Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reiterated that the media report about the use of Pegasus spyware is a carefully-timed attempt to malign the Indian democracy.

IT Minister reiterates media report attempted to malign Indian democracy

UK: Liverpool has been removed from the list due to concerns over new buildings that are being planned in the city, which as per the committee will undermine the Victorian heritage of the site.

UNESCO removes Liverpool from world heritage list

China has rejected World Health Organization's (WHO) plan for the second phase of the probe into COVID-19 origins. China's Deputy Health Minister Zeng Yixin said the plan "disregards common sense and defies science".

China rejects WHO probe plan on Covid origin

China has raised a red storm alert for four cities in the north of Henan -- Xinxiang, Anyang, Hebi, and Jiaozuo. The provincial weather bureau told state media it had issued a report warning of the coming torrential rains two days in advance.

Central China Floods: Death toll goes up to 33, thousands evacuated from Henan province

German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with the Cabinet in Berlin on Wednesday in order to approve an enormous emergency relief package to rebuild Germany's flood-ravaged regions.

Germany: Government announces financial aid for victims

The opening ceremony of the pandemic-delayed Games is scheduled for Friday. The ceremony will be held without spectators as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections, although some officials, guests, and media will attend.

Tokyo 2020 row: Olympics opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke

After the Afghan envoy's daughter was abducted & tortured in Pak, Ex-Afghan Deputy Minister of Women Affairs Hosna Jalil slams Pak, tells WION's Molly she doubts there will be a transparent probe.

Ex-Afghan Deputy Minister of Women Affairs Hosna Jalil speaks to WION

In his first television interview since the assassination attempt on him, Mohamad Nasheed, the current speaker of the Maldives Parliament (People's Majlis) has expressed worries over the extremist elements in his country.

Maldives former Prez Mohamed Nasheed speaks to WION

As Jason Lilley, 41, reflects on President Joe Biden’s decision to end America’s military mission in Afghanistan on Aug. 31, he expresses love for his country, but disgust at its politicians and dismay at the blood and money squandered.

War veterans say they fought a lost cause: Story of Afghan veteran Jason lilley

The European Commission proposed to update the European Union's anti-money laundering regulations and strengthen control over the movement of crypto assets.

World Business Watch: Cryptoasset transfers to be difficult in European Union

CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla Inc plans to open its network of superchargers to other electric vehicles later this year. The electric-car maker's fast charging network, with over 25,000 superchargers globally, has given it a competitive edge.

World Business Watch: Tesla plans to open its charging network to other EVs

Japan's exports jumped in June led by United States demand for cars and China-bound shipments of chip-making equipment, supporting hopes for an export-led recovery in the world's third-largest economy.

World Business Watch: Japan's exports jump on solid United States and China demand

Taiwan’s export orders grew by more than expected in June and the government said the outlook for the island’s tech goods remains strong on demand for high-end chips.

World Business Watch: Taiwan export orders expand for 16th month

Haiti has appointed a new prime minister, less than two weeks after President Jovenel Moise’s assassination threw the deeply divided Caribbean nation into greater political uncertainty. Ariel Henry sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Haiti.

Ariel Henry sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Haiti

There's been a fresh surge in Coronavirus cases in the UK. There's another virus spreading in their country it's called the Norovirus and this virus can be contracted several times.

United Kingdom: 154 cases of Norovirus reported in the UK

The Illuminarium is a unique new attraction that has debuted in Atlanta and is looking to expand to other locations. A massive 30,000 square-foot 360-degree projection room where real moving images from the African plains are projected life-size onto towering walls.

Illuminarium's virtual safari debuts in Atlanta

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit India next week. Blinken is expected to hold bilateral talks with external affairs minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi. Watch this report to know more.

US Secretary of State to hold talks with Indian counterpart

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visit to the self-declared Republic of Northern Cyprus has escalated tensions in the mediterranean. Watch this report to know more.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Northern Cyprus escalate tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron and top members of his government are among the potential targets for the Pegasus spyware. Watch this report to know more.

French President Macron among potential Pegasus Spyware targets

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global greenhouse gas emissions will grow again this year and next year, putting 2023 on course to be the year with the greatest levels of carbon dioxide output in human history.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions to set a new record in 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has come down heavily on Unilever. He has won the consumer goods giant of severe consequences as its subsidiary Ben & Jerry's decides to stop selling ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories.

Could anti-BDS law put freeze on Ben and Jerry's?

Now, billionaires have entered the space race. Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson are trying to reimagine what space travel will look like in the future.

World's richest man flies to edge of space

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology will question officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on July 28 in connection with reports about the illegal surveillance using Pegasus spyware.

Pegasus row: Shashi Tharoor urges probe on matter of 'National Security'

Ben and jerry's won't sell ice-creams in 'Israel-occupied Palestinian territories' because it is 'against its values'. Israel has called the move anti-semitic & promised action against the ice-cream maker for siding with anti-israel groups

Gravitas: Ben & Jerry's vs Israel: No Ice-creams in 'occupied territories'

Pope Francis says people should learn to switch off. Research shows digital detox can help improve our mental and physical health.

Gravitas: Pope Francis: Learn to take a break

Heavy rainfall in Central China's Henan province has killed 12 people in its capital, Zhengzhou. Weather forecasters say that Henan province has witnessed its highest rainfall in the 1000 years.

Central China floods: Twenty-five die in 'worst rain for 1,000 years'

Pegasus row: Parliament panel to hold meeting on data security on July 28

Hong Kong's public broadcaster has banned staff from calling Taiwan's leader as 'President' Watch this report to know more.

Hong Kong: Staff banned from calling Tsai Ing-wen as Taiwan's Prez,

Russia has unveiled its 5th generation stealth fighter jet 'Checkmate' to compete US' F-35 today in an air show. The Russia President Vladimir Putin reveals the prototype of the Sukhoi fifth-generation stealth fighter was revealed at the MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon.

Russia unveils new 'Checkmate' stealth fighter jet

The risk of heat stroke stems not just from rising temperatures, but from more humidity — which prevents sweat from evaporating as quickly, making it harder to cool down.

Sacred site under deadly heat threat

Israeli PM comes down heavily on Unilever CEO

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