Taking a look at China's GDP data and here suggesting a worsening economy as sweeping covid-19 curbs and Russia-Ukraine war take toll on economic activity. China's growth has slowed in March a bit however GDP estimates were better than expectations.

China's GDP expands 4.8% in Q1, beats all forecast

In Britain employers are offering annual pay settlements worth an average increase of just 2.8 percent to staff, it's well below the rate of inflation a survey has showed.

United Kingdom: Employers offer average 2.8% pay rise to staff - survey

Gold prices rose on Monday to their highest since mid-March, as the Russia-Ukraine crisis soured risk sentiment and drove investors to the safety of bullion.

Gold hits over 1-month high as Ukraine crisis weakens risk appetite

Britain's partygate controversy is spelling more trouble for UK prime minister Boris Johnson. For the longest time Johnson kept denying even attending the 10 Downing street gatherings during the 2020 lockdown, it turns out one of the celebrations held during the lockdown was in fact led by Boris Johnson himself.

Boris Johnson 'poured drinks' at Downing Street party, more trouble in sight for UK PM

A political storm is brewing in Israel with the Bennet coalition government on the brink of collapse. After Israeli troops stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque which triggered protests at the flashpoint Jerusalem holy site which is sacred to both Muslims and Jews.

Is Naftali government under threat after Al-Aqsa mosque storming?

After weeks of lockdown, Shanghai has reported today that three people have died of covid-19 in the latest outbreak which has kept the city of 25 million confined to their homes.

Shanghai reports first covid deaths since start of covid-19 lockdown

New 'Partygate' claims emerge as UK PM Boris Johnson accused of holding illegal parties

The Philippines is to choose President Rodrigo Duterte's successor three weeks from now. The citizens of the country will cast its votes on May 9th.

The Philippines Presidential polls: Political battle escalates 3 weeks ahead of polls

Days after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a plan to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda, the plan has been condemned by the Archbishop of Canterbury here's the report with all the details.

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns UK’s Rwanda refugee plan

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his desire for better bilateral ties between the two countries and WION has exclusively accessed the details of Shehbaz Sharif's letter.

'All outstanding issues must be solved via dialogue,' Pakistan PM Sharif writes to Indian PM Modi

In less than a week to go for the second phase of the French polls and the race at the Elysee Palace is now heating up with both the candidates centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen pulling all stops now to ensure they come on top.

EU anti-fraud body accuses far-right candidate Marine Le Pen of embezzlement

In Sweden unrest has been reported in several towns for the third day running since Quran burnings caused riots over the easter weekend. In the Swedish town of Norrkoping, at least three people have been hit by police bullets during clashes between the police and the protesters.

Unrest in Sweden over Quran burning during Easter weekend

Eighth week of the war in Ukraine and fighting continues in the southern and eastern part of the country. On Sunday, Ukrainian soldiers ignored a Russian ultimatum to lay down their arms and surrender the city of Mariupol while Moscow claims its forces have completely seized the port city Ukraine's prime minister has claimed otherwise.

Ukraine: Mariupol has not fallen, defenders will fight till the end

Climate change and rapidly rising temperatures at the poles are threatening the lives of Adelie penguins dealing with food insecurity.

Two versions of Antarctica: Penguins faltering on western Antarctica

Cyber fraud is becoming increasingly common and some hackers are even exploiting people's desire to bring home a pet here are the details.

Attention, puppy buyers! Don't fall for pet scams online

UK PM Boris Johnson accused of hosting illegal parties & violating the ministerial code

In less than a week to go for the second phase of the French polls and the race to the Elysee palace is now heating up. With both the candidates centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen pulling all the stops to ensure they come out on top.

French Presidential election 2022: Emmanuel Macron & Le Pen gearing up for debate on April 20

After weeks of lockdown, Shanghai has reported today that three people have died of covid-19 in the latest outbreak which has kept the city of 25 million confined to their homes. The financial city continues to witness surge in cases.

China: Shanghai reports 3 covid deaths amid recent lockdown

A political storm is brewing in Israel over the latest violence at the Al Aqsa mosque. A key coalition partner Ra'am is threatening to quit the coalition government.

Bennett government under threat? Storm over violence at Al Aqsa mosque

Ukraine ignores Russia's surrender call for Mariupol

In less than a week to go for the second phase of the French polls and the race to the Elysee palace is now heating up. With both the candidates centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen pulling all the stops to ensure they come out on top. However, the far-right candidate is under the scanner, watch this report for more.

Report: Marine Le Pen and others embezzled over $640,000 | French Presidential Elections

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to unveil his cabinet today, a week after he was elected to power during the midnight session vote of the national assembly.

Pakistan cabinet: PM Shehbaz Sharif to unveil cabinet, no clarity on portfolio distribution yet

The parliament of the debt ridden south Asian nation Sri Lanka is all set to reconvene tomorrow but for now President Gotabaya has appointed 17 new cabinet ministers which comes amid widespread anti-govt protests .

Sri Lanka cabinet: 17 new ministers appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

People are taking energy prices into their own hands by switching to community-led energy production. As the rise in prices does not seem to be slowing down, hundreds of small groups that are creating energy around the United Kingdom are demanding that the government make more effort to support them, take a look.

United Kingdom: Community-owned wind turbines used for power output

Scientists in the Galapagos hope to learn more about sting rays. In an effort to study the habitats of stingrays found in the Galapagos marine reserve, scientists have placed sound tracking devices on six manta rays and satellite monitoring devices on another specimen to know and track these animals in real time.

Scientists in Galapagos study habits of sting rays and manta rays via sound tracking devices

Over 50 days since Russia started its invasion into Ukraine and what Ukraine has since witnessed is unparalleled devastation of many of its cities. Now, Russia is reassessing its strategy, it is shifting its attention away from some of the Central Ukrainian cities from around the capital and is moving towards the East.

Russian troops retreat from key Ukrainian cities, villages turn into graveyards

The climate activists from extinction rebellion group hit the streets of the French capital Paris, the protesters vowed to disrupt the French elections claiming that the policymakers and politicians have completely failed to keep their promises, watch this report for more.

Climate Protesters hit streets in Paris ahead of French Presidential Elections

North Korea has testified a new weapon system under the supervision of their leader Kim Jong-Un and all of this is according to reports that have been published in the state-controlled media the KCNA.

North Korea tests new weapon system, supremo Kim Jong-Un supervised it: KCNA

The South Asia's debt-ridden nation of Sri Lanka has turned to the International Monetary Fund for a bailout package. Finance Minister Ali Sabry will be heading to Washington later today to hold talks with the global monetary body.

Sri Lanka seeks $4 billion bailout from IMF amid economic crunch

During the conversation with WION, Greece's minister for development & investments, Adonis Georgiadis said, huge investments coming in for Greece's energy. Watch this exclusive conversation on WION.

Future between Greece and India seems bright: Adonis Georgiadis, Greece minister

At least, seven soldiers have been killed in an ambush near the Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Pakistan military, one of its convoy was targeted near the Afghan border triggering an intense gunfight between the two sides.

Seven soldiers killed in killed in an ambush in northwest Pakistan

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