As several European nations reopen and allow tourists, the&nbsp;World Health Organization's (WHO)&nbsp;Hans Kluge, regional director for Europe, said that Europe is "by no means out of danger". Additionally, as authorities in&nbsp;Melbourne&nbsp;gave the green signal to the city to end the lockdown, four new local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-by-no-means-out-of-danger-who-alerts-europe-on-virus-resurgence-390623">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases were detected on Thursday. Adding to the fears of coronavirus vaccine, a 52-year-old woman from New South Wales died after getting a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-by-no-means-out-of-danger-who-alerts-europe-on-virus-resurgence-390623" hreflang="en">We are by no means out of danger, WHO alerts Europe on virus resurgence</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/10/197968-fr1.jpg" />WHO's top official Hans Kluge said that Europe still hasn't achieved sufficient protection against a possible COVID-19 resurgence since at least 80 per cent vaccination coverage of the adult population was required.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melbourne-lockdown-to-end-today-officials-detect-four-new-cases-390629">Melbourne lockdown to end today; officials detect four new cases</a>

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New South Wales&nbsp;and Queensland were put on COVID-19 alert after reports indicated a woman and her husband travelled from Victoria to New South Wales and Queensland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-reports-second-death-possibly-due-to-blood-clots-after-astrazeneca-shot-390585">Australia reports second death 'possibly' due to blood clots after AstraZeneca</a>

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Till now, Australia has reported 35 confirmed cases of TTS, out of which 31 have been discharged from the hospital and the remaining, are receiving treatment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/el-salvador-legalises-bitcoin-as-other-nations-plan-similar-moves-390658">El Salvador legalises Bitcoin as other nations plan similar moves</a>

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With this law that will take effect in 90 days, El Salvador becomes the first country in the world to consider Bitcoin a legal currency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-nato-russia-begins-military-exercise-in-pacific-ocean-390667">After NATO, Russia begins military exercise in Pacific Ocean</a>

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The Russian military exercise involves submarines and missile cruiser including the anti-submarine warfare ship Admiral Panteleyev and the MiG-31 interceptor.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/solar-eclipse-dazzles-the-world-390619" hreflang="en">Solar Eclipse dazzles the world</a>

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A solar eclipse will be visible over the Earth's northern hemisphere on Thursday with parts of Canada and Siberia privy to the best view of the celestial event.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/covid-pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-vaccines-lets-help-in-breaking-myths-for-new-mothers-390613" hreflang="en">Covid, pregnancy, breastfeeding and vaccines: Let's help in breaking myths for new mothers</a>

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Pregnant women, if infected by coronavirus, are advised to intake a lot of fluids at normal temperature and go on complete bed rest to avoid tiring the body.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-ramaphosa-announces-economic-recovery-plan-390643" hreflang="en">South Africa: Ramaphosa announces economic recovery plan</a>

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an amendment to the Electricity Regulation Act that will make it easier for independent power providers to generate power.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/argentina-launches-international-campaign-to-find-missing-people-after-30-years-390662" hreflang="en">Argentina launches international campaign to find missing people after 30 years</a>

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The dictatorship in Argentina from 1976 to 1983 saw massive human rights violations, including the abduction of about 500 babies, girls, and boys.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-launches-investigation-into-possible-oil-slick-off-sinking-ship-390633" hreflang="en">Sri Lanka launches investigation into possible oil slick off sinking ship</a>

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The container ship went underwater after burning for 13 days. Experts in the field have warned that it would be a huge maritime environmental disaster if oil leaks from the container ship.

As several European nations reopen and allow tourists, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Hans Kluge, regional director for Europe, said that Europe is "by no means out of danger".

As several European nations reopen and allow tourists, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Hans Kluge, regional director for Europe, said that Europe is "by no means out of danger". Additionally, as authorities in Melbourne gave the green signal to the city to end the lockdown, four new local coronavirus cases were detected on Thursday. Adding to the fears of coronavirus vaccine, a 52-year-old woman from New South Wales died after getting a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus. Click on headlines to read more We are by no means out of danger, WHO alerts Europe on virus resurgence WHO's top official Hans Kluge said that Europe still hasn't achieved sufficient protection against a possible COVID-19 resurgence since at least 80 per cent vaccination coverage of the adult population was required. Melbourne lockdown to end today; officials detect four new cases New South Wales and Queensland were put on COVID-19 alert after reports indicated a woman and her husband travelled from Victoria to New South Wales and Queensland. Australia reports second death 'possibly' due to blood clots after AstraZeneca Till now, Australia has reported 35 confirmed cases of TTS, out of which 31 have been discharged from the hospital and the remaining, are receiving treatment. El Salvador legalises Bitcoin as other nations plan similar moves With this law that will take effect in 90 days, El Salvador becomes the first country in the world to consider Bitcoin a legal currency. After NATO, Russia begins military exercise in Pacific Ocean The Russian military exercise involves submarines and missile cruiser including the anti-submarine warfare ship Admiral Panteleyev and the MiG-31 interceptor. Solar Eclipse dazzles the world A solar eclipse will be visible over the Earth's northern hemisphere on Thursday with parts of Canada and Siberia privy to the best view of the celestial event. Covid, pregnancy, breastfeeding and vaccines: Let's help in breaking myths for new mothers Pregnant women, if infected by coronavirus, are advised to intake a lot of fluids at normal temperature and go on complete bed rest to avoid tiring the body. South Africa: Ramaphosa announces economic recovery plan South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an amendment to the Electricity Regulation Act that will make it easier for independent power providers to generate power. Argentina launches international campaign to find missing people after 30 years The dictatorship in Argentina from 1976 to 1983 saw massive human rights violations, including the abduction of about 500 babies, girls, and boys. Sri Lanka launches investigation into possible oil slick off sinking ship The container ship went underwater after burning for 13 days. Experts in the field have warned that it would be a huge maritime environmental disaster if oil leaks from the container ship.

Top 10 world news: WHO warns against Covid, AstraZeneca's deadly side effect, and more

Continuing the America-China's oral war,&nbsp;after the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-to-work-with-allies-to-help-pacific-islands-amid-china-rivalry-390306">US</a>&nbsp;Senate&nbsp;passed the&nbsp;Innovation and Competition Act&nbsp;to address the Chinese technological threat, the Chinese foreign ministry said America is "seeing China as an imaginary enemy". Meanwhile, on the covid front,&nbsp;French authorities on Wednesday allowed restaurants and cafes to serve indoors as President&nbsp;Macron&nbsp;hailed the move as a "new step". In the East,&nbsp;during a rare protest in China, students of a university help a school principal hostage during a protest about the devaluation of degrees.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-shows-paranoid-delusion-of-egoism-says-china-on-us-innovation-bill-390379" hreflang="en">It shows paranoid delusion of egoism, says China on US innovation bill</a>

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The bill aims to bolster the US&nbsp;auto industry&nbsp;hit hard due to the pandemic and also seeks to increase domestic manufacturing of semiconductors.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/life-will-resume-france-lifts-more-covid-curbs-allows-indoor-dining-390333">'Life will resume': France lifts more Covid curbs, allows indoor dining</a>

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The threat of the virus remains as the country reported over 6,000 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday but the number of hospitalisations remained in control.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-uns-sudden-weight-loss-sparks-rumours-about-his-health-390362">Kim Jong Un's sudden weight loss sparks rumours about his health</a>

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Recent photographs show Kim Jong Un much slimmer, which has sparked speculations about his health.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-intercepts-missile-over-damascus-amid-israeli-airstrikes-390393">Syria intercepts missile over Damascus amid Israeli airstrikes</a>

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Israeli airstrikes&nbsp;in Syria&nbsp;killed at least eleven&nbsp;government troops even as Syria said it had intercepted an Israeli missile strike over capital Damascus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-students-hold-principal-hostage-for-30-hours-during-protests-390397">Chinese students hold principal hostage for 30 hours during protests</a>

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The Chinese students were protesting against a proposal to merge a Nanjing college in Jiangsu province with a vocational institute.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/everyone-should-ban-them-trump-hails-nigerias-twitter-ban-390424" hreflang="en">'Everyone should ban them': Trump hails Nigeria's Twitter ban</a>

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Once a lover of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/twitter?page=1">Twitter</a>, the former US President,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, is not leaving any stone unturned to voice his newfound hatred for the platform now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/havana-zoo-introduces-cubas-first-yanek-a-rare-white-tiger-390376" hreflang="en">Havana Zoo introduces Cuba's first Yanek, a rare white tiger</a>

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A Havana zoo has introduced the country's first-ever white Bengal tiger, a rare type not known to exist in the wild.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-we-were-all-bloody-indians-to-them-since-ipl-they-are-licking-our-boots-farokh-engineer-reacts-to-englands-racism-row-390309">'We were all bloody Indians to them, since IPL they are licking our boots'</a>

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Former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer has expressed his shock after England PM Boris Johnson disagreed with Ollie Robinson’s suspension from international cricket by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over racist and sexist historical tweets.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-revokes-trumps-ban-on-chinese-apps-tiktok-wechat-orders-criteria-based-decision-390430" hreflang="en">Biden revokes Trump's ban on Chinese apps TikTok, WeChat; orders 'criteria-based decision'</a>

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The Biden administration on Wednesday ordered a security review of Chinese apps WeChat and TikTok and dropped the executive orders passed by former President Trump that sought to ban those apps.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-third-of-ugandas-population-excluded-from-healthcare-system-report-390377" hreflang="en">One-third of Uganda's population excluded from healthcare system: Report</a>

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While almost a third of the population does not own cards, some of them who do have these ID cards are unable to use them as they have errors in them.

Continuing the America-China's oral war, after the US Senate passed the Innovation and Competition Act to address the Chinese technological threat, the Chinese foreign ministry said America is "seeing China as an imaginary enemy".

Continuing the America-China's oral war, after the US Senate passed the Innovation and Competition Act to address the Chinese technological threat, the Chinese foreign ministry said America is "seeing China as an imaginary enemy". Meanwhile, on the covid front, French authorities on Wednesday allowed restaurants and cafes to serve indoors as President Macron hailed the move as a "new step". In the East, during a rare protest in China, students of a university help a school principal hostage during a protest about the devaluation of degrees. Click on headlines to read more It shows paranoid delusion of egoism, says China on US innovation bill The bill aims to bolster the US auto industry hit hard due to the pandemic and also seeks to increase domestic manufacturing of semiconductors. 'Life will resume': France lifts more Covid curbs, allows indoor dining The threat of the virus remains as the country reported over 6,000 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday but the number of hospitalisations remained in control. Kim Jong Un's sudden weight loss sparks rumours about his health Recent photographs show Kim Jong Un much slimmer, which has sparked speculations about his health. Syria intercepts missile over Damascus amid Israeli airstrikes Israeli airstrikes in Syria killed at least eleven government troops even as Syria said it had intercepted an Israeli missile strike over capital Damascus. Chinese students hold principal hostage for 30 hours during protests The Chinese students were protesting against a proposal to merge a Nanjing college in Jiangsu province with a vocational institute. 'Everyone should ban them': Trump hails Nigeria's Twitter ban Once a lover of Twitter, the former US President, Donald Trump, is not leaving any stone unturned to voice his newfound hatred for the platform now. Havana Zoo introduces Cuba's first Yanek, a rare white tiger A Havana zoo has introduced the country's first-ever white Bengal tiger, a rare type not known to exist in the wild. 'We were all bloody Indians to them, since IPL they are licking our boots' Former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer has expressed his shock after England PM Boris Johnson disagreed with Ollie Robinson’s suspension from international cricket by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over racist and sexist historical tweets. Biden revokes Trump's ban on Chinese apps TikTok, WeChat; orders 'criteria-based decision' The Biden administration on Wednesday ordered a security review of Chinese apps WeChat and TikTok and dropped the executive orders passed by former President Trump that sought to ban those apps. One-third of Uganda's population excluded from healthcare system: Report While almost a third of the population does not own cards, some of them who do have these ID cards are unable to use them as they have errors in them.

Top 10 world news: Biden to not ban TikTok, Kim Jong Un's health in question, and more

Several global news media sites including White House and UK government websites went down on Tuesday as the cloud server was hit.&nbsp;The UN tribunal at The Hague on Tuesday upheld the genocide conviction and life sentence against former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic.

The former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic was held guilty for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian conflict in 1992-95.&nbsp;In London, a few months after a woman, Sarah Everard, was murdered, a police officer has confessed to kidnapping and raping the 33-year-old.

Meanwhile, French President Macron was slapped by a man during his trip to southeast France on Tuesday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-global-media-websites-go-down-white-house-uk-govt-sites-go-dark-too-390160">Several global media websites go down; White House, UK govt sites go dark too</a>

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Reports said the BBC website had also gone down but returned later. The CNN international website was also down.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-everard-disappearance-case-uk-police-officer-confesses-to-kidnap-and-rape-390169">Sarah Everard disappearance case: UK police officer confesses to kidnap and rape</a>

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Everard’s case has highlighted the poor status of security of women in the country, especially London, where several women claim to feel unsafe while walking alone on the streets.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-president-emmanuel-macron-slapped-during-visit-to-southeast-france-390185">Watch: President Emmanuel Macron slapped during visit to southeast France</a>

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Macron’s security officials rushed to the leader’s rescue and pinned the attacker to the ground.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-set-to-vaccinate-3-year-old-kids-report-390174">China set to vaccinate 3-year-old kids: Report</a>

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Reports claimed Sinovac had conducted human trial of 500 participants between 3 and 17-year-olds.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-surge-vietnam-government-urges-donations-for-vaccine-fund-390156">Amid coronavirus surge, Vietnam government urges donations for 'vaccine fund'</a>

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In order to make sure Vietnam’s economy continues to grow, like last year, the locals are also coming forward to donate whatever they can.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europol-says-800-arrested-worldwide-in-huge-crime-sting-390137">Europol says 800 arrested worldwide in huge crime sting</a>

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Police arrested 800 people in a huge global sting involving encrypted phones used by criminals that were secretly planted by law enforcement agencies.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-muslim-family-members-killed-in-suspected-hate-crime-in-canadas-ontario-390039">Four Muslim family members killed in suspected hate crime in Canada's Ontario</a>

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A 74-year-old lady, a 46-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, and a 15-year-old kid were among those killed, according to police.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/our-president-donald-trump-attacks-fauci-hints-at-re-run-in-2024-election-390165">'Our president': Donald Trump attacks Fauci, hints at re-run in 2024 election</a>

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Trump urged his supporters to continue trusting him and his party in order to make sure he can 'make America great again'.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-tribunal-upholds-genocide-conviction-against-ex-bosnian-serb-military-commander-mladic-390203">UN tribunal upholds genocide conviction against ex-Bosnian Serb military commander Mladic</a>

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Mladic, 79, was captured in 2011 and was found guilty in 2017 of carrying out&nbsp;"ethnic cleansing"&nbsp;to drive Muslims and Bosnians out of key areas.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-meets-nato-secretary-general-jens-stoltenberg-ahead-of-brussels-summit-390128">US President Joe Biden meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of Brussels summit</a>

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A meeting of NATO Heads of State and Government will be held on June 14 in Brussels at NATO headquarters. The meeting will be chaired by Stoltenberg.

Several global news media sites including White House and UK government websites went down on Tuesday as the cloud server was hit. The UN tribunal at The Hague on Tuesday upheld the genocide conviction and life sentence against former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic.

Several global news media sites including White House and UK government websites went down on Tuesday as the cloud server was hit. The UN tribunal at The Hague on Tuesday upheld the genocide conviction and life sentence against former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic. The former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic was held guilty for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian conflict in 1992-95. In London, a few months after a woman, Sarah Everard, was murdered, a police officer has confessed to kidnapping and raping the 33-year-old. Meanwhile, French President Macron was slapped by a man during his trip to southeast France on Tuesday. Click to read more Several global media websites go down; White House, UK govt sites go dark too Reports said the BBC website had also gone down but returned later. The CNN international website was also down. Sarah Everard disappearance case: UK police officer confesses to kidnap and rape Everard’s case has highlighted the poor status of security of women in the country, especially London, where several women claim to feel unsafe while walking alone on the streets. Watch: President Emmanuel Macron slapped during visit to southeast France Macron’s security officials rushed to the leader’s rescue and pinned the attacker to the ground. China set to vaccinate 3-year-old kids: Report Reports claimed Sinovac had conducted human trial of 500 participants between 3 and 17-year-olds. Amid coronavirus surge, Vietnam government urges donations for 'vaccine fund' In order to make sure Vietnam’s economy continues to grow, like last year, the locals are also coming forward to donate whatever they can. Europol says 800 arrested worldwide in huge crime sting Police arrested 800 people in a huge global sting involving encrypted phones used by criminals that were secretly planted by law enforcement agencies. Four Muslim family members killed in suspected hate crime in Canada's Ontario A 74-year-old lady, a 46-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, and a 15-year-old kid were among those killed, according to police. 'Our president': Donald Trump attacks Fauci, hints at re-run in 2024 election Trump urged his supporters to continue trusting him and his party in order to make sure he can 'make America great again'. UN tribunal upholds genocide conviction against ex-Bosnian Serb military commander Mladic Mladic, 79, was captured in 2011 and was found guilty in 2017 of carrying out "ethnic cleansing" to drive Muslims and Bosnians out of key areas. US President Joe Biden meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of Brussels summit A meeting of NATO Heads of State and Government will be held on June 14 in Brussels at NATO headquarters. The meeting will be chaired by Stoltenberg.

Top 10 world news: Ex-Bosnian Serb military commander Mladic's conviction upheld; China set to vaccinate 3-year-old kids

Russia on Moday formally quit the Open Skies treaty with the US after the legislation was passed by both houses of the Russian parliament and the formal stamp of approval was given by President Putin.

In Nigeria, the government ordered all TV and radio stations to immediately stop using Twitter just days after the government suspended the micro-blogging site from the country "indefinitely" after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an "abusive" civil war tweet.

Meanwhile, Spain welcomed vaccinated foreign tourists from across the world as it opened its borders in a bid to boost the tourism sector hit hard due to the pandemic.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-formally-exits-from-open-skies-pact-with-us-after-putins-approval-389947">Russia formally exits from Open Skies pact with US after Putin's approval</a> 
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The Open Skies treaty which had come into effect on January 1, 2002, allowed both countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over military installations.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unpatriotic-nigeria-government-orders-media-houses-to-stop-using-twitter-389980">'Unpatriotic': Nigeria government orders media houses to stop using Twitter</a>

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The order has come a few days after the Nigerian government suspended Twitter from the country ‘indefinitely’ after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an 'abusive' civil war tweet.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-opens-borders-to-vaccinated-travellers-as-tourists-begin-arriving-389994">Spain opens borders to vaccinated travellers as tourists begin arriving</a>

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Spain had earlier allowed tourists from ten non-EU countries to enter without a negative COVID-19 PCR test which included Britain, &nbsp;Australia, New Zealand and Israel.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moderna-awaiting-approval-of-coronavirus-vaccine-for-teens-in-eu-canada-389997">Moderna awaiting approval of coronavirus vaccine for teens in EU, Canada</a>

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The US pharmaceutical company is also planning to file for emergency approval in the US with the Food and Drug Administration.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amazon-chief-jeff-bezos-his-brother-to-fly-to-space-on-blue-origin-flight-389985">Amazon chief Jeff Bezos &amp; his brother to fly to space on Blue Origin flight</a>

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Bezos will be stepping down from&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;next month, the company he built from scratch into a retail giant.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-police-using-drones-to-check-body-temperature-in-public-places-389944">Malaysia: Police using drones to check body temperature in public places</a>

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The drones can detect high temperatures as high as 20 metres above ground.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/plane-with-kamala-harris-on-board-forced-to-turn-around-after-technical-issue-389840">Plane with Kamala Harris on board forced to turn around after 'technical issue'</a>

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US Vice President Kamala Harris, after exiting the plane when it returned to Joint Base Andrews on the outskirts of Washington, said: "We all said a little prayer, but we're good."&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-accusations-of-genocide-from-the-west-china-policies-could-cut-millions-of-uyghur-births-in-xinjiang-report-389838">&nbsp;China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang: Report</a> 
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The Chinese government has not made public any official target for reducing the proportion of Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/30-killed-50-injured-as-passenger-trains-collide-in-pakistans-sindh-province-389852">30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province</a>

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Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore collided with the Millat Express which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-pm-oli-says-misunderstandings-with-india-resolved-389932">Nepal PM Oli says 'misunderstandings' with India resolved</a>

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Oli, in a televised address to the nation last month, said that the outstanding issues relating to the border issue with India will be resolved through diplomatic channels.&nbsp;

Russia on Moday formally quit the Open Skies treaty with the US after the legislation was passed by both houses of the Russian parliament and the formal stamp of approval was given by President Putin.

Russia on Moday formally quit the Open Skies treaty with the US after the legislation was passed by both houses of the Russian parliament and the formal stamp of approval was given by President Putin. In Nigeria, the government ordered all TV and radio stations to immediately stop using Twitter just days after the government suspended the micro-blogging site from the country "indefinitely" after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an "abusive" civil war tweet. Meanwhile, Spain welcomed vaccinated foreign tourists from across the world as it opened its borders in a bid to boost the tourism sector hit hard due to the pandemic. Click on headlines to read more Russia formally exits from Open Skies pact with US after Putin's approval The Open Skies treaty which had come into effect on January 1, 2002, allowed both countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over military installations. 'Unpatriotic': Nigeria government orders media houses to stop using Twitter The order has come a few days after the Nigerian government suspended Twitter from the country ‘indefinitely’ after the platform suspended President Muhammadu Buhari’s account following an 'abusive' civil war tweet. Spain opens borders to vaccinated travellers as tourists begin arriving Spain had earlier allowed tourists from ten non-EU countries to enter without a negative COVID-19 PCR test which included Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Israel. Moderna awaiting approval of coronavirus vaccine for teens in EU, Canada The US pharmaceutical company is also planning to file for emergency approval in the US with the Food and Drug Administration. Amazon chief Jeff Bezos & his brother to fly to space on Blue Origin flight Bezos will be stepping down from Amazon next month, the company he built from scratch into a retail giant. Malaysia: Police using drones to check body temperature in public places The drones can detect high temperatures as high as 20 metres above ground. Plane with Kamala Harris on board forced to turn around after 'technical issue' US Vice President Kamala Harris, after exiting the plane when it returned to Joint Base Andrews on the outskirts of Washington, said: "We all said a little prayer, but we're good." China policies could cut millions of Uyghur births in Xinjiang: Report The Chinese government has not made public any official target for reducing the proportion of Uyghur and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. 30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Pakistan's Sindh province Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore collided with the Millat Express which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi. Nepal PM Oli says 'misunderstandings' with India resolved Oli, in a televised address to the nation last month, said that the outstanding issues relating to the border issue with India will be resolved through diplomatic channels.

Top 10 world news: Russia exits from Open Skies; Spain opens borders to vaccinated tourists & more

In a rare event,&nbsp;Hong Kong's historic&nbsp;Victoria Park&nbsp;which traditionally holds the Tiananmen Square vigil usually attended by thousands of people each year was blocked by security officials on Friday as the venue lay empty for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, in the Mehul Choksi case, the mystery surrounding&nbsp;Barbara Jarabica&nbsp;has deepened with the London School of Economics now saying there was no student with that name at the institution. On the covid front, just days after giving a green light to the single-shot Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine, the UK regulator on Friday approved the&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech&nbsp;vaccine for 12 to 15 year-olds in the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-blocks-access-as-hong-kongs-victoria-park-deserted-on-tiananmen-square-massacre-anniversary-389495" hreflang="en">Police blocks access as HK's Victoria Park deserted on Tiananmen anniversary</a>

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City authorities had threatened to impose the&nbsp;national security law&nbsp;on anyone who tried to start the vigil around Victoria Park.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/choksi-case-mystery-deepens-as-london-school-of-economics-says-no-info-on-barbara-jarabica-389476">Choksi case: London School of Economics says no info on Barbara Jarabica</a>

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According to the LinkedIn account of Jarabica, she studied at LSE. But once her account became public, the display picture and the fact that she studied at LSE were deleted.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-approves-pfizer-biontech-vaccine-for-12-to-15-year-olds-389483">UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds</a>

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On Thursday, British PM Boris Johnson received his second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The British prime minister had taken his first shot back in March as he urged citizens to take the second shot.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-npa-seizes-gupta-brothers-property-389494">South Africa: NPA seizes Gupta Brothers' property</a>

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The National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate has seized assets of the Guptas and their associate worth millions of Rands.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-braces-for-oil-spill-from-sunken-ship-here-is-what-we-know-389485">Sri Lanka braces for oil spill from ship: Here is what we know</a>

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Foreign experts have been deployed to help Sri Lanka contain a potential oil leak. An Indian coastguard vessel is also in the area with equipment to deal with a possible oil slick.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/puppies-are-born-to-talk-to-human-beings-study-389508" hreflang="en">Puppies are born to talk to human beings: Study</a>

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One main thing that the researchers had to follow was to adopt the 'baby talk' in which they had to talk in a high-pitched voice to get the puppy’s attention.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/indian-army-targets-ai-powered-battle-tanks-with-eye-on-china-389288" hreflang="en">Indian Army targets AI-powered battle tanks with eye on China</a>

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The Indian Army is eyeing the "Future Tank" platform which it intends to induct by 2030.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-panda-pregnancy-increases-stock-prices-of-nearby-restaurants-389486" hreflang="en">Tokyo: Panda pregnancy increases stock prices of nearby restaurants</a>

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The locals are taking this as a ray of hope in the pandemic days, which has led to several setbacks in the economy and has also resulted in the delay of the Olympic Games.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-made-commitment-to-send-vaccines-to-india-says-us-nsa-389471" hreflang="en">Joe Biden made commitment to send vaccines to India, says US NSA</a>

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The US will be sharing a total of 80 million doses by the end of June. This represents 13 per cent of the total vaccines produced by the US by the end of this month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-japans-birth-rate-hits-new-low-amid-pandemic-389472" hreflang="en">Now, Japan's birth rate hits new low amid pandemic</a>

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According to data released by the Japanese government, the number of newborn babies fell to a record low as the coronavirus pandemic hit the country last year.

In a rare event, Hong Kong's historic Victoria Park which traditionally holds the Tiananmen Square vigil usually attended by thousands of people each year was blocked by security officials on Friday as the venue lay empty for the first time in decades.

In a rare event, Hong Kong's historic Victoria Park which traditionally holds the Tiananmen Square vigil usually attended by thousands of people each year was blocked by security officials on Friday as the venue lay empty for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, in the Mehul Choksi case, the mystery surrounding Barbara Jarabica has deepened with the London School of Economics now saying there was no student with that name at the institution. On the covid front, just days after giving a green light to the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the UK regulator on Friday approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15 year-olds in the country. Click on headlines to read more Police blocks access as HK's Victoria Park deserted on Tiananmen anniversary City authorities had threatened to impose the national security law on anyone who tried to start the vigil around Victoria Park. Choksi case: London School of Economics says no info on Barbara Jarabica According to the LinkedIn account of Jarabica, she studied at LSE. But once her account became public, the display picture and the fact that she studied at LSE were deleted. UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds On Thursday, British PM Boris Johnson received his second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The British prime minister had taken his first shot back in March as he urged citizens to take the second shot. South Africa: NPA seizes Gupta Brothers' property The National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate has seized assets of the Guptas and their associate worth millions of Rands. Sri Lanka braces for oil spill from ship: Here is what we know Foreign experts have been deployed to help Sri Lanka contain a potential oil leak. An Indian coastguard vessel is also in the area with equipment to deal with a possible oil slick. Puppies are born to talk to human beings: Study One main thing that the researchers had to follow was to adopt the 'baby talk' in which they had to talk in a high-pitched voice to get the puppy’s attention. Indian Army targets AI-powered battle tanks with eye on China The Indian Army is eyeing the "Future Tank" platform which it intends to induct by 2030. Tokyo: Panda pregnancy increases stock prices of nearby restaurants The locals are taking this as a ray of hope in the pandemic days, which has led to several setbacks in the economy and has also resulted in the delay of the Olympic Games. Joe Biden made commitment to send vaccines to India, says US NSA The US will be sharing a total of 80 million doses by the end of June. This represents 13 per cent of the total vaccines produced by the US by the end of this month. Now, Japan's birth rate hits new low amid pandemic According to data released by the Japanese government, the number of newborn babies fell to a record low as the coronavirus pandemic hit the country last year.

Top 10 world news: Japan's birth rate, puppies talk with humans, and more

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo&nbsp;Kinshasa&nbsp;has witnessed a large number of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-countries-that-are-vaccinating-children-against-deadly-virus-389192">COVID-19</a>&nbsp;cases in the past month. While the world fights <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> pandemic, ahead of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-grandma-wong-arrested-for-solo-tiananmen-protest-388617">Tiananmen Square&nbsp;</a>anniversary, authorities in Hong Kong will reportedly deploy at least 7,000 security officials across the city. Meanwhile,&nbsp;a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia off&nbsp;Maluku&nbsp;islands on Thursday. In the digital world,&nbsp;Tesla's Elon Musk's one tweet&nbsp;about the&nbsp;'Baby Shark' dance video&nbsp;resulted in an increase in the shares of Samsung Publishing, who owns the company that made it, by nearly six per cent; read an explanation by WION.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-make-all-efforts-to-bring-mehul-choksi-back-india-389250" hreflang="en">Will make all efforts to bring Mehul Choksi back: India</a>

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Mehul&nbsp;Choksi's&nbsp;movement from Antigua to Dominica has come under the spotlight as lawyers claim he was abducted while local authorities in Antigua say he went on his own accord.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-officials-ramp-up-security-ahead-of-tiananmen-square-anniversary-389234">Hong Kong officials ramp up security ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary</a>

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Last year's vigil was disrupted due to the&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;but several still came out to hold the rally to remember those who took part in the protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/61-magnitude-earthquake-hits-indonesias-maluku-islands-no-tsunami-warning-389215">6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's Maluku islands; no tsunami warning</a>

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Indonesia's meteorology agency also reported the earthquake in Indonesia's Ambon city in Maluku islands early in the morning.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/clear-deterioration-in-virus-cases-in-dr-congos-capital-kinshasa-warns-who-389243">'Clear deterioration' in virus cases in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, warns WHO</a>

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The WHO said Kinshasa had recorded an "exponential rise" in&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;cases.&nbsp;President Felix Tshisekedi warned citizens to be alert to the fast-changing situation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/is-teslas-elon-musk-a-master-manipulator-of-markets-389229" hreflang="en">Is Tesla’s Elon Musk a master manipulator of markets?</a>

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Recently, the SpaceX founder has started tweeting about cryptocurrencies, especially since Tesla invested in the same.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-posts-photo-of-serpent-shaped-cloud-that-forms-stars-389244" hreflang="en">NASA posts photo of serpent-shaped cloud that forms stars</a>

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One of the latest images posted by NASA has again drawn everyone's attention to these stellar factories.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-seeks-interpols-assistance-for-guptas-arrest-389247">South Africa seeks Interpol's assistance for Gupta's arrest</a>

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The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa is seeking Interpol assistance with Gupta's arrest.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/view-once-multiple-device-connection-and-more-here-are-whatsapps-new-features-389205" hreflang="en">'View once', multiple device connection, and more: Here are WhatsApp's new features</a>

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Just like Snapchat,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/whatsapp">WhatsApp</a>&nbsp;is also coming up with a&nbsp;'view once' feature. Very soon, Facebook CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/mark-zuckerberg">Mark Zuckerberg</a>&nbsp;confirmed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-2020-pm-narendra-modi-directs-officials-to-vaccinate-athletes-on-top-priority-389249" hreflang="en">Tokyo 2020: PM Narendra Modi directs officials to vaccinate athletes 'on top priority'</a>

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The Indian Prime Minister also said that he will talk to the contingent travelling to the Olympics in July to encourage them and wish them luck for the Summer Games.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musks-tesla-begins-hiring-in-india-reports-389253" hreflang="en">Elon Musk's Tesla begins hiring in India: Reports</a>

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Internationally-renowned&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/elon-musk">Elon Musk’s</a>&nbsp;electric car company,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/tesla">Tesla</a>, has begun recruiting for leadership roles in India.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa has witnessed a large number of COVID-19 cases in the past month.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa has witnessed a large number of COVID-19 cases in the past month. While the world fights coronavirus pandemic, ahead of the Tiananmen Square anniversary, authorities in Hong Kong will reportedly deploy at least 7,000 security officials across the city. Meanwhile, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia off Maluku islands on Thursday. In the digital world, Tesla's Elon Musk's one tweet about the 'Baby Shark' dance video resulted in an increase in the shares of Samsung Publishing, who owns the company that made it, by nearly six per cent; read an explanation by WION. Click on headlines to read more Will make all efforts to bring Mehul Choksi back: India Mehul Choksi's movement from Antigua to Dominica has come under the spotlight as lawyers claim he was abducted while local authorities in Antigua say he went on his own accord. Hong Kong officials ramp up security ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary Last year's vigil was disrupted due to the pandemic but several still came out to hold the rally to remember those who took part in the protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's Maluku islands; no tsunami warning Indonesia's meteorology agency also reported the earthquake in Indonesia's Ambon city in Maluku islands early in the morning. 'Clear deterioration' in virus cases in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, warns WHO The WHO said Kinshasa had recorded an "exponential rise" in coronavirus cases. President Felix Tshisekedi warned citizens to be alert to the fast-changing situation. Is Tesla’s Elon Musk a master manipulator of markets? Recently, the SpaceX founder has started tweeting about cryptocurrencies, especially since Tesla invested in the same. NASA posts photo of serpent-shaped cloud that forms stars One of the latest images posted by NASA has again drawn everyone's attention to these stellar factories. South Africa seeks Interpol's assistance for Gupta's arrest The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa is seeking Interpol assistance with Gupta's arrest. 'View once', multiple device connection, and more: Here are WhatsApp's new features Just like Snapchat, WhatsApp is also coming up with a 'view once' feature. Very soon, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed. Tokyo 2020: PM Narendra Modi directs officials to vaccinate athletes 'on top priority' The Indian Prime Minister also said that he will talk to the contingent travelling to the Olympics in July to encourage them and wish them luck for the Summer Games. Elon Musk's Tesla begins hiring in India: Reports Internationally-renowned Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, has begun recruiting for leadership roles in India.

Top 10 world news: Mehul Choksi update, NASA's latest find, and more

Another tragedy took place in the US amid rising gun violence in the country.&nbsp;Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in a mass shootout carried out by three suspects outside a concert hall in Miami, Florida. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has hinted towards re-running for the post if his health permits. On the other hand, Israel's Foreign Minister visited Egypt for the first time in 13 years to work out a deal for 'permanent ceasefire' between Israel and Gaza.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-foreign-minister-visits-egypt-to-discuss-permanent-ceasefire-with-gaza-388408" hreflang="en">Israel's FM visits Egypt to discuss 'permanent ceasefire' with Gaza</a>

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Ashkenazi has also assured that the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government will also discuss the terms to repatriate the Israeli prisoners held by the Hamas group in Gaza.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/florida-mass-shooting-two-killed-at-least-20-injured-388419">Mass shooting in Florida kills at least two, 20 people injured</a>

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The mass shooting happened during the early hours at a billiards hall on a commercial estate near Miami Gardens, to the northwest of the coastal city's downtown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-re-run-in-us-election-2024-if-his-health-allows-reports-388427">Trump promises re-run in US election 2024 if his health allows: Reports</a>

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As per a few local reports, Trump told his aides that after losing to Joe Biden in US election 2020, he is planning to run for the White House again in 2024 if he in good health.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mali-five-killed-in-suspected-jihadist-attack-388429">Mali: Five killed in suspected Jihadist attack</a>

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A suspected Jihadist attack in Mali has claimed lives of four civilians and a police officer.&nbsp;Unidentified men attacked a checkpoint near Bougouni town between 3:30 am and 4 am (local time).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aim-high-hong-kong-teacher-sets-record-for-fastest-everest-climb-388426">Aim high': Hong Kong teacher sets record for fastest Everest climb</a>

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Tsang Yin-hung became the fastest woman to ascend Mount Everest by finishing the climb in merely 25 hours and 50 minutes, an official announced.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/collateral-damage-cafe-charges-extra-5-from-people-wearing-masks-388430" hreflang="en">'Collateral damage': Cafe charges extra $5 from people wearing masks</a>

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A cafe-owner is charging $5 extra from customers who show up to the cafe wearing masks as he believes these customers should pay for the "damage they have collectively caused".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-delhi-reports-lowest-covid-death-toll-since-april-13-388440" hreflang="en">India: Delhi reports lowest covid death toll since April 13</a>

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The national capital reported 946 new cases, taking the tally to 14,25,592 and active cases to 12,100. The positivity rate was reported to be 1.25 per cent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-backs-australia-in-trade-spat-with-china-ahead-of-ardern-morrison-meeting-388417" hreflang="en">New Zealand backs Australia in trade spat with China ahead of Ardern-Morrison meeting</a>

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Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in New Zealand on Sunday for high-level talks hours after the country's government chose to support Canberra in its dispute with China on barley tariffs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/new-coronavirus-variants-are-coming-warn-scientists-behind-modernas-covid-vaccine-388394" hreflang="en">'New coronavirus variants are coming', warn scientists behind Moderna's Covid vaccine</a>

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Moderna and Pfizer are the vaccines with highest rates of protection against Covid among its recipients. But the efficacy could drop as mutations surface globally.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-operation-in-france-after-reports-of-armed-man-on-the-run-388388" hreflang="en">Police operation in France after reports of armed man on the run</a>

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The Dordogne prefecture on Twitter urged inhabitants of Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare to stay at home until further notice.

Another tragedy took place in the US amid rising gun violence in the country. Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in a mass shootout carried out by three suspects outside a concert hall in Miami, Florida.

Another tragedy took place in the US amid rising gun violence in the country. Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in a mass shootout carried out by three suspects outside a concert hall in Miami, Florida. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has hinted towards re-running for the post if his health permits. On the other hand, Israel's Foreign Minister visited Egypt for the first time in 13 years to work out a deal for 'permanent ceasefire' between Israel and Gaza. Click on headlines to read more Israel's FM visits Egypt to discuss 'permanent ceasefire' with Gaza Ashkenazi has also assured that the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government will also discuss the terms to repatriate the Israeli prisoners held by the Hamas group in Gaza. Mass shooting in Florida kills at least two, 20 people injured The mass shooting happened during the early hours at a billiards hall on a commercial estate near Miami Gardens, to the northwest of the coastal city's downtown. Trump promises re-run in US election 2024 if his health allows: Reports As per a few local reports, Trump told his aides that after losing to Joe Biden in US election 2020, he is planning to run for the White House again in 2024 if he in good health. Mali: Five killed in suspected Jihadist attack A suspected Jihadist attack in Mali has claimed lives of four civilians and a police officer. Unidentified men attacked a checkpoint near Bougouni town between 3:30 am and 4 am (local time). Aim high': Hong Kong teacher sets record for fastest Everest climb Tsang Yin-hung became the fastest woman to ascend Mount Everest by finishing the climb in merely 25 hours and 50 minutes, an official announced. 'Collateral damage': Cafe charges extra $5 from people wearing masks A cafe-owner is charging $5 extra from customers who show up to the cafe wearing masks as he believes these customers should pay for the "damage they have collectively caused". India: Delhi reports lowest covid death toll since April 13 The national capital reported 946 new cases, taking the tally to 14,25,592 and active cases to 12,100. The positivity rate was reported to be 1.25 per cent. New Zealand backs Australia in trade spat with China ahead of Ardern-Morrison meeting Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in New Zealand on Sunday for high-level talks hours after the country's government chose to support Canberra in its dispute with China on barley tariffs. 'New coronavirus variants are coming', warn scientists behind Moderna's Covid vaccine Moderna and Pfizer are the vaccines with highest rates of protection against Covid among its recipients. But the efficacy could drop as mutations surface globally. Police operation in France after reports of armed man on the run The Dordogne prefecture on Twitter urged inhabitants of Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare to stay at home until further notice.

Top 10 world news: Florida shooting, Trump's return, and more

Vietnam has reported a new variant which is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India. Meanwhile, in the UK&nbsp;a statue of a 17th-century British slave trader will go on temporary display in London after being toppled last June in Bristol.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spreads-through-air-vietnam-reports-new-variant-of-coronavirus-388243" hreflang="en">'Spreads through air': Vietnam reports new variant of coronavirus</a>

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A new hybrid variant of the deadly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;has been discovered in Vietnam that spreads through the air.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israelis-should-go-back-to-europe-us-irans-quds-force-commander-388271">Israelis should 'go back' to Europe, US: Iran's Quds Force commander</a>

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Commander of Iran's Quds Force on Saturday asked Israelis to "go back" to Europe and USA and "rebuild lives" there.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/toppled-statue-of-uk-slave-trader-to-go-on-temporary-display-388226">Toppled statue of UK slave trader to go on temporary display</a>

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The statue of Edward Colston, a former top official in the Royal African Company, was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter rally in the southwest English city on June 7.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/smokers-are-50-more-vulnerable-to-covid-deaths-who-chief-388266">Smokers are 50% more vulnerable to Covid deaths: WHO chief</a>

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Smokers are up to 50 per cent more vulnerable to deaths due to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">novel coronavirus</a>, WHO chief said, urging people to quit smoking.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-pakistan-origin-girl-feared-dead-after-refusing-arranged-marriage-388272">Italy: Pakistan-origin girl feared dead after refusing arranged marriage</a>

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Saman Abbas had refused to marry someone as per her family’s traditional plan. Her family wanted her to marry a cousin in Pakistan, but Abbas protested.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/salon-sustainability-hair-cutting-being-used-to-contain-oil-spills-388231">Salon sustainability: Hair cutting being used to contain oil spills</a>

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Green Salon Collective (GSC) has signed an agreement with 550 salons in the UK and Ireland to contribute to salon sustainability.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/warning-on-second-dr-congo-volcano-eruption-a-false-alarm-388265" hreflang="en">Warning on second DR Congo volcano eruption a 'false alarm'</a>

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The government had made an announcement about the eruption just hours ago. This came just a week after Mount Nyiragongo erupted causing devastation and mass exodus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-releases-iranian-and-panamanian-tankers-after-four-months-388263" hreflang="en">Indonesia releases Iranian and Panamanian tankers after four months</a>

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Indonesia has released an Iranian tanker and a Panamanian vessel that were both seized at the beginning of the year on suspicion of illegal oil transfers, officials said on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-organisers-lose-appeal-to-hold-tiananmen-vigil-388219" hreflang="en">Hong Kong organisers lose appeal to hold Tiananmen vigil</a>

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Organisers of an annual vigil to commemorate the Chinese Communist government's bloody crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 said on Saturday, they had lost an appeal to hold this year's rally.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-mp-caught-naked-during-telework-for-second-time-in-a-month-388208" hreflang="en">Canadian MP caught naked during telework for second time in a month</a>

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In April, the MP was caught standing naked between the flags of Canada and Quebec, his private parts hidden by his phone, while connected by video to a Question Time session in Parliament.

Vietnam has reported a new variant which is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India. Meanwhile, in the UK a statue of a 17th-century British slave trader will go on temporary display in London after being toppled last June in Bristol.

Vietnam has reported a new variant which is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India. Meanwhile, in the UK a statue of a 17th-century British slave trader will go on temporary display in London after being toppled last June in Bristol. Click on headlines to read more 'Spreads through air': Vietnam reports new variant of coronavirus A new hybrid variant of the deadly coronavirus has been discovered in Vietnam that spreads through the air. Israelis should 'go back' to Europe, US: Iran's Quds Force commander Commander of Iran's Quds Force on Saturday asked Israelis to "go back" to Europe and USA and "rebuild lives" there. Toppled statue of UK slave trader to go on temporary display The statue of Edward Colston, a former top official in the Royal African Company, was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter rally in the southwest English city on June 7. Smokers are 50% more vulnerable to Covid deaths: WHO chief Smokers are up to 50 per cent more vulnerable to deaths due to novel coronavirus, WHO chief said, urging people to quit smoking. Italy: Pakistan-origin girl feared dead after refusing arranged marriage Saman Abbas had refused to marry someone as per her family’s traditional plan. Her family wanted her to marry a cousin in Pakistan, but Abbas protested. Salon sustainability: Hair cutting being used to contain oil spills Green Salon Collective (GSC) has signed an agreement with 550 salons in the UK and Ireland to contribute to salon sustainability. Warning on second DR Congo volcano eruption a 'false alarm' The government had made an announcement about the eruption just hours ago. This came just a week after Mount Nyiragongo erupted causing devastation and mass exodus. Indonesia releases Iranian and Panamanian tankers after four months Indonesia has released an Iranian tanker and a Panamanian vessel that were both seized at the beginning of the year on suspicion of illegal oil transfers, officials said on Saturday. Hong Kong organisers lose appeal to hold Tiananmen vigil Organisers of an annual vigil to commemorate the Chinese Communist government's bloody crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 said on Saturday, they had lost an appeal to hold this year's rally. Canadian MP caught naked during telework for second time in a month In April, the MP was caught standing naked between the flags of Canada and Quebec, his private parts hidden by his phone, while connected by video to a Question Time session in Parliament.

Top 10 world news: Covid's new variant found, salon sustainability, and more

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 27,&nbsp;2021 in this daily newsletter. Following US Presiden Joe Biden's order&nbsp;to the US intelligence community&nbsp;asking to report on possible coronavirus origins within 90 days, Chinese President Xi Jinping's government has alleged that the US&nbsp;was attempting to make a "scapegoat" out of China.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Chinese foreign ministry also&nbsp;lashed out at the US stating that the US intelligence has a "notorious" track record.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, while addressing a special session of UN, said that&nbsp;based on&nbsp;a&nbsp;lack of evidence that the attacked buildings&nbsp;were being used for military purposes, Israel's recent deadly&nbsp;airstrikes in Gaza&nbsp;may constitute 'war crimes'. In other news, North Korea's&nbsp;Kim Jong-un has issued yet another bizarre order, this time banning&nbsp;skinny jeans, ripped jeans,&nbsp;mullet hairstyle&nbsp;and&nbsp;certain piercings so as to avoid "western", "capitalistic lifestyle" from seeping into the country.&nbsp;Don't forget to click on the headline to read the full story!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-lab-leak-row-us-intelligence-has-a-notorious-track-record-says-china-387784">Coronavirus lab leak row: US intelligence has a notorious track record, says China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/27/196392-zao1.jpg" />A day after US President's order for a probe into coronavirus origins, China ccuses US of attempting to make a scapegoat out of China.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-rights-council-to-discuss-probing-systematic-abuses-in-palestinian-territories-israel-387688">UN rights council to discuss probing 'systematic' abuses in Palestinian territories, Israel</a>

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Based on a proposal, the UN Human Rights Council will&nbsp;discuss creating a broad, international investigation into violations surrounding the latest Gaza violence, but also of "systematic" abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-attacks-on-gaza-may-constitute-war-crimes-un-human-rights-chief-387761">Israeli attacks on Gaza may constitute war crimes: UN Human Rights chief</a>

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According to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Israel's recent deadly&nbsp;airstrikes in Gaza&nbsp;may constitute 'war crimes' as there is a lack of evidence which can prove that showed that the attacked buildings were used for military purposes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-bans-tiananmen-vigil-for-second-year-running-387765">Hong Kong bans Tiananmen vigil for second year running</a>

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Citing the coronavirus pandemic, the Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;police has for the second year in a row banned the June 4, vigil marking Beijing's deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/closed-door-spy-trial-of-australian-writer-lawful-and-reasonable-china-387741">Closed-door spy trial of Australian writer 'lawful and reasonable': China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/12/173674-china-flag.jpg" />China calls the decision to ban the Australian ambassador to China from the trial of&nbsp;writer and academic Yang Jun, "lawful and reasonable", saying that the trial involves&nbsp;"state secrets".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rinse-and-repeat-what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-us-asks-california-governor-after-yet-another-mass-shooting-387807">Rinse and repeat, what the hell is wrong with us, asks California governor after yet another mass shooting</a>

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Following a&nbsp;shooting at a rail yard that resulted in the&nbsp;attacker killing&nbsp;nine co-workers,&nbsp;California Governor&nbsp;Gavin Newsom, has expressed his didain over the increasing cases of gun violence in America. He said: "It begs the damn question, what the hell is going on in the United States of America?.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-cardinal-appeals-for-fighting-to-end-after-fatal-church-attack-387623">Myanmar cardinal appeals for fighting to end after fatal church attack</a>

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Amid the escalation of conflict between the Myanmar army and the forces&nbsp;opposing military rule, Myanmar's&nbsp;Roman Catholic leader Charles Maung Bo,&nbsp;the Archbishop of Yangon has called for attacks on places of worship to end.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-has-for-too-long-valued-silence-above-truth-macron-on-rwanda-genocide-387777">France has for too long valued silence above truth: Macron on Rwanda genocide</a>

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In a speech at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, French President Emmanuel Macron recognises the role his country played in the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-bans-mullet-haircuts-nose-piercings-and-skinny-jeans-in-the-fight-against-capitalism-387760">North Korea bans mullet haircuts, nose piercings, and skinny jeans in the fight against capitalism</a>

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has recently announced a list of banned fashion and hairstyles in the region’s state-run newspaper which includes skinny jeans and ripped denim.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/dream-big-canada-teams-up-with-nasa-to-send-rover-to-moon-387803">'Dream big': Canada teams up with NASA to send rover to Moon</a>

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Planning to 'dream big' Canadian Industry Minister&nbsp;Francois-Philippe Champagne has announced that Canada in collaboration with NASA&nbsp;will land a robotic rover on the Moon by 2026. He said that the&nbsp;aim is to&nbsp;make Canada a world leader in research, technology and innovation.&nbsp;

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 27, 2021 in this daily newsletter. Following US Presiden Joe Biden's order to the US intelligence community asking to report on possible coronavirus origins within 90 days, Chinese President Xi Jinping's government has alleged that the US was attempting to make a "scapegoat" out of China.

Top 10 world news today: We bring to you the biggest headlines of May 27, 2021 in this daily newsletter. Following US Presiden Joe Biden's order to the US intelligence community asking to report on possible coronavirus origins within 90 days, Chinese President Xi Jinping's government has alleged that the US was attempting to make a "scapegoat" out of China. The Chinese foreign ministry also lashed out at the US stating that the US intelligence has a "notorious" track record. Meanwhile, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, while addressing a special session of UN, said that based on a lack of evidence that the attacked buildings were being used for military purposes, Israel's recent deadly airstrikes in Gaza may constitute 'war crimes'. In other news, North Korea's Kim Jong-un has issued yet another bizarre order, this time banning skinny jeans, ripped jeans, mullet hairstyle and certain piercings so as to avoid "western", "capitalistic lifestyle" from seeping into the country. Don't forget to click on the headline to read the full story! Coronavirus lab leak row: US intelligence has a notorious track record, says China A day after US President's order for a probe into coronavirus origins, China ccuses US of attempting to make a scapegoat out of China. UN rights council to discuss probing 'systematic' abuses in Palestinian territories, Israel Based on a proposal, the UN Human Rights Council will discuss creating a broad, international investigation into violations surrounding the latest Gaza violence, but also of "systematic" abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel. Israeli attacks on Gaza may constitute war crimes: UN Human Rights chief According to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Israel's recent deadly airstrikes in Gaza may constitute 'war crimes' as there is a lack of evidence which can prove that showed that the attacked buildings were used for military purposes. Hong Kong bans Tiananmen vigil for second year running Citing the coronavirus pandemic, the Hong Kong police has for the second year in a row banned the June 4, vigil marking Beijing's deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown. Closed-door spy trial of Australian writer 'lawful and reasonable': China China calls the decision to ban the Australian ambassador to China from the trial of writer and academic Yang Jun, "lawful and reasonable", saying that the trial involves "state secrets". Rinse and repeat, what the hell is wrong with us, asks California governor after yet another mass shooting Following a shooting at a rail yard that resulted in the attacker killing nine co-workers, California Governor Gavin Newsom, has expressed his didain over the increasing cases of gun violence in America. He said: "It begs the damn question, what the hell is going on in the United States of America?. Myanmar cardinal appeals for fighting to end after fatal church attack Amid the escalation of conflict between the Myanmar army and the forces opposing military rule, Myanmar's Roman Catholic leader Charles Maung Bo, the Archbishop of Yangon has called for attacks on places of worship to end. France has for too long valued silence above truth: Macron on Rwanda genocide In a speech at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, French President Emmanuel Macron recognises the role his country played in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. North Korea bans mullet haircuts, nose piercings, and skinny jeans in the fight against capitalism North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has recently announced a list of banned fashion and hairstyles in the region’s state-run newspaper which includes skinny jeans and ripped denim. 'Dream big': Canada teams up with NASA to send rover to Moon Planning to 'dream big' Canadian Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has announced that Canada in collaboration with NASA will land a robotic rover on the Moon by 2026. He said that the aim is to make Canada a world leader in research, technology and innovation.

Top 10 world news: China lashes out at US, UN to discuss probing systematic abuses in Palestine and more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. In today's news, taking inspiration from the US, the United Kingdom has adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status,&nbsp;visitors will have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online, a tool that&nbsp;will help determine the eligibility of the visitors. In other news, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused by his former&nbsp;Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings, of&nbsp;lying about the strategy of herd immunity when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Britain.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-at-least-9-dead-in-cable-car-accident-386927">Italy: At least 9 dead in cable car accident</a>

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WIth Italy reopening&nbsp;its skiing experiences post covid lockdown, a tragedy has befallen the country. A cable car accident has resulted in the death of nine people, and seriously injuring two others.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-aide-accuses-uk-pm-boris-johnson-of-lying-over-covid-response-386901">Former aide accuses UK PM Boris Johnson of lying over Covid response</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/28/180356-untitled-design-6.jpg" />Ahead of the much anticipated hearing into Britain's coronavirus response,&nbsp;Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings has accused&nbsp;UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson&nbsp;of lying over country's Covid pandemic response.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-nine-people-injured-in-explosives-factory-blast-386920">Iran: Nine people injured in explosives factory blast</a>

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Nine people were injured in a blast at Sepahan Nargostar Chemical Industries, in Isfahan province of Iran. The cause of the blast is as of yet unknown.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-warns-uk-not-to-play-with-nireland-brexit-deal-386924">France warns UK not to 'play' with N.Ireland Brexit deal</a>

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France's European affairs minister&nbsp;Clement Beaune, has warned Britain not to play games with special post-Brexit trading rules for Northern Ireland and be responsible, as fears rise of a summer of violence in the province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-set-to-introduce-digital-visa-for-travellers-arriving-in-country-386905">UK set to introduce 'digital visa' for travellers arriving in country</a>

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After US, The UK has now adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-reassures-on-clearing-covid-traffic-jam-386910">Taiwan reassures on clearing covid 'traffic jam'</a>

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With the country suffering through what officials call a "traffic Jam" in the testing process for COVID-19, Taiwan's&nbsp;health minister has assured locals that the government will find a solution to the testing issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-govt-no-consensus-yet-on-covid-19-vaccine-passport-issue-at-who-level-386915">Watch|&nbsp;Indian Govt: No consensus yet on COVID-19 vaccine passport issue at WHO level</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/us-studying-cases-of-heart-inflammation-among-youngsters-who-received-covid-jabs-386840">US studying cases of heart inflammation among youngsters who received Covid jabs</a>

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After&nbsp;many adolescents and young adults developed myocarditis following vaccination,&nbsp;The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now assessing heart inflammation among some teenagers and young adults after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/more-than-125000-myanmar-teachers-suspended-for-opposing-coup-386795">More than 125,000 Myanmar teachers suspended for opposing coup</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/23/195841-oof-3.jpg" />A day before the start of the new school year in the country,&nbsp;More than 125,000 school teachers in Myanmar have been suspended by the military authorities for joining a civil disobedience movement to oppose the Junta military coup.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepals-opposition-parties-to-move-court-against-presidents-decision-386870">Nepal's opposition parties to move court against president's decision</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/22/195770-oof-3.jpg" />Nepali President&nbsp;Bidya Devi Bhandari’s move to dissolve the Parliament on&nbsp;the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is now being challenged in court by opposition political parties.
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Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. In today's news, taking inspiration from the US, the United Kingdom has adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status, visitors will have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online, a tool that will help determine the eligibility of the visitors.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. In today's news, taking inspiration from the US, the United Kingdom has adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status, visitors will have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online, a tool that will help determine the eligibility of the visitors. In other news, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused by his former Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings, of lying about the strategy of herd immunity when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Britain. Click on headlines to read more Italy: At least 9 dead in cable car accident WIth Italy reopening its skiing experiences post covid lockdown, a tragedy has befallen the country. A cable car accident has resulted in the death of nine people, and seriously injuring two others. Former aide accuses UK PM Boris Johnson of lying over Covid response Ahead of the much anticipated hearing into Britain's coronavirus response, Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings has accused UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson of lying over country's Covid pandemic response. Iran: Nine people injured in explosives factory blast Nine people were injured in a blast at Sepahan Nargostar Chemical Industries, in Isfahan province of Iran. The cause of the blast is as of yet unknown. France warns UK not to 'play' with N.Ireland Brexit deal France's European affairs minister Clement Beaune, has warned Britain not to play games with special post-Brexit trading rules for Northern Ireland and be responsible, as fears rise of a summer of violence in the province. UK set to introduce 'digital visa' for travellers arriving in country After US, The UK has now adopted a digital visa system to keep a check on the actual number of people entering and leaving the country without a visa or immigration status. Taiwan reassures on clearing covid 'traffic jam' With the country suffering through what officials call a "traffic Jam" in the testing process for COVID-19, Taiwan's health minister has assured locals that the government will find a solution to the testing issue. Watch| Indian Govt: No consensus yet on COVID-19 vaccine passport issue at WHO level US studying cases of heart inflammation among youngsters who received Covid jabs After many adolescents and young adults developed myocarditis following vaccination, The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now assessing heart inflammation among some teenagers and young adults after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. More than 125,000 Myanmar teachers suspended for opposing coup A day before the start of the new school year in the country, More than 125,000 school teachers in Myanmar have been suspended by the military authorities for joining a civil disobedience movement to oppose the Junta military coup. Nepal's opposition parties to move court against president's decision Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari’s move to dissolve the Parliament on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is now being challenged in court by opposition political parties.

Top 10 world news: France's warning to UK, Italy ski rail tragedy and more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid the ceasefire between Isreal and Hamas, which was brokered after eleven days of continuous fighting a UN humanitarian official along with aid teams visited Gaza, to&nbsp;assess the damage. Meanwhile, Taiwan has accused China of spreading false information about the novel Coronavirus on social media sites.&nbsp;In other news, former President&nbsp;Donal Trump is also facing the brunt of an accusation, the&nbsp;American network CNN&nbsp; has accused him of spying on their reporter. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-humanitarian-aid-chief-tours-gaza-presses-both-sides-386755">UN humanitarian aid chief tours Gaza to assess damage, presses both sides</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/22/195811-un-gaza.jpg" />Observing the situation in airstrike-hit Gaza,&nbsp;top United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories Lynn Hastings&nbsp;appealed to Hamas and Israel&nbsp;to observe the ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cognitive-warfare-taiwan-says-china-is-spreading-vile-fake-news-about-covid-19-386661">Cognitive warfare? Taiwan says China is spreading 'vile fake news' about COVID-19</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/22/195778-oof-6.jpg" />A Taiwanese official&nbsp;has accused China of spreading fake news about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Blaming China for the misinformation circulating on social media platforms, he said, that Taiwan is currently undertaking public measures to ward off the misinformation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-pro-palestinian-protests-merkel-warns-on-anti-semitism-386747">Ahead of pro-Palestinian protests, Merkel warns on anti-Semitism</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/03/13/86670-123.jpg" />Ahead of weekend pro-Palestinian rallies in Germany, the country's Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned against the show of racist or anti-Semitic behaviour.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vaccine-passport-the-european-covid-certificate-a-users-guide-386729">Vaccine Passport: The European Covid certificate, a user's guide</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/22/195798-untitled-design-67.jpg" />After multiple name changes and a lot of scientific and political discussions, Europen Union's " Digital Covid Certificate" is all set to come into use from July 1. Let's take a look at the certificate and the various information related to its use for travelling purposes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-army-chief-protests-un-bias-in-report-over-mali-strikes-386743">France army chief protests UN 'bias' in report over Mali strikes</a>

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In an interview, General Francois Lecointre, head of French armed forces&nbsp;slams a United Nations report which looked into the airstrikes in Mali, that resulted in the death of 19 civilians. According to him, the report was biased, and it delegitimised the operations of the French-led Barkhane force in the area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/blinken-palestinian-prez-abbas-discuss-ceasefire-measures-386739">Watch:&nbsp;Blinken, Palestinian Prez Abbas discuss ceasefire measures</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/aung-san-suu-kyi-will-appear-soon-says-myanmars-military-junta-leader-386706">Aung San Suu Kyi will appear soon, says Myanmar's military junta leader</a>

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Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in his first interview since the February 1 coup said that the country’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi would soon appear in court.&nbsp;The Southeast Asian country was pushed into a violent crisis in the aftermath of the coup.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-president-dissolves-parliament-new-election-in-november-386646">Nepal president dissolves parliament, new election in November</a>

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After neither the caretaker Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, nor opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba were able to demonstrate a majority to form a new government set deadline,&nbsp;President Bidya Devi Bhandari has dissolved parliament and fixed general elections in November amid a worsening COVID-19 outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-washington-post-cnn-alleges-trump-of-spying-on-reporters-386653">After Washington Post, CNN alleges Trump of spying on reporters</a>

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After Washington post, another American media house, CNN, has alleged that the Trump administration spied on a reporter and also&nbsp;obtained&nbsp;phone and email records of a network reporter&nbsp;who was covering the Pentagon at the time Trump was in the White House.

Scientists click photo of oldest spiral galaxy in universe

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Scientists have&nbsp;clicked a picture of the oldest spiral galaxy in the universe which is estimated to have been formed 12.4 billion years ago, or just&nbsp;1.4 billion years after the big bang.
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Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid the ceasefire between Isreal and Hamas, which was brokered after eleven days of continuous fighting a UN humanitarian official along with aid teams visited Gaza, to assess the damage.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid the ceasefire between Isreal and Hamas, which was brokered after eleven days of continuous fighting a UN humanitarian official along with aid teams visited Gaza, to assess the damage. Meanwhile, Taiwan has accused China of spreading false information about the novel Coronavirus on social media sites. In other news, former President Donal Trump is also facing the brunt of an accusation, the American network CNN has accused him of spying on their reporter. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. UN humanitarian aid chief tours Gaza to assess damage, presses both sides Observing the situation in airstrike-hit Gaza, top United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories Lynn Hastings appealed to Hamas and Israel to observe the ceasefire. Cognitive warfare? Taiwan says China is spreading 'vile fake news' about COVID-19 A Taiwanese official has accused China of spreading fake news about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Blaming China for the misinformation circulating on social media platforms, he said, that Taiwan is currently undertaking public measures to ward off the misinformation. Ahead of pro-Palestinian protests, Merkel warns on anti-Semitism Ahead of weekend pro-Palestinian rallies in Germany, the country's Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned against the show of racist or anti-Semitic behaviour. Vaccine Passport: The European Covid certificate, a user's guide After multiple name changes and a lot of scientific and political discussions, Europen Union's " Digital Covid Certificate" is all set to come into use from July 1. Let's take a look at the certificate and the various information related to its use for travelling purposes. France army chief protests UN 'bias' in report over Mali strikes In an interview, General Francois Lecointre, head of French armed forces slams a United Nations report which looked into the airstrikes in Mali, that resulted in the death of 19 civilians. According to him, the report was biased, and it delegitimised the operations of the French-led Barkhane force in the area. Watch: Blinken, Palestinian Prez Abbas discuss ceasefire measures Aung San Suu Kyi will appear soon, says Myanmar's military junta leader Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in his first interview since the February 1 coup said that the country’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi would soon appear in court. The Southeast Asian country was pushed into a violent crisis in the aftermath of the coup. Nepal president dissolves parliament, new election in November After neither the caretaker Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, nor opposition leader Sher Bahadur Deuba were able to demonstrate a majority to form a new government set deadline, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has dissolved parliament and fixed general elections in November amid a worsening COVID-19 outbreak. After Washington Post, CNN alleges Trump of spying on reporters After Washington post, another American media house, CNN, has alleged that the Trump administration spied on a reporter and also obtained phone and email records of a network reporter who was covering the Pentagon at the time Trump was in the White House. Scientists click photo of oldest spiral galaxy in universe Scientists have clicked a picture of the oldest spiral galaxy in the universe which is estimated to have been formed 12.4 billion years ago, or just 1.4 billion years after the big bang.

Top 10 world news: UN aid teams visit Gaza, Nepal parliament dissolved & more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, after eleven days of continuous fighting which resulted in the death of hundreds, Isreal and Hamas have reached a ceasefire. US president Joe Biden has also assured the Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu of his support,&nbsp;helping Isreal in replenishing the nation's Iron Dome system. In other news amid the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO experts have expressed doubt on the reported death toll worldwide, they say that in reality, it&nbsp;would truly be two to three times higher.&nbsp;If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-assures-netanyahu-of-full-support-to-replenish-israels-iron-dome-system-386511">Biden assures Netanyahu of 'full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195692-31.jpg" />After 11 days of fighting,&nbsp;Israel and&nbsp;Hamas have reached a ceasefire.&nbsp;Amid the ceasefire, US President&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;said that he had "assured" Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin&nbsp;Netanyahu&nbsp;of his "full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system to ensure its defences and security in the future."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/total-covid-19-deaths-at-least-two-to-three-times-higher-than-officially-reported-who-official-386565">Total COVID-19 deaths at least two to three times higher than officially reported: WHO official</a>

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With the world grappling&nbsp;with the coronavirus pandemic, according to the&nbsp;WHO assistant director-general Samira Asma true figures of the worldwide death toll "would truly be two to three times higher".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sorry-to-hear-pak-foreign-minister-shah-mahmood-qureshi-expressing-himself-in-anti-semitic-manner-says-israeli-diplomat-386547">Sorry to hear Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressing himself in anti-semitic manner, says Israeli diplomat</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195708-untitled-design-74.jpg" />Israel's&nbsp;Rony Yedidia Clein, expresses regret over Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's anti-semitic remarks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-blames-gross-interference-for-taiwan-office-closure-386536">Hong Kong blames 'gross interference' for Taiwan office closure</a>

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Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;said on Friday its suspension of operations at its Taiwan representative office was motivated by Taipei's "gross" interference in internal affairs, including with its offer to assist "violent" protesters, accusations Taiwan rejected.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-in-a-critical-moment-argentina-enters-lockdown-amid-surge-in-covid-19-cases-386535">'We are in a critical moment': Argentina enters lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases</a> 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195703-a1.jpg" />President Alberto Fernandez announces that Argentina will go into nine days lockdown amidst&nbsp;a coronavirus case surge.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-eus-confrontational-approach-after-it-freezes-investments-386498">China slams EU's 'confrontational approach' after it freezes investments</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195689-untitled-design-70.jpg" />After European Union&nbsp;halted the ratification of a new investment pact with&nbsp;Beijing,&nbsp;China slams the European Union's "confrontational approach".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-bangladesh-sri-lanka-nearly-out-of-covid-vaccines-say-officials-386537">Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka nearly out of Covid vaccines, say officials</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/six-killed-in-blast-at-pro-palestinian-rally-in-southwest-pakistan-386523">Six killed in blast at pro-Palestinian rally in southwest Pakistan</a>

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In an improvised explosive device blast, at least six people were killed and another 14 wounded by a bomb at a pro-Palestinian rally in a Pakistani city Chaman, Balochistan province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-could-freeze-all-aid-to-myanmar-foreign-minister-warns-386447">Japan could freeze all aid to Myanmar, foreign minister warns</a>

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Japan which is a top donor to Myanmar, has already suspended new aid after the military coup ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. As the military junta continues to use lethal force against opponents of its coup,&nbsp;in an interview, Japan's foreign minister has now warned that Tokyo could freeze all aid to Myanmar.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-is-on-fire-australian-school-children-skip-school-to-protest-against-climate-change-386485">'World is on fire': Australian school children skip school to protest against climate change</a>

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In Pics, let's take a look as Australian school children step into the streets to voice their opinion on climate change.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, after eleven days of continuous fighting which resulted in the death of hundreds, Isreal and Hamas have reached a ceasefire.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, after eleven days of continuous fighting which resulted in the death of hundreds, Isreal and Hamas have reached a ceasefire. US president Joe Biden has also assured the Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu of his support, helping Isreal in replenishing the nation's Iron Dome system. In other news amid the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO experts have expressed doubt on the reported death toll worldwide, they say that in reality, it would truly be two to three times higher. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. Biden assures Netanyahu of 'full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system' After 11 days of fighting, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire. Amid the ceasefire, US President Joe Biden said that he had "assured" Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu of his "full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system to ensure its defences and security in the future." Total COVID-19 deaths at least two to three times higher than officially reported: WHO official With the world grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, according to the WHO assistant director-general Samira Asma true figures of the worldwide death toll "would truly be two to three times higher". Sorry to hear Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressing himself in anti-semitic manner, says Israeli diplomat Israel's Rony Yedidia Clein, expresses regret over Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's anti-semitic remarks. Hong Kong blames 'gross interference' for Taiwan office closure Hong Kong said on Friday its suspension of operations at its Taiwan representative office was motivated by Taipei's "gross" interference in internal affairs, including with its offer to assist "violent" protesters, accusations Taiwan rejected. 'We are in a critical moment': Argentina enters lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases President Alberto Fernandez announces that Argentina will go into nine days lockdown amidst a coronavirus case surge. China slams EU's 'confrontational approach' after it freezes investments After European Union halted the ratification of a new investment pact with Beijing, China slams the European Union's "confrontational approach". Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka nearly out of Covid vaccines, say officials Six killed in blast at pro-Palestinian rally in southwest Pakistan In an improvised explosive device blast, at least six people were killed and another 14 wounded by a bomb at a pro-Palestinian rally in a Pakistani city Chaman, Balochistan province. Japan could freeze all aid to Myanmar, foreign minister warns Japan which is a top donor to Myanmar, has already suspended new aid after the military coup ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. As the military junta continues to use lethal force against opponents of its coup, in an interview, Japan's foreign minister has now warned that Tokyo could freeze all aid to Myanmar. 'World is on fire': Australian school children skip school to protest against climate change In Pics, let's take a look as Australian school children step into the streets to voice their opinion on climate change.

Top 10 world news: Joe Biden offers Netanyahu his full support, WHO expresses doubt on COVID death toll & more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid behind the scenes peace moves, Israel struck Gaza again, as Hamas&nbsp;fired rockets after a brief pause earlier.&nbsp;Iran's Rouhani says US&nbsp;will lift sanctions, as another official denies it. In other news, amid the "vaccine apartheid" WTO&nbsp;says that coronavirus vaccine intellectual rights waiver may not be enough to bridge the gap between rich and poor countries.&nbsp;If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-patent-waiver-will-not-be-enough-to-bridge-supply-gap-wto-386296">COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver will not be enough to bridge supply gap: WTO</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/20/195575-untitled-design-57.jpg" />After South Africa and India urge fellow WTO members to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines to boost production,&nbsp;WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says that waiving intellectual property rights for&nbsp;vaccines will not be enough to narrow the huge supply gap between rich and poor countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-president-hassan-rouhani-says-us-is-ready-to-lift-sanctions-386329" hreflang="en">Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says US is ready to lift sanctions</a>

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Iranian President Hassan&nbsp;Rouhani&nbsp;said on Thursday that the United States was ready to lift sanctions on his country's oil, banking and shipping sectors that were reimposed after former US&nbsp;President Donald Trump exited a 2015 nuclear deal three years ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-gaza-again-hamas-fires-rockets-amid-diplomatic-push-386313">Israel strikes Gaza again, Hamas fires rockets amid diplomatic push</a>

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Death toll in&nbsp;Palestinian&nbsp;territory climbs to 230 as Israel conducts&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;airstrikes, with&nbsp;at least 1,700 people injured in the attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-is-hamas-growing-its-arsenal-arsenal-of-rockets-to-strike-israel-386324" hreflang="en">How is Hamas growing its arsenal arsenal of rockets to strike Israel?</a>

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Hamas and other Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip have a variety of home-made or smuggled rockets at their disposal to use against Israel.

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/18/195341-israel-palestine-gaza-al-aqsa.jpg" />Let's take a look at&nbsp;Israel and Palestine supporters clash on the streets of New York City, following violent attacks in the Middle East

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-us-warship-entered-its-waters-in-south-china-sea-386268">China says US warship entered its waters in South China Sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/24/184232-oof-2.jpg" />China says that a US warship 'Curtis Wilbur' entered its territorial waters in South China Sea, without permission illegally.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-passports-in-donbass-are-step-towards-annexation-says-ukraine-president-zelenskiy-386252">Russian passports in Donbass are step towards 'annexation', says Ukraine President Zelenskiy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/23/184097-ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelensky-and-russian-president-vladimir-putin.jpg" />Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, says that&nbsp;the issuance of Russian&nbsp;passports to residents of eastern&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;is the first step towards the "annexation" of the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trial-of-first-hong-konger-under-national-security-law-may-not-have-a-jury-386243">Trial of first Hong Konger under national security law may not have a jury</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/11/28/118256-untitled-design-14.jpg" />According to a senior judge,&nbsp;Tong Ying-ki, the first Hong Konger to be charged under China's controversial national security law may be tried without a jury.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worlds-largest-iceberg-breaks-off-antarctica-386265">World's largest iceberg breaks off Antarctica</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/20/195554-untitled-design-55.jpg" />World's largest iceberg, has broken off from an ice shelf in Antarctica and is floating through the&nbsp;Weddell Sea, says, the European Space Agency.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigerian-boko-haram-leader-seriously-wounded-in-clash-with-islamic-state-report-386305" hreflang="en">Nigerian Boko Haram leader seriously wounded in clash with Islamic State: Report</a>

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Nigerian Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been seriously injured as he tried to kill himself to avoid getting caught.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid behind the scenes peace moves, Israel struck Gaza again, as Hamas fired rockets after a brief pause earlier.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid behind the scenes peace moves, Israel struck Gaza again, as Hamas fired rockets after a brief pause earlier. Iran's Rouhani says US will lift sanctions, as another official denies it. In other news, amid the "vaccine apartheid" WTO says that coronavirus vaccine intellectual rights waiver may not be enough to bridge the gap between rich and poor countries. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver will not be enough to bridge supply gap: WTO After South Africa and India urge fellow WTO members to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines to boost production, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says that waiving intellectual property rights for vaccines will not be enough to narrow the huge supply gap between rich and poor countries. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says US is ready to lift sanctions Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the United States was ready to lift sanctions on his country's oil, banking and shipping sectors that were reimposed after former US President Donald Trump exited a 2015 nuclear deal three years ago. Israel strikes Gaza again, Hamas fires rockets amid diplomatic push Death toll in Palestinian territory climbs to 230 as Israel conducts fresh airstrikes, with at least 1,700 people injured in the attacks. How is Hamas growing its arsenal arsenal of rockets to strike Israel? Hamas and other Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip have a variety of home-made or smuggled rockets at their disposal to use against Israel. Let's take a look at Israel and Palestine supporters clash on the streets of New York City, following violent attacks in the Middle East China says US warship entered its waters in South China Sea China says that a US warship 'Curtis Wilbur' entered its territorial waters in South China Sea, without permission illegally. Russian passports in Donbass are step towards 'annexation', says Ukraine President Zelenskiy Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, says that the issuance of Russian passports to residents of eastern Ukraine is the first step towards the "annexation" of the region. Trial of first Hong Konger under national security law may not have a jury According to a senior judge, Tong Ying-ki, the first Hong Konger to be charged under China's controversial national security law may be tried without a jury. World's largest iceberg breaks off Antarctica World's largest iceberg, has broken off from an ice shelf in Antarctica and is floating through the Weddell Sea, says, the European Space Agency. Nigerian Boko Haram leader seriously wounded in clash with Islamic State: Report Nigerian Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been seriously injured as he tried to kill himself to avoid getting caught.

Top 10 world news: Israel strikes Gaza again, Rouhani says US will lift sanctions and more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, as&nbsp;in a pre-dawn attack Israeli&nbsp;airstrikes&nbsp;continued in&nbsp;Gaza, amid this&nbsp;continuously escalating&nbsp;Israeli-Gaza conflict Israeli&nbsp;PM Benjamin&nbsp;Netanyahu, in a statement lists two ways to deal with Hamas, either conquer them or deter them.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in a first for Asia, Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12-15. In lighter news,&nbsp;singer-popstar Demi Lovato has come out as non-binary, changing her pronouns from she/her to they/them.&nbsp;If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-ways-to-deal-with-hamas-conquer-or-deter-them-netanyahu-386037">Two ways to deal with Hamas - conquer or deter them: Netanyahu</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195450-2.jpg?itok=5x9CsSXI" />In a statement, Israeli PM Netanyahu has mentioned two ways that the country&nbsp;can deal with Hamas forces.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-president-mahmoud-abbas-accuses-israel-of-war-crimes-386059" hreflang="en">Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of war crimes</a>

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Israel is carrying out ''organised state terrorism and war crimes''&nbsp;in Gaza that are punishable under international law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-parliaments-lower-house-votes-to-exit-from-open-skies-treaty-386020">Russian parliament's lower house votes to exit from Open Skies Treaty</a>

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Following the US departure from the pact, The Russian lower house has also voted to withdraw from the Open Skies treaty, an international treaty that allows&nbsp;surveillance flights over military facilities

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-offers-to-host-afghan-peace-talks-backs-leading-role-for-ghani-led-govt-386029">China offers to host Afghan peace talks, backs leading role for Ghani-led govt</a>

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Following US troops withdrawal from war-torn country of Afghanistan, Chin has offered to host peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/full-of-lies-china-slams-pelosis-winter-olympics-boycott-comment-386027">'Full of lies': China slams Pelosi's Winter Olympics boycott comment</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/09/169011-pjimage-39.jpg?itok=9kbzFi1t" />China brands&nbsp;US House Speaker Nancy&nbsp;Pelosi&nbsp;"full of lies" after she&nbsp;called for a diplomatic boycott of&nbsp;next year's Beijing Winter Olympics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-for-asia-singapore-approves-pfizer-vaccine-for-teens-amid-surge-in-covid-19-cases-386055">First for Asia: Singapore approves Pfizer vaccine for teens amid surge in COVID-19 cases</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195459-3.jpg?itok=go3oGZ7r" />Amid the coronavirus surge, Singapore has approved&nbsp;the use of the&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech&nbsp;coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12 to 15.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/galapagos-islands-iconic-darwins-arch-collapses-into-sea-386038">Galapagos Islands' iconic Darwin’s Arch collapses into sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195447-untitled-design-47.jpg?itok=Ahub1zA3" />In a statement, the&nbsp;Ecuadoran Ministry of Environment reveals&nbsp;that&nbsp;Darwin's Arch, the&nbsp;famous rock formation off the&nbsp;Galapagos&nbsp;Islands&nbsp;has collapsed due to "natural erosion."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-100-unexploded-bombs-from-world-war-ii-found-in-solomon-islands-386045">Over 100 unexploded bombs from World War II found in Solomon Islands</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195457-oof-6.jpg?itok=antxUKci" />Over 100 World War 2 era, unexploded ordnances (UXO) or explosives that did not detonate during the intended period and still&nbsp;pose risks wherever found, were&nbsp;discovered in the backyard of a home in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands situated in the South Pacific.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/how-myanmars-military-moved-in-on-the-telecoms-sector-to-spy-on-citizens-386071">How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195470-oof-8.jpg?itok=f7aLv4Ma" />&nbsp;According to sources with direct knowledge of the plan, following Myanmar's February 1st military coup,&nbsp;the country's telecom and internet service providers were ordered to install intercept spyware which&nbsp;allows the army to eavesdrop on the communications of citizens.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/blue-origin-reveals-highest-bid-for-a-seat-on-its-first-human-spaceflight-386077" hreflang="en">Blue Origin reveals highest bid for a seat on its first human spaceflight</a>

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Blue Origin, billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket company, disclosed $2 million as the current highest bid for a seat on its New Shepherd spacecraft after the startup closed the first phase of its auction.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, as in a pre-dawn attack Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza, amid this continuously escalating Israeli-Gaza conflict Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement lists two ways to deal with Hamas, either conquer them or deter them.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, as in a pre-dawn attack Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza, amid this continuously escalating Israeli-Gaza conflict Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement lists two ways to deal with Hamas, either conquer them or deter them. Meanwhile, in a first for Asia, Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12-15. In lighter news, singer-popstar Demi Lovato has come out as non-binary, changing her pronouns from she/her to they/them. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. Two ways to deal with Hamas - conquer or deter them: Netanyahu In a statement, Israeli PM Netanyahu has mentioned two ways that the country can deal with Hamas forces. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of war crimes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Israel is carrying out ''organised state terrorism and war crimes'' in Gaza that are punishable under international law. Russian parliament's lower house votes to exit from Open Skies Treaty Following the US departure from the pact, The Russian lower house has also voted to withdraw from the Open Skies treaty, an international treaty that allows surveillance flights over military facilities China offers to host Afghan peace talks, backs leading role for Ghani-led govt Following US troops withdrawal from war-torn country of Afghanistan, Chin has offered to host peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban. 'Full of lies': China slams Pelosi's Winter Olympics boycott comment China brands US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "full of lies" after she called for a diplomatic boycott of next year's Beijing Winter Olympics. First for Asia: Singapore approves Pfizer vaccine for teens amid surge in COVID-19 cases Amid the coronavirus surge, Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12 to 15. Galapagos Islands' iconic Darwin’s Arch collapses into sea In a statement, the Ecuadoran Ministry of Environment reveals that Darwin's Arch, the famous rock formation off the Galapagos Islands has collapsed due to "natural erosion." Over 100 unexploded bombs from World War II found in Solomon Islands Over 100 World War 2 era, unexploded ordnances (UXO) or explosives that did not detonate during the intended period and still pose risks wherever found, were discovered in the backyard of a home in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands situated in the South Pacific. How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens According to sources with direct knowledge of the plan, following Myanmar's February 1st military coup, the country's telecom and internet service providers were ordered to install intercept spyware which allows the army to eavesdrop on the communications of citizens. Blue Origin reveals highest bid for a seat on its first human spaceflight Blue Origin, billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket company, disclosed $2 million as the current highest bid for a seat on its New Shepherd spacecraft after the startup closed the first phase of its auction.

Top 10 world news today: Israel-Gaza fighting rages, Russian lawmakers vote to abandon Open Skies Treaty and more

As the ceasefire of three days ended, the Taliban group attacked the Afghanistan forces after the&nbsp;Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the Israel-Palestine clash has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Sunday morning. Saudi Arabia has also&nbsp;condemned "flagrant violations" of Palestinian rights by Israel and called for global action to end the recent spike of violence.

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nearly-3000-rockets-fired-from-gaza-towards-israel-army-claims-385423" hreflang="en">Nearly 3,000 rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel, army claims</a>

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The Israel army reported that the rockets were fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza on Sunday and termed it as an ‘intense attack'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-taliban-resumes-shooting-as-ceasefire-ends-385400">Afghanistan: Taliban resumes shooting as ceasefire ends</a>

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After an agreed ceasefire of three days, violent clashes resumed between the Taliban and the Afghanistan security forces on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-decries-israels-flagrant-violations-of-palestinian-rights-385432">Saudi Arabia decries Israel's 'flagrant violations' of Palestinian rights</a>

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Pre-dawn Israeli strikes in the centre of Gaza City on Sunday brought the death toll in Gaza to 181, including 52 children, health officials said. Israel has reported 10 dead, including two children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-to-keep-international-borders-closed-till-middle-of-2022-officials-385445">Australia to keep international borders closed till middle of 2022: Officials</a>

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The Scott Morrison government has been facing increasing pressure from international leaders and groups about reopening the country's border and let residents return.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/matt-hancock-defends-uk-governments-handling-of-covid-variant-385419">Matt Hancock defends UK government's handling of covid variant</a>

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Many alleged that the government was too slow to impose travel restrictions towards India which led to an increase in cases in the UK.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nypd-banned-from-lgbt-pride-parades-until-2025-organisers-385438" hreflang="en">NYPD banned from LGBT pride parades until 2025: Organisers</a>

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After the decision was announced the group, Gay Officers Action League, have expressed sadness and said they are disheartened by the decision.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/do-not-give-in-to-evil-and-division-pope-tells-myanmar-community-385407" hreflang="en">Do not give in to evil and division, Pope tells Myanmar community</a>

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Francis, who visited the Southeast Asian country in 2017, has repeatedly denounced the coup and on Sunday held a special service for the Myanmar faithful in St Peter's Basilica.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ministers-will-make-england-lockdown-easing-decision-on-june-14-385425" hreflang="en">Ministers will make England lockdown easing decision on June 14</a>

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Britain, which has one of the world's highest official deaths tolls at 127,675, currently has low overall rates of infection thanks largely to the success of its vaccine rollout.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hasty-us-withdrawal-a-blow-to-afghan-peace-process-says-china-385452">Hasty US withdrawal a blow to Afghan peace process, says China</a>

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Taliban has tried to take over some strategic areas in Afghanistan ever since the announcement of the final drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-rising-tensions-china-conducts-taiwan-invasion-military-drills-385443" hreflang="en">Amid rising tensions, China conducts 'Taiwan invasion' military drills</a>

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The videos were released in response to joint military drills carried out by the US, Japan, Australia and France.

As the ceasefire of three days ended, the Taliban group attacked the Afghanistan forces after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the Israel-Palestine clash has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Sunday morning.

As the ceasefire of three days ended, the Taliban group attacked the Afghanistan forces after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the Israel-Palestine clash has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Sunday morning. Saudi Arabia has also condemned "flagrant violations" of Palestinian rights by Israel and called for global action to end the recent spike of violence. Click on headlines to read more Nearly 3,000 rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel, army claims The Israel army reported that the rockets were fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza on Sunday and termed it as an ‘intense attack'. Afghanistan: Taliban resumes shooting as ceasefire ends After an agreed ceasefire of three days, violent clashes resumed between the Taliban and the Afghanistan security forces on Sunday. Saudi Arabia decries Israel's 'flagrant violations' of Palestinian rights Pre-dawn Israeli strikes in the centre of Gaza City on Sunday brought the death toll in Gaza to 181, including 52 children, health officials said. Israel has reported 10 dead, including two children. Australia to keep international borders closed till middle of 2022: Officials The Scott Morrison government has been facing increasing pressure from international leaders and groups about reopening the country's border and let residents return. Matt Hancock defends UK government's handling of covid variant Many alleged that the government was too slow to impose travel restrictions towards India which led to an increase in cases in the UK. NYPD banned from LGBT pride parades until 2025: Organisers After the decision was announced the group, Gay Officers Action League, have expressed sadness and said they are disheartened by the decision. Do not give in to evil and division, Pope tells Myanmar community Francis, who visited the Southeast Asian country in 2017, has repeatedly denounced the coup and on Sunday held a special service for the Myanmar faithful in St Peter's Basilica. Ministers will make England lockdown easing decision on June 14 Britain, which has one of the world's highest official deaths tolls at 127,675, currently has low overall rates of infection thanks largely to the success of its vaccine rollout. Hasty US withdrawal a blow to Afghan peace process, says China Taliban has tried to take over some strategic areas in Afghanistan ever since the announcement of the final drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan. Amid rising tensions, China conducts 'Taiwan invasion' military drills The videos were released in response to joint military drills carried out by the US, Japan, Australia and France.

Top 10 world news: 3,000 rockets fired from Gaza, Taliban attacks Afghan, and more

As the Israel-Palestine violence continues, Israeli airstrikes destroyed international media houses and killed children in Gaza on Saturday, following which media houses and the US urged Israel to put a stop to attacking journalists. Meanwhile, a report has alleged that majority of the solar panel manufacturing is using forced labour of the Uighur community in the Xinjiang region of China.

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-airstrikes-in-gaza-destroy-highrise-housing-al-jazeera-associated-press-offices-385245" hreflang="en">Gaza: Israeli airstrikes destroy international media offices, kill children</a>

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Jawad Mehdi, the owner of the Jala Tower, said an Israeli intelligence officer warned him he had just one hour to ensure the evacuation of the building.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-revokes-trump-executive-order-against-social-media-platforms-385229">Joe Biden revokes Trump executive order against social media platforms</a>

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Trump's executive order was issued after Twitter tagged his tweets having claims of widespread voter fraud in US Presidential Election 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-foreign-minister-cancels-meet-with-austrian-counterpart-over-israel-flag-385241">Iran foreign minister cancels meet with Austrian counterpart over Israel flag</a>

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Zarif was due to meet Austria's foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg but he called off the meeting, said a spokeswoman for Schallenberg.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/solar-panel-manufacturing-linked-to-forced-labour-of-uighur-in-xinjiang-385251">Solar panel manufacturing linked to forced labour of Uighur in Xinjiang</a>

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As per the report, nearly 45 per cent of the polysilicon manufacturers are based out of the Xinjiang area of China, where the Uighur community is allegedly tied in forced labour by the Chinese government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reports-of-migrant-children-packed-in-buses-unacceptable-says-us-agency-385238">Reports of migrant children packed in buses 'unacceptable, says US agency</a>

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The US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the reports are “completely unacceptable” if they are true.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republicans-elect-pro-trump-stefanik-to-house-leadership-385266" hreflang="en">Republicans elect pro-Trump Stefanik to House leadership</a>

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Stefanik, a 36-year-old former moderate representing upstate New York, easily overcame a late entrant to the race and won strong support from the Republican conference in a closed-door vote of 134 to 46.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-army-battles-anti-coup-rebels-as-armed-resistance-grows-385263" hreflang="en">Myanmar army battles anti-coup rebels as armed resistance grows</a>

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The fighting is some of the heaviest since the coup and underlines the growing chaos as the junta struggles to impose order in the face of daily protests, strikes and sabotage attacks after it overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/tesla-in-california-car-crash-was-on-autopilot-officials-385256" hreflang="en">Tesla in California car crash was on Autopilot: Officials</a>

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This is the 29th Tesla accident that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/being-tech-savvy-has-health-benefits-for-older-people-study-385254" hreflang="en">Being tech savvy has health benefits for older people: Study</a>

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Older people who frequently make use of technology and online communication for communication have a better ability to recollect meaningful events.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/a-pop-up-book-style-synagogue-to-commemorate-babyn-yar-massacre-victims-385228" hreflang="en">A pop-up book style synagogue to commemorate Babyn Yar massacre victims</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/05/15/195032-untitled-design-31.jpg" />

On Friday, Ukraine unveiled a synagogue built of wood and designed to unfold like a pop-up book at a site commemorating the victims of one of the single biggest massacres of Jews during the Nazi Holocaust.

As the Israel-Palestine violence continues, Israeli airstrikes destroyed international media houses and killed children in Gaza on Saturday, following which media houses and the US urged Israel to put a stop to attacking journalists.

As the Israel-Palestine violence continues, Israeli airstrikes destroyed international media houses and killed children in Gaza on Saturday, following which media houses and the US urged Israel to put a stop to attacking journalists. Meanwhile, a report has alleged that majority of the solar panel manufacturing is using forced labour of the Uighur community in the Xinjiang region of China. Click on headlines to read more Gaza: Israeli airstrikes destroy international media offices, kill children Jawad Mehdi, the owner of the Jala Tower, said an Israeli intelligence officer warned him he had just one hour to ensure the evacuation of the building. Joe Biden revokes Trump executive order against social media platforms Trump's executive order was issued after Twitter tagged his tweets having claims of widespread voter fraud in US Presidential Election 2020. Iran foreign minister cancels meet with Austrian counterpart over Israel flag Zarif was due to meet Austria's foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg but he called off the meeting, said a spokeswoman for Schallenberg. Solar panel manufacturing linked to forced labour of Uighur in Xinjiang As per the report, nearly 45 per cent of the polysilicon manufacturers are based out of the Xinjiang area of China, where the Uighur community is allegedly tied in forced labour by the Chinese government. Reports of migrant children packed in buses 'unacceptable, says US agency The US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the reports are “completely unacceptable” if they are true. Republicans elect pro-Trump Stefanik to House leadership Stefanik, a 36-year-old former moderate representing upstate New York, easily overcame a late entrant to the race and won strong support from the Republican conference in a closed-door vote of 134 to 46. Myanmar army battles anti-coup rebels as armed resistance grows The fighting is some of the heaviest since the coup and underlines the growing chaos as the junta struggles to impose order in the face of daily protests, strikes and sabotage attacks after it overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Tesla in California car crash was on Autopilot: Officials This is the 29th Tesla accident that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating. Being tech savvy has health benefits for older people: Study Older people who frequently make use of technology and online communication for communication have a better ability to recollect meaningful events. A pop-up book style synagogue to commemorate Babyn Yar massacre victims On Friday, Ukraine unveiled a synagogue built of wood and designed to unfold like a pop-up book at a site commemorating the victims of one of the single biggest massacres of Jews during the Nazi Holocaust.

Top 10 world news: Israel airstrikes on Gaza, Biden revokes Trump's orders, and more

Israel carried out an airstrike against a network of tunnels under Gaza used by Palestinian militants, an operation against a specific target, in the latest conflict between Israel and Palestine, this is the&nbsp;largest Israeli operation to date. In other news, amid an Eid ceasefire between the Taliban and the Afghan government, a blast at&nbsp;a Mosque in the outskirts of Afghan took twelve lives. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news. 
 
Click on the headline to know more:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-carries-out-airstrikes-against-tunnel-network-used-by-palestinian-militants-385041">Israel carries out airstrikes against tunnel network used by Palestinian militants</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/14/194932-israel-palestine-2.jpg?itok=hmQzsWGH" />Israel on Friday carried out extensive airstrikes and fired artillery against a tunnel network under Gaza used by Palestinian militants.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/blast-in-kabul-mosque-kills-12-worshippers-shattering-eid-ceasefire-calm-385004">Blast in Kabul mosque kills 12 worshippers, shattering Eid ceasefire calm</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/14/194925-kabul-mosque-blast.jpg?itok=_bfE-pl_" />A blast at a mosque during Friday prayer rocked the city of Kabul, killing at least&nbsp;12 people. The explosion took place in the mosque located on the outskirts of the Afghan capital amid an Eid ceasefire declared by the Taliban and the Afghan government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-coronavirus-cases-could-burst-hopes-for-hong-kong-travel-bubble-385051">Singapore coronavirus cases could burst hopes for Hong Kong travel bubble</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/14/194938-untitled-design-10.jpg?itok=ckmq56jO" />A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore set to open on May 26 has a "high chance" of being postponed, a Hong Kong official said on Friday, which would be the second time the plan to allow visits between the cities has been called off.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kp-sharma-oli-takes-oath-as-nepals-prime-minister-again-as-oppn-fails-to-cobble-up-coalition-384963">KP Sharma Oli takes oath as Nepal's prime minister again as Oppn fails to cobble up coalition</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/11/178052-untitled-design-4.jpg?itok=QjZ_UMlI" />CPN-UML chairperson KP Sharma Oli took oath again on Friday as Nepal prime minister, after being reappointed to the post by President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/why-us-is-moving-f-18-fighter-jets-to-saudi-arabia-as-israel-hamas-conflict-escalates-385028">Why US is moving F-18 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates</a>

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Amid the conflict between Israel and&nbsp;Hamas, the United States Air Forces Central Command has decided to employ US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, to be deployed at&nbsp;Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/extended-gap-between-two-doses-of-covishield-reasonable-approach-says-anthony-fauci-384926">Extended gap between two doses of Covishield reasonable approach, says Anthony Fauci</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/01/193445-oof-1.jpg?itok=snIXJ-TE" />Dramatically ramping up COVID-19 vaccination drive is key to ending the crisis in India and extending the gap between two doses of Covishield is a "reasonable approach," White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci told ANI in an exclusive interview on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/americans-demand-active-shooter-insurance-as-mass-shootings-increase-385056">Americans demand 'active shooter' insurance as mass shootings increase</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/17/178807-shooting-in-mexico.jpg?itok=QPqdYEf2" />The rise in demand came as the US started returning to normalcy after a year of repeated lockdowns. However, unfortunately, ‘normal’ also means mass shootings in the country now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/alien-isotope-found-in-earths-crust-385065">Alien' isotope found in Earth's crust</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/03/181104-untitled-design-18.jpg?itok=MxIXVwW-" />But an 'alien' isotope found in Earth's crust has scientists interested. This isotope is radioactive Iron.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/luck-goes-down-the-drain-literally-winning-lottery-ticket-worth-130000-washed-in-laundry-385031">Luck goes down the drain, literally: Winning lottery ticket worth $130,000 'washed in laundry</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/14/194930-lottery-ticket.jpg?itok=T8oNRLr1" />A SuperLotto Plus ticket that was sold at a convenience store in the Los Angeles of Norwalk in November has turned out to be a winning ticket. But the ticket is now missing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/friends-reunion-teaser-out-to-premiere-on-this-date-384874">Friends' reunion teaser out! To premiere on this date</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/03/19/133588-untitled-design33.jpg?itok=1X9asgqu" />It's finally happening! After a year of delay, the much anticipated reunion episode of 'Friends' is finally premiering in May and the makers teased the first teaser of the episode on Thursday much to the delight of the fans of the show.&nbsp;

Israel carried out an airstrike against a network of tunnels under Gaza used by Palestinian militants, an operation against a specific target, in the latest conflict between Israel and Palestine, this is the largest Israeli operation to date.

Israel carried out an airstrike against a network of tunnels under Gaza used by Palestinian militants, an operation against a specific target, in the latest conflict between Israel and Palestine, this is the largest Israeli operation to date. In other news, amid an Eid ceasefire between the Taliban and the Afghan government, a blast at a Mosque in the outskirts of Afghan took twelve lives. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news. Click on the headline to know more: Israel carries out airstrikes against tunnel network used by Palestinian militants Israel on Friday carried out extensive airstrikes and fired artillery against a tunnel network under Gaza used by Palestinian militants. Blast in Kabul mosque kills 12 worshippers, shattering Eid ceasefire calm A blast at a mosque during Friday prayer rocked the city of Kabul, killing at least 12 people. The explosion took place in the mosque located on the outskirts of the Afghan capital amid an Eid ceasefire declared by the Taliban and the Afghan government. Singapore coronavirus cases could burst hopes for Hong Kong travel bubble A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore set to open on May 26 has a "high chance" of being postponed, a Hong Kong official said on Friday, which would be the second time the plan to allow visits between the cities has been called off. KP Sharma Oli takes oath as Nepal's prime minister again as Oppn fails to cobble up coalition CPN-UML chairperson KP Sharma Oli took oath again on Friday as Nepal prime minister, after being reappointed to the post by President Bidya Devi Bhandari. Why US is moving F-18 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates Amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the United States Air Forces Central Command has decided to employ US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft from Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31, to be deployed at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Extended gap between two doses of Covishield reasonable approach, says Anthony Fauci Dramatically ramping up COVID-19 vaccination drive is key to ending the crisis in India and extending the gap between two doses of Covishield is a "reasonable approach," White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci told ANI in an exclusive interview on Thursday. Americans demand 'active shooter' insurance as mass shootings increase The rise in demand came as the US started returning to normalcy after a year of repeated lockdowns. However, unfortunately, ‘normal’ also means mass shootings in the country now. Alien' isotope found in Earth's crust But an 'alien' isotope found in Earth's crust has scientists interested. This isotope is radioactive Iron. Luck goes down the drain, literally: Winning lottery ticket worth $130,000 'washed in laundry A SuperLotto Plus ticket that was sold at a convenience store in the Los Angeles of Norwalk in November has turned out to be a winning ticket. But the ticket is now missing. Friends' reunion teaser out! To premiere on this date It's finally happening! After a year of delay, the much anticipated reunion episode of 'Friends' is finally premiering in May and the makers teased the first teaser of the episode on Thursday much to the delight of the fans of the show.

Top 10 world news: Israel airstrike, Afghan mosque blast and more

China introduces a&nbsp;new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;politicians, the law&nbsp;will take effect later this month after being passed by the city's legislature. Nepal witnesses it's the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the second wave, the country received aid from China. In other coronavirus news, hoping to control the spread of the virus, Bangladesh restricts inter-district travel during Eid.

Read this and more in today's top 10 world news:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/escalating-towards-full-scale-war-israel-vows-more-attacks-on-gaza-before-truce-384530">'Escalating towards full-scale war': Israel vows more attacks on Gaza before truce</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194648-6.jpg?itok=w2qek_uq" />Amid the continued clashes between the&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;Army and&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;which attacked Israel with rockets on Tuesday, Israel on Wednesday vowed more attacks to bring "total, long-term quiet" before a ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-legislators-pass-patriotic-oath-law-384550">Hong Kong legislators pass 'patriotic' oath law</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/11/144278-maxresdefault.jpg?itok=VFmV_IOP" />The new laws are part of sweeping changes that Beijing has ordered for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's already limited electoral system which will dramatically reduce the number of directly elected politicians and ensure only "staunch patriots" enter politics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-says-russia-still-has-100000-troops-near-its-border-384516">Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its border</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/23/184097-ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelensky-and-russian-president-vladimir-putin.jpg?itok=DHPyC3I0" />

Russia still has around 100,000 troops deployed near&nbsp;Ukraine's border and in annexed Crimea, the head of&nbsp;Ukraine's state security service (SBU) Ivan Bakanov said on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/head-of-macrons-party-threatens-to-withdraw-support-for-muslim-candidate-over-headscarf-row-384553">Head of Macron's party threatens to withdraw support for Muslim candidate over headscarf row</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/16/170033-untitled-design-16.jpg?itok=x49XqWM5" />The chief of France’s “La République En Marche!” Party recently threatened to withdraw support for one of its Muslim candidates after she was spotted wearing a headscarf in a poster. French President Emmanuel Macron also belongs to this party.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/palestinians-denounce-censorship-of-content-by-instagram-and-twitter-384561">Palestinians denounce 'censorship' of content by Instagram and Twitter</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194665-untitled-design-6.jpg?itok=TSWwh7yh" />With accounts deleted on Twitter and content blocked on Instagram, Palestinian social media users say they have been censored from showing the reality of the unrest in Jerusalem.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-expert-panel-recommends-covaxin-trials-on-2-18-year-olds-384564">India's expert panel recommends Covaxin trials on 2-18 year-olds</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/22/166210-covaxin.JPG?itok=uUPWO92w" />India's expert panel of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization(CDSCO) has recommended Bharat Biotech’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a>&nbsp;vaccine, Covaxin for second and third phase trials in children aged between two to eighteen years of age.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-bangladesh-bans-inter-district-travel-as-eid-approaches-384545">COVID-19: Bangladesh bans inter-district travel as Eid approaches</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194657-eid.jpg?itok=1Cbn5zmI" />With the festival of&nbsp;Eid&nbsp;approaching, thousands of migrant workers and people from different regions are rushing to find a ride to go home and celebrate with their families.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-records-highest-single-day-deaths-related-to-coronavirus-aid-arrives-from-china-384358">Nepal records highest single-day deaths related to coronavirus; aid arrives from China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/11/194575-untitled-design-2.jpg?itok=7xeFByOX" />Nepal's devastating COVID-19 outbreak showed no signs of abating on Tuesday as the country recorded its highest single-day coronavirus related deaths with 225 fatalities and 9,483 new cases in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/thailand-seeking-humanitarian-solution-for-detained-myanmar-journalists-384263">Thailand seeking 'humanitarian' solution for detained Myanmar journalists</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/15/182739-myanmar1.jpg?itok=KX4yKKTN" />Thailand said Tuesday it was seeking a "humanitarian" solution for three Myanmar journalists arrested after fleeing across the border to escape a junta crackdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/we-finally-know-why-cats-love-to-sit-in-square-like-boxes-384538">We finally know why cats love to sit in square-like boxes!</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/12/194655-oof-1.jpg?itok=zhQk_6EI" />

Cats are notorious for parking themselves in boxes of varying shapes and sizes. But their favourite remains anything that resembles a square.&nbsp;Social media is flooded with videos of cats spending hours in cardboard boxes lying stray in their homes and the odd satisfaction it brings to the felines.

China introduces a new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for Hong Kong politicians, the law will take effect later this month after being passed by the city's legislature.

China introduces a new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for Hong Kong politicians, the law will take effect later this month after being passed by the city's legislature. Nepal witnesses it's the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the second wave, the country received aid from China. In other coronavirus news, hoping to control the spread of the virus, Bangladesh restricts inter-district travel during Eid. Read this and more in today's top 10 world news: 'Escalating towards full-scale war': Israel vows more attacks on Gaza before truce Amid the continued clashes between the Israeli Army and Hamas which attacked Israel with rockets on Tuesday, Israel on Wednesday vowed more attacks to bring "total, long-term quiet" before a ceasefire. Hong Kong legislators pass 'patriotic' oath law The new laws are part of sweeping changes that Beijing has ordered for Hong Kong's already limited electoral system which will dramatically reduce the number of directly elected politicians and ensure only "staunch patriots" enter politics. Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its border Russia still has around 100,000 troops deployed near Ukraine's border and in annexed Crimea, the head of Ukraine's state security service (SBU) Ivan Bakanov said on Tuesday. Head of Macron's party threatens to withdraw support for Muslim candidate over headscarf row The chief of France’s “La République En Marche!” Party recently threatened to withdraw support for one of its Muslim candidates after she was spotted wearing a headscarf in a poster. French President Emmanuel Macron also belongs to this party. Palestinians denounce 'censorship' of content by Instagram and Twitter With accounts deleted on Twitter and content blocked on Instagram, Palestinian social media users say they have been censored from showing the reality of the unrest in Jerusalem. India's expert panel recommends Covaxin trials on 2-18 year-olds India's expert panel of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization(CDSCO) has recommended Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin for second and third phase trials in children aged between two to eighteen years of age. COVID-19: Bangladesh bans inter-district travel as Eid approaches With the festival of Eid approaching, thousands of migrant workers and people from different regions are rushing to find a ride to go home and celebrate with their families. Nepal records highest single-day deaths related to coronavirus; aid arrives from China Nepal's devastating COVID-19 outbreak showed no signs of abating on Tuesday as the country recorded its highest single-day coronavirus related deaths with 225 fatalities and 9,483 new cases in the last 24 hours. Thailand seeking 'humanitarian' solution for detained Myanmar journalists Thailand said Tuesday it was seeking a "humanitarian" solution for three Myanmar journalists arrested after fleeing across the border to escape a junta crackdown. We finally know why cats love to sit in square-like boxes! Cats are notorious for parking themselves in boxes of varying shapes and sizes. But their favourite remains anything that resembles a square. Social media is flooded with videos of cats spending hours in cardboard boxes lying stray in their homes and the odd satisfaction it brings to the felines.

Top 10 world news: Israel vows more attacks on Gaza, Hong Kong legislature approves China loyalty laws and more

Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school. The death toll is feared to increse more. In other news, Russia celebrated 76th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with a huge parade in Moscow's Red Square. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news:&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-condemns-kabul-school-blasts-calls-for-dismantling-of-terrorist-sanctuaries-383929">India condemns Kabul school blasts, calls for dismantling of terrorist sanctuaries</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194385-untitled-design-93.jpg?itok=SqOjimhE" />

India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stop-clashes-pope-francis-calls-for-end-to-violence-in-jerusalem-383901">'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194371-pope-francis-2.jpg?itok=p2qIe5FG" />Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Pope Francis was speaking at his Sunday address in Peter's Square&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colonial-pipeline-hackers-stole-large-amount-of-data-says-report-383887">Colonial Pipeline hackers stole large amount of data, says report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/26518-untitled%25252520design%25252520%25252828%252529-20170727124305.jpg?itok=15EfgcbR" />The attackers, part of a cybercrime group called DarkSide and have been reported to have stolen 100 GB data in just two hours on Thursday (May 6).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-foreign-minister-meets-icc-prosecutors-to-discuss-war-crimes-investigation-383891">Afghan foreign minister meets ICC prosecutors to discuss war crimes investigation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194365-untitled-design-86.jpg?itok=gLh6y8PM" />The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in&nbsp;Afghanistan since 2003 by all sides in the conflict, including by government forces, the Taliban, other armed groups, and US-led forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinese-rocket-segment-disintegrates-over-indian-ocean-383776">Chinese rocket segment disintegrates over Indian Ocean</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/06/193972-chinese-rocket.jpg?itok=wMRSRRj7" />Officials in Beijing had said there was little risk from the freefalling segment of the Long March-5B rocket, which had launched the first module of China's new space station into Earth orbit on April 29.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-42-countries-pitch-in-india-to-receive-100000-oxygen-cylinders-and-more-383792">As 42 countries pitch in, India to receive 100,000 oxygen cylinders, and more</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194330-oxygen-cylinders.jpg?itok=tQWefKYN" />

Even as India battles the second wave of the covid pandemic, it has received a pledge of support from 42 countries, of which assistance from 21 countries has already arrived.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-junta-approves-28-billion-investment-including-gas-power-plant-383889">Myanmar's junta approves $2.8 billion investment, including gas power plant</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/02/181003-myanmar-army-chief-min-aung-hlaing.jpg?itok=a564PEwn" />Approvals for 15 projects were given on Friday by the Myanmar Investment Commission, according to a statement on the website of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-remembers-victory-over-nazi-germany-with-parade-on-red-square-383894">Russia remembers victory over Nazi Germany with parade on Red Square</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194366-russia-moscow-red-square-parade.jpg?itok=7KEHDbnj" />The parade on Moscow's Red Square featured over 12,000 troops and more than 190 90 pieces of military hardware, including intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, and a fly-past by nearly 80 military aircraft under cloudy skies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-up-extend-lockdown-till-may-17-metro-to-stay-suspended-in-capital-383825">Delhi, UP extend lockdown till May 17; Metro to stay suspended in capital</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/21237-delhi%25252520metro-20170415024237.jpg?itok=1i3pp07o" />The lockdown will now stay in place till May 17. In addition to all existing restrictions, the Delhi government has also decided to suspend metro services during this period.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-cat-actually-hunted-rhinos-millions-of-years-ago-383926">This cat actually hunted rhinos millions of years ago</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/09/194384-saber-toother-tiger-photo.jpg?itok=EtwmLWos" />But it appears that such a cat existed millions of years ago. And just like the saber-toothed tiger, it had fangs that protruded from its mouth.

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Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school.

Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Meanwhile, India has condemned that blast near Kabul school. The death toll is feared to increse more. In other news, Russia celebrated 76th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany with a huge parade in Moscow's Red Square. Read this and more in today's Top 10 world news: India condemns Kabul school blasts, calls for dismantling of terrorist sanctuaries India on Sunday condemned the "barbarous" terrorist attack on a school in Kabul and said the incident demonstrates the urgent need for dismantling terrorist sanctuaries and for a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire. 'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Pope Francis was speaking at his Sunday address in Peter's Square Colonial Pipeline hackers stole large amount of data, says report The attackers, part of a cybercrime group called DarkSide and have been reported to have stolen 100 GB data in just two hours on Thursday (May 6). Afghan foreign minister meets ICC prosecutors to discuss war crimes investigation The ICC is investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Afghanistan since 2003 by all sides in the conflict, including by government forces, the Taliban, other armed groups, and US-led forces. Chinese rocket segment disintegrates over Indian Ocean Officials in Beijing had said there was little risk from the freefalling segment of the Long March-5B rocket, which had launched the first module of China's new space station into Earth orbit on April 29. As 42 countries pitch in, India to receive 100,000 oxygen cylinders, and more Even as India battles the second wave of the covid pandemic, it has received a pledge of support from 42 countries, of which assistance from 21 countries has already arrived. Myanmar's junta approves $2.8 billion investment, including gas power plant Approvals for 15 projects were given on Friday by the Myanmar Investment Commission, according to a statement on the website of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration. Russia remembers victory over Nazi Germany with parade on Red Square The parade on Moscow's Red Square featured over 12,000 troops and more than 190 90 pieces of military hardware, including intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, and a fly-past by nearly 80 military aircraft under cloudy skies. Delhi, UP extend lockdown till May 17; Metro to stay suspended in capital The lockdown will now stay in place till May 17. In addition to all existing restrictions, the Delhi government has also decided to suspend metro services during this period. This cat actually hunted rhinos millions of years ago But it appears that such a cat existed millions of years ago. And just like the saber-toothed tiger, it had fangs that protruded from its mouth.

Top 10 world news: Pope wants end to Jerusalem clashes, Afghan updates, and more

After hundreds of Palestinians were injured due to Israeli Police's firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at protestors,&nbsp;during the clashes at Islam's third holiest site,&nbsp;Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and around East Jerusalem, Turkey has now accused Israel of terror against its Palestinian population. Meanwhile, Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli, summoned an emergency meeting at his residence amidst Nepal's COVID-19 crisis. In other news, Joanne Anderson becomes the first black woman to be directly-elected Mayor in the UK, and the first female Mayor of Liverpool.&nbsp;Read this and more in today's Top 10 World News:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-seals-deal-for-more-18-billion-pfizerbiontech-covid-vaccine-doses-383700">EU seals deal for more 1.8 billion Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine doses</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/05/24/95727-untitled-design-88.jpg?itok=uG0jko-v" />The European Union has concluded deal for upto 1.8 billion extra doses of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement on Twitter as she attended an EU summit in Portugal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-saudi-arabia-to-reset-strained-ties-383720">Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to reset strained ties</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/08/194288-pakistan-saudi-arabia.jpg?itok=aLAaEXIM" />Saudi Arabia and its long-standing ally Pakistan on Saturday signed several agreements on Saturday. Both countries have vowed to reser ties which have been strained over policy disagreements on Kashmir issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-accuses-israel-of-terror-over-palestinian-clashes-at-al-aqsa-383725">Turkey accuses Israel of 'terror' over Palestinian clashes at Al-Aqsa</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/08/194291-untitled-design-68.jpg?itok=oVHfyoxz" />The clashes at Islam's third holiest site and around East Jerusalem, which injured 205 Palestinians and 17 police officers, came amid mounting anger over the potential eviction of Palestinians from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pandemic-political-instability-economic-crisis-rattles-nepal-383631">Pandemic, political instability, economic crisis rattles Nepal &nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/43513-nepal-20180313053931.jpg?itok=I-0DVxvN" />Coronavirus cases in Nepal are skyrocketing and hospitals in the country are overwhelmed with the huge influx of COVID-19 patients. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is seeking help from other nations and also is under pressure because of the political crisis that is looming over his government.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-surge-in-india-heartbreaking-us-determined-to-help-the-country-vp-kamala-harris-383627">COVID-19 surge in India heartbreaking; US determined to help the country: VP Kamala Harris</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/27/192886-untitled-design-6.jpg?itok=MulicdEv" />Pledging that the Biden administration is determined to help India in its hour of need, Harris said that the entire government machinery has been galvanised to help the country in this hour of crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-eu-leadership-summit-world-leaders-shower-praise-on-india-383736">India-EU Leadership Summit: World leaders shower praise on India</a>

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The first-ever India-EU summit comprising of India and 27 EU member states began on Saturday. World leaders showered praise on India. These included French President Emmanuel Macron who said India did not need to "listen to lectures from anyone" and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa who himself is an Overseas Citizen of India. He spoke about his OCI card with pride.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-pm-summons-emergency-cabinet-meeting-383709">Nepal PM summons emergency cabinet meeting</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/35317-kp%25252520oli-20171210033412.JPG?itok=KnNnnNET" />Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called an emergency cabinet meeting at his official residence in Baluwatar on Saturday evening which was likely to discuss the COVID-19 crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-covid-drug-by-indias-defence-research-and-development-organisation-gets-regulator-nod-383728">Anti-Covid drug by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation gets regulator nod</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/02/142894-untitled-design.jpg?itok=kjfhC8ZS" />Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given its approval to an anti-Covid drug developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The drug has been approved for emergency use as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severe coronavirus cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-rocket-to-tumble-back-to-earth-in-uncontrolled-re-entry-383608">Chinese rocket to tumble back to Earth in uncontrolled re-entry</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/07/194194-untitled-design-50.jpg?itok=P_IGA7RF" />A Long March-5B&nbsp;rocket&nbsp;launched the first module of China's new space station into Eart orbit on April 29. Its 18-tonne main segment is now in freefall and experts have said it is difficult to say precisely where and when it will re-enter the atmosphere.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/city-of-firsts-liverpool-elects-first-ever-black-female-mayor-383649">'City of firsts': Liverpool elects first ever black female mayor</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/08/194264-joanne-anderson.jpg?itok=Da1sDKOg" />These are times when a positive change is taking over the world and one such example is of Liverpool which has collectively elected its first-ever Black female mayor.

After hundreds of Palestinians were injured due to Israeli Police's firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at protestors, during the clashes at Islam's third holiest site, Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and around East Jerusalem, Turkey has now accused Israel of terror against its Palestinian population.

After hundreds of Palestinians were injured due to Israeli Police's firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at protestors, during the clashes at Islam's third holiest site, Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and around East Jerusalem, Turkey has now accused Israel of terror against its Palestinian population. Meanwhile, Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli, summoned an emergency meeting at his residence amidst Nepal's COVID-19 crisis. In other news, Joanne Anderson becomes the first black woman to be directly-elected Mayor in the UK, and the first female Mayor of Liverpool. Read this and more in today's Top 10 World News: EU seals deal for more 1.8 billion Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine doses The European Union has concluded deal for upto 1.8 billion extra doses of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement on Twitter as she attended an EU summit in Portugal. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to reset strained ties Saudi Arabia and its long-standing ally Pakistan on Saturday signed several agreements on Saturday. Both countries have vowed to reser ties which have been strained over policy disagreements on Kashmir issue. Turkey accuses Israel of 'terror' over Palestinian clashes at Al-Aqsa The clashes at Islam's third holiest site and around East Jerusalem, which injured 205 Palestinians and 17 police officers, came amid mounting anger over the potential eviction of Palestinians from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers. Pandemic, political instability, economic crisis rattles Nepal Coronavirus cases in Nepal are skyrocketing and hospitals in the country are overwhelmed with the huge influx of COVID-19 patients. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is seeking help from other nations and also is under pressure because of the political crisis that is looming over his government. COVID-19 surge in India heartbreaking; US determined to help the country: VP Kamala Harris Pledging that the Biden administration is determined to help India in its hour of need, Harris said that the entire government machinery has been galvanised to help the country in this hour of crisis. India-EU Leadership Summit: World leaders shower praise on India The first-ever India-EU summit comprising of India and 27 EU member states began on Saturday. World leaders showered praise on India. These included French President Emmanuel Macron who said India did not need to "listen to lectures from anyone" and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa who himself is an Overseas Citizen of India. He spoke about his OCI card with pride. Nepal PM summons emergency cabinet meeting Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called an emergency cabinet meeting at his official residence in Baluwatar on Saturday evening which was likely to discuss the COVID-19 crisis. Anti-Covid drug by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation gets regulator nod Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given its approval to an anti-Covid drug developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The drug has been approved for emergency use as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severe coronavirus cases. Chinese rocket to tumble back to Earth in uncontrolled re-entry A Long March-5B rocket launched the first module of China's new space station into Eart orbit on April 29. Its 18-tonne main segment is now in freefall and experts have said it is difficult to say precisely where and when it will re-enter the atmosphere. 'City of firsts': Liverpool elects first ever black female mayor These are times when a positive change is taking over the world and one such example is of Liverpool which has collectively elected its first-ever Black female mayor.

Top 10 World News: Nepal stands rattled, Turkey's accuses Israel and more

The United States sent&nbsp;reinforcements&nbsp;after the Taliban captured&nbsp;Dahla dam in Afghanistan's Arghandab on Friday. Meanwhile, Red Cross has warned&nbsp;Nepal of the possibility of a severe crisis, calling the current scenario in India a horrifying preview of&nbsp;Nepal's future. In a blow to the Nepal&nbsp;tourism,&nbsp;30 sick climbers infected with coronavirus-like symptoms had to be&nbsp;evacuated from the foot of Mount&nbsp;Everest. In other news, in spite of the&nbsp;840,000 recorded cases,&nbsp;Pakistan continues to witness waves of faithful at its mosques.&nbsp;Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-us-sends-reinforcements-to-exiting-troops-as-taliban-captures-second-biggest-dam-383430">Afghanistan: US sends reinforcements to exiting troops as Taliban captures second-biggest dam</a>

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Dahla Dam, which provides irrigation to farmers via a network of canals as well as drinking water for the provincial capital of Kandahar, has been taken over by the group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-after-backlash-australia-to-send-repatriation-flights-for-stranded-citizens-in-india-383399">COVID-19: After backlash, Australia to send repatriation flights for stranded citizens in India</a>

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Australia’s recent decision on border closure has attracted a lot of criticism, especially on humanitarian grounds. After facing backlash about the strict punishment for the people returning from India, the Australian government has decided to lift the ban and start repatriation flights for citizens stuck in India from May 15.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/as-covid-cases-in-nepal-rise-red-cross-warns-of-looming-threat-of-severe-crisis-383448">As Covid cases in Nepal rise, Red Cross warns of looming threat of severe crisis</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/03/12/132529-untitled-design-34.jpg?itok=6RjeBH_M" />As many as 44 per cent of Nepal's Covid tests came back positive last weekend, as per government data quoted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), warning of a severe crisis.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-threatens-everest-climbing-comeback-plans-as-infections-rise-383416">Covid threatens Everest climbing comeback plans as infections rise</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/10/139972-mt-everest-reuters.jpg?itok=0_QMOXp2" />More than 30 sick climbers have been evacuated from the foot of Mount&nbsp;Everest, raising fears that coronavirus may scupper a hoped-for bumper season on the world's highest mountain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mosques-full-despite-pakistans-covid-third-wave-383374">Mosques full despite Pakistan's Covid third wave</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/31/152389-eid-celebrations-2.jpg?itok=kPVMk79V" />Schools and restaurants have closed, shops pull down their shutters early every evening, and the military has been mobilised to combat the spread of coronavirus -- but night after night the faithful flock to&nbsp;mosques&nbsp;across&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;for prayers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-regulators-advise-under-40s-to-get-alternative-to-astrazeneca-vaccine-383489">UK regulators advise under-40s to get alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/12/186850-astrazeneca.jpg?itok=KJqdQd91" />According to the&nbsp;UK&nbsp;government regulators, under-40s in the country are being offered&nbsp;an alternative to&nbsp;AstraZeneca&nbsp;jabs amid concern over rare blood clots.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/version-of-covid-variant-first-detected-in-india-spreading-rapidly-in-uk-report-383422">Version of Covid variant first detected in India spreading rapidly in UK: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/24/151251-corona-uk-reu.jpg?itok=HLzKEQPj" />The report said over 500 cases of B.1.617.2 are believed to be found in England with the highest levels detected in London and the northwest of England.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-logs-414000-new-covid-19-cases-in-new-grim-record-death-toll-at-234083-383383">India logs 414,000 new COVID-19 cases in new grim record; death toll at 234,083</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/29/193124-untitled-design-11.jpg?itok=32NobVtd" />With a record 4,14,188 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 2,14,91,598, while the active cases crossed the 36-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-suspends-several-accounts-that-tried-promoting-donald-trumps-content-383358">Twitter suspends several accounts that tried promoting Donald Trump's content</a>

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Twitter&nbsp;on Thursday announced that it has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president&nbsp;Donald Trump by promoting his content.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/i-felt-really-heavy-astronauts-describe-returning-to-earth-on-spacex-capsule-383388">'I felt really heavy': Astronauts describe returning to Earth on SpaceX capsule</a>

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A&nbsp;SpaceX&nbsp;Crew Dragon&nbsp;capsule&nbsp;carrying the crew back to&nbsp;Earth&nbsp;splashed down off Florida early Sunday in NASA's first nighttime ocean landing in more than 50 years.

The United States sent reinforcements after the Taliban captured Dahla dam in Afghanistan's Arghandab on Friday. Meanwhile, Red Cross has warned Nepal of the possibility of a severe crisis, calling the current scenario in India a horrifying preview of Nepal's future.

The United States sent reinforcements after the Taliban captured Dahla dam in Afghanistan's Arghandab on Friday. Meanwhile, Red Cross has warned Nepal of the possibility of a severe crisis, calling the current scenario in India a horrifying preview of Nepal's future. In a blow to the Nepal tourism, 30 sick climbers infected with coronavirus-like symptoms had to be evacuated from the foot of Mount Everest. In other news, in spite of the 840,000 recorded cases, Pakistan continues to witness waves of faithful at its mosques. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News. Afghanistan: US sends reinforcements to exiting troops as Taliban captures second-biggest dam Dahla Dam, which provides irrigation to farmers via a network of canals as well as drinking water for the provincial capital of Kandahar, has been taken over by the group. COVID-19: After backlash, Australia to send repatriation flights for stranded citizens in India Australia’s recent decision on border closure has attracted a lot of criticism, especially on humanitarian grounds. After facing backlash about the strict punishment for the people returning from India, the Australian government has decided to lift the ban and start repatriation flights for citizens stuck in India from May 15. As Covid cases in Nepal rise, Red Cross warns of looming threat of severe crisis As many as 44 per cent of Nepal's Covid tests came back positive last weekend, as per government data quoted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), warning of a severe crisis. Covid threatens Everest climbing comeback plans as infections rise More than 30 sick climbers have been evacuated from the foot of Mount Everest, raising fears that coronavirus may scupper a hoped-for bumper season on the world's highest mountain. Mosques full despite Pakistan's Covid third wave Schools and restaurants have closed, shops pull down their shutters early every evening, and the military has been mobilised to combat the spread of coronavirus -- but night after night the faithful flock to mosques across Pakistan for prayers. UK regulators advise under-40s to get alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine According to the UK government regulators, under-40s in the country are being offered an alternative to AstraZeneca jabs amid concern over rare blood clots. Version of Covid variant first detected in India spreading rapidly in UK: Report The report said over 500 cases of B.1.617.2 are believed to be found in England with the highest levels detected in London and the northwest of England. India logs 414,000 new COVID-19 cases in new grim record; death toll at 234,083 With a record 4,14,188 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 2,14,91,598, while the active cases crossed the 36-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. Twitter suspends several accounts that tried promoting Donald Trump's content Twitter on Thursday announced that it has suspended several accounts that are trying to evade its ban on former president Donald Trump by promoting his content. 'I felt really heavy': Astronauts describe returning to Earth on SpaceX capsule A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying the crew back to Earth splashed down off Florida early Sunday in NASA's first nighttime ocean landing in more than 50 years.

Top 10 world news: Taliban captures Afghanistan dam, Red cross warns Nepal, and more

A National Intelligence Council document claims the views of the Taliban leaders and members have not changed since 2001,&nbsp;when the US intervened to restore peace in Afghanistan and that the return of Taliban would be harmful to women's rights. Meanwhile&nbsp;in Nepal, K P Sharma Oli-led government&nbsp;lost its majority support in the House of Representatives after the CPN (Maoist Center) led by Pushpakamal Dahal "Prachanda" officially withdrew support to it.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/return-of-taliban-in-afghanistan-harmful-for-womens-rights-us-report-382853">Return of Taliban in Afghanistan harmful for women's rights: US report</a>

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As the&nbsp;US troops withdraw from Afghanistan,&nbsp;experts fear the Taliban’s return to the South Asian country will undo all the progress made in women’s rights and equality over the years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepals-oli-government-loses-majority-support-after-maoist-party-withdraws-support-383010">Nepal's Oli government loses majority support after Maoist party withdraws support</a>

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The party decided to withdraw support to the Oli government as the government had breached the Constitution and the government's recent activities have posed threat to democratic procedures and national sovereignty.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-japan-south-korea-pledge-cooperation-toward-denuclearisation-of-north-korea-382994">US, Japan, South Korea pledge cooperation toward denuclearisation of North Korea</a>

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The United States, South Korea, and Japan pledged Wednesday to cooperate on North Korea as their top diplomats met in London, coming together despite renewed tensions between the Asian nations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taipei-to-dispatch-military-aircraft-ships-to-counter-chinese-activities-in-taiwan-strait-382948">Taipei to dispatch military aircraft, ships to counter Chinese activities in Taiwan Strait</a>

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Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan, a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, despite the fact that the two sides have been governed separately for more than seven decades.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/us-tracking-out-of-control-wreckage-of-chinese-rocket-falling-back-to-earth-382988">US tracking out-of-control wreckage of Chinese rocket falling back to Earth</a>

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The debris of China's Long March 5B rocket, which last week launched the core module of the country's space station, is set to re-enter the earth's atmosphere this weekend, raising concerns where it could fall and the potential damage it could cause.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-lawmakers-launch-freethevaccine-campaign-in-support-of-india-south-africa-382943">US lawmakers launch #FreeTheVaccine campaign in support of India, South Africa</a> &nbsp;

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More than 100 Democratic Congressmen, along with a large number of policy activists and rights bodies, launched the campaign on Tuesday, a day before the crucial meeting of the WTO General Council in Geneva.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-reused-covid-19-nasal-swabs-scam-busted-at-airport-383020">Indonesia: Reused COVID-19 nasal swabs scam busted at airport</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/02/162781-nasal-swab-test.jpg?itok=dYJuNAZa" />According to local police, at least 9,000 passengers may have been tested with the swabs which were reportedly washed and reused.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-accounts-for-46-per-cent-of-worlds-new-covid-19-cases-quarter-of-deaths-who-382992">India accounts for 46 per cent of world's new COVID-19 cases, quarter of deaths: WHO</a>

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The surge of the coronavirus in&nbsp;India, including of a highly infectious new variant first identified there, has seen hospitals runs out of beds and oxygen, and morgues and crematoriums overflowing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-oversight-board-upholds-ban-on-donald-trump-383012">Facebook oversight board upholds ban on Donald Trump</a>

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Facebook's independent oversight board on Wednesday upheld&nbsp;the platform's ban of former US President Donald Trump in a case that sets a precedent for how social media handles harmful content from world leaders.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-threatens-to-turn-lights-off-in-jersey-over-brexit-fish-row-382978" hreflang="en">France threatens to turn lights off in Jersey over Brexit fish row</a>

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France on Wednesday threatened to&nbsp;cut power supplies to the British Channel Island of Jersey if its fishermen are not granted full access to UK fishing waters under the post-Brexit trading terms.

A National Intelligence Council document claims the views of the Taliban leaders and members have not changed since 2001, when the US intervened to restore peace in Afghanistan and that the return of Taliban would be harmful to women's rights.

A National Intelligence Council document claims the views of the Taliban leaders and members have not changed since 2001, when the US intervened to restore peace in Afghanistan and that the return of Taliban would be harmful to women's rights. Meanwhile in Nepal, K P Sharma Oli-led government lost its majority support in the House of Representatives after the CPN (Maoist Center) led by Pushpakamal Dahal "Prachanda" officially withdrew support to it. Click on the headline to read the full story. Return of Taliban in Afghanistan harmful for women's rights: US report As the US troops withdraw from Afghanistan, experts fear the Taliban’s return to the South Asian country will undo all the progress made in women’s rights and equality over the years. Nepal's Oli government loses majority support after Maoist party withdraws support The party decided to withdraw support to the Oli government as the government had breached the Constitution and the government's recent activities have posed threat to democratic procedures and national sovereignty. US, Japan, South Korea pledge cooperation toward denuclearisation of North Korea The United States, South Korea, and Japan pledged Wednesday to cooperate on North Korea as their top diplomats met in London, coming together despite renewed tensions between the Asian nations. Taipei to dispatch military aircraft, ships to counter Chinese activities in Taiwan Strait Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan, a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, despite the fact that the two sides have been governed separately for more than seven decades. US tracking out-of-control wreckage of Chinese rocket falling back to Earth The debris of China's Long March 5B rocket, which last week launched the core module of the country's space station, is set to re-enter the earth's atmosphere this weekend, raising concerns where it could fall and the potential damage it could cause. US lawmakers launch #FreeTheVaccine campaign in support of India, South Africa More than 100 Democratic Congressmen, along with a large number of policy activists and rights bodies, launched the campaign on Tuesday, a day before the crucial meeting of the WTO General Council in Geneva. Indonesia: Reused COVID-19 nasal swabs scam busted at airport According to local police, at least 9,000 passengers may have been tested with the swabs which were reportedly washed and reused. India accounts for 46 per cent of world's new COVID-19 cases, quarter of deaths: WHO The surge of the coronavirus in India, including of a highly infectious new variant first identified there, has seen hospitals runs out of beds and oxygen, and morgues and crematoriums overflowing. Facebook oversight board upholds ban on Donald Trump Facebook's independent oversight board on Wednesday upheld the platform's ban of former US President Donald Trump in a case that sets a precedent for how social media handles harmful content from world leaders. France threatens to turn lights off in Jersey over Brexit fish row France on Wednesday threatened to cut power supplies to the British Channel Island of Jersey if its fishermen are not granted full access to UK fishing waters under the post-Brexit trading terms.

Top 10 world news: Facebook oversight board upholds ban on Donald Trump, Nepal's Oli govt loses majority support and more

In what is being believed to be an&nbsp;attack by&nbsp;the resurgent&nbsp;Taliban,&nbsp;Gasoline tanker trucks burst into flames in Kabul overnight, killing at least seven people, injuring 14&nbsp;and starting large fires which caused power cuts to some parts of the Afghan capital. Meanwhile in India, PM Narendra Modi held&nbsp;a virtual meeting with experts to review oxygen and medicine supplies available in the country,&nbsp;He also reviewed the human resource situation, in relation to the&nbsp;COVID-19 pandemic, and ways to augment it.

Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/roaring-tanker-fire-kills-7-injures-14-in-afghanistan-capital-382083">Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghanistan capital</a>

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The tankers were parked in northern Kabul and burst into flames late on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Interior. Fourteen people were injured.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-pm-modi-reviews-oxygen-and-medicine-availability-382200">COVID-19: PM Modi reviews oxygen and medicine availability</a>

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According to government sources, the Prime Minister reviewed the matter of augmenting human resources for effective management of COVID-19 in the country today.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/seven-day-lockdown-in-haryana-from-monday-382217">Seven-day lockdown in Haryana from Monday</a>

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To break the chain of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;transmission in the state, the Haryana government on Sunday announced a weeklong lockdown starting Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-to-come-up-with-mechanism-to-quickly-counter-russian-propaganda-uks-raab-says-382204">G7 to come up with mechanism to quickly counter Russian 'propaganda', UK's Raab says</a>

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Currently, G7 foreign ministers are set to meet in London, marking the first such in person meeting in two years owing to the precautions in place for the COVID-19 pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmars-young-demonstrators-march-to-demand-spring-revolution-382228">Myanmar's young demonstrators march to demand 'spring revolution'</a>

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As Myanmar entered its fourth month since the military coup, demonstrators gathered on a street corner in Yangon to demand a "spring revolution" and asked for freedom from the military regime.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-treatment-of-dual-national-nazanin-zaghari-ratcliffe-is-torture-uk-382186">Iran's treatment of dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is 'torture': UK</a>

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"I think it amounts to torture the way she's being treated, and there is a very clear, unequivocal obligation on the Iranians to release her," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told BBC television.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-defends-cut-in-aid-after-un-warns-of-deadly-impact-382257">UK defends cut in aid after UN warns of deadly impact</a>

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Britain defended cuts to its aid spending saying that the monetary allocation was having a negative impact on its budget. The stand has been taken even after several UN agencies warned that cutting aid would translate into thousands of deaths among the world's poor.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/phase-3-vaccination-over-86000-received-first-dose-on-may-1-in-india-382206">Phase-3 vaccination: Over 86,000 received first dose on May 1&nbsp;in India</a>

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The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 15,68,16,031 as the phase-3 of the nationwide vaccination drive commenced on Saturday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-virus-packed-crowds-attend-music-festival-in-chinas-almost-virus-free-wuhan-382237">'What virus?': Packed crowds attend music festival in China's 'almost virus-free' Wuhan</a>

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As the world struggles to control the deadly coronavirus pandemic, Wuhan hosted its first open-air music festival on&nbsp;May 01. Similar “Strawberry&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Festival” events are being held in other cities across China, including Beijing, during the country's five-day national holiday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/trillions-of-cicadas-to-emerge-after-spending-nearly-2-decades-underground-382220">'Trillions' of cicadas to emerge after spending nearly 2 decades underground</a>

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One can expect the insects to shed their skins and emerge from the ground to participate in a month-long mating ritual.&nbsp; And it’s expected to be quite a performance. The cicadas climb trees as part of the mating rituals and also sing mating songs as loud as 100 decibels!

In what is being believed to be an attack by the resurgent Taliban, Gasoline tanker trucks burst into flames in Kabul overnight, killing at least seven people, injuring 14 and starting large fires which caused power cuts to some parts of the Afghan capital.

In what is being believed to be an attack by the resurgent Taliban, Gasoline tanker trucks burst into flames in Kabul overnight, killing at least seven people, injuring 14 and starting large fires which caused power cuts to some parts of the Afghan capital. Meanwhile in India, PM Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with experts to review oxygen and medicine supplies available in the country, He also reviewed the human resource situation, in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, and ways to augment it. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News. Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghanistan capital The tankers were parked in northern Kabul and burst into flames late on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Interior. Fourteen people were injured. COVID-19: PM Modi reviews oxygen and medicine availability According to government sources, the Prime Minister reviewed the matter of augmenting human resources for effective management of COVID-19 in the country today. Seven-day lockdown in Haryana from Monday To break the chain of coronavirus transmission in the state, the Haryana government on Sunday announced a weeklong lockdown starting Monday. G7 to come up with mechanism to quickly counter Russian 'propaganda', UK's Raab says Currently, G7 foreign ministers are set to meet in London, marking the first such in person meeting in two years owing to the precautions in place for the COVID-19 pandemic. Myanmar's young demonstrators march to demand 'spring revolution' As Myanmar entered its fourth month since the military coup, demonstrators gathered on a street corner in Yangon to demand a "spring revolution" and asked for freedom from the military regime. Iran's treatment of dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is 'torture': UK "I think it amounts to torture the way she's being treated, and there is a very clear, unequivocal obligation on the Iranians to release her," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told BBC television. UK defends cut in aid after UN warns of deadly impact Britain defended cuts to its aid spending saying that the monetary allocation was having a negative impact on its budget. The stand has been taken even after several UN agencies warned that cutting aid would translate into thousands of deaths among the world's poor. Phase-3 vaccination: Over 86,000 received first dose on May 1 in India The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 15,68,16,031 as the phase-3 of the nationwide vaccination drive commenced on Saturday. 'What virus?': Packed crowds attend music festival in China's 'almost virus-free' Wuhan As the world struggles to control the deadly coronavirus pandemic, Wuhan hosted its first open-air music festival on May 01. Similar “Strawberry Music Festival” events are being held in other cities across China, including Beijing, during the country's five-day national holiday. 'Trillions' of cicadas to emerge after spending nearly 2 decades underground One can expect the insects to shed their skins and emerge from the ground to participate in a month-long mating ritual. And it’s expected to be quite a performance. The cicadas climb trees as part of the mating rituals and also sing mating songs as loud as 100 decibels!

Top 10 world news: Tanker fire claims lives in Afghanistan, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe updates and more

Almost 20 years after the 9/11 attacks on US Twin towers in New York, US has started withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan. Meanwhile Dr Anthony Fauci, the&nbsp;top US infectious disease expert has advised the Indian government to impose a nationwide lockdown in response to the rapidly rising COVID numbers in India.&nbsp;Given the rise in Coronavirus&nbsp;cases, Indian national capital, New Delhi has decided to extend lockdown by a week. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-us-begins-withdrawing-troops-from-the-forever-war-381935">Afghanistan: US begins withdrawing troops from the 'forever war'</a>

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The US has begun its pullout from Afghanistan, the 'forever war' that started after the 9/11 attacks on twin towers in New York 20 years ago. The development has elicited mixed reactions as there are widespread fears among the Afghans about possible Taliban takeover of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/top-us-disease-expert-fauci-urges-india-to-impose-nationwide-lockdown-for-few-weeks-381988">Top US disease expert Fauci urges India to impose nationwide lockdown for 'few weeks'</a>

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Fauci also said that “no one likes likes to lock down the country”, while urging Indian authorities to lock down the country for a “few weeks”, which in his opinion would have a considerable impact on the degree of the outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-mutations-that-could-evade-immune-response-flagged-by-indian-scientists-report-381970">Coronavirus mutations that could 'evade immune response' flagged by Indian scientists: Report</a>

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A group of scientific advisers working for the Indian government reportedly told authorities that minor mutations have been reported in many samples of coronavirus. A leader of the group told Reuters that these mutations could “possible evade immune response” and would require further enquiry.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-capital-new-delhi-extends-lockdown-by-a-week-as-covid-cases-rise-381971">Indian capital New Delhi extends lockdown by a week as Covid cases rise</a>

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"Lockdown in&nbsp;Delhi&nbsp;is being extended by one week," Arvind Kejriwal said on Twitter. The current lockdown was set to expire in the city on Monday but the cases are currently rising in the city which is home to over 20 million residents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-wants-to-pursue-practical-diplomacy-with-north-korea-over-grand-bargains-381918">Biden wants to pursue 'practical diplomacy' with North Korea over 'grand bargains'</a>

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President Joe Biden’s approach primarily involves “diplomacy” as opposed to looking to make “grand bargains” with the North Korean administration, the White House said on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-first-lot-of-russian-vaccine-sputnik-v-arrives-in-hyderabad-381953">COVID-19: First lot of Russian vaccine Sputnik V arrives in Hyderabad</a>

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The rollout of the Russian vaccine is expected to augment India`s third phase of the vaccination drive which commenced today amid a record rise in COVID-19 cases. India for the first time has reported more than 4 lakh new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-announces-usd10000000-aid-for-indias-fight-against-covid-19-381850">Boeing announces USD10,000,000 aid for India's fight against COVID-19</a>

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The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organisations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency healthcare for communities and families battling COVID-19, the company said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/third-phase-of-coronavirus-vaccination-begins-in-jammu-and-kashmir-381950">Third phase of coronavirus vaccination begins in Jammu and Kashmir</a>

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The administration urged people to register themselves for the vaccine and also said that people who are not registered will not be vaccinated. There are around 10 designated centres in Srinagar where the third phase of vaccination has been started by the government.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/residents-in-rebel-held-northern-syria-receive-covid-vaccine-381958">Residents in rebel-held northern Syria receive Covid vaccine</a>

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Vaccine rollout began in the rebel-held part of northern Syria and residents received Covid vaccines on Saturday. Authorities in Idlib and northern Aleppo received an initial batch of 53,800 AstraZeneca Covid-19 jabs on April 21, under the Covax programme for poorer nations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-happiest-place-on-earth-reopens-with-covid-19-restrictions-381931#the-happiest-place-on-earth-381916">'The happiest place on Earth' reopens with COVID-19 restrictions</a>

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Almost 20 years after the 9/11 attacks on US Twin towers in New York, US has started withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan. Meanwhile Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert has advised the Indian government to impose a nationwide lockdown in response to the rapidly rising COVID numbers in India.

Almost 20 years after the 9/11 attacks on US Twin towers in New York, US has started withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan. Meanwhile Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert has advised the Indian government to impose a nationwide lockdown in response to the rapidly rising COVID numbers in India. Given the rise in Coronavirus cases, Indian national capital, New Delhi has decided to extend lockdown by a week. Read this and much more in our Top 10 World News. Afghanistan: US begins withdrawing troops from the 'forever war' The US has begun its pullout from Afghanistan, the 'forever war' that started after the 9/11 attacks on twin towers in New York 20 years ago. The development has elicited mixed reactions as there are widespread fears among the Afghans about possible Taliban takeover of the country. Top US disease expert Fauci urges India to impose nationwide lockdown for 'few weeks' Fauci also said that “no one likes likes to lock down the country”, while urging Indian authorities to lock down the country for a “few weeks”, which in his opinion would have a considerable impact on the degree of the outbreak. Coronavirus mutations that could 'evade immune response' flagged by Indian scientists: Report A group of scientific advisers working for the Indian government reportedly told authorities that minor mutations have been reported in many samples of coronavirus. A leader of the group told Reuters that these mutations could “possible evade immune response” and would require further enquiry. Indian capital New Delhi extends lockdown by a week as Covid cases rise "Lockdown in Delhi is being extended by one week," Arvind Kejriwal said on Twitter. The current lockdown was set to expire in the city on Monday but the cases are currently rising in the city which is home to over 20 million residents. Biden wants to pursue 'practical diplomacy' with North Korea over 'grand bargains' President Joe Biden’s approach primarily involves “diplomacy” as opposed to looking to make “grand bargains” with the North Korean administration, the White House said on Friday. COVID-19: First lot of Russian vaccine Sputnik V arrives in Hyderabad The rollout of the Russian vaccine is expected to augment India`s third phase of the vaccination drive which commenced today amid a record rise in COVID-19 cases. India for the first time has reported more than 4 lakh new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Boeing announces USD10,000,000 aid for India's fight against COVID-19 The assistance from Boeing will be directed to organisations providing relief, including medical supplies and emergency healthcare for communities and families battling COVID-19, the company said in a statement. Third phase of coronavirus vaccination begins in Jammu and Kashmir The administration urged people to register themselves for the vaccine and also said that people who are not registered will not be vaccinated. There are around 10 designated centres in Srinagar where the third phase of vaccination has been started by the government. Residents in rebel-held northern Syria receive Covid vaccine Vaccine rollout began in the rebel-held part of northern Syria and residents received Covid vaccines on Saturday. Authorities in Idlib and northern Aleppo received an initial batch of 53,800 AstraZeneca Covid-19 jabs on April 21, under the Covax programme for poorer nations. 'The happiest place on Earth' reopens with COVID-19 restrictions

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