Thailand has formally applied to join the BRICS group of emerging economies. Malaysia is also seeking china’s support for its bid to join BRICS. This is a testament to the growing influence of BRICS, originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The group has expanded exponentially, with several new members in 2024.

Thailand seeks BRICS membership at October summit

Boeing, one of the world's leading aerospace giants, is struggling to find a new CEO amid ongoing scrutiny over safety issues. Current CEO David Calhoun announced his resignation for the end of the year in march, aiming to rejuvenate Boeing's tarnished reputation. However, several high-profile candidates have declined the top job offer, according to a report by the wall street journal.

Boeing in Crisis: Urgency mounts for Boeing's CEO appointment

Airfare chaos is disrupting Israel's inflation forecasts. A new pricing methodology, implemented by Israel's statistics bureau just before the October 7 attacks, has left economists struggling to predict inflation accurately. Previously, prices were based on annual lists from airlines. Now, an automated process averages prices from thousands of online transactions for tickets bought one, four, and seven months ahead. This shift has caused significant volatility, making it difficult for forecasters to gauge inflation accurately.

Israel-Hamas war: Airfare price swings mislead Israeli inflation forecasts

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WION Headlines | PM Modi leads International Day of Yoga | US Pier reattached to Gaza coast

The ancient practice of yoga, which began in India, has become a global phenomenon. On June 21, 2024, millions of people celebrate International Yoga Day, a global celebration of the art of healthy living. Today (June 21), India and the world will celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga. Leading the celebrations in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a yog session at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar.

International Yoga Day 2024: How India is connecting the world through Yoga

During a state visit to Vietnam Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wanted to build a reliable security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region. Watch in for more details!

Putin's visit to Vietnam: Russian President Putin seeks new 'security architecture' for Asia

Roundup of global developments in the field of technology: Tencent pulls hit mobile game 'dungeon & fighter' from major android app stores. According to a study undertaken by venture capital firm Accel, the United Kingdom has the most generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) startup companies in Europe and Israel. Watch in for more details!

UK home to highest number of GenAI startups in Europe, says Report

Mark Rutte, the outgoing prime minister of the Netherlands, will succeed Jens Stoltenberg as the next secretary general of NATO, as agreed upon by all 32 nations of the alliance. Watch in for more details!

Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to replace Jens Stoltenberg as NATO Chief

US and South Korean air forces held air drills over South Korea as tensions in the Korean Peninsula continue to escalate. Watch in for more details!

US and South Korean air forces hold joint drills

Russia, Vietnam agree to strengthen ties during Putin's visit

International Yoga Day 2024: Indian PM leads Yoga celebrations in Srinagar | World DNA

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow has been mulling changes to its nuclear doctrine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin says NATO creating security threat for Russia in Asia

New tensions have emerged this week between US President Joe Biden's Administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Israeli premier's criticism of US withholding weapon deliveries. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: US Pier reattached to Gaza coast, aid deliveries resume

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to be next NATO chief

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli PM Netanyahu says 'will not leave Gaza' until all hostages returned

WION Headlines | Dutch PM set to become NATO chief | US Pier reattached to Gaza coast

Russian President Putin signs deal with Vietnam in bid to shore up ties in Asia

Mark Rutte set to be NATO's next secretary-general

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin says sending killer weapons to Ukraine will be a big mistake

US AC-130J & South Korean KF-16 jet fighters conduct live drills

Watch top headlines of the hour: - IDF Gaza death toll surges to 314 - US hosts Netanyahu's aides - Tajik Parliament approves Hijab ban - South Korea warning shots after 'incursion' - Tory betting allegations: Sunak 'incredibly angry' - Delhi HC pauses Kejriwal bill - India Hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 47 - Japan imposes trade curbs on China - Pak tourist lynched, body set on fire

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Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses NATO of security threat in Asia

Cyberattack 'Qilin' hacks London hospitals in major attack. A gang of hackers have caused much disruption to multiple hospitals in London. The ransomware group known as Qilin has published sensitive data stolen from a National Health Service blood testing company. Qilin has been attempting to extort money from UK's NHS provider. Watch in for more details!

UK: 'Qilin' hacks NHS provider Synnovis, demands ransom

Days of torrential rain, flash floods and landslides across southern china is forcing authorities to step up emergency plans, as surging waters from swollen rivers threatened to disrupt the lives of millions...

Heavy rains lash Southern China: Authorities step up emergency plans

Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened into a tropical depression as it moves inland over northeastern Mexico. It is bringing more heavy rains and flooding after leaving four dead, including three children. Take a look at this report.

Mexico storms kills four including children

The death toll from this year's Hajj has exceeded 1,000. And Saudi officials say that more than half of them were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat. Watch in for more details!

Hajj pilgrimage 2024: New deaths reported include 58 from Egypt

The heat has abated under the influence of a western disturbance affecting the region. A fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely over Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra over the next five days. The weather department has also issued an orange alert for several districts of Maharashtra. Watch in for more details!

India: Monsoon inches Northwards

Tajikistan's Parliament has adopted a draft Amendment its traditions and celebrations law. It will formally prohibit wearing importing selling and advertising clothes alien to Tajik culture and this term is widely used by officials to describe Islamic clothing such as hijab. Watch in for more details!

Tajik Parliament approves bill banning Hijab

The world is celebrating 10th International Yoga Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Yoga with residents of Kashmir in J&K's Srinagar. PM Modi was seen performing breathing exercises and meditation at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre.

International Yoga Day: PM Modi leads celebrations, says world seeing new Yoga economy going forward

Watch top headlines of the hour: - IDF Gaza death toll surges to 314 - US hosts Netanyahu's aides - Tajik Parliament approves Hijab ban - South Korea warning shots after 'incursion' - Tory betting allegations: Sunak 'incredibly angry' - Delhi HC pauses Kejriwal bill - India Hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 47

WION Headlines | IDF Gaza death toll surges to 314 | Delhi HC pauses Kejriwal bill

South Koreans expressed concerns after North Korea signed a mutual defence pact with Russia. Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership" pact on Wednesday (June 19). Watch this video for all details.

Why are South Koreans worried about mutual defence pact signed by Putin and Kim?

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