It has been nearly four months but the United States and its allies continue to face questions over the Kabul evacuation. The British government came under fire over a whistleblower's claim alleging that Britain's foreign office abandoned many of the nation' allies leaving them to the mercy of the Taliban.

Prioritizing dogs over humans? Boris Johnson government defends handling of Kabul evacuation

In a bid to counter threats from their mass militancy, Israel has completed a barrier along the Gaza border, Israel describes it as an iron wall.

Israel completes Gaza border fence which includes underground barrier with sensors

US president Joe Biden and Russian president Vladimir Putin had a 'useful' meeting that allowed leaders to talk about the ongoing conflict over Ukraine. Joe Biden has further warned of strong response to its Russian counterpart.

Joe Biden vows strong response over Ukraine crisis with Russia

The remains of the Sri Lankan national Priyantha Kumara, who was brutally tortured and lynched in Pakistan's Sialkot have been handed over to the family after a second post-mortem at the national hospital in Colombo.

Sialkot Lynching: Priyantha Kumara's remains handed to family, kin suspects of 'pre-planned murder'

Australian PM Scott Morrison confirms that the officials will not attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, joining the United States in a diplomatic boycott of next year’s Games over China's questionable human rights abuses.

Australia joins United States in boycotting Beijing winter Olympics over China's human rights abuses

US president Joe Biden and Russian president Vladimir Putin had a 'useful' meeting that allowed leaders to talk about the ongoing conflict over Ukraine.

Biden issues stern warning to Putin after 2-hour virtual summit

Five bodies were recovered and three injured people were rescued after an IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying India's Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat crashed in the Coonoor area of the Southern State of Tamil Nadu, today.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat onboard chopper crashes; five bodies recovered, three injured rescued | Breaking

Four bodies were recovered and three injured people were rescued after an IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying India's Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat crashed in the Coonoor area of the Southern State of Tamil Nadu, today.

India: Four bodies recovered after chopper carrying CDS Gen Bipin Rawat crashes in Tamil Nadu

The world is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, and now with the new variant Omicron in picture, some countries are imposing stricter curbs to contain the spread, few are ramping vaccination campaign while several others are working towards lifting restriction, here's a round-up of covid-19 news around the globe.

Covid-19 Latest News: UN Chief António Guterres in self isolation, Brazil rules out jab certificates

A group of people in Pakistan stripped four women, including a teenager, dragged and beat them up after accusing them of 'shoplifting' in the country's Punjab province. The incident took place in Faisalabad, approx 180 kms from Lahore, on Monday.

Pakistan: Four women stripped, were paraded naked and assaulted by men in Faisalabad

Up to one million COVID-19 vaccines are estimated to have expired in Nigeria last month. In Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and home to more than 200 million people, fewer than 4 per cent of adults have been fully vaccinated.

Up To 1 Million Covid Vaccine Doses Wasted In Nigeria: Report

Switzerland has legalised a 'Suicide Machine'. The device promises a 'painless death' within a minute. Assisted Suicide has been legal in the country since 1942, the 'Sarco Pod' is aimed at making the process easier.

Switzerland: 'Sarco Pod'- A device to make suicide 'painless'

There are signs of trouble for Apple, as far its flagship iphone 13 and latest phone model, a major threat looms over Apple as it scrambles to keep up with the global chip shortage and supply chain disruptions.

Apple’s iPhone 13 production fell 20%

A major outage disrupted Amazon's cloud services temporarily knocked out streaming platforms Netflix and Disney+, Robinhood.

Amazon cloud outage hits major websites, temporarily knocks out streaming platforms

Trading in shares of embattled Chinese developer Kaisa Group Holdings was suspended on Wednesday, according to the Hong Kong stock exchange.

Trading in shares of Chinese developer Kaisa suspended: Report

Donald Trump’s plan to launch “Truth Social”, a special purpose acquisitions backed social media company, early next year may have hit a roadblock after US regulators issued a request for information on the deal on Monday.

New trouble for Trump's 'Truth Social', Federal & Wall street regulators launch probe

The UAE has launched a 4.5-day work week to 'boost productivity'. Weekends will now run from Friday afternoon to Sunday Night.

UAE to transition to 4.5-day work week, move aimed at boosting work-life balance

There's no love lost between Russia and United States, the relations between the countries remain at an all-time low just before the Russian president Vladimir Putin is set to talk to Biden virtually. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has slammed the United States for undermining regional security.

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Israeli airstrikes struck the Syrian port of Latakia. Syria’s state media quoted that several missiles struck the containers area in the port setting some of them on fire.

Israeli warplanes struck Syria's Latakia port

Government forces have claimed major territorial gains in a series of battlefield victories, Ethiopia's government has claimed to have recaptured two strategic towns from Tigrayan rebel fighters.

Ethiopian forces recapture two key towns from Tigrayan rebels

The Biden administration has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing winter Olympics, the White House has said that no official delegation will be send to games amid China's record of human rights.

United States announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing winter Olympics

In an ever-changing world order, Russia has remained 1 of India's most dependable partners. The friendship has withstood the test of time and geopolitical churns. As Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi, Palki S Upadhyay decodes the past, present and future of India-Russia ties.

Gravitas Plus: India and Russia: A time-tested friendship

United Kingdom: Boris Johnson govt has launched a $398 million 10-year plan to tackle the menace of drugs in the country. The initiative will not only target smuggling gangs but will also try to boost the rehabilitation of users.

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Can chickpea replace Chicken? Will beans and legumes be a good alternative for meat? Scientists in Australia have an explanation for this, take a look!

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After months of heightened tensions and serious concerns, is Russia potentially planning to invade Ukraine? American president Joe Biden is now all set to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, what is shaping to be a high-profile meet.

Biden and Putin's high-stakes meet to de-escalate Ukraine tensions

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a virtual meet today, the two leaders set to discuss the tense situation in Ukraine and more.

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When a mob in eastern Pakistan attacked and killed a Sri Lankan factory manager, Priyantha Kumara, his family was unaware of what was happening. It was only through the evening news that his wife got to know about the heartbreaking news.<o:p></o:p>

In an exclusive interview with WION, Kumara’s wife, Nilushi Dissanayaka, and his brother,&nbsp;Kamalasiri Shantha Kumara, revealed that family was unaware of this heinous attack till they saw it in news.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-mob-lynching-remains-of-lankan-man-sent-to-colombo-for-last-rites-434613">Pakistan mob lynching: Remains of Lankan man sent to Colombo for last rites</a></o:p>

Describing him as a "very calm and cool person", Kumara’s wife agreed that her husband was a very "disciplined person". Sadly, she added ‘unfortunately’ as many reports have stated that it was his strictness that the factory employees were not fond of, and therefore headed out for revenge.<o:p></o:p>

Priyantha Kumara had been working in Pakistan for the past 11 years and the factory was his second workplace where he had been working for the past nine years. The victim's brother claims that the family believes that this murder was pre-planned. "This is not a sudden attack, it was pre=planned," he told WION.<o:p></o:p>

It is being believed that Kumara was brutally slapped, kicked, punched which led to his death, and his body was then set to fire by a frenzied mob, in which there were also supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP).

<o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/remains-of-sri-lankan-lynching-victim-handed-over-to-family-434900">WATCH |</a></o:p>

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On Monday, the Pakistan government sent his remains back to his family in Sri Lanka. After Sri Lankan embassy officials visited the hospital to lay flowers on his remains and escort the body to the airport, the remains were sent to Colombo from Lahore airport.<o:p></o:p>

Kumara’s wife has been told by the Sri Lankan government that "they will take the necessary action needed and we have placed our trust in" them. <o:p></o:p>

She also added that the family will not be able to return to Pakistan ever. "This will be a lesson to all those, if they don’t, no foreigners would go to work in Pakistan. Asking Pakistan government, don’t give chance to these cruel people," she said.<o:p></o:p>

When a mob in eastern Pakistan attacked and killed a Sri Lankan factory manager, Priyantha Kumara, his family was unaware of what was happening. It was only through the evening news that his wife got to know about the heartbreaking news.

When a mob in eastern Pakistan attacked and killed a Sri Lankan factory manager, Priyantha Kumara, his family was unaware of what was happening. It was only through the evening news that his wife got to know about the heartbreaking news. In an exclusive interview with WION, Kumara’s wife, Nilushi Dissanayaka, and his brother, Kamalasiri Shantha Kumara, revealed that family was unaware of this heinous attack till they saw it in news. Also read | Pakistan mob lynching: Remains of Lankan man sent to Colombo for last rites Describing him as a "very calm and cool person", Kumara’s wife agreed that her husband was a very "disciplined person". Sadly, she added ‘unfortunately’ as many reports have stated that it was his strictness that the factory employees were not fond of, and therefore headed out for revenge. Priyantha Kumara had been working in Pakistan for the past 11 years and the factory was his second workplace where he had been working for the past nine years. The victim's brother claims that the family believes that this murder was pre-planned. "This is not a sudden attack, it was pre=planned," he told WION. It is being believed that Kumara was brutally slapped, kicked, punched which led to his death, and his body was then set to fire by a frenzied mob, in which there were also supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). WATCH | On Monday, the Pakistan government sent his remains back to his family in Sri Lanka. After Sri Lankan embassy officials visited the hospital to lay flowers on his remains and escort the body to the airport, the remains were sent to Colombo from Lahore airport. Kumara’s wife has been told by the Sri Lankan government that "they will take the necessary action needed and we have placed our trust in" them. She also added that the family will not be able to return to Pakistan ever. "This will be a lesson to all those, if they don’t, no foreigners would go to work in Pakistan. Asking Pakistan government, don’t give chance to these cruel people," she said.

'Got to know about his death from news': Priyantha Kumara's wife tells WION

With Omicron variant spreading all across the globe, a number of countries have now imposed travel bans on South Africa where the mutant variant was first detected. On this, President Cyril Ramaphosa has now slammed west nations calling them 'hypocritical'.

Ramaphosa slams West on 'travel bans' calls them hypocrite

With the emergence of a new covid-19 mutant, the world has gone into a frenzy. On one hand, rich nations rush to offer booster shots, on the there are million of Africans who still haven't received their first job.

Covid Vaccine Inequality: African nations scramble for covid-19 vaccines

Thousands of Rohingya refugees in the United Kingdom and the United States have filed a $150 billion lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc, formerly known as Facebook, for enabling hate speech against them that led to violence against the persecuted minority.

Rohingya Muslims sue social media giant Facebook for $150 billion for allowing hate speech

The Gambia's President Adama Barrow has easily won re-election and defeated former dictator Yahya Jammeh, who now fled into exile. However, massive protest now rocks Gambia as opposition supporters want Barrow to step down.

Massive protest rocks Gambia as opposition want Barrow to step down

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