US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that US will provide more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine to strike "key targets" of Russian forces invading the country. He made the confirmation in an opinion piece in the New York Times on Tuesday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/video-kks-last-performance-before-his-untimely-death-leaves-us-in-tears-483946">Video: KK's last performance before his untimely death leaves us in tears</a>

<img alt="Bollywood - Singer KK no more, dies of a heart attack: Report - Telegraph India" src="https://assets.telegraphindia.com/telegraph/2022/May/1654020257_new-project-2022-05-31t233359-673.jpg" />The singer was in the city for a performance at a function in&nbsp;Nazrul Manch organised by Gurudas College. It is being reported that KK was feeling uneasy while he was performing. After returning to his hotel, the singer complained of uneasiness following which he was rushed to a hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-military-says-it-conducted-readiness-patrol-around-island-of-taiwan-483970" hreflang="en">Chinese military says it conducted readiness patrol around island of Taiwan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/05/09/260800-air-craft.jpg" />The Chinese military claimed on Wednesday that it had undertaken a battle readiness patrol in recent days in the sea and airspace surrounding Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-brazilian-floods-rises-to-106-10-still-missing-483971" hreflang="en">Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 106, 10 still missing</a>

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US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that US will provide more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine to strike "key targets" of Russian forces invading the country.

US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that US will provide more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine to strike "key targets" of Russian forces invading the country. He made the confirmation in an opinion piece in the New York Times on Tuesday. Click on headlines to read more: US to provide more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, says Biden AFP reported quoting a US official that Himar multiple rocket systems will be provided to Ukraine. This, said the news agency, as ended days of speculation over the latest upgrade of military aid to Kyiv in its fight against Russia. Video: KK's last performance before his untimely death leaves us in tears The singer was in the city for a performance at a function in Nazrul Manch organised by Gurudas College. It is being reported that KK was feeling uneasy while he was performing. After returning to his hotel, the singer complained of uneasiness following which he was rushed to a hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead. Chinese military says it conducted readiness patrol around island of Taiwan The Chinese military claimed on Wednesday that it had undertaken a battle readiness patrol in recent days in the sea and airspace surrounding Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory. Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 106, 10 still missing At least 106 people have died and 10 are still missing in Brazil, the government said on Tuesday, as heavy rains tore through urban towns in the northeastern part of the country for a sixth consecutive day. Watch | Report: Israel warns 100 of its citizens to leave Turkey over threat from Iran

Morning news brief: US to send more weapons to Ukraine, KK's last performance and more

In order to reprimand Russia over the Ukraine war, European Union (EU) leaders have finally decided to cut 90 per cent&nbsp;of oil imports from Moscow.&nbsp;Within a week of the Texas school shooting that shook America, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced&nbsp;a proposed freeze on handgun ownership.

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The ban will be implemented by the end of the year. But the move seems to have triggered a spike in the prices of the commodity. The price of oil witnessed a hike in early Asian trade on Tuesday, media reports said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-within-week-of-texas-shootout-justin-trudeau-proposes-handgun-freeze-483659">Canada: Within week of Texas shootout, Justin Trudeau proposes handgun freeze</a>

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Trudeau's bill will have to be passed by the parliament. Ruling Liberals are currently holding minority of seats.&nbsp;

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Bringing torrential rains and the threat of flooding as the first named storm in the eastern Pacific this year, Hurricane Agatha plowed into beach resorts on Mexico's southern Pacific coast.

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In order to reprimand Russia over the Ukraine war, European Union (EU) leaders have finally decided to cut 90 per cent of oil imports from Moscow. Within a week of the Texas school shooting that shook America, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a proposed freeze on handgun ownership.

In order to reprimand Russia over the Ukraine war, European Union (EU) leaders have finally decided to cut 90 per cent of oil imports from Moscow. Within a week of the Texas school shooting that shook America, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a proposed freeze on handgun ownership. Click on headlines to read more: After EU bans Russian oil imports, prices jump in early Asian trade The ban will be implemented by the end of the year. But the move seems to have triggered a spike in the prices of the commodity. The price of oil witnessed a hike in early Asian trade on Tuesday, media reports said. Canada: Within week of Texas shootout, Justin Trudeau proposes handgun freeze Trudeau's bill will have to be passed by the parliament. Ruling Liberals are currently holding minority of seats. Hurricane Agatha: Pacific season’s first hurricane makes landfall in Mexico Bringing torrential rains and the threat of flooding as the first named storm in the eastern Pacific this year, Hurricane Agatha plowed into beach resorts on Mexico's southern Pacific coast. Watch | US President Joe Biden says 'won't send rockets that could reach Russia' Watch | Nepal Plane Crash: 21 out of 22 bodies recovered

Morning news brief: After EU bans Russian oil imports, prices jump, and more

In an apparent tit-for-tat move, two Greek oil tankers have been seized by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in the Persian Gulf.&nbsp;Former US President Donald Trump has said that the 'evil' massacre in Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed by a gunman, is a reason to arm, not to disarm.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tit-for-tat-iran-flares-tensions-after-seizing-two-greek-oil-tankers-in-persian-gulf-482765">Iran flares tensions after seizing two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf</a>

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This comes as Greece had seized an Iranian oil tanker on the request of the US over the alleged violations of sanctions in the Mediterranean Sea recently.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texas-shooting-donald-trump-says-evil-massacre-a-reason-to-arm-not-disarm-482785" hreflang="en">Texas shooting: Donald Trump says 'evil' massacre a reason to arm, not disarm</a>

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While addressing the National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting, Trump said decent Americans should be allowed the firearms they need to defend themselves.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/shehbaz-sharif-blames-imran-khan-for-pakistans-economic-problems-482786">Shehbaz Sharif blames Imran Khan for Pakistan's economic problems</a>

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blamed former prime minister Imran Khan for country's economic woes including mounting loans and inflation.&nbsp;

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In an apparent tit-for-tat move, two Greek oil tankers have been seized by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in the Persian Gulf. Former US President Donald Trump has said that the 'evil' massacre in Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed by a gunman, is a reason to arm, not to disarm.

In an apparent tit-for-tat move, two Greek oil tankers have been seized by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in the Persian Gulf. Former US President Donald Trump has said that the 'evil' massacre in Texas, in which 19 children and two teachers were killed by a gunman, is a reason to arm, not to disarm. Click on headlines to read more: Iran flares tensions after seizing two Greek oil tankers in Persian Gulf This comes as Greece had seized an Iranian oil tanker on the request of the US over the alleged violations of sanctions in the Mediterranean Sea recently. Texas shooting: Donald Trump says 'evil' massacre a reason to arm, not disarm While addressing the National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting, Trump said decent Americans should be allowed the firearms they need to defend themselves. Shehbaz Sharif blames Imran Khan for Pakistan's economic problems Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blamed former prime minister Imran Khan for country's economic woes including mounting loans and inflation. Watch | US, Australia & allies counter China as it steadily builds influence in the South Pacific Watch | Gravitas: Cops in Brazil gas man to death in an "improvised gas chamber"

Morning news brief: Iran flares tensions after seizing two Greek oil tankers, and more

In the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet, the investigators are probing whether the incident occurred due to an intentional act on the flight deck, media reports said.&nbsp;Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has said that the war with Russia is entering "a protracted phase".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/investigators-probe-whether-china-eastern-airlines-jet-crash-was-an-intentional-act-reports-479976">Investigators probe whether China Eastern Airlines jet crash was an intentional act: Reports</a>

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The flight data from a black box of the Boeing 737-800 showed someone in the cockpit had crashed the plane intentionally, said the Wall Street Journal in a report.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-defence-minister-oleksiy-reznikov-says-war-with-russia-is-entering-protracted-phase-479988" hreflang="en">Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov says war with Russia is entering 'protracted phase'</a>

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He told European Union defence ministers and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg that Moscow's troops are now trying to take full control of the east and south of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-covid-outbreak-turns-messier-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-slams-immature-response-479974" hreflang="en">As Covid outbreak turns messier, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slams 'immature' response</a>

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Kim said the "immaturity in the state capacity for coping with the crisis" increased the "complexity and hardships" in fighting the pandemic when "time is the life", as per the KCNA. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Three days before the country decides on a new government, a poll for the Sydney Morning Herald showed that the centre-left Labor's lead over the Liberal-National coalition, which was 54-46 per cent two weeks ago, has shrunk to 51-49 per cent on a two-party preferred basis.

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In the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet, the investigators are probing whether the incident occurred due to an intentional act on the flight deck, media reports said.

In the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jet, the investigators are probing whether the incident occurred due to an intentional act on the flight deck, media reports said. Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has said that the war with Russia is entering "a protracted phase". Click on headlines to read more: Investigators probe whether China Eastern Airlines jet crash was an intentional act: Reports The flight data from a black box of the Boeing 737-800 showed someone in the cockpit had crashed the plane intentionally, said the Wall Street Journal in a report. Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov says war with Russia is entering 'protracted phase' He told European Union defence ministers and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg that Moscow's troops are now trying to take full control of the east and south of the country. As Covid outbreak turns messier, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slams 'immature' response Kim said the "immaturity in the state capacity for coping with the crisis" increased the "complexity and hardships" in fighting the pandemic when "time is the life", as per the KCNA. Australia election: Ruling conservative coalition narrows gap with the main opposition Labor Party Three days before the country decides on a new government, a poll for the Sydney Morning Herald showed that the centre-left Labor's lead over the Liberal-National coalition, which was 54-46 per cent two weeks ago, has shrunk to 51-49 per cent on a two-party preferred basis. Watch | Palestinians mark 74th Naqba today, Arabs and right-wing activists clash

Morning news brief: China Eastern crash probe eyes intentional action, and more

Leader Kim Jong Un on Monday (May 16) ordered North Korea's military to ''stabilise'' the medicine supply after the country recorded eight more deaths amid an explosive COVID-19 outbreak.&nbsp;Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko has said that the sanctions imposed by the West on the country for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have blocked exports worth more than $16 billion.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-orders-north-koreas-military-to-stabilise-medicine-supply-as-covid-19-outbreak-surges-479276">Kim Jong Un blasts pandemic response as North Korean outbreak surges</a>

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Days after announcing its first coronavirus cases, the impoverished country detected 392,920 new cases with more than 564,860 people in quarantine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarusian-pm-roman-golovchenko-says-western-sanctions-are-blocking-exports-worth-more-than-16-billion-479262">Belarusian PM Roman Golovchenko says Western sanctions are blocking exports worth more than $16 billion</a>

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In an interview with the Dubai-based Al Arabiya television, Golovchenko said "Because of the sanctions, almost all of Belarus's exports to the countries of the European Union and North America have been blocked."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/necessity-to-act-uk-pm-johnson-urges-end-to-northern-ireland-deadlock-479283">'Necessity to act': UK PM Johnson urges end to Northern Ireland deadlock</a>

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Johnson, who is heading to Northern Ireland on Monday, said he wants to resolve the standoff about its post-Brexit trade rules.

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Leader Kim Jong Un on Monday (May 16) ordered North Korea's military to ''stabilise'' the medicine supply after the country recorded eight more deaths amid an explosive COVID-19 outbreak.

Leader Kim Jong Un on Monday (May 16) ordered North Korea's military to ''stabilise'' the medicine supply after the country recorded eight more deaths amid an explosive COVID-19 outbreak. Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko has said that the sanctions imposed by the West on the country for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have blocked exports worth more than $16 billion. Click on headline to read more Kim Jong Un blasts pandemic response as North Korean outbreak surges Days after announcing its first coronavirus cases, the impoverished country detected 392,920 new cases with more than 564,860 people in quarantine. Belarusian PM Roman Golovchenko says Western sanctions are blocking exports worth more than $16 billion In an interview with the Dubai-based Al Arabiya television, Golovchenko said "Because of the sanctions, almost all of Belarus's exports to the countries of the European Union and North America have been blocked." 'Necessity to act': UK PM Johnson urges end to Northern Ireland deadlock Johnson, who is heading to Northern Ireland on Monday, said he wants to resolve the standoff about its post-Brexit trade rules. Watch | Regional election in Germany: Olaf Scholz's SPD candidate admits defeat Watch | WION Global Summit: A gathering in the quest for peace | Mission Peace

Morning news brief: Kim Jong Un slams North Korea pandemic response, and more

A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing&nbsp;in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's&nbsp;invasion, after charging a captured Russian soldier with the murder of a 62-year-old civilian.&nbsp;Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed opposition to Finland and Sweden joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-russian-soldier-appears-in-court-in-trial-for-war-crimes-in-ukraine-478768" hreflang="en">First Russian soldier appears in Ukraine court for war crimes trial</a>

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Vadim Shishimarin (21), the Russian soldier, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. He is accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old civilian.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-says-turkey-does-not-have-positive-opinion-on-sweden-finland-joining-nato-478762">Erdogan says Turkey does not have 'positive opinion' on Sweden, Finland joining NATO</a>

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He accused both countries of harbouring "terrorist organisations" and said Turkey does not have a ''positive opinion'' about them.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Saturday (May 14) that the COVID-19 outbreak in the country has it in "great turmoil".

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A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's invasion, after charging a captured Russian soldier with the murder of a 62-year-old civilian.

A Ukrainian court held a preliminary hearing in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's invasion, after charging a captured Russian soldier with the murder of a 62-year-old civilian. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed opposition to Finland and Sweden joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Click on headlines to read more: First Russian soldier appears in Ukraine court for war crimes trial Vadim Shishimarin (21), the Russian soldier, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. He is accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old civilian. Erdogan says Turkey does not have 'positive opinion' on Sweden, Finland joining NATO He accused both countries of harbouring "terrorist organisations" and said Turkey does not have a ''positive opinion'' about them. Kim Jong Un says COVID-19 outbreak has put North Korea in 'great turmoil' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Saturday (May 14) that the COVID-19 outbreak in the country has it in "great turmoil". Watch | Gravitas: China blows up replica of Taiwan's naval base Watch | Gravitas: Lanka's new Prime Minister says protests should continue

Morning news brief: First Russian soldier appears in Ukraine court for war crimes trial, and more

US President Joe Biden has made energy and security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders during a summit in Washington.&nbsp;Setting several world records, Sri Lanka's veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 26th Prime Minister of the Indian Ocean island nation, which has been crippled by its worst-ever economic crisis.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-makes-energy-security-pledges-worth-150-million-to-southeast-asian-leaders-478503">US President Joe Biden makes energy, security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders</a>

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Aimed at countering the rising influence of China, the deal is part of a campaign to show that the United States still prioritises Asia despite months of intense focus on repelling Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Holding the office for a record-breaking sixth&nbsp;occasion, Wickremesinghe was sworn in as PM by his rival party leader and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/free-up-billions-for-tax-cuts-johnson-orders-to-slash-one-fifth-civil-service-jobs-478509">Free up billions for tax cuts: Johnson orders to slash one-fifth of civil service jobs</a>

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In order to free up billions for tax cuts, UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered ministers to slash one-fifth of civil service jobs as per a report published in the Daily Mail.

Watch | Tight jeans- a taboo? Kim Jong-Un cracks down on western trend

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US President Joe Biden has made energy and security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders during a summit in Washington. Setting several world records, Sri Lanka's veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 26th Prime Minister of the Indian Ocean island nation, which has been crippled by its worst-ever economic crisis.

US President Joe Biden has made energy and security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders during a summit in Washington. Setting several world records, Sri Lanka's veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 26th Prime Minister of the Indian Ocean island nation, which has been crippled by its worst-ever economic crisis. Click on headlines to read more: US President Joe Biden makes energy, security pledges worth $150 million to Southeast Asian leaders Aimed at countering the rising influence of China, the deal is part of a campaign to show that the United States still prioritises Asia despite months of intense focus on repelling Russia's invasion of Ukraine. LIVE | Wickremesinghe, in 6th PM stint, assures end to Lanka's economic crisis Holding the office for a record-breaking sixth occasion, Wickremesinghe was sworn in as PM by his rival party leader and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Free up billions for tax cuts: Johnson orders to slash one-fifth of civil service jobs In order to free up billions for tax cuts, UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered ministers to slash one-fifth of civil service jobs as per a report published in the Daily Mail. Watch | Tight jeans- a taboo? Kim Jong-Un cracks down on western trend Watch | Russia threatens to retaliate over Finland's NATO membership move

Morning news brief: Biden makes $150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders, and more

The winners of the Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism, Books, Drama, and Music for 2022 were announced on Monday at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time).&nbsp;Tesla CEO Elon Musk has signalled an agreement on the Digital Services Act with Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

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The Washington Post was among the winners, which included Indian journalists Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave, and the late Danish Siddiqui of Reuters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-does-not-have-a-way-out-of-ukraine-war-biden-477731">Putin does not have a way out of Ukraine war: Biden</a>

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US President Joe Biden has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have a way out of the war in Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/digital-services-act-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-signals-agreement-with-eu-industry-chief-breton-477736" hreflang="en">Digital Services Act: Tesla CEO Elon Musk signals agreement with EU industry chief Breton</a>

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Breton shared a video on Twitter in which he can be seen explaining the Digital Services Act to Musk.

Watch | Victory Day Speech: NATO an 'obvious threat' to Russia

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The winners of the Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism, Books, Drama, and Music for 2022 were announced on Monday at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). Tesla CEO Elon Musk has signalled an agreement on the Digital Services Act with Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

The winners of the Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism, Books, Drama, and Music for 2022 were announced on Monday at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). Tesla CEO Elon Musk has signalled an agreement on the Digital Services Act with Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market. Click on headlines to read more: Pulitzer Prize 2022 in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music announced. Full list The Washington Post was among the winners, which included Indian journalists Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave, and the late Danish Siddiqui of Reuters. Putin does not have a way out of Ukraine war: Biden US President Joe Biden has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have a way out of the war in Ukraine. Digital Services Act: Tesla CEO Elon Musk signals agreement with EU industry chief Breton Breton shared a video on Twitter in which he can be seen explaining the Digital Services Act to Musk. Watch | Victory Day Speech: NATO an 'obvious threat' to Russia Watch | Gravitas: How Mahinda Rajapaksa became a political liability

Morning news brief: Winners of Pulitzer Prize, Musk reaches agreement with EU, and more

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's invasion of his country has destroyed hundreds of hospitals and other medical institutions, leaving doctors without cancer medications or the ability to do surgery.&nbsp;Bloomberg News has reported that the US Federal Trade Commission is reviewing Tesla CEO Elon Musk's offer worth $44 billion to buy Twitter.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-destroyed-400-hospitals-leaving-patients-in-extreme-difficulties-zelensky-476697" hreflang="en">Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, leaving patients in extreme pain: Zelensky</a>

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Many locations in eastern and southern Ukraine, where the main battlegrounds are, lack even basic antibiotics, according to Zelensky.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-white-house-gets-first-black-lgbtq-woman-press-secretary-476699">US: White House gets first Black, LGBTQ woman press secretary</a>

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US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that Karine Jean-Pierre will take over as White House press secretary when Jen Psaki leaves next week, making her the first Black and out LGBTQ person to fill the post.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-federal-trade-commission-is-reviewing-musks-buyout-of-twitter-report-476696">US Federal Trade Commission is reviewing Musk's buyout of Twitter: Report</a>

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There is a possibility that the agency will find evidence against Musk's purchase under anti-trust law and the probe can delay the deal's closing by months as per experts.

Watch | Putin sorry for Lavrov's 'Hitler has Jewish blood' remark, Bennett accepts apology

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's invasion of his country has destroyed hundreds of hospitals and other medical institutions, leaving doctors without cancer medications or the ability to do surgery.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's invasion of his country has destroyed hundreds of hospitals and other medical institutions, leaving doctors without cancer medications or the ability to do surgery. Bloomberg News has reported that the US Federal Trade Commission is reviewing Tesla CEO Elon Musk's offer worth $44 billion to buy Twitter. Click on headlines to read more: Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, leaving patients in extreme pain: Zelensky Many locations in eastern and southern Ukraine, where the main battlegrounds are, lack even basic antibiotics, according to Zelensky. US: White House gets first Black, LGBTQ woman press secretary US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that Karine Jean-Pierre will take over as White House press secretary when Jen Psaki leaves next week, making her the first Black and out LGBTQ person to fill the post. US Federal Trade Commission is reviewing Musk's buyout of Twitter: Report There is a possibility that the agency will find evidence against Musk's purchase under anti-trust law and the probe can delay the deal's closing by months as per experts. Watch | Putin sorry for Lavrov's 'Hitler has Jewish blood' remark, Bennett accepts apology Watch | Gravitas: Philippines: Dictator's son closes in on Presidency

Morning news brief: Zelensky says Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, and more

President Emmanuel Macron has accused his opponent in the French election, Marine Le Pen of running a racist programme.&nbsp;Imran Khan's tenure as prime minister came to an end after&nbsp;his government failed to pass the no-confidence motion.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-election-macron-accuses-opponent-le-pen-of-running-racist-programme-that-can-divide-society-469841">French election: Macron accuses opponent Le Pen of running racist programme</a>

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He was referring to her proposal of imposing a fine on any woman wearing the Islamic headscarf in public.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-first-pak-prime-minister-to-lose-no-trust-vote-469838">Imran becomes first Pak prime minister to lose no-trust vote</a>

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PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif led the charge&nbsp;against Imran's PTI government as the trust motion dragged on in Pak Parliament.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jens-stoltenberg-says-nato-is-planning-for-permanent-military-presence-on-its-border-469834">NATO is planning for permanent military presence on its border: Stoltenberg</a>

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Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that NATO is planning for a permanent military presence on its border as per a report by 'The Telegraph'.

Watch | UK PM Boris Johnson is open to new lockdowns in case of harmful new COVID variants

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President Emmanuel Macron has accused his opponent in the French election, Marine Le Pen of running a racist programme. Imran Khan's tenure as prime minister came to an end after his government failed to pass the no-confidence motion.

President Emmanuel Macron has accused his opponent in the French election, Marine Le Pen of running a racist programme. Imran Khan's tenure as prime minister came to an end after his government failed to pass the no-confidence motion. Click on headlines to read more French election: Macron accuses opponent Le Pen of running racist programme He was referring to her proposal of imposing a fine on any woman wearing the Islamic headscarf in public. Imran becomes first Pak prime minister to lose no-trust vote PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif led the charge against Imran's PTI government as the trust motion dragged on in Pak Parliament. NATO is planning for permanent military presence on its border: Stoltenberg Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that NATO is planning for a permanent military presence on its border as per a report by 'The Telegraph'. Watch | UK PM Boris Johnson is open to new lockdowns in case of harmful new COVID variants Watch | Sri Lankan President faces biggest street protest in Colombo amid economic crisis

Morning news brief: French presidential election, Pak PM Imran Khan ousted in no-confidence vote, and more

Here are some of the top stories to start your day:&nbsp;As per a new study, people who have been inoculated with a booster dose recover more than three days earlier from the Omicron variant of COVID-19 than the Delta variant.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-invasion-us-congress-votes-to-end-normal-trade-relations-with-russia-469239" hreflang="en">Ukraine invasion: US Congress votes to end normal trade relations with Russia</a>

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Ratcheting up pressure on Russia, the US Congress on Thursday voted to end normal trade relations with Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-says-people-inoculated-with-booster-dose-recover-more-than-three-days-earlier-from-omicron-than-delta-469245">Study says people inoculated with booster dose recover more than three days earlier from Omicron than Delta</a>

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Published in the Lancet medical journal, the study proved that the Omicron variant is less severe. It also confirms that those who have been infected by the variant are significantly less likely to lose their sense of smell.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-global-energy-crisis-iea-to-release-120-million-barrels-of-crude-india-supports-decision-469240">Amid global energy crisis, IEA to release 120 million barrels of crude</a>

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In face of the global energy shortage that the world is experiencing due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced that its member countries will be releasing a whopping 120 million barrels of crude oil reserves over a period of six months.

Watch | French Presidential election 2022: Macron's lead slips in French polls as Le Pen is closing the gap

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Watch | Gravitas: Imran Khan to face no-trust vote on Saturday

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Here are some of the top stories to start your day: As per a new study, people who have been inoculated with a booster dose recover more than three days earlier from the Omicron variant of COVID-19 than the Delta variant.

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: As per a new study, people who have been inoculated with a booster dose recover more than three days earlier from the Omicron variant of COVID-19 than the Delta variant. Click on headlines to read more Ukraine invasion: US Congress votes to end normal trade relations with Russia Ratcheting up pressure on Russia, the US Congress on Thursday voted to end normal trade relations with Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine. Study says people inoculated with booster dose recover more than three days earlier from Omicron than Delta Published in the Lancet medical journal, the study proved that the Omicron variant is less severe. It also confirms that those who have been infected by the variant are significantly less likely to lose their sense of smell. Amid global energy crisis, IEA to release 120 million barrels of crude In face of the global energy shortage that the world is experiencing due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced that its member countries will be releasing a whopping 120 million barrels of crude oil reserves over a period of six months. Watch | French Presidential election 2022: Macron's lead slips in French polls as Le Pen is closing the gap Watch | Gravitas: Imran Khan to face no-trust vote on Saturday

Morning news brief: US ends normal trade ties with Russia, Omicron lasts three days less than Delta, and more

Amid the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, the US conducted drone strike in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden vehicle in the Afghan capital.

On Monday morning, news wire AFP reported rockets were fired in Kabul however the destination of the rockets was unknown just hours after the drone strike in the Afghan capital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday as a Category 4 storm as it destroyed&nbsp;power lines in New Orleans causing "catastrophic transmission damage."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-conducts-drone-strike-on-explosive-laden-car-in-kabul-409269">US conducts drone strike on explosive-laden car in Kabul</a>

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The US military said it had conducted "a self-defence unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike" in Kabul &nbsp;"eliminating an imminent ISIS-K threat"

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/rockets-fired-over-kabul-targets-unclear-report-409275">Rockets fired over Kabul, targets unclear: Report</a>

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On Sunday evening the US military had carried out&nbsp;"unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike" in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden car.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-ida-pummels-louisiana-power-lines-in-new-orleans-destroyed-409278">Hurricane Ida pummels Louisiana; power lines in New Orleans destroyed</a>

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The US weather department warned that rainfall of upto 25 to 46 centimetres could lash southern Louisiana even as Hurricane Ida was downgraded to a Category 3 storm.

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The 19-year-old Avani Lekhara had qualified for the final finishing 7th in the qualification round with a total score of 621.7. Avani staged a good recovery after a slow start to advance to the finals.

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Amid the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, the US conducted drone strike in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden vehicle in the Afghan capital. On Monday morning, news wire AFP reported rockets were fired in Kabul however the destination of the rockets was unknown just hours after the drone strike in the Afghan capital.

Amid the evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, the US conducted drone strike in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden vehicle in the Afghan capital. On Monday morning, news wire AFP reported rockets were fired in Kabul however the destination of the rockets was unknown just hours after the drone strike in the Afghan capital. Meanwhile, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday as a Category 4 storm as it destroyed power lines in New Orleans causing "catastrophic transmission damage." Click on the headline to know more US conducts drone strike on explosive-laden car in Kabul The US military said it had conducted "a self-defence unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike" in Kabul "eliminating an imminent ISIS-K threat" Rockets fired over Kabul, targets unclear: Report On Sunday evening the US military had carried out "unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike" in Kabul targeting an explosive-laden car. Hurricane Ida pummels Louisiana; power lines in New Orleans destroyed The US weather department warned that rainfall of upto 25 to 46 centimetres could lash southern Louisiana even as Hurricane Ida was downgraded to a Category 3 storm. Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara secures gold in 10m air-rifle standing SH1 final, equals world record The 19-year-old Avani Lekhara had qualified for the final finishing 7th in the qualification round with a total score of 621.7. Avani staged a good recovery after a slow start to advance to the finals. Watch: 5 faces to watch out for in Afghanistan

Morning news brief: Hurricane Ida destroys power lines in New Orleans & more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the blasts in Kabul that killed dozens, including 13 US soldiers.&nbsp;Pentagon spokesman John Kirby has said&nbsp;threat persists after suicide bombings at Kabul airport.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-isis-claim-responsibility-for-kabul-blasts-that-killed-dozens-including-13-us-soldiers-408667">ISIS claim responsibility for Kabul blasts as dozens die, including US troops</a>

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The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the deadly bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pentagon-says-threat-persists-after-suicide-bombings-at-kabul-airport-408668">Pentagon says threat persists after suicide bombings at Kabul airport</a>

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Pentagon has said that the&nbsp;threat persists after ISIS-K claimed&nbsp;responsibility for the deadly double attack at Kabul airport.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/why-is-kabul-airport-attack-worst-us-loss-in-afghanistan-since-2011-408670">Why is Kabul airport attack worst US loss in Afghanistan since 2011?</a>

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13 US troops have been killed in the Kabul airport attack that transformed a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover, is&nbsp;the worst loss for the country since 2011.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/will-hunt-you-down-joe-biden-warns-kabul-bombers-vows-to-avenge-deaths-of-us-soldiers-408665" hreflang="en">Biden says 'will hunt down' Kabul bombers, vows to avenge US soldiers' deaths</a>

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The United States President Joe Biden paid tribute to US soldiers who lost their lives in suicide bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26) and hailed them as "selfless heroes".&nbsp;

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the blasts in Kabul that killed dozens, including 13 US soldiers.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the blasts in Kabul that killed dozens, including 13 US soldiers. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby has said threat persists after suicide bombings at Kabul airport. Click on the headlines to read the full story: ISIS claim responsibility for Kabul blasts as dozens die, including US troops The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the deadly bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. Pentagon says threat persists after suicide bombings at Kabul airport Pentagon has said that the threat persists after ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the deadly double attack at Kabul airport. Why is Kabul airport attack worst US loss in Afghanistan since 2011? 13 US troops have been killed in the Kabul airport attack that transformed a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover, is the worst loss for the country since 2011. Biden says 'will hunt down' Kabul bombers, vows to avenge US soldiers' deaths The United States President Joe Biden paid tribute to US soldiers who lost their lives in suicide bomb blasts at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday (August 26) and hailed them as "selfless heroes".

Morning news brief: ISIS claim responsibility for Kabul blasts and more

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As the US continues to evacuate its personnel from Kabul airport, the Biden administration along with allied countries issued a terror warning asking people to stay away from the airport.

Meanwhile, China hit out at US report on COVID-19 origins.&nbsp;In Japan, authorities have decided to stop the use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna's Covid vaccine after reports of contamination.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/terror-threat-at-kabul-airport-say-us-and-allies-amid-evacuation-408392">'Terror threat' at Kabul airport, say US and allies amid evacuation</a>

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Thousands of Afghans continue to be stranded at Kabul airport even as the US ramped up its evacuation operations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-of-politicisation-and-scapegoating-over-covid-19-origin-report-408395">China accuses US of 'politicisation' and 'scapegoating' over COVID-19 origin report</a>

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After&nbsp;the release of an intelligence report on the COVID-19, China demanded,&nbsp;without any evidence, that American labs be investigated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-halts-use-of-163-million-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-over-contamination-408390">Japan halts use of 1.63 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over contamination</a>

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Drugmaker Takeda&nbsp;said it had 'received reports from several vaccination centres that foreign substances have been found inside unopened vials from specific lots'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pep-guardiola-set-to-leave-manchester-city-in-2023-408398">Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City in 2023</a>

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"The next step will be a national team, if there is a possibility," Guardiola was quoted by Spanish daily Marca.

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Here is a round-up of WION's Daily Morning News Brief on what’s happening around the world today. As the US continues to evacuate its personnel from Kabul airport, the Biden administration along with allied countries issued a terror warning asking people to stay away from the airport.

Here is a round-up of WION's Daily Morning News Brief on what’s happening around the world today. As the US continues to evacuate its personnel from Kabul airport, the Biden administration along with allied countries issued a terror warning asking people to stay away from the airport. Meanwhile, China hit out at US report on COVID-19 origins. In Japan, authorities have decided to stop the use of 1.63 million doses of Moderna's Covid vaccine after reports of contamination. 'Terror threat' at Kabul airport, say US and allies amid evacuation Thousands of Afghans continue to be stranded at Kabul airport even as the US ramped up its evacuation operations. China accuses US of 'politicisation' and 'scapegoating' over COVID-19 origin report After the release of an intelligence report on the COVID-19, China demanded, without any evidence, that American labs be investigated. Japan halts use of 1.63 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over contamination Drugmaker Takeda said it had 'received reports from several vaccination centres that foreign substances have been found inside unopened vials from specific lots'. Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City in 2023 "The next step will be a national team, if there is a possibility," Guardiola was quoted by Spanish daily Marca. Watch- Gravitas: Is Hibatullah Akhundzada the new Emir of the Islamic Emirate?

Morning news brief: China slams US over COVID-19 origin report & more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Joe Biden has said that the&nbsp;US is 'on pace' to end the Afghan mission by August 31. On the coronavirus front, a&nbsp;study has found that&nbsp;messenger RNA Covid vaccines are only 66 per cent&nbsp;effective against Delta variant

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/joe-biden-says-us-on-pace-to-end-afghan-mission-by-august-31-408146" hreflang="en">Joe Biden says US 'on pace' to end Afghan mission by August 31</a>

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President Joe Biden has informed G7 leaders that the US mission in Kabul is "on pace" to end by an August 31 pullout deadline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-finds-that-pfizer-moderna-covid-19-vaccines-only-66-effective-against-delta-variant-408157">Study finds messenger RNA Covid vaccines 66% effective against Delta variant</a>

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A study conducted by a large number of&nbsp;US health workers has found that messenger RNA Covid vaccines 66 per cent&nbsp;effective against Delta.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-new-leader-to-present-iran-plan-in-first-white-house-visit-408170">Israel's new leader to present Iran plan in first White House visit</a>

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will push US&nbsp;President Joe Biden to harden his approach to Iran during his first White House visit, with few prospects their talks will lead to renewed movement on Israeli-Palestinian peace.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-governors-concerned-over-bolsonaro-support-among-military-police-408175">Brazil governors concerned over Bolsonaro support among military police</a>

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&nbsp;Brazil's state governors are concerned about military police turning out in support of President Jair Bolsonaro in an upcoming march, minutes published on Tuesday showed, as the far-right former army captain continues to sow doubt about next year's presidential election.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Joe Biden has said that the US is 'on pace' to end the Afghan mission by August 31.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Joe Biden has said that the US is 'on pace' to end the Afghan mission by August 31. On the coronavirus front, a study has found that messenger RNA Covid vaccines are only 66 per cent effective against Delta variant Click on the headlines to read the full story: Joe Biden says US 'on pace' to end Afghan mission by August 31 President Joe Biden has informed G7 leaders that the US mission in Kabul is "on pace" to end by an August 31 pullout deadline. Study finds messenger RNA Covid vaccines 66% effective against Delta variant A study conducted by a large number of US health workers has found that messenger RNA Covid vaccines 66 per cent effective against Delta. Israel's new leader to present Iran plan in first White House visit Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will push US President Joe Biden to harden his approach to Iran during his first White House visit, with few prospects their talks will lead to renewed movement on Israeli-Palestinian peace. Brazil governors concerned over Bolsonaro support among military police Brazil's state governors are concerned about military police turning out in support of President Jair Bolsonaro in an upcoming march, minutes published on Tuesday showed, as the far-right former army captain continues to sow doubt about next year's presidential election.

Morning news brief: US 'on pace' to end Afghan mission by August 31, and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

EU has condemned what it called Belarus’s “aggressive behavior” in organising illegal border crossings to&nbsp;destabilise&nbsp;the 27-nation bloc.&nbsp;An earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people in Haiti had left the Caribbean nation "on its knees."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-rare-meeting-erdogan-says-regional-rivals-turkey-and-uae-making-progress-406678">Erdogan says Turkey and UAE making progress after rare meeting</a>

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&nbsp;has said regional rivals Turkey and the United Arab Emirates have made progress in relations after holding&nbsp;rare talks with a visiting delegation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/direct-attack-european-union-accuses-belarus-of-using-migrants-as-political-weapon-406693">'Direct attack': EU accuses Belarus of using migrants as political weapon</a>

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The&nbsp;European Union has accused Belarus&nbsp;President Alexander Lukashenko of orchestrating the arrival of thousands of people at the borders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland in retaliation for sanctions imposed on the former Soviet republic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-dont-know-how-that-happens-president-biden-says-no-way-to-withdraw-from-afghanistan-without-chaos-ensuing-406698">Biden says no way to withdraw from Afghanistan without 'chaos ensuing'</a>

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President Joe&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;has defended his administration's handling of the US&nbsp;withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying problems were inevitable in ending the 20-year US&nbsp;involvement there.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quake-leaves-haiti-on-its-knees-as-impatience-grows-over-lack-of-aid-406706">Quake leaves Haiti 'on its knees' as impatience grows over lack of aid</a>

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An earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people in Haiti had left the Caribbean nation "on its knees", Prime Minister Ariel Henry said on Wednesday, as survivors showed increasing frustration about the sluggish arrival of relief to hard-hit areas.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. EU has condemned what it called Belarus’s “aggressive behavior” in organising illegal border crossings to destabilise the 27-nation bloc.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. EU has condemned what it called Belarus’s “aggressive behavior” in organising illegal border crossings to destabilise the 27-nation bloc. An earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people in Haiti had left the Caribbean nation "on its knees." Click on the headlines to read the full story: Erdogan says Turkey and UAE making progress after rare meeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said regional rivals Turkey and the United Arab Emirates have made progress in relations after holding rare talks with a visiting delegation. 'Direct attack': EU accuses Belarus of using migrants as political weapon The European Union has accused Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko of orchestrating the arrival of thousands of people at the borders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland in retaliation for sanctions imposed on the former Soviet republic. Biden says no way to withdraw from Afghanistan without 'chaos ensuing' President Joe Biden has defended his administration's handling of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying problems were inevitable in ending the 20-year US involvement there. Quake leaves Haiti 'on its knees' as impatience grows over lack of aid An earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people in Haiti had left the Caribbean nation "on its knees", Prime Minister Ariel Henry said on Wednesday, as survivors showed increasing frustration about the sluggish arrival of relief to hard-hit areas.

Morning news brief: EU accuses Belarus of using migrants, quake leaves Haiti 'on its knees' and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Indian assessment has found that&nbsp;Pak terror groups are now present in Kabul.&nbsp;Sydney has recorded the&nbsp;deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic while Melbourne has extended its lockdown.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-terror-groups-now-present-in-kabul-finds-indian-assessment-406431">Pak terror groups now present in Kabul, finds Indian assessment</a>

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With the Taliban emerging as the dominant force in Afghanistan, including capital&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-afghanistan-crisis-us-says-taliban-has-pledged-safe-passage-406423">Kabul</a>, according to Indian assessment Pakistan based terror groups like&nbsp;Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)&nbsp;have made their&nbsp;presence in parts of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-to-probe-biden-administration-over-afghanistan-406424" hreflang="en">US lawmakers to probe Biden administration over Afghanistan</a>

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Members of the US&nbsp;Congress, including many of President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats, said on Tuesday they were increasingly frustrated with events in Afghanistan, vowing to investigate what went wrong.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-johnson-discuss-afghanistan-on-call-agree-to-hold-g7-meeting-406425" hreflang="en">Biden, Johnson discuss Afghanistan on call, agree to hold G7 meeting</a>

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US&nbsp;President Joe Biden spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan and they agreed to hold a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach, the White House said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sydney-records-deadliest-day-of-covid-19-pandemic-melbourne-lockdown-extended-406433" hreflang="en">Sydney records deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic, Melbourne lockdown extended</a>

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Australia's biggest city of&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;recorded its deadliest day of the COVID-19 pandemic&nbsp;as troops and police set up roadblocks to limit the movement of people, while Melbourne faced a nightly curfew and a further two weeks of lockdown.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Indian assessment has found that Pak terror groups are now present in Kabul.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Indian assessment has found that Pak terror groups are now present in Kabul. Sydney has recorded the deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic while Melbourne has extended its lockdown. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Pak terror groups now present in Kabul, finds Indian assessment With the Taliban emerging as the dominant force in Afghanistan, including capital Kabul, according to Indian assessment Pakistan based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have made their presence in parts of the country. US lawmakers to probe Biden administration over Afghanistan Members of the US Congress, including many of President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats, said on Tuesday they were increasingly frustrated with events in Afghanistan, vowing to investigate what went wrong. Biden, Johnson discuss Afghanistan on call, agree to hold G7 meeting US President Joe Biden spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan and they agreed to hold a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach, the White House said. Sydney records deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic, Melbourne lockdown extended Australia's biggest city of Sydney recorded its deadliest day of the COVID-19 pandemic as troops and police set up roadblocks to limit the movement of people, while Melbourne faced a nightly curfew and a further two weeks of lockdown.

Morning news brief: Pak terror groups now present in Kabul, Melbourne lockdown extended and more

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A probe has been opened by the Brazilian Supreme chief justice against President Jair Bolsonaro over an investigative leak.&nbsp;The United States and Britain ordered the deployment of thousands of troops to Afghanistan to evacuate their nationals, as the Taliban overran more key regional cities in an offensive that has left the capital dangerously exposed.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-alert-for-rain-declared-in-china-as-flood-death-toll-hits-21-405036" hreflang="en">'Red alert' for rain declared in China as flood death toll hits 21</a>

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Five cities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have declared "red alerts" after torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people, state media reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-chief-justice-opens-probe-into-bolsonaro-over-investigation-leak-405029">Brazil’s chief justice opens probe into Bolsonaro over investigation leak</a>

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The Brazilian Supreme Court’s chief justice said Thursday he&nbsp;opened a probe into right-wing President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;for posting documents to social media from a sealed police investigation into the hacking of a federal election court.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-advances-in-afghanistan-us-and-britain-to-evacuate-embassies-405040">Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies</a>

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The&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;claimed control over two of Afghanistan's biggest cities on Thursday, according to media reports, as the United States and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staff.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jailed-samsung-chief-released-on-parole-405050">Jailed Samsung chief released on parole</a>

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The jailed de facto leader of the giant Samsung group walked free on parole Friday, the latest instance of South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders imprisoned for corruption or tax evasion on economic grounds.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. A probe has been opened by the Brazilian Supreme chief justice against President Jair Bolsonaro over an investigative leak.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. A probe has been opened by the Brazilian Supreme chief justice against President Jair Bolsonaro over an investigative leak. The United States and Britain ordered the deployment of thousands of troops to Afghanistan to evacuate their nationals, as the Taliban overran more key regional cities in an offensive that has left the capital dangerously exposed. Click on the headlines to read the full story: 'Red alert' for rain declared in China as flood death toll hits 21 Five cities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have declared "red alerts" after torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people, state media reported. Brazil’s chief justice opens probe into Bolsonaro over investigation leak The Brazilian Supreme Court’s chief justice said Thursday he opened a probe into right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro for posting documents to social media from a sealed police investigation into the hacking of a federal election court. Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies The Taliban claimed control over two of Afghanistan's biggest cities on Thursday, according to media reports, as the United States and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staff. Jailed Samsung chief released on parole The jailed de facto leader of the giant Samsung group walked free on parole Friday, the latest instance of South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders imprisoned for corruption or tax evasion on economic grounds.

Morning news brief: Brazil's Supreme Court opens probe into Bolsonaro, China on 'red alert' and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Turkish President Recep&nbsp;Tayyip&nbsp;Erdogan is ready&nbsp;to 'receive' Taliban leader as the US backs Afghan forces. Meanwhile, Israel and Morocco have signed three deals for the first time since ties were normalised last year.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/erdogan-ready-to-receive-taliban-leader-as-us-backs-afghan-forces-404762" hreflang="en">Erdogan ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as US backs Afghan forces</a>

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As the Taliban continues to make inroads seizing provincial capitals, Turkey President Recep Tayyip&nbsp;Erdogan&nbsp;said he could meet with the militant group in order to ensure peace in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-and-morocco-sign-three-deals-to-mark-historic-visit-404764">Israel and Morocco sign three deals to mark historic visit</a>

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The foreign ministers of Morocco and Israel signed three accords on Wednesday during the first visit by a top official from the Jewish state since ties were normalised last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-helicopter-with-16-on-board-crashes-in-far-east-404758">Russia: Helicopter with 16 on board crashes in far east</a>

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A helicopter with 16 people on board, most of them tourists, crashed in the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's far east on Thursday, the local government said, with seven of them unaccounted for.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-to-keep-borders-closed-this-year-phased-reopening-in-2022-404776">New Zealand to keep borders closed this year; phased reopening in 2022</a>

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New Zealand Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jacinda-arderns-popularity-dips-as-vaccine-rollout-in-new-zealand-slows-down-402909">Jacinda Ardern</a>&nbsp;declared on Thursday that the country will keep its&nbsp;borders&nbsp;closed this year amid the coronavirus&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;and would look to reopen in 2022 in a phased manner.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as the US backs Afghan forces.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as the US backs Afghan forces. Meanwhile, Israel and Morocco have signed three deals for the first time since ties were normalised last year. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Erdogan ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as US backs Afghan forces As the Taliban continues to make inroads seizing provincial capitals, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he could meet with the militant group in order to ensure peace in Afghanistan. Israel and Morocco sign three deals to mark historic visit The foreign ministers of Morocco and Israel signed three accords on Wednesday during the first visit by a top official from the Jewish state since ties were normalised last year. Russia: Helicopter with 16 on board crashes in far east A helicopter with 16 people on board, most of them tourists, crashed in the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's far east on Thursday, the local government said, with seven of them unaccounted for. New Zealand to keep borders closed this year; phased reopening in 2022 New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared on Thursday that the country will keep its borders closed this year amid the coronavirus pandemic and would look to reopen in 2022 in a phased manner.

Morning news brief: Erdogan 'ready' to receive Taliban leader, Israel and Morocco sign three deals and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties.&nbsp;Don't regret my decision: Biden on American forces withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/i-do-not-regret-my-decision-says-biden-as-two-more-cities-fall-to-taliban-in-afghanistan-404538" hreflang="en">I do not regret my decision, says Biden as two more cities fall to Taliban</a>

Taliban continues&nbsp;its surge across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/dear-world-leaders-dont-leave-afghanistan-in-chaos-cricketer-rashid-khan-404512">Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;with the capture of two more provincial cities with a total of eight provinces seized in the last couple of days.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-warns-of-security-crisis-over-us-seoul-drills-404535" hreflang="en">North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills</a>

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North Korea has warned&nbsp;South Korea and the United States of risking a "huge security crisis" by choosing to escalate tensions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/your-dad-made-mistakes-cuomo-addresses-his-daughters-in-resignation-404542" hreflang="en">'Your dad made mistakes': Cuomo addresses his daughters in resignation</a>

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New York Governor Andrew&nbsp;Cuomo addressed his three daughters in his resignation&nbsp;following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-russia-conduct-joint-military-drills-with-j-20-fighters-missiles-and-drones-404552" hreflang="en">China-Russia conduct joint military drills with J-20 fighters, missiles and drones</a>

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Russia and China launched the biggest joint military exercise in&nbsp;China’s north-central&nbsp;Ningxia region on Monday involving 10,000 ground troops and Air Forces of the two countries.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties. Don't regret my decision: Biden on American forces withdrawal from Afghanistan. Click on the headlines to read the full story: I do not regret my decision, says Biden as two more cities fall to Taliban Taliban continues its surge across Afghanistan with the capture of two more provincial cities with a total of eight provinces seized in the last couple of days. North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills North Korea has warned South Korea and the United States of risking a "huge security crisis" by choosing to escalate tensions. 'Your dad made mistakes': Cuomo addresses his daughters in resignation New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addressed his three daughters in his resignation following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women. China-Russia conduct joint military drills with J-20 fighters, missiles and drones Russia and China launched the biggest joint military exercise in China’s north-central Ningxia region on Monday involving 10,000 ground troops and Air Forces of the two countries.

Morning news brief: North Korea warns US, China, Russia conduct joint military exercises and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expert&nbsp;Dr. Anthony&nbsp;Fauci fears the existence of another variant. Meanwhile, a Brazilian congressional committee&nbsp;voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots, in a major defeat for far-right President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-reach-record-high-in-us-as-fauci-fears-another-variant-403287" hreflang="en">Coronavirus cases reach record high in US as Fauci fears another variant</a>

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As&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-cases-top-200-million-worldwide-as-delta-variant-poses-threat-403243">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases surge in the United States, top US infections disease expert&nbsp;Anthony Fauci&nbsp;warned that if another variant comes into the country then it could mean "trouble".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/setback-for-bolsonaro-after-voting-change-sought-by-him-defeated-in-congress-403288" hreflang="en">Setback for Bolsonaro after voting change sought by him defeated in Congress</a>

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President&nbsp;Jair Bolsonaro suffered a setback after a&nbsp;Brazilian congressional committee voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/naftali-bennett-says-israel-doing-world-a-great-service-with-covid-booster-shots-403283" hreflang="en">Naftali Bennett says Israel doing world a 'great service' with Covid booster shots</a>

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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Israel was doing the world a "great service" by administering Covid vaccine booster shots, despite the World Health Organization's plea for a moratorium.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-records-highest-daily-covid-19-cases-in-current-outbreak-403296" hreflang="en">China records highest daily COVID-19 cases in current outbreak</a>

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China recorded the highest daily COVID-19 cases in its current wave with 124 new locally transmitted&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-reach-record-high-in-us-as-fauci-fears-another-variant-403287">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expert Dr.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci fears the existence of another variant. Meanwhile, a Brazilian congressional committee voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots, in a major defeat for far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Coronavirus cases reach record high in US as Fauci fears another variant As coronavirus cases surge in the United States, top US infections disease expert Anthony Fauci warned that if another variant comes into the country then it could mean "trouble". Setback for Bolsonaro after voting change sought by him defeated in Congress President Jair Bolsonaro suffered a setback after a Brazilian congressional committee voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots. Naftali Bennett says Israel doing world a 'great service' with Covid booster shots Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Israel was doing the world a "great service" by administering Covid vaccine booster shots, despite the World Health Organization's plea for a moratorium. China records highest daily COVID-19 cases in current outbreak China recorded the highest daily COVID-19 cases in its current wave with 124 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases.

Morning news brief: Coronavirus cases reach record high in US, setback for Bolsonaro and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Pentagon has said that the&nbsp;United States has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pentagon-says-us-has-approved-potential-sales-of-howitzers-to-taiwan-402976" hreflang="en">Pentagon says US has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan</a>

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The&nbsp;Pentagon has said that the US&nbsp;State Department approved the potential sale of 40 155mm M109A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750 million.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-india-end-41-year-medal-wait-in-mens-hockey-as-they-win-bronze-402994" hreflang="en">Tokyo 2020: India end 41-year medal wait in men's hockey as they win bronze</a>

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Indian men's hockey team staged a stunning comeback against Germany to win a medal for India for the first time since 1980. The Men in Blue were quick to concede the first goal after Germany's Timur Oruz scored in the opening 2 minutes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-says-it-is-unacceptable-that-some-countries-are-using-most-of-vaccines-global-supply-402979">WHO calls for halting COVID-19 vaccine boosters in favor of unvaccinated</a>

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Calling for a halt on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, WHO chief&nbsp;Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that ''we&nbsp;cannot accept countries that have already used most of the global supply of vaccines using even more of it.''

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-believe-iranians-seized-asphalt-princess-tanker-us-402984">We believe Iranians seized Asphalt Princess tanker: US</a>

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After UK's maritime security agency on Wednesday said the suspected hijacking of Panama-flagged&nbsp;MV Asphalt Princess&nbsp;in the Gulf of Oman had ended, the US administration said it was seized by Iranian personnel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-evacuated-as-wildfire-reaches-turkeys-thermal-power-plant-402978">Hundreds evacuated as wildfire reaches Turkey's thermal power plant</a>

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Hundreds of people were evacuated as the&nbsp;wildfire&nbsp;continued to rage in Turkey's Mugla province.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Pentagon has said that the United States has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Pentagon has said that the United States has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Pentagon says US has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan The Pentagon has said that the US State Department approved the potential sale of 40 155mm M109A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750 million. Tokyo 2020: India end 41-year medal wait in men's hockey as they win bronze Indian men's hockey team staged a stunning comeback against Germany to win a medal for India for the first time since 1980. The Men in Blue were quick to concede the first goal after Germany's Timur Oruz scored in the opening 2 minutes. WHO calls for halting COVID-19 vaccine boosters in favor of unvaccinated Calling for a halt on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that ''we cannot accept countries that have already used most of the global supply of vaccines using even more of it.'' We believe Iranians seized Asphalt Princess tanker: US After UK's maritime security agency on Wednesday said the suspected hijacking of Panama-flagged MV Asphalt Princess in the Gulf of Oman had ended, the US administration said it was seized by Iranian personnel. Hundreds evacuated as wildfire reaches Turkey's thermal power plant Hundreds of people were evacuated as the wildfire continued to rage in Turkey's Mugla province.

Morning news brief: US approves weapon deal with Taiwan, India wins bronze medal in hockey and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

The United States has said that the car bomb blast in&nbsp;heavily fortified "Green Zone", ''bears all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks." Meanwhile, a&nbsp;Belarus NGO has said that Alexander Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabul-attacks-bear-the-hallmark-of-taliban-us-402696" hreflang="en">Kabul attacks bear the 'hallmark' of Taliban: US</a>

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After blasts hit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/car-bomb-attack-at-afghanistan-defence-ministers-house-in-kabul-gunmen-enter-his-house-reports-402675">Kabul</a>, the United States said "it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks" even as US troops continue their pullout from the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-ngo-says-alexander-lukashenko-planned-exiled-activist-vitaly-shishovs-murder-402695">Belarus NGO says Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder</a>

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A Belarusian NGO has accused the regime of strongman Alexander Lukashenko of being behind the murder of its head Vitaly&nbsp;Shishov, who was found hanged in a park in Ukraine's capital.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/neither-side-can-put-the-other-one-down-singapore-pm-on-us-china-rivalry-402709">'Neither side can put the other one down': Singapore PM on US-China rivalry</a>

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Aspen Security Forum said that there is bipartisan consensus in the US about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-warship-heads-for-south-china-sea-amid-tension-with-beijing-402643">China</a>&nbsp;but added that "stance is to take a hard line. And I'm not sure that is the right consensus."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-is-under-attack-president-jair-bolsonaro-lashes-out-at-new-probe-for-attacks-on-voting-system-402698">Brazil's President Bolsonaro lashes out at new probe for attacks on voting</a>

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President Jair Bolsonaro has lashed out at electoral authorities for ordering an investigation of his campaign against Brazil's electronic voting system, saying he refused to be "intimidated" and that the country "is under attack."

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The United States has said that the car bomb blast in heavily fortified "Green Zone", ''bears all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The United States has said that the car bomb blast in heavily fortified "Green Zone", ''bears all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks." Meanwhile, a Belarus NGO has said that Alexander Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Kabul attacks bear the 'hallmark' of Taliban: US After blasts hit Kabul, the United States said "it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks" even as US troops continue their pullout from the region. Belarus NGO says Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder A Belarusian NGO has accused the regime of strongman Alexander Lukashenko of being behind the murder of its head Vitaly Shishov, who was found hanged in a park in Ukraine's capital. 'Neither side can put the other one down': Singapore PM on US-China rivalry Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Aspen Security Forum said that there is bipartisan consensus in the US about China but added that "stance is to take a hard line. And I'm not sure that is the right consensus." Brazil's President Bolsonaro lashes out at new probe for attacks on voting President Jair Bolsonaro has lashed out at electoral authorities for ordering an investigation of his campaign against Brazil's electronic voting system, saying he refused to be "intimidated" and that the country "is under attack."

Morning news brief: Belarus NGO accuses Lukashenko of 'murder', Bolsonaro lashes out at new probe and more

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning.&nbsp;The United States expresses&nbsp;concern over a report that China is building more than 100 new&nbsp;silos&nbsp;for intercontinental ballistic missiles.&nbsp;France is investigating&nbsp;fashion retailers for concealing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.&nbsp;Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf a town.

This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-report-of-china-building-more-than-100-nuclear-missile-silos-concerning-395234" hreflang="en">Report that China building new nuclear missile silos 'concerning': US</a>

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The United States has said China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces was concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-launches-probe-into-fashion-groups-over-forced-uyghur-labour-395237">France launches probe into fashion groups over forced Uyghur labour</a>

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France has opened an inquiry into allegations four fashion groups&nbsp;profited from the forced labour of the Uyghur minority in&nbsp;China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/approximately-1000-evacuated-as-canadian-fires-engulf-town-395243" hreflang="en">Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf town</a>

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About 1,000 people were evacuated in western Canada, authorities said Thursday, as fires raged amid an unprecedented heatwave, charring most of at least one town.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-any-vaccine-is-better-than-no-vaccine-says-estonia-envoy-395254" hreflang="en">Exclusive: Any vaccine is better than no vaccine, says Estonia Envoy</a>

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Estonia's envoy&nbsp;Katrin Kivi has said, "any vaccine is better than no vaccine" after&nbsp;the European Union&nbsp;launched&nbsp;a digital COVID certificate system&nbsp;designed to help citizens travel more freely across the 27-nation bloc and open up summer tourism.

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Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. The United States expresses concern over a report that China is building more than 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. The United States expresses concern over a report that China is building more than 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles. France is investigating fashion retailers for concealing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang. Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf a town. This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story. Report that China building new nuclear missile silos 'concerning': US The United States has said China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces was concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races." France launches probe into fashion groups over forced Uyghur labour France has opened an inquiry into allegations four fashion groups profited from the forced labour of the Uyghur minority in China. Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf town About 1,000 people were evacuated in western Canada, authorities said Thursday, as fires raged amid an unprecedented heatwave, charring most of at least one town. Exclusive: Any vaccine is better than no vaccine, says Estonia Envoy Estonia's envoy Katrin Kivi has said, "any vaccine is better than no vaccine" after the European Union launched a digital COVID certificate system designed to help citizens travel more freely across the 27-nation bloc and open up summer tourism.

Morning news brief: US expresses 'concern' over China's new ICBM silos, France launches probe over forced Uyghur labour and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/china-completes-historic-mars-spacecraft-landing-385148">China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-urges-mideast-ceasefire-offers-condolences-to-all-victims-report-385151">UAE urges Mideast ceasefire, offers condolences to all victims: Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghan-govt-delegation-taliban-discuss-peace-talks-in-qatar-385165">Afghan govt delegation, Taliban discuss peace talks in Qatar</a>&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-pm-says-to-fight-hate-study-social-media-algorithms-385152">New Zealand PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms&nbsp;</a>

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China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing UAE urges Mideast ceasefire, offers condolences to all victims: Report Afghan govt delegation, Taliban discuss 

China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing UAE urges Mideast ceasefire, offers condolences to all victims: Report Afghan govt delegation, Taliban discuss peace talks in Qatar New Zealand PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms

Morning news brief: China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-conflict-intensifies-with-rocket-barrages-and-air-strikes-384865" hreflang="en">Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/airstrikes-on-gaza-not-an-overreaction-israel-has-a-right-to-defend-biden-384873" hreflang="en">Airstrikes on Gaza not an 'overreaction', Israel has a right to defend: Biden</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lifts-indoor-mask-guidance-for-vaccinated-people-in-pandemic-milestone-384869">US lifts indoor mask guidance for vaccinated people in pandemic milestone</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/viktor-medvedchuk-ukraine-opposition-leader-and-putin-ally-under-house-arrest-384876" hreflang="en">Viktor Medvedchuk: Ukraine opposition leader and Putin ally under house arrest</a>

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Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes Airstrikes on Gaza not an 'overreaction', Israel has a right to defend: Biden US lifts indoor mas

Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes Airstrikes on Gaza not an 'overreaction', Israel has a right to defend: Biden US lifts indoor mask guidance for vaccinated people in pandemic milestone Viktor Medvedchuk: Ukraine opposition leader and Putin ally under house arrest

Morning news brief: Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-misses-deadline-political-future-in-question-382841">Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-the-desk-of-donald-trump-launches-his-own-social-media-space-382830">'From the Desk of...': Donald Trump launches his own social media space</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-allocates-ps293-million-to-new-covid-labs-amid-fears-of-third-wave-382844">UK allocates £29.3 million to new Covid labs amid fears of third wave</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-two-or-three-woman-in-mali-gives-birth-to-nine-babies-382828">Not two or three, woman in Mali gives birth to nine babies</a>

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question 'From the Desk of...': Donald Trump launches his own social media space UK allocates £29.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question 'From the Desk of...': Donald Trump launches his own social media space UK allocates £29.3 million to new Covid labs amid fears of third wave Not two or three, woman in Mali gives birth to nine babies

Morning news brief: Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/faucis-advice-to-india-clamp-nationwide-lockdown-start-massive-vaccination-382645">Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-boris-virtual-summit-brings-gbp-1-billion-worth-of-deals-enhanced-trade-partnership-382652">Modi-Boris virtual summit brings GBP 1 bn worth of deals, enhanced trade</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bill-and-melinda-gates-divorce-after-27-years-of-marriage-future-of-foundation-in-question-382642">Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years of marriage</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-us-flights-with-medical-supplies-for-india-delayed-till-wednesday-382643">Covid: US flights with medical supplies for India delayed till Wednesday &nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/told-india-no-safety-concerns-with-covid-vaccine-says-pfizer-382647">Told India no safety concerns with Covid vaccine, says Pfizer</a>

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Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination Modi-Boris virtual summit brings GBP 1 bn worth of deals, enhanced trade Bill and 

Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination Modi-Boris virtual summit brings GBP 1 bn worth of deals, enhanced trade Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years of marriage Covid: US flights with medical supplies for India delayed till Wednesday Told India no safety concerns with Covid vaccine, says Pfizer

Morning news brief: Fauci's advice to India, Bill and Melinda Gates divorce and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secretary-of-state-says-china-acting-more-aggressively-abroad-report-382399">US Secretary of State says China acting 'more aggressively abroad': Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealands-ardern-says-differences-with-china-becoming-harder-to-reconcile-382404">New Zealand's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile</a>&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-denies-reports-iran-poised-to-free-four-americans-382402">US denies reports Iran poised to free four Americans</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombias-president-withdraws-tax-reform-after-protests-382423">Colombia's president withdraws tax reform after protests</a>&nbsp;

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US Secretary of State says China acting 'more aggressively abroad': Report New Zealand's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile US deni

US Secretary of State says China acting 'more aggressively abroad': Report New Zealand's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile US denies reports Iran poised to free four Americans Colombia's president withdraws tax reform after protests

Morning news brief: Blinken says China acting 'more aggressively abroad' and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worldwide-covid-19-situation-continues-to-deteriorate-death-toll-tops-318-million-382081">Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; death toll tops 3.18 mn</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/based-on-accords-so-far-us-sanctions-on-oil-banks-would-be-lifted-says-iran-negotiator-382085">Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted: Iran</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-multiple-people-injured-in-wisconsin-casino-shooting-382078">US: Multiple people injured in Wisconsin casino shooting</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-accuses-the-us-of-using-spurious-diplomacy-to-cover-up-hostile-acts-382073">North Korea accuses US of using spurious diplomacy to cover up hostile acts</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/somalias-parliament-votes-to-cancel-presidential-term-extension-382086">Somalia's parliament votes to cancel presidential term extension&nbsp;</a>

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Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; death toll tops 3.18 mn Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted: Iran US: Mul

Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; death toll tops 3.18 mn Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted: Iran US: Multiple people injured in Wisconsin casino shooting North Korea accuses US of using spurious diplomacy to cover up hostile acts Somalia's parliament votes to cancel presidential term extension

Morning news brief: Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-india-records-highest-ever-401993-new-cases-3523-deaths-381832">COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths</a>&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-bans-arrivals-from-india-says-offenders-face-jail-fines-381823">Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/66-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-japan-no-tsunami-warning-issued-381820">6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-state-department-oks-potential-sale-of-p-8-surveillance-planes-to-india-pentagon-381828">'US State Department OKs potential sale of P-8 surveillance planes to India'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-calls-on-countries-to-share-spare-vaccines-381826">Brazil calls on countries to share spare vaccines</a>&nbsp;

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COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines 6.6-magnitude earthqua

COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued 'US State Department OKs potential sale of P-8 surveillance planes to India' Brazil calls on countries to share spare vaccines

Morning news brief: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new COVID-19 cases, and more