A car explosion has killed one person outside a women's hospital in Liverpool. Three men were detained in the Kensington area of the city and arrested under the Terrorism Act, police said in a statement.

United Kingdom: 3 men detained in Kensington area under terrorism act

Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the final to lift their maiden T20 World Cup title in Dubai. One of the most dominant teams in the history of cricket, the Aussies have now won a staggering five ODI World Cup titles and a T20 World Cup trophy.

Never write them off: Champions Australia's journey to maiden T20 World Cup triumph

Presidents of the world's two largest economies, the United States and China, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are set to meet virtually. The highly anticipated summit is expected to be one of the most extensive meetings under the Biden administration, Washington is hopeful of setting the agenda.

Biden-Xi summit: Presidents of world's two largest economies to meet, Chinese aggression in focus

Amid heightened tensions, leaders of the world's two largest economies, Xi Jinping and US president Joe Biden are set to meet virtually. The most anticipated meet is expected to be one of the most extensive ones under the Biden administration.

What to expect from Joe Biden- Xi Jinping's virtual summit?

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has downplayed the phasing down of coal row, which had become a bone of contention at the COP26. India with 17% of the world's population, only accounts mere 5% of the global emissions, the lowest in per capita emissions terms.

India accounts for only 5% of global emissions

Israel is working for the release of an Israeli couple being held in Turkey, denying allegations carried by Turkish media that the two were spies, says Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett.

Israeli couple held on espionage charges in Turkey, PM Naftali Bennett refutes charges

Dubai's biennial Air Show, showcasing an aviation industry hard-hit by the coronavirus, but on the mend. Boeing and Airbus have traditionally been the stars of the aviation trade show, competing for multibillion-dollar Gulf-based airline purchases and hammering out final details minutes before back-to-back press conferences.

Dubai Air Show 2021 opens to industry on mend amid virus

Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul on Sunday to display their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army. Interestingly American-made armored vehicles and Russian helicopters were on full display at the parade.

Afghanistan: Show of might by the Taliban forces in Kabul

Opting to not escalate the ongoing tensions in the Black Sea, Russian president Vladimir Putin revealed that he rejected a defence ministry proposal to hold military drills in response to naval activity in the Black Sea region.

US military drills in Black Sea, 'No need to escalate tensions,' says Russian prez Vladimir Putin

Belarus says that it is working to repatriate migrants at its border with Poland in an apparent attempt in diffusing the crisis; this comes as the EU prepares new sanctions against Belarus.

'Belarus border situation unacceptable,' EU readies sanctions over migrant crisis

In an alarming incident, a video doing rounds on social media shows a woman who says that she was brutally whipped by a senior Taliban commander allegedly for refusing his advances.

Afghanistan: Woman claims Taliban commander beat her

Amid heightened tensions, leaders of the world's two largest leaders Xi Jinping and US prez Joe Biden are set to meet virtually. The most anticipated meet is expected to be one of the most extensive ones under the Biden administration.

Ahead of Joe Biden and Xi Jinping's virtual meet, China warns US on Taiwan support

India has reopened its borders to foreign tourists and has ended a 20-month restriction due to a coronavirus pandemic. The reopening of international borders comes at a time as coronavirus cases across the country are declining.

India reopens international borders, quarantine free entry to vaccinated travellers

On August 15, the Taliban seized power in Kabul, three months on Afghanistan is on the brink of an economic collapse. Attacks by the ISIS-K have been rising, women are virtually absent from public life, they have been barred from working and receiving education.

Three months since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, violence continues to plague country

Olive farmers in Tunisia have been hit hard by climate change. Frequent droughts and insufficient rainfall have left their lands completely dry, their olive trees that one stood tall have now dried up.

Olive farms run dry in Tunisia, climate change threatens water supplies

Air pollution in the Indian capital New Delhi has seen a marginal improvement off late. The AQI now stands at 318, the improvement comes a day after the Delhi government announced one week closure of Schools.

Toxic smog engulfs New Delhi, no respite from air pollution for NCR residents

After two weeks of hectic sessions and several discussions, the United Nation's climate summit has now concluded. For the first time in history, the pact targeted fossil fuel as the key driver of global warming.

Climate summit: Poor nations call for a stronger deal, COP26 president issues emotional apology

After two years of planning and 14 days of negotiations, the Glasgow climate pact was adopted on Saturday. The pact is a recognition of the need to transition away from fossil fuels. Here are the COP26 negotiations and climate politics that followed while the focus was giving up coal.

Climate summit | 'Phase out' to 'Phase down' coal, COP26 president expects India, China to explain

All forms of dissent are quashed in China. A provocative exhibit by dissident Chinese artist Badiucao has opened in the industrial northern Italian city of Brescia despite pressure by the Chinese embassy in Rome to cancel it. His work criticises the Chinese government for its human rights violation.

Dissident Chinese artist Badiucao’s exhibition in Italy highlights China's poor record

In India, the government and automakers are aggressively pushing for green mobility, but are the customers ready to take the plunge?

The bumpy road to India’s electric car dreams | Tech It Out

US military drills in Black Sea waters, Russia increases troops at border

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and Sarang Helicopter Display Teams showcased "superior flying skills" at the Dubai Air Show on Sunday.

Dubai air show kicks off in style, India's Tejas enthrals UAE crowd

Amid waves of coronavirus pandemic and crippling US sanctions, Iran’s economy is shrinking and witnessing losses just before the country is set to resume the nuclear deal talks. Iran's currency Rial has declined by nearly 2.8% in the past week.

US sanctions cripple Iranian economy, more than 31% decline in last six months

Another blast has rocked Kabul today, a roadside IED exploded in the Kote Sangi area. Two people have been injured, the target of the attack was allegedly Taliban's patrol vehicle. Our correspondent Anas Mallick gets us this report in the aftermath of the attack.

Kabul: Two people injured in Kote Sangi area after a roadside IED explosion

In Bulgaria, a newly founded anti-corruption party's leading in parliamentary elections. At least, four exit polls suggest a narrow lead, the data suggests increased chances of an end to a political deadlock in the European Union states.

Bulgaria: Anti-corruption party leads in exit polls, gains edge with 26% voters

Former President Donald Trump's family has reached a deal to sell the rights to its Washington DC hotel for 375 million dollars.

United States: Donald Trump reaches $375M deal to sell Washington DC hotel

Japan's ex-princess Mako has arrived in the US with her husband, Kei Komuro, the pair tied the knot in Tokyo last month. Following years of media scrutiny and controversies, footage aired on Japanese media channels on Sunday showed the pair guided with security personnel.

Japan's former princess Mako gives up royal title, arrives with husband in New York

The son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi registered as a presidential candidate in the General Elections which will be held in December.

Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi to contest in presidential polls

ICC Men's T20 World Cup will crown a 1st-time champion tonight, as Trans Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand lock horns tonight in Dubai.

Australia to face New Zealand in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 final

Argentine president Alberto Fernandez will face a litmus test today as the country is set for a mid-term poll. The results could see the center-left party lose its majority status.

Argentina: Rift brewing between moderate Peronists and Hardliners

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio filed her candidacy for the post of vice-president in the elections to be held next year.

Philippines 'first daughter' will not seek presidency

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