Ukraine says that over 1.5 million people were without power in Odessa after coming under an attack by the Russian forces. The Region's Energy Authority warned that repairs would take weeks or perhaps even up to three months.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian 'kamikaze' drone strikes knocks out power

As Morocco and France enter the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, police had to intervene to control the fans. Police fired tear gas to control thousands of supporters who filled the famous Parisian Avenue after Morocco's stunning win against Portugal in the quarterfinals.

Paris: Football fans go berserk after Morocco and France reach semi-finals

As demonstrations continued, Peru's new President Dina Boluarte swore in her cabinet that too just three days after becoming the country's first female Head of the State on Saturday.

Peru: President Dina Boluarte names cabinet, Castillo's supporters continue to protest

A high-level US delegation is traveling to China this week. The visit comes as a follow-up on US President Joe Biden's recent talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Two US officials to visit China, South Korea, Japan; visit comes as a follow-up to Biden-Xi meet

the Chinese government is looking at gradually opening up the economy. Even with the recent spike in case, curbs are being gradually eased but things are apparently not easy for the millions of Chinese after living under strict Covid-19 regulations for nearly three years.

China Covid: Xi administration gradually dismantles Zero-Covid policy

Kosovo Serba and the country's police exchanged gunfire after tensions flared up in the volatile northern part of the country on Saturday. The Serbs from Kosovo's North blocked main roads in the region.

Kosovo: Serbs blocked roads in protest against arrest of a Serb policeman

The British royal family has once again been accused of racism. This is not the first or last time. The royal family has been embroiled in corruption cases, it has paid a part in slave trade, also been accused of blackmailing lawmakers to safeguard their interests. Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Plus: The British monarchy and its many tales of racism, corruption and insignificance

Two official World Cup apps are currently being evaluated by a UK data regulator over concerns that the authorities in Qatar may have been secretly spying on the English fans.

Data Regulators: Visitors could be monitored, fans told to download Ehteraz and Hayya apps

How often do you hear of someone buying a bomb shelter? This one lady in Japan has bought a bomb shelter amid fears of missile attacks from North Korea and Russia.

Japan: Citizen buys bomb shelters amid fears of attack from North Korea

Vice President of the European Parliament has been arrested. Eva Kaili along with four others were detained in an investigation into alleged bribery by a Gulf State.

Greek M.E.P suspended over graft probe, Eva Kaili arrested over bribery

Thailand has achieved the target of welcoming 10 million foreign visitors this year as the tourism dependent economy recovers from the pandemic on Saturday.

Thailand: Kingdom hits 10 million visitors in 2022 as tourism recovers

The Japanese Parliament has approved a law banning religious groups and other organizations from maliciously asking for and receiving donations.

Japan: Country passes funds law amid 'cult-like' Church controversy

Amid the ongoing currency fluctuations, a black market for dollars has sprung up in Pakistan. This comes after the State Bank of Pakistan restricted access to foreign currency to preserve the depleting reserves which have plunged to a four-year low of 6.7 billion dollars.

Pakistan: Dollars are being sold at 10% premium in black markets, becomes hard to find

UK's former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng says he got carried away while writing the controversial mini budget and that his biggest regret was being too impatient.

Kwasi Kwarteng: Got carried away while writing the budget; expresses regret

Iraq's Walnut farmers in the Kurdish region stare at a bleak future as the dry season has affected this year's yield. Ghadi Francis brings us all the latest updates on this week's The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post: Trouble for Iraq's Walnut market

Shireen Abu Akleh's killing case has reached International Criminal Court with new evidence. Israel still says Akleh was killed in a cross firing. Watch this report.

Shireen Abu Akleh killing case reaches International Criminal Court with new evidence

Argentina is facing the worst drought in decades. Drought is threatening Wheat, Corn and Soy in Argentina as all key crops are ending up as animal feed.

Drought threatening Wheat, Corn & Soy in Argentina

Twitter files 3.0 is out. It has been revealed that the social media giant was under the pressure from Federal agencies to ban former US President Donald Trump from the platform.

Twitter files 3.0 is out: How Trump was de-platformed

Twitter is planning to introduce new ad controls to lure companies back who exited association with the social media giant post-Elon Musk's takeover. Watch this report.

Twitter planning to introduce new ad controls to lure companies back

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is underway. Portugal is all set to face Morocco today in the Quarter Finals. The Arab world is rallying behind Morocco.

Portugal faces Morocco in Quarters: Arab world rallies behind Morocco

Former cop gets 3.5 years over George Floyd charges for taking away his civil rights and using excessive force that led to his death. Floyd was killed by police in May 2020.

US: Former cop who knelt on George Floyd's back faces imprisonment

Do you know Iran has a secret military empire? It controls everything from the society to the economy to Iranian politics. How is this even possible? Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Israeli startup Tevel Aerobotics, there is a severe shortage of workers available to pick fruit at orchards. That's why the company is developing an alternative, in the form of autonomous flying drones that do the job.

Gravitas: Israel's fruit-picking flying robots

Football fans are warming up by having boiling hot beer straight out of the teapot while enjoying the World Cup. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese football fans enjoy hot beer

What do two megacities - Mexico City and Mumbai have in common? Find out what Master Architect Dikshu Kukreja and Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Head of Government, Mexico City have to say. Watch #TaleofTwoCities in collaboration with @CPKukrejaArchitects

Tale of Two Cities: Mexico City and Mumbai

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema has left the democratic party and switched to the independent. White House say defection does not change the Democratic Senate control.

US: Kyrsten Sinema leaves the democratic party and switches to independent

The United States has blacklisted six Pakistani firms. India and US have warned about nuclear activities. These firms' access to software and tech will now be restricted.

The Pakistani 'nuclear underworld': US blacklists six Pakistani firms

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro broke his post-election silence. He called for a 'military coup' in the country. He also backed his supporters to protest against the mandate.

Brazil: Bolsonaro breaks post-election silence, calls for 'military coup'

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to over five years in prison for lease fraud. Lai is the founder of now-defunct Apple Daily.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to over five years for lease fraud

U.S. journalists Grant Wahl who was detained in Qatar for wearing a rainbow shirt in support of the LGBTQ community passed away on Friday while covering the match between Argentina and the Netherlands.

US journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar while covering World Cup, brother suspects foul play

Drought threatening Wheat, Corn & Soy in Argentina as all key crops end up as animal feed

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