Argentinian President Alberto Fernández has called for unity as protesters marched to gates of Presidential palace lambasting his government over soaring inflation and crushing national debt.

Argentina reels under multiple economic crisis

A large group of angry demonstrators faced off with the police and the staff on Sunday in the city of Zhengzhou. The protest is against the financial scandal that has now grabbed the attention of the entire nation.

China: Protests over freezing of bank deposits; three rural banks under investigation

After the unprecedented political turmoil over the weekend, Sri Lanka's main opposition parties on Sunday have now formed an all party interim government after the protest which forced the President and then the PM to offer their resignations.

Public anger erupts over Sri Lankan economic crisis, President Gotabaya and PM Wickremesinghe to offer resignation

Japan's ruling coalition government has increased its majority in the upper house of the parliament by winning Sunday's house of councillors election that was largely overshadowed by the recent assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Councillors Elections: Japan's ruling coalition makes strong election showing

Sri Lanka is facing a political limbo. The country's president Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe have agreed to resign after protesters stormed the President's house.

Sri Lanka: Protesters storm President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home, 'Won't leave till he resigns'

The race to the 10 Downing street is heating up, there are now 11 contenders who are aiming to replace Boris Johnson. Who all are in the race?

11 Tory leaders running for top post, who will be UK's next next Prime Minister?

A deep financial crisis have left Sri Lanka struggling to pay for import of food, medicine and fuel. Protesters have currently occupied Presidential palace and have askes Gotabaya to step down from the post of President. Here, at The Full Context, we decode how Sri Lanka got to this point and what lies ahead.

The Full Context | How unprecedented economic crunch pushed Sri Lanka over the edge?

Harvest season begins in September and is often marked by festivities in other parts of the world but in Ukraine farmers are anxious especially with the ports blocked and warehouses filled with last times harvest, what miseries will come this season along with the raging Russia-Ukraine war?

Ukraine: Harvest season makes farmers anxious, estimated 22 million tons of grain blocked

The ongoing war in Ukraine has triggered an energy crisis across Europe. Many European countries are now ramping up measures to try and find an alternate source of energy supply against the Russian gas as the supply crunch continues to haunt Europe. Russia has now said that it will temporarily close the North Stream one pipeline for its annual maintenance work.

Russia to shut down Nord Stream 1: Putin's gas offensive against the West

After unprecedented political turmoil over the weekend, Sri Lanka's main opposition parties agreed to form an all-party interim government after protesters forced the President and the Prime Minister to offer their resignations over the mismanagement.

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Opposition plans interim government after President's resignation

The war in Ukraine is in its fifth month, the casualties are piling up and there's no end to destruction. In the latest, Russia opened fire with artillery multiple rocket launchers in tanks in Kharkiv, this comes after at least 15 people were killed and over two dozen people were trapped under rubble.

Russia-Ukraine war escalates: Moscow opens fire with artillery and tanks in Kharkiv

The race for who is going to be sitting at 10 Downing street in a few months from now is heating up and there are 11 contenders who have now thrown their hats into the ring to try and replace Boris Johnson. The latest who has now entered this race is the British foreign minister Liz Truss.

Who will be the next UK PM? British Foreign Min Liz Truss announces bid to succeed Boris Johnson

Europe's energy woes worsen: Russia to shut down Nord Stream 1 pipeline

Climate warnings continue to ring across the world. In the latest, nearly about 40 people were injured as multiple wildfires engulfed parts of Portugal and nearly 3,000 firefighters were deployed to combat active blazes.

WION Climate Tracker | Wildfires: Portugal witnessing temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius

Japan's ruling coalition government has increased its majority in the upper house of the parliament by winning Sunday's house of councillors election that was largely overshadowed by the recent assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

Japan's house of councillors election: Big win for LPD-Komeito coalition

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Opposition parties hold talks to steer country forward

UN atomic watchdog has reported that Iran has begun using advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium. With no progress in sight for Iran's nuclear deal revival, Iran has begun enrichment with new machines. However, sanctions on Iran continue to hurt its economy.

IAEA: Tehran using advanced centrifuges to enrich Uranium, No progress in Iran nuclear deal

Thousand of people from across the globe are celebrating Eid al-Adha today. Watch this special report on WION.

Eid celebrations across the globe: Thousands offer prayers

<p>In UK’s controversial Tory leadership campaign, eight candidates have already entered after embattled British PM Boris Johnson submitted his resignation amid rising discontent. The names include former health ministers Sajid Javid and Jeremy hunt, as well as the current Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi. In other news, the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka has taken yet another dramatic turn, after the Speaker of the House Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who had to flee after a mob overran&nbsp;his residence. This has prompted&nbsp;the US to urge Sri Lankan officials to take immediate action and find long-term solutions after the resignation. Finally, US Secretary Antony Blinken will extend his Asia trip to visit Japan to pay his condolences to Japan for the loss of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.</p>

<p><strong>Click on headlines to read more:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eight-tory-lawmakers-including-the-treacherous-rishi-sunak-announce-their-bid-to-replace-boris-johnson-495984"><strong>Eight Tory lawmakers, including the 'treacherous' Rishi Sunak announce their bid to replace Boris Johnson</strong></a></p>

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<p>Suella Braverman, the attorney general, former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch, and Tory backbencher Tom Tugendhat have also declared their candidacies.&nbsp;Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is also expected to join the race on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-in-crisis-us-demands-authorities-for-immediate-and-long-term-solutions-to-overcome-discontent-495988"><strong>Sri Lanka in crisis: US demands immediate and long-term solutions to overcome 'discontent'</strong></a></p>

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<p>The US condemned violence on Saturday (July 10) when the mob reached the president’s house and also issued warnings against journalists and protesters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-mourns-for-shinzo-abe-blinken-to-visit-japan-to-pay-condolences-yellen-cancels-speech-in-deference-496000"><strong>US mourns for Shinzo Abe: Blinken to visit Japan to pay condolences, Yellen cancels speech in deference</strong></a></p>

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<p>The State Department announced late on Saturday (July 9)&nbsp;that US Secretary Antony Blinken would be extending his travel to Asia to include a stop in Tokyo so that he could express his condolences to the Japanese for the loss of the minister and meet with&nbsp;authorities.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong><strong>Reports: Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong><strong>Shinzo Abe assassinated: Japan's longest-serving &amp; youngest post-war PM</strong></p>

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In UK’s controversial Tory leadership campaign, eight candidates have already entered after embattled British PM Boris Johnson submitted his resignation amid rising discontent.

In UK’s controversial Tory leadership campaign, eight candidates have already entered after embattled British PM Boris Johnson submitted his resignation amid rising discontent. The names include former health ministers Sajid Javid and Jeremy hunt, as well as the current Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi. In other news, the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka has taken yet another dramatic turn, after the Speaker of the House Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who had to flee after a mob overran his residence. This has prompted the US to urge Sri Lankan officials to take immediate action and find long-term solutions after the resignation. Finally, US Secretary Antony Blinken will extend his Asia trip to visit Japan to pay his condolences to Japan for the loss of former prime minister Shinzo Abe. Click on headlines to read more: Eight Tory lawmakers, including the 'treacherous' Rishi Sunak announce their bid to replace Boris Johnson Suella Braverman, the attorney general, former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch, and Tory backbencher Tom Tugendhat have also declared their candidacies. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is also expected to join the race on Monday. Sri Lanka in crisis: US demands immediate and long-term solutions to overcome 'discontent' The US condemned violence on Saturday (July 10) when the mob reached the president’s house and also issued warnings against journalists and protesters. US mourns for Shinzo Abe: Blinken to visit Japan to pay condolences, Yellen cancels speech in deference The State Department announced late on Saturday (July 9) that US Secretary Antony Blinken would be extending his travel to Asia to include a stop in Tokyo so that he could express his condolences to the Japanese for the loss of the minister and meet with authorities. Watch | Reports: Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign Watch | Shinzo Abe assassinated: Japan's longest-serving & youngest post-war PM

Morning news brief: US demands immediate solution to Sri Lanka crisis, UK political turmoil and more

United States is coming closer to hold the midterm elections in the state of Alaska. Former US president Donald Trump was seen campaigning in the save America rally for Sarah Palin & Kelly Tshibaka.

Donald Trump endorses Sarah Palin & Kelly Tshibaka for mid-term election

Two bar shootings have rocked South Africa. As per reports, 19 people have been killed so far in last 24 hours. Deceased are aged between 19 to 35 years in Soweto shooting incident.

Two bar shootings rock South Africa: At least 19 shot dead in 24 hours

Thousands offer prayers as world celebrates Eid al-Adha

A state of emergency has been imposed in Pakistan's Balochistan after 8 dams burst. According to reports, heavy floods have killed 77 so far.

Pakistan: State of emergency in Balochistan after 8 dams burst

Argentina is currently battling soaring inflation. Anti-IMF protests have erupted in Buenos Aires. Protesters marched to the Presidential palace.

Argentina battles soaring inflation: Anti-IMF protests erupt in Buenos Aires

The Netherlands has found itself in a complicated situation, a climate decision that was expected to be lauded by the world has been met with intense opposition by its own people. The Dutch farmers are out on the streets setting fire to haystacks and blocking distribution centers with their tractors because of a new environmental rule on nitrogen emissions

Nationwide protests held by farmers in Netherlands

Hundreds of thousands of mostly maskless worshippers circled Islam's holiest site in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, on the first day of the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

The West Asia Post | 1 million Muslims mark largest Hajj since pandemic

At least 16 people were killed after a cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Pilgrimage has been suspended temporarily while rescue operations are underway.

Amarnath cloudburst in India: Pilgrimage suspended temporarily

The top seat in the United Kingdom is vacant. It's difficult to predict who fills in the position of Prime Minister. Some place their bets on Rishi Sunak and some on Ben Wallace and some say it could be Dominic Rob we don't know the results yet but it's interesting to see who will the conservative party choose as its next leader.

Who will be UK's next PM? 11 Tory leaders running for the top post

At least 16 killed after cloudburst near Hindu cave shrine of Amarnath. Indian PM Narendra Modi said, all possible assistance is being provided to affected.

At least 16 dead in Amarnath cloudburst in India; Landslides after rains hampers rescue operations

The estimated cost of the renovation of Boris Johnson’s Downing Street flat has been leaked and totals to more than $240,000. Now this incident is said to reopen the long-running controversy.

Wallpapergate back to haunt Johnson? | Over $240,000 spent on No.10 flat?

The top seat in the United Kingdom is vacant. It's difficult to predict who fills in the position of Prime Minister. Now, Rishi Sunak has announced his candidacy for the PM post.

Who will be the next UK PM? Rishi Sunak announces candidacy for PM post

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