The International Monetary Fund said its executive board approved a $235.6 million disbursement to Kenya on Monday as it approved a third review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility and Extended Fund Facility arrangements.

IMF approves $235.6 million disbursement to Kenya

Airlines in India are reporting multiple technical malfunction incidents over the last few weeks. Indian aviation regulator DGCA has conducted spot checks and found insufficient engineering staff certifying planes.

Technical snags: DGCA finds insufficient engineering staff certifying planes

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament yesterday that Central Bank RBI is in favor of banning cryptocurrencies completely, the bank had registered concerns over adverse impact of cryptocurrency on the Indian economy.

Crypto poses risk to economy: Indian FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sri Lanka opposition leader Sajith Premadasa withdrew on Tuesday from the race to become president of the island nation, in order to support a rival candidate.

Sri Lankan Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa withdraws from Presidential election race

Oil prices ran out of steam after gaining more than $5 a barrel in the previous session with concerns that surging crude will feed into a demand-killing recession.

After gaining more than $5 a barrel, oil prices ease

Turkey has threatened to freeze Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids making renewed threats. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Ankara would freeze the process if both the nations do not keep their promises on counter-terrorism.

Turkiye: Ankara renew threats over Sweden, Finland NATO bids

India has confirmed its second case of Monkeypox infection just five days after it detected its first one. The second case has also been detected from the southern Indian state of Kerala where the first case was reported on July 14.

India reports second case of Monkeypox, special alert in 5 districts of Kerala

As another candidate was eliminated to leave three contenders in the race to become the United Kingdom's new prime minister, former finance minister Rishi Sunak again topped the latest vote. In other news, Sri Lanka does have an acting President in Ranil Wickremesinghe, but parliament needs to select a president who will serve remainder of former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's term.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-leadership-race-rishi-sunak-tops-vote-another-candidate-eliminated-498931">UK leadership race: Rishi Sunak tops vote; another candidate eliminated</a>

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With longshot candidate Kemi Badenoch trailing on 59 and therefore eliminated from the contest, Sunak garnered 118 votes. In the second place was former defence minister Penny Mordaunt on 92 followed by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on 86.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-experiences-hottest-day-on-record-as-temperature-reaches-391c-in-surrey-498834">UK experiences hottest day on record as temperature reaches 40.2C in Heathrow</a>

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The United Kingdom has been experiencing extreme heatwaves in the past week and on Tuesday, the Met Office confirmed that the temperature rose to 40.2 Degree Celsius in Heathrow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/three-way-fight-will-decide-who-will-be-sri-lankas-next-president-498747">Three-way fight will decide who will be Sri Lanka's next president</a>

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The winner will take charge of a bankrupt country that is in talks with the IMF for a bailout as its 22 million people endure severe shortages of food, fuel and medicines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-visits-iran-to-meet-erdogan-raisi-on-first-trip-outside-former-soviet-union-since-ukraine-war-498848">Putin visits Iran to meet Erdogan, Raisi on first trip outside former Soviet Union since Ukraine war</a>

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Sending a strong message to the West about Moscow's plans to forge closer strategic ties, Putin's trip comes just days after US President Joe Biden visited Israel and Saudi Arabia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/civic-group-in-nepal-submits-memo-to-government-against-chinese-encroachment-498869">Civic group in Nepal submits memo to government against Chinese encroachment</a>

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Civic group Rashtriya Ekata Abhiyan on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Nepal’s Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Shrestha seeking its intervention in China's ongoing efforts to infringe on Nepali territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/one-of-the-greatest-ever-ben-stokes-responds-to-virat-kohlis-message-ahead-of-his-last-odi-for-england-498914">'One of the greatest ever': Ben Stokes responds to Virat Kohli's message ahead of his last ODI for England</a>

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Ben Stokes responded to Virat Kohli's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI for England on Tuesday (July 18). Stokes surprisingly announced his decision to retire from ODIs on Monday stating that it felt 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing in all three formats of the game.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-jennifer-lopez-gets-back-to-work-in-la-a-day-after-her-las-vegas-wedding-with-ben-affleck-498716">Jennifer Lopez gets back to work in LA a day after her Las Vegas wedding with Ben Affleck</a>

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Multi-talented superstar Jennifer Lopez is not planning to head to a honeymoon too soon. She is actually back at work as a married woman and is working hard to fulfil her professional commitment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-farmer-files-complaint-against-god-of-rain-for-lack-of-rainfall-498879">Indian farmer files complaint against God of rain for lack of rainfall</a>

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Sumit Kumar Yadav, who hails from Jhala village, lodged his complaint with a tehsildar and it was forwarded to senior officials, according to a DNA report.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-mulls-declaring-climate-change-emergency-but-can-he-fight-off-his-colleagues-498760">Joe Biden mulls declaring 'Climate Change Emergency' as soon as this week</a>

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Experts associated with the matter have informed that the President may be looking to announce additional measures that can be used to combat the issue. However, the extent of legislation in the emergency or the timeline of it has not yet been decided.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/savitri-jindal-the-richest-woman-in-india-is-now-worth-177-billion-498792">Savitri Jindal, the richest woman in India, is now worth $17.7 billion</a>

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In 2020, Jindal’s net worth was around $4.8 billion but in the next two years, it has more than tripled in value. She is currently valued at $17.7 billion, according to the latest list released by Forbes.

As another candidate was eliminated to leave three contenders in the race to become the United Kingdom's new prime minister, former finance minister Rishi Sunak again topped the latest vote.

As another candidate was eliminated to leave three contenders in the race to become the United Kingdom's new prime minister, former finance minister Rishi Sunak again topped the latest vote. In other news, Sri Lanka does have an acting President in Ranil Wickremesinghe, but parliament needs to select a president who will serve remainder of former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's term. UK leadership race: Rishi Sunak tops vote; another candidate eliminated With longshot candidate Kemi Badenoch trailing on 59 and therefore eliminated from the contest, Sunak garnered 118 votes. In the second place was former defence minister Penny Mordaunt on 92 followed by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on 86. UK experiences hottest day on record as temperature reaches 40.2C in Heathrow The United Kingdom has been experiencing extreme heatwaves in the past week and on Tuesday, the Met Office confirmed that the temperature rose to 40.2 Degree Celsius in Heathrow. Three-way fight will decide who will be Sri Lanka's next president The winner will take charge of a bankrupt country that is in talks with the IMF for a bailout as its 22 million people endure severe shortages of food, fuel and medicines. Putin visits Iran to meet Erdogan, Raisi on first trip outside former Soviet Union since Ukraine war Sending a strong message to the West about Moscow's plans to forge closer strategic ties, Putin's trip comes just days after US President Joe Biden visited Israel and Saudi Arabia. Civic group in Nepal submits memo to government against Chinese encroachment Civic group Rashtriya Ekata Abhiyan on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Nepal’s Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Shrestha seeking its intervention in China's ongoing efforts to infringe on Nepali territory. 'One of the greatest ever': Ben Stokes responds to Virat Kohli's message ahead of his last ODI for England Ben Stokes responded to Virat Kohli's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI for England on Tuesday (July 18). Stokes surprisingly announced his decision to retire from ODIs on Monday stating that it felt 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing in all three formats of the game. Jennifer Lopez gets back to work in LA a day after her Las Vegas wedding with Ben Affleck Multi-talented superstar Jennifer Lopez is not planning to head to a honeymoon too soon. She is actually back at work as a married woman and is working hard to fulfil her professional commitment. Indian farmer files complaint against God of rain for lack of rainfall Sumit Kumar Yadav, who hails from Jhala village, lodged his complaint with a tehsildar and it was forwarded to senior officials, according to a DNA report. Joe Biden mulls declaring 'Climate Change Emergency' as soon as this week Experts associated with the matter have informed that the President may be looking to announce additional measures that can be used to combat the issue. However, the extent of legislation in the emergency or the timeline of it has not yet been decided. Savitri Jindal, the richest woman in India, is now worth $17.7 billion In 2020, Jindal’s net worth was around $4.8 billion but in the next two years, it has more than tripled in value. She is currently valued at $17.7 billion, according to the latest list released by Forbes.

Top 10 world news: Rishi Sunak leads in UK leadership race, and more

The countdown to electing the new Sri Lankan President has now begun. The Sri Lankan parliament is set to vote for a new leader on the 20 July.

Sri Lanka: Four candidates in presidential race to file nomination

The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with 36.4 degrees Celsius in the east of Anglia. The weather department has issued a red warning in large parts of England stretching from York and Manchester to London and the South East.

UK records hottest day of the year, school remain shut due to heat wave

Southwest Europe is currently under the grip of an intense heat wave, it is the second heat wave to engulf parts of southwest Europe in recent weeks. Scientists are blaming climate change and predict that more frequent and intense weather events in the future can take place.

Europe battles intense heatwave; wildfires rage in France, Portugal

After US President Joe Biden's West Asia tour, Russian President Vladimir Putin has embarked on Iran trip. This is Putin's rare trip abroad amid the Ukraine war. In this episode of The Full Context, WION decodes Putin’s visit to Iran.

The Full Context: Decoding Putin’s visit to Iran

In less than 50 days United Kingdom will have its next new PM. Out of five contenders who took part in televised debates, we now have top four hopefuls who are in the race to be the next PM of UK.

Race for new UK PM: Former chancellor Rishi Sunak tops Round 3 of voting

Sri Lanka is in the grip of a massive political and economic crisis which has triggered food inflation in the country. According to the world food programme, nearly 5 million people need food aid.

Food inflation in Sri Lanka reaches record high, 22% of Lankans need food aid

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit Iran today as his war on Ukraine continues and the divide between Moscow and the West deepens, this is Putin's first foreign trip since the invasion.

Putin to embark on first foreign trip to Iran: War in Ukraine, 2015 nuclear deal on agenda

It was called Boris Johnson's longest goodbye, one scandal after the other nothing seemed to shake him until his own party members lost faith in him. As he is all set to exit the 10 Downing street, there is one question that remains - How much is Boris Johnson going to earn after he leaves office? Well, he might earn far more than how much he was getting as a UK PM!

United Kingdom: How much will former UK PM Boris Johnson earn after office?

By the end of June, Sri Lanka's anti-government protests had started to simmer down. But behind the scenes, a group of activists was plotting a revival. Mariam Wardak tells you how a band of unlikely heroes planned and led the Colombo spring.

South Asia Diary | How a group of activists toppled Gotabaya

The countdown for electing a new president in Sri Lanka has now begun and it's going to be a three-way fight as three candidates were nominated today to replace the former Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The Sri Lankan parliament will vote for a new leader of the country tomorrow.

Sri Lanka to elect new President, 3 candidates file nomination for Presidential race

Authorities in Malaysia have seized an estimated $18 million worth of African elephant tusks, rhino horns, pangolin scales and other illegal animal parts that were part of a single shipment.

Malaysia seizes illegal animal parts worth $18 million

The rupee on Tuesday dropped to the mark of 80 against the US dollar, taking its year-to-date fall to about 7 per cent. Our Business Editor Sumit Chaturvedi brings you more on this.

Rupee hits 80 mark vs Dollar for first time ever

Russian gas cuts have threatened Europe to seek gas alternatives supplies to meet the demand. Countries are now ramping up measures to find a reliable alternative. In the latest, EU has now planned to double gas imports by 2027 from Azerbaijan.

Europe seeks gas alternatives, signs deal with Azerbaijan

The India-China corps commander level talks are being held for disengagement along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh; there were no immediate outcome of border talks. WION's principal correspondent Siddhant Sibbal brings us more exclusive on this.

India, China discuss LAC disengagement; 16th round of talks over border standoff

California and the western United States are in the grip of a severe years-long drought. Officials have urged the people to conserve water as reservoirs run low and demand outstrips are supply stressed by climate change.

WION Climate Tracker | 'Water police' patrol drought-hit Los Angeles streets

The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have kept the world busy but while these two are important issues our climate continues to get warmer by the day. So leaders from 40 countries met in Berlin to discuss how to stay focused on fighting climate change.

WION Climate Tracker | Leaders of 40 nations gather for 2022 Climate Summit in Berlin

The Alpine forests of Australian state of Victoria are no stranger to bushfires that have claimed a huge number of ash trees. Conservationists here aim to regenerate the ash tree population with the help of tree climbers who have the tall task of scaling these massive trees.

WION Climate Tracker | Conservationists work to save Victoria's Alpine forests

Much of China was relieved after seasonal rains broke the heat spell but turns out it was short-lived. Many regions are bracing for another heat wave and this one will last through late August. The temperatures are expected to reach up to 42 degrees Celsius.

WION Climate Tracker | Heat wave & flooding hits parts of China

Europe is currently experiencing an intense heat wave along with it wildfires blazes have been raging in France, Greece, Portugal and Spain. Thousands of resident have been forced to flee as wildfires have been sweeping across much of Southwest Europe.

WION Climate Tracker | Wildfires in Europe | At least 20 active wildfires reported across Spain

Europe's worst nightmares are coming true. Russia's Gazprom told Europe that it cannot guarantee gas supplies because of extraordinary circumstances.

Gazprom cannot guarantee gas to Europe, cites 'extraordinary circumstances'

Apple, the giant iPhone maker plans to slow hiring and spending next year in some divisions citing potential economic downturn as the reason.

Apple plans to slow down hiring: Reports

There is a massive food crisis across Sri Lanka. The situation has turned five out of six households to resort to consuming less or even skipping meals entirely.

Reports: 22% of Sri Lankans need food aid | Five out of six families skip meals

The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with 36.4 degrees Celsius in the east of Anglia. The country could have its hottest day on record this week. The weather department has issued a red warning in large parts of England stretching from York and Manchester to London and the South East.

UK braces for highest temperature ever | England records hottest day of the year

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