US California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has successfully retained office. Newsom overcame a republican campaign to unseat him over his policies on immigration, high rising costs, homelessness, as well as crime.

California: Governor Newsom fends off recall attempt

Germany is also headed to the polls. The country is going to elect a new leader after 16 years of Chancellor Angela Merkel's rule.

Germany: Voting starts in flood-hit areas

Even after mounting pressure from the World Health Organization, the United Kingdom continues to push for booster jabs. Watch the report to know more.

United Kingdom to launch booster programme

Afghanistan's new Sports Minister has now assured that the Taliban will not ban any sports from swimming to soccer even horse riding but refused to clarify whether women in the country would be allowed to play even a single of those 400 sports.

Taliban: Sports allowed but only for men

The citizens of Afghanistan have been facing a dire threat to their human rights. The essential services in the country are facing disruptions. United Nations has held a humanitarian conference on Afghanistan.

United Nations High Commissioner for refugees speaks to WION

United Nations holds humanitarian conference on Afghanistan

Leading Democrats in the US House of Representatives proposed a substantial roll-back of former President Donald Trump's tax cuts, including raising the top tax rate on corporations to 26.5% from the current 21%.

World Business Watch: House Democrats seek to roll back tax cuts for wealthy

Uber drivers are employees rather than independent contractors and are entitled to greater workers rights, a Dutch court has ruled it. It is the latest court victory for unions fighting for the rights of workers in the gig economy.

World Business Watch: Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch court

The first in-person Quad meeting is all set to take place on the 24th of this month. US President Joe Biden whose international reputation is taken ahead will be hosting the leaders of Japan, Australia, and India at the White House.

US President to host long planned in-person quad summit on Sept 24

The co-founder of Taliban and the Deputy Prime Minister of Taliban-led Afghanistan Abdul Ghani Baradar has released an audio message on social media.

Taliban co-founder releases audio statement after death rumours

Taliban fighters have taken over the Bagram Military Base. Earlier it was under the control of United States troops and was crucial logistical spot for them.

Afghanistan: Taliban fighters have taken over Bagram Military Base

Sri Lanka's former Finance Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal is set to become the new Central Bank Governor in Sri Lanka. This comes after the former Governor resigned as the island nation now faces a deepening financial crisis.

Sri Lanka: Ajith Nivard Cabraal set to become the new Central Bank Governor

United States: US President Joe Biden to host in-person Quad Summit

For years innocent civilians have been paying the price for the US war on terror. US intel have led to the killing of an aid worker and members of his family including children.

Afghanistan: 10 civilians killed due to faulty intelligence ?

Africa's two most populous nations Nigeria and Ethiopia have seen a slew of Military cooperation agreements by Russia in the last two months. While France remains the largest presence and troop numbers of any former colonial power in Africa, Russia is challenging the status quo using regional insecurity and diplomatic disputes with western powers as leverage.

Russia is building its military influence in Africa

The Southeastern Province of China, which saw an initial lull, is witnessing a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant. Watch this report to know more.

Fujian: National Health Commission reports 59 fresh cases

The medical general Lancet has revealed that there is no need for the third COVID-19 vaccine against the infection. Watch this report to know more.

Lancet: Booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines not needed yet

With the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan, all trade and import of raw materials inside the country have stopped completely. As a result, the price of basic commodities has increased and there is a lack of jobs available.

Cash-strapped Kabul residents resort to selling household items

The 23-year-old Mexican rapper, Dan Sur recently got his original hair replaced with gold chains through surgery. He stated that he wanted to do something different and therefore decided to go for this since no one has ever done it.

'Gold hair': Mexican rapper goes viral

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to discuss about dispute of south China Sea.

China asks Vietnam to avoid magnifying sea dispute

Taliban raised flag over Afghan presidential palace as United States marks 20 years of 9/11 attacks. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised in Kabul on 9/11 anniversary

48 hours before the 31st of August deadlines the Americans conducted yet another strike in Kabul. Now this claimed the Americans was in retaliation to the 26th of august suicide bombing at the Kabul International Airport that resulted in the killing of over 200 of Afghan nationals and about 13 American service personnel.

US strike wipe out Kabul family, brother says

September 11 marks the 20th year of the deadly 9/11 attacks in the US. Joe Biden paid tribute to victims of 9/11 terror attacks.

US marks 20th anniversary of Sept 11 terror attacks

US President Joe Biden along with first lady Jill Biden and former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were present at the World Trade Center Memorial in New York.

9/11 Terror Attacks: Bill Clinton, Barack Obama at World Trade Center Memorial in NY

Now American president Joe Biden is of course facing a lot of criticism over America's chaotic and humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan. Now the American president however has defended the process and also the decisions that were made by him saying that perhaps there was simply no other way for the united states to have exited from Afghanistan after having fought there for nearly 20 years.

United States President Joe Biden depends Afghan evacuation

An abandoned strip man near Shanksville Pennsylvania is now home to the largest memorial related to the 9/11 terror attacks.

9/11 Terror Attacks: A tribute to 40 brave Americans

FBI releases declassified 9/11 document

Days after the Taliban's Interior Ministry issued a dictate regarding protests, about 300 women held Pro-Taliban rallies in the capital Kabul covered head to toe in accordance with the new dress policies for education.

Afghanistan: Burqa clad women march with Taliban flag

Today marks exactly 20 years since the 9/11 terror attacks and this remember is an incident that continues to haunt Americans and indeed the rest of the world. Ahead of the 20th anniversary the American President Joe Biden paid tributes to the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks.

9/11 Terror Attacks: US President Joe Biden pays tribute to victims

According to World Food Programme (WFH) 93% of Afghans do not eat enough food. Watch this report to know more.

WFP: 93% of Afghans do not eat enough food

It has been more than 10 days since the last American soldiers left Afghanistan. But there is still a little bit of America is thriving on the streets of the country. WION's Anas Mallick brings you a ground report from Kabul's bush market.

Afghanistan: Bush market sustained itself from supplies from NATO, US Base

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