We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz looking for nation's support to oust PM Imran Khan to China surprising US officials with new hypersonic missile test in August, we have it all.

Morning news brief: Maryam looks to oust PM, China surprised US after missile test and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Taliban telling officials to avoid public executions unless ordered by top court to US President Joe Biden being slammed for likening former Connecticut Democrat Senator Chris Dodd with one who would not 'disrespect a waitress', we have it all.

Morning news brief: Taliban avoids public hangings, Bolsonaro may face charges and more

Russian President Putin boasts that hypersonic nukes capable of wiping out US cities are bigger, better, and already ‘on alert', sparking WW3 fears. Calling the US' commitment 'rock-solid,' White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, "We will continue to support Taiwan's self-defence.

Morning news brief: Taiwan-China tensions, Russian hypersonic nukes and more

At least five people have been killed and several have been injured in a bow and arrow attack in Norway.The World Health Organization (WHO) has selected its panel to investigate the origin of COVID-19, saying it is the 'last chance' to do so.

Morning news brief: Origin of COVID-19, Norway attack, and more

In a further blow to the country's freedom of expression, the Chinese government is proposing new regulations that would prohibit news reporting by sources that are not directly financed by the Communist Party.

Morning news brief: China to outlaw news outlets, China-Taiwan tensions and more

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the US is the "root cause" of instability on the Korean Peninsula. He said Pyongyang is only increasing its military capabilities as a deterrent.

Morning news brief: Kim criticizes US, Kamala Harris' NASA video, and more

China's government denounced Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's National Day speech, saying it incited confrontation and distorted facts.The FBI arrested a Maryland couple for attempting to sell 'restricted data' on the design of nuclear-powered warships.

Morning news brief: Doha talks, China-Taiwan tensions, and more

Austrian Chancellor Kurz, 35, stepped down from office over corruption allegations, however, he denied any wrongdoing. He was under fire from his own coalition partner the Greens.

Morning news brief: US CDC issues new vaccine guidelines for travellers entering US & more

Although the US has stayed in regular contact with Taliban since the terrorist organisation took control of Afghanistan, the two groups are set to meet face-to-face for the first time since the Taliban took control of the South Asian country.

Morning news brief: US-Taliban set to meet, Facebook outage again, and more

US President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold a virtual meeting before the end of the year. The virtual meeting has reportedly been agreed upon in principle.

Morning news brief: President Biden, Chinese President Xi plan to hold virtual summit & more

Amid tensions with China over Taiwan, US President Biden said he had spoken to Chinese President Xi and was ready to "abide by the Taiwan agreement". Earlier, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen warned that there would be "catastrophic consequences" if the country was annexed by China as 56 Chinese warplanes entered the country's airspace on Monday.

Morning news brief: Zuckerberg hits out at Facebook whistleblower & more

Facebook said on Tuesday that the major outage of its main social media app along with WhatsApp and Instagram was caused due to configuration changes as Zuckerberg apologised for the outage.

Morning news brief: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp back online & more

North and South Korea restored the cross-border hotline as officials conducted their first phone call since August. The move comes just days after Kim Jong-Un's regime tested a hypersonic missile and launched a long-range cruise missile last month.

Morning news brief: Putin linked to Pandora Papers, California oil spill & more

Protests erupted in Brazil against President Bolsonaro's government as demonstrators demanded his impeachment. The protesters were angry over Bolsonaro'shandling of the coronavirus crisis.

Morning news brief: Protesters demand President Bolsonaro's impeachment

Coronavirus deaths have crossed the alarming limit of 700,000 in the US on Friday as an average of 1,000 people are dying because of the virus on a daily basis in the country.

Morning news brief: US crosses 700,000 Covid death toll, India celebrates Gandhi's birth anniversary, and more

The death toll in the Ecuador prison riot rose to 116. The clash on Tuesday was the most deadly act of violence ever in Ecuador's penitentiary system. In February and in July 2021, similar clashes took place in various prisons in the country.

Morning news brief: Ecuador prison riots death toll crosses 100 & more

Kim Jong-Un's regime tested a hypersonic missile. According to state-run channel KCNA, the launch took place in Jagang province. The missile reportedly performed "guiding manoeuvrability" and displayed "navigational control".

Morning news brief: Top US generals say they advised Biden to keep troops in Afghanistan & more

North Korea on Monday fired a projectile as South Korea's National Security Committee expressed concern over the launch. Kim Jong Un's recent launch comes just days after it tested long-range cruise missiles.

Morning news brief: President Biden gets vaccine booster shot & more

Social Democrats (SPD) headed by Olaf Scholz held a narrow lead over Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU-CSU conservative alliance in the German elections, however, neither party is likely to get a majority as the race for a coalition partner begins among the two arch-rivals.

Morning news brief: Switzerland says ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage & more

A train derailed in Montana in the United States as Amtrak said there were at least 147 passengers on the train including 13 crew members. In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans to give her would-be successor Armin Laschet their vote to shape the country's future as the country goes to vote.

Morning news brief: Elections in Germany; train derails in US & more

Over a month after the Taliban took control of Kabul, a top Taliban official Mullah Nooruddin Turabi said that executions and strict punishments would return. Turabi was justice minister of the so-called Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in the Taliban government of the late 90s.

Morning news brief: Taliban leader says executions will return, US Vice President Kamala Harris meets PM Modi & more

US President Biden said that he is keeping his promise of America becoming the arsenal of COVID-19 vaccines as it was the arsenal for democracy during Second World War.

Morning news brief: EU seeks to mend ties with US amid Australia submarine row & more

Canada's PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party secured 158 out of 338 electoral districts while the Conservatives secured 119 seats. Trudeau will now seek support from smaller factions such as the leftist New Democrats and the separatist Bloc Quebecois.

Morning news brief: Canada's PM Justin Trudeau wins another election & more

Ahead of the UNGA, the White House said on Tuesday that the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will "strengthen deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries.

Morning news brief: Elections in Canada; President Biden, PM Modi meeting in US & more

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