According to a report by Spy Talk, high rank Chinese official fled to the US and gave Washington evidence on the Wuhan Lab Leak theory.

Report: High ranked Chinese Official fled to United States

Milkha Singh, one of India's greatest sportsperson, is no more. The 91 year old has passed away due to COVID-19 complications in Chandigarh.

Indian sporting icon Milkha Singh passes away at the age of 91

China is eyeing a new nest in the Indian Ocean. It is building a 'colony' in Sri Lanka based on the 'Dubai' model. Is this a plan to challenge India's dominance & interests? On Gravitas Plus Palki Sharma decodes the Colombo Port City Project.

Gravitas Plus: A Chinese Colony in India's backyard

Ebrahim Raisi (60), an ultraconservative cleric was declared winner of Saturday's presidential election in Iran. He will be the next president of the country. His victory was widely anticipated after many political heavyweights were barred from running.

Iran Election 2021: Ebrahim Raisi becomes the president of Iran

A third wave of coronavirus infections is likely to hit India by October, although it will be better controlled than the latest outbreak the pandemic will remain a public health threat for at least another year.

COVID-19: India to be hit by 3rd wave in October, claims study

From Nuclear submarines in the Arctic to underwater drones exploring Antarctica, Submarines are being used for various special operations. As India looks to revamp its submarine force, we take you inside the World of Submarines on WION Wideangle.

WION Wideangle: The World of Submarines

Lufthansa said on selected routes it would also soon be possible to use the digital vaccination certificate to check in via smartphone using the airline's app.

Lufthansa to allow check-in with digital vaccine pass

Russia and China have begun to draw up ambitious plans for missions that would directly compete with those of the United States and its partners. In a joint collaboration, the Russian and Chinese space agencies plan to expedite much of their space missions together. They have teamed up for a robotic mission to an asteroid in 2024.

Russia, a former space superpower, turns to China for missions

The all-weather hi-tech tunnel connecting Qazigund and Banihal is likely to open for public in the next two weeks. Locals say it's like a dream coming true. With the opening of this tunnel, the common people will heave a sigh of relief.

J&K: 8.5 km all-weather tunnel linking Qazi Gund and Banihal to open soon

This week, South Africa reported 9,149 new cases and government is urged to step up efforts with experts saying the speed of the rollout could determine how severe the third wave proves to be.

How many COVID variants are dominant in South Africa?

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) addresses mixing of Covid vaccine shots in order to successfully inoculate every citizen in Europe. EMA also asked EU to use all the vaccines options available to vaccinate people and avert any possible situation of further outbreak.

European Medicines Agency addresses mixing of COVID vaccine shots

On Wednesday, Brent settled at its highest price since April 2019 while WTI settled at its highest since October 2018.

Oil slips again on surging US dollar

She also blasted the joint statement from President Biden and other Group of Seven leaders this week calling out China's human rights abuses as extremely weak

'If China takes Taiwan, it's all over': Haley urges US to act strongly

At least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen during the 2010s, with some resurfacing in violent crimes.

Stolen US military firearms used in violent street crimes

Last week, the Senate approved $52 billion for production and research on semiconductors and telecommunications equipment.

US senators propose 25% tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing

Under Iran's clerical system, the powers of the elected president are circumscribed by those of the hardline supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in office since 1989.

Iranians set to vote for president amid turnout concerns

The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19 and other dangerous viruses that could turn into pandemics

US to spend USD 3.2 billion for antiviral pills for COVID-19

In 2018-2019, Kim held a series of high-stakes summit meetings with Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump, to discuss the future of his advancing nuclear arsenal.

N Korea's Kim vows to be ready for confrontation with US

The tensions between Israel and Gaza is once again flaring up. Israeli air strikes hit Gaza city for second night in a row. The Israeli Defece Forces said it was ready for a "resumption of hostilities" if the attacks from Gaza continue.

Israel bombs Gaza City in second day of strikes under new govt

The World Health Organization (WHO) was criticised for its remarks over draft global alcohol action plan. 'The Women of childbearing age shouldn't drink', says WHO. Women from around the world slammed the organisation as “sexist” and the advice as “absurd”.

'Women of childbearing age shouldn't drink': WHO

Jammu and Kashmir, which is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Inida, has been hit hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.

India: Jammu & Kashmir opens for tourism after a long gap

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) said on Thursday that the country's economy will grow by 2.4 per cent this year and by 3.8 per cent in 2022.

UAE projects 2.4% economic growth in 2021

Others arrested included Cheung Kim-hung, the CEO of Next Digital, which operates Apple Daily, as well as its chief operating officer and two other editors.

5 Apple Daily executives arrested under Hong Kong security law

The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China's Gobi Desert.

China launches three-man crew to new space station

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday quoted Russia as one the of biggest challenge for NATO. 'We must not overrate China and just need to find the right balance', She added. Chancellor Merkel is expected to meet US President Joe Biden in July to discuss China and Russia.

'Russia poses one of the biggest challenges for NATO': Angela Merkel

“The tone of the entire meeting was good, positive,” Biden said, adding: “The bottom line is, I told President Putin that we need to have some basic rules of the road that we can all abide by.”

Biden and Putin hold first face-to-face meeting in Geneva

In an exclusive conversation with WION, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa endorsed the idea that Sri Lanka should join the B3W - an initiative by the G7 to challenge China's Belt and Road.

Straight Talk: Sri Lanka opposition leader Sajith Premadasa on WION

Photos and videos of devastated Kinma village in Magway region that circulated widely on social media showed much of the village flattened by fire and the charred bodies of farm animals

Junta burns Myanmar village in escalating violence

Meanwhile, US oil inventories declined by 8.5 million barrels in the week ending June 11, according to American Petroleum Institute.

Brent crude continues climb, trades at $72.15 a barrel

On Wednesday, Salvadoran Finance Minister Alejandro Zelaya said his country had approached the bank for technical assistance in order to implement bitcoin alongside the U.S. dollar

World Bank denies El Salvador’s request for implementation of Bitcoin

The Federal Reserve raised its inflation expectations and moved up the timeframe on when it will next hike interest rates.

US Fed leaves key interest rates unchanged

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