<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-shares-sink-as-us-china-trade-talks-go-to-the-wire-217277">World shares sink as US-China trade talks go to the wire</a>

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He was heading to Washington for two days of talks but Trump's insistence that China "broke the deal", and then Beijing's response that it would retaliate against tariffs were ratcheting up the stakes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-president-moon-says-north-koreas-missile-launch-was-a-protest-after-failed-trump-summit-217292">South Korea President Moon says North Korea's missile launch was a protest after failed Trump summit&nbsp;</a>

"North Korea seemed to be discontented it could not reach a deal in Hanoi," Moon said in an interview with South Korean broadcaster KBS.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/facebook-co-founder-says-it-is-time-to-break-up-the-company-217297">Facebook co-founder says it is time to break up the company</a>

Facebook Inc co-founder and former Mark Zuckerberg roommate Chris Hughes has called for the break up of the social network in an opinion piece in the New York Times.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-fani-nasa-shares-before-after-photos-of-power-outage-caused-by-storm-in-odisha-217271">Cyclone Fani: NASA shares before-after photos of power outage caused by storm in Odisha</a>

The images released on Thursday by NASA showed data visualisations of the scale of destruction caused to the state due to the storm.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/gautam-gambhir-demands-proofs-after-aaps-atishi-accuses-him-of-distributing-pamphlets-against-her-217298">Gambhir demands proof after AAP's Atishi accuses him of distributing 'derogatory' pamphlets against her</a>

Gambhir further demanded Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to step down in case no proof is found against him.

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World shares sink as US-China trade talks go to the wire Chinese Vice Premier Liu He was heading to Washington for two days of talks but Trump's insistence that China "broke the deal", and then Beijing's response that it would retaliate against tariffs were ratcheting up the stakes.

World shares sink as US-China trade talks go to the wire Chinese Vice Premier Liu He was heading to Washington for two days of talks but Trump's insistence that China "broke the deal", and then Beijing's response that it would retaliate against tariffs were ratcheting up the stakes. South Korea President Moon says North Korea's missile launch was a protest after failed Trump summit "North Korea seemed to be discontented it could not reach a deal in Hanoi," Moon said in an interview with South Korean broadcaster KBS. Facebook co-founder says it is time to break up the company Facebook Inc co-founder and former Mark Zuckerberg roommate Chris Hughes has called for the break up of the social network in an opinion piece in the New York Times. Cyclone Fani: NASA shares before-after photos of power outage caused by storm in Odisha The images released on Thursday by NASA showed data visualisations of the scale of destruction caused to the state due to the storm. Gambhir demands proof after AAP's Atishi accuses him of distributing 'derogatory' pamphlets against her Gambhir further demanded Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to step down in case no proof is found against him.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Rideshare drivers are striking and protesting in major cities across the United States, with many participating in a 24-hour strike of the Uber and Lyft apps that began at midnight on 8 May.

New York: Uber, Lyft drivers hold protest

Venezuelan agents have detained a top aide of opposition leader Juan Guaido, using a tow truck to drag his vehicle away with him inside, in the first major detention since a failed attempt last week to spark a military uprising to bring down President Nicolas Maduro's government.

Security forces in Venezuela arrests Juan Guaido's top aide Edgar Zambrano

On Sunday, President Trump tweeted a surprising announcement that he would order tariffs be increased from 10% to %25 on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. President Trump also threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports (another $325 billion or so).

No end to US-China trade war

Authorities seized more than a thousand guns from a large Los Angeles home after getting an anonymous tip regarding illegal firearms sales in a posh area near the Playboy Mansion.

Hundreds of guns seized in Los Angeles home raid

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday to sanction Iran's steel, aluminium, copper and iron sectors, which provide crucial foreign currency earnings for its crippled economy. Trump also threatened further action unless Tehran "fundamentally" changed its behaviour.

Iran-US tensions escalate as Trump imposes new sanctions

Pakistan to regulate madrasas. About 3 million students enrolled in madrasas. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan to regulate madrasas, 30,000 seminaries under the scanner

North Korea has launched multiple projectiles towards the east from Pyongan province. Watch this video to know more.

North Korea launches multiple projectiles

Russian military parades across Red Square, Moscow as the nation marks the 74th anniversary of the 1945 soviet victory. Watch this video to know more.

Russia showcases its military might

Russia's victory parade is taking place in Moscow. 48% Russians are expected to attend the victory day parade. Watch this video to know more.

Live: 13,000 soldiers march in heart of Moscow

Uber and Lyft drivers in New York and Chicago participated in a series of multi-city strikes on Wednesday to protest the disparity between gig-economy conditions and the sums that investors are likely to make in Friday's blockbuster stock market debut of Uber. Watch this video to know more.

WION Wallet: Uber, Lyft drivers hold protest

Sri Lanka Cracks Down On Madrasas In The Island Nation & Mulls An Anti-Terror Law In The Aftermath Of Easter Terror Attacks.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka Terror Attacks; 200 Islamic Clerics Deported

How Did The Relatively Small National Thowheed Jamath Become So Deadly?

Gravitas: Sri Lanka Easter Massacre; Fresh Revelations On National Thowheed Jamath

Investigation On Sri Lanka Terror Attacks Reveals A Sinister Plan. An IANS Report Suggests Let Link To Target Sri Lanka & The Region.

Gravitas: Is There A Lashkar-E-Toiba Link To Sri Lanka Terror Attacks?

Pakistan Plans To Regulate 30,000 Madrasas After Sri Lanka Terror Attacks.

Gravitas: Regulating Madrasas; The Track-Record Of India & Pakistan

The Question Of India's Permanent Membership In UNSC Is A Contentious One Fraught With Political Controversies.

Gravitas: The Story Of India's Bid For UNSC Permanent Seat

India's Bid To Become A Permanent Member In UN Security Council Receives A Big Boost As France'S Envoy To UN Backs The Idea.

Gravitas: France Backs India's Permanent Membership In UNSC

In this segment, WION Exclusive: Watch exclusive chat of WION with Mr. Andrew Whitehead, Former BBC India Correspondent over Indian LS Polls.

WION Exclusive: Watch exclusive talk of WION with Mr. Andrew Whitehead over Indian LS Polls

Watch 'India Election Watch.' This is the show that brings you the latest on world's biggest electoral exercise, Verified updates & Unbiased analysis. The entire election day wrapped in 30 minutes with the very special panel of guests.

India Election Watch; 08th May, 2019

Use of money to buy votes has been intensified in India. Parties expected to spend $7 Bn in Elections 2019. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: Money decides India's Election?

Still 27 seats are left for voting in Phase 6 & 7. Watch which seats are left in UP for Election in left Phases.

India Election Watch: Who's ahead in Uttar Pradesh?

There is a tough competition in UP in left phases of Election. Watch this video to know.

India Election Watch: Can BJP beat Mahagathbandan?

BJP is aiming to make a mark in West Bengal. PM Modi to address 6 rallies in West Bengal. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: BJP bets big on West Bengal

Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia is an Indian politician. He is from the Scindia family that once ruled in Gwalior and is a Member of Parliament, representing the Guna constituency in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

India Election Watch: Know Your Candidate; Jyotiraditya Scindia

Rally roster of top leaders for May 08th, 2019. Watch more to know.

India Election Watch: Rally roster of top leaders for May 08, 2019

Priyanka challenged opposition or BJP in Delhi Roadshow. She campaigns in Delhi with all 7 Cong Delhi candidates. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: Priyanka's roadshow in East-Delhi

PM Modi holds rallies in Haryana & Delhi today. He targeted Congress by mentioning the abuses by opposition. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: Listing Abuses, PM Modi targets Congress

Next Hearing Of Nirav Modi Case Would Be On May 28. Nirav Modi Denied Bail For The Third Time By UK Court.

Gravitas: Noose Tightens, No Bail For Nirav Modi

UN Says That Syria Is Reeling Under Fresh Clashes, The World Body Confirms Reports Of Aerial Attacks On Population Centres & Civilian Buildings.

Gravitas: Clashes Erupt In Syria As UN Calls The Situation 'Alarming'

Tension Escalates Between US & Iran; Tehran Threatens To Partially Withdraw From 2015 Nuclear Deal, Gives 60-Day Ultimatum To Europe To Buy Iranian Oil.

Gravitas: Iran Threatens To Partially Withdraw From 2015 Nuclear Deal

Suicide Bomb Blast Kills 9 People In Lahore. Blast Takes Place Outside Data Darbar, The Largest Sufi Shrine In South Asia.

Gravitas: Lahore Suicide Bomb Blast; 9 Killed, 25 Injured

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