You may have heard about a lot of countries that are experimenting with drone delivery operations. The good news is that India is also among them. The government has overhauled the civil drone regime and some exciting pilot programmes are underway. Watch the video for more details.

Tech It Out: India's big bet on drones

A coup attempt thwarted in Sudan Tuesday was planned by military and civilian operatives associated with former President Omar al-Bashir, the country’s prime minister said in a televised statement. Watch this report for more details.

Sudan government blames Al-Bashir loyalists for coup attempt

While addressing UNGA, Xi Jinping says China will stop financing the construction of new coal-fired power plants abroad. Watch this report for more details.

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges to cut carbon emissions

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reprimanded the world on Tuesday for the inequitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, describing it as an 'obscenity' and giving the globe an 'F in Ethics.' Watch this report for more details.

WION-USA Direct: UN Chief laments wastage of vaccines

Facing intense heat from their allies US President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison met on the sidelines of the UNGA. Watch this report to know more.

WION-USA Direct: US President Joe Biden and Australian PM Morrison meet on UNGA sidelines

The Taliban's new foreign minister has asked to address world leaders at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Watch this report for more details.

Afghanistan's new Foreign Minister asks to address UNGA

On the sidelines of the UNGA, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held key bilateral meetings with the leaders of various countries.

WION-USA Direct: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New York

In United States House of Representatives, the democrats prevented a shutdown of the US government by voting to fund the government into early December suspend federal debt limit and provide disaster and refugees setting up high-stakes showdown with Republicans who post the package despite the prospects of a looming fiscal crisis.

United States House passes bill to prevent govt shutdown

US President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. At the summit, President Biden will push back against the idea that the United States is plunging into a cold war with key rivals including China and Russia.

WION-USA Direct | Reports: Biden will push back against idea of a 'Cold War'

The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly is set to begin. All eyes around the United States in the backdrop of the Afghanistan fiasco and WION Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay spoke to Hudson University's Asia Specific Security Chair Patrick M Cronin and Hills & Company Managing director, Atman Trivedi.

Palki Sharma Upadhyay speaks to Patrick M Cronin and Atman Trivedi

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres convened a roundtable with a focus on a hundred billion dollars climate action fund.

WION-USA Direct | UK PM: Rich nations must contribute $100 BN

Molavi Hamdullah Nomani, the Taliban-appointed Kabul Mayor speaks exclusively to the WION. During the conversation, he stated that the crime rate in Kabul at zero since the Taliban takeover. Watch this report for more details.

Kabul Mayor: Crime rate in Kabul at zero since the Taliban takeover

Indian PM Narendra Modi will travel to the US this week, where he is expected to hold a series of back-to-back high-level meetings. PM Modi’s visit will take place between September 22-27. During his trip, the PM is expected to visit both Washington and New York.

WION-USA Direct: Indian PM Narendra Modi will travel to US on 22nd September

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far.&nbsp;US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," while adding that the world has a chance to make a difference.&nbsp;

You can also read about how&nbsp;UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders, saying&nbsp;that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the "greatest cascade" of crisis while citing the COVID-19 pandemic, global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan as examples.

Please click on the headline to read the full story. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-not-seeking-a-new-cold-war-us-president-joe-biden-at-unga-414686">'We are not seeking a new cold war': US President Joe Biden at UNGA</a>

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US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," but that the world now has a chance to make a difference.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/massive-drug-haul-indian-authorities-reveal-how-heroin-worth-27-bn-was-busted-on-way-from-afghanistan-414687">Massive drug haul: Indian authorities reveal how heroin worth $2.7 bn was busted on way from Afghanistan</a>

<img alt="Two persons were arrested while further search is taking place across India, in connection with the seizure of around 3,000 kgs of heroin, originating from Afghanistan, from a port in India's Gujarat state." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2a260826-bcb9-461f-bfdb-c645f6700bac" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%283%29_111.jpg" />

Two persons were arrested&nbsp;while further search&nbsp;is taking place across India, in connection with the seizure of around 3,000 kgs of heroin, originating from Afghanistan, from a port in India's Gujarat state.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alarm-to-wake-up-world-key-points-from-strong-speech-by-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-at-unga-414680">Alarm to wake up world: Key points from strong speech by Secretary General Antonio Guterres at UNGA</a>

<img alt="UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the &quot;greatest cascade&quot; of crises, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, a global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan and other countries as examples." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ad6559f9-82a3-4a8e-b871-39b1dc7e8bba" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%282%29_149.jpg" />

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the "greatest cascade" of crises, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, a global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan and other countries as examples.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-biden-pm-modis-meeting-will-strengthen-deep-ties-says-us-ahead-of-unga-414562">President Biden, PM Modi's meeting will strengthen deep ties, says US ahead of UNGA</a>

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Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the White House said the meeting between&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-all-set-to-visit-us-this-week-for-quad-key-bilateral-meetings-on-the-anvil-414076">Narendra Modi</a>&nbsp;and US President Joe Biden&nbsp;will "strengthen&nbsp;deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-crisis-may-increase-trafficking-and-slavery-says-report-414659">Climate crisis may increase trafficking and slavery, says report</a>

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A new report reveals that people who are forced to leave their homes as an impact of climate crisis&nbsp;are at risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in the coming times.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/frustration-for-new-zealand-returnees-as-covid-19-quarantine-waiting-list-hits-30000-414655">Frustration for New Zealand returnees as COVID-19 quarantine waiting list hits 30,000</a>

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Overseas New Zealanders who are now trying to return home are facing a queue of tens of thousands of people as the country reopens bookings to cross the border.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-jeff-bezos-others-lose-over-26-billion-wealth-due-to-evergrande-crisis-414672">Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, others lose over $26 billion wealth due to Evergrande crisis</a>

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Evergrande, the biggest real estate developer in China, which is staring at bankruptcy, hit the world’s biggest fortunes, with the richest people losing billions of dollars.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goldman-sachs-says-india-could-surpass-the-uk-as-the-worlds-5th-largest-stock-market-by-2024-414645">Goldman Sachs says India could surpass the UK as the world’s 5th largest stock market by 2024</a>

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India might soon expand its market value by $400 billion, with Indian start-ups generating $10 billion through IPOs so far in 2021 and 150 private companies lining up to list on the country's stock exchange, Goldman Sachs has predicted.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-first-sex-worker-group-gets-unionised-in-canada-414677">In a first, sex worker group gets unionised in Canada</a>

<img alt="In a pathbreaking move, one of the oldest sex worker organisation based in Toronto has become the first of its kind to get unionised in the country under the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0d55cad0-e48f-4876-9a61-51ab87fb3d68" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%288%29_61.jpg" />

In a pathbreaking move, one of the oldest sex worker organisation based in Toronto has become the first of its kind to get unionised in the country under the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexander-litvinenko-russia-responsible-for-assassination-of-ex-spy-european-court-rules-414650">Alexander Litvinenko: Russia responsible for assassination of ex-spy, European court rules</a>

<img alt="The European Court of Human Rights has found that Russia was responsible for the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d5454b5f-8c2c-4f69-96a0-d711c3fab312" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%284%29_96.jpg" />

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Russia was responsible for the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," while adding that the world has a chance to make a difference.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," while adding that the world has a chance to make a difference. You can also read about how UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders, saying that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the "greatest cascade" of crisis while citing the COVID-19 pandemic, global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan as examples. Please click on the headline to read the full story. 'We are not seeking a new cold war': US President Joe Biden at UNGA US President Joe Biden spoke at the United Nations General Assembly's 76th session on Tuesday, saying that the pandemic has been a time of "great grief and incredible possibilities," but that the world now has a chance to make a difference. Massive drug haul: Indian authorities reveal how heroin worth $2.7 bn was busted on way from Afghanistan Two persons were arrested while further search is taking place across India, in connection with the seizure of around 3,000 kgs of heroin, originating from Afghanistan, from a port in India's Gujarat state. Alarm to wake up world: Key points from strong speech by Secretary General Antonio Guterres at UNGA UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned global leaders that the world has never been more threatened or more divided, and is facing the "greatest cascade" of crises, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, a global climate crisis, and unrest in Afghanistan and other countries as examples. President Biden, PM Modi's meeting will strengthen deep ties, says US ahead of UNGA Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the White House said the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will "strengthen deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries. Climate crisis may increase trafficking and slavery, says report A new report reveals that people who are forced to leave their homes as an impact of climate crisis are at risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in the coming times. Frustration for New Zealand returnees as COVID-19 quarantine waiting list hits 30,000 Overseas New Zealanders who are now trying to return home are facing a queue of tens of thousands of people as the country reopens bookings to cross the border. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, others lose over $26 billion wealth due to Evergrande crisis Evergrande, the biggest real estate developer in China, which is staring at bankruptcy, hit the world’s biggest fortunes, with the richest people losing billions of dollars. Goldman Sachs says India could surpass the UK as the world’s 5th largest stock market by 2024 India might soon expand its market value by $400 billion, with Indian start-ups generating $10 billion through IPOs so far in 2021 and 150 private companies lining up to list on the country's stock exchange, Goldman Sachs has predicted. In a first, sex worker group gets unionised in Canada In a pathbreaking move, one of the oldest sex worker organisation based in Toronto has become the first of its kind to get unionised in the country under the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). Alexander Litvinenko: Russia responsible for assassination of ex-spy, European court rules The European Court of Human Rights has found that Russia was responsible for the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006.

Top 10 world news: President Joe Biden's speech at UNGA, report on climate crisis, and more

Ahead of the UNGA, the White House said on Tuesday that&nbsp;the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will "strengthen deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries.&nbsp;President Biden&nbsp;will be hosting Modi on September 24.&nbsp;

Biden&nbsp;will also be conducting the first in-person&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;summit at the White House with Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga, Australian PM Scott Morrison along with the Indian prime minister.

Meanwhile, in the Canadian elections, TV projections predicted that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would hold on to power in the ongoing snap elections.&nbsp;

Click on the headlines to know more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-elections-justin-trudeau-to-retain-power-say-tv-projections-414565">Canada elections: Justin Trudeau to retain power, say TV projections</a>

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The gamble of announcing snap election appears to be going Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's way if TV projections are to be believe.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-biden-pm-modis-meeting-will-strengthen-deep-ties-says-us-ahead-of-unga-414562">President Biden, PM Modi's meeting will strengthen deep ties, says US ahead of UNGA</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-lift-restrictions-on-vaccinated-international-travelers-414554">US to lift restrictions on vaccinated international travelers</a>

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In November, the Biden administration will lift travel restrictions on foreigners, who are fully vaccinated against the Covid.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/covid-19-uks-travel-laws-draw-criticism-in-india-talks-underway-414556">Watch:&nbsp;UK's travel laws draw criticism in India, talks underway</a>

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Ahead of the UNGA, the White House said on Tuesday that the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will "strengthen deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries.

Ahead of the UNGA, the White House said on Tuesday that the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will "strengthen deep ties" and "shared democratic values" between the two countries. President Biden will be hosting Modi on September 24. Biden will also be conducting the first in-person Quad summit at the White House with Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga, Australian PM Scott Morrison along with the Indian prime minister. Meanwhile, in the Canadian elections, TV projections predicted that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would hold on to power in the ongoing snap elections. Click on the headlines to know more Canada elections: Justin Trudeau to retain power, say TV projections The gamble of announcing snap election appears to be going Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's way if TV projections are to be believe. President Biden, PM Modi's meeting will strengthen deep ties, says US ahead of UNGA US to lift restrictions on vaccinated international travelers In November, the Biden administration will lift travel restrictions on foreigners, who are fully vaccinated against the Covid. Watch: UK's travel laws draw criticism in India, talks underway

Morning news brief: Elections in Canada; President Biden, PM Modi meeting in US & more

WION USA Direct: President Biden to address United Nations General Assembly

European Union Chief Charles Michael has accused the United States of lack of loyalty. He says there needs to be clarity about the intentions behind the nuclear submarine deal between the United States and that such a move would reinforce European efforts to build their own defense capacity.

French Foreign Minister slams US-AUS submarine deal

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has warned of spiralling economic crisis in Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Pakistan lobbies for more funds to be given to Taliban

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has won a minority government. Watch this report to know more.

News Alert: Justin Trudeau to remain Prime minister of Canada

The United States is finally rolling back its pandemic-related travel restrictions opening up to fully vaccinated passengers from across the world. Watch this report to know more.

United States to end travel bans for vaccinated passengers

The Pentagon has said that a drone strike has hit a vehicle in northwestern Syria resulting in the killing of a senior Al-Qaeda leader. this is what the Americans are claiming and this has happened in the northwestern region of Syria that is largely rebel controlled.

United States air-strike targets Al-Qaeda in Syria

Now the 76th United Nations General Assembly is all set to kick off and the state is set for seven days of high-powered diplomacy. Indian PM Narendra Modi will travel to the US this week, where he is expected to hold a series of back-to-back high-level meetings.

WION-USA Direct: Over 100 leaders will address UN General Assembly

WION reached the streets of UNGA, where more than 100 world leaders meeting each other in person since pandemic time. Watch the ground report for more details.

United Nations General Assembly: Over 100 world leaders will address

The ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city of Jalalabad. Watch this video for more details.

7 killed, at least 30 injured in Jalalabad blasts

Lufthansa said on Sunday it would launch a capital increase that was expected to raise 2.14 billion euros ($2.51 billion) to pay back part of a state bailout Germany's top airline received during the coronavirus crisis. Watch this report for more details.

Lufthansa launches $2.5 billion capital plan

President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party looks set for a majority in the country's parliamentary election, after a vote dogged by allegations of fraud.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's party set to win amid fraud claims

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.

PM Modi, President Joe Biden to hold bilateral meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden to hold bilateral meeting

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;China launching Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft to&nbsp;Johnson being cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges,&nbsp;we have it all. &nbsp;

You can also read reports about&nbsp;lava gushing as thousands are evacuated after volcano erupted in Spain's Canary Islands,&nbsp;and&nbsp;UN giving list with a twist for top 10 countries that achieved gender equality.

Also read other stories, such as&nbsp;'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted on terror charges,&nbsp;four words hurting US response to Covid,&nbsp;Australia showed its 'affection' to France during world wars, and six killed and 24 injured in Perm university shooting.

Please click on the headline to read the full story. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/six-people-killed-and-24-injured-in-perm-university-shooting-russian-health-ministry-414468">Six killed, 24 injured in Perm university shooting: Russian health ministry</a>

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A gunman opened fire Monday on a university campus in central Russia and killed six people before being detained, investigators said, in the country's second mass shooting this year to target students.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-bts-takes-over-unga-performs-permission-to-dance-inside-the-assembly-hall-414476">BTS takes over UNGA, performs 'Permission To Dance' inside the assembly hall</a>

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They came, they spoke and they conquered. Not only did K-pop boyband BTS speak about climate change, and sustainable development amid the pandemic, but the seven-member boy band also performed their latest hit 'Permission To Dance' in and outside the UN headquarters in New York.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-lava-gushes-thousands-evacuated-as-volcano-erupts-in-spains-canary-islands-414400">Lava gushes, thousands evacuated as volcano erupts in Spain's Canary Islands</a>

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Several houses have been destroyed due to a volcano eruption in&nbsp;Spain's Canary Islands, authorities said, after it forced some 5,000 people from their homes.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-nations-general-assembly-2021-heres-what-to-watch-for-414439">United Nations General Assembly 2021: Here's what to watch for</a>

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The United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) 76th session is poised to begin its high-level week, which will include discussions on expanding access to COVID-19 vaccinations and facing the rising hazards of climate change.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tongue-in-cheek-un-gives-list-with-a-twist-for-top-10-countries-that-achieved-gender-equality-414418">UN gives list with a twist for top 10 countries that achieved gender equality</a>

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Even when several governments and organisations claim to be doubling their efforts, 1.4 million women are girls fall prey to discrimination, violence and sexism.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paul-rusesabagina-hotel-rwanda-hero-convicted-on-terror-charges-414458">Paul Rusesabagina: 'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted on terror charges</a>

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Rwandan prosecutors have sought a life sentence for Rusesabagina, the 67-year-old former hotelier credited with saving hundreds of lives during the 1994 genocide, and whose actions inspired the Hollywood film.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/do-your-own-research-four-words-hurting-us-response-to-covid-says-report-414459">'Do your own research': Four words hurting US response to Covid, says report</a>

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The US pandemic response has been greatly hit by the four little words, "do your own research". The idea has been promoted by the personalities too. It may seem positive but can turn out to be really disturbing as not everyone doesn't know how to do research in the right sense. In recent times, there are loads of incorrect information on the internet.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-showed-its-affection-to-france-during-world-wars-says-acting-pm-414446">Australia showed its 'affection' to France during world wars, says acting PM</a>

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Acting prime minister Barnaby Joyce has said&nbsp;Australia doesn't need to prove its “affinity” and “affection” to the French. Numerous&nbsp;Australians died on their soil&nbsp;during both world wars. The leader said he understood the French disappointment but Australia had nothing to prove. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has left the country to meet President Joe Biden in the United States.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-set-to-launch-tianzhou-3-cargo-spacecraft-today-414426">China set to launch Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft today</a>

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According to China's state-run Global Times, the country is set to launch the Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft on Monday. The Long March-7 Y4 has reportedly completed fuel injection. The development comes as Chinese astronauts returned on Earth last week after completing the country's longest crewed mission.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johnson-cautious-over-fulfilling-un-climate-fund-pledges-414349">Johnson cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges</a>

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Forcing wealthy nations to honour their UN climate fund pledges this week will "be a stretch", British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted ahead of a Monday meeting with global leaders aiming to do just that.&nbsp;

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From China launching Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft to Johnson being cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From China launching Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft to Johnson being cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges, we have it all. You can also read reports about lava gushing as thousands are evacuated after volcano erupted in Spain's Canary Islands, and UN giving list with a twist for top 10 countries that achieved gender equality. Also read other stories, such as 'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted on terror charges, four words hurting US response to Covid, Australia showed its 'affection' to France during world wars, and six killed and 24 injured in Perm university shooting. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Six killed, 24 injured in Perm university shooting: Russian health ministry A gunman opened fire Monday on a university campus in central Russia and killed six people before being detained, investigators said, in the country's second mass shooting this year to target students. BTS takes over UNGA, performs 'Permission To Dance' inside the assembly hall They came, they spoke and they conquered. Not only did K-pop boyband BTS speak about climate change, and sustainable development amid the pandemic, but the seven-member boy band also performed their latest hit 'Permission To Dance' in and outside the UN headquarters in New York. Lava gushes, thousands evacuated as volcano erupts in Spain's Canary Islands Several houses have been destroyed due to a volcano eruption in Spain's Canary Islands, authorities said, after it forced some 5,000 people from their homes. United Nations General Assembly 2021: Here's what to watch for The United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) 76th session is poised to begin its high-level week, which will include discussions on expanding access to COVID-19 vaccinations and facing the rising hazards of climate change. UN gives list with a twist for top 10 countries that achieved gender equality Even when several governments and organisations claim to be doubling their efforts, 1.4 million women are girls fall prey to discrimination, violence and sexism. Paul Rusesabagina: 'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted on terror charges Rwandan prosecutors have sought a life sentence for Rusesabagina, the 67-year-old former hotelier credited with saving hundreds of lives during the 1994 genocide, and whose actions inspired the Hollywood film. 'Do your own research': Four words hurting US response to Covid, says report The US pandemic response has been greatly hit by the four little words, "do your own research". The idea has been promoted by the personalities too. It may seem positive but can turn out to be really disturbing as not everyone doesn't know how to do research in the right sense. In recent times, there are loads of incorrect information on the internet. Australia showed its 'affection' to France during world wars, says acting PM Acting prime minister Barnaby Joyce has said Australia doesn't need to prove its “affinity” and “affection” to the French. Numerous Australians died on their soil during both world wars. The leader said he understood the French disappointment but Australia had nothing to prove. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has left the country to meet President Joe Biden in the United States. China set to launch Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft today According to China's state-run Global Times, the country is set to launch the Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft on Monday. The Long March-7 Y4 has reportedly completed fuel injection. The development comes as Chinese astronauts returned on Earth last week after completing the country's longest crewed mission. Johnson cautious over fulfilling UN climate fund pledges Forcing wealthy nations to honour their UN climate fund pledges this week will "be a stretch", British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted ahead of a Monday meeting with global leaders aiming to do just that.

Top 10 world news: 4 words hurting Covid response, 'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted and more

Amid the row over scrapping of the submarine deal, the French government cancelled a defence meeting with the UK.&nbsp;PM Scott Morrison had announced last week that Australia would no longer work with&nbsp;France&nbsp;on acquiring submarines.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in Afghanistan,&nbsp;ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city of Jalalabad. The terror group had carried out a suicide attack in Kabul airport last month amid the US evacuation. The attack had led to the death of 13 US service members and 180 Afghans.

In an apparent breakthrough, the FBI said that search of a national park in Wyoming has yielded human remains "consistent" with missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-cancels-defence-meeting-with-uk-amid-submarine-row-414297">France cancels defence meeting with UK amid submarine row</a>

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PM Scott Morrison had announced last week that Australia would no longer work with&nbsp;France&nbsp;on acquiring submarines.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/isis-k-claims-attacks-against-taliban-in-afghanistans-jalalabad-414307">ISIS-K claims attacks against Taliban in Afghanistan's Jalalabad</a>

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At least seven people were killed and another 30 injured in a series of explosions in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city including&nbsp;women, children and security personnel.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/isis-k-claims-attacks-against-taliban-in-afghanistans-jalalabad-414307">Search for Gabby Petito: FBI finds remains 'consistent' with the 22-year-old</a>

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Gabby Petito was on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend Brain Laundrie when she went missing. Laundrie came home without her on September 1.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-emmy-awards-2021-full-list-of-winners-414289">Emmy Awards 2021: Full list of winners</a>

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Emmys are being&nbsp;be presented in 27 categories tonight.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-capitals-will-look-to-build-on-happy-memories-from-ipl-2020-and-go-a-step-further-says-axar-patel-414274">Delhi Capitals will look to build on 'happy memories', says Axar Patel</a>

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Axar Patel, the all-rounder of Delhi Capitals said that the team will look to repeat what they did in the previous season when it reached its maiden final.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israeli-agents-killed-irans-top-nuclear-scientist-mohsen-fakhrizadeh-report-414299">Watch:&nbsp;Israeli agents killed Iran’s top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh</a>

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Amid the row over scrapping of the submarine deal, the French government cancelled a defence meeting with the UK. PM Scott Morrison had announced last week that Australia would no longer work with France on acquiring submarines.

Amid the row over scrapping of the submarine deal, the French government cancelled a defence meeting with the UK. PM Scott Morrison had announced last week that Australia would no longer work with France on acquiring submarines. Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attacks against the Taliban in the Afghan city of Jalalabad. The terror group had carried out a suicide attack in Kabul airport last month amid the US evacuation. The attack had led to the death of 13 US service members and 180 Afghans. In an apparent breakthrough, the FBI said that search of a national park in Wyoming has yielded human remains "consistent" with missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito. Click on headlines to know more France cancels defence meeting with UK amid submarine row PM Scott Morrison had announced last week that Australia would no longer work with France on acquiring submarines. ISIS-K claims attacks against Taliban in Afghanistan's Jalalabad At least seven people were killed and another 30 injured in a series of explosions in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city including women, children and security personnel. Search for Gabby Petito: FBI finds remains 'consistent' with the 22-year-old Gabby Petito was on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend Brain Laundrie when she went missing. Laundrie came home without her on September 1. Emmy Awards 2021: Full list of winners Emmys are being be presented in 27 categories tonight. Delhi Capitals will look to build on 'happy memories', says Axar Patel Axar Patel, the all-rounder of Delhi Capitals said that the team will look to repeat what they did in the previous season when it reached its maiden final. Watch: Israeli agents killed Iran’s top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh

Morning news brief: France cancels defence meeting with UK amid submarine row & more

Students of US are back in school after 18 months. Schools in Maryland have reopened following COVID protocols. This comes amid the US showing a downward trend in the rate of COVID cases.

Students back in Maryland schools after 18 months

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