine as the National Heath Commission said on Saturday that major leaders of the Communist Party have also taken the same vaccines.

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“China’s state and party leaders have all been vaccinated against Covid-19 with domestically made shots,” Zeng Yixin, deputy head of the National Health Commission, was quoted by Reuters.

The term “state and party leaders” generally implies top officials at the top level of the government which includes both the president – Xi Jinping – and the premier - Li Keqiang.

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This comes as a rare communication from the government which has faced a lot of criticism when it comes to transparency about the vaccine. In the briefing, Zeng did not say anything about the time when the government officials got vaccinated or the number of doses administered.

According to official data, China has 89.7 per cent vaccination rate with 56 per cent receiving a booster dose. However, when it comes to people above 80, the rate falls drastically to 61 per cent.

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China has been experiencing a steady surge in COVID-19 cases but there are still doubts among the people in the country when it comes to taking the vaccines. The vaccines given in China are made by Sinovac and Sinopharm as the country has not approved any foreign-made vaccine till now.

China has been experiencing a steady surge in COVID-19 cases but there are still doubts among the people in the country when it comes to taking the vaccines. The vaccines given in China are made by Sinovac and Sinopharm as the country has not approved any foreign-made vaccine till now. In the recent past, there have been a number of reports on social media about people suffering from complications after taking the vaccine and that has led to more hesitancy. However, the authorities have tried to reassure the public about the safety of the homegrown vaccine as the National Heath Commission said on Saturday that major leaders of the Communist Party have also taken the same vaccines. Also read | Missiles destroyed Ukrainian military infrastructure in Odessa, claims Russia “China’s state and party leaders have all been vaccinated against Covid-19 with domestically made shots,” Zeng Yixin, deputy head of the National Health Commission, was quoted by Reuters. The term “state and party leaders” generally implies top officials at the top level of the government which includes both the president – Xi Jinping – and the premier - Li Keqiang. Also read | Delhi records first monkeypox case; patient has no foreign travel history This comes as a rare communication from the government which has faced a lot of criticism when it comes to transparency about the vaccine. In the briefing, Zeng did not say anything about the time when the government officials got vaccinated or the number of doses administered. According to official data, China has 89.7 per cent vaccination rate with 56 per cent receiving a booster dose. However, when it comes to people above 80, the rate falls drastically to 61 per cent. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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Ferrari`s Charles Leclerc received a boost from teammate Carlos Sainz that helped him beat Red Bull`s championship leader Max Verstappen to pole position at the French Grand Prix on Saturday.

Spaniard Sainz, who already knew he would be starting at the back on Sunday due to engine penalties, `towed` Leclerc in his slipstream at Le Castellet`s smooth-surfaced Circuit Paul Ricard.

The extra speed made a difference.

"It was a great lap. I’ve struggled all weekend to put a lap together and I managed to put it," said Leclerc, who is second overall but 38 points adrift of Verstappen in the standings after 11 of 22 races.

"I also had the help of Carlos and that was amazing teamwork, because without Carlos it would have been much closer," added the Monegasque.

"So huge thanks to Carlos and I hope that he can join us back in the fight for the win tomorrow."

Red Bull`s Sergio Perez qualified third while Mercedes` seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton will start his 300th grand prix from fourth.

The pole was Leclerc`s seventh of the season and 16th of his career.

Every race at Le Castellet since the southern French circuit returned to the calendar in 2018 has been won from pole.

Leclerc`s time of one minute 30.872 seconds was 0.304 quicker than Verstappen but Ferrari will have both Red Bulls chasing one car and Sainz will be unable to provide further assistance on what could be a hot and windy Sunday afternoon.

DIFFERENT CONCEPTS

Ferrari are seeking their third win in a row, and fifth of the season, after Leclerc triumphed in Austria two weeks ago and Sainz the weekend before that.

"I think we were lacking a bit in qualifying, just general grip," said Verstappen.

"It was a bit trickier than I think I would have hoped but overall, I think we still have a decent race car and hopefully tomorrow will come into our favour. We`re quick on the straights so we can use that tomorrow."

Team boss Christian Horner said Verstappen might have been a 10th, or a 10th and a half, closer without Leclerc getting the tow over the single lap.

"We`ve got two very different concepts of attacking this racetrack this weekend," he added. "Ferrari are running a little bit more downforce, we`re a bit more trimmed out. It`s all about tomorrow.

"We`ve got two versus one which is always an interesting strategic dynamic."

Mercedes had hoped to take the fight more to the top two teams but in the end the second row was the closest they could manage.

McLaren`s Lando Norris split the Mercedes drivers by taking fifth place on the grid, ahead of Hamilton`s teammate George Russell.

"At the end the overall package is just not quick enough, we can see that," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, who felt Hamilton had extracted more from the car than could have been expected.

Double world champion Fernando Alonso qualified a strong seventh for Renault-owned Alpine with Yuki Tsunoda eighth for AlphaTauri.

Sainz and Ferrari-powered Haas driver Kevin Magnussen qualified ninth and 10th but both will drop to the back, promoting McLaren`s Daniel Ricciardo and Alpine`s Esteban Ocon into the top 10.

"Obviously because of the penalty, the target was to get to Q3 (the final phase) and give the tow to Charles, which I think I did pretty well -- I think it was pretty nailed -- and I’m happy for the team," said Sainz.

McLaren boss Andreas Seidl said the session showed his team had made a clear step up with their car upgrades.

Ferrari`s Charles Leclerc received a boost from teammate Carlos Sainz that helped him beat Red Bull`s championship leader Max Verstappen to pole position at the French Grand Prix on Saturday.

Ferrari`s Charles Leclerc received a boost from teammate Carlos Sainz that helped him beat Red Bull`s championship leader Max Verstappen to pole position at the French Grand Prix on Saturday. Spaniard Sainz, who already knew he would be starting at the back on Sunday due to engine penalties, `towed` Leclerc in his slipstream at Le Castellet`s smooth-surfaced Circuit Paul Ricard. The extra speed made a difference. "It was a great lap. I’ve struggled all weekend to put a lap together and I managed to put it," said Leclerc, who is second overall but 38 points adrift of Verstappen in the standings after 11 of 22 races. "I also had the help of Carlos and that was amazing teamwork, because without Carlos it would have been much closer," added the Monegasque. "So huge thanks to Carlos and I hope that he can join us back in the fight for the win tomorrow." Red Bull`s Sergio Perez qualified third while Mercedes` seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton will start his 300th grand prix from fourth. The pole was Leclerc`s seventh of the season and 16th of his career. Every race at Le Castellet since the southern French circuit returned to the calendar in 2018 has been won from pole. Leclerc`s time of one minute 30.872 seconds was 0.304 quicker than Verstappen but Ferrari will have both Red Bulls chasing one car and Sainz will be unable to provide further assistance on what could be a hot and windy Sunday afternoon. DIFFERENT CONCEPTS Ferrari are seeking their third win in a row, and fifth of the season, after Leclerc triumphed in Austria two weeks ago and Sainz the weekend before that. "I think we were lacking a bit in qualifying, just general grip," said Verstappen. "It was a bit trickier than I think I would have hoped but overall, I think we still have a decent race car and hopefully tomorrow will come into our favour. We`re quick on the straights so we can use that tomorrow." Team boss Christian Horner said Verstappen might have been a 10th, or a 10th and a half, closer without Leclerc getting the tow over the single lap. "We`ve got two very different concepts of attacking this racetrack this weekend," he added. "Ferrari are running a little bit more downforce, we`re a bit more trimmed out. It`s all about tomorrow. "We`ve got two versus one which is always an interesting strategic dynamic." Mercedes had hoped to take the fight more to the top two teams but in the end the second row was the closest they could manage. McLaren`s Lando Norris split the Mercedes drivers by taking fifth place on the grid, ahead of Hamilton`s teammate George Russell. "At the end the overall package is just not quick enough, we can see that," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, who felt Hamilton had extracted more from the car than could have been expected. Double world champion Fernando Alonso qualified a strong seventh for Renault-owned Alpine with Yuki Tsunoda eighth for AlphaTauri. Sainz and Ferrari-powered Haas driver Kevin Magnussen qualified ninth and 10th but both will drop to the back, promoting McLaren`s Daniel Ricciardo and Alpine`s Esteban Ocon into the top 10. "Obviously because of the penalty, the target was to get to Q3 (the final phase) and give the tow to Charles, which I think I did pretty well -- I think it was pretty nailed -- and I’m happy for the team," said Sainz. McLaren boss Andreas Seidl said the session showed his team had made a clear step up with their car upgrades.

Charles Leclerc on pole in French Grand Prix, Max Verstappen second

Indian president Ram Nath Kovind called the parliament a “temple of democracy” and requested the political parties to follow “Gandhian philosophy” while discussing various important topics pertaining to the country. “Multiple ways to resolve differences and disputes emerge when we see India as a big family. Peace and non-violence were Mahatma Gandhi’s tools to instill harmony...we ought to adopt his ways,” Kovind said in his farewell speech one day before his tenure ends.

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“The Gandhian philosophy should always be followed by MPs while exercising rights of debate and dissent in Parliament,” he added while discussing his expectations from all parties.

Kovind also touched upon his journey from humble beginnings to becoming the President of India and thanked a number of people for their support during his tenure in the office.

“I will always be grateful to the citizens of the country for giving me the opportunity to serve as President. I thank PM Modi's council of ministers, VP Venkaiah Naidu, LS Speaker Om Birla for the support during my tenure,” he said according to a report by Hindustan Times.

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Kovind will be succeeded by Droupadi Murmu, the ruling BJP candidate, who became the first tribal woman to become the President of India. She secured around 60 per cent of total votes to beat Yashwant Sinha and Kovind congratulated her for her victory and wished her luck.

While concluding, Kovind touched upon the struggles that the world faced due to COVID-19. “World is struggling because of COVID pandemic. I hope we learn lessons from the pandemic, we forgot that we are all part of nature. In difficult times, India's efforts were praised all across the world,” he said.

Indian president Ram Nath Kovind called the parliament a “temple of democracy” and requested the political parties to follow “Gandhian philosophy” while discussing various important topics pertaining to the country.

Indian president Ram Nath Kovind called the parliament a “temple of democracy” and requested the political parties to follow “Gandhian philosophy” while discussing various important topics pertaining to the country. “Multiple ways to resolve differences and disputes emerge when we see India as a big family. Peace and non-violence were Mahatma Gandhi’s tools to instill harmony...we ought to adopt his ways,” Kovind said in his farewell speech one day before his tenure ends. Also read | Ukrainian port of Odessa hit by explosions hours after Russian grain deal “The Gandhian philosophy should always be followed by MPs while exercising rights of debate and dissent in Parliament,” he added while discussing his expectations from all parties. Kovind also touched upon his journey from humble beginnings to becoming the President of India and thanked a number of people for their support during his tenure in the office. “I will always be grateful to the citizens of the country for giving me the opportunity to serve as President. I thank PM Modi's council of ministers, VP Venkaiah Naidu, LS Speaker Om Birla for the support during my tenure,” he said according to a report by Hindustan Times. Also read | China has been a very active buyer, is stockpiling grain, says US Kovind will be succeeded by Droupadi Murmu, the ruling BJP candidate, who became the first tribal woman to become the President of India. She secured around 60 per cent of total votes to beat Yashwant Sinha and Kovind congratulated her for her victory and wished her luck. While concluding, Kovind touched upon the struggles that the world faced due to COVID-19. “World is struggling because of COVID pandemic. I hope we learn lessons from the pandemic, we forgot that we are all part of nature. In difficult times, India's efforts were praised all across the world,” he said.

'Must rise above politics': Indian president Ram Nath Kovind delivers farewell speech

One person was killed, and five others were injured in a shooting on the outskirts of Seattle in the United States. In the suburbs of Renton, Washington, police officers were called after locals reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area. According to the official report submitted by the Renton Police Department, the incident took place at 100 block of Logan Avenue South at 1 am (local time).

The injured were taken to the nearby hospital by the authorities while one was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. Police said that the shooting took place after a dispute outside an event in Renton and although they have more than one suspects, their identities were not revealed.

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Although the incident caused a lot of panic in the nearby areas, the police has confirmed that it is not an active shooter situation and confirmed that the investigation is currently underway.

The shooting came just days after three people were shot to death in a state part in Iowa. The gunman shot the three people camping at the state park and then killed himself.

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Division assistant director Mitch Mortvedt said in his statement that the shooting took place at Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground in the early hours of the day, according to ABC News.

The victims were identified as Tyler Schmidt, 42, Sarah Schmidt, 42, and Lulu Schmidt, 6, from Cedar Falls, Iowa by the authorities but the police were unable to determine the motive behind the killings.

One person was killed, and five others were injured in a shooting on the outskirts of Seattle in the United States. In the suburbs of Renton, Washington, police officers were called after locals reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area.

One person was killed, and five others were injured in a shooting on the outskirts of Seattle in the United States. In the suburbs of Renton, Washington, police officers were called after locals reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area. According to the official report submitted by the Renton Police Department, the incident took place at 100 block of Logan Avenue South at 1 am (local time). The injured were taken to the nearby hospital by the authorities while one was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. Police said that the shooting took place after a dispute outside an event in Renton and although they have more than one suspects, their identities were not revealed. Also read | Monkeypox: WHO declares global health emergency; why India should get battle ready? Although the incident caused a lot of panic in the nearby areas, the police has confirmed that it is not an active shooter situation and confirmed that the investigation is currently underway. The shooting came just days after three people were shot to death in a state part in Iowa. The gunman shot the three people camping at the state park and then killed himself. WATCH WION LIVE HERE - Division assistant director Mitch Mortvedt said in his statement that the shooting took place at Maquoketa Caves State Park Campground in the early hours of the day, according to ABC News. The victims were identified as Tyler Schmidt, 42, Sarah Schmidt, 42, and Lulu Schmidt, 6, from Cedar Falls, Iowa by the authorities but the police were unable to determine the motive behind the killings.

One killed and five injured in shooting in Renton, Washington, police say

The Chinese state television channel CCTV reported on Saturday that a major accident took place at a coal mine in the northwestern province of CCTV. The mine faced a lot of damage when a section of a mountain collapsed and ending up killing ten people. Seven people were injured, and they were taken to the nearby hospital. CCTV added that the incident took place around 11:15 am local time (0315 GMT) and the local authorities have confirmed that the rescue operations have concluded.

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&nbsp;"10 people died and seven were slightly injured", AFP quoted the local authorities.

The coal mine belonged to Shanxi Coking Coal Minbao group and the people present at the scene of the disaster said that the damage was caused "when a mountainside collapse occurred".

The collapse "buried these employees as well as vehicles", said CCTV in the report.

The company said that they will be collaborating with the local authorities in order to understand the cause of the accident and also confirmed that the official death toll was 10.

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"10 people died and seven were slightly injured", CCTV reported, quoting local authorities.

"An investigation is underway to determine the causes of the accident," the report added.

Parts of China has been facing floods in the recent past and that has made life tough for citizens in the area. Southern China went on to experience the most rainfall in almost 60 years amid fears of more disasters and Guangdong and Guizhou provinces were the worst affected areas.

The Chinese state television channel CCTV reported on Saturday that a major accident took place at a coal mine in the northwestern province of CCTV. The mine faced a lot of damage when a section of a mountain collapsed and ending up killing ten people.

The Chinese state television channel CCTV reported on Saturday that a major accident took place at a coal mine in the northwestern province of CCTV. The mine faced a lot of damage when a section of a mountain collapsed and ending up killing ten people. Seven people were injured, and they were taken to the nearby hospital. CCTV added that the incident took place around 11:15 am local time (0315 GMT) and the local authorities have confirmed that the rescue operations have concluded. Also read | Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by WHO amid surge in cases "10 people died and seven were slightly injured", AFP quoted the local authorities. The coal mine belonged to Shanxi Coking Coal Minbao group and the people present at the scene of the disaster said that the damage was caused "when a mountainside collapse occurred". The collapse "buried these employees as well as vehicles", said CCTV in the report. The company said that they will be collaborating with the local authorities in order to understand the cause of the accident and also confirmed that the official death toll was 10. Also read | China has been a very active buyer, is stockpiling grain, says US "10 people died and seven were slightly injured", CCTV reported, quoting local authorities. "An investigation is underway to determine the causes of the accident," the report added. Parts of China has been facing floods in the recent past and that has made life tough for citizens in the area. Southern China went on to experience the most rainfall in almost 60 years amid fears of more disasters and Guangdong and Guizhou provinces were the worst affected areas.

Ten dead and seven injured after collapse at China mining site, state media says

The race to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has come down to former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Sunak emerged as the contender with the highest number of votes in the UK Conservative Party leadership race, but he believes that he will be going into the final vote as an “underdog”.

“Be in little question, I’m the underdog,” Sunak said in a speech in Grantham, central England, on Saturday according to Reuters.

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“The forces that be need this to be a coronation for the opposite candidate however I believe members desire a selection and they’re ready to hear,” he added.

Sunak led the leadership race in all five rounds and was able to hold his lead over the other contenders. The final vote to pick a successor for Boris Johnson will take place on September 5.

Sunak was one of the first major leaders to step down from their cabinet positions due to their differences with Johnson and that led to a party-wide revolt. It proved too much for Johnson as he was forced to step down from his position despite surviving a no-confidence vote.

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In his campaign, Sunak has mentioned a number of economic reforms that will be implemented if he becomes the Prime Minister. Sunak has promised to lower the taxes and increase budgets for the military along with a cautious administrative approach in improving the struggling economy.

If elected, Sunak can become the first Indian-origin Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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The race to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has come down to former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Sunak emerged as the contender with the highest number of votes in the UK Conservative Party leadership race, but he believes that he will be going into the final vote as an “underdog”.

The race to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has come down to former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Sunak emerged as the contender with the highest number of votes in the UK Conservative Party leadership race, but he believes that he will be going into the final vote as an “underdog”. “Be in little question, I’m the underdog,” Sunak said in a speech in Grantham, central England, on Saturday according to Reuters. Also read | Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by WHO amid surge in cases “The forces that be need this to be a coronation for the opposite candidate however I believe members desire a selection and they’re ready to hear,” he added. Sunak led the leadership race in all five rounds and was able to hold his lead over the other contenders. The final vote to pick a successor for Boris Johnson will take place on September 5. Sunak was one of the first major leaders to step down from their cabinet positions due to their differences with Johnson and that led to a party-wide revolt. It proved too much for Johnson as he was forced to step down from his position despite surviving a no-confidence vote. Also read | Ukrainian port of Odessa hit by explosions hours after Russian grain deal In his campaign, Sunak has mentioned a number of economic reforms that will be implemented if he becomes the Prime Minister. Sunak has promised to lower the taxes and increase budgets for the military along with a cautious administrative approach in improving the struggling economy. If elected, Sunak can become the first Indian-origin Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Rishi Sunak labels himself the underdog in race to become next UK Prime Minister

The urge to understand alien life is something that has fascinated scientists for a long time. There have been a number of processes implemented by scientists when it comes to understanding the workings of various other planetary environments and it looks like the study of microbes can be the answer to their questions. According to latest research, microbes contain proteins which are capable of retaining atmospheric information for a long period of time and that was used by scientists to understand how Earth was during its initial period. The microbes date back to millions of years ago and scientists believe that a similar study can help them in finding possible traces of alien life.

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“Early Earth is an alien environment compared to our world today. Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” Edward Schwieterman, a University of California, Riverside astrobiologist, wrote in a study describing the research and its possible uses.

The study looked at how microbes adapted to the scarcity of oxygen as well as the absence of the ozone layer during that period and this can be used to find out about other habitable planets.

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“On early Earth, energy may have been very scarce. Bacteria and archaea figured out how to use the plentiful energy from the sun without the complex biomolecules required for photosynthesis,”

“Life as we know it is as much an expression of the conditions on our planet as it is of life itself. We resurrected ancient DNA sequences of one molecule, and it allowed us to link to the biology and environment of the past,” said University of Wisconsin-Madison astrobiologist Betul Kacar.

The urge to understand alien life is something that has fascinated scientists for a long time. There have been a number of processes implemented by scientists when it comes to understanding the workings of various other planetary environments and it looks like the study of microbes can be the answer to their questions.

The urge to understand alien life is something that has fascinated scientists for a long time. There have been a number of processes implemented by scientists when it comes to understanding the workings of various other planetary environments and it looks like the study of microbes can be the answer to their questions. According to latest research, microbes contain proteins which are capable of retaining atmospheric information for a long period of time and that was used by scientists to understand how Earth was during its initial period. The microbes date back to millions of years ago and scientists believe that a similar study can help them in finding possible traces of alien life. Also read | Original copy of Shakespeare's First Folio fetches $2.5 million at auction “Early Earth is an alien environment compared to our world today. Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” Edward Schwieterman, a University of California, Riverside astrobiologist, wrote in a study describing the research and its possible uses. The study looked at how microbes adapted to the scarcity of oxygen as well as the absence of the ozone layer during that period and this can be used to find out about other habitable planets. Also read | An airport in Germany has requested passengers to carry colourful luggage “On early Earth, energy may have been very scarce. Bacteria and archaea figured out how to use the plentiful energy from the sun without the complex biomolecules required for photosynthesis,” “Life as we know it is as much an expression of the conditions on our planet as it is of life itself. We resurrected ancient DNA sequences of one molecule, and it allowed us to link to the biology and environment of the past,” said University of Wisconsin-Madison astrobiologist Betul Kacar.

Ancient microbes can help in finding traces of alien life, new study suggests

In pics - Flash floods in southern Iran claims at least 21 lives, three missing

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has been under a lot of pressure politically but there was good news for the 68-year-old on Saturday as he survived yet another no-confidence vote in the parliament. This was the fourth no-confidence vote during his tenure as Prime Minister since 2019. In the recent months, the opposition in Thailand were extremely critical of Prayuth as they blamed him for corruption and “economic mismanagement”. However, he was able to prove his majority in the parliament after getting 256 votes from a total of 477 as nine abstained from the process.

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The tenure was shrouded with controversies from the beginning as the opposition were not happy with the elections in 2019. They accused the government of tweaking the rules in order to hand Prayuth an unfair advantage after he came to power following a military coup back in 2014.

The public has also been criticising the government for a number of steps taken in the past few years and protests have become common sight on the streets of various cities across the country.

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They were also questions asked of the government regarding their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic which saw a number of deaths. Following the controversies, Prayuth faced a no-confidence vote in September 2021 as well, but he was able to retain power with 264 votes.

Following the no-confidence vote, Prayuth once again denied all the allegations levelled against his government but did not provide any clear picture about when the next elections will be held.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has been under a lot of pressure politically but there was good news for the 68-year-old on Saturday as he survived yet another no-confidence vote in the parliament.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has been under a lot of pressure politically but there was good news for the 68-year-old on Saturday as he survived yet another no-confidence vote in the parliament. This was the fourth no-confidence vote during his tenure as Prime Minister since 2019. In the recent months, the opposition in Thailand were extremely critical of Prayuth as they blamed him for corruption and “economic mismanagement”. However, he was able to prove his majority in the parliament after getting 256 votes from a total of 477 as nine abstained from the process. Also read | China has been a very active buyer, is stockpiling grain, says US The tenure was shrouded with controversies from the beginning as the opposition were not happy with the elections in 2019. They accused the government of tweaking the rules in order to hand Prayuth an unfair advantage after he came to power following a military coup back in 2014. The public has also been criticising the government for a number of steps taken in the past few years and protests have become common sight on the streets of various cities across the country. Also read | Ukrainian port of Odessa hit by explosions hours after Russian grain deal They were also questions asked of the government regarding their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic which saw a number of deaths. Following the controversies, Prayuth faced a no-confidence vote in September 2021 as well, but he was able to retain power with 264 votes. Following the no-confidence vote, Prayuth once again denied all the allegations levelled against his government but did not provide any clear picture about when the next elections will be held.

Thailand PM Prayuth Chan-o-cha survives fourth no-confidence vote since 2019

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of any solution but there was some good news as the two countries were able to reach an understanding about grain exports and inked a deal on Friday. However, the peace was short-lived as Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the port in Odessa on Saturday. According to a local MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, the city was hit with a number of explosions and the port also sustained damages. According to the deal agreed by both the countries, Russia promised to not target the ports in Ukraine or ships carrying grains. However, Honcharenko wrote on Telegram that Russia did not honour the understanding and even shot down Ukrainian forces in air combat.

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"These scumbags sign contracts with one hand and direct missiles with the other," he wrote.

"So, we need planes, and we need to sink the entire Black Sea fleet of the Russian Federation. This will be the best arrangement for the export of grain," he added on Telegram.

The crisis in Ukraine has severely affected the supply chain of food grains with the country accounting for a substantial part of the global grain exports. It has caused a lot of problems around the world with a number of countries facing acute food shortages in the recent past.

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As a result, the agreement between the countries was seen as a welcome move in finding a middle ground in the crisis. The United Nations also hailed it as "a beacon of hope" in the situation.

However, the attacks on Odessa have increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine once again.

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of any solution but there was some good news as the two countries were able to reach an understanding about grain exports and inked a deal on Friday.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of any solution but there was some good news as the two countries were able to reach an understanding about grain exports and inked a deal on Friday. However, the peace was short-lived as Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the port in Odessa on Saturday. According to a local MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, the city was hit with a number of explosions and the port also sustained damages. According to the deal agreed by both the countries, Russia promised to not target the ports in Ukraine or ships carrying grains. However, Honcharenko wrote on Telegram that Russia did not honour the understanding and even shot down Ukrainian forces in air combat. Also read | China has been a very active buyer, is stockpiling grain, says US "These scumbags sign contracts with one hand and direct missiles with the other," he wrote. "So, we need planes, and we need to sink the entire Black Sea fleet of the Russian Federation. This will be the best arrangement for the export of grain," he added on Telegram. The crisis in Ukraine has severely affected the supply chain of food grains with the country accounting for a substantial part of the global grain exports. It has caused a lot of problems around the world with a number of countries facing acute food shortages in the recent past. Also read | US health officials detect monkeypox virus among kids As a result, the agreement between the countries was seen as a welcome move in finding a middle ground in the crisis. The United Nations also hailed it as "a beacon of hope" in the situation. However, the attacks on Odessa have increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine once again.

Ukrainian port of Odessa hit by explosions hours after grain deal

Giri Gopinath and Thara, a couple from Kerala, are winning hearts on the social media for operating a beautifully decorated bus — equipped with LED lights, a music system, CCTV cameras, and other attractions — for locals in Alappuzha district. 
The couple operate a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus and have invested their own money for the embellishments in it. While Gopi is the driver, his wife Thara works as the conductor. Their story and a video of their bus has gone viral on social media.&nbsp; 
People in the district are fond of their bus as it’s interiors are decorated nicely and it even boasts of an excellent music system. A lot of people take pictures and videos of the bus on a daily basis and one such video caught the attention of millions of users on Facebook.

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In the video, the first thing that catches one’s attention is the presence of as many as six CCTV cameras in the bus. The couple explained that they want to ensure the safety of every passenger on their bus and have hence also installed emergency switches in it. 
Safety is not the only benefit in the bus as it also has one of the best entertainment setups – a music system, mechanised air fresheners, dolls to keep children engaged during the travel and an LED system.

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The couple decorated the bus using their own money and have made friends with regular passengers on the route. 
“Every day, we get up at 1.15 AM and reach the depot by 2 AM,” Thara said in the video on Facebook. “Then Giri cleans the bus and our duty starts at 5.50 AM,” Thara added.

Giri Gopinath and Thara, a couple from Kerala, are winning hearts on the social media for operating a beautifully decorated bus — equipped with LED lights, a music system, CCTV cameras, and other attractions — for locals in Alappuzha district.

Giri Gopinath and Thara, a couple from Kerala, are winning hearts on the social media for operating a beautifully decorated bus — equipped with LED lights, a music system, CCTV cameras, and other attractions — for locals in Alappuzha district. The couple operate a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus and have invested their own money for the embellishments in it. While Gopi is the driver, his wife Thara works as the conductor. Their story and a video of their bus has gone viral on social media. People in the district are fond of their bus as it’s interiors are decorated nicely and it even boasts of an excellent music system. A lot of people take pictures and videos of the bus on a daily basis and one such video caught the attention of millions of users on Facebook. Also read | Ex-India PM Lal Bahadur Shastri's family demands fresh probe into his death In the video, the first thing that catches one’s attention is the presence of as many as six CCTV cameras in the bus. The couple explained that they want to ensure the safety of every passenger on their bus and have hence also installed emergency switches in it. Safety is not the only benefit in the bus as it also has one of the best entertainment setups – a music system, mechanised air fresheners, dolls to keep children engaged during the travel and an LED system. Also read | WATCH: Mysterious figure caught on camera in Kentucky, sparks alien rumours The couple decorated the bus using their own money and have made friends with regular passengers on the route. “Every day, we get up at 1.15 AM and reach the depot by 2 AM,” Thara said in the video on Facebook. “Then Giri cleans the bus and our duty starts at 5.50 AM,” Thara added.

Kerala couple operates bus with impressive features - Story goes viral

The final two candidates to take over for Boris Johnson have received the support of Conservative MPs. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak go to the final two, but Penny Mordaunt is eliminated. In other news, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe won the presidential elections conducted on Thursday after Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled abroad amidst intense agitation over the economic crisis.

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Truss received 113 votes, Mordaunt 105, and Sunak 137. 160,000 Tory Party members will vote for the final two, with the results expected on September 5. Sunak won the previous round, followed by Mordaunt in second and Truss in third.

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During talks in Tehran on Tuesday (July 19), Russian President Vladimir Putin was kept awkwardly waiting for his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to arrive.

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Wickremesinghe received the highest 134 votes and was declared the 8th executive president of Sri Lanka. His rivals Dullas Alahaperuma and Anurakumara Dossanayake got 82 and 3 votes, respectively.

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The duo - Manpreet Singh also known as Mannu Kusa and Jagroop Singh Roopa – were killed by the police in Hoshiar Nagar village near the Attari border, according to a report on News18.

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Since the beginning of the current Tory leadership race, Rishi Sunak has been in the lead. If he is chosen as prime minister, the UK will become the 11nth nation where someone of Indian descent has held the position.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-i-went-to-wimbledon-as-a-kid-with-parents-never-dreamed-of-actually-winning-it-matthew-ebden-499134">Exclusive! I went to Wimbledon as a kid with parents, never dreamed of actually winning it: Matthew Ebden</a>

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Ebden and his partner Max Purcell defeated defending champions Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in the final to lift the elusive trophy for the first time in their respective careers.

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Bollywood superstar and entrepreneur Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was spotted partying in a Mumbai nightclub, and videos of him have gone viral on social media sites.

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The list published by the Henley Passport Index showed that the countries with the most powerful passports in the world continue to provide visa-free access to over 190 countries while Middle Eastern countries still have the weakest passports.

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Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Russia-backed temporary administration for the southern Kherson region, told Associated Press that the Ukrainian forces massively damaged the Antonivskyi Bridge with missiles.

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The 87th-ranked Indian passport offers simple entry to 60 nations. The reopening of international travel has aided in the resilience of passports.

The final two candidates to take over for Boris Johnson have received the support of Conservative MPs. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak go to the final two, but Penny Mordaunt is eliminated.

The final two candidates to take over for Boris Johnson have received the support of Conservative MPs. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak go to the final two, but Penny Mordaunt is eliminated. In other news, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe won the presidential elections conducted on Thursday after Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled abroad amidst intense agitation over the economic crisis. LIVE UK Tory leadership race: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss make final two Truss received 113 votes, Mordaunt 105, and Sunak 137. 160,000 Tory Party members will vote for the final two, with the results expected on September 5. Sunak won the previous round, followed by Mordaunt in second and Truss in third. Watch: Turkish President Erdogan keeps Vladimir Putin waiting ahead of talks in Iran During talks in Tehran on Tuesday (July 19), Russian President Vladimir Putin was kept awkwardly waiting for his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to arrive. Ranil Wickremesinghe declared Sri Lanka’s new president Wickremesinghe received the highest 134 votes and was declared the 8th executive president of Sri Lanka. His rivals Dullas Alahaperuma and Anurakumara Dossanayake got 82 and 3 votes, respectively. Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: Two suspects shot dead by Punjab Police in encounter The duo - Manpreet Singh also known as Mannu Kusa and Jagroop Singh Roopa – were killed by the police in Hoshiar Nagar village near the Attari border, according to a report on News18. Rishi Sunak could become 11th Indian-origin leader in the world, joining 6 in office Since the beginning of the current Tory leadership race, Rishi Sunak has been in the lead. If he is chosen as prime minister, the UK will become the 11nth nation where someone of Indian descent has held the position. Exclusive! I went to Wimbledon as a kid with parents, never dreamed of actually winning it: Matthew Ebden Ebden and his partner Max Purcell defeated defending champions Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in the final to lift the elusive trophy for the first time in their respective careers. After Aryan Khan trolled for partying in Mumbai nightclub, SRK fans say 'Leave the poor guy alone' Bollywood superstar and entrepreneur Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was spotted partying in a Mumbai nightclub, and videos of him have gone viral on social media sites. GALLERY | World's most and least powerful passports The list published by the Henley Passport Index showed that the countries with the most powerful passports in the world continue to provide visa-free access to over 190 countries while Middle Eastern countries still have the weakest passports. Ukrainian forces 'badly damage' key bridge in Kherson region amid conflict Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Russia-backed temporary administration for the southern Kherson region, told Associated Press that the Ukrainian forces massively damaged the Antonivskyi Bridge with missiles. How powerful is Indian passport? Indians get visa-free access to 60 countries The 87th-ranked Indian passport offers simple entry to 60 nations. The reopening of international travel has aided in the resilience of passports.

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