Amid high tension with China after the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self governed island, another high level US delegation has now arrived in Taiwan in an effort to further boost cooperation between Washington and Taipei.

US Delegation led by Indiana Guv Holocomb lands in Taiwan, Japanese lawmakers also make a visit

The United Arab Emirates has said that its ambassador to Tehran will return within a few days and this comes six years after the UAE ties with Iran were downgraded.

UAE ambassador to Iran to resume duties after 6 years, hope to advance bilateral ties

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was booked under anti-terrorism act as an FIR was filed against the PTI leader for threatening a judge and two top officials while addressing a rally in Islamabad on Saturday. The development comes even as Imran khan addressed a huge rally in Rawalpindi on Sunday where he slammed the controversial rest of his aid Shahbaz Gill.

Pakistan: PTI leader Imran Khan slams aide Shahbaz Gill's arrest, live telecast of speeches banned

As the war in Ukraine continues, a drone was shot down near Russia's Black sea fleet headquarters in Crimea. The headquarters is located in the city of Sevastopol.

Crimea: Russia intercepts drone attack, shot down near Black sea fleet headquarters

As china continues to surround Taiwan with provocative military exercises, the Taiwanese people are largely staying calm but some residents are preparing for all scenarios including a war.

Taiwan: Concerns over Chinese aggression, people que up for first aid & military training

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced that the United nations is working with the United States and European union to overcome obstacles preventing Russian food and fertilizers reaching world markets.

'Working to get Russian food to markets,' says UN chief on global food crisis

For decades, Taiwanese people have been used to dealing with china's threats but amid the ongoing tensions, distrust with Beijing has heightened.

Taiwan: China wants to control everything, idea of unifying with China more unpopular than ever

13 civilians have been killed in attack by Al-Shabaab terrorists. Now, Somalian forces have claimed to defeat attackers. On Friday, Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked a famous hotel

Somalia hotel attack: 30-hour-long siege comes to an end; Somalian forces claim to defeat attackers

Ruto's win has triggered protest in Kenya. On another hand, Raila Odinga has challenged the presidential election results in court. He has to file the petition at the Supreme court by Monday.

Kenya presidential election: Ruto's win triggers protest; Raila Odinga to challenge results in court

Decades high inflation and soaring cost of inflation, United Kingdom has been reeling with strikes across various industries demanding higher pay following the rail strikes.

UK: Workers of Felixstowe port go on an 8 day strike, 2000 employees stage a walkout

Moscow's ties with its Cold War rival Washington have been particularly strained in last 6 months since the war in Ukraine begun on the back of this downtown.

US pushes for renewing inspections, Russia perplexed by request amid sanctions

Legendary Pakistani singer Nayyara Noor is no more. The melody queen who was fondly known as Bulbul-e-Pakistan passed away at the age of 71 on Sunday. Noor breathed her last in Karachi.

Bulbul-E-Pakistan breathes her last, Nayyara Noor dies at the age of 71

As the war in Ukraine continues, the drone was shot down near Russia's black sea fleet headquarters in Crimea. This is the second such attempted attack against the Russian black sea fleet headquarters in less than a month.

Drone shot down near Russia's black sea fleet headquarters

At least 32 people were killed in southeast Turkiye on Saturday when vehicles crashed into first responders. According to authorities, 16 people including emergency workers and journalists died when a bus crashed into an earlier accident site.

Turkiye: 32 dead in two road accidents; vehicles crash into 1st responders

After fleeing from widespread protests and an economic crisis, the famous Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is now seeking to return home. Gotabaya fled to Singapore, then to Thailand after a huge crowd stormed the Presidential Palace.

Mahinda: I would have asked Gotabaya not to leave Lanka

Pakistan's regulatory authority has banned the broadcasting of live speeches of former PM Imran Khan for threatening a female magistrate during an address in Islamabad.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's live speeches banned, media body bans live broadcast

As China increases its military pressure on Taiwan, Japan is considering the deployment of 1000 long-range cruise missiles to boost its counter-attack capability against China.

Japan mulls deployment of missiles, may increase its missile arsenal

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

Trending on WION | Hundreds of Finnish women share party videos in support of PM Sanna Marin

As an energy crisis looms due to the war in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is all set to embark on a 3 day visit to Canada. On the agenda is a deal on the supply of clean hydrogen energy and access to critical minerals.

Germany: Olaf Scholz to embark on 3 day Canada visit, sign hydrogen supply deal

Trending on WION | All you need to know about 'very contagious' Tomato flu first detected in India

Six months into Russia's invasion, Ukrainians are preparing to mark 31 years of independence from the Soviet rule this Wednesday but President Zelensky has issued a warning asking citizens to be more vigilant.

August 24: Ukraine to mark Independence day, to mark 31 years of independence from Soviet rule

At least 32 people have been killed in 2 separate road accidents in south-eastern Turkey. Vehicles crashed into first responders who were attending earlier accidents in the Gaziantep province.

Vehicles crash into first responders, at least 32 dead in 2 road accidents in Turkiye

As tensions continue to remain high, a survey interestingly shows that 39% of people in Taiwan believe that war is very likely.

39% Taiwanese people say war is likely, increasingly worried about Chinese intensions

As per reports, Darya Dugina the daughter of a Russian philosopher Alexander Dugina has been killed near Moscow. Alexander is believed to be a close ally to Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

Reports: Darya Dugina killed in a car explosion in Moscow

Have you ever heard of yappy hour? It's just like a happy hour but it's for your dogs. For three days a week, a bar in New Jersey closes its kitchen and lets the little furry friends free.

3 days a week, for 3 hours, owners let their pets off the leash

Kenya presidential election: 'It was not an election but a joke,' says Odinga

Ukraine to mark 31 years of Independence from soviet rule on August 24. Meanwhile, Ukrainian president Zelensky has warned Ukrainians ahead of their Independence day.

Zelensky warns Ukrainians ahead of their Independence day

At least 32 killed in separate crashes across Turkiye

Have you ever thought of what a house on mars could be like? Well, in the British city of Bristol, an inflatable house has been designed to explore how people would potentially live on mars.

Public art project explores what a house on Mars could be like

Every year Ukraine marks its independence day on the 24th August. This year, the 24th August will also mark the completion of six months of the ongoing war. Ukrainian president Zelensky has warned people across the country that Russia could be preparing for fresh attacks.

6 months of the war in Ukraine: How Putin's battle reached impasse

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of shelling Zaporizhzhia. Now, International atomic energy agency team will visit Zaporizhzhia. Still the question arises, is Ukraine ready for another Chernobyl-like catastrophe?

Is Ukraine ready for another Chernobyl-like catastrophe?

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