India's top poll body, the Election Commission of India, on Friday released the polling schedule for the assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;In Jammu and Kashmir, polls will be held in three phases, starting September 18.&nbsp;Results will be declared on October 4 for both the states. Furthering efforts to end the war in Gaza, the US, Qatar and Egypt released a joint statement laying out&nbsp;a “bridging proposal”.&nbsp;The mediators said that “serious and constructive” negotiations had taken place in Doha, Qatar’s capital city. In India's Kolkata murder and rape case, police have clarified that 150gm of semen was not found in the victim's body.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday (Aug 16)&nbsp;announced the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in the state of Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&amp;K).&nbsp;

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The US, Qatar and Egypt on Friday (Aug 16) issued a joint statement putting forward a “bridging proposal” to end the war in Gaza and pave the way for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

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In the horrific Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, the Kolkata police have clarified that earlier reports of 150 grammes or 150 mg of semen found in the victim's body were wrong.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 16) received a phone call from the chief advisor to the new interim government in Bangladesh,&nbsp;Professor Muhammad Yunus.&nbsp;

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The members of the security cabinet in Israel have received a warning that Iran and Hezbollah may try to assassinate a top security official of Israel, as reported by the Ynet news site.

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Amid ongoing offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian authorities have ordered evacuation in the eastern city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (August 16) and appealed to the latter ‘to de-escalate the situation’ in West Asia.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared&nbsp;that an outbreak of&nbsp;mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represented&nbsp;a global health emergency for the second time in two years.

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India’s Vinesh Phogat penned an emotional note after she was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 in the wrestling event.

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Kannada actor Rishab Shetty's incredible performance in&nbsp;Kantara&nbsp;has fetched him the Best Actor award at the recently announced National Film Awards.&nbsp;

India's top poll body, the Election Commission of India, on Friday released the polling schedule for the assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir, polls will be held in three phases, starting September 18.

India's top poll body, the Election Commission of India, on Friday released the polling schedule for the assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir, polls will be held in three phases, starting September 18. Results will be declared on October 4 for both the states. Furthering efforts to end the war in Gaza, the US, Qatar and Egypt released a joint statement laying out a “bridging proposal”. The mediators said that “serious and constructive” negotiations had taken place in Doha, Qatar’s capital city. In India's Kolkata murder and rape case, police have clarified that 150gm of semen was not found in the victim's body. Click on the headlines to read more Election Commission of India announces Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana poll schedule; counting on Oct 4 The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday (Aug 16) announced the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in the state of Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Gaza war: US, Qatar and Egypt put forward ‘bridging proposal’, Hamas rejects Israel’s conditions The US, Qatar and Egypt on Friday (Aug 16) issued a joint statement putting forward a “bridging proposal” to end the war in Gaza and pave the way for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Reports of 150gm semen in victim's body not true, say police In the horrific Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, the Kolkata police have clarified that earlier reports of 150 grammes or 150 mg of semen found in the victim's body were wrong. 'He assured protection of Hindus,' PM Modi after talking to Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 16) received a phone call from the chief advisor to the new interim government in Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus. Israel's security cabinet faces assassination threat from Iran, Hezbollah The members of the security cabinet in Israel have received a warning that Iran and Hezbollah may try to assassinate a top security official of Israel, as reported by the Ynet news site. Russia launches its own offensive after Kursk attack, forces evacuation in Ukraine’s Pokrovsk Amid ongoing offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian authorities have ordered evacuation in the eastern city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. PM Modi appeals for de-escalation, calls for release of hostages in talks with Israel's Netanyahu Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (August 16) and appealed to the latter ‘to de-escalate the situation’ in West Asia. Mpox crisis: Pakistan detects three cases, China to monitor arrivals of people, goods| Top updates The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represented a global health emergency for the second time in two years. Vinesh Phogat pens emotional note after Paris Olympics heartbreak; pays tribute to late father India’s Vinesh Phogat penned an emotional note after she was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 in the wrestling event. Rishab Shetty on winning National Award for Kantara: Dedicate it to Kannada audience, Daiva Nartakas Kannada actor Rishab Shetty's incredible performance in Kantara has fetched him the Best Actor award at the recently announced National Film Awards.

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On Saturday, streets of the capital Dhaka were almost deserted at daybreak, with troops on foot and in armoured personnel carriers patrolling the city.&nbsp;As per reports, police had also imposed a 'shoot-on-sight-order'. Meanwhile, health authorities are on high alert in the southern Indian state of Kerala amid a suspected outbreak of the Nipah virus.&nbsp;Earlier on Friday, a 14-year-old boy was rushed to a private hospital in Kozhikode with symptoms of the zoonotic virus. In other news, the world was slowly healing from the massive IT outage today.&nbsp;The outage, caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, heavily impacted industries including banks, hospitals, and airlines.

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Soldiers of the Bangladeshi military were patrolling the country's cities on Saturday (July 20) after the government imposed a nationwide curfew to keep order following days of deadly student protests

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Health officials in the southern Indian state of Kerala were reportedly scrambling on Saturday (Jul 20) amid a suspected outbreak of the Nipah virus in northern Malappuram district

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Businesses and services worldwide are slowly recovering from reportedly the worst&nbsp;IT outage in history&nbsp;that disrupted computer systems for hours between July 18 and 19.

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At least 11 people died and over 30 others were missing&nbsp;after a bridge in northern&nbsp;China&nbsp;collapsed amid torrential rains, state media reported on Saturday (July 20).

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An Indian family of four lost their lives after a fire broke out at their home in Abbassia, Kuwait on Friday (Jul 19) night.

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Razakar, which basically means volunteer or helper, worked with the Pakistan Army in brutalising the local population through murders and sexual crimes to prevent the creation of Bangladesh.

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People across the United States are now losing jobs after facing backlash over posts, and comments that they made mocking former President&nbsp;Donald Trump after the assassination attempt last week.

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New Delhi on Saturday (Jul 20) dismissed reports&nbsp;that claimed Turkey has imposed a ban on defence exports to India as 'disinformation'.&nbsp;

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Spaniard Manolo Marquez has become the new head coach of the Indian men’s football side after he succeeded Igor Stimac on Saturday (July 20).

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On Friday, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood reacted to an&nbsp;order by the&nbsp;government of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh&nbsp;mandating&nbsp;all shop owners to display the owner's name along the Kanwar Yatra route.&nbsp;

On Saturday, streets of the capital Dhaka were almost deserted at daybreak, with troops on foot and in armoured personnel carriers patrolling the city. As per reports, police had also imposed a 'shoot-on-sight-order'.

On Saturday, streets of the capital Dhaka were almost deserted at daybreak, with troops on foot and in armoured personnel carriers patrolling the city. As per reports, police had also imposed a 'shoot-on-sight-order'. Meanwhile, health authorities are on high alert in the southern Indian state of Kerala amid a suspected outbreak of the Nipah virus. Earlier on Friday, a 14-year-old boy was rushed to a private hospital in Kozhikode with symptoms of the zoonotic virus. In other news, the world was slowly healing from the massive IT outage today. The outage, caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, heavily impacted industries including banks, hospitals, and airlines. Click on the headlines to read more Bangladesh student protests: Police impose shoot-on-sight-order, soldiers patrol cities, death toll at 123 Soldiers of the Bangladeshi military were patrolling the country's cities on Saturday (July 20) after the government imposed a nationwide curfew to keep order following days of deadly student protests Nipah outbreak suspected in India's Kerala, health minister convenes high-level meet Health officials in the southern Indian state of Kerala were reportedly scrambling on Saturday (Jul 20) amid a suspected outbreak of the Nipah virus in northern Malappuram district Global IT chaos returning to stability after CrowdStrike's stumble Businesses and services worldwide are slowly recovering from reportedly the worst IT outage in history that disrupted computer systems for hours between July 18 and 19. 11 dead, over 30 missing after bridge in China collapses amid torrential rain At least 11 people died and over 30 others were missing after a bridge in northern China collapsed amid torrential rains, state media reported on Saturday (July 20). Indian family of four killed in apartment fire in Kuwait An Indian family of four lost their lives after a fire broke out at their home in Abbassia, Kuwait on Friday (Jul 19) night. How PM Hasina's 'razakar' barb became catchword of Bangladesh protests; here's what it means Razakar, which basically means volunteer or helper, worked with the Pakistan Army in brutalising the local population through murders and sexual crimes to prevent the creation of Bangladesh. Trump assassination attempt: Those who mocked ex-US president now losing jobs People across the United States are now losing jobs after facing backlash over posts, and comments that they made mocking former President Donald Trump after the assassination attempt last week. Has Turkey imposed a ban on defence exports to India? New Delhi responds New Delhi on Saturday (Jul 20) dismissed reports that claimed Turkey has imposed a ban on defence exports to India as 'disinformation'. Spaniard Manolo Marquez succeeds Igor Stimac as new Indian men's football team head coach Spaniard Manolo Marquez has become the new head coach of the Indian men’s football side after he succeeded Igor Stimac on Saturday (July 20). Kangana Ranaut reacts to Sonu Sood's post on UP's Kawar Yatra order for eateries On Friday, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood reacted to an order by the government of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh mandating all shop owners to display the owner's name along the Kanwar Yatra route.

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At least 29 people have been killed and around 13 others were injured after a fire broke out at a nightclub in central Istanbul, on Tuesday (Apr 2), said the city governor’s office. In other news,&nbsp;at least one child has died and two others have been wounded in a shooting at a school in the city of Vantaa in Finland on Tuesday, according to the&nbsp;Finnish police.&nbsp;

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At least 29 people have been killed and around 13 others were injured after a fire broke out at a nightclub in central Istanbul, on Tuesday (Apr 2), said the city governor’s office.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-attacks-drone-attack-on-russias-third-biggest-oil-refinery-800-miles-from-front-lines-706922">Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia’s third biggest oil refinery 800 miles from front lines 
 
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Ukraine on Tuesday (Apr 2) claimed to have launched a drone attack on Russia's third largest oil refinery, which is about 1,300 km from the front lines. The drone reportedly hit a core unit which processes about 155,000 barrels of crude refining per day.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/finland-school-shooting-three-minors-injured-suspect-arrested-706828">One killed, two injured in Finland school shooting near capital; 12-year-old suspect detained 
 
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At least one child has died and two others have been wounded in a shooting at a school in the city of Vantaa in Finland on Tuesday (April 2), Finnish police say.&nbsp;It was earlier said that three victims, all of whom were 12 years old, had been injured and that the suspect, who was of the same age, has been detained.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-netanyahu-speaks-on-aid-workers-death-in-gaza-after-getting-discharged-in-excellent-condition-706934">‘Such accidents happen in wartime’: Netanyahu on death of aid workers in Gaza; released from hospital 
 
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In a video message shared on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted&nbsp;that Israeli&nbsp;forces carried out the strike that took lives of seven&nbsp;World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. The message came as he was discharged&nbsp;from Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem in Jerusalem.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/byjus-firing-employees-over-phone-call-without-giving-them-any-notice-period-report-706882">Byju’s fires over 500 staffers over phone calls after reported delayed salaries 
 
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In a recent development reported by Moneycontrol.com, Byju's, an Indian edtech firm, has started the process of employee layoffs as part of its ongoing business restructuring efforts. According to sources cited in the report, Byju's is conducting the layoffs primarily through phone calls, followed by email notifications to affected employees.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sydney-cocaine-bricks-illicit-drugs-worth-around-one-million-washes-up-on-beaches-706932">Sydney cocaine bricks: Illicit drugs worth nearly one million wash up on beaches 
 
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In a string of incidents involving packages consisting of illicit drugs washing up on beaches in Australia’s Sydney, another five “bricks” of cocaine worth nearly AU$1 million ($650,720) were found by beachgoers, on Monday (Apr 1).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/trumps-truth-social-faces-4-billion-plunge-in-value-as-losses-mount-706841">Trump's Truth Social faces $4 billion plunge in value as losses mount 
 
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Former US President Donald Trump's media venture, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, saw its value plummet by $4 billion within a week of its public debut on the Nasdaq Composite Index.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-150000-tourists-visited-asias-largest-tulip-garden-in-srinagar-706894">Over 150,000 tourists visit Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in 10 days 
 
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Over 150,000 visitors have visited Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in the very first 10 days of its opening. This year over 1.7 million tulips of 73 varieties have been planted in the garden located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills. The Tulip Garden remains one of the main attractions for the tourists visiting the Valley in the spring season.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/islamabad-high-court-judges-have-received-mysterious-letters-reportedly-laced-with-anthrax-706966">Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters reportedly laced with anthrax 
 
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At least eight Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters reportedly containing anthrax, Pakistan-based ARY News reported on Tuesday (Apr 2). The letters did not have their address of the sender.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-t20-could-return-as-bcci-and-two-other-boards-begin-talks-706962">Champions League T20 could return as BCCI and two other boards begin talks 
 
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A decade since its last edition, the Champions League T20, fondly known as CLT20 among cricket fans, could be back, Nick Cummins - Cricket Victoria CEO, hinted. The game’s three biggest boards – the BCCI, ECB and CA, have begun talks on bringing back the competition, which Nick feels was ahead of its time.

At least 29 people have been killed and around 13 others were injured after a fire broke out at a nightclub in central Istanbul, on Tuesday (Apr 2), said the city governor’s office.

At least 29 people have been killed and around 13 others were injured after a fire broke out at a nightclub in central Istanbul, on Tuesday (Apr 2), said the city governor’s office. In other news, at least one child has died and two others have been wounded in a shooting at a school in the city of Vantaa in Finland on Tuesday, according to the Finnish police. Click on the headlines to read more: Fire at Istanbul nightclub kills at least 29, several others injured; five detained for questioning At least 29 people have been killed and around 13 others were injured after a fire broke out at a nightclub in central Istanbul, on Tuesday (Apr 2), said the city governor’s office. Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia’s third biggest oil refinery 800 miles from front lines Ukraine on Tuesday (Apr 2) claimed to have launched a drone attack on Russia's third largest oil refinery, which is about 1,300 km from the front lines. The drone reportedly hit a core unit which processes about 155,000 barrels of crude refining per day. One killed, two injured in Finland school shooting near capital; 12-year-old suspect detained At least one child has died and two others have been wounded in a shooting at a school in the city of Vantaa in Finland on Tuesday (April 2), Finnish police say. It was earlier said that three victims, all of whom were 12 years old, had been injured and that the suspect, who was of the same age, has been detained. ‘Such accidents happen in wartime’: Netanyahu on death of aid workers in Gaza; released from hospital In a video message shared on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israeli forces carried out the strike that took lives of seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. The message came as he was discharged from Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem in Jerusalem. Byju’s fires over 500 staffers over phone calls after reported delayed salaries In a recent development reported by Moneycontrol.com, Byju's, an Indian edtech firm, has started the process of employee layoffs as part of its ongoing business restructuring efforts. According to sources cited in the report, Byju's is conducting the layoffs primarily through phone calls, followed by email notifications to affected employees. Sydney cocaine bricks: Illicit drugs worth nearly one million wash up on beaches In a string of incidents involving packages consisting of illicit drugs washing up on beaches in Australia’s Sydney, another five “bricks” of cocaine worth nearly AU$1 million ($650,720) were found by beachgoers, on Monday (Apr 1). Trump's Truth Social faces $4 billion plunge in value as losses mount Former US President Donald Trump's media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, saw its value plummet by $4 billion within a week of its public debut on the Nasdaq Composite Index. Over 150,000 tourists visit Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in 10 days Over 150,000 visitors have visited Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in the very first 10 days of its opening. This year over 1.7 million tulips of 73 varieties have been planted in the garden located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills. The Tulip Garden remains one of the main attractions for the tourists visiting the Valley in the spring season. Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters reportedly laced with anthrax At least eight Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters reportedly containing anthrax, Pakistan-based ARY News reported on Tuesday (Apr 2). The letters did not have their address of the sender. Champions League T20 could return as BCCI and two other boards begin talks A decade since its last edition, the Champions League T20, fondly known as CLT20 among cricket fans, could be back, Nick Cummins - Cricket Victoria CEO, hinted. The game’s three biggest boards – the BCCI, ECB and CA, have begun talks on bringing back the competition, which Nick feels was ahead of its time.

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In a major victory for former United States&nbsp;president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday (Mar 4) overturned a judicial decision that had excluded him from Colorado's ballot. In other news, a&nbsp;16-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, said the Palestinian health ministry, on Monday (Mar 4).

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In a major victory for former United States (US) president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday (Mar 4) overturned a judicial decision that had excluded him from Colorado's ballot under a constitutional provision involving insurrection for inciting and supporting the 2021 Capitol Hill riots.&nbsp;

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The European Union on Monday (March 4) hit iPhone maker Apple with an antitrust fine of over 1.8 billion euros ($1.95 billion) for preventing music streaming services like Spotify from informing users about payment options outside its App Store.

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A 16-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, said the Palestinian health ministry, on Monday (Mar 4).

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Jagat Prakash Nadda, the president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Monday (Mar 4) announced his resignation from his position as an MP of Rajya Sabha from the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.&nbsp;

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More than 40 countries, on Monday (Mar 4) called for an independent international investigation into the death of Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.&nbsp;

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Google has issued an apology to the Indian government in the aftermath of controversial remarks it made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a Times of India report, quoting Minister of State for IT &amp; Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar, published on Monday (Mar 4).&nbsp;

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Ukraine claimed responsibility for the railway bridge blast in southwest Russia stating that it was being used by Moscow to transport "military cargo".&nbsp;

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United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz at the White House on Monday (Mar 4).

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Haiti declared a state of emergency on Sunday (Mar 3), citing a government statement, a report by the news agency Reuters on Monday said that to restore order, the government has imposed curfew with immediate effect throughout the West territory for a "renewable period of seventy-two hours."&nbsp;

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UEFA on Monday (Mar 3) confirmed the new format for the Champions League, set to be introduced from the 2024-25 season.&nbsp;The&nbsp;governing body for football in Europe said the new format&nbsp;emphasises selection based on 'playing merit' with some of the biggest teams locking horns with each other&nbsp;frequently.&nbsp;

In a major victory for former United States president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday (Mar 4) overturned a judicial decision that had excluded him from Colorado's ballot.

In a major victory for former United States president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday (Mar 4) overturned a judicial decision that had excluded him from Colorado's ballot. In other news, a 16-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, said the Palestinian health ministry, on Monday (Mar 4). Click on the headlines to read more: US presidential polls 2024: Supreme Court allows Trump to remain on Colorado ballot In a major victory for former United States (US) president and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday (Mar 4) overturned a judicial decision that had excluded him from Colorado's ballot under a constitutional provision involving insurrection for inciting and supporting the 2021 Capitol Hill riots. EU hits Apple with 1.8-bn-euro antitrust fine, firm says will appeal penalty The European Union on Monday (March 4) hit iPhone maker Apple with an antitrust fine of over 1.8 billion euros ($1.95 billion) for preventing music streaming services like Spotify from informing users about payment options outside its App Store. Palestinian teenager killed as Israel reportedly conducts biggest raid in West Bank’s Ramallah A 16-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, said the Palestinian health ministry, on Monday (Mar 4). BJP president JP Nadda resigns from upper house of Parliament ahead of Indian General Election Jagat Prakash Nadda, the president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Monday (Mar 4) announced his resignation from his position as an MP of Rajya Sabha from the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. More than 40 countries call for international probe into death of Kremlin critic Navalny More than 40 countries, on Monday (Mar 4) called for an independent international investigation into the death of Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Google sorry over ‘unreliable’ platform Gemini after controversial remarks on PM Modi Google has issued an apology to the Indian government in the aftermath of controversial remarks it made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a Times of India report, quoting Minister of State for IT & Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar, published on Monday (Mar 4). Ukraine claims responsibility for railway bridge blast in southwest Russia Ukraine claimed responsibility for the railway bridge blast in southwest Russia stating that it was being used by Moscow to transport "military cargo". US VP Kamala Harris to meet Israeli war cabinet member who was rebuked by Netanyahu United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz at the White House on Monday (Mar 4). Haiti declares state of emergency following clashes, curfew imposed for 72 hours Haiti declared a state of emergency on Sunday (Mar 3), citing a government statement, a report by the news agency Reuters on Monday said that to restore order, the government has imposed curfew with immediate effect throughout the West territory for a "renewable period of seventy-two hours." UEFA Champions League new format: How does it work? Here's all you need to know... UEFA on Monday (Mar 3) confirmed the new format for the Champions League, set to be introduced from the 2024-25 season. The governing body for football in Europe said the new format emphasises selection based on 'playing merit' with some of the biggest teams locking horns with each other frequently.

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New Delhi Leaders' Declaration: India championed the G20 Summit as the world leaders reached a consensus over the language used for the Russia-Ukraine war in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. But the declaration refrained from making any critical mention of Russia.&nbsp; Ukraine was&nbsp;mentioned a total of four times in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration adopted and released in the second session of the G20 Summit on Day 1.&nbsp;

Morocco earthquake:&nbsp;The death toll in Morocco's deadliest earthquake crossed 1,000 on Saturday (September 9), revealed figures released by the government.&nbsp;The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit a mountainous area 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of Marrakesh.

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India championed the G20 Summit as the world leaders reached a consensus over the language used for the Russia-Ukraine war in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. But&nbsp;refrained from making any critical mention of Russia while Ukraine was&nbsp;mentioned a total of four times in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration adopted and released in the second session of the G20 Summit on Day 1.

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Dignitaries from G20 member countries and blocs have started arriving at the Bharat Mandapam for dinner hosted by Indian President Droupadi Murmu. 
 
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In a major breakthrough indicative of India's success in G20 Summit, a consensus has been reached and New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration has been adopted. The&nbsp;announcement was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when&nbsp;the leaders assembled for the second session on the first day of the G20 Summit.&nbsp;

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The death toll in Morocco's deadliest earthquake crossed 1000 on Saturday (September 9), revealed figures released by the government.&nbsp;The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit a mountainous area 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of Marrakesh.&nbsp;

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After three days of manhunt, the former UK soldier Daniel Abed Khalife, who escaped prison, was arrested on Saturday (September 9), media reports said. Days after&nbsp;21-year-old who allegedly has links to terror-related offences managed to escape from HM Prison Wandsworth.&nbsp;

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Voters in the Maldives headed to polls on Saturday (September 9) with the incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih facing a tough re-election bid and against rival Mohamed Muizzu. The election is also being perceived as a battle for influence between New Delhi and Beijing in the region.&nbsp;

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Leaders from the Group of 20 (G20) nations, on Saturday (September 9) are in the midst of attending a dinner hosted by Indian President Draupadi Murmu at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi at the end of the first day of talks at the G20 Summit. With India putting its best foot forward for hosting world leaders from across the globe, the dinner to be served was far from being overlooked.

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Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in self-imposed exile in London since 2019, is all set to return to the capital Islamabad city in October this year.&nbsp;Nawaz made the announcement on Friday (Sept 8) during his meeting with his party workers and supporters at Stanhope House, London, Geo TV reported quoting sources present there.

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Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the upcoming Super Four clash against India on Sunday, September 10 in Asia Cup. The side will be led by Babar Azam and has only one change from the side which had faced India in group stage.&nbsp;

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New Delhi Leaders' Declaration: India championed the G20 Summit as the world leaders reached a consensus over the language used for the Russia-Ukraine war in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration.

New Delhi Leaders' Declaration: India championed the G20 Summit as the world leaders reached a consensus over the language used for the Russia-Ukraine war in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. But the declaration refrained from making any critical mention of Russia. Ukraine was mentioned a total of four times in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration adopted and released in the second session of the G20 Summit on Day 1. Morocco earthquake: The death toll in Morocco's deadliest earthquake crossed 1,000 on Saturday (September 9), revealed figures released by the government. The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit a mountainous area 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of Marrakesh. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine war: G20 leaders call for upholding territorial integrity, sovereignty of nations India championed the G20 Summit as the world leaders reached a consensus over the language used for the Russia-Ukraine war in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration. But refrained from making any critical mention of Russia while Ukraine was mentioned a total of four times in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration adopted and released in the second session of the G20 Summit on Day 1. G20 Summit 2023 Delhi LIVE Updates | Dignitaries begin to arrive for President's dinner Dignitaries from G20 member countries and blocs have started arriving at the Bharat Mandapam for dinner hosted by Indian President Droupadi Murmu. G20 Summit: Leaders reach consensus, Delhi declaration adopted In a major breakthrough indicative of India's success in G20 Summit, a consensus has been reached and New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit Declaration has been adopted. The announcement was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the leaders assembled for the second session on the first day of the G20 Summit. Morocco earthquake death toll crosses 1000-mark, more casualties feared The death toll in Morocco's deadliest earthquake crossed 1000 on Saturday (September 9), revealed figures released by the government. The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit a mountainous area 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of Marrakesh. UK: Former soldier Daniel Abed Khalife, who escaped prison, arrested After three days of manhunt, the former UK soldier Daniel Abed Khalife, who escaped prison, was arrested on Saturday (September 9), media reports said. Days after 21-year-old who allegedly has links to terror-related offences managed to escape from HM Prison Wandsworth. Maldives election: Polls underway for new president; could be key for India-China rivalry Voters in the Maldives headed to polls on Saturday (September 9) with the incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih facing a tough re-election bid and against rival Mohamed Muizzu. The election is also being perceived as a battle for influence between New Delhi and Beijing in the region. G20 Summit: What’s on the menu for dinner hosted by Indian President Draupadi Murmu for world leaders? Leaders from the Group of 20 (G20) nations, on Saturday (September 9) are in the midst of attending a dinner hosted by Indian President Draupadi Murmu at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi at the end of the first day of talks at the G20 Summit. With India putting its best foot forward for hosting world leaders from across the globe, the dinner to be served was far from being overlooked. Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan in October: Report Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in self-imposed exile in London since 2019, is all set to return to the capital Islamabad city in October this year. Nawaz made the announcement on Friday (Sept 8) during his meeting with his party workers and supporters at Stanhope House, London, Geo TV reported quoting sources present there. Asia Cup: Pakistan name Playing XI for Super Four match vs India, replaces THIS player from group stage clash Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the upcoming Super Four clash against India on Sunday, September 10 in Asia Cup. The side will be led by Babar Azam and has only one change from the side which had faced India in group stage. Interview | Harman Singha on playing young Dharmendra in Rocky Aur Rani, his bond with Rannvijay and more Indian actor Harman Singha, who recently made his big screen debut with Karan Johar's Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, is a man with many talents and a diverse journey. He has worn many hats in the entertainment industry, including actor, host, writer, and producer.

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The Kremlin on Tuesday (September 5) said that it has "nothing to say" about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's reported plans to travel to Russia this month and meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss the supply of weapons for the Ukraine war. In other news, in a potential overhaul that could reset the central identification point of the Indian Republic, top Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the official name of the Indian Republic is set to be changed to Bharat.

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The Kremlin on Tuesday (September 5) said that it has "nothing to say" about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's reported plans to travel to Russia this month and meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss the supply of weapons for the Ukraine war.&nbsp;

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In a potential overhaul that could reset the central identification point of the Indian Republic, top Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the official name of the Indian Republic is set to be changed.

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Myanmar's junta will likely hold elections in 2025, the news agency AFP reported citing party officials. This is following a&nbsp;coup d'état started in Myanmar on February 1, 2021, when democratically elected members of the country's ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the country's military.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-ambassador-to-nepal-attempts-to-downplay-indo-nepal-ties-632623">Chinese ambassador to Nepal attempts to downplay Indo-Nepal ties 
 
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Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song appeared to violate diplomatic conventions as he attempted to project Nepal's ties with India in a negative light while pitching China as a better partner for the Himalayan nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sunak-insists-on-free-trade-deal-with-india-which-works-for-all-of-uk-632639">Sunak insists on free trade deal with India which works for all of UK 
 
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he will only secure a trade agreement with India that serves the best interests of the entire United Kingdom, media reports said quoting his spokesperson.

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The report by the CMC campaign group recorded some 353 deaths due to cluster munitions which is the most since the group began compiling its annual reports over a decade ago. What is driving this rise in casualties due to the use of the bomb? WION Explains.

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday (September 5) pledged USD 4.5 billion to invest in clean energy in Africa at a landmark climate summit aimed at project the continent's potential as a green powerhouse.&nbsp;

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At least one person was killed after torrential rains in Greece flooded homes and roads, said a report by Reuters citing the fire brigade on Tuesday (September 5).&nbsp;This comes a day after officials in Greece reported that the firefighters were gaining the upper hand on a massive blaze as deadly wildfires dubbed the “largest ever” in European Union history.&nbsp;

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Dozens of girls were sent back home by French schools for refusing to remove their abayas. This happened on the first day of the school year.&nbsp;Education minister Gabriel Attal told the BFM broadcaster on Tuesday (September 5) that nearly 300 girls showed up Monday morning wearing an abaya, defying a ban on the Muslim dress.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to participate in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit, both of which are being hosted in Jakarta by Indonesia, the current chair of ASEAN, said the Indian foreign ministry, on Tuesday (September 5).&nbsp;

The Kremlin on Tuesday (September 5) said that it has "nothing to say" about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's reported plans to travel to Russia this month and meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss the supply of weapons for the Ukraine war.

The Kremlin on Tuesday (September 5) said that it has "nothing to say" about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's reported plans to travel to Russia this month and meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss the supply of weapons for the Ukraine war. In other news, in a potential overhaul that could reset the central identification point of the Indian Republic, top Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the official name of the Indian Republic is set to be changed to Bharat. Click on the headlines to read more: Kremlin has 'nothing to say' on reports of Putin-Kim Jong Un summit The Kremlin on Tuesday (September 5) said that it has "nothing to say" about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's reported plans to travel to Russia this month and meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss the supply of weapons for the Ukraine war. 'Republic of Bharat': Chorus grows to rename India as it was known in ancient times In a potential overhaul that could reset the central identification point of the Indian Republic, top Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the official name of the Indian Republic is set to be changed. Myanmar's junta will likely hold elections in 2025: Report Myanmar's junta will likely hold elections in 2025, the news agency AFP reported citing party officials. This is following a coup d'état started in Myanmar on February 1, 2021, when democratically elected members of the country's ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the country's military. Chinese ambassador to Nepal attempts to downplay Indo-Nepal ties Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song appeared to violate diplomatic conventions as he attempted to project Nepal's ties with India in a negative light while pitching China as a better partner for the Himalayan nation. Sunak insists on free trade deal with India which works for all of UK UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he will only secure a trade agreement with India that serves the best interests of the entire United Kingdom, media reports said quoting his spokesperson. Explained: Use of cluster bombs cause over 1,000 casualties globally; Ukraine war drives surge The report by the CMC campaign group recorded some 353 deaths due to cluster munitions which is the most since the group began compiling its annual reports over a decade ago. What is driving this rise in casualties due to the use of the bomb? WION Explains. Africa Climate Summit: UAE pledges $4 billion for clean energy in the continent The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday (September 5) pledged USD 4.5 billion to invest in clean energy in Africa at a landmark climate summit aimed at project the continent's potential as a green powerhouse. After ‘largest ever’ wildfires, Greece witnesses heavy rains and flooding; one dead At least one person was killed after torrential rains in Greece flooded homes and roads, said a report by Reuters citing the fire brigade on Tuesday (September 5). This comes a day after officials in Greece reported that the firefighters were gaining the upper hand on a massive blaze as deadly wildfires dubbed the “largest ever” in European Union history. French schools sent dozens of girls home for refusing to remove abayas Dozens of girls were sent back home by French schools for refusing to remove their abayas. This happened on the first day of the school year. Education minister Gabriel Attal told the BFM broadcaster on Tuesday (September 5) that nearly 300 girls showed up Monday morning wearing an abaya, defying a ban on the Muslim dress. ‘ASEAN centrality is a central point…’: India ahead of PM Modi’s ‘short visit’ to Indonesia Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to participate in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit, both of which are being hosted in Jakarta by Indonesia, the current chair of ASEAN, said the Indian foreign ministry, on Tuesday (September 5).

Top 10 world news: Kremlin's silence on Putin-Kim Jong Un meet, chorus grows to rename India as Bharat & more

Ukraine's air force on Sunday claimed it shot down 30 cruise missiles out of 40 allegedly launched by the Russian side and "all Shahed drones" launched by Russian forces in an overnight attack. In other news, the death toll in the Hazara Express derailment in southern Pakistan on Sunday (August 6) has climbed to 30 while more than 80 people have been injured.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-claims-it-downed-30-russian-cruise-missiles-as-moscow-maintains-all-military-targets-were-hit-622843">Ukraine claims it downed 30 Russian cruise missiles, all drones; Moscow insists all military targets were hit 
 
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Ukraine's air force on Sunday claimed it shot down 30 cruise missiles out of 40 allegedly launched by the Russian side and "all Shahed drones" launched by Russian forces in an overnight attack.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-15-killed-40-injured-after-eight-bogies-of-rawalpindi-bound-train-derail-622833">Pakistan train derailment: Death toll climbs to 30, over 80 injured 
 
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The death toll in the Hazara Express derailment in southern Pakistan on Sunday (August 6) has climbed to 30 while more than 80 people have been injured. Speaking to HUM News, a railway official said that the Hazara Express was travelling from Karachi to Abbottabad when its eight coaches were derailed at around 1.18 pm.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-making-sense-of-talks-to-end-ukraine-war-that-did-not-include-russia-622887">Explained: Making sense of talks to end Ukraine war that did not include Russia 
 
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Ukraine presented its much-awaited and equally anticipated 10-point peace formula during talks held in Saudi Arabia without Russian participation, various sources cited by news agency AFP said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-tours-key-weapons-factories-fires-assault-rifles-622879">North Korea's Kim Jong Un tours key weapons factories, fires assault rifles 
 
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North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un toured key weapons factories making missile engines, artillery etc. from Thursday (August 4) to Saturday (August 5) and instructed them to boost capacity as an important part of bolstering the country's defence capabilities, the news agency Reuters reported on Sunday citing state media.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-wraps-up-portugal-visit-with-big-outdoor-mass-chooses-skorea-to-host-next-catholic-youth-event-in-2027-622889">Pope wraps up Portugal visit with big outdoor Mass; S. Korea to host next Catholic youth event in 2027 
 
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Pope Francis wrapped the last day of his Portugal visit with an open-air Mass before a huge crowd on Sunday (August 6), where he also closed the international festival of Catholic Youth with his own “I have a dream” speech, but for peace, particularly in Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-at-least-two-dead-30-missing-after-migrant-shipwrecks-off-lampedusa-622845">Italy: At least two dead, 30 missing after two shipwrecks off Lampedusa 
 
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The Italian coastguard, on Sunday (August 6) said that it recovered two bodies and rescued 57 people off the southern island of Lampedusa after two shipwrecks. Meanwhile, the United Nations’ migration agency citing survivors’ testimony said that as many as 30 migrants are missing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/on-hiroshima-bombing-anniversary-japan-decried-russian-nuclear-threat-622832">On Hiroshima bombing anniversary, Japan decries Russian nuclear threat 
 
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hit out at Russian threats to use nuclear weapons as the nation marked 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Sunday (August 6).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraq-blocks-telegram-over-national-security-concerns-622862">Iraq blocks Telegram messaging app over national security concerns 
 
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Iraq's telecom ministry said on Sunday (August 6) that it has blocked the Telegram messaging app over national security concerns, and to preserve the integrity of users' data, which it said the app had mishandled.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/another-seema-haider-story-pakistan-woman-virtually-marries-indian-man-after-failing-to-get-visa-622858">Another Seema Haider story? Pakistan woman virtually marries Indian man after failing to get visa 
 
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Weeks after Pakistani woman Seema Haider illegally entered India to marry her love interest — a matter that continues to be in public consciousness on and off the social media — a Pakistani woman virtually married a man from India's Jodhpur city after she could not obtain a visa.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sports-should-not-be-mixed-with-politics-pakistan-team-will-travel-to-india-for-world-cup-foreign-ministry-622883">Sports should not be mixed with politics, our team will travel to India for World Cup: Pak foreign ministry 
 
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Pakistan’s foreign ministry has given a green signal to the Cricket Team to travel to India for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in October-November this year. Following a high-profile meeting earlier, including government officials, the foreign ministry issued a press release stating as they maintain their stance of not mixing politics with sports, they decide to send its cricket team to India for the mega event.

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Ukraine's air force on Sunday claimed it shot down 30 cruise missiles out of 40 allegedly launched by the Russian side and "all Shahed drones" launched by Russian forces in an overnight attack.

Ukraine's air force on Sunday claimed it shot down 30 cruise missiles out of 40 allegedly launched by the Russian side and "all Shahed drones" launched by Russian forces in an overnight attack. In other news, the death toll in the Hazara Express derailment in southern Pakistan on Sunday (August 6) has climbed to 30 while more than 80 people have been injured. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine claims it downed 30 Russian cruise missiles, all drones; Moscow insists all military targets were hit Ukraine's air force on Sunday claimed it shot down 30 cruise missiles out of 40 allegedly launched by the Russian side and "all Shahed drones" launched by Russian forces in an overnight attack. Pakistan train derailment: Death toll climbs to 30, over 80 injured The death toll in the Hazara Express derailment in southern Pakistan on Sunday (August 6) has climbed to 30 while more than 80 people have been injured. Speaking to HUM News, a railway official said that the Hazara Express was travelling from Karachi to Abbottabad when its eight coaches were derailed at around 1.18 pm. Explained: Making sense of talks to end Ukraine war that did not include Russia Ukraine presented its much-awaited and equally anticipated 10-point peace formula during talks held in Saudi Arabia without Russian participation, various sources cited by news agency AFP said. North Korea's Kim Jong Un tours key weapons factories, fires assault rifles North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un toured key weapons factories making missile engines, artillery etc. from Thursday (August 4) to Saturday (August 5) and instructed them to boost capacity as an important part of bolstering the country's defence capabilities, the news agency Reuters reported on Sunday citing state media. Pope wraps up Portugal visit with big outdoor Mass; S. Korea to host next Catholic youth event in 2027 Pope Francis wrapped the last day of his Portugal visit with an open-air Mass before a huge crowd on Sunday (August 6), where he also closed the international festival of Catholic Youth with his own “I have a dream” speech, but for peace, particularly in Ukraine. Italy: At least two dead, 30 missing after two shipwrecks off Lampedusa The Italian coastguard, on Sunday (August 6) said that it recovered two bodies and rescued 57 people off the southern island of Lampedusa after two shipwrecks. Meanwhile, the United Nations’ migration agency citing survivors’ testimony said that as many as 30 migrants are missing. On Hiroshima bombing anniversary, Japan decries Russian nuclear threat Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hit out at Russian threats to use nuclear weapons as the nation marked 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Sunday (August 6). Iraq blocks Telegram messaging app over national security concerns Iraq's telecom ministry said on Sunday (August 6) that it has blocked the Telegram messaging app over national security concerns, and to preserve the integrity of users' data, which it said the app had mishandled. Another Seema Haider story? Pakistan woman virtually marries Indian man after failing to get visa Weeks after Pakistani woman Seema Haider illegally entered India to marry her love interest — a matter that continues to be in public consciousness on and off the social media — a Pakistani woman virtually married a man from India's Jodhpur city after she could not obtain a visa. Sports should not be mixed with politics, our team will travel to India for World Cup: Pak foreign ministry Pakistan’s foreign ministry has given a green signal to the Cricket Team to travel to India for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in October-November this year. Following a high-profile meeting earlier, including government officials, the foreign ministry issued a press release stating as they maintain their stance of not mixing politics with sports, they decide to send its cricket team to India for the mega event.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine claims it downed 30 Russian missiles, Pakistan train derailment kills 30, and more

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (August 1) said Islamabad is willing to talk and discuss "serious matters" if the "neighbour" also does so. In an obvious reference to India, Sharif also noted that "war is no more an option". In other news, days after Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from jail to house arrest, state media reports on Tuesday (Aug 1) said she has been pardoned in five criminal cases in a junta amnesty.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-willing-for-talks-with-india-says-war-not-an-option-621383">Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif open to holding talks with India, says war not an option 
 
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (August 1) said Islamabad is willing to talk and discuss "serious matters" if the "neighbour" also does so. In an obvious reference to India, Sharif also noted that "war is no more an option".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/myanmars-ousted-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-be-pardoned-reports-621261">Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned in some cases 
 
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Days after Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from jail to house arrest, state media reports on Tuesday (Aug 1) said she has been pardoned in five criminal cases in a junta amnesty.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/exclusive-taliban-carrying-out-musics-genocide-in-afghanistan-says-afghan-music-saviour-ahmad-sarmast-621378">Exclusive: Taliban carrying out music's 'genocide' in Afghanistan, says Afghan music saviour Ahmad Sarmast 
 
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Two days back, the world saw the Taliban burn musical instruments worth thousands of dollars in the western Herat province of Afghanistan, calling the art form a major reason for causing “moral corruption".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-fresh-violence-erupts-in-gurugram-as-mob-of-at-least-200-vandalised-set-fire-to-shops-621423">India: Fresh violence erupts in Gurugram as mob of at least 200 vandalises, sets shops on fire 
 
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Fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Haryana’s city of Gurugram, on Tuesday (August 1), after a mob of nearly 200 people rampaged across Badshahpur. This comes a day after at least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups following a religious procession in the Nuh district of the same northern state.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-drone-hits-office-tower-in-moscow-for-second-time-in-three-days-621435">Ukraine war: Drone hits office tower in Moscow, shelling kills one in Kherson 
 
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A high-rise building in Moscow's business district that houses three Russian government ministries was struck by a drone for the second time in three days on Tuesday. Russia called it an attempted Ukrainian "terrorist attack".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-11-dead-dozens-missing-as-beijing-gets-battered-by-rainstorms-621252">Doksuri storm in China: At least 20 dead, 19 missing as Beijing gets battered by rainstorms 
 
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At least 20 people have died while 19 remained missing as heavy rainfall continued to batter Beijing for a fourth consecutive day, Chinese state media CCTV reported on Tuesday (August 1).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-former-childcare-worker-charged-with-1623-sexual-abuse-offences-against-91-young-girls-621455">Australia: Former childcare worker charged with 1,623 sexual abuse offences against 91 young girls 
 
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In what is being described as the worst cases of sex crimes against children in Australian history, a former childcare worker, on Tuesday (August 1) was charged with over 1,600 child sexual abuse offences, including rape, of 91 young girls.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/israel-four-injured-in-shooting-incident-in-maale-adumim-suspect-shot-dead-621429">Israel: Four injured in shooting incident in Ma'ale Adumim, suspect shot dead 
 
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At least four people were injured, including one in serious condition, in a shooting incident in Israel's Ma'ale Adumim city.&nbsp;Local reports said that those who were injured were aged 28, 29, and 37.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexican-city-chihuahua-bans-misogynistic-lyrics-that-promote-violence-against-women-621428">Mexican city Chihuahua bans misogynistic lyrics that 'promote violence against women' 
 
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In Chihuahua, Mexico, misogynistic lyrics objectifying women can now earn artists a fine of more than a million pesos.&nbsp;As per reports, authorities in the north-western Mexican state have banned artists from singing misogynistic lyrics in live music venues.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-3rd-odi-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-rested-again-as-hardik-pandya-leads-unadkat-returns-after-decade-621420">IND vs WI 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma rested again as Hardik Pandya leads; Unadkat returns after decade 
 
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The Men in Blue made yet another big statement on Tuesday, August 1 after they opted to rest both Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma in the final ODI against West Indies. The Indian team already under scanner for not playing the duo has yet again made a bold statement as they look to clinch the series in the absence of Virat and Rohit.&nbsp;

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (August 1) said Islamabad is willing to talk and discuss "serious matters" if the "neighbour" also does so. In an obvious reference to India, Sharif also noted that "war is no more an option".

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (August 1) said Islamabad is willing to talk and discuss "serious matters" if the "neighbour" also does so. In an obvious reference to India, Sharif also noted that "war is no more an option". In other news, days after Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from jail to house arrest, state media reports on Tuesday (Aug 1) said she has been pardoned in five criminal cases in a junta amnesty. Click on the headlines to read more: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif open to holding talks with India, says war not an option Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (August 1) said Islamabad is willing to talk and discuss "serious matters" if the "neighbour" also does so. In an obvious reference to India, Sharif also noted that "war is no more an option". Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned in some cases Days after Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from jail to house arrest, state media reports on Tuesday (Aug 1) said she has been pardoned in five criminal cases in a junta amnesty. Exclusive: Taliban carrying out music's 'genocide' in Afghanistan, says Afghan music saviour Ahmad Sarmast Two days back, the world saw the Taliban burn musical instruments worth thousands of dollars in the western Herat province of Afghanistan, calling the art form a major reason for causing “moral corruption". India: Fresh violence erupts in Gurugram as mob of at least 200 vandalises, sets shops on fire Fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Haryana’s city of Gurugram, on Tuesday (August 1), after a mob of nearly 200 people rampaged across Badshahpur. This comes a day after at least five people, including two police personnel, were killed in clashes between two groups following a religious procession in the Nuh district of the same northern state. Ukraine war: Drone hits office tower in Moscow, shelling kills one in Kherson A high-rise building in Moscow's business district that houses three Russian government ministries was struck by a drone for the second time in three days on Tuesday. Russia called it an attempted Ukrainian "terrorist attack". Doksuri storm in China: At least 20 dead, 19 missing as Beijing gets battered by rainstorms At least 20 people have died while 19 remained missing as heavy rainfall continued to batter Beijing for a fourth consecutive day, Chinese state media CCTV reported on Tuesday (August 1). Australia: Former childcare worker charged with 1,623 sexual abuse offences against 91 young girls In what is being described as the worst cases of sex crimes against children in Australian history, a former childcare worker, on Tuesday (August 1) was charged with over 1,600 child sexual abuse offences, including rape, of 91 young girls. Israel: Four injured in shooting incident in Ma'ale Adumim, suspect shot dead At least four people were injured, including one in serious condition, in a shooting incident in Israel's Ma'ale Adumim city. Local reports said that those who were injured were aged 28, 29, and 37. Mexican city Chihuahua bans misogynistic lyrics that 'promote violence against women' In Chihuahua, Mexico, misogynistic lyrics objectifying women can now earn artists a fine of more than a million pesos. As per reports, authorities in the north-western Mexican state have banned artists from singing misogynistic lyrics in live music venues. IND vs WI 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma rested again as Hardik Pandya leads; Unadkat returns after decade The Men in Blue made yet another big statement on Tuesday, August 1 after they opted to rest both Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma in the final ODI against West Indies. The Indian team already under scanner for not playing the duo has yet again made a bold statement as they look to clinch the series in the absence of Virat and Rohit.

Top 10 world news: Pak PM open to holding talks with India, drone hits office tower in Moscow, and more

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Kyiv&nbsp;was suffering massive losses in its highly touted counter-offensive against Russian positions in Ukraine.&nbsp;"Their losses are approaching a level that could be described as catastrophic," Putin said during a meeting.&nbsp;In other news, United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Sullivan's visit came ahead of PM Modi's upcoming US trip.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-live-toll-from-russian-strikes-on-kryvyi-rig-rises-to-10-603898">Russia-Ukraine war LIVE: Putin says Russia could have been 'better prepared' for border attacks 
 
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Kyiv was suffering massive losses in its highly touted counter-offensive against Russian positions in Ukraine. "Their losses are approaching a level that could be described as catastrophic," Putin said during a meeting.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-nsa-meets-pm-narendra-modi-ahead-of-latters-visit-to-us-604058">US NSA Jake Sullivan meets PM Narendra Modi ahead of latter's visit to US 
 
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United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tuesday (June 13) met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Sullivan's visit came ahead of PM Modi's upcoming US visit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-lionel-messi-makes-big-comment-on-international-future-says-doesnt-think-will-play-another-604052">Lionel Messi makes big comment on international future, says 'doesn't think will play another...' 
 
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Lionel Messi made a big statement on his international future when he spoke to the Chinese media during his team’s tour for an international friendly on Tuesday, June 13. Messi, who led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup win in Qatar plans to retire from the international set-up before the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/majority-pakistanis-think-kashmir-dispute-can-be-resolved-within-their-lifetime-survey-603968">Most Pakistanis think Kashmir issue can be resolved within their lifetime: Survey 
 
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Nearly half (54 per cent) of Pakistanis, according to a Gallup &amp; Gilani Pakistan study, think the Kashmir conflict may be resolved during their lifetime. The question "Do you think the Kashmir problem can be solved during your lifetime?" was posed to an adult, nationally representative sample of both men and women from all around the nation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/31-year-old-man-arrested-for-allegedly-murdering-three-running-over-others-in-england-603888">Nottingham horror: Man arrested for allegedly murdering three, running over others in England 
 
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A 31-year-old man was caught in Nottingham City, England, on Tuesday morning on the suspicion of murdering three people and using his van to run over more at another site. Police reached Ilkeston Road around 4 am (local time) after they were informed that two people were lying dead in the street.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-govt-calls-dorseys-claims-about-farmers-protests-outright-lies-603694">Indian govt calls Dorsey's claims about 'pressure' during farmers' protest 'outright lies' 
 
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The Indian government has responded after Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey made sensational claims saying the social media platform received threats of being booted out of the country after not accepting the request to block certain accounts at the peak of the farmers' protests.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/denver-shooting-at-least-nine-injured-near-nba-finals-celebrations-investigation-underway-603918">Denver mass shooting injures 9 as crowd gathers to celebrate Nuggets' NBA win 
 
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At least nine people were injured in a mass shooting on Tuesday (June 13) near downtown Denver, the United States. Local police said that the incident took place near the arena where the crowds gathered to celebrate after the Nuggets won their first NBA title on Monday night.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-four-israeli-soldiers-one-civilian-injured-after-shooting-incident-in-west-bank-604028">At least four Israeli soldiers, one civilian injured after shooting incident in West Bank 
 
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According to officials, at least five Israelis have been wounded after a suspected shooting attack in the northern West Bank, on Tuesday (June 13). It was later reported that four of the five injured were military personnel.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-suspect-under-probe-for-shooting-11-year-old-british-girl-heres-what-happened-603950">France: Suspect under probe for shooting 11-year-old British girl; Here's what happened 
 
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A 71-year-old man in France allegedly shot Solaine Thornton, an 11-year-old British girl living next door, while playing on a swing in her garden on Saturday evening. According to the prosecutors, Dirk Raats, the neighbour who opened fire through a hedge, is under investigation for murder.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-online-food-delivery-aggregator-zomato-pulled-up-for-controversial-ad-603929">Indian online food delivery aggregator Zomato pulled up for controversial ad 
 
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Indian online food delivery aggregator Zomato has been served with a notice from the National Commission For Scheduled Castes for a controversial ad that many found to be casteist, Indian media reported.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Kyiv was suffering massive losses in its highly touted counter-offensive against Russian positions in Ukraine. "Their losses are approaching a level that could be described as catastrophic," Putin said during a meeting.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Kyiv was suffering massive losses in its highly touted counter-offensive against Russian positions in Ukraine. "Their losses are approaching a level that could be described as catastrophic," Putin said during a meeting. In other news, United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Sullivan's visit came ahead of PM Modi's upcoming US trip. Click on the headlines to read more: Russia-Ukraine war LIVE: Putin says Russia could have been 'better prepared' for border attacks Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Kyiv was suffering massive losses in its highly touted counter-offensive against Russian positions in Ukraine. "Their losses are approaching a level that could be described as catastrophic," Putin said during a meeting. US NSA Jake Sullivan meets PM Narendra Modi ahead of latter's visit to US United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Tuesday (June 13) met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Sullivan's visit came ahead of PM Modi's upcoming US visit. Lionel Messi makes big comment on international future, says 'doesn't think will play another...' Lionel Messi made a big statement on his international future when he spoke to the Chinese media during his team’s tour for an international friendly on Tuesday, June 13. Messi, who led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup win in Qatar plans to retire from the international set-up before the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. Most Pakistanis think Kashmir issue can be resolved within their lifetime: Survey Nearly half (54 per cent) of Pakistanis, according to a Gallup & Gilani Pakistan study, think the Kashmir conflict may be resolved during their lifetime. The question "Do you think the Kashmir problem can be solved during your lifetime?" was posed to an adult, nationally representative sample of both men and women from all around the nation. Nottingham horror: Man arrested for allegedly murdering three, running over others in England A 31-year-old man was caught in Nottingham City, England, on Tuesday morning on the suspicion of murdering three people and using his van to run over more at another site. Police reached Ilkeston Road around 4 am (local time) after they were informed that two people were lying dead in the street. Indian govt calls Dorsey's claims about 'pressure' during farmers' protest 'outright lies' The Indian government has responded after Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey made sensational claims saying the social media platform received threats of being booted out of the country after not accepting the request to block certain accounts at the peak of the farmers' protests. Denver mass shooting injures 9 as crowd gathers to celebrate Nuggets' NBA win At least nine people were injured in a mass shooting on Tuesday (June 13) near downtown Denver, the United States. Local police said that the incident took place near the arena where the crowds gathered to celebrate after the Nuggets won their first NBA title on Monday night. At least four Israeli soldiers, one civilian injured after shooting incident in West Bank According to officials, at least five Israelis have been wounded after a suspected shooting attack in the northern West Bank, on Tuesday (June 13). It was later reported that four of the five injured were military personnel. France: Suspect under probe for shooting 11-year-old British girl; Here's what happened A 71-year-old man in France allegedly shot Solaine Thornton, an 11-year-old British girl living next door, while playing on a swing in her garden on Saturday evening. According to the prosecutors, Dirk Raats, the neighbour who opened fire through a hedge, is under investigation for murder. Indian online food delivery aggregator Zomato pulled up for controversial ad Indian online food delivery aggregator Zomato has been served with a notice from the National Commission For Scheduled Castes for a controversial ad that many found to be casteist, Indian media reported.

Top 10 world news: Putin claims Ukraine is suffering massive losses, US NSA meets PM Modi, and more

The Indian government refuted media reports of a major data breach in the Covid vaccination portal CoWIN. Issuing a statement, the Union Health Ministry said, "These reports allege a breach of data from the Co-WIN portal of the Union Health Ministry, which is the repository of all data of beneficiaries who have been vaccinated against Covid." In other news, former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86 after suffering from serious health problems that kept him in hospital over the last few months.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/major-data-breach-in-india-personal-info-of-covid-vaccine-recipients-leaked-on-telegram-say-reports-603379">CoWIN leak: Indian govt refutes Covid vaccine portal data breach reports, orders probe 
 
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The Indian government refuted media reports of a major data breach in the Covid vaccination portal CoWIN. Issuing a statement, the Union Health Ministry said, "These reports allege a breach of data from the Co-WIN portal of the Union Health Ministry, which is the repository of all data of beneficiaries who have been vaccinated against Covid." 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-italian-pm-silvio-berlusconi-dies-aged-86-603400">Former Italian PM and media mogul Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86 
 
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Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86 after suffering from serious health problems that kept him in hospital over the last few months. He was first hospitalised for a lung infection in 2020 after contracting COVID-19.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jpmorgan-chase-settles-lawsuit-with-jeffrey-epsteins-sex-trafficking-survivors-603559">JPMorgan Chase settles lawsuit with Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking survivors 
 
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JPMorgan Chase reached a settlement with sexual abuse survivors of disgraced Hollywood financier Jeffrey Epstein, weeks after it was revealed that the biggest US bank had a longstanding relationship with him, the bank and lawyers for the survivors said in a statement on Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-eyes-on-russia-nato-prepares-for-biggest-ever-air-drill-in-its-history-603459">With eyes on Russia, NATO prepares for biggest-ever air drill in its history 
 
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Monday (June 12) is beginning its largest air force deployment exercise in Europe in the alliance's history. It is to be a display of unity towards partners and potential threats like Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-live-russia-repelled-offensives-in-donetsk-zaporizhzhia-regions-603493">Ukraine war LIVE: Russia repels offensives in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia regions 
 
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Russia has apparently repelled attempted offensives by Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, its defence ministry said on Monday, further adding that they had hit targets with sea-launched high-precision missile strikes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-searching-waters-where-north-korean-satellite-crashed-south-korea-603520">China searching waters where North Korean satellite crashed: South Korea 
 
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South Korea said on Monday (June 12) that Chinese warships are carrying out a salvage operation in waters where a North Korean space rocket crashed. Last month, North Korea unsuccessfully attempted to launch a military satellite. The satellite crashed into the water near the west coast island of Eocheongdo.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-and-ukraine-swap-nearly-200-prisoners-kyiv-says-it-recaptured-two-villages-in-offensive-603241">Kyiv recaptures four villages in Donetsk as Ukraine's counter-offensive begins 
 
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In what might be the first gains since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave the strongest indication yet that Kyiv’s long-awaited pushback of Russian troops has begun, Kyiv announced on Sunday that Ukrainian forces had retaken three villages in the eastern region of Donetsk. Ukraine, on Monday (June 12) also claimed that it recaptured a fourth village in a cluster of settlements in the country's southeast region.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/around-90-per-cent-of-people-have-at-least-one-bias-against-women-un-report-603527">Around 90% of people have at least one bias against women: UN report 
 
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A report by the United Nations released on Monday (June 12) shows that despite the rise in women’s rights groups and social movements over the past decade or so, progress towards gender equality has stagnated. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-biparjoy-pm-modi-reviews-preparedness-in-high-level-meet-603573">Cyclone Biparjoy: PM Modi reviews preparedness as landfall date nears 
 
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (June 12) chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed preparedness of central as well as Gujarat government as Cyclone Biparjoy approaches its coast. Gujarat is a western Indian state with coastline on the Arabian Sea.

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A massive fire broke out in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh's capital city of Bhopal, on Monday (June 12). According to reports, the fire has now spread to the Satpura Bhawan's sixth floor from the third floor.

The Indian government refuted media reports of a major data breach in the Covid vaccination portal CoWIN. Issuing a statement, the Union Health Ministry said, "These reports allege a breach of data from the Co-WIN portal of the Union Health Ministry, which is the repository of all data of beneficiaries who have been vaccinated against Covid.

The Indian government refuted media reports of a major data breach in the Covid vaccination portal CoWIN. Issuing a statement, the Union Health Ministry said, "These reports allege a breach of data from the Co-WIN portal of the Union Health Ministry, which is the repository of all data of beneficiaries who have been vaccinated against Covid." In other news, former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86 after suffering from serious health problems that kept him in hospital over the last few months. Click on the headlines to read more: CoWIN leak: Indian govt refutes Covid vaccine portal data breach reports, orders probe The Indian government refuted media reports of a major data breach in the Covid vaccination portal CoWIN. Issuing a statement, the Union Health Ministry said, "These reports allege a breach of data from the Co-WIN portal of the Union Health Ministry, which is the repository of all data of beneficiaries who have been vaccinated against Covid." Former Italian PM and media mogul Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86 Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86 after suffering from serious health problems that kept him in hospital over the last few months. He was first hospitalised for a lung infection in 2020 after contracting COVID-19. JPMorgan Chase settles lawsuit with Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking survivors JPMorgan Chase reached a settlement with sexual abuse survivors of disgraced Hollywood financier Jeffrey Epstein, weeks after it was revealed that the biggest US bank had a longstanding relationship with him, the bank and lawyers for the survivors said in a statement on Monday. With eyes on Russia, NATO prepares for biggest-ever air drill in its history North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Monday (June 12) is beginning its largest air force deployment exercise in Europe in the alliance's history. It is to be a display of unity towards partners and potential threats like Russia. Ukraine war LIVE: Russia repels offensives in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia regions Russia has apparently repelled attempted offensives by Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, its defence ministry said on Monday, further adding that they had hit targets with sea-launched high-precision missile strikes. China searching waters where North Korean satellite crashed: South Korea South Korea said on Monday (June 12) that Chinese warships are carrying out a salvage operation in waters where a North Korean space rocket crashed. Last month, North Korea unsuccessfully attempted to launch a military satellite. The satellite crashed into the water near the west coast island of Eocheongdo. Kyiv recaptures four villages in Donetsk as Ukraine's counter-offensive begins In what might be the first gains since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave the strongest indication yet that Kyiv’s long-awaited pushback of Russian troops has begun, Kyiv announced on Sunday that Ukrainian forces had retaken three villages in the eastern region of Donetsk. Ukraine, on Monday (June 12) also claimed that it recaptured a fourth village in a cluster of settlements in the country's southeast region. Around 90% of people have at least one bias against women: UN report A report by the United Nations released on Monday (June 12) shows that despite the rise in women’s rights groups and social movements over the past decade or so, progress towards gender equality has stagnated. Cyclone Biparjoy: PM Modi reviews preparedness as landfall date nears Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (June 12) chaired a high-level meeting and reviewed preparedness of central as well as Gujarat government as Cyclone Biparjoy approaches its coast. Gujarat is a western Indian state with coastline on the Arabian Sea. Watch | Massive fire breaks out in India's Bhopal at Satpura Bhawan building A massive fire broke out in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh's capital city of Bhopal, on Monday (June 12). According to reports, the fire has now spread to the Satpura Bhawan's sixth floor from the third floor.

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Rockets fired as Ashraf Ghani takes oath as Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani and opposition leader Abdullah Abdullah decided to hold separate swearing-in ceremonies on Monday as the two failed to reach an agreement.

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SpaceX founder Elon Musk dismissed the concerns over coronavirus. Taking the Twitter on Sunday, Musk tweeted "The coronavirus panic is dumb", Over 3,800 people have lost their lives worldwide due to the novel virus outbreak while more than 110,000 people are infected.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-coronavirus-panic-is-dumb-tweets-elon-musk-as-toll-surges-worldwide-285227"> Read More</a>

China firm develops system to recognise faces behind coronavirus masks

A Chinese company says it has developed the country's first facial recognition technology that can identify people when they are wearing a mask, as most are these days because of the coronavirus, and help in the fight against the disease. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-firm-develops-system-to-recognise-faces-behind-coronavirus-masks-285231">Read More</a>

NASA Ames tells employees to work from home after one tests positive for coronavirus

NASA's Ames Research Center in California said late on Sunday it would make its employees work from home until further notice after one tested positive for coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-ames-tells-employees-to-work-from-home-after-one-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-285224">Read More</a>

British PM Johnson to hold emergency meeting on coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday chair an emergency meeting on coronavirus as the government mulls more stringent measures to tackle the outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-to-hold-emergency-meeting-on-coronavirus-285221">Read More</a>

British police shoot knifeman in London

British police shot dead a knifeman in central London late on Sunday but the incident is not being treated as terrorism. Police on patrol in Westminster noticed a man acting suspiciously&nbsp;on Sunday. When challenged he produced two knives and was shot.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-police-shoot-dead-a-knifeman-in-london-285215">Read More</a>

Saudi Arabia locks down province, bans travel with 9 nations over coronavirus

Saudi Arabia imposed a temporary lockdown on its eastern oil-producing province of Qatif, home to most of its 15 coronavirus infections, and suspended schools and universities nationwide. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-locks-down-province-bans-travel-with-9-nations-over-coronavirus-285199">Read More</a>

Amid coronavirus outbreak, airlines run 'ghost flights' to save their airport slots

As novel coronavirus continued to infect thousands around the globe, airlines have turned to a troublesome practice in a bid to save their slots. According to multiple reports, several airlines are burning tons of fuel by operating almost empty to save their airport slots. <a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/amid-coronavirus-outbreak-airlines-run-ghost-flights-to-save-their-airport-slots-285262">Read More</a>

No veils, no turbans: Canada's new 'values test' immigrants need to pass

Quebec has introduced 'values test' for immigrants seeking permanent residency in the Canadian province before their application continues through the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-veils-no-turbans-canadas-new-values-test-immigrants-need-to-pass-285258">Read More</a>

Rockets fired as Ashraf Ghani takes oath as Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani and opposition leader Abdullah Abdullah decided to hold separate swearing-in ceremonies on Monday as the two failed to reach an agreement. Read More US Senator Elizabeth Warren performs 'Flip the Switch' challenge with her SNL twin; video goes viral Days after withdrawing her presidential campaign, US Senator Elizabeth Warren made a surprise cameo on 'Saturday Night Live'. Warren performed the viral TikTok challenge "Flip the Switch" with her SNL twin Kate McKinnon. Read More 'The coronavirus panic is dumb', tweets Elon Musk as toll surges worldwide SpaceX founder Elon Musk dismissed the concerns over coronavirus. Taking the Twitter on Sunday, Musk tweeted "The coronavirus panic is dumb", Over 3,800 people have lost their lives worldwide due to the novel virus outbreak while more than 110,000 people are infected. Read More China firm develops system to recognise faces behind coronavirus masks A Chinese company says it has developed the country's first facial recognition technology that can identify people when they are wearing a mask, as most are these days because of the coronavirus, and help in the fight against the disease. Read More NASA Ames tells employees to work from home after one tests positive for coronavirus NASA's Ames Research Center in California said late on Sunday it would make its employees work from home until further notice after one tested positive for coronavirus. Read More British PM Johnson to hold emergency meeting on coronavirus British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday chair an emergency meeting on coronavirus as the government mulls more stringent measures to tackle the outbreak. Read More British police shoot knifeman in London British police shot dead a knifeman in central London late on Sunday but the incident is not being treated as terrorism. Police on patrol in Westminster noticed a man acting suspiciously on Sunday. When challenged he produced two knives and was shot. Read More Saudi Arabia locks down province, bans travel with 9 nations over coronavirus Saudi Arabia imposed a temporary lockdown on its eastern oil-producing province of Qatif, home to most of its 15 coronavirus infections, and suspended schools and universities nationwide. Read More Amid coronavirus outbreak, airlines run 'ghost flights' to save their airport slots As novel coronavirus continued to infect thousands around the globe, airlines have turned to a troublesome practice in a bid to save their slots. According to multiple reports, several airlines are burning tons of fuel by operating almost empty to save their airport slots. Read More No veils, no turbans: Canada's new 'values test' immigrants need to pass Quebec has introduced 'values test' for immigrants seeking permanent residency in the Canadian province before their application continues through the process. Read More

The coronavirus outbreak is one of the most serious public health crises to confront Chinese leaders in decades. "For us, this is a crisis and is also a big test," Xi said. Meanwhile, India is all geared up for the much-awaited US President Donald Trump's India visit on Monday.&nbsp;

China braces for inevitable big hit to economy from coronavirus: Xi

China will step up policy adjustments to help cushion the blow on the economy from a coronavirus outbreak that authorities are still trying to control, President Xi Jinping was quoted as saying on Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-braces-for-inevitable-big-hit-to-economy-from-coronavirus-xi-282224">Read more</a>

Turkey says will 'temporarily' close Iran border over virus fears

Turkey on Sunday announced it would "temporarily" close its land border with neighbouring Iran as alarm grows over a spike in new coronavirus infections. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-says-will-temporarily-close-iran-border-over-virus-fears-282221">Read more</a>

Namaste Trump: India gears up for US President Donald Trump's visit

24 hours before US President Donald Trump's visit, preparations are underway in full swing for the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/namaste-trump-india-gears-up-for-us-president-donald-trumps-visit-282185">Read more</a>

Jordan bars travellers from China, Iran, SKorea over virus

Jordan said on Sunday it would bar entry to citizens of China, Iran and South Korea and other foreigners travelling from those countries in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jordan-bars-travellers-from-china-iran-skorea-over-virus-282219">Read more</a>

Coronavirus is China's 'biggest health emergency': President Xi Jinping

The coronavirus epidemic that has killed over 2,400 people is communist China's "largest public health emergency" since its founding in 1949, President Xi Jinping said Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-is-chinas-biggest-health-emergency-president-xi-jinping-282217">Read more</a>

Saudi-led coalition says it foiled Red Sea attack by Yemen's Houthis

Naval forces from the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen on Sunday foiled an "imminent terrorist" attack by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in the southern Red Sea, a major commercial shipping channel, the coalition said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-foiled-red-sea-attack-by-yemens-houthis-282212">Read more</a>

Iran says 43 infected with coronavirus, eight dead: Official

Iran has confirmed 15 new cases of the new coronavirus, taking the total to 43 with a death toll of eight. Most of the infections have been in the Shi'ite Muslim holy city of Qom. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-43-infected-with-coronavirus-eight-dead-official-282211">Read more</a>

South Korea raises alert to highest level as coronavirus cases jump

South Korea raised its disease alert to the highest level on Sunday after a surge in coronavirus infections and two more deaths, while China state media warned the outbreak there had yet to reach a turning point despite some signs of easing. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-raises-alert-to-highest-level-as-coronavirus-cases-jump-282208">Read more</a>

Iran's leader says enemies tried to use coronavirus to impact vote

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday Iran's enemies tried to put people off voting in Friday's parliamentary election by exaggerating the threat of the new coronavirus but that participation had been good. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-leader-says-enemies-tried-to-use-coronavirus-to-impact-vote-282202">Read more</a>

Floods wash away entire Bolivian city forcing evacuations

Muddy water rushed through the streets of Cochabamba, Bolivia Friday night into Saturday after heavy rains caused the Taquiña River to jump its banks. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/floods-wash-away-entire-bolivian-city-forcing-evacuations-282196">Read more</a>

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The coronavirus outbreak is one of the most serious public health crises to confront Chinese leaders in decades. "For us, this is a crisis and is also a big test," Xi said.

The coronavirus outbreak is one of the most serious public health crises to confront Chinese leaders in decades. "For us, this is a crisis and is also a big test," Xi said. Meanwhile, India is all geared up for the much-awaited US President Donald Trump's India visit on Monday. China braces for inevitable big hit to economy from coronavirus: Xi China will step up policy adjustments to help cushion the blow on the economy from a coronavirus outbreak that authorities are still trying to control, President Xi Jinping was quoted as saying on Sunday. Read more Turkey says will 'temporarily' close Iran border over virus fears Turkey on Sunday announced it would "temporarily" close its land border with neighbouring Iran as alarm grows over a spike in new coronavirus infections. Read more Namaste Trump: India gears up for US President Donald Trump's visit 24 hours before US President Donald Trump's visit, preparations are underway in full swing for the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad. Read more Jordan bars travellers from China, Iran, SKorea over virus Jordan said on Sunday it would bar entry to citizens of China, Iran and South Korea and other foreigners travelling from those countries in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Read more Coronavirus is China's 'biggest health emergency': President Xi Jinping The coronavirus epidemic that has killed over 2,400 people is communist China's "largest public health emergency" since its founding in 1949, President Xi Jinping said Sunday. Read more Saudi-led coalition says it foiled Red Sea attack by Yemen's Houthis Naval forces from the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen on Sunday foiled an "imminent terrorist" attack by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in the southern Red Sea, a major commercial shipping channel, the coalition said. Read more Iran says 43 infected with coronavirus, eight dead: Official Iran has confirmed 15 new cases of the new coronavirus, taking the total to 43 with a death toll of eight. Most of the infections have been in the Shi'ite Muslim holy city of Qom. Read more South Korea raises alert to highest level as coronavirus cases jump South Korea raised its disease alert to the highest level on Sunday after a surge in coronavirus infections and two more deaths, while China state media warned the outbreak there had yet to reach a turning point despite some signs of easing. Read more Iran's leader says enemies tried to use coronavirus to impact vote Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday Iran's enemies tried to put people off voting in Friday's parliamentary election by exaggerating the threat of the new coronavirus but that participation had been good. Read more Floods wash away entire Bolivian city forcing evacuations Muddy water rushed through the streets of Cochabamba, Bolivia Friday night into Saturday after heavy rains caused the Taquiña River to jump its banks. Read more

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US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been&nbsp;interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election. Meanwhile, Iran went to the polls Friday for a general election that conservatives are expected to dominate amid voter apathy after an economic slump, multiple crises and the disqualification of thousands of candidates.

Russia looking to boost Trump's re-election: US election security official

US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been&nbsp;interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-looking-to-boost-trumps-re-election-us-election-security-official-281956">Read more</a>

Iran votes in general election marred by disqualifications

Iran went to the polls Friday for a general election that conservatives are expected to dominate amid voter apathy after an economic slump, multiple crises and the disqualification of thousands of candidates. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-votes-in-general-election-marred-by-disqualifications-282018">Read more</a>

US, Taliban expected to sign peace deal on February 29: Mike Pompeo

The United States and the Taliban will sign an agreement on February&nbsp;29 at the end of a week long period of violence reduction in Afghanistan, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Taliban said on Friday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-taliban-expected-to-sign-peace-deal-on-february-29-mike-pompeo-282024">Read more</a>

Portuguese lawmakers take first step to decriminalise euthanasia amid protests

Portugal's lawmakers on Thursday approved a set of bills aimed at decriminalization of euthanasia amid protests from religious groups. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/portuguese-lawmakers-take-first-step-to-decriminalise-euthanasia-amid-protests-281911">Read more</a>

Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases

As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday, South Korea confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-rise-south-korea-confirms-more-cases-281895">Read more</a>

Idlib fighting: Turkey defence minister threatens to activate S-400 missiles against Russia

The fighting in northwestern Syria has escalated with&nbsp;Turkey-backed rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad's Syrian government troops backed by Russia.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idlib-fighting-turkey-defence-minister-threatens-to-activate-s-400-missiles-against-russia-281961">Read more</a>

PM Leo Varadkar resigns after Irish government enters stalemate

PM Leo Varadkar has resigned after Ireland parliament entered deadlock over the choice of a new premier. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-leo-varadkar-resigns-after-irish-government-enters-stalemate-281969">Read more</a>

Twitter tests labels, community moderation for 'lies' by public figures

Twitter Incorporation is testing a new community moderation approach that would enable users to identify misleading information posted by politicians and public figures and add brightly coloured labels under those tweets. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-tests-labels-community-moderation-for-lies-by-public-figures-281946">Read more</a>

Powerful antibiotic discovered using artificial intelligence for first time

A new antibiotic that kills some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria in the world has been discovered by with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/powerful-antibiotic-discovered-using-artificial-intelligence-for-first-time-282007">Read more</a>

Indian women's cricket team begins ICC World Cup campaign against Australia

Indian women's cricket team will be looking forward to getting a maiden ICC trophy this year by winning the ICC T20 women's World Cup.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-womens-cricket-team-begins-icc-world-cup-campaign-against-australia-281990">Read more</a> 
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US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election.

US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election. Meanwhile, Iran went to the polls Friday for a general election that conservatives are expected to dominate amid voter apathy after an economic slump, multiple crises and the disqualification of thousands of candidates. Russia looking to boost Trump's re-election: US election security official US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election. Read more Iran votes in general election marred by disqualifications Iran went to the polls Friday for a general election that conservatives are expected to dominate amid voter apathy after an economic slump, multiple crises and the disqualification of thousands of candidates. Read more US, Taliban expected to sign peace deal on February 29: Mike Pompeo The United States and the Taliban will sign an agreement on February 29 at the end of a week long period of violence reduction in Afghanistan, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Taliban said on Friday. Read more Portuguese lawmakers take first step to decriminalise euthanasia amid protests Portugal's lawmakers on Thursday approved a set of bills aimed at decriminalization of euthanasia amid protests from religious groups. Read more Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday, South Korea confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country. Read more Idlib fighting: Turkey defence minister threatens to activate S-400 missiles against Russia The fighting in northwestern Syria has escalated with Turkey-backed rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad's Syrian government troops backed by Russia. Read more PM Leo Varadkar resigns after Irish government enters stalemate PM Leo Varadkar has resigned after Ireland parliament entered deadlock over the choice of a new premier. Read more Twitter tests labels, community moderation for 'lies' by public figures Twitter Incorporation is testing a new community moderation approach that would enable users to identify misleading information posted by politicians and public figures and add brightly coloured labels under those tweets. Read more Powerful antibiotic discovered using artificial intelligence for first time A new antibiotic that kills some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria in the world has been discovered by with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time. Read more Indian women's cricket team begins ICC World Cup campaign against Australia Indian women's cricket team will be looking forward to getting a maiden ICC trophy this year by winning the ICC T20 women's World Cup. Read more

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'Like a zombie apocalypse': Residents on edge as coronavirus cases surge in South Korea Residents of a South Korean city at the centre of a new coronavirus outbreak described empty streets, deserted shops, and a climate of fear as a surge in confirmed cases linked to a church raised the prospect of wider transmission.

'Like a zombie apocalypse': Residents on edge as coronavirus cases surge in South Korea Residents of a South Korean city at the centre of a new coronavirus outbreak described empty streets, deserted shops, and a climate of fear as a surge in confirmed cases linked to a church raised the prospect of wider transmission. Read More Iran defends barring of candidates as campaign ends Iran's electoral watchdog on Wednesday defended its decision to disqualify thousands of candidates for a crucial parliamentary election in two days, as a lacklustre campaign neared its end. Read More Investigators see 'xenophobic motive' behind Germany shootings German investigators said Thursday they suspected a "xenophobic motive" behind shootings at a shisha bar and a cafe that left 10 dead overnight in the city of Hanau. Read More Fearing infection, residents protest coronavirus evacuees landing in Ukraine Residents in central Ukraine protested the arrival of a plane carrying evacuees from China's Hubei province on Thursday, fearing they could be infected with the coronavirus despite authorities insisting there was no danger. Read More Trump offered to pardon Assange if he denied Russia helped leak Democrats' emails: Lawyer US President Donald Trump offered to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if he denied Russia's association with WikiLeaks' publication of Democratic Party emails in 2016, a London court heard on Wednesday. Read More 'Hit with a truck': How Iran's missiles inflicted brain injury on US troops In the wee hours of January 8, Tehran retaliated over the US killing of Iran’s most powerful general by bombarding the al-Asad airbase in Iraq. Read More Turkey, Russia discuss joint patrols option in Syria's Idlib: Official Turkey and Russia are discussing possible joint patrols as one way to reach a deal to halt fighting and stem an exodus of civilians in Syria's Idlib region, a Turkish official said on Thursday, a day after Ankara threatened military action to push back Syrian government forces. Read More 'Parasite' effect: Seoul city government to help families living in semi-basement apartments Good cinema not only entertains, inspires but also acts as an agent of social change. Read More Priti Patel accused of 'bullying' and creating 'atmosphere of fear' in UK Home Office British Home Secretary Priti Patel has been accused of ''bullying'' and creating an ''atmosphere of fear'' in the Home Office as she tried to oust a senior civil servant. Read More Tell me, is it possible to live on $170? Russian woman asks Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin was taken by surprise after a woman candidly told him whether he could live on her income of $170 a month. Read More

Top 10 World News of the day: Iran elections, Germany shooting, Syria war and more!

Quarantined passengers on coronavirus-hit cruise liner Diamond Princess start disembarking Hundreds of passengers started disembarking the quarantined cruise ship docked at Yokohama near Tokyo on Wednesday, after a controversial two-week quarantine.

Quarantined passengers on coronavirus-hit cruise liner Diamond Princess start disembarking Hundreds of passengers started disembarking the quarantined cruise ship docked at Yokohama near Tokyo on Wednesday, after a controversial two-week quarantine. Read More US Attorney General Barr mulling resignation over Trump tweets: Report US Attorney General William Barr is mulling resignation over President Donald Trump's tweets about Justice Department investigations, according to a report in Washington Post. Read More Trump commutes ex-Illinois governor Blagojevich's sentence, pardons seven others US President Donald Trump on Monday commuted the sentence of Rod Blagojevich, the ex-Illinois governor and pardoned Michael Milken, once considered Wall Street’s "junk bond king," along with six others, and commuted the sentences of another three people. Read More SpaceX announces partnership to send four people into deep orbit SpaceX announced its intention to send four people deeper into orbit than any private citizen before them, in a mission that could cost more than $100 million and take place by 2022. Read More Turkey's Erdogan says Syria talks with Russia unsatisfactory, offensive 'matter of time' Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday talks with Russia on the conflict in Syria's northwestern Idlib province were far from meeting Turkey's demands and he said a military operation there was a "matter of time". Read More Air strikes hit hospitals, camps in northwest Syria; 300 civilian casualties Government airstrikes have hit hospitals and refugee camps in northwest Syria and killed about 300 civilians as President Bashar al-Assad's forces press an assault against the last rebel stronghold, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Read More Dengue outbreak in Latin America as 12 die in Peru The Latin American region has been hit by a severe dengue outbreak, with Peru reporting the latest victims of this pestilence. Read More UK's new immigration plan designed to cut 'cheap Labour from Europe' sparks criticism Britain's government on Wednesday faced a backlash over its new post-Brexit immigration plans, which are designed to cut "cheap Labour from Europe" in favour of high-skilled English speakers. Read More Amsterdam considers banning tourists from cannabis cafes Amsterdam is plagued by overflowing hordes of tourists and is considering a ban on visitors from cannabis-vending coffee shops, to balance the quality of life for locals and the demands of travellers. Read More First baby born through new egg-freezing technique in France A woman in France has given birth to a baby after her immature eggs were matured in a lab and frozen for use five years after she was left infertile by cancer treatment. Read More

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