Tokyo's public roads will not see the Olympic torch relay, said officials on Wednesday, as Covid-19 concerns continue to plague the Games just over two weeks before they begin.

No Olympic torch relay in Tokyo over Covid-19 concerns

The United States defence department on Tuesday cancelled its $10 billion cloud computing JEDI project awarded to Microsoft by former president Donald Trump.

Pentagon hits reset on Trump's $10 billion cloud deal

Afghanistan government delegation held a meeting with Taliban representatives in Tehran. The highly anticipated talks come as Afghanistan faces the domino effect of American troops exit from the country.

Afghan delegation meets Taliban in Tehran: Iran foreign minister

The protesters gathered outside the home of the latest victim, a 16-year-old girl who residents said was murdered on Monday by her father.

Hundreds in Northeast Syria protest against honour killings

"We will not stop anyone," Lukashenko said, referring to the migrants. He said the migrants are on their way to "warm and comfortable Europe."

Belarus: Prez Lukashenko denies any help to EU over illegal immigration

The world's richest man and Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos has officially stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has now a new CEO Andy Jassy who himself found it and previously served as CEO of Amazon web services.

Andy Jassy officially takes over from Jeff Bezos

According to the Pentagon, the US military has withdrawn more than 90% of its troops and equipment from Afghanistan. The United States has officially handed over seven facilities to the Afghan military.

United States: Maintain over-the-horizon capability

UN has warned that North Korea's food crisis could worsen. The World body has said that North Korea could experience a 'harsh lean period' as early as next month. Watch this report to know more.

United Nations: North Korea facing harsh lean period

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is going to visit the Russian Federation from 7-9 July. During the visit, External Affairs Minister will meet his counterpart, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to visit Russian Federation

The statement by the Indian embassy followed reports of major Taliban victories in the north of Afghanistan with an AP report saying that this had resulted in some countries deciding to close their consulates in northern Afghanistan.

India denies reports of closing consulates in Afghanistan

PM Modi has issued public messages of greetings to the Dalai Lama in the past, but had not done so for several years, nor had other senior figures from his ruling BJP party.

India: PM Modi phones Dalai Lama on his 86th birthday

After a half-century of attempts, Karate will finally make its long-awaited debut at Tokyo Olympics 2021. How did the Martial Art form get so famous? Where did it originate? What does the debut mean for 100 million Karate practitioners globally?

Gravitas: Karate to debut at Tokyo Olympics

Afghanistan has descended into chaos. The Taliban has captured 9 districts in the last 24 hours. 1,037 Afghan troops have fled to Afghanistan. The onslaught is more than an internal threat. It could soon become a threat for the entire region.

Gravitas: Afghanistan descends into chaos

Ukraine has forced female troops to wear high heels in a march past for upcoming Independence Day celebrations. When men can wear boots, why do female cadets have to be sexualised in heels?

Gravitas: Ukraine's female cadets forced to wear heels

On July 4, the US marked its Independence day. 2 days before that, it exited Afghanistan following a failed war and left Kabul in path of uncertainty. From Iraq to Afghanistan, the US has time and again botched up in wars abroad.

Gravitas: Afghanistan struggles after America's botched up war

China is targeting its home-grown tech giants. After Alibaba, Beijing is cracking down on 'Didi', Boss Zhipin, Tunmanman & Huochebang. What's common between them? They all are listed on U.S. Stock exchanges. WION's Palki tells you how China fears these tech firms might leak data to America.

Gravitas: Why is China targeting domestic tech giants?

China is willing to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan. Beijing is promising development to Kabul. But at the same time, Chinese hackers are trying to breach the computers of the Afghan National Security Council.

Gravitas: Will China trap Afghanistan in its debt trap?

After his election win, US President Joe Biden had told his allies that "America is back". But, a study has found that nearly 1 in 3 American diplomats want to leave their job.

Gravitas: Study finds that nearly 1 in 3 American diplomats want to resign

Did you know that India is steering more than 500 development projects across 64 countries? India's development diplomacy is exposing China's "belt and loan" trap.

Gravitas: India's development diplomacy exposes China's debt trap

Video and photographs showed anti-gay protesters scaling a three-storey building to break into the headquarters of the Tbilisi Pride march in the Georgian capital.

Tbilisi Pride march cancelled after far-right attack on headquarters

The upsurge in fighting and the flight of thousands of members of the tattered Afghan security forces have raised grave doubt about the US-backed peace negotiations.

Taliban may present written Afghan peace plan next month

Over the Fourth of July weekend, cities across the United States were gripped by gun violence, from Chicago to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Fort Worth, Texas.

At least 150 people died in shootings across the US over Fourth of July weekend

The newly appointed Afghan army chief General Wali Mohammad has said that the forces' top priority was to safeguard the major cities, border towns, and highways.

Afghan forces mobilise as Taliban mounts offensive

Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday doubled down on his demand to advance a quasi-constitutional Basic Law on immigration to replace the Palestinian family reunification law.

Palestinian family reunification law up for Knesset vote

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a virtual meeting to discuss the status of relations between the European Union (EU) and China.

Macron, Merkel hold video talks with China's Xi Jinping

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed plans to lift some of the major COVID-19 restrictions, including face masks and social distancing from July 19, urging personal responsibility rather than a government edict.

Boris Johnson's plan to ease COVID restrictions is 'reckless': Labour party

Afghanistan is on the verge of where it all started-into the hands of Taliban. During Taliban's last reign from 1996 to 2001, it has outlawed dozens of harmless activities. The people in Afghanistan now stare at their dreams coming to end. Watch this report

Afghanistan people fear the return of the Taliban

Taliban have besieged important districts & strategic provinces. Thousands of Afghan troops have started fleeing. After years of financial support from the US govt, Afghanistan has failed to put up a fight against Taliban.

Afghanistan: How wealthy is the Taliban?

President Biden has stated that every American has a major role to play to ensure each of us combats this deadly virus. Most vaccination clinics are now walk-ins and appointments are not necessary anymore.

32 US states miss July 4 vaccination goal

A Bangladeshi cleric has issued a 'fatwa' against the 'HAHA' Emoji. Netizens are responding to the logic with the same emotion. But what exactly does a fatwa mean? Is it even relevant in today's world? Here's what Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Fatwa issued against 'HAHA' Emoji

Have you heard of NXIVM? A barbaric sex cult in America which subjected hundreds of girls to sex slavery. TV-Star Allison Mack was a 'slave master' at this cult. She has now been sent to prison. Which rituals did the cult follow?

Gravitas: The story of NXIVM & Allison Mack

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