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.

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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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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-paralympics-indias-avani-lekhara-secures-gold-in-10m-air-rifle-standing-sh1-final-equals-world-record-409279">Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara secures gold in 10m air-rifle standing SH1 final, equals world record</a>

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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

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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

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.&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

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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

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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

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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

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dozens-killed-in-stampede-at-israeli-religious-bonfire-festival-381531" hreflang="en">Israel pilgrimage stampede: At least 44 killed in biggest Covid-era gathering</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/france-reports-first-cases-of-coronavirus-variant-first-detected-in-india-381537">France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/economic-warfare-against-tech-sector-taiwan-bans-recruitment-for-jobs-in-china-to-combat-brain-drain-381547">Economic warfare against technology: Taiwan bans recruitment for jobs in China</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-welcomes-saudi-arabias-change-of-tone-sees-new-era-of-cooperation-381536" hreflang="en">Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia's 'change of tone', sees 'new era of cooperation'</a>

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Israel pilgrimage stampede: At least 44 killed in biggest Covid-era gathering France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India Economic

Israel pilgrimage stampede: At least 44 killed in biggest Covid-era gathering France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India Economic warfare against technology: Taiwan bans recruitment for jobs in China Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia's 'change of tone', sees 'new era of cooperation'

Morning news brief: France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-send-more-than-100-million-in-covid-19-supplies-to-india-white-house-381255">US to send more than $100 million in COVID-19 supplies to India: White House</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-hails-us-coronavirus-fight-as-one-of-greatest-logistical-achievements-381248" hreflang="en">Biden hails US coronavirus fight as one of 'greatest logistical achievements'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-medicines-regulator-to-investigate-two-deaths-for-possible-links-to-covid-19-vaccine-381253">Australia to investigate two deaths for possible links to COVID-19 vaccine</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-it-does-not-seek-conflict-with-china-welcomes-competition-381252" hreflang="en">US says it 'does not seek conflict' with China, welcomes 'competition'</a>

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US to send more than $100 million in COVID-19 supplies to India: White House Biden hails US coronavirus fight as one of 'greatest logistical achievements' Austr

US to send more than $100 million in COVID-19 supplies to India: White House Biden hails US coronavirus fight as one of 'greatest logistical achievements' Australia to investigate two deaths for possible links to COVID-19 vaccine US says it 'does not seek conflict' with China, welcomes 'competition'

Morning news brief: US to send COVID-19 supplies worth $100 million to India and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-knife-attack-tunisian-stabber-watched-jihadist-propaganda-videos-380326">France knife attack: Tunisian stabber watched jihadist propaganda videos</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-lawmakers-ask-government-to-publish-big-pharma-lobbying-messages-380300">British lawmakers ask government to publish big pharma lobbying messages</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-will-immediately-send-vaccine-components-medical-supplies-to-india-says-biden-380291" hreflang="en">US will 'immediately' send vaccine components, medical supplies to India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-2021-complete-list-of-winners-380269">Oscars 2021: Complete list of winners</a>

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France knife attack: Tunisian stabber watched jihadist propaganda videos British lawmakers ask government to publish big pharma lobbying messages US will 'immed

France knife attack: Tunisian stabber watched jihadist propaganda videos British lawmakers ask government to publish big pharma lobbying messages US will 'immediately' send vaccine components, medical supplies to India Oscars 2021: Complete list of winners

Morning news brief: Knife attacker in France watched jihadist videos, UK lawmakers call for PM Johnson to publish big pharma lobbying messages and more