After battling with wildfires, California is now dealing with heavy rains as tropical storm Kay has reached the coast. Thousands of residents are evacuating their homes as flashflood warning were issued after rains wreaked havoc in parts of Los Angeles, California.

Tropical storm Kay triggers heavy rain in California | Latest International News | WION

Amidst the economic crisis, a new crisis is now brewing in Sri Lanka that of the food insecurity which is lack of the consistent access to enough food for a healthy lifestyle. According to a UN report, around 6.3 million people are facing food insecurity in Sri Lanka.

Food insecurity in Sri Lanka likely to worsen, warns UN

The protocols for the funeral of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth, are very strict as there are concerns about the security and the environment, too. The world leaders are urged to take commercial flights to the UK to attend the funeral.

Queen Elizabeth's state funeral: What to expect? | WION Climate Tracker

Queen Elizabeth's coffin will be flown to London on Tuesday and once it reaches there it will be taken to Buckinhgham Palace. It will be taken on a gun carriage as a part of a grand military procession to Westminster Hall. The coffin will lay at the Parliament's compound for four days straight to allow the British public to pay their tributes.

Queen Elizabeth's coffin to be flown to London, will be taken to Buckingham Palace

Uzbekistan's capital Samarkand is all ready to host Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russia's President Vladimir Putin will be under the same roof to talk about Russia-Ukraine war, Taiwan Strait crisis and the relationship between India and China.

SCO summit: Leaders of India, China, Pakistan and Russia to be under one roof

Sri Lanka's Lotus Tower was built for an estimated $130 million. The construction of the tower began in 2012 under former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Since the construction began, the tower has been in the midst of corruption controversy.

Sri Lanka's 350-metre tall Lotus Tower set to open in Colombo

France continues to reel under scorching heat and the country saw record temperatures in September as the heatwave continues to drift up from Morocco. The Southwest region is the worst hit with mercury rising to 39 degree celsius.

France continues to reel under heat wave; Southwest region worst hit

Global banking giant Goldman Sachs is embarking on its biggest job cuts since the start of the pandemic. Without any layoffs, the number of employees in the company has grown to 47,000 globally, which is 15% increase from last year.

WION Business News: Goldman Sachs plans to lay off hundreds of employees

As data security is at the center of every debate, truecaller is planning to improve its data security mechanism. The company globally employs 350 people and India accounts for majority of that workforce.

WION Business News: Truecaller focuses on growth & expansion; to improve data protection regulations

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will come under one roof for the first time since 2020 Galwan clashes for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet at Uzbekistan on 15-16 September. Indian and Chinese troops have also completed the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hot Springs area along the LAC.

India and China to be under one roof for SCO meet for first time after 2020 Galwan clashes

After the Hong Kong government lifted quarantine rules for the passengers, Cathay Pacific airlines will now increase the flying capacity in coming months. The airlines' capacity was at 12.4% pre Covid in the month of July and now they will try to reach 25% by the end of the year.

WION Business News: Cathay Pacific to increase flying capacity after quarantine rules lifted

As floods in Pakistan continue to wreak havoc, the GDP growth of the country is likely to slip from 5% to 3%, economists stated. Some analysts have also put an estimates of overall damage to the economy at over $30 billion.

WION Business News: Pakistan GDP growth to slip from 5% to 3% amid floods

As tensions over Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant continues to escalate, Russian President Vladimir Putin has now warned his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron of potential catastrophic consequences because of the repeated attacks at the facility from Ukraine's side.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron hold talks over nuke plant

US on Sunday, marked the 21st anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks. President Joe Biden recalled the victims' sacrifice and honoured nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terror strikes at the Pentagon, which was also targeted on September 11' 2001.

'We will never forget': US President Joe Biden honours 9/11 victims at Pentagon

The 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks brought back the memories from that fateful day. After so many years, the accused still remain in the detention centre and victims' families demand justice.

21 years on, 9/11 attack victims' families still await justice

National Library of France in Paris is all set to reopen after 12 years of renovation work. The library will be opened to all from September 17. The library is the repository of extensive historical collections.

Historic library in Paris to reopen after 12 years due to renovation work

National Library of France to reopen after 12 years on September 17

From Christians in Pakistan praying for late Queen Elizabeth to US President Joe Biden visiting Pentagon for wreath laying ceremony and remembering 9/11 attacks victims, here are some impactful images from around the world on 11 September 2022.

World In Pictures: Joe Biden remembers 9/11 attacks victims; Christians in Pak pray for the Queen

21 years after the 9/11 attacks, Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others are still in a detention centre in Guantanamo Bay. Their families still await justice.

21 years on, five accused of 9/11 attacks still remain in detention centre

UK is now preparing to bid goodbye to Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth. The 6-hour funeral journey will be held on September 19 to Edinburgh. The day of the funeral will be declared as a public holiday.

UK prepares to bid goodbye to Queen; coffin leaves Balmoral Castle | Latest News | WION

While the UK is preparing to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth, many Royal family enthusiasts want the participation of the Queen's Corgis during her funeral. The Queen was always surrounded by her Corgis and her first Corgi dog was named as Susan.

Will Queen Elizabeth's Corgis be at her funeral? Well, royal watchers want them to be

On Saturday, Taliban pilots tried to fly one of the American Hawk helicopters - that were left behind when US withdrew its troops from the country - which resulted in a crash that killed 3 people including 2 pilots. The crash happened during a training exercise.

3 dead after Taliban crashes US chopper in Kabul; crash due to technical failure

As the United States of America marks the 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks, the country is still dealing with terrorism - the Guantanamo Bay Prison. The prison is known for its human rights abuses and still today 39 detainees stay here. It is seen as the unresolved legacy of the 9/11.

Unresolved legacy of 9/11: Will Guantanamo Bay Prison ever be shut down? | Latest News | WION

Sweden is all set to open up its polling booth as the race for the next Prime Minister is about to start. The fight for the next PM will be put up between Social Democrats and Moderate Party. Social Democrats' Anderson will focus on global issues whereas Moderate Party hopes for a change after eight years, in Opposition.

Race for next Prime Minister: Voting in Sweden to begin for 349 Parliamentary seats | WION

Brazil follows two-round system of elections and a Presidential candidate needs to get nearly 51% votes to be declared a winner. The campaigning of the elections between Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva will conclude on October 1.

Jail Bolsonaro vs Lula Da Silva: Presidential race heats up as Brazil election nears | WION

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

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China's real estate sector is eyeing an unprecedented crisis. It may witness the biggest real estate crash the world has ever seen.

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After nine years of closure, the Ipiranga museum in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has finally reopened its doors to visitors. The museum has been undergoing renovation work. Now, the renovation work has tripled the museum's surface area.

Ipiranga Museum in Sao Paulo reopens after nine years

Beijing's 17 aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, according to the Taiwanese defence ministry. In sports news, BBCI president Sourav Ganguly have his fans an insight into Virat Kohli's athletic ability and prospects on the field. In entertainment news,&nbsp;The Princess of Wales has a new name: Kate Middleton.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-china-conflict-taipei-says-beijings-17-aircrafts-crossed-taiwan-strait-median-line-514952">Taiwan-China conflict: Taipei says Beijing's 17 aircrafts crossed Taiwan Strait median line</a>

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In addition to its regular military incursions into nearby waters and airspace, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said that China is conducting “cognitive warfare” by spreading misinformation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-permits-jewish-university-to-temporarily-deny-official-recognition-to-lgbtq-students-514893">US Supreme Court permits Jewish university to temporarily deny recognition to LGBTQ students</a>

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This permission comes after the university appealed to the court for an expedited ruling after a New York judge ordered the university to permit the Pride Alliance to form a student group, allowing them access to all services and facilities in the institute.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-nuclear-deal-european-powers-express-doubts-over-irans-sincerity-in-seeking-agreement-514935">Nuclear deal: European powers express doubts over Iran's sincerity and commitment</a>

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Warning that Tehran's position jeopardises prospects of restoring the 2015 accord, European powers on Saturday raised "serious doubts" over Iran's sincerity in seeking a nuclear agreement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-lost-everything-recounting-bitter-memories-of-2611-karambir-kang-urges-to-combat-terrorism-514933">'I lost everything': Recounting bitter memories of 26/11, Karambir Kang urges for action to combat terrorism</a>

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Karambir Kang, the general manager of the Taj Hotel in Mumbai when the 26/11 attack occurred, urged all international communities to take action against terrorism and seek justice for the victims.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-north-korea-celebrates-its-74th-founding-ceremony-514914">In pics | North Korea celebrates its 74th founding ceremony</a>

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North Korea marked the 74th anniversary of its foundation with a grand celebration in Pyongyang with air shows and paratroopers, all in the presence of its leader Kim Jong-Un, who praised the country's military progress.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-iis-will-and-her-wealth-to-remain-secret-report-514904">Queen Elizabeth II's will, her wealth and bequest to remain secret: Report</a>

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The Times has reported that Queen Elizabeth II's will and her wealth will remain a secret following her death.

“The primary reason and purpose of sealing royal wills are to protect the privacy of the sovereign,” the monarchy's lawyers had told the court during a legal battle over Princess Margaret’s will.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-russian-president-putin-chinese-president-xi-to-attend-sco-samarkand-summit-uzbekistan-514959">PM Modi, Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi to attend SCO Samarkand summit: Uzbekistan</a>

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All the eight leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, or SCO, will be attending the summit next week in person in Uzbekistan's cultural capital&nbsp;Samarkand.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-is-more-skilful-sourav-ganguly-rates-virat-kohli-to-be-better-than-him-514925">‘He is more skilful’- Sourav Ganguly rates Virat Kohli higher than himself</a>

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Ganguly waxed lyrical about Kohli in a recently surfaced video on YouTube. He admitted that even&nbsp;though they had competed on the field in&nbsp;different generations, Kohli had the makings of surpassing Ganguly owing to his unique set of skills.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kate-middleton-is-the-new-princess-of-wales-after-princess-diana-514927">Kate Middleton is the new Princess of Wales after Princess Diana</a>

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Kate Middleton is the new Princess of Wales. After Queen Elizabeth passed&nbsp;away on September 8, everyone in the royal family has been assigned new duties and responsibilities. Soon after Queen's death, her eldest son Prince Charles was announced as&nbsp;the new King of Britain.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-dc-comics-has-finally-revealed-the-jokers-real-name-514969">DC Comics has finally revealed the Joker's real name</a>

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The ongoing Flashpoint Beyond storyline featured an alternate storyline in which Bruce Wayne's father Thomas became Batman and is facing his own wife Martha, who became the Joker, and Bruce Wayne was murdered, which incidentally led to Martha losing her sanity.

Beijing's 17 aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, according to the Taiwanese defence ministry. In sports news, BBCI president Sourav Ganguly have his fans an insight into Virat Kohli's athletic ability and prospects on the field.

Beijing's 17 aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, according to the Taiwanese defence ministry. In sports news, BBCI president Sourav Ganguly have his fans an insight into Virat Kohli's athletic ability and prospects on the field. In entertainment news, The Princess of Wales has a new name: Kate Middleton. Click on the headlines to read more: Taiwan-China conflict: Taipei says Beijing's 17 aircrafts crossed Taiwan Strait median line In addition to its regular military incursions into nearby waters and airspace, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said that China is conducting “cognitive warfare” by spreading misinformation. US Supreme Court permits Jewish university to temporarily deny recognition to LGBTQ students This permission comes after the university appealed to the court for an expedited ruling after a New York judge ordered the university to permit the Pride Alliance to form a student group, allowing them access to all services and facilities in the institute. Nuclear deal: European powers express doubts over Iran's sincerity and commitment Warning that Tehran's position jeopardises prospects of restoring the 2015 accord, European powers on Saturday raised "serious doubts" over Iran's sincerity in seeking a nuclear agreement. 'I lost everything': Recounting bitter memories of 26/11, Karambir Kang urges for action to combat terrorism Karambir Kang, the general manager of the Taj Hotel in Mumbai when the 26/11 attack occurred, urged all international communities to take action against terrorism and seek justice for the victims. In pics | North Korea celebrates its 74th founding ceremony North Korea marked the 74th anniversary of its foundation with a grand celebration in Pyongyang with air shows and paratroopers, all in the presence of its leader Kim Jong-Un, who praised the country's military progress. Queen Elizabeth II's will, her wealth and bequest to remain secret: Report The Times has reported that Queen Elizabeth II's will and her wealth will remain a secret following her death. “The primary reason and purpose of sealing royal wills are to protect the privacy of the sovereign,” the monarchy's lawyers had told the court during a legal battle over Princess Margaret’s will. PM Modi, Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi to attend SCO Samarkand summit: Uzbekistan All the eight leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, or SCO, will be attending the summit next week in person in Uzbekistan's cultural capital Samarkand. ‘He is more skilful’- Sourav Ganguly rates Virat Kohli higher than himself Ganguly waxed lyrical about Kohli in a recently surfaced video on YouTube. He admitted that even though they had competed on the field in different generations, Kohli had the makings of surpassing Ganguly owing to his unique set of skills. Kate Middleton is the new Princess of Wales after Princess Diana Kate Middleton is the new Princess of Wales. After Queen Elizabeth passed away on September 8, everyone in the royal family has been assigned new duties and responsibilities. Soon after Queen's death, her eldest son Prince Charles was announced as the new King of Britain. DC Comics has finally revealed the Joker's real name The ongoing Flashpoint Beyond storyline featured an alternate storyline in which Bruce Wayne's father Thomas became Batman and is facing his own wife Martha, who became the Joker, and Bruce Wayne was murdered, which incidentally led to Martha losing her sanity.

Top 10 world news: Taiwan says 17 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait, and more

As Polio virus is spreading all across New York, the government has declared a state of emergency. According to the authorities - the samples from the wastewater from New York City and four other counties have tested positive for paralytic polio which causes paralysis in humans.

New York declares state of emergency over Polio to boost vaccination rates

What we are witnessing in Pakistan right now is nothing short of a climate disaster. At the start of the year, a week of record-breaking heat in Spain resulted in a wave of forest fires, after which the US witnessed a ‘bomb cyclone’ that bought heavy snow and strong winds with it and now Pakistan is underwater.

Deforestation, lack of urban planning, global warming - real reason behind Pakistan floods

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