There's an energy standoff between Russia and European Union which is likely to deepen Russia's state-owned energy company gas. According to reports, the Nord stream 1 pipeline will be shut down once again for 3 days.

Gazprom to shut Nord stream 1 for 3 days, pipeline to close for maintenance work

Energy prices are soaring in Britain and in the latest, the Natural Health Service Leaders and the Public Health Experts have warned that the failure to tackle the rising energy bills in Britain could in fact set back health quality for the British people by decades.

Britain: NHS leaders warn over rising energy bills, writes letter to Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi

A starkly divided United Nations ended the travel ban exemptions for 13 Taliban officials after failing to reach to an agreement on a possible extension. The exemptions were set to expire at midnight on Friday.

No consensus on Taliban officials' travel ban waiver; Akhundzada reaches out to int'l community

South Africa's finance minister Enoch Godongwana is under scanner. He has confirmed that police approached him over the allegations of sexual assault levelled against him.

South Africa finance minister under scanner; Enoch Godongwana accused of sexual assault

Over a dozen people have died and many are being held hostage in Somalia's capital Mogadishu. Al-Shabab terrorists attacked a famous hotel and as per reports, the terror group is linked to the Al-Qaeda.

Terror attack in Mogadishu: Al-Shabab group attacks a hotel in Somalia

This week on Inside Xi’s China, The Great Gameplan the focus is on China's economic warfare. As a Chinese vessel docked in Sri Lanka, the show puts the spotlight on Communist Party of China's economic means to hegemonize the world. WION's Gaurie Dwivedi explains China’s Long Game where its economic muscle is meant to fulfil Xi Jinping’s geo-political goals.

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At least 12 people have been killed in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group attacked a hotel. Security forces are still fighting the gunman inside the hotel.

Somalian Forces: First blast caused by suicide bomber, 12 civilians killed in the attack

UN fails to reach consensus over travel ban, 13 Taliban officials not allowed to travel now

Amid heightened tensions over Taiwan, both the US and Chinese ambassadors have released statements regarding the situation. The Chinese ambassador has said that he's concerned about the level of trust between China and the United States.

US, Chinese ambassadors address ongoing Taiwan crisis; China to prove not an 'agent of instability'

Economic crisis in the island nation of Sri Lanka is worsening with each passing day. Amid pressing financial concerns, the IMF has decided to resume talks with the country on Friday.

Inflation in Sri Lanka running at 60.8%, Central bank warns of 8% contraction this year

At least 38 people have been killed and dozens more injured in forest fires that have devastated northern Algeria.

Forest fires devastate Algeria: At least 38 dead, 200 injured

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his country amidst massive anti-government protests and major economic crisis, is awaiting to obtain a US Green Card to return to America and settle there.

Gotabaya in process of obtaining US green card: Reports

Amid rising fuel prices and widening trade deficit, Japan's core consumer price index (CPI) has risen to over seven-year high in July.

Japan inflation hits over 7-year high

United Kingdom is suffering from a price rise that is highest in 40 years. The consumer sentiment in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 1974.

UK consumer sentiments hit record low

The operator of Dubai International Airport has said the middle east hub could see monthly passenger traffic return to pre-pandemic levels in the other part of the next year.

Dubai airport: Pre-pandemic traffic in 2023

Former Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country last month amid protest calling for his resignation is reportedly trying to obtain a US green card.

Former Sri Lanka President seeks US green card, wants to settle with wife and son

Israel has opened what it believes is the world's largest emergency room featuring innovations such as self-trudge upon arrival and robots to help people find their way around.

Israel's 2nd largest public hospital opens new emergency room, equipped with latest devices

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's sister Kim Yo-Jong says that the country will never accept South Korea's offer of economic benefits. She also accused Seoul for recycling past proposals which Pyongyang had already rejected.

North Korea: No-one barters their destiny for corn cake; rejects disarmament-for-aid deal

War clouds are harboring over Taiwan. Enraged over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, Beijing has launched its massive military drills around Taiwan. Firing ballistic missiles and deploying dozens of fighter jets and warships amidst increasing hostilities with China, Taiwan is also readying itself.

Taiwan: Flexes military muscle, President thanks Navy amid tensions

Climate change has given rise to a boost in mosquito population. New diseases have been detected across the world especially in America and this has resulted in a boom in the spraying industry which is bad news for the environment.

WION Climate Tracker | Mosquito spraying industry booms in US, climate change aids population

Russia has deployed warplanes armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles to the country's Kaliningrad region on the coast of the Baltic sea. The heavily militarized region of Kaliningrad does not share a land border with Russia but is wedged between Lithuania and Poland, both of whom are part of the European Union and NATO.

Russia: Warplanes armed with hypersonic missiles, war with Ukraine nears six-month mark

Ukraine's nuclear energy provider claims Russia is planning to switch off the functioning power blocks at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and disconnect it from the site from the Ukrainian power grid.

Looming nuclear threat in Southern Ukraine, shelling continues around Zaporizhzhia

The Jordan river is of symbolic and spiritual significance to many as according to the Bible, this is where Jesus was Baptized. Parts of the river are running low because of water diversions from the river and pollution but efforts to save it are complicated by the decades-old Arab-Israel conflict.

WION Climate Tracker: Pollution fears at Jordan Holy spot, Israel launches plan for restoration

In today's deeply divided world, there is something uniting everyone and it is inflation. A rising number of people are battling the cost of living crisis with soaring inflation.

Online opportunities help make extra income, renting clothes online

UK rail passengers face another day of disruption as strikes bring London transport to a halt. As per reports, train services are paralysed again as cost of living crisis & inflation cause another rail strike.

London mayor expresses frustration over strike causing serious impact on businesses

The National Health Service has raised an alarm saying arising number of people will fall sick and the public's health overall will worsen if the government doesn't limit planned energy price rises.

Britain: NHS raises alarm on rising energy bills, labour urges MPs to return to the parliament

When it comes to technology adaption, Indian airports have ambitious plans. In the latest, the country has rolled out facial recognition systems for passenger verification at airports including Bengaluru and Delhi airports.

Facial recognition technology to be used at Indian airports

Chinese car manufacturer Chery is in talks with Russian manufacturers about producing cars in Russian plants, citing Vladimir Shmakov, director of Chery's Russian branch.

China's Chery in talks to produce cars in Russian plants

A Florida judge on Thursday stated that he's inclined to unseal an FBI affidavit laying out the Justice Department's rationale for seeking a search warrant against former US President Donald Trump.

Affidavit on Trump's Mar-a-Lago House search to be out?

Russia has deployed war planes armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles to the country's Kaliningrad region on the coast of the Baltic sea.

Russia deploys Hypersonic Missiles to Kaliningrad region as Ukraine nears six-month mark

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