A blast has taken place in a Shiite mosque in southern Afghan city of Kandahar. It has taken place on the day of weekly Friday prayers. Also, a Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed multiple times at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-at-least-16-dead-as-blast-rocks-shiite-mosque-in-kandahar-420946">Afghanistan: At least 32 dead in Kandahar mosque blast, Taliban allege suicide bombing</a>

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A blast has taken place in a Shiite mosque in southern Afghan city of Kandahar. It has taken place on the day of weekly Friday prayers.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-allow-fully-vaccinated-travellers-from-november-8-white-house-421033">US to allow fully vaccinated travellers from November 8: White House</a>

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After months of Covid-related regulations, the Biden administration has decided to allow travellers back into the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/satellite-images-show-china-has-upgraded-military-bases-facing-taiwan-420955">Satellite images show China has upgraded military bases facing Taiwan</a>

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Satellite pictures have surfaced showing China upgrading military air sites near Taiwan, in the latest indication of possible invasion plans.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-conservative-mp-dies-after-getting-stabbed-multiple-times-suspect-arrested-421026">UK: Conservative MP dies after getting stabbed multiple times; Suspect arrested</a>

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A Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed multiple times at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heavy-floods-in-greece-batter-islands-and-mainland-leaving-one-dead-421021">Heavy floods in Greece batter islands and mainland leaving one dead</a>

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One man was killed as torrential rains flooded rivers, roads, homes and businesses across Greece. The 69-year old shepherd was killed when his car was carried away by flood waters on the island of Evia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/evergrande-risks-controllable-says-chinas-central-bank-420980">Evergrande risks 'controllable', says China's central bank</a>

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China's central bank on Friday broke its silence over Evergrande's debt troubles as it said that the risk of spillover from the property giant to the financial sector was "controllable," state media reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-must-prioritise-childrens-wellbeing-zuckerberg-has-been-warned-420965">Facebook must prioritise children’s wellbeing, Zuckerberg has been warned</a>

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A global alliance of child protection campaigners and experts have warned Facebook founder and chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg that Facebook must take steps to restore faith in its platforms.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-covid-19-cases-among-children-peaked-in-september-shows-data-421035">US: COVID-19 cases among children peaked in September, shows data</a>

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New data shows that September was the worst month in the US for new cases and deaths.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop26-queen-finds-world-leaders-irritating-because-they-only-talk-and-dont-act-420982">COP26: Queen finds world leaders 'irritating' because they only 'talk' and don't 'act'</a>

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After Greta Thunberg, it is now Queen Elizabeth II of England who is tired of world leaders only talking about climate change and not acting on it. The Queen says she finds it "irritating".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-one-third-of-farmers-could-be-depressed-reveals-survey-421003">UK: One third of farmers could be depressed, reveals survey</a>

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A new survey has revealed that over a third of people in UK farming could be suffering from depression. There have been reports of high levels of anxiety, particularly in women.

A blast has taken place in a Shiite mosque in southern Afghan city of Kandahar. It has taken place on the day of weekly Friday prayers. Also, a Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed multiple times at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea.

A blast has taken place in a Shiite mosque in southern Afghan city of Kandahar. It has taken place on the day of weekly Friday prayers. Also, a Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed multiple times at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea. Click on headlines to read more Afghanistan: At least 32 dead in Kandahar mosque blast, Taliban allege suicide bombing A blast has taken place in a Shiite mosque in southern Afghan city of Kandahar. It has taken place on the day of weekly Friday prayers. US to allow fully vaccinated travellers from November 8: White House After months of Covid-related regulations, the Biden administration has decided to allow travellers back into the country. Satellite images show China has upgraded military bases facing Taiwan Satellite pictures have surfaced showing China upgrading military air sites near Taiwan, in the latest indication of possible invasion plans. UK: Conservative MP dies after getting stabbed multiple times; Suspect arrested A Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed multiple times at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea. Heavy floods in Greece batter islands and mainland leaving one dead One man was killed as torrential rains flooded rivers, roads, homes and businesses across Greece. The 69-year old shepherd was killed when his car was carried away by flood waters on the island of Evia. Evergrande risks 'controllable', says China's central bank China's central bank on Friday broke its silence over Evergrande's debt troubles as it said that the risk of spillover from the property giant to the financial sector was "controllable," state media reported. Facebook must prioritise children’s wellbeing, Zuckerberg has been warned A global alliance of child protection campaigners and experts have warned Facebook founder and chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg that Facebook must take steps to restore faith in its platforms. US: COVID-19 cases among children peaked in September, shows data New data shows that September was the worst month in the US for new cases and deaths. COP26: Queen finds world leaders 'irritating' because they only 'talk' and don't 'act' After Greta Thunberg, it is now Queen Elizabeth II of England who is tired of world leaders only talking about climate change and not acting on it. The Queen says she finds it "irritating". UK: One third of farmers could be depressed, reveals survey A new survey has revealed that over a third of people in UK farming could be suffering from depression. There have been reports of high levels of anxiety, particularly in women.

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Six people were killed and 30 were wounded in gunfire during a Beirut protest rally organised to demand dismissal of Beirut blast lead investigator. Norway's&nbsp;intelligence service PST said on Thursday that the bow-and-arrow attack that took place in Kongsberg area and took five lives at least seemed to be an "act of terror". Meanwhile,&nbsp;Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended flights to Kabul after what it termed as 'heavy handed' interference by Taliban authorities, including arbitrary rule changes and intimidation of staff.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chaos-at-beirut-protest-rally-as-gunfire-erupts-claiming-lives-420675" hreflang="en">Chaos at Beirut protest rally as gunfire erupts claiming lives</a>

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One man died of a gunshot to the head and a second of a shot to the chest, said Mariam Hassan of the Sahel Hospital in Beirut's mainly Shiite southern suburbs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/norway-bow-and-arrow-attack-an-act-of-terror-norwegian-intelligence-420706">Norway bow-and-arrow attack an 'act of terror': Norwegian intelligence</a>

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Norway rarely witnesses such acts of violence. This is the worst death toll in any attack in Norway since 2011. The country rarely experiences such violence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-international-airlines-suspends-afghan-operations-due-to-taliban-interference-420704">PIA suspends Afghan operations due to Taliban interference</a>

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Earlier, the Taliban warned PIA and Afghan carrier Kam Air that their Afghan operations risked being blocked unless they agreed to cut ticket prices.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hindu-temples-durga-puja-pandals-vandalised-in-bangladesh-4-killed-420683">Hindu temples, Durga puja pandals vandalised in Bangladesh, 4 killed</a>

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Bangladesh's government ordered a probe into the violence, saying in a statement that anyone involved would be punished and asking people to maintain order: "The government has urged everyone to keep religious harmony, peace and security".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hows-biden-doing-do-you-miss-me-yet-trump-pokes-fun-at-us-president-420630">'How's Biden doing? 'Do you miss me yet?': Trump pokes fun at US President</a>

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Former President Trump relished in President Biden's troubles, asking voters whether congested supply lines, increasing gas costs, and a humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan made them miss him.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkeys-24-year-old-rumeysa-gelgi-titled-as-tallest-woman-living-420736" hreflang="en">Turkey’s 24-year-old Rumeysa Gelgi titled as tallest woman living</a>

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Rumeysa was re-measured this year after she was first awarded the title for the tallest teenager living (female) back in 2014 when she was aged 18.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-spotted-smiling-and-clapping-as-soldiers-lie-on-bed-of-nails-420694" hreflang="en">Kim Jong Un spotted smiling and clapping as soldiers lie on bed of nails</a>

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To impress their ruler, soldiers — some in their blue uniform and some topless — were seen trying to break their way through concrete bricks by breaking them with their heads. Some others hammered on their arm and hands.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-18-year-old-afghan-refugee-stabbed-to-death-in-london-420669" hreflang="en">UK: 18-year-old Afghan refugee stabbed to death in London</a>

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The 18-year-old boy, Hazrat Wali, had escaped to the UK from Afghanistan nearly two years ago to have an opportunity of living a better life.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/californias-alisal-fire-continues-to-burn-14500-acres-420718" hreflang="en">California's Alisal fire continues to burn 14,500-acres</a>

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California firefighters scrambled overnight on Wednesday as the 14,500-acre blaze continues to burn in Santa Barbara County.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-coastline-to-be-dotted-with-wind-farms-says-biden-administration-420686" hreflang="en">US coastline to be dotted with wind farms, says Biden administration</a>

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This project comes as a part of Biden’s plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030. This will further help in generating enough electricity to power more than 10 million homes.

Six people were killed and 30 were wounded in gunfire during a Beirut protest rally organised to demand dismissal of Beirut blast lead investigator. Norway's intelligence service PST said on Thursday that the bow-and-arrow attack that took place in Kongsberg area and took five lives at least seemed to be an "act of terror".

Six people were killed and 30 were wounded in gunfire during a Beirut protest rally organised to demand dismissal of Beirut blast lead investigator. Norway's intelligence service PST said on Thursday that the bow-and-arrow attack that took place in Kongsberg area and took five lives at least seemed to be an "act of terror". Meanwhile, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended flights to Kabul after what it termed as 'heavy handed' interference by Taliban authorities, including arbitrary rule changes and intimidation of staff. Click on headlines to read more Chaos at Beirut protest rally as gunfire erupts claiming lives One man died of a gunshot to the head and a second of a shot to the chest, said Mariam Hassan of the Sahel Hospital in Beirut's mainly Shiite southern suburbs. Norway bow-and-arrow attack an 'act of terror': Norwegian intelligence Norway rarely witnesses such acts of violence. This is the worst death toll in any attack in Norway since 2011. The country rarely experiences such violence. PIA suspends Afghan operations due to Taliban interference Earlier, the Taliban warned PIA and Afghan carrier Kam Air that their Afghan operations risked being blocked unless they agreed to cut ticket prices. Hindu temples, Durga puja pandals vandalised in Bangladesh, 4 killed Bangladesh's government ordered a probe into the violence, saying in a statement that anyone involved would be punished and asking people to maintain order: "The government has urged everyone to keep religious harmony, peace and security". 'How's Biden doing? 'Do you miss me yet?': Trump pokes fun at US President Former President Trump relished in President Biden's troubles, asking voters whether congested supply lines, increasing gas costs, and a humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan made them miss him. Turkey’s 24-year-old Rumeysa Gelgi titled as tallest woman living Rumeysa was re-measured this year after she was first awarded the title for the tallest teenager living (female) back in 2014 when she was aged 18. Kim Jong Un spotted smiling and clapping as soldiers lie on bed of nails To impress their ruler, soldiers — some in their blue uniform and some topless — were seen trying to break their way through concrete bricks by breaking them with their heads. Some others hammered on their arm and hands. UK: 18-year-old Afghan refugee stabbed to death in London The 18-year-old boy, Hazrat Wali, had escaped to the UK from Afghanistan nearly two years ago to have an opportunity of living a better life. California's Alisal fire continues to burn 14,500-acres California firefighters scrambled overnight on Wednesday as the 14,500-acre blaze continues to burn in Santa Barbara County. US coastline to be dotted with wind farms, says Biden administration This project comes as a part of Biden’s plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030. This will further help in generating enough electricity to power more than 10 million homes.

Top 10 world news: Norway's 'bow and arrow' attack, chaos in Beirut, and more

In a stinging reaction to China's official spokesperson's comments about Arunachal Pradesh, India declared on Wednesday that Arunachal Pradesh is an important and inalienable part of India. Meanwhile, the much-waited and talked about launch of Blue Origin took place, making the Hollywood actor, William Shatner, the oldest man to fly to space. In addition to this, it has recently been revealed that Facebook has a list of thousands of individuals and organisations which it categories as those belonging to terrorism, hate organisations, militarised social movements, non-state actors and militant groups.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-conflict-arunachal-pradesh-integral-and-inalienable-part-of-india-mea-rebuffs-china-420399">Arunachal Pradesh integral and inalienable part of India: MEA rebuffs China</a>

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Indian leaders visit Arunachal Pradesh in the way they visit any other part of India, said the Ministry of External Affairs in response to China’s objection to Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu’s visit to the Himalayan state.

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Blue Origin’s New Shephard’s second human flight of all civilians carried legendary Star Trek action William Shatner, Blue Origin's vice president of mission and flight operations Audrey Powers, Chris Boshuizen and Glen de Vries into space.

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As the demand for booster shots of Covid vaccines increase, Russia's Sputnik Light has declared that this single-shot vaccine is enough on its own, and can also be used as a booster shot with other western vaccines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-facebook-kept-secret-list-of-terror-organisations-hate-groups-and-criminals-420423">How Facebook kept secret list of terror organisations and hate groups</a>

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Facebook has identified little known terror organisations on its platform from South Asia, Russia, Europe, Turkey, Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa.

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According to US homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, &nbsp;a 'cyber incident' was linked to an attempted hack on a water treatment facility in Florida intended to contaminate the water.

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A woman in Canada got the scare of her life as a meteorite crashed through her roof and landed just beside her pillow where her head had been.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/game-of-thrones-gay-marriage-of-dutch-crown-princess-wont-force-her-to-give-up-the-throne-420405" hreflang="en">Game of thrones! Gay marriage of Dutch crown princess won't force her to give up the throne</a>

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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia (17) can marry a person of whatever gender she chooses and she would not have to forfeit her right to the throne.

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As the EU prepares to hold talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal on Thursday, Iran's military declared that it had "successfully" tested its anti-missile defences during its war games.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/havana-syndrome-colombia-to-leave-investigation-to-us-420427" hreflang="en">Havana Syndrome: Colombia to leave investigation to US</a>

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Colombia said on Tuesday that it was aware of so-called 'Havana Syndrome' cases at US Embassy in country's capital Bogota but was leaving the investigation to Washington.

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In today’s technologically advanced world, anything is possible. You just need to imagine. This holds true for microchips, which can now be installed for several purposes. &nbsp;

In a stinging reaction to China's official spokesperson's comments about Arunachal Pradesh, India declared on Wednesday that Arunachal Pradesh is an important and inalienable part of India.

In a stinging reaction to China's official spokesperson's comments about Arunachal Pradesh, India declared on Wednesday that Arunachal Pradesh is an important and inalienable part of India. Meanwhile, the much-waited and talked about launch of Blue Origin took place, making the Hollywood actor, William Shatner, the oldest man to fly to space. In addition to this, it has recently been revealed that Facebook has a list of thousands of individuals and organisations which it categories as those belonging to terrorism, hate organisations, militarised social movements, non-state actors and militant groups. Click on headlines to read more Arunachal Pradesh integral and inalienable part of India: MEA rebuffs China Indian leaders visit Arunachal Pradesh in the way they visit any other part of India, said the Ministry of External Affairs in response to China’s objection to Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu’s visit to the Himalayan state. As Blue Origin touches down, William Shatner becomes oldest man to go to space Blue Origin’s New Shephard’s second human flight of all civilians carried legendary Star Trek action William Shatner, Blue Origin's vice president of mission and flight operations Audrey Powers, Chris Boshuizen and Glen de Vries into space. Sputnik Light's efficacy higher than other vaccines, experts claim As the demand for booster shots of Covid vaccines increase, Russia's Sputnik Light has declared that this single-shot vaccine is enough on its own, and can also be used as a booster shot with other western vaccines. How Facebook kept secret list of terror organisations and hate groups Facebook has identified little known terror organisations on its platform from South Asia, Russia, Europe, Turkey, Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa. Not ransomware, 'killware' is the new threat, US security official explains According to US homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a 'cyber incident' was linked to an attempted hack on a water treatment facility in Florida intended to contaminate the water. Escaping death by inches: Meteorite crashes into house with a woman sleeping inside A woman in Canada got the scare of her life as a meteorite crashed through her roof and landed just beside her pillow where her head had been. Game of thrones! Gay marriage of Dutch crown princess won't force her to give up the throne Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia (17) can marry a person of whatever gender she chooses and she would not have to forfeit her right to the throne. Ahead of talks with EU on nuclear deal, Iran tests anti-missile defences As the EU prepares to hold talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal on Thursday, Iran's military declared that it had "successfully" tested its anti-missile defences during its war games. Havana Syndrome: Colombia to leave investigation to US Colombia said on Tuesday that it was aware of so-called 'Havana Syndrome' cases at US Embassy in country's capital Bogota but was leaving the investigation to Washington. Tired of losing keys? Now, get chip installed for unlocking doors hassle-free In today’s technologically advanced world, anything is possible. You just need to imagine. This holds true for microchips, which can now be installed for several purposes.

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has was stopped from attending a football match between Santos and Grêmio yesterday because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Unvaccinated Brazil president Bolsonaro denied entry into the stadium

Even as tensions with Taiwan rise, China says it has conducted a series of beach landing and assault exercises near the island nation. Meanwhile, as part of the annual AEOI exercise, the Indian government has received a third set of Swiss bank account information, and in what is seen as a major milestone in the Indian government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, for the first time this year, Switzerland has also agreed to share information about foreigners' real estate holdings there. In other news, Instagram has announced two new tools aiming to protect teenagers from harmful content.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-military-conducts-beach-landing-drills-near-taiwan-419963">Chinese military conducts beach landing drills near Taiwan</a>

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Amid tensions with&nbsp;Taiwan,&nbsp;China claims to have conducted a series of beach landing and assault exercises in the southern province of Fujian.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-gets-third-set-of-swiss-bank-details-mostly-businessmen-nris-419947">India gets third set of Swiss bank details; mostly businessmen, NRI's</a>

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&nbsp;As part of the annual AEOI exercise, India has received its third set of Swiss bank account information. On the condition of anonymity, officials have revealed that the details relate mostly to businessmen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tunisia-president-appoints-new-government-nearly-3-months-after-power-grab-419903">Tunisia president appoints new government nearly 3 months after power grab</a>

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Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed a new government, 11 weeks after he fired the last one in a controversial power grab amid acute economic and political crises.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-rust-belt-province-warns-of-more-shortages-in-energy-crisis-419929">China rust-belt province warns of more shortages in energy crisis</a>

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Liaoning, the largest provincial economy in China's northeast rust belt has warned of worsening power shortages despite government efforts to boost coal supply and manage electricity use in a post-pandemic energy crisis hitting multiple countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-floods-more-than-176-million-people-affected-by-severe-flooding-419951">China floods: More than 1.76 million people affected by severe flooding</a>

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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">In China's northern Shanxi province, more than 1.76 million people have been affected by severe flooding. Last week, heavy rains caused houses to collapse and landslides in more than 70 districts and cities of the province.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/environmentalists-tell-australia-it-needs-more-efforts-to-halt-biodiversity-decline-419908">Environmentalists tell Australia, it 'needs more efforts to halt biodiversity decline'</a>

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Amid increasing concern that biodiversity is declining in Australia, environmentalists have urged the Australian government to do more in order to stem a decline in biodiversity.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-decries-high-covid-19-deaths-rejects-new-measures-419955">Kremlin decries 'high' COVID-19 deaths, rejects new measures</a>

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Despite rejecting new restrictions so as to protect the economy, the Kremlin has described Russia's Covid fatality rate as "high" and its vaccination rate as "unacceptably" low.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobel-economics-prize-awarded-to-david-card-joshua-angrist-and-guido-imbens-419885">Nobel Economics Prize awarded to David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens</a>

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This year's Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel or the Nobel Economics Prize has been awarded one half to David Card and the other half jointly to Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazenecas-new-vaccine-trial-aims-to-treat-severe-covid-19-symptoms-419971">AstraZeneca's new vaccine trial aims to treat severe COVID-19 symptoms</a>

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An AstraZeneca trial aimed at treating COVID-19 symptoms has achieved positive results. In patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms of COVID-19, AstraZeneca's drug combination which is two antibodies led to a significantly lower risk of severe symptoms or death.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/instagram-to-roll-out-2-tools-to-protect-teens-from-harmful-posts-419882">Instagram to roll out 2 tools to protect teens from harmful posts</a>

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After whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony before US Congress last week, that Instagram can negatively impact teenagers' mental health, Facebook-owned Instagram is about to launch two new tools to protect teenagers from harmful content.

Even as tensions with Taiwan rise, China says it has conducted a series of beach landing and assault exercises near the island nation. Meanwhile, as part of the annual AEOI exercise, the Indian government has received a third set of Swiss bank account information, and in what is seen as a major milestone in the Indian government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, for the first time this year, Switzerland has also agreed to share information about foreigners' real estate holdings there.

Even as tensions with Taiwan rise, China says it has conducted a series of beach landing and assault exercises near the island nation. Meanwhile, as part of the annual AEOI exercise, the Indian government has received a third set of Swiss bank account information, and in what is seen as a major milestone in the Indian government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, for the first time this year, Switzerland has also agreed to share information about foreigners' real estate holdings there. In other news, Instagram has announced two new tools aiming to protect teenagers from harmful content. Click on the headlines to read more: Chinese military conducts beach landing drills near Taiwan Amid tensions with Taiwan, China claims to have conducted a series of beach landing and assault exercises in the southern province of Fujian. India gets third set of Swiss bank details; mostly businessmen, NRI's As part of the annual AEOI exercise, India has received its third set of Swiss bank account information. On the condition of anonymity, officials have revealed that the details relate mostly to businessmen. Tunisia president appoints new government nearly 3 months after power grab Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed a new government, 11 weeks after he fired the last one in a controversial power grab amid acute economic and political crises. China rust-belt province warns of more shortages in energy crisis Liaoning, the largest provincial economy in China's northeast rust belt has warned of worsening power shortages despite government efforts to boost coal supply and manage electricity use in a post-pandemic energy crisis hitting multiple countries. China floods: More than 1.76 million people affected by severe flooding In China's northern Shanxi province, more than 1.76 million people have been affected by severe flooding. Last week, heavy rains caused houses to collapse and landslides in more than 70 districts and cities of the province. Environmentalists tell Australia, it 'needs more efforts to halt biodiversity decline' Amid increasing concern that biodiversity is declining in Australia, environmentalists have urged the Australian government to do more in order to stem a decline in biodiversity. Kremlin decries 'high' COVID-19 deaths, rejects new measures Despite rejecting new restrictions so as to protect the economy, the Kremlin has described Russia's Covid fatality rate as "high" and its vaccination rate as "unacceptably" low. Nobel Economics Prize awarded to David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens This year's Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel or the Nobel Economics Prize has been awarded one half to David Card and the other half jointly to Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens. AstraZeneca's new vaccine trial aims to treat severe COVID-19 symptoms An AstraZeneca trial aimed at treating COVID-19 symptoms has achieved positive results. In patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms of COVID-19, AstraZeneca's drug combination which is two antibodies led to a significantly lower risk of severe symptoms or death. Instagram to roll out 2 tools to protect teens from harmful posts After whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony before US Congress last week, that Instagram can negatively impact teenagers' mental health, Facebook-owned Instagram is about to launch two new tools to protect teenagers from harmful content.

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A key United Nations summit to protect biodiversity has officially opened in China. It focuses on the '30 by 30 plan' on ecosystems.

UN summit to protect biodiversity opens in China

Boris Johnson recently infuriated UK Home Secretary Priti Patel by overruling attempts to make public sexual harassment a crime. Also,&nbsp;Afghans who recently arrived in the UK, after fleeing the Taliban takeover have asked to be sent back. This is casting doubt over the success of Operation Warm Welcome, which was launched by Boris Johnson on August 29

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-iowa-rally-trump-slams-bidens-socialist-spending-package-419661">At Iowa rally, Trump slams Biden's 'socialist' spending package</a>

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Continuing with long-standing criticism of the 2020 polls and attacks on political foes, former US President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion "socialist" spending "monstrosity" on all fronts, from economy to immigration. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/priti-patel-furious-as-boris-johnson-blocks-public-sexual-harassment-law-419621">Priti Patel furious as Boris Johnson blocks public sexual harassment law</a>

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Boris Johnson recently infuriated UK Home Secretary Priti Patel by overruling attempts to make public sexual harassment a crime.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-refugees-stuck-in-uk-hotels-asked-to-be-sent-back-419656">Afghan refugees stuck in UK hotels asked to be sent back</a>

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Afghans who recently arrived in the UK, after fleeing the Taliban takeover have asked to be sent back. This is casting doubt over the success of Operation Warm Welcome, which was launched by Boris Johnson on August 29.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/national-hero-or-renegade-aq-khan-admitted-to-run-nuke-proliferation-network-419648">National hero or renegade? AQ Khan admitted to run nuke proliferation network</a>

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Lauded in Pakistan for helping it become world's first Islamic nuclear weapons power, Abdul Qadeer Khan, who died on Sunday, is seen in the West as a dangerous renegade. The scientist has been allegedly responsible for smuggling nuclear technology to rogue states. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nyc-security-guard-stabbed-over-mask-dispute-at-apple-store-419632">NYC: Security guard stabbed over mask dispute at Apple store</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nyc-security-guard-stabbed-over-mask-dispute-at-apple-store-419632"><img alt="A 37-year-old security guard at an Apple store in New York City was reportedly stabbed on Friday evening by a male customer over a dispute on the store’s masking policy, says police. " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a1a60711-aaf0-4b5a-a5db-4ccd21e2fe76" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%286%29_73.jpg" /></a>

A 37-year-old security guard at an Apple store in New York City was reportedly stabbed on Friday evening by a male customer over a dispute on the store’s masking policy, says police.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/astronomers-unearth-secret-of-no-star-formation-in-some-early-galaxies-419676">Astronomers unearth secret of no star formation in some early galaxies</a>

<img alt="In a study, an international team of astronomers researched over a group of six early galaxies with the help of Atacama Large Millimeter or submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the Hubble Space Telescope. The findings of the study were published recently in ‘Nature’. " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c4f5c816-6c73-4e12-9629-9d244d4e1415" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%287%29_68.jpg" />

In a study, an international team of astronomers researched over a group of six early galaxies with the help of Atacama Large Millimeter or submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the Hubble Space Telescope. The findings of the study were published recently in ‘Nature’. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-links-bidens-bad-polling-on-the-nations-inability-to-overcome-covid-19-419683">White house links Biden's bad polling on the nation's inability to overcome COVID-19</a>

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White House press secretary Jen Psaki has attributed a series of tough poll results for President Biden on the nation's inability to overcome the deadly coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fauci-strongly-suspects-if-covid-19-deaths-will-go-down-in-winter-419675">Fauci 'strongly suspects' if COVID-19 deaths will go down in winter</a>

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Chief medical adviser to US President Biden, Dr Anthony Fauci said that he “strongly suspects” COVID-19 deaths will go down in the winter.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-commander-level-talks-begin-amid-tensions-along-lac-419596">India, China commander-level talks begin amid tensions along LAC</a>

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The thirteenth round of India, China&nbsp;commander-level talks&nbsp;began on Sunday in Moldo on the Chinese side at 10:30 am on Sunday, reports said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/david-warner-leaving-srh-australian-stars-heartfelt-post-on-instagram-hints-at-his-exit-419646">David Warner leaving SRH? Australian star's heartfelt post on Instagram hints at his exit</a>

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Former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain David Warner has hinted at his exit from the franchise after the team's ouster from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Boris Johnson recently infuriated UK Home Secretary Priti Patel by overruling attempts to make public sexual harassment a crime. Also, Afghans who recently arrived in the UK, after fleeing the Taliban takeover have asked to be sent back.

Boris Johnson recently infuriated UK Home Secretary Priti Patel by overruling attempts to make public sexual harassment a crime. Also, Afghans who recently arrived in the UK, after fleeing the Taliban takeover have asked to be sent back. This is casting doubt over the success of Operation Warm Welcome, which was launched by Boris Johnson on August 29 Click on headlines to read more At Iowa rally, Trump slams Biden's 'socialist' spending package Continuing with long-standing criticism of the 2020 polls and attacks on political foes, former US President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion "socialist" spending "monstrosity" on all fronts, from economy to immigration. Priti Patel furious as Boris Johnson blocks public sexual harassment law Boris Johnson recently infuriated UK Home Secretary Priti Patel by overruling attempts to make public sexual harassment a crime. Afghan refugees stuck in UK hotels asked to be sent back Afghans who recently arrived in the UK, after fleeing the Taliban takeover have asked to be sent back. This is casting doubt over the success of Operation Warm Welcome, which was launched by Boris Johnson on August 29. National hero or renegade? AQ Khan admitted to run nuke proliferation network Lauded in Pakistan for helping it become world's first Islamic nuclear weapons power, Abdul Qadeer Khan, who died on Sunday, is seen in the West as a dangerous renegade. The scientist has been allegedly responsible for smuggling nuclear technology to rogue states. NYC: Security guard stabbed over mask dispute at Apple store A 37-year-old security guard at an Apple store in New York City was reportedly stabbed on Friday evening by a male customer over a dispute on the store’s masking policy, says police. Astronomers unearth secret of no star formation in some early galaxies In a study, an international team of astronomers researched over a group of six early galaxies with the help of Atacama Large Millimeter or submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the Hubble Space Telescope. The findings of the study were published recently in ‘Nature’. White house links Biden's bad polling on the nation's inability to overcome COVID-19 White House press secretary Jen Psaki has attributed a series of tough poll results for President Biden on the nation's inability to overcome the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Fauci 'strongly suspects' if COVID-19 deaths will go down in winter Chief medical adviser to US President Biden, Dr Anthony Fauci said that he “strongly suspects” COVID-19 deaths will go down in the winter. India, China commander-level talks begin amid tensions along LAC The thirteenth round of India, China commander-level talks began on Sunday in Moldo on the Chinese side at 10:30 am on Sunday, reports said. David Warner leaving SRH? Australian star's heartfelt post on Instagram hints at his exit Former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain David Warner has hinted at his exit from the franchise after the team's ouster from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

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A bomb ripped through a mosque filled with Shia Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing or injuring at least 100 people, according to a Taliban police officer. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;Indian government announced on Friday that Tata Sons has been chosen as the winning bidder to take over state-run carrier Air India, bringing an end to years of negotiations to privatise the financially ailing airline.&nbsp;The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 is being awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for safeguarding freedom of expression, ‘which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace’.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-100-killed-in-afghanistans-kunduz-mosque-blast-taliban-official-419134" hreflang="en">At least 100 killed in Afghanistan's Kunduz mosque blast: Taliban official</a>

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There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bomb, which occurred in Kunduz, the capital of Kunduz province, but Islamic State terrorists have a long history of assaulting Afghanistan's Shia minority.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-people-are-interested-in-covid-booster-than-first-or-second-shot-cdc-419185">More people are interested in Covid booster than first or second shot: CDC</a>

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As per the study, 390,444 people are getting the booster shot on a daily basis, whereas only 288,105 people are getting their first shot and 276,539 people are getting fully vaccinated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/tata-sons-wins-the-bid-for-acquiring-national-carrier-air-india-for-rs-180-billion-419139">Tata Sons wins the bid for acquiring national carrier Air India for Rs 180bn</a>

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Tata Sons, the holding company for the autos-to-steel Tata conglomerate, bid Rs 180 billion ($2.40 billion) for the government's 100% stake in Air India, a finance ministry official told reporters.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobel-peace-prize-awarded-to-journalists-maria-ressa-and-dmitry-muratov-419104">Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov</a>

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Maria Ressa is a Filipino-American journalist, an author and the co-founder and CEO of Rappler. Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov is a Russian journalist who is known as the Editor-in-Chief of the a Russian newspaper, Novaya Gazeta.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/here-for-the-articles-pornhub-goes-up-as-facebook-servers-were-down-419167" hreflang="en">'Here for the articles': Pornhub goes up as Facebook servers were down</a>

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Popular X-rated website, Pornhub has revealed that their traffic surged by as much as 10.5 per cent, which equates to about half a million extra users per hour during the hours that the Facebook servers were down.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-gang-chinas-dancing-grannies-become-a-problem-for-locals-419157" hreflang="en">New gang? China's 'dancing grannies' become a problem for locals</a>

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Middle-aged and older women in China and their love for singing and dancing are becoming a problem for locals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-covid-19-update-high-infection-rate-in-0-19-age-group-in-india-globally-new-cases-fall-by-9-419214" hreflang="en">WHO COVID-19 Update: High infection rate in 0-19 age group in India, globally new cases fall by 9%</a>

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World Health Organization's (WHO) COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update, issued this week, cited this cross-sectional study. The study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, focused on demographic characteristics, including severe illness and mortality rates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/welcome-back-air-india-ratan-tata-tweets-as-airline-returns-to-bombay-house-after-68-years-419150">Welcome back, Air India: Ratan Tata tweets as airline returns to Bombay House</a>

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The transaction brings Air India full circle, since it was launched in 1932 as Tata Airlines by family heir and aviation enthusiast Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spanish-doctor-writes-current-illness-homosexual-for-a-gay-woman-419124" hreflang="en">Spanish doctor writes 'current illness: homosexual' for a gay woman</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/28/167051-lgbt-protests-in-italy.jpg" />

A woman visited the Reina Sofía hospital in the city of Murcia for a check-up. When she was handed over the report, a piece of paper read "Current illness: homosexual".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-posts-video-of-moon-parade-with-saturn-in-background-419171" hreflang="en">NASA posts video of 'moon parade' with Saturn in background</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/08/215072-saturn.JPG" />

The ringed beauty is a sight to behold on its own. The majestic planet and its rings can easily be spotted in the night sky using even a mid-sized telescope.

A bomb ripped through a mosque filled with Shia Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing or injuring at least 100 people, according to a Taliban police officer.

A bomb ripped through a mosque filled with Shia Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing or injuring at least 100 people, according to a Taliban police officer. Meanwhile, the Indian government announced on Friday that Tata Sons has been chosen as the winning bidder to take over state-run carrier Air India, bringing an end to years of negotiations to privatise the financially ailing airline. The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 is being awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for safeguarding freedom of expression, ‘which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace’. Click on headlines to read more At least 100 killed in Afghanistan's Kunduz mosque blast: Taliban official There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bomb, which occurred in Kunduz, the capital of Kunduz province, but Islamic State terrorists have a long history of assaulting Afghanistan's Shia minority. More people are interested in Covid booster than first or second shot: CDC As per the study, 390,444 people are getting the booster shot on a daily basis, whereas only 288,105 people are getting their first shot and 276,539 people are getting fully vaccinated. Tata Sons wins the bid for acquiring national carrier Air India for Rs 180bn Tata Sons, the holding company for the autos-to-steel Tata conglomerate, bid Rs 180 billion ($2.40 billion) for the government's 100% stake in Air India, a finance ministry official told reporters. Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov Maria Ressa is a Filipino-American journalist, an author and the co-founder and CEO of Rappler. Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov is a Russian journalist who is known as the Editor-in-Chief of the a Russian newspaper, Novaya Gazeta. 'Here for the articles': Pornhub goes up as Facebook servers were down Popular X-rated website, Pornhub has revealed that their traffic surged by as much as 10.5 per cent, which equates to about half a million extra users per hour during the hours that the Facebook servers were down. New gang? China's 'dancing grannies' become a problem for locals Middle-aged and older women in China and their love for singing and dancing are becoming a problem for locals. WHO COVID-19 Update: High infection rate in 0-19 age group in India, globally new cases fall by 9% World Health Organization's (WHO) COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update, issued this week, cited this cross-sectional study. The study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, focused on demographic characteristics, including severe illness and mortality rates. Welcome back, Air India: Ratan Tata tweets as airline returns to Bombay House The transaction brings Air India full circle, since it was launched in 1932 as Tata Airlines by family heir and aviation enthusiast Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata. Spanish doctor writes 'current illness: homosexual' for a gay woman A woman visited the Reina Sofía hospital in the city of Murcia for a check-up. When she was handed over the report, a piece of paper read "Current illness: homosexual". NASA posts video of 'moon parade' with Saturn in background The ringed beauty is a sight to behold on its own. The majestic planet and its rings can easily be spotted in the night sky using even a mid-sized telescope.

Top 10 world news: Afghanistan mosque blast, Tata Sons takes control of Air India, and more

Born in Tanzania and based in UK, author Abdulrazak Gurnah was conferred the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2021 on Thursday. His writings mainly deal with the physical and mental disruptions faced by refugees. Also, two government school teachers, one of them a woman, were shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar's Eidgah neighbourhood, authorities said, amid an uptick in assaults on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-expels-eight-russians-from-its-mission-claiming-they-were-working-as-intelligence-officers-418899">NATO expels eight Russians from its mission, claiming they were working as intelligence officers</a>

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Eight "undeclared" Russian intelligence personnel were ejected from Moscow's delegation to NATO's defence alliance in Brussels on Wednesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-tanzanian-writer-abdulrazak-gurnah-conferred-nobel-prize-for-literature-2021-418900">Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah conferred Nobel Prize for Literature 2021</a>

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Born in Tanzania and based in UK, author Abdulrazak Gurnah was conferred the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2021 on Thursday. His writings mainly deal with the physical and mental disruptions faced by refugees.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-andy-murrays-plea-over-stolen-wedding-ring-sums-up-the-plight-of-every-married-man-418912">Watch: Andy Murray's plea over 'stolen' wedding ring sums up the plight of every married man</a>

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British tennis star Andy Murray issued a plea after his shoes and wedding ring were stolen in California as he is now in the "bad books" at home. The incident pretty much sums up the plight of every married man in the world.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-7-civilians-killed-in-10-days-sikh-leaders-urge-people-to-not-go-to-work-until-situation-normalises-418925">J&amp;K: 7 civilians killed in 10 days, sikh leaders urge people to not go to work until situation normalises</a>

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Seven civilians have been killed in&nbsp;Kashmir valley in the last ten days. The Sikh leaders have decided that people of their community should not go to their workplaces till the situation normalises.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/14-per-cent-youngsters-depressed-in-india-due-to-covid-19-unicef-418891">14 per cent youngsters depressed in India due to COVID-19: UNICEF</a>

<img alt="UNICEF’s new ‘State of the World’s Children (SOWC)’ report has revealed that an estimated 14 per cent of India’s young people, aged 15-24 years, reported feeling depressed and uninterested. This comes against an international median of 19 per cent." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2eeee350-a604-4e86-9791-052316f8adad" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%286%29_72.jpg" />

UNICEF’s new ‘State of the World’s Children (SOWC)’ report has revealed that an estimated 14 per cent of India’s young people, aged 15-24 years, reported feeling depressed and uninterested. This comes against an international median of 19 per cent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/earthquake-in-southern-pakistan-kills-20-hundreds-injured-418756">Earthquake in southern Pakistan kills 24, hundreds injured</a>

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A shallow earthquake in southern Pakistan in early hours of Thursday killed 24&nbsp;people and seriously injured about&nbsp; 300. Magnitude of the earthquake was 5.7. The death toll is feared to rise.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-asks-us-government-to-allow-covid-vaccine-for-children-ages-5-11-418917">Pfizer asks US government to allow COVID vaccine for children ages 5-11</a>

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Pfizer has asked the US government to approve the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years old, and if regulators agree, injections may start within weeks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/satellite-image-shows-chinas-new-fighter-jet-deployed-near-taiwan-418837">Satellite image shows China’s new fighter jet deployed near Taiwan</a>

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After Taiwan's defence minister said China is ready to invade Taiwan, the Chinese Air Force&nbsp;has reportedly parked&nbsp;the new&nbsp;J-16D fighter jet&nbsp;at an eastern airbase near Taiwan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/uk-woman-sues-a-wedding-venue-for-ps150000-after-breaking-her-elbow-on-dance-floor-418864">UK woman sues a wedding venue for £150,000 after breaking her elbow on dance floor</a>

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A teacher who broke her elbow on a wedding venue's "slippery" dancefloor has filed a £150,000 lawsuit against the event's organisers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/if-pakistan-beat-india-in-t20-world-cup-pcb-to-get-blank-cheque-ramiz-raja-reveals-investors-big-claim-418875">If Pakistan beat India in T20 World Cup, PCB to get blank cheque: Ramiz Raja reveals investor's BIG claim</a>

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Men's T20 World Cup will get underway from October 17 and Virat Kohli-led team India will begin their campaign with a heavyweight clash against Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai.&nbsp;

Born in Tanzania and based in UK, author Abdulrazak Gurnah was conferred the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2021 on Thursday. His writings mainly deal with the physical and mental disruptions faced by refugees.

Born in Tanzania and based in UK, author Abdulrazak Gurnah was conferred the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2021 on Thursday. His writings mainly deal with the physical and mental disruptions faced by refugees. Also, two government school teachers, one of them a woman, were shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar's Eidgah neighbourhood, authorities said, amid an uptick in assaults on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. Click on headlines to read more NATO expels eight Russians from its mission, claiming they were working as intelligence officers Eight "undeclared" Russian intelligence personnel were ejected from Moscow's delegation to NATO's defence alliance in Brussels on Wednesday. Tanzanian writer Abdulrazak Gurnah conferred Nobel Prize for Literature 2021 Born in Tanzania and based in UK, author Abdulrazak Gurnah was conferred the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2021 on Thursday. His writings mainly deal with the physical and mental disruptions faced by refugees. Watch: Andy Murray's plea over 'stolen' wedding ring sums up the plight of every married man British tennis star Andy Murray issued a plea after his shoes and wedding ring were stolen in California as he is now in the "bad books" at home. The incident pretty much sums up the plight of every married man in the world. J&K: 7 civilians killed in 10 days, sikh leaders urge people to not go to work until situation normalises Seven civilians have been killed in Kashmir valley in the last ten days. The Sikh leaders have decided that people of their community should not go to their workplaces till the situation normalises. 14 per cent youngsters depressed in India due to COVID-19: UNICEF UNICEF’s new ‘State of the World’s Children (SOWC)’ report has revealed that an estimated 14 per cent of India’s young people, aged 15-24 years, reported feeling depressed and uninterested. This comes against an international median of 19 per cent. Earthquake in southern Pakistan kills 24, hundreds injured A shallow earthquake in southern Pakistan in early hours of Thursday killed 24 people and seriously injured about 300. Magnitude of the earthquake was 5.7. The death toll is feared to rise. Pfizer asks US government to allow COVID vaccine for children ages 5-11 Pfizer has asked the US government to approve the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years old, and if regulators agree, injections may start within weeks. Satellite image shows China’s new fighter jet deployed near Taiwan After Taiwan's defence minister said China is ready to invade Taiwan, the Chinese Air Force has reportedly parked the new J-16D fighter jet at an eastern airbase near Taiwan. UK woman sues a wedding venue for £150,000 after breaking her elbow on dance floor A teacher who broke her elbow on a wedding venue's "slippery" dancefloor has filed a £150,000 lawsuit against the event's organisers. If Pakistan beat India in T20 World Cup, PCB to get blank cheque: Ramiz Raja reveals investor's BIG claim Men's T20 World Cup will get underway from October 17 and Virat Kohli-led team India will begin their campaign with a heavyweight clash against Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai.

Top 10 world news: NATO expels eight Russians, civilian killings in J&K, and more

French President&nbsp;Emmanuel Macron&nbsp;has been accused of plotting with the chiefs of European Union and taking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccines</a>&nbsp;that were meant for Boris Johnson-ruled country. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Anas Haqqani, the Taliban's leader, on Tuesday paid a visit to the mausoleum of Mahmud Ghaznavi, the conqueror who stormed Gujarat's famous Somnath Temple in the 17th century and lauded him as a "great Muslim fighter."&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-stole-millions-of-covid-vaccines-from-uk-in-an-act-of-war-report-418646" hreflang="en">France 'stole' millions of Covid vaccines from UK in an 'act of war': Report</a>

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As per some reports, France allegedly stole nearly five million Covid vaccines from the UK by plotting a scheme with European Union chiefs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/he-smashed-the-idol-of-somnath-taliban-leader-anas-haqqani-praises-mahmud-ghaznavi-418613">'He smashed the idol of Somnath': Taliban leader Anas Haqqani praises Ghaznavi</a>

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On Twitter, he praised Ghaznavi, who had previously attacked Gujarat, plundered the Somnath temple, and broken its jyotirlinga (idol).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nobel-prize-for-chemistry-awarded-to-benjamin-list-and-david-wc-macmillan-418617" hreflang="en">Nobel Prize for Chemistry awarded to Benjamin List and David WC MacMillan</a>

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The Nobel Prize for Chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List and David WC MacMillan this year “for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/only-the-rich-could-afford-toilets-2700-year-old-luxury-private-toilet-unearthed-in-israel-418640" hreflang="en">'Only the rich could afford toilets': 2,700-year-old luxury private toilet unearthed in Israel</a>

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Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday revealed the discovery of a 2,700-year-old toilet, which was designed for a single home rather than a public latrine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-reports-highest-daily-covid-deaths-as-delta-variant-surges-418674">Russia reports highest daily Covid deaths as Delta variant surges</a>

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Vladimir Putin-led government reported 929 Covid deaths in the past 24 hours. This is the highest death toll the country has reported since the pandemic took over the world in the start of 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-covid-testing-kits-recalled-that-delivered-false-positives-418697" hreflang="en">Thousands of Covid testing kits recalled that delivered false positives</a>

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Ellume has had to recall these kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as these kits had an unspecified manufacturing issue that was resulting in false Covid positives.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/telegram-gains-70-million-new-users-as-facebook-whatsapp-instagram-crash-418686" hreflang="en">Telegram gains 70 million new users as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram crash</a>

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One such incident happened when the global outage of Facebook Inc. took place. Telegram, an instant messaging service like WhatsApp, gained nearly 70 million new users on Monday when the social media platforms of Facebook group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/check-out-latest-rankings-of-best-and-worst-passports-around-the-world-418671" hreflang="en">Check out latest rankings of best and worst passports around the world</a>

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Strength of a passport is measured by number of countries the holder is allowed to travel to without visa. Europe has dominated the list of powerful passports yet again as per Henley Passport Index.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-christmas-food-chocolate-bar-bounty-falls-prey-to-supply-chain-crisis-418620" hreflang="en">After Christmas food, chocolate bar Bounty falls prey to supply chain crisis</a>

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Philippines, which is the second largest coconut producer of the world, was hit by typhoons which destroyed more than 49 million trees and has led to a disruption in supply chain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-trump-drops-off-forbes-list-amid-pandemic-downturn-418624" hreflang="en">Now, Trump drops off Forbes list amid pandemic downturn</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/29/193220-donald-trump.jpg" />

Former US President Donald Trump dropped off the Forbes rich list in America as the magazine said his fortunes took a major hit as the pandemic hit the ex-president's big properties.

French President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of plotting with the chiefs of European Union and taking the vaccines that were meant for Boris Johnson-ruled country.

French President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of plotting with the chiefs of European Union and taking the vaccines that were meant for Boris Johnson-ruled country. Meanwhile, Anas Haqqani, the Taliban's leader, on Tuesday paid a visit to the mausoleum of Mahmud Ghaznavi, the conqueror who stormed Gujarat's famous Somnath Temple in the 17th century and lauded him as a "great Muslim fighter." Click on headlines to read more France 'stole' millions of Covid vaccines from UK in an 'act of war': Report As per some reports, France allegedly stole nearly five million Covid vaccines from the UK by plotting a scheme with European Union chiefs. 'He smashed the idol of Somnath': Taliban leader Anas Haqqani praises Ghaznavi On Twitter, he praised Ghaznavi, who had previously attacked Gujarat, plundered the Somnath temple, and broken its jyotirlinga (idol). Nobel Prize for Chemistry awarded to Benjamin List and David WC MacMillan The Nobel Prize for Chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List and David WC MacMillan this year “for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis”. 'Only the rich could afford toilets': 2,700-year-old luxury private toilet unearthed in Israel Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday revealed the discovery of a 2,700-year-old toilet, which was designed for a single home rather than a public latrine. Russia reports highest daily Covid deaths as Delta variant surges Vladimir Putin-led government reported 929 Covid deaths in the past 24 hours. This is the highest death toll the country has reported since the pandemic took over the world in the start of 2020. Thousands of Covid testing kits recalled that delivered false positives Ellume has had to recall these kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as these kits had an unspecified manufacturing issue that was resulting in false Covid positives. Telegram gains 70 million new users as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram crash One such incident happened when the global outage of Facebook Inc. took place. Telegram, an instant messaging service like WhatsApp, gained nearly 70 million new users on Monday when the social media platforms of Facebook group. Check out latest rankings of best and worst passports around the world Strength of a passport is measured by number of countries the holder is allowed to travel to without visa. Europe has dominated the list of powerful passports yet again as per Henley Passport Index. After Christmas food, chocolate bar Bounty falls prey to supply chain crisis Philippines, which is the second largest coconut producer of the world, was hit by typhoons which destroyed more than 49 million trees and has led to a disruption in supply chain. Now, Trump drops off Forbes list amid pandemic downturn Former US President Donald Trump dropped off the Forbes rich list in America as the magazine said his fortunes took a major hit as the pandemic hit the ex-president's big properties.

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An Australian-American&nbsp;cybersecurity firm,&nbsp;Internet 2.0, has revealed that China's Hubei province, which was the initial epicentre of the COVID-19 epidemic, procured significant quantities of PCR,&nbsp;testing equipment&nbsp;months before Beijing notified international authorities of the emergence of the new virus.

In recognition of their contributions to the modelling of Earth's climate, measuring variability, and&nbsp;accurately anticipating&nbsp;global warming,&nbsp;Japan's&nbsp;Syukuro Manabe,&nbsp;Germany's&nbsp;Klaus Hasselmann, and&nbsp;Italy's&nbsp;Giorgio Parisi have received this year's prestigious Nobel Prize&nbsp;in Physics.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/torture-inflicted-on-uyghurs-in-xinjiang-revealed-by-chinese-detective-in-exile-418437">Torture inflicted on Uyghurs in Xinjiang revealed by Chinese detective in exile</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/05/214612-untitled-design-17.jpg" />The former Chinese detective turned whistleblower Jiang has revealed horrific details about a systematic campaign of torture against ethnic Uyghurs in the region's detention camp system, which China has long denied.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/syukuro-manabe-klaus-hasselmann-and-giorgio-parisi-win-2021-nobel-prize-in-physics-418351">Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi win 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/05/214572-untitled-design-16.jpg" />The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann, and Giorgio Parisi in 2021 for their "groundbreaking advances to our knowledge of complicated physical processes."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/mark-zuckerberg-loses-7-billion-in-hours-as-facebook-plunges-418427">Mark Zuckerberg loses $7 billion in hours as Facebook plunges</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/22/141502-untitled-design-15.jpg" />In a matter of hours, Mark Zuckerberg's personal worth dropped by over $7 billion as a whistleblower came forward and outages impacted Facebook's key programmes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-china-raised-spending-on-pcr-test-kits-just-before-first-confirmed-case-418395">COVID-19: China raised spending on PCR-test kits just before first confirmed case</a>

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An investigation by a cybersecurity company has shown that the Chinese province that was the initial epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak made significant purchases of equipment used to test for infectious diseases months before Beijing notified international authorities of the new coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/in-less-than-a-decade-global-warming-destroyed-14-of-the-worlds-corals-report-418422">In less than a decade, global warming destroyed 14% of the world's corals: Report</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-watchdog-backs-pfizer-booster-for-over-18s-418403">EU watchdog backs Pfizer booster for over-18s</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/23/175391-pfizer-biontech-vaccine.jpg" />As concerns grow that vaccine protection wanes after initial injections,&nbsp;the European Union's drug&nbsp;watchdog,&nbsp;European Medicines Agency (EMA)&nbsp;has approved&nbsp;Pfizer/BioNTech Covid booster doses for all people over 18 years of age.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-china-sea-malaysia-summons-chinese-envoy-after-beijings-vessels-enter-eez-418411">South China Sea: Malaysia summons Chinese envoy after Beijing’s vessels enter EEZ</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/07/03/100933-untitled-design-1.jpg" />In response to Chinese vessels entering Malaysia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea off the island of Borneo, Kuala Lumpur has summoned Beijing's ambassador to protest against the "presence and activities" of the vessels.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/despite-disagreements-over-january-6-pence-still-close-to-trump-418444">Despite disagreements over January 6, Pence still 'close to' Trump</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/07/177471-untitled-design-21.jpg" />Despite disagreements over the developments of January 6, former US vice president Mike Pence insists he remains close to former president Donald Trump.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/why-the-talibans-repression-of-women-may-be-more-tactical-than-ideological-418352">Why the Taliban’s repression of women may be more tactical than ideological</a>

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Although some Taliban officials continue to say that conditions will improve, women are still being kept from workplaces and schools. Each week seems to bring a new report of restrictions.&nbsp;In that light, the Taliban’s decision to restrict women’s freedom begins to look like a political choice as much as it is a matter of ideology.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-spacecraft-blasts-off-to-international-space-station-with-actress-director-to-film-first-movie-in-space-418355">Russian spacecraft blasts off to International Space Station with actress, director to film first movie in space</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/05/214570-mm11.jpg" />Russia's space mission blasted off to the&nbsp;International Space Station&nbsp;(ISS) with Actress&nbsp;Yulia Peresild, 37 and film director Klim Shipenko, 38 as they set course to shoot 'The Challenge' in space in an attempt to outmanoeuvre Hollywood.

An Australian-American cybersecurity firm, Internet 2.0, has revealed that China's Hubei province, which was the initial epicentre of the COVID-19 epidemic, procured significant quantities of PCR, testing equipment months before Beijing notified international authorities of the emergence of the new virus.

An Australian-American cybersecurity firm, Internet 2.0, has revealed that China's Hubei province, which was the initial epicentre of the COVID-19 epidemic, procured significant quantities of PCR, testing equipment months before Beijing notified international authorities of the emergence of the new virus. In recognition of their contributions to the modelling of Earth's climate, measuring variability, and accurately anticipating global warming, Japan's Syukuro Manabe, Germany's Klaus Hasselmann, and Italy's Giorgio Parisi have received this year's prestigious Nobel Prize in Physics. Click on the headline to read the full story. Torture inflicted on Uyghurs in Xinjiang revealed by Chinese detective in exile The former Chinese detective turned whistleblower Jiang has revealed horrific details about a systematic campaign of torture against ethnic Uyghurs in the region's detention camp system, which China has long denied. Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi win 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann, and Giorgio Parisi in 2021 for their "groundbreaking advances to our knowledge of complicated physical processes." Mark Zuckerberg loses $7 billion in hours as Facebook plunges In a matter of hours, Mark Zuckerberg's personal worth dropped by over $7 billion as a whistleblower came forward and outages impacted Facebook's key programmes. COVID-19: China raised spending on PCR-test kits just before first confirmed case An investigation by a cybersecurity company has shown that the Chinese province that was the initial epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak made significant purchases of equipment used to test for infectious diseases months before Beijing notified international authorities of the new coronavirus. In less than a decade, global warming destroyed 14% of the world's corals: Report EU watchdog backs Pfizer booster for over-18s As concerns grow that vaccine protection wanes after initial injections, the European Union's drug watchdog, European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Pfizer/BioNTech Covid booster doses for all people over 18 years of age. South China Sea: Malaysia summons Chinese envoy after Beijing’s vessels enter EEZ In response to Chinese vessels entering Malaysia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea off the island of Borneo, Kuala Lumpur has summoned Beijing's ambassador to protest against the "presence and activities" of the vessels. Despite disagreements over January 6, Pence still 'close to' Trump Despite disagreements over the developments of January 6, former US vice president Mike Pence insists he remains close to former president Donald Trump. Why the Taliban’s repression of women may be more tactical than ideological Although some Taliban officials continue to say that conditions will improve, women are still being kept from workplaces and schools. Each week seems to bring a new report of restrictions. In that light, the Taliban’s decision to restrict women’s freedom begins to look like a political choice as much as it is a matter of ideology. Russian spacecraft blasts off to International Space Station with actress, director to film first movie in space Russia's space mission blasted off to the International Space Station (ISS) with Actress Yulia Peresild, 37 and film director Klim Shipenko, 38 as they set course to shoot 'The Challenge' in space in an attempt to outmanoeuvre Hollywood.

Top 10 world news: China's torture of Uyghurs, Zuckerberg loses $7 billion and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day. From&nbsp;Russia seeing nothing special in Pandora Papers to&nbsp;PM Imran Khan saying&nbsp;Pakistan government will probe all citizens exposed,&nbsp;we have it all.

You can also read reports about&nbsp;scrapped Air India plane getting stuck under a foot-over bridge in Delhi,&nbsp;US looking to have 'frank conversations' with China on trade,&nbsp;Iran making concerted efforts to launch Arak nuclear research reactor 'within a year' and more.

Please click on the headline to read the full story. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-sees-nothing-special-in-pandora-papers-leak-and-dismisses-unsubstantiated-claims-418189">Russia sees nothing special in Pandora Papers, refutes unsubstantiated claims</a>

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Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Monday dismissed the Pandora papers as “unsubstantiated claims” and said that no hidden wealth was found in the Russian president’s inner circle.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/us-scientists-david-julius-ardem-patapoutian-win-nobel-prize-in-medicine-for-research-about-temperature-and-touch-418138">US scientists win Nobel in medicine for research about temperature and touch</a>

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Two California scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for finding new channels that help explain how heat, cold and touch trigger signals in people’s nervous system.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pandora-papers-leak-pakistan-govt-to-probe-all-citizens-exposed-says-pm-imran-khan-418153">Pandora Papers leak: Pakistan govt to probe all citizens exposed, says PM</a>

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said the government would investigate all citizens mentioned in the report. In the leak, several people from Pakistan have been claimed to be holding foreign assets.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swedish-cartoonist-who-depicted-prophet-mohammed-as-dog-dies-in-car-crash-418174">Swedish cartoonist who depicted Prophet Mohammed as dog dies in car crash</a>

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Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks and two police officers were stravelling in a car that collided with an oncoming truck. Vilks had courted controversy in 2007 by depicting Prophet Mohammed as a dog.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-scrapped-air-india-plane-gets-stuck-under-a-foot-over-bridge-in-delhi-418159">Watch: Scrapped Air India plane gets stuck under a foot-over bridge in Delhi</a>

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A video of a wrecked Air India aircraft trapped underneath a pedestrian overbridge in Delhi while being moved has gone viral on the internet.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/made-in-amethi-kalashnikovs-russia-says-ready-to-train-indian-specialist-for-ak-203-project-418214">'Made in Amethi' Kalashnikovs: Russia says ready to train Indian specialist for AK-203 project</a>

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Russia's Rosoboronexport, the state agency for exports and imports of defence products, is ready to train Indian specialists for the AK-203 Kalashnikov project in Amethi, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-have-frank-conversations-with-china-on-trade-418119">US to have 'frank conversations' with China on trade</a>

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The United States will soon have "frank conversations" with China on trade. The US President Joe Biden's administration believes the Asian giant has not honoured its commitments under an agreement signed in January 2020.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-to-launch-arak-nuclear-research-reactor-within-a-year-418149">Iran to launch Arak nuclear research reactor 'within a year'</a>

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An Iranian nuclear reactor is being converted from heavy water production to a power generating research&nbsp;facility. It&nbsp;will be launched within a year. In&nbsp;a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, the Islamic republic shut down the original Arak reactor in Markazi province.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-tourism-surges-in-july-but-falls-short-of-pre-covid-levels-418165">World tourism surges in July, but falls short of pre-Covid levels</a>

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In July, world tourism surged, all thanks to vaccination rollouts and fewer travel restrictions. But still the traveller numbers fell far short of pre-pandemic levels.&nbsp;Some 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July, the highest figure since April 2020.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/manila-mayor-officially-joins-2022-presidential-race-418130">Manila Mayor officially joins 2022 presidential race</a>

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Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso on Monday filed his certificate of candidacy to run for May 2022 presidential elections in the Philippines.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day. From Russia seeing nothing special in Pandora Papers to PM Imran Khan saying Pakistan government will probe all citizens exposed, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day. From Russia seeing nothing special in Pandora Papers to PM Imran Khan saying Pakistan government will probe all citizens exposed, we have it all. You can also read reports about scrapped Air India plane getting stuck under a foot-over bridge in Delhi, US looking to have 'frank conversations' with China on trade, Iran making concerted efforts to launch Arak nuclear research reactor 'within a year' and more. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Russia sees nothing special in Pandora Papers, refutes unsubstantiated claims Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Monday dismissed the Pandora papers as “unsubstantiated claims” and said that no hidden wealth was found in the Russian president’s inner circle. US scientists win Nobel in medicine for research about temperature and touch Two California scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for finding new channels that help explain how heat, cold and touch trigger signals in people’s nervous system. Pandora Papers leak: Pakistan govt to probe all citizens exposed, says PM Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said the government would investigate all citizens mentioned in the report. In the leak, several people from Pakistan have been claimed to be holding foreign assets. Swedish cartoonist who depicted Prophet Mohammed as dog dies in car crash Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks and two police officers were stravelling in a car that collided with an oncoming truck. Vilks had courted controversy in 2007 by depicting Prophet Mohammed as a dog. Watch: Scrapped Air India plane gets stuck under a foot-over bridge in Delhi A video of a wrecked Air India aircraft trapped underneath a pedestrian overbridge in Delhi while being moved has gone viral on the internet. 'Made in Amethi' Kalashnikovs: Russia says ready to train Indian specialist for AK-203 project Russia's Rosoboronexport, the state agency for exports and imports of defence products, is ready to train Indian specialists for the AK-203 Kalashnikov project in Amethi, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. US to have 'frank conversations' with China on trade The United States will soon have "frank conversations" with China on trade. The US President Joe Biden's administration believes the Asian giant has not honoured its commitments under an agreement signed in January 2020. Iran to launch Arak nuclear research reactor 'within a year' An Iranian nuclear reactor is being converted from heavy water production to a power generating research facility. It will be launched within a year. In a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, the Islamic republic shut down the original Arak reactor in Markazi province. World tourism surges in July, but falls short of pre-Covid levels In July, world tourism surged, all thanks to vaccination rollouts and fewer travel restrictions. But still the traveller numbers fell far short of pre-pandemic levels. Some 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July, the highest figure since April 2020. Manila Mayor officially joins 2022 presidential race Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso on Monday filed his certificate of candidacy to run for May 2022 presidential elections in the Philippines.

Top 10 world news: Russia sees nothing special in leak, Pak to probe all exposed and more

In what can be called an attack on Taliban's leaders, ‘a number of civilians’ have been reportedly killed in an explosion outside Eidgah mosque in Chaman area of Kabul on Sunday. The Taliban spokesman confirmed the incident. &nbsp;

Also, since 1950, around 3,000 paedophiles seem to have operated in Catholic Church in France. The striking revelation has been made by the head of an independent commission, which is investigating the scandal, to AFP news agency, days ahead of the release of its report. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/since-1950-3000-paedophiles-operated-in-french-catholic-church-says-report-417907">Since 1950, 3,000 paedophiles operated in French Catholic Church, says report</a>

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Since 1950, around 3,000 paedophiles seem to have operated in Catholic Church in France. The striking revelation has been made by the head of an independent commission, which is investigating the scandal, to AFP news agency, days ahead of the release of its report. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/several-civilians-killed-in-blast-at-eidgah-mosque-entrance-in-kabul-417942">Several civilians killed in blast at Eidgah mosque entrance in Kabul</a>

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In what can be called an attack on Taliban's leaders, ‘a number of civilians’ have been reportedly killed in an explosion outside Eidgah mosque in Chaman area of Kabul on Sunday. The Taliban spokesman confirmed the incident. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-fissures-erupt-in-canary-islands-volcano-417900">New fissures erupt in Canary Islands volcano</a>

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The erupting volcano on Spain’s Canary Islands has now blown open two more fissures, as the authorities report “intense” activity in the area. The new fissures are about 15 metres apart.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-urges-scottish-parliament-to-tackle-climate-change-417916">Queen Elizabeth urges Scottish parliament to tackle climate change</a>

<img alt="In her speech ahead of the Cop26 climate conference, Queen Elizabeth urged Scotland’s MSPs to tackle climate change and “help create a better, healthier future.&quot; She also highlighted the “deep and abiding affection” and happy memories she and the late Duke of Edinburgh shared of Scotland." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="37cea639-87b0-4ce5-bbda-23315d187d89" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-10-03%20at%207.50.23%20PM.png" />

In her speech ahead of the Cop26 climate conference, Queen Elizabeth urged Scotland’s MSPs to tackle climate change and “help create a better, healthier future." She also highlighted the “deep and abiding affection” and happy memories she and the late Duke of Edinburgh shared of Scotland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-offers-prayers-for-the-victims-of-ecuadors-worst-ever-prison-riot-417925">Pope Francis offers prayers for the victims of Ecuador's worst-ever prison riot</a>

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Pope Francis offered his prayers to victims of a prison riot at one of Ecuador's largest prisons that killed 118 inmates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-15-year-old-dies-from-covid-on-day-she-was-scheduled-for-vaccine-417822">UK: 15-year-old dies from Covid on day she was scheduled for vaccine</a>

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A 15-year-old girl lost her battle to the deadly coronavirus on the same day when she was scheduled to get her vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-pm-imran-calls-president-rahmon-amid-tensions-between-tajikistan-taliban-417857">Pak PM Imran calls President Rahmon amid tensions between Tajikistan &amp; Taliban</a>

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Amid tensions between Tajikistan&nbsp;and the Taliban, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held telephonic conversation with President Emomali Rahmon on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-everards-killer-was-put-on-parliamentary-duty-5-times-despite-criminal-background-reports-417885">Sarah Everard's killer was put on Parliamentary duty 5 times despite criminal background: Reports</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-everards-killer-was-put-on-parliamentary-duty-5-times-despite-criminal-background-reports-417885"><img alt="The policeman who killed Sarah Everard was deployed to the Parliamentary Estate five times in the past year, even after incidents of criminal nature." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="77f35e9d-89bb-4a80-871e-4f5c3708ef67" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-10-03%20at%207.53.36%20PM.png" /></a>

The policeman who killed Sarah Everard was deployed to the Parliamentary Estate five times in the past year, even after incidents of criminal nature.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fire-damages-romes-19th-century-iron-bridge-no-injuries-so-far-417936">Fire damages Rome's 19th century 'Iron Bridge', no injuries so far</a>

<img alt="A huge fire on Saturday night damaged Rome's famed &quot;Iron Bridge,&quot; as parts of the 19th-century structure plunged into the River Tiber." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4ef0083b-244b-430d-a617-fa0b1ed6bd40" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-10-03%20at%207.54.29%20PM.png" />

A huge fire on Saturday night damaged Rome's famed "Iron Bridge," as parts of the 19th-century structure plunged into the River Tiber.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mind-your-uterus-protests-erupt-in-us-against-anti-abortion-laws-417793">'Mind your uterus': Protests erupt in US against anti-abortion laws</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fire-damages-romes-19th-century-iron-bridge-no-injuries-so-far-417936"><img alt="Making sure that the government and all other lawmakers know their stand against the ‘inhumane’ and ‘discriminatory’ anti-abortion rules, tens of thousands of people took to streets across the United States." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5037c926-003c-4dbf-a569-eb0dfdd8298b" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-10-03%20at%207.55.47%20PM.png" /></a>

Making sure that the government and all other lawmakers know their stand against the ‘inhumane’ and ‘discriminatory’ anti-abortion rules, tens of thousands of people took to streets across the United States.

In what can be called an attack on Taliban's leaders, ‘a number of civilians’ have been reportedly killed in an explosion outside Eidgah mosque in Chaman area of Kabul on Sunday.

In what can be called an attack on Taliban's leaders, ‘a number of civilians’ have been reportedly killed in an explosion outside Eidgah mosque in Chaman area of Kabul on Sunday. The Taliban spokesman confirmed the incident. Also, since 1950, around 3,000 paedophiles seem to have operated in Catholic Church in France. The striking revelation has been made by the head of an independent commission, which is investigating the scandal, to AFP news agency, days ahead of the release of its report. Click on headlines to read more Since 1950, 3,000 paedophiles operated in French Catholic Church, says report Since 1950, around 3,000 paedophiles seem to have operated in Catholic Church in France. The striking revelation has been made by the head of an independent commission, which is investigating the scandal, to AFP news agency, days ahead of the release of its report. Several civilians killed in blast at Eidgah mosque entrance in Kabul In what can be called an attack on Taliban's leaders, ‘a number of civilians’ have been reportedly killed in an explosion outside Eidgah mosque in Chaman area of Kabul on Sunday. The Taliban spokesman confirmed the incident. New fissures erupt in Canary Islands volcano The erupting volcano on Spain’s Canary Islands has now blown open two more fissures, as the authorities report “intense” activity in the area. The new fissures are about 15 metres apart. Queen Elizabeth urges Scottish parliament to tackle climate change In her speech ahead of the Cop26 climate conference, Queen Elizabeth urged Scotland’s MSPs to tackle climate change and “help create a better, healthier future." She also highlighted the “deep and abiding affection” and happy memories she and the late Duke of Edinburgh shared of Scotland. Pope Francis offers prayers for the victims of Ecuador's worst-ever prison riot Pope Francis offered his prayers to victims of a prison riot at one of Ecuador's largest prisons that killed 118 inmates. UK: 15-year-old dies from Covid on day she was scheduled for vaccine A 15-year-old girl lost her battle to the deadly coronavirus on the same day when she was scheduled to get her vaccine. Pak PM Imran calls President Rahmon amid tensions between Tajikistan & Taliban Amid tensions between Tajikistan and the Taliban, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held telephonic conversation with President Emomali Rahmon on Sunday. Sarah Everard's killer was put on Parliamentary duty 5 times despite criminal background: Reports The policeman who killed Sarah Everard was deployed to the Parliamentary Estate five times in the past year, even after incidents of criminal nature. Fire damages Rome's 19th century 'Iron Bridge', no injuries so far A huge fire on Saturday night damaged Rome's famed "Iron Bridge," as parts of the 19th-century structure plunged into the River Tiber. 'Mind your uterus': Protests erupt in US against anti-abortion laws Making sure that the government and all other lawmakers know their stand against the ‘inhumane’ and ‘discriminatory’ anti-abortion rules, tens of thousands of people took to streets across the United States.

Top 10 world news: Blast at Eidgah mosque entrance in Kabul, new fissures erupt in Canary Islands volcano, and more

A group of current and former Blue Origin employees have accused tech billionaire Jeff Bezos's&nbsp;space company of having a 'toxic' work culture. Additionally, the allegations claim that sexual harassment was rampant in the company and that the company made decisions that prioritized speed over safety.&nbsp;

After hundreds of young activists took to the streets alongside Greta Thunberg to raise their voices against climate crisis, UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson says that young people have every right to be angry and that around the world they are already paying the price for the reckless actions of their elders.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-accused-of-toxic-work-culture-involving-sexual-harassment-417357">Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin accused of 'toxic' work culture involving sexual harassment</a>&nbsp;

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Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin is facing&nbsp;accusations of having 'toxic' work culture. The claim was made by a group of current and former Blue Origin employees.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/you-have-every-right-to-be-angry-boris-johnson-tells-climate-activists-417389">'You have every right to be angry', Boris Johnson tells climate activists</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/01/213978-greta-thunberg-boris-johnson.jpg" />Young climate activists took to the streets to protest against the worsening climate crisis, and the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed with them, saying "you have every right to be angry."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-submarines-transfer-to-australia-threatens-non-proliferation-regime-russia-417390">US submarines transfer to Australia threatens non-proliferation regime: Russia</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/01/09/80058-sergei-ryabkov.jpg" />According to Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, under the AUKUS deal, Australia will become the fifth country to have nuclear weapons, posing a significant risk to the nonproliferation system.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/militant-group-accused-of-rohingya-leaders-death-blame-unidentified-criminals-417391">Militant group accused of Rohingya leader's death blame 'unidentified criminals'</a>

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"Unidentified criminals" are to blame for killing Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah in a Bangladesh refugee camp, says the militant group accused of killing him.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-anti-government-protests-hong-kong-celebrates-72nd-chinese-national-day-417370">Amid anti-government protests, Hong Kong celebrates 72nd Chinese National Day</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/01/213965-untitled-design.jpg" />In Hong Kong, President Carrie Lam hosted a flag-raising ceremony and reception to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of China's People's Republic while a small group of activists took to the streets.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-starts-up-subsea-renewable-power-link-to-norway-417383">UK starts up subsea renewable power link to Norway</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/01/213975-norway.jpg" />

Britain has powered up the world's longest subsea electricity cable with Norway in order to share hydro and wind power, amid ongoing turmoil in the UK energy market.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afro-american-family-gets-back-beach-property-snatched-in-1924-now-worth-75-million-417365">Afro-american family gets back beach property snatched in 1924, now worth $75 million</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/01/213962-untitled-design-1.jpg" />A Black family was robbed of their prime beachfront land and heritage over a century ago by white officials of a Southern California community.&nbsp;Now,&nbsp;California Governor Gavin Newsom used his pen to right a decades-old wrong.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-counter-to-uk-british-nationals-to-undergo-10-day-mandatory-quarantine-on-arrival-417417">India's counter to UK: British nationals to undergo 10-day mandatory quarantine on arrival</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/01/213997-untitled-design-5.jpg" />In response to the United Kingdom not recognizing India's covid vaccine certificate, New Delhi has decided to impose reciprocal measures on UK nationals entering the country from the UK.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/squid-game-why-is-such-a-violent-show-on-its-way-to-become-number-1-417425">Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1?</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/01/213993-new.png" />Netflix's new show Squid Game, is violent, it’s gory, it’s displeasing to the eyes and yet we are getting consumed by it one household at a time. Find out what is fascinating the audience so much.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/criminals-blow-themselves-up-while-teaching-how-to-bomb-atm-machines-417408">Criminals blow themselves up while teaching how to bomb ATM machines</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/10/01/213984-atm-attack.jpg" />Members of a criminal gang that used to make tutorial videos on YouTube about how to bomb cash machines end up blowing themselves up while making a tutorial.

A group of current and former Blue Origin employees have accused tech billionaire Jeff Bezos's space company of having a 'toxic' work culture. Additionally, the allegations claim that sexual harassment was rampant in the company and that the company made decisions that prioritized speed over safety.

A group of current and former Blue Origin employees have accused tech billionaire Jeff Bezos's space company of having a 'toxic' work culture. Additionally, the allegations claim that sexual harassment was rampant in the company and that the company made decisions that prioritized speed over safety. After hundreds of young activists took to the streets alongside Greta Thunberg to raise their voices against climate crisis, UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson says that young people have every right to be angry and that around the world they are already paying the price for the reckless actions of their elders. Click on headlines to read more Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin accused of 'toxic' work culture involving sexual harassment Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin is facing accusations of having 'toxic' work culture. The claim was made by a group of current and former Blue Origin employees. 'You have every right to be angry', Boris Johnson tells climate activists Young climate activists took to the streets to protest against the worsening climate crisis, and the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed with them, saying "you have every right to be angry." US submarines transfer to Australia threatens non-proliferation regime: Russia According to Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, under the AUKUS deal, Australia will become the fifth country to have nuclear weapons, posing a significant risk to the nonproliferation system. Militant group accused of Rohingya leader's death blame 'unidentified criminals' "Unidentified criminals" are to blame for killing Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah in a Bangladesh refugee camp, says the militant group accused of killing him. Amid anti-government protests, Hong Kong celebrates 72nd Chinese National Day In Hong Kong, President Carrie Lam hosted a flag-raising ceremony and reception to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of China's People's Republic while a small group of activists took to the streets. UK starts up subsea renewable power link to Norway Britain has powered up the world's longest subsea electricity cable with Norway in order to share hydro and wind power, amid ongoing turmoil in the UK energy market. Afro-american family gets back beach property snatched in 1924, now worth $75 million A Black family was robbed of their prime beachfront land and heritage over a century ago by white officials of a Southern California community. Now, California Governor Gavin Newsom used his pen to right a decades-old wrong. India's counter to UK: British nationals to undergo 10-day mandatory quarantine on arrival In response to the United Kingdom not recognizing India's covid vaccine certificate, New Delhi has decided to impose reciprocal measures on UK nationals entering the country from the UK. Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1? Netflix's new show Squid Game, is violent, it’s gory, it’s displeasing to the eyes and yet we are getting consumed by it one household at a time. Find out what is fascinating the audience so much. Criminals blow themselves up while teaching how to bomb ATM machines Members of a criminal gang that used to make tutorial videos on YouTube about how to bomb cash machines end up blowing themselves up while making a tutorial.

Top 10 world news: UK's Johnson sympathises with young people, Jeff Bezos' company accused of toxic work culture and more

While cases of coronavirus are declining all over the world, the economic losses faced by the pandemic seem to be adding up.&nbsp;In addition to several other industries, the transport industry has urged global leaders and the United Nations (UN) to pay attention to their worsening situation. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Canadian Federal Court on Wednesday upheld a ruling that ordered Canada government to compensate indigenous children for suffering discrimination.&nbsp;According to LinkedIn data provided to Forbes, the number of job advertisements requiring <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> immunisation has "jumped 20 times" in the last two months.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/transport-chiefs-warn-world-leaders-and-un-about-incoming-collapse-of-global-supply-chain-417077" hreflang="en">Transport chiefs warn UN about incoming collapse of global supply chain</a>

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Calling for aid in these difficult times, the global transport chiefs have urged the UN to out an end to all travel bans and other Covid-related restrictions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/compensation-to-indigenous-children-may-cost-canada-billions-417139">Compensation to indigenous children may cost Canada billions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/07/210068-justin-trudeau-2.jpg" />

Canada government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had appealed against tribunal's decision for compensation of USD 31,500 to each indigenous child for suffering discrimination. The appeal has been rejected by Canada's federal court.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaishankars-visit-shows-commitment-to-enhance-relations-says-mexican-envoy-federico-salas-417145">Jaishankar's visit shows commitment to enhance relations, says Mexico's Envoy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/30/213833-federico-salas.jpg" />

The Mexican Envoy to India Federico Salas has lauded External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar's visit to his country, calling it as a "signal of commitment" by New Delhi.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-jab-no-job-employment-ads-requiring-vaccination-witness-20-fold-rise-417165">No jab, no job: Employment ads requiring vaccination witness 20-fold rise</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/56927-GettyImages-108458514-20160613014515.jpg" />

According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, job candidates are beginning to list their vaccination status on their applications.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/najla-bouden-romdhan-tunisia-becomes-the-first-arab-country-to-have-a-woman-prime-minister-417071">Najla Bouden Romdhan: Tunisia becomes first Arab country to have a woman PM</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/30/213799-untitled-design.jpg" />

Tunisia has become the first Arab country to appoint a female prime minister, with President Kais Saied naming Najla Bouden Romdhane for the top post.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uks-fuel-crisis-hits-cristiano-ronaldo-manchester-united-stars-bentley-goes-petrol-hunting-see-pics-417147" hreflang="en">UK's fuel crisis hits Cristiano Ronaldo! Manchester United star's Bentley goes petrol-hunting - see pics</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/30/213834-cristiano-ronaldo.jpg" />

The fuel crisis in the country started when oil firm BP recently warned that it would have to "temporarily" close some of its petrol stations, because of a lack of lorry drivers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/social-media-star-khaby-lame-makes-india-debut-partners-with-this-brand-417129" hreflang="en">Social media star Khaby Lame makes India debut, partners with this brand</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/30/213827-khaby-lame.jpg" />

Khaby Lame, an international social media sensation, has partnered with his first Indian brand, and netizens are raving about it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-taliban-fire-shots-at-kabul-women-protesting-for-right-to-study-417115" hreflang="en">Watch: Taliban fire shots at Kabul women protesting for right to study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/30/213820-women-protest-against-taliban.jpg" />

A group of six women had gathered outside a high school in the eastern Kabul to fight for women's right to study. However, these women were pushed back, manhandled and even fired shots at them.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/with-love-japans-new-pm-kishida-fumio-wins-over-internet-with-a-picture-of-japanese-pancake-417131" hreflang="en">Japan's new PM wins over internet with a picture of Japanese pancake</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/30/213828-kishida-fumio.jpg" />

During an Instagram live, the new PM said he confessed that he loves okonomiyaki that his wife cooks for him. Much to his surprise, when he returned back home his wife had a plate of his favourite dish ready for him.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-economic-crisis-over-three-quarters-live-in-extreme-poverty-417155" hreflang="en">Venezuela economic crisis: Over three-quarters live in extreme poverty</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/22/199394-venezuela.JPG" />

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The research comes as the country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis that includes shortages of key goods such as medication and food, hyperinflation, and a lack of electricity.

While cases of coronavirus are declining all over the world, the economic losses faced by the pandemic seem to be adding up. In addition to several other industries, the transport industry has urged global leaders and the United Nations (UN) to pay attention to their worsening situation.

While cases of coronavirus are declining all over the world, the economic losses faced by the pandemic seem to be adding up. In addition to several other industries, the transport industry has urged global leaders and the United Nations (UN) to pay attention to their worsening situation. Meanwhile, Canadian Federal Court on Wednesday upheld a ruling that ordered Canada government to compensate indigenous children for suffering discrimination. According to LinkedIn data provided to Forbes, the number of job advertisements requiring COVID-19 immunisation has "jumped 20 times" in the last two months. Click on headlines to read more Transport chiefs warn UN about incoming collapse of global supply chain Calling for aid in these difficult times, the global transport chiefs have urged the UN to out an end to all travel bans and other Covid-related restrictions. Compensation to indigenous children may cost Canada billions Canada government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had appealed against tribunal's decision for compensation of USD 31,500 to each indigenous child for suffering discrimination. The appeal has been rejected by Canada's federal court. Jaishankar's visit shows commitment to enhance relations, says Mexico's Envoy The Mexican Envoy to India Federico Salas has lauded External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar's visit to his country, calling it as a "signal of commitment" by New Delhi. No jab, no job: Employment ads requiring vaccination witness 20-fold rise According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, job candidates are beginning to list their vaccination status on their applications. Najla Bouden Romdhan: Tunisia becomes first Arab country to have a woman PM Tunisia has become the first Arab country to appoint a female prime minister, with President Kais Saied naming Najla Bouden Romdhane for the top post. UK's fuel crisis hits Cristiano Ronaldo! Manchester United star's Bentley goes petrol-hunting - see pics The fuel crisis in the country started when oil firm BP recently warned that it would have to "temporarily" close some of its petrol stations, because of a lack of lorry drivers. Social media star Khaby Lame makes India debut, partners with this brand Khaby Lame, an international social media sensation, has partnered with his first Indian brand, and netizens are raving about it. Watch: Taliban fire shots at Kabul women protesting for right to study A group of six women had gathered outside a high school in the eastern Kabul to fight for women's right to study. However, these women were pushed back, manhandled and even fired shots at them. Japan's new PM wins over internet with a picture of Japanese pancake During an Instagram live, the new PM said he confessed that he loves okonomiyaki that his wife cooks for him. Much to his surprise, when he returned back home his wife had a plate of his favourite dish ready for him. Venezuela economic crisis: Over three-quarters live in extreme poverty The research comes as the country is in the midst of a political and economic crisis that includes shortages of key goods such as medication and food, hyperinflation, and a lack of electricity.

Top 10 world news: Arab world's first woman PM, Ronaldo hit by UK fuel crisis, and more

Four refugees who hid Edward Snowden in their cramped Hong Kong apartment in 2013 were granted asylum in Canada on Tuesday, eight years after supporting one of the world's most sought individuals at the time. In other news,&nbsp;US Senate, lawmakers are demanding an in-depth investigation into the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan. The leaders also want sanctions against the group and those who assisted them in the collapse of the Ashraf Ghani-led Afghanistan government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-sri-lankan-refugees-who-hid-edward-snowden-in-hong-kong-begin-new-lives-in-canada-416868">Four Sri Lankan refugees who hid Edward Snowden in Hong Kong begin new lives in Canada</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/29/213650-untitled-design-1.jpg" />Supun Thilina Kellapatha, Nadeeka Dilrukshi Nonis, and their children Sethumdi and Dinath are on their way to Montreal, where they will make their permanent home.&nbsp;The family was part of a group of seven impoverished exiles from Sri Lanka and the Philippines residing in Hong Kong who decided to house Snowden following his shocking revelations in 2013.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-senators-seek-probe-into-pakistans-role-in-talibans-afghan-victory-416821">US senators seek probe into Pakistan's role in Taliban’s Afghan victory</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/29/213629-taliban-and-pakistan-isi-chief.jpg" />&nbsp;The 'Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act' also looks to form a task force, which will focus on continued evacuation of US citizens, legal permanent residents and special immigrant visa holders from Afghanistan. The bill has been introduced by 22 American Republican senators. It also seeks to tackle issues related to the Afghan withdrawal like counterterrorism strategies and sanctioning the Taliban for alleged human rights abuses in the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thirty-years-of-blah-blah-blah-greta-thunberg-slams-climate-talks-bureaucracy-416816">Thirty years of 'blah blah blah': Greta Thunberg slams climate talks bureaucracy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/29/213617-greta-thunberg.jpg" />Climate activist Greta Thunberg had some strong but sceptical words as she denounced long unending climate negotiations over decades 'blah, blah, blah'. She was speaking at climate talks in Italy. Thousands of young activists have gathered in Milan this week from about 190 countries. They are due to engage with policymakers to hammer out prosposals for solutions to climate issues.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hell-breaks-loose-as-lancet-describes-women-as-bodies-with-vaginas-416804">Hell breaks loose as Lancet describes women as 'bodies with vaginas'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/29/213612-lancet.jpg" />An article titled 'Periods on Display' was published on September 01. In this article the experts tried to examine an exhibition exploring the taboos related to menstrual cycle. It also touched upon the history of periods exhibited at the Vagina Museum in London.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bronze-statue-of-woman-dressed-scantily-triggers-sexism-row-in-italy-female-politicians-want-it-demolished-416815">Bronze statue of woman dressed scantily triggers sexism row in Italy, female politicians want it demolished</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/29/213616-woman-statue.jpg" />A bronze statue of a woman from a 19th-century&nbsp;poem which appeared to be dressed scantily has triggered a sexism row in Italy. The sculpture, which portrays the woman in a transparent dress, was unveiled in the southern town of Sapri on Saturday during an event attended by prominent politicians, including Italy’s former prime minister Giuseppe Conte.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vietnam-lockdown-hits-iphone-delivery-shoe-car-companies-also-suffer-416794">Vietnam lockdown hits iPhone delivery; shoe &amp; car companies also suffer</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/30/142491-untitled-design-20.jpg" />&nbsp;According to reports, lockdown in Vietnam has prevented Apple's new&nbsp;iPhone 13&nbsp;phone from reaching customers since the camera modules are made in the country. Vietnam has been hit by the fierce Delta wave resulting in lockdowns. The country's southern region namely&nbsp;Ho Chi Minh City&nbsp;and Binh Duong province are the main areas where the components are made, however, it has been hit by the virus resulting in many companies shutting operations in the area.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cnn-pulls-out-of-facebook-in-australia-citing-defamation-risk-416879">CNN pulls out of Facebook in Australia, citing defamation risk</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/01/200577-untitled-design-7.jpg" />News outlet CNN has said it scrapped its Facebook presence in Australia claiming that the social media behemoth refused to disable the comments section, while also citing the country’s high court ruling which made publishers responsible for defamatory comments posted by users on social media. The move reportedly makes CNN the first major news organisation to pull its Facebook presence in Australia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-unearth-fossils-of-rare-eagle-species-that-lived-25-million-years-ago-416873">Scientists unearth fossils of rare Eagle species that lived 25 million years ago</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/29/213653-eagle-species-1.jpg" />In yet another remarkable discovery, a group of scientists have uncovered a fossil of a unique species of eagle from 25 million years ago.&nbsp;A group of researchers from Flinders University in Adelaide found several bone fragments by a dry lake. Scientists believe these remains belong to an ancient hawk called Archaehierax sylvestris.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaffe-prone-us-leaders-do-it-again-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-mistakes-obama-for-biden-416891">Gaffe-prone US leaders do it again: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mistakes Obama for Biden</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/20/155564-0001wm3fa.jpg" />Slips of the tongue seems to have become a common affair in US President Joe Biden’s administration. After the Biden himself made the gaffe some time ago, now its House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s turn.&nbsp; &nbsp; On Tuesday, Pelosi misspoke, while calling for the passage of Barack Obama’s agenda instead of Biden’s.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/there-is-peace-in-kashmir-pakistan-army-misguides-us-says-arrested-teenage-terrorist-416810">There is peace in Kashmir, Pakistan Army misguides us, says arrested teenage terrorist</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/28/213488-untitled-design.jpg" />Ali Babar Patra, a 19-year-old arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, on Wednesday confessed to being trained by the Pakistan Army and the ISI. The teenage Pakistani confessed to reporters that he was granted cash assistance of Rs 25,000 for his mother's medical treatment.

Four refugees who hid Edward Snowden in their cramped Hong Kong apartment in 2013 were granted asylum in Canada on Tuesday, eight years after supporting one of the world's most sought individuals at the time.

Four refugees who hid Edward Snowden in their cramped Hong Kong apartment in 2013 were granted asylum in Canada on Tuesday, eight years after supporting one of the world's most sought individuals at the time. In other news, US Senate, lawmakers are demanding an in-depth investigation into the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan. The leaders also want sanctions against the group and those who assisted them in the collapse of the Ashraf Ghani-led Afghanistan government. Four Sri Lankan refugees who hid Edward Snowden in Hong Kong begin new lives in Canada Supun Thilina Kellapatha, Nadeeka Dilrukshi Nonis, and their children Sethumdi and Dinath are on their way to Montreal, where they will make their permanent home. The family was part of a group of seven impoverished exiles from Sri Lanka and the Philippines residing in Hong Kong who decided to house Snowden following his shocking revelations in 2013. US senators seek probe into Pakistan's role in Taliban’s Afghan victory The 'Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act' also looks to form a task force, which will focus on continued evacuation of US citizens, legal permanent residents and special immigrant visa holders from Afghanistan. The bill has been introduced by 22 American Republican senators. It also seeks to tackle issues related to the Afghan withdrawal like counterterrorism strategies and sanctioning the Taliban for alleged human rights abuses in the country. Thirty years of 'blah blah blah': Greta Thunberg slams climate talks bureaucracy Climate activist Greta Thunberg had some strong but sceptical words as she denounced long unending climate negotiations over decades 'blah, blah, blah'. She was speaking at climate talks in Italy. Thousands of young activists have gathered in Milan this week from about 190 countries. They are due to engage with policymakers to hammer out prosposals for solutions to climate issues. Hell breaks loose as Lancet describes women as 'bodies with vaginas' An article titled 'Periods on Display' was published on September 01. In this article the experts tried to examine an exhibition exploring the taboos related to menstrual cycle. It also touched upon the history of periods exhibited at the Vagina Museum in London. Bronze statue of woman dressed scantily triggers sexism row in Italy, female politicians want it demolished A bronze statue of a woman from a 19th-century poem which appeared to be dressed scantily has triggered a sexism row in Italy. The sculpture, which portrays the woman in a transparent dress, was unveiled in the southern town of Sapri on Saturday during an event attended by prominent politicians, including Italy’s former prime minister Giuseppe Conte. Vietnam lockdown hits iPhone delivery; shoe & car companies also suffer According to reports, lockdown in Vietnam has prevented Apple's new iPhone 13 phone from reaching customers since the camera modules are made in the country. Vietnam has been hit by the fierce Delta wave resulting in lockdowns. The country's southern region namely Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong province are the main areas where the components are made, however, it has been hit by the virus resulting in many companies shutting operations in the area. CNN pulls out of Facebook in Australia, citing defamation risk News outlet CNN has said it scrapped its Facebook presence in Australia claiming that the social media behemoth refused to disable the comments section, while also citing the country’s high court ruling which made publishers responsible for defamatory comments posted by users on social media. The move reportedly makes CNN the first major news organisation to pull its Facebook presence in Australia. Scientists unearth fossils of rare Eagle species that lived 25 million years ago In yet another remarkable discovery, a group of scientists have uncovered a fossil of a unique species of eagle from 25 million years ago. A group of researchers from Flinders University in Adelaide found several bone fragments by a dry lake. Scientists believe these remains belong to an ancient hawk called Archaehierax sylvestris. Gaffe-prone US leaders do it again: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mistakes Obama for Biden Slips of the tongue seems to have become a common affair in US President Joe Biden’s administration. After the Biden himself made the gaffe some time ago, now its House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s turn. On Tuesday, Pelosi misspoke, while calling for the passage of Barack Obama’s agenda instead of Biden’s. There is peace in Kashmir, Pakistan Army misguides us, says arrested teenage terrorist Ali Babar Patra, a 19-year-old arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, on Wednesday confessed to being trained by the Pakistan Army and the ISI. The teenage Pakistani confessed to reporters that he was granted cash assistance of Rs 25,000 for his mother's medical treatment.

Top 10 world news: US senators seek probe into Pak's role in Taliban victory, Lancet describes women as 'bodies with vaginas' and more

Criticising President Joe Bident's hasty military withdrawal from Afghanistan,&nbsp;former US national security advisor John Bolton has said that the Taliban may obtain nuclear weapons from Pakistan.&nbsp;Bolton, who served&nbsp;under the then-president Donald Trump, said the abrupt US troops withdrawal allowed the Taliban to rapidly take over and bring the country once again under their control.&nbsp;In recent times, Bolton has been a vocal critic of American foreign policy. In other news, the White House faced a backlash from a section of US media over Biden's remark that&nbsp;'Indian media is better behaved&nbsp;than the US'. Pacifying the riled scribes,&nbsp;Press Secretary Jen Psaki sought to clarify that Biden's words weren't meant as a 'hard cut' on them. In Covid related news,&nbsp;infection rate&nbsp;seems to be ebbing in India after it registered only 18,795&nbsp;cases, its lowest in six months.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-may-obtain-nuclear-weapons-from-pakistan-says-former-us-national-security-advisor-john-bolton-416597">Taliban may obtain nuclear weapons from Pakistan, says former US national security advisor John Bolton</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/10/149213-bolton.jpg" />Bolton added it was possible that nuclear weapons could be obtained from Pakistan should Islamist insurgents get hold of them.&nbsp;However, he also complimented Biden for the nuclear submarine deal with Australia. He says the deal is a way to counter China threat. US is only giving nuclear submarines. "These are what we call hunter-killer submarines," Bolton explained. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-media-is-better-behaved-than-the-us-white-house-defends-bidens-statement-416568">'Indian media is 'better behaved' than the US': White House defends Biden's statement</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/26/213119-narendra-modi-joe-biden-4.jpg" />Joe Biden lauded the Indian media, calling it "better behaved" than the US media, during his first in-person bilateral meeting with PM Modi at the White House, criticising American reporters for asking questions that are not "on topic" in front of a foreign head of government/state.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/failed-tiktok-deal-strangest-thing-ive-worked-on-says-microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-416560">Failed TikTok deal 'strangest thing I've worked on', says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/18938-satya%25252520nadella-20170222070958.JPG" />Microsoft tried to acquire TikTok in 2020 after then US President Donald Trump ordered TikTok to separate its US version from its Chinese paraent over data security concerns. The talks failed and the deal could not go through. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke about this at Code Conference in Beverly Hills, California.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-royal-mint-launches-gold-bar-featuring-lakshmi-hindu-goddess-of-wealth-416553">UK Royal Mint launches gold bar featuring Lakshmi, Hindu Goddess of wealth</a>

&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/28/213460-gold-bar.jpg" />UK Royal Mint says that the gold bar with Goddess Lakshmi is&nbsp;'an auspicious gift which unites British minting excellence and time-honoured traditions'. Indians in UK are likely to buy the gold bar during traditional gold purchase done during Diwali.&nbsp;The gold bar weighs 20 g and is made up of 999.9 fine gold. It will be presented to customers in a specially designed henna patterned sleeve.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-records-18795-fresh-covid-19-cases-lowest-in-six-months-416546">India records 18,795 fresh COVID-19 cases, lowest in six months</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/28/213454-covid.jpg" />&nbsp;The number of active cases has declined to 2,92,206, accounting for 0.87 per cent of the total number of cases -- the lowest since March 2020 -- while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.81 per cent, the highest since March last year, the ministry said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/myanmar-did-not-make-a-request-to-speak-unga-president-abdulla-shahid-clarifies-to-wion-416617">Myanmar did not make a request to speak, UNGA president Abdulla Shahid clarifies to WION</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/28/213499-myanmar.jpg" />There were reports that China, Russia and the United States had reached an understanding to prevent&nbsp;Myanmar's ambassador to UN Kyaw Moe Tun&nbsp;from addressing the general assembly.&nbsp;Shahid said a committee will meet in November to decide whether&nbsp;Myanmar’s current UN Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun will be allowed to retain his seat.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/19-year-old-pakistani-terrorist-ali-babar-patra-surrendered-in-jk-416600">19-year-old Pakistani terrorist, Ali Babar Patra, surrendered in J&amp;K</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/28/213488-untitled-design.jpg" />Ali Babar Patra, a 19-year-old LeT terrorist from Pakistan's Punjab province, is a native of Okhara. In an operation in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, he was apprehended by security forces. Two infiltrators crossed the border, while four more terrorists were on the Pakistani side, according to Major Vats.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/naya-pakistan-15-million-unemployed-pakistanis-apply-for-a-peons-post-416583">'Naya Pakistan': 1.5 million unemployed Pakistanis apply for a peon's post</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/14142-pakistan-20161123043217.jpg" />The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics&nbsp;has highlighted a grim picture of the rising rate of unemployment and said that at least 24 per cent of educated people are jobless at the moment in the country, according to Dawn.&nbsp;Meanwhile, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics' Labour Force Survey (LFS), unemployment in Pakistan has increased from 5.8% in 2017-18 to 6.9% in 2018-19. (PBS).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-sentences-woman-school-principal-to-death-for-committing-blasphemy-416616">Pakistan court sentences woman school principal to death for committing blasphemy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/18/195291-court.jpg" />Additional districts and sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmad observed in the verdict that Tanvir committed blasphemy by denying that Prophet Muhammad was not the last prophet of Islam. Lahore police in 2013 registered a blasphemy case against Tanvir on the complaint of a local cleric.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/astronaut-posts-breathtaking-photo-of-aurora-taken-from-above-earth-416595">Astronaut posts breathtaking photo of aurora taken from above Earth</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/28/213487-aurora.jpg" />Aurora is formed due to interaction between solar particles and particles of Earth's atmosphere. When particles from the Sun interact with Earth's magnetic field, they get channelled to the poles and there they interact with the atmosphere.&nbsp;

Criticising President Joe Bident's hasty military withdrawal from Afghanistan, former US national security advisor John Bolton has said that the Taliban may obtain nuclear weapons from Pakistan.

Criticising President Joe Bident's hasty military withdrawal from Afghanistan, former US national security advisor John Bolton has said that the Taliban may obtain nuclear weapons from Pakistan. Bolton, who served under the then-president Donald Trump, said the abrupt US troops withdrawal allowed the Taliban to rapidly take over and bring the country once again under their control. In recent times, Bolton has been a vocal critic of American foreign policy. In other news, the White House faced a backlash from a section of US media over Biden's remark that 'Indian media is better behaved than the US'. Pacifying the riled scribes, Press Secretary Jen Psaki sought to clarify that Biden's words weren't meant as a 'hard cut' on them. In Covid related news, infection rate seems to be ebbing in India after it registered only 18,795 cases, its lowest in six months. Taliban may obtain nuclear weapons from Pakistan, says former US national security advisor John Bolton Bolton added it was possible that nuclear weapons could be obtained from Pakistan should Islamist insurgents get hold of them. However, he also complimented Biden for the nuclear submarine deal with Australia. He says the deal is a way to counter China threat. US is only giving nuclear submarines. "These are what we call hunter-killer submarines," Bolton explained. 'Indian media is 'better behaved' than the US': White House defends Biden's statement Joe Biden lauded the Indian media, calling it "better behaved" than the US media, during his first in-person bilateral meeting with PM Modi at the White House, criticising American reporters for asking questions that are not "on topic" in front of a foreign head of government/state. Failed TikTok deal 'strangest thing I've worked on', says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Microsoft tried to acquire TikTok in 2020 after then US President Donald Trump ordered TikTok to separate its US version from its Chinese paraent over data security concerns. The talks failed and the deal could not go through. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke about this at Code Conference in Beverly Hills, California. UK Royal Mint launches gold bar featuring Lakshmi, Hindu Goddess of wealth UK Royal Mint says that the gold bar with Goddess Lakshmi is 'an auspicious gift which unites British minting excellence and time-honoured traditions'. Indians in UK are likely to buy the gold bar during traditional gold purchase done during Diwali. The gold bar weighs 20 g and is made up of 999.9 fine gold. It will be presented to customers in a specially designed henna patterned sleeve. India records 18,795 fresh COVID-19 cases, lowest in six months The number of active cases has declined to 2,92,206, accounting for 0.87 per cent of the total number of cases -- the lowest since March 2020 -- while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.81 per cent, the highest since March last year, the ministry said. Myanmar did not make a request to speak, UNGA president Abdulla Shahid clarifies to WION There were reports that China, Russia and the United States had reached an understanding to prevent Myanmar's ambassador to UN Kyaw Moe Tun from addressing the general assembly. Shahid said a committee will meet in November to decide whether Myanmar’s current UN Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun will be allowed to retain his seat. 19-year-old Pakistani terrorist, Ali Babar Patra, surrendered in J&K Ali Babar Patra, a 19-year-old LeT terrorist from Pakistan's Punjab province, is a native of Okhara. In an operation in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, he was apprehended by security forces. Two infiltrators crossed the border, while four more terrorists were on the Pakistani side, according to Major Vats. 'Naya Pakistan': 1.5 million unemployed Pakistanis apply for a peon's post The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics has highlighted a grim picture of the rising rate of unemployment and said that at least 24 per cent of educated people are jobless at the moment in the country, according to Dawn. Meanwhile, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics' Labour Force Survey (LFS), unemployment in Pakistan has increased from 5.8% in 2017-18 to 6.9% in 2018-19. (PBS). Pakistan court sentences woman school principal to death for committing blasphemy Additional districts and sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmad observed in the verdict that Tanvir committed blasphemy by denying that Prophet Muhammad was not the last prophet of Islam. Lahore police in 2013 registered a blasphemy case against Tanvir on the complaint of a local cleric. Astronaut posts breathtaking photo of aurora taken from above Earth Aurora is formed due to interaction between solar particles and particles of Earth's atmosphere. When particles from the Sun interact with Earth's magnetic field, they get channelled to the poles and there they interact with the atmosphere.

Top 10 world news: Ex-US NSA claims Taliban may get nukes from Pak, Joe Biden faces heat for praising Indian media & more

A Sikh officer in United States Marine Corps, who&nbsp;got permission to wear a turban while on duty, is likely&nbsp;to sue&nbsp;the Marines after he found a few caveats to the permission.&nbsp;First Lieutenant Sukhbir Toor got permission to wear turban in daily dress at normal duty. But he cannot do so in the conflict zone or while serving in a ceremonial unit.&nbsp;In other news,&nbsp;an Afghan private airline company Kam Air transferred around 155 family members of the company's leadership to Abu Dhabi, instead of the intended evacuees who were on the evacuation&nbsp;list. The&nbsp;US State department discovered the evacuees were not on the list when the plane landed in the United Arab Emirates. Meawnhile,&nbsp;Taiwan Strait is in news again. After a US warship conducted a 'routine' transit through the strait recently, a British warship HMS Richmond travelled through the same area on Monday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sikh-officer-in-us-marines-was-allowed-turban-but-he-may-sue-416278">Sikh officer in US Marines was allowed turban, but he may sue</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/27/213296-us-marine-sikh-turban.jpg" />Toor joined US Marines after college in 2017. Initially, he shaved his beard and wore standard headgear of the Marines. But as he progressed and became a captain, he decided that it was time he found a way to honour both, his country and his religion.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-kam-air-allegedly-took-155-kin-of-firms-top-brass-instead-of-evacuees-to-uae-claim-reports-416364">Afghanistan: Kam Air allegedly took 155 kin of firm's top brass instead of evacuees to UAE, claim reports</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/10/07/112584-untitled-design-11.jpg" />The flight was scheduled to evacuate scribes and other persons out of the country. At the last moment, it flew with only families of the airline's leadership. The plane was only half-filled. According to the report, US State department discovered the evacuees were not on the list when the plane landed in the United Arab Emirates. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-rare-transit-british-warship-hms-richmond-crosses-taiwan-strait-416386">In ‘rare transit’, British warship HMS Richmond crosses Taiwan Strait</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/27/213357-uk-warship.jpg" />The development is a rare voyage by a non-US military vessel as the US has been regularly performing "freedom of navigation" voyages in the strait. This waterway separates Taiwan and mainland China. In last some months, tensions have been continuously rising between China and Taiwan, and the regular transits by the warships of other countries have been only enraging Beijing further.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/silence-after-violence-afghanistan-most-important-country-right-now-wont-have-a-voice-at-unga-416416">Silence after violence: Afghanistan, most important country right now, won't have a voice at UNGA</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/27/213378-slovakia1.jpg" />Ghulam Isaczai, who represented president Ashraf Ghani's regime that was ousted last month, had been due to defy the Taliban with a speech but his name was removed from the list of speakers early Monday.The Taliban wrote a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week requesting that its new foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, be allowed to "participate."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-statue-of-mohammad-ali-jinnah-destroyed-in-blast-in-balochistan-416388">Pakistan: Statue of Mohammad Ali Jinnah destroyed in blast in Balochistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/27/213360-untitled-design.jpg" />The statue, which was unveiled in June this year at Marine Drive, was blown up by placing an explosive device beneath it, according to a report in Pakistan's English newspaper Dawn.Babgar Baloch, a spokesman for the outlawed militant group Baloch Republican Army, claimed responsibility for the bomb on Twitter.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/violent-clashes-reported-as-pandemic-restrictions-are-lifted-in-norway-416427">Violent clashes reported as pandemic restrictions are lifted in Norway</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/14794-gettyimages-508302808-20161203043324.jpg" />At least 50 fights or disruptions broke out throughout the evening as people gathered in the streets to celebrate. According to Norwegian media, police were dispatched to a number of instances, including a guy wielding a machete on a bus in Oslo.Norway declared on Friday that all pandemic restrictions would be lifted on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-delta-outbreak-ravages-us-cdc-chief-says-health-systems-in-dire-straits-416419">As delta outbreak ravages US, CDC chief says health systems ‘in dire straits'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/27/213374-cdc.jpg" />Walensky remarks come in the backdrop of&nbsp;average number of deaths climbing to 40 per cent per day over the past two weeks, from 1387 to 1947, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Reported deaths are currently highest in&nbsp;states like Florida, which is seeing an average of 376 daily deaths over the past week, and Texas, which is reporting a daily average of 283.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-orders-barbers-in-helmand-province-not-to-shave-or-trim-beards-416272">Taliban orders barbers in Helmand province not to shave or trim beards</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/27/213294-barber11.JPG" />A notice issued by the provincial ministry for the propagation of virtue and prevention of vice reportedly said that those who violate&nbsp;the directive will be punished. The ministry has banned stylish hairstyles in&nbsp;Helmand&nbsp;province. Reports say the Taliban has also ordered&nbsp;saloon&nbsp;owners not to play music inside the premises.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-recognition-not-on-the-table-says-russian-foreign-minister-sergei-lavrov-416018">Taliban recognition 'not on the table', says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/01/16/80808-untitled-design-8.jpg" />Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that international recognition of the Taliban was not currently under consideration. He was speaking on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders in New York for the UN General Assembly. His remarks follow the Taliban's nomination of a U.N. envoy, setting up a showdown over Afghanistan's seat in the world body.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-exclusive-life-under-taliban-living-in-the-land-of-zombies-416292">WION exclusive: Life under Taliban- ‘Living in the land of zombies’</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/27/213304-pjimage-2021-09-27t124900768.jpg" />The fear of losing&nbsp;life was so grave that he had walked for days straight, climbed rocky mountains and braved the unforgiving weather. Since Panjshir&nbsp;fell—last ray of hope, we reckon—he has been hiding from what he calls 'a prison-like' Taliban administration. His family, scattered. His independence, long gone. In an exclusive interview with WION from an undisclosed location in Afghanistan, a fiesty ***Aamir tells us the story of life under Taliban regime&nbsp;and the uncertainty that lurks.

A Sikh officer in United States Marine Corps, who got permission to wear a turban while on duty, is likely to sue the Marines after he found a few caveats to the permission.

A Sikh officer in United States Marine Corps, who got permission to wear a turban while on duty, is likely to sue the Marines after he found a few caveats to the permission. First Lieutenant Sukhbir Toor got permission to wear turban in daily dress at normal duty. But he cannot do so in the conflict zone or while serving in a ceremonial unit. In other news, an Afghan private airline company Kam Air transferred around 155 family members of the company's leadership to Abu Dhabi, instead of the intended evacuees who were on the evacuation list. The US State department discovered the evacuees were not on the list when the plane landed in the United Arab Emirates. Meawnhile, Taiwan Strait is in news again. After a US warship conducted a 'routine' transit through the strait recently, a British warship HMS Richmond travelled through the same area on Monday. Sikh officer in US Marines was allowed turban, but he may sue Toor joined US Marines after college in 2017. Initially, he shaved his beard and wore standard headgear of the Marines. But as he progressed and became a captain, he decided that it was time he found a way to honour both, his country and his religion. Afghanistan: Kam Air allegedly took 155 kin of firm's top brass instead of evacuees to UAE, claim reports The flight was scheduled to evacuate scribes and other persons out of the country. At the last moment, it flew with only families of the airline's leadership. The plane was only half-filled. According to the report, US State department discovered the evacuees were not on the list when the plane landed in the United Arab Emirates. In ‘rare transit’, British warship HMS Richmond crosses Taiwan Strait The development is a rare voyage by a non-US military vessel as the US has been regularly performing "freedom of navigation" voyages in the strait. This waterway separates Taiwan and mainland China. In last some months, tensions have been continuously rising between China and Taiwan, and the regular transits by the warships of other countries have been only enraging Beijing further. Silence after violence: Afghanistan, most important country right now, won't have a voice at UNGA Ghulam Isaczai, who represented president Ashraf Ghani's regime that was ousted last month, had been due to defy the Taliban with a speech but his name was removed from the list of speakers early Monday.The Taliban wrote a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week requesting that its new foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, be allowed to "participate." Pakistan: Statue of Mohammad Ali Jinnah destroyed in blast in Balochistan The statue, which was unveiled in June this year at Marine Drive, was blown up by placing an explosive device beneath it, according to a report in Pakistan's English newspaper Dawn.Babgar Baloch, a spokesman for the outlawed militant group Baloch Republican Army, claimed responsibility for the bomb on Twitter. Violent clashes reported as pandemic restrictions are lifted in Norway At least 50 fights or disruptions broke out throughout the evening as people gathered in the streets to celebrate. According to Norwegian media, police were dispatched to a number of instances, including a guy wielding a machete on a bus in Oslo.Norway declared on Friday that all pandemic restrictions would be lifted on Saturday. As delta outbreak ravages US, CDC chief says health systems ‘in dire straits' Walensky remarks come in the backdrop of average number of deaths climbing to 40 per cent per day over the past two weeks, from 1387 to 1947, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Reported deaths are currently highest in states like Florida, which is seeing an average of 376 daily deaths over the past week, and Texas, which is reporting a daily average of 283. Taliban orders barbers in Helmand province not to shave or trim beards A notice issued by the provincial ministry for the propagation of virtue and prevention of vice reportedly said that those who violate the directive will be punished. The ministry has banned stylish hairstyles in Helmand province. Reports say the Taliban has also ordered saloon owners not to play music inside the premises. Taliban recognition 'not on the table', says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that international recognition of the Taliban was not currently under consideration. He was speaking on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders in New York for the UN General Assembly. His remarks follow the Taliban's nomination of a U.N. envoy, setting up a showdown over Afghanistan's seat in the world body. WION exclusive: Life under Taliban- ‘Living in the land of zombies’ The fear of losing life was so grave that he had walked for days straight, climbed rocky mountains and braved the unforgiving weather. Since Panjshir fell—last ray of hope, we reckon—he has been hiding from what he calls 'a prison-like' Taliban administration. His family, scattered. His independence, long gone. In an exclusive interview with WION from an undisclosed location in Afghanistan, a fiesty ***Aamir tells us the story of life under Taliban regime and the uncertainty that lurks.

Top 10 world news: US Sikh officer to sue Marine Corps, Jinnah statue blown up in Balochistan and more

At a press conference, the US Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby on Saturday said the United States does not need to inform Taliban while going in for a counter-terrorism airstrike in Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, the Taliban government in Afghanistan on Sunday (September 26) urged the international airlines to resume flights to and from Kabul, claiming that all technical issues at the country's main airport have been resolved.&nbsp;In the west, Germans began voting in the national elections on Sunday in a tight race between Social Democrats (SPD) and Merkel's CDU-CSU conservative alliance. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo-jong, has said North Korea will consider ending the war and participating in an inter-Korean summit only if South Korea shows ‘respect’.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-doesnt-need-to-inform-taliban-over-afghan-counter-terrorism-airstrikes-says-department-of-defense-press-secretary-john-kirby-416166">US doesn't need to inform Taliban over Afghan counter-terrorism airstrikes, says Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby</a>

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The United States does not need to tell Taliban before launching a counter-terrorism airstrike in Afghanistan. The remark of the US Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby came a day after Taliban demanded compensation from countries involved in fighting in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-koreas-kim-yo-jong-says-peace-will-come-only-if-south-shows-respect-416140">North Korea's Kim Yo-jong says peace will come only if South shows 'respect'</a>

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Kim Yo-jong is North Korea’s key advisor and has been actively helping her brother shape country’s appearance in the public eye.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-warns-taiwan-about-existing-grim-situation-416172">China warns Taiwan about existing 'grim' situation</a>

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The self-ruled democratic Taiwan is usually claimed as a part of its territory by China and the Asian country has, on several occasions, stressed that it will one day re-take the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-federal-elections-2021-what-you-need-to-know-about-race-for-chancellor-416151" hreflang="en">German federal elections 2021: What you need to know about race for chancellor</a>

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As Chancellor Angela Merkel prepares to step down from the political stage and Germans vote in federal (Bundestag) elections, all bets appear to be off as to who will be the next chancellor.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modis-secret-of-keeping-jetlag-away-during-busy-foreign-trips-revealed-416173">PM Modi's 'secret' of keeping jetlag away during foreign trips revealed</a>

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The sources said that PM Modi tunes his body and sleep cycle as per the time zone of the destination he is travelling to. Suppose, if it is night in India when he takes off, he may not sleep if it would be day in the country of destination.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unsc-is-frozen-in-time-indian-envoy-to-un-ts-tirumurti-tells-wion-416148" hreflang="en">'UNSC is frozen in time,' Indian Envoy to UN TS Tirumurti tells WION</a>

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'The big message was the presence of the Prime Minister in the UNGA in New York at a time when they are adopting a hybrid format," the envoy told WION after Narendra Modi's US trip.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/polls-open-in-germany-to-elect-new-chancellor-spd-cdu-csu-in-tight-race-416095" hreflang="en">Polls open in Germany to elect new chancellor; SPD, CDU-CSU in tight race</a>

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Social Democrat Olaf Scholz, 63, is eying the top post even as Merkel's candidate Armin Laschet, 60, from the CDU-CSU alliance has dug for a pitched battle during the German election campaign.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-urge-international-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-afghanistan-416162" hreflang="en">Taliban urge international airlines to resume flights to Afghanistan</a>

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After the United States' withdrawal of troops from the war-torn country, only a limited number of aid and passenger flights have been operating from the airport.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hillary-clinton-called-war-criminal-as-she-becomes-chancellor-of-queens-university-416187" hreflang="en">Hillary Clinton called 'war criminal' as she becomes Chancellor of QuB</a>

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Hillary Clinton, the former US diplomat, has been chosen as the Chancellor of Northern Ireland’s Queen’s University in Belfast.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-releases-photos-of-vladimir-putin-hiking-and-fishing-in-siberia-416191" hreflang="en">Kremlin releases photos of Vladimir Putin hiking and fishing in Siberia</a>

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Kremlin stated that the Russian President stopped over in Siberia for a short vacation, following a working trip to the Primorye Territory and the Amur Region in early September.&nbsp;

At a press conference, the US Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby on Saturday said the United States does not need to inform Taliban while going in for a counter-terrorism airstrike in Afghanistan.

At a press conference, the US Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby on Saturday said the United States does not need to inform Taliban while going in for a counter-terrorism airstrike in Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, the Taliban government in Afghanistan on Sunday (September 26) urged the international airlines to resume flights to and from Kabul, claiming that all technical issues at the country's main airport have been resolved. In the west, Germans began voting in the national elections on Sunday in a tight race between Social Democrats (SPD) and Merkel's CDU-CSU conservative alliance. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo-jong, has said North Korea will consider ending the war and participating in an inter-Korean summit only if South Korea shows ‘respect’. Click on headlines to read more US doesn't need to inform Taliban over Afghan counter-terrorism airstrikes, says Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby The United States does not need to tell Taliban before launching a counter-terrorism airstrike in Afghanistan. The remark of the US Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby came a day after Taliban demanded compensation from countries involved in fighting in Afghanistan. North Korea's Kim Yo-jong says peace will come only if South shows 'respect' Kim Yo-jong is North Korea’s key advisor and has been actively helping her brother shape country’s appearance in the public eye. China warns Taiwan about existing 'grim' situation The self-ruled democratic Taiwan is usually claimed as a part of its territory by China and the Asian country has, on several occasions, stressed that it will one day re-take the country. German federal elections 2021: What you need to know about race for chancellor As Chancellor Angela Merkel prepares to step down from the political stage and Germans vote in federal (Bundestag) elections, all bets appear to be off as to who will be the next chancellor. PM Modi's 'secret' of keeping jetlag away during foreign trips revealed The sources said that PM Modi tunes his body and sleep cycle as per the time zone of the destination he is travelling to. Suppose, if it is night in India when he takes off, he may not sleep if it would be day in the country of destination. 'UNSC is frozen in time,' Indian Envoy to UN TS Tirumurti tells WION 'The big message was the presence of the Prime Minister in the UNGA in New York at a time when they are adopting a hybrid format," the envoy told WION after Narendra Modi's US trip. Polls open in Germany to elect new chancellor; SPD, CDU-CSU in tight race Social Democrat Olaf Scholz, 63, is eying the top post even as Merkel's candidate Armin Laschet, 60, from the CDU-CSU alliance has dug for a pitched battle during the German election campaign. Taliban urge international airlines to resume flights to Afghanistan After the United States' withdrawal of troops from the war-torn country, only a limited number of aid and passenger flights have been operating from the airport. Hillary Clinton called 'war criminal' as she becomes Chancellor of QuB Hillary Clinton, the former US diplomat, has been chosen as the Chancellor of Northern Ireland’s Queen’s University in Belfast. Kremlin releases photos of Vladimir Putin hiking and fishing in Siberia Kremlin stated that the Russian President stopped over in Siberia for a short vacation, following a working trip to the Primorye Territory and the Amur Region in early September.

Top 10 world news: China warns Taiwan, German federal elections 2021, and more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the world leaders&nbsp;at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and talked about various issues including the COVID-19 pandemic, India's commitment to tackling climate change, health, technology and terrorism, while urging the UN to restore its credibility. In other news, President Joe Biden reiterated&nbsp;America's support for India's permanent membership on a reformed United Nations Security Council and its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-origins-ease-of-business-report-modi-attacks-un-for-loss-of-credibility-without-naming-china-415926">Covid origins, Ease of Business report: Modi attacks UN for loss of credibility without naming China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/25/213059-narendra-modi-3.jpg" />he Prime Minister, while quoting Indian diplomat Chanakya, said, “When the right action is not taken at the right time, then it is time itself that causes the action to fail.” He asked called on the members to strengthen the UN, in order to safeguard global order, global laws and global values.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/backing-terror-will-be-dangerous-for-you-indian-pm-narendra-modis-veiled-warning-to-pakistan-on-afghanistan-415918">Backing terror will be dangerous for you: Indian PM Narendra Modi's veiled warning to Pakistan on Afghanistan</a>

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Talking about terrorism, PM Modi targeted Pakistan without mentioning its name as he said that countries with "regressive thinking" that are using terrorism as a "political tool" need to understand that terrorism is an equally big threat for them.&nbsp;He mentioned the current delicate situation of Afghanistan, saying that the world has to ensure that Afghanistan isn't used to "spread terrorism or launch terror attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/child-of-a-tea-seller-is-addressing-un-for-fourth-time-pm-modi-hails-strength-of-indian-democracy-415903">Child of a tea seller is addressing UN for fourth time: PM Modi hails strength of Indian democracy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/25/213059-narendra-modi-3.jpg" />In his opening remarks, striking a personal note, PM Modi said that the child of a poor tea-seller rose to the country's highest political office and addressed the UN for the fourth time, calling it the strength of Indian democracy.&nbsp;PM Modi arrived in New York after attending his first in-person Quad summit with leaders from Australia, Japan and the US in Washington. The Prime Minister also met US President Joe Biden for their first bilateral meeting at the Oval Office of the White House.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-reiterates-us-support-for-indias-permanent-seat-in-unsc-entry-into-nuclear-suppliers-group-415888">Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC, entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/25/212914-narendra-modi-joe-biden-5.jpg" />President Biden, in his talks with Prime Minister Modi, applauded India's "strong leadership"&nbsp;during its UN Security Council Presidency in August 2021, according to the US-India Joint Leaders' Statement issued after their meeting in the White House on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-french-ministers-targeted-by-israels-pegasus-spyware-says-report-415871">Five French Ministers targeted by Israel's Pegasus spyware, says report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/25/213032-pegasus.jpg" />The mobile phones of at least five French ministers and a diplomatic advisor to President Emmanuel Macron were infected by the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware, sources told AFP on Friday, confirming a report by the Mediapart investigative website.French security services detected the software while inspecting the phones, with the intrusions believed to have taken place in 2019 and 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-climate-strike-thousands-rally-across-the-world-demanding-urgent-action-415842">Global climate strike: Thousands rally across the world demanding urgent action</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/25/213011-climate-protest.jpg" />Weeks before the UN COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, UK, thousands of people across 99 countries took to the streets in a coordinated global strike, demanding urgent action to tackle the environmental crisis.&nbsp;Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg&nbsp;led the protests in Germany, just two days before the country’s general election. The strike&nbsp;on Friday was the first worldwide climate action since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-young-girl-calls-out-taliban-for-not-letting-women-return-to-school-415887">Watch: Young girl calls out Taliban for not letting women return to school</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/18/211706-women-in-afghanistan.jpg" />With chants of ‘Free Afghanistan’ and ‘I want to go to school’, local Afghan girls took to streets recently to protest Taliban’s decision to not let girls return to school.&nbsp;A young girl was recorded raising her voice to support girls getting back to school, rather than being kept at home.&nbsp;The girl demanded that women of all ages should be allowed to go to school and gain expertise to be able to help their country develop.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nobel-peace-prize-winner-malala-yousafzai-asks-world-to-secure-afghan-womens-rights-415775">Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai asks world to secure Afghan women's rights</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/25/212974-malala.jpg" />On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has pleaded with the world to ensure the protection of Afghan women's rights on Friday after the change of guard. &nbsp;The remark was made by the 24-year-old Yousafzai to a panel on girls' education in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-united-nations-general-assembly-2021-session-oblivious-to-its-meagre-women-representation-415845">Is United Nations General Assembly 2021 session oblivious to its meagre women representation?</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/25/213016-slovakia.jpg" />&nbsp;Numerous issues of international importance are being raised by various leaders, but many seem oblivious to the fact that out of several speakers at the session, only a few are women. It seems there is a need to increase the representation of women at the most important forum of the world. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-slams-russia-for-alleged-cyberattacks-and-hacking-ahead-of-german-election-415897">European Union slams Russia for alleged cyberattacks and hacking ahead of German election</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/01/11/123466-untitled-design-19.jpg" />The European Union slammed Russia for alleged interference in the German elections after observing malicious cyber activities, collectively designated as #Ghostwriter, ahead of the parliamentary election in Germany on Sunday (September 26).&nbsp;EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell tweeted that the fight against cyber attacks is crucial for European security as the cyberattacks threaten the integrity, democratic values and principles of EU member countries.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the world leaders at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and talked about various issues including the COVID-19 pandemic, India's commitment to tackling climate change, health, technology and terrorism, while urging the UN to restore its credibility.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the world leaders at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and talked about various issues including the COVID-19 pandemic, India's commitment to tackling climate change, health, technology and terrorism, while urging the UN to restore its credibility. In other news, President Joe Biden reiterated America's support for India's permanent membership on a reformed United Nations Security Council and its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Covid origins, Ease of Business report: Modi attacks UN for loss of credibility without naming China he Prime Minister, while quoting Indian diplomat Chanakya, said, “When the right action is not taken at the right time, then it is time itself that causes the action to fail.” He asked called on the members to strengthen the UN, in order to safeguard global order, global laws and global values. Backing terror will be dangerous for you: Indian PM Narendra Modi's veiled warning to Pakistan on Afghanistan Talking about terrorism, PM Modi targeted Pakistan without mentioning its name as he said that countries with "regressive thinking" that are using terrorism as a "political tool" need to understand that terrorism is an equally big threat for them. He mentioned the current delicate situation of Afghanistan, saying that the world has to ensure that Afghanistan isn't used to "spread terrorism or launch terror attacks. Child of a tea seller is addressing UN for fourth time: PM Modi hails strength of Indian democracy In his opening remarks, striking a personal note, PM Modi said that the child of a poor tea-seller rose to the country's highest political office and addressed the UN for the fourth time, calling it the strength of Indian democracy. PM Modi arrived in New York after attending his first in-person Quad summit with leaders from Australia, Japan and the US in Washington. The Prime Minister also met US President Joe Biden for their first bilateral meeting at the Oval Office of the White House. Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC, entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group President Biden, in his talks with Prime Minister Modi, applauded India's "strong leadership" during its UN Security Council Presidency in August 2021, according to the US-India Joint Leaders' Statement issued after their meeting in the White House on Friday. Five French Ministers targeted by Israel's Pegasus spyware, says report The mobile phones of at least five French ministers and a diplomatic advisor to President Emmanuel Macron were infected by the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware, sources told AFP on Friday, confirming a report by the Mediapart investigative website.French security services detected the software while inspecting the phones, with the intrusions believed to have taken place in 2019 and 2020. Global climate strike: Thousands rally across the world demanding urgent action Weeks before the UN COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, UK, thousands of people across 99 countries took to the streets in a coordinated global strike, demanding urgent action to tackle the environmental crisis. Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg led the protests in Germany, just two days before the country’s general election. The strike on Friday was the first worldwide climate action since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Watch: Young girl calls out Taliban for not letting women return to school With chants of ‘Free Afghanistan’ and ‘I want to go to school’, local Afghan girls took to streets recently to protest Taliban’s decision to not let girls return to school. A young girl was recorded raising her voice to support girls getting back to school, rather than being kept at home. The girl demanded that women of all ages should be allowed to go to school and gain expertise to be able to help their country develop. Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai asks world to secure Afghan women's rights On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has pleaded with the world to ensure the protection of Afghan women's rights on Friday after the change of guard. The remark was made by the 24-year-old Yousafzai to a panel on girls' education in Afghanistan. Is United Nations General Assembly 2021 session oblivious to its meagre women representation? Numerous issues of international importance are being raised by various leaders, but many seem oblivious to the fact that out of several speakers at the session, only a few are women. It seems there is a need to increase the representation of women at the most important forum of the world. European Union slams Russia for alleged cyberattacks and hacking ahead of German election The European Union slammed Russia for alleged interference in the German elections after observing malicious cyber activities, collectively designated as #Ghostwriter, ahead of the parliamentary election in Germany on Sunday (September 26). EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell tweeted that the fight against cyber attacks is crucial for European security as the cyberattacks threaten the integrity, democratic values and principles of EU member countries.

Top 10 world news: Modi addresses UNGA meet, US reiterates support for India's seat in UNSC and more

According to a new report, black and minority ethnic girls in England are more than twice as likely to be excluded from school as their white counterparts. Also, read about how&nbsp;scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to create a new drug regime for children with a deadly form of brain cancer, in which survival rates have not improved for 50 years. In UNGA news,&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA on September 23 (as per Indian time). The PM&nbsp;will be&nbsp;engaged in a number of&nbsp;high-profile meetings. Over the entirety of his US visit, PM Modi will address 76th session of United Nations General Assembly, meet US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, attend Quad summit and more.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-aircraft-including-nuclear-capable-bombers-entered-air-defence-zone-claims-taiwan-415251">Chinese aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, entered air defence zone, claims Taiwan</a>

<img alt="Amid escalated tensions, Taiwan's defence ministry said the country's air force scrambled again to warn off 19 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone on Thursday (September 23). The large display of force by China comes after Taiwan announced its intention to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d9c8d141-d7f6-42c9-a08a-232020d197c6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%284%29_97.jpg" />

Amid escalated tensions, Taiwan's defence ministry said the country's air force scrambled again to warn off 19 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone on Thursday (September 23). The large display of force by China comes after Taiwan announced its intention to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/england-black-girls-more-likely-to-be-excluded-from-schools-as-white-girls-415268">England: Black girls more likely to be excluded from schools as white girls</a>

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According to a new report, black and minority ethnic girls in England are more than twice as likely to be excluded from school as their white counterparts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ai-used-by-scientists-to-discover-a-treatment-for-childhood-cancer-415247">AI used by scientists to discover a treatment for childhood cancer</a>

<img alt="In a recent development, scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to create a new drug regime for children with a deadly form of brain cancer, in which survival rates have not improved for 50 years. " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="65fd1d20-8e68-464a-aee2-0673fb76770f" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%281%29_203.jpg" />

In a recent development, scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to create a new drug regime for children with a deadly form of brain cancer, in which survival rates have not improved for 50 years.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-usa-visit-day-1-schedule-australia-pm-scott-morrison-global-ceos-415148">PM Modi's US visit day 1 schedule: Meet with Australian PM Scott Morrison, global CEOs</a>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA on September 23 (as per Indian time). The PM&nbsp;will be&nbsp;engaged in a number of&nbsp;high-profile meetings. Over the entirety of his US visit, PM Modi will address 76th session of United Nations General Assembly, meet US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, attend Quad summit and more.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-junta-has-murdered-more-than-1100-people-says-un-expert-415142">Myanmar junta has murdered more than 1,100 people, says UN expert</a>

<img alt="According to the UN special rapporteur for the country, Myanmar’s military junta is systematically abducting the relatives of people it is seeking to arrest. This also includes children as young as 20 weeks old." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c4a102cf-d703-4858-944b-7add36a11e78" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%286%29_71.jpg" />

According to the UN special rapporteur for the country, Myanmar’s military junta is systematically abducting the relatives of people it is seeking to arrest. This also includes children as young as 20 weeks old.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-worst-abuser-of-internet-freedom-iceland-with-the-most-internet-freedom-says-report-415229">China worst abuser of internet freedom, Iceland with the most internet freedom, says report</a>

<img alt="China and Pakistan are among the top 10 countries in the world where internet freedom has been on the decline, stated an international freedom advocacy group, Freedom House. " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1e5d1c1a-33f6-423c-a978-605638362d05" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%285%29_64.jpg" />

China and Pakistan are among the top 10 countries in the world where internet freedom has been on the decline, stated an international freedom advocacy group, Freedom House.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vaccinated-pregnant-women-tend-to-pass-antibodies-to-their-babies-reveals-study-415115">Vaccinated pregnant women tend to pass antibodies to their babies, reveals study</a>

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A study has revealed that pregnant women who have been vaccinated with mRNA vaccines such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots pass high levels of antibodies to their babies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-conducts-international-military-excercise-amid-tensions-with-russia-415056">Ukraine conducts international military excercise amid tensions with Russia</a>

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The&nbsp;"Rapid Trident"&nbsp;military international military drills continued in Ukraine with fifteen countries gathered for the joint exercises.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-ingenuity-helicopter-latest-mars-flying-tougher-415112">NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is finding it tougher to fly on Mars</a>

<img alt="NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has already defied expectations after its first flight on Mars. After creating history earlier this year of carrying out first motored flight on planet other than Earth, Ingenuity's mission has been extended." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="98f379b7-f829-4a4b-b94a-3960a853083f" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%289%29_51.jpg" />

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has already defied expectations after its first flight on Mars. After creating history earlier this year of carrying out first motored flight on planet other than Earth, Ingenuity's mission has been extended.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/apple-to-pay-bonuses-of-up-to-1000-to-store-employees-415197">Apple to pay bonuses of up to $1,000 to store employees</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/apple-to-pay-bonuses-of-up-to-1000-to-store-employees-415197"><img alt="Apple Inc will pay one-time bonuses of as much as $1,000 to store employees next month, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c1122e94-20ef-43cc-9b71-e9a5e2391155" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%282%29_150.jpg" /></a>

Apple&nbsp;Inc will pay one-time bonuses of as much as $1,000 to store employees next month, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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According to a new report, black and minority ethnic girls in England are more than twice as likely to be excluded from school as their white counterparts. Also, read about how scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to create a new drug regime for children with a deadly form of brain cancer, in which survival rates have not improved for 50 years.

According to a new report, black and minority ethnic girls in England are more than twice as likely to be excluded from school as their white counterparts. Also, read about how scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to create a new drug regime for children with a deadly form of brain cancer, in which survival rates have not improved for 50 years. In UNGA news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA on September 23 (as per Indian time). The PM will be engaged in a number of high-profile meetings. Over the entirety of his US visit, PM Modi will address 76th session of United Nations General Assembly, meet US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, attend Quad summit and more. Click on headlines to read more Chinese aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, entered air defence zone, claims Taiwan Amid escalated tensions, Taiwan's defence ministry said the country's air force scrambled again to warn off 19 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone on Thursday (September 23). The large display of force by China comes after Taiwan announced its intention to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group. England: Black girls more likely to be excluded from schools as white girls According to a new report, black and minority ethnic girls in England are more than twice as likely to be excluded from school as their white counterparts. AI used by scientists to discover a treatment for childhood cancer In a recent development, scientists have successfully used artificial intelligence to create a new drug regime for children with a deadly form of brain cancer, in which survival rates have not improved for 50 years. PM Modi's US visit day 1 schedule: Meet with Australian PM Scott Morrison, global CEOs Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached USA on September 23 (as per Indian time). The PM will be engaged in a number of high-profile meetings. Over the entirety of his US visit, PM Modi will address 76th session of United Nations General Assembly, meet US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris, attend Quad summit and more. Myanmar junta has murdered more than 1,100 people, says UN expert According to the UN special rapporteur for the country, Myanmar’s military junta is systematically abducting the relatives of people it is seeking to arrest. This also includes children as young as 20 weeks old. China worst abuser of internet freedom, Iceland with the most internet freedom, says report China and Pakistan are among the top 10 countries in the world where internet freedom has been on the decline, stated an international freedom advocacy group, Freedom House. Vaccinated pregnant women tend to pass antibodies to their babies, reveals study A study has revealed that pregnant women who have been vaccinated with mRNA vaccines such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots pass high levels of antibodies to their babies. Ukraine conducts international military excercise amid tensions with Russia The "Rapid Trident" military international military drills continued in Ukraine with fifteen countries gathered for the joint exercises. NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is finding it tougher to fly on Mars NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has already defied expectations after its first flight on Mars. After creating history earlier this year of carrying out first motored flight on planet other than Earth, Ingenuity's mission has been extended. Apple to pay bonuses of up to $1,000 to store employees Apple Inc will pay one-time bonuses of as much as $1,000 to store employees next month, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Top 10 world news: PM Modi's US visit day 1 schedule, Ukraine's military exercise, and more

Majority of Europeans think a new cold war is underway between the US and its main rivals, China and Russia. Some Europeans also view their own country as a participant to it. A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) made the revelation. It conducted poll in 12 countries. More Europeans believe the EU leadership in Brussels is also a party. In more of UNGA news, hours after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a close ally of Pakistan, raked up the Kashmir issue in his address at the UN General Assembly in New York, India called for respecting UN Security Council resolutions on Cyprus. Meanwhile, a&nbsp;video has been doing the rounds on the social media reportedly showing Taliban fighters removing a Pakistani flag that was attached to a truck carrying aid materials to Afghanistan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-narendra-modis-flight-to-us-skips-frankfurt-stopover-courtesy-advanced-aircraft-414962" hreflang="en">Indian PM's flight to US skips Frankfurt stopover, courtesy advanced aircraft</a>

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The prime minister's plane, Air India One, will not have to make the stopover in Frankfurt, as was the case in the past due to the advanced aircrafts. The Indian leader is reaching the US for the Quad summit in Washington and United Nations General Assembly address in New York.

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A new book and several media reports claim former US President Donald Trump promoted Capitol riot and manipulated 'voter fraud' misinformation to make sure he does not come out as a 'loser' in US election 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-health-minister-who-is-accompanying-bolsonaro-at-unga-tests-positive-for-covid-19-414925">Brazil’s health minister tests positive for COVID-19 at UNGA</a>

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Brazil’s health minister Marcelo Queiroga has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the UN General Assembly in New York with President Jair Bolsonaro, according to an official statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-get-vaccinated-ad-agency-comes-up-with-cryptic-message-to-boost-vaccination-in-us-city-414946" hreflang="en">'Don’t get vaccinated': US agency comes up with cryptic ad to spur vaccination</a>

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An unconventional yet cryptic advertisement drew the attention of thousands who were thronging to the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina’s Charlotte city, US, to witness a football game.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seat-is-ours-and-will-remain-that-way-france-rubbishes-reports-about-giving-up-unsc-seat-to-eu-414968">'Seat is ours and will remain that way': France rubbishes reports about giving up UNSC seat to EU</a>

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Rubbishing several reports, France has denied rumours about the country giving up its seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to the European Union (EU).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-engaged-in-new-cold-war-with-rivals-china-and-russia-say-most-europeans-in-poll-414905">US engaged in new cold war with rivals China and Russia, say most Europeans</a>

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A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) made the revelation after conducting poll in 12 member states. However, more Europeans believe the EU leadership in Brussels was a party too. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hours-after-erdogan-rakes-up-kashmir-at-unga-india-calls-for-respecting-unsc-resolutions-on-cyprus-414898">Hours after Erdogan raises Kashmir issue, India rakes up Cyprus</a>

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In his address on Tuesday, Erdogan said, “We maintain our stance in favour of solving the ongoing problem in Kashmir for 74 years, through dialogue between the parties and within the framework of relevant United Nations resolutions.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-fighters-rip-off-pakistani-flag-from-truck-carrying-aid-4-arrested-414919">Taliban fighters rip off Pakistani flag from truck carrying aid, 4 arrested</a>

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In the clip 30-second-clip, people are purportedly heard asking the Taliban militants to "rip" off the flag amid cheers, while another fighter says that it should be "burned".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-wastage-stockpiling-by-rich-nations-may-waste-241-million-doses-414886">COVID-19 vaccine wastage: Stockpiling by rich nations may waste 241 mn doses</a>

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Vaccine manufacturers in rich countries are already producing 1.5 billion doses every month, with 11 billion doses expected to be produced by the end of the year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-market-for-fake-covid-vaccine-certificates-has-grown-10-times-in-29-countries-study-414949" hreflang="en">Black market for fake Covid vaccine certificates has grown 10 times in 29 countries: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/22/212383-covid-vaccine-certificate.jpg" />

Fake Covid certificates were available on Telegram for US$85. However, since the US President Joe Biden announced a vaccine mandate, the price for the ‘registered’ CDC vaccine certificate has now increased to US$200.

Majority of Europeans think a new cold war is underway between the US and its main rivals, China and Russia. Some Europeans also view their own country as a participant to it.

Majority of Europeans think a new cold war is underway between the US and its main rivals, China and Russia. Some Europeans also view their own country as a participant to it. A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) made the revelation. It conducted poll in 12 countries. More Europeans believe the EU leadership in Brussels is also a party. In more of UNGA news, hours after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a close ally of Pakistan, raked up the Kashmir issue in his address at the UN General Assembly in New York, India called for respecting UN Security Council resolutions on Cyprus. Meanwhile, a video has been doing the rounds on the social media reportedly showing Taliban fighters removing a Pakistani flag that was attached to a truck carrying aid materials to Afghanistan. Click on headlines to read more Indian PM's flight to US skips Frankfurt stopover, courtesy advanced aircraft The prime minister's plane, Air India One, will not have to make the stopover in Frankfurt, as was the case in the past due to the advanced aircrafts. The Indian leader is reaching the US for the Quad summit in Washington and United Nations General Assembly address in New York. Trump promoted false information, motivated Capitol rioters: Reports A new book and several media reports claim former US President Donald Trump promoted Capitol riot and manipulated 'voter fraud' misinformation to make sure he does not come out as a 'loser' in US election 2020. Brazil’s health minister tests positive for COVID-19 at UNGA Brazil’s health minister Marcelo Queiroga has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the UN General Assembly in New York with President Jair Bolsonaro, according to an official statement. 'Don’t get vaccinated': US agency comes up with cryptic ad to spur vaccination An unconventional yet cryptic advertisement drew the attention of thousands who were thronging to the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina’s Charlotte city, US, to witness a football game. 'Seat is ours and will remain that way': France rubbishes reports about giving up UNSC seat to EU Rubbishing several reports, France has denied rumours about the country giving up its seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to the European Union (EU). US engaged in new cold war with rivals China and Russia, say most Europeans A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) made the revelation after conducting poll in 12 member states. However, more Europeans believe the EU leadership in Brussels was a party too. Hours after Erdogan raises Kashmir issue, India rakes up Cyprus In his address on Tuesday, Erdogan said, “We maintain our stance in favour of solving the ongoing problem in Kashmir for 74 years, through dialogue between the parties and within the framework of relevant United Nations resolutions.” Taliban fighters rip off Pakistani flag from truck carrying aid, 4 arrested In the clip 30-second-clip, people are purportedly heard asking the Taliban militants to "rip" off the flag amid cheers, while another fighter says that it should be "burned". COVID-19 vaccine wastage: Stockpiling by rich nations may waste 241 mn doses Vaccine manufacturers in rich countries are already producing 1.5 billion doses every month, with 11 billion doses expected to be produced by the end of the year. Black market for fake Covid vaccine certificates has grown 10 times in 29 countries: Study Fake Covid certificates were available on Telegram for US$85. However, since the US President Joe Biden announced a vaccine mandate, the price for the ‘registered’ CDC vaccine certificate has now increased to US$200.

Top 10 world news: Indian PM Modi enroute US, Covid fake certificates increase, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far.&nbsp;US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," while adding that the world has a chance to make a difference.&nbsp;

You can also read about how&nbsp;UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders, saying&nbsp;that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the "greatest cascade" of crisis while citing the COVID-19 pandemic, global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan as examples.

Please click on the headline to read the full story. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-not-seeking-a-new-cold-war-us-president-joe-biden-at-unga-414686">'We are not seeking a new cold war': US President Joe Biden at UNGA</a>

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US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," but that the world now has a chance to make a difference.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/massive-drug-haul-indian-authorities-reveal-how-heroin-worth-27-bn-was-busted-on-way-from-afghanistan-414687">Massive drug haul: Indian authorities reveal how heroin worth $2.7 bn was busted on way from Afghanistan</a>

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Two persons were arrested&nbsp;while further search&nbsp;is taking place across India, in connection with the seizure of around 3,000 kgs of heroin, originating from Afghanistan, from a port in India's Gujarat state.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alarm-to-wake-up-world-key-points-from-strong-speech-by-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-at-unga-414680">Alarm to wake up world: Key points from strong speech by Secretary General Antonio Guterres at UNGA</a>

<img alt="UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the &quot;greatest cascade&quot; of crises, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, a global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan and other countries as examples." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ad6559f9-82a3-4a8e-b871-39b1dc7e8bba" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%282%29_149.jpg" />

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the "greatest cascade" of crises, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, a global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan and other countries as examples.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-biden-pm-modis-meeting-will-strengthen-deep-ties-says-us-ahead-of-unga-414562">President Biden, PM Modi's meeting will strengthen deep ties, says US ahead of UNGA</a>

<img alt="Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the White House said the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will &quot;strengthen deep ties&quot; and &quot;shared democratic values&quot; between the two countries." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="85a9c81a-480c-46cd-a6bc-eaef9eda938e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%281%29_202.jpg" />

Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the White House said the meeting between&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-all-set-to-visit-us-this-week-for-quad-key-bilateral-meetings-on-the-anvil-414076">Narendra Modi</a>&nbsp;and US President Joe Biden&nbsp;will "strengthen&nbsp;deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-crisis-may-increase-trafficking-and-slavery-says-report-414659">Climate crisis may increase trafficking and slavery, says report</a>

<img alt="A new report reveals that people who are forced to leave their homes as an impact of climate crisis are at risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in the coming times." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c9b166ea-0c52-4cc0-8321-90415821a0d4" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%285%29_63.jpg" />

A new report reveals that people who are forced to leave their homes as an impact of climate crisis&nbsp;are at risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in the coming times.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/frustration-for-new-zealand-returnees-as-covid-19-quarantine-waiting-list-hits-30000-414655">Frustration for New Zealand returnees as COVID-19 quarantine waiting list hits 30,000</a>

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Overseas New Zealanders who are now trying to return home are facing a queue of tens of thousands of people as the country reopens bookings to cross the border.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-jeff-bezos-others-lose-over-26-billion-wealth-due-to-evergrande-crisis-414672">Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, others lose over $26 billion wealth due to Evergrande crisis</a>

<img alt="Evergrande, the biggest real estate developer in China, which is staring at bankruptcy, hit the world’s biggest fortunes, with the richest people losing billions of dollars. " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5dbc25da-4b66-4465-8868-98fb9583836f" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%287%29_65.jpg" />

Evergrande, the biggest real estate developer in China, which is staring at bankruptcy, hit the world’s biggest fortunes, with the richest people losing billions of dollars.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goldman-sachs-says-india-could-surpass-the-uk-as-the-worlds-5th-largest-stock-market-by-2024-414645">Goldman Sachs says India could surpass the UK as the world’s 5th largest stock market by 2024</a>

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India might soon expand its market value by $400 billion, with Indian start-ups generating $10 billion through IPOs so far in 2021 and 150 private companies lining up to list on the country's stock exchange, Goldman Sachs has predicted.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-first-sex-worker-group-gets-unionised-in-canada-414677">In a first, sex worker group gets unionised in Canada</a>

<img alt="In a pathbreaking move, one of the oldest sex worker organisation based in Toronto has become the first of its kind to get unionised in the country under the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0d55cad0-e48f-4876-9a61-51ab87fb3d68" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%288%29_61.jpg" />

In a pathbreaking move, one of the oldest sex worker organisation based in Toronto has become the first of its kind to get unionised in the country under the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexander-litvinenko-russia-responsible-for-assassination-of-ex-spy-european-court-rules-414650">Alexander Litvinenko: Russia responsible for assassination of ex-spy, European court rules</a>

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The European Court of Human Rights has found that Russia was responsible for the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," while adding that the world has a chance to make a difference.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," while adding that the world has a chance to make a difference. You can also read about how UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders, saying that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the "greatest cascade" of crisis while citing the COVID-19 pandemic, global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan as examples. Please click on the headline to read the full story. 'We are not seeking a new cold war': US President Joe Biden at UNGA US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," but that the world now has a chance to make a difference. Massive drug haul: Indian authorities reveal how heroin worth $2.7 bn was busted on way from Afghanistan Two persons were arrested while further search is taking place across India, in connection with the seizure of around 3,000 kgs of heroin, originating from Afghanistan, from a port in India's Gujarat state. Alarm to wake up world: Key points from strong speech by Secretary General Antonio Guterres at UNGA UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the "greatest cascade" of crises, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, a global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan and other countries as examples. President Biden, PM Modi's meeting will strengthen deep ties, says US ahead of UNGA Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the White House said the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will "strengthen deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries. Climate crisis may increase trafficking and slavery, says report A new report reveals that people who are forced to leave their homes as an impact of climate crisis are at risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in the coming times. Frustration for New Zealand returnees as COVID-19 quarantine waiting list hits 30,000 Overseas New Zealanders who are now trying to return home are facing a queue of tens of thousands of people as the country reopens bookings to cross the border. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, others lose over $26 billion wealth due to Evergrande crisis Evergrande, the biggest real estate developer in China, which is staring at bankruptcy, hit the world’s biggest fortunes, with the richest people losing billions of dollars. Goldman Sachs says India could surpass the UK as the world’s 5th largest stock market by 2024 India might soon expand its market value by $400 billion, with Indian start-ups generating $10 billion through IPOs so far in 2021 and 150 private companies lining up to list on the country's stock exchange, Goldman Sachs has predicted. In a first, sex worker group gets unionised in Canada In a pathbreaking move, one of the oldest sex worker organisation based in Toronto has become the first of its kind to get unionised in the country under the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). Alexander Litvinenko: Russia responsible for assassination of ex-spy, European court rules The European Court of Human Rights has found that Russia was responsible for the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006.

Top 10 world news: President Joe Biden's speech at UNGA, report on climate crisis, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;China launching Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft to&nbsp;Johnson being cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges,&nbsp;we have it all. &nbsp;

You can also read reports about&nbsp;lava gushing as thousands are evacuated after volcano erupted in Spain's Canary Islands,&nbsp;and&nbsp;UN giving list with a twist for top 10 countries that achieved gender equality.

Also read other stories, such as&nbsp;'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted on terror charges,&nbsp;four words hurting US response to Covid,&nbsp;Australia showed its 'affection' to France during world wars, and six killed and 24 injured in Perm university shooting.

Please click on the headline to read the full story. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-people-killed-and-24-injured-in-perm-university-shooting-russian-health-ministry-414468">Six killed, 24 injured in Perm university shooting: Russian health ministry</a>

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A gunman opened fire Monday on a university campus in central Russia and killed six people before being detained, investigators said, in the country's second mass shooting this year to target students.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-bts-takes-over-unga-performs-permission-to-dance-inside-the-assembly-hall-414476">BTS takes over UNGA, performs 'Permission To Dance' inside the assembly hall</a>

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They came, they spoke and they conquered. Not only did K-pop boyband BTS speak about climate change, and sustainable development amid the pandemic, but the seven-member boy band also performed their latest hit 'Permission To Dance' in and outside the UN headquarters in New York.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-lava-gushes-thousands-evacuated-as-volcano-erupts-in-spains-canary-islands-414400">Lava gushes, thousands evacuated as volcano erupts in Spain's Canary Islands</a>

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Several houses have been destroyed due to a volcano eruption in&nbsp;Spain's Canary Islands, authorities said, after it forced some 5,000 people from their homes.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-nations-general-assembly-2021-heres-what-to-watch-for-414439">United Nations General Assembly 2021: Here's what to watch for</a>

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The United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) 76th session is poised to begin its high-level week, which will include discussions on expanding access to COVID-19 vaccinations and facing the rising hazards of climate change.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tongue-in-cheek-un-gives-list-with-a-twist-for-top-10-countries-that-achieved-gender-equality-414418">UN gives list with a twist for top 10 countries that achieved gender equality</a>

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Even when several governments and organisations claim to be doubling their efforts, 1.4 million women are girls fall prey to discrimination, violence and sexism.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paul-rusesabagina-hotel-rwanda-hero-convicted-on-terror-charges-414458">Paul Rusesabagina: 'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted on terror charges</a>

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Rwandan prosecutors have sought a life sentence for Rusesabagina, the 67-year-old former hotelier credited with saving hundreds of lives during the 1994 genocide, and whose actions inspired the Hollywood film.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/do-your-own-research-four-words-hurting-us-response-to-covid-says-report-414459">'Do your own research': Four words hurting US response to Covid, says report</a>

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The US pandemic response has been greatly hit by the four little words, "do your own research". The idea has been promoted by the personalities too. It may seem positive but can turn out to be really disturbing as not everyone doesn't know how to do research in the right sense. In recent times, there are loads of incorrect information on the internet.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-showed-its-affection-to-france-during-world-wars-says-acting-pm-414446">Australia showed its 'affection' to France during world wars, says acting PM</a>

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Acting prime minister Barnaby Joyce has said&nbsp;Australia doesn't need to prove its “affinity” and “affection” to the French. Numerous&nbsp;Australians died on their soil&nbsp;during both world wars. The leader said he understood the French disappointment but Australia had nothing to prove. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has left the country to meet President Joe Biden in the United States.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-set-to-launch-tianzhou-3-cargo-spacecraft-today-414426">China set to launch Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft today</a>

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According to China's state-run Global Times, the country is set to launch the Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft on Monday. The Long March-7 Y4 has reportedly completed fuel injection. The development comes as Chinese astronauts returned on Earth last week after completing the country's longest crewed mission.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johnson-cautious-over-fulfilling-un-climate-fund-pledges-414349">Johnson cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges</a>

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Forcing wealthy nations to honour their UN climate fund pledges this week will "be a stretch", British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted ahead of a Monday meeting with global leaders aiming to do just that.&nbsp;

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From China launching Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft to Johnson being cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From China launching Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft to Johnson being cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges, we have it all. You can also read reports about lava gushing as thousands are evacuated after volcano erupted in Spain's Canary Islands, and UN giving list with a twist for top 10 countries that achieved gender equality. Also read other stories, such as 'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted on terror charges, four words hurting US response to Covid, Australia showed its 'affection' to France during world wars, and six killed and 24 injured in Perm university shooting. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Six killed, 24 injured in Perm university shooting: Russian health ministry A gunman opened fire Monday on a university campus in central Russia and killed six people before being detained, investigators said, in the country's second mass shooting this year to target students. BTS takes over UNGA, performs 'Permission To Dance' inside the assembly hall They came, they spoke and they conquered. Not only did K-pop boyband BTS speak about climate change, and sustainable development amid the pandemic, but the seven-member boy band also performed their latest hit 'Permission To Dance' in and outside the UN headquarters in New York. Lava gushes, thousands evacuated as volcano erupts in Spain's Canary Islands Several houses have been destroyed due to a volcano eruption in Spain's Canary Islands, authorities said, after it forced some 5,000 people from their homes. United Nations General Assembly 2021: Here's what to watch for The United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) 76th session is poised to begin its high-level week, which will include discussions on expanding access to COVID-19 vaccinations and facing the rising hazards of climate change. UN gives list with a twist for top 10 countries that achieved gender equality Even when several governments and organisations claim to be doubling their efforts, 1.4 million women are girls fall prey to discrimination, violence and sexism. Paul Rusesabagina: 'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted on terror charges Rwandan prosecutors have sought a life sentence for Rusesabagina, the 67-year-old former hotelier credited with saving hundreds of lives during the 1994 genocide, and whose actions inspired the Hollywood film. 'Do your own research': Four words hurting US response to Covid, says report The US pandemic response has been greatly hit by the four little words, "do your own research". The idea has been promoted by the personalities too. It may seem positive but can turn out to be really disturbing as not everyone doesn't know how to do research in the right sense. In recent times, there are loads of incorrect information on the internet. Australia showed its 'affection' to France during world wars, says acting PM Acting prime minister Barnaby Joyce has said Australia doesn't need to prove its “affinity” and “affection” to the French. Numerous Australians died on their soil during both world wars. The leader said he understood the French disappointment but Australia had nothing to prove. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has left the country to meet President Joe Biden in the United States. China set to launch Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft today According to China's state-run Global Times, the country is set to launch the Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft on Monday. The Long March-7 Y4 has reportedly completed fuel injection. The development comes as Chinese astronauts returned on Earth last week after completing the country's longest crewed mission. Johnson cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges Forcing wealthy nations to honour their UN climate fund pledges this week will "be a stretch", British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted ahead of a Monday meeting with global leaders aiming to do just that.

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