Thousands of women took to the streets across Latin America on Tuesday to demand abortion rights. Watch this report for more details.

Latin America: Thousands march for abortion rights

For the first after forming its government in Afghanistan, the Taliban on Wednesday reached out to India, asking New Delhi to resume commercial flights to the war-ravaged country. Watch this report for more details.

Afghanistan: Taliban government wants India to resume flights

Top US defence officials have said that the Taliban takeover can be traced back to the deal struck between Taliban and Trump administration. Lloyd Austin said that the Doha agreement helped Taliban get stronger.

US defence officials say Doha agreement helped Taliban get stronger

The death toll in the Ecuador prison riot rose to 116. The clash on Tuesday was the most deadly act of violence ever in Ecuador's penitentiary system. In February and in July 2021, similar clashes took place in various prisons in the country. At least 79 people died in the February violence, and in July at least 22 lives were lost. The South American country's prosecutor's office had said earlier that six of the slain prisoners at Penitenciaria del Litoral had been decapitated.

Meanwhile, just days after testing the hypersonic missile, South Korean leader Kim Jong-Un signalled his intention to restore the inter-Korean hotline even as he criticised the United States of "petty trick" over the Biden administration's move to restart diplomacy.&nbsp;

A Los Angeles judge has&nbsp;suspended Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears from his 13-year role as the controller of the singer's business affairs.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ecuador-prison-riots-death-toll-crosses-100-416995">Ecuador prison riots: Death toll crosses 100</a>

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The riots are the worst so far in Ecuador's prison system so far. They erupted as criminal gangs fought for control&nbsp; at the Penitenciaria del Litoral in Guayas province.

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Kim Jong-Un&nbsp;asserted that the decision to restart the hotline with South Korea was to "realise the expectations and desire of the entire Korean nation" for recovery and durable peace in cross-border relations."

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Fans who have been rallying for the removal of Jamie for years now, had gathered outside the court in LA for the hearing. They erupted into loud cheer outside the court as the judge's ruling was conveyed.

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The death toll in the Ecuador prison riot rose to 116. The clash on Tuesday was the most deadly act of violence ever in Ecuador's penitentiary system. In February and in July 2021, similar clashes took place in various prisons in the country.

The death toll in the Ecuador prison riot rose to 116. The clash on Tuesday was the most deadly act of violence ever in Ecuador's penitentiary system. In February and in July 2021, similar clashes took place in various prisons in the country. At least 79 people died in the February violence, and in July at least 22 lives were lost. The South American country's prosecutor's office had said earlier that six of the slain prisoners at Penitenciaria del Litoral had been decapitated. Meanwhile, just days after testing the hypersonic missile, South Korean leader Kim Jong-Un signalled his intention to restore the inter-Korean hotline even as he criticised the United States of "petty trick" over the Biden administration's move to restart diplomacy. A Los Angeles judge has suspended Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears from his 13-year role as the controller of the singer's business affairs. Click on the headline to know more Ecuador prison riots: Death toll crosses 100 The riots are the worst so far in Ecuador's prison system so far. They erupted as criminal gangs fought for control at the Penitenciaria del Litoral in Guayas province. After missile launch, North Korea's Kim Jong-Un signals intent to restore inter-Korean hotline Kim Jong-Un asserted that the decision to restart the hotline with South Korea was to "realise the expectations and desire of the entire Korean nation" for recovery and durable peace in cross-border relations." Britney Spears' father suspended from being her conservator Fans who have been rallying for the removal of Jamie for years now, had gathered outside the court in LA for the hearing. They erupted into loud cheer outside the court as the judge's ruling was conveyed. Watch: How China is stoking tensions at the border again

Morning news brief: Ecuador prison riots death toll crosses 100 & more

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

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

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

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

Amid a row with US over the AUKUS deal, the EU is trying to improve ties with China. EU and China are at present discussing the indo-pacific strategy.

European Union tries to improve ties with China

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rejected the US proposal for a dialogue, calling it an attempt to mask hostility. Watch this report for more details.

North Korean leader calls US dialogue offer a pretty trick

French experts say they have measured Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in western Europe, at almost a metre lower than its previous official height. Watch this report for more details.

Global warming effects: France's highest peak Mont Blanc shrinks

North Korea's Kim Jong Un rejects US dialogue proposal

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will find out Thursday whether he faces a second jail term when a court returns its verdict over massive overspending on his 2012 re-election campaign. Watch this report for more details.

France: Nicolas Sarkozy remains popular with right

On August 17, Taliban conducted their first press conference wherein there were two women present during the briefing. WION visited the women-run studio Baano TV which was forced to shut down, watch this ground report for more details.

WION Exclusive: Women-run studio of Baano TV forced to shut down in Kabul

The United States and European Union agreed on Wednesday to deepen transatlantic cooperation to strengthen semiconductor supply chains, curb China's non-market trade practices and take a more unified approach to regulating big, global technology firms. Watch this report for more details.

US, EU talks to address chip shortage

Gunmen shot and killed a prominent Rohingya Muslim leader in a refugee camp in southern Bangladesh on Wednesday, a United Nations spokesperson and a local police official said, following months of worsening violence in the world's largest refugee settlement. Watch this report for more details.

Bangladesh: Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah shot dead

New Zealand has passed a law that criminalises plotting a “terrorist” attack, tightening a legal loophole that was exposed by a violent knife attack in the country’s biggest city earlier this month. Watch this report for more details.

New Zealand tightens ‘terror’ law after ISIL-linked knife attack

YouTube announced a total ban Wednesday on vaccine misinformation and the termination of the accounts of several prominent anti-vaccine influencers. Watch this report for more details.

YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine videos, bans major accounts

Angela Merkel and his main rival have congratulated Olaf Scholz on his weekend election win as he hopes to form a coalition that will make him Germany’s next chancellor.

Germany: Angela Merkel congratulates Olaf Scholz on election success

China has called meeting of P5 members of the UNSC amid Afghanistan turmoil. Watch this report for more details.

China calls for summit amid Afghanistan turmoil

President Biden has postponed plans to travel to Chicago on Wednesday so he can continue negotiating with lawmakers to get his multi-trillion spending plans across the finish line, a White House official said. Watch this report for more details.

United States president Joe Biden postpones Chicago trip

Beijing is prodding government-owned firms and state-backed property developers such as China Vanke Co Ltd (000002.SZ) to purchase some of embattled China Evergrande Group's (3333.HK) assets, people with knowledge of the matter said.

China asking state-backed firms to pick up Evergrande assets

The situation of Afghan women under the Taliban regime is becoming horrific day by day, restrictions on women have increased. WION captures the plight of Afghan Women. Watch this ground report for more details.

WION captures the plight of Afghan women

The tension at the Line of Actual Control between the People's Liberation Army of China and the Indian Army is simmering away and China seems to be stoking the flames even further. Watch this report for more details.

China keeps border issue on simmer, sets up new troops shelter

North Korea has claimed that it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile called Hwasong-8 on Tuesday. Watch this report for more details.

North Korea says it tested new hypersonic missile

The head of the World Health Organization apologised Tuesday after independent investigators probing allegations of sexual abuse in DR Congo by the UN agency's staff issued a damning indictment citing "clear structural failures" and "individual negligence."Watch this report for more details.

WHO chief apologises for sex abuse by staff in DR Congo

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

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

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

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The Nepal government on Monday decided to withdraw the ordinance brought by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba which allowed division of the opposition parties, paving the way for cabinet expansion, which has been delayed for over two months ever since he assumed power. Watch this report for more details.

Nepal President repeals ordinance on political crisis

Workers safety of coal mine workers is always a serious concern, moving ahead in this way, Australia has started using drones to take care of mine workers. Watch this report for more details.

Drones venture underground in Australia

Kim Jong-Un's regime tested a hypersonic missile. According to state-run channel KCNA, the launch took place in Jagang province. The missile reportedly performed "guiding manoeuvrability" and displayed "navigational control".

After the latest launch, North Korea's media said the new missile increased the country's "defence capabilities".

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The new&nbsp;North Korean&nbsp;missile was identified as Hwasong-8. The state media reported that the launch met "all technical specifications".&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-was-advised-to-keep-troops-in-afghanistan-say-top-us-generals-416696">Biden was advised to keep troops in Afghanistan, say top US generals</a>

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McKenzie and Milley both testified that they had believed it would have been best to keep a minimum of 2,500 troops in the country.&nbsp;

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James Bond film 'No Time To Die' finally held its delayed world premiere in London on Tuesday in the cinema's most high profile red carpet since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kim Jong-Un's regime tested a hypersonic missile. According to state-run channel KCNA, the launch took place in Jagang province. The missile reportedly performed "guiding manoeuvrability" and displayed "navigational control".

Kim Jong-Un's regime tested a hypersonic missile. According to state-run channel KCNA, the launch took place in Jagang province. The missile reportedly performed "guiding manoeuvrability" and displayed "navigational control". After the latest launch, North Korea's media said the new missile increased the country's "defence capabilities". After projectile launch, North Korea tests new hypersonic missile The new North Korean missile was identified as Hwasong-8. The state media reported that the launch met "all technical specifications". Biden was advised to keep troops in Afghanistan, say top US generals McKenzie and Milley both testified that they had believed it would have been best to keep a minimum of 2,500 troops in the country. James Bond is back: 007 film 'No Time To Die' premieres in London James Bond film 'No Time To Die' finally held its delayed world premiere in London on Tuesday in the cinema's most high profile red carpet since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch: China's $300 billion debt bomb - Evergrande is missing payments

Morning news brief: Top US generals say they advised Biden to keep troops in Afghanistan & more

The Taliban’s key opponents are regrouping and hope to form a government in exile, reports suggest. The coalition, including armed resistance leader Massoud and former vice president Amrullah Saleh is said to be seeking financial and military support in neighbouring Tajikistan.

Taliban’s key opponents regroup to form a government in exile

Japan’s ruling party is voting for a new leader who will certainly become the next prime minister, after incumbent Yoshihide Suga announced he was stepping down after just a year in the job.

Japan’s ruling party votes for a new leader

Republicans blocked a Senate bill to fund the government at current levels and suspend the debt ceiling, leaving open the possibilities of a government shutdown early Friday morning and a catastrophic U.S. default that could take place some time in October if Congress fails to act. Watch this report for more details.

US: Republicans against raising debt

Indian Foreign Secy Shringla draws attention towards terrorism at the event of WMDs.Watch this report for more details.

Indian Foreign Secretary Shringla draws attention towards terrorism

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