Russia's Vladimir Putin claims he has set no deadline to end the war in Ukraine. But are Western sanctions draining the Russian president's patience? What will the next phase of war look like? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin says no deadline to end Ukraine war

After the US, European powers are boosting the NATO troops. The United Kingdom and Germany have pledged more troops and military resources. Is Eastern Europe the new frontline - in Europe's fight against Russia? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Europe's Cold War doctrine against Russia

A shepherd is staying in Ukrainian city Sloviansk despite shelling. Valentyna Gakova has refused to abandon her goats. Meanwhile, military base in Ukrainian wheat field has destroyed crops.

Shepherd remains in Ukrainian city Sloviansk despite shelling

A Norway-based NGO Iran human rights said in its report that from January 1st to June 30th this year, 251 people were hanged in Iran as compared with 117 in the first half of 2021. UN has raise its concern over executions in Iran.

Rate of execution increases in Iran: Execution carried out to instill fear?

As Ankara ramps up measures to launch a new military operation in Northern Syria, Turkiye president Erdogan has now said that the military offensive could start any moment and that the government is waiting for the right time to launch the attack.

Turkiye all set to attack Syria's border area, aims to expand security zone

At least 5 persons were killed and 49 others injured due to a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Southern Iran. The area was soon hit by two strong quakes of up to 6.3 magnitude.

Deadly earthquake rocks Southern Iran, search & rescue operations conclude

More than 27 people are missing after the ship broke into two during a typhoon Chaba in the South China Sea. Search operations are underway for missing crew members.

Typhoon Chaba wrecks vessel in South China sea

Qatar has two new rules for the FIFA World cup. The first rule is no extramarital encounters as it could cost you almost seven years in jail and second rule is pride flags are allowed now at the 2022 World Cup.

Qatar's weird diktats for FIFA World Cup: Confusion over display of pride flags

Sudanese forces have fired tear gas on protesters near presidential palace. As per reports, nine people have been killed in largest anti-coup rally. Meanwhile, UN has condemned the violence and called in unacceptable.

Sudan: Protesters demand democracy, forces fire tear gas on protesters

Recently, Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa met Japanese ambassador Hideaki Mizukoshi amid economic crisis in the country. He said that Japan is ready to support Sri Lanka for its economic programme with the IMF.

Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa meets Japanese ambassador amid economic crisis

A hacker organisation from Iran has released the personal information of nearly 300,000 Israelis. Over 20 travel booking websites were attacked by the hackers.

Iranian hackers leak data of over 300,000 Israelis from travel booking websites

31 countries outside of Africa have confirmed Monkeypox cases. However, UK patients show different symptoms. Analysts are now challenging the Monkeypox definition.

Analysts challenge Monkeypox definition as UK patients show different symptoms

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Nuke tensions have heightened after Belarus asked Russia to deploy Nuclear weapons to counter the West. Meanwhile, the US is all set to send $820 million in aid to Ukraine.

Nuke tensions heighten amid Ukraine war as Belarus says Russia must ready Nuke weapons

Protesters in Libya accusing the government of corruption set fire to parts of Libya's parliament. Protesters are demanding fresh elections.

Protesters set fire to parts of Libya's parliament while staging demonstrations

The Tibetan Government in Exile has called out China. The President of the Tibetan Government in Exile Penpa Tsering flagged concerns over Sinicization.

Tibetan Government in Exile calls out China as Penpa Tsering flags concerns over Sinicization

Ireland has criticised UK's Nothern Ireland protocol bill. Ireland's Deputy PM called it a strategic mistake to impose things. Varadkar warned of more people leaving the UK.

Ireland criticises UK's protocol bill: 'Boris Johnson risking breakup of UK'

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Ukraine President Zelensky calls out 'Russian terror' as he condemns strikes on Odessa.

Ukraine President Zelensky calls out 'Russian terror' as he condemns strikes on Odessa

A Mexican mayor married his alligator bride in a ritual. He kissed the alligator post-marriage. Ritual represents alligator as mother Earth.

Mexican mayor marries his alligator bride in a ritual

In a bid to safeguard citizens from inflation, Turkey has hiked the minimum wage for the second time in 2022. The new nominal wage now stands at $330.

Turkiye hikes the minimum wage for the second time in 2022

United States: On Thursday the Supreme court ruled that the government's environmental agency cannot regulate or issue broad limits on existing power plants or coal industries.

United States: Major setback for Joe Biden's climate goals

Elections for Pakistan's Punjab have been delayed. Imran khan's PTI has approached the Pakistani Supreme Court to stall the election of the Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab state. For more details, we're joined by Anas Mallick.

Imran Khan's PTI stalls Punjab CM elections till after by-polls

India has raised its basic import duty on gold to 12.5% from 7.5%, as the world's second biggest consumer of the precious metal tries to dampen demand and bring down the trade deficit.

Plunging local currency pushes India to raise taxes on gold, oil

The leaders of India and Russia have discussed global issues over a call. Indian PM Modi urged Russia's president Putin for dialogue and diplomacy.

Indian PM Modi discusses Ukraine with Putin | Discussion on energy & food markets

Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc has cut plans to hire engineers by at least 30 per cent this year, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced, as he warned to brace for a deep economic downturn.

Meta plans to slash hiring by 30%, tech giant to hire 3000 less workers

As NATO leaders met in Madrid this week, Ukraine demanded new heavy weapons to defeat Russia’s invasion. So what has been promised and what has been delivered? For more details, we're joined by VOA’s Jessica Stone.

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The covid-19 pandemic and the consequent border closures have left millions of people chained to their homes. The tourism sector has dealt a crushing blow but as countries start to ease covid-19 curbs, tourists have been flocking in record numbers to popular destinations to make up for lost time.

Global Tourism makes a slow comeback

Same-sex couples in the United States are now worried about the legal status of their marriages and on their right to have a child, the concerns come after the US Supreme Court overturned that 50-year abortion law.

United States: Same-sex couples worry about rights to have a child

After outrage after over the US tops court ruling on abortion rights, US president Joe Biden has called for an exception to the senate's filibuster rule, the move would allow democrats to pass a law for preserving abortion access rights.

US President Joe Biden seeks to pass a law for abortion rights

Record inflation or price hikes across the world are showing no signs of abating. Even as crude prices have softened a bit in the last few weeks, in the latest the price growth in the Eurozone has hit a new record high of 8.6 percent last month.

Inflation in 19 EU nations hits record high

Elections for Pakistan's Punjab have been delayed by at least a day. Imran khan's PTI has approached the Pakistani Supreme Court to stall the election of the Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab state.

WION Dispatch | Imran Khan's PTI stalls Punjab CM elections

Just a day after pulling its troops out of snake island in the Black Sea, Russia has attacked the port city of Odesa, at least 18 people including two children lost their lives in the missile attack.

Russia Ukraine war | Russia targets residential building in Ukraine's Odesa, killing at least 18

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