Ukraine's&nbsp;Zaporizhzhia&nbsp;nuclear plant under occupation by Moscow's troops was disconnected from the national power supply on Thursday as President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to swell the ranks of Russia's military.&nbsp;

More United States lawmakers are set to visit Taiwan despite China's anger.&nbsp;

Novak Djokovic revealed that he will not be competing in the forthcoming US Open.&nbsp;

The Taliban announced&nbsp;that they had not located al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's body and that they were still conducting investigations.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-russia-occupied-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-disconnected-from-grid-510147">Ukraine war: Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant disconnected from grid</a> 
Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine was disconnected from the national power supply on Thursday (August 25), the state energy operator said.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-us-lawmakers-to-visit-taiwan-despite-chinas-anger-510106">More US lawmakers to visit Taiwan despite China's anger</a> 
Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported that more United States lawmakers are set to visit Taiwan despite China's anger on Thursday evening. The news agency did not name the lawmakers who were coming. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-say-theyve-not-found-body-of-al-qaeda-leader-ayman-al-zawahiri-510132">Taliban say they've not found body of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri</a> 
After the US claimed the al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in an airstrike in Kabul last month, the Taliban announced on Thursday that they had not located his body and that they were still conducting investigations.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-200-ukrainian-troops-killed-in-chaplyne-railway-station-attack-claims-russia-510118">Over 200 Ukrainian troops killed in Chaplyne railway station attack, claims Russia</a> 
Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday that over 200 Ukrainian troops were killed in a railway station attack in central Ukraine. However, Kyiv has said that the attack left 25 people, including children, dead. An 11-year-old boy was found under the rubble of a house and a six-year-old was killed in a car fire near the train station. There is no clarity whether all those who lost their lives in the attack were civilians.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/unable-to-travel-to-new-york-novak-djokovic-drops-bombshell-pulls-out-of-us-open-510144">'Unable to travel to New York'- Novak Djokovic drops bombshell, pulls out of US Open</a> 
In a shocking update that has left fans heartbroken, the former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic recently revealed that he will not be competing in the forthcoming US Open. He declared that he will be unable to travel to The Big Apple ahead of the Grand Slam which is set to kick off next week.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-rights-chief-admits-tremendous-pressure-over-xinjiang-report-says-not-clear-when-it-will-be-published-510133">UN rights chief admits 'tremendous pressure' over Xinjiang report, says not clear when it will be published</a> 
Michelle Bachelet, the UN human rights chief said on Thursday (August 25) that there is "tremendous pressure" over a long-delayed report on China's Xinjiang region. Bachelet also admitted that she was uncertain when it would be published. Several times Bachelet has said that she will publish the report before her term ends on August 31. The report is based on the rights situation in Xinjiang.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-founders-painful-historical-period-statement-sparks-alarm-in-china-510160">Huawei founder's 'painful historical period' statement sparks alarm in China</a> 
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has delivered a stark warning for the company’s future, and said that it should now focus on profit over cashflow and expansion if it is to survive the next three years, The Guardian reported. His statement signals that further job cuts and divestments are on the cards. It has also sparked alarm for smaller businesses amid China’s economic troubles and a global downturn.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-am-human-and-need-some-joy-and-fun-amidst-these-dark-clouds-sanna-marin-says-in-tearful-address-510135">'I am human and need some joy and fun amidst these dark clouds', Sanna Marin says in tearful address</a> 
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Wednesday talked about her right to a private life after criticism sparked by a video of the 36-year-old partying. She also strongly defended her work record, saying that she has never missed a single day of work.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-abducted-catholic-nuns-in-nigeria-regain-unconditional-freedom-510115">Four abducted catholic nuns in Nigeria regain ‘unconditional’ freedom&nbsp;</a> 
Four abducted Catholic nuns in Nigeria regain ‘unconditional’ freedom &nbsp;After about 48 hours in captivity, four nuns reportedly abducted on Sunday from the congregation of Sisters of Jesus the Savior have been set free by their abductors on Tuesday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/cash-rich-germany-criticised-by-watchdog-over-money-laundering-510153">Cash-rich Germany criticised by watchdog over money laundering</a> 
Germany has been criticised by a global watchdog for failing to do enough to tackle money laundering, such as by prosecuting very few for the crime despite being one of the globe's biggest cash centres.

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Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under occupation by Moscow's troops was disconnected from the national power supply on Thursday as President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to swell the ranks of Russia's military.

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under occupation by Moscow's troops was disconnected from the national power supply on Thursday as President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to swell the ranks of Russia's military. More United States lawmakers are set to visit Taiwan despite China's anger. Novak Djokovic revealed that he will not be competing in the forthcoming US Open. The Taliban announced that they had not located al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's body and that they were still conducting investigations. Click on the links to read the full report Ukraine war: Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant disconnected from grid Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine was disconnected from the national power supply on Thursday (August 25), the state energy operator said. More US lawmakers to visit Taiwan despite China's anger Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported that more United States lawmakers are set to visit Taiwan despite China's anger on Thursday evening. The news agency did not name the lawmakers who were coming. Taliban say they've not found body of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri After the US claimed the al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in an airstrike in Kabul last month, the Taliban announced on Thursday that they had not located his body and that they were still conducting investigations. Over 200 Ukrainian troops killed in Chaplyne railway station attack, claims Russia Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday that over 200 Ukrainian troops were killed in a railway station attack in central Ukraine. However, Kyiv has said that the attack left 25 people, including children, dead. An 11-year-old boy was found under the rubble of a house and a six-year-old was killed in a car fire near the train station. There is no clarity whether all those who lost their lives in the attack were civilians. 'Unable to travel to New York'- Novak Djokovic drops bombshell, pulls out of US Open In a shocking update that has left fans heartbroken, the former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic recently revealed that he will not be competing in the forthcoming US Open. He declared that he will be unable to travel to The Big Apple ahead of the Grand Slam which is set to kick off next week. UN rights chief admits 'tremendous pressure' over Xinjiang report, says not clear when it will be published Michelle Bachelet, the UN human rights chief said on Thursday (August 25) that there is "tremendous pressure" over a long-delayed report on China's Xinjiang region. Bachelet also admitted that she was uncertain when it would be published. Several times Bachelet has said that she will publish the report before her term ends on August 31. The report is based on the rights situation in Xinjiang. Huawei founder's 'painful historical period' statement sparks alarm in China Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has delivered a stark warning for the company’s future, and said that it should now focus on profit over cashflow and expansion if it is to survive the next three years, The Guardian reported. His statement signals that further job cuts and divestments are on the cards. It has also sparked alarm for smaller businesses amid China’s economic troubles and a global downturn. 'I am human and need some joy and fun amidst these dark clouds', Sanna Marin says in tearful address Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Wednesday talked about her right to a private life after criticism sparked by a video of the 36-year-old partying. She also strongly defended her work record, saying that she has never missed a single day of work. Four abducted catholic nuns in Nigeria regain ‘unconditional’ freedom Four abducted Catholic nuns in Nigeria regain ‘unconditional’ freedom After about 48 hours in captivity, four nuns reportedly abducted on Sunday from the congregation of Sisters of Jesus the Savior have been set free by their abductors on Tuesday. Cash-rich Germany criticised by watchdog over money laundering Germany has been criticised by a global watchdog for failing to do enough to tackle money laundering, such as by prosecuting very few for the crime despite being one of the globe's biggest cash centres.

Top 10 world news: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant cut from Ukraine grid, Djokovic pulls out of US Open, and more

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Zelensky told the United Nations Security Council Wednesday that Russia "should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail" and "completely withdraw" from an atomic plant in Ukraine. Click on the Live Blog to get all the latest updates related to Russia-Ukraine war.

Biden recently ordered his troops to conduct airstrikes against the Iranian-backed groups in Syria.&nbsp;

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from carrying out official duties. Read the explainer to get all the details.&nbsp;

Also, read a story on why Pakistan is selling majority stakes in state-owned firms?

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;

LIVE: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-ukraine-celebrates-independence-day-zelensky-vows-to-retake-annexed-crimea-509630">Zelensky tells UN Security Council that Russia ‘should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail’</a> 
Zelensky told the United Nations Security Council Wednesday that Russia "should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail" and "completely withdraw" from an atomic plant in Ukraine. Zelensky made the remarks about the Zaporizhzhia facility during an address via video link to a special meeting of the council in New York to mark six months since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-orders-airstrikes-against-iranian-backed-groups-in-syria-509704">US President Joe Biden orders airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria</a> 
US President Joe Biden recently ordered his troops to conduct airstrikes against the Iranian-backed groups in Syria, a week after several rockets landed at a military base in Syria housing the American troops.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-thanks-russian-counterpart-on-nabbing-is-terrorist-509793">Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh thanks Russian counterpart on nabbing IS terrorist</a> 
Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh has thanked Russian defence minister Sergey Shoigu for arresting an Islamic State terrorist who was planning a suicide attack in India. Earlier today, Minister Rajnath conveyed his deep appreciation during an exchange of pleasantries on the side-lines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, defence ministers' meeting in Uzbekistan.&nbsp;

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EXPLAINER: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ex-sri-lankan-president-gotabaya-rajapaksa-likely-to-return-to-the-country-in-first-week-of-september-509749">Why did a Thai court suspend Prime Minister Prayuth and what will happen next?</a>&nbsp; 
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from carrying out official duties. The rare decision is a huge blow to the former army chief who first came to power after toppling an elected government in a 2014 coup. It is being perceived as a possibly brief victory for opposition parties that have sought to loosen Prayuth's hold on power through elections, parliamentary manoeuvres and legal cases.&nbsp;

<img alt="Thailand" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1f379648-95d2-4b23-acd4-7b690f5173db" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Thailand_0.png" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rape-video-posted-by-italian-pm-hopeful-giorgia-meloni-deleted-by-twitter-509850">Rape video posted by Italian PM hopeful Giorgia Meloni deleted by Twitter</a> 
After a rape video posted by Italy's Prime Minister hopeful Giorgia Meloni received widespread criticism, Twitter on Tuesday deleted the video. The post shared by Meloni was removed and replaced with a comment, "This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-scrap-coronavirus-tests-requirements-for-vaccinated-travellers-509816">Japan to scrap coronavirus test requirement for vaccinated travellers</a> 
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday (August 24) that the country will scrap the requirement of pre-departure COVID-19 (coronavirus) tests for vaccinated travellers to the country.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-signals-return-to-nuclear-power-to-stabilise-energy-supply-509711">In major shift, Japan signals return to nuclear power to stabilise energy supply</a> 
Japan will restart more idled nuclear plants and look at developing next-generation reactors, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a major policy shift on nuclear energy a decade after the Fukushima disaster.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/airlines-mills-and-companies-why-pakistan-is-selling-majority-stakes-in-government-organisations-509855">Airlines, mills, and companies: Why Pakistan is selling majority stakes in state-owned firms?</a> 
Inflation and declining foreign currency reserves have brought Pakistan to the verge of economic collapse. The nation's debt has increased to an all-time high. The Islamic Republic is burdened with a mountain of unbearable debt.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-ranks-5th-among-10-countries-with-highest-food-price-inflation-world-bank-509734">Sri Lanka ranks 5th among 10 countries with highest food price inflation: World Bank</a> 
Sri Lanka ranks fifth in a list of 10 countries with the highest food price inflation in the world, the latest World Bank assessment says. The Food Security update released by the World Bank said trade policy actions on food and fertilizers have surged since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, ANI reported.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ex-sri-lankan-president-gotabaya-rajapaksa-likely-to-return-to-the-country-in-first-week-of-september-509749">Ex-Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa likely to return to the country in first week of September</a> 
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa might return to the country by the first week of September. News agency Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the matter. The sources told the news agency on Tuesday (August 23) that the return is dependent on arrangements to secure his safety.&nbsp;

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On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Zelensky told the United Nations Security Council Wednesday that Russia "should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail" and "completely withdraw" from an atomic plant in Ukraine.

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Zelensky told the United Nations Security Council Wednesday that Russia "should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail" and "completely withdraw" from an atomic plant in Ukraine. Click on the Live Blog to get all the latest updates related to Russia-Ukraine war. Biden recently ordered his troops to conduct airstrikes against the Iranian-backed groups in Syria. Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from carrying out official duties. Read the explainer to get all the details. Also, read a story on why Pakistan is selling majority stakes in state-owned firms? Click on the links to read the full report LIVE: Zelensky tells UN Security Council that Russia ‘should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail’ Zelensky told the United Nations Security Council Wednesday that Russia "should unconditionally stop nuclear blackmail" and "completely withdraw" from an atomic plant in Ukraine. Zelensky made the remarks about the Zaporizhzhia facility during an address via video link to a special meeting of the council in New York to mark six months since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US President Joe Biden orders airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria US President Joe Biden recently ordered his troops to conduct airstrikes against the Iranian-backed groups in Syria, a week after several rockets landed at a military base in Syria housing the American troops. Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh thanks Russian counterpart on nabbing IS terrorist Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh has thanked Russian defence minister Sergey Shoigu for arresting an Islamic State terrorist who was planning a suicide attack in India. Earlier today, Minister Rajnath conveyed his deep appreciation during an exchange of pleasantries on the side-lines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, defence ministers' meeting in Uzbekistan. EXPLAINER: Why did a Thai court suspend Prime Minister Prayuth and what will happen next? Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from carrying out official duties. The rare decision is a huge blow to the former army chief who first came to power after toppling an elected government in a 2014 coup. It is being perceived as a possibly brief victory for opposition parties that have sought to loosen Prayuth's hold on power through elections, parliamentary manoeuvres and legal cases. Rape video posted by Italian PM hopeful Giorgia Meloni deleted by Twitter After a rape video posted by Italy's Prime Minister hopeful Giorgia Meloni received widespread criticism, Twitter on Tuesday deleted the video. The post shared by Meloni was removed and replaced with a comment, "This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules." Japan to scrap coronavirus test requirement for vaccinated travellers Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday (August 24) that the country will scrap the requirement of pre-departure COVID-19 (coronavirus) tests for vaccinated travellers to the country. In major shift, Japan signals return to nuclear power to stabilise energy supply Japan will restart more idled nuclear plants and look at developing next-generation reactors, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a major policy shift on nuclear energy a decade after the Fukushima disaster. Airlines, mills, and companies: Why Pakistan is selling majority stakes in state-owned firms? Inflation and declining foreign currency reserves have brought Pakistan to the verge of economic collapse. The nation's debt has increased to an all-time high. The Islamic Republic is burdened with a mountain of unbearable debt. Sri Lanka ranks 5th among 10 countries with highest food price inflation: World Bank Sri Lanka ranks fifth in a list of 10 countries with the highest food price inflation in the world, the latest World Bank assessment says. The Food Security update released by the World Bank said trade policy actions on food and fertilizers have surged since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, ANI reported. Ex-Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa likely to return to the country in first week of September Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa might return to the country by the first week of September. News agency Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the matter. The sources told the news agency on Tuesday (August 23) that the return is dependent on arrangements to secure his safety.

Top 10 world news: Zelensky says Russia ‘should stop nuclear blackmail’, and more

Chinese ship 'Yuan Wang 5' has departed from Sri Lankan waters. India was unhappy about presence of Chinese ship in the waters in its own backyard. In other news. Ukraine has banned Independence Day celebrations. Russia has launched rocket attack near the nuclear plant. Read this and more in our Top 10 world news

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-spy-ship-yuan-wang-5-departs-from-sri-lankan-waters-after-contentious-six-day-visit-509165">China’s ‘spy ship’ Yuan Wang 5 departs from Sri Lankan waters after contentious six-day visit</a> 
 
China says the ship is used for scientific research, but the US Defence Department says the ship is under the command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) and is capable of tracking satellites and missile launches. The ship's arrival at the Hambantota port became controversial as China leased the port from Sri Lanka in 2017 for 99 years after Colombo failed to pay debts related to the construction of the facility.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-bans-independence-day-celebrations-as-russia-launches-rockets-at-locations-near-nuclear-plant-509110">Ukraine bans Independence day celebrations as Russia launches rockets at locations near nuclear plant</a> 
 
At least four people were hurt by Russian rocket salvos that were launched overnight into Nikopol, across the Dnipro from Russian-occupied Enerhodar, where the Zaporizhzhia plant is located, as well as the surrounding Krivyi Rih and Synelnykovsky districts, regional governor Valentyn Reznichenko reported on Telegram on Monday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-says-apprehended-is-operative-planning-suicide-attack-in-india-509086">Russia says apprehended IS operative was planning suicide attack in India</a> 
 
The development comes even as global worries over Islamic state has grown. The agency said that that the operative belongs to a central Asian country and was recruited during his visit to Turkiye from April to June 2022.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/relative-of-children-found-dead-in-new-zealand-found-in-north-korea-509119">Relative of children found dead in New Zealand found in South Korea&nbsp;</a> 
 
The remains of two children were found in suitcases in New Zealand last week. The children are believed to be between five and 10 years old at the time of their death.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-police-seizes-countrys-largest-shipment-of-opioid-509199">Australian police seizes country's largest shipment of opioid</a> 
 
While as little as 28 milligrams of the drug can result in death, Australian police said they had only ever detected illegal fentanyl in amounts of less than 30 grams

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-that-a-downed-plane-google-maps-users-spot-spooky-image-in-australian-rainforest-509197">Is that a 'downed' plane? Google Maps users spot spooky image in Australian rainforest</a> 
 
The users are baffled as the plane is apparently from established flight routes. Reports have noted that the grey twin-engine plane is in a location west. It is a known flight path along the north Queensland coast

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-the-bund-will-not-be-lit-for-two-nights-to-save-power-as-drought-hits-power-supply-509175">China: 'The Bund' will not be lit for two nights to save power as drought hits power supply</a> 
 
As extreme weather continues to play havoc with power supplies and damage crops state weather forecasters issued a heat 'red alert' for the 11th consecutive day on Monday

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/citi-warns-uk-inflation-to-hit-18-as-energy-bills-rocket-509146">Citi warns UK inflation to hit 18% as energy bills rocket</a> 
 
Due to extremely painful rises in energy bills that will push the cost of living into the 'stratosphere' CPI inflation will hit 18.6 per cent in January 2023, according to Citi.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/swiss-glaciers-have-shrunk-by-half-since-1931-and-melting-faster-study-reveals-509189">Swiss glaciers have shrunk by half since 1931, and melting faster, study reveals</a> 
 
Their study, published in the scientific journal The Cryosphere, used material from the TerrA image archive, which covers about 86 percent of Switzerland's glacierised area, analysing around 21,700 photographs taken between 1916 and 1947.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quake-of-magnitude-55-strikes-indonesian-island-of-bali-no-casualties-reported-509142">Quake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Indonesian island of Bali, no casualties reported</a> 
 
The quake was felt across the island and neighbouring Lombok, Reuters reported. However, the authorities did not issue a tsunami warning.

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Chinese ship 'Yuan Wang 5' has departed from Sri Lankan waters. India was unhappy about presence of Chinese ship in the waters in its own backyard. In other news.

Chinese ship 'Yuan Wang 5' has departed from Sri Lankan waters. India was unhappy about presence of Chinese ship in the waters in its own backyard. In other news. Ukraine has banned Independence Day celebrations. Russia has launched rocket attack near the nuclear plant. Read this and more in our Top 10 world news China’s ‘spy ship’ Yuan Wang 5 departs from Sri Lankan waters after contentious six-day visit China says the ship is used for scientific research, but the US Defence Department says the ship is under the command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) and is capable of tracking satellites and missile launches. The ship's arrival at the Hambantota port became controversial as China leased the port from Sri Lanka in 2017 for 99 years after Colombo failed to pay debts related to the construction of the facility. Ukraine bans Independence day celebrations as Russia launches rockets at locations near nuclear plant At least four people were hurt by Russian rocket salvos that were launched overnight into Nikopol, across the Dnipro from Russian-occupied Enerhodar, where the Zaporizhzhia plant is located, as well as the surrounding Krivyi Rih and Synelnykovsky districts, regional governor Valentyn Reznichenko reported on Telegram on Monday. Russia says apprehended IS operative was planning suicide attack in India The development comes even as global worries over Islamic state has grown. The agency said that that the operative belongs to a central Asian country and was recruited during his visit to Turkiye from April to June 2022. Relative of children found dead in New Zealand found in South Korea The remains of two children were found in suitcases in New Zealand last week. The children are believed to be between five and 10 years old at the time of their death. Australian police seizes country's largest shipment of opioid While as little as 28 milligrams of the drug can result in death, Australian police said they had only ever detected illegal fentanyl in amounts of less than 30 grams Is that a 'downed' plane? Google Maps users spot spooky image in Australian rainforest The users are baffled as the plane is apparently from established flight routes. Reports have noted that the grey twin-engine plane is in a location west. It is a known flight path along the north Queensland coast China: 'The Bund' will not be lit for two nights to save power as drought hits power supply As extreme weather continues to play havoc with power supplies and damage crops state weather forecasters issued a heat 'red alert' for the 11th consecutive day on Monday Citi warns UK inflation to hit 18% as energy bills rocket Due to extremely painful rises in energy bills that will push the cost of living into the 'stratosphere' CPI inflation will hit 18.6 per cent in January 2023, according to Citi. Swiss glaciers have shrunk by half since 1931, and melting faster, study reveals Their study, published in the scientific journal The Cryosphere, used material from the TerrA image archive, which covers about 86 percent of Switzerland's glacierised area, analysing around 21,700 photographs taken between 1916 and 1947. Quake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Indonesian island of Bali, no casualties reported The quake was felt across the island and neighbouring Lombok, Reuters reported. However, the authorities did not issue a tsunami warning.

Top 10 world news: Chinese ship leaves Sri Lanka, Ukraine bans I-day celebrations, more 

Rishi Sunak is not dropping the towel in the PM race. In a change of strategy, he has dubbed himself as the 'underdog' and even released a video that portrayed him the same. Meanwhile Singapore on Sunday did away with the archaic colonial-era law that criminalised gay sex. In other news, Japanese PM&nbsp;Fumio Kishida has tested positive for coronavirus.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/underdog-has-got-nothing-to-lose-he-fights-for-every-inch-rishi-sunak-in-campaign-video-508901">Underdog has nothing to lose, he fights for every inch: Rishi Sunak in campaign video</a>

As allies insisted he is still in a position to win, Rishi Sunak has positioned himself as the "underdog" in the race to become the next prime minister of UK. At the Tories' Friday hustings for the party's top job in Manchester, Sunak was introduced in a brand-new video montage that portrayed the former chancellor as an audacious outsider.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nso-group-ceo-steps-down-amid-mounting-legal-actions-over-its-pegasus-sypware-software-508915">Israel: NSO Group CEO steps down amid mounting legal actions for Pegasus</a>

Israeli spyware firm NSO group that manufactures the controversial Pegasus software has announced a change in the top hierarchy. Reportedly, the company's Chief Executive Officer Shalev Hulio has stepped down with immediate effect from his position on Sunday. Additionaly, the company is&nbsp;laying off 100 employees out of its workforce of 750.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-east-asia/singapore-lifts-ban-on-gay-sex-repeals-section-377a-but-upholds-marriage-ban-508900">Singapore lifts ban on gay sex, repeals Section 377A, but upholds marriage ban</a>

In what comes as a landmark moment in the history of Singapore, the country has decided to repeal an archaic law that criminalised gay sex. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made the announcement on Sunday during his annual policy address.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-govt-warns-imran-khan-mulls-filing-case-against-him-over-threat-speech-508880">Pakistan govt warns Imran Khan, mulls filing case against him over 'threat speech'</a>

The interior minister for Pakistan, Rana Sanaullah, stated on Sunday that the government was discussing whether to bring a new case against Imran Khan, the PTI chairman, for his "provocative speech" from the previous day or to add him to an existing case.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-missiles-pound-odesa-as-ukrainian-independence-day-draws-closer-508917">Russian missiles pound Odesa as Ukrainian Independence Day draws closer</a>

Russian missiles have hit Odesa, the Ukrainian port, overnight. Artillery shells have also rained down on a city close to Europe's biggest nuclear plant. The attacks have come as Ukraine heads towards celebrating its Independence Day on August 24. It will be Ukraine's 31st Independence Day.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japans-prime-minister-fumio-kishida-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-ahead-of-an-african-trip-508879">Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tests positive for coronavirus ahead of an African trip</a>

The Japanese Prime Minister developed a cough and slight fever on Saturday, before taking a PCR test, which returned positive.&nbsp;Kishida, 65, had to depart for a visit to Tunisia but the virus has forced him to recuperate at his official residence

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexander-dugins-daughter-killed-in-car-bomb-attack-who-is-darya-dugina-508788">Alexander Dugin's daughter killed in car bomb attack: Who is Darya Dugina?</a>

Russia President Vladimir Putin's ally Alexander Dugin's daughter Darya Dugina, 30, was killed in a car bomb attack near Moscow, reports said. Alexander was in a car behind Darya's vehicle when the explosion occurred. Darya Dugina's death was confirmed by the Russian news agency TASS. She was reportedly driving a Toyota land cruiser Prado when the explosion occurred.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-urged-to-rethink-its-genetics-data-sharing-policy-with-china-508860">Experts urge UK to rethink its genetics data sharing policy with China</a>

Demands are being raised in the United Kingdom to stop the sharing of confidential&nbsp;genetic data&nbsp;of over 500,000 Britons with&nbsp;China.&nbsp;Reportedly, under&nbsp;several hundred ongoing projects of the UK Biobank,&nbsp;researchers in China have&nbsp;been accessing 'detailed genetic information' and other health-related data of UK citizens.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/this-victory-is-for-my-country-oleksandr-usyk-pays-tribute-to-ukrainian-military-after-beating-anthony-joshua-508866">This victory is for my country: Oleksandr Usyk pays tribute to Ukrainian military after beating Anthony Joshua</a>

&nbsp;"I did this victory for my country, for all people, militaries who are defending the country. Thank you very, very much." said&nbsp;Oleksandr Usyk after defeating&nbsp;British boxer Anthony Joshua.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/netizens-strongly-react-to-anonymous-death-threats-made-against-bts-jimin-and-v-508825">Netizens strongly react to anonymous death threats made against BTS' Jimin and V</a>

On Friday, netizens started reporting suspicious posts containing death threats against BTS' Jimin and V on the fan community platform Weverse. Referring to the upcoming Busan concert, an anonymous person made threats to assassinate the popular South Korean singers and shared a picture of a gun. Screenshots of the death threats have been doing rounds on social media.

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Rishi Sunak is not dropping the towel in the PM race. In a change of strategy, he has dubbed himself as the 'underdog' and even released a video that portrayed him the same.

Rishi Sunak is not dropping the towel in the PM race. In a change of strategy, he has dubbed himself as the 'underdog' and even released a video that portrayed him the same. Meanwhile Singapore on Sunday did away with the archaic colonial-era law that criminalised gay sex. In other news, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has tested positive for coronavirus. Click the headlines to read more Underdog has nothing to lose, he fights for every inch: Rishi Sunak in campaign video As allies insisted he is still in a position to win, Rishi Sunak has positioned himself as the "underdog" in the race to become the next prime minister of UK. At the Tories' Friday hustings for the party's top job in Manchester, Sunak was introduced in a brand-new video montage that portrayed the former chancellor as an audacious outsider. Israel: NSO Group CEO steps down amid mounting legal actions for Pegasus Israeli spyware firm NSO group that manufactures the controversial Pegasus software has announced a change in the top hierarchy. Reportedly, the company's Chief Executive Officer Shalev Hulio has stepped down with immediate effect from his position on Sunday. Additionaly, the company is laying off 100 employees out of its workforce of 750. Singapore lifts ban on gay sex, repeals Section 377A, but upholds marriage ban In what comes as a landmark moment in the history of Singapore, the country has decided to repeal an archaic law that criminalised gay sex. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made the announcement on Sunday during his annual policy address. Pakistan govt warns Imran Khan, mulls filing case against him over 'threat speech' The interior minister for Pakistan, Rana Sanaullah, stated on Sunday that the government was discussing whether to bring a new case against Imran Khan, the PTI chairman, for his "provocative speech" from the previous day or to add him to an existing case. Russian missiles pound Odesa as Ukrainian Independence Day draws closer Russian missiles have hit Odesa, the Ukrainian port, overnight. Artillery shells have also rained down on a city close to Europe's biggest nuclear plant. The attacks have come as Ukraine heads towards celebrating its Independence Day on August 24. It will be Ukraine's 31st Independence Day. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tests positive for coronavirus ahead of an African trip The Japanese Prime Minister developed a cough and slight fever on Saturday, before taking a PCR test, which returned positive. Kishida, 65, had to depart for a visit to Tunisia but the virus has forced him to recuperate at his official residence Alexander Dugin's daughter killed in car bomb attack: Who is Darya Dugina? Russia President Vladimir Putin's ally Alexander Dugin's daughter Darya Dugina, 30, was killed in a car bomb attack near Moscow, reports said. Alexander was in a car behind Darya's vehicle when the explosion occurred. Darya Dugina's death was confirmed by the Russian news agency TASS. She was reportedly driving a Toyota land cruiser Prado when the explosion occurred. Experts urge UK to rethink its genetics data sharing policy with China Demands are being raised in the United Kingdom to stop the sharing of confidential genetic data of over 500,000 Britons with China. Reportedly, under several hundred ongoing projects of the UK Biobank, researchers in China have been accessing 'detailed genetic information' and other health-related data of UK citizens. This victory is for my country: Oleksandr Usyk pays tribute to Ukrainian military after beating Anthony Joshua "I did this victory for my country, for all people, militaries who are defending the country. Thank you very, very much." said Oleksandr Usyk after defeating British boxer Anthony Joshua. Netizens strongly react to anonymous death threats made against BTS' Jimin and V On Friday, netizens started reporting suspicious posts containing death threats against BTS' Jimin and V on the fan community platform Weverse. Referring to the upcoming Busan concert, an anonymous person made threats to assassinate the popular South Korean singers and shared a picture of a gun. Screenshots of the death threats have been doing rounds on social media. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Top 10 world news: Singapore lifts ban on gay sex, Japan's PM tests positive for COVID-19 and more

A Ukrainian official has told US media that pro-Ukraine elements were involved in explosions in Russia-held Crimea in recent days. Meanwhile Russia has made an allegation that a number of its soldiers were poisoned by Ukraine. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pro-ukrainian-saboteurs-played-a-role-in-blasts-at-russian-military-sites-report-508696">Pro-Ukraine saboteurs played a role in blasts at Russian military sites: Report</a>

Russia-Ukraine war: The report also noted that given the nature of the blasts, experts have speculated that guerrilla fighters, known as "partisans" might have played a role.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/travel-ban-exemptions-for-taliban-officials-end-no-consensus-in-un-for-extension-508677">Travel ban exemptions for Taliban officials end, no consensus in UN for extension</a> 
 
Exemptions from travel ban were given to 13 Taliban officials to enable them to take part in negotiations and meet foreign officials abroad.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-coal-import-from-russia-at-record-high-amid-eu-ban-508612">China's coal import from Russia surges to record high amid EU ban</a> 
 
EU member states the Netherlands, Austria and Germany have reportedly increased the use of coal-fired power plants even as the EU seeks to cut natural gas use by 15 per cent due to surging prices.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-multiple-times-when-world-leaders-took-to-the-dancefloor-why-blame-sanna-marin-508599">WATCH: Multiple times when world leaders hit the dancefloor, why blame Sanna Marin alone?</a> 
 
Even her harshest detractors would concede that Sanna Marin throws more than competent shapes compared to some other world leaders, despite the fact that her passion for partying may have gotten her into trouble at home.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-poisoned-some-of-our-soldiers-alleges-russia-508717">Ukraine poisoned some of our soldiers, alleges Russia</a> 
 
Russian defence ministry alleges that the poisoning took place in the month of July and a number of Russian servicemen were taken to a military hospital with signs of serious poisoning on July 31.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-chief-inspects-grain-ship-off-the-coast-of-turkey-508707">UN chief inspects grain ship off the coast of Turkey</a> 
 
Ukraine, a leading producer of foodgrains has been under attack from Russia since February 24 this year. The invasion created obstacles in the path of grain export from Ukraine raising the spectre of global food crisis. But a deal was brokered by the UN and Turkey between Ukraine and Russia that resulted in agreement for safe passage for grain ships from and to Ukraine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-gather-to-fete-south-africas-new-zulu-king-508700">Thousands gather to fete South Africa's new Zulu king</a> 
 
Men and women in colourful traditional outfits assembled outside the marble palace on the hills of Nongoma, a small town in the southeastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, the Zulu heartland.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-downpour-eases-after-forcing-hundreds-from-home-508688">New Zealand: Downpour eases after forcing hundreds from homes</a> 
 
Nelson, the city in the South Island of the country is the worst affected due to the rain. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated over the week. The lashing from rain has rendered some of the homes uninhabitable.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monkeypox-virus-can-remain-on-blankets-coffee-machines-says-cdc-study-508648">Monkeypox virus can remain on blankets, coffee machines for days, says CDC study</a>

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US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said cleaning and disinfection may have contained contamination at home. The WHO has already instituted a study to find out whether genetic changes are responsible for the monkeypox surge worldwide.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/literature-world-gathers-in-support-of-salman-rushdie-in-new-york-508623">Literature world gathers in support of Salman Rushdie in New York</a> 
 
More than a dozen renowned authors, including Rushdie's friends and colleagues, spoke at the occasion, which, according to the event's organisers, had also invited the novelist to attend from a hospital bed. Rushdie, 75, was stabbed multiple times in the neck and abdomen a week ago as he prepared for a lecture series in upstate New York.&nbsp;

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A Ukrainian official has told US media that pro-Ukraine elements were involved in explosions in Russia-held Crimea in recent days. Meanwhile Russia has made an allegation that a number of its soldiers were poisoned by Ukraine.

A Ukrainian official has told US media that pro-Ukraine elements were involved in explosions in Russia-held Crimea in recent days. Meanwhile Russia has made an allegation that a number of its soldiers were poisoned by Ukraine. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News. Pro-Ukraine saboteurs played a role in blasts at Russian military sites: Report Russia-Ukraine war: The report also noted that given the nature of the blasts, experts have speculated that guerrilla fighters, known as "partisans" might have played a role. Travel ban exemptions for Taliban officials end, no consensus in UN for extension Exemptions from travel ban were given to 13 Taliban officials to enable them to take part in negotiations and meet foreign officials abroad. China's coal import from Russia surges to record high amid EU ban EU member states the Netherlands, Austria and Germany have reportedly increased the use of coal-fired power plants even as the EU seeks to cut natural gas use by 15 per cent due to surging prices. WATCH: Multiple times when world leaders hit the dancefloor, why blame Sanna Marin alone? Even her harshest detractors would concede that Sanna Marin throws more than competent shapes compared to some other world leaders, despite the fact that her passion for partying may have gotten her into trouble at home. Ukraine poisoned some of our soldiers, alleges Russia Russian defence ministry alleges that the poisoning took place in the month of July and a number of Russian servicemen were taken to a military hospital with signs of serious poisoning on July 31. UN chief inspects grain ship off the coast of Turkey Ukraine, a leading producer of foodgrains has been under attack from Russia since February 24 this year. The invasion created obstacles in the path of grain export from Ukraine raising the spectre of global food crisis. But a deal was brokered by the UN and Turkey between Ukraine and Russia that resulted in agreement for safe passage for grain ships from and to Ukraine. Thousands gather to fete South Africa's new Zulu king Men and women in colourful traditional outfits assembled outside the marble palace on the hills of Nongoma, a small town in the southeastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, the Zulu heartland. New Zealand: Downpour eases after forcing hundreds from homes Nelson, the city in the South Island of the country is the worst affected due to the rain. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated over the week. The lashing from rain has rendered some of the homes uninhabitable. Monkeypox virus can remain on blankets, coffee machines for days, says CDC study US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said cleaning and disinfection may have contained contamination at home. The WHO has already instituted a study to find out whether genetic changes are responsible for the monkeypox surge worldwide. Literature world gathers in support of Salman Rushdie in New York More than a dozen renowned authors, including Rushdie's friends and colleagues, spoke at the occasion, which, according to the event's organisers, had also invited the novelist to attend from a hospital bed. Rushdie, 75, was stabbed multiple times in the neck and abdomen a week ago as he prepared for a lecture series in upstate New York.

Top 10 world news: Pro-Ukraine elements at work in Crimea, UN chief inspects grain ship, more

Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron called for independent inspections at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during a phone call. Also read other details related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

Myanmar's military chief said that the junta was open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.&nbsp;

In entertainment world, fans are angry as Britney Spears and Elton John's song gets leaked online.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macrons-office-says-putin-agreed-to-send-iaea-experts-to-moscow-held-nuclear-plant-508489">Macron's office says Putin agreed to send IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant</a> 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron called for independent inspections at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on Friday (August 19) during a phone call.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-taiwan-announce-official-bilateral-trade-talks-508456">US and Taiwan announce official bilateral trade talks</a> 
Weeks after Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House, made a contentious visit to Taiwan, the US has stated that formal trade talks will soon begin with Taipei. The Office of US trade representative said that the first round of bilateral talks would start in "early September."

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-junta-says-military-open-to-negotiations-with-ousted-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi-508438">Myanmar junta says open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi after her trial</a> 
Myanmar's military chief said on Friday (August 19) that the junta was open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the crisis sparked by its coup after her trials in a junta court have reached a conclusion.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-rejects-calls-to-demilitarise-the-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-in-ukraine-508477">Russia rejects calls to demilitarise the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine</a> 
Ukraine's requests to completely demilitarise the area surrounding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactor in southern Ukraine have been denied by Russia. A Russian official claimed that the action would increase the plant's vulnerability.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pay-related-strikes-bring-londons-transport-network-to-a-halt-508474">Pay-related strikes bring London's transport network to a halt</a> 
As double-digit inflation eats away at salaries, the rail and bus employees' strike on Friday brought London's transportation system to a complete halt. This is only the latest in a summer-long series of labour market battles.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-chief-antonio-guterres-asks-russian-occupied-nuclear-plant-not-be-cut-off-from-ukraines-grid-508463">UN chief Antonio Guterres asks Russian-occupied nuclear plant not be cut off from Ukraine's grid</a> 
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday (August 19) asked that the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station not be cut off from Ukraine's grid.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/major-covid-19-isolation-site-reopens-in-hong-kong-as-cases-reach-four-month-high-508447">Major COVID-19 isolation site reopens in Hong Kong as cases reach four-month high</a> 
As COVID-19 case numbers reached their highest level in more than four months, straining the medical system and raising doubts about the city's ability to further relax viral rules, Hong Kong will reopen one of its largest COVID-19 isolation facilities.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/report-china-test-fires-missile-in-xinjiang-brings-down-plane-in-drill-508430">Report: China test-fires missile in Xinjiang, brings down plane in drill</a> 
According to reports, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Xinjiang Military Command of China tested a surface-to-air missile in a high-altitude location of Xinjiang that brought down a targeted aircraft.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xiao-jianhua-china-sentences-tycoon-to-13-years-fines-his-company-81-billion-508433">China sentences tycoon Xiao Jianhua to 13 years in jail, fines his company $8.1 billion</a> 
Xiao Jianhua, one of China's richest people, was sentenced by a Shanghai court on Friday (August 19) to 13 years in prison. The court also fined his Tomorrow Holdings company $8.1 billion. This comes more than five years after the billionaire was reportedly abducted from a hotel room in Hong Kong and taken to China.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/fans-fume-as-britney-spears-and-elton-johns-song-gets-leaked-online-508464">Fans fume as Britney Spears and Elton John's song gets leaked online</a> 
Britney Spears is returning to music after six years and her fans are excited for her. But days before Spears was to release her highly anticipated collaboration with Elton John, the song has allegedly leaked online.&nbsp;

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Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron called for independent inspections at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during a phone call. Also read other details related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron called for independent inspections at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during a phone call. Also read other details related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Myanmar's military chief said that the junta was open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. In entertainment world, fans are angry as Britney Spears and Elton John's song gets leaked online. Click on the links to read the full report Macron's office says Putin agreed to send IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron called for independent inspections at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on Friday (August 19) during a phone call. US and Taiwan announce official bilateral trade talks Weeks after Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House, made a contentious visit to Taiwan, the US has stated that formal trade talks will soon begin with Taipei. The Office of US trade representative said that the first round of bilateral talks would start in "early September." Myanmar junta says open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi after her trial Myanmar's military chief said on Friday (August 19) that the junta was open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the crisis sparked by its coup after her trials in a junta court have reached a conclusion. Russia rejects calls to demilitarise the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine Ukraine's requests to completely demilitarise the area surrounding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactor in southern Ukraine have been denied by Russia. A Russian official claimed that the action would increase the plant's vulnerability. Pay-related strikes bring London's transport network to a halt As double-digit inflation eats away at salaries, the rail and bus employees' strike on Friday brought London's transportation system to a complete halt. This is only the latest in a summer-long series of labour market battles. UN chief Antonio Guterres asks Russian-occupied nuclear plant not be cut off from Ukraine's grid United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday (August 19) asked that the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station not be cut off from Ukraine's grid. Major COVID-19 isolation site reopens in Hong Kong as cases reach four-month high As COVID-19 case numbers reached their highest level in more than four months, straining the medical system and raising doubts about the city's ability to further relax viral rules, Hong Kong will reopen one of its largest COVID-19 isolation facilities. Report: China test-fires missile in Xinjiang, brings down plane in drill According to reports, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Xinjiang Military Command of China tested a surface-to-air missile in a high-altitude location of Xinjiang that brought down a targeted aircraft. China sentences tycoon Xiao Jianhua to 13 years in jail, fines his company $8.1 billion Xiao Jianhua, one of China's richest people, was sentenced by a Shanghai court on Friday (August 19) to 13 years in prison. The court also fined his Tomorrow Holdings company $8.1 billion. This comes more than five years after the billionaire was reportedly abducted from a hotel room in Hong Kong and taken to China. Fans fume as Britney Spears and Elton John's song gets leaked online Britney Spears is returning to music after six years and her fans are excited for her. But days before Spears was to release her highly anticipated collaboration with Elton John, the song has allegedly leaked online.

Top 10 world news: Putin agreed to send IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, and more

Erdogan&nbsp;on said Turkey supports Ukraine and warned of the danger of "another Chernobyl" disaster erupting at a nuclear power plant held by invading Russian forces.&nbsp;UK Home Secretary signed an agreement with Pakistan to deport "foreign criminals and immigration offenders" from the UK.&nbsp;

From entertainment world, read a report on&nbsp;Emilia Clarke. Recently, her millions of fans were filled with outrage after a CEO of an Australian television company Foxtel, Patrick Delany called Emilia a 'short, dumpy girl'.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tayyip-erdogan-says-turkey-stands-on-the-side-of-ukraine-508183">Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine'</a> 
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday (August 18) that Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine'. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, praised the first visit to Ukraine since the start of the war by Erdogan, who helped broker a grain deal between Kyiv and Moscow.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-to-speedily-remove-illegal-pakistani-nationals-uk-home-secretary-priti-patel-508185">Britain to speedily remove illegal Pakistani nationals: UK Home Secretary Priti Patel</a> 
The UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has signed an agreement with Pakistan to deport "foreign criminals and immigration offenders" from the UK. With this agreement, the United Kingdom has reached a "historic" agreement with Pakistan to expedite the removal of Pakistani nationals who have no legal right to remain in the United Kingdom.

<img alt="Priti Patel" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f8b16ced-6c6b-4a21-8bbe-fce4eae5cf67" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Priti%20Patel.png" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/quad-is-most-prominent-platform-says-indian-foreign-minister-in-thailand-508168">Quad is 'most prominent' platform, says Indian foreign minister in Thailand</a> 
Only countries with mindsets "built around spheres of influence" and who are "uncomfortable" with democratic ideas will oppose the concept of a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Thursday, indirectly mocking China while emphasising "ASEAN centrality" within the strategic construct.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/boat-with-ak-47-rifles-that-caused-terror-scare-belongs-to-an-australian-couple-maharashtras-deputy-cm-508089">Terror scare: Boat with AK-47 rifles belongs to Australian couple, says Maharashtra Deputy CM</a> 
A suspect boat was on Thursday discovered near the Harihareshwar shore in the Indian state of Maharashtra's Raigad district, carrying three AK-47 rifles, explosives, and bullets. The district has been placed on high alert by the state police.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/race-to-protect-harvest-chinas-drought-could-last-until-september-508052">Race to protect harvest: China's drought could last until September</a> 
As local governments race to maintain power and find fresh water supplies to irrigate crops ahead of the autumn harvest, China warned that severe drought conditions along the Yangtze river could last well into September.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-nearly-400-crashes-linked-to-self-driving-driver-assist-technologies-since-last-summer-508086">US: Nearly 400 crashes linked to self-driving, driver-assist technologies since last summer</a> 
According to data made public by American safety regulators, automakers recorded roughly 400 crashes involving vehicles with automated driver-assist systems, that included 273 Teslas.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/days-after-defeat-in-wyoming-primary-anti-trump-republican-liz-cheney-considers-running-for-president-in-2024-508041">Days after losing Wyoming primary, Liz Cheney mulls running for president in 2024</a> 
Just days after losing in the Republican primary race, Liz Cheney said she is considering running for the president during the 2024 US elections.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspend-donations-to-anti-abortion-politicians-over-650-google-employees-sign-petition-for-policy-changes-508140">Stop donations to anti-abortion politicians, says Google employees' petition for policy changes</a> 
Asking Google to offer abortion benefits to contractors and suspend donations to anti-abortion politicians, more than 650 workers at Google owner Alphabet Inc have signed a petition for policy changes.

<img alt="Google" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="90d83cb3-c5f8-46fa-b59c-9d2b83329cd9" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Google_0.png" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/foxtel-ceo-calls-emilia-clarke-short-dumpy-girl-at-house-of-the-dragon-premiere-network-issues-apology-508138">Foxtel CEO calls Emilia Clarke 'short, dumpy girl' at House of the Dragon premiere, network issues apology</a> 
Emilia Clarke needs no introduction. The actress rose to international fame thanks to her role as Daenerys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones'. Recently, her millions of fans were filled with outrage after a CEO of an Australian television company Foxtel, Patrick Delany called Emilia a 'short, dumpy girl'. However, the network has issued an apology if ''his remarks were misunderstood.''

<img alt="Emilia Clarke" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a776be4e-b880-4777-9b4c-f47d07c2bca0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Emilia%20Clarke.png" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-feel-like-a-youngster-shikhar-dhawan-looks-back-at-his-partnership-with-shubham-gill-against-zimbabwe-508181">'I feel like a youngster'- Shikhar Dhawan looks back at his partnership with Shubham Gill against Zimbabwe</a> 
Chasing a paltry score of 190 runs, Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill hardly broke a sweat as they chased down the target in 30.5 overs at the Harare Sports Club here on Thursday. The Dhawan-Gill duo are carrying on from their performance during India`s tour to West Indies where they played a pivotal role in giving India a flying start.&nbsp;

<img alt="Shikhar Dhawan" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5b2bba46-8dc3-4b96-99fe-a733f4e6643e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Shikhar%20Dhawan.png" />

Erdogan on said Turkey supports Ukraine and warned of the danger of "another Chernobyl" disaster erupting at a nuclear power plant held by invading Russian forces.

Erdogan on said Turkey supports Ukraine and warned of the danger of "another Chernobyl" disaster erupting at a nuclear power plant held by invading Russian forces. UK Home Secretary signed an agreement with Pakistan to deport "foreign criminals and immigration offenders" from the UK. From entertainment world, read a report on Emilia Clarke. Recently, her millions of fans were filled with outrage after a CEO of an Australian television company Foxtel, Patrick Delany called Emilia a 'short, dumpy girl'. Click on the links to read the full report Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine' Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday (August 18) that Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine'. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, praised the first visit to Ukraine since the start of the war by Erdogan, who helped broker a grain deal between Kyiv and Moscow. Britain to speedily remove illegal Pakistani nationals: UK Home Secretary Priti Patel The UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has signed an agreement with Pakistan to deport "foreign criminals and immigration offenders" from the UK. With this agreement, the United Kingdom has reached a "historic" agreement with Pakistan to expedite the removal of Pakistani nationals who have no legal right to remain in the United Kingdom. Quad is 'most prominent' platform, says Indian foreign minister in Thailand Only countries with mindsets "built around spheres of influence" and who are "uncomfortable" with democratic ideas will oppose the concept of a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Thursday, indirectly mocking China while emphasising "ASEAN centrality" within the strategic construct. Terror scare: Boat with AK-47 rifles belongs to Australian couple, says Maharashtra Deputy CM A suspect boat was on Thursday discovered near the Harihareshwar shore in the Indian state of Maharashtra's Raigad district, carrying three AK-47 rifles, explosives, and bullets. The district has been placed on high alert by the state police. Race to protect harvest: China's drought could last until September As local governments race to maintain power and find fresh water supplies to irrigate crops ahead of the autumn harvest, China warned that severe drought conditions along the Yangtze river could last well into September. US: Nearly 400 crashes linked to self-driving, driver-assist technologies since last summer According to data made public by American safety regulators, automakers recorded roughly 400 crashes involving vehicles with automated driver-assist systems, that included 273 Teslas. Days after losing Wyoming primary, Liz Cheney mulls running for president in 2024 Just days after losing in the Republican primary race, Liz Cheney said she is considering running for the president during the 2024 US elections. Stop donations to anti-abortion politicians, says Google employees' petition for policy changes Asking Google to offer abortion benefits to contractors and suspend donations to anti-abortion politicians, more than 650 workers at Google owner Alphabet Inc have signed a petition for policy changes. Foxtel CEO calls Emilia Clarke 'short, dumpy girl' at House of the Dragon premiere, network issues apology Emilia Clarke needs no introduction. The actress rose to international fame thanks to her role as Daenerys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones'. Recently, her millions of fans were filled with outrage after a CEO of an Australian television company Foxtel, Patrick Delany called Emilia a 'short, dumpy girl'. However, the network has issued an apology if ''his remarks were misunderstood.'' 'I feel like a youngster'- Shikhar Dhawan looks back at his partnership with Shubham Gill against Zimbabwe Chasing a paltry score of 190 runs, Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill hardly broke a sweat as they chased down the target in 30.5 overs at the Harare Sports Club here on Thursday. The Dhawan-Gill duo are carrying on from their performance during India`s tour to West Indies where they played a pivotal role in giving India a flying start.

Top 10 world news: Turkey stands 'on the side of Ukraine', China's drought could last until Sept, and more

Udayanga Weeratunga, a former Lankan envoy to Russia said that former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island nation next week.&nbsp;

The Washington Post has reported that US knew about Russia's plans for the Ukraine war but struggled to&nbsp;convince allies.&nbsp;

Read a report on China's Yangtze river as it&nbsp;has dried up in parts, forcing the regions that are dependent on the longest river to deploy pumps and cloud-seeding rockets.&nbsp;

India's star cricketer Virat Kohli opened up on mental health. Read the story.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-sri-lankan-president-gotabaya-rajapaksa-to-return-on-august-24-report-507748">Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to return on August 24: Report</a> 
Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island nation next week, a local media broadcaster Newsfirst reported on Wednesday (August 17) citing Udayanga Weeratunga, a former Lankan envoy to Russia. There's no official confirmation yet.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-knew-russias-plans-ukraine-war-but-it-struggled-to-convince-allies-report-507813">US knew Russia's Ukraine war plans but struggled to convince allies: Report</a> 
"Extraordinary" details were provided in advance to the United States President Joe Biden related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, The Washington Post has reported. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-yangtze-river-shrinks-factories-shut-as-drought-hits-hydropower-507838">China: Yangtze river shrinks; factories shut as drought hits hydropower</a> 
China's Yangtze river has dried up in parts, forcing the regions that are dependent on the longest river to deploy pumps and cloud-seeding rockets. Yangtze's water levels have been depleted due to a drought, which is also posing risks to the crops. Reports have mentioned that the heatwave is set to last another two weeks.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-17-arson-attacks-and-bombings-rock-southern-thailand-507816">At least 17 arson attacks and bombings rock southern Thailand</a> 
Officials said on Wednesday that a wave of arson and bombing attacks hit Thailand's southernmost provinces overnight, which have been the site of an active Muslim separatist insurgency for nearly two decades.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-the-rohingyas-residential-flats-controversy-in-india-507847">What is the Rohingyas' residential flats controversy in India?</a>&nbsp; 
A controversy erupted on Wednesday over the proposed allocation of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats to Rohingya refugees, prompting outrage on social media and a clarification from the Union Home Ministry.

<img alt="Rohingya" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4ada30e1-7df7-4c14-8de2-e8a87f45a9fc" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Rohingya.png" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-wework-ceo-adam-neumann-secures-350-million-in-funding-raises-questions-507852">Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann secures $350 million in funding, sparking outrage</a> 
Silicon Valley has been shaken by news of Adam Neumann's new residential real estate business, Flow. According to reports, Neumann, 43, is now in control of Flow, a billion dollar real estate firm, nearly three years after resigning from his position as CEO of WeWork over claims of mismanagement, a toxic workplace, and the company's failed IPO.

<img alt="Adam Neumann" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f8035dac-6dea-474c-85ec-627ac8e9a370" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Adam%20Neumann.png" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/have-experienced-times-when-i-felt-alone-in-a-room-full-of-people-who-love-me-virat-kohli-on-mental-health-507858">Have experienced times when I felt alone in a room full of people who love me: Virat Kohli on mental health</a> 
Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is one of the most popular cricketers of the current generation and is widely regarded as one of the best batters of the present era. Kohli has been one of the most consistent performers for the Indian team across formats in international cricket and has shattered several records with his remarkable performances over the years.

<img alt="Virat Kohli" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9a288133-299c-412b-8e86-85160e743699" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Virat.png" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-pavail-gulatis-hilarious-reaction-to-taapsee-pannu-anurag-kashyap-feuding-over-dobaaraas-runtime-507791">Exclusive: Pavail Gulati's hilarious reaction to Taapsee, Anurag feuding over 'Dobaaraa's runtime</a> 
Bollywood actor Pavail Gulati is returning to the silver screens after the COVID-19 pandemic with Taapsee Pannu in Anurag Kashyap's 'Dobaaraa'. The actor is currently busy promoting the film in the capital and waiting for August 19 to see the fans' reaction to his much-awaited mystery drama film.&nbsp;

<img alt="Dobaaraa" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1d887553-493c-4d17-b094-b3ba3bd17ace" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/dobaara.png" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/yuan-wang-5-chinas-scientific-spy-in-sri-lanka-what-all-can-it-possibly-do-507797">Yuan Wang 5: China's 'Scientific Spy' in Sri Lanka; What all can it possibly do?</a>&nbsp; 
Chinese ship Yuan Wang 5, which docked in the Southern Sri Lankan port of Hambatota on Tuesday, has irked India. While China claims it is a research vessel, India says that it is a spy ship. In fact, both these claims are true as the Yuan Wang 5 is a classic example of dual-use technology.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-critic-liz-cheney-ousted-in-the-wyoming-election-507776">Donald Trump’s critic Liz Cheney ousted in the Wyoming election</a> 
Liz Cheney, a rare Republican critic of former president Donald Trump, was defeated by voters in the US state of Wyoming in a primary election. She lost against Harriet Hageman, a candidate favoured by Trump who is a newbie to politics.

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Udayanga Weeratunga, a former Lankan envoy to Russia said that former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island nation next week. The Washington Post has reported that US knew about Russia's plans for the Ukraine war but struggled to convince allies.

Udayanga Weeratunga, a former Lankan envoy to Russia said that former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island nation next week. The Washington Post has reported that US knew about Russia's plans for the Ukraine war but struggled to convince allies. Read a report on China's Yangtze river as it has dried up in parts, forcing the regions that are dependent on the longest river to deploy pumps and cloud-seeding rockets. India's star cricketer Virat Kohli opened up on mental health. Read the story. Click on the links to read the full report Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to return on August 24: Report Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return to the island nation next week, a local media broadcaster Newsfirst reported on Wednesday (August 17) citing Udayanga Weeratunga, a former Lankan envoy to Russia. There's no official confirmation yet. US knew Russia's Ukraine war plans but struggled to convince allies: Report "Extraordinary" details were provided in advance to the United States President Joe Biden related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, The Washington Post has reported. China: Yangtze river shrinks; factories shut as drought hits hydropower China's Yangtze river has dried up in parts, forcing the regions that are dependent on the longest river to deploy pumps and cloud-seeding rockets. Yangtze's water levels have been depleted due to a drought, which is also posing risks to the crops. Reports have mentioned that the heatwave is set to last another two weeks. At least 17 arson attacks and bombings rock southern Thailand Officials said on Wednesday that a wave of arson and bombing attacks hit Thailand's southernmost provinces overnight, which have been the site of an active Muslim separatist insurgency for nearly two decades. What is the Rohingyas' residential flats controversy in India? A controversy erupted on Wednesday over the proposed allocation of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats to Rohingya refugees, prompting outrage on social media and a clarification from the Union Home Ministry. Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann secures $350 million in funding, sparking outrage Silicon Valley has been shaken by news of Adam Neumann's new residential real estate business, Flow. According to reports, Neumann, 43, is now in control of Flow, a billion dollar real estate firm, nearly three years after resigning from his position as CEO of WeWork over claims of mismanagement, a toxic workplace, and the company's failed IPO. Have experienced times when I felt alone in a room full of people who love me: Virat Kohli on mental health Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is one of the most popular cricketers of the current generation and is widely regarded as one of the best batters of the present era. Kohli has been one of the most consistent performers for the Indian team across formats in international cricket and has shattered several records with his remarkable performances over the years. Exclusive: Pavail Gulati's hilarious reaction to Taapsee, Anurag feuding over 'Dobaaraa's runtime Bollywood actor Pavail Gulati is returning to the silver screens after the COVID-19 pandemic with Taapsee Pannu in Anurag Kashyap's 'Dobaaraa'. The actor is currently busy promoting the film in the capital and waiting for August 19 to see the fans' reaction to his much-awaited mystery drama film. Yuan Wang 5: China's 'Scientific Spy' in Sri Lanka; What all can it possibly do? Chinese ship Yuan Wang 5, which docked in the Southern Sri Lankan port of Hambatota on Tuesday, has irked India. While China claims it is a research vessel, India says that it is a spy ship. In fact, both these claims are true as the Yuan Wang 5 is a classic example of dual-use technology. Donald Trump’s critic Liz Cheney ousted in the Wyoming election Liz Cheney, a rare Republican critic of former president Donald Trump, was defeated by voters in the US state of Wyoming in a primary election. She lost against Harriet Hageman, a candidate favoured by Trump who is a newbie to politics.

Top 10 world news: Rajapaksa to return next week, China drought, Kohli on mental health, and more

India-Pakistan nuclear war could kill two&nbsp;billion people. Read the latest report on the test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile by the United States military.&nbsp;

Salman Rushdie, who was recently stabbed multiple times during an event in New York state, is awake. Here is Rushdie's health update.&nbsp;

Also, read an explainer on the applications of China's Yuan Wang 5 in space and spying operations.&nbsp;

In sports, read a detailed report on Premier League club Manchester United are now reportedly open to letting Cristiano Ronaldo leave this summer.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-nuclear-war-could-kill-2-billion-people-study-507435">India-Pakistan nuclear war could kill 2 billion people: Study</a>&nbsp; 
A nuclear war involving less than 3% of global stockpiles may kill one-third of the world's population in two years, according to a new international study led by scientists at Rutgers University.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-carries-out-icbm-test-to-demonstrate-readiness-of-us-nuclear-forces-507452">US carries out ICBM test to demonstrate readiness of nuclear forces, says 'not reactionary to world events'</a> 
The United States military said on Tuesday that it launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California on August 16 at 12:49am Pacific Time.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosions-rock-ammunition-depot-in-russia-controlled-crimea-507413">Explosions rock ammunition depot in Russia-controlled Crimea, Ukraine's role suspected</a> 
An ammunition depot in Russia-controlled Crimea was hit by series of explosions on Tuesday, in which two people got injured. The railway line between the peninsula and the rest of southern Ukraine and Russia also got disrupted.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/salman-rushdie-articulate-after-stabbing-attack-responding-to-investigators-report-507441">Salman Rushdie 'articulate' after stabbing attack, responding to investigators: Report</a> 
British author Salman Rushdie, who was recently stabbed multiple times during an event in New York state, is awake. The award-winning author is "articulate" in his conversations with investigators, CNN reported on Tuesday (August 16) citing a law enforcement official who has direct knowledge of the investigation.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-applications-of-chinas-yuan-wang-5-in-space-and-spying-operations-507490">Explainer: Applications of China's Yuan Wang 5 in space and spying operations</a> 
The Chinese ‘spy ship’ called Yuan Wang 5 docked at the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka despite security concerns raised by India. The port in the southern part of the country is leased to China at the moment but the proximity of the ship to India was the major point of concern.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-rishi-sunaks-opulent-private-pool-amid-rising-cost-of-living-sparks-row-507498">UK: Rishi Sunak's opulent private pool amid rising cost of living sparks row</a> 
Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader candidate, Rishi Sunak came under fire for spending almost 40 million USD on a pool at his North Yorkshire property as UK residents braced for another heatwave and a rise in the cost of living.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/experts-express-concerns-over-fast-spreading-misinformation-related-to-monkeypox-virus-507489">Experts express concerns over fast-spreading misinformation related to monkeypox virus</a> 
Many experts are worried that the misinformation related to the monkeypox outbreak is spreading faster than the virus. Such concerns have been raised when unverified reports recently emerged, claiming that the monkeypox virus spread easily through the air and spreads from food and also causes high levels of anxiety.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dodge-to-discontinue-its-challenger-and-charger-muscle-cars-in-2023-507438">Dodge to discontinue its challenger and charger muscle cars in 2023</a>&nbsp; 
Dodge, an American automobile company will discontinue its gas-powered challenger and charger muscle cars at the end of 2023, signalling the end of an era for the company as it begins its shift to electric vehicles.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mother-heroine-vladimir-putin-revives-soviet-era-award-for-mothers-of-ten-or-more-kids-507507">'Mother Heroine': Vladimir Putin revives Soviet-era award for mothers of ten or more kids</a> 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revived a Soviet-era award of "Mother Heroine" for those women who have ten or more children. This comes amid Moscow facing a demographic crisis which has been aggravated during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-negative-presence-at-manchester-united-club-open-to-letting-him-leave-report-507448">Cristiano Ronaldo 'negative presence' at Manchester United, club open to letting him leave - Report</a> 
Manchester United are now reportedly open to letting Cristiano Ronaldo leave this summer after having maintained for weeks that the Portuguese forward was not for sale. Despite Ronaldo having expressed his desire to leave the club, United's stance was that he was not for sale and would see out the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.

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India-Pakistan nuclear war could kill two billion people. Read the latest report on the test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile by the United States military.

India-Pakistan nuclear war could kill two billion people. Read the latest report on the test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile by the United States military. Salman Rushdie, who was recently stabbed multiple times during an event in New York state, is awake. Here is Rushdie's health update. Also, read an explainer on the applications of China's Yuan Wang 5 in space and spying operations. In sports, read a detailed report on Premier League club Manchester United are now reportedly open to letting Cristiano Ronaldo leave this summer. Click on the links to read the full report India-Pakistan nuclear war could kill 2 billion people: Study A nuclear war involving less than 3% of global stockpiles may kill one-third of the world's population in two years, according to a new international study led by scientists at Rutgers University. US carries out ICBM test to demonstrate readiness of nuclear forces, says 'not reactionary to world events' The United States military said on Tuesday that it launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California on August 16 at 12:49am Pacific Time. Explosions rock ammunition depot in Russia-controlled Crimea, Ukraine's role suspected An ammunition depot in Russia-controlled Crimea was hit by series of explosions on Tuesday, in which two people got injured. The railway line between the peninsula and the rest of southern Ukraine and Russia also got disrupted. Salman Rushdie 'articulate' after stabbing attack, responding to investigators: Report British author Salman Rushdie, who was recently stabbed multiple times during an event in New York state, is awake. The award-winning author is "articulate" in his conversations with investigators, CNN reported on Tuesday (August 16) citing a law enforcement official who has direct knowledge of the investigation. Explainer: Applications of China's Yuan Wang 5 in space and spying operations The Chinese ‘spy ship’ called Yuan Wang 5 docked at the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka despite security concerns raised by India. The port in the southern part of the country is leased to China at the moment but the proximity of the ship to India was the major point of concern. UK: Rishi Sunak's opulent private pool amid rising cost of living sparks row Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader candidate, Rishi Sunak came under fire for spending almost 40 million USD on a pool at his North Yorkshire property as UK residents braced for another heatwave and a rise in the cost of living. Experts express concerns over fast-spreading misinformation related to monkeypox virus Many experts are worried that the misinformation related to the monkeypox outbreak is spreading faster than the virus. Such concerns have been raised when unverified reports recently emerged, claiming that the monkeypox virus spread easily through the air and spreads from food and also causes high levels of anxiety. Dodge to discontinue its challenger and charger muscle cars in 2023 Dodge, an American automobile company will discontinue its gas-powered challenger and charger muscle cars at the end of 2023, signalling the end of an era for the company as it begins its shift to electric vehicles. 'Mother Heroine': Vladimir Putin revives Soviet-era award for mothers of ten or more kids Russian President Vladimir Putin has revived a Soviet-era award of "Mother Heroine" for those women who have ten or more children. This comes amid Moscow facing a demographic crisis which has been aggravated during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Cristiano Ronaldo 'negative presence' at Manchester United, club open to letting him leave - Report Manchester United are now reportedly open to letting Cristiano Ronaldo leave this summer after having maintained for weeks that the Portuguese forward was not for sale. Despite Ronaldo having expressed his desire to leave the club, United's stance was that he was not for sale and would see out the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.

Top 10 world news: Chinese spy ship docks in Sri Lanka, 5 billion people 'will die' in nuclear war, and more

Kenya's election commission has announced that William Ruto has been elected as the country's fifth president with 50.49% of the vote. Iran has finally responded to the horrific and life-threatening attack on author Salman Rushdie.&nbsp;

Read our report on fresh military drills near Taiwan by China in the aftermath of the latest visit by United States lawmakers to the island.&nbsp;

In sports, read what Rafael Nadal has to say on his abdominal injury.&nbsp;

In Hollywood, read a report on how American actor Troy Kotsur recently lost his Oscar trophy and Jeep for a few hours in Arizona. Thanks to the police, the actor was able to recover the biggest honour of his life in no time.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kenya-election-result-william-ruto-elected-5th-president-with-5049-of-vote-507171">Kenya election result: William Ruto elected 5th president with 50.49% of vote&nbsp;</a> 
Kenya's election commission has announced that William Ruto has been elected as the country's fifth president with 50.49% of the vote. The deputy president won his first election, defeating former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was running for the fifth time. Odinga received 48.5% of the vote.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-stages-more-drills-near-taiwan-as-us-lawmakers-taipei-visit-angers-beijing-507129">China stages fresh drills near Taiwan as US lawmakers' Taipei visit angers Beijing&nbsp;</a> 
Fresh military drills have been staged near Taiwan by China as the latest visit by United States lawmakers to the island has further angered Beijing. The visit comes days after a controversial halt to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her recent Asia trip. Pelosi's visit to Taiwan triggered a furious response from Beijing.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-court-convicts-aung-san-suu-kyi-on-more-corruption-charges-507078">Myanmar court gives 6 more years in jail to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on corruption charges</a> 
Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been convicted on more corruption charges by the court in military-ruled Myanmar on Monday (August 15), and sentenced her to another six years in jail in addition to the 11 she's already got.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-responds-to-salman-rushdies-stabbing-denies-involvement-but-justifies-attack-507147">Iran responds to Salman Rushdie's stabbing: Denies involvement but blames writer for the attack</a> 
Iran has finally responded to the horrific and life-threatening attack on author Salman Rushdie that shocked the world. On Monday (August 15), the foreign ministry in Tehran denies involvement and said that no one has the right to level accusations against Iran.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-and-kim-jong-un-exchange-letters-talk-of-expanding-bilateral-ties-to-counter-hostile-military-forces-507093">Putin and Kim Jong Un exchange letters, talk of expanding bilateral ties to counter 'hostile military forces'</a> 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed interest to “expand the comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Pyongyang’s state media reported on Monday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-in-order-to-address-near-universal-poverty-ngos-demand-assets-to-be-unfrozen-507113">Afghanistan: In order to address 'near-universal poverty' NGOs demand assets to be unfrozen</a> 
A group of 32 Afghan and international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) are pleading with the international community not to abandon the people of Afghanistan one year after the Taliban took control of the country. Instead, they want the international community to address the causes of the country's economic crisis, defend human rights, and increase humanitarian aid.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-medicine-regulator-approves-first-bivalent-covid-19-booster-vaccine-507148">UK's medicine regulator approves first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine</a> 
The United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine. According to June Raine, MHRA Chief Executive, "I am pleased to announce the approval of the Moderna bivalent booster vaccine, which was found in the clinical trial to provide a strong immune response against the Omicron BA.1 variant as well as the original 2020 strain."&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-destroys-headquarters-of-russias-wagner-paramilitary-group-report-507173">Ukraine destroys headquarters of Russia's Wagner paramilitary group: Report</a> 
Ukraine destroyed the headquarters of Russia's shadowy Wagner paramilitary group known as the Wagner Group (or Wagner PMC), in the Luhansk region of Ukraine as media reports on Monday (August 15) mentioned.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-not-play-more-than-what-i-believe-works-well-for-my-body-rafael-nadal-opens-up-on-his-abdominal-injury-507161">Will not play more than what I believe works well for my body: Rafael Nadal opens up on his abdominal injury</a> 
Rafael Nadal has been unstoppable so far this season and has been enjoying a stellar run on the court having already won two Grand Slam titles and missing out closely on a third straight Grand Slam final appearance this year. The Spaniard had to pull out of the Wimbledon 2022 semi-final against Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal injury.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-deaf-actor-troy-kotsur-gets-his-stolen-oscar-trophy-and-jeep-back-thanks-police-507037">Deaf actor Troy Kotsur gets his stolen Oscar trophy and jeep back; thanks police</a> 
American actor Troy Kotsur recently lost his Oscar trophy and Jeep for a few hours in Arizona. Thanks to the police, the actor was able to recover the biggest honour of his life in no time.

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Kenya's election commission has announced that William Ruto has been elected as the country's fifth president with 50.49% of the vote. Iran has finally responded to the horrific and life-threatening attack on author Salman Rushdie.

Kenya's election commission has announced that William Ruto has been elected as the country's fifth president with 50.49% of the vote. Iran has finally responded to the horrific and life-threatening attack on author Salman Rushdie. Read our report on fresh military drills near Taiwan by China in the aftermath of the latest visit by United States lawmakers to the island. In sports, read what Rafael Nadal has to say on his abdominal injury. In Hollywood, read a report on how American actor Troy Kotsur recently lost his Oscar trophy and Jeep for a few hours in Arizona. Thanks to the police, the actor was able to recover the biggest honour of his life in no time. Click on the links to read the full report Kenya election result: William Ruto elected 5th president with 50.49% of vote Kenya's election commission has announced that William Ruto has been elected as the country's fifth president with 50.49% of the vote. The deputy president won his first election, defeating former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was running for the fifth time. Odinga received 48.5% of the vote. China stages fresh drills near Taiwan as US lawmakers' Taipei visit angers Beijing Fresh military drills have been staged near Taiwan by China as the latest visit by United States lawmakers to the island has further angered Beijing. The visit comes days after a controversial halt to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her recent Asia trip. Pelosi's visit to Taiwan triggered a furious response from Beijing. Myanmar court gives 6 more years in jail to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on corruption charges Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been convicted on more corruption charges by the court in military-ruled Myanmar on Monday (August 15), and sentenced her to another six years in jail in addition to the 11 she's already got. Iran responds to Salman Rushdie's stabbing: Denies involvement but blames writer for the attack Iran has finally responded to the horrific and life-threatening attack on author Salman Rushdie that shocked the world. On Monday (August 15), the foreign ministry in Tehran denies involvement and said that no one has the right to level accusations against Iran. Putin and Kim Jong Un exchange letters, talk of expanding bilateral ties to counter 'hostile military forces' Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed interest to “expand the comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Pyongyang’s state media reported on Monday. Afghanistan: In order to address 'near-universal poverty' NGOs demand assets to be unfrozen A group of 32 Afghan and international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) are pleading with the international community not to abandon the people of Afghanistan one year after the Taliban took control of the country. Instead, they want the international community to address the causes of the country's economic crisis, defend human rights, and increase humanitarian aid. UK's medicine regulator approves first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine The United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine. According to June Raine, MHRA Chief Executive, "I am pleased to announce the approval of the Moderna bivalent booster vaccine, which was found in the clinical trial to provide a strong immune response against the Omicron BA.1 variant as well as the original 2020 strain." Ukraine destroys headquarters of Russia's Wagner paramilitary group: Report Ukraine destroyed the headquarters of Russia's shadowy Wagner paramilitary group known as the Wagner Group (or Wagner PMC), in the Luhansk region of Ukraine as media reports on Monday (August 15) mentioned. Will not play more than what I believe works well for my body: Rafael Nadal opens up on his abdominal injury Rafael Nadal has been unstoppable so far this season and has been enjoying a stellar run on the court having already won two Grand Slam titles and missing out closely on a third straight Grand Slam final appearance this year. The Spaniard had to pull out of the Wimbledon 2022 semi-final against Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal injury. Deaf actor Troy Kotsur gets his stolen Oscar trophy and jeep back; thanks police American actor Troy Kotsur recently lost his Oscar trophy and Jeep for a few hours in Arizona. Thanks to the police, the actor was able to recover the biggest honour of his life in no time.

Top 10 world news: Kenya election result, China stages fresh drills near Taiwan, and more

Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of rocket strikes near a Russian-held power plant, that the former says has killed 13 civilians and injured 11, five of whom are said to be critical. In other news, Imran Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a former prime minister, charged the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government on Wednesday with plotting a conspiracy to put his party against the military.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thirteen-civilians-killed-in-russian-strikes-near-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-says-ukraine-505586">Thirteen killed in Russian strikes near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Ukraine</a>

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Renewed strikes near Europe's biggest nuclear power plant have led to new fears of a nuclear disaster. Regional Governor Valentin Reznichenko wrote on Telegram that Russia had fired a total of 80 rockets at the area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-conspiracy-being-devised-to-present-my-party-and-pakistan-army-as-opponents-imran-khan-505690">Shehbaz govt trying to present my party and Pakistan army as opponents: Imran</a>

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When speaking to his party's members and supporters via video link on Wednesday, Imran claimed that the coalition government is planning to have the largest party in the nation engage in armed conflict with its own army.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/up-to-50-missing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-greece-505620">Up to 50 missing after migrant boat sinks off Greece</a>

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An air and sea rescue operation was underway Wednesday after around 50 people went missing when a migrant boat sank in the Aegean Sea, the Greek coastguard said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/contingency-plan-elon-musk-sells-tesla-shares-worth-69-billion-amid-legal-dispute-with-twitter-505489">Contingency plan: Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth $6.9 billion amid legal dispute with Twitter</a>

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Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has sold Tesla’s shares worth $6.9 billion while citing his ongoing legal battle with social media giant Twitter.

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Authorities in Nebraska have charged a mother and her teenage daughter with felonies after they allegedly performed an illegal home abortion and then tried to burn and bury the foetus, which the expectant girl allegedly referred to as a “thing” she wanted “out of her body”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/a-deep-dive-into-serena-williams-achievements-over-the-course-of-her-storied-career-505560">A look at Serena Williams' greatest achievements over the course of her illustrious career</a>

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Williams boasts of the highest number of Grand Slam titles, 23, won by any player, male or female, in the Open Era. Margaret Court is the only player who has more Majors titles to her name than Williams.

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The celebrated Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake died at the age of 84 on August 5. As per Japan's Kyodo news agency, he was suffering from liver cancer. Miyake was known for his designs, clothing and a line of perfumes.

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Nitish Kumar, leader of Janata Dal (United) (JD-U), took oath as Bihar’s chief minister on Wednesday (August 10) for the eight time after announcing a new ‘grand alliance’ with Tejashwi Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and other opposition parties.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-to-testify-in-ny-investigation-on-wednesday-505637">Donald Trump refuses to answer questions in NY investigation</a>

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Former US President Donald Trump has said that he declined to answer questions while appearing under oath in a New York state attorney general's civil probe into alleged fraud at his family business.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-landmark-metoo-case-against-state-tv-host-returns-to-court-report-505660">China's landmark #MeToo case against state TV host returns to court: Report</a>

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While the case of Zhou, now 29, inspired many others to share their experiences of sexual assault publicly and sparked a social media storm, a court ruled last year there was insufficient evidence to back her allegation.

Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of rocket strikes near a Russian-held power plant, that the former says has killed 13 civilians and injured 11, five of whom are said to be critical.

Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of rocket strikes near a Russian-held power plant, that the former says has killed 13 civilians and injured 11, five of whom are said to be critical. In other news, Imran Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a former prime minister, charged the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government on Wednesday with plotting a conspiracy to put his party against the military. Thirteen killed in Russian strikes near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Ukraine Renewed strikes near Europe's biggest nuclear power plant have led to new fears of a nuclear disaster. Regional Governor Valentin Reznichenko wrote on Telegram that Russia had fired a total of 80 rockets at the area. Shehbaz govt trying to present my party and Pakistan army as opponents: Imran When speaking to his party's members and supporters via video link on Wednesday, Imran claimed that the coalition government is planning to have the largest party in the nation engage in armed conflict with its own army. Up to 50 missing after migrant boat sinks off Greece An air and sea rescue operation was underway Wednesday after around 50 people went missing when a migrant boat sank in the Aegean Sea, the Greek coastguard said. Contingency plan: Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth $6.9 billion amid legal dispute with Twitter Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has sold Tesla’s shares worth $6.9 billion while citing his ongoing legal battle with social media giant Twitter. American mother and teen daughter charged after illegal abortion Authorities in Nebraska have charged a mother and her teenage daughter with felonies after they allegedly performed an illegal home abortion and then tried to burn and bury the foetus, which the expectant girl allegedly referred to as a “thing” she wanted “out of her body”. A look at Serena Williams' greatest achievements over the course of her illustrious career Williams boasts of the highest number of Grand Slam titles, 23, won by any player, male or female, in the Open Era. Margaret Court is the only player who has more Majors titles to her name than Williams. GALLERY | Issey Miyake's life and career in pictures: Everything to know The celebrated Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake died at the age of 84 on August 5. As per Japan's Kyodo news agency, he was suffering from liver cancer. Miyake was known for his designs, clothing and a line of perfumes. Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for the 8th time, Tejashwi Yadav becomes deputy Nitish Kumar, leader of Janata Dal (United) (JD-U), took oath as Bihar’s chief minister on Wednesday (August 10) for the eight time after announcing a new ‘grand alliance’ with Tejashwi Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and other opposition parties. Donald Trump refuses to answer questions in NY investigation Former US President Donald Trump has said that he declined to answer questions while appearing under oath in a New York state attorney general's civil probe into alleged fraud at his family business. China's landmark #MeToo case against state TV host returns to court: Report While the case of Zhou, now 29, inspired many others to share their experiences of sexual assault publicly and sparked a social media storm, a court ruled last year there was insufficient evidence to back her allegation.

Top 10 news: Thirteen killed in Russian strikes near Zaporizhzhia plant, and more

Russia is allegedly "openly blackmailing the whole world," according to Ukraine's nuclear agency Enerhoatom, by threatening to blow up the Zaporizhzhia power facility. According to Ukraine, Russian forces allegedly "wired" the nuclear plant's energy components with explosives. In another update, an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson told reporters at a briefing that the IDF believes 51 people were killed in Gaza during the most recent round of fighting, 24 of whom were members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organisation.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-has-wired-nuclear-power-plant-with-explosives-ukraine-504910">Russia has wired nuclear power plant with explosives: Ukraine</a>

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Russia is allegedly "openly blackmailing the whole world," according to Ukraine's nuclear agency Enerhoatom, by threatening to blow up the Zaporizhzhia power facility. According to Ukraine, Russian forces allegedly "wired" the nuclear plant's energy components with explosives. 500 Russian soldiers and rocket launchers, according to the head of Ukraine's state nuclear power company, Enerhoatom, are stationed at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant site.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/51-including-27-civilians-killed-in-gaza-during-the-latest-air-strikes-israel-defense-forces-504792">51, including 27 civilians killed in Gaza during the latest air strikes: Israel Defense Forces</a>

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An Israel Defense Forces spokesperson told reporters at a briefing that the IDF believes 51 people were killed in Gaza during the most recent round of fighting, 24 of whom were members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organisation. The military claims their numbers are approximations. The military claims that 16 non-combatants were killed by Gazan rockets that missed their target.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-block-sale-of-chinese-phones-priced-below-150-report-504811">India to block sale of Chinese phones priced below $150: Report</a>

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In order to increase the chances of domestic businesses, India is reportedly trying to prevent Chinese companies from accessing its sub-$150 (Rs 12000) phone market, according to a report from Bloomberg News on Monday, citing anonymous sources. The change, according to the article, would be devastating for Chinese businesses like Xiaomi and Realme.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-people-queue-up-at-fuel-stations-after-52-surge-in-fuel-prices-504780">Bangladesh: People queue up at fuel stations after 52% surge in fuel prices</a>

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People are queuing up at fuel stations late at night to fill up their tanks in Bangladesh after the price was hiked 52 per cent. Demanding the unexpected price increase be reversed, angry demonstrators surrounded fuel stations throughout Bangladesh. In the "highest ever" price hike since the country got independence, diesel rate went up by 34 Taka per litre.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/isros-sslv-satellite-failure-what-exactly-went-wrong-heres-the-truth-504825">ISRO’s SSLV satellite failure: What exactly went wrong? Here’s the truth</a>

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The inaugural small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV) of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), carrying the earth observation satellite EOS-02 and a co-passenger student spacecraft AzaadiSAT, did not launch as planned on Sunday.&nbsp; The mission failed because the SSLV-D1 placed the satellites in an elliptical orbit rather than a circular one, leaving them "unusable," as ISRO later said in a statement.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2022-indian-contingent-shine-end-campaign-at-fourth-slot-with-a-staggering-61-medals-504917">CWG 2022: Indian contingent shines, ends campaign at fourth slot with a staggering 61 medals</a> 
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The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition came to an end on Monday (August 08) in Birmingham. The just-concluded edition was keenly awaited after Team India's heroics in Tokyo Olympics last year. The entire Indian contingent was filled with superstar athletes and the countrymen had high hopes and expectations from many star athletes.&nbsp;India did not disappoint and returned with a staggering 61 medals.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/volodymyr-zelenskyy-thanks-jessica-chastain-for-her-visit-says-its-extremely-valuable-504827">Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks Jessica Chastain for her Ukraine visit, says it's extremely valuable</a>

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Amid the turbulent situation in Ukraine, many known personalities of the world have paid a visit to the country. Joining the long list, Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain is the latest to visit the war-torn country amid the invasion. On Sunday, the actress met Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in the country's capital Kyiv. The meeting was held in the presidential palace.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/atomic-bombings-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-theres-a-new-risk-of-nuclear-confrontation-504817#atomic-bombings-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-504803">77 years of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: There's a new risk of nuclear confrontation</a>

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This year on August 6, bells tolled in Hiroshima to mark the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing. On August 6 and August 9 in 1945, the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and for the first time, the world saw a new type of weapon of destruction.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-finds-highlight-how-middle-class-lived-in-pompeii-before-mount-vesuviuss-eruption-in-ad-79-504897">New finds highlight how middle-class lived in Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius's eruption in AD 79</a> 
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A team of archaeologists have&nbsp;found four new rooms in a house in Pompeii. The rooms are filled with plates, amphoras and other everyday objects. It is giving a rare glimpse of middle-class life in the ancient Roman city in AD 79.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-doja-cat-responds-to-fans-concern-over-her-shaved-head-says-i%E2%80%99m-rich-i%E2%80%99m-fine-504895">Doja Cat responds to fans' concern over her shaved head: 'I’m rich, I’m fine'</a>

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Since Doja Cat shaved her head, fans and followers have voiced their concerns about her mental health. The singer has now addressed the concerns&nbsp;in an Instagram post.

Russia is allegedly "openly blackmailing the whole world," according to Ukraine's nuclear agency Enerhoatom, by threatening to blow up the Zaporizhzhia power facility.

Russia is allegedly "openly blackmailing the whole world," according to Ukraine's nuclear agency Enerhoatom, by threatening to blow up the Zaporizhzhia power facility. According to Ukraine, Russian forces allegedly "wired" the nuclear plant's energy components with explosives. In another update, an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson told reporters at a briefing that the IDF believes 51 people were killed in Gaza during the most recent round of fighting, 24 of whom were members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organisation. Click on the headlines to read more: Russia has wired nuclear power plant with explosives: Ukraine Russia is allegedly "openly blackmailing the whole world," according to Ukraine's nuclear agency Enerhoatom, by threatening to blow up the Zaporizhzhia power facility. According to Ukraine, Russian forces allegedly "wired" the nuclear plant's energy components with explosives. 500 Russian soldiers and rocket launchers, according to the head of Ukraine's state nuclear power company, Enerhoatom, are stationed at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant site. 51, including 27 civilians killed in Gaza during the latest air strikes: Israel Defense Forces An Israel Defense Forces spokesperson told reporters at a briefing that the IDF believes 51 people were killed in Gaza during the most recent round of fighting, 24 of whom were members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organisation. The military claims their numbers are approximations. The military claims that 16 non-combatants were killed by Gazan rockets that missed their target. India to block sale of Chinese phones priced below $150: Report In order to increase the chances of domestic businesses, India is reportedly trying to prevent Chinese companies from accessing its sub-$150 (Rs 12000) phone market, according to a report from Bloomberg News on Monday, citing anonymous sources. The change, according to the article, would be devastating for Chinese businesses like Xiaomi and Realme. Bangladesh: People queue up at fuel stations after 52% surge in fuel prices People are queuing up at fuel stations late at night to fill up their tanks in Bangladesh after the price was hiked 52 per cent. Demanding the unexpected price increase be reversed, angry demonstrators surrounded fuel stations throughout Bangladesh. In the "highest ever" price hike since the country got independence, diesel rate went up by 34 Taka per litre. ISRO’s SSLV satellite failure: What exactly went wrong? Here’s the truth The inaugural small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV) of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), carrying the earth observation satellite EOS-02 and a co-passenger student spacecraft AzaadiSAT, did not launch as planned on Sunday. The mission failed because the SSLV-D1 placed the satellites in an elliptical orbit rather than a circular one, leaving them "unusable," as ISRO later said in a statement. CWG 2022: Indian contingent shines, ends campaign at fourth slot with a staggering 61 medals The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition came to an end on Monday (August 08) in Birmingham. The just-concluded edition was keenly awaited after Team India's heroics in Tokyo Olympics last year. The entire Indian contingent was filled with superstar athletes and the countrymen had high hopes and expectations from many star athletes. India did not disappoint and returned with a staggering 61 medals. Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks Jessica Chastain for her Ukraine visit, says it's extremely valuable Amid the turbulent situation in Ukraine, many known personalities of the world have paid a visit to the country. Joining the long list, Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain is the latest to visit the war-torn country amid the invasion. On Sunday, the actress met Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in the country's capital Kyiv. The meeting was held in the presidential palace. 77 years of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: There's a new risk of nuclear confrontation This year on August 6, bells tolled in Hiroshima to mark the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing. On August 6 and August 9 in 1945, the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and for the first time, the world saw a new type of weapon of destruction. New finds highlight how middle-class lived in Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius's eruption in AD 79 A team of archaeologists have found four new rooms in a house in Pompeii. The rooms are filled with plates, amphoras and other everyday objects. It is giving a rare glimpse of middle-class life in the ancient Roman city in AD 79. Doja Cat responds to fans' concern over her shaved head: 'I’m rich, I’m fine' Since Doja Cat shaved her head, fans and followers have voiced their concerns about her mental health. The singer has now addressed the concerns in an Instagram post.

Top 10 news: Air strikes kill 51 in Gaza, people queue up at fuel stations in Bangladesh, and more

WION reporter, Pakistan Bureau chief Anas Mallick while on assignment in Afghanistan was abducted by the Taliban. After 21 hours of ordeal in which he faced physical and verbal abuse he has safely returned to his home in Istanbul, but his entourage: a local producer and his driver are still in Taliban custody. Find out the truth about "Taliban 2.0" and what happened to Anas. In other news, after Nancy Pelosi's controversial Taiwan visit, China has retaliated by imposing sanctions on her and by cancelling meetings with the United States.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/handcuffed-blindfolded-and-physically-assaulted-what-happened-to-wions-anas-mallick-in-kabul-504095">'Handcuffed, blindfolded and physically assaulted': What happened to WION's Anas Mallick in Kabul?</a>

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WION's correspondent Anas Mallick and his team were "dragged" out of the car and "physically assaulted" by the Taliban when he was reporting in Afghanistan's capital Kabul.&nbsp;Here's what exactly happened to him.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-calls-for-one-last-effort-to-salvage-iran-nuclear-deal-504019">EU calls for 'one last effort' to salvage Iran nuclear deal</a>

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The European Commission said that Iran and the USA should take 'one last effort' to salvage the nuclear deal. The EC said that political decisions were needed to break the impasse between Iran and world powers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-nancy-pelosis-taiwan-trip-china-ending-cooperation-with-us-on-multiple-issues-504010">After Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip, China ending cooperation with US on multiple issues</a>

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In the aftermath of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan this week, China said that it was cancelling several defence meetings with the United States.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-is-behaving-very-badly-on-taiwan-says-china-504064">Japan is 'behaving very badly on Taiwan', says China</a>

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Chinese foreign ministry expressed displeasure over the recent Japanese statements and said that country's leaders were 'behaving very badly' over tensions in Taiwan Strait. The comment from China has come just two days after Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, visited Taiwan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/you-cant-switch-off-death-the-chilling-effect-of-the-russia-ukraine-war-on-germanys-crematoriums-503977">‘You can’t switch off death’: The ‘chilling’ effect of Russia-Ukraine war on Germany’s dead</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/08/05/284896-new-wion-11.png" />The Russia-Ukraine war has given rise to many crises around the world; inflation, supply chain, and food security. But now, in Germany, another problem has come to light. With the sword of Russian gas supplies being cut off hanging over their heads, Germans now worry: What would happen to their dead?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-invites-turkey-to-visit-xinjiang-the-ground-zero-of-uyghur-muslims-genocide-503992">China invites Turkey to visit Xinjiang. The ground zero of Uyghur Muslims genocide</a>

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In an attempt to show the world that its treatment of Uyghur Muslims is not as barbaric as the world media reports it to be, China has allowed a Turkish delegation to visit the Xinjiang province, the ground zero for the genocide of the minority group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/archie-battersbee-case-uk-high-court-rejects-request-to-let-him-die-in-hospice-504043">Archie Battersbee case: UK High court rejects request to let him die in hospice</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/31/283367-archie.png" />UK High Court has ruled that Archie Battersbee cannot be moved from hospital to a hospice and denied the application of the parents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-police-fatally-shoot-medical-technician-sparks-countrywide-racial-injustice-protests-503965">US police fatally shoot medical technician, sparks countrywide racial injustice protests</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/08/05/284888-screen-shot-2022-08-05-at-153554.png" />Four US police officers have been detained and charged in connection with Breonna Taylor's shooting death. On March 13, 2020, while carrying out a "no-knock" search warrant, plainclothes officers shot and killed Ms Taylor inside her Louisville, Kentucky, home.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2022-wrestlers-impressive-run-continues-bajrang-deepak-punia-to-fight-for-gold-mohit-in-bronze-bout-504081">CWG 2022: Wrestlers' impressive run continues! Bajrang, Deepak Punia to compete for gold</a>

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Indian contingent continues to inspire in the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 edition, being held in Birmingham, England. On Day 8, India's medal hopes were pinned on the wrestling squad -- comprising some big names such as Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia, Sakshi Malik, etc.&nbsp;

China cancels defence meeting, calls off climate talks with Washington

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WION reporter, Pakistan Bureau chief Anas Mallick while on assignment in Afghanistan was abducted by the Taliban. After 21 hours of ordeal in which he faced physical and verbal abuse he has safely returned to his home in Istanbul, but his entourage: a local producer and his driver are still in Taliban custody.

WION reporter, Pakistan Bureau chief Anas Mallick while on assignment in Afghanistan was abducted by the Taliban. After 21 hours of ordeal in which he faced physical and verbal abuse he has safely returned to his home in Istanbul, but his entourage: a local producer and his driver are still in Taliban custody. Find out the truth about "Taliban 2.0" and what happened to Anas. In other news, after Nancy Pelosi's controversial Taiwan visit, China has retaliated by imposing sanctions on her and by cancelling meetings with the United States. Click on the headlines to read more: 'Handcuffed, blindfolded and physically assaulted': What happened to WION's Anas Mallick in Kabul? WION's correspondent Anas Mallick and his team were "dragged" out of the car and "physically assaulted" by the Taliban when he was reporting in Afghanistan's capital Kabul. Here's what exactly happened to him. EU calls for 'one last effort' to salvage Iran nuclear deal The European Commission said that Iran and the USA should take 'one last effort' to salvage the nuclear deal. The EC said that political decisions were needed to break the impasse between Iran and world powers. After Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip, China ending cooperation with US on multiple issues In the aftermath of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan this week, China said that it was cancelling several defence meetings with the United States. Japan is 'behaving very badly on Taiwan', says China Chinese foreign ministry expressed displeasure over the recent Japanese statements and said that country's leaders were 'behaving very badly' over tensions in Taiwan Strait. The comment from China has come just two days after Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, visited Taiwan. ‘You can’t switch off death’: The ‘chilling’ effect of Russia-Ukraine war on Germany’s dead The Russia-Ukraine war has given rise to many crises around the world; inflation, supply chain, and food security. But now, in Germany, another problem has come to light. With the sword of Russian gas supplies being cut off hanging over their heads, Germans now worry: What would happen to their dead? China invites Turkey to visit Xinjiang. The ground zero of Uyghur Muslims genocide In an attempt to show the world that its treatment of Uyghur Muslims is not as barbaric as the world media reports it to be, China has allowed a Turkish delegation to visit the Xinjiang province, the ground zero for the genocide of the minority group. Archie Battersbee case: UK High court rejects request to let him die in hospice UK High Court has ruled that Archie Battersbee cannot be moved from hospital to a hospice and denied the application of the parents. US police fatally shoot medical technician, sparks countrywide racial injustice protests Four US police officers have been detained and charged in connection with Breonna Taylor's shooting death. On March 13, 2020, while carrying out a "no-knock" search warrant, plainclothes officers shot and killed Ms Taylor inside her Louisville, Kentucky, home. CWG 2022: Wrestlers' impressive run continues! Bajrang, Deepak Punia to compete for gold Indian contingent continues to inspire in the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 edition, being held in Birmingham, England. On Day 8, India's medal hopes were pinned on the wrestling squad -- comprising some big names such as Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia, Sakshi Malik, etc. China cancels defence meeting, calls off climate talks with Washington

Top 10 world news: WION reporter recalls time spent in Taliban custody, China sanctions Nancy Pelosi & more

WION reached the exact location where Ayman Al-Zawahiri was said to be killed.&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi's plane touched down in Japan&nbsp;for the final stop on her Asian tour.&nbsp;A Russian court found US&nbsp;basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/wion-reaches-kabul-safehouse-where-al-qaeda-chief-ayman-al-zawahiri-was-killed-in-drone-strike-503706">WION reaches Kabul 'safehouse' where Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri was 'killed' in drone strike</a> 
WION became the first to reach the exact location where Ayman Al-Zawahiri was said to be killed. The United States President Joe Biden said on Monday (August 1) that Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-lands-in-japan-final-stop-on-asia-trip-503642">US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Japan, final stop on Asia trip</a> 
The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plane touched down in Japan on Thursday (August 4) for the final stop on her Asian tour. She began the key tour from Singapore on Monday and after that, she arrived in Taiwan for a less than 24-hour stay which flared up tensions with China.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nancy-pelosi-taiwan-trip-chinese-ballistic-missiles-land-in-japans-exclusive-economic-zone-503634">Nancy Pelosi Taiwan trip: Chinese ballistic missiles land in Japan's exclusive economic zone</a> 
A day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi completed a whirlwind less than 24-hour trip to Taiwan, a miffed China has started its largest military exercise around Taiwan.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/bank-of-england-unveils-biggest-interest-rate-hike-in-27-years-warns-of-lengthy-recession-503666">Bank of England unveils biggest interest rate hike in 27 years, warns of lengthy recession</a> 
Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday (August 4) unveiled the biggest interest rate rise in 27 years and also warned that Britain will sink into a lengthy recession later this year as inflation rockets even higher.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/an-eye-in-space-russia-launches-satellite-to-snoop-on-us-national-security-mission-heres-whats-happening-503592">Russia launches satellite to snoop on US national security mission. Here's what's happening</a> 
Russia may have launched a "spy satellite" to stalk an American spy satellite. A few months back, in February, the United States launched USA 326, a spy satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/time-running-out-for-archie-battersbee-as-his-parents-make-legal-bid-to-move-him-to-hospice-503588">Time running out for Archie Battersbee as his parents make legal bid to move him to hospice</a> 
Time is running out for Archie Battersbee, a 12-year-old boy in the United Kingdom, who suffered catastrophic brain damage and is currently on life-support treatment.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/russia-court-finds-basketball-star-brittney-griner-guilty-of-deliberate-drug-smuggling-503695">Russia court finds basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberate drug smuggling</a> 
A Russian court on Thursday found U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia despite them being illegal, after the athlete said she had made an honest mistake by packing them.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kansas-votes-overwhelmingly-in-favor-of-abortion-rights-503648">Kansas votes overwhelmingly in favor of abortion rights</a> 
Tuesday's Kansas primary served as a referendum on abortion rights in the US. The first electoral test of US abortion rights since Roe vs Wade was struck down by the Supreme Court saw a record number of people turn up to exercise their franchise.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/australias-great-barrier-reef-is-recovering-from-bleaching-events-but-still-very-vulnerable-survey-503633">Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is recovering from bleaching events but still 'very vulnerable': Survey</a> 
According to a survey, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has recovered from storms and bleaching events to record levels. As per officials, though this is great news, the new coral is extremely vulnerable and can quickly tarnish by climate change and other environmental threats.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-how-deadly-heatwaves-are-affecting-spains-green-gold-harvest-503518">Explained: How deadly heatwaves are affecting Spain's 'green gold' harvest</a> 
Many southern Spanish hillsides, which are usually unsuited for other crops, are covered with olive trees. Olive oil has been a crucial component of the Mediterranean diet for thousands of years. The world's biggest exporter of olive oil, Spain, has been endangered by intense heat waves and a lack of rain. According to data, the cost of refined olive oil in Jaen, in southern Spain's Andalusia area, increased by 8.3% in June compared to the same month in 2016.&nbsp;

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WION reached the exact location where Ayman Al-Zawahiri was said to be killed. Nancy Pelosi's plane touched down in Japan for the final stop on her Asian tour. A Russian court found US basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia.

WION reached the exact location where Ayman Al-Zawahiri was said to be killed. Nancy Pelosi's plane touched down in Japan for the final stop on her Asian tour. A Russian court found US basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia. Click on the links to read the full report WION reaches Kabul 'safehouse' where Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri was 'killed' in drone strike WION became the first to reach the exact location where Ayman Al-Zawahiri was said to be killed. The United States President Joe Biden said on Monday (August 1) that Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Japan, final stop on Asia trip The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plane touched down in Japan on Thursday (August 4) for the final stop on her Asian tour. She began the key tour from Singapore on Monday and after that, she arrived in Taiwan for a less than 24-hour stay which flared up tensions with China. Nancy Pelosi Taiwan trip: Chinese ballistic missiles land in Japan's exclusive economic zone A day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi completed a whirlwind less than 24-hour trip to Taiwan, a miffed China has started its largest military exercise around Taiwan. Bank of England unveils biggest interest rate hike in 27 years, warns of lengthy recession Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday (August 4) unveiled the biggest interest rate rise in 27 years and also warned that Britain will sink into a lengthy recession later this year as inflation rockets even higher. Russia launches satellite to snoop on US national security mission. Here's what's happening Russia may have launched a "spy satellite" to stalk an American spy satellite. A few months back, in February, the United States launched USA 326, a spy satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Time running out for Archie Battersbee as his parents make legal bid to move him to hospice Time is running out for Archie Battersbee, a 12-year-old boy in the United Kingdom, who suffered catastrophic brain damage and is currently on life-support treatment. Russia court finds basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberate drug smuggling A Russian court on Thursday found U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia despite them being illegal, after the athlete said she had made an honest mistake by packing them. Kansas votes overwhelmingly in favor of abortion rights Tuesday's Kansas primary served as a referendum on abortion rights in the US. The first electoral test of US abortion rights since Roe vs Wade was struck down by the Supreme Court saw a record number of people turn up to exercise their franchise. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is recovering from bleaching events but still 'very vulnerable': Survey According to a survey, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has recovered from storms and bleaching events to record levels. As per officials, though this is great news, the new coral is extremely vulnerable and can quickly tarnish by climate change and other environmental threats. Explained: How deadly heatwaves are affecting Spain's 'green gold' harvest Many southern Spanish hillsides, which are usually unsuited for other crops, are covered with olive trees. Olive oil has been a crucial component of the Mediterranean diet for thousands of years. The world's biggest exporter of olive oil, Spain, has been endangered by intense heat waves and a lack of rain. According to data, the cost of refined olive oil in Jaen, in southern Spain's Andalusia area, increased by 8.3% in June compared to the same month in 2016.

Top 10 world news: Nancy Pelosi lands in Japan, Russian court jails US basketball star, and more

The United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan. Her next stop is the ongoing Asia tour in South Korea and after that, she will head to Japan. Twenty-seven Chinese warplanes flew into Taiwan's air defence zone.&nbsp;a volcano has erupted on a mountain near Iceland's capital Reykjavik.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nancy-pelosis-taiwan-trip-provokes-china-a-win-for-her-but-a-headache-for-the-region-503310">Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip provokes China: A win for her, but a headache for the region</a> 
The United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departed from Taiwan on Wednesday (August 3) evening, ending a historic as well as a controversial tour. The vital trip has angered China, which believed that Pelosi's visit to the island nation would "lead to egregious political impact". This was the highest-level US visit to Taiwan in 25 years.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwans-defence-ministry-says-27-chinese-warplanes-enter-air-defence-zone-503337">Taiwan's defence ministry says 27 Chinese warplanes enter air defence zone</a> 
In the aftermath of the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, twenty-seven Chinese warplanes flew into the island nation's air defence zone on Wednesday (August 3).&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volcano-erupts-again-near-icelands-capital-again-503348">Volcano erupts again near Iceland's capital, again</a> 
The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said on Wednesday (August 3) that a volcano has erupted on a mountain near Iceland's capital Reykjavik. Media reports stated that it is close to the country’s main airport.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-foreign-arms-depot-in-ukraines-lviv-region-has-been-destroyed-says-russia-503262">A foreign arms depot in Ukraine's Lviv region has been destroyed, says Russia</a> 
The Russian defence ministry on Wednesday said that a depot of foreign arms near the city of Lviv, Ukraine has been destroyed in a missile strike. The depot in western Ukraine housed weapons supplied by Poland.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-and-us-top-negotiators-to-resume-frayed-nuclear-talks-in-vienna-503326">Top Iran and US negotiators to resume frayed nuclear talks in Vienna</a> 
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani said on Wednesday (August 3) that in a statement that it was sending a delegation to Vienna to resume talks to revive the 2015 agreement on its nuclear programme.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/speakers-close-uk-parliaments-tiktok-account-after-tory-leaders-protested-of-apps-chinese-links-503328">Speakers close UK parliament's TikTok account after Tory leaders protested app's Chinese links</a> 
A day after New Zealand House speaker warned the lawmakers to not use the Chinese app TikTok, the speakers of the House of Commons and House of Lords in the UK have also shut down the UK parliament's TikTok account.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-turbine-conundrum-russia-and-germany-play-blame-game-on-the-delivery-of-nord-stream-1-turbine-503342">The turbine conundrum: Russia and Germany play blame game on the delivery of Nord Stream 1 turbine</a> 
As the winter season draws closer, the desperation of European nations, especially Germany is visible. Reportedly, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday visited a Siemens Energy factory in the country and stood in front of a gas turbine, bound for the Nord Stream 1 pipeline that had been sent to Canada for maintenance.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/listening-to-evil-committed-at-catholic-run-schools-in-canada-felt-like-a-slap-pope-503332">Listening to 'evil' committed at Catholic-run schools in Canada felt like slaps: Pope</a> 
Pope Francis, who returned on Saturday from a six-day trip to Canada, has said that listening to tales of abuse at Catholic-run schools from Indigenous victims felt like "slaps".&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-sign-second-executive-order-to-safeguard-abortion-rights-503294">Biden to sign second executive order to safeguard abortion rights</a> 
US President Joe Biden will sign a second executive order on Wednesday to protect abortion rights, The Guardian reported. Notably, the US Supreme Court had struck down the constitutional right to abortion in June.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-ukrainian-grain-shipment-completes-checks-in-turkey-503282">First Ukrainian grain shipment completes checks in Turkey</a> 
A Russian and Ukrainian team on Wednesday completed a high-stakes inspection of the first shipment of grain from Ukraine since the Kremlin's invasion five months ago helped spark a global food crisis.

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The United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan. Her next stop is the ongoing Asia tour in South Korea and after that, she will head to Japan. Twenty-seven Chinese warplanes flew into Taiwan's air defence zone.

The United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan. Her next stop is the ongoing Asia tour in South Korea and after that, she will head to Japan. Twenty-seven Chinese warplanes flew into Taiwan's air defence zone. a volcano has erupted on a mountain near Iceland's capital Reykjavik. Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip provokes China: A win for her, but a headache for the region The United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departed from Taiwan on Wednesday (August 3) evening, ending a historic as well as a controversial tour. The vital trip has angered China, which believed that Pelosi's visit to the island nation would "lead to egregious political impact". This was the highest-level US visit to Taiwan in 25 years. Taiwan's defence ministry says 27 Chinese warplanes enter air defence zone In the aftermath of the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, twenty-seven Chinese warplanes flew into the island nation's air defence zone on Wednesday (August 3). Volcano erupts again near Iceland's capital, again The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said on Wednesday (August 3) that a volcano has erupted on a mountain near Iceland's capital Reykjavik. Media reports stated that it is close to the country’s main airport. A foreign arms depot in Ukraine's Lviv region has been destroyed, says Russia The Russian defence ministry on Wednesday said that a depot of foreign arms near the city of Lviv, Ukraine has been destroyed in a missile strike. The depot in western Ukraine housed weapons supplied by Poland. Top Iran and US negotiators to resume frayed nuclear talks in Vienna Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani said on Wednesday (August 3) that in a statement that it was sending a delegation to Vienna to resume talks to revive the 2015 agreement on its nuclear programme. Speakers close UK parliament's TikTok account after Tory leaders protested app's Chinese links A day after New Zealand House speaker warned the lawmakers to not use the Chinese app TikTok, the speakers of the House of Commons and House of Lords in the UK have also shut down the UK parliament's TikTok account. The turbine conundrum: Russia and Germany play blame game on the delivery of Nord Stream 1 turbine As the winter season draws closer, the desperation of European nations, especially Germany is visible. Reportedly, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday visited a Siemens Energy factory in the country and stood in front of a gas turbine, bound for the Nord Stream 1 pipeline that had been sent to Canada for maintenance. Listening to 'evil' committed at Catholic-run schools in Canada felt like slaps: Pope Pope Francis, who returned on Saturday from a six-day trip to Canada, has said that listening to tales of abuse at Catholic-run schools from Indigenous victims felt like "slaps". Biden to sign second executive order to safeguard abortion rights US President Joe Biden will sign a second executive order on Wednesday to protect abortion rights, The Guardian reported. Notably, the US Supreme Court had struck down the constitutional right to abortion in June. First Ukrainian grain shipment completes checks in Turkey A Russian and Ukrainian team on Wednesday completed a high-stakes inspection of the first shipment of grain from Ukraine since the Kremlin's invasion five months ago helped spark a global food crisis.

Top 10 world news: 27 Chinese warplanes flew into Taiwan's air defence zone, volcano erupts in Iceland, & more

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taipei, Taiwan.&nbsp;United States used Pakistan airspace for the drone which killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri.&nbsp;The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled on Tuesday (August 2) that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party had received millions of dollars as prohibited funds.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-nancy-pelosi-lands-in-taiwan-escorted-by-taiwan-air-force-jets-502962">Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, escorted by Taiwan Air Force jets</a> 
Despite overwhelming pressure from China and the posturing tactics of Xi Jinping, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taipei, Taiwan.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-used-pakistan-airspace-to-carry-out-drone-strike-that-killed-al-qaeda-chief-ayman-al-zawahri-report-502967">US used Pakistan airspace to carry out drone strike that killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri: Report</a> 
The United States used Pakistan airspace for the drone which killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri in the heart of the Afghanistan capital Kabul, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported citing security analysts.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-is-directly-involved-in-ukraine-conflict-russia-alleges-502953">US is directly involved in Ukraine conflict, alleges Russia</a> 
Russia on Tuesday alleged that the United States was directly involved in Ukraine conflict. It alleged that US spies were approving and co-ordinating Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian military.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/trouble-mounts-for-imran-khan-as-pakistan-election-agency-rules-his-pti-got-illegal-funds-502932">Trouble mounts for Imran Khan as Pakistan election agency rules PTI got illegal funds</a> 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled on Tuesday (August 2) that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party had received millions of dollars as prohibited funds.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-liz-truss-makes-u-turn-on-pledge-first-major-campaign-misstep-502940">UK: Liz Truss makes U-turn on pledge, first major campaign misstep</a> 
UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss, the current favorite to replace Boris Johnson and become next prime minister backtracked on a significant poll promise just a day after announcing it.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-beat-singapore-3-1-to-claim-second-straight-mens-team-table-tennis-gold-at-commonwealth-games-502966">India beat Singapore 3-1 to claim second straight men's team table tennis gold at Commonwealth Games</a> 
The Indian men's table tennis team led by veteran Sharath Kamal defeated Singapore 3-1 in the final of the men's team event at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 to clinch the elusive gold medal.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-over-80-men-accused-of-raping-8-women-appear-in-court-amid-protests-502974">South Africa: Over 80 men accused of raping 8 women appear in court amid protests</a> 
Over 80 men who allegedly gangraped eight women and robbed a video production crew in Krugersdorp, South Africa, appeared in court on Monday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/forest-fires-see-a-spike-in-brazilian-amazon-in-july-502947">Forest fires see a spike in Brazilian Amazon in July</a> 
The Brazilian Amazon witnessed an eight per cent rise in forest fires in July this year compared with the same month in 2021, AFP reported. According to the Brazilian space agency, INPE, satellite monitoring revealed that Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, battled 5,373 fires in July 2022, while the number stood at 4,977 in the same month last year.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bp-profit-triples-to-93-bn-on-soaring-energy-prices-502930">BP profit triples to $9.3 bn on soaring energy prices</a> 
British oil giant BP rebounded to second-quarter profit on soaring energy prices, it said Tuesday, after a big loss linked to its Russia exit following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-planning-a-crackdown-on-memory-chip-makers-in-china-report-502916">US planning a crackdown on memory chip makers in China: Report</a> 
In an effort to halt China's semiconductor sector advance and protect its own companies, the United States is considering limiting shipments of American chipmaking equipment to memory chip makers in China.

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taipei, Taiwan. United States used Pakistan airspace for the drone which killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled on Tuesday (August 2) that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party had received millions of dollars as prohibited funds.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taipei, Taiwan. United States used Pakistan airspace for the drone which killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled on Tuesday (August 2) that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party had received millions of dollars as prohibited funds. Click on the links to read the full report Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, escorted by Taiwan Air Force jets Despite overwhelming pressure from China and the posturing tactics of Xi Jinping, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taipei, Taiwan. US used Pakistan airspace to carry out drone strike that killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri: Report The United States used Pakistan airspace for the drone which killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri in the heart of the Afghanistan capital Kabul, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported citing security analysts. US is directly involved in Ukraine conflict, alleges Russia Russia on Tuesday alleged that the United States was directly involved in Ukraine conflict. It alleged that US spies were approving and co-ordinating Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian military. Trouble mounts for Imran Khan as Pakistan election agency rules PTI got illegal funds The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled on Tuesday (August 2) that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party had received millions of dollars as prohibited funds. UK: Liz Truss makes U-turn on pledge, first major campaign misstep UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss, the current favorite to replace Boris Johnson and become next prime minister backtracked on a significant poll promise just a day after announcing it. India beat Singapore 3-1 to claim second straight men's team table tennis gold at Commonwealth Games The Indian men's table tennis team led by veteran Sharath Kamal defeated Singapore 3-1 in the final of the men's team event at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 to clinch the elusive gold medal. South Africa: Over 80 men accused of raping 8 women appear in court amid protests Over 80 men who allegedly gangraped eight women and robbed a video production crew in Krugersdorp, South Africa, appeared in court on Monday. Forest fires see a spike in Brazilian Amazon in July The Brazilian Amazon witnessed an eight per cent rise in forest fires in July this year compared with the same month in 2021, AFP reported. According to the Brazilian space agency, INPE, satellite monitoring revealed that Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, battled 5,373 fires in July 2022, while the number stood at 4,977 in the same month last year. BP profit triples to $9.3 bn on soaring energy prices British oil giant BP rebounded to second-quarter profit on soaring energy prices, it said Tuesday, after a big loss linked to its Russia exit following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. US planning a crackdown on memory chip makers in China: Report In an effort to halt China's semiconductor sector advance and protect its own companies, the United States is considering limiting shipments of American chipmaking equipment to memory chip makers in China.

Top 10 world news: Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, trouble mounts for Imran Khan, and more

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari&nbsp;said that there is no substance to former PM Imran Khan's claim that current government's foreign policy vis-a-vis America lacked substance.&nbsp;Indian and Chinese foreign ministers attended a regional conference in Uzbekistan.&nbsp;Sharat Sabharwal, who is India's former envoy to Islamabad, revealed chilling details of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.&nbsp;Months after the infamous incident during Oscars 2022 when Will Smith went on to slap presenter Chris Rock, the 'Men in Black' actor has offered a second apology.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/exclusive-india-is-a-neighbour-we-cannot-choose-our-neighbours-pakistan-fm-bilawal-bhutto-zardari-to-wion-501842">Exclusive: India is a neighbour, we cannot choose our neighbours: Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to WION</a> 
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday (July 29), spoke exclusively to WION in Tashkent and said that there is no substance to former PM Imran Khan's claim that current government's foreign policy vis-a-vis America lacked substance.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-ministers-attend-summit-as-delhi-keeps-eye-on-chinese-ship-501812">India, China ministers attend summit as Delhi keeps eye on Chinese ship</a> 
Indian and Chinese foreign ministers on Friday (July 29), attended a regional conference in Uzbekistan. The conference came just a day after New Delhi expressed displeased at Chinese military ship's planned visit to Hambantota, a strategic port in Sri Lanka near waters that see heavy presence of Indian Navy ships.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/2008-mumbai-attacks-indias-then-envoy-to-islamabad-reveals-details-involving-pakistan-army-501800">2008 Mumbai attacks: India's then envoy to Islamabad reveals details involving Pakistan Army</a> 
Sharat Sabharwal, who is India's former envoy to Islamabad, revealed chilling details of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. As quoted by an Indian news website Hindustan Times, Sabharwal claimed in his book that less than two years after the attacks, Pakistan Army told him that no action would be taken against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed. As per the report, they said there was "no evidence" against Saeed.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-expresses-support-for-one-china-policy-501732">Russia expresses support for 'One China Policy' after Xi's tough talk to US on Taiwan</a> 
Russia said on Friday (July 29) that it supported 'One China' policy on Taiwan. This development has taken place after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden that US should not play with fire over Taiwan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-squadrons-of-mig-21-to-retire-by-2025-indian-air-force-501762">All squadrons of MiG-21 to retire by 2025: Indian Air Force</a> 
As a result of recent fatal crashes involving Soviet-era fighter jets, safety concerns have grown and authorities are being forced to accelerate the introduction of LCA Tejas aircraft, which is why the Indian Air Force will phase out the remaining fleet of MiG-21 Bison aircraft by 2025 and retire one more squadron by September 30.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-blast-inside-afghanistans-cricket-stadium-during-t20-cricket-tournament-501784">Watch: Blast inside Afghanistan's Cricket Stadium during T20 cricket tournament</a> 
A horrific suicide bomb blast is reported at the international cricket stadium (Kabul) in Afghanistan during the ongoing Shpageeza Cricket League.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-apologises-to-chris-rock-his-family-for-the-oscar-slap-incident-my-behaviour-was-unacceptable-501833">Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock, his family for the Oscar slap incident: 'My behaviour was unacceptable'</a> 
Months after the infamous incident during Oscars 2022 when Will Smith went on to slap presenter Chris Rock, the 'Men in Black' actor has offered a second apology to the actor-comedian.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monkeypox-in-us-san-francisco-declares-public-health-emergency-new-york-state-declares-it-imminent-threat-501748">Monkeypox in US: San Francisco declares public health emergency, New York state declares it 'imminent threat'</a> 
In the United States, the New York state has issued a declaration calling monkeypox disease an "imminent" threat. Meanwhile, the city of San Francisco Thursday (July 28) announced a state of emergency.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-miss-its-year-end-55-per-cent-economic-growth-target-501801">China to miss its year-end 5.5 per cent economic growth target</a> 
After the Chinese economy grew by a tiny 0.4 per cent in the second quarter, another blow has come the country's way. Reportedly, after a quarterly economic meeting between the Politburo members, a statement was released where the leaders stated that they would strive to achieve the 'best results possible'.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-judge-mocks-prince-harry-boris-johnson-over-roe-v-wade-overturning-501780">US Supreme Court judge mocks Prince Harry, Boris Johnson over Roe V Wade overturning</a> 
A US Supreme Court judge has made remarks which have widely been perceived as mocking world leaders and personalities who spoke against the overturning of landmark Roe v Wade ruling.

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Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that there is no substance to former PM Imran Khan's claim that current government's foreign policy vis-a-vis America lacked substance.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that there is no substance to former PM Imran Khan's claim that current government's foreign policy vis-a-vis America lacked substance. Indian and Chinese foreign ministers attended a regional conference in Uzbekistan. Sharat Sabharwal, who is India's former envoy to Islamabad, revealed chilling details of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Months after the infamous incident during Oscars 2022 when Will Smith went on to slap presenter Chris Rock, the 'Men in Black' actor has offered a second apology. Click on the links to read the full report Exclusive: India is a neighbour, we cannot choose our neighbours: Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to WION Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday (July 29), spoke exclusively to WION in Tashkent and said that there is no substance to former PM Imran Khan's claim that current government's foreign policy vis-a-vis America lacked substance. India, China ministers attend summit as Delhi keeps eye on Chinese ship Indian and Chinese foreign ministers on Friday (July 29), attended a regional conference in Uzbekistan. The conference came just a day after New Delhi expressed displeased at Chinese military ship's planned visit to Hambantota, a strategic port in Sri Lanka near waters that see heavy presence of Indian Navy ships. 2008 Mumbai attacks: India's then envoy to Islamabad reveals details involving Pakistan Army Sharat Sabharwal, who is India's former envoy to Islamabad, revealed chilling details of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. As quoted by an Indian news website Hindustan Times, Sabharwal claimed in his book that less than two years after the attacks, Pakistan Army told him that no action would be taken against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed. As per the report, they said there was "no evidence" against Saeed. Russia expresses support for 'One China Policy' after Xi's tough talk to US on Taiwan Russia said on Friday (July 29) that it supported 'One China' policy on Taiwan. This development has taken place after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden that US should not play with fire over Taiwan. All squadrons of MiG-21 to retire by 2025: Indian Air Force As a result of recent fatal crashes involving Soviet-era fighter jets, safety concerns have grown and authorities are being forced to accelerate the introduction of LCA Tejas aircraft, which is why the Indian Air Force will phase out the remaining fleet of MiG-21 Bison aircraft by 2025 and retire one more squadron by September 30. Watch: Blast inside Afghanistan's Cricket Stadium during T20 cricket tournament A horrific suicide bomb blast is reported at the international cricket stadium (Kabul) in Afghanistan during the ongoing Shpageeza Cricket League. Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock, his family for the Oscar slap incident: 'My behaviour was unacceptable' Months after the infamous incident during Oscars 2022 when Will Smith went on to slap presenter Chris Rock, the 'Men in Black' actor has offered a second apology to the actor-comedian. Monkeypox in US: San Francisco declares public health emergency, New York state declares it 'imminent threat' In the United States, the New York state has issued a declaration calling monkeypox disease an "imminent" threat. Meanwhile, the city of San Francisco Thursday (July 28) announced a state of emergency. China to miss its year-end 5.5 per cent economic growth target After the Chinese economy grew by a tiny 0.4 per cent in the second quarter, another blow has come the country's way. Reportedly, after a quarterly economic meeting between the Politburo members, a statement was released where the leaders stated that they would strive to achieve the 'best results possible'. US Supreme Court judge mocks Prince Harry, Boris Johnson over Roe V Wade overturning A US Supreme Court judge has made remarks which have widely been perceived as mocking world leaders and personalities who spoke against the overturning of landmark Roe v Wade ruling.

Top 10 world news: Pak FM Bilawal Bhutto's exclusive interview, Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock, and more

The US economy has contracted for the second consecutive quarter.&nbsp;Chinese billionaire Jack Ma intends to give up control of Ant Group Co.&nbsp;In connection to the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, the US Justice Department obtained a new warrant to search the phone of John Eastman, Donald Trump's lawyer.&nbsp;

ALso, read an interesting story about how&nbsp;a Chinese lady posing as a historian spent years creating alternate stories of Medieval Russian history on Chinese Wikipedia.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read the full report&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fueling-recession-fears-the-us-economy-shrank-again-in-second-quarter-501488">Fueling recession fears, the US economy shrank again in second quarter</a> 
The US economy has contracted for the second consecutive quarter, a development that in many other nations would be regarded as an economic recession.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jack-ma-intends-to-give-up-control-of-the-ant-group-wall-street-journal-501439">Jack Ma intends to give up control of the Ant Group: Wall Street Journal</a> 
The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Chinese billionaire Jack Ma intends to give up control of Ant Group Co as part of the fintech giant's effort to win over regulators after a protracted crackdown.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-justice-departments-gets-a-fresh-warrant-to-search-trumps-lawyer-phone-501457">US Justice Department gets a fresh warrant to search Trump's lawyer's phone</a> 
In connection to the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, the US Justice Department on Wednesday obtained a new warrant to search the phone of John Eastman, Donald Trump's lawyer. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/popes-apology-not-enough-canadian-government-says-more-needed-to-be-done-to-atone-501522">Pope's apology not enough for abuses of Indigenous kids, Canadian govt says more needed to be done to atone</a> 
Pope Francis recently apologised for the abuses inflicted on the Indigenous peoples of Canada. But the Canadian government has made one thing clear, that the plea for forgiveness is far from enough.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-carrier-strike-group-returns-to-south-china-sea-amid-taiwan-tensions-501495">US carrier strike group returns to South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions</a> 
A US aircraft carrier and its strike group have returned to the South China Sea after a port call in Singapore, deploying in the disputed region as tensions with China rise over a possible visit to Taiwan by congressional leader Nancy Pelosi.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrat-senator-joe-manchin-takes-a-volta-face-supports-bidens-build-back-better-plan-501491">Democrat Senator Joe Manchin takes a volta-face; supports Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan</a> 
West Virginia Democrat senator Joe Manchin III has taken a volta-face on his earlier policy of not supporting US President Joe Biden's ambitious 'Build Back better' plan.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-ready-for-clash-with-the-united-states-kim-jong-un-501317">North Korea ready to use nukes against the United States: Kim Jong Un</a> 
In the wake of indications North Korea may perform its first nuclear test since 2017, the nation's state media on Thursday reported that the leader Kim Jong Un has declared that his nation is prepared to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent and for any military conflict with the United States.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/millions-develop-long-lasting-problems-with-sense-of-smell-or-taste-after-covid-19-study-501475">Millions develop long-lasting problems with sense of smell or taste after COVID-19: Study</a> 
Millions of people, who have had Covid, are still struggling with the long-term effects of the deadly virus.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-chief-recommends-men-who-have-sex-with-men-to-reduce-sexual-partners-amid-monkeypox-501427">WHO chief urges men who have sex with men to reduce sexual partners amid monkeypox spread</a> 
As the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said most monkeypox cases detected since May have been in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, the health agency chief advised men at risk to reduce the number sexual partners they have “for the moment”.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-woman-spent-years-writing-fake-russian-history-on-wikipedia-501512">Chinese woman spent years writing fake Russian history on Wikipedia</a> 
In one of the biggest frauds on the open-source platform, a Chinese lady posing as a historian spent years creating alternate stories of Medieval Russian history on Chinese Wikipedia, inventing fictitious governments, battles, and nobility.&nbsp;

<img alt="Chinese Wikipedia" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0431e40b-1dc0-4403-9d11-c770651c7b86" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Chinese%20Wikipedia.png" /> 
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The US economy has contracted for the second consecutive quarter. Chinese billionaire Jack Ma intends to give up control of Ant Group Co. In connection to the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, the US Justice Department obtained a new warrant to search the phone of John Eastman, Donald Trump's lawyer.

The US economy has contracted for the second consecutive quarter. Chinese billionaire Jack Ma intends to give up control of Ant Group Co. In connection to the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, the US Justice Department obtained a new warrant to search the phone of John Eastman, Donald Trump's lawyer. ALso, read an interesting story about how a Chinese lady posing as a historian spent years creating alternate stories of Medieval Russian history on Chinese Wikipedia. Click on the links to read the full report Fueling recession fears, the US economy shrank again in second quarter The US economy has contracted for the second consecutive quarter, a development that in many other nations would be regarded as an economic recession. Jack Ma intends to give up control of the Ant Group: Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Chinese billionaire Jack Ma intends to give up control of Ant Group Co as part of the fintech giant's effort to win over regulators after a protracted crackdown. US Justice Department gets a fresh warrant to search Trump's lawyer's phone In connection to the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, the US Justice Department on Wednesday obtained a new warrant to search the phone of John Eastman, Donald Trump's lawyer. Pope's apology not enough for abuses of Indigenous kids, Canadian govt says more needed to be done to atone Pope Francis recently apologised for the abuses inflicted on the Indigenous peoples of Canada. But the Canadian government has made one thing clear, that the plea for forgiveness is far from enough. US carrier strike group returns to South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions A US aircraft carrier and its strike group have returned to the South China Sea after a port call in Singapore, deploying in the disputed region as tensions with China rise over a possible visit to Taiwan by congressional leader Nancy Pelosi. Democrat Senator Joe Manchin takes a volta-face; supports Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan West Virginia Democrat senator Joe Manchin III has taken a volta-face on his earlier policy of not supporting US President Joe Biden's ambitious 'Build Back better' plan. North Korea ready to use nukes against the United States: Kim Jong Un In the wake of indications North Korea may perform its first nuclear test since 2017, the nation's state media on Thursday reported that the leader Kim Jong Un has declared that his nation is prepared to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent and for any military conflict with the United States. Millions develop long-lasting problems with sense of smell or taste after COVID-19: Study Millions of people, who have had Covid, are still struggling with the long-term effects of the deadly virus. WHO chief urges men who have sex with men to reduce sexual partners amid monkeypox spread As the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said most monkeypox cases detected since May have been in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, the health agency chief advised men at risk to reduce the number sexual partners they have “for the moment”. Chinese woman spent years writing fake Russian history on Wikipedia In one of the biggest frauds on the open-source platform, a Chinese lady posing as a historian spent years creating alternate stories of Medieval Russian history on Chinese Wikipedia, inventing fictitious governments, battles, and nobility.

Top 10 world news: US economy shrank again, Jack Ma plans to give up control of Ant Group, and more

A Kremlin propagandist has expressed his desire for Donald Trump to win the presidency again because he thinks that would lead to the resumption of communication between Moscow and Washington.

A Kremlin propagandist has expressed his desire for Donald Trump to win the presidency again because he thinks that would lead to the resumption of communication between Moscow and Washington. Two new studies were published in the journal Science that said the Covid virus originated from China’s Wuhan animal market. Russian claimed that its military forces had destroyed more than 100 US-made HIMARS rockets in Ukraine. Click on the links to read the full report Trump is one of our guys, and he has to win the election: Russian State Television A prominent Kremlin propagandist recently praised former American president Donald Trump's views on sexuality and advocated for Moscow to support him in the 2024 election so he may surprise the American government. How China tried to spin Covid origins theory when world pointed at Wuhan On Tuesday, two new studies were published in journal Science that said the Covid virus originated from China’s Wuhan animal market. Both pointed out that the virus was transmitted from live animals and infected the people, including the vendors, who were present in the market. Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims its strike on July 24 destroyed 100 US-supplied HIMARS missiles Russian defence ministry on Wednesday (July 27) claimed that its military forces on July 24 had destroyed more than 100 US-made high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) rockets in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. China warns US, says latter will 'bear all consequences' over Pelosi's Taiwan visit China on Wednesday (July 27) warned that the US will "bear the consequences" if House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan. Tensions between US and China are rising ahead of a phone call that's expected between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Holocaust survivors criticise Hungary's Orban over race remarks Jewish community organisation on Tuesday (July 26) voice alarm and concern over Hungarian Prime Minister's remarks against creating " peoples of mixes race". EU court upholds ban on Russia Today, Moscow warns of retaliation Russia Today, a media outlet controlled by the Russian state on Wednesday (July 27) lost court fight against ban imposed by the European Union (EU). Monkeypox emergency could last months, with window closing to stop spread, experts say Scientists advising the World Health Organization (WHO) on monkeypox say the window is closing to stop its spread, with cases currently doubling every two weeks, raising concerns that it will take several months for the outbreak to peak. Alps’ glaciers melting at record pace following heatwave: Report Recording breaking heatwaves across Europe is making the Alps glaciers to melt at an astonishing rate. According to a data shared exclusively with Reuters, the glacial mass is on track for their highest losses in at least 60 years of record keeping. Strike takes Lufthansa operations out of gear in Germany A strike by the ground staff of Germany's national carrier Lufthansa hit operations of the airline on Wednesday (July 27). The strie led to cancellation of more than 1000 flights and added to travel woes of thousands of passengers. Trouble for Neymar as PSG star set to face trial over irregularities in Barcelona transfer Trouble seems to be mounting up for Brazilian star Neymar, who is set to face trial in October this year over alleged irregularities in his transfer to FC Barcelona from Brazilian club Santos in 2013.

Top 10 world news: Russia says 'Trump is one of our guys', Covid origins theory, and more

Droupadi Murmu&nbsp;took oath as India's 15th President.&nbsp;The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world.&nbsp;The Biden administration is investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/my-election-proves-that-in-india-the-poor-can-dream-and-achieve-too-president-droupadi-murmu-500473">My election proves that in India, the poor can dream and achieve too: President Droupadi Murmu</a> 
Droupadi Murmu, the 15th president of India, addressed the nation after taking the oath of office and noted that she was the first president to be born in independent India and that it was an honour for her to lead the nation as it celebrated 75 years of independence.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-looks-to-ship-food-grains-this-week-despite-attack-on-odessa-port-500548">Ukraine looks to ship food grains this week despite attack on Odessa port</a> 
The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-probes-chinas-huawei-over-equipment-near-missile-silos-500549">US probes China's Huawei over equipment near missile silos</a> 
The Biden administration is investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases and missile silos that the company could then transmit to China, two people familiar with the matter said.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-ukraine-conflict-in-mind-taiwan-stages-chinese-invasion-war-games-500500">With Ukraine conflict in mind, Taiwan stages Chinese invasion war games</a>&nbsp; 
Taiwan on Monday (July 25) kicked off it largest military exercises. The exercise saw trench warfare and shoulder-launched Stinger missiles deployed against simulated Chinese attacks.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-foot-and-mouth-outbreak-prompts-new-zealand-australia-restrictions-500565">Indonesia foot and mouth outbreak prompts New Zealand, Australia restrictions</a> 
As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warned, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia could cost thousands of New Zealand jobs, as her nation and neighbouring Australia stepped up border biosecurity restrictions.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-set-for-historic-apology-for-school-abuses-in-canada-500537">Pope set for historic apology for school abuses in Canada</a> 
Thousands of Indigenous persons are expected to converge Monday on the small Alberta prairie community of Maskwacis to hear a long-awaited apology from Pope Francis for generations of abuse and cultural suppression at Catholic residential schools across Canada.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-17-suspected-haitian-migrants-die-off-bahamas-coast-after-boat-capsizes-500557">At least 17 suspected Haitian migrants die off Bahamas coast after boat capsizes</a> 
At least 17 suspected migrants from Haiti are confirmed after a boat capsized off the coast of The Bahamas, the authorities of both countries revealed.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bus-plunges-into-kenyan-river-valley-34-people-dead-reports-500509">Bus plunges into Kenyan river valley, 34 people dead - Reports</a> 
Thirty-four people died in central Kenya when their bus veered off a bridge and plunged into a river valley, local media reported on Monday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/record-number-of-covid-hit-australians-in-hospital-as-omicron-surges-500502">Australia registers record number of COVID-19 cases as Omicron surges</a> 
There has been a steady surge of COVID-19 cases all around the world and the trend seems to be continuing in Australia. The country saw 5450 cases on Monday – a record since the pandemic started – and the official data stated that the majority of cases were from the Omicron sub-variants.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heatwave-reveals-royal-garden-nearly-300-years-old-in-uk-500469">Heatwave reveals royal garden nearly 300 years old in UK</a> 
In a startling development, extreme temperature due to heatwave dried the grass of south lawn at Chatsworth House leading to the discovery of a garden nearly 300 years old in the UK.

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Droupadi Murmu took oath as India's 15th President. The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world.

Droupadi Murmu took oath as India's 15th President. The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world. The Biden administration is investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases Click on the links to read the full report My election proves that in India, the poor can dream and achieve too: President Droupadi Murmu Droupadi Murmu, the 15th president of India, addressed the nation after taking the oath of office and noted that she was the first president to be born in independent India and that it was an honour for her to lead the nation as it celebrated 75 years of independence. Ukraine looks to ship food grains this week despite attack on Odessa port The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world. US probes China's Huawei over equipment near missile silos The Biden administration is investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases and missile silos that the company could then transmit to China, two people familiar with the matter said. With Ukraine conflict in mind, Taiwan stages Chinese invasion war games Taiwan on Monday (July 25) kicked off it largest military exercises. The exercise saw trench warfare and shoulder-launched Stinger missiles deployed against simulated Chinese attacks. Indonesia foot and mouth outbreak prompts New Zealand, Australia restrictions As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warned, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia could cost thousands of New Zealand jobs, as her nation and neighbouring Australia stepped up border biosecurity restrictions. Pope set for historic apology for school abuses in Canada Thousands of Indigenous persons are expected to converge Monday on the small Alberta prairie community of Maskwacis to hear a long-awaited apology from Pope Francis for generations of abuse and cultural suppression at Catholic residential schools across Canada. At least 17 suspected Haitian migrants die off Bahamas coast after boat capsizes At least 17 suspected migrants from Haiti are confirmed after a boat capsized off the coast of The Bahamas, the authorities of both countries revealed. Bus plunges into Kenyan river valley, 34 people dead - Reports Thirty-four people died in central Kenya when their bus veered off a bridge and plunged into a river valley, local media reported on Monday. Australia registers record number of COVID-19 cases as Omicron surges There has been a steady surge of COVID-19 cases all around the world and the trend seems to be continuing in Australia. The country saw 5450 cases on Monday – a record since the pandemic started – and the official data stated that the majority of cases were from the Omicron sub-variants. Heatwave reveals royal garden nearly 300 years old in UK In a startling development, extreme temperature due to heatwave dried the grass of south lawn at Chatsworth House leading to the discovery of a garden nearly 300 years old in the UK.

Top 10 world news: Indian President Droupadi Murmu's address to nation, Russia-Ukraine war updates, and more

Droupadi Murmu, the presidential candidate of India's National Democratic Alliance has crossed the 50% threshold on Thursday following the third round of counting, defeating Yashwant Sinha to win the election. She will be 15th President of India. In other news US President Joe Biden has tested positive, but with mild symptoms. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has resigned. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News. &nbsp;

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/droupadi-murmu-crosses-majority-mark-to-become-indias-15th-president-499425">Droupadi Murmu crosses majority mark, to become India's 15th President</a> 
 
After only three rounds of counting, Droupadi Murmu, the NDA's candidate, won more than 50% of the total vote value, becoming India's first tribal president. Yashwant Sinha of the opposition has formally accepted defeat. On July 25, there will be an oath ceremony.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-doing-fine-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19-499518">US President Joe Biden 'doing fine' after testing positive for Covid-19</a> 
 
Biden, 79, had two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office. He received a first booster shot in September and a second on March 30. Stringent White House precautions meant he had avoided the virus, even as it laid low close aides and advisers.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/natural-disasters-cost-china-1313-billion-in-2022-so-far-report-499479">Natural disasters cost China $13.13 billion in 2022 so far: Report</a> 
 
The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China has more than 3.75 million citizens who have been impacted by floods and heavy rainfall, according to local authorities. Floods in Jiangxi Province in East China caused direct economic losses of 470 million yuan (about 70.4 million US dollars).

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/santhal-the-tribe-of-indian-presidential-race-top-runner-droupadi-murmu-has-a-great-history-499481">Santhal, the tribe of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, has a great history</a> 
 
After Gonds and Bhils, Santhals are India's third-largest scheduled tribe community. Most of the Santhali people live in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. One of the districts with a significant Santhali population is Mayurbhanj, the home district of Indian President Droupadi Murmu.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/why-is-india-building-a-new-spaceport-in-tamil-nadu-499495">Why is India building a new spaceport in Tamil Nadu?&nbsp;</a> 
 
Sriharikota offers various advantages as an ideal launch site. Situated on the East Coast and at a position nearer to the equator, rockets launched from here are aided by the additional velocity of Earth's West-East rotation. This effect of this rotation is felt closest to the equator and is almost nil at the earth's poles. This effect mainly benefits launches into equatorial orbits (orbits above the earth's equator).

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italian-prime-minister-mario-draghi-resigns-as-the-crisis-worsens-499411">Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns as crisis intensifies</a> 
 
On Wednesday, the Senate gave him a vote of confidence, but three members of his coalition boycotted the vote, effectively ending any chance of his government’s survival &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ecb-goes-for-aggressive-rate-hike-a-surprise-move-499499">ECB goes for aggressive rate hike for first time since 2011</a> 
 
The ECB said its new "assessment of inflation risks" justified taking "a larger first step on its policy rate normalisation path than signalled at its previous meeting" in June when policymakers shared their intent to raise rates by a more modest 25 basis points or a quarter of a percentage point.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/1-in-5-americans-believe-violence-is-justified-to-serve-political-ends-says-survey-499444">1 in 5 Americans believe violence is justified to serve political ends, says survey</a> 
 
&nbsp;'The prospect of large-scale violence in the near future is entirely plausible,' scientists have warned

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mark-zuckerberg-to-face-six-hour-deposition-over-cambridge-analytica-scandal-499435">Mark Zuckerberg to face six-hour deposition over Cambridge Analytica scandal</a> 
 
The lawsuit might shed new light on the Cambridge Analytica debacle, which has devasted the company’s reputation and resulted in congressional hearings where Mark Zuckerberg was interrogated about Facebook’s privacy practices.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/environment-emergency-is-legacy-of-colonialism-greenpeace-uk-499483">Environment emergency is legacy of colonialism: Greenpeace UK</a> 
 
Colonialism “established a model through which the air and lands of the global south have been … used as places to dump waste the global north does not want,” says the report by Greenpeace UK

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Droupadi Murmu, the presidential candidate of India's National Democratic Alliance has crossed the 50% threshold on Thursday following the third round of counting, defeating Yashwant Sinha to win the election.

Droupadi Murmu, the presidential candidate of India's National Democratic Alliance has crossed the 50% threshold on Thursday following the third round of counting, defeating Yashwant Sinha to win the election. She will be 15th President of India. In other news US President Joe Biden has tested positive, but with mild symptoms. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has resigned. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News. Droupadi Murmu crosses majority mark, to become India's 15th President After only three rounds of counting, Droupadi Murmu, the NDA's candidate, won more than 50% of the total vote value, becoming India's first tribal president. Yashwant Sinha of the opposition has formally accepted defeat. On July 25, there will be an oath ceremony. US President Joe Biden 'doing fine' after testing positive for Covid-19 Biden, 79, had two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office. He received a first booster shot in September and a second on March 30. Stringent White House precautions meant he had avoided the virus, even as it laid low close aides and advisers. Natural disasters cost China $13.13 billion in 2022 so far: Report The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China has more than 3.75 million citizens who have been impacted by floods and heavy rainfall, according to local authorities. Floods in Jiangxi Province in East China caused direct economic losses of 470 million yuan (about 70.4 million US dollars). Santhal, the tribe of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, has a great history After Gonds and Bhils, Santhals are India's third-largest scheduled tribe community. Most of the Santhali people live in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. One of the districts with a significant Santhali population is Mayurbhanj, the home district of Indian President Droupadi Murmu. Why is India building a new spaceport in Tamil Nadu? Sriharikota offers various advantages as an ideal launch site. Situated on the East Coast and at a position nearer to the equator, rockets launched from here are aided by the additional velocity of Earth's West-East rotation. This effect of this rotation is felt closest to the equator and is almost nil at the earth's poles. This effect mainly benefits launches into equatorial orbits (orbits above the earth's equator). Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns as crisis intensifies On Wednesday, the Senate gave him a vote of confidence, but three members of his coalition boycotted the vote, effectively ending any chance of his government’s survival ECB goes for aggressive rate hike for first time since 2011 The ECB said its new "assessment of inflation risks" justified taking "a larger first step on its policy rate normalisation path than signalled at its previous meeting" in June when policymakers shared their intent to raise rates by a more modest 25 basis points or a quarter of a percentage point. 1 in 5 Americans believe violence is justified to serve political ends, says survey 'The prospect of large-scale violence in the near future is entirely plausible,' scientists have warned Mark Zuckerberg to face six-hour deposition over Cambridge Analytica scandal The lawsuit might shed new light on the Cambridge Analytica debacle, which has devasted the company’s reputation and resulted in congressional hearings where Mark Zuckerberg was interrogated about Facebook’s privacy practices. Environment emergency is legacy of colonialism: Greenpeace UK Colonialism “established a model through which the air and lands of the global south have been … used as places to dump waste the global north does not want,” says the report by Greenpeace UK

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The final two candidates to take over for Boris Johnson have received the support of Conservative MPs. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak go to the final two, but Penny Mordaunt is eliminated. In other news, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe won the presidential elections conducted on Thursday after Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled abroad amidst intense agitation over the economic crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-politics-live-updates-voting-open-in-latest-round-of-tory-leadership-race-498410">LIVE UK Tory leadership race: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss make final two</a>

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Truss received 113 votes, Mordaunt 105, and Sunak 137. 160,000 Tory Party members will vote for the final two, with the results expected on September 5. Sunak won the previous round, followed by Mordaunt in second and Truss in third.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-turkish-president-erdogan-keeps-vladimir-putin-waiting-ahead-of-talks-in-iran-499178">Watch: Turkish President Erdogan keeps Vladimir Putin waiting ahead of talks in Iran</a>

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During talks in Tehran on Tuesday (July 19), Russian President Vladimir Putin was kept awkwardly waiting for his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to arrive.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ranil-wickremesinghe-declared-sri-lankas-new-president-499086">Ranil Wickremesinghe declared Sri Lanka’s new president&nbsp; </a>

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Wickremesinghe received the highest 134 votes and was declared the 8th executive president of Sri Lanka. His rivals Dullas Alahaperuma and Anurakumara Dossanayake got 82 and 3 votes, respectively.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sidhu-moose-wala-murder-case-two-suspects-shot-down-by-punjab-police-in-encounter-499151">Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: Two suspects shot dead by Punjab Police in encounter</a>

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The duo - Manpreet Singh also known as Mannu Kusa and Jagroop Singh Roopa – were killed by the police in Hoshiar Nagar village near the Attari border, according to a report on News18.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rishi-sunak-on-course-to-be-11th-indian-origin-head-of-state-join-6-still-reigning-499136">Rishi Sunak could become 11th Indian-origin leader in the world, joining 6 in office</a>

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Since the beginning of the current Tory leadership race, Rishi Sunak has been in the lead. If he is chosen as prime minister, the UK will become the 11nth nation where someone of Indian descent has held the position.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-i-went-to-wimbledon-as-a-kid-with-parents-never-dreamed-of-actually-winning-it-matthew-ebden-499134">Exclusive! I went to Wimbledon as a kid with parents, never dreamed of actually winning it: Matthew Ebden</a>

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Ebden and his partner Max Purcell defeated defending champions Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in the final to lift the elusive trophy for the first time in their respective careers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-after-aryan-khan-trolled-for-partying-in-mumbai-nightclub-srk-fans-say-leave-the-poor-guy-alone-499058">After Aryan Khan trolled for partying in Mumbai nightclub, SRK fans say 'Leave the poor guy alone'</a>

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Bollywood superstar and entrepreneur Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was spotted partying in a Mumbai nightclub, and videos of him have gone viral on social media sites.

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The list published by the Henley Passport Index showed that the countries with the most powerful passports in the world continue to provide visa-free access to over 190 countries while Middle Eastern countries still have the weakest passports.

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Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Russia-backed temporary administration for the southern Kherson region, told Associated Press that the Ukrainian forces massively damaged the Antonivskyi Bridge with missiles.

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The 87th-ranked Indian passport offers simple entry to 60 nations. The reopening of international travel has aided in the resilience of passports.

The final two candidates to take over for Boris Johnson have received the support of Conservative MPs. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak go to the final two, but Penny Mordaunt is eliminated.

The final two candidates to take over for Boris Johnson have received the support of Conservative MPs. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak go to the final two, but Penny Mordaunt is eliminated. In other news, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe won the presidential elections conducted on Thursday after Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled abroad amidst intense agitation over the economic crisis. LIVE UK Tory leadership race: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss make final two Truss received 113 votes, Mordaunt 105, and Sunak 137. 160,000 Tory Party members will vote for the final two, with the results expected on September 5. Sunak won the previous round, followed by Mordaunt in second and Truss in third. Watch: Turkish President Erdogan keeps Vladimir Putin waiting ahead of talks in Iran During talks in Tehran on Tuesday (July 19), Russian President Vladimir Putin was kept awkwardly waiting for his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to arrive. Ranil Wickremesinghe declared Sri Lanka’s new president Wickremesinghe received the highest 134 votes and was declared the 8th executive president of Sri Lanka. His rivals Dullas Alahaperuma and Anurakumara Dossanayake got 82 and 3 votes, respectively. Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: Two suspects shot dead by Punjab Police in encounter The duo - Manpreet Singh also known as Mannu Kusa and Jagroop Singh Roopa – were killed by the police in Hoshiar Nagar village near the Attari border, according to a report on News18. Rishi Sunak could become 11th Indian-origin leader in the world, joining 6 in office Since the beginning of the current Tory leadership race, Rishi Sunak has been in the lead. If he is chosen as prime minister, the UK will become the 11nth nation where someone of Indian descent has held the position. Exclusive! I went to Wimbledon as a kid with parents, never dreamed of actually winning it: Matthew Ebden Ebden and his partner Max Purcell defeated defending champions Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in the final to lift the elusive trophy for the first time in their respective careers. After Aryan Khan trolled for partying in Mumbai nightclub, SRK fans say 'Leave the poor guy alone' Bollywood superstar and entrepreneur Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was spotted partying in a Mumbai nightclub, and videos of him have gone viral on social media sites. GALLERY | World's most and least powerful passports The list published by the Henley Passport Index showed that the countries with the most powerful passports in the world continue to provide visa-free access to over 190 countries while Middle Eastern countries still have the weakest passports. Ukrainian forces 'badly damage' key bridge in Kherson region amid conflict Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Russia-backed temporary administration for the southern Kherson region, told Associated Press that the Ukrainian forces massively damaged the Antonivskyi Bridge with missiles. How powerful is Indian passport? Indians get visa-free access to 60 countries The 87th-ranked Indian passport offers simple entry to 60 nations. The reopening of international travel has aided in the resilience of passports.

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Requesting the assistance of the British government and their intelligence services, Sri Lankan acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the absence of a proper Easter Sunday investigation has meant that this issue still remains unresolved.&nbsp;Russia's invasion of Ukraine is benefiting Europe’s defence sector amid proposals for greater collaboration on military programmes and the streamlining of weapons manufacturing.

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Piling pressure on the government already embroiled in a deep economic crisis, Sri Lankans protesting for days near the president’s office criticised a lack of progress in finding those responsible for killing over 260 people in Islamic State-inspired bombings on Easter Sunday three years ago.

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In order to bolster Europe’s status as a cohesive global military power and confront a newly aggressive Russia, members of the European Union are boosting their expenditure on defence projects.

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Britain’s former chancellor Rishi Sunak is leading the race to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. The Indian-origin leader has cemented his lead over four other rivals and has gained a sufficient lead in the first two rounds of voting.

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The second confirmed case of monkeypox in India has been identified as a 31-year-old male from India's southern state of Kerala, according to a government official.

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The European Union has signed a new gas deal with Azerbaijan who have committed to deliver 20 billion cubic meters by the year 2027, according to the statement released by the two parties.

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In France, Greece, Portugal and Spain, raging fires have resulted in destruction of thousands of hectares of land.&nbsp;

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The extremely hot and dry summer of 2018 and 2019, and the disastrous floods in the Rhineland a year ago were noted to be the prime destructive point, the study found which indicated accelerating consequences over time.

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As per health authorities, this is the first time that this Ebola-like disease has been found in a West African nation.

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Authorities in Los Angeles have implemented water restrictions such as limiting lawn irrigation to no more than eight minutes, twice weekly, as a result of reservoirs and rivers reaching historic lows.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-police-finds-30-endangered-green-sea-turtles-with-bleeding-neck-wounds-498570" hreflang="en">Japan: Police finds 30 endangered green sea turtles with 'bleeding' neck wounds</a>

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In a shocking incident, Japanese police found 30 endangered green sea turtles with wounds around their neck.

Requesting the assistance of the British government and their intelligence services, Sri Lankan acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the absence of a proper Easter Sunday investigation has meant that this issue still remains unresolved.

Requesting the assistance of the British government and their intelligence services, Sri Lankan acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the absence of a proper Easter Sunday investigation has meant that this issue still remains unresolved. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is benefiting Europe’s defence sector amid proposals for greater collaboration on military programmes and the streamlining of weapons manufacturing. Click on headlines to read more: Sri Lankan acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe seeks UK help in Easter attacks probe Piling pressure on the government already embroiled in a deep economic crisis, Sri Lankans protesting for days near the president’s office criticised a lack of progress in finding those responsible for killing over 260 people in Islamic State-inspired bombings on Easter Sunday three years ago. Ukraine war is transforming fortune of Europe’s defence sector In order to bolster Europe’s status as a cohesive global military power and confront a newly aggressive Russia, members of the European Union are boosting their expenditure on defence projects. Rise of Rishi Sunak: Will he be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom? Britain’s former chancellor Rishi Sunak is leading the race to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. The Indian-origin leader has cemented his lead over four other rivals and has gained a sufficient lead in the first two rounds of voting. Monkeypox in India: Second case confirmed in Kerala's Kannur The second confirmed case of monkeypox in India has been identified as a 31-year-old male from India's southern state of Kerala, according to a government official. EU signs new gas deal with Azerbaijan amid fears over Russian supplies cutoff The European Union has signed a new gas deal with Azerbaijan who have committed to deliver 20 billion cubic meters by the year 2027, according to the statement released by the two parties. Rescue agencies on alert due to wildfires in southwest Europe In France, Greece, Portugal and Spain, raging fires have resulted in destruction of thousands of hectares of land. Climate crisis cost Germany at least 80 billion euros since 2018: Report The extremely hot and dry summer of 2018 and 2019, and the disastrous floods in the Rhineland a year ago were noted to be the prime destructive point, the study found which indicated accelerating consequences over time. Ghana reports 2 deaths from Marburg, which has fatality rate of 88% As per health authorities, this is the first time that this Ebola-like disease has been found in a West African nation. ‘Water police’ patrol the streets of drought-hit Los Angeles, authorities implement water restrictions Authorities in Los Angeles have implemented water restrictions such as limiting lawn irrigation to no more than eight minutes, twice weekly, as a result of reservoirs and rivers reaching historic lows. Japan: Police finds 30 endangered green sea turtles with 'bleeding' neck wounds In a shocking incident, Japanese police found 30 endangered green sea turtles with wounds around their neck.

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Sri Lanka's Parliament held a special session on Saturday to start the process of electing a new president on July 20 following the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, with four contenders, including acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe joining the race to head the next government that has the arduous task to revive the country's bankrupt economy. In other news, United States President Joe Biden extended an invitation to his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates - Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – to visit the White House.

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Sri Lanka's Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to implement an urgent relief programme to provide fuel, gas and essential food items to the public who are struggling due to the economic turmoil.

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The two world leaders met during the Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia and Biden said that he hopes Sheikh Mohamed will visit the US this year as he looks forward “to another period of strong and growing cooperation”.

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Highlighting that religions in the country should adapt to the socialist society being pursued by the ruling Communist Party of China, President Xi Jinping has said that Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation.

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US national security advisor Jake Sullivan has said that Russian officials visited an airfield in Iran recently to view attack-capable drones. According to him, ''To our knowledge, this is the first time a Russian delegation has visited this airfield for such a showcase.''

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Brutal gang violence, fuel shortages and soaring food commodity prices have brought the capital city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti to a halt. According to United Nations estimates, approximately 234 people have lost their lives or got hurt in the violence.

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A new book claims that former White House strategist and a major Trump ally Steve Bannon told aides that the former president lies from time to time “in order to win whatever exchange he [is] having at that moment”.

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Senior India batter Virat Kohli acknowledged Pakistan captain Babar Azam's tweet extending support to him amid his ongoing lean patch for Team India. Kohli thanked Babar for his message and wished him to 'keep shining and rising' after he tweeted out to lend support to the Indian superstar.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is by far the biggest cinematic brand in the world. These movies (and now shows) have dominated the global film landscape so authoritatively for almost a decade-and-a-half that it is now considered too big to fail.

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Parents who sued popular platforms like Instagram and TikTok for harming children who have become addicted to their products will no longer be able to do so in California after the introduction of the first-of-its-kind proposal in its legislature.

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Maryam Nawaz, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), has said that fighting between the two mainstream political parties is not in the best interest of Pakistan.

Sri Lanka's Parliament held a special session on Saturday to start the process of electing a new president on July 20 following the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, with four contenders, including acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe joining the race to head the next government that has the arduous task to revive the country's bankrupt economy.

Sri Lanka's Parliament held a special session on Saturday to start the process of electing a new president on July 20 following the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, with four contenders, including acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe joining the race to head the next government that has the arduous task to revive the country's bankrupt economy. In other news, United States President Joe Biden extended an invitation to his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates - Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – to visit the White House. Sri Lanka crisis LIVE: Colombo in talks with Russia for supply of fuel Sri Lanka's Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to implement an urgent relief programme to provide fuel, gas and essential food items to the public who are struggling due to the economic turmoil. Joe Biden formally invites UAE President to the United States The two world leaders met during the Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia and Biden said that he hopes Sheikh Mohamed will visit the US this year as he looks forward “to another period of strong and growing cooperation”. Xi Jinping says that Islam in Beijing must be Chinese in orientation Highlighting that religions in the country should adapt to the socialist society being pursued by the ruling Communist Party of China, President Xi Jinping has said that Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation. Ukraine crisis: Russia wants to purchase attack-capable drones from Iran US national security advisor Jake Sullivan has said that Russian officials visited an airfield in Iran recently to view attack-capable drones. According to him, ''To our knowledge, this is the first time a Russian delegation has visited this airfield for such a showcase.'' 234 dead, thousands trapped without food, water or fuel; Haiti descends into chaos and anarchy Brutal gang violence, fuel shortages and soaring food commodity prices have brought the capital city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti to a halt. According to United Nations estimates, approximately 234 people have lost their lives or got hurt in the violence. Donald Trump 'would lie about anything', new book quotes former White House strategist A new book claims that former White House strategist and a major Trump ally Steve Bannon told aides that the former president lies from time to time “in order to win whatever exchange he [is] having at that moment”. Virat Kohli responds to Babar Azam's tweet after Pakistan skipper lends support amid his lean patch Senior India batter Virat Kohli acknowledged Pakistan captain Babar Azam's tweet extending support to him amid his ongoing lean patch for Team India. Kohli thanked Babar for his message and wished him to 'keep shining and rising' after he tweeted out to lend support to the Indian superstar. Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies The Marvel Cinematic Universe is by far the biggest cinematic brand in the world. These movies (and now shows) have dominated the global film landscape so authoritatively for almost a decade-and-a-half that it is now considered too big to fail. California: First-of-its-kind proposal will no longer let parents sue social media companies Parents who sued popular platforms like Instagram and TikTok for harming children who have become addicted to their products will no longer be able to do so in California after the introduction of the first-of-its-kind proposal in its legislature. PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz offers 'hand of friendship' to Imran Khan's party Maryam Nawaz, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), has said that fighting between the two mainstream political parties is not in the best interest of Pakistan.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was sworn in as acting president of Sri Lanka, on Friday assured that he would reintroduce the 19th Amendment to the Constitution to clip extraordinary powers of future Presidents.&nbsp;Praising the work of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), Jinping said the group had made "great progress" in reform and development.

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Wickremesinghe, who was the Prime Minister, was appointed as acting President as Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country amidst public protests, announced his resignation on Thursday.

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Five candidates are now in the ring to take a shot at the top post in the UK. The remaining candidates are Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, Kemi Badenoch, Tom Tugendhat and Penny Morduant.&nbsp;

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During a trip to the city of Shihezi in the region's north, Jinping received rapturous applause from residents in traditional clothing and he could be seen speaking to students and local officials in state media footage.

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On Friday, US President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia to discuss energy supply, human rights, and security cooperation as part of a mission to rebuild US relations with a nation he once vowed to make a "pariah" on the international stage.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-allow-upto-five-accounts-on-a-single-profile-zuckerberg-attempts-to-drum-up-user-numbers-497671" hreflang="en">Facebook to allow upto five accounts on a single profile; Zuckerberg attempts to drum up user numbers</a>

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Meta, more colloquially known as Facebook is looking for avenues to generate new user numbers. In a related attempt, the social media platform is testing a feature that will allow individuals to create multiple profiles from a single account.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-passes-amendment-to-exempt-india-under-caatsa-over-russias-s-400-missile-deal-497562" hreflang="en">US House passes amendment to exempt India under CAATSA over Russian S-400 missile deal</a>

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In a major shot in the arm of India over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile system, the US House of Committee has passed a legislative amendment through voice vote that exempts New Delhi from the punitive CAATSA sanctions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/what-is-the-technology-that-can-act-as-deciding-factor-in-twitter-musk-lawsuit-497642" hreflang="en">What is the technology that can act as deciding factor in Twitter-Musk lawsuit?</a>

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With the lawsuit between social media giant Twitter and billionaire Elon Musk heating up, experts believe that the technology that can act as deciding factor in the battle is bots.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secret-service-agents-erased-texts-sent-on-jan-6-riots-after-oversight-body-requested-watchdog-497628" hreflang="en">US Secret Service agents&nbsp;erased texts sent on Jan 6 riots after oversight body requested: Watchdog</a>

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A government watchdog has claimed that the US Secret Service, which is mandated to protect the president, erased their agents’ text messages sent on January 5 and 6, 2021, after the agency’s oversight body requested to review the agents’ response to the January 6 Capitol riot, reports CNN.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/us-fda-approves-new-eye-drops-that-can-replace-spectacles-and-fix-near-vision-497573" hreflang="en">US FDA approves new eye drops that can replace spectacles and fix near-vision</a>

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This drug is called Vuity and it claims to improve age-related near-vision. As per an Express.co.uk report, the eye drops need to be applied once every six hours and starts working within 15 minutes of application.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-pandemic-led-to-a-child-health-crisis-millions-went-without-basic-immunisation-unicef-497504" hreflang="en">COVID-19 pandemic led to a 'child health crisis', millions went without basic immunisation: Unicef</a>

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As the pandemic's aftereffects continue to affect health care internationally, recently released data by Unicef and the World Health Organization, points to the detrimental effect the pandemic had on children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/copper-nosedives-to-its-20-month-low-expected-to-tumble-even-more-497693" hreflang="en">Copper nosedives to its 20-month low; expected to tumble even more</a>

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Amid recession fears and a weak Chinese market, Copper has nosedived to its lowest level in the last twenty months. The important red-metal element, used in almost everything from automobiles to smartphones to wires to home appliances has dropped below $7,000 a tonne for the first time since November 2020.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was sworn in as acting president of Sri Lanka, on Friday assured that he would reintroduce the 19th Amendment to the Constitution to clip extraordinary powers of future Presidents.

Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was sworn in as acting president of Sri Lanka, on Friday assured that he would reintroduce the 19th Amendment to the Constitution to clip extraordinary powers of future Presidents. Praising the work of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), Jinping said the group had made "great progress" in reform and development. Sri Lanka's acting president says he would limit powers of future leaders Wickremesinghe, who was the Prime Minister, was appointed as acting President as Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country amidst public protests, announced his resignation on Thursday. UK PM election LIVE: Candidates take part in Conservative Party online debate Five candidates are now in the ring to take a shot at the top post in the UK. The remaining candidates are Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, Kemi Badenoch, Tom Tugendhat and Penny Morduant. Chinese state media hails strides made by Xinjiang as Jinping visits it first time since crackdown During a trip to the city of Shihezi in the region's north, Jinping received rapturous applause from residents in traditional clothing and he could be seen speaking to students and local officials in state media footage. Amid criticism and tensions over oil, Biden to meet with the Saudi Crown Prince On Friday, US President Joe Biden will visit Saudi Arabia to discuss energy supply, human rights, and security cooperation as part of a mission to rebuild US relations with a nation he once vowed to make a "pariah" on the international stage. Facebook to allow upto five accounts on a single profile; Zuckerberg attempts to drum up user numbers Meta, more colloquially known as Facebook is looking for avenues to generate new user numbers. In a related attempt, the social media platform is testing a feature that will allow individuals to create multiple profiles from a single account. US House passes amendment to exempt India under CAATSA over Russian S-400 missile deal In a major shot in the arm of India over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile system, the US House of Committee has passed a legislative amendment through voice vote that exempts New Delhi from the punitive CAATSA sanctions. What is the technology that can act as deciding factor in Twitter-Musk lawsuit? With the lawsuit between social media giant Twitter and billionaire Elon Musk heating up, experts believe that the technology that can act as deciding factor in the battle is bots. US Secret Service agents erased texts sent on Jan 6 riots after oversight body requested: Watchdog A government watchdog has claimed that the US Secret Service, which is mandated to protect the president, erased their agents’ text messages sent on January 5 and 6, 2021, after the agency’s oversight body requested to review the agents’ response to the January 6 Capitol riot, reports CNN. US FDA approves new eye drops that can replace spectacles and fix near-vision This drug is called Vuity and it claims to improve age-related near-vision. As per an Express.co.uk report, the eye drops need to be applied once every six hours and starts working within 15 minutes of application. COVID-19 pandemic led to a 'child health crisis', millions went without basic immunisation: Unicef As the pandemic's aftereffects continue to affect health care internationally, recently released data by Unicef and the World Health Organization, points to the detrimental effect the pandemic had on children. Copper nosedives to its 20-month low; expected to tumble even more Amid recession fears and a weak Chinese market, Copper has nosedived to its lowest level in the last twenty months. The important red-metal element, used in almost everything from automobiles to smartphones to wires to home appliances has dropped below $7,000 a tonne for the first time since November 2020.

Top 10 world news: Sri Lanka's acting president says he would limit powers of future leaders, and more

Crisis in Sri Lanka and public protests have not stopped. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country and is now reportedly in Maldives. Sri Lanka security forces have appealed public to maintain calm. In other news UK's Conservative Party is holding first round of vote to elect its new leader and thereby new UK prime minister. Read this and more in out Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-sri-lanka-crisis-president-gotabaya-rajapaksa-flees-to-maldives-india-denies-felicitating-escape-496863">Live Sri Lanka crisis: Security forces appeal for public support to uphold law and order</a> 
 
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flew out of the country early Wednesday in a military plane heading to the neighbouring Maldives, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has confirmed. According to reports, the president, his wife and two bodyguards have landed in Male, the capital of the Maldives.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-mass-covid-19-testing-in-shanghai-sparks-lockdown-fears-497068">Mass COVID-19 testing in Shanghai sparks lockdown fears</a> 
 
The growing number of COVID-19 cases in Shanghai, which were detected thanks to the mandatory mass testing around the city, has given rise to renewed fears of another lockdown.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-election-live-conservative-party-holding-first-round-of-voting-496988">UK PM election LIVE: Conservative Party holding first round of voting</a> 
 
UK PM election LIVE: The Conservative Party is holding first round of votes to elect its new leader and thereby new Prime Minister of the country. There are eight candidates vying for the top post.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudanese-court-sentences-woman-to-death-by-stoning-in-first-case-for-a-decade-496992">Sudanese court sentences woman to death by stoning in first case for a decade</a>

Since the military coup in Sudan last year, a lot of experts have feared that the country can be headed towards more conservative ways and this judgement is being considered to be an indicator.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-lands-in-west-asia-as-us-looks-for-strategic-realignment-496969">Joe Biden lands in West Asia as US looks for strategic realignment</a>

This is Joe Biden's first visit to the region after he took over the presidency in 2020.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-will-slow-down-hiring-amid-recession-fears-says-sundar-pichai-in-a-memo-to-staff-496998">Google to slow down hiring, says Sundar Pichai in a memo to staff</a> 
 
Pichai has said that the company will have to “be more entrepreneurial” and work with “greater urgency, sharper focus, and more hunger than we’ve shown on sunnier days.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-china-and-pakistan-commence-maritime-exercise-near-shanghai-to-deepen-frienship-496961">China and Pakistan commence maritime exercise near Shanghai to deepen 'frienship'</a> 
 
The exercise will feature training courses including a joint strike against maritime targets, joint tactical manoeuvring, joint anti-submarine warfare and joint support for damaged vessels, the spokesperson said. The exercise will be held in the waters and airspace off Shanghai from July 10 to 13 and consists of two phases, i.e., port planning and maritime exercise.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-prince-harry-to-deliver-keynote-speech-at-un-general-assembly-on-nelson-mandela-day-497070">Prince Harry to deliver keynote speech at UN General Assembly on Nelson Mandela Day</a> 
 
Prince Harry is expected to give an address at the assembly. The late South African President had a close relationship with Britain's royal family.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vp-kamala-harris-launches-600m-push-into-the-pacific-496842">US VP Kamala Harris launches $600m push in Pacific nations, with eye on China</a> 
 
The US-China rivalry has brought intense interest to this year's forum, which brings together leaders from across the strategically vital Pacific.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-pandemic-still-not-over-who-warns-as-new-cases-emerge-496937">‘Covid pandemic still not over’, WHO warns as new cases emerge</a> 
 
WHO Director-General Tedros said the number of new cases worldwide has risen by 30 per cent in the last two weeks.

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Crisis in Sri Lanka and public protests have not stopped. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country and is now reportedly in Maldives. Sri Lanka security forces have appealed public to maintain calm.

Crisis in Sri Lanka and public protests have not stopped. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country and is now reportedly in Maldives. Sri Lanka security forces have appealed public to maintain calm. In other news UK's Conservative Party is holding first round of vote to elect its new leader and thereby new UK prime minister. Read this and more in out Top 10 World News. Live Sri Lanka crisis: Security forces appeal for public support to uphold law and order Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flew out of the country early Wednesday in a military plane heading to the neighbouring Maldives, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has confirmed. According to reports, the president, his wife and two bodyguards have landed in Male, the capital of the Maldives. Mass COVID-19 testing in Shanghai sparks lockdown fears The growing number of COVID-19 cases in Shanghai, which were detected thanks to the mandatory mass testing around the city, has given rise to renewed fears of another lockdown. UK PM election LIVE: Conservative Party holding first round of voting UK PM election LIVE: The Conservative Party is holding first round of votes to elect its new leader and thereby new Prime Minister of the country. There are eight candidates vying for the top post. Sudanese court sentences woman to death by stoning in first case for a decade Since the military coup in Sudan last year, a lot of experts have feared that the country can be headed towards more conservative ways and this judgement is being considered to be an indicator. Joe Biden lands in West Asia as US looks for strategic realignment This is Joe Biden's first visit to the region after he took over the presidency in 2020. Google to slow down hiring, says Sundar Pichai in a memo to staff Pichai has said that the company will have to “be more entrepreneurial” and work with “greater urgency, sharper focus, and more hunger than we’ve shown on sunnier days. China and Pakistan commence maritime exercise near Shanghai to deepen 'frienship' The exercise will feature training courses including a joint strike against maritime targets, joint tactical manoeuvring, joint anti-submarine warfare and joint support for damaged vessels, the spokesperson said. The exercise will be held in the waters and airspace off Shanghai from July 10 to 13 and consists of two phases, i.e., port planning and maritime exercise. Prince Harry to deliver keynote speech at UN General Assembly on Nelson Mandela Day Prince Harry is expected to give an address at the assembly. The late South African President had a close relationship with Britain's royal family. US VP Kamala Harris launches $600m push in Pacific nations, with eye on China The US-China rivalry has brought intense interest to this year's forum, which brings together leaders from across the strategically vital Pacific. ‘Covid pandemic still not over’, WHO warns as new cases emerge WHO Director-General Tedros said the number of new cases worldwide has risen by 30 per cent in the last two weeks.

Top 10 world news: SL security forces appeal for calm, UK Latest, more news

The embattled president of Sri Lanka was reportedly stranded in his own nation on Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration officials who were preventing his escape to safety overseas.&nbsp;The Kremlin on Tuesday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Tehran on July 19 with Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lankan-president-stopped-from-fleeing-the-crisis-hit-nation-by-airport-staff-496659" hreflang="en">Sri Lanka President stopped from fleeing crisis-hit nation by airport staff</a>

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Following widespread protests against him over the nation's unparalleled economic crisis, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pledged to step down on Wednesday and pave the way for a "peaceful transition of power."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-to-travel-to-iran-next-week-for-syria-summit-kremlin-496663">Putin to travel to Iran next week for Syria summit: Kremlin</a>

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"The president's visit to Tehran is being planned for July 19," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-labour-party-is-going-to-introduce-no-confidence-motion-against-johnsons-government-report-496719" hreflang="en">UK's Labour Party is going to introduce no-confidence motion against Johnson's government: Report</a>

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A new report by news agency Reuters has revealed that Britain's main opposition Labour Party will put forward a motion for a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-happens-next-in-the-musk-twitter-saga-496703" hreflang="en">What happens next in the Musk-Twitter saga?</a>

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Twitter&nbsp;Inc fired back at Elon Musk on Monday, accusing the world's richest person of "knowingly" breaching an agreement to buy the social media firm, days after the Tesla Inc chief sought to back out of the $44 billion deal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-administration-says-doctors-must-provide-abortion-services-if-a-mothers-life-is-at-danger-496639" hreflang="en">Roe vs Wade: Biden administration says doctors must provide abortion services if mother’s life is in danger</a>

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The Biden Administration declared on Monday (July 11) that healthcare providers must provide abortion services if a mother’s life is in danger irrespective of any state laws in such cases.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worrying-trend-new-covid-variant-ba275-shows-exponential-increase-in-cases-globally-496623" hreflang="en">New Covid variant BA.2.75 shows ‘exponential’ increase in cases globally</a>

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Scientists in India, the US, and other countries are concerned about the spread of a new omicron subvariant because they think the new mutation would be able to overcome immunity from earlier infections and vaccinations.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/britains-elite-special-air-service-corps-killed-at-least-54-afghans-in-suspicious-circumstances-report-496653" hreflang="en">Britain's elite Special Air Service corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances: Report</a>

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A new investigation by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has revealed that the commandos in Britain's elite Special Air Service (SAS) corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-us-inflicted-damage-worth-almost-2-trillion-on-other-countries-496743" hreflang="en">Greenhouse gas emissions from US inflicted damage worth almost $2 trillion on other countries</a>

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A new study&nbsp;has revealed that greenhouse gas emissions from the United States have&nbsp;inflicted damage worth over $1.9 trillion on other countries across the globe.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/5g-india-keeps-chinese-firms-away-from-telecom-equipment-market-496544" hreflang="en">5G: India keeps Chinese firms away from telecom equipment market</a>

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The Indian government&nbsp;on Monday ordered telecom businesses to only purchase devices from "trusted sources" for network expansion or upgrades, dealing a severe blow to Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/report-says-apples-quest-to-produce-a-viable-self-driving-car-stuck-in-low-gear-496684" hreflang="en">Report says Apple's quest to produce a viable self-driving car stuck in low gear</a>

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'The Information' has reported that tech giant Apple's self-driving car efforts are stuck in low gear.&nbsp;With its team plagued by setbacks as rivals race ahead, the company's quest to produce a viable self-driving car remains stalled despite years of work.

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The embattled president of Sri Lanka was reportedly stranded in his own nation on Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration officials who were preventing his escape to safety overseas.

The embattled president of Sri Lanka was reportedly stranded in his own nation on Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration officials who were preventing his escape to safety overseas. The Kremlin on Tuesday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Tehran on July 19 with Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Click on headlines to read more: Sri Lanka President stopped from fleeing crisis-hit nation by airport staff Following widespread protests against him over the nation's unparalleled economic crisis, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pledged to step down on Wednesday and pave the way for a "peaceful transition of power." Putin to travel to Iran next week for Syria summit: Kremlin "The president's visit to Tehran is being planned for July 19," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. UK's Labour Party is going to introduce no-confidence motion against Johnson's government: Report A new report by news agency Reuters has revealed that Britain's main opposition Labour Party will put forward a motion for a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government on Tuesday. What happens next in the Musk-Twitter saga? Twitter Inc fired back at Elon Musk on Monday, accusing the world's richest person of "knowingly" breaching an agreement to buy the social media firm, days after the Tesla Inc chief sought to back out of the $44 billion deal. Roe vs Wade: Biden administration says doctors must provide abortion services if mother’s life is in danger The Biden Administration declared on Monday (July 11) that healthcare providers must provide abortion services if a mother’s life is in danger irrespective of any state laws in such cases. New Covid variant BA.2.75 shows ‘exponential’ increase in cases globally Scientists in India, the US, and other countries are concerned about the spread of a new omicron subvariant because they think the new mutation would be able to overcome immunity from earlier infections and vaccinations. Britain's elite Special Air Service corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances: Report A new investigation by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has revealed that the commandos in Britain's elite Special Air Service (SAS) corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances. Greenhouse gas emissions from US inflicted damage worth almost $2 trillion on other countries A new study has revealed that greenhouse gas emissions from the United States have inflicted damage worth over $1.9 trillion on other countries across the globe. 5G: India keeps Chinese firms away from telecom equipment market The Indian government on Monday ordered telecom businesses to only purchase devices from "trusted sources" for network expansion or upgrades, dealing a severe blow to Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers. Report says Apple's quest to produce a viable self-driving car stuck in low gear 'The Information' has reported that tech giant Apple's self-driving car efforts are stuck in low gear. With its team plagued by setbacks as rivals race ahead, the company's quest to produce a viable self-driving car remains stalled despite years of work.

Top 10 world news: Sri Lankan President stopped from fleeing by airport staff, and more

Speaker of Sri Lanka's Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Monday clarified that Gotabaya Rajapaksa is still in the country, soon after reports emerged that President has left the island nation.&nbsp;China's foreign minister Wang Yi has asked Asian countries to avoid being used as "chess pieces" by major powers.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-sri-lanka-crisis-protesters-will-occupy-palace-until-leaders-go-496234" hreflang="en">LIVE SL Crisis: Parliament speaker says prez fled country, retracts statement</a>

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Sri Lankan President, who announced his resignation on Saturday, was earlier said to have fled and was in a third country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indo-pacific-region-at-risk-of-being-reshaped-by-geopolitical-factors-says-china-496351">Indo-Pacific region at risk of being reshaped by geopolitical factors: China</a>

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With countries in the region now wary of being caught in the middle of US-China rivalry, Southeast Asia has long been an area of geopolitical friction between major powers given its strategic importance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-refuses-to-give-his-backing-to-any-candidate-vying-to-replace-him-as-british-prime-minister-496391">Johnson refuses to give his backing to any candidate vying to replace him</a>

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In his first public appearance since being forced to quit, Boris Johnson on Monday refused to give his backing to any candidate vying to replace him as British prime minister.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capitol-riot-january-6-panel-probing-trump-associates-ties-to-extremists-496381" hreflang="en">US Capitol riot: January 6 panel probing Trump associates’ ties to extremists</a>

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The House committee that’s investigating the January 6 insurrection is probing former President Donald Trump's ties to extremists.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-european-union-advises-second-booster-for-people-above-60-years-496380" hreflang="en">COVID-19: European Union advises second booster for people above 60 years</a>

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In response to a recent increase in infections and hospitalisations across Europe, the European Union health agencies on Monday (July 11), advised a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60 as well as medically fragile individuals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-projected-to-surpass-china-as-worlds-most-populous-country-in-2023-says-un-report-496295" hreflang="en">India projected to surpass China as world's most populous country in 2023, says UN report</a>

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A United Nations report published on Monday projected India to surpass China as the most populous nation in the world by next year.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-police-acknowledge-issues-with-security-during-shinzo-abes-assassination-496268" hreflang="en">Japanese police says suspect's initial plan was to deploy explosions to assassinate Shinzo Abe</a>

Tomoaki Onizuka, the head of the police department, declared that he "can't deny there were problems" with Abe's security, and that he "take[s] responsibility" for the mishap

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/emmanuel-macron-faces-criticism-from-french-opposition-over-secret-deal-with-uber-496241" hreflang="en">Emmanuel Macron faces criticism from French opposition over 'secret deal' with Uber</a>

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The reports of an alleged secret deal between online transport company Uber and French President Emmanuel Macron have sparked a huge response from the opposition parties in France.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/faroe-islands-to-limit-controversial-dolphin-hunt-announces-new-quota-of-500-496365" hreflang="en">Faroe Islands to limit controversial dolphin hunt, announces new quota of 500</a>

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The announcement was made after 1423 dolphins were caught last year, the government of the territory said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unsc-fails-to-reach-aid-deal-for-nearly-4-million-people-in-syria-as-mandate-expires-496238" hreflang="en">UNSC fails to reach aid deal for nearly 4 million people in Syria as mandate expires</a>

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As diplomats battled to reach an agreement with Russia, which had traded jabs with the US over the renewal of the aid operation, a UN Security Council (UNSC) mandate for relief aid to nearly 4 million people in Syria through Turkey expired.

Speaker of Sri Lanka's Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Monday clarified that Gotabaya Rajapaksa is still in the country, soon after reports emerged that President has left the island nation.

Speaker of Sri Lanka's Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Monday clarified that Gotabaya Rajapaksa is still in the country, soon after reports emerged that President has left the island nation. China's foreign minister Wang Yi has asked Asian countries to avoid being used as "chess pieces" by major powers. Click on headlines to read more: LIVE SL Crisis: Parliament speaker says prez fled country, retracts statement Sri Lankan President, who announced his resignation on Saturday, was earlier said to have fled and was in a third country. Indo-Pacific region at risk of being reshaped by geopolitical factors: China With countries in the region now wary of being caught in the middle of US-China rivalry, Southeast Asia has long been an area of geopolitical friction between major powers given its strategic importance. Johnson refuses to give his backing to any candidate vying to replace him In his first public appearance since being forced to quit, Boris Johnson on Monday refused to give his backing to any candidate vying to replace him as British prime minister. US Capitol riot: January 6 panel probing Trump associates’ ties to extremists The House committee that’s investigating the January 6 insurrection is probing former President Donald Trump's ties to extremists. COVID-19: European Union advises second booster for people above 60 years In response to a recent increase in infections and hospitalisations across Europe, the European Union health agencies on Monday (July 11), advised a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60 as well as medically fragile individuals. India projected to surpass China as world's most populous country in 2023, says UN report A United Nations report published on Monday projected India to surpass China as the most populous nation in the world by next year. Japanese police says suspect's initial plan was to deploy explosions to assassinate Shinzo Abe Tomoaki Onizuka, the head of the police department, declared that he "can't deny there were problems" with Abe's security, and that he "take[s] responsibility" for the mishap Emmanuel Macron faces criticism from French opposition over 'secret deal' with Uber The reports of an alleged secret deal between online transport company Uber and French President Emmanuel Macron have sparked a huge response from the opposition parties in France. Faroe Islands to limit controversial dolphin hunt, announces new quota of 500 The announcement was made after 1423 dolphins were caught last year, the government of the territory said in a statement. UNSC fails to reach aid deal for nearly 4 million people in Syria as mandate expires As diplomats battled to reach an agreement with Russia, which had traded jabs with the US over the renewal of the aid operation, a UN Security Council (UNSC) mandate for relief aid to nearly 4 million people in Syria through Turkey expired.

Top 10 world news: Sri Lanka parliament speaker says Rajapaksa is still in the country, and more

Japan's ruling coalition is projected to have won the most votes in an election.&nbsp;The missing&nbsp;Sri Lankan president has ordered officials to ensure the smooth distribution of cooking gas.&nbsp;Russian defence ministry on Sunday (July 10) claimed that its forces have struck two Ukrainian army hangars.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-election-kishidas-coalition-projected-to-win-in-wake-of-abes-assassination-496179">Japan election: Kishida's coalition projected to win in wake of Abe's assassination</a> 
Japan's ruling coalition is projected to have won the most votes in an election held just two days after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, local media said Sunday.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/how-sri-lanka-melted-away-anatomy-of-a-massive-protest-496115">How Sri Lanka melted away: Anatomy of a massive protest</a> 
Sri Lanka is currently in a mess, facing its worst economic crisis. The country has suffered through months of food and fuel shortages, lengthy blackouts and galloping inflation. The South Asian nation ran out of foreign currency to import vital goods.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-claims-to-have-hit-ukrainian-hangars-storing-us-made-m777-howitzers-496177">Russia claims to have hit Ukrainian hangars storing US-made M777 howitzers</a> 
The Russian defence ministry on Sunday (July 10) claimed that its forces have struck two Ukrainian army hangars storing US-produced M777 howitzers, which is a type of artillery weapon.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mass-shooting-at-a-bar-leaves-14-dead-in-south-africas-soweto-496065">Mass shooting at a bar leaves 14 dead in South Africa's Soweto</a> 
In South Africa's biggest township of Soweto, gunmen opened fire on people sitting in a tavern. The shooting took place in the early hours of Sunday.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-crisis-location-unknown-yet-president-gotabaya-rajapaksa-issues-orders-496141">Sri Lanka crisis: Location unknown, yet President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issues orders</a> 
From an unknown location, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has ordered officials to ensure the smooth distribution of cooking gas after the fuel-starved country received 3,700 metric tonnes of LP gas.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pool-party-gym-sessions-selfies-how-sri-lankan-protesters-celebrated-after-making-prez-flee-his-residence-496160">Pool party, gym sessions, selfies: How Sri Lankan protesters celebrated after making Prez flee his residence</a> 
The Sri Lankan presidential palace in Colombo was overrun by hundreds of people. The protesters walked in the garden, laughed, took selfies, enjoyed while working out and treated themselves to a swim.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-is-elon-musks-hyperloop-still-popular-even-after-decade-of-setback-496171">Why is Elon Musk's 'hyperloop' still popular even after decade of setback?</a> 
Elon Musk proposed a new form of transport a decade ago that would shoot passengers through vacuum tunnels in levitating pods at almost the speed of sound -- he called it "hyperloop".&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-scotch-whisky-sold-for-ps16m-to-a-private-collector-in-asia-whats-so-special-496144">Rare scotch whisky sold for $20mn to a private collector in Asia. What's so special?</a> 
A cask of rare scotch whisky has set a new world record after selling for £16m ($20mn) to a private collector in Asia. The single malt dates to November 1975 and smashed the previous record of £1m ($1.2mn) set in April this year.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-macau-announces-shutdown-of-casinos-and-businesses-for-one-week-496110">COVID-19: Macau announces shutdown of casinos and businesses for one week</a> 
The Chinese gambling capital, Macau, announced a weeklong shutdown of casinos and non-essential businesses as it battled its worst Covid outbreak so far.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-seeks-to-counter-russian-aggression-chinese-influence-through-his-visit-to-west-asia-next-week-496073">Joe Biden seeks to counter Russian aggression, Chinese influence through his visit to West Asia next week</a> 
US President Joe Biden will next week embark on a controversial visit to Saudi Arabia. On Saturday the leader said that during the visit he aims to "strengthen a strategic partnership" with Saudi Arabia. &nbsp;

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Japan's ruling coalition is projected to have won the most votes in an election. The missing Sri Lankan president has ordered officials to ensure the smooth distribution of cooking gas.

Japan's ruling coalition is projected to have won the most votes in an election. The missing Sri Lankan president has ordered officials to ensure the smooth distribution of cooking gas. Russian defence ministry on Sunday (July 10) claimed that its forces have struck two Ukrainian army hangars. Click on the links to read the full report Japan election: Kishida's coalition projected to win in wake of Abe's assassination Japan's ruling coalition is projected to have won the most votes in an election held just two days after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, local media said Sunday. How Sri Lanka melted away: Anatomy of a massive protest Sri Lanka is currently in a mess, facing its worst economic crisis. The country has suffered through months of food and fuel shortages, lengthy blackouts and galloping inflation. The South Asian nation ran out of foreign currency to import vital goods. Russia claims to have hit Ukrainian hangars storing US-made M777 howitzers The Russian defence ministry on Sunday (July 10) claimed that its forces have struck two Ukrainian army hangars storing US-produced M777 howitzers, which is a type of artillery weapon. Mass shooting at a bar leaves 14 dead in South Africa's Soweto In South Africa's biggest township of Soweto, gunmen opened fire on people sitting in a tavern. The shooting took place in the early hours of Sunday. Sri Lanka crisis: Location unknown, yet President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issues orders From an unknown location, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has ordered officials to ensure the smooth distribution of cooking gas after the fuel-starved country received 3,700 metric tonnes of LP gas. Pool party, gym sessions, selfies: How Sri Lankan protesters celebrated after making Prez flee his residence The Sri Lankan presidential palace in Colombo was overrun by hundreds of people. The protesters walked in the garden, laughed, took selfies, enjoyed while working out and treated themselves to a swim. Why is Elon Musk's 'hyperloop' still popular even after decade of setback? Elon Musk proposed a new form of transport a decade ago that would shoot passengers through vacuum tunnels in levitating pods at almost the speed of sound -- he called it "hyperloop". Rare scotch whisky sold for $20mn to a private collector in Asia. What's so special? A cask of rare scotch whisky has set a new world record after selling for £16m ($20mn) to a private collector in Asia. The single malt dates to November 1975 and smashed the previous record of £1m ($1.2mn) set in April this year. COVID-19: Macau announces shutdown of casinos and businesses for one week The Chinese gambling capital, Macau, announced a weeklong shutdown of casinos and non-essential businesses as it battled its worst Covid outbreak so far. Joe Biden seeks to counter Russian aggression, Chinese influence through his visit to West Asia next week US President Joe Biden will next week embark on a controversial visit to Saudi Arabia. On Saturday the leader said that during the visit he aims to "strengthen a strategic partnership" with Saudi Arabia.

Top 10 world news: Japan election exit polls, Sri Lanka economic crisis, and more

Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is willing to resign amid economic crisis in the country.&nbsp;The head of police of the area where&nbsp;Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe&nbsp;was assassinated admitted there were "undeniable" flaws in security.&nbsp;Elena Rybakina creates history, beats Ons Jabeur to become 1st Kazakh player to clinch Wimbledon title.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-economic-crisis-pm-ranil-wickremesinghe-says-he-is-willing-to-resign-495892">Sri Lanka economic crisis: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is willing to resign</a> 
Ranil Wickremesinghe, the prime minister of Sri Lanka, has informed the party leaders that he is prepared to step down from office in order to allow an all-party government to assume power.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/video-protesters-attack-sri-lanka-prime-ministers-house-set-it-on-fire-police-495947">Video: Protesters attack Sri Lanka prime minister's house, set it on fire — Police</a> 
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe's home was attacked and set on fire by irate protesters. According to the Prime Minister's Office, a mob broke into Wickremesinghe's private residence, set it on fire, and wrecked some of his personal vehicles.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/undeniable-flaws-in-security-nara-police-chief-takes-responsibility-for-shinzo-abes-assassination-495900">Shinzo Abe's assassination: Local police say there were 'undeniable flaws' in security</a> 
The head of police of the area where the leader was assassinated admitted on Saturday that there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-signs-russia-ready-to-engage-after-g20-snub-says-us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-495891">'No signs' Russia ready to engage after G20 snub, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken</a> 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday (July 9) said that they saw "no signs" of Russia engaging with G20 diplomats to discuss Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/elena-rybakina-creates-history-beats-ons-jabeur-in-womens-singles-final-to-clinch-maiden-wimbledon-title-495937">Elena Rybakina creates history, beats Ons Jabeur to become 1st Kazakh player to clinch Wimbledon title</a> 
Elena Rybakina was not the underdog but far from the favourite when she took the court against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09).&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-escalates-uranium-enrichment-with-adaptable-machines-at-fordow-iaea-reports-495942">Iran escalates uranium enrichment with adaptable machines at Fordow, IAEA reports</a> 
Iran has escalated its uranium enrichment further with the use of advanced machines at its underground Fordow plant in a setup that can more easily change between enrichment levels, the UN atomic watchdog said in a report on Saturday seen by Reuters.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-defence-minister-ben-wallace-says-he-will-not-stand-to-replace-boris-johnson-as-tory-leader-495924">UK Defence Minister Ben Wallace says he will not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader</a> 
Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Saturday (July 9) said that he would not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-wong-says-china-meeting-a-first-step-in-stabilising-relationship-495907">Australia's Wong says China meeting a 'first step' in stabilising relationship</a> 
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said a meeting with her Chinese counterpart was "a first step towards stabilising the relationship" but it would take time for Beijing to remove trade "blockages" on Australia.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/on-this-day-nasa-will-reveal-secret-images-taken-by-the-most-powerful-telescope-ever-launched-into-space-495846">On this day, NASA will reveal 'secret' images taken by the most powerful telescope ever launched into space</a> 
NASA is gearing up to unveil the first cosmic images from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-america-heading-towards-its-second-largest-covid-19-wave-495872">Is America heading towards its second-largest Covid&nbsp;wave?</a> 
The United States has relaxed most of the Covid-19 restrictions in many parts for a long time. But since then, the Covid-19 cases have also started to increase.&nbsp;

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Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is willing to resign amid economic crisis in the country. The head of police of the area where Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated admitted there were "undeniable" flaws in security.

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Shinzo Abe, who was killed at a campaign rally in western Japan on Friday, was the nation's longest-serving prime minister and was born into a prominent political family.&nbsp;In order to achieve energy independence, European countries Greece and Bulgaria have opened a long-awaited natural gas pipeline.

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He is credited with bringing some stability to Japan after a period of economic stagnation and frequent leadership changes.

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Following the confirmation of Shinzo Abe's death, tributes to the former Japanese prime minister have poured in from foreign leaders.

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Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Friday (July 8) that he was running to replace Boris Johnson to become the party's next leader and prime minister.

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Outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov told the inauguration ceremony in Komotini that "Over the coming weeks, the pipeline will be filled with Azeri gas and compensate for the discontinuation of Russian gas."

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Iranian surface-to-air missiles and engines for cruise missiles have been seized by Britain's Royal Navy in international waters.

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In Canada, experts are calling out the use of powerful spyware to surveil citizens by the national police force.&nbsp;

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The parents of the two girls who died in the United States while participating in TikTok's "Blackout Challenge", which makes a sport of choking oneself until passing out have sued the company.

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Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said on Friday that it recently held joint combat readiness exercises, patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan.

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A report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has revealed that investments in plant-based meat alternatives lead to far greater cuts in climate-heating emissions than other green investments.

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Macau authorities have added two hotels in popular casino resorts to be used as COVID-19 medical facilities from Friday as they try to increase capacity to handle a surge of infections in the world's biggest gambling hub.

Shinzo Abe, who was killed at a campaign rally in western Japan on Friday, was the nation's longest-serving prime minister and was born into a prominent political family.

Shinzo Abe, who was killed at a campaign rally in western Japan on Friday, was the nation's longest-serving prime minister and was born into a prominent political family. In order to achieve energy independence, European countries Greece and Bulgaria have opened a long-awaited natural gas pipeline. Click on headlines to read more: Shinzo Abe: A timeline of the career of the assassinated former Japanese PM He is credited with bringing some stability to Japan after a period of economic stagnation and frequent leadership changes. Shinzo Abe assassinated: World leaders pay tribute to former Japanese prime minister Following the confirmation of Shinzo Abe's death, tributes to the former Japanese prime minister have poured in from foreign leaders. 'Ready For Rishi': Former UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak bids to replace Boris Johnson Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Friday (July 8) that he was running to replace Boris Johnson to become the party's next leader and prime minister. Ukraine crisis: European countries open new pipeline to achieve energy independence Outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov told the inauguration ceremony in Komotini that "Over the coming weeks, the pipeline will be filled with Azeri gas and compensate for the discontinuation of Russian gas." Smuggled Iranian missiles seized by British Navy Iranian surface-to-air missiles and engines for cruise missiles have been seized by Britain's Royal Navy in international waters. Experts concerned as Canada's national police force admits use of spyware to hack phones In Canada, experts are calling out the use of powerful spyware to surveil citizens by the national police force. 'Blackout challenge': Two children die in sport of choking themself in US, TikTok sued by parents The parents of the two girls who died in the United States while participating in TikTok's "Blackout Challenge", which makes a sport of choking oneself until passing out have sued the company. China's military holds exercises around Taiwan as a senior US senator visited Taipei Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army said on Friday that it recently held joint combat readiness exercises, patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan. Investments in plant-based meat can help cut down carbon emissions: Report A report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has revealed that investments in plant-based meat alternatives lead to far greater cuts in climate-heating emissions than other green investments. Macau uses two more casino hotels for COVID-19 medical facilities Macau authorities have added two hotels in popular casino resorts to be used as COVID-19 medical facilities from Friday as they try to increase capacity to handle a surge of infections in the world's biggest gambling hub.

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