In the latest escalation of tensions between US and Russia, the Kremlin has squarely blamed the US for the deadly attack on Crimea which was carried out using US-supplied ATACMS missiles. At least four people were killed and 151 were injured in the attack, and Moscow has formally warned the US that a retaliation would follow. WION's Shivan Chanana discusses with Glenn Diesen, Professor of International Relations, University of South-Eastern Norway.

Russia-Ukraine War: After Russia blames US, Pentagon says 'Ukraine makes own choice'

Heavy rains have swamped the southern Chinese city of Changsha, turning roads into rivers and submerging pedestrian underpasses and subway tunnels. Watch in for more details!

China: Severe flooding hits Changsha city

A deadly heat wave is sweeping central and northern India, with scorching temperatures taking a heavy toll. Delhi saw 38 consecutive days of maximum temperatures above 40 degrees celsius in May and June causing deaths, health problems and water shortage...Watch this video for all details.

North India remains on heatwave alert

The Himalayan glaciers have been dealing with the impact of the heatwave in Northern India. There are around 18,000 glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and all of them are melting rapidly as heatwave continues to grip the region. Watch in for more details!

Heatwave in North India: Erratic melting of glaciers to impact power

Rapidly escalating cross tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have threatened to boil over. Hezbollah has released an aggressive video specifying Israeli targets it tends to attack in case of a war. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Hezbollah warns of striking Israel's Dimona nuclear reactor

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he is ready for a partial deal with Hamas to return hostages. Meanwhile, Israel's Defense Minister arrived in Washington for critical talks on the Gaza war and surging cross border tensions with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement. Watch in for more details!

Gaza War: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in US for talks on Gaza & Lebanon

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Hezbollah shows possible strike targets in Israel in case of war

A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family on Friday for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion. Britain's rich's family has now issued a statement claiming that they were appalled by the verdict and will take their case to a higher court Watch in for more details!

Swiss court sentences four Hindujas for exploiting Indian staff

British International Investment, the UK's development finance institution, plans to invest an additional 300 million dollar in India's electric vehicle ecosystem over the next three years according to reports. Having already invested around USD 300 million, including a significant 250 million dollar in Mahindra's EV platform, BII is poised to capitalise on the rapidly evolving Indian EV market.

India’s EV market gets $300 mn boost from BII

Now, we turn our attention to Japan's warning of intervention to support the weakening yen at the start of the week. As the week begins with inflation data that could influence bets on the future of global interest rates, an index of Asian currencies fell for a third consecutive day. Despite Japan's top currency official increasing his rhetoric of intervention, the yen remained stable.

Investors eye Asian currencies as Japan warns on Yen

The UK's deep-rooted love for sports is set to have a significant positive impact on the economy, according to a recent analysis by a credit company called experian. The company highlighted the nation's enthusiasm for sports. The forecast predicts a substantial 233 million pound boost to the UK economy, driven largely by increased consumer spending linked to these major sporting events.

UK sports fandom fuels $294 mn spending surge

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Israel pounds tent camps around Rafah - Convicted, Hindujas appeal to higher court - Israel-Hezbollah: UN Chief sounds alarm - Arkansas, US: 3 killed in market shooting - Bangladesh PM Hasina in New Delhi - India paper leak row: Now CSIR-NET postponed

WION Headlines | Israel pounds tent camps around Rafah | Convicted, Hindujas appeal to higher court

Swiss Court sentences UK's Hinduja family for exploiting Indian staff

WION Headlines | Convicted, Hindujas appeal to higher court | Israel pounds tent camps around Rafah

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Israel pounds tent camps around Rafah - PMs Modi, Hasina hold bilateral talks - Yemen Houthis attack USS Eisenhower - Russia pounds energy infra in Ukraine - Convicted, Hindujas appeal to higher court - Israel-Hezbollah: UN Chief sounds alarm

WION Headlines | Yemen Houthis attack USS Eisenhower | Convicted, Hindujas appeal to higher court

Watch top headlines of the hour: - India, Bangladesh sign 10 agreements - Hindujas get 4 years in jail for exploiting staff - Israel pounds tent camps around Rafah - Yemen Houthis attack USS Eisenhower - Assam reels under massive floods, 37 killed

WION Headlines | India, Bangladesh sign 10 agreements | Hindujas get 4 years in jail for exploiting staff

Now, we turn out attention to Dubai's red hot real estate market. A clue that West Asia's financial centre may be emerging from its boom-and-bust cycles is the fact that Dubai's property market is continuing to soar despite forecasts of a slowdown. Property prices and rentals in Dubai have been surging recently, making the city one of the world's most attractive real estate markets.

Dubai's home values have risen for 15 consecutive quarters

The international monetary fund notes an interesting trend emerging in West & Central Asia. Nearly two-thirds of countries are exploring central bank digital currencies or c-b-d-cs. These digital versions of traditional cash, issued by governments, aim to address key challenges in the region.

19 nations in West Asia exploring central bank digital currencies

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he is ready for a partial deal with Hamas to return some hostages. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM says, 'intense phase of Gaza war nearing end'

At least 15 police officers and a priest were killed by gunmen on Sunday in what appear to be coordinated attacks on multiple places of worship in Russia’s southernmost Dagestan province. Watch in for more details!

Russia under attack: More than a dozen killed in synagogue, church attacks in Dagestan

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Dagestan synagogues, churches attacked - Russia blames US for Crimea attacks - Netanyahu 'ready for a partial deal' - Gallant flies to US for 'critical' talks - Saudi Arabia registers 1,301 pilgrim deaths - First session of 18th Lok Sabha today

WION Headlines | Saudi Arabia registers 1,301 pilgrim deaths | Netanyahu 'ready for a partial deal'

Russia: Religious places attacked in Dagestan; At least 16 killed, 25 injured

The killing of Indian national Satnam Singh has provoked protests in Italy over labour difficulties and the infamous "caporalato" system. The 31-year-old farm labourer died after his limbs were crushed while working on a farm near Latina, southeast of Rome.

Italy: Protests erupt after death of Indian farm labourer Satnam Singh, PM Meloni deplores tragedy

Sri Lanka has weathered two terrible years of economic crisis, made possible by India's financial assistance of USD 3.5 billion, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday, emphasising his commitment to maintaining a strong alliance with Delhi.

Sri Lanka lauds India's loan of $3.5 bn during economic crisis

To express their opposition to a $2.7 billion tax increase intended to close the budget deficit, hundreds of protesters marched across the cities of Kenya. Watch to know more.

Kenya's President Ruto ready for 'conversation' with protesters

China's National Meteorological Centre on Sunday issued an alert for high temperatures as multiple regions across the country experience sweltering heat, while many southern provinces issued severe flood warnings due to heavy rains.

China: 5 dead, 3 missing in landslide in Hunan province

Thousands of people mostly from women's rights group took to the streets in Paris on Sunday to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) party ahead of the upcoming snap parliamentary elections. Watch in for more details!

France elections: Protesters fear threat to reproductive rights

France elections: Protests against far-right across 50 other cities

Kenya: Nationwide demonstrations against tax hikes proposed by government

China: Floods and landslides claim 58 lives

For the first time since the war broke out in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat down with the Israeli media where he said he is ready for a partial deal with Hamas to return some hostages and further outlined that the intense fighting in Gaza's Rafah city is coming to an end. Meanwhile, the rapidly escalating cross tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have threatened to boil over. Hezbollah has released an aggressive video specifying Israeli targets it tends to attack in case of a war. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Hezbollah using Beirut Airport to store Iranian arms?

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