Talks between Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and 10 pacific island nations failed to reach an agreement on the pact after several regional leaders voiced deep concern. Beijing has been eyeing to strengthen its sphere of influence in the South Pacific region.

Talks between Chinese FM Wang Yi & ten pacific island countries fails to reach an agreement

Thousands of people flocked to the Belgian town of Dendermonde to witness a historic parade featuring a 'Dancing giant horse'.

'Dancing giant horse': Thousands gather in Belgium to witness a historic parade

A comment by the Israeli president of the World Economic Forum has sparked a political row in Pakistan. President Isaac Herzog of Israel at Davos talked about a great change regarding Israel's ties with the Muslim world.

Israeli President says received delegation of Pakistani expats, Islamabad denies

As the war in Ukraine rages on, European nations are facing soaring energy prices and inflation as a result of the western sanctions against Russia. Now there are rumblings within the EU on the Russian oil embargo

EU divided over sanctions on Russian energy products

The controversy around lockdown parties hosted by UK PM Boris Johnson is now snowballing with now his wife being under the scanner for Partygate.

Partygate: More trouble for UK PM Boris Johnson as his wife is now under the scanner

In an unexpected turn of events, a former leftist rebel and populist businessman has now taken the top two spots in Colombia's presidential elections that were held on the 29th of May.

Colombia Elections: Leftist Gustavo Petro claims top spot, businessman Hernandez finishes 2nd

The emergency has finally been lifted in Sudan. President Al-Bashir was ousted in 2019. Earlier, UN officials had called for Sudan to lift the emergency.

Emergency lifted in Sudan: Decision after meeting with senior military officials

The Russian invasion of Ukraine entered its fourth month. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the country's troops serving on the frontline. The visit marks Zelensky's first official visit outside of Kyiv region since the full-blown invasion began in February

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Ukrainian troops serving on frontline

Apart from COVID-19, days of Torrential rains have triggered severe floods across the Southern region of China leaving at least 15 dead

Floods in Southern China: At least 15 dead, rescue operation underway for missing

Tensions continue in Jerusalem as the contentious flag march begins. Palestinian groups threatened retaliation over the annual rally. Israel deployed 3000 policemen to prevent the situation from getting out of control

Jerusalem Day: Risk of new wave of violence in city as Israel 'flag march' kicks off

There seems to be no end to government's woes as economic crisis hit Sri Lanka continues to witness massive protests against country's top leadership upping voice against the incumbent government. Amid protests in the Island nation, PM Ranil Wickremesinghe that his government is working on amending the constitution and cabinet accountable to parliament

Sri Lanka Economic crisis: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe proposes 'accountable' cabinet

Amid the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, the former military intelligence chief of Israel claims that some form of Nuclear deal between Tehran and the wild powers will be preferable for Jerusalem over no deal at all

Iran unveils underground drone base after recent strike

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict entered its fourth month, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law enabling people over 40 to enlist for the armed forces. This will help Moscow to recruit more civilian experts for the war in Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia scraps age limit for new troops

A day-long search and rescue operation in Nepal were halted due to loss of daylight and adverse weather after a Nepalese passenger plane with 22 people onboard went missing near the mountainous region of Jomsom

Nepalese passenger plane carrying 22 goes missing near Jomsom

Over 30 people have died and around seven people were left injured in a stampede in southern part of the country during Church charity event on Saturday. The incident took place while a local charity organization was offering food and gifts for the impoverished children and people.

More than 30 dead in Nigeria stampede during Church charity event

There seems to be no end to government's woes as economic crisis hit-island nation continues to witness massive protests against country's top leadership upping voice against the incumbent government.

Sri Lanka continues to witness massive protest; cops use water cannons, tear gas shells

Over the course of the last several years, China has been highly criticized for its treatment of the Uighur minority Muslims. UNHRC Chief Michelle Bachelet's trip to Xinjiang was bound to raise some eyebrows. The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in a statement said that the conditions Beijing authorities imposed on the visit didn't enable a complete and independent assessment

Row over UNHRC Chief's China visit: Bachelet accused of 'Backing China'

Jerusalem is on high alert ahead of the Israeli flag march that is set to take place later today, the march sparked warnings of a new escalation from Palestinians in the region.

Jerusalem Day: Rioters pelt stones at forces stationed outside Al-Aqsa Mosque

With Russia's military offensive and Ukraine showing no signs of abating, Western leaders are once again ramping up efforts to initiate peace talks between the two sides to help end the conflict. In the latest, French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Olaf Scholz held a three-way telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin urging the leader to hold direct and serious negotiations with his Ukrainian counterpart.

Russian invasion of Ukraine: Macron, Scholz hold talks with Putin, calls for peace talks

Dabbawalas used to deliver 200,000 meals a day, but now they are struggling because demand has reduced to 25,000 daily meals. Here is the story of Mumbai's Dabbawalas, watch this Ground Report by Disha Shah!

Mumbai: How covid-19 changed lives of Dabbawalas

UNHRC chief Michelle Bachelet concluded her six-day visit to the Asian nation. After her support to China, she was highly criticized by the West as Beijing is facing global backlash of alleged human rights abuses of Uyghur Muslims.

'China visit not an investigation,' UNHRC chief Michelle Bachelet backs dragon

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett convened a special cabinet meeting to mark Jerusalem day. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen tells more about the big takeaways from his meeting.

Jerusalem Day: Israeli PM Naftali Bennett convenes special cabinet meeting

Reports suggest that ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has requested real estate tycoon Malik Riaz to mediate between between him and Pakistan Peoples Party Court chairman Asif Ali Zardari. In an audio excerpt, Riaz was heard conveying Khan's message to Zardari where Khan had requested the tycoon to play mediator between him and the opposing parties for possible reconciliation

Pakistan Political crisis: Zardari rejects PTI Chief Imran Khan's calls for reconciliation

Jerusalem is on high alert ahead of the Israeli flag march that is set to take place later today, the march sparked warnings of a new escalation from Palestinians in the region. The annual march celebrates the city's unification following the capture of East Jerusalem back in 1967

Violence erupts at Al-Aqsa mosque ahead of Israeli flag march

As Colombia hopes for change with its presidential elections on May 29th, all candidates met for a final debate on Friday. While the race is between Petro and Gutierrez, Petro takes 40% opinion poll votes.

Colombia Presidential Election: Petro takes 40% opinion poll votes

China is on a mission to increase its dominance in the South Pacific region. The Asian nation's bid to expand its orbit is troubling the West. China's foreign minister Wang Yi has managed to sign bilateral agreement with Samao, second island to agree with greater collaborations with Beijing.

China signs bilateral agreement with Samoa, what are the risks of dragon's ambition?

Pakistan's ruling party PML-N and opposition PTI have agreed to open talks. After months of political turmoil and protests, the two sides have finally agreed to sit across the table and discuss the way forward.

Pakistan: Ruling and opposition parties to hold talks; will there be a political overhaul?

Russia's military offensive in Ukraine continues. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a three-way telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin urging the Russian leader to hold direct and serious negotiations with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky

Russia-Ukraine war: Macron, Scholz call for peace talks

A five-member delegation has arrived in India's capital New Delhi. It is a two-day visit for talks under the Indus Water Commission. The leaders will focus on focus on water sharing issues under the Indus water pact

India-Pakistan Indus water talks: Pakistan delegation on two-day visit

Nepal reignites tensions with its neighboring nation India over tri-junction territory near the Indian border. Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba claims Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh & Kalapani regions and says the country is ready to defend its territories

India-Nepal border dispute: Nepal PM Deuba claims Tri-Junction part of Nepal

Violence erupts at Al-Aqsa mosque, rioters pelt stones at forces stationed outside mosque

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