As tensions continue to simmer between Beijing and Washington the US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and the Chinese top diplomat Yang Jiechi held a candid meeting on Monday to discuss an area of issues concerning both the nations the talks mainly focused on Beijing's veto move.

Top US, Chinese diplomats hold meet: Focus on North Korea, China's veto at the UN

Asian shares slid sharply and the safe-haven dollar held a two-decade peak on Tuesday after Wall Street hit a confirmed bear market milestone on fears aggressive US interest rate hikes would push the world's largest economy into recession.

Asian stocks slide, Indian markets trade with losses

In Sri Lanka, the government is toiling hard to pull the country out of the energy crisis and in the latest measure the cabinet has approved a proposal to declare Friday as holiday for public sector employees.

Sri Lanka declares Friday a holiday for the public sector as it approves a 4-day work week

A sigh of relief for Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son as a Pakistani court granted pre-arrest Bail to this father-son duo observing that there was lack of evidence against the two in the 78-million-dollar sugar scam case.

Relief for Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and his son in sugar scam case

Africa, one of the most under-reported continents in the media sphere is now evolving fast. Catch all the latest vibrant, untold & intriguing stories on One Africa with Erik Njoka every Tuesday on WION.

One Africa: Unearthing Kenyan hunger menace; Worrying food crisis; Will the suffering ever stop?

Salima Mukansanga- Reigns the pitch, The story of Africa's first female referee to officiate the FIFA World Cup 2022

One Africa: Story of Africa's first female referee to officiate the FIFA World Cup 2022

Confronting stereotypes about famine reportage Experts give opinions on how the crisis can be averted And will the suffering ever stop?

One Africa: Confronting stereotypes about famine reportage

Fighting drought and famine, Millions in need of rain and food! Why is the continent stuck with the same narrative over the years? This is the Kenyan story

One Africa: Unearthing the Kenyan hunger menace

Tensions have again started to flare up between Iran and Israel. Iran is suspecting Israel of the mysterious killings of its two scientists amid stalled nuclear talks.

Tensions flare up between Iran and Israel as Iran suspects Israel killed its 2 scientists

Spain is sweltering under the sun as a record-breaking pre-summer heat wave has gripped several parts of the country. According to reports, May in Spain was the hottest in 100 years.

Agriculture hit hard by the heatwave in Spain as the mercury rises over 40° celsius

Lake Penuelas in Chile has dried up due to a decade-long drought that has engulfed the nation. Lake Penuelas is currently at 0.2% of its capacity.

A historic 13-year drought hits Chile as Lake Penuelas dries up

Crippled by water shortages and power cuts, Pakistan battles the climate crisis. Mercury has shot to 51° celsius in Pakistan's Jacobabad.

Pakistan battles climate crisis as mercury shoots to 51° celsius in Jacobabad

Venice was home to a large Jewish community in the 16th century and has several ancient synagogues. As they were built in the 1500s historians are now working to restore them to their original splendor.

Venice: Old synagogues to undergo 10-million-dollar renovation

The Malaysian economy is facing labor shortages and the situation is getting worse by the day so much so that companies are refusing orders and foregoing billions in sales it's threatening the country's economic recovery.

Malaysia faces severe labour crisis, palm fruit industry among the worst hit

Russia has killed hundreds of civilians in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, the report says Moscow used indiscriminate shelling as well as planted cluster bombs to cause widespread destruction.

'Russia used indiscriminate shelling to cause destruction in Ukraine'

The UK economy slowed down in the month of April, adding to the fears of recession. It's the second month that economic output has declined, GDP fell by 0.3% in April.

UK GDP falls for second month running

Weeks after his Presidential election victory Emmanuel Macron is facing another challenge in the form of national assembly elections. Emmanuel Macron is at risk of losing his majority in Parliament.

French Parliamentary Elections: A majority far from certain for Macron?

A week-long strike by truck drivers in South Korea has disrupted shipments to China of a key cleaning agent used by makers of semiconductor chips, says the Korean International Trade Association.

Samsung chip production faces disruption

Now vehicles' engine strength is measured in units of horsepower so what happens to that system when a person becomes faster than horse, the very thing has happened in Wales for only the third time since it started an annual Man versus Horse race.

Human wins Wales' Man vs Horse race, UK man outruns 50 horses on foot

Several parts of Iraq have been hit by Sandstorm again with air transport affected in a few places. Climate change is posing an existential threat to the nation.

Sandstorm hits parts of Iraq again: Air transport affected in a few places

China is currently assessing the impact of climate change and has unveiled a new climate policy. It is planning to decrease industrial water use by 16%.

China assesses climate change impact as it releases new climate policy

A bear market is growling on Wall Street. S&P 500 has confirmed the presence of a bear market. Inflation fears are dragging S&P 500 into a bear market.

Bear market growls on Wall Street | Recession next?

Do Optimists live longer? The debate on the same is going on for some time now. But how does one stay optimistic in such troubled times? Watch this episode of Good Life to know more.

The Good Life: Do Optimists live longer? The shortcuts to happiness

Former US President Donald Trump released a 12-page rant on January 6 hearing. He also called the Biden administration a 'disaster' as he slammed the committee.

Trump releases a 12-page rant on January 6 hearing: 'It is a pseudo committee of treason'

Norway has decided to label West Bank products. The move has sparked fury from Israel. However, Norway says it is following an EU ruling.

Norway to label West Bank products, move sparks fury from Israel

Russia has replaced Saudi Arabia as India's 2nd largest oil supplier as Indian refiners lap up cheaper crude oil. Russia now accounts for 18% of India's crude oil imports.

Indian refiners lap up cheaper crude oil as Russia is now India's 2nd largest oil supplier

Popular actor Kevin Spacey accused in 5 sexual assault cases is all set to stand trial in London. Spacey is going to defend himself and says that he will be found innocent.

Kevin Spacey accused in 5 sexual assault cases to stand trial in London

Elon Musk is all set to speak at the Twitter town hall. He will address Twitter staff concerns over his buyout of the tech giant.

Elon Musk to Speak at Twitter town hall to address Twitter staff concerns

The United Kingdom's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is all set to go ahead after the court of appeal in London refused to grant injunction to block Britain from sending its first asylum seekers to Rwanda a total of eight passengers will be flown to Rwanda today as part of the deal.

UK court allows first deportation flight to Rwanda, eight people to be flown out today

The fight for Eastern Ukraine continues to intensify, Ukraine's authorities have now claimed that all bridges to the embattled city of Severodonetsk have now been destroyed. The development came after Ukraine said that its forces have been pushed back from the center of the eastern city where fighting with Russia has raged for weeks

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia cuts off Severodonetsk as three connecting bridges were destroyed

In an alleged democracy of Pakistan, agitators including young men and women who had gathered outside the assembly of the Sindh province in Pakistan were shoved, dragged and manhandled by the Pakistan police. These protesters were demanding the release of two missing Baloch students

Pakistan police accused of manhandling protestors

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