Nord Stream 2: The US has long claimed that the project was a geopolitical manoeuver by Russia that will undermine Ukraine's role in transiting energy to Europe.

Biden meets Merkel at White House, raises concerns about Nord Stream 2 pipeline

Uzbekistan is hosting a two-day high-level meeting in the capital city of Tashkent. Around 250 participants and 40 delegates from different countries will assemble for a conference titled 'The International Conference on Central and South Asia'.

Afghanistan: India's foreign minister meets Ashraf Ghani

Unrest raged in South Africa for the sixth day running, stoking fears of food and fuel shortages as disruption to farming, manufacturing and oil refining began to bite.

Rioting, looting continues in South Africa

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked Labour to retract an anti-Modi poll poster that branded the Indian PM as anti-Islam. Will Labour admit racism in its ranks? Are they the only culprits in Britain?

Gravitas: UK PM rips Labour over anti-Modi campaign poster

With just a week to go to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, COVID infections are hitting the games. An athlete in Japan and 4 Olympic workers have tested positive for Coronavirus. Watch this report to know more.

Tokyo Olympics: Athlete and 4 workers test positive for COVID-19

Afghan Envoy to Sri Lanka M Ashraf Haidari speaks to WION about ongoing Afghanistan turmoil. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan Turmoil: Afghan Envoy to Sri Lanka M Ashraf Haidari speaks to WION

South Africa Unrest: Food & fuel supplies running short

Afghan envoy Farid Mamundzay, without taking any names, said "without the support of the countries in the region", the Taliban's "existence may have not been possible". Pakistan's support for the Taliban has been well known, and the envoy's comments come even as the group is making rapid territorial gains.

'Situation in Afghanistan is very dire', says Farid Mamundzay

For several years, Chinese engineers and Pakistani construction workers have been working on hydroelectric projects as part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative in the remote province of Khyber-Paktunkhwa, where the blast took place.

China says Pakistan bus blast was 'bomb attack'

"Peace negotiations in earnest is the only answer. An acceptable compromise that reflects Doha process, Moscow format and Istanbul process is essential. The future of Afghanistan cannot be its past. A whole new generation has different expectations. We should not let them down,’’ Jaishankar said at the meeting.

Peace negotiation only answer, says Jaishankar at SCO meeting

The unrest in South Africa, set off last week after the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, has claimed 72 lives so far. The police and the military have resorted to firing stun grenades and rubber bullets to contain the situation.

South Africa deploys army in 2 provinces to quell protests

She is the ninth Iranian female athlete to qualify, signaling a change in the way Tehran perceives women in sports.

West Asia Post: Iran's 'Wind girl' at the Olympics

Rioting, looting continues in South Africa with the death toll rising to 72 as police and the military struggle to quell the violence in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

South Africa unrest day 6th: 72 dead, At least 1,200 arrested so far

With the adventure motorcycle category gaining popularity, most motorcycle manufacturers are bringing their ADVs to the Indian market. A few months ago, we tested the Honda's new 500cc adventure bike, the CB500X. And now, Benelli has come up with another option in the exactly similar segment, but with very competitive pricing. So, here we are with the road test review, and all the details of the new Benelli TRK 502 adventure motorcycle.

WION Pitstop: New Benelli TRK 502 India review

W.H.O has warned against vaccine cocktails, but Angela Merkel and Justin Trudeau have endorsed it. They have even inoculated themselves with different vaccines.

Should you mix and match vaccines?

On Sunday, the Health Ministry said there were 4,130 active cases domestically and 44 serious cases. Of these serious cases, around half are vaccinated.

Israel govt changes approach towards COVID-19 pandemic

In California, The Beckwourth Complex fire, a combination of two fires in Plumas National Forest, has burned more than 90,000 acres as of Tuesday night.

Oregon wildfire becomes biggest in the nation, burning over 200,000 acres | Western US

Iran has unveiled a state-sanctioned, Islamic dating app. In US, Dating apps push 'vaccinated profiles. In Pakistan, 'immoral' LGBTQ dating apps, tinder are banned.

Gravitas: Iran launches an Islamic dating app

Spain's consumer affairs minister was roasted on social media after he drew links between meat-eating and climate change. How do our eating habits affect the planet?

Gravitas: Spanish minister roasted for urging meat rationing

Special infrared cameras have revealed methane leaks at 123 gas & oil sites across Europe. Despite being the second biggest cause of climate change, the EU still does not have laws curbing methane emissions.

Gravitas: Infrared cams reveal Europe's methane leaks

After the months of uncertainty, it looks like political crisis in Nepal has finally ended, Sher Bahadur Deuba has been appointed as the next Prime Minister. Watch this report to know more.

Nepal: Sher Bahardur Deuba sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Nepal

Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, Bangladesh is all set to lift its nationwide Coronavirus lockdown for the upcoming EID and other festival. Watch this report to know more.

Coronavirus Update: Bangladesh to ease restrictions despite record infections

Kashmir valley's houseboats are famous all around the world but they have been dying a slow death. The numbers of houseboats have gone down to 900 from 5,000. Watch this report to know more.

India: Kashmir's houseboats vanishing, owners decry 'Injustice'

Dr. S. Jaishankar will also participate in the SCO Contact Group on Afghanistan that will meet on 14th of July with the participation of the Afghanistan Government.

EAM S. Jaishankar to begin two day visit to Tajikistan from today

A record number of people in France booked vaccination appointments on Monday night after President Emmanuel Macron announced new measures designed to push more people to get vaccinated.

France to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for health workers: Macron

The Pro-Taliban sentiment in Pakistan is getting stronger. Terrorists from at least 6 Pakistani outfits have joined the #Taliban's war in #Afghanistan. Meanwhile, in #Peshawar a funeral procession turned into a rally in Taliban's support.

Gravitas: Pak Terror groups join forces with Taliban

The European Commission is set to unveil a vast package of draft green legislation designed to govern a faster transition to a low carbon economy on 14 July 2021

EU parliament to discuss the green deal

“Yesterday we launched an offensive in (the southern region of) Raya and were able to absolutely rout federal defence forces and Amhara special forces divisions,” Getachew Reda, spokesman for the Tigrayan rebels

Tigray rebel forces seize major town in new offensive

Prime minister Hassan Diab had a grim warning for Lebanon. The country, he said, was just days away from a social explosion. The world bank has called the crisis one of the worst depressions of modern history. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the crisis from the heart of Lebanon.

The West Asia Post: Mired in crisis, Lebanon's PM calls for aid

The UN-backed effort has faltered badly in recent months, with nearly 60 poor countries stalled in their vaccination efforts and their biggest vaccine supplier unable to share any doses until the end of the year.

Rich countries should donate covid vaccines, not use boosters: WHO

US climate envoy John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Moscow to discuss climate change. The two leaders said they will cooperate on the issues of common concern despite strangulations.

John Kerry, on Moscow trip, sets out U.S. climate ideas to Russia

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