The World Trade Organisation (WTO) said China's tariffs on 2.4 billion dollars of US goods in response to then US President Donald Trump's steel and aluminium charges breached its core trade agreements. In a verdict on Wednesday, a panel of three WTO experts agreed with Washington that China's tariffs denied the most favoured country status and breached other trade concessions made when the country joined the trade organisation.

WTO rejects China's Trump-era tariffs complaint

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has resolved to oppose the use of military force in Niger after a lengthy and tense meeting. The AU is at differences with ECOWAS on this choice, which should have been ratified last week. ECOWAS chose to immediately deploy its standby forces in preparation for a potential military intervention.

Niger Crisis: African Union opposes ECOWAS military intervention

Niger Crisis: African Union distances itself from ECOWAS

Russia said its forces have repelled multiple assaults from Ukraine in the directions of Zaporizhian, Luhansk and Donetsk. Ukraine announced progress in the directions of Melitopol and Berdiansk on the same day. According to the Russian Defence ministry, air defences shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jet in Donetsk and intercepted 4 Himars missiles, two bm-30 missiles and 26 drones. Ukrainian armed forces general staff issued a report saying that offensive operations are still making progress in directions of Melitopol and Berdiansk. The military report said the Ukrainian air force conducted seven strikes on Russian troops and equipment. Ukrainian multiple rocket launchers and artillery also hit Russian artillery, air defences and other important targets. Separately, Russia's federal security service said a Ukrainian reconnaissance sabotage group attempting to enter Bryansk was defeated and 4 members were killed. Ukraine's authorities have not yet commented.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia intercepts 26 Ukrainian drones

The wealthy have been conditioned to be mostly unaffected by the recent ups and downs of the economic cycle. According to a recent UBS report, concerns about the recession may have finally reached the multimillionaires and millionaires.

Economic uncertainty forces rich to reconsider lifestyle

According to reports, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stated that the investigation being done by Republican House members into the international business dealings of President Biden's family may qualify as an impeachment inquiry. "When Biden ran for government, he claimed to the public that he had never discussed business. We can demonstrate that what he claimed—that his family had never gotten a dollar from China—is untrue, McCarthy said on Monday on a TV program with Sean Hannity for Fox TV.

US: Republicans corner President Biden ahead of 2024 polls

In order to deepen relations with Belarus, a steadfast friend of Russia, and as NATO members step up border security with Belarus, China's defense chief arrived there for a three-day visit.

China's defence minister Li Shangfu kicks off his Belarus visit

In the early hours of Thursday, chaos erupted at Frankfurt Airport in Germany as a result of significant flooding brought on by prolonged rain. Following the cancellation of almost 70 flights due to floods, images from the airport's departure area showed lengthy lines of passengers, some of whom were sitting on the ground.

Extreme weather leads to cancellation of dozen flights, over 70 flights delayed, cancelled

Adults would be able to possess up to 25 grams (0.88 oz) of the drug, grow a maximum of three plants, and purchase marijuana as members of non-profit cannabis clubs under German law, which still needs to be approved by the parliament.

Germany: Government legalises cannabis, law will allow adults to keep 25 grams of the drug

In massive raids against a rumored global money laundering conspiracy, Singaporean investigators have recovered assets worth close to US$750 million, police announced on Wednesday. Ten foreign people from China, Turkey, Cambodia, Cyprus, and Vanuatu were detained by the police during the operation, which was conducted on Tuesday and targeted places throughout the city-state.

Singapore: Police seizes $736 million in assets anti-laundering raids

Vietnam has an track record of blocking online content criticizing the one-party state. Now it is proposing to go a step further by blocking the users themselves from accessing the internet.

Vietnam's new measures to block users from accessing the internet

ISRO announced the successful separation of the Vikram lander module carrying Pragyan rover from the propulsion module on Thursday.

Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully separated from propulsion module

ECOWAS says it is activating a rapid response Force for Niger in order to restore normalcy but just ahead of its meeting in Ghana's Capital to discuss the final plan for the deployment and Hammer out what a military intervention in Niger may look like the African Union and the economic community of West African States or ecowas as we said appeal to be at odds with one another on whether military action should be on the table or not members of ecowas began the two-day meeting in Accra to decide on next course of action of diplomacy fails to achieve its objective.

Niger Coup: ECOWAS stands ready to intervene in Niger

According to sources briefed on the trip, the Financial Times reported on Friday that the British government has extended an invitation to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit London. The visit is anticipated to take place in October or November. The government had sent an invitation to the crown prince, a British official told the newspaper, but the specific details were still being worked out.

Saudi crown prince to visit UK, ministers seek closer ties with Saudi?

The robot industry is expected to grow significantly in the coming years and with AI powering these machines they are to shape the future. The world AI conference in Beijing was flushed with robots, that could walks, talk and socialise.

Are robots making a world a better place

After the Ministry of Defence agreed to negotiations, a two-week strike that was scheduled to target a British ammunition depot that provides missiles to Ukraine has been postponed.

UK: Two-week strike at British munitions plant has been suspended

According to a renowned demographer, China's ageing society problem would worsen over the following ten years as the country's population ages by an average of 10 million per year, placing additional demand on the state pension fund, senior care facilities, and healthcare services.

China: Ageing crisis enters a 'crucial juncture'

In a groundbreaking move towards a cleaner and more sustainable future, India has just given the green light to an ambitious plan the Indian government approved a plan to introduce a fleet of 10,000 electric buses in 169 cities over the next decade. This initiative comes with a substantial investment of around 7 billion US dollars.

India approves $7 billion plan for 10,000 electric buses

Wildfires sweep through Canada's northwest territories, destroying a remote community and posing a risk to territorial capital Yellowknife.

Canada Wildfires: Northwest territories declare emergency

On July 4th, three picnickers drowned in a body of water in MP's Dewas district as a group of men stood by and recorded the incident. One of the onlookers attempted to save the three but fled from them as they started to drag him down in a last-ditch effort to hold on to life. After that, nobody ventured to enter the water. Friends of theirs were among those who witnessed the atrocity.

India: Onlookers film picnickers as they drown in Madhya Pradesh

Wartime is exceptional because while there is blood, dirt, death, and even crimes against humanity, there are also times when acts of fraternity, empathy, and solidarity occur that renew one's confidence in humanity.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian father-son duo enrolled in same brigade

The Pakistan cricket board is facing flak for omitting Imran Khan from a tribute video. Was the omission deliberate?

Gravitas: Why did PCB omit Imran Khan from its tribute video?

An important step toward a surgery the New York team intends to ultimately undertake on living patients was the transplantation of a pig's kidney into a brain-dead man. The kidney has been functioning regularly for more than a month. Scientists around the nation are vying for the knowledge necessary to use animal organs to save human lives, and the bodies provided for research serve as an amazing practice.

Big medical breakthrough as pig-to-human kidney transplant succeeds for a month

Numerous people rushed to the Bank of Ireland as a result of an unforeseen tech issue and used ATMs to withdraw significant sums of money even though they didn't have enough money in their accounts. On August 15, numerous images and videos showed lengthy lines at ATMs all around the nation. Although the Bank of Ireland stated that there was a 500 Euro daily withdrawal cap, some users claimed they were able to withdraw up to double that amount. Some customers with low balances could withdraw 1,000 euros in cash.

Glitch in Ireland bank ATMs allow people to withdraw 'free money', long queues form at ATMs | WION

Libya's capital Tripoli was eerily quiet on Sunday, a day after the worst fighting which resulted in 55 people getting killed and 146 getting injured. This as forces aligned with the parliament-backed administration attempted to dislodge the Tripoli-based government but failed.

Death toll in Libya clashes rises to 55, atleast 146 injured

China State Council announced new steps to enhance the country's economic climate and also encourage foreign investment. These measures include changes to the visa and tax policies as well.

China battles growing economic woes, Xi calls for patience

Norway's envoy to India Hans Jacob Frydenlund discusses India-Norway ties and also talks about plans to boost marine cooperation. Watch the video to know more.

Norway's envoy to India Hans Jacob Frydenlund discusses India-Norway ties | WION Exclusive

Former US President Donald Trump is in trouble again. As he faces the latest legal troubles in Georgia. But, this time Donald Trump won't be pardoned. Watch this video to know more.

Trump's indictment saga continues: New twist in 2020 Georgia election fraud case

Nearly 10 per cent of women in India own cryptocurrency, which ranks third among all countries, according to a study. Data from the foreign exchange education portal Forex Suggest reveals that there are 63 million female cryptocurrency owners in India, accounting for 9.2 per cent of the female population of around 685 million.

Nearly 10 per cent of Indian women own crypto currency

A federal judge has denied HP's (HPQ.N) request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the company purposefully made its all-in-one printers incapable of scanning or faxing when they are low on ink in order to boost ink sales and raise profits. Customers claimed HP disguised how its printers enter a "error state" when low on ink, disabling scanning and faxing features that do not require ink and compelling customers to purchase superfluous, high-margin ink cartridges. This is the basis for the proposed class action lawsuit.

HP printer consumers forced to buy costly ink

Childhood memories frequently conjure up images of carefree days filled with simple pleasures like popping bubbles and creating imaginary castles. 'Kidulting' is a fascinating fad that is currently sweeping the globe. According to reports, kidulting has gained popularity after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Kidulting refers to adults participating in activities that are usually reserved for kids. Kidulting is the term used to describe the phenomena of older people reliving their childhood memories, particularly those that provided them unbridled joy. It can be seen as a brief suspension of the difficulties of the present while re-connecting with the innocence and delight of earlier times.

What is 'kidulting' and how does it affect your mental health?

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