Scientists say another vent has opened up on Cumbre Vieja, the volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma that has been erupting for a week, exposing tens of thousands of islanders to new dangers. Watch this report for more details.

La Palma volcano enters explosive phase

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived in China on Saturday, ending her near three-year U.S. extradition fight, the same day two Canadians detained by Beijing for more than 1,000 days returned home, potentially paving the way for improved ties between China and the two western allies.

China welcomes Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou home

During the 81st edition of Mann Ki Baat, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the importance of rivers. He said, "For us, rivers are a living entity."

For us, rivers are a living entity, says Indian PM Modi in 80th edition of Mann Ki Baat

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

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

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

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In a historic judgment, Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has been freed from all charges by a Canadian judge. Watch this report for more details.

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou free to leave Canada, judge rules

Garbage can be reused in several ways, Sculptures, instruments, robots, costumes. Watch this report for more details.

Sculptures, instruments, robots, costumes- All made of garbage

Mexico City lagoon drying up with every passing day and turning into a garbage dump. Watch this report for more details

Mexico City lagoon drying up, turns into garbage dump

Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga while addressing to 76th edition at UNGA said that Japan has provided nations with 23 million doses of vaccines. Watch this report for more details.

PM Suga: Japan provided nations with 23 million doses of vaccines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in New York to address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today. Watch this report for more details.

After QUAD Summit, Indian PM Modi prepares for UNGA Session

A blast rocked Jalalabad city, as per the initial reports from the ground around 8 people were killed, 4 among dead are the Taliban Fighters. Watch this report for more details.

Afghanistan: Blast rocks Afghanistan's Jalalabad city

Several UK petrol stations have closed as a shortage of truck drivers stretches some of the country’s vital supply chains close to breaking point. Watch this report for more details.

UK: Fuel stations shut across United Kingdom

India said Friday that US President Joe Biden and other leaders agreed to keep a careful eye on Pakistan, adding that its historic rival has been an "instigator" of trouble in Afghanistan. Watch this report for more details.

Modi, Biden discuss Pakistan's role in Afghanistan

“There is much to be done in trade. Trade will be an important factor in India-USA ties in the coming decade", says Indian PM during a bilateral talk with US President Joe Biden.

PM Modi : India US ties to improve this year

China Evergrande slipped toward a kind of limbo on Friday as time ticked away on an interest payment deadline which global markets are watching for signs of default, leaving investors on tenterhooks over the embattled property giant’s fate.

China Evergrande bondholders in limbo over debt resolution

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Thursday the Biden administration will take further action against Chinese telecoms firm Huawei (HWT.UL) if necessary, after some Republican lawmakers have pressed for more steps.

US Commerce chief: more action to be taken on Huawei if needed

British Airways said it was scrapping most short-haul operations at London's no.2 airport Gatwick, blaming pilots for rejecting a plan to set up a new low-cost unit to better compete against easyJet (EZJ.L) as flying returns after the pandemic.

British Airways to scrap Gatwick short-haul flights after low-cost plan fails

China Evergrande Group (3333. HK) dollar bondholders were still waiting for information about a key interest payment due Thursday that has kept global investors on tenterhooks, but the property developer was instead expected to provide more clarity in the coming month, a source familiar with the situation said. Watch this report for more details.

Evergrande bondholders seek clarity on payments | World Business Watch

Heavy rains and flash floods have hit 13 of Sudan’s 18 states, affecting more than 288,000 residents and refugees, according to the United Nations. Watch this report for more details.

Heavy rains trigger floods in Sudan

A Labour MP has brought her baby boy to the Commons to demonstrate new mothers are “rebuked” rather than supported when returning to Parliament. Watch this report for more details.

United Kingdom: Baby joins MP amid calls for support for new mother

The Taliban pick for the new Vice-Chancellor of Kabul University, Mohammad Ashraf Ghairat, had once called for the killing of journalists. Watch this report for more details.

Taliban appoint B.A. pass Ghairat as new Vice-Chancellor of Kabul University

According to a World Bank Group study spanning 2019-2020, violence against women has risen 27%, with a 22% rise in femicides, the name for a hate-motivated homicide. Watch this report for more details.

Brazil sees 37% increase in violence against women

Over a month after the Taliban took control of Kabul, a top Taliban official Mullah Nooruddin Turabi said that executions and strict punishments would return. Turabi was justice minister of the so-called Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in the Taliban government of the late 90s.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an in-person meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington. It was their first meeting since the Indian-American Democrat took office earlier this year. In a joint appearance with Prime Minister Modi, the US vice president said India is a vital companion of America.&nbsp;

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A Taliban official, a powerful figure from the late 90s has said that executions and strict punishments would return.

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In a joint appearance with India's Prime Minister Modi, US Vice President Harris said&nbsp;India is a vital companion of America.&nbsp;

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Under the AUKUS trilateral security pact between Australia, UK and US announced on September 15, US and UK will help Australia develop nuclear-powered submarines.

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Over a month after the Taliban took control of Kabul, a top Taliban official Mullah Nooruddin Turabi said that executions and strict punishments would return. Turabi was justice minister of the so-called Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in the Taliban government of the late 90s.

Over a month after the Taliban took control of Kabul, a top Taliban official Mullah Nooruddin Turabi said that executions and strict punishments would return. Turabi was justice minister of the so-called Ministry of Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in the Taliban government of the late 90s. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an in-person meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington. It was their first meeting since the Indian-American Democrat took office earlier this year. In a joint appearance with Prime Minister Modi, the US vice president said India is a vital companion of America. Click on the headlines to know more Taliban official says executions will return A Taliban official, a powerful figure from the late 90s has said that executions and strict punishments would return. 'India, US natural partners,' say Indian PM Narendra Modi, US Vice President Kamala Harris In a joint appearance with India's Prime Minister Modi, US Vice President Harris said India is a vital companion of America. AUKUS mentioned by Australian PM Scott Morrison during bilateral with PM Modi Under the AUKUS trilateral security pact between Australia, UK and US announced on September 15, US and UK will help Australia develop nuclear-powered submarines. Watch: Is AUKUS a concern for other nations? How will it affect India?

Morning news brief: Taliban leader says executions will return, US Vice President Kamala Harris meets PM Modi & more

A volcano in Spain is continuing to erupt. The eruption has disrupted the farming in the region. The disruption has disturbed the normal lives of people living in the area.

Volcanic eruption disrupts normal life in Spain

Four members of Donald Trump's inner circle on Thursday received subpoenas to appear before a congressional committee to shed light on what exactly the former president said and did on the day rioters entered the US Capitol earlier this year. Watch this report for more details.

United States: Trump's inner circle to be investigated

China on Thursday said it "strongly opposes" Taiwan's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a day after Taipei applied for membership in the 11-country trade bloc.Watch this report for more details.

China opposes Taiwan's Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Iraqi President Barham Salih during the speech at UNGA lauds local communities for fighting ISIS. Watch this report for more details.

Iraqi President Barham Salih lauds local communities for fighting ISIS

One of the founders of the Taliban and the chief enforcer of its harsh interpretation of Islamic law when they last ruled Afghanistan said the hard-line movement will once again carry out executions and amputations of hands, though perhaps not in public.

Taliban leader: Strict punishments will return

The United Nations Security Council has decided to extend the waiver on travel ban imposed on over a dozen top Taliban officials. The exemption on the travel ban is solely for the purpose of allowing travels required to participate in peace and reconciliation process.

United Nations Security Council extends waiver on Taliban's travel ban

The five prominent members of the UN Security Council that is China, France, Russia, the UK and the United States have at least found one common ground when it comes to Afghanistan and they all want the Taliban to be more inclusive.

USA-WION Direct | World Power Agree: Need an inclusive Taliban

The price of gas has soared in recent weeks, putting several energy suppliers out of business and forcing some factories to stop production. Several facts including supply chain disruption lead to a hike in prices. Watch this report for more details.

United Kingdom witnesses gas supply chain disruption leads to hike in prices

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cleared the way to reduce its monthly bond purchases “soon” and signaled interest rate increases may follow more quickly than expected, with nine of 18 US central bank policymakers projecting borrowing costs will need to rise in 2022. Watch this report for more details.

US Federal Reserve signals Bond-Buying taper may start soon

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