Attackers struck Taliban vehicles in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, witnesses said, killing at least two fighters and three civilians in the latest violence since the group’s takeover of the country in mid-August. Watch this report for more details.

Afghanistan: Unidentified gunmen opened fire on Taliban vehicle

The top U.S. military officers from the United States and Russia held six hours of talks in Helsinki on Wednesday, in the first face-to-face meeting between them since 2019 as both nations adjust to the U.S. pullout and Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Watch this report for more details.

US & Russian military chiefs meet for the first time in 20 months

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday local time arrived in the US for his US visit to attend the Quad summit convened by President Joe Biden, hold bilateral talks with leaders and address the United Nations, General Assembly. Watch this report for more details.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in United States

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting on the sideline of UNGA in New York. Watch this report for more details.

G20 Foreign Ministers meet on sideline of UNGA in New York

World leaders are speaking for a third day at the 76th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Speaking at the UNGA, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called the unequal distribution of vaccines across the world “an indictment on humanity.”

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at UNGA

US President Biden said that he is keeping his promise of America becoming the arsenal of COVID-19 vaccines as it was the arsenal for democracy during Second World War.

The US has already shipped nearly 160 million doses to 100 countries, more than every other country has donated combined.

Meanwhile, amid tensions between the US and France over the nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the AUKUS alliance,&nbsp;European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell called for greater confidence with the United States&nbsp;as he met US secretary of state Antony Blinken.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quad-on-track-to-produce-1-billion-covid-doses-in-india-biden-415057">Quad on track to produce 1 billion Covid doses in India: Biden</a>

 
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During his virtual address to the Global Covid Summit, Biden stressed that nothing was more important than defeating Covid-19.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-seeks-to-mend-ties-with-us-amid-row-over-submarine-deal-with-australia-415068">EU seeks to mend ties with US amid row over submarine deal with Australia</a>

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Tensions between France and the US have escalated after the US, UK and Australia entered into a submarine deal under the AUKUS alliance.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/evergrande-chairman-reassures-investors-shares-surge-415070">Evergrande chairman reassures investors, shares surge</a>

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Crisis-hit Evergrande's shares had plunged around 85 per cent since the start of this year. After chairman's assurance, the shares have bounced back 32 per cent.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uefa-urges-fifa-to-stop-pushing-world-cup-plan-415035">UEFA urges FIFA to stop pushing World Cup plan</a>

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UEFA said there were numerous concerns about the impact of a switch including the "dilution" of the World Cup's values.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-us-edition-erdogan-raises-kashmir-again-at-united-nations-415029">Gravitas US Edition: Erdogan raises Kashmir again at United Nations</a>

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US President Biden said that he is keeping his promise of America becoming the arsenal of COVID-19 vaccines as it was the arsenal for democracy during Second World War.

US President Biden said that he is keeping his promise of America becoming the arsenal of COVID-19 vaccines as it was the arsenal for democracy during Second World War. The US has already shipped nearly 160 million doses to 100 countries, more than every other country has donated combined. Meanwhile, amid tensions between the US and France over the nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the AUKUS alliance, European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell called for greater confidence with the United States as he met US secretary of state Antony Blinken. Click on the headlines to know more Quad on track to produce 1 billion Covid doses in India: Biden During his virtual address to the Global Covid Summit, Biden stressed that nothing was more important than defeating Covid-19. EU seeks to mend ties with US amid row over submarine deal with Australia Tensions between France and the US have escalated after the US, UK and Australia entered into a submarine deal under the AUKUS alliance. Evergrande chairman reassures investors, shares surge Crisis-hit Evergrande's shares had plunged around 85 per cent since the start of this year. After chairman's assurance, the shares have bounced back 32 per cent. UEFA urges FIFA to stop pushing World Cup plan UEFA said there were numerous concerns about the impact of a switch including the "dilution" of the World Cup's values. Watch: Gravitas US Edition: Erdogan raises Kashmir again at United Nations

Morning news brief: EU seeks to mend ties with US amid Australia submarine row & more

Bagram is located about an hour's drive from Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul. It is known mainly for three things - the famous Bagram airbase, Bagram prison and the market outside which usually had smuggled foreign goods. Watch this ground report for more details.

Afghanistan: Heart of US Military power Bagram is now a ghost town

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

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

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

The South African President has highlighted the challenges faced by the African continent with regard to vaccine supply. He said that South Africa has not even reached the 10 per cent target that was set in May.

South African President highlights challenges faced by the continent with regard to vaccine supply

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden during his visit to the United States. He will also address the UN general debate of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on September 25. WION's Executive Editor, Palki Sharma speaks to WION on PM Modi's visit.

WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma speaks on PM Modi's visit to US

Elderly women in the slums of Kenya are learning to defend themselves. Women are taking up Taekwando with rising cases of rape in Kenya.

Elderly women in Kenya learn to defend themselves

Gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons on a car carrying a senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, in what officials said was an attempted assassination in response to his crackdown on oligarchs. Watch this report for more details.

Murder attempt against Zelensky's aide

Prime Minister of India has arrived in the US, and ahead of the QUAD summit, US President Joe Biden to host PM Modi for a bilateral talk. Watch this report for more details.

QUAD : Wide ranging issues up for discussion

QUAD focus: China, Indo pacific security

Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan has spoken with WION on AUKUS pact. Watch this report to know more.

WION-USA Direct: Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan speaks with WION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccine certificates amid a row with the UK. He said international travel should be made easier through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates.

WION-USA Direct: PM Modi on UK's vaccine recognition row

WION-USA Direct: Ahead of QUAD summit, Biden to host PM Modi for a bilateral talk

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Jordan's King Abdullah said that Israel and Palestine could achieve genuine security only through the two-state solution.

WION-USA Direct: Jordan calls for resolution of Israeli-Palestinian conflict

European Union leaders have rallied behind France in its anger over a multi-billion dollar submarine deal with Australia that was scuppered when Canberra signed up to a trilateral Asia Pacific security pact with the United States and the United Kingdom. Watch this report for more details.

European Union ministers express solidarity with France

While addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese President Xi Jinping says China is not seeking hegemony. Watch this report for more details.

President Xi Jinping says China is not seeking hegemony

China Evergrande Group's main unit said it would make a coupon payment on its domestic bonds on Sept. 23, offering some relief to jittery markets that had been on edge over fears that a default of China's No. 2 developer could ripple through the global financial system.

China: Evergrande to make domestic bond coupon payment

The EU executive and EU lawmakers have been pushing for a common charger for over a decade, saying it would be better for the environment and more convenient for users.

iPhone maker Apple to be more than rivals

During the address to the UNGA, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged Western powers to provide assistance to Afghanistan regardless of the political structure in Kabul. Watch this report for more details.

Turkey President Erdogan reiterates stance on Afghanistan political crisis

President Joe Biden says his administration is working to get the crisis on the US Southern border under control. Biden made the comment before exiting the United Nations headquarters in New York after declaring that America is back at the international stage. However it is a migrant crisis at the US Southern border that will give Biden the biggest cause of concern.

US Migrant Crisis: Texas Governor slams US President Joe Biden government

United States President Joe Biden made his debut at the 76th session of the UNGA. Biden's stressed on the fact that US is not seeking a new cold war acknowledge the increasing concerns about rising US china tensions as well.

WION-USA Direct | Biden: Quad to work on climate change and health security

US President Joe Biden hosted UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the White House after both of them address the UN General Assembly. Watch this report to know more.

WION-USA Direct: UK PM Boris Johnson visits the White House amid row with France

Majority of Europeans think a new cold war is underway between the US and its main rivals, China and Russia. Some Europeans also view their own country as a participant to it. A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) made the revelation. It conducted poll in 12 countries. More Europeans believe the EU leadership in Brussels is also a party. In more of UNGA news, hours after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a close ally of Pakistan, raked up the Kashmir issue in his address at the UN General Assembly in New York, India called for respecting UN Security Council resolutions on Cyprus. Meanwhile, a&nbsp;video has been doing the rounds on the social media reportedly showing Taliban fighters removing a Pakistani flag that was attached to a truck carrying aid materials to Afghanistan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-narendra-modis-flight-to-us-skips-frankfurt-stopover-courtesy-advanced-aircraft-414962" hreflang="en">Indian PM's flight to US skips Frankfurt stopover, courtesy advanced aircraft</a>

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The prime minister's plane, Air India One, will not have to make the stopover in Frankfurt, as was the case in the past due to the advanced aircrafts. The Indian leader is reaching the US for the Quad summit in Washington and United Nations General Assembly address in New York.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promoted-false-information-motivated-capitol-rioters-reports-414921">Trump promoted false information, motivated Capitol rioters: Reports</a>

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A new book and several media reports claim former US President Donald Trump promoted Capitol riot and manipulated 'voter fraud' misinformation to make sure he does not come out as a 'loser' in US election 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-health-minister-who-is-accompanying-bolsonaro-at-unga-tests-positive-for-covid-19-414925">Brazil’s health minister tests positive for COVID-19 at UNGA</a>

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Brazil’s health minister Marcelo Queiroga has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the UN General Assembly in New York with President Jair Bolsonaro, according to an official statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-get-vaccinated-ad-agency-comes-up-with-cryptic-message-to-boost-vaccination-in-us-city-414946" hreflang="en">'Don’t get vaccinated': US agency comes up with cryptic ad to spur vaccination</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/22/212382-twitter.jpg" />

An unconventional yet cryptic advertisement drew the attention of thousands who were thronging to the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina’s Charlotte city, US, to witness a football game.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seat-is-ours-and-will-remain-that-way-france-rubbishes-reports-about-giving-up-unsc-seat-to-eu-414968">'Seat is ours and will remain that way': France rubbishes reports about giving up UNSC seat to EU</a>

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Rubbishing several reports, France has denied rumours about the country giving up its seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to the European Union (EU).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-engaged-in-new-cold-war-with-rivals-china-and-russia-say-most-europeans-in-poll-414905">US engaged in new cold war with rivals China and Russia, say most Europeans</a>

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A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) made the revelation after conducting poll in 12 member states. However, more Europeans believe the EU leadership in Brussels was a party too. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hours-after-erdogan-rakes-up-kashmir-at-unga-india-calls-for-respecting-unsc-resolutions-on-cyprus-414898">Hours after Erdogan raises Kashmir issue, India rakes up Cyprus</a>

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In his address on Tuesday, Erdogan said, “We maintain our stance in favour of solving the ongoing problem in Kashmir for 74 years, through dialogue between the parties and within the framework of relevant United Nations resolutions.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-fighters-rip-off-pakistani-flag-from-truck-carrying-aid-4-arrested-414919">Taliban fighters rip off Pakistani flag from truck carrying aid, 4 arrested</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/22/212368-taliban.jpg" />

In the clip 30-second-clip, people are purportedly heard asking the Taliban militants to "rip" off the flag amid cheers, while another fighter says that it should be "burned".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-wastage-stockpiling-by-rich-nations-may-waste-241-million-doses-414886">COVID-19 vaccine wastage: Stockpiling by rich nations may waste 241 mn doses</a>

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Vaccine manufacturers in rich countries are already producing 1.5 billion doses every month, with 11 billion doses expected to be produced by the end of the year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-market-for-fake-covid-vaccine-certificates-has-grown-10-times-in-29-countries-study-414949" hreflang="en">Black market for fake Covid vaccine certificates has grown 10 times in 29 countries: Study</a>

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Fake Covid certificates were available on Telegram for US$85. However, since the US President Joe Biden announced a vaccine mandate, the price for the ‘registered’ CDC vaccine certificate has now increased to US$200.

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

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

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Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi speaks at the 76th general debate at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

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The Prime Minister of India is all set to embark on a five-day visit to the United States in a few hours. These five days will be packed with multiple engagements, meetings, summit, and an address to the United Nations general assembly.

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Canada's PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party secured 158 out of 338 electoral districts while the Conservatives secured 119 seats. Trudeau will now seek support from smaller factions such as the leftist New Democrats and the separatist Bloc Quebecois.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;SAARC's informal foreign ministers' meeting due to take place on September 25 at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has been cancelled over Pakistan's objection on who will represent Afghanistan at the meet.

In another key development, the&nbsp;Taliban's foreign minister has asked the UN for permission to address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.

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Prime Minister&nbsp;Trudeau will now seek support&nbsp;from smaller factions such as the leftist New Democrats and the separatist Bloc Quebecois who have won 25 and 34 seats respectively.

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Afghanistan's envoy Ghulam Isaczai who was appointed by the previous Ghani government&nbsp;still represents his country at the &nbsp;United Nations even as the Taliban's new government has come into place in the country.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has received a letter from Taliban-appointed Amir Khan Muttaqi "requesting to participate" in the high-level debate.

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Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old woman from Florida, was travelling along with her fiance Brian Laundrie but was reported missing on September 11 after he returned alone from the trip and refused to answer questions about her.

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Canada's PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party secured 158 out of 338 electoral districts while the Conservatives secured 119 seats. Trudeau will now seek support from smaller factions such as the leftist New Democrats and the separatist Bloc Quebecois.

Canada's PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party secured 158 out of 338 electoral districts while the Conservatives secured 119 seats. Trudeau will now seek support from smaller factions such as the leftist New Democrats and the separatist Bloc Quebecois. Meanwhile, SAARC's informal foreign ministers' meeting due to take place on September 25 at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has been cancelled over Pakistan's objection on who will represent Afghanistan at the meet. In another key development, the Taliban's foreign minister has asked the UN for permission to address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly. Click on the headlines to know more Justin Trudeau wins third election but falls short of majority Prime Minister Trudeau will now seek support from smaller factions such as the leftist New Democrats and the separatist Bloc Quebecois who have won 25 and 34 seats respectively. SAARC foreign ministers' meet cancelled over Pak row on Afghan 'empty' seat Afghanistan's envoy Ghulam Isaczai who was appointed by the previous Ghani government still represents his country at the United Nations even as the Taliban's new government has come into place in the country. Taliban want to address UN General Assembly, appoint new envoy UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has received a letter from Taliban-appointed Amir Khan Muttaqi "requesting to participate" in the high-level debate. FBI confirms Gabby Petito's death by homicide amid ongoing search for fiance Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old woman from Florida, was travelling along with her fiance Brian Laundrie but was reported missing on September 11 after he returned alone from the trip and refused to answer questions about her. Gravitas US Edition: Black Lives Matter Movement- A WION Ground Report

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US car giant Ford is to stop making cars in India and shut down both of its plants in the country, according to a company statement.

World Business Watch: US car giant Ford to cease making cars in India

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