On the final day of a rare Beijing visit, the US Secretary of state met China's top diplomat, Wang Yi. Blinken earlier held more than seven-and- a-half hour talks with the Chinese foreign minister. Tensions have risen sharply between the world's two largest economies in recent years. Here's a look at the complex relationship and the issues of friction.

US & China at odds over Taiwan, trade & human rights | Beijing's assertive posture in Indo-Pacific

Blinken China visit: US and China look to keep tensions in check

The Prada spring summer 2024 menswear collection is fluid for Milan Fashion Week. This year's highlights of Milan Fashion Week include an everyday fluid collection for menswear. As the models walked the runway, green foam piles gathered on the metallic grade Runway.

Milan Fashion Week | Prada's Theme: Liberate, not constrict

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, spoke with WION's Anas Malik earlier today. When asked about the minus Imran formula and upcoming elections, he responded that there is no such thing as minus Imran unless voters choose to do so. He also made reference to defence minister Khwaja Asaf's comments on Pakistani expats.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan interacts with WION

Hundreds of people remain missing after a migrant ship went down off the south coast of Greece on Wednesday, as criticism mounted over Europe's years-long failure to prevent such tragedies.

300 Pakistani nationals missing in Greece boat tragedy

Members of the Indian American diaspora are organed marches in 20 major cities across the nation later today to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his historic State visit to the United States. The visit by PM Modi to the United States, which is being hosted by US President Joe Biden, will start on June 20 in New York and end on June 24.

India-US bilateral ties: US set to allow GE to make engines in India

According to polls, Ron DeSantis, the Republican candidate for governor of Florida in 2024, is preferred over both Donald Trump and current president Joe Biden.

US Polls: DeSantis fares better against Biden than Trump

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, spoke with WION's Anas Malik earlier today. When asked about the minus Imran formula and upcoming elections, he responded that there is no such thing as minus Iran unless voters choose to do so. He also made reference to defence minister Khwaja Asaf's comments on Pakistani expats.

Imran Khan: Only the voters can decide on the minus-Imran formula

India and China, the world's two largest oil consumers, are continuing with their love affair with Russian crude oil at a steep discount, which, according to the International Energy Agency, accounted for nearly 80% of Russian oil exports in the month of May.

India and China reignite Russian crude demand

Relations between Iran and Russia have entered a new phase of cooperation. A free trade zone agreement might be reached between Iran and Russia before the end of the year, according to Russia's task news agency. The free trade zone agreement would also cover a number of nations that are part of the huge Eurasian territory, which stretches from the boundaries of Eastern Europe to Western China.

Russia's Deputy PM: 'We are moving forward'

PM Modi's US visit: New Delhi keen to get the know-how to make aircraft engines

MPs will decide later today whether or not to support a report that claims Boris Johnson purposefully deceived Parliament about lockdown parties in Downing Street. A year-long inquiry by the Commons privileges committee revealed that the former prime minister had broken several laws with his Partygate denials.

UK: Tory MPs to decide whether to endorse report by privileges committee

Almost 60% of Swiss voters back plans to severely cut emissions by 2050 despite opposition from the right-wing Swiss people's party.

Switzerland works to slash dependence on imported oil & gas

The Australian Upper House of Parliament has cleared the way for a historic referendum to take place later this year, which has the potential to make history by officially recognising the nation's indigenous population.

UK: Senate passes legislation to hold referendum by end of the year

Lexus pulled the wraps off two three-row luxury SUVs on the same day, the 2024 GX and the all-new TX. The GX is a global product and continues the legacy of the two generations that came before. And the TX is not only all-new but developed from the ground up specifically for the American market. While the GX is a body-on-frame SUV that competes with the Land Rover Defender, the TX is a unibody soft-roader SUV. Here's a look.

2024 Lexus GX and all-new TX SUVs revealed: The butch and the demure

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has arrived at the Islamabad anti-terrorism court. Since his arrest in the trust case on the 9th of May, which led to violent protests by his fans, Khan has been involved in a judicial drama. His bail formally expires today after the trial court granted him an extension until the 12th of June.

Pakistan: Imran Khan appears before anti-terrorism court in Al-Qadir trust case

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on the last day of a trip to Beijing. Earlier, Blinken had more than seven and a half hours of talks with China's foreign minister. Tensions between the world's two largest economies have risen sharply in recent years, particularly over Taiwan trade and human rights.

Antony Blinken's China visit aimed at calming nerves

Russia's Tass Agency: Free Trade Pact to include nations in Eurasia region

Israel has set to approve thousands of building permits in the West Bank, despite US pressure to halt settlement expansion that Washington sees as an obstacle to peace with Palestinians. Israel has included its plans to approve over 4,500 housing units in various areas of the west bank although only over 1,300 are up for final approval, the remainder units are yet to undergo the preliminary clearance process.

Palestine to boycott Joint Economic Committee with Israel

On Sunday, June 18, the capital of Belgium played host to the second annual pedal boat world championship, in which athletes raced in a four-hour relay and competed for best costumes. The majority of the teams, according to the organiser Jean-Christophe Ghys, were from Belgium, although some also came from Spain, France, and England.

Brussels hosts second edition of 'Pedal boat championship'

PM Modi's visit includes a state dinner & an address to the joint session of the congress. Ahead of the historic trip, Indian-Americans held a unity march across us Cities. The Indian PM's visit will begin in New York, where he will lead celebrations of the int'l day of Yoga at the headquarters of UN. Starting in 2014, the Int'l Day of Yoga has become one of the major events under the annual calendar of activities of the un. Amid China's territorial ambitions, Washington is working to deepen ties with the world's largest democracy & sees deeper military-to-military and technology ties. The Biden administration is all set to sign a deal that would allow US-based GE to produce engines for military aircraft on Indian soil. Last May, Biden & PM Modi announced a bilateral initiative on critical and emerging technology dubbed as ICET. The two leaders directed their governments to work together on advanced tech, from AI to semiconductor chips & quantum computing, especially in defence.

Joe Biden due to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi

EU regulators have asked Google to sell parts of its digital marketing business. It says Google abuses its dominant position in AdTech. Will Google comply? Vikram Chandra brings you the details.

EU's crackdown on big tech

The risk of a nuclear war in Ukraine persists. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is still in peril. Putin is planning to use depleted uranium weapons & Belarus has started receiving Russian nukes. Where are things headed? Vikram Chandra explains.

Zaporizhzhia plant faces a relatively dangerous situation

Harvard Medical School's Morgue Manager has been charged for selling and shipping body parts. Over 4 more people have been caught selling body parts. Why did the man start selling human organs? Vikram Chandra brings you the details.

Harvard's morgue manager turns into an organ trafficker

The risk of nuclear war in Ukraine | Russia sends nukes to Belarus

The debate surrounding the film Adipurush has grown more heated. As of June 19th, all Hindi films will no longer be shown in theatres and multiplexes in the Kathmandu metropolitan area.

'Adipurush' Dialogue Controversy: Kathmandu mayor declares ban on 'Adipurush' and Bollywood

Another American shooting tragedy, this time in the state of Illinois. Celebrations for Juneteenth took a fatal turn late Saturday night when news of a brutal shooting occurred among a large Rush. One person is killed and 20 others have bullet wounds. The incident took place in a Chicago suburb.

US: Juneteenth celebrations in Illinois take an ugly turn

At the invitation of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, Indian PM Narendra Modi is scheduled for an official state visit to the united states on June 21. This will be Modi's first state visit to the US during his nine year reign as prime minister. To welcome the Prime Minister's visit to US, Times Square will witness grand yoga celebrations. Watch to know more.

PM Modi's US Visit: Times Square in NYC to witness yoga celebrations

Members of the Indian American diaspora are organising marches in 20 major cities across the nation later today to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his historic State visit to the United States. The visit by PM Modi to the United States, which is being hosted by US President Joe Biden, will start on June 20 in New York and end on June 24.

Unity Day Marches held in 20 US cities to welcome PM Modi

Expectations surround Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the United States. For decades, authorities on both sides have referred to the collaboration as a 'natural alliance', placing India's relations with the United States at risk of a turning point.

India-US Relations: From 'natural allies' to a new military partnership

Birmingham's Balti restaurants struggle to keep up with competition. Balti is a curry dish created by Pakistani immigrants in Birmingham in 1970s. Authentic Balti is associated with Birmingham's culture.

UK: Birmingham Balti restaurants fight for survival

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