India has taken over the rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of August with plans to focus on Maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism efforts.

India begins UNSC presidency; focus on maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism

US Secretary of State Anthoy Blinken will participate in five online ministerial meetings from August the second to the sixth, within the framework of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss regional and international issues.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to attend ASEAN meetings

From a disgraced Canadian IVF doctor told to pay millions to victims to French President Macron going to court over a billboard, watch the stories that are creating a buzz on WION's web and social media platforms.

WION Trending | Disgraced Canadian IVF doctor told to pay millions

In the United States, the number of homicides continues to rise in all major American Cities. Gun assaults rose by 5% compared to last year whereas aggravated assaults also increased by 9% in 2021.

US: Record increase in murders across America

The Biden administration is likely to make changes to the existing vehicle emission standards set by the previous Donald Trump regime next week.

US Prez Joe Biden urges US carmakers to sell at least 40% EV by 2030

Lovlina Borgohain has become the third Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal after storming into the semis of the Women's 69kg Welterweight category at the Tokyo Games. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo analyses Borgohain's quarter-final win against Chinese Taipei's Nien-Chin Chen with the former head of AIBA's Women's Commission Manisha Malhotra and former Secretary-General of Indian Boxing Brigadier (Retd) PKM Raja.

Tokyo Olympics: 2nd Medal for India; Borgohain storms into 69kg semis

South Africa: The outage came on the heels of civil unrest sparked by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma that halted operations for several days.

Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations

The outlook comes just after Jassy on July 5 inherited Amazon's top job, which has never been bigger or more complex.

Amazon Sales to slow in Tame start to Jassy's Tenure as CEO

The shortage affected the auto sector heavily throughout this year. During the pandemic some of these semiconductor fabs and many of the manufacturers of the components, equipment and materials used to manufacture semiconductors experienced shutdowns

What causing the global semiconductor chip shortage?

The move by the USCIS to conduct the second lottery will provide another chance to several applicants, including hundreds of Indian IT professionals, who could not make it in the first random selection.

US to conduct 2nd lottery for H-1B visa applicants

Lovlina Borgohain cruised past Nien-Chin Chen in her quarterfinal bout of Women's Welter (64-69kg) on Friday, of the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain assures India of medal

Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu last spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in 2017.

Israel-Palestine: Israel's coalition govt behind the new outreach

Ice cream has ignited a heated debate at the UNSC. The Israelian and Palestinian envoys sparred over the US brand, Ben and Jerry's decision to end sales in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Palestinian envoy accused Israel of trying to put pressure on corporate giants. He said the decision should be lauded.

Why Ben and Jerry’s will not sell its products in Palestine territories

Directly addressing the issue of COVID-19 misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, Biden stressed that the vaccines have been thoroughly tested and are safe and effective.

Biden calls on states to offer 100 dollars vaccine incentives

The CDC also recommended that everyone in grade schools wear masks indoors, “including teachers, staff, students and visitors, regardless of vaccination status.”

US Prez Joe Biden wears mask while returning to White House

The crossing with Afghanistan was reopened after consultations with the Taliban who are the day-to-day affairs in areas under their control.

WION in Afghanistan: Traders and truckers pay twice at border

Speaking to WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, Dorji talked about the meet, saying that he shared "Dalai Lama's vision of universal ethics" at the meet and if India, US "work together to bring universal ethics to the forefront of education, tomorrow the world is going to be very different."

'US & India must unite to stop Chinese expansionism': Geshe Dorji Damdul

Israel, which has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, is trying to contain a new surge of coronavirus cases. According to the new plan, the govt will now offer the third dose of Covid-19 to the people over 60 years of age.

Israel to offer third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to elderly

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed a nine-member Taliban delegation which also included chief negotiator and top political leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. Watch this report to know more.

Beijing welcomes Taliban's political leaders and delegates

Mullah Baradar, who made the surprise visit to China, termed Beijing as a trustworthy friend and assured that his group will not permit any force to use Afghanistan's territory.

Taliban seeks support of China for expanding footprint in Afghanistan

Boeing Shares were up roughly 5% at $234 in afternoon trading even as the Dow Jones iIndustrial average dipped.

Boeing turns first profit in almost 2 years

A worldwide shortage of semiconductors other than memory chips is becoming a key issue for smartphone makers as they prepare to launch new products in the second half of the year.

Samsung Electronics forecasts strong chip demand

Pegasus's list of alleged targets includes at least 600 politicians, 180 journalists, 85 human rights activists and 65 business leaders.

Israel Defence ministry to share initial findings on NSO with France

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now recommended people to resume wearing masks amid the surging delta variant, the media reported.

US: Tech giants to mandate Covid-19 shots for staff

Russia already has a military base in Tajikistan. Several Afghan soldiers had poured into Tajikistan after losing military posts along the border to the Taliban.

Russia secures Tajik's border amid Taliban rampage

Thailand is battling a surge in COVID-19 cases. The worsening situation has compelled the Thai government to send covered positive patients back from Hong Kong to their respective hometowns.

Thailand sends COVID-19 patients to hometowns by train

The deal will create millions of good jobs and make the US economy more robust, sustainable, resilient and just, the White House said in a statement.

US Senate agrees on trillion-dollar infrastructure package

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to resume strategic talks when they met in Geneva last month.

Amid tensions, US and Russia hold ‘substantive’ arms talks

Even after reporting the highest daily jump in COVID-19 infections among the Tokyo games participants, the organizers of the games have dismissed any link to the COVID. Experts have warned that the rising number of cases could lead to a health crisis.

Tokyo games participants test positive for COVID, organisers dismiss any link to virus

Many female Olympic athletes have been pushing for uniform changes in the run up to this year's Tokyo Games. Women athletes took a stand against sexist clothing rules. With the Tokyo Olympics in full swing, the German women's gymnastics team competed in red and white full-body suits in their qualifications, instead of the regulated leotard.

Female athletes push for uniform changes in clothing rules in Tokyo Games 2021

The Wuhan Virus is making a comeback in America. Daily average cases have reached 57,000. 97% of all hospitalisations are among unvaccinated people. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Should people acknowledge their disregard for norms & science before blaming governments?

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus is making a comeback in the United States

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