Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed a nine-member Taliban delegation which also included chief negotiator and top political leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. Watch this report to know more.

Beijing welcomes Taliban's political leaders and delegates

Mullah Baradar, who made the surprise visit to China, termed Beijing as a trustworthy friend and assured that his group will not permit any force to use Afghanistan's territory.

Taliban seeks support of China for expanding footprint in Afghanistan

A worldwide shortage of semiconductors other than memory chips is becoming a key issue for smartphone makers as they prepare to launch new products in the second half of the year.

Samsung Electronics forecasts strong chip demand

Thailand is battling a surge in COVID-19 cases. The worsening situation has compelled the Thai government to send covered positive patients back from Hong Kong to their respective hometowns.

Thailand sends COVID-19 patients to hometowns by train

The deal will create millions of good jobs and make the US economy more robust, sustainable, resilient and just, the White House said in a statement.

US Senate agrees on trillion-dollar infrastructure package

Even after reporting the highest daily jump in COVID-19 infections among the Tokyo games participants, the organizers of the games have dismissed any link to the COVID. Experts have warned that the rising number of cases could lead to a health crisis.

Tokyo games participants test positive for COVID, organisers dismiss any link to virus

Many female Olympic athletes have been pushing for uniform changes in the run up to this year's Tokyo Games. Women athletes took a stand against sexist clothing rules. With the Tokyo Olympics in full swing, the German women's gymnastics team competed in red and white full-body suits in their qualifications, instead of the regulated leotard.

Female athletes push for uniform changes in clothing rules in Tokyo Games 2021

The Wuhan Virus is making a comeback in America. Daily average cases have reached 57,000. 97% of all hospitalisations are among unvaccinated people. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Should people acknowledge their disregard for norms & science before blaming governments?

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus is making a comeback in the United States

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed sensitive domestic issues with a group of Indian civil society leaders. Why is the US meddling in India's domestic affairs? Where will India draw the line? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why is Blinken 'inspecting' Indian democracy?

During his first visit to India, US Secretary of State Antony sat down with Tibetan representatives, highlighted India's role in Afghanistan and discussed ways to boost cooperation for the QUAD and the pandemic. WION's Palki Sharma decodes the 5 big developments.

Gravitas: India and United States join hands to "shape the 21st century"

The World's top gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from her individual Olympic event to focus on mental health. Tennis No. 2 Naomi Osaka has spoken about the pressure of the Olympics after crashing out of the games. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why these women have done society a great service.

Gravitas: Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka put mental health on Olympic podium

What are Taliban delegates doing in China? In a meeting with China's Foreign Minister, Taliban sought China's help in establishing an 'Emirate' in Afghanistan. What did Beijing ask for in return? Watch this report by WION's Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: Chinese FM hosts Taliban delegation

Female athletes at the Olympics are pushing for inclusive & comfortable attires. Why do federations persist with scant clothes for female athletes, despite the obvious discomfort? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Female athletes push for inclusive clothing

In Canada, Salmon are being boiled alive in river water by the heatwave. Many are injured, covered in fungus, and are expected to die. WION's Palki Sharma shows you what climate change looks like.

Gravitas: Salmon boiled alive by the heatwave in Canada

At the Tokyo Olympics, the food for the South Korean team is being tested for radiation. South Koreans fear that the organisers could be serving meals made from contaminated ingredients from Fukushima. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas | The Olympics: South Korea tests athlete meals over radiation fear

Apple said a global chip shortage that has bit into its ability to sell Macs and iPads will start to affect iPhone production too.

Apple's production likely to be impacted as chip shortage worsens

For the next fiscal, however, the IMF has forecast an 8.5% growth for India, 160 basis points higher than its April forecast.

IMF cuts India's GDP growth forecast to 9.5 per cent

Satellites have discovered that China is building a facility for 110 nuclear missile silos in Xinjiang. Reports claim that Beijing could be concerned about India's rapid nuclear buildup. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Inside China's largest expansion of its nuclear force

Thailand: Bangkok sends COVID-19 patients to hometowns by train

In today's conference between India's External Affair minister S Jaishankar and US secretary of State Antony Blinken, stressed on importance of stability in Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Blinken and S Jaishankar hold extensive discussion on Afghanistan conflict

The Government Of India is now planning to inoculate children as the nation braces for the third wave of COVID-19. The possibility of another wave of COVID is still not assured but according to health experts, 'this time children are more vulnerable'. Many other countries around the globe already started vaccinating children in order to break the chain of transmission.

India: Expert panel recommends GOI to inoculate children

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today as the two countries aimed to enhance cooperation on a range of issues.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed travel challenges during pandemic

Just two weeks after the death of nine Chinese workers in Pakistan, another citizen from China has been attacked in Karachi. Watch this report to know more.

Pakistan: 1 Chinese citizen shot after gunmen opened fire

District of Columbia police officer Michael Fanone described being pulled into the crowd of rioters, beaten, "electrocuted again and again and again with a Taser," and robbed of his badge.

US police officers recount horrors from Capitol riots

Opponents of Tunisia's President Kais Saied have issued a warning against an autocratic regime in the country. They have called for early elections after the President sparked a crisis by suspending parliament.

Tunisia: President Saied sacked the PM & dismissed Parliament

'Some 1.2 billion tonnes of food are lost on farms in a first quantification of total on-farm food losses since 2011', says FAO..

How much food is wasted globally

Hong kong is hosting a special exhibition with dogs. The 3d sculpture, abstract art displays and digitised artworks have been displaced at dog eye-level. Watch this report to know more.

Exhibition For Dogs: Art at Hong Kong gallery for dogs at their eye-level

Blinken-Jaishankar Press Conference: Tensions in Afghanistan dominated high-level talks

The United States administration has advised its vaccinated citizens to resume wearing masks as the Delta Variant cases surge in the country. This is a major shift from the Coronavirus regulations that were relaxed earlier. Watch this report to know more.

United States: CDC advises fully vaccinated individuals to wear masks again

The meet is crucial as defence and security of the Indian Ocean Region has been pegged as key focus areas of Blinken's visit. EAM S. Jaishankar mentioned the importance of Indo-Pacific peace, democratic stability in Afghanistan and deepening Quad as a collaborative platform for "mutual interest"

'Appreciate work done together': Blinken says in meet with S Jaishankar

Four policers who defended the US capitol during the insurrection delivered their testimony. The officers said they were punched and kicked. “This is how I’m going to die, defending this entrance,” Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Police officers recall US capitol insurrection, says they were 'kicked and punched'

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