A crucial issue which has surfaced ahead of the midterm elections in the United States is that of migrants. The Republicans and the Democrats have offered different opinions on the immigration system in America.

US: Texas sends two buses of migrants to Vice President Kamala Harris' home

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lamented and spoke about the nation's bleak reality once again. While addressing a convention, the Pakistan premiere once again called his country a beggar state painting a a rather dismal picture of Pakistan's troubling economy.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admits country's grim reality

Our tributes have poured in for the retiring Roger Federer after his announcement on Thursday. Federer's career spanned 24 years and he won admirers not just for his performances on the court but his conduct of it.

Roger Federer Retirement: 'Pretty much the pinnacle of tennis'

In Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, the 350-meter tall Lotus Tower is now accessible to the public. The Tower was built on an estimated 113 million US Dollars and financed using Chinese loans.

Sri Lanka: Colombo's Lotus tower opens despite controversies

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

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On the second anniversary of the Abraham Accords, Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz suggested to WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen that the Iran deal is likely to be on hold until after the United States' mid-term elections.

Two years on, what is the state of Abraham Accords?

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is attending the SCO summit with climate change being one of the top agendas. The floods in Pakistan have claimed nearly 1400 lives and has led to economic losses estimated at 30 billion dollars.

WION Climate Tracker | Climate change in Pakistan on Sharif's agenda at SCO

The owner of Patagonia, one of the world's most successful sports brands has come forward and given away his company to fight the climate crisis.

WION Climate Tracker | Patagonia founder donates company to fight climate change

In one of its kind bids to counter climate change, Russian activists have filed a climate lawsuit in the Supreme Court. They are demanding that the Kremlin takes urgent steps to tackle this crisis.

WION Climate Tracker | First climate lawsuit against Russia launched over emissions

Torrential rains have slammed eastern China as typhoon Muifa made landfall. This typhoon is the 12th one to hit china this year.

WION Climate Tracker | Typhoon Muifa becomes 12th Typhoon to hit China

In Nigeria, mounds of waste scattered along roads and vast landfills are a common site moreover collecting sorting and recycling trash is not a priority but now some entrepreneurs are working hard to tackle the rubbish mountain in the country.

WION Climate Tracker | Few people collect, sort & recycle trash in Nigeria

Climate change causes huge spikes in temperatures and weather conditions. Studies say that unusual night time temperatures could increase the risk of death by six-fold in the future.

WION Climate Tracker | Study: Mortality rate could rise by 60% by end of century

Senior Maldives minister has warned that the citizens of Maldives are at the risk of becoming climate refugees. He said that if urgent action is not taken to tackle the climate crisis immediately.

WION Climate Tracker | Maldives faces repercussions of climate change

In the Philippines a new service aims to provide some comfort to grieving pet owners. It is offering to make customized photo realistic replicas of people's late pets.

Grieving pet owners seek replicas of their late pets

The forward posts of the Indian army on the Line of Control in North Kashmir are on the peaks of Himalayan mountains and not all these posts are connected by roads. It is the Indian army's mules that carry ration, arms, ammunition, construction material to forward posts.

Indian army mules carry supplies for soldiers to Himalayas

Day 1 of the Shanghai Corporation Organization summit in Samarkand saw a series of key bilaterals among world leaders. Ukraine war, tensions over Taiwan and the deepening partnership between nations were some of the key agendas discussed in the meetings.

22nd SCO Summit: Series of bilaterals among world leaders on Day 1

Apple users are enjoying the new releases be it the new iPhone 14 or the latest iOS 16 software. The average price of in-app purchases on the iOS app store has increased 40 percent year on year.

Tech Talk: Apple's in-app purchase prices jump by 40% year-over-year

Pakistan is scrambling to deliver aid and save lives as the death toll from record-breaking floods keeps rising. Health officials say scores of cases of dengue have also been reported from flood affected areas.

Pakistan floods death toll nears 1,500

China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are all set to meet in a few hours from now. They will be discussing the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Taiwan Strait and other international and regional issues. WION correspondent Siddhant Sibbal brings details.

High-stakes bilateral meet in Uzbekistan to boost diplomatic ties

RnB Superstar R Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for racketeering and sex trafficking early this year. He has been found guilty in his hometown of Chicago on child pornography charges.

RnB Superstar R Kelly found guilty of child pornography

Hungary has tightened its abortion laws. Women seeking to terminate pregnancies will now be made to listen to their fetus's heartbeat before going through the procedure.

Hungary enshrines 'foetal heartbeat' law

It is day 2 of the SCO Summit and the world leaders have arrived at Samarkand, Uzbekistan for the meet. The leaders of the organisation are all set to discuss regional security challenges and energy supplies.

SCO leaders gather for the main meet in Samarkand, key Modi-Putin meeting today

One of the stars of Dodge's North American International Auto Show lineup is its Charger Daytona SRT EV, a vehicle being billed as the world's first all-electric muscle car.

Have a look at world’s first all-electric muscle car unveiled at Detroit auto show

Day 2 of SCO Summit: First in-person meet since the pandemic, talks between leaders underway

Roger Federer Retirement: Sporting world pays tribute to one of the all-time greats

Pope Francis has deviated from the Vatican's long-standing policy of staying neutral and said that it was morally acceptable to supply weapons to Ukraine so that it can defend itself.

Pope: Self defence is an expression of love towards homeland

A Facebook post from Serhii Nykyforov said, the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who was involved in a car accident, did not sustain any "severe injuries." In other news, the Chinese city of Chengdu will lift a full COVID-19 lockdown in all districts on Thursday (September 15). Meanwhile, the city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on September 15-16. Finally, the Taliban has strongly refuted Pakistan's claim that terrorist Masood Azhar is in Afghanistan and asserted that he is actually in Pakistan.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky-not-seriously-hurt-after-car-accident-516319">Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 'not seriously hurt' after car accident</a>

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In a statement posted on Facebook at 1:22 am (local time), Nykyforov said, "In Kyiv, a passenger car collided with the car of the President of Ukraine and escort vehicles. Medics accompanying the President provided the driver of the passenger car with emergency aid and transferred him to an ambulance."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/east-asia/china-chengdu-to-exit-full-covid-19-lockdown-on-thursday-516309">China: Chengdu to exit full COVID-19 lockdown on Thursday</a>

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Chengdu is the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan province, was locked down on September 1 after COVID-19 cases were detected, becoming the largest Chinese metropolis hit with curbs since Shanghai's lockdown in April and May.

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The SCO, which is currently the largest regional bloc in the world, has eight full-time members - India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

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Pakistani media had previously reported that Pakistan's foreign ministry had written a letter to Taliban government asking it to arrest Azhar who it claimed was in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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A Facebook post from Serhii Nykyforov said, the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who was involved in a car accident, did not sustain any "severe injuries.

A Facebook post from Serhii Nykyforov said, the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who was involved in a car accident, did not sustain any "severe injuries." In other news, the Chinese city of Chengdu will lift a full COVID-19 lockdown in all districts on Thursday (September 15). Meanwhile, the city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on September 15-16. Finally, the Taliban has strongly refuted Pakistan's claim that terrorist Masood Azhar is in Afghanistan and asserted that he is actually in Pakistan. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 'not seriously hurt' after car accident In a statement posted on Facebook at 1:22 am (local time), Nykyforov said, "In Kyiv, a passenger car collided with the car of the President of Ukraine and escort vehicles. Medics accompanying the President provided the driver of the passenger car with emergency aid and transferred him to an ambulance." China: Chengdu to exit full COVID-19 lockdown on Thursday Chengdu is the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan province, was locked down on September 1 after COVID-19 cases were detected, becoming the largest Chinese metropolis hit with curbs since Shanghai's lockdown in April and May. SCO Summit 2022 LIVE | Leaders begin arriving in Uzbekistan The SCO, which is currently the largest regional bloc in the world, has eight full-time members - India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Taliban deny Pakistani claim, say terrorist Masood Azhar may be in Pakistan Pakistani media had previously reported that Pakistan's foreign ministry had written a letter to Taliban government asking it to arrest Azhar who it claimed was in Afghanistan. Watch | Sweden Parliamentary Election: PM Magdalena Andersson resigns as right-wing parties win vote

Morning news brief: Leaders begin arriving for SCO summit, Taliban denies Pakistan's claim, & more

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the SCO summit. This is the first time the two leaders are holding in pass on talks since the war in Ukraine began.

SCO Summit 2022: First in-person meeting since the Ukraine invasion

The United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Taiwan Policy Act. This is the first step towards the US providing billions of dollars in military aid to Taiwan and making ties between them more visual.

WION Dispatch: Biggest change in US relations with Taiwan and China since 1979

WION Dispatch: Leaders meet on the sidelines of the SCO summit, Putin praises Xi over Ukraine

Roger Federer, the former number one tennis world champion has just announced his retirement. He's posted a message on social media where he speaks for about four minutes or so saying that at the age of 41 having played 1,500 matches over the last 24 years of his career, he is now ready to take a break.

Roger Federer to retire after the Laver cup, to be last tour event

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