President Jovenel Moise of Haiti was assassinated by an unknown group of men, according to Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. In addition to the late President, First Lady Martine Moïse was also shot, but she has survived and is under medical observation. After Moise's demise, for now, Claude Joseph has taken control of the Caribbean country.

Since&nbsp;the start of the US military's&nbsp;final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, the Taliban launched a fresh attack against&nbsp;on&nbsp;Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis.&nbsp;As fighting takes place inside the city, this is the Taliban's first assault on a provincial capital since they began their major offensive.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-assassinated-wife-injured-world-leaders-pay-tribute-396479">Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated, wife injured; World leaders pay tribute</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/02/15/84065-untitled-design-1.jpg" />A shocking announcement was made by the interim prime minister, Claude Joseph, announcing the death of Haiti's president Jovenel Moise.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-launches-fresh-attack-on-northwestern-afghan-province-396513">Taliban launches fresh attack on northwestern Afghan province</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/07/201422-2.jpg" />As the Taliban continued its assault with US troops leaving Afghanistan on Wednesday, it attacked Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis. The militants have been gaining a foothold in the north, which was not their traditional stronghold amid fierce fighting with Afghan troops.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cdc-says-delta-variant-dominant-in-us-makes-up-more-than-half-of-covid-19-cases-396567">CDC says Delta variant dominant in US, makes up more than half of COVID-19 cases</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/07/201453-untitled-design-16.jpg" />According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the highly contagious Delta variant has become the leading Coronavirus strain in the US, accounting for more than 51 per cent of all Coronavirus infections in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-will-not-follow-uks-live-with-covid-policy-jacinda-ardern-396563">New Zealand will not follow UK's 'live with Covid' policy: Jacinda Ardern</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/05/193948-untitled-design-6.jpg" />Boris Johnson, the UK Prime Minister, urged people to "live with" the Coronavirus, but his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern rejected this plan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-orders-demolition-of-palestinian-homes-in-west-bank-village-396548">Israel orders demolition of Palestinian homes in West Bank village</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/07/201443-untitled-design-14.jpg" />Israel ordered the demolition of Palestinian homes in the northern Jordan Valley, located in the occupied West Bank, 63 people were displaced from the area, which was designated as a military firing range, according to Palestinian officials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/japan-to-impose-virus-emergency-in-tokyo-during-olympics-reports-396505">Japan to impose virus emergency in Tokyo during Olympics: Reports</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/11/21/117548-untitled-design-57.jpg" />According to reports, Japan plans to declare a virus state of emergency during the Olympics, meaning spectators could be barred from venues.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protesters-mark-1962-rallies-against-first-junta-396454">Myanmar protesters mark 1962 rallies against first junta</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/07/201387-untitled-design-8.jpg" />More than five months after the country's latest junta came to power, protesters from across Myanmar took to the streets to mark the anniversary of student protests against Myanmar's first junta in 1962.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ghani-says-taliban-cannot-make-afghan-government-surrender-even-in-100-years-396432">Ghani says Taliban cannot make Afghan government surrender, even in 100 years</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/24/170963-untitled-design-27.jpg" />

Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan president, said on Tuesday that even in 100 years, the Taliban cannot overthrow the Afghan government. According to him, the Taliban and its supporters are solely responsible for the current bloodshed and destruction in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-told-chief-of-staff-hitler-did-good-things-book-396485">Trump told Chief of Staff, 'Hitler did good things': Book</a>

<img src="https://www.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/24/175541-donald-trumpah.jpg" />Former US President Donald Trump has again landed in controversy. According to recent revelations, Trump once told John Kelly, his then-chief of staff, that Hitler did a lot of good things.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-takes-steps-to-make-enriched-uranium-metal-decision-draws-criticism-396433">Watch:&nbsp;Iran takes steps to make enriched Uranium metal, decision draws criticism</a>

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President Jovenel Moise of Haiti was assassinated by an unknown group of men, according to Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. In addition to the late President, First Lady Martine Moïse was also shot, but she has survived and is under medical observation.

President Jovenel Moise of Haiti was assassinated by an unknown group of men, according to Haiti's interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. In addition to the late President, First Lady Martine Moïse was also shot, but she has survived and is under medical observation. After Moise's demise, for now, Claude Joseph has taken control of the Caribbean country. Since the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the Taliban has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, the Taliban launched a fresh attack against on Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis. As fighting takes place inside the city, this is the Taliban's first assault on a provincial capital since they began their major offensive. Click on headlines to read more Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated, wife injured; World leaders pay tribute A shocking announcement was made by the interim prime minister, Claude Joseph, announcing the death of Haiti's president Jovenel Moise. Taliban launches fresh attack on northwestern Afghan province As the Taliban continued its assault with US troops leaving Afghanistan on Wednesday, it attacked Qala-i-Naw, the capital of Badghis. The militants have been gaining a foothold in the north, which was not their traditional stronghold amid fierce fighting with Afghan troops. CDC says Delta variant dominant in US, makes up more than half of COVID-19 cases According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the highly contagious Delta variant has become the leading Coronavirus strain in the US, accounting for more than 51 per cent of all Coronavirus infections in the country. New Zealand will not follow UK's 'live with Covid' policy: Jacinda Ardern Boris Johnson, the UK Prime Minister, urged people to "live with" the Coronavirus, but his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern rejected this plan. Israel orders demolition of Palestinian homes in West Bank village Israel ordered the demolition of Palestinian homes in the northern Jordan Valley, located in the occupied West Bank, 63 people were displaced from the area, which was designated as a military firing range, according to Palestinian officials. Japan to impose virus emergency in Tokyo during Olympics: Reports According to reports, Japan plans to declare a virus state of emergency during the Olympics, meaning spectators could be barred from venues. Myanmar protesters mark 1962 rallies against first junta More than five months after the country's latest junta came to power, protesters from across Myanmar took to the streets to mark the anniversary of student protests against Myanmar's first junta in 1962. Ghani says Taliban cannot make Afghan government surrender, even in 100 years Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan president, said on Tuesday that even in 100 years, the Taliban cannot overthrow the Afghan government. According to him, the Taliban and its supporters are solely responsible for the current bloodshed and destruction in Afghanistan. Trump told Chief of Staff, 'Hitler did good things': Book Former US President Donald Trump has again landed in controversy. According to recent revelations, Trump once told John Kelly, his then-chief of staff, that Hitler did a lot of good things. Watch: Iran takes steps to make enriched Uranium metal, decision draws criticism

Top 10 world news: Haiti President assassinated, Taliban attacks Badghis capital and more

Since&nbsp;the start of the US military's&nbsp;final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, after a night of fighting between Afghan Forces and them, the Taliban have taken control of&nbsp;Panjwai, a key Kandahar district. This comes just two days after two days after US and NATO forces vacated their main Bagram Air Base near Kabul.

Meanwhile, the director-general of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has&nbsp;warned that given the urgency surrounding the Delta variant, the slow pace at which the rich nations are sharing vaccines with low-income countries is putting millions of lives at risk. He also added that world leaders must ensure that at least 10 per cent&nbsp;of people in all countries are vaccinated by September end.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-seize-key-kandahar-district-395749">Taliban seize key Kandahar district</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/24/156235-taliban-1.jpg" />According to Afghan officials, the Taliban have taken control of a key Kandahar district&nbsp;a former bastion of the Taliban, after fierce nighttime fighting.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-urges-countries-to-vaccinate-more-people-as-delta-variant-now-in-98-countries-395691">WHO urges countries to vaccinate more people as Delta variant now in 98 countries</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/24/195985-oof-5.jpg" />Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization has warned that the rich nations are sharing vaccines with low-income countries too slowly to prevent the spread of the Delta variant of Covid, putting at risks millions of lives.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-experts-raise-alarm-over-soft-pedal-coverage-of-ccps-centenary-395672">US experts raise alarm over 'soft-pedal coverage' of CCP's centenary</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/10/186477-us-and-china.jpg" />The 'soft-pedal coverage' of the Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the Communist Party centenary has left US experts sounding the alarm bells. Geopolitical experts believe that commercial motive could be behind the mellow reporting of the communist nation by American media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-on-run-but-delta-variant-is-of-concern-joe-biden-urges-people-to-get-vaccinated-395658">'COVID-19 on run but Delta variant is of concern': Joe Biden urges people to get vaccinated</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/10/149017-usa-corona-afp.jpg" />US president&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;has expressed concern about the Delta variant of&nbsp;coronavirus, as the US is set to miss its target of&nbsp;vaccinating&nbsp;at least 70 per cent of the adult population by the Fourth of July.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tigray-rebels-accept-ceasefire-in-principle-395760">Tigray rebels accept ceasefire 'in principle'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/04/168366-untitled-design-43.jpg" />Rebels in Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region accepted a ceasefire "in principle", however, they have set strict conditions to formalise the ceasefire.

A Philippine<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippine-military-plane-carrying-92-people-crashes-40-rescued-17-dead-395665">&nbsp;military plane carrying 92 people crashes; 40 rescued, 45 dead</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/04/200925-philippine-military-plane-crash-1.jpg" />A Philippine military plane carrying at least 92&nbsp;people,&nbsp;most of the army personnel, has crashed in the southern part of the country on Sunday, the chief of the armed forces reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astronauts-complete-first-spacewalk-at-chinas-new-tiangong-station-395731">Astronauts complete first spacewalk at China's new Tiangong station</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198852-untitled-design-3.jpg" />Chinese astronauts have successfully performed the country's first tandem spacewalk while working for seven hours on the outside of the new Tiangong station in orbit around Earth.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marine-le-pen-re-elected-as-head-of-french-far-right-395754">Marine Le Pen re-elected as head of French far-right</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/04/200967-marine-le-pen.jpg" />Marine Le Pen got re-elected as head of the National Rally on Sunday. The re-election took place at a party congress where she is seeking support for her 2022 presidential bid. The party has performed badly in regional polls.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-why-fourth-of-july-is-a-big-thing-in-usa-395755">Explainer: Why Fourth of July is a big thing in USA</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/04/200964-untitled-design-2021-07-04t174909676.jpg" />As America celebrates the Fourth of July, or the American holiday celebrating independence, let's explore this day's significance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-ukraines-female-soldiers-made-to-march-in-heels-395709">Watch: Ukraine's female soldiers made to march in heels</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/04/200943-ukrainian-women-troops-march-in-heels.jpg" />What was supposed to be a unique parade has left the Ukrainian authorities in the middle of a sexist controversy ahead of its 30 years of independence celebrations.

Since the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the Taliban has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, after a night of fighting between Afghan Forces and them, the Taliban have taken control of Panjwai, a key Kandahar district.

Since the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, the Taliban has made a big headway into Afghanistan, capturing areas. Recently, after a night of fighting between Afghan Forces and them, the Taliban have taken control of Panjwai, a key Kandahar district. This comes just two days after two days after US and NATO forces vacated their main Bagram Air Base near Kabul. Meanwhile, the director-general of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that given the urgency surrounding the Delta variant, the slow pace at which the rich nations are sharing vaccines with low-income countries is putting millions of lives at risk. He also added that world leaders must ensure that at least 10 per cent of people in all countries are vaccinated by September end. Click on headlines to read more Taliban seize key Kandahar district According to Afghan officials, the Taliban have taken control of a key Kandahar district a former bastion of the Taliban, after fierce nighttime fighting. WHO urges countries to vaccinate more people as Delta variant now in 98 countries Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization has warned that the rich nations are sharing vaccines with low-income countries too slowly to prevent the spread of the Delta variant of Covid, putting at risks millions of lives. US experts raise alarm over 'soft-pedal coverage' of CCP's centenary The 'soft-pedal coverage' of the Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the Communist Party centenary has left US experts sounding the alarm bells. Geopolitical experts believe that commercial motive could be behind the mellow reporting of the communist nation by American media. 'COVID-19 on run but Delta variant is of concern': Joe Biden urges people to get vaccinated US president Joe Biden has expressed concern about the Delta variant of coronavirus, as the US is set to miss its target of vaccinating at least 70 per cent of the adult population by the Fourth of July. Tigray rebels accept ceasefire 'in principle' Rebels in Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region accepted a ceasefire "in principle", however, they have set strict conditions to formalise the ceasefire. A Philippine military plane carrying 92 people crashes; 40 rescued, 45 dead A Philippine military plane carrying at least 92 people, most of the army personnel, has crashed in the southern part of the country on Sunday, the chief of the armed forces reported. Astronauts complete first spacewalk at China's new Tiangong station Chinese astronauts have successfully performed the country's first tandem spacewalk while working for seven hours on the outside of the new Tiangong station in orbit around Earth. Marine Le Pen re-elected as head of French far-right Marine Le Pen got re-elected as head of the National Rally on Sunday. The re-election took place at a party congress where she is seeking support for her 2022 presidential bid. The party has performed badly in regional polls. Explainer: Why Fourth of July is a big thing in USA As America celebrates the Fourth of July, or the American holiday celebrating independence, let's explore this day's significance. Watch: Ukraine's female soldiers made to march in heels What was supposed to be a unique parade has left the Ukrainian authorities in the middle of a sexist controversy ahead of its 30 years of independence celebrations.

Top 10 world news: Taliban captures fifth Kandahar district, WHO says vaccine sharing speed too slow & more

Since May 1, or the start of the US military's&nbsp;final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, Afghan forces and the Taliban have clashed fiercely across the rugged countryside as peace talks between them have faltered. After the recent&nbsp;US and NATO&nbsp;troops'&nbsp;evacuation of their main Bagram Air Base, the Afghan&nbsp;Ministry of Defence claims that in the last 24 hours, more than 300 Taliban fighters were killed in fighting with government forces. However, the Taliban has refuted these claims.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, following&nbsp;former US President Donald Trump's banning from social media platform&nbsp;Twitter, his team has launched a similar app GETTR. The app describes itself as a “non-bias social network for people all over the world", however, it has been flagged by&nbsp;users as a&nbsp;'Place of hate'.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-fighting-rages-as-us-forces-seek-exit-by-end-august-395583">Afghanistan: Fighting rages as US forces seek exit by end of August</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/01/193423-afghanistan.jpg" />Afghan officials say since the announcement of US troop withdrawal, hundreds of Taliban fighters were killed in fighting across several provinces of Afghanistan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/place-of-hate-donald-trumps-team-launches-twitter-like-social-media-platform-gettr-395473">'Place of hate': Donald Trump's team launches Twitter-like social media platform GETTR</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200822-gettr.jpg" />Keeping in mind former US president Donal Trump's love for&nbsp;the social media platform Twitter, his team has now launched a similar platform called GETTR.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/possible-in-future-to-mix-vaccine-doses-says-german-health-minister-395572">Possible in future to mix vaccine doses, says German health minister</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198819-corbevax.JPG" />German Health Minister Jens Spahn told reporters on Friday that it would be possible in future to mix vaccine doses. In Spahn's opinion, it would be possible to combine the first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine with a second shot of the mRNA vaccine like those from Pfizer or Moderna.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-planes-practise-bombing-ships-in-black-sea-395591">Russian planes practise bombing ships in Black Sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200875-russia-3.jpg" />Russia says that its warplanes practised bombing enemy ships in the Black Sea during training exercises. There is tension between Russia and the West over NATO drills in the region and recent incidents with a British warship.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-denies-links-to-attacks-on-us-forces-in-iraq-syria-395540">Iran denies links to attacks on US forces in Iraq, Syria</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200855-iran-un.jpg" />Condemning&nbsp;US&nbsp;airstrikes on Iraq,&nbsp;Iran denied&nbsp;US&nbsp;accusations that the country&nbsp;supported attacks on US&nbsp;forces in Iraq and Syria.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-nations-to-build-great-wall-of-immunity-against-coronavirus-395538">China urges nations to build 'Great Wall of Immunity' against coronavirus</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/09/19/110497-china11main.jpg" />China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community to build a 'Great Wall of Immunity' to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that&nbsp;"We should face the imminent challenges together,".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protesters-burn-junta-leaders-images-on-his-birthday-395520">Myanmar protesters burn junta leader's images on his birthday</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200846-myanmar-1.jpg" />In the latest demonstrations against the coup that over five months ago that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos, protesters burned mock coffins and pictures of Myanmar's army ruler Min Aung Hlaing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/more-than-2000-flee-as-philippine-volcano-spews-toxic-gas-395524">More than 2,000 flee as Philippine volcano spews toxic gas</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/01/13/123758-untitled-design.jpg" />Philippine officials announce&nbsp;that over 2,000 people have fled from the eruption of the Taal volcano that has filled the air near the Philippine capital with toxic gas.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-poor-attitude-towards-human-rights-results-in-decline-in-popularity-in-developed-countries-study-395523">China's poor attitude towards human rights results in decline in popularity in developed countries: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/18/145271-jinping.jpg" />

A new study&nbsp;conducted by Pew Research Center has revealed that China’s popularity in developed countries has seen a major fall due to the way the country has been treating minority groups and the excessive restrictions on freedom and human rights.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/titus-the-t-rex-goes-on-display-in-england-395589">Titus the T-Rex goes on display in England</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200874-untitled-design-2021-07-03t185234559.jpg" />The Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum will display the T-Rex's skeleton, discovered in Montana in 2018,&nbsp;as part of a new exhibition about the dinosaur's life and environment.

Since May 1, or the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, Afghan forces and the Taliban have clashed fiercely across the rugged countryside as peace talks between them have faltered.

Since May 1, or the start of the US military's final withdrawal of about 2,500 troops, Afghan forces and the Taliban have clashed fiercely across the rugged countryside as peace talks between them have faltered. After the recent US and NATO troops' evacuation of their main Bagram Air Base, the Afghan Ministry of Defence claims that in the last 24 hours, more than 300 Taliban fighters were killed in fighting with government forces. However, the Taliban has refuted these claims. Meanwhile, following former US President Donald Trump's banning from social media platform Twitter, his team has launched a similar app GETTR. The app describes itself as a “non-bias social network for people all over the world", however, it has been flagged by users as a 'Place of hate'. Click on headlines to read more Afghanistan: Fighting rages as US forces seek exit by end of August Afghan officials say since the announcement of US troop withdrawal, hundreds of Taliban fighters were killed in fighting across several provinces of Afghanistan. 'Place of hate': Donald Trump's team launches Twitter-like social media platform GETTR Keeping in mind former US president Donal Trump's love for the social media platform Twitter, his team has now launched a similar platform called GETTR. Possible in future to mix vaccine doses, says German health minister German Health Minister Jens Spahn told reporters on Friday that it would be possible in future to mix vaccine doses. In Spahn's opinion, it would be possible to combine the first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine with a second shot of the mRNA vaccine like those from Pfizer or Moderna. Russian planes practise bombing ships in Black Sea Russia says that its warplanes practised bombing enemy ships in the Black Sea during training exercises. There is tension between Russia and the West over NATO drills in the region and recent incidents with a British warship. Iran denies links to attacks on US forces in Iraq, Syria Condemning US airstrikes on Iraq, Iran denied US accusations that the country supported attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria. China urges nations to build 'Great Wall of Immunity' against coronavirus China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community to build a 'Great Wall of Immunity' to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that "We should face the imminent challenges together,". Myanmar protesters burn junta leader's images on his birthday In the latest demonstrations against the coup that over five months ago that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos, protesters burned mock coffins and pictures of Myanmar's army ruler Min Aung Hlaing. More than 2,000 flee as Philippine volcano spews toxic gas Philippine officials announce that over 2,000 people have fled from the eruption of the Taal volcano that has filled the air near the Philippine capital with toxic gas. China's poor attitude towards human rights results in decline in popularity in developed countries: Study A new study conducted by Pew Research Center has revealed that China’s popularity in developed countries has seen a major fall due to the way the country has been treating minority groups and the excessive restrictions on freedom and human rights. Titus the T-Rex goes on display in England The Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum will display the T-Rex's skeleton, discovered in Montana in 2018, as part of a new exhibition about the dinosaur's life and environment.

Top 10 world news: Afghan govt claims 300 Taliban killed in 24 Hours, Trump's team launches GETTR to replace Twitter & more

Israel carried out airstrikes against Islamist militant sites in Gaza on Friday&nbsp;, reportedly in retaliation to&nbsp;incendiary balloon launches from the Palestinian enclave.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Amid the growing panic over the Delta variant of coronavirus,&nbsp;USA top coronavirus expert and White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci says that vaccines that have been authorised by the US are effective against the 'variant of concern' B.1.617.2.&nbsp;

In other news, the Taliban has expressed joy over the exit of all US and NATO forces from Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, saying that they "welcome and support" it as&nbsp;a sign of an imminent final withdrawal of foreign troops from the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-gaza-after-incendiary-balloon-launch-395339">Israel strikes Gaza after incendiary balloon launch</a>

 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198628-untitled-design-3.jpg" />

In retaliation to incendiary&nbsp;balloon&nbsp;launches from the Palestinian enclave Israel launches airstrikes against&nbsp;Islamist militant sites in&nbsp;Gaza.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-authorised-vaccines-protect-against-delta-variant-says-dr-fauci-395380">US-authorised vaccines protect against Delta variant, says Dr Fauci</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/04/197245-untitled-design-2021-06-04t084009719.jpg" />Repeating&nbsp;his request for everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible,&nbsp;USA top coronavirus expert Dr Anthony Fauci says&nbsp;that US authorised vaccines are effective against the Delta variant of coronavirus.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-welcome-and-support-exit-of-foreign-forces-from-bagram-395324">Taliban 'welcome and support' exit of foreign forces from Bagram</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200750-untitled-design-32.jpg" />The Taliban say that they "welcome and support" the exit of all US and NATO forces from Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, a sign of an imminent final withdrawal of foreign troops from the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-adds-pakistan-turkey-to-list-of-countries-implicated-in-use-of-child-soldiers-395335">US adds Pakistan, Turkey to list of countries implicated in use of child soldiers</a>

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The United States has added Turkey and&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;to&nbsp;Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA), a list of countries that are implicated in the use of child soldiers over the past year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-demands-over-xinjiang-unacceptable-says-china-395373">EU demands over Xinjiang 'unacceptable', says China</a>

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China accused the European Union of 'hypocrisy' and of setting 'unacceptable' preconditions for visiting Xinjiang region in China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-inducts-china-made-vt-4-battle-tanks-395404">Pakistan inducts China-made VT-4 battle tanks</a>

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Pakistan has inducted VT-4 battle tanks built by China's state-owned Norinco company&nbsp;into its military.&nbsp;The tanks was earlier delivered to the&nbsp;Pakistan Army and&nbsp;have also been supplied to Thailand and Nigeria.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-report-of-china-building-more-than-100-nuclear-missile-silos-concerning-395234">US calls report of China building more than 100 nuclear missile silos 'concerning'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200692-untitled-design-22.jpg" />The United States calls China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces&nbsp;concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-holds-discussion-on-nuclear-testing-in-french-polynesia-over-declassified-report-395382">France holds discussion on nuclear testing in French Polynesia over declassified report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200776-french1.jpg" />After a declassified French defence report indicated the hidden&nbsp;impact of&nbsp;nuclear testing&nbsp;in French Polynesia between 1966-1996, the French government holds a round table meeting to discuss the issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-turtle-carcasses-wash-ashore-in-the-aftermath-of-the-sri-lankan-ship-disaster-395370">Hundreds of turtle carcasses wash ashore in the aftermath of the Sri Lankan ship disaster</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/02/200770-untitled-design-5.jpg" />Hundreds of dead turtles have washed ashore in Sri Lanka. The marine disaster has reportedly caused death&nbsp;of 176 turtles, 20 dolphins and four whales to date.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-introduces-alerts-support-option-to-combat-extremism-on-its-platform-395314">Facebook introduces alerts, support option to combat extremism on its platform</a>

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Social media giant Facebook has introduced an option of getting alerts or warnings and a support system to combat extremism on its platform.

Israel carried out airstrikes against Islamist militant sites in Gaza on Friday , reportedly in retaliation to incendiary balloon launches from the Palestinian enclave.

Israel carried out airstrikes against Islamist militant sites in Gaza on Friday , reportedly in retaliation to incendiary balloon launches from the Palestinian enclave. Meanwhile, Amid the growing panic over the Delta variant of coronavirus, USA top coronavirus expert and White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci says that vaccines that have been authorised by the US are effective against the 'variant of concern' B.1.617.2. In other news, the Taliban has expressed joy over the exit of all US and NATO forces from Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, saying that they "welcome and support" it as a sign of an imminent final withdrawal of foreign troops from the country. Click on headlines to read more Israel strikes Gaza after incendiary balloon launch In retaliation to incendiary balloon launches from the Palestinian enclave Israel launches airstrikes against Islamist militant sites in Gaza. US-authorised vaccines protect against Delta variant, says Dr Fauci Repeating his request for everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible, USA top coronavirus expert Dr Anthony Fauci says that US authorised vaccines are effective against the Delta variant of coronavirus. Taliban 'welcome and support' exit of foreign forces from Bagram The Taliban say that they "welcome and support" the exit of all US and NATO forces from Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, a sign of an imminent final withdrawal of foreign troops from the country. US adds Pakistan, Turkey to list of countries implicated in use of child soldiers The United States has added Turkey and Pakistan to Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA), a list of countries that are implicated in the use of child soldiers over the past year. EU demands over Xinjiang 'unacceptable', says China China accused the European Union of 'hypocrisy' and of setting 'unacceptable' preconditions for visiting Xinjiang region in China. Pakistan inducts China-made VT-4 battle tanks Pakistan has inducted VT-4 battle tanks built by China's state-owned Norinco company into its military. The tanks was earlier delivered to the Pakistan Army and have also been supplied to Thailand and Nigeria. US calls report of China building more than 100 nuclear missile silos 'concerning' The United States calls China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races." France holds discussion on nuclear testing in French Polynesia over declassified report After a declassified French defence report indicated the hidden impact of nuclear testing in French Polynesia between 1966-1996, the French government holds a round table meeting to discuss the issue. Hundreds of turtle carcasses wash ashore in the aftermath of the Sri Lankan ship disaster Hundreds of dead turtles have washed ashore in Sri Lanka. The marine disaster has reportedly caused death of 176 turtles, 20 dolphins and four whales to date. Facebook introduces alerts, support option to combat extremism on its platform Social media giant Facebook has introduced an option of getting alerts or warnings and a support system to combat extremism on its platform.

Top 10 world news: Israel airstrikes on Gaza, Fauci says US-approved vaccines effective against Delta variant & more

As part of NATO forces withdrawal from Afghanistan, Italy has completed its troop&nbsp;pullout from the war-torn country. A couple of days back,&nbsp;Germany had also completed its troop pullout.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, after the two earlier instances of unmarked mass graves being discovered in&nbsp;Canada, a third indigenous school containing 182 unmarked graves has been discovered,&nbsp;at the former St Eugene's Mission School near Cranbrook, British Columbia. Earlier, the remains of 215 children were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia and 751 more unmarked graves at another school in Marieval in Saskatchewan were discovered.

In other news, after two years of investigation by the Manhattan district attorney into alleged fraud at the&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;Organization, in a first, criminal charges will be pressed&nbsp;against former President Donald&nbsp;Trump's company and its long-serving chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-completes-troop-pull-out-from-afghanistan-395032">Italy completes troop pull-out from Afghanistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199748-taliban11.jpg" />Ending a 20 year deployment,&nbsp; as part of an accelerated withdrawal of NATO forces,&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;has completed its troop pullout from Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unstoppable-182-unmarked-graves-found-at-third-canadian-school-395019">'Unstoppable': 182 unmarked graves found at third Canadian school</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199805-untitled-design-20.jpg" />On the heels of two similar finds amounting to hundreds of burials, another 182 unmarked graves have been discovered at a third indigenous residential school in Canada.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-org-cfo-to-be-charged-thursday-us-media-395075">Trump Org., CFO to be charged Thursday: US media</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/29/193220-donald-trump.jpg" />According to a US media report, Former US President Donald&nbsp;Trump's company and its long-serving chief financial officer will be charged&nbsp;with tax-related crimes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-cases-in-europe-up-again-after-10-weeks-of-decline-says-who-395122">Covid cases in Europe up again after 10 weeks of decline, says WHO</a>

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The World Health Organization ohas warned that over two months of declining Covid cases in Europe has come to an end, and&nbsp;a new wave would come "unless we remain disciplined."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-raises-euro-2020-monitoring-issue-amid-virus-surge-in-europe-395144">WHO raises Euro 2020 monitoring issue amid virus surge in Europe</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/01/200643-tt1.jpg" />As Europe witnesses&nbsp;a surge in coronavirus cases, the&nbsp;World Health Organization&nbsp;(WHO)&nbsp;says that with several thousand spectators attending the games, Euro 2020 football matches need to be better monitore.d

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-protester-grandma-wong-arrested-by-police-again-395142">Hong Kong protester 'Grandma Wong' arrested by police again</a>

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Alexandra Wong, a famous Hong Kong protester&nbsp;nicknamed "Grandma Wong" was arrested again by the police after she waved a Union Jack in Hong Kong on July 1, the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-vaccine-body-recommends-virus-booster-shots-from-september-government-set-to-decide-395165">UK's vaccine body recommends virus booster shots from September; government set to decide</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/01/200654-fb1.jpg" />UK's&nbsp;Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)&nbsp;in its report has suggested that booster shots need to be administered in the country with the winter approaching.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-heat-wave-british-columbia-sees-195-increase-in-sudden-deaths-with-486-cases-reported-395117">Canada heat wave: British Columbia sees 195% increase in sudden deaths with 486 cases reported</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/29/200305-oof.jpg" />At least 486 sudden deaths were reported in a time span of five days during British Columbia’s catastrophic heatwave.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sustainable-development-report-ranks-australia-last-on-climate-action-395157">Sustainable development report ranks Australia last on climate action</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/26/196268-untitled-design-24.jpg" />The Sustainable Development Report by Cambridge in&nbsp;its&nbsp;global assessment on&nbsp;achieving sustainable development goals&nbsp;has ranked Australia in&nbsp;the last position for climate action among 193 countries it evaluated.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-catastrophic-heatwave-delivers-high-temperatures-in-various-areas-395068">In Pics | Catastrophic heatwave delivers high temperatures in various areas</a>

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An intense heatwave swept across various regions. With monsoon yet to arrive, people find different ways to deal with the scorching heat.

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As part of NATO forces withdrawal from Afghanistan, Italy has completed its troop pullout from the war-torn country. A couple of days back, Germany had also completed its troop pullout.

As part of NATO forces withdrawal from Afghanistan, Italy has completed its troop pullout from the war-torn country. A couple of days back, Germany had also completed its troop pullout. Meanwhile, after the two earlier instances of unmarked mass graves being discovered in Canada, a third indigenous school containing 182 unmarked graves has been discovered, at the former St Eugene's Mission School near Cranbrook, British Columbia. Earlier, the remains of 215 children were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia and 751 more unmarked graves at another school in Marieval in Saskatchewan were discovered. In other news, after two years of investigation by the Manhattan district attorney into alleged fraud at the Trump Organization, in a first, criminal charges will be pressed against former President Donald Trump's company and its long-serving chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg. Click on headlines to read more Italy completes troop pull-out from Afghanistan Ending a 20 year deployment, as part of an accelerated withdrawal of NATO forces, Italy has completed its troop pullout from Afghanistan. 'Unstoppable': 182 unmarked graves found at third Canadian school On the heels of two similar finds amounting to hundreds of burials, another 182 unmarked graves have been discovered at a third indigenous residential school in Canada. Trump Org., CFO to be charged Thursday: US media According to a US media report, Former US President Donald Trump's company and its long-serving chief financial officer will be charged with tax-related crimes. Covid cases in Europe up again after 10 weeks of decline, says WHO The World Health Organization ohas warned that over two months of declining Covid cases in Europe has come to an end, and a new wave would come "unless we remain disciplined." WHO raises Euro 2020 monitoring issue amid virus surge in Europe As Europe witnesses a surge in coronavirus cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that with several thousand spectators attending the games, Euro 2020 football matches need to be better monitore.d Hong Kong protester 'Grandma Wong' arrested by police again Alexandra Wong, a famous Hong Kong protester nicknamed "Grandma Wong" was arrested again by the police after she waved a Union Jack in Hong Kong on July 1, the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China. UK's vaccine body recommends virus booster shots from September; government set to decide UK's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) in its report has suggested that booster shots need to be administered in the country with the winter approaching. Canada heat wave: British Columbia sees 195% increase in sudden deaths with 486 cases reported At least 486 sudden deaths were reported in a time span of five days during British Columbia’s catastrophic heatwave. Sustainable development report ranks Australia last on climate action The Sustainable Development Report by Cambridge in its global assessment on achieving sustainable development goals has ranked Australia in the last position for climate action among 193 countries it evaluated. In Pics | Catastrophic heatwave delivers high temperatures in various areas An intense heatwave swept across various regions. With monsoon yet to arrive, people find different ways to deal with the scorching heat.

Top 10 world news: Italy completes troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, Trump Organisation to be charged

Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus&nbsp;that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a year after&nbsp;the imposition of Hong Kong's security law, Amnesty International says&nbsp;Hong Kong authorities have used it to target dissent and justify "censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights." Since its imposition&nbsp;on June 30 2020, as&nbsp;many as 117 pro-democracy voices have been arrested under it, this includes around&nbsp;60 pro-democracy politicians, activists, students, and journalists, and the five Apple Daily employees arrested recently.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-china-needs-to-be-held-accountable-for-the-wuhan-lab-leak-and-cover-up-says-pompeo-394906">COVID-19: China needs to be held accountable for the Wuhan lab leak and cover-up, says Pompeo</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/16/178712-mike-pompeoa.jpg" />Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has stated that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus&nbsp;that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-taiwan-restart-trade-talks-despite-china-opposition-394952">US and Taiwan restart trade talks despite China opposition</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/26/189069-untitled-design-2.jpg" />The United States and&nbsp;Taiwan have&nbsp;restarted trade talks after five years as Washington moves to boost its ties with the island despite China's objections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-year-into-contentious-security-law-hong-kong-has-made-117-arrests-394837">One year into contentious security law, Hong Kong has made 117 arrests</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/30/200461-oof-7.jpg" />Since the imposition of this law, under China’s tightened grip, the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong has arrested at least 117 people for violating the contentious national security law which limits the scope of dissent in the former British territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-security-law-is-a-human-rights-emergency-amnesty-394852">Hong Kong security law is 'a human rights emergency': Amnesty</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/08/181834-hong-kong.jpg" />Hong Kong authorities have used a new national security law to target dissent and justify 'censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights, says Amnesty International.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-government-and-jewish-settlers-reach-deal-to-vacate-west-bank-outpost-394930">Israeli government and Jewish settlers reach deal to vacate West Bank outpost</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/30/200504-untitled-design.jpg" />The&nbsp;Israeli government and Jewish settlers have reached a deal to vacate a remove West Bank outpost that has become a flashpoint for clashes with Palestinians who also claim the land.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-could-face-covid-19-fourth-wave-amid-surge-in-delta-variant-says-government-scientific-adviser-394964">France could face COVID-19 fourth wave amid surge in Delta variant, says government scientific adviser</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/15/178558-covid1.jpg" />French government's scientific adviser Professor Arnaud Fontanet says that the country could face a&nbsp;fourth wave of coronavirus&nbsp;due to a surge in cases caused by the Delta variant.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-faces-astrazeneca-vaccine-chaos-over-pm-morrisons-statement-394929">Australia faces AstraZeneca vaccine chaos over PM Morrison's statement</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/15/187185-7.jpg" />After&nbsp;Australian&nbsp;PM Scott Morrison allowed citizens under 40 to get the&nbsp;AstraZeneca&nbsp;vaccine several state governments resisted the central governments&nbsp;call to vaccinate people. The hesitancy over AstraZeneca shots is linked to reports of&nbsp;blood clots.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-says-putin-received-domestically-made-sputnik-v-coronavirus-vaccine-394920">Kremlin says Putin received domestically-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198764-putin.jpg" />After previously declining to disclose which vaccine he had taken, the Kremlin&nbsp;says that&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin had&nbsp;received two vaccine shots of the country's homegrown Sputnik vaccine against COVID-19 in March and April.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-considering-legal-action-against-poland-for-setting-up-lgbt-free-zones-394959">EU considering legal action against Poland for setting up 'LGBT-free' zones</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/30/200518-oof-12.jpg" />The European Union is set to take legal action against Poland for setting up “LGBT-free” zones in many places. These zones have been set up by some local authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-under-pressure-from-us-western-powers-over-its-ties-with-china-says-imran-khan-394905">Pakistan under pressure from US, western powers over its ties with China, says Imran Khan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/20/183660-imran-khan.jpg" />Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says that his country was under pressure from the United States and Western powers over its close ties with China as he vowed to never buckle under that pressure.

Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up.

Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up. Meanwhile, a year after the imposition of Hong Kong's security law, Amnesty International says Hong Kong authorities have used it to target dissent and justify "censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights." Since its imposition on June 30 2020, as many as 117 pro-democracy voices have been arrested under it, this includes around 60 pro-democracy politicians, activists, students, and journalists, and the five Apple Daily employees arrested recently. Click on headlines to read more COVID-19: China needs to be held accountable for the Wuhan lab leak and cover-up, says Pompeo Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has stated that the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus that was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up. US and Taiwan restart trade talks despite China opposition The United States and Taiwan have restarted trade talks after five years as Washington moves to boost its ties with the island despite China's objections. One year into contentious security law, Hong Kong has made 117 arrests Since the imposition of this law, under China’s tightened grip, the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong has arrested at least 117 people for violating the contentious national security law which limits the scope of dissent in the former British territory. Hong Kong security law is 'a human rights emergency': Amnesty Hong Kong authorities have used a new national security law to target dissent and justify 'censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights, says Amnesty International. Israeli government and Jewish settlers reach deal to vacate West Bank outpost The Israeli government and Jewish settlers have reached a deal to vacate a remove West Bank outpost that has become a flashpoint for clashes with Palestinians who also claim the land. France could face COVID-19 fourth wave amid surge in Delta variant, says government scientific adviser French government's scientific adviser Professor Arnaud Fontanet says that the country could face a fourth wave of coronavirus due to a surge in cases caused by the Delta variant. Australia faces AstraZeneca vaccine chaos over PM Morrison's statement After Australian PM Scott Morrison allowed citizens under 40 to get the AstraZeneca vaccine several state governments resisted the central governments call to vaccinate people. The hesitancy over AstraZeneca shots is linked to reports of blood clots. Kremlin says Putin received domestically-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine After previously declining to disclose which vaccine he had taken, the Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin had received two vaccine shots of the country's homegrown Sputnik vaccine against COVID-19 in March and April. EU considering legal action against Poland for setting up 'LGBT-free' zones The European Union is set to take legal action against Poland for setting up “LGBT-free” zones in many places. These zones have been set up by some local authorities. Pakistan under pressure from US, western powers over its ties with China, says Imran Khan Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says that his country was under pressure from the United States and Western powers over its close ties with China as he vowed to never buckle under that pressure.

Top 10 world news: Pompeo on Wuhan lab leak, US-Taiwan restart trade talks, and more

A passenger ship with several people on board sank off Bali in Indonesia. Meanwhile,&nbsp;a day after Japan's deputy defence minister Yasuhide Nakayama said&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;should be protected as a "democratic country", China said the statement seriously violated the principles of China-Japan Joint Communique. China has also&nbsp;temporarily banned fishing for&nbsp;squids&nbsp;in parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans amid reports of overfishing which was led to scarcity. In Nigeria,&nbsp;several media organisations are concerned that the&nbsp; government might bring in stricter rules and regulations to clamp down on freedom of media in the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/passenger-ship-sinks-off-indonesias-bali-island-report-394755" hreflang="en">Passenger ship sinks off Indonesia's Bali island: Report</a>

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The KMP Yunice ship had at least 41 passengers and 15 crew members when it sank, reports said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-is-furious-after-japanese-minister-calls-taiwan-a-country-394721">China fumes after Japanese minister calls Taiwan a 'country'</a>

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Japanese minister Yasuhide Nakayama, during a talk with a think tank, had said there was a growing threat of Chinese and Russian collaboration while questioning the "One China" policy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-was-bolsonaros-fault-researchers-claim-brazil-could-have-saved-400000-covid-deaths-394736">Researchers claim Brazil could have saved 400,000 Covid deaths</a>

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Researchers claim that stricter social distancing measures and an early start to the Covid vaccination programmes could have prevented at least 80 per cent of the Covid deaths registered in Brazil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covishield-becomes-collateral-damage-in-the-inter-eu-tussle-over-chinese-vaccines-394744">Covishield becomes collateral damage in the inter EU tussle on Chinese vaccine</a>

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The EU member countries were divided over allowing the Chinese vaccines, Sinopharm and Sino vac, and Russian vaccine Sputnik V as the bloc opens up for travel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/delhi-new-virus-cytomegalovirus-found-in-covid-patients-394725">Delhi: New virus, Cytomegalovirus, found in Covid patients</a>

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As the world prepares itself against the new and emerging&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/covid-19-all-you-need-to-know-about-delta-plus-variant-393450">Delta Plus strain</a>&nbsp;of the coronavirus, India has reported a new type of virus in people who have already suffered&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a>.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-coronavac-vaccine-well-tolerated-and-safe-for-children-and-adolescents-lancet-394741" hreflang="en">China's CoronaVac vaccine 'well tolerated and safe' for children and adolescents: Lancet</a>

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The&nbsp;World Health Organization(WHO)&nbsp;had approved<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-800000-doses-of-chinese-vaccine-arrive-in-nepal-388808">&nbsp;China's</a>&nbsp;two-dose CoronaVac&nbsp;for emergency use listing after finding it "safe, effective and quality-assured".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/species-of-extinct-mouse-rediscovered-after-150-years-in-australia-394715" hreflang="en">Species of 'extinct' mouse rediscovered after 150 years in Australia</a>

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A mouse, whose species was believed to have been extinct more than 150 years ago, has been rediscovered in islands off Western Australia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-temporarily-ban-squid-fishing-in-parts-of-pacific-and-atlantic-oceans-394729" hreflang="en">China to temporarily ban squid fishing in parts of Pacific &amp; Atlantic Oceans</a>

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China reportedly accounts for 70 per cent of global squid catch and its ships sail far and wide looking for the fish while travelling as far as West African and Latin American waters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/keep-your-jaw-shut-new-zealand-researchers-new-weight-loss-device-labelled-as-torture-394732" hreflang="en">New Zealand researchers' new 'weight loss' device labelled as 'torture'</a>

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A group of New Zealand researchers have created a new weight-loss device that uses magnets to shut a person’s jaw together to keep them from chewing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/where-is-freedom-of-press-nigerias-media-fears-restrictions-after-twitter-ban-394734" hreflang="en">'Freedom of press?': Nigeria's media fears restrictions after Twitter ban</a>

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After the fight between social media platform, Twitter, and the government of Nigeria, media houses fear it might be their chance of coming under the hammer.

A passenger ship with several people on board sank off Bali in Indonesia. Meanwhile, a day after Japan's deputy defence minister Yasuhide Nakayama said Taiwan should be protected as a "democratic country", China said the statement seriously violated the principles of China-Japan Joint Communique.

A passenger ship with several people on board sank off Bali in Indonesia. Meanwhile, a day after Japan's deputy defence minister Yasuhide Nakayama said Taiwan should be protected as a "democratic country", China said the statement seriously violated the principles of China-Japan Joint Communique. China has also temporarily banned fishing for squids in parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans amid reports of overfishing which was led to scarcity. In Nigeria, several media organisations are concerned that the government might bring in stricter rules and regulations to clamp down on freedom of media in the country. Click on headlines to read more Passenger ship sinks off Indonesia's Bali island: Report The KMP Yunice ship had at least 41 passengers and 15 crew members when it sank, reports said. China fumes after Japanese minister calls Taiwan a 'country' Japanese minister Yasuhide Nakayama, during a talk with a think tank, had said there was a growing threat of Chinese and Russian collaboration while questioning the "One China" policy. Researchers claim Brazil could have saved 400,000 Covid deaths Researchers claim that stricter social distancing measures and an early start to the Covid vaccination programmes could have prevented at least 80 per cent of the Covid deaths registered in Brazil. Covishield becomes collateral damage in the inter EU tussle on Chinese vaccine The EU member countries were divided over allowing the Chinese vaccines, Sinopharm and Sino vac, and Russian vaccine Sputnik V as the bloc opens up for travel. Delhi: New virus, Cytomegalovirus, found in Covid patients As the world prepares itself against the new and emerging Delta Plus strain of the coronavirus, India has reported a new type of virus in people who have already suffered COVID-19. China's CoronaVac vaccine 'well tolerated and safe' for children and adolescents: Lancet The World Health Organization(WHO) had approved China's two-dose CoronaVac for emergency use listing after finding it "safe, effective and quality-assured". Species of 'extinct' mouse rediscovered after 150 years in Australia A mouse, whose species was believed to have been extinct more than 150 years ago, has been rediscovered in islands off Western Australia. China to temporarily ban squid fishing in parts of Pacific & Atlantic Oceans China reportedly accounts for 70 per cent of global squid catch and its ships sail far and wide looking for the fish while travelling as far as West African and Latin American waters. New Zealand researchers' new 'weight loss' device labelled as 'torture' A group of New Zealand researchers have created a new weight-loss device that uses magnets to shut a person’s jaw together to keep them from chewing. 'Freedom of press?': Nigeria's media fears restrictions after Twitter ban After the fight between social media platform, Twitter, and the government of Nigeria, media houses fear it might be their chance of coming under the hammer.

Top 10 world news: Bali passenger ship accident, Bolsonaro at fault, and more

In what could prove to be dealbreaker for the United States, Iran has refused to&nbsp;hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN&nbsp;nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)&nbsp;as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired. Presently, Tehran is&nbsp;in the midst of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal revival talks with US and other world leaders, though the talks have been&nbsp;adjourned for consultations. According to US officials, Iran's&nbsp;failure to engage with IAEA&nbsp;would contradict Iran's stated desire&nbsp;to resume compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

In other news, Former US President Donald Trump while speaking at an event&nbsp;at Ohio's Lorain County Fairgrounds, once again aired his election woes. Five months after he left office, he revisited some of the false claims familiar from his fruitless challenges of President Joe Biden's election victory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In today's newsletter, we also bring for you pictures of&nbsp;Pride month's celebrations worldwide.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-nuclear-site-images-wont-be-given-to-iaea-as-deal-has-expired-394257">Iran says nuclear site images won't be given to IAEA as deal has expired</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200118-mohammad-baqer-qalibaf-file-photo.jpg" />Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament said that, Tehran will never hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN&nbsp;nuclear watchdog as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-uk-defence-documents-found-at-a-bus-stop-in-kent-394292">Secret UK defence documents found at a bus stop in Kent</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200126-hms-defender.jpg" />Secret UK defence documents outlining&nbsp;the movement of the British warship that had led to Russia firing warning shots from the Crimean coast were found&nbsp;at a bus stop in England, UK says investigating.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-airs-old-election-grievances-at-campaign-style-rally-394254">Trump airs old election grievances at campaign-style rally</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200105-trump.jpg" />Former US president Donald Trump&nbsp;reprised his baseless election grievances and painted a dystopian picture of the country under Democratic control in his first campaign-style rally since leaving the White House.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jj-to-stop-selling-opioids-in-us-reaches-usd-230-mn-settlement-394318">J&amp;J to stop selling opioids in US, reaches USD 230 mn settlement</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/06/153257-jnj-reu.jpg" />Pharma giant Johnson and Johnson, accused of fuelling the deadly US opioid crisis has reached a USD 230 million settlement with the state of New York. The company has confirmed that it will stop making or selling opioids in the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-have-drones-with-7000-km-range-says-irans-top-commander-394311">We have drones with 7,000 km range, says Iran's top commander</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200135-hossein-salami.jpg" />In a development thatmay be seen by the USA as a threat to regional stability, Iranian state media quoted a top commander of the Revolutionary Guards as saying that the country has drones with a range of 7000 km (4,375 miles).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sisi-marks-first-iraq-visit-by-an-egyptian-leader-in-decades-394312">Sisi marks first Iraq visit by an Egyptian leader in decades</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200133-untitled-design-2021-06-27t182938375.jpg" />Marking the first visit by an Egyptian president to Iraq since the 1990 invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Baghdad&nbsp;for Tripartite summit involving&nbsp;Egypt, Jordan and Iraq.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-nepalese-ambassador-to-china-highlights-importance-of-bri-for-nepal-394178">Former Nepalese ambassador to China highlights importance of BRI for Nepal</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/19/145662-untitled-design-17.jpg" />Former Nepalese Ambassador to China Leela Mani Paudyal&nbsp;said that Nepal rejects Indo-Pacific Strategy and highlighted the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Nepal's foreign policy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/crowds-flee-dhaka-before-the-beginning-of-a-strict-lockdown-394250">Crowds flee Dhaka before the beginning of a strict lockdown</a>

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Starting from Monday,&nbsp;no one in Bangladesh will be allowed to leave their homes unless in an emergency, following this massive crowds in Dhaka have flocked to ferry terminals to&nbsp;try and get out of the city before a strict national lockdown comes into force.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/china-releases-video-of-zhurong-mars-rover-394304">China releases video of Zhurong Mars rover</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/27/200132-zhurong.jpg" />China's National Space Agency releases&nbsp;video of its Zhurong Mars rover which is part of the Tianwen-1 mission on Mars. It is China's first mission, which arrived in orbit around Mars in February this year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-thousands-turn-out-for-pride-marches-all-across-the-globe-394272">IN PICS | Thousands turn out for Pride marches all across the globe</a>

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Carrying rainbow flags and a range of placards, the&nbsp;march&nbsp;headed at various cities with people booming with enthusiasm.

In what could prove to be dealbreaker for the United States, Iran has refused to hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired.

In what could prove to be dealbreaker for the United States, Iran has refused to hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired. Presently, Tehran is in the midst of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal revival talks with US and other world leaders, though the talks have been adjourned for consultations. According to US officials, Iran's failure to engage with IAEA would contradict Iran's stated desire to resume compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal. In other news, Former US President Donald Trump while speaking at an event at Ohio's Lorain County Fairgrounds, once again aired his election woes. Five months after he left office, he revisited some of the false claims familiar from his fruitless challenges of President Joe Biden's election victory. In today's newsletter, we also bring for you pictures of Pride month's celebrations worldwide. Click on headlines to read more Iran says nuclear site images won't be given to IAEA as deal has expired Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament said that, Tehran will never hand over images from inside of some Iranian nuclear sites to the UN nuclear watchdog as a monitoring agreement with the agency had expired. Secret UK defence documents found at a bus stop in Kent Secret UK defence documents outlining the movement of the British warship that had led to Russia firing warning shots from the Crimean coast were found at a bus stop in England, UK says investigating. Trump airs old election grievances at campaign-style rally Former US president Donald Trump reprised his baseless election grievances and painted a dystopian picture of the country under Democratic control in his first campaign-style rally since leaving the White House. J&J to stop selling opioids in US, reaches USD 230 mn settlement Pharma giant Johnson and Johnson, accused of fuelling the deadly US opioid crisis has reached a USD 230 million settlement with the state of New York. The company has confirmed that it will stop making or selling opioids in the US. We have drones with 7,000 km range, says Iran's top commander In a development thatmay be seen by the USA as a threat to regional stability, Iranian state media quoted a top commander of the Revolutionary Guards as saying that the country has drones with a range of 7000 km (4,375 miles). Sisi marks first Iraq visit by an Egyptian leader in decades Marking the first visit by an Egyptian president to Iraq since the 1990 invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Baghdad for Tripartite summit involving Egypt, Jordan and Iraq. Former Nepalese ambassador to China highlights importance of BRI for Nepal Former Nepalese Ambassador to China Leela Mani Paudyal said that Nepal rejects Indo-Pacific Strategy and highlighted the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Nepal's foreign policy. Crowds flee Dhaka before the beginning of a strict lockdown Starting from Monday, no one in Bangladesh will be allowed to leave their homes unless in an emergency, following this massive crowds in Dhaka have flocked to ferry terminals to try and get out of the city before a strict national lockdown comes into force. China releases video of Zhurong Mars rover China's National Space Agency releases video of its Zhurong Mars rover which is part of the Tianwen-1 mission on Mars. It is China's first mission, which arrived in orbit around Mars in February this year. IN PICS | Thousands turn out for Pride marches all across the globe Carrying rainbow flags and a range of placards, the march headed at various cities with people booming with enthusiasm.

Top 10 world news: Iran refuses to share nuclear site images with IAEA, Trump revisits election woes & more

George floyd's murderer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison, disappointing many who felt the punishment fell short of the 30 years prosecutors had requested.&nbsp;As the ex-police officer is awarded a sentence over the murder of African-American man, two of Floyd's&nbsp;monuments have been vandalised. These monuments, a wooden statue in New York and a bronze one in New Jersey, were found&nbsp;defaced&nbsp;with an inscription of the American far-right cell “Patriot Front”,&nbsp;defined by&nbsp;the Southern Poverty Law Center as a “white nationalist hate group".

In other news,&nbsp;WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has&nbsp;chastised unnamed countries for their reluctance to share COVID-19 vaccine doses with low-income countries. Condemning the global failure, he said&nbsp;that even when poor countries cruelly lack doses, instead of helping them, rich countries are opening up societies and vaccinating young people, who are not at great risk from COVID-19.

Read this newsletter to the end because we also have for you a piece of interesting news&nbsp;about what could be a "new species of human".&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chauvin-gets-22-12-years-in-prison-for-george-floyds-death-394037">Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd's death</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/26/200007-derek-chauvin.jpg" />Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years&nbsp;in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/george-floyds-new-york-statue-defaced-marked-with-neo-nazi-groups-name-394162">George Floyd's New York statue defaced, marked with neo-Nazi group's name</a>

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In New York, less than a week after its unveiling, a statue of Geoge Floyd was found defaced and marked with a neo-nazi group’s name.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-give-us-the-vaccines-who-pleads-as-poor-countries-go-wanting-394068">Just give us the vaccines, WHO pleads, as poor countries go wanting</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/18/140957-who-chief.jpg" />WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says&nbsp;"Our world is failing, as the global community, we are failing,".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iaea-demands-irans-answer-on-monitoring-tehran-says-not-obliged-to-reply-394039">IAEA demands Iran's answer on monitoring, Tehran says not obliged to reply</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/26/199990-iran.jpg" />The UN&nbsp;nuclear watchdog on Friday demanded an immediate reply from Iran on whether it would extend a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, prompting an Iranian envoy to respond that Tehran was under no obligation to provide an answer.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/biden-calls-on-afghans-to-decide-their-future-as-withdrawal-nears-end-394038">Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future' as withdrawal nears end</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/26/199992-us.jpg" />In a meeting with&nbsp; Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah,&nbsp;US&nbsp;President Joe Biden called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US&nbsp;troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-peace-talks-should-go-on-unless-taliban-pull-out-abdullah-394131">Afghanistan peace talks should go on unless Taliban pull out: Abdullah</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/01/24/81571-untitled-design.jpg" />Abdullah Abdullah, the chief of Afghanistan's peace council says that&nbsp;unless the insurgents themselves pull out,&nbsp;talks with the Taliban on a political settlement should not be abandoned despite Taliban attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trudeau-says-pope-should-apologise-on-canadian-soil-for-churchs-role-in-residential-schools-394067">Trudeau says Pope should apologise on Canadian soil for church's role in residential schools</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/08/153598-canada.jpg" />After nearly 1,000 bodies were found in two mass graves, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that&nbsp;he has asked the pope to come to Canada to apologise for the Catholic Church's role in running residential schools for indigenous children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-stands-by-health-secretary-who-broke-covid-19-rules-by-kissing-aide-394115">UK PM Johnson stands by health secretary, who broke COVID-19 rules by kissing aide</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejected calls on Friday to fire his health secretary after pictures appeared of him embracing and kissing an aide in his office, in what he acknowledged was a breach of coronavirus rules.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pride-is-back-at-the-white-house-biden-says-signing-pulse-nightclub-bill-394105">'Pride is back at the White House,' Biden says, signing Pulse nightclub bill</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198775-joe-biden.jpg" />To honor the 49 people killed in a 2016 mass shooting, US President Joe Biden has designated the&nbsp;Pulse&nbsp;gay&nbsp;nightclub&nbsp;in Orlando, Florida, a national memorial.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/researchers-unveil-ancient-skull-nicknamed-as-dragon-man-394106">Researchers unveil ancient skull nicknamed as 'Dragon Man'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/15/174107-skull-reuters.JPG" />In a recent development, Chinese researchers have unveiled an 'ancient skull' that could belong to a completely new species of human. The team claims that it&nbsp;is their 'closest evolutionary relative' among known species of ancient humans, such as Neanderthals and&nbsp;Homo erectus.

George floyd's murderer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison, disappointing many who felt the punishment fell short of the 30 years prosecutors had requested.

George floyd's murderer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison, disappointing many who felt the punishment fell short of the 30 years prosecutors had requested. As the ex-police officer is awarded a sentence over the murder of African-American man, two of Floyd's monuments have been vandalised. These monuments, a wooden statue in New York and a bronze one in New Jersey, were found defaced with an inscription of the American far-right cell “Patriot Front”, defined by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a “white nationalist hate group". In other news, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has chastised unnamed countries for their reluctance to share COVID-19 vaccine doses with low-income countries. Condemning the global failure, he said that even when poor countries cruelly lack doses, instead of helping them, rich countries are opening up societies and vaccinating young people, who are not at great risk from COVID-19. Read this newsletter to the end because we also have for you a piece of interesting news about what could be a "new species of human". Click on headlines to read more Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd's death Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd. George Floyd's New York statue defaced, marked with neo-Nazi group's name In New York, less than a week after its unveiling, a statue of Geoge Floyd was found defaced and marked with a neo-nazi group’s name. Just give us the vaccines, WHO pleads, as poor countries go wanting WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says "Our world is failing, as the global community, we are failing,". IAEA demands Iran's answer on monitoring, Tehran says not obliged to reply The UN nuclear watchdog on Friday demanded an immediate reply from Iran on whether it would extend a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, prompting an Iranian envoy to respond that Tehran was under no obligation to provide an answer. Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future' as withdrawal nears end In a meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, US President Joe Biden called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances. Afghanistan peace talks should go on unless Taliban pull out: Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah, the chief of Afghanistan's peace council says that unless the insurgents themselves pull out, talks with the Taliban on a political settlement should not be abandoned despite Taliban attacks. Trudeau says Pope should apologise on Canadian soil for church's role in residential schools After nearly 1,000 bodies were found in two mass graves, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that he has asked the pope to come to Canada to apologise for the Catholic Church's role in running residential schools for indigenous children. UK PM Johnson stands by health secretary, who broke COVID-19 rules by kissing aide British Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejected calls on Friday to fire his health secretary after pictures appeared of him embracing and kissing an aide in his office, in what he acknowledged was a breach of coronavirus rules. 'Pride is back at the White House,' Biden says, signing Pulse nightclub bill To honor the 49 people killed in a 2016 mass shooting, US President Joe Biden has designated the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, a national memorial. Researchers unveil ancient skull nicknamed as 'Dragon Man' In a recent development, Chinese researchers have unveiled an 'ancient skull' that could belong to a completely new species of human. The team claims that it is their 'closest evolutionary relative' among known species of ancient humans, such as Neanderthals and Homo erectus.

Top 10 world news: Derek Chauvin sentenced, WHO's plea for vaccines & more

Days after Vienna talks of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal were adjourned for consultations, US&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken while talking to reporters warned that if the talks drag on like this, it would be 'very hard' for the United States to rejoin Iran nuclear deal. As of yet, no date has been decided for the resumption of Vienna talks.

In other news,&nbsp;as Pakistan still hasn't implemented the terror funding watchdog's&nbsp;action plan.&nbsp;the country&nbsp;continues to remain on&nbsp;Financial Action Task Force (FATF)&nbsp;grey list, for a country to be on the grey list is a signal that money in the country is being used for&nbsp;terror financing. Pakistan has now been on the grey list for three years.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/very-hard-to-rejoin-iran-nuclear-deal-if-talks-drag-on-blinken-393936">'Very hard' to rejoin Iran nuclear deal if talks drag on: Blinken</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/28/189301-antonyblinken200321.jpg" />US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Friday that it would be 'very hard' for US to rejoin the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal if talks dragged on.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-remains-on-fatfs-grey-list-393939">Pakistan remains on FATF's grey list</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/05/197394-untitled-design-7.jpg" />Pakistan continues to remain on&nbsp;Financial Action Task Force (FATF)&nbsp;grey list as it is still to implement the terror funding watchdog's&nbsp;action plan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-of-humanitarian-disaster-in-syria-if-cross-border-aid-not-renewed-393880">WHO warns of 'humanitarian disaster' in Syria if cross-border aid not renewed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/25/199905-syria.jpg" />Failure to renew a cross-border aid operation into Syria which expires next month could result in a new "humanitarian disaster" for the country`s rebel-held region in the northwest, Christian Lindmeier, a World Health Organization spokesman said on Friday. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-study-says-first-covid-19-case-could-have-emerged-in-china-in-october-2019-393966">British study says first COVID-19 case could have emerged in China in October 2019</a>

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A British study by researchers from Britain's University of Kent&nbsp;shows&nbsp;that the&nbsp;virus that causes COVID-19 could have started spreading in&nbsp;China&nbsp;as early as October 2019, two months before the first case was identified in the central city of Wuhan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sovereign-eu-should-be-able-to-represent-interests-says-merkel-after-eu-rejects-talks-with-putin-393950">Sovereign EU should be able to represent interests, says Merkel after EU rejects talks with Putin</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/55218-merkel.putin%2520%25281%2529.jpg" />After the&nbsp;European Union&nbsp;rejected a proposal to conduct summit talks with&nbsp;Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was instrumental in forwarding the proposal, said&nbsp;"a sovereign EU" should talk with the Russian president.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-anti-vaxxers-are-rushing-to-buy-fake-covid-19-jab-certificates-in-russia-393907">Why anti-vaxxers are rushing to buy fake COVID-19 jab certificates in Russia</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/25/199913-untitled-design-1.jpg" />After Russia made innoculations mandatory, anti-vaxxers and&nbsp;vaccine sceptics are rushing to get fake coronavirus jab certificates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reshuffles-hong-kong-top-officials-393960">China reshuffles Hong Kong top officials</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/25/199947-untitled-design-37.jpg" />In a move that&nbsp;critics say will further tighten Beijing's security squeeze on the global financial hub, China has done a reshuffle of the city's top officials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/discriminatory-policy-hong-kong-court-rules-in-favour-of-lgbtq-community-393924">'Discriminatory policy': Hong Kong court rules in favour of LGBTQ community</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/30/147421-11.jpg" />Taking the progressive mindset a step forward, Hong Kong’s High Court has ruled in favour of the LGBTQ community with regard to owning subsidised housing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-lashes-out-at-us-over-trade-restrictions-on-xinjiang-firm-393943">China lashes out at US over trade restrictions on Xinjiang firm</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/01/171991-ye-china.jpg" />After the US banned import of solar panel materials from a Chinese company and placed trade restrictions on four others for alleged use of forced labour in Xinjiang,&nbsp;China lashed out at the "bandit-like" US government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/assanges-fiancee-urges-biden-to-free-wikileaks-founder-to-show-us-has-changed-393879">Assange's fiancée urges Biden to free WikiLeaks founder to show US has changed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/12/136595-julian-assange.jpg" />Julian Assange's fiance says that&nbsp;President Joe Biden must let the&nbsp;WikiLeaks founder&nbsp;go free if he wants the United States to become a beacon for a free press once again and put the legacy of Donald Trump behind it.

Days after Vienna talks of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal were adjourned for consultations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while talking to reporters warned that if the talks drag on like this, it would be 'very hard' for the United States to rejoin Iran nuclear deal.

Days after Vienna talks of the 2015 JCPOA Nuclear deal were adjourned for consultations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while talking to reporters warned that if the talks drag on like this, it would be 'very hard' for the United States to rejoin Iran nuclear deal. As of yet, no date has been decided for the resumption of Vienna talks. In other news, as Pakistan still hasn't implemented the terror funding watchdog's action plan. the country continues to remain on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, for a country to be on the grey list is a signal that money in the country is being used for terror financing. Pakistan has now been on the grey list for three years. Click on headlines to read more 'Very hard' to rejoin Iran nuclear deal if talks drag on: Blinken US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Friday that it would be 'very hard' for US to rejoin the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal if talks dragged on. Pakistan remains on FATF's grey list Pakistan continues to remain on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as it is still to implement the terror funding watchdog's action plan. WHO warns of 'humanitarian disaster' in Syria if cross-border aid not renewed Failure to renew a cross-border aid operation into Syria which expires next month could result in a new "humanitarian disaster" for the country`s rebel-held region in the northwest, Christian Lindmeier, a World Health Organization spokesman said on Friday. British study says first COVID-19 case could have emerged in China in October 2019 A British study by researchers from Britain's University of Kent shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 could have started spreading in China as early as October 2019, two months before the first case was identified in the central city of Wuhan. Sovereign EU should be able to represent interests, says Merkel after EU rejects talks with Putin After the European Union rejected a proposal to conduct summit talks with Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was instrumental in forwarding the proposal, said "a sovereign EU" should talk with the Russian president. Why anti-vaxxers are rushing to buy fake COVID-19 jab certificates in Russia After Russia made innoculations mandatory, anti-vaxxers and vaccine sceptics are rushing to get fake coronavirus jab certificates. China reshuffles Hong Kong top officials In a move that critics say will further tighten Beijing's security squeeze on the global financial hub, China has done a reshuffle of the city's top officials. 'Discriminatory policy': Hong Kong court rules in favour of LGBTQ community Taking the progressive mindset a step forward, Hong Kong’s High Court has ruled in favour of the LGBTQ community with regard to owning subsidised housing. China lashes out at US over trade restrictions on Xinjiang firm After the US banned import of solar panel materials from a Chinese company and placed trade restrictions on four others for alleged use of forced labour in Xinjiang, China lashed out at the "bandit-like" US government. Assange's fiancée urges Biden to free WikiLeaks founder to show US has changed Julian Assange's fiance says that President Joe Biden must let the WikiLeaks founder go free if he wants the United States to become a beacon for a free press once again and put the legacy of Donald Trump behind it.

Top 10 world news: Iran Nuclear deal talks, Pakistan on FATF Grey list & more

Days after&nbsp;China's crack-down&nbsp;at&nbsp;Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid&nbsp;Apple Daily's office,&nbsp;the newspaper&nbsp;has shut down. Declaring&nbsp;itself a "victim of tyranny" in a defiant final edition, the publication ended&nbsp;it's 26-year run of criticising China's authoritarian government. Thousands of Hong Kongers were seen forming queues with residents racing&nbsp;to snap up one of the million copies of Apple Daily's final print.&nbsp;

In other news, as the Taliban makes further&nbsp;inroads in northern Afghanistan annexing the&nbsp;town of Shir Khan Bandar, a dry border port linked with Tajikistan, US experts&nbsp;say that Kabul's fall is not inevitable.

We also bring for you some interesting news about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and how insurance companies are not ready to price the risk of losing the billionaire in space.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-citizens-snap-up-final-edition-of-apple-daily-taiwan-edition-to-continue-operations-393571">Hong Kong citizens snap up final edition of Apple Daily, Taiwan edition to continue operations</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199691-untitled-design-3.jpg" />In a defiant final edition,&nbsp;Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily tabloid,&nbsp;declared itself a "victim of tyranny", after being forced to close under a new national security law on June 24.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-takeover-of-afghanistan-not-inevitable-us-experts-393669">Taliban takeover of Afghanistan not inevitable: US experts</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199756-untitled-design-10.jpg" />According to US experts, Kabul could be captured by the Taliban within a year as US forces withdraw from&nbsp;Afghanistan, but its fall is not inevitable and will depend on a much better-run Afghan defence force.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-makes-further-inroads-in-northern-afghanistan-seizes-border-port-with-tajikistan-393655">Taliban makes further inroads in northern Afghanistan, seizes border port with Tajikistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199748-taliban11.jpg" />Days after capturing a border crossing along the&nbsp;Tajikistan&nbsp;border, the Taliban made further inroads in northern Afghanistan annexing the&nbsp;town of Shir Khan Bandar which is reportedly a dry border port linked with Tajikistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-biden-summit-merkel-macron-back-eu-talks-with-putin-393671">After Biden summit, Merkel, Macron back EU talks with Putin</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199757-2111.jpg" />Chancellor&nbsp;Angela Merkel&nbsp;told the German parliament that the EU should seek "direct contact" with&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;as French President Macron said Europe's stability required a "demanding" dialogue with Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-tells-taiwan-it-cannot-rely-on-united-states-future-lies-in-reunification-393615">China tells Taiwan it cannot rely on United States, future lies in 'reunification'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/26/189069-untitled-design-2.jpg" />Chinese&nbsp;military said&nbsp;that&nbsp;Taiwan needs to be clearly aware that its future lies in "reunification" with China and that it cannot rely on the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-warns-britain-against-unacceptable-provocation-in-black-sea-393643">Russia warns Britain against unacceptable 'provocation' in Black Sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199744-untitled-design-6.jpg" />Russia has warned Britain against&nbsp;unacceptable ''provocation''&nbsp;in the Black Sea after&nbsp;it&nbsp;fired warning shots at a British navy destroyer for&nbsp;violating the country's territorial waters,&nbsp;but the UK denied the incident had occurred.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-law-is-wrong-angela-merkel-joins-other-eu-leaders-in-criticising-hungarys-anti-lgbt-law-393534">'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/16/178702-angela-merkel.jpg" />German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-pardons-suspected-tamil-tigers-convicted-under-terrorism-law-393612">Sri Lanka pardons suspected Tamil Tigers convicted under terrorism law</a>

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In the&nbsp;first pardon&nbsp;people linked to the Tamil Tigers since Gotabaya Rajapaksa came to power in 2019,&nbsp;Sri Lanka's president pardoned 16 men linked to the Tamil Tiger rebels.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/southern-ocean-officially-declared-as-fifth-in-the-world-national-geographic-393579">Southern Ocean officially declared as fifth in the world: National Geographic</a>

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National Geographic, one of the world's most prestigious and well-known mapmakers, has declared the body of water that surrounds Antarctica, and is known as the&nbsp;Southern Ocean as Earth's fifth ocean.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-are-insurance-companies-not-ready-to-price-risk-of-losing-jeff-bezos-in-space-393626">Why are insurance companies not ready to price risk of losing Jeff Bezos in space?</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/24/199731-untitled-design-5.jpg" />Insurers are not ready to price the risk of losing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos or his fellow space travellers as launching one of the richest individuals on earth into orbit has proved a leap too far for them.

Days after China's crack-down at Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, the newspaper has shut down. Declaring itself a "victim of tyranny" in a defiant final edition, the publication ended it's 26-year run of criticising China's authoritarian government.

Days after China's crack-down at Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, the newspaper has shut down. Declaring itself a "victim of tyranny" in a defiant final edition, the publication ended it's 26-year run of criticising China's authoritarian government. Thousands of Hong Kongers were seen forming queues with residents racing to snap up one of the million copies of Apple Daily's final print. In other news, as the Taliban makes further inroads in northern Afghanistan annexing the town of Shir Khan Bandar, a dry border port linked with Tajikistan, US experts say that Kabul's fall is not inevitable. We also bring for you some interesting news about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and how insurance companies are not ready to price the risk of losing the billionaire in space. Click on headlines to read more Hong Kong citizens snap up final edition of Apple Daily, Taiwan edition to continue operations In a defiant final edition, Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily tabloid, declared itself a "victim of tyranny", after being forced to close under a new national security law on June 24. Taliban takeover of Afghanistan not inevitable: US experts According to US experts, Kabul could be captured by the Taliban within a year as US forces withdraw from Afghanistan, but its fall is not inevitable and will depend on a much better-run Afghan defence force. Taliban makes further inroads in northern Afghanistan, seizes border port with Tajikistan Days after capturing a border crossing along the Tajikistan border, the Taliban made further inroads in northern Afghanistan annexing the town of Shir Khan Bandar which is reportedly a dry border port linked with Tajikistan. After Biden summit, Merkel, Macron back EU talks with Putin Chancellor Angela Merkel told the German parliament that the EU should seek "direct contact" with Russia as French President Macron said Europe's stability required a "demanding" dialogue with Russia. China tells Taiwan it cannot rely on United States, future lies in 'reunification' Chinese military said that Taiwan needs to be clearly aware that its future lies in "reunification" with China and that it cannot rely on the United States. Russia warns Britain against unacceptable 'provocation' in Black Sea Russia has warned Britain against unacceptable ''provocation'' in the Black Sea after it fired warning shots at a British navy destroyer for violating the country's territorial waters, but the UK denied the incident had occurred. 'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools. Sri Lanka pardons suspected Tamil Tigers convicted under terrorism law In the first pardon people linked to the Tamil Tigers since Gotabaya Rajapaksa came to power in 2019, Sri Lanka's president pardoned 16 men linked to the Tamil Tiger rebels. Southern Ocean officially declared as fifth in the world: National Geographic National Geographic, one of the world's most prestigious and well-known mapmakers, has declared the body of water that surrounds Antarctica, and is known as the Southern Ocean as Earth's fifth ocean. Why are insurance companies not ready to price risk of losing Jeff Bezos in space? Insurers are not ready to price the risk of losing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos or his fellow space travellers as launching one of the richest individuals on earth into orbit has proved a leap too far for them.

Top 10 world news: Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily shuts down, US experts say Kabul's fall not inevitable & more

Amid the ongoing negotiations on the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal,&nbsp;German foreign minister Heiko Maas has revealed that there&nbsp;was a good chance the 2015 deal can be revived. Iran's&nbsp;presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has also been quoted saying that the US has agreed to remove about 1,040&nbsp;of the sanctions imposed on Iran under former US President Donald Trump. Amid the nuclear deal negotiations, Iran state TV has also reported a foiled sabotage attempt at one of the buildings owned by the country's Atomic Energy Agency.&nbsp;

In other news, United State's leading infectious disease expert&nbsp;Anthony Fauci has warned that the&nbsp;highly contagious <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delta-is-the-fastest-covid-19-variant-and-will-pick-off-the-most-vulnerable-who-393278">Delta variant of COVID-19</a> was the&nbsp;"greatest threat" to&nbsp;eradicating the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19 pandemic</a>.&nbsp;Meanwhile, scientists may have developed a universal vaccine&nbsp;that can protect not just against COVID-19 but also other coronaviruses as well.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/about-1040-trump-era-sanctions-will-be-lifted-iran-germany-eye-nuclear-deal-revival-393406">'About 1,040 Trump-era sanctions will be lifted': Iran, Germany eye nuclear deal revival</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/23/199592-rr.jpg" />Amid negotiations with&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;on the nuclear deal in Vienna, German foreign minister Heiko Maas said there was a good chance the 2015 JCPOA deal can be revived.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-foils-sabotage-attack-on-atomic-energy-agency-building-state-tv-393421">Iran foils sabotage attack on atomic energy agency building: State TV</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/09/07/109263-untitled-design-2019-09-07t164727875.jpg" />Amid the ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and P5 + 1 countries, Iran’s state television reported that&nbsp;the country&nbsp;foiled a sabotage attack on a building belonging to its Atomic Energy Agency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moscow-will-work-with-the-us-against-hackers-russian-security-chief-393396">Moscow will work with the US against hackers: Russian security chief&nbsp;</a>

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Director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said that abiding&nbsp;by the agreements struck during the recent Geneva summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden, Moscow will collaborate with the US to track down cybercriminals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fauci-calls-delta-variant-greatest-threat-to-eradicating-covid-19-pandemic-393420">Fauci calls Delta variant 'greatest threat' to eradicating COVID-19 pandemic</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/01/193445-oof-1.jpg" />With the Delta variant making up for more than 20 per cent of all COVID-19 cases in the US, country's infectious disease expert Dr Anthony&nbsp;Fauci has said&nbsp;highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is the "greatest threat" to&nbsp;eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-benefitting-from-forced-labour-blinken-warns-countries-against-taking-advantage-of-uighurs-393444">'Stop benefitting from forced labour': Blinken warns countries against taking advantage of Uighurs</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/18/187833-untitled-design.jpg" />US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned against benefitting from forced labour in Xinjiang, speaking during a visit to Germany, whose iconic automaker Volkswagen operates in the Chinese region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-slams-china-for-stifling-dissent-after-apple-daily-announces-closure-393403">UK slams China for stifling dissent after Apple Daily announces closure</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/11/194545-boris1.jpg" />After the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, Britain&nbsp;blasted China for using a new national security law to stifle free speech in Hong Kong.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/universal-coronavirus-vaccine-scientists-make-unique-discovery-that-may-help-prevent-future-pandemics-393371">Universal coronavirus vaccine? Scientists make unique discovery that may help prevent future pandemics</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198819-corbevax.JPG" />Scientists have developed a universal vaccine that protected mice not just against COVID-19 but also other coronaviruses while triggering the immune system to fight off a dangerous variant. They've developed this vaccine to prevent a future coronavirus pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/junkyard-of-empires-afghans-sift-through-leftovers-of-us-occupation-393388">Junkyard of empires: Afghans sift through leftovers of US occupation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/23/199586-0009ce9gq.jpg" />Amid the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, squatting in the dust by the main road to Afghanistan's biggest airbase, Mir Salam sifts through a pile of broken electronics in front of him, salvaged from departing US troops.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-says-to-boost-military-ties-with-myanmar-as-junta-leader-visits-393334">Russia says to boost military ties with Myanmar as junta leader visits</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/23/199560-russia-myanmar-relations.jpg" />Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu tells visiting junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing that Moscow is committed to strengthening military ties with Myanmar

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crushing-climate-impacts-to-hit-sooner-than-feared-draft-un-report-393373">Crushing climate impacts to hit sooner than feared: draft UN report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/01/184953-pjimage-9.jpg" />According to a landmark draft report from the UN's climate science advisors, climate change will fundamentally reshape life on Earth in the coming decades, even if humans can tame planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

Amid the ongoing negotiations on the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal, German foreign minister Heiko Maas has revealed that there was a good chance the 2015 deal can be revived.

Amid the ongoing negotiations on the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal, German foreign minister Heiko Maas has revealed that there was a good chance the 2015 deal can be revived. Iran's presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has also been quoted saying that the US has agreed to remove about 1,040 of the sanctions imposed on Iran under former US President Donald Trump. Amid the nuclear deal negotiations, Iran state TV has also reported a foiled sabotage attempt at one of the buildings owned by the country's Atomic Energy Agency. In other news, United State's leading infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has warned that the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 was the "greatest threat" to eradicating the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, scientists may have developed a universal vaccine that can protect not just against COVID-19 but also other coronaviruses as well. Click on headlines to read more 'About 1,040 Trump-era sanctions will be lifted': Iran, Germany eye nuclear deal revival Amid negotiations with Iran on the nuclear deal in Vienna, German foreign minister Heiko Maas said there was a good chance the 2015 JCPOA deal can be revived. Iran foils sabotage attack on atomic energy agency building: State TV Amid the ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and P5 + 1 countries, Iran’s state television reported that the country foiled a sabotage attack on a building belonging to its Atomic Energy Agency. Moscow will work with the US against hackers: Russian security chief Director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said that abiding by the agreements struck during the recent Geneva summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden, Moscow will collaborate with the US to track down cybercriminals. Fauci calls Delta variant 'greatest threat' to eradicating COVID-19 pandemic With the Delta variant making up for more than 20 per cent of all COVID-19 cases in the US, country's infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is the "greatest threat" to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Stop benefitting from forced labour': Blinken warns countries against taking advantage of Uighurs US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned against benefitting from forced labour in Xinjiang, speaking during a visit to Germany, whose iconic automaker Volkswagen operates in the Chinese region. UK slams China for stifling dissent after Apple Daily announces closure After the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, Britain blasted China for using a new national security law to stifle free speech in Hong Kong. Universal coronavirus vaccine? Scientists make unique discovery that may help prevent future pandemics Scientists have developed a universal vaccine that protected mice not just against COVID-19 but also other coronaviruses while triggering the immune system to fight off a dangerous variant. They've developed this vaccine to prevent a future coronavirus pandemic. Junkyard of empires: Afghans sift through leftovers of US occupation Amid the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, squatting in the dust by the main road to Afghanistan's biggest airbase, Mir Salam sifts through a pile of broken electronics in front of him, salvaged from departing US troops. Russia says to boost military ties with Myanmar as junta leader visits Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu tells visiting junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing that Moscow is committed to strengthening military ties with Myanmar Crushing climate impacts to hit sooner than feared: draft UN report According to a landmark draft report from the UN's climate science advisors, climate change will fundamentally reshape life on Earth in the coming decades, even if humans can tame planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

Top 10 news: Iran's Trump-era sanctions to be lifted, Fauci calls Delta variant 'greatest threat', and more

UN Human Rights Council members hit out at China's record in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet on the second day of its 47th session. As US troops continued to pull out from Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday captured a key&nbsp;border crossing with Tajikistan even as the Pentagon had said a day earlier that it could delay the pullout due to the militant group's continued attacks.

Cuban government announced on Tuesday that&nbsp;its&nbsp;Abdala&nbsp;coronavirus vaccine has shown 92.28 per cent efficacy in the last stage of clinical trials.&nbsp;The government had said earlier announced that its vaccine&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cuba-encouraged-by-early-efficacy-results-of-homegrown-covid-19-vaccine-392671">Soberana 2</a>&nbsp;had achieved 62 per cent efficacy with two or three doses.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;Europe's top court on Tuesday said that Google's YouTube and other online platforms are not liable for copyright-infringing works uploaded by users onto their platforms under certain conditions.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-human-rights-council-members-question-chinas-record-in-xinjiang-hong-kong-tibet-393172">UN Human Rights Council members question China's record in Xinjiang, Hong Kong &amp; Tibet</a>

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Canadian ambassador Leslie Norton highlighted the deteriorating "fundamental freedoms in&nbsp;Hong Kong" under the national security law and the human rights situation in Tibet.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-captures-afghanistans-main-border-crossing-with-tajikistan-393160">Taliban captures Afghanistan's main border crossing with Tajikistan</a>

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The&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;has already claimed to have annexed at least 50 districts since it launched a major offensive last month as the US announced it was pulling out of the country by September 11.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/abdala-vaccine-9228-effective-against-covid-19-says-cuba-393134">Abdala vaccine 92.28% effective against COVID-19, says Cuba</a>

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Cuban government had said earlier announced that its vaccine&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cuba-encouraged-by-early-efficacy-results-of-homegrown-covid-19-vaccine-392671">Soberana 2</a>&nbsp;had achieved 62 per cent efficacy with two or three doses.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/eu-top-court-hands-win-to-youtube-in-user-copyright-fight-393109">EU top court hands win to YouTube in user copyright fight</a>

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The case marks the latest development in a long-running battle between Europe's $1 trillion creative industry and online platforms, with the former seeking compensation or action from the latter for unauthorised works that are uploaded.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-without-vaccines-will-have-lack-of-job-options-warns-russias-kremlin-393174">People without vaccines will have lack of job options, warns Russia's Kremlin</a>

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This warning has come a little after the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, warned an alarming increase in number of coronavirus cases in a few regions of Russia

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-drank-bleach-to-cure-covid-claims-man-behind-magic-cure-393147">'Donald Trump drank bleach to cure Covid', claims man behind 'magic cure'</a>

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Trump had made the&nbsp;comments on bleach in April when the coronavirus was not only widely spreading across the nation.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crypto-mining-how-does-digital-currency-manufacturing-affect-environment-393162">Crypto mining: How does digital currency manufacturing affect environment?</a>

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Elon Musk’s Tesla recently stopped the new payment method as he feared crypto mining was negatively affecting the environment.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-the-worlds-happiest-country-is-seeking-migrants-393152">Why the 'world's happiest country' is seeking migrants</a>

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In 2009, Finland had 17 per cent of its&nbsp;population aged over 65 which was one the highest in the world.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-asks-journalist-to-shut-up-for-urging-him-to-keep-mask-on-393127">Bolsonaro asks journalist to 'shut up' for urging him to keep mask on</a>

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"Shut your mouth! You are creeps! You practice rogue journalism, which doesn't help at all. You destroy the Brazilian family, destroy the Brazilian religion!" Bolsonaro lashed out at the reporter after a military ceremony in Guaratingueta, in the state of Sao Paulo.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drinking-coffee-regularly-decreases-chances-of-chronic-liver-diseases-study-393155">Drinking coffee regularly decreases chances of chronic liver diseases: Study</a> 
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It was also observed that regular coffee drinkers had 49 per cent less chance of dying from chronic liver disease, than non-coffee consumers.

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UN Human Rights Council members hit out at China's record in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet on the second day of its 47th session. As US troops continued to pull out from Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday captured a key border crossing with Tajikistan even as the Pentagon had said a day earlier that it could delay the pullout due to the militant group's continued attacks.

UN Human Rights Council members hit out at China's record in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet on the second day of its 47th session. As US troops continued to pull out from Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday captured a key border crossing with Tajikistan even as the Pentagon had said a day earlier that it could delay the pullout due to the militant group's continued attacks. Cuban government announced on Tuesday that its Abdala coronavirus vaccine has shown 92.28 per cent efficacy in the last stage of clinical trials. The government had said earlier announced that its vaccine Soberana 2 had achieved 62 per cent efficacy with two or three doses. Meanwhile, Europe's top court on Tuesday said that Google's YouTube and other online platforms are not liable for copyright-infringing works uploaded by users onto their platforms under certain conditions. Click on headlines to read more UN Human Rights Council members question China's record in Xinjiang, Hong Kong & Tibet Canadian ambassador Leslie Norton highlighted the deteriorating "fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong" under the national security law and the human rights situation in Tibet. Taliban captures Afghanistan's main border crossing with Tajikistan The Taliban has already claimed to have annexed at least 50 districts since it launched a major offensive last month as the US announced it was pulling out of the country by September 11. Abdala vaccine 92.28% effective against COVID-19, says Cuba Cuban government had said earlier announced that its vaccine Soberana 2 had achieved 62 per cent efficacy with two or three doses. EU top court hands win to YouTube in user copyright fight The case marks the latest development in a long-running battle between Europe's $1 trillion creative industry and online platforms, with the former seeking compensation or action from the latter for unauthorised works that are uploaded. People without vaccines will have lack of job options, warns Russia's Kremlin This warning has come a little after the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, warned an alarming increase in number of coronavirus cases in a few regions of Russia 'Donald Trump drank bleach to cure Covid', claims man behind 'magic cure' Trump had made the comments on bleach in April when the coronavirus was not only widely spreading across the nation. Crypto mining: How does digital currency manufacturing affect environment? Elon Musk’s Tesla recently stopped the new payment method as he feared crypto mining was negatively affecting the environment. Why the 'world's happiest country' is seeking migrants In 2009, Finland had 17 per cent of its population aged over 65 which was one the highest in the world. Bolsonaro asks journalist to 'shut up' for urging him to keep mask on "Shut your mouth! You are creeps! You practice rogue journalism, which doesn't help at all. You destroy the Brazilian family, destroy the Brazilian religion!" Bolsonaro lashed out at the reporter after a military ceremony in Guaratingueta, in the state of Sao Paulo. Drinking coffee regularly decreases chances of chronic liver diseases: Study It was also observed that regular coffee drinkers had 49 per cent less chance of dying from chronic liver disease, than non-coffee consumers.

Top 10 world news: UN Human Rights Council hits out at China, Taliban captures border crossing with Tajikistan & more

After the US imposed sanctions on several top&nbsp;Belarus&nbsp;officials, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-imposes-new-sanctions-on-belarus-after-plane-re-routing-391990">European Union</a>&nbsp;blacklisted the country's defence minister&nbsp;Viktor Khrenin and transport minister&nbsp;Alexei Avramenko&nbsp;over the plane diversion row. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi said that his government will not allow negotiations for the sake of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. Contributing to the ever-growing patriarchal thought process, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan,&nbsp;has come under fire once again for statements blaming women dressing for the country's escalating sexual violence.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wont-allow-negotiations-for-the-sake-of-it-says-president-elect-raisi-on-iran-nuclear-talks-392965" hreflang="en">Won't allow negotiations for the sake of it, says Raisi on Iran nuclear talks</a>

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The talks in Vienna to revive the nuclear deal have been adjourned. They were adjourned on June 20.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/men-are-not-robots-ladies-wearing-small-cloths-impact-them-imran-khans-defence-of-sexual-violence-392954">Imran Khan blames women wearing 'small clothes' for sexual violence</a>

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In an interview with Axios’ journalist Jonathan Swan on HBO, which aired on June 20, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said, "If a woman is wearing very few clothes, it will have an impact on the man unless they are robots. It’s common sense."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-seek-political-manipulation-says-china-after-us-sends-vaccine-to-taiwan-392957">Don't seek political manipulation, says China after US sends vaccine to Taiwan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/21/199339-tai1.jpg" />

The US sent more vaccine doses to Taiwan than was promised earlier. Amid Taiwan's battle with the virus, the US government decided to triple the vaccine doses to the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stonehenge-summer-solstice-sunrise-live-stream-halted-over-covid-protocol-392969">Stonehenge summer solstice sunrise live stream halted over Covid protocol</a>

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Several thousand users tuned in to watch the live streaming of the event, however, organisers discontinued it around 4.52 am as people reportedly attempted to enter the inner circle of the neolithic monument to view the event.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-pm-wins-snap-election-despite-nagorno-karabakh-defeat-anger-392987">Armenia PM wins snap election despite Nagorno-Karabakh defeat</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/21/199357-nikol-pashinyan.jpg" />

His Civil Contract party bagged nearly 54 per cent votes overcoming anger at his handling of the devastating fight for control of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region to secure a strong majority.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earth-has-a-heartbeat-and-nobody-knows-what-causes-it-392975" hreflang="en">Earth has a 'heartbeat' and nobody knows what causes it</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/13/149565-untitled-design-2.jpg" />

Scientists have found that major events such mass extinction, where major chunk of life on Earth died out, happened at the time of this 'pulse'.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-blacklists-belarus-ministers-as-us-slaps-sanctions-on-officials-393001" hreflang="en">EU blacklists Belarus ministers as US slaps sanctions on officials</a>

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The EU added 71 individuals including Russian tycoon Mikhail Gutseriyev, Lukashenko's son Dmitry and daughter-in-law Liliya to the sanctions list.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swedens-stefan-lofven-becomes-countrys-first-pm-to-lose-no-confidence-vote-392940" hreflang="en">Sweden's Stefan Lofven becomes first PM to lose no-confidence vote</a>

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Sweden's government was toppled on Monday after Stefan Lofven became the country's first prime minister to lose a no-confidence vote, meaning he can now either resign or trigger a snap election.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-arrests-russian-scientist-over-spying-for-moscow-392942" hreflang="en">Germany arrests Russian Scientist over ‘spying’ for Moscow</a>

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The suspect, identified as Ilnur N., has been taken into custody on suspicion of "working for a Russian secret service" since October 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/theft-of-centuries-800-stolen-archaeological-artifacts-recovered-in-italy-392994" hreflang="en">Theft of centuries: 800 stolen archaeological artifacts recovered in Italy</a>

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Authorities in Italy have recovered nearly 800 stolen archaeological artefacts that cost nearly 11 million euros from a Belgian collector.

After the US imposed sanctions on several top Belarus officials, the European Union blacklisted the country's defence minister Viktor Khrenin and transport minister Alexei Avramenko over the plane diversion row.

After the US imposed sanctions on several top Belarus officials, the European Union blacklisted the country's defence minister Viktor Khrenin and transport minister Alexei Avramenko over the plane diversion row. Meanwhile, Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi said that his government will not allow negotiations for the sake of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. Contributing to the ever-growing patriarchal thought process, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has come under fire once again for statements blaming women dressing for the country's escalating sexual violence. Click on headlines to read more Won't allow negotiations for the sake of it, says Raisi on Iran nuclear talks The talks in Vienna to revive the nuclear deal have been adjourned. They were adjourned on June 20. Imran Khan blames women wearing 'small clothes' for sexual violence In an interview with Axios’ journalist Jonathan Swan on HBO, which aired on June 20, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said, "If a woman is wearing very few clothes, it will have an impact on the man unless they are robots. It’s common sense." Don't seek political manipulation, says China after US sends vaccine to Taiwan The US sent more vaccine doses to Taiwan than was promised earlier. Amid Taiwan's battle with the virus, the US government decided to triple the vaccine doses to the country. Stonehenge summer solstice sunrise live stream halted over Covid protocol Several thousand users tuned in to watch the live streaming of the event, however, organisers discontinued it around 4.52 am as people reportedly attempted to enter the inner circle of the neolithic monument to view the event. Armenia PM wins snap election despite Nagorno-Karabakh defeat His Civil Contract party bagged nearly 54 per cent votes overcoming anger at his handling of the devastating fight for control of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region to secure a strong majority. Earth has a 'heartbeat' and nobody knows what causes it Scientists have found that major events such mass extinction, where major chunk of life on Earth died out, happened at the time of this 'pulse'. EU blacklists Belarus ministers as US slaps sanctions on officials The EU added 71 individuals including Russian tycoon Mikhail Gutseriyev, Lukashenko's son Dmitry and daughter-in-law Liliya to the sanctions list. Sweden's Stefan Lofven becomes first PM to lose no-confidence vote Sweden's government was toppled on Monday after Stefan Lofven became the country's first prime minister to lose a no-confidence vote, meaning he can now either resign or trigger a snap election. Germany arrests Russian Scientist over ‘spying’ for Moscow The suspect, identified as Ilnur N., has been taken into custody on suspicion of "working for a Russian secret service" since October 2020. Theft of centuries: 800 stolen archaeological artifacts recovered in Italy Authorities in Italy have recovered nearly 800 stolen archaeological artefacts that cost nearly 11 million euros from a Belgian collector.

Top 10 news: Imran Khan defends sexual violence, EU blacklists Belarus ministers, and more

The Taliban has reiterated that they are in favour of peace talks but added that the way to peace lies in Islamic system. This comes at a time when&nbsp;Afghanistan is witnessing&nbsp;a surge of violence across the country ever since May when the United States military began its final withdrawal. In other news,&nbsp;After ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi&nbsp;won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, the country's arch-enemy Israel's newly elected&nbsp;Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has condemned the elections while calling Raisi the 'most&nbsp;extreme&nbsp;president yet' said&nbsp;that his&nbsp;would&nbsp;be "A regime of brutal hangmen". Israel also said that Iran&nbsp;must never be allowed to have weapons of mass destruction, referring to the revamp negotiations for the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/islamic-system-only-way-to-afghan-peace-taliban-392753">'Islamic system' only way to Afghan peace: Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/24/156235-taliban-1.jpg" />The Taliban says&nbsp;that they are&nbsp;committed to peace talks, but also insisted that a 'genuine Islamic system' in Afghanistan was the only way to end war and ensure rights including those of women.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-pm-bennett-weighs-against-nuclear-talks-with-irans-hangmen-regime-392766">Israel PM Bennett weighs against nuclear talks with Iran's 'hangmen regime'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/20/199236-naftali-bennett-3.jpg" />Condemning the election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as Iran president,&nbsp;Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Iran&nbsp;"A regime of brutal hangmen".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-nuclear-talks-to-be-adjourned-for-consultations-in-capital-392761">Iran says nuclear talks to be adjourned for consultations in capitals</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/20/199233-untitled-design-2021-06-20t174339565.jpg" />Adjourning the talks on&nbsp;Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA),&nbsp;negotiators from Iran and the P5+1 countries will be returning to their respective country capitals for consultations, as according to the Iran delegation chief, remaining differences cannot be overcome so easily. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-says-irans-raisi-extreme-committed-to-nuclear-programme-392707">Israel says Iran's Raisi extreme, committed to nuclear programme</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/19/199152-ebrahim-raisi.jpg" />Condemning Iran's&nbsp;newly-elected president Ebrahim&nbsp;Raisi, Israel said that he was its most&nbsp;extreme&nbsp;president yet and&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to quickly advancing Tehran's&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;programme.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-seeking-closer-integration-with-mainland-china-lam-says-392745">Hong Kong seeking closer integration with mainland China, Lam says</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/15/164986-carrie1.jpg" />Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam in a statement said that Hong Kong's strategy to strengthen the city's global financial hub status is through greater integration with mainland China, now that Beijing has helped restore 'stability' in the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-compensation-offer-made-over-suez-canal-blockage-lawyer-392773">New compensation offer made over Suez Canal blockage: Lawyer</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/29/189463-untitled-design-5.jpg" />The owners of Ever More, a giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal in March have made a new offer in a compensation dispute with the canal authority.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-cabinet-orders-inquiry-on-deadly-festival-stampede-392767">Israeli cabinet orders inquiry on deadly festival stampede</a>

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Israel's new government has approved an official inquiry into the Mount Meron&nbsp;stampede that took the lives of 45,&nbsp;in April. The incident happened at a Jewish pilgrimage site long deemed dangerously crowded by authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-backs-myanmar-bishops-appeal-for-humanitarian-corridor-392779">Pope backs Myanmar bishops' appeal for humanitarian corridor</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/01/176763-untitled-design-21.jpg" />Pope Francis on Sunday made an appeal to Myanmar's military junta to allow air to reach hungry, displace people who have fled the fighting since February 1 coup. He also made an appeal to respect religious sites as places of sanctuary.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-envoy-to-us-returns-to-washington-with-optimistic-mindset-ria-392711">Russian envoy to US returns to Washington with optimistic mindset: RIA</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/18/187821-russias-washington-envoy.jpg" />After&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin and his US&nbsp;counterpart Joe Biden agreed to return their respective ambassadors to Washington and Moscow during their talks in Geneva, Russia's ambassador to US, Anatoly Antonov, was in an optimistic mood ahead of his return to Washington, expecting meetings scheduled with US&nbsp;colleagues next week to be constructive.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protesters-wear-flowers-to-mark-suu-kyis-birthday-392735">Myanmar protesters wear flowers to mark Suu Kyi's birthday</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/20/199219-0009cm89c.jpg" />Anti-coup protesters in&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;donned flowers in their hair Saturday to mark the birthday of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains under house arrest and is due to face court again next week.

The Taliban has reiterated that they are in favour of peace talks but added that the way to peace lies in Islamic system. This comes at a time when Afghanistan is witnessing a surge of violence across the country ever since May when the United States military began its final withdrawal.

The Taliban has reiterated that they are in favour of peace talks but added that the way to peace lies in Islamic system. This comes at a time when Afghanistan is witnessing a surge of violence across the country ever since May when the United States military began its final withdrawal. In other news, After ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, the country's arch-enemy Israel's newly elected Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has condemned the elections while calling Raisi the 'most extreme president yet' said that his would be "A regime of brutal hangmen". Israel also said that Iran must never be allowed to have weapons of mass destruction, referring to the revamp negotiations for the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1. Click on headlines to read more 'Islamic system' only way to Afghan peace: Taliban The Taliban says that they are committed to peace talks, but also insisted that a 'genuine Islamic system' in Afghanistan was the only way to end war and ensure rights including those of women. Israel PM Bennett weighs against nuclear talks with Iran's 'hangmen regime' Condemning the election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as Iran president, Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Iran "A regime of brutal hangmen". Iran says nuclear talks to be adjourned for consultations in capitals Adjourning the talks on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), negotiators from Iran and the P5+1 countries will be returning to their respective country capitals for consultations, as according to the Iran delegation chief, remaining differences cannot be overcome so easily. Israel says Iran's Raisi extreme, committed to nuclear programme Condemning Iran's newly-elected president Ebrahim Raisi, Israel said that he was its most extreme president yet and committed to quickly advancing Tehran's nuclear programme. Hong Kong seeking closer integration with mainland China, Lam says Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam in a statement said that Hong Kong's strategy to strengthen the city's global financial hub status is through greater integration with mainland China, now that Beijing has helped restore 'stability' in the city. New compensation offer made over Suez Canal blockage: Lawyer The owners of Ever More, a giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal in March have made a new offer in a compensation dispute with the canal authority. Israeli cabinet orders inquiry on deadly festival stampede Israel's new government has approved an official inquiry into the Mount Meron stampede that took the lives of 45, in April. The incident happened at a Jewish pilgrimage site long deemed dangerously crowded by authorities. Pope backs Myanmar bishops' appeal for humanitarian corridor Pope Francis on Sunday made an appeal to Myanmar's military junta to allow air to reach hungry, displace people who have fled the fighting since February 1 coup. He also made an appeal to respect religious sites as places of sanctuary. Russian envoy to US returns to Washington with optimistic mindset: RIA After President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden agreed to return their respective ambassadors to Washington and Moscow during their talks in Geneva, Russia's ambassador to US, Anatoly Antonov, was in an optimistic mood ahead of his return to Washington, expecting meetings scheduled with US colleagues next week to be constructive. Myanmar protesters wear flowers to mark Suu Kyi's birthday Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar donned flowers in their hair Saturday to mark the birthday of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains under house arrest and is due to face court again next week.

Top 10 world news: Taliban says Islamic system the way for Afghan peace, Israel condemns Iran presidential elections & more

Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi has won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, of the 90 per cent counted ballots, he won 62 per cent. According to reports, the majority of voters in&nbsp;Iran have shunned these presidential&nbsp;elections, a move hailed by&nbsp;exiled&nbsp;opposition&nbsp;groups&nbsp;as a blow to the 'country's theocratic system'.&nbsp;Only&nbsp;a day after the two countries announced a vaccine swap deal, the Palestinian Authority, has cancelled the deal&nbsp;to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel&nbsp;after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed. As part of this deal, Israel was to send up to 1.4 million Pfizer-BioNTech doses to the PA, in exchange for receiving a reciprocal number of doses from the PA later this year. In other news, in a move to ease tensions with Iran, the Pentagon in the US has acknowledged that the Joe Biden administration was cutting the number of troops and air defence units deployed to the Middle East.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ultraconservative-cleric-ebrahim-raisi-wins-irans-presidential-election-392598">Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi wins Iran's presidential election</a>

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Winning 62 per cent of the counted 90 per cent ballots, Ebrahim Raisi,&nbsp;an ultraconservative cleric was declared winner of Saturday's presidential election in Iran.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cutting-forces-missile-batteries-in-middle-east-392557">US cutting forces, missile batteries in Middle East</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/01/30/126627-pentagon.JPG" />The&nbsp;Pentagon&nbsp;said Friday it was cutting the number of troops and air defence units deployed to the Middle East, confirming a Wall Street Journal report that eight Patriot batteries were being moved out from the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-president-replaces-defence-minister-as-taliban-gains-ground-392617">Afghan president replaces defence minister as Taliban gains ground</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/24/170963-untitled-design-27.jpg" />With Taliban continuously pressing on to capture new territory in Afghanistan, the country's President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday replaced two top ministers in charge of the country's faltering security situation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-india-pak-nsa-to-be-in-dushanbe-next-week-for-sco-nsas-meet-392555">Exclusive: India, Pak NSA to be in Dushanbe next week for SCO NSAs meet</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/10/08/71983-AjitDoval-kpF--621x414%40LiveMint.jpg" />India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Pakistani NSA Moeed Yusuf along with NSAs of other countries will be in Dushanbe, Tajikistan next week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization or SCO in-person meeting.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinians-cancel-deal-for-near-expired-covid-19-vaccines-from-israel-392515">Palestinians cancel deal for near-expired COVID-19 vaccines from Israel</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/03/185318-covid-vaccine.jpg" />The Palestinian Authority (PA) cancelled a deal on Friday to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed, the PA health minister said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-promises-billions-in-public-spending-ahead-of-polls-392628">Putin promises billions in public spending ahead of polls</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/05/197412-vladimir-putin-2.jpg" />Ahead of September parlimentary polls&nbsp;in Russia,&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin has proposed spendings of billions of rubles.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-officially-declares-end-to-second-ebola-outbreak-in-guinea-392605">WHO officially declares end to second Ebola outbreak in Guinea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/17/140852-who-reuters.jpg" />World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially announced the end of Guinea's second Ebola outbreak, which was declared on February 14.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liberian-rebel-sentenced-in-switzerland-for-war-crimes-cannibalism-392569">Liberian rebel sentenced in Switzerland for war crimes, cannibalism</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/27/161994-switzerland.JPG" />A&nbsp;Liberian&nbsp;rebel commander was sentenced in Switzerland to 20 years in jail on Friday for rape, killings and an act of cannibalism, in one of the first-ever convictions over the West African country's civil war.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/uk-study-indicates-covid-resulting-in-long-term-loss-of-grey-matter-392567">UK study indicates Covid resulting in long-term loss of grey matter</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/06/197468-untitled-design-23.jpg" />A new study has revealed that there is a 'substantial loss of grey matter in those who recovered from COVID-19', the&nbsp;UK study, analyzed brain scans before and after the deadly coronavirus infection.

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Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi has won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, of the 90 per cent counted ballots, he won 62 per cent. According to reports, the majority of voters in Iran have shunned these presidential elections, a move hailed by exiled opposition groups as a blow to the 'country's theocratic system'.

Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi has won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, of the 90 per cent counted ballots, he won 62 per cent. According to reports, the majority of voters in Iran have shunned these presidential elections, a move hailed by exiled opposition groups as a blow to the 'country's theocratic system'. Only a day after the two countries announced a vaccine swap deal, the Palestinian Authority, has cancelled the deal to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed. As part of this deal, Israel was to send up to 1.4 million Pfizer-BioNTech doses to the PA, in exchange for receiving a reciprocal number of doses from the PA later this year. In other news, in a move to ease tensions with Iran, the Pentagon in the US has acknowledged that the Joe Biden administration was cutting the number of troops and air defence units deployed to the Middle East. Click on headlines to read more Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi wins Iran's presidential election Winning 62 per cent of the counted 90 per cent ballots, Ebrahim Raisi, an ultraconservative cleric was declared winner of Saturday's presidential election in Iran. US cutting forces, missile batteries in Middle East The Pentagon said Friday it was cutting the number of troops and air defence units deployed to the Middle East, confirming a Wall Street Journal report that eight Patriot batteries were being moved out from the region. Afghan president replaces defence minister as Taliban gains ground With Taliban continuously pressing on to capture new territory in Afghanistan, the country's President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday replaced two top ministers in charge of the country's faltering security situation. Exclusive: India, Pak NSA to be in Dushanbe next week for SCO NSAs meet India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Pakistani NSA Moeed Yusuf along with NSAs of other countries will be in Dushanbe, Tajikistan next week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization or SCO in-person meeting. Palestinians cancel deal for near-expired COVID-19 vaccines from Israel The Palestinian Authority (PA) cancelled a deal on Friday to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed, the PA health minister said. Putin promises billions in public spending ahead of polls Ahead of September parlimentary polls in Russia, President Vladimir Putin has proposed spendings of billions of rubles. WHO officially declares end to second Ebola outbreak in Guinea World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially announced the end of Guinea's second Ebola outbreak, which was declared on February 14. Liberian rebel sentenced in Switzerland for war crimes, cannibalismA Liberian rebel commander was sentenced in Switzerland to 20 years in jail on Friday for rape, killings and an act of cannibalism, in one of the first-ever convictions over the West African country's civil war. UK study indicates Covid resulting in long-term loss of grey matter A new study has revealed that there is a 'substantial loss of grey matter in those who recovered from COVID-19', the UK study, analyzed brain scans before and after the deadly coronavirus infection. Watch: Global displacement numbers increase to over 82 Million

Top 10 world news: Ebrahim Raisi to be next Iran president, Afghan Prez replaces defense minister due to Taliban threat & more

Just a day after&nbsp;United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab&nbsp;accused&nbsp;China of using its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-man-accused-of-terrorism-in-first-use-of-new-china-security-law-310498">security legislation</a> to "target dissenting voices", the CEO, and chief editor,&nbsp;two of the five arrested Apple Daily tabloid's executives have been charged under the authoritarian law. Meanwhile,&nbsp;due to a dramatic rise in the number of coronavirus cases due to the new Delta strain, Russia's capital&nbsp;Moscow&nbsp;closed its&nbsp;European football Championship&nbsp;fan zone and banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people. The United Kingdom is also suffering under the onslaught of the Delta strain of COVID-19, and according to a new study, a corelation has been discovered between&nbsp;the strain gaining prominence, and the number of patients infected with the coronavirus doubling every 11 days in England.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-must-press-on-two-apple-daily-executives-charged-in-hong-kong-under-chinas-security-law-392392">'We must press on': Two Apple Daily executives charged in Hong Kong under China's security law</a>

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A day after the Hong Kong government crackdown on its offices, the pro-democracy&nbsp;Apple Daily&nbsp;popular tabloid made it to the stands with an extra-large print run and a characteristic message of defiance emblazoned on its front that read: "We must press on".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delta-variant-represents-almost-90-of-coronavirus-cases-confirms-moscow-mayor-392387">Delta variant represents almost 90% of coronavirus cases, confirms Moscow mayor</a>

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After reporting over 17,000 cases in one day,&nbsp;Russia's capital&nbsp;Moscow&nbsp;closed its&nbsp;European football Championship&nbsp;fan zone and banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people due to a spike in&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;cases.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-pm-trudeau-nominates-first-judge-of-colour-to-supreme-court-392395">Canadian PM Trudeau nominates first judge of colour to Supreme Court</a>

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated&nbsp;Mahmud Jamal to the country's Supreme court, making him the first judge of colour since the146 years of the institution's existence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-infections-rising-exponentially-in-england-doubling-every-11-days-392367">COVID-19 infections rising exponentially in England, doubling every 11 days</a>

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Surpassing 10,000 for the first time since late February, the United Kingdom registered 11,007 new daily coronavirus infections on Thursday and according to a new study, the number of patients infected with the coronavirus in England doubling every 11 days.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/court-orders-astrazeneca-to-deliver-less-vaccines-than-eu-demand-392442">Court orders AstraZeneca to deliver less vaccines than EU demand</a>

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A court in Belgium has ordered pharma giant AstraZeneca to deliver 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to European Union (EU) members by September 27,&nbsp;fewer than what the EU had demanded.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-backs-catholic-agency-in-case-on-gay-rights-and-foster-care-392371">US Supreme Court backs Catholic agency in case on gay rights and foster care</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/16/145112-untitled-design.jpg" />In a setback for gay rights, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously&nbsp;that a Catholic social services agency in Philadelphia could defy city rules and refuse to work with same-sex couples who apply to take in foster children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-decries-russias-seizure-of-power-in-central-africa-392409">France decries Russia's 'seizure of power' in central Africa</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/05/193951-untitled-design-7.jpg" />France&nbsp;accuses&nbsp;Russia of making efforts amounting to "seizure of power" in the Central African Republic (CAR) acknowledging that CAR's cooperation with Russian "mercenaries" had prompted Paris to scale down its military support.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/becoming-a-developing-nation-nepal-graduates-from-uns-least-developed-country-status-392346">Becoming a developing nation: Nepal graduates from UN’s least developed country status</a>

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Based on a The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP) recommendation, Nepal has&nbsp;qualified to graduate into a developing nation from a Least Developed Country (LDC) without meeting the per capita Gross National Income (GNI) criterion.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/juneteenth-the-african-american-communitys-fight-for-its-rights-392334">Juneteenth: The African-American community's fight for its rights</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/01/171986-ye-black-lives-matter.jpg" />Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is annually observed on June 19 to commemorate the day when the Confederate states, in 1865, surrendered to end the Civil War and African-Americans were informed about their long-due freedom.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sangorians-take-a-page-from-insurgent-playbook-in-fight-against-taliban-392412">'Sangorians' take a page from insurgent playbook in fight against Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/06/18/199023-untitled-design-94.jpg" />Discover the story of the Sangorians, named after a Turkish soap opera, they count former Taliban insurgents among their ranks and dress like their enemies, but the shadowy "Sangorians" militiamen are among the fiercest forces on the Afghan battlefield.

Just a day after United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab accused China of using its security legislation to "target dissenting voices", the CEO, and chief editor, two of the five arrested Apple Daily tabloid's executives have been charged under the authoritarian law.

Just a day after United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab accused China of using its security legislation to "target dissenting voices", the CEO, and chief editor, two of the five arrested Apple Daily tabloid's executives have been charged under the authoritarian law. Meanwhile, due to a dramatic rise in the number of coronavirus cases due to the new Delta strain, Russia's capital Moscow closed its European football Championship fan zone and banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people. The United Kingdom is also suffering under the onslaught of the Delta strain of COVID-19, and according to a new study, a corelation has been discovered between the strain gaining prominence, and the number of patients infected with the coronavirus doubling every 11 days in England. Click on headlines to read more 'We must press on': Two Apple Daily executives charged in Hong Kong under China's security law A day after the Hong Kong government crackdown on its offices, the pro-democracy Apple Daily popular tabloid made it to the stands with an extra-large print run and a characteristic message of defiance emblazoned on its front that read: "We must press on". Delta variant represents almost 90% of coronavirus cases, confirms Moscow mayor After reporting over 17,000 cases in one day, Russia's capital Moscow closed its European football Championship fan zone and banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Canadian PM Trudeau nominates first judge of colour to Supreme Court Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Mahmud Jamal to the country's Supreme court, making him the first judge of colour since the146 years of the institution's existence. COVID-19 infections rising exponentially in England, doubling every 11 days Surpassing 10,000 for the first time since late February, the United Kingdom registered 11,007 new daily coronavirus infections on Thursday and according to a new study, the number of patients infected with the coronavirus in England doubling every 11 days. Court orders AstraZeneca to deliver less vaccines than EU demand A court in Belgium has ordered pharma giant AstraZeneca to deliver 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to European Union (EU) members by September 27, fewer than what the EU had demanded. US Supreme Court backs Catholic agency in case on gay rights and foster care In a setback for gay rights, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a Catholic social services agency in Philadelphia could defy city rules and refuse to work with same-sex couples who apply to take in foster children. France decries Russia's 'seizure of power' in central Africa France accuses Russia of making efforts amounting to "seizure of power" in the Central African Republic (CAR) acknowledging that CAR's cooperation with Russian "mercenaries" had prompted Paris to scale down its military support. Becoming a developing nation: Nepal graduates from UN’s least developed country status Based on a The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP) recommendation, Nepal has qualified to graduate into a developing nation from a Least Developed Country (LDC) without meeting the per capita Gross National Income (GNI) criterion. Juneteenth: The African-American community's fight for its rights Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is annually observed on June 19 to commemorate the day when the Confederate states, in 1865, surrendered to end the Civil War and African-Americans were informed about their long-due freedom. 'Sangorians' take a page from insurgent playbook in fight against Taliban Discover the story of the Sangorians, named after a Turkish soap opera, they count former Taliban insurgents among their ranks and dress like their enemies, but the shadowy "Sangorians" militiamen are among the fiercest forces on the Afghan battlefield.

Top 10 world news: Apple daily executives charged under Chinese security law, First judge of colour nominated to Canadian SC & more

Just a day after his much-awaited <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-seeks-mutual-interests-rational-way-with-putin-391983">meeting</a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;US President,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>, at Geneva, the Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin, says that Russia is ready to continue dialogue with the US&nbsp;if Washington is also willing. According to him, Russia is only willing to continue this dialogue to the same extent as the American side. In other news, following China's crack-down at&nbsp;Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has accused&nbsp;China of using its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-man-accused-of-terrorism-in-first-use-of-new-china-security-law-310498">security legislation</a> to "target dissenting voices" in Hong Kong. Reportedly, around 500 police officers, swooped down on the tabloid's office&nbsp;making arrests and went through computers, and seized journalistic material.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ready-to-continue-dialogue-if-us-is-willing-putin-says-after-meeting-biden-392206">Russia ready to continue dialogue if US is willing, Putin says after meeting Biden</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198764-putin.jpg" />Almost a day after the meeting between US President&nbsp;Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the Russian President,&nbsp;has said his government is ready to continue the dialogue with the US if the other side agrees.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-targetting-dissenting-voices-in-hong-kong-says-uk-392184">China 'targetting dissenting voices' in Hong Kong, says UK</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/01/05/122483-untitled-design-86.jpg" />After police officers swooped-in on the offices of&nbsp;Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office,&nbsp;United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab&nbsp;accused China of using security legislation to "target dissenting voices" in Hong Kong.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/23-afghan-troops-killed-in-clashes-with-taliban-report-392138">23 Afghan troops killed in clashes with Taliban: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/22/145982-untitled-design-5.jpg" />Atleast 23 casualties were borne by afghani Forces during a clearing operation in the Dawlat Abad district after fighting broke out between them and the Taliban.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/day-after-putin-biden-summit-kremlin-says-ukraine-joining-nato-would-be-a-red-line-for-russia-392182">Day after Putin-Biden summit, Kremlin says Ukraine joining NATO would be a 'red line' for Russia</a>

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A day after Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin&nbsp;met&nbsp;US President Joe Biden at a &nbsp;summit in Geneva, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine joining NATO would be a "red line" for&nbsp;Moscow.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-ending-tokyo-virus-emergency-one-month-before-olympics-392202">Japan ending Tokyo virus emergency one month before Olympics</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/27/196393-untitled-design-31.jpg" />One month ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Japan's government has&nbsp;approved the&nbsp;lifting of Tokyo's virus emergency but set new restrictions that could sharply limit fans at Games events.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-bank-rejects-el-salvador-request-for-help-on-bitcoin-implementation-392189">World Bank rejects El Salvador request for help on bitcoin implementation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198893-untitled-design-86.jpg" />Due to the country's&nbsp;environmental and transparency drawbacks, the World Bank has denied&nbsp;El Salvador's requests, for help in&nbsp;bitcoin&nbsp;implementation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/supreme-court-has-no-right-to-appoint-pm-says-nepals-kp-sharma-oli-392180">Supreme Court has no right to appoint PM, says Nepal's KP Sharma Oli</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/29/196614-pjimage-2021-05-29t001612914.jpg" />Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli&nbsp;writes a letter to the Supreme Court with 18 points defending his dissolution of parliament. He says that&nbsp;government formation is a political process and it cannot be decided by the Supreme Court.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/osama-bin-ladens-niece-voices-support-for-trump-during-biden-putin-summit-392198">Osama Bin Laden's niece voices support for Trump during Biden-Putin summit</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198895-noor-bin-laden.jpg" />Osama Bin Laden, the 9/11 attacks mastermind's&nbsp;niece&nbsp;was seen waving banners that said "Trump Won" during the recent Biden-Putin meeting in Geneva. She&nbsp;believes the former president won the US election 2020, not&nbsp;Joe Biden, and wants the former reality TV star to return to the White House.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cannibal-of-ventas-spanish-man-jailed-for-15-years-for-killing-eating-mum-392176">'Cannibal of Ventas': Spanish man jailed for 15 years for killing, eating mum</a>

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A Spanish court has sentenced Albert S.G&nbsp;dubbed the "cannibal&nbsp;of Ventas" to 15 years and five months in prison after finding him guilty of strangling his mother and then eating her.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/milestones-chinas-space-dreams-from-ground-zero-upwards-392152">'Milestones': China's space dreams from ground zero upwards</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/06/17/198849-untitled-design.jpg" />In pics, explore the timeline of key moments in Chinese&nbsp;space&nbsp;exploration.

Just a day after his much-awaited meeting with US President, Joe Biden, at Geneva, the Russian President Vladimir Putin, says that Russia is ready to continue dialogue with the US if Washington is also willing.

Just a day after his much-awaited meeting with US President, Joe Biden, at Geneva, the Russian President Vladimir Putin, says that Russia is ready to continue dialogue with the US if Washington is also willing. According to him, Russia is only willing to continue this dialogue to the same extent as the American side. In other news, following China's crack-down at Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has accused China of using its security legislation to "target dissenting voices" in Hong Kong. Reportedly, around 500 police officers, swooped down on the tabloid's office making arrests and went through computers, and seized journalistic material. Click on headlines to read more Russia ready to continue dialogue if US is willing, Putin says after meeting Biden Almost a day after the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, has said his government is ready to continue the dialogue with the US if the other side agrees. China 'targetting dissenting voices' in Hong Kong, says UK After police officers swooped-in on the offices of Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab accused China of using security legislation to "target dissenting voices" in Hong Kong. 23 Afghan troops killed in clashes with Taliban: Report Atleast 23 casualties were borne by afghani Forces during a clearing operation in the Dawlat Abad district after fighting broke out between them and the Taliban. Day after Putin-Biden summit, Kremlin says Ukraine joining NATO would be a 'red line' for Russia A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Joe Biden at a summit in Geneva, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine joining NATO would be a "red line" for Moscow. Japan ending Tokyo virus emergency one month before Olympics One month ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Japan's government has approved the lifting of Tokyo's virus emergency but set new restrictions that could sharply limit fans at Games events. World Bank rejects El Salvador request for help on bitcoin implementation Due to the country's environmental and transparency drawbacks, the World Bank has denied El Salvador's requests, for help in bitcoin implementation. Supreme Court has no right to appoint PM, says Nepal's KP Sharma Oli Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli writes a letter to the Supreme Court with 18 points defending his dissolution of parliament. He says that government formation is a political process and it cannot be decided by the Supreme Court. Osama Bin Laden's niece voices support for Trump during Biden-Putin summit Osama Bin Laden, the 9/11 attacks mastermind's niece was seen waving banners that said "Trump Won" during the recent Biden-Putin meeting in Geneva. She believes the former president won the US election 2020, not Joe Biden, and wants the former reality TV star to return to the White House. 'Cannibal of Ventas': Spanish man jailed for 15 years for killing, eating mum A Spanish court has sentenced Albert S.G dubbed the "cannibal of Ventas" to 15 years and five months in prison after finding him guilty of strangling his mother and then eating her. 'Milestones': China's space dreams from ground zero upwards In pics, explore the timeline of key moments in Chinese space exploration.

Top 10 world news: Russia ready to continue talks with US, Japan lifts Covid emergency, and more

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, arrived in Switzerland's Geneva where he was joined by the US President, Joe Biden, at the 18th-century villa amid high security, a little before the historic summit. This meeting came at a time when the US and Russia are trying to finally mend the year-long tense relations. Meanwhile, amid tensions between Palestinians and Israelis, Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday a&nbsp;Palestinian&nbsp;woman assailant tried to ram her car and engage in stabbing in the West Bank region, but was killed.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-us-president-joe-biden-russian-president-vladimir-putin-hold-historic-summit-in-geneva-391919" hreflang="en">Live: Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin hold historic summit in Geneva</a>

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Welcome to WION's live coverage of the historic Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin summit that is currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-woman-shot-dead-by-israelis-in-west-bank-over-attempted-attack-391884">Palestinian woman shot dead by Israelis in West Bank over attempted attack</a>

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The latest incident comes just hours after Israeli jets launched airstrikes on Gaza after accusing the Palestinians of launching incendiary balloons from their territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-opens-vaccines-for-21-22-year-olds-fearing-rise-of-delta-variant-391906">UK opens vaccines for 21-22 year olds, fearing rise of Delta variant</a>

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The announcement has come as a welcome move as the country is struggling to contain the wide spread of the Delta, which is considered to be a 'variant of concern' and is highly transmissible.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-military-halts-controversial-intelligence-mapping-of-palestinian-homes-391965">Israeli military halts controversial nighttime 'mapping' of Palestinian homes</a>

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The Israeli military is reining in a controversial practice of conducting late-night raids of Palestinian homes in the West Bank aimed at gathering information about the houses and their inhabitants.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/these-prisoners-are-likely-to-walk-free-if-biden-putin-agree-exchange-deal-391932">Biden-Putin summit: Who might walk free if they agree a prisoner swap?</a>

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Biden, who has vowed a clear-eyed, tougher approach with Putin than his predecessors at the start of their terms, has already made clear that he will raise the fate of jailed Americans when he meets the Russian leader in Geneva.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-former-pm-khanal-taken-to-delhis-apollo-hospital-issues-statement-391959" hreflang="en">Nepal former PM Khanal taken to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, issues statement</a>

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Khanal was admitted to the Norvic International Hospital on Monday after he reported post-COVID-19 symptoms.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-election-alireza-zakani-and-mohsen-mehralizadeh-pull-out-of-presidential-race-391875" hreflang="en">Two of seven candidates running for president in Iran election pull out</a>

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Iranians have a choice between five hardliners and a low-key moderate, after clerical officials who vetted the 592 hopefuls registered to enter the contest rejected several prominent moderates and conservatives.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/regeneron-covid-19-therapy-cuts-deaths-among-hospitalised-patients-who-lack-antibodies-study-391885" hreflang="en">UK trial finds Regeneron anti-viral therapy saves lives from COVID-19</a>

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In the ongoing Randomised Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy (RECOVERY) trial, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' combination of drugs was found to benefit patients with severe symptoms of the virus who had not mounted a natural antibody response of their own.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-tells-eu-on-northern-ireland-be-responsible-be-reasonable-391831" hreflang="en">UK tells EU on Northern Ireland: Be responsible, be reasonable</a>

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Britain's trade minister on Wednesday called on the European Union to be responsible and reasonable in a row over the implementation of Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit divorce deal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arab-states-call-on-un-security-council-to-meet-over-controversial-ethiopian-dam-on-blue-nile-391904" hreflang="en">Arab states call on UN Security Council to meet over Ethiopian dam</a>

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Egypt relies on the river for as much as 90 per cent of its fresh water and sees the dam as an existential threat.&nbsp;

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, arrived in Switzerland's Geneva where he was joined by the US President, Joe Biden, at the 18th-century villa amid high security, a little before the historic summit.

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, arrived in Switzerland's Geneva where he was joined by the US President, Joe Biden, at the 18th-century villa amid high security, a little before the historic summit. This meeting came at a time when the US and Russia are trying to finally mend the year-long tense relations. Meanwhile, amid tensions between Palestinians and Israelis, Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday a Palestinian woman assailant tried to ram her car and engage in stabbing in the West Bank region, but was killed. Click on headlines to read more Live: Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin hold historic summit in Geneva Welcome to WION's live coverage of the historic Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin summit that is currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. Palestinian woman shot dead by Israelis in West Bank over attempted attack The latest incident comes just hours after Israeli jets launched airstrikes on Gaza after accusing the Palestinians of launching incendiary balloons from their territory. UK opens vaccines for 21-22 year olds, fearing rise of Delta variant The announcement has come as a welcome move as the country is struggling to contain the wide spread of the Delta, which is considered to be a 'variant of concern' and is highly transmissible. Israeli military halts controversial nighttime 'mapping' of Palestinian homes The Israeli military is reining in a controversial practice of conducting late-night raids of Palestinian homes in the West Bank aimed at gathering information about the houses and their inhabitants. Biden-Putin summit: Who might walk free if they agree a prisoner swap? Biden, who has vowed a clear-eyed, tougher approach with Putin than his predecessors at the start of their terms, has already made clear that he will raise the fate of jailed Americans when he meets the Russian leader in Geneva. Nepal former PM Khanal taken to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, issues statement Khanal was admitted to the Norvic International Hospital on Monday after he reported post-COVID-19 symptoms. Two of seven candidates running for president in Iran election pull out Iranians have a choice between five hardliners and a low-key moderate, after clerical officials who vetted the 592 hopefuls registered to enter the contest rejected several prominent moderates and conservatives. UK trial finds Regeneron anti-viral therapy saves lives from COVID-19 In the ongoing Randomised Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy (RECOVERY) trial, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' combination of drugs was found to benefit patients with severe symptoms of the virus who had not mounted a natural antibody response of their own. UK tells EU on Northern Ireland: Be responsible, be reasonable Britain's trade minister on Wednesday called on the European Union to be responsible and reasonable in a row over the implementation of Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit divorce deal. Arab states call on UN Security Council to meet over Ethiopian dam Egypt relies on the river for as much as 90 per cent of its fresh water and sees the dam as an existential threat.

Top 10 world news: Biden-Putin summit, Palestinian woman killed, and more

A few weeks after the Israel-Gaza ceasefire,&nbsp;Israeli groups prepared to carry out their flag procession&nbsp;in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and hoped to pass through Jerusalem's Old City as reports said there were clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces at the&nbsp;Damascus Gate. Meanwhile, after&nbsp;G7 leaders on Sunday called on China in a joint statement after their meeting 'to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially in relation to Xinjiang, now Belgian lawmakers have put forward a resolution warning of a "serious risk of genocide" against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang region.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinians-israeli-security-forces-clash-as-east-jerusalem-simmers-over-march-391678" hreflang="en">Palestinians, Israeli forces clash as east Jerusalem simmers over march</a>

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Authorities last week had delayed the march over security threat in the route as former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly put off the march by a week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-removes-belarusian-opposition-leader-sviatlana-tsikhanouskaya-from-wanted-list-391626">Russia removes Belarusian opposition leader from Tsikhanouskaya wanted list</a>

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Tsikhanouskaya fled into exile last year after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko launched a crackdown on protesters who accused him of rigging his 2020 re-election, a vote Tsikhanouskaya's supporters say she won.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/astrazenecas-antibody-fails-in-protecting-exposed-patients-from-covid-19-391632">AstraZeneca's antibody fails in protecting exposed patients from COVID-19</a>

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The study was performed on participants who were unvaccinated adults and had been exposed to a person who had been infected by the deadly coronavirus in the past eight days.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belgian-lawmakers-put-forward-resolution-warning-risk-of-genocide-of-chinas-uyghurs-391671">Now, Belgian MPs warn 'risk of genocide' of China's Uyghurs</a>

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Belgian lawmakers on Tuesday put forward a resolution warning of a "serious risk of genocide" against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang region, adding to Western pressure on Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-pandemic-germanys-birth-rate-climbs-to-record-high-391637">Amid pandemic, Germany's birth rate climbs to record high</a>

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Germany which was hit hard with the virus in the past year recorded the highest birth rate since 1998, according to authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bcci-announces-15-member-squad-for-wtc-final-against-new-zealand-391665">Cricket: BCCI announces 15-member squad for WTC Final against New Zealand</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/25/184384-ind-1.JPG" />The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played from June 18 to 22 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ikeas-french-store-fined-12-million-for-illegally-spying-on-employees-391622" hreflang="en">Ikea's French store fined $1.2 million for illegally spying on employees</a>

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The French subsidiary of the Swedish furniture store, Ikea, has been found guilty of illegally spying on its employees and aspiring candidates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-asiatic-bear-cubs-orphaned-near-india-pakistan-border-get-new-home-391617" hreflang="en">Two Asiatic bear cubs orphaned near India-Pakistan border get new home</a>

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Years of hostilities and an electric fence along a de facto border between India and Pakistan have taken a toll not just on humans, but also wildlife which has been badly afflicted in one of the world's most militarised regions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/no-social-distancing-masks-at-wuhans-mass-graduation-ceremony-391658" hreflang="en">No social distancing, masks at Wuhan's mass graduation ceremony</a>

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Students in navy gowns and mortarboards sat in crowded rows, without social distancing or face masks during the graduation ceremony attended by thousands of students.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nearly-62-eu-residents-used-personal-contacts-to-get-access-to-healthcare-survey-391669" hreflang="en">Nearly 62% EU residents used personal contacts to get access to healthcare</a>

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Almost a third of residents in the EU countries have used their personal connections to access health care services during the Covid pandemic.

A few weeks after the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, Israeli groups prepared to carry out their flag procession in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and hoped to pass through Jerusalem's Old City as reports said there were clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces at the Damascus Gate.

A few weeks after the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, Israeli groups prepared to carry out their flag procession in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and hoped to pass through Jerusalem's Old City as reports said there were clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces at the Damascus Gate. Meanwhile, after G7 leaders on Sunday called on China in a joint statement after their meeting 'to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially in relation to Xinjiang, now Belgian lawmakers have put forward a resolution warning of a "serious risk of genocide" against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang region. Click on headlines to read more Palestinians, Israeli forces clash as east Jerusalem simmers over march Authorities last week had delayed the march over security threat in the route as former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly put off the march by a week. Russia removes Belarusian opposition leader from Tsikhanouskaya wanted list Tsikhanouskaya fled into exile last year after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko launched a crackdown on protesters who accused him of rigging his 2020 re-election, a vote Tsikhanouskaya's supporters say she won. AstraZeneca's antibody fails in protecting exposed patients from COVID-19 The study was performed on participants who were unvaccinated adults and had been exposed to a person who had been infected by the deadly coronavirus in the past eight days. Now, Belgian MPs warn 'risk of genocide' of China's Uyghurs Belgian lawmakers on Tuesday put forward a resolution warning of a "serious risk of genocide" against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang region, adding to Western pressure on Beijing. Amid pandemic, Germany's birth rate climbs to record high Germany which was hit hard with the virus in the past year recorded the highest birth rate since 1998, according to authorities. Cricket: BCCI announces 15-member squad for WTC Final against New Zealand The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played from June 18 to 22 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Ikea's French store fined $1.2 million for illegally spying on employees The French subsidiary of the Swedish furniture store, Ikea, has been found guilty of illegally spying on its employees and aspiring candidates. Two Asiatic bear cubs orphaned near India-Pakistan border get new home Years of hostilities and an electric fence along a de facto border between India and Pakistan have taken a toll not just on humans, but also wildlife which has been badly afflicted in one of the world's most militarised regions. No social distancing, masks at Wuhan's mass graduation ceremony Students in navy gowns and mortarboards sat in crowded rows, without social distancing or face masks during the graduation ceremony attended by thousands of students. Nearly 62% EU residents used personal contacts to get access to healthcare Almost a third of residents in the EU countries have used their personal connections to access health care services during the Covid pandemic.

Top 10 world news: Palestinian-Israelis clash, 'risk of genocide; in China, and more

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> on Monday warned that North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) must prepare to adapt to 'new challenges' from China and Russia and&nbsp;British Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/boris-johnson">Boris Johnson</a> on Monday stated that none of NATO's member states wants to launch a Cold War with China. Meanwhile, ahead of the summit talks with President Bident, Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin&nbsp;told a US television channel that he was open to a prisoner swap with the US which is likely to come up for discussion when the two leaders meet at Geneva.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-becoming-farcical-putin-denies-russias-role-in-election-interference-cyberattacks-391444" hreflang="en">'Farcical': Putin denies Russia's role in election interference, cyberattacks</a>

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Russia had earlier said it was ready to hand over cybercriminals to the United States if the Biden administration agreed to do the same, a move hailed by Biden as a sign of "progress".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/potential-leak-in-china-nuclear-plant-facing-performance-issue-report-391432">Potential leak in China nuclear plant facing 'performance issue': Report</a>

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Framotome had written to the US Department of Energy warning of an 'imminent radiological threat' and accusing Chinese authorities of raising acceptable limits for radiation outside the plant to avoid having to shut it down.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-navy-receives-two-new-warships-391413">Iranian Navy receives two new warships</a>

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Iranian Navy on Monday received two new warships in a ceremony broadcast by state television.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pms-departure-marks-end-of-worst-period-says-palestinian-pm-mohammed-shtayyeh-391390">Israeli PM's departure marks end of worst period, says Palestinian PM Shtayyeh</a>

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The country has faced four elections in the last two years. Netanyahu said he was "filled with motivation to topple this dangerous government" even as&nbsp;Naftali&nbsp;takes office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-biotech-firm-novavax-says-covid-19-jab-is-over-90-effective-391398">US biotech firm Novavax says COVID-19 jab is over 90% effective</a>

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The Maryland-headquartered company said it intended to apply for regulatory approval by the third quarter of 2021.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/already-burgled-residents-in-indian-city-paste-notes-to-avoid-more-thefts-in-house-391453" hreflang="en">Already burgled: Residents in Indian city paste notes to avoid more thefts in house</a>

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The residents have told the media that in spite of police complaints, nothing has been done. Burglars continue to be a menace.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/caught-120-paintings-of-monet-modiglani-went-missing-in-1970s-replaced-with-fakes-391395" hreflang="en">Caught!: 120 paintings of Monet, Modiglani went missing in 1970s, replaced with fakes</a>

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An Italy’s public broadcaster has lost several valuable pieces of art by prominent names and those were replaced by fakes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-historic-18th-century-lakeside-villa-has-been-spruced-up-for-biden-putin-talks-391352" hreflang="en">This historic 18th-century lakeside villa has been spruced up for Biden-Putin talks</a>

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The Villa La Grange, set in Geneva's biggest park which slopes down to the shore, is well used to hosting showpiece events, but the Biden-Putin talks will rank as the most high-powered of them all.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-one-at-nato-wants-new-cold-war-with-china-uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-391350" hreflang="en">No one at NATO wants new 'cold war' with China: UK PM Boris Johnson</a>

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Members of NATO are also expected to support the formation of a new cyber defence policy to increase coordination with nations affected by the rising frequency of ransomware attacks.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-acting-consistent-biden-takes-a-dig-at-russia-china-ahead-of-putin-summit-391404" hreflang="en">'Not consistent': Biden takes a dig at Russia, China ahead of Putin summit</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/14/198408-joe-biden.jpg" />The allies were due to agree a statement stressing common ground on securing their withdrawal from Afghanistan, joint responses to cyber-attacks and the challenge of a rising China.

US President Joe Biden on Monday warned that North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) must prepare to adapt to 'new challenges' from China and Russia and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday stated that none of NATO's member states wants to launch a Cold War with China.

US President Joe Biden on Monday warned that North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) must prepare to adapt to 'new challenges' from China and Russia and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday stated that none of NATO's member states wants to launch a Cold War with China. Meanwhile, ahead of the summit talks with President Bident, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a US television channel that he was open to a prisoner swap with the US which is likely to come up for discussion when the two leaders meet at Geneva. Click on headlines to read more 'Farcical': Putin denies Russia's role in election interference, cyberattacks Russia had earlier said it was ready to hand over cybercriminals to the United States if the Biden administration agreed to do the same, a move hailed by Biden as a sign of "progress". Potential leak in China nuclear plant facing 'performance issue': Report Framotome had written to the US Department of Energy warning of an 'imminent radiological threat' and accusing Chinese authorities of raising acceptable limits for radiation outside the plant to avoid having to shut it down. Iranian Navy receives two new warships Iranian Navy on Monday received two new warships in a ceremony broadcast by state television. Israeli PM's departure marks end of worst period, says Palestinian PM Shtayyeh The country has faced four elections in the last two years. Netanyahu said he was "filled with motivation to topple this dangerous government" even as Naftali takes office. US biotech firm Novavax says COVID-19 jab is over 90% effective The Maryland-headquartered company said it intended to apply for regulatory approval by the third quarter of 2021. Already burgled: Residents in Indian city paste notes to avoid more thefts in house The residents have told the media that in spite of police complaints, nothing has been done. Burglars continue to be a menace. Caught!: 120 paintings of Monet, Modiglani went missing in 1970s, replaced with fakes An Italy’s public broadcaster has lost several valuable pieces of art by prominent names and those were replaced by fakes. This historic 18th-century lakeside villa has been spruced up for Biden-Putin talks The Villa La Grange, set in Geneva's biggest park which slopes down to the shore, is well used to hosting showpiece events, but the Biden-Putin talks will rank as the most high-powered of them all. No one at NATO wants new 'cold war' with China: UK PM Boris Johnson Members of NATO are also expected to support the formation of a new cyber defence policy to increase coordination with nations affected by the rising frequency of ransomware attacks. 'Not consistent': Biden takes a dig at Russia, China ahead of Putin summit The allies were due to agree a statement stressing common ground on securing their withdrawal from Afghanistan, joint responses to cyber-attacks and the challenge of a rising China.

Top 10 world news: Israel's new PM, NATO countries' stand on China, and more

In Today's news,&nbsp;G7 leaders in their last communique of the UK G7 summit have vowed to start delivering the one million coronavirus vaccine doses it had promised earlier, the leaders while acknowledging the problem climate change poses have also vowed to step up action,&nbsp;in what is believed to be a call of arms of&nbsp;a revived democratic alliance that is also confronting&nbsp;China and Russia.&nbsp;Meanwhile, taking offence and&nbsp;hitting back at what China perceives as attempts by Western powers to contain the country, China has cautioned the G7 leaders that&nbsp;the days when 'small' groups of countries decided the fate of the world were&nbsp;long gone. We also have a video report on a new study, according to which, Antarctic ice shelves are breaking up faster than expected. 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-vows-action-on-covid-vaccines-climate-change-391197">G7 vows action on Covid vaccines, Climate Change</a>

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In&nbsp;the final communique issued at the first physical summit of world leaders in two years, G7 leaders vowed to start delivering the pledged one billion doses of Covid vaccines and also to step up action on climate change.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-cautions-g7-small-groups-dont-rule-the-world-391151">China cautions G7: 'Small' groups don't rule the world</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/12/173674-china-flag.jpg" />Hitting back at the G7 leaders, who have sought a unified position over Beijing, during the recent G7 meet,&nbsp;China has pointedly cautioned the Group of Seven leaders that the days when 'small' groups of countries decided the fate of the world was long gone.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-g7-pm-modi-highlights-indias-civilisational-commitment-to-democracy-391208">At G7, PM Modi highlights India's civilisational commitment to democracy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/13/198290-pm-modi-g7.jpg" />While speaking at&nbsp;the G7 summit,&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;highlighted India's 'civilizational commitment' to democracy and called for collective action on the issue of Climate Change.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-and-usa-should-keep-troubles-behind-says-erdogan-391187">Turkey and USA should keep troubles behind, says Erdogan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/02/197052-tt1.jpg" />While speaking to the press, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he and US President Joe Biden should use the upcoming NATO Summit to move on from past troubles, and try to salvage the tumultuous relationship shared by the two countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-pro-democracy-protesters-show-support-for-rohingya-391179">Myanmar pro-democracy protesters show support for Rohingya</a>

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Pro-democracy protesters agitating against the military coup by the junta in Myanmar, have now come out in support of Rohingya Muslims, one of the most persecuted communities in Myanmar.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-factory-ship-trawlers-pose-a-threat-to-pakistans-local-fishermen-391194">Chinese 'Factory ship' trawlers pose a threat to Pakistan's local fishermen</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/02/193581-chinese-fishing-vessel.jpg" />Posing threat to the livelihood of local fishermen, hundreds of fishing trawlers have amassed at Pakistan’s Gwadar Port.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nato-leaders-to-bid-symbolic-adieu-to-afghanistan-at-summit-391130">NATO leaders to bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit</a>

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Ahead of a complete withdrawal of&nbsp;US-NATO forces from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts will bid a symbolic farewell to Afghanistan,&nbsp;in their last summit before America winds up its longest 'forever war'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whatever-it-takes-uk-pm-johnson-warns-eu-over-post-brexit-trade-391152">'Whatever it takes', UK PM Johnson warns EU over post-Brexit trade</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/14/178346-0008yp26v.jpg" />Britain PM Boris Johnson has threatened&nbsp;that if no solutions are found, Britain will do 'whatever it takes' to protect its territorial integrity in a trade dispute with the European Union.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-offers-prayers-for-famine-hit-tigray-391172">Pope offers prayers for famine-hit Tigray</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/04/190168-pope-francis.jpg" />Pope&nbsp;Francis has offered his prayers for the people of Ethiopia's conflict-wracked Tigray region, who are now facing famine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/study-antarctic-ice-shelf-is-breaking-up-faster-than-expected-391093">Watch: Study: Antarctic ice shelf is breaking up faster than expected</a>

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In Today's news, G7 leaders in their last communique of the UK G7 summit have vowed to start delivering the one million coronavirus vaccine doses it had promised earlier, the leaders while acknowledging the problem climate change poses have also vowed to step up action, in what is believed to be a call of arms of a revived democratic alliance that is also confronting China and Russia.

In Today's news, G7 leaders in their last communique of the UK G7 summit have vowed to start delivering the one million coronavirus vaccine doses it had promised earlier, the leaders while acknowledging the problem climate change poses have also vowed to step up action, in what is believed to be a call of arms of a revived democratic alliance that is also confronting China and Russia. Meanwhile, taking offence and hitting back at what China perceives as attempts by Western powers to contain the country, China has cautioned the G7 leaders that the days when 'small' groups of countries decided the fate of the world were long gone. We also have a video report on a new study, according to which, Antarctic ice shelves are breaking up faster than expected. Click on the headlines for more: G7 vows action on Covid vaccines, Climate Change In the final communique issued at the first physical summit of world leaders in two years, G7 leaders vowed to start delivering the pledged one billion doses of Covid vaccines and also to step up action on climate change. China cautions G7: 'Small' groups don't rule the world Hitting back at the G7 leaders, who have sought a unified position over Beijing, during the recent G7 meet, China has pointedly cautioned the Group of Seven leaders that the days when 'small' groups of countries decided the fate of the world was long gone. At G7, PM Modi highlights India's civilisational commitment to democracy While speaking at the G7 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's 'civilizational commitment' to democracy and called for collective action on the issue of Climate Change. Turkey and USA should keep troubles behind, says Erdogan While speaking to the press, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he and US President Joe Biden should use the upcoming NATO Summit to move on from past troubles, and try to salvage the tumultuous relationship shared by the two countries. Myanmar pro-democracy protesters show support for Rohingya Pro-democracy protesters agitating against the military coup by the junta in Myanmar, have now come out in support of Rohingya Muslims, one of the most persecuted communities in Myanmar. Chinese 'Factory ship' trawlers pose a threat to Pakistan's local fishermen Posing threat to the livelihood of local fishermen, hundreds of fishing trawlers have amassed at Pakistan’s Gwadar Port. NATO leaders to bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit Ahead of a complete withdrawal of US-NATO forces from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts will bid a symbolic farewell to Afghanistan, in their last summit before America winds up its longest 'forever war'. 'Whatever it takes', UK PM Johnson warns EU over post-Brexit trade Britain PM Boris Johnson has threatened that if no solutions are found, Britain will do 'whatever it takes' to protect its territorial integrity in a trade dispute with the European Union. Pope offers prayers for famine-hit Tigray Pope Francis has offered his prayers for the people of Ethiopia's conflict-wracked Tigray region, who are now facing famine. Watch: Study: Antarctic ice shelf is breaking up faster than expected

Top 10 world news: China's warning to G7, NATO farewell to Afghanistan and more

In&nbsp;G7 summit,&nbsp;leaders have launched a plan called the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, which will be used to build infrastructure in poorer nations. Reportedly this initiative can possibly also be a counter to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Meanwhile, according to a White house statement, to help poor countries struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and other Group of Seven nations are&nbsp;considering a reallocation of $100 billion in funds, from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) war chest. In other news following the&nbsp;Taliban's refusal to allow Turkey&nbsp;troops in Afghanistan, the US has&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;that embassies could be forced to close in absence of&nbsp;an international diplomatic presence in Kabul. In lighter news, we bring for you pictures of the red planet Mars, clicked by China's remote-controlled motorized Mars rover Zhurong.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-adopts-global-infrastructure-plan-an-answer-to-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-391026">G7 adopts global infrastructure plan, an answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/05/197410-g7.jpg" /> In what can be a counter to China's Belt and Road Initiative, G7 leaders have launched a plan to build infrastructure in poorer nations, with this plan the G7 is offering a "values-driven, high-standard and transparent" partnership.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-g7-may-reallocate-100-billion-from-imf-funds-to-covid-ravaged-nations-390990">US says G7 may reallocate $100 billion from IMF funds to COVID-ravaged nations</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/10/197979-untitled-design-65.jpg" />According to a White House statement, the United States and other Group of Seven nations are considering reallocating $100 billion from the International Monetary Fund's warchest to help countries struggling to cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-says-diplomatic-presence-in-kabul-requires-functioning-secure-airport-390997">US says diplomatic presence in Kabul requires 'functioning, secure airport'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/01/193423-afghanistan.jpg" />A day after Taliban rejected Turkey's proposal to maintain a presence of it's troops in Afghanistan so as to guard and run the Hamid Karzai International Airport after the departure of the rest of the US-led foreign force, the United States in a statement said that it&nbsp; believes keeping an international diplomatic presence in Kabul requires a 'functioning, secure' airport.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eying-russia-pentagon-to-send-ukraine-counter-drone-electronic-warfare-equipment-390994">Eying Russia, Pentagon to send Ukraine counter-drone, electronic warfare equipment</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/20/165784-us-russia.jpg" />The Pentagon announced on Friday a new package of $150 million in military assistance for Ukraine that will include counter-artillery radar, electronic warfare equipment and counter-drone technology, bolstering Kyiv amid elevated tensions with Moscow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-joint-press-conference-after-biden-putin-meet-says-white-house-391043">No joint press conference after Biden-Putin meet, says White House</a>

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The White House in a statement said that US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will not hold a joint press conference after their meet, rather&nbsp;Biden will hold a solo press conference.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/implement-the-brexit-deal-eu-tells-uk-pm-boris-johnson-391016">Implement the Brexit deal, EU tells UK PM Boris Johnson</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/11/159312-brexit-reuters.jpg" />Expressing concern over ensuring the delicate peace in Northern Ireland, European Union has directed UK PM Boris Johnson to implement the Brexit deal he signed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-seeks-millions-in-damages-over-ship-fire-391052">Sri Lanka seeks millions in damages over ship fire</a>

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Following the recent ecological disaster that Sri Lanka had to face because of the vessel MV X-Press Pearl catching fire, the country is seeking USD 40 million in damages from operator of the ship, as&nbsp;massive pollution was caused due to the fire.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepals-opposition-party-leader-threatens-to-kill-prime-minister-oli-390989">Nepal’s opposition party leader threatens to kill Prime Minister Oli</a>

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Nepal's opposition party, Nepali Congress Party's Narottam Baidhya has threatened to kill Prime Minister KP Oli in&nbsp;an "assailant like Nathuram Godse" which according to him is necessary to save the nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-bars-foreign-travellers-from-haj-over-covid-19-391037">Saudi Arabia bars foreign travellers from Haj over COVID-19</a>

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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, for the consecutive second year, Saudi Arabia has restricted the annual Haj pilgrimage to its own citizens and residents. The number of visitors allowed has also been limited to 60,000.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-unveils-pictures-by-martian-rover-on-red-planet-391000">China unveils pictures by Martian rover on Red Planet</a>

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Declaring the country's first attempt at Mars exploration a success, China has released pictures of Mars' landscape taken by its remote-controlled motorized rover Zhurong. Released by the China National Space Administration, these pictures show an image of the Martian soil, one of the landing platforms, and another of the rover Zhurong and the landing platform together.

In G7 summit, leaders have launched a plan called the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, which will be used to build infrastructure in poorer nations. Reportedly this initiative can possibly also be a counter to China's Belt and Road Initiative.

In G7 summit, leaders have launched a plan called the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, which will be used to build infrastructure in poorer nations. Reportedly this initiative can possibly also be a counter to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Meanwhile, according to a White house statement, to help poor countries struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and other Group of Seven nations are considering a reallocation of $100 billion in funds, from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) war chest. In other news following the Taliban's refusal to allow Turkey troops in Afghanistan, the US has suggested that embassies could be forced to close in absence of an international diplomatic presence in Kabul. In lighter news, we bring for you pictures of the red planet Mars, clicked by China's remote-controlled motorized Mars rover Zhurong. Click on headlines to read more G7 adopts global infrastructure plan, an answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative In what can be a counter to China's Belt and Road Initiative, G7 leaders have launched a plan to build infrastructure in poorer nations, with this plan the G7 is offering a "values-driven, high-standard and transparent" partnership. US says G7 may reallocate $100 billion from IMF funds to COVID-ravaged nations According to a White House statement, the United States and other Group of Seven nations are considering reallocating $100 billion from the International Monetary Fund's warchest to help countries struggling to cope with the COVID-19 crisis. US says diplomatic presence in Kabul requires 'functioning, secure airport' A day after Taliban rejected Turkey's proposal to maintain a presence of it's troops in Afghanistan so as to guard and run the Hamid Karzai International Airport after the departure of the rest of the US-led foreign force, the United States in a statement said that it believes keeping an international diplomatic presence in Kabul requires a 'functioning, secure' airport. Eying Russia, Pentagon to send Ukraine counter-drone, electronic warfare equipment The Pentagon announced on Friday a new package of $150 million in military assistance for Ukraine that will include counter-artillery radar, electronic warfare equipment and counter-drone technology, bolstering Kyiv amid elevated tensions with Moscow. No joint press conference after Biden-Putin meet, says White House The White House in a statement said that US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will not hold a joint press conference after their meet, rather Biden will hold a solo press conference. Implement the Brexit deal, EU tells UK PM Boris Johnson Expressing concern over ensuring the delicate peace in Northern Ireland, European Union has directed UK PM Boris Johnson to implement the Brexit deal he signed. Sri Lanka seeks millions in damages over ship fire Following the recent ecological disaster that Sri Lanka had to face because of the vessel MV X-Press Pearl catching fire, the country is seeking USD 40 million in damages from operator of the ship, as massive pollution was caused due to the fire. Nepal’s opposition party leader threatens to kill Prime Minister Oli Nepal's opposition party, Nepali Congress Party's Narottam Baidhya has threatened to kill Prime Minister KP Oli in an "assailant like Nathuram Godse" which according to him is necessary to save the nation. Saudi Arabia bars foreign travellers from Haj over COVID-19 In response to the coronavirus pandemic, for the consecutive second year, Saudi Arabia has restricted the annual Haj pilgrimage to its own citizens and residents. The number of visitors allowed has also been limited to 60,000. China unveils pictures by Martian rover on Red Planet Declaring the country's first attempt at Mars exploration a success, China has released pictures of Mars' landscape taken by its remote-controlled motorized rover Zhurong. Released by the China National Space Administration, these pictures show an image of the Martian soil, one of the landing platforms, and another of the rover Zhurong and the landing platform together.

Top 10 world news: G7 counters China, US on embassies in Afghanistan & more

Amid the coronavirus pandemic&nbsp;world leaders arrive for the&nbsp;G7 summit in UK, they've also made a commitment to donate at least one billion coronavirus vaccine doses to the world through sharing and financing schemes. In other news, some additional information has come to light about the alleged Australian troop attack on unarmed civilians in Afghanistan. Meanwhile raising concern for the United States and&nbsp;other countries,&nbsp;Taliban spokesperson has specified that Turkey should also pull its troops alongside the US, rejecting Ankara's proposal to guard and run Kabul's airport after US-led NATO forces depart. In Science news, we also have an interesting piece about a blinking galactic object.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/turkey-should-pull-troops-from-afghanistan-under-2020-accord-taliban-390837">Turkey should pull troops from Afghanistan under 2020 accord: Taliban</a>

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Effectively rejecting Ankara's proposal to guard and run Kabul's airport after US-led NATO forces depart, a&nbsp;Taliban spokesperson has said that Turkey&nbsp;should withdraw its troops from Afghanistan under the 2020 deal for the pullout of US&nbsp;forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-new-information-unveiled-on-the-deadliest-alleged-war-crimes-in-afghanistan-390769">Australia: New information unveiled on the deadliest alleged war crimes in Afghanistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/21339-blackhawk-20170418033135.jpg" />New information has been uncovered in what is considered the 'deadliest' alleged atrocity involving Australian Special Forces. Termed as the worst one-day death toll uncovered till&nbsp;date, it alleges that unarmed civilians were shot in cold blood&nbsp;to cover tracks.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-leaders-meet-at-g7-summit-amid-coronavirus-crisis-390883">World leaders meet at G7 summit amid coronavirus crisis</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/11/198135-kk1.jpg" />Amid the coronavirus pandemic, world leaders have started arriving in United Kingdom for the first even in-person meeting of world leaders since the beginning of the pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-leaders-agree-to-provide-1-billion-covid-vaccine-doses-to-world-uk-390730">G7 leaders agree to provide 1 billion Covid vaccine doses to world: UK</a>

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G7&nbsp;leaders will agree to expand global Covid vaccine manufacturing to provide at least one billion doses to the world through sharing and financing schemes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-europe-reopens-borders-germany-to-lift-travel-warning-for-most-countries-from-july-1-390867">As Europe reopens borders, Germany to lift travel warning for most countries from July 1</a>

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As European countries continue to reopen their borders, German Foriegn minister&nbsp;Heiko Maas&nbsp;has announced that the country&nbsp;will be lifting&nbsp;travel&nbsp;warning for most countries from July 1, but&nbsp;restrictions&nbsp;will remain in place for countries where&nbsp;virus&nbsp;variants are still circulating.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-hit-with-virus-surge-european-championship-host-city-witnesses-spike-390828">Russia hit with virus surge; European Championship host city witnesses spike</a>

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With over 12,000 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours Russia is witnessing a massive surge in it's coronavirus numbers,&nbsp;highest since March. The country&nbsp;is struggling&nbsp;to put its COVID-19 vaccination drive in full gear.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-forms-cybersecurity-agency-to-counter-russian-interference-390826">Italy forms cybersecurity agency to counter Russian 'interference'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/09/17/110283-untitled-design-5.jpg" />After Italy's&nbsp;country's Prime Minister Mario Draghi warning that Europe needed to protect itself from Russian interference, the country has now&nbsp;created a cybersecurity agency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hong-kong-to-follow-china-in-censoring-movies-on-national-security-grounds-390863">Hong Kong to follow China in censoring movies on 'national security' grounds</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/03/190077-flags-of-china-and-hong-kong.jpg" />Following China's footsteps, Hong Kong the nation that was once known for its vibrant film history, has made changes to how its citizens will watch movie content. Under new regulations, any film including “any act or activity which may amount to an offense endangering national security” will be banned.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-cleric-arrested-for-threatening-malala-over-her-views-on-marriage-390719">Pakistan cleric arrested for threatening Malala over her views on marriage</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/44667-Malala%2520Yousafzai.jpg" />Pakistani religious leader Mufti Sardar Ali Haqqani, was arrested after an FIR was registered against him under the Anti-Terrorism Act&nbsp;for threatening and inciting violence over Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai`s remarks on marriage.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/a-mysterious-star-near-galactic-centre-appears-to-have-blinked-390869">A mysterious star near galactic centre appears to have 'blinked'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/08/186131-nasa-galaxy.jpg" />A star named VVV-WIT-08 near our galactic centre has made scientists curious after it 'blinked',&nbsp;that is it appeared to go out of existence before appearing again.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic world leaders arrive for the G7 summit in UK, they've also made a commitment to donate at least one billion coronavirus vaccine doses to the world through sharing and financing schemes.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic world leaders arrive for the G7 summit in UK, they've also made a commitment to donate at least one billion coronavirus vaccine doses to the world through sharing and financing schemes. In other news, some additional information has come to light about the alleged Australian troop attack on unarmed civilians in Afghanistan. Meanwhile raising concern for the United States and other countries, Taliban spokesperson has specified that Turkey should also pull its troops alongside the US, rejecting Ankara's proposal to guard and run Kabul's airport after US-led NATO forces depart. In Science news, we also have an interesting piece about a blinking galactic object. Click on headlines to read more Turkey should pull troops from Afghanistan under 2020 accord: Taliban Effectively rejecting Ankara's proposal to guard and run Kabul's airport after US-led NATO forces depart, a Taliban spokesperson has said that Turkey should withdraw its troops from Afghanistan under the 2020 deal for the pullout of US forces. Australia: New information unveiled on the deadliest alleged war crimes in Afghanistan New information has been uncovered in what is considered the 'deadliest' alleged atrocity involving Australian Special Forces. Termed as the worst one-day death toll uncovered till date, it alleges that unarmed civilians were shot in cold blood to cover tracks. World leaders meet at G7 summit amid coronavirus crisis Amid the coronavirus pandemic, world leaders have started arriving in United Kingdom for the first even in-person meeting of world leaders since the beginning of the pandemic. G7 leaders agree to provide 1 billion Covid vaccine doses to world: UK G7 leaders will agree to expand global Covid vaccine manufacturing to provide at least one billion doses to the world through sharing and financing schemes. As Europe reopens borders, Germany to lift travel warning for most countries from July 1 As European countries continue to reopen their borders, German Foriegn minister Heiko Maas has announced that the country will be lifting travel warning for most countries from July 1, but restrictions will remain in place for countries where virus variants are still circulating. Russia hit with virus surge; European Championship host city witnesses spike With over 12,000 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours Russia is witnessing a massive surge in it's coronavirus numbers, highest since March. The country is struggling to put its COVID-19 vaccination drive in full gear. Italy forms cybersecurity agency to counter Russian 'interference' After Italy's country's Prime Minister Mario Draghi warning that Europe needed to protect itself from Russian interference, the country has now created a cybersecurity agency. Hong Kong to follow China in censoring movies on 'national security' grounds Following China's footsteps, Hong Kong the nation that was once known for its vibrant film history, has made changes to how its citizens will watch movie content. Under new regulations, any film including “any act or activity which may amount to an offense endangering national security” will be banned. Pakistan cleric arrested for threatening Malala over her views on marriage Pakistani religious leader Mufti Sardar Ali Haqqani, was arrested after an FIR was registered against him under the Anti-Terrorism Act for threatening and inciting violence over Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai`s remarks on marriage. A mysterious star near galactic centre appears to have 'blinked' A star named VVV-WIT-08 near our galactic centre has made scientists curious after it 'blinked', that is it appeared to go out of existence before appearing again.

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