According to a recent study funded by the World Health Organization, 17 million people in Europe are estimated to have dealt with long COVID symptoms.

What is long COVID that WHO says 17 million people in Europe have suffered

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

Trending on WION | US marketing company gives 10% pay hike to its employees to leave

The bullet train is something that has been much talked about in India, it is being built with Japanese support and plans to connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad. In Uzbekistan bullet train started functioning a few years ago and now it has become a cheap and fast mode of transport, our correspondent Siddhant Sibbal brings in more.

WION Dispatch | The Tashkent-Samarkand high-speed rail | WION ground report from Uzbekistan

Pakistan wrote to the Taliban claiming that Jaish-e-Mohammad chief and UN-designated terrorist Masood Azhar is possibly hiding in a Province of Afghanistan. However, the foreign ministry of Afghanistan on Wednesday rejected the claim, adding that such unverified allegations can affect bilateral ties between the two nations.

WION Dispatch | 'Masood Azhar is on Afghan soil,' Taliban dismisses Pakistan's claim

The UK economy is currently facing an industrial unrest. In the latest development, the workers at the UK's biggest container port plant will stage an eight-day strike over pay.

Eight-day strike to hit UK's two biggest ports in late September

A new study commissioned by the World Health Organization into long covid estimates 17 million people in Europe are living with the symptoms of long-covid.

Coronavirus Latest News Updates | WHO Report: 17 million Europeans suffering from long Covid

Kashmir used to be the favourite location for the Bollywood Film Industry till the 1980s before the insurgency started. And after 30 long years, the Indian Film Industry is back in the Valley.

India: Bollywood filmmakers return to picturesque valley of Jammu and Kashmir

From card games to horse rides, women in Gaza are spending their summer nights outdoors to seek solace from daily hardships in the Palestinian enclave. Ghadi Francis brings you their story on The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post | Gaza women seek outdoors escape on summer nights

Pakistan's devastating floods could threaten the ancient ruins of the Indus valley civilisation at Mohenjo Daro. Historians are worried that the UNESCO site could be wiped out by the flood water. What is Pakistan's plan to protect Mohenjo Daro from the rising waters of Indus?

South Asia Diary | Mohenjo Daro: Historic site threatened by Pakistan floods

Twitter whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko has testified before Senate and his allegations have raised alarm bells in Washington. As per reports, FBI has warned Twitter of Chinese agents inside company.

Reports: FBI warned Twitter of Chinese agents inside company

5 people have been killed in a blast in Northwestern Pakistan near the border with Afghanistan. It's the first major bombing in over a decade in an area that was once a Battleground between security forces and rebel fighters.

5 killed in bombing in Pakistan; Tehreek-i-Taliban claims responsibility

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 15 and 16. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan's ambassador to India spoke to WION and stated that Iran's entry in SCO will expand its trade ties with the member states and this will change the geopolitics of the region.

SCO summit: Uzbekistan's Ambassador Dilshod Akhatov speaks to WION

As per reports, China may soon face sanctions over its Taiwan bid. The United States is now mulling options for sanctions package to deter Beijing as the diplomatic pressure from Taipei mounts.

China may soon face sanctions from the West; Taiwan builds up diplomatic pressure

Decades of war and instability have created a mental health crisis in Afghanistan. One out of two Afghans suffer from some kind of psychological stress. A mental health specialist in Kabul is chipping away at the problem, one patient at a time.

South Asia Diary: Afghanistan's mental health crisis

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: China, Taiwan tensions continue; Iran Nuclear Deal

As the United States of America marks the 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks, the country is still dealing with terrorism - the Guantanamo Bay Prison. The prison is known for its human rights abuses and still today 39 detainees stay here. It is seen as the unresolved legacy of the 9/11.

9/11 Terror Attack: Accused may not get death penalty

The 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks brought back the memories from that fateful day. After so many years, the accused still remain in the detention centre and victims' families demand justice.

9/11 Terror Attack: Victims' families still await justice

There are mixed reactions pouring in from the Northern Ireland. The loyalists have moaned the death of the powerful symbol of the union, Queen Elizabeth II. On the other hand, Northern nationalists have shown indifference over the Queen's passing.

Northern Ireland: Loyalists anxious after Queen's death, Nationalists react with indifference

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit is all set to take in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 15th and 16th. The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of China Xi Jinping and Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif will all be under the same roof.

SCO Summit 2022: Leaders of India , China, Pakistan, Russia under same roof

In a bid to boost ties, Nepal ad China on Monday signed a six-point memorandum of understanding in Kathmandu. The path was signed after Chinese leader Li Zhanshu held wide-ranging talks with Nepal house of representative speaker Agni Prasad Sabkota.

Nepal: Xi's confidant visits the Himalayan Nation, signs a six point pact

The International Atomic Energy Agency has said that Russia and Ukraine are now leaning towards the proposed protection zone around the Russia held plant. If materialized, this can avert the risk of a potential nuclear disaster.

IAEA: Ukraine, Russia interested in protection zone around plant

Relations between India and Uzbekistan go back in history. Uzbekistan has had a civilization deeply connected with India. Diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Tashkent progressed well over the years. India's second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri breathed his last in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan & India's shared past: Death of former Indian PM Shastri

The US government has played down suggestions that Joe Biden may be obliged to travel by bus when leaders from around the world arrive in London for the Queen’s funeral. Eric Njoka tells you more.

WION Fineprint | US President Joe Biden to ride a bus to the Queen's funeral?

Public debate on how to cook pasta and save on surging energy costs is sparking outrage among Italian cooks. It has divided Italians, with a majority saying that cooking pasta without a burning flame is criminal. Eric Njoka tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Soaring energy costs bite pasta lovers in Italy

Ukrainian troops expanded their territorial gains, pushing all the way to the country’s northeastern border as Moscow makes a hasty retreat. Eric Njoka tells you more about this lightning offensive by Kyiv.

WION Fineprint | What are Vladimir Putin's options after Russian military setback in Ukraine?

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, during a visit to the neighbouring Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan in what would be his first overseas visit since the start of the pandemic. Eric Njoka tells you what this means for the Chinese President.

WION Fineprint | Why is Xi Jinping’s Central Asia trip important?

Does your work define who you are? Do you find meaning in your work? A paycheque is no longer why people choose to work; Gen Z are looking for more, they are now looking for a broader meaning. Watch our next report!

WION Dispatch | Does your job have a purpose? Are Gen Z seeking meaning in their jobs?

All eyes are on this year's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Samarkand summit is scheduled for 15 and 16 September 2022. As the eight-member grouping is all set to expand, the heads of member states are going to consider Iran's membership bid, by granting it a member status.

WION Dispatch | 22nd SCO meet to be held in Uzbekistan; Iran's membership bid on cards

SCO membership a major boost for Iran | Uzbek Ambassador to India exclusive on WION

Northern Ireland loyalists laid flowers by a huge mural of a young Queen Elizabeth II, looking back at what they saw as a glorious past, and forward to what they feared was an uncertain future.

Queen Elizabeth II Updates: Northern Ireland loyalists in mourning as they fear uncertain future

Forced labor is on the rise. According to the United Nations, 27.6 million people are being called modern slaves, over 3.3 million of these are children.

Report on forced labour: '27.6 million modern slaves across globe'

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