Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan.

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Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani.

 
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Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan.

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan.US military planes are doing rapid diving combat landings to beat the threat of a missile attack, with video showing a French transport plane yesterday deploying flares designed to confuse heat-seeking technology which may have been stolen by Islamic State in Afghanistan. Click on headlines to read more Watch | Plan was to assassinate Ashraf Ghani, says former Afghan Prez's brother Hashmat Ghani Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country just when Taliban were entering Kabul. WION spoke exclusively with his brother Hashmat Ghani. Watch: US jets evacuating Afghans make ‘diving combat landings’, drop flares amid ISIS missile fears Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's brother Hashmat Ghani has dismissed reports of his joining the Taliban saying he has "accepted their rule" but "accepted not to join them". Taliban warn of 'consequences' if US troops withdrawal deadline of August 31 is not met Amidst the calls for extension of US troops withdrawal deadline, the Taliban have issued a stark warning against the move. Ex-NASA scientist's Earth-saving idea involves stealing energy from Jupiter Sun is a source that sustains all life on Earth. But there will come a time when the Sun will begin to run out of the fuel a billion years from now. At this time, Sun will expand in size and literally burn our planet. There will be no escape. 'You are not a cow, You are not a horse': FDA warns against using ‘animal drug’ ivermectin to treat COVID-19 The US Food and Drug Agency (FDA) has issued a warning to people who are self-medicating with ivermectin tablets to treat COVID-19 symptoms, saying that it has not authorised the use of drugs for treating the infection as it is “intended to treat livestock.” Watch: Tanzania's President slammed for her 'flat-chested' women footballers remarks Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is facing strong criticism over her controversial remarks about women footballers having "flat chests" and also suggesting that they would not be attractive candidates for marriage. Watch | Massoud: Only way forward is through negotiation Watch | Pakistan and Turkey welcome Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan Watch | Afghanistan crisis: 504 Nepalis have returned home Watch | Russian fairy tales brought to life at museum

Top 10 world news: Afghanistan crisis, COVID-19 vaccines, and more

Amid chaos triggered by Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, evacuees finally got a reason to smile when an Afghan mother delivered a baby girl aboard a US military evacuation flight, moments after touching down at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Saturday, said the US Air Force on its social media account. Additionally,&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin said&nbsp;he does not want Afghanistan militants arriving under the guise of refugees. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Israel has now launched a Covid antibody test for children as young as three years old.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-convenes-g7-to-discuss-afghanistan-crisis-407639" hreflang="en">UK PM Boris Johnson convenes G7 to discuss Afghanistan crisis</a>

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'It is vital that the international community works together to ensure safe evacuations, prevent a humanitarian crisis and support the Afghan people to secure the gains of the last 20 years,' Johnson tweeted.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-blames-us-for-chaos-at-kabul-airport-says-peace-in-rest-of-afghanistan-407638">Taliban blames US for ‘chaos’ at Kabul airport, says peace in rest of Afghan</a>

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For the past one week, Kabul airport has been witnessing desperate scenes with a large number of Afghan civilians and foreigners swamping the area in a desperate attempt to flee the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-launches-antibody-testing-programme-for-3-year-old-children-407635">Israel launches antibody testing programme for 3 year old children</a>

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Israel has now launched an antibody test for children as young as three years old.&nbsp;The process has started at a time when the students are gearing up to return to schools for a new academic year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lithuania-agree-on-bilateral-coordination-action-against-china-over-taiwan-row-407615" hreflang="en">US, Lithuania agree on ‘bilateral coordination action’ against China over Taiwan row</a>

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US secretary of state Antony Blinken spoke with Lithuania`s foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Saturday, after China on August 10 threatened to withdraw its ambassador to Vilnius and asked the latter to recall their envoy from Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-20-died-in-a-week-during-evacuation-at-kabul-airport-nato-official-407622">At least 20 died in a week during evacuation at Kabul airport: NATO official</a>

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On Saturday, the United States and Germany told their citizens in Afghanistan to avoid travelling to Kabul airport, citing security risks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-woman-gives-birth-to-baby-girl-on-us-aircraft-at-germany-air-base-407619" hreflang="en">Afghan woman gives birth to baby girl on US aircraft at Germany air base</a>

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When the aircraft was at its flight altitude, above 28,000 feet (8,534 meters), the mother began to have complications due to the lower air pressure in the plane, the US Air Force said. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-reports-record-covid-deaths-as-country-lifts-all-restrictions-407649" hreflang="en">Iran reports record Covid deaths as country lifts all restrictions</a>

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Iran’s health ministry has reported 36,419 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours taking the total tally of Covid cases in the country to 4,677,114.

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The eight-foot alligator, known as Darth Gator — after the Star Wars theme — suddenly attacked its handler by clamping its jaws down on her hand.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-dispatch-18-commercial-aircraft-to-lift-us-citizens-vulnerable-afghans-from-kabul-407644" hreflang="en">US to dispatch 18 commercial aircraft to lift US citizens, ‘vulnerable’ Afghans from Kabul</a>

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The United States will be sending 18 commercial planes to expedite the evacuation process, President Joe Biden said on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-scientists-look-to-half-boosters-to-save-vaccine-for-third-world-countries-407620" hreflang="en">UK scientists look to half boosters to save vaccine for third world countries</a>

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Some members of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) are experimenting on what is being dubbed as "fractional doses".

Amid chaos triggered by Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, evacuees finally got a reason to smile when an Afghan mother delivered a baby girl aboard a US military evacuation flight, moments after touching down at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Saturday, said the US Air Force on its social media account.

Amid chaos triggered by Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, evacuees finally got a reason to smile when an Afghan mother delivered a baby girl aboard a US military evacuation flight, moments after touching down at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Saturday, said the US Air Force on its social media account. Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he does not want Afghanistan militants arriving under the guise of refugees. Meanwhile, Israel has now launched a Covid antibody test for children as young as three years old. Click on headlines to read more UK PM Boris Johnson convenes G7 to discuss Afghanistan crisis 'It is vital that the international community works together to ensure safe evacuations, prevent a humanitarian crisis and support the Afghan people to secure the gains of the last 20 years,' Johnson tweeted. Taliban blames US for ‘chaos’ at Kabul airport, says peace in rest of Afghan For the past one week, Kabul airport has been witnessing desperate scenes with a large number of Afghan civilians and foreigners swamping the area in a desperate attempt to flee the country. Israel launches antibody testing programme for 3 year old children Israel has now launched an antibody test for children as young as three years old. The process has started at a time when the students are gearing up to return to schools for a new academic year. US, Lithuania agree on ‘bilateral coordination action’ against China over Taiwan row US secretary of state Antony Blinken spoke with Lithuania`s foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Saturday, after China on August 10 threatened to withdraw its ambassador to Vilnius and asked the latter to recall their envoy from Beijing. At least 20 died in a week during evacuation at Kabul airport: NATO official On Saturday, the United States and Germany told their citizens in Afghanistan to avoid travelling to Kabul airport, citing security risks. Afghan woman gives birth to baby girl on US aircraft at Germany air base When the aircraft was at its flight altitude, above 28,000 feet (8,534 meters), the mother began to have complications due to the lower air pressure in the plane, the US Air Force said. Iran reports record Covid deaths as country lifts all restrictions Iran’s health ministry has reported 36,419 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours taking the total tally of Covid cases in the country to 4,677,114. 'I love him': Animal handler comes to rescue of alligator after it attacks her The eight-foot alligator, known as Darth Gator — after the Star Wars theme — suddenly attacked its handler by clamping its jaws down on her hand. US to dispatch 18 commercial aircraft to lift US citizens, ‘vulnerable’ Afghans from Kabul The United States will be sending 18 commercial planes to expedite the evacuation process, President Joe Biden said on Sunday. UK scientists look to half boosters to save vaccine for third world countries Some members of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) are experimenting on what is being dubbed as "fractional doses".

Top 10 world news: Baby born on Afghan evacuation flight, Antibody test for 3 year olds, and more

As Taliban's&nbsp;co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar reached Afghanistan's capital city Kabul, reports have started coming in from the country that claim government employees are being sent back to home from their workplaces. On the other hand, Taliban's websites went offline abruptly, as social media giants started a crackdown on all terrorist group-related account. Meanwhile, Pakistan locals are now protesting against the electricity and water shortage in Gwadar and they believe all resources are being misused by Chinese nationals who are in Pakistan for China's belt and road project.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-locals-protest-covid-health-pass-for-sixth-consecutive-weekend-407489" hreflang="en">French locals protest Covid 'health pass' for sixth consecutive weekend</a>'

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Locals believe the 'health pass' and the 'vaccine passport' will bring a divide in the society and it can lead to the society being looked at in two different parts: the vaccinated and non-vaccinated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-alternative-to-taliban-any-kind-of-resistance-will-fail-russian-envoy-to-afghanistan-407450">No alternative to Taliban: Russian envoy to Afghanistan</a>

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Russia's ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov has said there is no alternative to Taliban in Afghanistan and added that any kind of resistance to the Islamist group would fail.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-pm-promises-elections-to-be-held-very-soon-as-country-recovers-from-deadly-earthquake-407441">Haiti PM promises elections to be held soon, as nation recovers from quake</a>

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry announced that the elections will, most probably, take place on November 07. The first round was earlier scheduled for September but keeping in mind the recent tragedies in the world, that would not have been possible.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-postpones-evacuation-plans-as-security-at-kabul-airport-worsens-407480">Switzerland postpones evacuation plans as security at Kabul airport worsens</a>

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In the wake of worsening security situation at Kabul airport, Switzerland has decided to postpone a charter flight to Uzbekistan aimed at helping the evacuation effort from Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-locals-protest-against-chinas-belt-and-road-project-407459">Pakistan locals protest against China's belt and road project</a>

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Pakistan locals demanded the government to put a stop on the illegal fishing by Chinese nationals in the area. The locals alleged that Chinese residents have been fishing in the nearby waters and taking the caught fishes back to China to sell.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vatican-bans-former-polish-archbishop-from-public-services-for-covering-up-child-abuse-407490" hreflang="en">Vatican bans former Polish archbishop from public services for covering up child abuse</a>

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The Vatican has banned the former archbishop of Wroclaw in Poland from taking part in any public ceremonies, following his alleged role in “covering up” child sexual abuse cases in the church.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-classrooms-to-have-air-quality-monitors-to-fight-covid-education-minister-407481" hreflang="en">UK classrooms to have air quality monitors to fight Covid: Education Minister</a>

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UK’s education secretary Gavin Williamson announced that all classrooms will now be fitted with air quality monitors once the state schools and colleges reopen after the summer holidays.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zimbabwe-man-charged-with-rape-after-15-year-old-victim-dies-giving-birth-407456" hreflang="en">Zimbabwe: Man charged with rape after 15-year-old victim dies giving birth</a>

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Zimbabwe Police have charged a 26-year-old man of rape after a 15-year-old girl died while giving birth at a church shrine last month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-extends-border-wall-to-shut-doors-to-afghan-refugees-407454" hreflang="en">Greece extends border wall to shut doors to Afghan refugees</a>

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The country has also installed a surveillance system to prevent possible asylum seekers from trying to reach Europe. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/new-delhi-shops-allowed-to-open-past-8pm-as-capital-records-lowest-covid-cases-407484" hreflang="en">New Delhi: Shops allowed to open past 8pm as capital records lowest Covid cases</a>

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Delhi reported a record low of 19 new Covid infections and zero coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, with a positivity rate of 0.03 per cent.

As Taliban's co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar reached Afghanistan's capital city Kabul, reports have started coming in from the country that claim government employees are being sent back to home from their workplaces.

As Taliban's co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar reached Afghanistan's capital city Kabul, reports have started coming in from the country that claim government employees are being sent back to home from their workplaces. On the other hand, Taliban's websites went offline abruptly, as social media giants started a crackdown on all terrorist group-related account. Meanwhile, Pakistan locals are now protesting against the electricity and water shortage in Gwadar and they believe all resources are being misused by Chinese nationals who are in Pakistan for China's belt and road project. Click on headlines to read more French locals protest Covid 'health pass' for sixth consecutive weekend' Locals believe the 'health pass' and the 'vaccine passport' will bring a divide in the society and it can lead to the society being looked at in two different parts: the vaccinated and non-vaccinated. No alternative to Taliban: Russian envoy to Afghanistan Russia's ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov has said there is no alternative to Taliban in Afghanistan and added that any kind of resistance to the Islamist group would fail. Haiti PM promises elections to be held soon, as nation recovers from quake Haiti PM Ariel Henry announced that the elections will, most probably, take place on November 07. The first round was earlier scheduled for September but keeping in mind the recent tragedies in the world, that would not have been possible. Switzerland postpones evacuation plans as security at Kabul airport worsens In the wake of worsening security situation at Kabul airport, Switzerland has decided to postpone a charter flight to Uzbekistan aimed at helping the evacuation effort from Afghanistan. Pakistan locals protest against China's belt and road project Pakistan locals demanded the government to put a stop on the illegal fishing by Chinese nationals in the area. The locals alleged that Chinese residents have been fishing in the nearby waters and taking the caught fishes back to China to sell. Vatican bans former Polish archbishop from public services for covering up child abuse The Vatican has banned the former archbishop of Wroclaw in Poland from taking part in any public ceremonies, following his alleged role in “covering up” child sexual abuse cases in the church. UK classrooms to have air quality monitors to fight Covid: Education Minister UK’s education secretary Gavin Williamson announced that all classrooms will now be fitted with air quality monitors once the state schools and colleges reopen after the summer holidays. Zimbabwe: Man charged with rape after 15-year-old victim dies giving birth Zimbabwe Police have charged a 26-year-old man of rape after a 15-year-old girl died while giving birth at a church shrine last month. Greece extends border wall to shut doors to Afghan refugees The country has also installed a surveillance system to prevent possible asylum seekers from trying to reach Europe. New Delhi: Shops allowed to open past 8pm as capital records lowest Covid cases Delhi reported a record low of 19 new Covid infections and zero coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, with a positivity rate of 0.03 per cent.

Top 10 world news: Taliban send government employees back, France protests health pass, and more

The Taliban has called for unity ahead of Friday prayers, the first since seizing control, and asked imams to persuade people not to flee Afghanistan amid airport chaos, protests, and allegations of bloodshed. Additionally,&nbsp;the Taliban have stated that next government will decide on the national flag.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-afghanistan-crisis-taliban-revenge-fears-grow-desperation-rises-among-citizens-for-evacuation-407020">Follow WION's live coverage about Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, a historic meeting took place between the&nbsp;German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Russia&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;This is Merkel's last Russia visit as Germany's chancellor.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/angela-merkel-meets-vladimir-putin-one-last-time-marks-end-of-an-era-407171" hreflang="en">Merkel meets Putin one last time, marks end of an era</a>

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Angela Merkel, who is from East Germany, will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was stationed in East Germany during his time as a KGB agent. Both Merkel and Putin speak each other's language fluently.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-afghanistan-crisis-taliban-revenge-fears-grow-desperation-rises-among-citizens-for-evacuation-407020">LIVE: Taliban revenge fears grow, Afghans become desperate for escape</a>

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Protests took place in several regions across Afghanistan, with Afghans going to the streets waving the country's national flag, which has been outlawed since the Taliban gained control of Kabul.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fantastic-news-uk-approves-first-ever-covid-antibody-treatment-407215">'Fantastic news': UK approves first ever Covid antibody treatment</a>

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After entering the body, it binds to the virus, substitutes as a lining of the respiratory system and prevents the virus from entering and harming the human body.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hizbul-mujahideens-chief-syed-salahuddin-seeks-support-from-taliban-to-attack-india-407272">Hizbul Mujahideen's chief, Syed Salahuddin, seeks support from Taliban to attack India</a>

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In the celebratory statement posted online, Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin said, "I pray to Allah that he strengthens the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan so that they may support Kashmiris against India."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-spy-faces-investigation-after-she-falls-in-love-with-her-subject-407233">Russian spy faces investigation after she falls in love with her subject</a>

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A Russian criminal investigator has come under investigation for falling in love with her target, who was being investigated by her for stealing cash from someone else’s bank account.

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Three of the nine guys were tortured to death, according to eyewitnesses, including one who was strangled with a scarf and had his muscles cut off.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-takes-time-out-with-some-foosball-407253" hreflang="en">Pope Francis takes time out with some Foosball</a>

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With a smile on his face, the pontiff briefly played against the young man, his hands gripping the rods of the red tiny football players.

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At the summit of Greenland, it rained for the first time on record. The precipitation at the summit is usually in the form of snow. But thanks to global warming, another warning has come our way. The rain means that Greenland is warming up fast.

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During a live telecast, the anchor's narration got interrupted by a change of visuals but this time the network played a satanic ritual on screen during the live telecast.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-onlyfans-will-ban-sexually-explicit-content-but-keep-nudity-407263">OnlyFans will ban 'sexually explicit' content, but keep nudity</a>

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OnlyFans, a website known for its racy content and which gained popularity during coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, said Thursday it would ban "sexually explicit" content in a new policy starting in October.

The Taliban has called for unity ahead of Friday prayers, the first since seizing control, and asked imams to persuade people not to flee Afghanistan amid airport chaos, protests, and allegations of bloodshed.

The Taliban has called for unity ahead of Friday prayers, the first since seizing control, and asked imams to persuade people not to flee Afghanistan amid airport chaos, protests, and allegations of bloodshed. Additionally, the Taliban have stated that next government will decide on the national flag. Follow WION's live coverage about Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, a historic meeting took place between the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Russia President Vladimir Putin. This is Merkel's last Russia visit as Germany's chancellor. Click on headlines to read more Merkel meets Putin one last time, marks end of an era Angela Merkel, who is from East Germany, will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was stationed in East Germany during his time as a KGB agent. Both Merkel and Putin speak each other's language fluently. LIVE: Taliban revenge fears grow, Afghans become desperate for escape Protests took place in several regions across Afghanistan, with Afghans going to the streets waving the country's national flag, which has been outlawed since the Taliban gained control of Kabul. 'Fantastic news': UK approves first ever Covid antibody treatment After entering the body, it binds to the virus, substitutes as a lining of the respiratory system and prevents the virus from entering and harming the human body. Hizbul Mujahideen's chief, Syed Salahuddin, seeks support from Taliban to attack India In the celebratory statement posted online, Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin said, "I pray to Allah that he strengthens the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan so that they may support Kashmiris against India." Russian spy faces investigation after she falls in love with her subject A Russian criminal investigator has come under investigation for falling in love with her target, who was being investigated by her for stealing cash from someone else’s bank account. Muscles sliced off, strangled with scarf: 9 Hazara men killed by Taliban Three of the nine guys were tortured to death, according to eyewitnesses, including one who was strangled with a scarf and had his muscles cut off. Pope Francis takes time out with some Foosball With a smile on his face, the pontiff briefly played against the young man, his hands gripping the rods of the red tiny football players. It rains instead of snow on Greenland summit for first time ever At the summit of Greenland, it rained for the first time on record. The precipitation at the summit is usually in the form of snow. But thanks to global warming, another warning has come our way. The rain means that Greenland is warming up fast. 'Hail Satan': News channel mistakenly plays satanic ritual during live show During a live telecast, the anchor's narration got interrupted by a change of visuals but this time the network played a satanic ritual on screen during the live telecast. OnlyFans will ban 'sexually explicit' content, but keep nudity OnlyFans, a website known for its racy content and which gained popularity during coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, said Thursday it would ban "sexually explicit" content in a new policy starting in October.

Top 10 world news: Merkel-Putin's historic meet, Mujahideen asks Taliban's help to attack India, and more

As Afghanistan struggles to survive under the Taliban rule, women from different backgrounds of the country are pleading for help from international communities. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-afghanistan-crisis-12-people-have-been-killed-at-kabul-airport-since-sunday-406687">Follow WION's live coverage about Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, US Capitol Police is investigating an&nbsp;'active bomb threat' outside Library of Congress in Washington. In Hong Kong, two residents who were accused of working with a group that campaigned for international sanctions on China on Thursday pleaded guilty under the city's national security law.&nbsp;

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-afghanistan-crisis-12-people-have-been-killed-at-kabul-airport-since-sunday-406687" hreflang="en">LIVE Afghanistan: 12 people have been killed at Kabul airport since Sunday</a>

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As the Taliban take control of political affairs in Afghanistan, former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani who had left the country as the militant group entered Kabul last weekend declared that he had placed security in the hands of the country's troops and that the Taliban were looking for him. Follow LIVE updates at WION.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorists-are-terrorists-distinctions-can-only-be-made-at-our-own-peril-dr-s-jaishankar-406960">'Terrorists are terrorists, distinctions can only be made at our own peril'</a>

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Dr S Jaishankar was addressing the high-level UN Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security by terrorist acts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capitol-police-report-active-bomb-threat-outside-library-of-congress-406957">US Capitol Police report 'active bomb threat' outside Library of Congress</a>

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People who were present at the Cannon House Office building said they received an alert that asked them to immediately abandon the building and instead rush to the Longworth House Office Building for their safety.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-talibans-takeover-former-afghan-womens-football-captain-urges-players-to-burn-kits-406926">Former Afghan women's football captain urges players to burn kits</a>

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Khalida Popal, who is also the co-founder of the Afghan women's football league, said she had always used her voice to encourage young women "to stand strong, to be bold, to be visible" but now she had a different message.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-activists-plead-guilty-to-national-security-charge-over-sanction-calls-406961" hreflang="en">Hong Kong: Activists plead guilty to 'national security' charge over sanction calls</a>

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Two Hong Kong residents who were accused of working with a group that campaigned for international sanctions on China on Thursday pleaded guilty under the city's national security law.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/afghani-women-call-for-help-as-taliban-takes-over-the-country-406946" hreflang="en">Afghani women call for help as Taliban takes over the country</a>

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As the Taliban took over Afghanistan over the weekend, the fear of women being tortured, sexually assaulted and forcefully married are returning to the country. Some women are standing up against the inhumane treatment by the Taliban, even though the group is claiming that it will now give rights to women

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-british-man-handed-jail-term-for-not-wearing-mask-406954">Singapore: British man handed jail term for not wearing mask</a>

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Singapore has taken a tough line against people breaking virus rule. There have been several cases of foreigners being punished.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-too-big-for-pakistan-to-swallow-says-self-proclaimed-president-amarullah-saleh-406900">Afghanistan too big for Pakistan to swallow, says Amrullah Saleh</a>

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Self-proclaimed president of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh on Thursday trained his guns at Pakistan and Taliban. Saleh said that Afghanistan was too big for Pakistan to swallow and too big for Taliban to govern.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/if-you-cant-handle-it-leave-spanish-village-tells-tourists-to-not-visit-if-they-dont-like-roosters-and-cows-406965" hreflang="en">'If you can't handle it, leave': Spanish village tells tourists to not visit if they don't like roosters and cows</a>

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Some tourists have complained about rooster waking them up at 5 am, cowbells making noise and church bells tolling early in the morning in a Spanish village.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-takeover-afghan-anchor-reveals-she-was-sent-back-from-office-because-of-regime-change-406876">Afghan anchor reveals she was sent back from office because of 'regime change'</a>

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Taliban leadership has claimed that it will be giving more freedom to women in this new term of their impending rule in the country. Taliban promised to allow women to step outside to go to the market without a male escort, study, go to work or reveal their ankles this time.

As Afghanistan struggles to survive under the Taliban rule, women from different backgrounds of the country are pleading for help from international communities.

As Afghanistan struggles to survive under the Taliban rule, women from different backgrounds of the country are pleading for help from international communities. Follow WION's live coverage about Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, US Capitol Police is investigating an 'active bomb threat' outside Library of Congress in Washington. In Hong Kong, two residents who were accused of working with a group that campaigned for international sanctions on China on Thursday pleaded guilty under the city's national security law. Click on headlines to read more LIVE Afghanistan: 12 people have been killed at Kabul airport since Sunday As the Taliban take control of political affairs in Afghanistan, former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani who had left the country as the militant group entered Kabul last weekend declared that he had placed security in the hands of the country's troops and that the Taliban were looking for him. Follow LIVE updates at WION. 'Terrorists are terrorists, distinctions can only be made at our own peril' Dr S Jaishankar was addressing the high-level UN Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security by terrorist acts. US Capitol Police report 'active bomb threat' outside Library of Congress People who were present at the Cannon House Office building said they received an alert that asked them to immediately abandon the building and instead rush to the Longworth House Office Building for their safety. Former Afghan women's football captain urges players to burn kits Khalida Popal, who is also the co-founder of the Afghan women's football league, said she had always used her voice to encourage young women "to stand strong, to be bold, to be visible" but now she had a different message. Hong Kong: Activists plead guilty to 'national security' charge over sanction calls Two Hong Kong residents who were accused of working with a group that campaigned for international sanctions on China on Thursday pleaded guilty under the city's national security law. Afghani women call for help as Taliban takes over the country As the Taliban took over Afghanistan over the weekend, the fear of women being tortured, sexually assaulted and forcefully married are returning to the country. Some women are standing up against the inhumane treatment by the Taliban, even though the group is claiming that it will now give rights to women Singapore: British man handed jail term for not wearing mask Singapore has taken a tough line against people breaking virus rule. There have been several cases of foreigners being punished. Afghanistan too big for Pakistan to swallow, says Amrullah Saleh Self-proclaimed president of Afghanistan Amrullah Saleh on Thursday trained his guns at Pakistan and Taliban. Saleh said that Afghanistan was too big for Pakistan to swallow and too big for Taliban to govern. 'If you can't handle it, leave': Spanish village tells tourists to not visit if they don't like roosters and cows Some tourists have complained about rooster waking them up at 5 am, cowbells making noise and church bells tolling early in the morning in a Spanish village. Afghan anchor reveals she was sent back from office because of 'regime change' Taliban leadership has claimed that it will be giving more freedom to women in this new term of their impending rule in the country. Taliban promised to allow women to step outside to go to the market without a male escort, study, go to work or reveal their ankles this time.

Top 10 world news: Afghan women plead for help under Taliban rule, US bomb threat, and more

Stay up to date on the developing crisis in Afghanistan with WION. Taliban insurgents have taken over the country's capitals and thousands of people are attempting to flee. As a result of the Taliban takeover, gendered conversations are once again in the spotlight, with reports of women being forced from their jobs. It has been reported that many influential women are now afraid for their lives.

In other news, Haiti continues to struggle with the aftermath of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Hospitals have been overwhelmed with people injured, and doctors have been forced to set up makeshift clinics to save lives.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-afghanistan-crisis-un-says-world-will-scrutinise-taliban-actions-406158">LIVE Afghanistan crisis: UN says world will 'scrutinise' Taliban actions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/17/207143-us-soldier-afghan-passenger.jpg" />With the Taliban taking control of Kabul on Sunday, several diplomatic officials across the capital were evacuated with chaos at the Hamid Karzai international airport (HKIA).&nbsp;Get the latest updates about the Afghanistan crisis.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-brings-floods-as-haitians-seek-help-at-overloaded-hospitals-after-quake-406267">Storm brings floods as Haitians seek help at overloaded hospitals after quake</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/17/207128-haiti.jpg" />The latest earthquake to strike Haiti left at least 1,419 people dead. Doctors are forced to pitch makeshift tents outside hospitals to save hundreds of injured people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-say-they-want-women-to-join-their-government-406258">Taliban say they want women to join their government</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/15/206873-afghan-women.jpg" />The Taliban declared amnesty for all Afghans on Tuesday and called for women to join their government, the first time they have discussed governance and Afghan women's role in political and social life.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/doomed-from-start-us-invasion-of-afghanistan-was-a-bad-idea-says-last-soviet-leader-gorbachev-406256">Doomed from start: US invasion of Afghanistan was a 'bad idea', says last Soviet leader Gorbachev</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/17/207130-untitled-design-8.jpg" />Former USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev, says that NATO's deployment to the country had been doomed from the beginning.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/waiting-for-taliban-to-kill-me-and-others-like-me-says-afghanistans-first-woman-mayor-406254">'Waiting for Taliban to kill me and others like me', says Afghanistan's first woman mayor</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/17/207120-untitled-design-7.jpg" />As the Taliban's control of Afghanistan became increasingly evident, the fate of women in the country has been the subject of discussion.&nbsp;At such a time, the country's first female mayor fears for her life.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-pm-hunt-king-urges-rival-politicians-to-unite-to-name-leader-who-has-most-support-406302">Malaysia PM hunt: King urges rival politicians to unite, to name leader who has most support</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/12/178070-sultan-abdullah-sultan-ahmad-shah.jpg" />Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation on Monday kicked off the search for Malaysia's next prime minister.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-satellite-images-show-chaos-at-kabul-airport-after-taliban-takeover-of-afghanistan-406264">WATCH - Satellite images show chaos at Kabul airport after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/17/207126-vv11.jpg" />On Monday, satellite images showed Afghans trying to board flights at Kabul airport as the Taliban took control of the capital in chaotic scenes that went viral across the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-more-than-40000-wounded-treated-since-june-says-red-cross-406324">Afghanistan: More than 40,000 wounded treated since June, says Red Cross</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/18387-hkg1693321_2-2-20170208101211.jpg" />According to the Red Cross (ICRC), more than 40 thousand wounded in Afghanistan fighting have been treated in health facilities since June, including 7,600&nbsp;this month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-is-cutting-water-supply-after-countrys-largest-artificial-reservoir-lake-mead-goes-dry-406260">US is cutting water supply after country's largest artificial reservoir Lake&nbsp;Mead goes dry</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/17/207124-lake-mead.jpg" />A huge reservoir that supplies water to tens of millions of people in the Western United States is at such low levels that populations it feeds must reduce their usage next year, the government said Monday.

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Stay up to date on the developing crisis in Afghanistan with WION. Taliban insurgents have taken over the country's capitals and thousands of people are attempting to flee.

Stay up to date on the developing crisis in Afghanistan with WION. Taliban insurgents have taken over the country's capitals and thousands of people are attempting to flee. As a result of the Taliban takeover, gendered conversations are once again in the spotlight, with reports of women being forced from their jobs. It has been reported that many influential women are now afraid for their lives. In other news, Haiti continues to struggle with the aftermath of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Hospitals have been overwhelmed with people injured, and doctors have been forced to set up makeshift clinics to save lives. LIVE Afghanistan crisis: UN says world will 'scrutinise' Taliban actions With the Taliban taking control of Kabul on Sunday, several diplomatic officials across the capital were evacuated with chaos at the Hamid Karzai international airport (HKIA). Get the latest updates about the Afghanistan crisis. Storm brings floods as Haitians seek help at overloaded hospitals after quake The latest earthquake to strike Haiti left at least 1,419 people dead. Doctors are forced to pitch makeshift tents outside hospitals to save hundreds of injured people. Taliban say they want women to join their government The Taliban declared amnesty for all Afghans on Tuesday and called for women to join their government, the first time they have discussed governance and Afghan women's role in political and social life. Doomed from start: US invasion of Afghanistan was a 'bad idea', says last Soviet leader Gorbachev Former USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev, says that NATO's deployment to the country had been doomed from the beginning. 'Waiting for Taliban to kill me and others like me', says Afghanistan's first woman mayor As the Taliban's control of Afghanistan became increasingly evident, the fate of women in the country has been the subject of discussion. At such a time, the country's first female mayor fears for her life. Malaysia PM hunt: King urges rival politicians to unite, to name leader who has most support Muhyiddin Yassin's resignation on Monday kicked off the search for Malaysia's next prime minister. WATCH - Satellite images show chaos at Kabul airport after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan On Monday, satellite images showed Afghans trying to board flights at Kabul airport as the Taliban took control of the capital in chaotic scenes that went viral across the globe. Afghanistan: More than 40,000 wounded treated since June, says Red Cross According to the Red Cross (ICRC), more than 40 thousand wounded in Afghanistan fighting have been treated in health facilities since June, including 7,600 this month. US is cutting water supply after country's largest artificial reservoir Lake Mead goes dry A huge reservoir that supplies water to tens of millions of people in the Western United States is at such low levels that populations it feeds must reduce their usage next year, the government said Monday.

Top 10 world news: Taliban says they want women to join govt, Haiti struggles with earthquake and more

In today's newsletter, we bring for you live updates of the events in Afghanistan. Taliban has overtaken Kabul, following this President Ashraf Ghani has fled the country. The United States has also evacuated its embassy. Check out the live blog for the updates.

In other news, rescue workers are scrambling&nbsp;to locate survivors, after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti,&nbsp;toppling&nbsp;buildings and causing destruction.&nbsp;Over 304 people have perished in Haiti's earthquake, and hundreds are believed to be stuck under the rubble. Also joining the rescue effort are the US, Ecuador, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Venezuela.

Click on the headlines to read more:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-taliban-take-control-of-afghanistan-presidential-palace-as-ghani-exits-country-405579">LIVE: Taliban take control of Afghanistan presidential palace as Ghani exits country</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/15/206849-untitled-design-2021-08-15t200645213.jpg" />Check out the minute by minute updates of the situation in Afghanistan, as it unfolds.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/as-us-embassy-staff-haphazardly-removed-from-kabul-blinken-rejects-comparison-with-saigon-405781">As US embassy staff haphazardly removed from Kabul, Blinken rejects comparison with Saigon</a>

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In spite of the sudden withdrawal of the US embassy staff from Kabul, Blinken denied any comparison with the chaotic withdrawal of Americans from Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-earthquake-nation-searches-for-survivors-rescue-efforts-underway-as-at-least-304-killed-405663">Haiti Earthquake: Nation searches for survivors, rescue efforts underway as at least 304 killed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/15/206802-untitled-design-2021-08-15t160759011.jpg" />Rescue workers are trying to locate survivors amid the destruction in Haiti.&nbsp;At least 304 people died as a result of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake which toppled buildings and devastated the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/back-to-harrowing-times-afghan-women-fear-taliban-rule-405547">Back to harrowing times: Afghan women fear Taliban rule</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/26/70997-Untitled%20design%20%284%29.jpg" />In the wake of the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's women now fear that they will be forced to live through those ghastly days of Taliban&nbsp;rule (1996-2001)&nbsp;when women were not allowed to study or work and were forced to stay at home.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysian-pm-yassin-to-announce-resignation-on-monday-minister-405654">Malaysian PM Yassin to announce resignation on Monday: Minister</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/23/166396-untitled-design-26.jpg" />

On Monday, Malaysia's embattled leader Muhyiddin Yassin will submit his resignation to the king. If he resigns, he would end his 17-month-long government and cause a lot of upheavals in the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/16-and-17-year-olds-in-england-to-be-offered-jab-by-august-23-405712">16 and 17-year-olds in England to be offered jab by August 23</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/12/202056-flu-vaccine.jpg" />In England, all 16 and 17-year-olds will be offered their first Coronavirus vaccination dose or the opportunity to book one by August 23.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/firefighters-in-algeria-still-at-work-to-extinguish-19-blazes-405760">Firefighters in Algeria still at work to extinguish 19 blazes</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206234-algeria.jpg" />An official statement from the emergency services said its teams are working to put out 19 fires in 10 provinces in the northern part of Algeria where 90 people have been killed in wildfires this week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-set-for-biggest-rise-in-greenhouse-gases-for-30-years-405750">Germany ‘set for biggest rise in greenhouse gases' for 30 years</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/01/184954-pjimage-16.jpg" />An environmental group based in Berlin, Agora Energiewende, predicts that this year&nbsp;German greenhouse gas emissions are expected to rise to their highest level since 1990.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sex-workers-fighting-for-human-rights-are-worlds-most-at-risk-activists-405755">Sex workers fighting for human rights are world’s most ‘at risk activists’</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/12/149461-untitled-design-5.jpg" />In a recent study, Front Line Defenders found that advocates for sex workers are among the most at-risk for violent attacks, as they face multiple threats and persecution.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-dont-know-how-the-story-is-going-to-end-melting-glaciers-climate-change-alarm-scientists-405722">'We don't know how the story is going to end': Melting glaciers, climate change alarm scientists</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/15/206838-untitled-design-2021-08-15t184131117.jpg" />The glaciers of the world have gone extinct and are gradually shrinking because of climate change, such as Italy's Calderone ice formation, which was once Europe's southernmost glacier.

In today's newsletter, we bring for you live updates of the events in Afghanistan. Taliban has overtaken Kabul, following this President Ashraf Ghani has fled the country.

In today's newsletter, we bring for you live updates of the events in Afghanistan. Taliban has overtaken Kabul, following this President Ashraf Ghani has fled the country. The United States has also evacuated its embassy. Check out the live blog for the updates. In other news, rescue workers are scrambling to locate survivors, after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, toppling buildings and causing destruction. Over 304 people have perished in Haiti's earthquake, and hundreds are believed to be stuck under the rubble. Also joining the rescue effort are the US, Ecuador, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Venezuela. Click on the headlines to read more: LIVE: Taliban take control of Afghanistan presidential palace as Ghani exits country Check out the minute by minute updates of the situation in Afghanistan, as it unfolds. As US embassy staff haphazardly removed from Kabul, Blinken rejects comparison with Saigon In spite of the sudden withdrawal of the US embassy staff from Kabul, Blinken denied any comparison with the chaotic withdrawal of Americans from Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Haiti Earthquake: Nation searches for survivors, rescue efforts underway as at least 304 killed Rescue workers are trying to locate survivors amid the destruction in Haiti. At least 304 people died as a result of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake which toppled buildings and devastated the country. Back to harrowing times: Afghan women fear Taliban rule In the wake of the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's women now fear that they will be forced to live through those ghastly days of Taliban rule (1996-2001) when women were not allowed to study or work and were forced to stay at home. Malaysian PM Yassin to announce resignation on Monday: Minister On Monday, Malaysia's embattled leader Muhyiddin Yassin will submit his resignation to the king. If he resigns, he would end his 17-month-long government and cause a lot of upheavals in the country. 16 and 17-year-olds in England to be offered jab by August 23 In England, all 16 and 17-year-olds will be offered their first Coronavirus vaccination dose or the opportunity to book one by August 23. Firefighters in Algeria still at work to extinguish 19 blazes An official statement from the emergency services said its teams are working to put out 19 fires in 10 provinces in the northern part of Algeria where 90 people have been killed in wildfires this week. Germany ‘set for biggest rise in greenhouse gases' for 30 years An environmental group based in Berlin, Agora Energiewende, predicts that this year German greenhouse gas emissions are expected to rise to their highest level since 1990. Sex workers fighting for human rights are world’s most ‘at risk activists’ In a recent study, Front Line Defenders found that advocates for sex workers are among the most at-risk for violent attacks, as they face multiple threats and persecution. 'We don't know how the story is going to end': Melting glaciers, climate change alarm scientists The glaciers of the world have gone extinct and are gradually shrinking because of climate change, such as Italy's Calderone ice formation, which was once Europe's southernmost glacier.

Top 10 world news: Taliban takes control of Kabul, Blinken defends Biden, and more

Considering the threat of Taliban advances on persons still awaiting Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), Joe Biden&nbsp;is searching for third countries that will house these individuals until their paperwork is completed so that they can come to the United States.&nbsp;The US has evacuated approximately 1,200 Afghans under "Operation Allies Refuge" so far, and approximately 3,500 more are slated to arrive within the coming weeks.

In other news, the head of the Oxford vaccine group warns that&nbsp;if leaders do not share vaccine doses with third-world countries, a large number of people around the world may die from Covid. According to experts, western countries should fulfil their obligations towards the rest of humanity rather than hoarding vaccine doses for themselves.

Click on headlines to read more:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/seeking-asylum-for-siv-applicants-a-desperate-bid-by-the-biden-administration-405352">Seeking asylum for SIV applicants: A desperate bid by the Biden administration</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/12/206251-3.jpg" />Since the Taliban is advancing, Washington is looking for third-country accommodation for those still awaiting Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) until their paperwork is completed and they are allowed to enter the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-people-will-die-if-countries-start-booster-shots-experts-claim-405342">More people will die if countries start booster shots, experts claim</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/28/189321-covid-deaths-in-brazil.jpg" />Experts have urged western countries to fulfill their responsibility toward humanity rather than stock up on vaccines for themselves alone.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/in-address-to-nation-afghan-president-vows-to-prevent-further-instability-405337">In address to nation, Afghan President vows to prevent further instability</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/24/170963-untitled-design-27.jpg" />Ashraf Ghani said remobilising the Afghan Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) was his top priority, noting that all measures are in place to achieve this goal. He also pledged to prevent further bloodshed in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-police-investigate-soaring-number-of-fake-covid-19-vaccine-certificates-405331">French police investigate soaring number of fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/23/175367-french-policees.jpg" />Following reports that some doctors' health service accounts were hacked, the French police are looking into a scam involving COVID-19 vaccine certificates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-areas-in-japan-issue-evacuation-alert-after-floods-and-landslides-405378">Several areas in Japan issue evacuation alert after floods and landslides</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/14/206640-japan-floods.jpg" />Floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain have threatened nearly two million lives in Japan. Residents have been asked to seek shelter and prepare for emergency evacuations.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-natural-disasters-in-russia-are-unprecedented-405400">Putin says natural disasters in Russia are "unprecedented"</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/05/197400-untitled-design-11.jpg" />As forests burn in Siberia, Putin said that this year Russia has experienced natural disasters at a scale and quantity that is "absolutely unprecedented". Climate change should be tackled "systematically," he said, urging everyone to work together.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-records-highest-daily-covid-deaths-as-people-run-away-from-vaccines-405392">Russia records highest daily Covid deaths as people run away from vaccines</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/05/139318-russia-doctros-afp.jpg" />As of Saturday, Russia recorded its third consecutive record number of Covid-related deaths. The country continues to struggle to control the widespread of the Delta virus, while vaccination rates do not improve.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-1-dead-19-trapped-in-another-coal-mine-flood-accident-405348">China: 1 dead, 19 trapped in another coal mine flood accident</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/12/16/78029-untitled-design-26.jpg" />

A coal mine in Qinghai Province was flooded by mud, killing one miner and trapping at least 19, nearly 21 miners were present in the coal mine at the time of the incident.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-raid-nicaragua-paper-that-branded-govt-a-dictatorship-405374">Police raid Nicaragua paper that branded govt a 'dictatorship'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/14/206638-untitled-design-2021-08-14t172635088.jpg" />In Nicaragua, the police raided the buildings of the independent newspaper La Prensa, which labelled the government a dictatorship after its print edition was suspended.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/1947-children-of-partition-five-survivors-tell-their-stories-405319">1947: Children of Partition - Five survivors tell their stories</a>

<iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/1947-children-of-partition-five-survivors-tell-their-stories-405319/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe>

Considering the threat of Taliban advances on persons still awaiting Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), Joe Biden is searching for third countries that will house these individuals until their paperwork is completed so that they can come to the United States.

Considering the threat of Taliban advances on persons still awaiting Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), Joe Biden is searching for third countries that will house these individuals until their paperwork is completed so that they can come to the United States. The US has evacuated approximately 1,200 Afghans under "Operation Allies Refuge" so far, and approximately 3,500 more are slated to arrive within the coming weeks. In other news, the head of the Oxford vaccine group warns that if leaders do not share vaccine doses with third-world countries, a large number of people around the world may die from Covid. According to experts, western countries should fulfil their obligations towards the rest of humanity rather than hoarding vaccine doses for themselves. Click on headlines to read more: Seeking asylum for SIV applicants: A desperate bid by the Biden administration Since the Taliban is advancing, Washington is looking for third-country accommodation for those still awaiting Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) until their paperwork is completed and they are allowed to enter the United States. More people will die if countries start booster shots, experts claim Experts have urged western countries to fulfill their responsibility toward humanity rather than stock up on vaccines for themselves alone. In address to nation, Afghan President vows to prevent further instability Ashraf Ghani said remobilising the Afghan Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) was his top priority, noting that all measures are in place to achieve this goal. He also pledged to prevent further bloodshed in the country. French police investigate soaring number of fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates Following reports that some doctors' health service accounts were hacked, the French police are looking into a scam involving COVID-19 vaccine certificates. Several areas in Japan issue evacuation alert after floods and landslides Floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain have threatened nearly two million lives in Japan. Residents have been asked to seek shelter and prepare for emergency evacuations. Putin says natural disasters in Russia are "unprecedented" As forests burn in Siberia, Putin said that this year Russia has experienced natural disasters at a scale and quantity that is "absolutely unprecedented". Climate change should be tackled "systematically," he said, urging everyone to work together. Russia records highest daily Covid deaths as people run away from vaccines As of Saturday, Russia recorded its third consecutive record number of Covid-related deaths. The country continues to struggle to control the widespread of the Delta virus, while vaccination rates do not improve. China: 1 dead, 19 trapped in another coal mine flood accident A coal mine in Qinghai Province was flooded by mud, killing one miner and trapping at least 19, nearly 21 miners were present in the coal mine at the time of the incident. Police raid Nicaragua paper that branded govt a 'dictatorship' In Nicaragua, the police raided the buildings of the independent newspaper La Prensa, which labelled the government a dictatorship after its print edition was suspended. 1947: Children of Partition - Five survivors tell their stories

Top 10 world news: US seeks asylum for SIV applicants, experts warn more deaths and more

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that the United States is treating Pakistan differently as a result of its partnership with India. On the other hand, China has ordered Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row. In coronavirus-related news, a group of scientists have claimed that&nbsp;COVID-19 may behave like other common-cold coronaviruses in the next few years, affecting mostly young children who have not yet been vaccinated or exposed to the virus. Meanwhile, Canada's officials revealed on Wednesday that a digital vaccine passport will be made available within the next few months and will help Canadians travel abroad.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/snubbed-khan-rues-pak-good-for-us-only-to-clean-up-afghan-mess-india-a-strategic-ally-404898" hreflang="en">Khan rues Pak good for US only to clean up Afghan mess, India a strategic ally</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/05/181415-untitled-design-5.jpg" />

Despite the importance of that initiative, which attempts to put a stop to America's so-called "endless war," US President Joe Biden has not talked to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan since the latter took office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-may-become-a-mostly-childhood-disease-in-few-years-study-404960">COVID-19 may become a mostly childhood disease in few years: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195459-3.jpg" />

The US-Norwegian team noted that because COVID-19 severity is generally lower among children, the overall burden from this disease is expected to decline as the SARS-CoV-2 virus becomes endemic in the global population.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-state-texas-declares-gender-affirming-surgery-a-form-of-child-abuse-404948">US State Texas declares gender-affirming surgery a form of child abuse</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/41976-surgery%25252520%2525281%252529-20180222025846.jpg" />

Texas' state commissioner of Family and Protective Services categorised genital gender-affirming procedures for trans youngsters as child abuse on Wednesday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-asks-lithuanias-envoy-to-leave-beijing-over-taiwan-row-404881">China asks Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/12/206344-h1.jpg" />

After Lithuania allowed Taiwan to set up an office under its own name in the country, China demanded Lithuania recall its envoy to Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-elephant-day-2021-save-the-species-before-its-too-late-404939">World Elephant Day 2021: Save the species before its too late</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/12/206382-0009dd2er.jpg" />

Today, three varieties, the African Forest Elephant, the African Bush Elephant and the Asiatic Elephant, live among us. Unfortunately, they are a target of poachers, and also face the threat of habitat loss due to rising deforestation. Scroll below to know more.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jamaican-athlete-thanks-tokyo-2020-volunteer-who-paid-his-taxi-money-404958" hreflang="en">Jamaican athlete thanks Tokyo 2020 volunteer who paid his taxi money</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/12/206399-hansle-parchment.jpg" />

While he was thinking about how to reach the venue on time, he met a volunteer named Tiana, and even though she was not allowed to do much, she lent him some money for a cab directly to the venue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-large-pumpkin-sculpture-gets-tossed-by-japan-sea-storm-404932" hreflang="en">Tokyo: Large pumpkin sculpture gets tossed by Japan sea storm</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/12/206383-pumpkin-sculpture.jpg" />

A giant black and yellow polka-dotted pumpkin sculpture, created by Yayoi Kusama, has been the pride of the country's 'art of island' of Naoshima in the Seto inland sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-the-animal-australian-teen-to-face-five-years-in-jail-for-forcing-quokka-to-vape-404911" hreflang="en">Who is the animal? Australian teen to face five years in jail for forcing quokka to vape</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/12/206367-quokka.jpg" />

In a recent video, a quokka - &nbsp;a marsupial also known as short-tailed scrub wallaby - is seen standing on its back legs and curiously licking the e-cigarette device, which it assumed was food. A teenage girl shoved the device down the vulnerable animal’s throat, forcing it to vape.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghaziabad-second-most-polluted-city-in-2020-chinas-hotan-at-first-404978" hreflang="en">Ghaziabad second most polluted city in 2020; China's Hotan at first</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/31/189726-fuel1.JPG" />

Out of the 50 'most polluted cities' in the world, the Indian city Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh has been given the second spot.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-set-to-launch-digital-vaccine-passports-soon-404977" hreflang="en">Canada set to launch digital vaccine passports soon</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/29/196669-untitled-design-77.jpg" />

After announcing restrictions for unvaccinated people, Canada is set to create a digital vaccine passport for citizens wanting to travel abroad.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that the United States is treating Pakistan differently as a result of its partnership with India. On the other hand, China has ordered Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that the United States is treating Pakistan differently as a result of its partnership with India. On the other hand, China has ordered Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row. In coronavirus-related news, a group of scientists have claimed that COVID-19 may behave like other common-cold coronaviruses in the next few years, affecting mostly young children who have not yet been vaccinated or exposed to the virus. Meanwhile, Canada's officials revealed on Wednesday that a digital vaccine passport will be made available within the next few months and will help Canadians travel abroad. Khan rues Pak good for US only to clean up Afghan mess, India a strategic ally Despite the importance of that initiative, which attempts to put a stop to America's so-called "endless war," US President Joe Biden has not talked to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan since the latter took office. COVID-19 may become a mostly childhood disease in few years: Study The US-Norwegian team noted that because COVID-19 severity is generally lower among children, the overall burden from this disease is expected to decline as the SARS-CoV-2 virus becomes endemic in the global population. US State Texas declares gender-affirming surgery a form of child abuse Texas' state commissioner of Family and Protective Services categorised genital gender-affirming procedures for trans youngsters as child abuse on Wednesday. China asks Lithuania's envoy to leave Beijing over Taiwan row After Lithuania allowed Taiwan to set up an office under its own name in the country, China demanded Lithuania recall its envoy to Beijing. World Elephant Day 2021: Save the species before its too late Today, three varieties, the African Forest Elephant, the African Bush Elephant and the Asiatic Elephant, live among us. Unfortunately, they are a target of poachers, and also face the threat of habitat loss due to rising deforestation. Scroll below to know more. Jamaican athlete thanks Tokyo 2020 volunteer who paid his taxi money While he was thinking about how to reach the venue on time, he met a volunteer named Tiana, and even though she was not allowed to do much, she lent him some money for a cab directly to the venue. Tokyo: Large pumpkin sculpture gets tossed by Japan sea storm A giant black and yellow polka-dotted pumpkin sculpture, created by Yayoi Kusama, has been the pride of the country's 'art of island' of Naoshima in the Seto inland sea. Who is the animal? Australian teen to face five years in jail for forcing quokka to vape In a recent video, a quokka - a marsupial also known as short-tailed scrub wallaby - is seen standing on its back legs and curiously licking the e-cigarette device, which it assumed was food. A teenage girl shoved the device down the vulnerable animal’s throat, forcing it to vape. Ghaziabad second most polluted city in 2020; China's Hotan at first Out of the 50 'most polluted cities' in the world, the Indian city Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh has been given the second spot. Canada set to launch digital vaccine passports soon After announcing restrictions for unvaccinated people, Canada is set to create a digital vaccine passport for citizens wanting to travel abroad.

Top 10 world news: Pakistan accuses US, Covid to stay as kids' disease, and more

In India, Hyderabad medical experts reported an unusual incidence of white fungus or Aspergillus developing an abscess in the brain of a Covid recovered patient. Meanwhile, India's women hockey team broke down while talking to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;In South Asia, the&nbsp;Taliban murdered the Afghan government's senior media and communications officer in the capital city of Kabul on Friday, according to a spokesperson of the terrorist group. In other news, a study has revealed that there are extra barriers to recruiting women for cardiovascular research.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-and-china-finally-pull-out-troops-from-gogra-in-ladakh-all-temporary-structures-dismantled-403505" hreflang="en">India and China disengage in Ladakh’s Gogra, all temporary structures removed</a>

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The Army said Friday that India and China had completed force withdrawal from the Gogra region of eastern Ladakh after a year-long "sensitive" standoff.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/white-fungus-abscess-found-in-the-brain-of-a-covid-recovered-patient-403525">White fungus abscess found in the brain of a COVID-recovered patient</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/01/05/122460-0001c3622-1.jpg" />

The patient in question had recovered from COVID-19 in May of this year, but had developed limb paralysis and communication difficulties.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/terrorists-assassinated-afghan-govt-media-head-who-was-critical-of-pakistan-taliban-403458">Terrorists killed Afghan govt media head who was critical of Pakistan, Taliban</a>

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The incident happened on Darul Aman Road in the west of Kabul on Friday afternoon.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-indian-womens-hockey-team-breaks-down-during-conversation-with-pm-modi-watch-403422">Indian women's hockey team breaks down during conversation with PM Modi: Watch</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/06/205420-indian-womens-hockey-team-3.jpg" />

Indian women's hockey team broke down during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he praised them for their performance at Tokyo Olympics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blatantly-racist-twitter-slams-juventus-fc-for-posting-racist-picture-of-cecilia-salvai-403495" hreflang="en">'Blatantly racist': Twitter slams Juventus FC for posting racist picture of Cecilia Salvai</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/06/205459-cecilia-salvai.jpg" />

Italian defender Cecilia Salvai was seen posing with a training cone on her head and her eyes squeezed to the sides with her finger.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/study-says-recruiting-women-for-cardiovascular-research-is-harder-403498" hreflang="en">Study says recruiting women for cardiovascular research is harder</a>

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As a part of the study, 740 cardiovascular clinical trials were reviewed between 2010 and 2017.&nbsp;It was then found out that women account for 38 per cent of the total participants.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/never-seen-before-dancing-cosmic-ghosts-discovered-by-astronomers-403451" hreflang="en">Never seen before: Dancing 'cosmic ghosts' discovered by astronomers</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/06/205431-dancing-ghosts-696x392.jpg" />

Scientists from Western Sydney University and CSIRO found dancing ghosts deep in the cosmos as part of the first deep sky search utilising CSIRO's ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder) radio telescope.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vaccine-passports-permanent-fixture-for-travel-in-near-future-uk-minister-claims-403516" hreflang="en">Vaccine passports 'permanent fixture' for travel, UK minister claims</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/29/196669-untitled-design-77.jpg" />

Even though vaccine passports have not been hugely popular with the locals of the UK, the government feels it is a permanent fixture of international travel in post-pandemic times.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dance-together-uk-tempts-people-to-get-vaccinated-if-they-want-to-go-clubbing-403489" hreflang="en">UK tempts people to get vaccinated if they want to go clubbing</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/17/174560-untitled-design-20.jpg" />

Authorities have now decided to tempt the young people by showing them an alternate reality of what will happen if they do not get vaccinated, and that is missing out on the happening nightlife.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-twitter-like-weibo-deletes-star-ranking-to-avoid-celebrity-culture-403547" hreflang="en">China's Twitter-like Weibo deletes star ranking to avoid celebrity culture</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/24965-2017-06-29t055354z_1_lynxmped5s0bi_rtroptp_3_china-censorship-weibo-20170629105759.JPG" />

China’s popular social media platform, Sina Weibo, has decided to not promote celebrity culture in the country, even if it means taking down a popular list.

In India, Hyderabad medical experts reported an unusual incidence of white fungus or Aspergillus developing an abscess in the brain of a Covid recovered patient.

In India, Hyderabad medical experts reported an unusual incidence of white fungus or Aspergillus developing an abscess in the brain of a Covid recovered patient. Meanwhile, India's women hockey team broke down while talking to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In South Asia, the Taliban murdered the Afghan government's senior media and communications officer in the capital city of Kabul on Friday, according to a spokesperson of the terrorist group. In other news, a study has revealed that there are extra barriers to recruiting women for cardiovascular research. Click on headlines to read more India and China disengage in Ladakh’s Gogra, all temporary structures removed The Army said Friday that India and China had completed force withdrawal from the Gogra region of eastern Ladakh after a year-long "sensitive" standoff. White fungus abscess found in the brain of a COVID-recovered patient The patient in question had recovered from COVID-19 in May of this year, but had developed limb paralysis and communication difficulties. Terrorists killed Afghan govt media head who was critical of Pakistan, Taliban The incident happened on Darul Aman Road in the west of Kabul on Friday afternoon. Indian women's hockey team breaks down during conversation with PM Modi: Watch Indian women's hockey team broke down during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he praised them for their performance at Tokyo Olympics. 'Blatantly racist': Twitter slams Juventus FC for posting racist picture of Cecilia Salvai Italian defender Cecilia Salvai was seen posing with a training cone on her head and her eyes squeezed to the sides with her finger. Study says recruiting women for cardiovascular research is harder As a part of the study, 740 cardiovascular clinical trials were reviewed between 2010 and 2017. It was then found out that women account for 38 per cent of the total participants. Never seen before: Dancing 'cosmic ghosts' discovered by astronomers Scientists from Western Sydney University and CSIRO found dancing ghosts deep in the cosmos as part of the first deep sky search utilising CSIRO's ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder) radio telescope. Vaccine passports 'permanent fixture' for travel, UK minister claims Even though vaccine passports have not been hugely popular with the locals of the UK, the government feels it is a permanent fixture of international travel in post-pandemic times. UK tempts people to get vaccinated if they want to go clubbing Authorities have now decided to tempt the young people by showing them an alternate reality of what will happen if they do not get vaccinated, and that is missing out on the happening nightlife. China's Twitter-like Weibo deletes star ranking to avoid celebrity culture China’s popular social media platform, Sina Weibo, has decided to not promote celebrity culture in the country, even if it means taking down a popular list.

Top 10 world news: White fungus in brain, dancing cosmic ghosts, and more

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, it was hoped that "herd immunity" would kick in and keep the world safe, but there's a piece of bad news,&nbsp;scientists predict that this isn't possible given the current spread of the Delta variant. According to Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, the head of the Oxford Vaccine Group,&nbsp;achieving herd immunity is now considered a "mythical" concept since vaccines have been unable to stop the spread of Covid.

Meanwhile, ahead of a Troika Plus meeting in Doha,&nbsp;the United States, at a State Department briefing on Wednesday, called for Afghanistan's neighbouring countries to refuse recognition to any Kabul regime that has been imposed by force.&nbsp;

Finally, let's talk about&nbsp;Ross and Rachel, are they dating in real life?

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mythical-herd-immunity-not-possible-with-delta-variant-claims-scientist-404675">'Mythical': Herd immunity not possible with Delta variant, claims scientist</a>

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Scientists predict it will not be feasible to achieve herd immunity with the Delta variant spreading across the globe.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-wants-afghanistans-neighbours-not-to-recognise-govt-imposed-by-force-as-taliban-capture-9th-provincial-capital-404659">US wants Afghanistan's neighbours not to recognise govt imposed by force as Taliban capture 9th provincial capital</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/06/205419-771.jpg" />US officials want Afghan neighbours not to recognize any Kabul government imposed by force, according to the Pakistani newspaper Dawn.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rape-mutilation-amnesty-international-submits-report-on-gender-oriented-crimes-in-tigray-404692">Rape, Mutilation: Amnesty International submits report on gender-oriented crimes in Tigray</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206204-untitled-design-2021-08-11t183608283.jpg" />According to a report released by Amnesty International on Wednesday, tens of thousands of women and girls have been raped and mutilated by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops during the Tigray conflict.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/children-and-minors-can-now-request-google-to-remove-their-images-from-google-search-404673">Children and minors can now request Google to remove their images from Google Search</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/40260-google-20180125071336-20180202052633.JPG" />The search engine giant has announced plans to make online activities safer for children by allowing children or their parents to request hasty removal of children's&nbsp;photos from Google search results.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virginity-check-for-female-recruits-indonesian-army-ends-the-abusive-two-finger-test-404687">Virginity check for female recruits: Indonesian army ends the abusive two-finger test</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206202-indonesian-two-finger-test.jpg" />Indonesia's army chief of staff said recently that virginity tests will no longer be required for aspiring female soldiers, this practice has long been denounced by Human rights organizations that call it humiliating and traumatizing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-extremely-happy-after-joining-psg-dreams-of-champions-league-win-404651">Lionel Messi 'extremely happy' after joining PSG, dreams of Champions League win</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206182-untitled-design-10.jpg" />Lionel&nbsp;Messi said on Wednesday that he is&nbsp;'extremely happy' to have joined star-studded French club Paris St Germain and that his aim is to help the team win the Champions League.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-warns-of-security-crisis-over-us-seoul-drills-404535">North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/07/177400-untitled-design-13.jpg" />North Korea's Kim Yong Chol, criticised South Korea and the United States for responding to Pyongyang's goodwill with "hostile acts."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/western-media-group-sky-news-australia-deletes-videos-of-covid-misinformation-after-youtube-bans-channel-404684">Western media group Sky News Australia deletes videos of Covid misinformation after YouTube bans channel</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/22/166129-untitled-design-5.jpg" />After YouTube banned the Sky News Australia channel from uploading any new videos last week, since the organisation had posted misinformation about Coronavirus, it has recently deleted more than 30 videos discussing unproven Coronavirus concepts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nurse-in-germany-suspected-of-injecting-8600-with-salt-solution-instead-of-covid-19-vaccine-404700">Nurse in Germany suspected of injecting 8,600 with salt solution instead of COVID-19 vaccine</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/6315-Ketamine-20160707085037.jpg" />In Friesland, Germany, a police investigation discovered that a Red Cross nurse administered saline solution instead of COVID-19 vaccination to about 8,600 people.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ross-and-rachel-dating-friends-fans-cant-keep-calm-as-jennifer-aniston-david-schwimmer-rumours-go-viral-404629">Ross and Rachel dating? 'Friends' fans can't keep calm as Jennifer Aniston- David Schwimmer rumours go viral</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206168-new-344.jpg" />Recent rumours suggest that ‘Friends’ co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer may be dating in real life!. Are they?

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, it was hoped that "herd immunity" would kick in and keep the world safe, but there's a piece of bad news, scientists predict that this isn't possible given the current spread of the Delta variant.

In the wake of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, it was hoped that "herd immunity" would kick in and keep the world safe, but there's a piece of bad news, scientists predict that this isn't possible given the current spread of the Delta variant. According to Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, the head of the Oxford Vaccine Group, achieving herd immunity is now considered a "mythical" concept since vaccines have been unable to stop the spread of Covid. Meanwhile, ahead of a Troika Plus meeting in Doha, the United States, at a State Department briefing on Wednesday, called for Afghanistan's neighbouring countries to refuse recognition to any Kabul regime that has been imposed by force. Finally, let's talk about Ross and Rachel, are they dating in real life? Click on the headlines to read more: 'Mythical': Herd immunity not possible with Delta variant, claims scientist Scientists predict it will not be feasible to achieve herd immunity with the Delta variant spreading across the globe. US wants Afghanistan's neighbours not to recognise govt imposed by force as Taliban capture 9th provincial capital US officials want Afghan neighbours not to recognize any Kabul government imposed by force, according to the Pakistani newspaper Dawn. Rape, Mutilation: Amnesty International submits report on gender-oriented crimes in Tigray According to a report released by Amnesty International on Wednesday, tens of thousands of women and girls have been raped and mutilated by Ethiopian and Eritrean troops during the Tigray conflict. Children and minors can now request Google to remove their images from Google Search The search engine giant has announced plans to make online activities safer for children by allowing children or their parents to request hasty removal of children's photos from Google search results. Virginity check for female recruits: Indonesian army ends the abusive two-finger test Indonesia's army chief of staff said recently that virginity tests will no longer be required for aspiring female soldiers, this practice has long been denounced by Human rights organizations that call it humiliating and traumatizing. Lionel Messi 'extremely happy' after joining PSG, dreams of Champions League win Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is 'extremely happy' to have joined star-studded French club Paris St Germain and that his aim is to help the team win the Champions League. North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills North Korea's Kim Yong Chol, criticised South Korea and the United States for responding to Pyongyang's goodwill with "hostile acts." Western media group Sky News Australia deletes videos of Covid misinformation after YouTube bans channel After YouTube banned the Sky News Australia channel from uploading any new videos last week, since the organisation had posted misinformation about Coronavirus, it has recently deleted more than 30 videos discussing unproven Coronavirus concepts. Nurse in Germany suspected of injecting 8,600 with salt solution instead of COVID-19 vaccine In Friesland, Germany, a police investigation discovered that a Red Cross nurse administered saline solution instead of COVID-19 vaccination to about 8,600 people. Ross and Rachel dating? 'Friends' fans can't keep calm as Jennifer Aniston- David Schwimmer rumours go viral Recent rumours suggest that ‘Friends’ co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer may be dating in real life!. Are they?

Top 10 world news: Virginity check for Indonesian troops, Covid 'herd immunity' and more

Responding to G7 accusations of Iran's involvement in the deadly attack on tanker Mercer Street, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh&nbsp;said that the allegations were baseless. He also added that it was "noteworthy" that this incident was stage-set to take place days before the inauguration of Iran's newly elected president.

In other news, in a statement, NASA said it wanted to recruit a select group of good people to help the agency achieve its goal of transporting people to Mars by 2037. NASA is looking for 'highly&nbsp; driven individuals'&nbsp;to participate in a year-long Mars simulation module of the Martian surface.&nbsp;

Finally, also read about Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic win in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/tokyo-olympics">Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games</a>.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-fm-spokesperson-calls-timing-of-mercer-street-attack-noteworthy-403701">Iran FM spokesperson calls timing of Mercer Street attack 'noteworthy'</a>

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Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh&nbsp;say that it was "noteworthy" that this incident was stage-set to take place days before the inauguration of Iran's newly elected president.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-is-recruiting-to-send-humans-to-mars-as-soon-as-2037-403689">NASA is recruiting to send humans to Mars as soon as 2037</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-neeraj-chopra-wins-gold-for-india-in-javelin-becomes-second-individual-to-do-so-403710">Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Javelin, India's first-ever win in athletics</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/07/205592-untitled-image-2021-08-07t185640098.jpg" />The Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has written history at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He has won India its second gold medal at the Olympics. Earlier Abhinav Bindra had won one at the 2008 Olympics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-covid-19-deaths-estimated-to-reach-53-million-by-december-403663">Global COVID-19 deaths estimated to reach 5.3 million by December</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/30/204470-untitled-design-9.jpg" />As the delta variant drives a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimates that 5.3 million deaths will be reported and 12 million excess deaths will occur by December.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-developing-nuclear-missile-programs-in-2021-un-report-403677">North Korea developing nuclear, missile programs in 2021- UN Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/17/187615-a-screen-grab-taken-from-a-kcna-broadcast-in-october-2020-of-a-north-korean-icbm-display.jpg" />Reports seen by Reuters on Friday show North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs despite international sanctions and a worsening economic situation during the first half of 2021.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-lockdown-unlikely-in-uk-claims-scientist-who-imposed-first-restrictions-403745">Another lockdown unlikely in UK, claims scientist who imposed first restrictions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/27/138244-tottenham-1586874497-afp.jpg" />Even with the wide spread of the Delta variant coronavirus, the UK government's top scientific advisor says it is highly unlikely that any further lockdown will be needed in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/churches-in-hungary-to-be-subject-to-anti-lgbtq-law-403712">Churches in Hungary to be subject to anti LGBTQ law</a>

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According to a new announcement by the Hungarian government, churches will also be affected by Hungary's controversial anti-LGBTQ law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccines-may-not-stop-delta-transmission-403673">COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/17/202718-untitled-design-2021-07-17t174753649.jpg" />Public Health England said that a recent report reveals that the Delta variant of the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 suggests the vaccinated may be just as susceptible to transmitting the highly contagious strain as the unvaccinated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-women-call-out-employers-for-not-understanding-pain-of-menopause-403695">UK women call out employers for not understanding pain of menopause</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/06/185872-gender-equality-reuters.jpg" />Women are standing up for their rights, which they feel are being taken away by large corporations. A growing number of women are suing their employers for unfair dismissal and gender discrimination based on the menopause period.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unvaccinated-people-twice-as-likely-to-be-reinfected-with-covid-19-study-403676">Unvaccinated people twice as likely to be reinfected with COVID-19: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/12/202056-flu-vaccine.jpg" />Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that unvaccinated people have double the risk of reinfecting themselves with COVID-19.

Responding to G7 accusations of Iran's involvement in the deadly attack on tanker Mercer Street, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the allegations were baseless.

Responding to G7 accusations of Iran's involvement in the deadly attack on tanker Mercer Street, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the allegations were baseless. He also added that it was "noteworthy" that this incident was stage-set to take place days before the inauguration of Iran's newly elected president. In other news, in a statement, NASA said it wanted to recruit a select group of good people to help the agency achieve its goal of transporting people to Mars by 2037. NASA is looking for 'highly driven individuals' to participate in a year-long Mars simulation module of the Martian surface. Finally, also read about Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic win in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Click on the headlines to read more Iran FM spokesperson calls timing of Mercer Street attack 'noteworthy' Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh say that it was "noteworthy" that this incident was stage-set to take place days before the inauguration of Iran's newly elected president. NASA is recruiting to send humans to Mars as soon as 2037 Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Javelin, India's first-ever win in athletics The Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra has written history at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He has won India its second gold medal at the Olympics. Earlier Abhinav Bindra had won one at the 2008 Olympics. Global COVID-19 deaths estimated to reach 5.3 million by December As the delta variant drives a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimates that 5.3 million deaths will be reported and 12 million excess deaths will occur by December. North Korea developing nuclear, missile programs in 2021- UN Report Reports seen by Reuters on Friday show North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs despite international sanctions and a worsening economic situation during the first half of 2021. Another lockdown unlikely in UK, claims scientist who imposed first restrictions Even with the wide spread of the Delta variant coronavirus, the UK government's top scientific advisor says it is highly unlikely that any further lockdown will be needed in the country. Churches in Hungary to be subject to anti LGBTQ law According to a new announcement by the Hungarian government, churches will also be affected by Hungary's controversial anti-LGBTQ law. COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission Public Health England said that a recent report reveals that the Delta variant of the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 suggests the vaccinated may be just as susceptible to transmitting the highly contagious strain as the unvaccinated. UK women call out employers for not understanding pain of menopause Women are standing up for their rights, which they feel are being taken away by large corporations. A growing number of women are suing their employers for unfair dismissal and gender discrimination based on the menopause period. Unvaccinated people twice as likely to be reinfected with COVID-19: Study Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that unvaccinated people have double the risk of reinfecting themselves with COVID-19.

Top 10 world news: India wins gold at Olympics, NASA to send people to Mars and more

Ravi Dahiya took on ROC's Zavur Uguev in the men's 57kg free-form class. The Indian who has shown predominance over his adversaries so far faced the second seed of the competition. In news of Tokyo 2020, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, the 24-year-old Olympic athlete from Belarus, flew to Poland as the country granted her a humanitarian visa after the Belarus government allegedly tried to abduct her. Meanwhile, in Pakistan,&nbsp;The Ganesh temple was ransacked by a mob in broad daylight, with no intervention from the local authorities. The entire incident was telecasted live on Facebook, with sacred idols of Hindu Gods being smashed in a chilling reminder of atrocities common on minorities in Pakistan. All around the world, the number of&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;infections recorded&nbsp;worldwide&nbsp;passed&nbsp;200&nbsp;million&nbsp;on Thursday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-indian-wrestler-ravi-kumar-dahiya-secures-silver-medal-despite-losing-the-final-403137" hreflang="en">Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins Olympics silver after losing in finals</a>

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The ROC wrestler was slightly better compared to Ravi Dahiya. Ravi made an honest effort to retaliate into the challenge yet Zavur found splendid effort between attack and defense and took away the challenge from the Indian.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-hindu-temple-vandalised-again-india-summons-top-pak-diplomat-403200">Pakistan: Hindu temple vandalised again; India summons top Pak diplomat</a>

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India has summoned Pakistan's Top diplomat — Pakistani chargé d'affaires (C’dA) in Delhi — and lodged a strong protest over the issue of the vandalisation of a Hindu temple in Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/happy-to-be-in-safety-says-belarus-olympic-athlete-krystsina-tsimanouskaya-403194">'Happy to be in safety,' says Belarus Olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya</a>

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The Belarus Olympic athlete, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, has finally broken the silence and said she is "happy to be in safety" in Poland now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-germany-and-israel-france-announces-plans-for-booster-shots-despite-whos-warning-403134">After Germany &amp; Israel, France announces booster shots despite WHO's warning</a>

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A little after Germany’s announcement and despite WHO’s warning, President Emmanuel Macron said France will be offering the third 'booster' shot of coronavirus vaccine to elderly and vulnerable people from September.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-we-were-questioned-and-laughed-at-in-past-this-is-our-answer-says-sreejesh-after-india-win-olympic-hockey-bronze-watch-403109">Olympics hockey bronze is answer to those who laughed at us, says Sreejesh</a>

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After India's hockey team won the bronze medal at the&nbsp;Tokyo Olympics&nbsp;beating Germany 5-4 in a nail-biting match, WION spoke to the captain&nbsp;Manpreet Singh&nbsp;and goalkeeper&nbsp;PR Sreejesh,&nbsp;along with the team's coach&nbsp;Graham Reid.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pro-fossil-fuel-facebook-ads-oil-industry-spent-millions-to-control-the-climate-change-conversation-403154">Oil industry spent millions to control the climate change conversation</a>

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More recent commercials from the oil industry utilise subtler messaging to hinder action on global warming than blatant denial, such as presenting natural gas as a green fuel source and claiming that decarbonization will make energy costly.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/pesticides-harmful-for-bees-says-a-recent-study-403193" hreflang="en">Pesticides harmful for bees, says a recent study</a>

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As per a recent analysis of 90 studies, agricultural pesticides which are sold to farmers 'ready mixed' into cocktails can kill twice as many bees.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/picture-of-hindu-upanishad-mantras-engraved-on-library-wall-in-poland-goes-viral-403192" hreflang="en">Picture of Upanishad Mantras engraved on library wall in Poland goes viral</a>

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On social media platforms, a photograph of Upanishad words inscribed on the wall of a library in Poland has gone viral.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-pledges-two-billion-vaccine-doses-to-world-says-xi-403238">China pledges two billion vaccine doses to world, says Xi</a>

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China will "strive to provide" two billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to the world this year and donate $100 million to the international vaccine distribution system known as Covax, President Xi Jinping said Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-cases-top-200-million-worldwide-as-delta-variant-poses-threat-403243" hreflang="en">COVID-19 cases top 200 million worldwide as Delta variant poses threat</a>

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Authorities in Australia's Melbourne announced another lockdown as Sydney continued to witness a surge in coronavirus coronavirus cases.

Ravi Dahiya took on ROC's Zavur Uguev in the men's 57kg free-form class. The Indian who has shown predominance over his adversaries so far faced the second seed of the competition.

Ravi Dahiya took on ROC's Zavur Uguev in the men's 57kg free-form class. The Indian who has shown predominance over his adversaries so far faced the second seed of the competition. In news of Tokyo 2020, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, the 24-year-old Olympic athlete from Belarus, flew to Poland as the country granted her a humanitarian visa after the Belarus government allegedly tried to abduct her. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, The Ganesh temple was ransacked by a mob in broad daylight, with no intervention from the local authorities. The entire incident was telecasted live on Facebook, with sacred idols of Hindu Gods being smashed in a chilling reminder of atrocities common on minorities in Pakistan. All around the world, the number of COVID-19 infections recorded worldwide passed 200 million on Thursday. Click on headlines to read more Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins Olympics silver after losing in finals The ROC wrestler was slightly better compared to Ravi Dahiya. Ravi made an honest effort to retaliate into the challenge yet Zavur found splendid effort between attack and defense and took away the challenge from the Indian. Pakistan: Hindu temple vandalised again; India summons top Pak diplomat India has summoned Pakistan's Top diplomat — Pakistani chargé d'affaires (C’dA) in Delhi — and lodged a strong protest over the issue of the vandalisation of a Hindu temple in Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan. 'Happy to be in safety,' says Belarus Olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya The Belarus Olympic athlete, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, has finally broken the silence and said she is "happy to be in safety" in Poland now. After Germany & Israel, France announces booster shots despite WHO's warning A little after Germany’s announcement and despite WHO’s warning, President Emmanuel Macron said France will be offering the third 'booster' shot of coronavirus vaccine to elderly and vulnerable people from September. Olympics hockey bronze is answer to those who laughed at us, says Sreejesh After India's hockey team won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics beating Germany 5-4 in a nail-biting match, WION spoke to the captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, along with the team's coach Graham Reid. Oil industry spent millions to control the climate change conversation More recent commercials from the oil industry utilise subtler messaging to hinder action on global warming than blatant denial, such as presenting natural gas as a green fuel source and claiming that decarbonization will make energy costly. Pesticides harmful for bees, says a recent study As per a recent analysis of 90 studies, agricultural pesticides which are sold to farmers 'ready mixed' into cocktails can kill twice as many bees. Picture of Upanishad Mantras engraved on library wall in Poland goes viral On social media platforms, a photograph of Upanishad words inscribed on the wall of a library in Poland has gone viral. China pledges two billion vaccine doses to world, says Xi China will "strive to provide" two billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to the world this year and donate $100 million to the international vaccine distribution system known as Covax, President Xi Jinping said Thursday. COVID-19 cases top 200 million worldwide as Delta variant poses threat Authorities in Australia's Melbourne announced another lockdown as Sydney continued to witness a surge in coronavirus coronavirus cases.

Top 10 world news: Another medal for India at Olympics, 200 million Covid cases, and more

71 domestic coronavirus cases reported in China, the highest since January and one of the worst outbreaks in the country in recent history, as mass tests revealed a trail of Delta variant infection.

In other news, as the United Kingdom struggles with a surge in Delta Coronavirus cases, a variant that has the potential to target young people in the future, the country has opened vaccinations for children. Based on official figures, more than 220,000 children in the country have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

To read the full story, please click on the headlines:&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-imposes-strict-international-travel-restrictions-after-highest-daily-covid-infections-402848">China imposes strict international travel restrictions after highest daily Covid infections</a>

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The number of Covid infections in China hit its highest level in a few months on Wednesday after a series of mass testing and contact tracing campaigns revealed evidence of a Delta variant outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-more-than-220000-children-inoculated-with-first-dose-of-covid-vaccine-402885">UK: More than 220,000 children inoculated with first dose of Covid vaccine</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/23/156074-coronavirus-in-children.jpg" />More than 220,000 children in the UK have received their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine since the government opened vaccination for young people.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jacinda-arderns-popularity-dips-as-vaccine-rollout-in-new-zealand-slows-down-402909">Jacinda Ardern's popularity dips as vaccine rollout in New Zealand slows down</a>

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has received praise for her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic and other policies. Her popularity, however, has dropped. According to a new local poll, Ardern's government's popularity is down 9.7 per cent, pushing Labour's rating to 43.3 per cent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-becomes-epicentre-of-asias-covid-19-outbreak-second-in-region-to-top-100000-deaths-402911">Indonesia becomes epicentre of Asia's COVID-19 outbreak, second in region to top 100000 deaths</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/23/195879-untitled-design-88.jpg" />Data from the Indonesian health ministry revealed that Indonesia has reached the tragic milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, accounting for one of every five deaths worldwide.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-killed-more-than-50-hurt-as-two-trains-collide-in-czech-republic-402902">Three killed, more than 50 hurt as two trains collide in Czech Republic</a>

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In the Czech Republic, a fast train from Munich collided with a passenger train, killing at least three people and injuring more than 50.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hit-by-rockets-fired-from-lebanon-responds-with-artillery-army-402809">Israel hit by rockets fired from Lebanon, responds with artillery: Army</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/04/205032-israel.JPG" />On Wednesday, three rockets were fired into northern Israel from Lebanon, causing warning sirens to sound in the Kiryat Shmona area. No casualties were reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-taking-to-streets-afghan-first-vp-saleh-slams-pak-for-supporting-taliban-402802">Watch: Taking to streets, Afghan first VP Saleh slams Pak for supporting Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/08/186174-afghanistan-first-vice-president-amrullah-saleh.jpg" />Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan's first vice president, took to the streets to protest the rising incidents of the Taliban attacking the country's security forces in a rush to seize power by force.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/women-sterilised-without-consent-in-czech-republic-to-get-compensation-402889">Women sterilised without consent in Czech Republic to get compensation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/04/205083-czech-republics-president-milos-zeman.jpg" />Czech Republic's President&nbsp;Miloš&nbsp;Zeman signed a law this week to compensate women who were between 1966-2012 sterilised without their consent.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-infection-impacts-intelligence-levels-in-recovered-patients-study-402793">Coronavirus infection impacts intelligence levels in recovered patients: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/01/200649-covid1.jpg" />A study&nbsp;of patients recovered from coronavirus infection&nbsp;found that those who were infected found it difficult to perform tasks involved with problem-solving, reasoning, and spatial planning.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;North Korea says ready to hold talks on denuclearization in exchange of lifting of sanctions

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71 domestic coronavirus cases reported in China, the highest since January and one of the worst outbreaks in the country in recent history, as mass tests revealed a trail of Delta variant infection.

71 domestic coronavirus cases reported in China, the highest since January and one of the worst outbreaks in the country in recent history, as mass tests revealed a trail of Delta variant infection. In other news, as the United Kingdom struggles with a surge in Delta Coronavirus cases, a variant that has the potential to target young people in the future, the country has opened vaccinations for children. Based on official figures, more than 220,000 children in the country have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. To read the full story, please click on the headlines: China imposes strict international travel restrictions after highest daily Covid infections The number of Covid infections in China hit its highest level in a few months on Wednesday after a series of mass testing and contact tracing campaigns revealed evidence of a Delta variant outbreak. UK: More than 220,000 children inoculated with first dose of Covid vaccine More than 220,000 children in the UK have received their first doses of the coronavirus vaccine since the government opened vaccination for young people. Jacinda Ardern's popularity dips as vaccine rollout in New Zealand slows down New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has received praise for her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic and other policies. Her popularity, however, has dropped. According to a new local poll, Ardern's government's popularity is down 9.7 per cent, pushing Labour's rating to 43.3 per cent. Indonesia becomes epicentre of Asia's COVID-19 outbreak, second in region to top 100000 deaths Data from the Indonesian health ministry revealed that Indonesia has reached the tragic milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, accounting for one of every five deaths worldwide. Three killed, more than 50 hurt as two trains collide in Czech Republic In the Czech Republic, a fast train from Munich collided with a passenger train, killing at least three people and injuring more than 50. Israel hit by rockets fired from Lebanon, responds with artillery: Army On Wednesday, three rockets were fired into northern Israel from Lebanon, causing warning sirens to sound in the Kiryat Shmona area. No casualties were reported. Watch: Taking to streets, Afghan first VP Saleh slams Pak for supporting Taliban Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan's first vice president, took to the streets to protest the rising incidents of the Taliban attacking the country's security forces in a rush to seize power by force. Women sterilised without consent in Czech Republic to get compensation Czech Republic's President Miloš Zeman signed a law this week to compensate women who were between 1966-2012 sterilised without their consent. Coronavirus infection impacts intelligence levels in recovered patients: Study A study of patients recovered from coronavirus infection found that those who were infected found it difficult to perform tasks involved with problem-solving, reasoning, and spatial planning. Watch: North Korea says ready to hold talks on denuclearization in exchange of lifting of sanctions

Top 10 world news: China's international travel restrictions, UK vaccinates children, and more

Top 10 world news today: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of August 2.&nbsp;

China has witnessed a surge in virus cases due to the Delta variant with several provinces and municipalities under lockdown restrictions. Florida has witnessed a surge in Coronavirus cases in the past two weeks due to the Delta variant as the total COVID-19 cases in the United States has crossed 35 million.US and British officials said the attack on MV Mercer Street appeared to be a drone strike as the Biden administration promised "appropriate response".

To read the full story, please click on the headlines: 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-provinces-face-lockdown-amid-rise-in-delta-virus-cases-402412">Chinese provinces face lockdown amid a rise in Delta virus cases</a>

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At least eight provinces recorded new coronavirus cases in China as areas in Xiamen, located in China's Fujian province reported 55 new locally transmitted cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/florida-breaks-covid-19-hospitalisation-record-as-cases-surge-402390">Florida breaks COVID-19 hospitalisation record as cases surge</a> 
 
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US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci said "things could get worse" as Florida registered the most number of hospitalisations due to COVID-19 compared to last year before the use of vaccines in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-respond-to-any-adventurism-uk-summons-iranian-ambassador-over-tanker-attack-402439">Will respond to any adventurism: The UK summons Iranian ambassador over tanker attack</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/02/204831-sunn1.jpg" />As Israel blamed Iran for the attack on a tanker managed by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, Britain on Monday summoned &nbsp;Iran's ambassador over the incident which took place off the coast of Oman.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/watch-turkey-sees-mysterious-meteor-explosion-that-made-the-sky-bright-green-402417">Watch: Turkey sees 'mysterious' meteor explosion that made the sky bright green</a> 
 
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The residents of Izmir were taken aback by an explosion in the sky that occurred in Turkey.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-britains-gold-medalist-tom-daley-is-clicked-knitting-on-the-stands-earns-fans-on-the-internet-402421">Britain's gold medalist Tom Daley has clicked knitting on the stands, earns fans on the Internet</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/02/204824-untitled-design-2021-08-02t173217613.jpg" />Great Britain's diver Tom Daley has caused quite a stir at the Olympics just by sitting at the stands and watching women's 3m springboard final on Sunday morning. 
 
Watch | PV Sindhu: India medal magnet | Olympic Icon Sindhu speaks to WION

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Watch | Olympic organizers launch investigation after athletes drink in groups

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Watch | Israel launches COVID booster shot campaign, President gets third vaccine shot

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Watch | Pandemic changes life of pets as they face new challenges in post lockdown world

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Watch | Afghan special forces, Taliban clashes in Herat

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Top 10 world news today: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of August 2. China has witnessed a surge in virus cases due to the Delta variant with several provinces and municipalities under lockdown restrictions.

Top 10 world news today: In this newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of August 2. China has witnessed a surge in virus cases due to the Delta variant with several provinces and municipalities under lockdown restrictions. Florida has witnessed a surge in Coronavirus cases in the past two weeks due to the Delta variant as the total COVID-19 cases in the United States has crossed 35 million.US and British officials said the attack on MV Mercer Street appeared to be a drone strike as the Biden administration promised "appropriate response". To read the full story, please click on the headlines: Chinese provinces face lockdown amid a rise in Delta virus cases At least eight provinces recorded new coronavirus cases in China as areas in Xiamen, located in China's Fujian province reported 55 new locally transmitted cases. Florida breaks COVID-19 hospitalisation record as cases surge US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci said "things could get worse" as Florida registered the most number of hospitalisations due to COVID-19 compared to last year before the use of vaccines in the country. Will respond to any adventurism: The UK summons Iranian ambassador over tanker attack As Israel blamed Iran for the attack on a tanker managed by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, Britain on Monday summoned Iran's ambassador over the incident which took place off the coast of Oman. Watch: Turkey sees 'mysterious' meteor explosion that made the sky bright green The residents of Izmir were taken aback by an explosion in the sky that occurred in Turkey. Britain's gold medalist Tom Daley has clicked knitting on the stands, earns fans on the Internet Great Britain's diver Tom Daley has caused quite a stir at the Olympics just by sitting at the stands and watching women's 3m springboard final on Sunday morning. Watch | PV Sindhu: India medal magnet | Olympic Icon Sindhu speaks to WION Watch | Olympic organizers launch investigation after athletes drink in groups Watch | Israel launches COVID booster shot campaign, President gets third vaccine shot Watch | Pandemic changes life of pets as they face new challenges in post lockdown world Watch | Afghan special forces, Taliban clashes in Herat

Top 10 world news: China COVID outbreak, Iran warns against action and more

As the&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)&nbsp;warns&nbsp;in an internal paper that the&nbsp;Delta variant&nbsp;of&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;is more&nbsp;lethal&nbsp;and can also be transmitted by vaccinated people, a White House official,&nbsp;Ben Wakana took to Twitter to call out western media for not mentioning an important point while quoting CDC’s warning. Meanwhile, in Tokyo 2020, PV Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals after&nbsp;winning a bronze medal on Sunday.&nbsp;In the ongoing Olympic games in Tokyo, Sindhu defeated China's He Bing Jiao for the bronze medal.

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irresponsible-white-house-official-calls-out-western-media-for-missing-facts-402233">'Irresponsible': White House official calls out western media for missing facts</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/30/204470-untitled-design-9.jpg" />A White House official took to Twitter to criticise western media for failing to mention an important point when quoting the CDC's warning about the Delta variant of coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-another-medal-for-india-pv-sindhu-batters-chinas-he-to-win-bronze-402223">Tokyo Olympics: Another medal for India, PV Sindhu batters China's He to win bronze</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/01/204702-untitled-design.png" />PV Sindhu is positioned seventh while He Bingjiao is placed at ninth-spot in the World Ranking.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/finally-afghan-government-sends-reinforcements-to-herat-as-fighting-intensifies-402216">Finally, Afghan government sends reinforcements to Herat as fighting intensifies</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/22/145982-untitled-design-5.jpg" />The Afghan government has deployed more troops to Herat on Sunday, a day after Taliban militants made advances in the city center.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/underwater-polls-suggest-kamala-harris-least-popular-vice-president-since-1970s-402209">'Underwater': Polls suggest Kamala Harris least popular Vice President since 1970s</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/21/155731-kamala-harris-cnn-file-afp.jpg" />The United States' Vice President Kamala Harris is the least popular VP since the 1970s after less than six months in the White House.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-slams-israels-accusations-over-ship-attack-calls-them-baseless-402204">Iran slams Israel's accusations over ship attack, calls them 'baseless'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/31/204579-untitled-design-2021-07-31t161855385.jpg" />Iran has vehemently denied Israel's foreign ministry claims that the attack on an Israeli tanker, in which one Briton and a Romanian were killed was by the Islamic republic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grave-act-of-hatred-israel-pm-denounces-painting-of-swastikas-on-synagogues-402219">'Grave act of hatred': Israel PM denounces painting of swastikas on synagogues</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/15/198538-naftali-bennett-2.jpg" />Naftali Bennett, Israel's Prime Minister, has condemned a vandalism act where two swastikas were painted on a synagogue near the city of Bnei Brak and called it an "act of hatred".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-foreign-minister-says-taliban-will-not-allow-daesh-to-resurge-in-afghanistan-402182">Pak Foreign Minister says Taliban will not allow Daesh to resurge in Afghanistan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/24/175561-shah-mahmood-qureshi.jpg" />Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a press conference that Afghan Taliban will not allow Daesh militants into their country. The Afghan forces are capable of fighting Daesh, he said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-lashes-out-at-justice-department-for-releasing-notes-402248">Donald Trump lashes out at justice department for releasing notes</a>

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Former US President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;has defended his comments to the top Department of Justice (DoJ) officials saying the US election 2020 was full of corruption.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-army-says-89-insurgents-killed-in-restive-sinai-402228">Egypt army says 89 insurgents killed in restive Sinai</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/26405-egyptarmy-20161014110125-20170725032237.jpg" />Egyptian military officials announced Sunday that their forces killed 89 suspected insurgents in North Sinai, a region where an affiliate of Islamic State groups has been active for nearly a decade.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealands-ardern-apologises-to-pacific-community-for-1970s-dawn-immigration-raids-402213">New Zealand's Ardern apologises to Pacific community for 1970s 'dawn' immigration raids</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/01/204701-untitled-design-2021-08-01t162415503.jpg" />Premier Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand issued a sombre apology to the Pacific community over racially motivated raids that took place in the 1970s.

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns in an internal paper that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is more lethal and can also be transmitted by vaccinated people, a White House official, Ben Wakana took to Twitter to call out western media for not mentioning an important point while quoting CDC’s warning.

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns in an internal paper that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is more lethal and can also be transmitted by vaccinated people, a White House official, Ben Wakana took to Twitter to call out western media for not mentioning an important point while quoting CDC’s warning. Meanwhile, in Tokyo 2020, PV Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals after winning a bronze medal on Sunday. In the ongoing Olympic games in Tokyo, Sindhu defeated China's He Bing Jiao for the bronze medal. Click on headlines to read more 'Irresponsible': White House official calls out western media for missing facts A White House official took to Twitter to criticise western media for failing to mention an important point when quoting the CDC's warning about the Delta variant of coronavirus. Tokyo Olympics: Another medal for India, PV Sindhu batters China's He to win bronze PV Sindhu is positioned seventh while He Bingjiao is placed at ninth-spot in the World Ranking. Finally, Afghan government sends reinforcements to Herat as fighting intensifies The Afghan government has deployed more troops to Herat on Sunday, a day after Taliban militants made advances in the city center. 'Underwater': Polls suggest Kamala Harris least popular Vice President since 1970s The United States' Vice President Kamala Harris is the least popular VP since the 1970s after less than six months in the White House. Iran slams Israel's accusations over ship attack, calls them 'baseless' Iran has vehemently denied Israel's foreign ministry claims that the attack on an Israeli tanker, in which one Briton and a Romanian were killed was by the Islamic republic. 'Grave act of hatred': Israel PM denounces painting of swastikas on synagogues Naftali Bennett, Israel's Prime Minister, has condemned a vandalism act where two swastikas were painted on a synagogue near the city of Bnei Brak and called it an "act of hatred". Pak Foreign Minister says Taliban will not allow Daesh to resurge in Afghanistan Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a press conference that Afghan Taliban will not allow Daesh militants into their country. The Afghan forces are capable of fighting Daesh, he said. Donald Trump lashes out at justice department for releasing notes Former US President Donald Trump has defended his comments to the top Department of Justice (DoJ) officials saying the US election 2020 was full of corruption. Egypt army says 89 insurgents killed in restive Sinai Egyptian military officials announced Sunday that their forces killed 89 suspected insurgents in North Sinai, a region where an affiliate of Islamic State groups has been active for nearly a decade. New Zealand's Ardern apologises to Pacific community for 1970s 'dawn' immigration raids Premier Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand issued a sombre apology to the Pacific community over racially motivated raids that took place in the 1970s.

Top 10 world news: Irresponsible western media, PV Sindhu at Tokyo Olympics and more

The US Centers for Sickness Control and Prevention (CDC) in an internal paper warns that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is more lethal and can also be transmitted by vaccinated people. Furthermore, the paper stated that unvaccinated people had a greater chance of becoming seriously ill or dying than those who had been vaccinated.&nbsp;

In other news, as a result of a UK government minister's apparent support for 'no jab, no job' policies, Britain's equality watchdog&nbsp;Equality and Human Rights Commission&nbsp;has called on companies to be 'proportionate' and 'non-discriminatory' adding that they must&nbsp;make provision for those, who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delta-covid-19-variant-can-be-passed-on-even-by-those-vaccinated-us-top-health-body-402016">Delta COVID-19 variant can be passed on even by those vaccinated: US top health body</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/29/204361-fauci22.jpg" />In an internal paper, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that Delta COVID-19 strain can be passed on even by those who have been vaccinated, and that it can cause more serious illness than previous coronavirus strains.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watchdog-warns-businesses-over-no-jab-no-job-policies-in-uk-401976">Watchdog warns businesses over ‘no jab, no job’ policies in UK</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/01/189861-covid-vaccination.jpg" />UK's equalities watchdog has issued a warning to employers nationwide to be 'proportionate' and non-discriminatory after a government minister appeared to support 'no jab, no job' policies.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rsf-denounces-chinas-hypocritical-stance-after-china-calls-bbc-a-bad-mouthing-broadcasting-corporation-402021">RSF denounces China's 'hypocritical stance' after China calls BBC a 'bad-mouthing broadcasting corporation'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/31/204606-untitled-design-2021-07-31t175919679.jpg" />Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has slammed Beijing for taking a "hypocritical stance" after the Chinese government accused the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) of broadcasting "fake news" about the flood in Henan, China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delta-variant-rampant-in-asia-olympics-covid-tally-rises-to-241-401981">Delta variant rampant in Asia; Olympics COVID tally rises to 241</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/biden-appoints-pak-origin-khizr-khan-as-chief-of-religious-freedom-commission-401996">Biden appoints Pak-origin Khizr Khan as chief of religious freedom commission</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-doj-orders-irs-to-hand-over-trumps-tax-returns-to-a-house-panel-402014">US DoJ orders IRS to hand over Trump’s tax returns to a House panel</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-faces-worst-covid-19-outbreak-since-wuhan-surge-of-delta-variant-in-15-cities-401972">China faces worst COVID-19 outbreak since Wuhan; surge of Delta variant in 15 cities</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/17/178787-china.jpg" />According to official media on Friday, the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has caused a sudden surge in cases in China, with clusters of positive cases reported in 15 cities, including Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mercer-street-tanker-attack-blamed-on-iran-israel-demands-tough-response-401974">Mercer Street tanker attack blamed on Iran; Israel demands 'tough response'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/31/204579-untitled-design-2021-07-31t161855385.jpg" />Israel's foreign minister blamed Iran for the attack on a petroleum product tanker off the coast of Oman that killed one Brits and one Romanian on Thursday, in an incident he said deserved a harsh response.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistani-women-lawmakers-stand-up-for-rights-demand-rapists-public-hanging-401937">Pakistani women lawmakers stand up for rights, demand rapists’ public hanging</a> &nbsp;

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A majority of women lawmakers, from both the opposition and treasury benches in Pakistan's National Assembly, on Friday&nbsp;unanimously&nbsp;demanded the execution of rapists to curb the rising number of complaints of&nbsp;abuse&nbsp;against women and children.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ivf-doctor-who-used-own-sperm-told-to-pay-10-million-to-victims-401933">IVF doctor who used own sperm told to pay $10 million to victims</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/09/27/111565-untitled-design-7.jpg" />A proposed-class-action settlement of C$13.375 million ($10 million) will benefit the hundreds of victims of a disgraced Canadian fertility doctor, including more than a dozen children conceived using his sperm.

The US Centers for Sickness Control and Prevention (CDC) in an internal paper warns that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is more lethal and can also be transmitted by vaccinated people.

The US Centers for Sickness Control and Prevention (CDC) in an internal paper warns that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is more lethal and can also be transmitted by vaccinated people. Furthermore, the paper stated that unvaccinated people had a greater chance of becoming seriously ill or dying than those who had been vaccinated. In other news, as a result of a UK government minister's apparent support for 'no jab, no job' policies, Britain's equality watchdog Equality and Human Rights Commission has called on companies to be 'proportionate' and 'non-discriminatory' adding that they must make provision for those, who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons. Click on headlines to read more Delta COVID-19 variant can be passed on even by those vaccinated: US top health body In an internal paper, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that Delta COVID-19 strain can be passed on even by those who have been vaccinated, and that it can cause more serious illness than previous coronavirus strains. Watchdog warns businesses over ‘no jab, no job’ policies in UK UK's equalities watchdog has issued a warning to employers nationwide to be 'proportionate' and non-discriminatory after a government minister appeared to support 'no jab, no job' policies. RSF denounces China's 'hypocritical stance' after China calls BBC a 'bad-mouthing broadcasting corporation' Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has slammed Beijing for taking a "hypocritical stance" after the Chinese government accused the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) of broadcasting "fake news" about the flood in Henan, China. Delta variant rampant in Asia; Olympics COVID tally rises to 241 Biden appoints Pak-origin Khizr Khan as chief of religious freedom commission US DoJ orders IRS to hand over Trump’s tax returns to a House panel China faces worst COVID-19 outbreak since Wuhan; surge of Delta variant in 15 cities According to official media on Friday, the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has caused a sudden surge in cases in China, with clusters of positive cases reported in 15 cities, including Beijing. Mercer Street tanker attack blamed on Iran; Israel demands 'tough response' Israel's foreign minister blamed Iran for the attack on a petroleum product tanker off the coast of Oman that killed one Brits and one Romanian on Thursday, in an incident he said deserved a harsh response. Pakistani women lawmakers stand up for rights, demand rapists’ public hanging A majority of women lawmakers, from both the opposition and treasury benches in Pakistan's National Assembly, on Friday unanimously demanded the execution of rapists to curb the rising number of complaints of abuse against women and children. IVF doctor who used own sperm told to pay $10 million to victims A proposed-class-action settlement of C$13.375 million ($10 million) will benefit the hundreds of victims of a disgraced Canadian fertility doctor, including more than a dozen children conceived using his sperm.

Top 10 world news: CDC warns Delta variant more lethal, UK watchdog & ‘no jab, no job’ policy and more

In an "importat milestone," the first flight carrying Afghan interpreters who are working for the US defence forces has landed in the United States as all American troops are scheduled to leave over the next four weeks by August 31. Under "Operation Allies Refuge", thousands of Afghans will reportedly be brought to the US using Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), allowing them to bring their families.

In other news,&nbsp;Republican lawmakers have introduced a new bill in the US Congress seeking to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment intends to end the programme that allows foreign students on F1 visas to stay in the US for a year after finishing their studies and apply for employment.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/important-milestone-first-flight-of-afghan-interpreters-arrives-in-us-401747">'Important milestone': First flight of Afghan interpreters arrives in US</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/30/204450-af111.JPG" />According to Joe Biden, the first US military flight carrying Afghan interpreters working to assist the US has landed in the United States, marking an "important milestone."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-bill-seeks-to-end-extension-of-stay-after-study-indian-students-may-be-affected-401767">US bill seeks to end extension of stay after study, Indian students may be affected</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/06/02/96941-us-visa.jpg" />&nbsp;Republicans have introduced a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. This&nbsp;aims to eliminate a provision that allows foreign students on F1 visas to stay in the United States after finishing their studies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-president-isaac-herzog-gets-third-dose-of-pfizer-vaccine-urges-boosters-for-over-60s-401755">Israeli President Isaac Herzog gets third dose of Pfizer vaccine, urges boosters for over-60s</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/30/204460-untitled-design-6.jpg" />

President Isaac Herzog receives the third dose of the Pfizer vaccine, launching a campaign to give booster doses to people over 60 as part of efforts to slow the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-tells-states-to-offer-100-vaccine-incentive-as-cases-surge-401686">Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases surge</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/03/200866-untitled-design-2021-07-03t165329830.jpg" />In an effort to encourage Americans to fully vaccinate against the deadly Coronavirus, US President Joe Biden has urged states to offer $100 as vaccination incentives.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-battles-biggest-covid-outbreak-in-months-as-delta-resurgence-continues-401721">China battles biggest Covid outbreak in months as Delta resurgence continues</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/22/199426-oof-6.jpg" />

COVID-19 is suffering its worst outbreak in months as a Delta variant fuels the outbreak in China. 64 new cases have been reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-sends-police-to-popular-tourist-hotspots-as-covid-19-erupts-401773">Greece sends police to popular tourist hotspots as COVID-19 erupts</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/30/204466-v1.jpg" />Amid an escalation of Coronavirus cases, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) marked the country's Aegean island "dark red," following which Greek authorities sent police to holiday islands.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/all-is-well-says-moscow-after-space-station-thrown-off-course-by-nauka-module-401759">'All is well', says Moscow after space station thrown off course by Nauka module</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/30/204462-untitled-design-7.jpg" />A day after Russia's newly-docked Nauka research module briefly threw the International Space Station out of control, Russia said all was well on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nikola-founder-trevor-milton-freed-on-100-million-bail-after-fraud-arrest-401787">Nikola founder Trevor Milton freed on $100 million bail after fraud arrest</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/30/204476-untitled-design-10.jpg" />After pleading not guilty to charges that he defrauded and lied to investors regarding&nbsp;the electric- and hydrogen-powered truck maker, Trevor Milton, the founder and former CEO of Nikola, was released on 100 million dollar bail.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/suu-kyi-trial-raids-more-how-myanmar-has-changed-six-months-after-military-coup-401749">Suu Kyi trial, raids &amp; more: How Myanmar has changed six months after military coup</a>

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Since the Feb 1 coup, more than 900 people have been killed and thousands have been arrested in the violent suppression of mass protests against junta rule. Here's a look back at Myanmar's in the last six-months.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/study-says-risk-of-vaccine-resistant-variants-highest-when-most-inoculated-401776">Study says risk of vaccine-resistant variants highest when most inoculated</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/30/204470-untitled-design-9.jpg" />According to new research, removing social restrictions like mask-wearing and social distancing even when most people are vaccinated greatly increases the likelihood of mutations of vaccine-resistant COVID-19 viruses.

In an "importat milestone," the first flight carrying Afghan interpreters who are working for the US defence forces has landed in the United States as all American troops are scheduled to leave over the next four weeks by August 31.

In an "importat milestone," the first flight carrying Afghan interpreters who are working for the US defence forces has landed in the United States as all American troops are scheduled to leave over the next four weeks by August 31. Under "Operation Allies Refuge", thousands of Afghans will reportedly be brought to the US using Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), allowing them to bring their families. In other news, Republican lawmakers have introduced a new bill in the US Congress seeking to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment intends to end the programme that allows foreign students on F1 visas to stay in the US for a year after finishing their studies and apply for employment. Click on headlines to read more 'Important milestone': First flight of Afghan interpreters arrives in US According to Joe Biden, the first US military flight carrying Afghan interpreters working to assist the US has landed in the United States, marking an "important milestone." US bill seeks to end extension of stay after study, Indian students may be affected Republicans have introduced a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. This aims to eliminate a provision that allows foreign students on F1 visas to stay in the United States after finishing their studies. Israeli President Isaac Herzog gets third dose of Pfizer vaccine, urges boosters for over-60s President Isaac Herzog receives the third dose of the Pfizer vaccine, launching a campaign to give booster doses to people over 60 as part of efforts to slow the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases surge In an effort to encourage Americans to fully vaccinate against the deadly Coronavirus, US President Joe Biden has urged states to offer $100 as vaccination incentives. China battles biggest Covid outbreak in months as Delta resurgence continues COVID-19 is suffering its worst outbreak in months as a Delta variant fuels the outbreak in China. 64 new cases have been reported. Greece sends police to popular tourist hotspots as COVID-19 erupts Amid an escalation of Coronavirus cases, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) marked the country's Aegean island "dark red," following which Greek authorities sent police to holiday islands. 'All is well', says Moscow after space station thrown off course by Nauka module A day after Russia's newly-docked Nauka research module briefly threw the International Space Station out of control, Russia said all was well on Friday. Nikola founder Trevor Milton freed on $100 million bail after fraud arrest After pleading not guilty to charges that he defrauded and lied to investors regarding the electric- and hydrogen-powered truck maker, Trevor Milton, the founder and former CEO of Nikola, was released on 100 million dollar bail. Suu Kyi trial, raids & more: How Myanmar has changed six months after military coup Since the Feb 1 coup, more than 900 people have been killed and thousands have been arrested in the violent suppression of mass protests against junta rule. Here's a look back at Myanmar's in the last six-months. Study says risk of vaccine-resistant variants highest when most inoculated According to new research, removing social restrictions like mask-wearing and social distancing even when most people are vaccinated greatly increases the likelihood of mutations of vaccine-resistant COVID-19 viruses.

Top 10 world news: US brings back first flight of Afghan interpreters, proposal to amend F1 visa rules, and more

On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that talks with Iran "cannot continue indefinitely" but asserted that Washington was "ready" to continue the negotiations. This comes a day after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared Tehran would not accept Washington's "stubborn" demands in talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, calling past US actions 'cowardly and malicious' adding that the superpower had not guaranteed it would never abandon the pact.

In other news,&nbsp;On Thursday, China reported its largest geographical spread in several months. Three provinces have experienced small Coronavirus outbreaks due to the Delta variant. Despite a mass vaccination drive and testing, a cluster associated with an airport continues to spread.

Click on headlines to read more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-says-nuclear-talks-with-iran-cannot-go-on-indefinitely-401458">Blinken says nuclear talks with Iran 'cannot go on indefinitely'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/28/189301-antonyblinken200321.jpg" />According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, nuclear talks with Iran "cannot continue indefinitely" but Washington is ready to continue talks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delta-variant-now-in-three-chinese-provinces-401421">Delta variant now in three Chinese provinces</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/13/136708-nuemzhve.jpg" />On Thursday, three provinces in China reported small Coronavirus outbreaks caused by the Delta variant. Despite mass testing and a vaccination campaign, an outbreak involving an airport in the east persists.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/russias-nauka-science-module-docks-with-international-space-station-401527">Russia's Nauka science module docks with International Space Station</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/29/204343-untitled-design-1.jpg" />It has taken more than a decade for Russia's troubled laboratory module Nauka to dock with the International Space Station, but the docking finally took place on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/positive-thing-says-us-secretary-of-state-blinken-on-chinas-talks-with-taliban-401449">Positive thing, says US Secretary of State Blinken on China's talks with Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/19/202910-88888.jpg" />As Taliban representatives met Chinese officials, US&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed China's involvement in "peaceful resolution" of the conflict, as well as its "truly representative and inclusive" approach as "positive".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-considers-russian-army-outposts-along-azerbaijan-border-401462">Armenia considers Russian army outposts along Azerbaijan border</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/06/163433-clash-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan.jpg" />Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the establishment of Russian border guard outposts along the entire Armenia-Azerbaijani border could be considered following the death of three troops along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rockets-fired-near-us-embassy-in-baghdad-401459">Rockets fired near US embassy in Baghdad</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/49844-iraq_1.jpg" />Two rockets were fired at Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, which houses the embassy of the United States. Security sources report that no casualties or damage were reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/japan-pm-organisers-deny-spike-in-tokyo-virus-cases-linked-to-olympics-401531">Japan PM, organisers deny spike in Tokyo virus cases linked to Olympics</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/29/204345-11111.jpg" />On Thursday Tokyo's capital city reported 3,865 COVID-19 cases, up from 3,177 a day earlier. However, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga denies that the games were causing the rise in the infections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-german-court-strikes-down-facebook-rules-on-hate-speech-401525">Top German court strikes down Facebook rules on hate speech</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/20/203048-5.jpg" />Complicating a fraught debate over the toxic discourse on social networks, a top German court ruled on Thursday that Facebook illegally took down racist posts and blocked the account of their author since it failed to inform the user.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-pm-muhyiddin-yassin-defends-himself-after-royal-rebuke-sparks-calls-to-quit-401495">Malaysia: PM Muhyiddin Yassin defends himself after royal rebuke sparks calls to quit</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/29/204313-untitled-design-24.jpg" />Malaysia's embattled leader defended his actions Thursday, facing calls to resign after the king criticised his government over the deteriorating state of the nation's coronavirus laws.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-education-to-bitcoin-chinas-season-of-regulatory-crackdown-401448#food-delivery-401436">From education to bitcoin, China's season of regulatory crackdown</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/29/204298-untitled-design-22.jpg" />

Chinese authorities have clamped down on their most prominent companies under a series of new rules and investigations that have wreaked havoc on multiple aspects of modern life, wiping billions of dollars away from Chinese and Hong Kong-listed stocks and perplexing investment professionals.

On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that talks with Iran "cannot continue indefinitely" but asserted that Washington was "ready" to continue the negotiations.

On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that talks with Iran "cannot continue indefinitely" but asserted that Washington was "ready" to continue the negotiations. This comes a day after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared Tehran would not accept Washington's "stubborn" demands in talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, calling past US actions 'cowardly and malicious' adding that the superpower had not guaranteed it would never abandon the pact. In other news, On Thursday, China reported its largest geographical spread in several months. Three provinces have experienced small Coronavirus outbreaks due to the Delta variant. Despite a mass vaccination drive and testing, a cluster associated with an airport continues to spread. Click on headlines to read more Blinken says nuclear talks with Iran 'cannot go on indefinitely' According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, nuclear talks with Iran "cannot continue indefinitely" but Washington is ready to continue talks. Delta variant now in three Chinese provinces On Thursday, three provinces in China reported small Coronavirus outbreaks caused by the Delta variant. Despite mass testing and a vaccination campaign, an outbreak involving an airport in the east persists. Russia's Nauka science module docks with International Space Station It has taken more than a decade for Russia's troubled laboratory module Nauka to dock with the International Space Station, but the docking finally took place on Thursday. Positive thing, says US Secretary of State Blinken on China's talks with Taliban As Taliban representatives met Chinese officials, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed China's involvement in "peaceful resolution" of the conflict, as well as its "truly representative and inclusive" approach as "positive". Armenia considers Russian army outposts along Azerbaijan border Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the establishment of Russian border guard outposts along the entire Armenia-Azerbaijani border could be considered following the death of three troops along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Rockets fired near US embassy in Baghdad Two rockets were fired at Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, which houses the embassy of the United States. Security sources report that no casualties or damage were reported. Japan PM, organisers deny spike in Tokyo virus cases linked to Olympics On Thursday Tokyo's capital city reported 3,865 COVID-19 cases, up from 3,177 a day earlier. However, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga denies that the games were causing the rise in the infections. Top German court strikes down Facebook rules on hate speech Complicating a fraught debate over the toxic discourse on social networks, a top German court ruled on Thursday that Facebook illegally took down racist posts and blocked the account of their author since it failed to inform the user. Malaysia: PM Muhyiddin Yassin defends himself after royal rebuke sparks calls to quit Malaysia's embattled leader defended his actions Thursday, facing calls to resign after the king criticised his government over the deteriorating state of the nation's coronavirus laws. From education to bitcoin, China's season of regulatory crackdown Chinese authorities have clamped down on their most prominent companies under a series of new rules and investigations that have wreaked havoc on multiple aspects of modern life, wiping billions of dollars away from Chinese and Hong Kong-listed stocks and perplexing investment professionals.

Top 10 world news: Blinken says nuclear talks can't continue 'indefinitely', Russia's Nauka module & more

The World Health Organization has warned that a total of 200 million cases could be reported globally within the next two weeks if current trends continue. According to its report, the number of global coronavirus deaths increased 21 per cent in the past week, affecting the Americas and South-East Asia regions the most. The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide also rose by 8 per cent during the past week, with about 540,000 daily infections being reported on average.

In other news,&nbsp;Joe Biden, US president, recently revealed that making the Coronavirus vaccine compulsory for all American federal workers is under consideration. The announcement follows mandatory vaccination and regular Covid testing for government employees in California and New York.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-deaths-surge-by-21-cases-can-exceed-200-million-in-two-weeks-who-401228">Coronavirus deaths surge by 21% , cases can exceed 200 million in two weeks: WHO</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/02/05/127486-untitled-design-23.jpg" />According to the World Health Organization, globally the number of deaths due to Coronavirus rose 21 per cent over the course of the week, with the Americas and South-East Asia reporting the highest death rates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-make-coronavirus-vaccine-compulsory-for-federal-workers-reports-401159">Biden to make coronavirus vaccine compulsory for federal workers: Reports</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/09/201600-biden1.jpg" />US President Biden plans to make coronavirus vaccination mandatory for federal workers, according to local reports.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/amid-fighting-between-taliban-and-afghan-troops-russia-to-bolster-tajikistans-military-401156">Amid fighting between Taliban and Afghan troops, Russia to bolster Tajikistan's military</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/09/201762-99999.jpg" />As the Taliban surge continues in the border areas, Russia announced it would provide Tajikistan with military equipment.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-meets-dalai-lamas-representative-in-delhi-401175">US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Dalai Lama's representative in Delhi</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/28/204156-untitled-design.jpg" />The US Secretary of State Blinken met Ngodup Dongchung, the Dalai Lama's representative, during his visit to New Delhi, India's capital.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-delegation-meets-chinese-foreign-minister-holds-talks-401109">Taliban delegation meets Chinese foreign minister, holds talks</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/01/18/124674-20200117t051315z1lynxmpeg0g08ertroptp3afghanistantaliban.jpg" />On Wednesday, the Taliban delegation's nine members met with China's foreign minister in an effort to hold peace talks and discuss security issues, according to group officials.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-opens-investigation-into-claims-that-ex-deputy-defence-minister-was-chinese-spy-401221">Taiwan opens investigation into claims that ex-deputy defence minister was Chinese spy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/28/204175-untitled-design-2.jpg" />In an investigation believed to be the highest-level instance of suspected spying across the Taiwan Strait in recent memory, Taiwan&nbsp;authorities are investigating a former deputy defence minister and several other serving and retired military officers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-faces-competing-territorial-claims-from-both-india-china-401047">Nepal faces competing territorial claims from both India, China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/28/204086-nepal-1.jpg" />The Nepali Congress leader and former Information and Communication Minister, Minendra Rijal, have assured a diplomatic solution to the dispute with both India and China.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-anti-mask-policy-california-restaurant-decides-to-serve-only-unvaccinated-people-401188">After anti-mask policy, California restaurant decides to serve only unvaccinated people</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/28/204160-california-restaurant.jpg" />A California restaurant&nbsp;that last year, became (in)famous for adopting an anti-mask policy has adopted an anti-vaccine policy and has decided to serve only the unvaccinated people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-blocks-paid-after-school-tutoring-by-public-school-teachers-401158">China blocks paid after-school tutoring by public-school teachers</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203533-untitled-design-1.jpg" />A ban has been imposed on the private tutoring provided by primary and middle school teachers in China. As part of its efforts to reduce family living costs in order to boost the birth rate, the Ministry of Education issued sweeping rules last week banning for-profit after-school tutoring in core school subjects.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earths-vital-signs-are-worsening-due-to-climate-change-scientists-warn-401135">Earth's 'vital signs' are worsening due to climate change, scientists warn</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/13/169741-global-warming-earth.jpg" />The planet's vital signals, which indicate how healthy it is, are rapidly deteriorating, according to a group of scientists.

The World Health Organization has warned that a total of 200 million cases could be reported globally within the next two weeks if current trends continue. According to its report, the number of global coronavirus deaths increased 21 per cent in the past week, affecting the Americas and South-East Asia regions the most.

The World Health Organization has warned that a total of 200 million cases could be reported globally within the next two weeks if current trends continue. According to its report, the number of global coronavirus deaths increased 21 per cent in the past week, affecting the Americas and South-East Asia regions the most. The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide also rose by 8 per cent during the past week, with about 540,000 daily infections being reported on average. In other news, Joe Biden, US president, recently revealed that making the Coronavirus vaccine compulsory for all American federal workers is under consideration. The announcement follows mandatory vaccination and regular Covid testing for government employees in California and New York. Click on headlines to read more Coronavirus deaths surge by 21% , cases can exceed 200 million in two weeks: WHO According to the World Health Organization, globally the number of deaths due to Coronavirus rose 21 per cent over the course of the week, with the Americas and South-East Asia reporting the highest death rates. Biden to make coronavirus vaccine compulsory for federal workers: Reports US President Biden plans to make coronavirus vaccination mandatory for federal workers, according to local reports. Amid fighting between Taliban and Afghan troops, Russia to bolster Tajikistan's military As the Taliban surge continues in the border areas, Russia announced it would provide Tajikistan with military equipment. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Dalai Lama's representative in Delhi The US Secretary of State Blinken met Ngodup Dongchung, the Dalai Lama's representative, during his visit to New Delhi, India's capital. Taliban delegation meets Chinese foreign minister, holds talks On Wednesday, the Taliban delegation's nine members met with China's foreign minister in an effort to hold peace talks and discuss security issues, according to group officials. Taiwan opens investigation into claims that ex-deputy defence minister was Chinese spy In an investigation believed to be the highest-level instance of suspected spying across the Taiwan Strait in recent memory, Taiwan authorities are investigating a former deputy defence minister and several other serving and retired military officers. Nepal faces competing territorial claims from both India, China The Nepali Congress leader and former Information and Communication Minister, Minendra Rijal, have assured a diplomatic solution to the dispute with both India and China. After anti-mask policy, California restaurant decides to serve only unvaccinated people A California restaurant that last year, became (in)famous for adopting an anti-mask policy has adopted an anti-vaccine policy and has decided to serve only the unvaccinated people. China blocks paid after-school tutoring by public-school teachers A ban has been imposed on the private tutoring provided by primary and middle school teachers in China. As part of its efforts to reduce family living costs in order to boost the birth rate, the Ministry of Education issued sweeping rules last week banning for-profit after-school tutoring in core school subjects. Earth's 'vital signs' are worsening due to climate change, scientists warn The planet's vital signals, which indicate how healthy it is, are rapidly deteriorating, according to a group of scientists.

Top 10 world news: WHO warns on rising Covid cases, US to change vaccine laws & more

The US administration has restricted travel for citizens belonging to the&nbsp;European Union, Britain and China and added other countries where the virus cases have increased. Also, WHO has asked for the second stage of an international probe into the origin of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/pfizer-astrazeneca-vaccine-antibody-levels-may-decline-after-2-3-months-lancet-study-400925">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;including audit&nbsp;of Chinese labs. In the US, an inquiry was opened on Tuesday to investigate the attack of Trump supporters at the Capitol police and Capitol building on January 06. Meanwhile, in Germany, an explosion in a chemical park led to the death of one person and has injured at least 16 people.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-issues-travel-advisories-for-spain-portugal-amid-rise-in-covid-19-cases-401004" hreflang="en">US issues travel advisories for Spain, Portugal amid rise in COVID-19 cases</a>

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The US State Department warned citizens against travelling to Spain, Portugal, Cyprus and Kyrgyzstan amid rise in&nbsp;Delta variant&nbsp;cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capitol-rioters-had-coordinated-plans-to-disrupt-democracy-hearing-chair-401002">US Capitol rioters had coordinated plans to disrupt democracy': Hearing chair</a>

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Former US President Donald Trump’s supporters who stormed the US Capitol building had clear plans to carry out&nbsp;coordinated attacks and "disrupt democracy".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-at-least-1-dead-16-injured-in-chemical-park-blast-400984">Germany: At least 1 dead, 16 injured in chemical park blast</a>

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After the blast, locals were asked to shut windows and doors, and keep emergency numbers free as much as possible to make sure those in need are able to reach out to the authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-simone-biles-withdraws-from-womens-gymnastics-team-all-around-final-400973">Simone Biles withdraws from women's gymnastics team all-around final</a>

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US gymnastics star Simone Biles has&nbsp;pulled out from the&nbsp;women's team gymnastic final event at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020 on July 27 (Tuesday).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-experts-should-go-to-fort-detrick-lab-china-links-us-to-coronavirus-origin-400978">WHO experts should go to Fort Detrick lab: China links US to Covid origin</a>

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After the&nbsp;World Health Organization (WHO)&nbsp;asked for the second stage of&nbsp;international probe into the origin of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/pfizer-astrazeneca-vaccine-antibody-levels-may-decline-after-2-3-months-lancet-study-400925">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;including audit&nbsp;of Chinese labs, China's foreign ministry slammed the move saying, "WHO experts should go to Fort Detrick."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics-tokyo-battles-surge-in-coronavirus-cases-as-tropical-storm-nepartak-barrels-towards-japan-400966">Olympics: Tokyo battles virus surge as tropical storm heads towards Japan</a>

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Just days after the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-2020-mckeown-drops-f-bomb-after-winning-olympics-swimming-gold-her-mother-has-epic-reaction-400944">Olympic</a>&nbsp;opening ceremony, Japan's capital&nbsp;Tokyo&nbsp;reported a record 2,848 coronavirus cases on Tuesday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/urgent-action-required-on-vaping-videos-on-tiktok-study-400972" hreflang="en">Urgent action required on vaping videos on TikTok: Study</a>

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A group of researchers from Australia has called for urgent action on implementing age restrictions on TikTok videos to minimise the negative impact of such videos on teenagers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/instagram-rolls-out-new-security-features-for-underage-children-400994" hreflang="en">Instagram rolls out new security features for underage children</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/03/181153-instagram.jpg" />

To make the social media platform a friendlier yet safer place for children, Instagram has decided to launch some safety changes in the app.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/when-scientist-nambi-narayanan-saved-dr-apj-abdul-kalams-life-at-an-isro-lab-400961" hreflang="en">When scientist Nambi Narayanan saved Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's life at an ISRO lab</a>

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While preparing for the launch of one such French Centaure rocket, a gunpowder-based igniter was being made by an ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-arrests-spies-reportedly-linked-to-israel-over-water-protests-400988" hreflang="en">Iran arrests spies reportedly linked to Israel over water protests</a>

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The report claimed a large number of weapons and ammunition were seized and a "network of&nbsp;spy agents" were arrested.

The US administration has restricted travel for citizens belonging to the European Union, Britain and China and added other countries where the virus cases have increased.

The US administration has restricted travel for citizens belonging to the European Union, Britain and China and added other countries where the virus cases have increased. Also, WHO has asked for the second stage of an international probe into the origin of the coronavirus pandemic including audit of Chinese labs. In the US, an inquiry was opened on Tuesday to investigate the attack of Trump supporters at the Capitol police and Capitol building on January 06. Meanwhile, in Germany, an explosion in a chemical park led to the death of one person and has injured at least 16 people. Click on headlines to read more US issues travel advisories for Spain, Portugal amid rise in COVID-19 cases The US State Department warned citizens against travelling to Spain, Portugal, Cyprus and Kyrgyzstan amid rise in Delta variant cases. US Capitol rioters had coordinated plans to disrupt democracy': Hearing chair Former US President Donald Trump’s supporters who stormed the US Capitol building had clear plans to carry out coordinated attacks and "disrupt democracy". Germany: At least 1 dead, 16 injured in chemical park blast After the blast, locals were asked to shut windows and doors, and keep emergency numbers free as much as possible to make sure those in need are able to reach out to the authorities. Simone Biles withdraws from women's gymnastics team all-around final US gymnastics star Simone Biles has pulled out from the women's team gymnastic final event at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020 on July 27 (Tuesday). WHO experts should go to Fort Detrick lab: China links US to Covid origin After the World Health Organization (WHO) asked for the second stage of international probe into the origin of the coronavirus pandemic including audit of Chinese labs, China's foreign ministry slammed the move saying, "WHO experts should go to Fort Detrick." Olympics: Tokyo battles virus surge as tropical storm heads towards Japan Just days after the Olympic opening ceremony, Japan's capital Tokyo reported a record 2,848 coronavirus cases on Tuesday. Urgent action required on vaping videos on TikTok: Study A group of researchers from Australia has called for urgent action on implementing age restrictions on TikTok videos to minimise the negative impact of such videos on teenagers. Instagram rolls out new security features for underage children To make the social media platform a friendlier yet safer place for children, Instagram has decided to launch some safety changes in the app. When scientist Nambi Narayanan saved Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's life at an ISRO lab While preparing for the launch of one such French Centaure rocket, a gunpowder-based igniter was being made by an ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan. Iran arrests spies reportedly linked to Israel over water protests The report claimed a large number of weapons and ammunition were seized and a "network of spy agents" were arrested.

Top 10 world news: Capitol riot hearing, Germany chemical plant blast, and more

Amid escalation in Taliban's offensive in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kicked-down-a-cliff-afghan-man-says-decorated-australian-soldier-killed-his-handcuffed-uncle-400775">Afghanistan</a>, US Marine General Kenneth McKenzie has said that the "United States is prepared to continue this heightened level of support in the coming weeks if the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;continue their attacks". Meanwhile, in Tokyo a&nbsp;strong tropical storm&nbsp;Nepartak is approaching Japan and is expected to make landfall on Tuesday, Japan's meteorological agency said. Also, in a first, men’s Olympic triathlon event in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/tokyo-olympics">Tokyo 2020</a>&nbsp;had a bumpy start as a boat blocked the path of nearly half of the participating athletes on the start line. Meanwhile,&nbsp;basketball-playing robot CUE captured everybody's attention during the men's preliminary round Group B game between the United States and France on Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics as it displayed its skills at halftime.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-general-vows-airstrikes-to-support-afghan-troops-amid-taliban-offensive-400821" hreflang="en">US general vows airstrikes to support Afghan troops amid Taliban offensive</a>

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US President Joe Biden had announced all US troops will out of Afghanistan by August 31 even as the Taliban has captured strategic border areas along Pakistan, Tajikistan and Iran.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-as-tropical-storm-approaches-organisers-forced-to-reschedule-several-events-400791">Tokyo 2020: As storm approaches, organisers forced to reschedule events</a>

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Tropical Storm Nepartak, with a wind speed of 108 kilometres per hour, has forced the organisers of Tokyo Olympics 2020 to change rowing and archery events.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-fumes-as-russia-talks-of-free-trade-zone-on-kuril-islands-400782">Japan fumes as Russia talks of free-trade zone on Kuril Islands</a>

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Kuril Islands are located north of Japan's Hokkaido island. The islands have been controlled by Russia since Soviet troops captured them in the dying days of Second World War. The territorial dispute has kept the two countries from signing a peace accord that would formally end their wartime hostilities.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-resilient-singapore-aims-to-start-quarantine-free-travel-400803">'Covid-resilient' Singapore aims to start quarantine-free travel</a>

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Singapore is set to allow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-reverses-plan-to-skip-quarantine-after-covid-19-exposure-398957">quarantine</a>-free&nbsp;travel from September with the country set to fully vaccinate 80 per cent of its population over the next two months.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-and-pfizer-mixed-shots-boost-antibody-levels-study-400778">AstraZeneca and Pfizer mixed shots boost antibody levels: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/11/194535-untitled-design.jpg" />

A study in South Korea has revealed that mixed dose of the first&nbsp;AstraZeneca&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-outbreak-of-covid-19-in-china-highest-daily-rise-since-january-400714">coronavirus&nbsp;</a>shot combined with the next dose of Pfizer boosts antibody levels in people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics-watch-twitter-explodes-as-cue-the-basketball-robot-never-misses-a-throw-400759">Olympics: Watch- Meet CUE, the basketball robot who never misses a throw</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/26/203948-c1.jpg" />

Toyota's super basketball robot CUE is a cut above the rest with its free-flowing shots which was on display during halftime of the US vs France on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-boat-halts-way-while-swimmers-start-mens-olympic-triathlon-race-in-tokyo-2020-400755" hreflang="en">Watch: Boat halts way while swimmers start men’s Olympic triathlon race in Tokyo 2020</a>

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When the starting gun was fired, the boat quickly tried to reverse and could have hit the athletes. Many heaved a sigh of relief that no athlete was hurt while the boat aimlessly reversed at a high speed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-idf-soldier-sues-ben-jerrys-for-not-selling-his-favourite-ice-cream-400780" hreflang="en">Israel: IDF soldier sues Ben &amp; Jerry's for not selling his favourite ice-cream</a>

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An Israel Defense Forces soldier is angry at Ben &amp; Jerry's for withdrawing his favourite flavour of ice cream in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-cockatoos-learn-how-to-open-bins-lid-by-watching-other-birds-400818" hreflang="en">Australia: Cockatoos learn how to open bin's lid by watching other birds</a>

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Scientists in Australia have observed that cockatoos in Sydney have learned how to open bins by watching others.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/62-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesias-sulawesi-island-400781" hreflang="en">6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Sulawesi island</a>

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According to United States Geological Survey(USGS), a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Monday.

Amid escalation in Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan, US Marine General Kenneth McKenzie has said that the "United States is prepared to continue this heightened level of support in the coming weeks if the Taliban continue their attacks".

Amid escalation in Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan, US Marine General Kenneth McKenzie has said that the "United States is prepared to continue this heightened level of support in the coming weeks if the Taliban continue their attacks". Meanwhile, in Tokyo a strong tropical storm Nepartak is approaching Japan and is expected to make landfall on Tuesday, Japan's meteorological agency said. Also, in a first, men’s Olympic triathlon event in Tokyo 2020 had a bumpy start as a boat blocked the path of nearly half of the participating athletes on the start line. Meanwhile, basketball-playing robot CUE captured everybody's attention during the men's preliminary round Group B game between the United States and France on Sunday at the Tokyo Olympics as it displayed its skills at halftime. Click on headlines to read more US general vows airstrikes to support Afghan troops amid Taliban offensive US President Joe Biden had announced all US troops will out of Afghanistan by August 31 even as the Taliban has captured strategic border areas along Pakistan, Tajikistan and Iran. Tokyo 2020: As storm approaches, organisers forced to reschedule events Tropical Storm Nepartak, with a wind speed of 108 kilometres per hour, has forced the organisers of Tokyo Olympics 2020 to change rowing and archery events. Japan fumes as Russia talks of free-trade zone on Kuril Islands Kuril Islands are located north of Japan's Hokkaido island. The islands have been controlled by Russia since Soviet troops captured them in the dying days of Second World War. The territorial dispute has kept the two countries from signing a peace accord that would formally end their wartime hostilities. 'Covid-resilient' Singapore aims to start quarantine-free travel Singapore is set to allow quarantine-free travel from September with the country set to fully vaccinate 80 per cent of its population over the next two months. AstraZeneca and Pfizer mixed shots boost antibody levels: Study A study in South Korea has revealed that mixed dose of the first AstraZeneca coronavirus shot combined with the next dose of Pfizer boosts antibody levels in people. Olympics: Watch- Meet CUE, the basketball robot who never misses a throw Toyota's super basketball robot CUE is a cut above the rest with its free-flowing shots which was on display during halftime of the US vs France on Sunday. Watch: Boat halts way while swimmers start men’s Olympic triathlon race in Tokyo 2020 When the starting gun was fired, the boat quickly tried to reverse and could have hit the athletes. Many heaved a sigh of relief that no athlete was hurt while the boat aimlessly reversed at a high speed. Israel: IDF soldier sues Ben & Jerry's for not selling his favourite ice-cream An Israel Defense Forces soldier is angry at Ben & Jerry's for withdrawing his favourite flavour of ice cream in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory. Australia: Cockatoos learn how to open bin's lid by watching other birds Scientists in Australia have observed that cockatoos in Sydney have learned how to open bins by watching others. 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Sulawesi island According to United States Geological Survey(USGS), a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Monday.

Top 10 world news: Storm in Tokyo 2020, Kuril Islands controversy, and more

In a bid to urge citizens to get vaccinated as soon as possible, Germany is planning to introduce cubs for unvaccinated people. As of now, unvaccinated Germans are allowed to use all public spaces such as restaurants, cinemas, and sporting venues if they can provide a negative Covid test result. However, that might change soon. Meanwhile, in the UK, many have accused the newly-elected health secretary, Sajid Javid, of lacking empathy for the locals of the country who have been following rules and fighting to save themselves and their loved ones from coronavirus after he used the word 'cower' in his announcement of Covid recovery. Apart from coronavirus, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is ongoing in full swing and BCCI has announced&nbsp;schedule for remainder of IPL 2021.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-talks-of-lethal-strike-during-russian-warship-parade-400558" hreflang="en">Putin talks of 'lethal strike' during Russian warship parade</a>

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Putin's&nbsp;words have come just a day after military officials announced test of new advanced weapons. Some of these weapons come from the arsenal Putin said was 'invincible'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-mary-kom-through-to-round-of-16-after-beating-hernandez-garcia-miguelina-400514">Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's Mary Kom through to Round of 16</a>

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Mary Kom booked her spot in the Round of 16 after beating Hernandez Garcia Miguelina in the Women’s Fly Preliminaries Round of 32.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-under-pressure-to-apologise-for-nuclear-tests-in-french-polynesia-400541">Macron under pressure to apologise for nuclear tests in French Polynesia</a>

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As French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off his first official trip to French Polynesia, he faced pressure to apologise for devastating impact of decades of nuclear testing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cower-uk-health-secretarys-remarks-on-covid-spark-trouble-400544">Cower? UK health secretary's remarks on Covid spark trouble</a>

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A little after UK’s health secretary, Sajid Javid’s announcement of testing positive for coronavirus sent waves of fear around the country, it is now his recovery announcement that has stirred criticism.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-to-introduce-curbs-for-unvaccinated-people-merkels-aide-400538">Germany to introduce curbs for unvaccinated people: Merkel's aide</a>

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An aide of the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has revealed that the government is planning to bring out some restrictions for unvaccinated people of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bcci-announces-schedule-for-remainder-of-ipl-2021-check-out-400579">Cricket: BCCI announces schedule for remainder of IPL 2021 - check out</a>

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced the schedule for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL). The cash-rich league will resume on September 19.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-government-to-launch-surveillance-app-to-fight-obesity-400572" hreflang="en">UK government to launch surveillance app to fight obesity</a>

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An app is being developed to observe the spending habits and routines of locals, such as shopping lists, running errands, and more. The people who buy more vegetables and fruits, or participate more in walking and running activities will be given extra points and 'free treats'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dr-congo-policeman-shoots-student-for-not-wearing-mask-400575" hreflang="en">DR Congo: Policeman shoots student for not wearing mask</a>

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The victim was a student at the University of Kinshasa who was shooting the streets of the capital city for a practical work project when he was shot by a policeman.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigeria-gunmen-release-28-kidnapped-students-400573" hreflang="en">Nigeria: Gunmen release 28 kidnapped students</a>

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Gunmen who had kidnapped 121 students in northwestern Nigeria have released another 28 teenagers, said AFP citing a school officials. The students were kidnapped in the country's northwestern region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-sania-mirza-ankita-raina-knocked-out-of-doubles-tennis-in-first-round-400474" hreflang="en">Olympics: Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina knocked out of doubles tennis in 1st round</a>

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Sania and Ankita were leading in the first set with it 6-0, but in the second set, the Ukrainian twin sisters took control and posed challenges in front of the Indian duo.&nbsp;

In a bid to urge citizens to get vaccinated as soon as possible, Germany is planning to introduce cubs for unvaccinated people. As of now, unvaccinated Germans are allowed to use all public spaces such as restaurants, cinemas, and sporting venues if they can provide a negative Covid test result.

In a bid to urge citizens to get vaccinated as soon as possible, Germany is planning to introduce cubs for unvaccinated people. As of now, unvaccinated Germans are allowed to use all public spaces such as restaurants, cinemas, and sporting venues if they can provide a negative Covid test result. However, that might change soon. Meanwhile, in the UK, many have accused the newly-elected health secretary, Sajid Javid, of lacking empathy for the locals of the country who have been following rules and fighting to save themselves and their loved ones from coronavirus after he used the word 'cower' in his announcement of Covid recovery. Apart from coronavirus, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is ongoing in full swing and BCCI has announced schedule for remainder of IPL 2021. Click on headlines to read more Putin talks of 'lethal strike' during Russian warship parade Putin's words have come just a day after military officials announced test of new advanced weapons. Some of these weapons come from the arsenal Putin said was 'invincible'. Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's Mary Kom through to Round of 16 Mary Kom booked her spot in the Round of 16 after beating Hernandez Garcia Miguelina in the Women’s Fly Preliminaries Round of 32. Macron under pressure to apologise for nuclear tests in French Polynesia As French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off his first official trip to French Polynesia, he faced pressure to apologise for devastating impact of decades of nuclear testing. Cower? UK health secretary's remarks on Covid spark trouble A little after UK’s health secretary, Sajid Javid’s announcement of testing positive for coronavirus sent waves of fear around the country, it is now his recovery announcement that has stirred criticism. Germany to introduce curbs for unvaccinated people: Merkel's aide An aide of the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has revealed that the government is planning to bring out some restrictions for unvaccinated people of the country. Cricket: BCCI announces schedule for remainder of IPL 2021 - check out The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced the schedule for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL). The cash-rich league will resume on September 19. UK government to launch surveillance app to fight obesity An app is being developed to observe the spending habits and routines of locals, such as shopping lists, running errands, and more. The people who buy more vegetables and fruits, or participate more in walking and running activities will be given extra points and 'free treats'. DR Congo: Policeman shoots student for not wearing mask The victim was a student at the University of Kinshasa who was shooting the streets of the capital city for a practical work project when he was shot by a policeman. Nigeria: Gunmen release 28 kidnapped students Gunmen who had kidnapped 121 students in northwestern Nigeria have released another 28 teenagers, said AFP citing a school officials. The students were kidnapped in the country's northwestern region. Olympics: Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina knocked out of doubles tennis in 1st round Sania and Ankita were leading in the first set with it 6-0, but in the second set, the Ukrainian twin sisters took control and posed challenges in front of the Indian duo.

Top 10 world news: IPL 2021 schedule released, Putin talks of lethal strike and more

Mirabai Chanu has won India its first weightlifting silver medal&nbsp;in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. It is a landmark victory for India and Chanu, as this is India's second Olympic weightlifting medal. Two decades earlier Indian athlete Karnam Malleswari had won the first Indian medal (Bronze) at the Sydney Olympic Games in the women's 69kg weight class.

In other news,&nbsp;in Afghanistan, a night curfew has been implemented across 31 of the country's 34 provinces. This was done in response to the increasing violence caused by the Taliban offensive. The insurgent group has taken control of large swathes of land in the country, capturing key border crossings with the neighbouring countries. Many provincial capitals have been encircled by them as well.

At the end of today's newsletter, we also bring for you the interesting reason why Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson are not astronauts after all.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-mirabai-chanu-wins-indias-first-medal-in-weightlifting-womens-49kg-category-400292">Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/24/203681-mirabai-chanu-reuters.jpg" />In the women's weightlifting event, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won 202kg silver after the first medal for India at Tokyo Olympics 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-night-curfew-imposed-to-curb-taliban-advance-400374">Afghanistan: Night curfew imposed to curb Taliban advance</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/18/199023-untitled-design-94.jpg" />In response to the Taliban offensive, the Afghan authorities have imposed a night curfew in 31 of 34 provinces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drone-attack-on-iraqi-base-hosting-us-troops-400359">Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/07/197555-drones.jpg" />According to a&nbsp;US-led coalition in Iraq, an attack on a military base in Iraqi Kurdistan hosting US troops was carried out by a drone, no casualties were reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-government-is-letting-people-get-infected-by-covid-aide-claims-400358">UK government is letting people get infected by Covid, aide claims</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/19/202881-uk-pubs-6.jpg" />A UK medical adviser has alleged that the British government has reopened the economy so that people get infected by Covid and develop herd immunity.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/engage-in-serious-negotiations-us-tells-taliban-400335">Engage in ‘serious negotiations’, US tells Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/24/156235-taliban-1.jpg" />In response to the Taliban's assertion that it will not go into ceasefire and peace talks until a new government is in place in Afghanistan, the US has called on the group to engage in serious negotiations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-2020-south-korean-broadcaster-shows-offensive-images-to-introduce-countries-400341">Tokyo 2020: South Korean broadcaster shows offensive images to introduce countries</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203541-untitled-design-2.jpg" />A South Korean broadcaster has apologised for using offensive images and captions to represent participant countries in the&nbsp;Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baghdad-blast-iraq-pm-says-suspects-arrested-400391">Baghdad blast: Iraq PM says suspects arrested</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/24/203724-iraq-blast.jpg" />On Saturday, Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi announced that terrorists suspected of being behind the Baghdad suicide bombing had been arrested.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-day-for-samoa-as-government-gets-to-work-months-late-400361">'New day' for Samoa as government gets to work months late</a>

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After a ruling by Samoa's top court ended her nation's 15-week constitutional crisis, Samoa's first female prime minister announced a "new day" on Saturday after her government began work.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-to-join-budapest-pride-march-in-protest-over-new-anti-lgbt-law-400345">Thousands to join Budapest Pride march in protest over new anti-LGBT law</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/28/147013-gay-pride-1.jpg" />On Saturday, tens of thousands of Hungarians plan to march in support of LGBT individuals and to protest a law banning the use of materials in schools that promote homosexuality and gender reassignment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-per-us-jeff-bezos-and-sir-richard-branson-not-yet-astronauts-400332">As per US Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/18/202790-untitled-design-2021-07-18t153118716.jpg" />From the perspective of the United States government, Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson are not yet astronauts as the New Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires astronaut candidates to be a member of the flight crew.

Mirabai Chanu has won India its first weightlifting silver medal in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. It is a landmark victory for India and Chanu, as this is India's second Olympic weightlifting medal.

Mirabai Chanu has won India its first weightlifting silver medal in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. It is a landmark victory for India and Chanu, as this is India's second Olympic weightlifting medal. Two decades earlier Indian athlete Karnam Malleswari had won the first Indian medal (Bronze) at the Sydney Olympic Games in the women's 69kg weight class. In other news, in Afghanistan, a night curfew has been implemented across 31 of the country's 34 provinces. This was done in response to the increasing violence caused by the Taliban offensive. The insurgent group has taken control of large swathes of land in the country, capturing key border crossings with the neighbouring countries. Many provincial capitals have been encircled by them as well. At the end of today's newsletter, we also bring for you the interesting reason why Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson are not astronauts after all. Click on headlines to read more Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category In the women's weightlifting event, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won 202kg silver after the first medal for India at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Afghanistan: Night curfew imposed to curb Taliban advance In response to the Taliban offensive, the Afghan authorities have imposed a night curfew in 31 of 34 provinces. Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops According to a US-led coalition in Iraq, an attack on a military base in Iraqi Kurdistan hosting US troops was carried out by a drone, no casualties were reported. UK government is letting people get infected by Covid, aide claims A UK medical adviser has alleged that the British government has reopened the economy so that people get infected by Covid and develop herd immunity. Engage in ‘serious negotiations’, US tells Taliban In response to the Taliban's assertion that it will not go into ceasefire and peace talks until a new government is in place in Afghanistan, the US has called on the group to engage in serious negotiations. Tokyo 2020: South Korean broadcaster shows offensive images to introduce countries A South Korean broadcaster has apologised for using offensive images and captions to represent participant countries in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Baghdad blast: Iraq PM says suspects arrested On Saturday, Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi announced that terrorists suspected of being behind the Baghdad suicide bombing had been arrested. 'New day' for Samoa as government gets to work months late After a ruling by Samoa's top court ended her nation's 15-week constitutional crisis, Samoa's first female prime minister announced a "new day" on Saturday after her government began work. Thousands to join Budapest Pride march in protest over new anti-LGBT law On Saturday, tens of thousands of Hungarians plan to march in support of LGBT individuals and to protest a law banning the use of materials in schools that promote homosexuality and gender reassignment. As per US Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts From the perspective of the United States government, Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson are not yet astronauts as the New Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires astronaut candidates to be a member of the flight crew.

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