Amidst the growing concerns over shelling around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, leaders of Britain, France, Germany and United States held a telephonic conversation where they stressed the need to ensure the safety of nuclear installations threatened by the conflict in Ukraine.

Western leaders call for more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The United Kingdom is enduring a summer of action. Workers from different sectors in the country have launched strikes, demanding pay increases to offset soaring food and energy price hikes.

UK: Rail, tube and bus workers stage walkout, call for higher pay amid inflation

With 12 days to go until voting closes for the UK's Prime Ministerial race, the 2 Tory Leadership contenders are attacking each other in their last push for votes. Rishi Sunak has criticised Liz Truss' economic plans saying she cannot afford tax cuts.

Tory Leadership Race: Truss hints direct financial help, Sunak promises reduction of vat

Amid Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis, state-owned fuel contributor and distributor Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has hiked the price of kerosene to cut losses. The petroleum corporation said that the price of 1 litre of kerosene has been increased by 0.7 dollars per litre.

Sri Lanka: Hikes Kerosene prices to cut losses, price per litre raised by $0.7 to $0.97

Amid high tension with China after the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self governed island, another high level US delegation has now arrived in Taiwan in an effort to further boost cooperation between Washington and Taipei.

US Delegation in Taiwan : Key focus is China's growing aggression

The United States of America is often under the limelight for its police brutality and in yet another gruesome incident, 3 cops in Arkansas were seen brutally beating a gas station clerk.

Arkansas Police Brutality: 3 officials suspended after a video of violence emerges

Russian Federal Security Service said that its officers had detained a suicide bomber, a member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was plotting a terrorist attack in India.

Russia detains IS suicide bomber plotting terrorist attack in India

German chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a three-day visit to Canada to boost energy security. The visit comes at a time when Europe is staring at a looming energy crisis.

Europe energy crisis: Scholz, Trudeau likely to sign clean hydrogen deal

As the war in Ukraine continues, Kyiv is bracing for Russian attacks since time for Ukraine's Independence day on the 24th of August. This also comes after the killing of Russian philosopher Alexander Dugina's daughter, Darya Dugina.

Kyiv: Ban on public gatherings from today, on alert ahead of Independence Day

US Delegation led by Indiana Guv Holocomb lands in Taiwan, Japanese lawmakers also make a visit

The United Arab Emirates has said that its ambassador to Tehran will return within a few days and this comes six years after the UAE ties with Iran were downgraded.

UAE ambassador to Iran to resume duties after 6 years, hope to advance bilateral ties

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was booked under anti-terrorism act as an FIR was filed against the PTI leader for threatening a judge and two top officials while addressing a rally in Islamabad on Saturday. The development comes even as Imran khan addressed a huge rally in Rawalpindi on Sunday where he slammed the controversial rest of his aid Shahbaz Gill.

Pakistan: PTI leader Imran Khan slams aide Shahbaz Gill's arrest, live telecast of speeches banned

As the war in Ukraine continues, a drone was shot down near Russia's Black sea fleet headquarters in Crimea. The headquarters is located in the city of Sevastopol.

Crimea: Russia intercepts drone attack, shot down near Black sea fleet headquarters

As china continues to surround Taiwan with provocative military exercises, the Taiwanese people are largely staying calm but some residents are preparing for all scenarios including a war.

Taiwan: Concerns over Chinese aggression, people que up for first aid & military training

For decades, Taiwanese people have been used to dealing with china's threats but amid the ongoing tensions, distrust with Beijing has heightened.

Taiwan: China wants to control everything, idea of unifying with China more unpopular than ever

13 civilians have been killed in attack by Al-Shabaab terrorists. Now, Somalian forces have claimed to defeat attackers. On Friday, Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked a famous hotel

Somalia hotel attack: 30-hour-long siege comes to an end; Somalian forces claim to defeat attackers

Ruto's win has triggered protest in Kenya. On another hand, Raila Odinga has challenged the presidential election results in court. He has to file the petition at the Supreme court by Monday.

Kenya presidential election: Ruto's win triggers protest; Raila Odinga to challenge results in court

Decades high inflation and soaring cost of inflation, United Kingdom has been reeling with strikes across various industries demanding higher pay following the rail strikes.

UK: Workers of Felixstowe port go on an 8 day strike, 2000 employees stage a walkout

Legendary Pakistani singer Nayyara Noor is no more. The melody queen who was fondly known as Bulbul-e-Pakistan passed away at the age of 71 on Sunday. Noor breathed her last in Karachi.

Bulbul-E-Pakistan breathes her last, Nayyara Noor dies at the age of 71

After fleeing from widespread protests and an economic crisis, the famous Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is now seeking to return home. Gotabaya fled to Singapore, then to Thailand after a huge crowd stormed the Presidential Palace.

Mahinda: I would have asked Gotabaya not to leave Lanka

As China increases its military pressure on Taiwan, Japan is considering the deployment of 1000 long-range cruise missiles to boost its counter-attack capability against China.

Japan mulls deployment of missiles, may increase its missile arsenal

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

Trending on WION | Hundreds of Finnish women share party videos in support of PM Sanna Marin

Trending on WION | All you need to know about 'very contagious' Tomato flu first detected in India

Six months into Russia's invasion, Ukrainians are preparing to mark 31 years of independence from the Soviet rule this Wednesday but President Zelensky has issued a warning asking citizens to be more vigilant.

August 24: Ukraine to mark Independence day, to mark 31 years of independence from Soviet rule

At least 32 people have been killed in 2 separate road accidents in south-eastern Turkey. Vehicles crashed into first responders who were attending earlier accidents in the Gaziantep province.

Vehicles crash into first responders, at least 32 dead in 2 road accidents in Turkiye

As tensions continue to remain high, a survey interestingly shows that 39% of people in Taiwan believe that war is very likely.

39% Taiwanese people say war is likely, increasingly worried about Chinese intensions

Kenya presidential election: 'It was not an election but a joke,' says Odinga

China issued its first National drought alert of the year as the country battles with scorching temperatures and a heat wave across the basin of China's longest river, the Yangtze River basin.

WION Climate Tracker: Yellow alert imposed in China

Pakistan's Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for rallies across the country on Saturday to protest the alleged custodial torture of his Chief of Staff, Shahbaz Gill.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's aide Shahbaz Gill claims he was tortured, government denies

A member of an Islamic State Militant group known as the Beatles was sentenced to life imprisonment. Elsheikh has now been sentenced for the death of four American hostages in Syria in April.

US: I-S group 'Beatles' member sentenced for life, Elsheikh charged of killing journalist

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin made headlines this week after a video of her partying and dancing with her friends was leaked. A comment in the video sparked intense debate about whether or not the Prime Minister took drugs while she was partying with her friends.

Party video puts Finland PM Marin under pressure

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