The US side is likely to raise the situation around Russia's jailed opposition activist Alexey Navalny at the upcoming top-level summit in Geneva.

Kremlin aide claims agenda finalised with WH for Biden-Putin meeting in Geneva

India has extended its support to Kenya's domestic programs listed under the "Big Four Agenda" during the visit of External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar even as both sides discussed Indo Pacific. The Big Four Agenda of Kenya are- on Manufacturing, Affordable Housing, Universal Health, and Food Security and are key projects led by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

EAM's Kenya visit: India extends support to domestic programmes; Indo-Pacific discussed

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held a “productive” online interaction with a cross section of Indian diaspora in Kenya.

EAM S Jaishankar interacts with Indian diaspora in Kenya

The commission’s recommended plan included banning imports of petrol and diesel cars by 2032, and that road transport be almost completely decarbonised by 2050.

New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

In its latest look at trends for the sector, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it doesn't expect world air traffic to resume to its pre-pandemic level before 2023.

Airline industry sees long-term rebound for sector

New outbreaks of COVID-19 in Asia could create delays in the global supply chain and exacerbate the global semiconductor shortage.

Chip shortage to last until at least mid-2022

In the vote of confidence held in the parliament earlier, 60 lawmakers of the 120-member chamber voted in favour of the new government while 59 voted against it.

Israel: Naftali Bennett sworn in as new PM, ends Netanyahu's 12-year rule

The Delta variant has become the dominant strain in the UK, accounting for an estimated 60% of new cases. It’s now more prevalent than the Alpha strain, formerly called the B.1.1.7 strain.

'US must vaccinate more people before Delta varient becomes dominant', says Anthony Fauci

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the outreach sessions of the G7 summit on June 12 and 13. Watch the report to know more.

G7 Summit 2021: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend sessions on June 12 and 13

The G7, which holds its first formal summit in nearly two years this weekend in Cornwall, southwest England, is a grouping of major wealthy powers created in 1975. Initially 6 nations formed an informal group and later Canada joined in year 1976. G7 is cosidered as a group of the world's top 7 powerful nations. Watch this video to know its whole history.

G7: Its purpose and history of influence

According to a Pew Research Center survey of 12 nations, the United States' image abroad has improved sharply since President Joe Biden replaced Donald Trump. More than 16,000 adults from 16 countries expressed confidence in Biden.

US image among European, Asian partners improves under Biden

The US and the European Union are expected to support a renewed push into investigating the origins of Covid-19 after conflicting assessments about where the outbreak started

After US and EU, UK calls for probe into Covid origins

The list of disagreements is unusually long for the two NATO allies: There's U.S. support for Kurdish fighters in Syria, as well as Turkey's purchase of a Russian weapons system.

Biden, Erdogan to meet during tense time in US-Turkey relations

Turkey should withdraw troops from Afghanistan under 2020 accord, a Taliban spokesperson said. 'Turkey was a part of NATO forces, so as such, they should withdraw from Afghanistan on the basis of the agreement we signed with US on 29th Feb 2020', he added.

Turkey’s troops should leave Afghanistan under 2020 deal: Taliban

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived at Windsor Castle to meet the Queen. The visit included a guard of honor and tea at the Emperor's Berkshire residence.

Queen Elizabeth reminded me of my mother, says US Prez Joe Biden

"The President also conveyed that his administration intends to work closely with the Israeli government on efforts to advance peace, security, and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians," it added.

Joe Biden congratulates Israel's new PM Naftali Bennett over phone call

The demonstration on Sunday was organized by a civil society group to promote a united Spain and took place at a central square that has become a symbol for far-right political rallies.

Thousands in Spain protest plans to pardon Catalan separatist leaders

US President Joe Biden on Sunday said that 'autocrat' Vladimir Putin was right to suggest that relations between USA and Russia were at their lowest. Biden suggested that Russia might be weaker than it seemed.

Biden says 'autocrat' Putin's Russia might be weaker than it seems

Turkey is hoping that a meeting between President Tayyip Erdogan and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden at next week's NATO summit will yield positive results,

Turkey optimistic about Erdogan-Biden meeting at NATO summit

A new CO2 law was narrowly rejected, with 51.6% of voters opposing it in a nationwide referendum conducted under the country's system of direct democracy.

Switzerland rejects law on carbon emissions cuts

From China’s investments in European ports and plans to set up military bases in Africa to joint military exercises with Russia in the Baltic, NATO is now agreed that Beijing’s rise deserves a strong response.

NATO Summit to tackle climate change, China and Russia

The leaders of the world's seven richest democracies—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States—met at Carbis Bay Hotel, a seaside resort in Cornwall, from June 11-13.

G7 Summit 2021: COVID-19 vaccination, climate change and other key takeaways from the meeting

Iran held its third an final presidential debate. Candidates spent more time discussing Iran’s nuclear deal in third debate, as another round to restore accord begins in Vienna. Watch the report to know more.

Iran Presidential Election: Presidential candidates hold third televised debate

According to a new study, a key Antarctic ice shelf is breaking up way faster than scientists originally expected. Watch this report to know more.

Study: Antarctic ice shelf is breaking up faster than expected

Mass grave of 215 indigenous children found in Canada. Pope expresses 'sorrow', does not apologise for Catholic Church's heinous crime. Canada is guilty of cultural genocide against Indigenous peoples. We bring you heart-wrenching stories of survivors on WION Wideangle.

Canada's Cultural Genocide | WION Wideangle

Amid rising concern over the deadly Delta variant of COVID in Britain, UK PM Boris Johnson said that he might delay the final lifting of COVID lockdown restrictions in England, Watch this report to know more.

UK PM Boris Johnson voices ’Serious Concern’ over Delta variant

The second day G7 Summit saw range of actions on China's growing influence, tensions surrounding post Brexit deal and a road map for the global economic recovery from the COVID pandemic. The Group of Seven will seek to rival China’s multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road initiative by announcing a global infrastructure plan to help developing nations.

G7 Summit: G7 approves global infrastructure plan to combat China

Russia continues to witness a record surge in COVID-19 cases. In the last 24 hours, country recorded 12,505 new COVID-19 cases. Watch this report to know more.

Coronavirus Update: Russia recorded 12,505 new cases in 24 hours

Dubai's property market is currently booming. Fresh out of a lockdown - the uber rich are buying up luxurious properties in Dubai, leaving behind the lockdown blues. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis brings us the story of this real estate boom.

West Asia Post: Property market booms in Dubai

After discussing collective steps to prevent another pandemic, G7 leaders launched a plan to build infrastructure in poorer nations in what can be a counter to China's Belt and Road Initiative on Day 2.

G7 Summit 2021: Collective steps to prevent another pandemic

wion-news

Wion News, News on Wion News, stories on Wion News, articles on Wion News, Wion News stories at Wion, Wion News news, Wion News latest news

WION news