China's 20th Communist Party Congress is underway. Xi Jinping is looking at an unprecedented third term. Here's what Xi Jinping's third term means for China and the world.

20th Communist Party Congress: What Xi Jinping's third term means for China and the world

Big win is being projected for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan in the Sunday by-polls that were conducted on eight national assembly and three provincial assembly seats.

Pakistan by-elections: Former PM Imran Khan leading in 6 national assembly seats

Liz Truss could lose her place as the UK's Prime Minister. Her chance of staying on look bleak. So who could become her successor?

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Big win is being projected for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan in the Sunday by-polls that were conducted on eight national assembly and three provincial assembly seats. Trends show Imran Khan and his party candidates maintaining lead in at least eight constituencies.

Pakistan by-poll trends depicts big win for former PM Imran Khan

Tensions between the United States and Saudi Arabia continues to mount. In the latest, US national security advisor Jake Sullivan stated that US President Joe Biden has no plans to meet MBS anytime soon!

US-Saudi takes a hit over oil production; Biden to act methodically in re-evaluating ties with MBS

The European Union (EU) on Monday imposed sanctions on Iran’s Morality police, information minister and other senior officials in the wake of crackdown against the weeks-long protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death. In other news, Marina Ovsyannikova, a former Russian state TV journalist who protested against President Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine invasion during a live broadcast, has fled the country, her lawyers reportedly said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mahsa-aminis-death-eu-sanctions-irans-morality-police-minister-for-crackdown-on-protests-526164">Mahsa Amini's death: EU sanctions Iran’s Morality Police, minister</a>

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The entities that have been backlisted include the chiefs of the so-called morality police, the Revolutionary Guard's Basij paramilitary force, and a uniformed branch of the national police.&nbsp;Under the sanctions, these Iranian officials will be subjected to EU visa bans and asset freezes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-state-journalist-who-decried-putins-ukraine-invasion-on-live-tv-flees-526195">Russian state journalist who decried Putin’s Ukraine invasion on live TV flees</a>

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The 44-year-old Ukrainian-born woman came under heavy scrutiny by Russian officials after she decried the conflict by flashing a poster that read “no war” during the live broadcast of Channel One in March.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-finance-minister-jeremy-hunt-scraps-almost-all-government-tax-cut-plans-526127">UK Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt scraps almost all government tax cut plans</a>

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British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Monday that the government will be reversing nearly all the tax cuts announced in the mini-budget. The measures which were introduced by former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng were met with criticism and uproar from both political and public circles.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pms-office-concerned-over-attack-on-hong-kong-pro-democracy-protester-526159">UK PM's office 'concerned' over attack on Hong Kong pro-democracy protester</a>

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The spokesperson for the office of British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Monday that the alleged assault on a protestor inside the Chinese consulate in Manchester was “concerning”. &nbsp;“These reports are obviously deeply concerning,” the spokesperson told reporters according to Reuters.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-department-of-justice-demands-six-months-prison-term-for-steve-bannon-former-trump-aide-526185">Steve Bannon: US Justice Department seeks six-month prison term for former Trump aide</a>

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The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday in a new court filing asked a federal judge to sentence Steve Bannon, the former aide of Donald Trump, to six months in prison in addition to a fine of $200,000 for being convicted on two counts of contempt of Congress.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/over-120000-children-to-attend-matches-at-u-17-womens-world-cup-reveals-fifa-526196">Over 1,20,000 children to attend matches at U-17 Women's World Cup, reveals FIFA</a>

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FIFA has made a claim that in excess of one lakh children will be attending matches in the ongoing U-17 Women's World Cup, being held in India (Bhubaneswar, Margao and Navi Mumbai).&nbsp;Nandini Arora, one of the Project Directors of the&nbsp; tournament, claimed that the showpiece event will see to 1,20,000 kids witnessing the proceedings live.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-members-to-serve-military-duties-confirms-big-hit-music-526063">BTS members to serve military duties, confirms Big Hit Music</a>

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BTS will be heading to the military very soon without any delay. Big Hit Music company has confirmed the same via a Twitter post.&nbsp;Jin will start&nbsp;his process as early as October end. Others will join as and when they are asked. And, by 2025, they will come back together as a boy band and will drop more songs for the ARMY.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-us-saudi-at-loggerheads-over-opec-oil-cut-king-salman-says-working-to-support-stability-of-markets-526035">Saudi King says 'working hard to support stability of global oil markets'</a>

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Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz stated on Sunday that his country was working hard to ensure stability and balance in the oil market, including through establishing and maintaining the OPEC+ alliance's recent contentious agreement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-imposes-blanket-ban-on-sale-of-flavoured-e-cigarettes-but-exports-will-continue-526168">China imposes blanket ban on sale of flavoured e-cigarettes but exports will continue</a>

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In a major crackdown, China on Monday banned the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes across the country. The ban is an attempt by the Chinese government to keep underage vaping in check which had been growing steadily.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anthony-fauci-urges-us-to-not-be-complacent-in-fight-against-long-covid-526197">Anthony Fauci urges US to 'not be complacent' in fight against long Covid</a>

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Fauci has been a central figure for the US in the fight against the COVID-19 infection and he believes that it is too early to announce victory over the pandemic. In a recent interview, he warned against the impact of long Covid and requested the authorities to continue the research on the topic.&nbsp;

The European Union (EU) on Monday imposed sanctions on Iran’s Morality police, information minister and other senior officials in the wake of crackdown against the weeks-long protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.

The European Union (EU) on Monday imposed sanctions on Iran’s Morality police, information minister and other senior officials in the wake of crackdown against the weeks-long protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death. In other news, Marina Ovsyannikova, a former Russian state TV journalist who protested against President Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine invasion during a live broadcast, has fled the country, her lawyers reportedly said. Mahsa Amini's death: EU sanctions Iran’s Morality Police, minister The entities that have been backlisted include the chiefs of the so-called morality police, the Revolutionary Guard's Basij paramilitary force, and a uniformed branch of the national police. Under the sanctions, these Iranian officials will be subjected to EU visa bans and asset freezes. Russian state journalist who decried Putin’s Ukraine invasion on live TV flees The 44-year-old Ukrainian-born woman came under heavy scrutiny by Russian officials after she decried the conflict by flashing a poster that read “no war” during the live broadcast of Channel One in March. UK Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt scraps almost all government tax cut plans British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Monday that the government will be reversing nearly all the tax cuts announced in the mini-budget. The measures which were introduced by former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng were met with criticism and uproar from both political and public circles. UK PM's office 'concerned' over attack on Hong Kong pro-democracy protester The spokesperson for the office of British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Monday that the alleged assault on a protestor inside the Chinese consulate in Manchester was “concerning”. “These reports are obviously deeply concerning,” the spokesperson told reporters according to Reuters. Steve Bannon: US Justice Department seeks six-month prison term for former Trump aide The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday in a new court filing asked a federal judge to sentence Steve Bannon, the former aide of Donald Trump, to six months in prison in addition to a fine of $200,000 for being convicted on two counts of contempt of Congress. Over 1,20,000 children to attend matches at U-17 Women's World Cup, reveals FIFA FIFA has made a claim that in excess of one lakh children will be attending matches in the ongoing U-17 Women's World Cup, being held in India (Bhubaneswar, Margao and Navi Mumbai). Nandini Arora, one of the Project Directors of the tournament, claimed that the showpiece event will see to 1,20,000 kids witnessing the proceedings live. BTS members to serve military duties, confirms Big Hit Music BTS will be heading to the military very soon without any delay. Big Hit Music company has confirmed the same via a Twitter post. Jin will start his process as early as October end. Others will join as and when they are asked. And, by 2025, they will come back together as a boy band and will drop more songs for the ARMY. Saudi King says 'working hard to support stability of global oil markets' Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz stated on Sunday that his country was working hard to ensure stability and balance in the oil market, including through establishing and maintaining the OPEC+ alliance's recent contentious agreement. China imposes blanket ban on sale of flavoured e-cigarettes but exports will continue In a major crackdown, China on Monday banned the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes across the country. The ban is an attempt by the Chinese government to keep underage vaping in check which had been growing steadily. Anthony Fauci urges US to 'not be complacent' in fight against long Covid Fauci has been a central figure for the US in the fight against the COVID-19 infection and he believes that it is too early to announce victory over the pandemic. In a recent interview, he warned against the impact of long Covid and requested the authorities to continue the research on the topic.

Top 10 news: EU sanctions Iran’s Morality Police, UK scraps almost all tax cut plans, and more

It has been exactly one month since anti-hijab protest gripped Iran. Since the beginning, Tehran has been blaming the West for propagating and even funding the unrest.

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In the month of October, parts of Northern India has experienced heavy rain. Due to the water that has been collecting in various parts of the country, water logging in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh has brought waterborne skin diseases to the residents.

WION Climate Tracker: Rise in skin diseases in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh

The UK's newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt admitted that 'tax cuts were a mistake'. He also signaled an increase in taxes in the coming days. The Chancellor's statement signals another policy U-turn by Prime Minister Liz Truss.

UK: Government brings forward fiscal measures after budget turmoil

Brazil is heading towards polls in what experts say is one of the most polarised elections in recent times. Now, candidates Jair Bolsonaro and Lula Da Silva held their first Presidential debate.

Brazil's first Presidential debate: Jair Bolsonaro vs Lula Da Silva

SCO Presidency has been handed over to India until September 2023. The top focus will be on Global financial markets. The COVID pandemic, climate change & supply chain disruption is also on the cards.

SCO Presidency handed over to India: Two-day hybrid event in New Delhi

China's Galwan hypocrisy has been exposed. A Chinese commander injured during Galwan attends CPC Congress. A snippet of the Galwan clashes was also played out.

Chinese commander injured during Galwan attends CPC Congress

Is Russia running out of missile stock? Moscow is eyeing missiles from Iran. It may get Iran's Fateh-110 to counter Kyiv's FGM-148 Javelin.

Is Russia running out of missile stock? Moscow eyes missiles from Iran

The FIFA World Cup trophy landed in Mexico City on Saturday (October 15) for a six-day tour. Mexico's Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard unveiled the trophy during a reception event at the international Felipe Angeles airport.

The FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Mexico for a six-day tour

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine is raging on with no end in sight. Now, Ukraine accused Russia of fresh attacks and called for more air defence systems.

Kyiv calls for more air defence systems as Ukraine accuses Russia of fresh attacks

SCO Presidency has been handed over to India until September 2023. India to host SCO national coordinators meet. The top focus will be on Global financial markets. The COVID pandemic, climate change & supply chain disruption is also on the cards.

India to host SCO national coordinators meet: Global financial markets to be the top focus

SCO Presidency handed over to India: SCO to push focus on Eurasia

As months of clashes continuing, the occupied West Bank Israeli forces killed three armed Palestinians in two separate attacks.

Israel: Violence escalates ahead of November 1 elections

Russia-Ukraine war Moscow claims a terror attack on its military trading ground that killed 11 and Moscow says that during a firearm training session, two gunmen from an ex-soviet State attacked the training range in Belgrade region.

Russia: Attackers from ex-Soviet state killed in crossfire

The 20th Communist Party Congress has just kick-started the event with a long formal speech by President Xi Jinping. Around 2,300 delegates are meeting to elect the next party leader and debate key policies of the country.

Xi Jinping: Made strategic plan for advancing cause of the party, nation

At least eight people have been injured in a fire at Evin prison in Northern Tehran. The prison holds many of Iran's political prisoners and anti-government activists.

Iran Evin Prison Fire: Eight people injured, governor of Tehran says peace has been restored

Elon Musk has said that his rocket company SpaceX will continue to fund its Starlink broadband service in Ukraine, citing the Need For Good Deeds. This comes a day after he said that the company could no longer afford to do so.

Elon Musk: SpaceX will keep funding Starlink internet service in Ukraine

China: Xi Jinping to open 20th Communist Party Congress

UK: One of the greatest challenges today is that we often feel untouched by the problems of others and by global issues like climate change even when we can easily do something to help. In the latest, climate activists threw soup on Vincent van Gogh's painting named sunflowers to spread climate crisis awareness.

Artists throw tomato soup over Vincent Van Gogh's 'sunflowers'

Xi: We have safeguarded China’s dignity and core interests

Several citizens of Pakistan are voting to decide the fate of candidates contesting on 11 constituencies in today's by-polls. The by-polls are being conducted in three provinces Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh in the Central Eastern province of Punjab.

Pakistan By-Elections: Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh undergo by-elections

South American nation of Colombia at least 20 people have died and 15 others left injured in a bus accident on Saturday. As per the police, the accident occurred as the bus overturned on the Pan-American Highway.

Colombia Bus Accident: At least 20 killed, driver lost control in foggy area

Xi: China will never seek hegemony or engage in expansionism

China vows to not renounce use of power, Xi says will ensure Taiwan reunification with mainland

Protests erupted into Tunisia against President Kai's side on Saturday. Thousands of people demonstrated in the capital denouncing a power grab by Saeed who they blame for the country's worsening economic situation.

Tunisia: Protesters chant ‘the coup will fall’, demand accountability for countries economic crisis

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