A comment by the Israeli president of the World Economic Forum has sparked a political row in Pakistan. President Isaac Herzog of Israel at Davos talked about a great change regarding Israel's ties with the Muslim world. WION's Anas Mallick brings in all latest developments.

Great change: Israeli president says received delegation of Pakistani expats

A stampede broke out at the Barclays center in Brooklyn, New York injuring at least 10 people. Last night, the crowd was leaving the arena after a boxing match when word of gunshots spread among the crowd.

United States: 10 people injured in Brooklyn, shooting scare leads to stampede

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan says that he has called off protests to stop the bloodshed. He has also blamed the current Pakistan government for chaos.

'Protests called off to stop bloodshed': Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan

European Union leaders and officials are assembled in Brussels for a two-day emergency summit, it's an 11th-hour effort to finalize a sixth package of sanctions against Moscow, the package includes an oil embargo against Russia and plans to reduce dependency on Russian energy.

Discussions on oil embargo: European Union holds two-day summit in Brussels

Singapore is encouraging investment in robotics and automation partly to meet a labor crunch in the country robots will serve customers in libraries and cafes and will be working on construction sites

Singapore witnesses a sharp decline in its workforce amid automation boost

Thousands of Israeli religious nationalists have paraded through Muslim parts of the Old City of Jerusalem to mark Jerusalem day. Various incidents of violence have been reported during the march.

Israeli forces, Palestinians clash at West Bank as thousands stage march to mark Jerusalem Day

Talks between Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and 10 pacific island nations failed to reach an agreement on the pact after several regional leaders voiced deep concern. Beijing has been eyeing to strengthen its sphere of influence in the South Pacific region.

Talks between Chinese FM Wang Yi & ten pacific island countries fails to reach an agreement

A comment by the Israeli president of the World Economic Forum has sparked a political row in Pakistan. President Isaac Herzog of Israel at Davos talked about a great change regarding Israel's ties with the Muslim world.

Israeli President says received delegation of Pakistani expats, Islamabad denies

The controversy around lockdown parties hosted by UK PM Boris Johnson is now snowballing with now his wife being under the scanner for Partygate.

Partygate: More trouble for UK PM Boris Johnson as his wife is now under the scanner

In an unexpected turn of events, a former leftist rebel and populist businessman has now taken the top two spots in Colombia's presidential elections that were held on the 29th of May.

Colombia Elections: Leftist Gustavo Petro claims top spot, businessman Hernandez finishes 2nd

The emergency has finally been lifted in Sudan. President Al-Bashir was ousted in 2019. Earlier, UN officials had called for Sudan to lift the emergency.

Emergency lifted in Sudan: Decision after meeting with senior military officials

Over 30 people have died and around seven people were left injured in a stampede in southern part of the country during Church charity event on Saturday. The incident took place while a local charity organization was offering food and gifts for the impoverished children and people.

More than 30 dead in Nigeria stampede during Church charity event

There seems to be no end to government's woes as economic crisis hit-island nation continues to witness massive protests against country's top leadership upping voice against the incumbent government.

Sri Lanka continues to witness massive protest; cops use water cannons, tear gas shells

With Russia's military offensive and Ukraine showing no signs of abating, Western leaders are once again ramping up efforts to initiate peace talks between the two sides to help end the conflict. In the latest, French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Olaf Scholz held a three-way telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin urging the leader to hold direct and serious negotiations with his Ukrainian counterpart.

Russian invasion of Ukraine: Macron, Scholz hold talks with Putin, calls for peace talks

UNHRC chief Michelle Bachelet concluded her six-day visit to the Asian nation. After her support to China, she was highly criticized by the West as Beijing is facing global backlash of alleged human rights abuses of Uyghur Muslims.

'China visit not an investigation,' UNHRC chief Michelle Bachelet backs dragon

As Colombia hopes for change with its presidential elections on May 29th, all candidates met for a final debate on Friday. While the race is between Petro and Gutierrez, Petro takes 40% opinion poll votes.

Colombia Presidential Election: Petro takes 40% opinion poll votes

China is on a mission to increase its dominance in the South Pacific region. The Asian nation's bid to expand its orbit is troubling the West. China's foreign minister Wang Yi has managed to sign bilateral agreement with Samao, second island to agree with greater collaborations with Beijing.

China signs bilateral agreement with Samoa, what are the risks of dragon's ambition?

Pakistan's ruling party PML-N and opposition PTI have agreed to open talks. After months of political turmoil and protests, the two sides have finally agreed to sit across the table and discuss the way forward.

Pakistan: Ruling and opposition parties to hold talks; will there be a political overhaul?

After long-drawn debates between candidates , Colombians are ready to choose their new president and will go to the polls later today. Citizens will choose between Petro and Gutierrez.

Petro VS Gutierrez | First phase of Colombian Presidential Elections to begin soon

At least about 35 people have died amidst heavy rainfall in northeastern brazil. Over the last two days as downpours have lashed out all major cities on on the side of the Atlantic coast, this is the nation's fourth major flooding event in the last five months.

35 dead due to heavy rains in Brazil, over 730 people displaced due to floods

The collateral damage of the Ukraine war has been huge with the conflict now crossing the four-month mark. The ramifications of the war is hard to ignore, it's not just Ukraine or Russia, the effects of the war have spilled beyond the borders thus making it now a global crisis.

Ukraine invasion: Russia blames West for food crisis

Jerusalem is on high alert ahead of the Israeli flag march that is set to take place later today, the march sparked warnings of a new escalation from Palestinians in the region.

Jerusalem on high alert ahead of Israeli ‘flag march’

Over the course of the last several years, China has been highly criticized for its treatment of the Uighur minority Muslims. The United Nations has described the treatment of Uighur minority Muslims inside the camps as clear case of genocide.

Uighur Muslim Crisis: 'Major issues go unattended,' US concerned over UNHRC chief's Xinjiang visit

MBS has been ruling Saudi Arabia as its de-facto leader for years now. But the crown prince could now be just one step away from ascending the throne. This comes as reports emerge about King Salman's critical condition. Ghadi Francis tells you more on The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post: : Succession looming in Saudi Arabia? Crown prince MBS lies in wait?

In Nepal, a flight carrying about 19 passengers that was en route to Jomson has reportedly lost contact and has gone off the radar. The flight was carrying four Indian nationals and three Japanese nationals.

Nepal flight carrying 22 passengers, including 4 Indians, 3 Japanese loses contact with authorities

The United States of America where there seems to be virtually no end to the gun violence In the country. In the latest, three people have been shot and wounded at a suburb in the west of Chicago.

Shooting horror returns to Chicago, unidentified shooter wounds 3

Indian PM Narendra Modi addresses 89th edition of 'Mann ki Baat'. The number of unicorns in India has reached the 100-mark, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi states that even during the Covid pandemic, India's startups continued to create wealth and value.

89th edition of Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi lauds India's unicorn club

China is on a mission to increase its dominance. The Asian nation's bid to expand its orbit is troubling the west. China's foreign minister Wang Yi who is leading the country's agenda in South Pacific has managed to sign bilateral agreements with yet another island out of the ten islands.

China: Beijing eyes 10 Pacific islands, announces 5-year deal

Beijing is all set to expand in South Pacific region but China's expansion plan is troubling West and that has now led to an Australia vs China fight in Oceania. Australia has now warned Pacific nations against Beijing deals.

South Pacific: Australia warns Pacific nations against Beijing deals

Clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians on the West Bank have erupted again. At the latest, a Palestinian teen was shot dead.

Israeli forces, Palestinians clash in West Bank: Palestinian teen shot dead

Cambodia is celebrating world turtle day by releasing Hundreds of endangered turtles into the Mekong. Watch this report to know more.

Cambodia celebrates world turtle day: Hundreds of endangered turtles released into the Mekong

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