Chinese military is conducting military exercises near Taiwan after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit. The drill include live-fire drills in the water and airspace surrounding the island.

WION Dispatch: Angry China conducts military drills near Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi's visit

WION brings you an exclusive ground report from Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's house, that was hit by US drone strike that killed al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul.

WION Dispatch: Ground report from Zawahiri's house hit by US drone strike in Kabul

WION first to reach the exact location where Al-Qaeda Chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri was killed in U.S Drone strike on August 1, 2022.

Exclusive: WION at Zawahiri's safe house

The World Health Organisation recently released its weekly assessment of the pandemic released on Wednesday (August 3), according to which the new coronavirus cases fell by 9 per cent globally last week but the deaths remained steady. As per the report, 6.5 million virus cases and more than 14,000 fatalities were reported in the previous week. The US, South Korea, and Germany reported the highest numbers of new coronavirus cases. The United States reported the highest number of deaths. The WHO recently expressed concern that countries’ recent reductions in Covid&nbsp;testing and other alert systems have seriously hampered its efforts in monitoring COVID-19.

As per the health organisation, the number of cases decreased in Europe by 35 per cent but increased in the Western Pacific and Asia by nearly 20 per cent and 5 per cent respectively, AP reported.

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The Office for National Statistics in the UK last week revealed that the number of COVID-19 cases has decreased to nearly 1 in 20 people, indicating that the Covid wave has reached its peak in the country. Medical experts predict that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations will continue to fall in the coming weeks. However, as per specialists, COVID-19 prevention should continue as the medical system is still under pressure.

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After finding four cases, Chinese authorities this week sealed off a part of Wuhan. Despite the social and economic disruption in the country, the authorities said that its "Zero-Covid Policy’ could persist for years.

As per WHO, two subvariants of Omicron, BA.4 and BA.5, were responsible for the recent Covid waves. It claimed that between 64 -70 per cent of the sequences shared with the biggest public viral database in the world were of BA.5.

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The World Health Organisation recently released its weekly assessment of the pandemic released on Wednesday (August 3), according to which the new coronavirus cases fell by 9 per cent globally last week but the deaths remained steady.

The World Health Organisation recently released its weekly assessment of the pandemic released on Wednesday (August 3), according to which the new coronavirus cases fell by 9 per cent globally last week but the deaths remained steady. As per the report, 6.5 million virus cases and more than 14,000 fatalities were reported in the previous week. The US, South Korea, and Germany reported the highest numbers of new coronavirus cases. The United States reported the highest number of deaths. The WHO recently expressed concern that countries’ recent reductions in Covid testing and other alert systems have seriously hampered its efforts in monitoring COVID-19. As per the health organisation, the number of cases decreased in Europe by 35 per cent but increased in the Western Pacific and Asia by nearly 20 per cent and 5 per cent respectively, AP reported. Also read | COVID-19 can rebound even in those who haven't taken Paxlovid: Study The Office for National Statistics in the UK last week revealed that the number of COVID-19 cases has decreased to nearly 1 in 20 people, indicating that the Covid wave has reached its peak in the country. Medical experts predict that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations will continue to fall in the coming weeks. However, as per specialists, COVID-19 prevention should continue as the medical system is still under pressure. Also read | Covid-related loss of smell might be linked to cognitive impairment: Study After finding four cases, Chinese authorities this week sealed off a part of Wuhan. Despite the social and economic disruption in the country, the authorities said that its "Zero-Covid Policy’ could persist for years. As per WHO, two subvariants of Omicron, BA.4 and BA.5, were responsible for the recent Covid waves. It claimed that between 64 -70 per cent of the sequences shared with the biggest public viral database in the world were of BA.5. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

COVID-19: WHO’s recent report states new cases fell by 9% globally, deaths remain steady

Responding to Nancy Pelosi's visit, China has planned four days of military drills in areas encircling Taiwan. Beijing is calling this "targeted military operations". Palki Sharma tells you how China's actions have raised the risk of conflict.

Gravitas: Chinese military surrounds Taiwan with military drills

Reports say the White House tried to discourage Nancy Pelosi from visiting Taiwan during her Asia trip. Was President Biden opposed to her visit? What did the US gain from this brinkmanship? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Did Joe Biden oppose Pelosi's Taiwan visit?

Nancy Pelosi's visit has raised the threat of a military showdown in the Taiwan Straits. China is responding through drills. What are China's other military options? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pelosi visits Taiwan: What are China's military options

The United States Senate ratified Finland and Sweden's entry into the NATO, strongly backing the expansion of the transatlantic alliance in the shadow of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Senate voted 95 to 1 in favor of Finland and Sweden's accession, making US the 23rd country to formally endorse the Nordic countries.

US Senate votes 95 to 1 to Finland and Sweden's NATO bid

Al-Qaeda chief and a key 9/11 mastermind Ayman-Al Zawahiri was killed in a US drone strike on the 30th of July, ending the over 20-year long hunt. Zawahiri's assassination is the biggest blow to the Al-Qaeda since the killing of Osama Bin Laden in 2011.

Taliban yet to confirm Ayman-Al Zawahiri's death

Tensions have spiked pretty sharply in the Asia-Pacific after the US House speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. Beijing has now hit back with military exercises that include live fire drills. Taiwan said that it is closely monitoring the drills.

China begins military drills near Taiwan; Taiwan is closely monitoring the drills

United States, Iran and European Union are once again attempting to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Envoys from all three sides said that they will be traveling to Vienna.

US, EU envoys head to Vienna, new attempt to salvage Iran Nuclear Deal

Amid warnings from China, the US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has concluded her Taiwan visit. She also met with Human Rights activist in a closed door meeting. Since Pelosi's potential pitstop at Taiwan was first reported, Beijing has signaled its anger about her visit to the Island nation. Experts join in to assess how far is Beijing willing to go to show its anger over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

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On 30th July, a US drone strike sealed the fate of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri, killing him in Kabul, Afghanistan. It's been four days since the strike but neither the US nor the Taliban have come out with any material evidence of the Al-Qaeda chief's deaths.

US, Taliban yet to release material evidence of Zawahiri's death

Taiwan struck a defiant tone as it hosted US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a furious China gearing up for military exercises dangerously close to the island's shores in retaliation for the visit. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint: Pelosi's visit unleashes China's fury

Only a few hours after US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan after pledging solidarity to the nation, 27 Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan’s air defence zone.

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan’s air defence zone after Pelosi's visit

The Biden administration approved two massive arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to help them defend against Iran. Package includes $3 billion in Patriot missiles for Saudi Arabia and more than $2 billion for high-altitude missile defense for UAE.

WION Dispatch: US approves massive $5 BN arms sale to Saudi, UAE to counter Iran

US job openings fell by the most in just over two years in June as demand for workers eased in the retail and wholesale trade industries, but overall the labor market remains tight, allowing the Federal Reserve to continue raising interest rates.

US job openings at nine-month low

In the most recent wave of penalties related to the invasion of Ukraine, the United States blacklisted the alleged lover of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the businessman who owns the second-largest estate in London on Tuesday. Several other oligarchs thought to be connected to Putin, four Russian administrators of the occupied regions in Ukraine, and about two dozen high-tech institutions and businesses, including significant state-backed electronics firms, were also subject to US business prohibitions.

The Witanhurst estate, the second-largest estate in London after Buckingham Palace, is owned by billionaire Andrey Grigoryevich Guryev, a close friend of Vladimir Putin. The founder and former vice chairman of PhosAgro, a significant provider to the world's fertiliser markets, is Guryev. Financial penalties were imposed on him and his son, prohibiting them from doing business with US entities (including banks with U.S. branches) and freezing their assets under US jurisdiction.

Alina Kabaeva, a former Olympic gymnast who is frequently referred to as Putin's girlfriend, and Natalya Popova, the wife of Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the sizable sovereign wealth fund run by the Russian government, were both sanctioned by the Treasury. According to the Treasury, Popova works for Innopraktika, a technological company that is owned by one of Putin's daughters.

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Sanctions were also imposed on Viktor Filippovich Rashnikov, one of the biggest taxpayers in Russia, and two of his MMK companies, which is one of the biggest steel producers in the world. The State Department sanctioned oligarchs "running massive revenue-generating companies," including Dmitry Aleksandrovich Pumpyanskiy, Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, and Alexander Anatolevich Ponomarenko, in joint action. The penalties included visa restrictions. A list of over 900 Russian officials as well as 31 unnamed non-Russian officials who have supported Russia's occupation of Crimea and nearly 900 other individuals were also added, according to the State Department.

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In the most recent wave of penalties related to the invasion of Ukraine, the United States blacklisted the alleged lover of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the businessman who owns the second-largest estate in London on Tuesday.

In the most recent wave of penalties related to the invasion of Ukraine, the United States blacklisted the alleged lover of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the businessman who owns the second-largest estate in London on Tuesday. Several other oligarchs thought to be connected to Putin, four Russian administrators of the occupied regions in Ukraine, and about two dozen high-tech institutions and businesses, including significant state-backed electronics firms, were also subject to US business prohibitions. The Witanhurst estate, the second-largest estate in London after Buckingham Palace, is owned by billionaire Andrey Grigoryevich Guryev, a close friend of Vladimir Putin. The founder and former vice chairman of PhosAgro, a significant provider to the world's fertiliser markets, is Guryev. Financial penalties were imposed on him and his son, prohibiting them from doing business with US entities (including banks with U.S. branches) and freezing their assets under US jurisdiction. Alina Kabaeva, a former Olympic gymnast who is frequently referred to as Putin's girlfriend, and Natalya Popova, the wife of Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the sizable sovereign wealth fund run by the Russian government, were both sanctioned by the Treasury. According to the Treasury, Popova works for Innopraktika, a technological company that is owned by one of Putin's daughters. Also Read: In pics| Kentucky floods: 8 killed, people stranded on rooftops and trees Sanctions were also imposed on Viktor Filippovich Rashnikov, one of the biggest taxpayers in Russia, and two of his MMK companies, which is one of the biggest steel producers in the world. The State Department sanctioned oligarchs "running massive revenue-generating companies," including Dmitry Aleksandrovich Pumpyanskiy, Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, and Alexander Anatolevich Ponomarenko, in joint action. The penalties included visa restrictions. A list of over 900 Russian officials as well as 31 unnamed non-Russian officials who have supported Russia's occupation of Crimea and nearly 900 other individuals were also added, according to the State Department. (with inputs from agencies)

US sanctions Russian oligarchs and Putin's 'girlfriend' for involvement in Ukraine war

US house of representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi reached Taiwan's Taipei on Tuesday, even as repeated warnings by China against the visit raised tensions between US and China.

US House speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan despite Chinese warnings, meets Taiwan President

The senate has passed legislation expanding health care and disability payments to America's military veterans. The legislation known as pact will cover roughly three and a half million veterans who have been exposed to burn pits on their missions in the years since the September 11th attacks.

Senate approves legislation in 86-11 vote

Amid warnings from China, the US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has concluded her Taiwan visit. Nancy Pelosi also addressed a joint news conference with the Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen.

Tussle over Taiwan as Nancy Pelosi concludes visit

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a US drone strike on Kabul. Zawahiri was living in a busy Kabul neighbourhood despite the Taliban's promise to not harbour terrorists. Palki Sharma breaks down the US operation.

Gravitas: Al-Qaeda chief killed in US drone strike on Kabul

Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan. China is responding with "targeted military operations" around the Island. Taiwan is preparing for a potential conflict. Palki Sharma tells you about China's military moves.

Gravitas:  China announces targeted military operations around Taiwan

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departed from Taiwan after concluding her visit that heightened tensions with China. After Taiwan, Pelosi headed to South Korea, the next stop on an Asia tour that also includes Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.

Nancy Pelosi concludes tense Taiwan visit, heads to South Korea

Amid stall talks over the Iran nuclear deal, capital Tehran announced the activation of hundreds of new generation uranium enrichment centrifuges. The move came in as a response to a new wave of US sanctions on firms that allegedly helped to sell Iranian oil.

Tensions simmer between the US and Iran

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departed for the US from Taiwan on Wednesday. She met the Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen who thanked her for unwavering support and awarded her with the Order of Propitious Clouds.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departs from Taipei as furious China holds military drills

The United States has issued a worldwide alert asking its citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance when travelling abroad as al-Qaeda supporters may target American facilities, personnel or nationals in the wake of killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri.

US cautions citizens over foreign travel after Al-Zawahiri killing

Ever since the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul by the United States, questions have been raised about Pakistan’s involvement in giving the country information about the terrorist’s whereabouts. Last week, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the head of the Pakistani Army, asked the US for assistance to obtain an early loan from the IMF. Additionally, according to sources, he engaged in a telephone conversation with the US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, about his efforts to pull Pakistan out of the economic mess. The US feels that the Taliban has violated the deal signed between the two by giving shelter to the Al-Qaeda chief, ANI reported.

According to a report in the Times of Israel, experts believe that the White House may have used pressure methods and sought a trade-off with the country, the US supporting Pakistan during its financial crisis in exchange for Pakistan disclosing the information about the Al-Qaeda chief. Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Michael Rubin observes that it is unclear from where the drone that fired the two missiles into the terrorist home flew. He further stated that it would be much clearer that Bajwa was involved in the killing if the drones that came from Pakistan.

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Michael argued that it’s time to make Pakistan deliver all of Al Qaeda’s assets immediately and abide by all FATF counterterrorism recommendations. He further stated that it is time that the Biden administration should use caution while allowing the South Asian country to profit from its continued support for terrorism.

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Since June 2018, Pakistan has been included in the ‘grey list' of countries with weak anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing policies by the Paris-based global watchdog.

Pakistan’s imports, exports, remittances, and restricted access to foreign credit have all suffered due to being added to the grey list. The country was added to the list as it was unsuccessful in implementing the worldwide standards and has made little effort in the investigation and prosecution of leaders of terrorist groups designated by the UN.

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Ever since the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul by the United States, questions have been raised about Pakistan’s involvement in giving the country information about the terrorist’s whereabouts.

Ever since the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul by the United States, questions have been raised about Pakistan’s involvement in giving the country information about the terrorist’s whereabouts. Last week, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the head of the Pakistani Army, asked the US for assistance to obtain an early loan from the IMF. Additionally, according to sources, he engaged in a telephone conversation with the US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, about his efforts to pull Pakistan out of the economic mess. The US feels that the Taliban has violated the deal signed between the two by giving shelter to the Al-Qaeda chief, ANI reported. According to a report in the Times of Israel, experts believe that the White House may have used pressure methods and sought a trade-off with the country, the US supporting Pakistan during its financial crisis in exchange for Pakistan disclosing the information about the Al-Qaeda chief. Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Michael Rubin observes that it is unclear from where the drone that fired the two missiles into the terrorist home flew. He further stated that it would be much clearer that Bajwa was involved in the killing if the drones that came from Pakistan. Also read | Here's how world is reacting to the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri Michael argued that it’s time to make Pakistan deliver all of Al Qaeda’s assets immediately and abide by all FATF counterterrorism recommendations. He further stated that it is time that the Biden administration should use caution while allowing the South Asian country to profit from its continued support for terrorism. Also read | US kills Al-Qaeda terror group chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan drone strike Since June 2018, Pakistan has been included in the ‘grey list' of countries with weak anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing policies by the Paris-based global watchdog. Pakistan’s imports, exports, remittances, and restricted access to foreign credit have all suffered due to being added to the grey list. The country was added to the list as it was unsuccessful in implementing the worldwide standards and has made little effort in the investigation and prosecution of leaders of terrorist groups designated by the UN. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi reached Taiwan's Taipei on Tuesday, even as repeated warnings by China against the visit raised tensions between US and China. She met the Taiwan President who thanked her for her unwavering support and awarded her with the Order of Propitious Clouds.

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The United States has announced another round of military aid worth $550 million to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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