<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-attempted-to-seize-british-tanker-fended-off-by-warship-hms-montrose-report-234800">Iran attempted to seize British tanker, fended off by warship HMS Montrose: Report</a> 
 
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani had warned Britain of "consequences" over the detention of one of the country's oil tankers off the coast of Gibraltar.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-hasnt-acknowledged-presence-of-indian-prisoners-of-war-defence-personnel-in-its-custody-government-in-lok-sabha-234803">Pak hasn't acknowledged presence of Indian PoWs: Govt in Lok Sabha</a> 
 
In a written reply in Lok Sabha to a question on the number of Indian PoWs during the Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971, the government said that as per available information, around 83 missing Indian defence personnel, including PoWs, are believed to be in Pakistan's custody.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-pm-wickremesinghe-negotiating-new-military-deal-with-us-as-president-sirisena-vows-to-veto-agreement-234805">Sri Lanka PM Wickremesinghe negotiating 'new military deal' with US as President Sirisena vows to veto agreement</a> 
 
Wickremesinghe denied that the new SOFA would lead to a permanent US presence on the island.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-court-hands-win-to-trump-in-hotel-emoluments-case-president-celebrates-234802">US court hands win to Trump in hotel 'emoluments' case; president celebrates</a> 
 
The three-judge panel said the attorneys general lacked legal standing to bring the case.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/we-are-proud-of-you-chin-up-bollywood-celebrities-react-to-team-indias-loss-in-icc-cricket-wc-2019-234816">Bollywood celebrities react to team India's loss in ICC Cricket WC 2019</a> 
 
The match, which went on for two days due to rain on the first day, left a lot of Bollywood celebrities disappointed as well.&nbsp;

Iran attempted to seize British tanker, fended off by warship HMS Montrose: Report Iran's President Hassan Rouhani had warned Britain of "consequences" over the detention of one of the country's oil tankers off the coast of Gibraltar.

Iran attempted to seize British tanker, fended off by warship HMS Montrose: Report Iran's President Hassan Rouhani had warned Britain of "consequences" over the detention of one of the country's oil tankers off the coast of Gibraltar. Pak hasn't acknowledged presence of Indian PoWs: Govt in Lok Sabha In a written reply in Lok Sabha to a question on the number of Indian PoWs during the Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971, the government said that as per available information, around 83 missing Indian defence personnel, including PoWs, are believed to be in Pakistan's custody. Sri Lanka PM Wickremesinghe negotiating 'new military deal' with US as President Sirisena vows to veto agreement Wickremesinghe denied that the new SOFA would lead to a permanent US presence on the island. US court hands win to Trump in hotel 'emoluments' case; president celebrates The three-judge panel said the attorneys general lacked legal standing to bring the case. Bollywood celebrities react to team India's loss in ICC Cricket WC 2019 The match, which went on for two days due to rain on the first day, left a lot of Bollywood celebrities disappointed as well.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Riot police in Brazil have clashed with demonstrators exchanging volleys of tear gas and fireworks during a day of protest venting frustration at the country's leadership.

WION Wallet: Brazil protests: Tear gas and blast bombs as violence flares

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - July 11th, 2019

Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency on July 10 slammed US sanctions against Iran, calling them "economic terrorism". Watch this video to know more.

Iran hits out at U.S. in IAEA meet

Protests in Sudan demanding civilian rule were met by violence over the weekend. Tens of thousands of Sudanese filled the streets of the capital city, Khartoum, and other areas calling for the military government to relinquish control.

Sudan protest: Locals share videos of violent crackdown

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 10 signed a law guaranteeing equal pay before the ticker-tape parade for the championship U.S. women's national soccer team.

Cuomo signs law guaranteeing equal pay

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen left for the United States on Thursday on a trip that has angered Beijing, warning democracy must be defended and the island faced threats from “overseas forces”, in a veiled reference to China.

Taiwan president leaves for US, warns of threat from 'overseas forces'

Pakistan: No country for free press?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-china-watch-keenly-as-sri-lanka-negotiates-new-military-deal-with-us-234975">India, China watch keenly as Sri Lanka negotiates new military deal with US</a>

As India scrambles to counter China's expanding footprint in Sri Lanka, negotiation over a military pact with the US threatens to split the strategically located Indian Ocean island's polity again.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-and-us-will-regret-detaining-our-oil-tanker-irans-elite-revolutionary-guards-deputy-commander-234959">Britain and US will regret detaining our oil tanker: Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards deputy commander</a>

Britain and the United States will regret detaining an Iranian oil tanker, a deputy commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday, according to the Tasnim news agency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/french-parliament-passes-law-taxing-us-digital-giants-234955">French law taxing US digital giants draws angry response from US President Trump</a>

The French parliament on Thursday passed a law taxing internet giants including Apple and Google in defiance of a probe ordered by President Donald Trump that could trigger reprisal tariffs.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-kicked-me-out-of-rcb-relationship-is-spoiled-jokes-widies-cricketer-chris-gayle-234909">'Kohli kicked me out of RCB, relationship is spoiled,' jokes Windies cricketer Chris Gayle</a>

West Indies legendary cricketer Chris Gayle, known for his power-hitting and dynamic attitude, spoke exclusively to Zee Business about his relationship with Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Indian fans.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-wanted-to-be-a-model-at-my-show-us-tv-host-wendy-williams-234938">Meghan Markle wanted to be a model at my show: US TV host Wendy Williams</a>

Not many in the people in the world can claim that they know more things about Duchess of Sussex aka Meghan Markle than what is already out in the public.&nbsp;

India, China watch keenly as Sri Lanka negotiates new military deal with US As India scrambles to counter China's expanding footprint in Sri Lanka, negotiation over a military pact with the US threatens to split the strategically located Indian Ocean island's polity again.

India, China watch keenly as Sri Lanka negotiates new military deal with US As India scrambles to counter China's expanding footprint in Sri Lanka, negotiation over a military pact with the US threatens to split the strategically located Indian Ocean island's polity again. Britain and US will regret detaining our oil tanker: Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards deputy commander Britain and the United States will regret detaining an Iranian oil tanker, a deputy commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday, according to the Tasnim news agency. French law taxing US digital giants draws angry response from US President Trump The French parliament on Thursday passed a law taxing internet giants including Apple and Google in defiance of a probe ordered by President Donald Trump that could trigger reprisal tariffs. 'Kohli kicked me out of RCB, relationship is spoiled,' jokes Windies cricketer Chris Gayle West Indies legendary cricketer Chris Gayle, known for his power-hitting and dynamic attitude, spoke exclusively to Zee Business about his relationship with Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Indian fans. Meghan Markle wanted to be a model at my show: US TV host Wendy Williams Not many in the people in the world can claim that they know more things about Duchess of Sussex aka Meghan Markle than what is already out in the public.

A major firefighting operation is underway in Moscow’s northern commuter belt after a suspected explosion and fire at a power station.

Russia fire: Huge blaze erupts near Moscow, 11 people killed

The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world's most strategically important choke points.

World's most important oil transit path: The strait of Hormuz

Iranian boats tried to impede a British oil tanker near the Gulf - before being driven off by a Royal Navy ship, the Ministry of Defence has said.

Iranian boats tried to intercept British tanker

A major fire broke out at a power station in the Moscow region on Thursday, injuring six to nine people. Watch video to know more.

Large Fire Breaks Out At Power Station Near Moscow

The new tax would be retrospectively applied from early 2019, and is expected to raise about €400m ($450m; £360m) this year. Any digital company with revenue of more than €750m - of which at least €25m is generated in France - would be subject to the tax.

US launches inquiry into French plan to tax tech giants

Almost 300,000 Indians living in the US are expected to benefit from the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act or HR1044 that was passed by the US House of Representatives yesterday. The act seeks to lift the seven per cent country cap on Greencards and INdians would be the biggest beneficiaries of such a move.

Good news for Indian IT professionals, US House passes Bill removing country cap on Green Cards

Watch this report to know how the single-use plastic is the real villain.

Single-use plastic: The real villain?

According to a recent study, the 'Most Dangerous' glacier is melting. Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier is approaching a tipping point that would kick off unstoppable flow of ice into the ocean. Watch this video to know more on the story.

Study: The 'Most Dangerous' glacier is melting

U.S. Top Pentagon General has said that they are working to put together an international military coalition to protect all tankers that travel on the coast of Iran and Yemen.

U.S. moots coalition to patrol Iran coast

The residents of the Syrian town of Quasyr are rebuilding their war-torn hometown. The first batch of Quasyr residents returned to their hometown on Sunday, ending their seven-year stint in exile. Watch this video to know more.

Syrians return home after years of fleeing war, Quasyr makes a fresh start

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the mediation panel to resolve the Ayodhya land dispute to submit a status report in the case by July 18. The apex court has fixed July 25 as the next date for hearing. Watch this video to know more.

Ayodhya land dispute: Top Court likely to begin hearing from July 25

New Orleans residents braces for flooded streets as harsh weather conditions hit the city. Louisiana declares flood emergency in Louisiana across the state as it prepares for a storm which might become hurricane.

Severe storms trigger flood emergency in Louisiana

Atleast 11 people are dead and 67 are injured in a train collision in Sadiqabad, Pakistan. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan: 11 killed in train collision in Sadiqabad

US President Donald Trump backs Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, he said "I can tell you that for two and a half years, he's been just an excellent secretary of labor. He's done a fantastic job," Trump told reporters at the White House. Watch this video to know more.

Trump backs labour secretary Alexander Acosta

UK's parliament voted on July 6 in favour of a plan that would compel the government to legalise same-sex marriage and extend abortion rights in Northern Ireland, if the province is unable to re-establish its own devolved government. Watch this video to know more.

Northern Ireland: UK lawmakers approve bid to legalise same sex marriage

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt clashed over who could be most trusted on Brexit on Tuesday. Watch this video to know more.

Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt face off for UK leadership

U.S. wants an international military coalition to safeguard waters off Iran & Yemen amid tensions in the region following attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf. Watch this video to know more on the story.

U.S. wants an international military coalition

Paris has declared a climate emergency. Paris’ deputy mayor in charge of the environment announced the decision and stressed on the need to adhere to objectives of 2015 Paris Agreement. Watch this video to know more on the story.

Paris declares climate emergency

Art Of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar To Help In Peace Process In Venezuela After 6 months of political crisis, violence, protests and conflict in Venezuela, President Maduro looks to resolve the conflict with talks. Maduro has announced that Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will mediate in the peace talks. Will talks lead to the resolution of conflict in Venezuela? Palki analyses the development

Gravitas: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to mediate in Venezuela crisis

India is home to more than 60,000 african students. Our correspondent met with some students in Delhi who are making an attempt to assimilate in to the Indian way of life. Watch this report to know more on the story.

Watch: Africans mending bridges with Indians

Boeing Co on Tuesday said that its deliveries fell about 37% to 239 planes in the first half of 2019. Watch this video to know more.

Boeing's net orders for 2019 goes negative, deliveries falls by 37%

Hong Kong Chief Executive's Announcement On Extradition Law Creates More Questions Than Answers After weeks of intense protests against the proposed extradition law, Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam declares that the law is 'dead'. But protesters seek the complete withdrawal of the bill and believe that Lam's statement is just a verbal gimmick. Palki sums up the story and the reactions coming in from protesters in Hong Kong

Gravitas: Hong Kong: Extradition law 'dead', but protests alive

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