Palestinian medics evacuated 31 premature babies from Gaza City's war-torn Al-Shifa hospital Sunday in a high-risk operation, said the United Nations, adding that the babies are now being cared for at Al-Helal Al-Emarati Maternity Hospital in southern Gaza, where they are being assessed and stabilised.

In a news of political upset, far-right libertarian outsider Javier Milei has clinched victory in Argentina's presidential run-off, as per provisional results.

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Palestinian medics evacuated 31 premature babies from Gaza City's war-torn Al-Shifa hospital Sunday in a high-risk operation, said the United Nations, adding that the babies are now being cared for at Al-Helal Al-Emarati Maternity Hospital in southern Gaza, where they are being assessed and stabilised.&nbsp;

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In a political upset, Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian outsider, has clinched victory in Argentina's presidential run-off poll, as per provisional results.

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Former US First Lady Lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, died ‘peacefully’ on Sunday (Nov 19) at the age of 96. Last week, she was shifted to a hospice care home in the state of Georgia.&nbsp;

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Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former President Greg Brockman joined executives at the company’s San Francisco, California headquarters on Sunday (Nov 19) after being invited by interim CEO Mira Murati, according to a report by The Information.

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Palestinian medics evacuated 31 premature babies from Gaza City's war-torn Al-Shifa hospital Sunday in a high-risk operation, said the United Nations, adding that the babies are now being cared for at Al-Helal Al-Emarati Maternity Hospital in southern Gaza, where they are being assessed and stabilised.

Palestinian medics evacuated 31 premature babies from Gaza City's war-torn Al-Shifa hospital Sunday in a high-risk operation, said the United Nations, adding that the babies are now being cared for at Al-Helal Al-Emarati Maternity Hospital in southern Gaza, where they are being assessed and stabilised. In a news of political upset, far-right libertarian outsider Javier Milei has clinched victory in Argentina's presidential run-off, as per provisional results. Click on the headlines to read more: Israel-Hamas war LIVE: 31 babies evacuated from Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital fighting 'serious infections', says WHO Palestinian medics evacuated 31 premature babies from Gaza City's war-torn Al-Shifa hospital Sunday in a high-risk operation, said the United Nations, adding that the babies are now being cared for at Al-Helal Al-Emarati Maternity Hospital in southern Gaza, where they are being assessed and stabilised. Argentina: Far-right outsider Javier Milei wins presidential run-off election, vows 'drastic' changes In a political upset, Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian outsider, has clinched victory in Argentina's presidential run-off poll, as per provisional results. Ex-US President Jimmy Carter’s wife dies at 96, was diagnosed with dementia in May Former US First Lady Lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, died ‘peacefully’ on Sunday (Nov 19) at the age of 96. Last week, she was shifted to a hospice care home in the state of Georgia. Former OpenAI chief Sam Altman seen outside firm's HQ amid reports of being invited by interim CEO Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former President Greg Brockman joined executives at the company’s San Francisco, California headquarters on Sunday (Nov 19) after being invited by interim CEO Mira Murati, according to a report by The Information. WATCH | Donald Trump returns to the US-Mexico border, reaches Texas to promote hard-line immigration agenda

Morning news brief: Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency; 31 babies evacuated from Gaza hospital, and more

After a year of anticipation, US President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC&nbsp;Summit on November 15, marking&nbsp;their first meeting since their encounter in Bali, Indonesia, on the sidelines of another global gathering. In other news, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution calling for "humanitarian pauses"&nbsp;in the Gaza Strip.

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After a year of anticipation, US President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping held a US-China Summit on November 15. This marked their first meeting since their encounter in Bali, Indonesia, on the sidelines of another global gathering.

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Breaking its silence for the first time since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a resolution calling for "humanitarian pauses" in the Gaza Strip.

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Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, made a request to a Delaware judge to subpoena former US President Donald Trump saying that gun charges against him were the result of a politically motivated investigation.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the congratulatory posts for the Indian cricket team after it beat New Zealand by 70 runs on November 15 to reach the ODI World Cup 2023 final. With the win, India extended their unbeaten run to 10 victories after going through the league stage undefeated.

WATCH |&nbsp;Al-Shifa raid: Qatar calls for an urgent international investigation involving the UN&nbsp;

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After a year of anticipation, US President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Summit on November 15, marking their first meeting since their encounter in Bali, Indonesia, on the sidelines of another global gathering.

After a year of anticipation, US President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Summit on November 15, marking their first meeting since their encounter in Bali, Indonesia, on the sidelines of another global gathering. In other news, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution calling for "humanitarian pauses" in the Gaza Strip. Click on the headlines to read more: Xi-Biden meeting: Here are the 6 big takeaways from the US-China strategic dialogue After a year of anticipation, US President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping held a US-China Summit on November 15. This marked their first meeting since their encounter in Bali, Indonesia, on the sidelines of another global gathering. Israel-Hamas war LIVE updates | UNSC adopts resolution for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza Breaking its silence for the first time since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a resolution calling for "humanitarian pauses" in the Gaza Strip. Hunter Biden asks court to subpoena Trump in gun case Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, made a request to a Delaware judge to subpoena former US President Donald Trump saying that gun charges against him were the result of a politically motivated investigation. ODI World Cup 2023: 'Well played Shami!' PM Narendra Modi leads wishes after India beat NZ to enter final Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the congratulatory posts for the Indian cricket team after it beat New Zealand by 70 runs on November 15 to reach the ODI World Cup 2023 final. With the win, India extended their unbeaten run to 10 victories after going through the league stage undefeated. WATCH | Al-Shifa raid: Qatar calls for an urgent international investigation involving the UN

Morning brief: Biden-Xi meet on sidelines of APEC summit, UNSC adopts resolution on Israel-Hamas war & more

Afghanistan was again struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, adding that no fresh casualties have been reported so far.&nbsp;Volunteers and rescuers have been working since last weekend&nbsp;to locate survivors of the earlier series of earthquakes. In other news, locla news media claimed to have discovered&nbsp;around 40 infants' bodies, with some bearing signs of horrific violence, including 'beheaded' remains at devastated Kibbutz Kfar Aza, located close to the Gaza strip.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-rocked-by-63-magnitude-earthquake-645152">Afghanistan rocked by 6.3 magnitude earthquake</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/11/385399-untitled-design-2023-10-11t065628584.png?imwidth=1920" />&nbsp;Following Wednesday's earthquake near Herat city, which is home to over half a million people, no immediate reports of new casualties have emerged.&nbsp;The earlier earthquakes completely destroyed at least 11 villages in Herat province's Zenda Jan district, as reported by the United Nations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shani-louk-abducted-from-music-fest-by-hamas-and-paraded-naked-confirmed-alive-by-mother-645181">Shani Louk: Abducted from music fest by Hamas and paraded naked confirmed alive by mother</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/11/385418-untitled-design.jpg?imwidth=1920" />The mother of Shani Louk, a 22-year-old German national believed to have been abducted by Hamas fighters during their recent surprise attack on Israel, has received confirmation that her daughter is alive.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vs-hamas-claims-of-beheaded-israeli-babies-at-massacre-site-create-shockwaves-645154">Israel Vs Hamas: Claims of beheaded babies at massacre site create shockwaves</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/11/385400-untitled-design-2023-10-11t074135227.png?imwidth=1920" />As reports of the alleged beheadings of Israeli babies by Hamas militants made to social media, people in Israel and the rest of the world were taken aback by shock by sheer scale of barbarity.

Israel-Palestine War: Savagery never seen since the holocaust, Netanyahu tells Biden

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Meet the mastermind of attack on Israel: A survivor of 7 assassination attempts

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Afghanistan was again struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, adding that no fresh casualties have been reported so far.

Afghanistan was again struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, adding that no fresh casualties have been reported so far. Volunteers and rescuers have been working since last weekend to locate survivors of the earlier series of earthquakes. In other news, locla news media claimed to have discovered around 40 infants' bodies, with some bearing signs of horrific violence, including 'beheaded' remains at devastated Kibbutz Kfar Aza, located close to the Gaza strip. Click on the headlines to read more: Afghanistan rocked by 6.3 magnitude earthquake Following Wednesday's earthquake near Herat city, which is home to over half a million people, no immediate reports of new casualties have emerged. The earlier earthquakes completely destroyed at least 11 villages in Herat province's Zenda Jan district, as reported by the United Nations. Shani Louk: Abducted from music fest by Hamas and paraded naked confirmed alive by mother The mother of Shani Louk, a 22-year-old German national believed to have been abducted by Hamas fighters during their recent surprise attack on Israel, has received confirmation that her daughter is alive. Israel Vs Hamas: Claims of beheaded babies at massacre site create shockwaves As reports of the alleged beheadings of Israeli babies by Hamas militants made to social media, people in Israel and the rest of the world were taken aback by shock by sheer scale of barbarity. Israel-Palestine War: Savagery never seen since the holocaust, Netanyahu tells Biden Meet the mastermind of attack on Israel: A survivor of 7 assassination attempts

Morning news brief: Earthquake shakes Afghanistan again, Hamas kills Israeli babies and more

Shares of major US defence companies registered tremendous growth in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;Lockheed Martin, for instance, closed nearly 9 per cent higher, reflecting investors' focus on security-related industries. Northrop Grumman Corp rose by 11.4 per cent and Exxon Mobil picked up 3.4 per cent. In other news, an Egyptian intelligence officer has claimed that the country’s security agencies downplayed the repeated “warnings” Cairo had issued over Hamas’s potential strike. Meanwhile, Hamas has&nbsp;threatened&nbsp;to televise the killing of captive Israelis.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/defence-shares-soar-amid-israel-hamas-conflict-644714">Defence shares soar amid Israel-Hamas conflict</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/10/385115-new-wion-2023-10-10t075300759.jpg?imwidth=1920" />In a surprising turn of events on Wall Street, stocks managed to rebound despite initial concerns surrounding the deadly conflict between Hamas and Israel.&nbsp;As per AFP, on Monday, stocks closed higher, bouncing back from a slump.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-at-war-hamas-threatens-to-televise-the-killing-of-captive-israelis-644671">Hamas slammed for threatening to televise the killing of captive Israelis</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/10/385091-idf.png?imwidth=1920" />Hamas threatened to kill Israeli citizens taken captive on live television if Israel bombards locations in Gaza. In a statement to Al-Jazeera, Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for the so-called military wing of the militant group that controls Gaza claimed:&nbsp;"Each targeting of our people will be accompanied by the live televised execution of the enemy's civilian prisoners."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-intelligence-official-claims-israel-ignored-its-warning-on-hamas-attack-644730">Egypt intelligence official claims Israel ignored its warning on Hamas attack</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/10/385120-israel.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Even as questions are being raised over Israel’s apparent intelligence failure, a senior Egyptian intelligence officer has claimed that the country’s security agencies downplayed the repeated “warnings” Cairo had issued over Hamas’s potential strike.

Israel-Palestine war: Foreigners killed, missing or abducted in Hamas attack

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Gravitas: Why has Hamas' weapons stockpile not been exhausted?

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Shares of major US defence companies registered tremendous growth in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. Lockheed Martin, for instance, closed nearly 9 per cent higher, reflecting investors' focus on security-related industries.

Shares of major US defence companies registered tremendous growth in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. Lockheed Martin, for instance, closed nearly 9 per cent higher, reflecting investors' focus on security-related industries. Northrop Grumman Corp rose by 11.4 per cent and Exxon Mobil picked up 3.4 per cent. In other news, an Egyptian intelligence officer has claimed that the country’s security agencies downplayed the repeated “warnings” Cairo had issued over Hamas’s potential strike. Meanwhile, Hamas has threatened to televise the killing of captive Israelis. Click on the headlines to read more: Defence shares soar amid Israel-Hamas conflict In a surprising turn of events on Wall Street, stocks managed to rebound despite initial concerns surrounding the deadly conflict between Hamas and Israel. As per AFP, on Monday, stocks closed higher, bouncing back from a slump. Hamas slammed for threatening to televise the killing of captive Israelis Hamas threatened to kill Israeli citizens taken captive on live television if Israel bombards locations in Gaza. In a statement to Al-Jazeera, Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for the so-called military wing of the militant group that controls Gaza claimed: "Each targeting of our people will be accompanied by the live televised execution of the enemy's civilian prisoners." Egypt intelligence official claims Israel ignored its warning on Hamas attack Even as questions are being raised over Israel’s apparent intelligence failure, a senior Egyptian intelligence officer has claimed that the country’s security agencies downplayed the repeated “warnings” Cairo had issued over Hamas’s potential strike. Israel-Palestine war: Foreigners killed, missing or abducted in Hamas attack Gravitas: Why has Hamas' weapons stockpile not been exhausted?

Morning news brief: Hamas threatens ISIS-style executions, Egypt's intel to Israel ignored and more

Taiwan on Monday (Sept 18) said that it detected 103 Chinese warplanes around the island in 24 hours, sounding alarm bells over the heightened presence of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).&nbsp;The ministry said that the number of Chinese military aircraft carrying out missions over the sea in the last 24 hours was a "recent high". Meanwhile,&nbsp;Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has assured to rewrite&nbsp;the Brexit deal if they are elected to power in the next election. In other news,&nbsp;Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will start his four-day official visit to Russia on Monday where he will hold security talks.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-detects-103-chinese-warplanes-near-island-636975">Taiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes near island</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/09/18/380333-taiwan.jpg?imwidth=1920" />The ministry said that 40 of the planes detected Sunday and early Monday crossed the symbolic median line between Taiwan and mainland China. Taipei urged Beijing to stop “destructive, unilateral action”, warning such harassment could lead to a sharp increase in tensions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brexit-deal-will-be-majorly-rewritten-if-labour-is-elected-claims-keir-starmer-637003">Brexit deal will be majorly rewritten if Labour is elected: Keir Starmer</a>

<img alt="Hot, ready, legal: Britain's former top prosecutor Sir Keir Starmer turns his focus to politics | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard" src="https://static.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2014/09/08/10/33KeirStarmer0809.jpg?width=968&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=50&amp;crop=968%3A645%2Csmart" />While unveiling the blueprint for power if the next general elections are won by the party,&nbsp;Labour Party leader Keir Starmer told the Financial Times he plans to seek a closer trading relationship with Brussels when the Brexit agreement, which was negotiated by then-prime minister Boris Johnson, will be reviewed in 2025.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-foreign-minister-to-visit-russia-from-september-18-to-21-636973">China's foreign minister to visit Russia from September 18 to 21</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/09/18/380332-untitled-design-2023-09-18t080140943.png?imwidth=1920" />Russia and China have been strategic allies as both countries frequently continue to reiterate their "no limits" partnership and military and economic co-operation. The ties between the two countries grew closer after Ukraine was invaded by Russia in February last year which was not criticised by China.

Eye on China &amp; Pakistan, Indian government clears proposal to buy Pralay ballistic missiles for Army

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UK comedian Russel Brand accused of rape and sexual assault, allegations span over 7 years

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Taiwan on Monday (Sept 18) said that it detected 103 Chinese warplanes around the island in 24 hours, sounding alarm bells over the heightened presence of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Taiwan on Monday (Sept 18) said that it detected 103 Chinese warplanes around the island in 24 hours, sounding alarm bells over the heightened presence of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The ministry said that the number of Chinese military aircraft carrying out missions over the sea in the last 24 hours was a "recent high". Meanwhile, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has assured to rewrite the Brexit deal if they are elected to power in the next election. In other news, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will start his four-day official visit to Russia on Monday where he will hold security talks. Click on the headlines to read more: Taiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes near island The ministry said that 40 of the planes detected Sunday and early Monday crossed the symbolic median line between Taiwan and mainland China. Taipei urged Beijing to stop “destructive, unilateral action”, warning such harassment could lead to a sharp increase in tensions. Brexit deal will be majorly rewritten if Labour is elected: Keir Starmer While unveiling the blueprint for power if the next general elections are won by the party, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer told the Financial Times he plans to seek a closer trading relationship with Brussels when the Brexit agreement, which was negotiated by then-prime minister Boris Johnson, will be reviewed in 2025. China's foreign minister to visit Russia from September 18 to 21 Russia and China have been strategic allies as both countries frequently continue to reiterate their "no limits" partnership and military and economic co-operation. The ties between the two countries grew closer after Ukraine was invaded by Russia in February last year which was not criticised by China. Eye on China & Pakistan, Indian government clears proposal to buy Pralay ballistic missiles for Army UK comedian Russel Brand accused of rape and sexual assault, allegations span over 7 years

Morning news brief: Taiwan sounds alarm over Chinese warship, new Brexit deal? And more

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was indicted by a federal court in Delaware on Thursday for&nbsp;illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, putting his father's political ambitions in disarray. In other news, Indian security forces continued their operation against terrorists for the third consecutive day in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, a British economist Jim O'Neill, who coined the acronym BRIC (now BRICS), believes that Xi Jinping erred in skipping the G20 Summit in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-xi-snubbing-g20-summit-a-costly-mistake-makes-india-the-clear-winner-economist-who-coined-bric-636101">Xi snubbing G20 a costly mistake, makes India the clear winner: Economist</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/09/15/379783-modi.png?imwidth=1920" />Xi Jinping’s decision to skip the G20 Summit in India has sort of created a negative perception of the Chinese leader and the success of the meet has made Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the clear winner, British economist Jim O'Neill, who coined the acronym BRIC (now BRICS), said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-anantnag-encounter-resumes-for-third-day-636116">Jammu and Kashmir: Anantnag encounter resumes for third day</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/09/15/379793-encounter.jpg?imwidth=1920" />The encounter by the Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag continued for the third consecutive day on Friday (Sept 15), as efforts to weed out terrorists are underway.&nbsp;The Indian Army and the police are using modern equipment like drones and other high-tech gadgets to conduct the operation.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/07/26/369600-hunter-23.jpg?imwidth=1920" />US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was indicted by a federal court in Delaware on Thursday for&nbsp;illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, putting his father's political ambitions in disarray, once again.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was indicted by a federal court in Delaware on Thursday for illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, putting his father's political ambitions in disarray.

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was indicted by a federal court in Delaware on Thursday for illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, putting his father's political ambitions in disarray. In other news, Indian security forces continued their operation against terrorists for the third consecutive day in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, a British economist Jim O'Neill, who coined the acronym BRIC (now BRICS), believes that Xi Jinping erred in skipping the G20 Summit in India. Xi snubbing G20 a costly mistake, makes India the clear winner: Economist Xi Jinping’s decision to skip the G20 Summit in India has sort of created a negative perception of the Chinese leader and the success of the meet has made Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the clear winner, British economist Jim O'Neill, who coined the acronym BRIC (now BRICS), said. Jammu and Kashmir: Anantnag encounter resumes for third day The encounter by the Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag continued for the third consecutive day on Friday (Sept 15), as efforts to weed out terrorists are underway. The Indian Army and the police are using modern equipment like drones and other high-tech gadgets to conduct the operation. Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges for lying about addiction US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was indicted by a federal court in Delaware on Thursday for illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, putting his father's political ambitions in disarray, once again. Cancer vaccine: Tedopi shows positive results for a lung cancer Aliens in Mexico? Sensational claim on aliens

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Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday (August 20) that 25 planes of the Chinese air force crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line in the last 24 hours, with officials warning that China will likely conduct military exercises near the island.

In Niger, junta leader General Abdourahamane Tiani said that neither the junta nor the citizens wanted war, and remained open to dialogue. "But let there be no misunderstanding: should aggression be undertaken against us, it will not be the walk in the park that some believe it to be," Tiani added.

And as the war rages on in Ukraine, Kyiv announced training had begun for Ukrainians to operate upon F-16 fighter jets. Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov in a TV interview informed about the training, adding that it would take at least six months or possibly longer to complete it. &nbsp;

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Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday (August 20) that in the last 24 hours, 25 Chinese air force planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, which previously served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides.&nbsp;

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Niger coup leader General Abdourahamane Tiani said on Saturday (August 19) evening that neither the junta nor the citizens wanted war, and remained open to dialogue.&nbsp;Niger has been placed under a coup since July 26.&nbsp;

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Provincial officials have ordered&nbsp;the evacuation of approximately 30,000 individuals in western Canada's British Columbia, amidst escalating wildfires, media reports said. Bowinn Ma, British Columbia's minister of emergency management and climate readiness, spoke about the dynamic nature of the wildfire crisis

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A couple of days after the United States approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands, Kyiv announced training had begun for Ukrainians to operate upon the machine.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday (August 20) that 25 planes of the Chinese air force crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line in the last 24 hours, with officials warning that China will likely conduct military exercises near the island. In Niger, junta leader General Abdourahamane Tiani said that neither the junta nor the citizens wanted war, and remained open to dialogue. "But let there be no misunderstanding: should aggression be undertaken against us, it will not be the walk in the park that some believe it to be," Tiani added. And as the war rages on in Ukraine, Kyiv announced training had begun for Ukrainians to operate upon F-16 fighter jets. Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov in a TV interview informed about the training, adding that it would take at least six months or possibly longer to complete it. Click on the headlines to read more: Twenty-five Chinese air force planes crossed Taiwan Strait's median line: Taipei Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday (August 20) that in the last 24 hours, 25 Chinese air force planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, which previously served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides. Niger coup: Junta says open to dialogue, warns against aggression Niger coup leader General Abdourahamane Tiani said on Saturday (August 19) evening that neither the junta nor the citizens wanted war, and remained open to dialogue. Niger has been placed under a coup since July 26. Canada wildfires: About 30,000 in British Columbia under evacuation order with thousands more on alert Provincial officials have ordered the evacuation of approximately 30,000 individuals in western Canada's British Columbia, amidst escalating wildfires, media reports said. Bowinn Ma, British Columbia's minister of emergency management and climate readiness, spoke about the dynamic nature of the wildfire crisis Ukrainian troops begin training to operate F-16s, informs defence minister A couple of days after the United States approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands, Kyiv announced training had begun for Ukrainians to operate upon the machine. Watch | Israeli father and son gunned down in West Bank ×

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (August 10) appealed for a peaceful solution to reverse the coup of Niger after a "standby" military force was approved by the West African bloc ECOWAS. In other news, the death toll in the Maui wildfires has soared to 53, with over 1,000 buildings turning into smouldering ruins, officials said.&nbsp;Among the worst affected is the resort town of Lahaina, where more than 270 structures were destroyed or damaged.&nbsp; 
 
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Russia's first probe to the Moon was launched in almost 50 years on Friday. The mission is aimed at giving fresh impetus to the country's space sector which has been in its struggling for years and now was facing isolation because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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The death toll in China’s northern Hebei province has risen to 29, reported the country’s state media, on Friday (August 11), after record-breaking rains have pummelled the region. Over 60 people have been killed across several Chinese provinces, including the capital city of Beijing since storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, made landfall.&nbsp;

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (August 10) appealed for a peaceful solution to reverse the coup of Niger after a "standby" military force was approved by the West African bloc ECOWAS.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (August 10) appealed for a peaceful solution to reverse the coup of Niger after a "standby" military force was approved by the West African bloc ECOWAS. In other news, the death toll in the Maui wildfires has soared to 53, with over 1,000 buildings turning into smouldering ruins, officials said. Among the worst affected is the resort town of Lahaina, where more than 270 structures were destroyed or damaged. Click on the headlines to read more: Blinken supports 'peaceful resolution' after ECOWAS force decision in Niger US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (August 10) appealed for a peaceful solution to reverse the coup of Niger after a "standby" military force was approved by the West African bloc ECOWAS. Maui wildfires death toll rises to 53, President Joe Biden declares it ‘major disaster’ The death toll in the Maui wildfires has soared to 53, with over 1,000 buildings turning into smouldering ruins, officials said. Among the worst affected is the resort town of Lahaina, where more than 270 structures were destroyed or damaged. Russia's first probe to the Moon launched in almost 50 years Russia's first probe to the Moon was launched in almost 50 years on Friday. The mission is aimed at giving fresh impetus to the country's space sector which has been in its struggling for years and now was facing isolation because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. China: Death toll in Hebei province rises to 29, 16 missing after record-breaking rains The death toll in China’s northern Hebei province has risen to 29, reported the country’s state media, on Friday (August 11), after record-breaking rains have pummelled the region. Over 60 people have been killed across several Chinese provinces, including the capital city of Beijing since storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, made landfall. WATCH | Ecuador under state of emergency after presidential candidate shot

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Due to an 'emergency' situation, traffic on Russia's Crimean Bridge aka Kerch Bridge or Kerch Strait Bridge was halted. As per media reports, explosions were heard. In other news, as per recently released data by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in June, the unemployment rate for youth — between the ages of 16 and 24 — has risen to 21.3 per cent, up from 20.8 per cent in May. Meanwhile, in Pakistan's Sindh province, two 150-year-old Hindu temples have been 'razed' within 24 hours.

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Two Hindu temples, one of which was built around 150 years ago, were desecrated in the Sindh province of Pakistan within 24 hours.
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Unemployment rate among Chinese youth jumped to a record high of 21.3 per cent in June, reported the nation's National Bureau of Statistic (NBS) on Monday. In May, this rate for youth between the ages of 16 and 24 years stood at 20.8 per cent, which at the time was a record high.
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To get your day started, here are some stories. Due to an 'emergency' situation, traffic on Russia's Crimean Bridge aka Kerch Bridge or Kerch Strait Bridge was halted.

To get your day started, here are some stories. Due to an 'emergency' situation, traffic on Russia's Crimean Bridge aka Kerch Bridge or Kerch Strait Bridge was halted. As per media reports, explosions were heard. In other news, as per recently released data by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in June, the unemployment rate for youth — between the ages of 16 and 24 — has risen to 21.3 per cent, up from 20.8 per cent in May. Meanwhile, in Pakistan's Sindh province, two 150-year-old Hindu temples have been 'razed' within 24 hours. Click on the headline to read more: Russia-Ukraine war: Traffic stopped on Crimean Bridge, reports of blasts Traffic was halted on Russia's Crimean Bridge because of an "emergency" situation on Monday (July 17), with some Ukraine-based media claiming that explosions were heard. 150-year-old Hindu temple demolished, rockets launched on another in Pakistan's Sindh province Two Hindu temples, one of which was built around 150 years ago, were desecrated in the Sindh province of Pakistan within 24 hours. June saw China youth employment at record high of 21.3%; economy grew by 6.3% Unemployment rate among Chinese youth jumped to a record high of 21.3 per cent in June, reported the nation's National Bureau of Statistic (NBS) on Monday. In May, this rate for youth between the ages of 16 and 24 years stood at 20.8 per cent, which at the time was a record high. Carlos Alcaraz stuns Grand Slam leader Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to lift maiden Wimbledon title History at Wimbledon 2023! Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller (1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4) in the Men's Wimbledon 2023 final to win his maiden grass court Grand Slam. Watch | India's gateway to outer space at Satish Dhawan Space Centre

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United States President Joe Biden said that Ukraine is not ready for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid the ongoing war with Russia, according to a report by CNN on Sunday (July 9). "I don't think there is unanimity in NATO about whether or not to bring Ukraine into the NATO family now, at this moment, in the middle of a war," President Biden told CNN.&nbsp;

Monsoon has wreaked havoc in northern India with several people dead and tens of millions of people affected. India's capital city New Delhi received the most rainfall in decades over the weekend.&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden said that war-ravaged Ukraine is not ready to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an intergovernmental military alliance of countries from Europe and North America. However, Biden also said that the US and other allies will continue to provide Ukrainian forces with the security and weaponry needed for the Russia-Ukraine war, which was started last year in February.&nbsp;

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North Korea on Monday accused the United States of violating its airspace by carrying out surveillance flights and stated that, even though Pyongyang was exercising restraint, it may shoot down such flights.&nbsp;It further condemned the plans of Washington of deploying a nuclear missile submarine near the Korean peninsula.

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Six people were killed and one other was injured in a stabbing in a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province on Monday (July 10), according to a report by BBC. Speaking to the BBC, the police said they arrested a 25-year-old man and were probing the cause of the attack.&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden said that Ukraine is not ready for membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid the ongoing war with Russia, according to a report by CNN on Sunday (July 9). "I don't think there is unanimity in NATO about whether or not to bring Ukraine into the NATO family now, at this moment, in the middle of a war," President Biden told CNN. Monsoon has wreaked havoc in northern India with several people dead and tens of millions of people affected. India's capital city New Delhi received the most rainfall in decades over the weekend. And North Korea on Monday accused the United States of violating its airspace by carrying out surveillance flights. Click on the headlines to read more: Biden says Ukraine not ready for NATO membership in the middle of war United States President Joe Biden said that war-ravaged Ukraine is not ready to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an intergovernmental military alliance of countries from Europe and North America. However, Biden also said that the US and other allies will continue to provide Ukrainian forces with the security and weaponry needed for the Russia-Ukraine war, which was started last year in February. Several dead, tens of millions affected as Monsoon rains wreak havoc in northern India North Korea accuses US of violating airspace, condemns move to deploy nuclear missile submarine North Korea on Monday accused the United States of violating its airspace by carrying out surveillance flights and stated that, even though Pyongyang was exercising restraint, it may shoot down such flights. It further condemned the plans of Washington of deploying a nuclear missile submarine near the Korean peninsula. China: Six killed, one injured in stabbing in kindergarten in Guangdong Six people were killed and one other was injured in a stabbing in a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province on Monday (July 10), according to a report by BBC. Speaking to the BBC, the police said they arrested a 25-year-old man and were probing the cause of the attack. Watch | UK's National Crime Agency and Spain's Guardia Civil come together, seize more than 700 firearms ×

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A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manilla, Philippines this morning. The&nbsp;earthquake was felt at 10:19 am local time (2:19 am GMT).&nbsp;The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that damage and aftershocks are expected. In other news, Elon Musk's popular social media platform Twitter has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. 17 music publishers, including&nbsp;Sony Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, and Universal Music Publishing Group, have accused Twitter of completely refusing to license the millions of songs available on its service. Meanwhile, with a 0.1 per cent dip in GDP, New Zealand has slipped into recession. Finally, Microsoft's co-founder is in China. During his visit, he is expected to meet&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday,&nbsp;the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-slips-into-recession-as-gdp-fell-01-per-cent-in-the-march-quarter-604574">New Zealand slips into recession as GDP falls 0.1 per cent in March quarter</a>

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New Zealand’s economy slipped into recession on Thursday with first quarter Gross Domestic Product falling 0.1 per cent. This follows a revised 0.7 per cent drop in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2022, technically pushing the country into recession following two consecutive quarters of contraction.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bill-gates-to-meet-with-chinese-president-xi-jinping-on-friday-604572">Bill Gates to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday</a>

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A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manilla, Philippines this morning. The earthquake was felt at 10:19 am local time (2:19 am GMT). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that damage and aftershocks are expected.

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Manilla, Philippines this morning. The earthquake was felt at 10:19 am local time (2:19 am GMT). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned that damage and aftershocks are expected. In other news, Elon Musk's popular social media platform Twitter has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. 17 music publishers, including Sony Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, and Universal Music Publishing Group, have accused Twitter of completely refusing to license the millions of songs available on its service. Meanwhile, with a 0.1 per cent dip in GDP, New Zealand has slipped into recession. Finally, Microsoft's co-founder is in China. During his visit, he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Click on the headlines to read more Philippines hit by major earthquake, tremors felt in Manila and nearby provinces Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila. Music publishers sue Musk's Twitter for copyright infringement, and 'fueling its business' with stolen content A group of music publishers have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's Twitter. The case filed in a federal court in Nashville, Tennessee, accuses the social media giant of fueling its business with numerous copyright music infringements. New Zealand slips into recession as GDP falls 0.1 per cent in March quarter New Zealand’s economy slipped into recession on Thursday with first quarter Gross Domestic Product falling 0.1 per cent. This follows a revised 0.7 per cent drop in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2022, technically pushing the country into recession following two consecutive quarters of contraction. Bill Gates to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday arrived in China first time since 2019 and is expected to have a one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting could take place on Friday, and the agenda of the meeting is still unknown. Watch | Great Wall of Doubt: China's Real Estate sector on shaky ground

Morning news brief: New Zealand in recession, Twitter hit with copyright lawsuit, and more

Former US President Donald Trump has been accused of illegal possession of&nbsp;top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after his departure from the White House. The federal prosecutors in their&nbsp;indictment say that the files kept by Trump at his residence included records from the Pentagon, CIA and National Security Agency and that the sensitive documents lay unsecured at the property, which often hosted large social events. In other news, four children, including a 12-month-old, have been rescued after five weeks in a dense jungle. On May 1st, the airplane they were travelling on with their parents crashed into the jungle. While the parents and the pilot perished in the crash, the children survived. A search for them had been underway for around 40 days.

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The federal prosecutors on Friday (June 9) unsealed an indictment of Donald Trump and accused the former US president of holding on to top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after leaving the White House.

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Former US President Donald Trump has been accused of illegal possession of top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after his departure from the White House.

Former US President Donald Trump has been accused of illegal possession of top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after his departure from the White House. The federal prosecutors in their indictment say that the files kept by Trump at his residence included records from the Pentagon, CIA and National Security Agency and that the sensitive documents lay unsecured at the property, which often hosted large social events. In other news, four children, including a 12-month-old, have been rescued after five weeks in a dense jungle. On May 1st, the airplane they were travelling on with their parents crashed into the jungle. While the parents and the pilot perished in the crash, the children survived. A search for them had been underway for around 40 days. Click on the headlines to read more Trump in trouble: Unsealed indictment accuses him of hiding nuclear secrets at Mar-a-Lago The federal prosecutors on Friday (June 9) unsealed an indictment of Donald Trump and accused the former US president of holding on to top secret nuclear and defence documents and endangering national security after leaving the White House. 'Joy for whole country' four Colombian children rescued from dense jungle five weeks after plane crash Canada: Official probing Chinese meddling in elections quits Breaking Bad actor Mike Batayeh dies from heart attack Watch | Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia under way

Morning news brief:Trump's illegal possession of nuclear docs, Colombia's miraculous rescue, and more

In India's eastern state of Odisha, a horrific three-train collision between two passenger trains and a freight train has resulted in the death of at least 288 people, while another 900 people were injured. Amid the tragedy, reports of locals queuing up all night to donate blood, to help the injured, have emerged. Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' to prevent any miscalculation or conflict. In other news, just three days into the Pride Month, a major scuffle broke out at an anti-LGBTQ rally outside a Los Angeles school between opposing groups of parents. Finally, In Senegal, the death toll from clashes has risen to 10.

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A collision between two passenger trains and a goods train in the eastern Indian state of Odisha's Balasore has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 288&nbsp;individuals, with approximately 900 others sustaining injuries. According to the&nbsp;railway officials, the Coromandel Express, which operates between Kolkata and Chennai, crashed into the Howrah Superfast Express. Stay tuned to WION for all the updates.

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Locals in India's Odisha state's Balasore district queued up all-night to donate blood for the wounded victims of one of country's worst train accidents ever. The visuals shared on social media showed locals lined up at a blood bank in a hospital where the wounded from the tragedy are being treated.

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Police and protesters in Senegal clashed for a second day which resulted in death of one more person on Friday (June 2). The protests and clashes have erupted after sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. The violence is one of the deadliest in recent memory.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/09/337627-000339b87p.jpg?imwidth=1920" />US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday (June 3) that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' in order to prevent any miscalculation which potentially can lead to conflict.

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In the United States Los Angeles, over a hundred anti-LGBT protesters and pro-LGBT counter-protesters clashed on a typically quiet suburban street on Friday. The trigger behind this was a Pride Month event being held at Saticoy Elementary School, which drew contrasting views from the two groups.&nbsp;

In India's eastern state of Odisha, a horrific three-train collision between two passenger trains and a freight train has resulted in the death of at least 288 people, while another 900 people were injured.

In India's eastern state of Odisha, a horrific three-train collision between two passenger trains and a freight train has resulted in the death of at least 288 people, while another 900 people were injured. Amid the tragedy, reports of locals queuing up all night to donate blood, to help the injured, have emerged. Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' to prevent any miscalculation or conflict. In other news, just three days into the Pride Month, a major scuffle broke out at an anti-LGBTQ rally outside a Los Angeles school between opposing groups of parents. Finally, In Senegal, the death toll from clashes has risen to 10. Click on the headlines to read more LIVE three-train crash in India's Odisha: Death toll rises; at least 288 dead, 900 injured A collision between two passenger trains and a goods train in the eastern Indian state of Odisha's Balasore has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 288 individuals, with approximately 900 others sustaining injuries. According to the railway officials, the Coromandel Express, which operates between Kolkata and Chennai, crashed into the Howrah Superfast Express. Stay tuned to WION for all the updates. India train tragedy: Locals in Odisha's Balasore queue up all-night to donate blood for wounded Locals in India's Odisha state's Balasore district queued up all-night to donate blood for the wounded victims of one of country's worst train accidents ever. The visuals shared on social media showed locals lined up at a blood bank in a hospital where the wounded from the tragedy are being treated. Senegal: Death toll rises to 10 as clashes continue Police and protesters in Senegal clashed for a second day which resulted in death of one more person on Friday (June 2). The protests and clashes have erupted after sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. The violence is one of the deadliest in recent memory. US-China talks 'essential' to eliminate chance of conflict: Austin US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday (June 3) that dialogue between the United States and China is "essential' in order to prevent any miscalculation which potentially can lead to conflict. 'Propaganda' vs 'bullying': Groups of parents clash at anti-LGBTQ protest outside Los Angeles school In the United States Los Angeles, over a hundred anti-LGBT protesters and pro-LGBT counter-protesters clashed on a typically quiet suburban street on Friday. The trigger behind this was a Pride Month event being held at Saticoy Elementary School, which drew contrasting views from the two groups.

Morning news brief: Odisha train tragedy, US defence secretary on importance of US-China talks, & more

The United States is well on its way to narrowly avoiding what would have been its first-ever debt default of&nbsp;$31.4 trillion&nbsp;as the bill raising its debt ceiling&nbsp;sped through the Senate in a 63-36 vote, just a day after it sailed through the US House of Representatives. President Joe Biden will have to sign the bill before it becomes law. In other news, the US President&nbsp;said that Sweden will “soon” join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Finally,&nbsp;air raid sirens were heard across the war-torn Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv. The officials in Kyiv claimed that they shot down 30 missiles and drones fired into the capital.

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Just days before the United States was set to default on its debt for the first time, the US Congress approved a deal to lift the nation's borrowing limit. The bill, which is well on its way to becoming a law, will spare the US from a catastrophic default on its $31.4 trillion in debt.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sweden-will-soon-join-nato-says-us-president-joe-biden-599446">Sweden ‘will soon’ join NATO, says US President Joe Biden</a>

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Despite Turkey and Hungary’s opposition, US President Joe Biden said that Sweden will “soon” join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

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Russia-Ukraine war showed no signs of de-escalation on Friday (June 2) as air raid sirens were heard across the war-torn east European nation including in the capital Kyiv. The officials in Kyiv claimed that they shot down 30 missiles and drones fired into the capital.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-killed-one-missing-as-heavy-rain-batters-china-30-million-tonnes-of-bumper-wheat-harvest-impacted-599441">Three killed, one missing as heavy rain batters China; 30 million tonnes of bumper wheat harvest impacted</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/06/02/356206-new-wion-31.png?imwidth=1920" />As higher-than-normal rain batters&nbsp;various areas of China, at least three people have died while one&nbsp;was reported missing from southwestern China, reports Anadolu citing local media.&nbsp;As of Thursday, authorities have reportedly&nbsp;evacuated some 32,200 people from flood-affected regions.

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The United States is well on its way to narrowly avoiding what would have been its first-ever debt default of $31.4 trillion as the bill raising its debt ceiling sped through the Senate in a 63-36 vote, just a day after it sailed through the US House of Representatives.

The United States is well on its way to narrowly avoiding what would have been its first-ever debt default of $31.4 trillion as the bill raising its debt ceiling sped through the Senate in a 63-36 vote, just a day after it sailed through the US House of Representatives. President Joe Biden will have to sign the bill before it becomes law. In other news, the US President said that Sweden will “soon” join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Finally, air raid sirens were heard across the war-torn Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv. The officials in Kyiv claimed that they shot down 30 missiles and drones fired into the capital. Click on the headlines to read more: US narrowly avoids its first-ever default as Congress approves debt-ceiling suspension Just days before the United States was set to default on its debt for the first time, the US Congress approved a deal to lift the nation's borrowing limit. The bill, which is well on its way to becoming a law, will spare the US from a catastrophic default on its $31.4 trillion in debt. Sweden ‘will soon’ join NATO, says US President Joe Biden Despite Turkey and Hungary’s opposition, US President Joe Biden said that Sweden will “soon” join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Kyiv alarmed by air raid sirens as Russia launches fresh wave of attacks Russia-Ukraine war showed no signs of de-escalation on Friday (June 2) as air raid sirens were heard across the war-torn east European nation including in the capital Kyiv. The officials in Kyiv claimed that they shot down 30 missiles and drones fired into the capital. Three killed, one missing as heavy rain batters China; 30 million tonnes of bumper wheat harvest impacted As higher-than-normal rain batters various areas of China, at least three people have died while one was reported missing from southwestern China, reports Anadolu citing local media. As of Thursday, authorities have reportedly evacuated some 32,200 people from flood-affected regions. Arrest warrant against Putin overshadows BRICS FMs meeting in South Africa | All you need to know

Morning news brief: US debt-ceiling raised, Kyiv rings with air raid sirens, and more

The third G20 tourism working group meeting will be held in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Monday (May 22) amid tight security arrangements. The meeting will deliberate on the five key priority areas namely Green Tourism, Digitalisation, Skills, MSMEs and Destination Management. As the war in Ukraine rages on, Russia has questioned NATO's involvement in the transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine. This comes days after US President Joe Biden endorsed training programmes for Ukrainian pilots on these fighter jets.

And in the US, President Joe Biden is set to meet House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday regarding debt ciling talks. Earlier, McCarthy sounded 'upbeat' and said he was more hopeful about reaching a decision.&nbsp;

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The picturesque Kashmir in India's north is hosting its first-ever G20 meeting in the run-up to the Group of 20 nations' summit later this year in New Delhi. All the arrangements have been made by the Jammu and Kashmir administration with regard to the event as well as the security of the venue in Srinagar.&nbsp;

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Days after US President Joe Biden endorsed training programmes for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, Russia said the transfer would raise questions over NATO's involvement in the conflict. Russia's Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov questioned the military alliance on what would happen if American soldiers took off from NATO&nbsp;airfields.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden is set to meet House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday ( May 22) regarding debt ceiling talks after they spoke on the phone while the former was on his way home after attending the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan.&nbsp;

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his ruling New Democracy party managed to trump the opponents in the parliamentary elections held on Sunday. With most votes counted, the Conservative party had gained nearly 41 per cent of the vote share and was en route to achieving victory in at least 146 seats of the 300-seat Hellenic Parliament.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The third G20 tourism working group meeting will be held in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Monday (May 22) amid tight security arrangements. The meeting will deliberate on the five key priority areas namely Green Tourism, Digitalisation, Skills, MSMEs and Destination Management. As the war in Ukraine rages on, Russia has questioned NATO's involvement in the transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine. This comes days after US President Joe Biden endorsed training programmes for Ukrainian pilots on these fighter jets. And in the US, President Joe Biden is set to meet House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday regarding debt ciling talks. Earlier, McCarthy sounded 'upbeat' and said he was more hopeful about reaching a decision. Click on the headlines to read more: G20 working group meeting in Srinagar draws excellent response from all member nations The picturesque Kashmir in India's north is hosting its first-ever G20 meeting in the run-up to the Group of 20 nations' summit later this year in New Delhi. All the arrangements have been made by the Jammu and Kashmir administration with regard to the event as well as the security of the venue in Srinagar. Russia questions NATO involvement over F-16 transfer to Ukraine Days after US President Joe Biden endorsed training programmes for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, Russia said the transfer would raise questions over NATO's involvement in the conflict. Russia's Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov questioned the military alliance on what would happen if American soldiers took off from NATO airfields. Debt ceiling: Biden, McCarthy to meet Monday after 'productive' phone call US President Joe Biden is set to meet House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday ( May 22) regarding debt ceiling talks after they spoke on the phone while the former was on his way home after attending the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan. Greek election: Mitsotakis' centre-right party scores big but fails to reach majority Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his ruling New Democracy party managed to trump the opponents in the parliamentary elections held on Sunday. With most votes counted, the Conservative party had gained nearly 41 per cent of the vote share and was en route to achieving victory in at least 146 seats of the 300-seat Hellenic Parliament. WATCH | US-based Micron products are under fire in China over security concerns × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On the sidelines of the G7 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida. The duo&nbsp;discussed India's G20 presidency as well as Japan's G7 presidency. In other news, Moscow launched yet another overnight attack on the capital city of Kyiv. The military officials in Ukraine said air defence system remained active but debris led to fire on the roof of one of the residential buildings.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday (May 20).&nbsp;

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Another 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocked east of New Caledonia Saturday in the Pacific Ocean, the US Geological Survey said. This comes a day after a major quake of magnitude 7.7 hit the same area.

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Loud explosions were heard as Kyiv came under heavy air attack from the Russian side overnight. Authorities on early Saturday informed that falling debris were reported in three districts of the capital city while a residential building&nbsp;roof caught fire.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-summit-biden-looks-forward-to-meeting-ukraines-zelensky-says-white-house-594309">G7 Summit: Biden 'looks forward' to meeting Ukraine's Zelensky, says White House</a>

United States President Joe Biden "looks forward" to holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Hiroshima, stated the White House on Saturday, confirming the meeting of the two leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

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Pakistani police kept up their siege around the home of Imran Khan as a 24-hour deadline given to the former premier to hand over suspects allegedly sheltered inside expired on Thursday.

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On the sidelines of the G7 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida. The duo discussed India's G20 presidency as well as Japan's G7 presidency.

On the sidelines of the G7 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida. The duo discussed India's G20 presidency as well as Japan's G7 presidency. In other news, Moscow launched yet another overnight attack on the capital city of Kyiv. The military officials in Ukraine said air defence system remained active but debris led to fire on the roof of one of the residential buildings. Click on headlines to read more: PM Narendra Modi meets Japan's Kishida on sidelines of G7 in Hiroshima Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday (May 20). Another 7.1 earthquake rocks east of New Caledonia in Pacific Ocean, tsunami warning issued Another 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocked east of New Caledonia Saturday in the Pacific Ocean, the US Geological Survey said. This comes a day after a major quake of magnitude 7.7 hit the same area. Russia intensifies attack on Ukraine overnight; Kyiv says air defence active Loud explosions were heard as Kyiv came under heavy air attack from the Russian side overnight. Authorities on early Saturday informed that falling debris were reported in three districts of the capital city while a residential building roof caught fire. G7 Summit: Biden 'looks forward' to meeting Ukraine's Zelensky, says White House United States President Joe Biden "looks forward" to holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Hiroshima, stated the White House on Saturday, confirming the meeting of the two leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit. WATCH | Pakistani police besiege Imran Khan's home as deadline for him to hand over suspects expires Pakistani police kept up their siege around the home of Imran Khan as a 24-hour deadline given to the former premier to hand over suspects allegedly sheltered inside expired on Thursday. ×

Morning news brief: Modi meets Kishida in Hiroshima, Kyiv faces overnight attacks, and more

The battle of Bakhmut is taking a new turn every day and the latest reports suggest Russia suffering a setback in this key battleground which has seen severe fighting in recent months. Moscow has accepted that Ukraine's spring offensive has made some of the Russian troops have fallen back to defensive positions. Meanwhile, social media companies are facing the wrath of the 2022 mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. A lawsuit has been filed by the victims' families alleging that some of these social media firms facilitated the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.”&nbsp;

In other news, the Portuguese&nbsp;parliament, after a protracted battle, on Friday approved legislation allowing euthanasia for people over 18. However, it comes with certain constraints and is only allowed only for people who are suffering from intolerable pain and terminal illnesses.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-admits-retreat-north-of-bakhmut-several-injured-after-ukrainian-missiles-strike-in-luhansk-591839">Several reported injured after Ukrainian missiles strike in Luhansk; Russia admits retreat north of Bakhmut</a> 
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Russia, on Friday (May 12) acknowledged that some of its forces had fallen back from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut following a new Ukrainian offensive. Russia-installed officials in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk said that missiles fired by Kyiv hit two disused factories and several houses in the main city. It also injured six children and a Russian parliamentarian, said Leonid Pasechnik, head of the region.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-social-media-companies-sued-over-buffalo-grocery-store-mass-shooting-591854">US: Social media companies sued over Buffalo grocery store mass shooting</a>

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A lawsuit was filed by the loved ones of those killed in the 2022 Buffalo grocery store mass shooting, on Friday (May 12) against a number of social media companies for allegedly, facilitating the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.”&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/portuguese-parliament-legalises-euthanasia-for-people-over-18-591849">Portuguese parliament legalises euthanasia for people over 18</a> 
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Portuguese&nbsp;parliament on Friday approved legislation allowing euthanasia for people who are aged 18 and suffering from intolerable pain and terminal illnesses. With this, Portugal joins the list of a small number of other nations that have made&nbsp;euthanasia or assisted suicide legal. It includes the Benelux nations and Portugal's neighbor, Spain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-jaishankar-flags-need-for-adherence-respect-for-constitution-of-the-oceans-unclos-591885">EXCLUSIVE: Jaishankar flags need for adherence, respect for 'constitution of the oceans' UNCLOS</a> 
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On the sidelines of the two-day 6th Indian Ocean Conference being held in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in an exclusive conversation with WION's Sidhant Sibal, underscored the need for upholding the Law of the Seas. The foreign minister highlighted that the countries in the region should have "orderly, acceptable consensus on maritime activities" and there must be adherence and respect for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

WATCH | Police in Russia debuts anti-drone unit following Kremlin incident

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The battle of Bakhmut is taking a new turn every day and the latest reports suggest Russia suffering a setback in this key battleground which has seen severe fighting in recent months.

The battle of Bakhmut is taking a new turn every day and the latest reports suggest Russia suffering a setback in this key battleground which has seen severe fighting in recent months. Moscow has accepted that Ukraine's spring offensive has made some of the Russian troops have fallen back to defensive positions. Meanwhile, social media companies are facing the wrath of the 2022 mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. A lawsuit has been filed by the victims' families alleging that some of these social media firms facilitated the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.” In other news, the Portuguese parliament, after a protracted battle, on Friday approved legislation allowing euthanasia for people over 18. However, it comes with certain constraints and is only allowed only for people who are suffering from intolerable pain and terminal illnesses. Click on the headlines to read more: Several reported injured after Ukrainian missiles strike in Luhansk; Russia admits retreat north of Bakhmut Russia, on Friday (May 12) acknowledged that some of its forces had fallen back from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut following a new Ukrainian offensive. Russia-installed officials in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk said that missiles fired by Kyiv hit two disused factories and several houses in the main city. It also injured six children and a Russian parliamentarian, said Leonid Pasechnik, head of the region. US: Social media companies sued over Buffalo grocery store mass shooting A lawsuit was filed by the loved ones of those killed in the 2022 Buffalo grocery store mass shooting, on Friday (May 12) against a number of social media companies for allegedly, facilitating the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.” Portuguese parliament legalises euthanasia for people over 18 Portuguese parliament on Friday approved legislation allowing euthanasia for people who are aged 18 and suffering from intolerable pain and terminal illnesses. With this, Portugal joins the list of a small number of other nations that have made euthanasia or assisted suicide legal. It includes the Benelux nations and Portugal's neighbor, Spain. EXCLUSIVE: Jaishankar flags need for adherence, respect for 'constitution of the oceans' UNCLOS On the sidelines of the two-day 6th Indian Ocean Conference being held in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in an exclusive conversation with WION's Sidhant Sibal, underscored the need for upholding the Law of the Seas. The foreign minister highlighted that the countries in the region should have "orderly, acceptable consensus on maritime activities" and there must be adherence and respect for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). WATCH | Police in Russia debuts anti-drone unit following Kremlin incident ×

Morning news brief: Russian troops fall back to defensive positions in Bakhmut, & more

An estimated tens of thousands of migrants are massing along the US-Mexico border as the public health restriction from the pandemic era Title 42 expired on Thursday at midnight. The change is expected to drastically alter several years of US immigration policy. In Pakistan, a senior PTI leader and former human rights minister Shireen Mazari was arrested from her Islamabad house at pre-dawn hours on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leila de Lima, a former justice minister in the Philippines, was cleared of drug charges on Friday after several key witnesses admitted they had lied about her role in drug trafficking.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-illegal-migrants-rush-to-us-mexico-border-as-title-42-rule-ends-591498">Thousands of migrants rush to US-Mexico border as Title 42 rule ends</a> 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/05/12/351236-afp.jpg?imwidth=1920" />On Thursday midnight, the Trump-era ‘Title 42’ rule—imposed during the pandemic to expel those entering the country unlawfully—expired, paving the way for more tougher regulations to take effect. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-pti-leader-shireen-mazaris-arrested-cctv-footage-shows-armed-cops-entering-her-islamabad-house-591491">PTI leader Shireen Mazari arrested, CCTV footage shows armed cops entering her Islamabad house</a> 
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In yet another arrest of Pakistan's PTI opposition leader, former human rights minister Shireen Mazari was detained by the Islamabad Police in the early hours of Friday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-ex-president-rodrigo-dutertes-critic-de-lima-acquitted-in-drug-case-591486">Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s critic De Lima acquitted in drug case</a> 
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Leila De Lima, the Philippine’s former justice minister and one the fiercest critics of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, was acquitted by a court on Friday in a case in which she was alleged to have taken kickbacks from drug dealers.

Watch |&nbsp;Governments across the world race to regulate AI tools

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An estimated tens of thousands of migrants are massing along the US-Mexico border as the public health restriction from the pandemic era Title 42 expired on Thursday at midnight.

An estimated tens of thousands of migrants are massing along the US-Mexico border as the public health restriction from the pandemic era Title 42 expired on Thursday at midnight. The change is expected to drastically alter several years of US immigration policy. In Pakistan, a senior PTI leader and former human rights minister Shireen Mazari was arrested from her Islamabad house at pre-dawn hours on Friday. Leila de Lima, a former justice minister in the Philippines, was cleared of drug charges on Friday after several key witnesses admitted they had lied about her role in drug trafficking. Click on the headlines to read more: Thousands of migrants rush to US-Mexico border as Title 42 rule ends On Thursday midnight, the Trump-era ‘Title 42’ rule—imposed during the pandemic to expel those entering the country unlawfully—expired, paving the way for more tougher regulations to take effect. PTI leader Shireen Mazari arrested, CCTV footage shows armed cops entering her Islamabad house In yet another arrest of Pakistan's PTI opposition leader, former human rights minister Shireen Mazari was detained by the Islamabad Police in the early hours of Friday. Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s critic De Lima acquitted in drug case Leila De Lima, the Philippine’s former justice minister and one the fiercest critics of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, was acquitted by a court on Friday in a case in which she was alleged to have taken kickbacks from drug dealers. Watch | Governments across the world race to regulate AI tools × Watch | Borders 'not open': Trump-era border curbs end | US reverts to Title 8 with new, stringent rules ×

Morning news brief: Migrants influx at US-Mexico border, another PTI leader arrested, & more

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting Seoul in an attempt to mend strained relations with South Korea amid shared worries about North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes.

In US, a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas, resulted in at least nine fatalities and seven injuries. Allen police chief Brian Harvey said the gunman who is thought to have acted alone, had been slain. In other news, another mass shooting occurred on Saturday in Chico, Northern California, when a 17-year-old girl was killed and five people were injured at a huge party close to a college campus.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japans-kishida-heads-to-seoul-for-landmark-summit-with-yoon-589868">Japan's Kishida heads to Seoul for landmark summit with Yoon</a>

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Ahead of&nbsp;Hiroshima G7 summit scheduled from 19 May, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making his first visit to Seoul on Sunday in more than ten years as Seoul and Tokyo work to repair their fraught ties amid shared concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/usa-teenager-girl-killed-five-other-injured-after-shooting-at-party-in-california-589859">USA: Teenager girl killed, five other injured after shooting at party in California</a> 
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In another instance of mass shooting, a 17-year-old girl was killed while five were injured at a large party near a college campus in Chico, Northern California on Saturday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-at-least-nine-shot-at-mall-in-texas-shooter-killed-by-police-589857">US: At least nine people killed in shooting at Texas mall; gunman killed by police</a> 
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At least nine people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas on Saturday (May 6). Addressing a press conference, Allen police chief Brian Harvey said that the gunman, who authorities believed acted alone, was killed by a police officer after he began firing outside the mall, the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting Seoul in an attempt to mend strained relations with South Korea amid shared worries about North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting Seoul in an attempt to mend strained relations with South Korea amid shared worries about North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes. In US, a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas, resulted in at least nine fatalities and seven injuries. Allen police chief Brian Harvey said the gunman who is thought to have acted alone, had been slain. In other news, another mass shooting occurred on Saturday in Chico, Northern California, when a 17-year-old girl was killed and five people were injured at a huge party close to a college campus. Click on the headlines to read more: Japan's Kishida heads to Seoul for landmark summit with Yoon Ahead of Hiroshima G7 summit scheduled from 19 May, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making his first visit to Seoul on Sunday in more than ten years as Seoul and Tokyo work to repair their fraught ties amid shared concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. USA: Teenager girl killed, five other injured after shooting at party in California In another instance of mass shooting, a 17-year-old girl was killed while five were injured at a large party near a college campus in Chico, Northern California on Saturday. US: At least nine people killed in shooting at Texas mall; gunman killed by police At least nine people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas on Saturday (May 6). Addressing a press conference, Allen police chief Brian Harvey said that the gunman, who authorities believed acted alone, was killed by a police officer after he began firing outside the mall, the news agency Reuters reported. Watch | Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot system × Watch | Russia blames Ukraine for car bombing that injured pro-Putin novelist Zakhar Prilepin, killed driver ×

Morning brief: Japan's Kishida heads to Seoul, teen killed in California party shooting, & more

China is preventing millions from leaving the country, according to a&nbsp;Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. The communist country is preventing Tibetans from getting passports to prevent them from visiting India and meeting the Dalai Lama. In another shocking development,&nbsp;Semafor news outlet has suggested that there could be a link between Tucker Carlson's exit from&nbsp;Fox News&nbsp;and a meeting between&nbsp;Rupert Murdoch and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, the news of Ugandan minister, Retired Colonel Charles Engola, being shot and killed by his bodyguard also made global headlines.&nbsp;

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China under Xi Jinping has been preventing millions of people from leaving the country, according to a new report by Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. Speaking to WION after the release of the report, the NGO said the so-called exit bans are preventing Tibetans from getting passports to visit the Dalai Lama in India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-ukraines-volodymyr-zelensky-behind-tucker-carlsons-exit-from-fox-news-588245">Is Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky behind Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News?</a>
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Media baron Rupert Murdoch reportedly had a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky weeks before firing Fox News' star anchor Tucker Carlson, according to Semafor news outlet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ugandan-minister-charles-engola-shot-and-killed-by-bodyguard-reports-588200">Ugandan minister Charles Engola shot and killed by bodyguard: Reports</a>
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A minister in Uganda was shot and killed by his bodyguard on Tuesday (May 2). Retired Colonel Charles Engola served in the government of President Yoweri Museveni as the junior minister in charge of labour, employment and industrial relations.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudan-100000-refugees-have-fled-into-neighbouring-countries-number-could-rise-to-800000-un-588196">Sudan: 100,000 refugees have fled into neighbouring countries, number could rise to 800,000 - UN</a>
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The ongoing fighting in Sudan has displaced hundreds of thousands of people within the country, and a high number of Sudanese escaped across&nbsp;the borders and into neighbouring nations. As per a United Nations estimate released on Tuesday, the fighting has caused more than 330,000 people to flee their homes within the country, and over 100,000 people have crossed into neighbouring countries.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/environmental-groups-in-us-sue-faa-over-spacex-starship-explosion-588089">Environmental groups in US sue FAA over SpaceX Starship explosion</a>
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a transportation agency of the US government that regulates all aspects of civil aviation, was sued by environmental and cultural heritage organisations for allowing SpaceX to launch a rocket without a comprehensive environmental review.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ibm-pauses-hiring-as-it-looks-to-replace-7800-jobs-with-ai-know-what-positions-are-at-stake-588270">IBM pauses hiring as it looks to replace 7800 jobs with AI; Know what positions are at stake</a>
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The biggest fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) critics might be coming true as it is set to replace at least 7,800 jobs at International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. AI critics have long argued the advancement of AI-led automation can lead to mass unemployment across industries.&nbsp;

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The Gujarat High Court Tuesday rejected the plea filed for interim protection for Rahul Gandhi, India’s top opposition leader from Congress, regarding his conviction in the 'Modi-thieves' remark case. The Bench of Justice Hemant Prachchhak also reserved its order in the plea filed by Gandhi in which he sought a stay on his conviction.&nbsp;

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Chikoti Praveen, an infamous name in India due to his activities in casinos and gambling, has been caught in a major raid by police in Thailand. He was one among at least 83 Indian tourists caught during the raid. The arrest took place in early hours of Monday (May 1) at Asia Pattaya Hotel in Bang Lamung District.&nbsp;

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Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at the age of 81. The news of his demise was announced by his longtime publicist Victoria Lord. He was known for his poetic lyrics, beautiful melodies, and intricate guitar work.

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Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Team India dethroned Australia to become the No. 1 Test team in the latest ICC Rankings released on Tuesday (May 02).&nbsp;

China is preventing millions from leaving the country, according to a Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. The communist country is preventing Tibetans from getting passports to prevent them from visiting India and meeting the Dalai Lama.

China is preventing millions from leaving the country, according to a Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. The communist country is preventing Tibetans from getting passports to prevent them from visiting India and meeting the Dalai Lama. In another shocking development, Semafor news outlet has suggested that there could be a link between Tucker Carlson's exit from Fox News and a meeting between Rupert Murdoch and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, the news of Ugandan minister, Retired Colonel Charles Engola, being shot and killed by his bodyguard also made global headlines. Click on the headlines to read more. Exclusive: China's exit bans prevent Tibetans from visiting Dalai Lama in India - Safeguard Defenders to WION China under Xi Jinping has been preventing millions of people from leaving the country, according to a new report by Spain-based rights group Safeguard Defenders. Speaking to WION after the release of the report, the NGO said the so-called exit bans are preventing Tibetans from getting passports to visit the Dalai Lama in India. Is Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky behind Tucker Carlson’s exit from Fox News? Media baron Rupert Murdoch reportedly had a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky weeks before firing Fox News' star anchor Tucker Carlson, according to Semafor news outlet. Ugandan minister Charles Engola shot and killed by bodyguard: Reports A minister in Uganda was shot and killed by his bodyguard on Tuesday (May 2). Retired Colonel Charles Engola served in the government of President Yoweri Museveni as the junior minister in charge of labour, employment and industrial relations. Sudan: 100,000 refugees have fled into neighbouring countries, number could rise to 800,000 - UN The ongoing fighting in Sudan has displaced hundreds of thousands of people within the country, and a high number of Sudanese escaped across the borders and into neighbouring nations. As per a United Nations estimate released on Tuesday, the fighting has caused more than 330,000 people to flee their homes within the country, and over 100,000 people have crossed into neighbouring countries. Environmental groups in US sue FAA over SpaceX Starship explosion Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a transportation agency of the US government that regulates all aspects of civil aviation, was sued by environmental and cultural heritage organisations for allowing SpaceX to launch a rocket without a comprehensive environmental review. IBM pauses hiring as it looks to replace 7800 jobs with AI; Know what positions are at stake The biggest fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) critics might be coming true as it is set to replace at least 7,800 jobs at International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. AI critics have long argued the advancement of AI-led automation can lead to mass unemployment across industries. Gujarat High Court refuses to entertain Rahul Gandhi’s plea for interim protection, reserves order on stay The Gujarat High Court Tuesday rejected the plea filed for interim protection for Rahul Gandhi, India’s top opposition leader from Congress, regarding his conviction in the 'Modi-thieves' remark case. The Bench of Justice Hemant Prachchhak also reserved its order in the plea filed by Gandhi in which he sought a stay on his conviction. Thailand: Indian gambling kingpin Chikoti Praveen in net after bust in Pattaya Chikoti Praveen, an infamous name in India due to his activities in casinos and gambling, has been caught in a major raid by police in Thailand. He was one among at least 83 Indian tourists caught during the raid. The arrest took place in early hours of Monday (May 1) at Asia Pattaya Hotel in Bang Lamung District. Canadian singing legend Gordon Lightfoot dies at 81; President Justin Trudeau pays tribute Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at the age of 81. The news of his demise was announced by his longtime publicist Victoria Lord. He was known for his poetic lyrics, beautiful melodies, and intricate guitar work. ICC Rankings: India dethrone Australia to become No. 1 Test team ahead of WTC final face-off Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Team India dethroned Australia to become the No. 1 Test team in the latest ICC Rankings released on Tuesday (May 02).

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A pro-Taiwan candidate of Paraguay's right-wing party Colorado party, Santiago Pena, sealed the victory in the presidential elections on Sunday. He defeated rival Efrain Alegre by a significant margin. In Mexico, a tourist bus crashed into a ravine killing at least 18 people while 33 are left injured. All passengers onboard were Mexican nationals.&nbsp;

In other news, Turkey's national intelligence agency, MIT killed a suspected ISIS chief in an operation it carried out on Saturday in Syria. The target was neutralised at an abandoned farm which was used as an Islamic school.&nbsp;

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The 44-year-old Santiago Pena of Paraguay's long-ruling Colorado party secured a decisive victory in the nation's presidential vote on Sunday. Pena secured 42.93% of the vote, leading his centre-left opponent Efrain Alegre, who received just 27.52% votes.&nbsp;

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At least&nbsp;18 died and 33 are left injured in a tourist bus accident in western Mexico, Reuters reported citing local officials. A bus plunged into a ravine on Saturday night while travelling between Tepic, the state capital, and Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination, according to the prosecutor's office in Nayarit, the region where the tragedy took place.

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The suspected ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) chief has been killed in Syria in an operation carried out by Turkey's MIT intelligence agency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday.

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United Nations (UN) Secretary-General &nbsp;Antonio Guterres was sending an envoy to Sudan amid the "unprecedented" situation in the conflict-torn country, his spokesperson said on Sunday (April 30), the news agency AFP reported early Monday. UN emergency relief coordinator Martin Griffiths would serve as the envoy. Announcing Griffiths' deployment, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that the envoy would travel to the region immediately. "The scale and speed of what is unfolding is unprecedented in Sudan," Dujarric said in a statement, adding the UN was extremely concerned.&nbsp;

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A pro-Taiwan candidate of Paraguay's right-wing party Colorado party, Santiago Pena, sealed the victory in the presidential elections on Sunday. He defeated rival Efrain Alegre by a significant margin.

A pro-Taiwan candidate of Paraguay's right-wing party Colorado party, Santiago Pena, sealed the victory in the presidential elections on Sunday. He defeated rival Efrain Alegre by a significant margin. In Mexico, a tourist bus crashed into a ravine killing at least 18 people while 33 are left injured. All passengers onboard were Mexican nationals. In other news, Turkey's national intelligence agency, MIT killed a suspected ISIS chief in an operation it carried out on Saturday in Syria. The target was neutralised at an abandoned farm which was used as an Islamic school. Click on the headlines to read more: Pro-Taiwan candidate Santiago Pena wins Paraguay's presidential polls The 44-year-old Santiago Pena of Paraguay's long-ruling Colorado party secured a decisive victory in the nation's presidential vote on Sunday. Pena secured 42.93% of the vote, leading his centre-left opponent Efrain Alegre, who received just 27.52% votes. At least 18 dead, dozens injured as tourist bus in Mexico plunges into ravine At least 18 died and 33 are left injured in a tourist bus accident in western Mexico, Reuters reported citing local officials. A bus plunged into a ravine on Saturday night while travelling between Tepic, the state capital, and Puerto Vallarta, a popular tourist destination, according to the prosecutor's office in Nayarit, the region where the tragedy took place. Suspected ISIS chief, codename Abu Hussein al-Qurashi, killed in Syria: Turkey president The suspected ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) chief has been killed in Syria in an operation carried out by Turkey's MIT intelligence agency, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday. Sudan conflict: UN chief sending envoy to nation as fighting continues United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was sending an envoy to Sudan amid the "unprecedented" situation in the conflict-torn country, his spokesperson said on Sunday (April 30), the news agency AFP reported early Monday. UN emergency relief coordinator Martin Griffiths would serve as the envoy. Announcing Griffiths' deployment, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that the envoy would travel to the region immediately. "The scale and speed of what is unfolding is unprecedented in Sudan," Dujarric said in a statement, adding the UN was extremely concerned. Watch | Philippines President Marcos arrives in US to meet President Biden at White House ×

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The two warring sides in Sudan, the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM GMT (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In other news, at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday (April 24), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the 15-member body about the world reaching a threshold “possibly even more dangerous” than during the Cold War.

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The two warring sides in Sudan, country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM, Greenwich Mean Time (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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At the United Nations Security Council meeting, on Monday (April 24), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the 15-member body about the world reaching a threshold “possibly even more dangerous” than during the Cold War. Meanwhile, Western diplomats accused Moscow, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the council, of hypocrisy while some also condemned its invasion of Kyiv.&nbsp;

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Residents in Haiti's capital city Port-au-Prince lynched and set fire to over a dozen suspected gang members on Monday (April 24), according to police and witnesses. In a statement, the police said that during a search of a minibus in which there were armed individuals, the police confiscated weapons and other equipment.

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Indonesia's earthquake-sensitive Sumatra Island was hit by an earthquake of a devastating scale on Monday, April 4. The 7.3 magnitude earthquake has triggered a tsunami warning from Indonesia's geophysics agency. A number of aftershocks were detected later, and some registered about 4 magnitude, the data showed. 
 
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The two warring sides in Sudan, the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM GMT (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The two warring sides in Sudan, the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM GMT (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In other news, at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday (April 24), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the 15-member body about the world reaching a threshold “possibly even more dangerous” than during the Cold War. Click on the headlines to read more: Sudan's warring factions agree to a 72-hour ceasefire starting Tuesday The two warring sides in Sudan, country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire from Tuesday, 10:00 PM, Greenwich Mean Time (Wednesday, 3:30 AM, IST), according to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Russia’s Lavrov warns about world being on ‘dangerous threshold’, gets criticised by the West at UN At the United Nations Security Council meeting, on Monday (April 24), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the 15-member body about the world reaching a threshold “possibly even more dangerous” than during the Cold War. Meanwhile, Western diplomats accused Moscow, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the council, of hypocrisy while some also condemned its invasion of Kyiv. Haiti: Over dozen suspected gang members lynched, burned alive by residents Residents in Haiti's capital city Port-au-Prince lynched and set fire to over a dozen suspected gang members on Monday (April 24), according to police and witnesses. In a statement, the police said that during a search of a minibus in which there were armed individuals, the police confiscated weapons and other equipment. Indonesia: Sumatra Island hit by 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning issued Indonesia's earthquake-sensitive Sumatra Island was hit by an earthquake of a devastating scale on Monday, April 4. The 7.3 magnitude earthquake has triggered a tsunami warning from Indonesia's geophysics agency. A number of aftershocks were detected later, and some registered about 4 magnitude, the data showed. WATCH | Pakistan: Fire in a munitions cache at police station | At least 12 killed, over 50 injured

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A&nbsp;massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Kermadec Islands,&nbsp;off the northeastern coast of New Zealand.&nbsp;All&nbsp;coastal dwellers were advised to "move immediately" rather than wait&nbsp;for the tsunami warning.&nbsp;In US' Texas, a gun shooting at the after-prom party left 9 teens injured. No arrest has been made so far as the matter is still under investigation.&nbsp;

In other news, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's son claimed that he served in the Ukraine war zone for six months with the Wagner mercenary group. This comes as Russia's elite and the kin of government officials have already drawn criticism for their refusal to fight in Ukraine.&nbsp;

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An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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In an incident of gun shooting at an after-prom party in Texas at least 9 minors were left injured, media reports said citing officials. However, the victims' wounds are not life-threatening.&nbsp;

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Nikolai Peskov, the 33-year-old son of Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov served in Ukraine with the Wagner Group, a private military company (PMC) known for providing mercenary services to Russia.&nbsp;

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Candidates representing the ruling party led by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida clinched victory over four of the five parliamentary seats up in the by-elections on Sunday, stated the domestic media, in what looked like a sign of increasing support for the premier.

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A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, off the northeastern coast of New Zealand. All coastal dwellers were advised to "move immediately" rather than wait for the tsunami warning.

A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, off the northeastern coast of New Zealand. All coastal dwellers were advised to "move immediately" rather than wait for the tsunami warning. In US' Texas, a gun shooting at the after-prom party left 9 teens injured. No arrest has been made so far as the matter is still under investigation. In other news, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's son claimed that he served in the Ukraine war zone for six months with the Wagner mercenary group. This comes as Russia's elite and the kin of government officials have already drawn criticism for their refusal to fight in Ukraine. Click on the headlines to read more: Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude strikes New Zealand's Kermadec Islands An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At least 9 teens injured in Texas after-prom shooting, no arrest so far In an incident of gun shooting at an after-prom party in Texas at least 9 minors were left injured, media reports said citing officials. However, the victims' wounds are not life-threatening. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov's son served in Ukraine Nikolai Peskov, the 33-year-old son of Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov served in Ukraine with the Wagner Group, a private military company (PMC) known for providing mercenary services to Russia. Japan's ruling party clinches four of five seats in by-elections Candidates representing the ruling party led by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida clinched victory over four of the five parliamentary seats up in the by-elections on Sunday, stated the domestic media, in what looked like a sign of increasing support for the premier. Watch | Sudan conflict: Foreign nationals and diplomats of several nations evacuated ×

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Death toll in the clashes between the Sudanese military and its paramilitary forces rose on Sunday. At least 56 civilians are reported to have been dead along with tens of fights. About 600 are injured.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a train with hazardous items onboard derailed and caught fire Saturday in US state of Maine. Authorities cited track washout as the reason behind the incident.

In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service conducted by the Orthodox Church of the nation, which has lent its full support to the Ukraine war.&nbsp;

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Amid a power struggle, the fatal clashes between the military led by army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary resulted in the killing of at least 56 civilians, while injuring 595 others.

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A train carrying hazardous items derailed and caught fire Saturday in a village in the northern US state of Maine, officials said adding it may have been caused due to track washout.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service conducted by the Orthodox Church of the nation on Sunday (April 16). TASS reported that both exchanged Easter gifts during the holiday service.&nbsp;

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Death toll in the clashes between the Sudanese military and its paramilitary forces rose on Sunday. At least 56 civilians are reported to have been dead along with tens of fights.

Death toll in the clashes between the Sudanese military and its paramilitary forces rose on Sunday. At least 56 civilians are reported to have been dead along with tens of fights. About 600 are injured. Meanwhile, a train with hazardous items onboard derailed and caught fire Saturday in US state of Maine. Authorities cited track washout as the reason behind the incident. In other news, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service conducted by the Orthodox Church of the nation, which has lent its full support to the Ukraine war. Click on the headlines to read more: Sudan: Army and RSF clashes leave 56 civilians, dozens of fighters dead Amid a power struggle, the fatal clashes between the military led by army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary resulted in the killing of at least 56 civilians, while injuring 595 others. US: Train carrying hazardous material derails in Maine due to track washout A train carrying hazardous items derailed and caught fire Saturday in a village in the northern US state of Maine, officials said adding it may have been caused due to track washout. Russia's Vladimir Putin attends midnight Orthodox Easter service in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service conducted by the Orthodox Church of the nation on Sunday (April 16). TASS reported that both exchanged Easter gifts during the holiday service. Watch | What is next in Syrian Civil War?; The rapid development of AI | This World × Watch | Auto-GPT: The new tool that gives you a peek into the AI future | This World ×

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Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, while delivering a speech in&nbsp;Wakayama, was attacked with a smoke bomb and had to be evacuated. In other news, a Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian&nbsp;city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler. Meanwhile, the Russian President Vladimir Putin has&nbsp;approved an electronic call-up bill which will put restrictions on people attempting to dodge military service. Finally, Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon be launching its most powerful ever rocket named Starship.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/04/15/345448-untitled-design-22.png?imwidth=1920" />Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under attack with a smoke bomb when he was delivering a speech in the Japanese city of Wakayama. The prime minister has now been evacuated safely and the attacker is apprehended, as per reports. Several explosions were heard and the officers while responding to the situation quickly rushed Kishida out of the scene.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-strike-on-ukraines-sloviansk-kills-eight-moscow-puts-naval-forces-on-high-alert-for-drills-582612">Russian strike on Ukraine's Sloviansk kills eight; Moscow puts naval forces on high alert for drills</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/04/15/345451-new-wion-72.png?imwidth=1920" />A Russian shelling on a block of flats in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler on Friday. The strike on the quiet Ukraine neighbourhood came as Russia put its naval fleet on high alert during a surprise inspection of its Pacific naval fleet.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/up-up-and-away-elon-musks-spacex-to-try-and-launch-starship-its-most-powerful-rocket-ever-on-monday-582601?utm_source=izooto&amp;utm_medium=push_notifications&amp;utm_campaign=SpaxeX%20starship%20launch">Up, Up, and Away!: Elon Musk's SpaceX to try and launch 'Starship,' its most powerful rocket 'ever' on Monday</a>

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Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon carry out its first test flight of 'Starship,' a rocket&nbsp;which, as per AFP, is touted as the company's most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to ferry humans to the Moon and beyond. The launch which is scheduled for Monday, as per a Reuters report, comes after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave it a green flag.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday approved an electronic call-up bill which will put restrictions on people who are eligible for military service but try to dodge it by not showing up at their enlistment office.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netherlands-backs-extending-euthanasia-laws-to-include-terminally-ill-children-aged-1-to-12-years-582605">Netherlands backs extending euthanasia laws to include terminally ill children aged 1 to 12 years</a>

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The Netherlands which was the first in the world to legalise euthanasia is now looking to extend the scope of its present legislation to include doctor-assisted death for terminally ill children who are between 1 to 12 years of age, media reports said Friday quoting the Dutch government.&nbsp;

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, while delivering a speech in Wakayama, was attacked with a smoke bomb and had to be evacuated. In other news, a Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, while delivering a speech in Wakayama, was attacked with a smoke bomb and had to be evacuated. In other news, a Russian strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler. Meanwhile, the Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved an electronic call-up bill which will put restrictions on people attempting to dodge military service. Finally, Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon be launching its most powerful ever rocket named Starship. Click on the headlines to read more: WATCH: Japan PM Fumio Kishida attacked with smoke bomb, evacuated after blast during stump speech in Wakayama Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under attack with a smoke bomb when he was delivering a speech in the Japanese city of Wakayama. The prime minister has now been evacuated safely and the attacker is apprehended, as per reports. Several explosions were heard and the officers while responding to the situation quickly rushed Kishida out of the scene. Russian strike on Ukraine's Sloviansk kills eight; Moscow puts naval forces on high alert for drills A Russian shelling on a block of flats in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk killed eight people, including a toddler on Friday. The strike on the quiet Ukraine neighbourhood came as Russia put its naval fleet on high alert during a surprise inspection of its Pacific naval fleet. Up, Up, and Away!: Elon Musk's SpaceX to try and launch 'Starship,' its most powerful rocket 'ever' on Monday Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon carry out its first test flight of 'Starship,' a rocket which, as per AFP, is touted as the company's most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to ferry humans to the Moon and beyond. The launch which is scheduled for Monday, as per a Reuters report, comes after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave it a green flag. Putin approves electronic call-up bill, clamps down on Russians who dodge military service Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday approved an electronic call-up bill which will put restrictions on people who are eligible for military service but try to dodge it by not showing up at their enlistment office. Netherlands backs extending euthanasia laws to include terminally ill children aged 1 to 12 years The Netherlands which was the first in the world to legalise euthanasia is now looking to extend the scope of its present legislation to include doctor-assisted death for terminally ill children who are between 1 to 12 years of age, media reports said Friday quoting the Dutch government.

Morning news brief: Attack on Japanese PM, Russian strikes on Ukraine's Sloviansk, and more

Brazil's Lula called on BRICS nations to adopt a common currency to help increase trade and investment among the member countries. There have been discussions and proposals for a common BRICS currency in the past, but they have not come to fruition. BRICS countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. 
Some 18,000 cows were killed in a big explosion at a dairy farm in west Texas, making it apparently the worst such fire incident in American history.

In other news, the wreckage of two ships that vanished into Lake Superior in 1914 were discovered by researchers in Michigan. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society disclosed the finds this month.&nbsp;

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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made an impassioned call to his BRICS counterparts, that include Russia, India, China, and South Africa other than Brazil, to replace the US dollar with their own currencies. Lula's comments come amid efforts by India, China, and Russia to set up streams for trade in their own currencies and expanding calls amongst BRICS nations to launch a potential common currency mechanism to trade amongst themselves.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/18000-cows-killed-in-massive-explosion-at-us-dairy-farm-582281">18,000 cows killed in massive explosion at US dairy farm</a> 
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A massive explosion at a dairy farm in west Texas state has claimed the lives of more than 18,000 cows, reportedly making it the deadliest blaze on record in the United States. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-michigan-researchers-find-shipwrecks-from-1914-in-lake-superior-582273">US: Michigan Researchers find shipwrecks from 1914 in Lake Superior</a> 
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Researchers in Michigan found the wreckage of two ships that disappeared into Lake Superior in 1914. According to a report by the Associated Press on Wednesday (April 12), the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced the discoveries this month after confirming details with other researchers. Ric Mixter, a board member of the society, called the discoveries a career highlight.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-of-pablo-escobars-cocaine-hippo-gets-struck-by-car-dies-582278">One of Pablo Escobar's ‘cocaine hippo’ gets struck by car, dies</a> 
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A hippo belonging to the private collection of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar died in Colombia after being struck by a car, according to a statement from local authorities, reported CNN. The incident took place on a route between Medelln city and the Colombian capital Bogota on Tuesday night. While the hippo died on the spot, the driver of the car was sent for medical assistance by emergency personnel.

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Brazil's Lula called on BRICS nations to adopt a common currency to help increase trade and investment among the member countries. There have been discussions and proposals for a common BRICS currency in the past, but they have not come to fruition.

Brazil's Lula called on BRICS nations to adopt a common currency to help increase trade and investment among the member countries. There have been discussions and proposals for a common BRICS currency in the past, but they have not come to fruition. BRICS countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Some 18,000 cows were killed in a big explosion at a dairy farm in west Texas, making it apparently the worst such fire incident in American history. In other news, the wreckage of two ships that vanished into Lake Superior in 1914 were discovered by researchers in Michigan. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society disclosed the finds this month. Click on the headlines to read more: Brazil's President Lula assents to common BRICS currency to counter US dollar's dominance Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made an impassioned call to his BRICS counterparts, that include Russia, India, China, and South Africa other than Brazil, to replace the US dollar with their own currencies. Lula's comments come amid efforts by India, China, and Russia to set up streams for trade in their own currencies and expanding calls amongst BRICS nations to launch a potential common currency mechanism to trade amongst themselves. 18,000 cows killed in massive explosion at US dairy farm A massive explosion at a dairy farm in west Texas state has claimed the lives of more than 18,000 cows, reportedly making it the deadliest blaze on record in the United States. US: Michigan Researchers find shipwrecks from 1914 in Lake Superior Researchers in Michigan found the wreckage of two ships that disappeared into Lake Superior in 1914. According to a report by the Associated Press on Wednesday (April 12), the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced the discoveries this month after confirming details with other researchers. Ric Mixter, a board member of the society, called the discoveries a career highlight. One of Pablo Escobar's ‘cocaine hippo’ gets struck by car, dies A hippo belonging to the private collection of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar died in Colombia after being struck by a car, according to a statement from local authorities, reported CNN. The incident took place on a route between Medelln city and the Colombian capital Bogota on Tuesday night. While the hippo died on the spot, the driver of the car was sent for medical assistance by emergency personnel. Watch | WION Wideangle | America at Gunpoint: No Control ×

Morning brief: Brazil's Lula bats for common BRICS currency; 18,000 cows killed in Texas farm blast, & more

After North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile, Japan warned residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take cover however the alert was later revoked after authorities concluded that the missile would not fall in the area. No untoward incident was reported. Meanwhile, it was a momentous occasion for the Indian state of Kolkata as it became the first state in the country to have a Metro which runs under a river. As Kolkata scripts history, the authorities shared a video on Wednesday where a Metro rake can be seen running below river Hooghly.&nbsp;

In other news,&nbsp;a Minnesota man has been sent to two years in prison for aiming a laser at a Delta Airlines aircraft.&nbsp;Judge Conley termed aiming a laser at an aircraft "incredibly dangerous and reckless."&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-suspected-ballistic-missile-japan-tells-residents-in-hokkaido-to-take-shelter-581893">North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japan warns Hokkaido residents</a> 
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The Japanese government early Thursday (April 13) urged residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take shelter after North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile. As per the Yonhap news agency, South Korea's military said that North Korea fired the missile toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-indias-kolkata-metro-takes-underwater-leap-service-to-be-operational-soon-581909">India's Kolkata Metro successfully conducts historic underwater trial</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/04/13/345011-untitled-design-62.jpg?imwidth=1920" />

India's Kolkata Metro achieved a historical feat as it became country's first to run under a river. A Metro rake ran below river Hooghly (a major tributary of river Ganga in eastern India) between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade metro stations, officials informed on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dangerous-reckless-man-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-for-aiming-laser-at-delta-airlines-plane-581920">'Dangerous, reckless': Man sentenced to two years in prison for aiming laser at Delta airlines plane</a> 
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For his dangerous manoeuvres of aiming a laser at a Delta Airlines aircraft, 43-year-old Nicholas James Link of Rochester city in the US state of Minnesota is sentenced to two years in prison, as per a press release by the US Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Wisconsin.&nbsp;

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An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hit the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia, the news agency ANI reported on Thursday (April 13) citing the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No casualties have been reported so far. The earthquake occurred at UTC+05:30 at a depth of 70.2 kilometres.&nbsp; 
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After North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile, Japan warned residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take cover however the alert was later revoked after authorities concluded that the missile would not fall in the area.

After North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile, Japan warned residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take cover however the alert was later revoked after authorities concluded that the missile would not fall in the area. No untoward incident was reported. Meanwhile, it was a momentous occasion for the Indian state of Kolkata as it became the first state in the country to have a Metro which runs under a river. As Kolkata scripts history, the authorities shared a video on Wednesday where a Metro rake can be seen running below river Hooghly. In other news, a Minnesota man has been sent to two years in prison for aiming a laser at a Delta Airlines aircraft. Judge Conley termed aiming a laser at an aircraft "incredibly dangerous and reckless." Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japan warns Hokkaido residents The Japanese government early Thursday (April 13) urged residents in the northern Hokkaido region to take shelter after North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile. As per the Yonhap news agency, South Korea's military said that North Korea fired the missile toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. India's Kolkata Metro successfully conducts historic underwater trial India's Kolkata Metro achieved a historical feat as it became country's first to run under a river. A Metro rake ran below river Hooghly (a major tributary of river Ganga in eastern India) between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade metro stations, officials informed on Wednesday. 'Dangerous, reckless': Man sentenced to two years in prison for aiming laser at Delta airlines plane For his dangerous manoeuvres of aiming a laser at a Delta Airlines aircraft, 43-year-old Nicholas James Link of Rochester city in the US state of Minnesota is sentenced to two years in prison, as per a press release by the US Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Wisconsin. Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands: Report An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hit the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia, the news agency ANI reported on Thursday (April 13) citing the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No casualties have been reported so far. The earthquake occurred at UTC+05:30 at a depth of 70.2 kilometres. Watch | Russia tests intercontinental ballistic missile; Vladimir Putin unleashes new ICBM in test launch ×

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Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria targeting the region from where six rockets were fired towards Israel, as per Israel Defense Forces. &nbsp;Hours after Syria launched rockets into Israel, sirens blared in the Golan Heights. There have been no casualties reported so far. Meanwhile, Delaware State Police confirmed that three people had been shot at Christiana Mall on Saturday evening. There was a significant response from local first responders and law enforcement. Two were reported in critical condition.&nbsp;

In other news, US State Department raised various nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees with effect from May 30, 2023, increasing the cost of student and tourist visas.

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Israel is “currently striking” southern Syria, in retaliation for the launches against Israeli-controlled territory, said the country’s military, early Sunday (April 9). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that the area in&nbsp;Syria which is currently being hit&nbsp;is also where&nbsp;the rockets were fired the night before. This came hours after a total of six rockets were fired from Syria near Golan Heights.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/3-injured-in-shooting-at-christiana-mall-in-us-state-of-delaware-police-580564">Three injured in shooting at Christiana Mall in US state of Delaware: Police</a> 
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In an incident of gun violence in the US state of Delaware Saturday evening, at least three people are reportedly injured at Christiana Mall, a shopping place outside of the port city of Wilmington, reports said citing state police.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-hikes-tourist-student-visa-fee-effective-30-may-check-details-580570">US hikes tourist, student visa fee effective 30 May, check details</a> 
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With effect from 30 May 2023, the United States increased some nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing costs, making student and tourist visas more expensive, as per US State Department.&nbsp;

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Abdulnasser Alshaali, the ambassador of UAE to India, expressed his country's honour at being invited to the G20 Summit by the Indian government. As the president of the grouping, India has extended the invitation to UAE, and Ambassador Alshaali praised the Indian government's efforts in organizing the summit.

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Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria targeting the region from where six rockets were fired towards Israel, as per Israel Defense Forces. Hours after Syria launched rockets into Israel, sirens blared in the Golan Heights.

Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria targeting the region from where six rockets were fired towards Israel, as per Israel Defense Forces. Hours after Syria launched rockets into Israel, sirens blared in the Golan Heights. There have been no casualties reported so far. Meanwhile, Delaware State Police confirmed that three people had been shot at Christiana Mall on Saturday evening. There was a significant response from local first responders and law enforcement. Two were reported in critical condition. In other news, US State Department raised various nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees with effect from May 30, 2023, increasing the cost of student and tourist visas. Click on the headlines to read more: Israel strikes southern Syria after six rockets launched at Golan Heights; explosions heard near Damascus Israel is “currently striking” southern Syria, in retaliation for the launches against Israeli-controlled territory, said the country’s military, early Sunday (April 9). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also said that the area in Syria which is currently being hit is also where the rockets were fired the night before. This came hours after a total of six rockets were fired from Syria near Golan Heights. Three injured in shooting at Christiana Mall in US state of Delaware: Police In an incident of gun violence in the US state of Delaware Saturday evening, at least three people are reportedly injured at Christiana Mall, a shopping place outside of the port city of Wilmington, reports said citing state police. US hikes tourist, student visa fee effective 30 May, check details With effect from 30 May 2023, the United States increased some nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing costs, making student and tourist visas more expensive, as per US State Department. UAE envoy Abdulnasser Alshaali praises India's G20 leadership, says honoured by New Delhi's invitation Abdulnasser Alshaali, the ambassador of UAE to India, expressed his country's honour at being invited to the G20 Summit by the Indian government. As the president of the grouping, India has extended the invitation to UAE, and Ambassador Alshaali praised the Indian government's efforts in organizing the summit. Watch | Russia welcomes Finland's NATO membership with nuclear Iskander missiles ×

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To show its military prowess, North Korea tested another of its nuke-capable underwater attack drone called "Haeil-2" from April 4 to April 7. This comes after Pyongyang termed joint military drills between US adn North Korea as reckless that could push the Korean Peninsula on the brink of nuclear war. Meanwhile, China announced on Saturday that it would begin three days of military drills called "United Sharp Sword" from April 8 to 10. These exercises would include police patrol drills in the Taiwan Strait, to the north and south of Taiwan, and in the sea and airspace to the east of Taiwan.&nbsp;

In other news, a US federal judge paused approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, a medication which accounts for over half of all abortions in the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-claims-to-have-tested-another-nuclear-capable-underwater-drone-580303">North Korea claims to have tested another nuclear-capable underwater drone</a>

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North Korea claims to have conducted another test of a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, reported the state media, on Saturday (April 8). The drone in question was the so-called ‘Haeil-2’ which was Pyongyang’s third test and follows the new underwater drone system dubbed ‘Haeil-1’, which translates to “tsunami” in Korean and was unveiled on March 23.

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China announced on Saturday (April 8) that it was launching three days of military drills in the Taiwan Strait. According to the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command, "United Sharp Sword" would run April 8 to 10 for "combat preparedness." In a PLA statement, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesman for the Eastern Theatre Command, said the drill would involve police patrol drills in the Taiwan Strait, "to the north and south of Taiwan, and in the sea and airspace to the east of Taiwan".

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A federal judge in the United States on Friday (April 7) halted the approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The 67-page ruling by US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas&nbsp;allows the Joe Biden administration one week to appeal the decision, according to court documents.

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A man in China was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday (April 7) for abusing and unlawfully detaining his wife, according to a report by the news agency Associated Press. Five other human traffickers were also sent to prison. The abuse of the woman “Xiaohuamei,” or Little Plum Blossom, raised widespread awareness in the country in February 2022. The story appeared on Chinese social media despite digital and human censors and prompted commentators to exhort national media to highlight the scandal.Also Read | 
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To show its military prowess, North Korea tested another of its nuke-capable underwater attack drone called "Haeil-2" from April 4 to April 7. This comes after Pyongyang termed joint military drills between US adn North Korea as reckless that could push the Korean Peninsula on the brink of nuclear war.

To show its military prowess, North Korea tested another of its nuke-capable underwater attack drone called "Haeil-2" from April 4 to April 7. This comes after Pyongyang termed joint military drills between US adn North Korea as reckless that could push the Korean Peninsula on the brink of nuclear war. Meanwhile, China announced on Saturday that it would begin three days of military drills called "United Sharp Sword" from April 8 to 10. These exercises would include police patrol drills in the Taiwan Strait, to the north and south of Taiwan, and in the sea and airspace to the east of Taiwan. In other news, a US federal judge paused approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, a medication which accounts for over half of all abortions in the country. Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea claims to have tested another nuclear-capable underwater drone North Korea claims to have conducted another test of a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, reported the state media, on Saturday (April 8). The drone in question was the so-called ‘Haeil-2’ which was Pyongyang’s third test and follows the new underwater drone system dubbed ‘Haeil-1’, which translates to “tsunami” in Korean and was unveiled on March 23. China announces three days of military drills in Taiwan Strait China announced on Saturday (April 8) that it was launching three days of military drills in the Taiwan Strait. According to the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command, "United Sharp Sword" would run April 8 to 10 for "combat preparedness." In a PLA statement, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesman for the Eastern Theatre Command, said the drill would involve police patrol drills in the Taiwan Strait, "to the north and south of Taiwan, and in the sea and airspace to the east of Taiwan". Texas federal judge halts US approval of abortion pill mifepristone A federal judge in the United States on Friday (April 7) halted the approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The 67-page ruling by US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas allows the Joe Biden administration one week to appeal the decision, according to court documents. Husband, five others jailed in chained woman case in China A man in China was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday (April 7) for abusing and unlawfully detaining his wife, according to a report by the news agency Associated Press. Five other human traffickers were also sent to prison. The abuse of the woman “Xiaohuamei,” or Little Plum Blossom, raised widespread awareness in the country in February 2022. The story appeared on Chinese social media despite digital and human censors and prompted commentators to exhort national media to highlight the scandal.Also Read | Watch | Union Minister Nitin Gadkari talks on India's road construction ×

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Former US president Donald Trump will be arraigned before New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan next Tuesday, his lawyer Susan Necheles said, after a Manhattan jury indicted the 76-year-old Republican&nbsp;for hush money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels. In other news, a US jury has ruled that Gwyneth Paltrow won't be liable for an accident on a swanky US ski slope. The actress was cleared of charges that were levied on her by a retired optometrist.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/31/342195-trump-2.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Hours after the Manhattan jury announced his indictment, Trump called the jury’s decision to indict him “political persecution and election interference at the highest level.” In a lengthy statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump blamed the left saying that they are “destroying to the Make America Great Again movement.”

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Former US president Donald Trump will be arraigned before New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan next Tuesday, his lawyer Susan Necheles said, after a Manhattan jury indicted the 76-year-old Republican for hush money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Former US president Donald Trump will be arraigned before New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan next Tuesday, his lawyer Susan Necheles said, after a Manhattan jury indicted the 76-year-old Republican for hush money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels. In other news, a US jury has ruled that Gwyneth Paltrow won't be liable for an accident on a swanky US ski slope. The actress was cleared of charges that were levied on her by a retired optometrist. Click on headlines to read more: Donald Trump to be arraigned on Tuesday, likely to face over 30 counts on business fraud Hours after the Manhattan jury announced his indictment, Trump called the jury’s decision to indict him “political persecution and election interference at the highest level.” In a lengthy statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump blamed the left saying that they are “destroying to the Make America Great Again movement.” Gwyneth Paltrow not liable in ski crash lawsuit, actress bows to complainant before exiting court The Oscar-winner was in court every day, listening attentively to evidence, including Sanderson's claims that she had run into him with such force that he became airborne. US congresswoman Ilhan Omar hit with alleged abuse of government resources for using TikTok Minnesota Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar is in trouble again. The congresswoman, as per Fox News, is once again embroiled in an ethics complaint. The politician who was earlier accused of marrying her brother to gain underhanded benefits has now been accused of alleged abuse of government resources. Gravitas: Starving Pakistanis trampled over in stampede Gravitas: India wants 117 apps banned | Apps linked to China, Philippines & Nigeria

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A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake which struck the Indian subcontinent on Tuesday evening set off panic across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India. The Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan was the epicentre for the earthquake which killed at least 11. Meanwhile, China and Russia reached an agreement on Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which would link Siberia to northwest China.&nbsp;Among other news, Uganda approved a bill Tuesday making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ.

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Indian subcontinent on Tuesday late evening was hit by strong earthquake tremors of 6.6 magnitude. With Afghanistan's Hindukush mountain range as the epicentre, the tremors were felt across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India, including in the capital New Delhi and the National Capital Region.&nbsp;At least eleven people died.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached an agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which will connect Siberia to northwest China.

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Even as the world takes strides towards inclusivity, Uganda on Tuesday passed a law criminalising identification as LGBTQ. The new law, as per Reuters, gives authorities broad new powers against Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence. As per the rights group Human Rights Watch, the law appears to be the first to outlaw the mere identification as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.

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A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake which struck the Indian subcontinent on Tuesday evening set off panic across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India. The Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan was the epicentre for the earthquake which killed at least 11.

A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake which struck the Indian subcontinent on Tuesday evening set off panic across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India. The Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan was the epicentre for the earthquake which killed at least 11. Meanwhile, China and Russia reached an agreement on Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which would link Siberia to northwest China. Among other news, Uganda approved a bill Tuesday making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ. Click on the headlines to read more: Eleven reported dead following earthquake in Afghanistan, Pakistan; tremors felt in India's capital Indian subcontinent on Tuesday late evening was hit by strong earthquake tremors of 6.6 magnitude. With Afghanistan's Hindukush mountain range as the epicentre, the tremors were felt across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India, including in the capital New Delhi and the National Capital Region. At least eleven people died. Russia, China reach agreement on second Power of Siberia gas pipeline Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached an agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which will connect Siberia to northwest China. Uganda to criminalise identification as LGBTQ; introduces strict punishments for violations Even as the world takes strides towards inclusivity, Uganda on Tuesday passed a law criminalising identification as LGBTQ. The new law, as per Reuters, gives authorities broad new powers against Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence. As per the rights group Human Rights Watch, the law appears to be the first to outlaw the mere identification as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. Watch | Alarming rise of drug-resistant fungus | Candida Auris spreads in US × WATCH | Covid pandemic causes laziness among youth ×

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