Newly formed AUKUS partnership, in which countries included UK, US and Australia have created a major diplomatic rift with France. Watch this video for more details.

US to discuss submarine dispute with France

The 21st meeting of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) Council of Heads of State is today in Dushanbe, Tajikistan in a hybrid format. The meeting will be chaired by Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon. Watch this report for more details.

SCO Summit 2021: Russia , China & India to Joint virtually

Rolls-Royce’s first all-electric aircraft has completed its maiden flight, soaring across skies in the U.K. for around 15 minutes this week. Watch this report for more details.

All-Electric passenger plane to be ready by 2024

India is taking another step towards reforms in the country's banking sector and giving a much-needed boost to bad asset resolution. Finance Minister Sitharaman has announced the setting up of a bad bank.

World Business Watch: India Announces Formation Of 'Bad Bank'

According to an independent investigation the World Bank leaders including then CEO and current IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva, have applied in fact undue pressure on staff to boost china's ranking in banks doing business 2018 report.

World Business Watch | Report: Georgieva pressured employees to favour China

French officials canceled a gala at the country’s Washington DC embassy over the US President Joe Biden administration’s decision to scrap a $40 billion nuclear submarine deal that the European nation had signed with Australia.

News Alert | Reports: France has cancelled the gala in protest

Australia and the United States announced expanded military cooperation, including rotational deployments of all types of US military aircraft to Australia, a day after announcing a submarine deal denounced by China as intensifying a regional arms race. Watch this report for more details.

Australia and United States announce expanded military cooperation

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in an interview has said that members of the Haqqani Network are Pashtun tribals. Watch this report to know more.

Pakistan: Pak PM takes flak for calling Haqqanis Pashtun

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has sacked the justice minister after the latter backed a prosecutor who sought charges against Henry over the murder of President Jovenel Moise.

Haiti | PM Ariel Henry: Suspect in President's Jovenel Moise killing

A joint summit with the member states of Shanghai Cooperation and Collective Security Treaty Organization has kicked off in Tajikistan.

SCO & SCTO Summit kicks off in Dushanbe

The UN High Commissioner for refugees has asked for more support as he described Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis. Watch this report to know more.

Afghanistan: Afghans face internal unrest drought and pandemic

As US President Joe Biden announced a new alliance with the UK and Australia (known as Ausuk), several international groups and governments were left surprised, including the European Union. However, Taiwan has thanked the three countries of the alliance for their 'firm and open support'. Meanwhile,&nbsp;US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took down a tweet in which he declared the US would "stand with the people of Hong Kong," accusing Beijing of undermining the city's long-term political stability. Other than this, North Korea is back in the news&nbsp;as two reports based on satellite photos reveal that the country is expanding a plant used to enrich uranium for nuclear bombs, indicating that Kim Jong Un is relaxing self-imposed limits on his nuclear weapons programme placed during discussions with the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-china-fumes-over-new-alliance-taiwan-thanks-australia-and-us-for-firm-and-open-support-of-ausuk-413773">As China fumes over new alliance, Taiwan thanks Australia and US for 'firm and open support' of Ausuk</a>

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Taiwan, an island that China claims to be its province, has lent support to this newly formed alliance, unlike China. The nation has said it is not asking anyone to fight Taiwan’s wars on its behalf, and is therefore not riled up against the new alliance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-would-stand-with-people-of-hong-kong-tweets-blinken-later-deletes-it-413783">'US would stand with people of Hong Kong', tweets Blinken; later deletes it</a>

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A day later, Blinken sent a more moderate tweet, removing the US offer to stand with Hong Kong residents and the obvious exhortation to Beijing to listen to the voices of all Hong Kong residents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-expanding-plant-used-to-make-weapons-grade-uranium-reports-413754">North Korea expanding plant used to make weapons-grade uranium: Reports</a>

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Following months of relative silence, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has recently begun rattling his swords, indicating that he is striving to build his arsenal of weaponry.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-calls-for-sco-template-to-fight-radicalisation-extremism-413738">PM Modi calls for SCO template to fight radicalisation, extremism</a>

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In a virtual address at the annual SCO summit, Modi said the "root cause" of the problems faced by the region is increasing radicalisation and the developments in Afghanistan reflected the challenge.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/lack-of-money-may-push-afghan-authorities-to-turn-to-drug-trafficking-putin-413767">Lack of money may push Afghan authorities to turn to drug trafficking: Putin</a>

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"There is a danger that the lack of funds in the treasury of Afghanistan may push those who control the country today to make money on the sale of drugs and weapons," Putin said at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization-Collective Security Treaty Organization summit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pakistan-security-forces-and-bomb-disposal-squad-monitor-stadium-after-new-zealand-abandon-tour-413811">Watch: Pakistan bomb disposal squad monitor stadium after NZ abandon tour</a>

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After the New Zealand cricket team abandoned their tour of Pakistan citing a "security alert" on Friday (September 17), the bomb disposal squad and Pakistan security forces were spotted conducting search operations in the stadium.&nbsp;

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Experts working in reproductive health have reported that several of their patients have experienced changes in their periods and have also experienced sudden vaginal bleeding.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/father-of-7-year-old-sues-school-for-cutting-her-hair-without-consent-413803" hreflang="en">Father of 7-year-old sues school for cutting her hair without consent</a>

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Father of a seven-year-old has claimed that his daughter’s constitutional rights were violated by forcing her to chop her hair without consulting her parents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stairway-to-heaven-hawaiis-famous-haiku-stairs-will-likely-be-removed-413799" hreflang="en">'Stairway to heaven': Hawaii's famous Haiku Stairs will likely be removed</a>

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Due to unauthorised trespassing and accidents at the location, Hawaii's iconic Haiku Stairs, often known as the "Stairway to Heaven," will be removed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bangkok-locals-convert-taxi-graveyard-into-vegetable-gardens-413829" hreflang="en">Bangkok locals convert 'taxi graveyard' into vegetable gardens</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/09/17/211650-cab-gardens-2.jpg" />

As the Covid pandemic hampered the daily earnings of several cab drivers in Bangkok, locals came up with a creative way of utilising abandoned taxis.

As US President Joe Biden announced a new alliance with the UK and Australia (known as Ausuk), several international groups and governments were left surprised, including the European Union.

As US President Joe Biden announced a new alliance with the UK and Australia (known as Ausuk), several international groups and governments were left surprised, including the European Union. However, Taiwan has thanked the three countries of the alliance for their 'firm and open support'. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took down a tweet in which he declared the US would "stand with the people of Hong Kong," accusing Beijing of undermining the city's long-term political stability. Other than this, North Korea is back in the news as two reports based on satellite photos reveal that the country is expanding a plant used to enrich uranium for nuclear bombs, indicating that Kim Jong Un is relaxing self-imposed limits on his nuclear weapons programme placed during discussions with the US. As China fumes over new alliance, Taiwan thanks Australia and US for 'firm and open support' of Ausuk Taiwan, an island that China claims to be its province, has lent support to this newly formed alliance, unlike China. The nation has said it is not asking anyone to fight Taiwan’s wars on its behalf, and is therefore not riled up against the new alliance. 'US would stand with people of Hong Kong', tweets Blinken; later deletes it A day later, Blinken sent a more moderate tweet, removing the US offer to stand with Hong Kong residents and the obvious exhortation to Beijing to listen to the voices of all Hong Kong residents. North Korea expanding plant used to make weapons-grade uranium: Reports Following months of relative silence, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has recently begun rattling his swords, indicating that he is striving to build his arsenal of weaponry. PM Modi calls for SCO template to fight radicalisation, extremism In a virtual address at the annual SCO summit, Modi said the "root cause" of the problems faced by the region is increasing radicalisation and the developments in Afghanistan reflected the challenge. Lack of money may push Afghan authorities to turn to drug trafficking: Putin "There is a danger that the lack of funds in the treasury of Afghanistan may push those who control the country today to make money on the sale of drugs and weapons," Putin said at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization-Collective Security Treaty Organization summit. Watch: Pakistan bomb disposal squad monitor stadium after NZ abandon tour After the New Zealand cricket team abandoned their tour of Pakistan citing a "security alert" on Friday (September 17), the bomb disposal squad and Pakistan security forces were spotted conducting search operations in the stadium. Are Covid vaccines adversely affecting menstrual cycles? Here's the truth Experts working in reproductive health have reported that several of their patients have experienced changes in their periods and have also experienced sudden vaginal bleeding. Father of 7-year-old sues school for cutting her hair without consent Father of a seven-year-old has claimed that his daughter’s constitutional rights were violated by forcing her to chop her hair without consulting her parents. 'Stairway to heaven': Hawaii's famous Haiku Stairs will likely be removed Due to unauthorised trespassing and accidents at the location, Hawaii's iconic Haiku Stairs, often known as the "Stairway to Heaven," will be removed. Bangkok locals convert 'taxi graveyard' into vegetable gardens As the Covid pandemic hampered the daily earnings of several cab drivers in Bangkok, locals came up with a creative way of utilising abandoned taxis.

Top 10 world news: Taiwan reacts to 'Ausuk', Blinken's deleted tweet, and more

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles held back tears as she accused the FBI and US gymnastic and olympic officials of failing to stop sexual abuse that she and hundreds of other athletes suffered from at the hands of Dr Larry Nasser.

Gymnasts blast FBI for mishandling Nassar Investigation

Russians have begun voting in a three-day parliamentary election in which most vocal Kremlin critics have been barred from running following a historic crackdown on the opposition. President Vladimir Putin has called on Russians to vote.

Russia: President Vladimir Putin calls on Russians to vote

During the virtual address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for developing a template by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to effectively deal with the challenges of extremism and radicalisation.

News Alert | SCO Summit 2021: Indian PM Narendra Modi warns against radicalisation

A majority of Japanese firms say the world's third-largest economy will recover to pre-pandemic levels in fiscal 2022. Watch this report for more details.

World Business Watch : Japan economy to recover in FY2022, shows Reuters poll

After his sudden disappearance that fueled speculation about possible death or perhaps serious injury the co-founder and now the deputy prime minister of Afghanistan Mullah Baradar video has come out to dispel Afghanistan surrounding his death.

Taliban, Haqqanis have been trying dispel rumours of Baradar's death

The United Nations has called for a moratorium or artificial intelligence posing threat to Human Rights. The global agency has called on countries to ban AI applications that do not comply with international human rights law but there was a special mention of face-scanning systems.

UN: Ban technologies that don't comply with international law

According to reports, Chinese warships were spotted off the coast of Alaska. Late last month the photos were posted and later deleted from the Pentagon information service.

China testing United States mettle in open water?

SpaceX has become the first aerospace company to launch an astronauts crew into Earth orbit. World's first all civilian space flight all blasted from the Kennedy space center in Florida.

SpaceX launches all-civilian crew

The humanitarian crisis is worsening in Afghanistan. One in three Afghans is going hungry every day and over 2 million children are already malnourished. Watch this report to know more.

WION captures the plight of pregnant women & children in Afghanistan

In a bid to contain China, US, Australia and Britain announced the establishment of a new security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region. The Biden administration and the Boris Johnson government will help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines as PM Morrison said that the submarines would be built in Adelaide.

As the deal was announced, PM Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand will not lift the ban on nuclear vessels entering its waters after Australia decided to develop the nuclear submarine fleet in partnership with the US and Britain. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, SpaceX rocket ship lifted off from Florida on Wednesday carrying all-civilian crew. The crew includes a billionaire, e-commerce executive and three other private citizens.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cold-war-mentality-china-lashes-out-at-us-australia-uk-nuclear-submarine-deal-413373">'Cold war mentality': China lashes out at US, Australia, UK nuclear submarine deal</a>

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US, UK and Australia announced a new nuclear submarine deal which would involve helping Canberra build a submarine fleet.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-nuclear-vessels-prohibited-from-entering-new-zealand-prime-minister-ardern-413371">Australian nuclear vessels prohibited from entering New Zealand: Prime Minister Ardern</a>

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Australian PM Scott Morrison confirmed that the country had pulled out of the multi-billion dollar deal with submarine deal with&nbsp;France.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-all-civilian-crew-mission-inspiration4-lifts-off-413368">SpaceX all-civilian crew mission 'Inspiration4' lifts off, reaches orbit</a>

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It marked the debut flight of SpaceX owner Elon Musk's new orbital tourism business, and a leap ahead of competitors likewise offering rides on rocket ships to customers.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/joe-root-led-england-on-verge-of-boycotting-ashes-2021-citing-strict-bio-bubble-life-reports-413374">Joe Root-led England on verge of boycotting Ashes 2021 citing strict bio-bubble life: Reports</a>

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Citing strict bio-bubble life, the Joe Root-led England cricket team isn't willing to stay in a bio-bubble life for over four months. Hence, the visitors are contemplating boycotting the whole Ashes tour.

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In a bid to contain China, US, Australia and Britain announced the establishment of a new security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region. The Biden administration and the Boris Johnson government will help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines as PM Morrison said that the submarines would be built in Adelaide.

In a bid to contain China, US, Australia and Britain announced the establishment of a new security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region. The Biden administration and the Boris Johnson government will help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines as PM Morrison said that the submarines would be built in Adelaide. As the deal was announced, PM Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand will not lift the ban on nuclear vessels entering its waters after Australia decided to develop the nuclear submarine fleet in partnership with the US and Britain. Meanwhile, SpaceX rocket ship lifted off from Florida on Wednesday carrying all-civilian crew. The crew includes a billionaire, e-commerce executive and three other private citizens. Click on the headlines to know more 'Cold war mentality': China lashes out at US, Australia, UK nuclear submarine deal US, UK and Australia announced a new nuclear submarine deal which would involve helping Canberra build a submarine fleet. Australian nuclear vessels prohibited from entering New Zealand: Prime Minister Ardern Australian PM Scott Morrison confirmed that the country had pulled out of the multi-billion dollar deal with submarine deal with France. SpaceX all-civilian crew mission 'Inspiration4' lifts off, reaches orbit It marked the debut flight of SpaceX owner Elon Musk's new orbital tourism business, and a leap ahead of competitors likewise offering rides on rocket ships to customers. Joe Root-led England on verge of boycotting Ashes 2021 citing strict bio-bubble life: Reports Citing strict bio-bubble life, the Joe Root-led England cricket team isn't willing to stay in a bio-bubble life for over four months. Hence, the visitors are contemplating boycotting the whole Ashes tour. Watch:

Morning news brief: China lashes out at US, Australia, UK nuclear submarine deal & more

As the Capitol Police geared up for their biggest test since the January 06 attack, smoke was seen rising out of a building near the Capitol building in Washington DC. In Afghanistan-related news,&nbsp;Speaking to WION correspondent Anas Mallick in an interview, Haqqani Network's scion Anas Haqqani claimed the people of Afghanistan "understand India is not a true friend." Meanwhile, the skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli announced that he is stepping down as the team's T20 captain after the ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai.

Also, the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) began on September 14, with the General Debate — a chance for representatives from all 193 member states to speak in front of the chamber — starting the following week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fire-breaks-out-in-building-near-capitol-building-before-far-right-rally-413580" hreflang="en">Fire breaks out in building near Capitol building before far-right rally</a>

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A far-right rally named 'Justice For J6' is scheduled to take place in Washington DC on September 16 in which hundreds of people will take to the roads to show solidarity with the people who were arrested for participating in the January 06 riot.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-haqqani-networks-anas-haqqani-says-india-is-not-a-true-friend-413565">Afghanistan: Haqqani network's Anas Haqqani says India is 'not a true friend'</a>

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The Haqqani Network's scion Anas Haqqani has criticised the Indian government and media, claiming that India's policy toward Afghanistan needs to change.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/have-given-everything-to-team-virat-kohli-to-step-down-as-indias-t20-captain-after-t20-world-cup-in-uae-413552">Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20 captain after T20 World Cup in UAE</a>

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Taking to his official Twitter handle, Virat wrote, "I feel I need to give myself space to be Full ready to Lead the Indian team in Test and ODI Cricket.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/those-vaccinated-last-year-with-moderna-are-twice-likely-to-contract-covid-study-413571">Those vaccinated last year with Moderna are twice likely to contract Covid</a>

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Experts have said that while Moderna vaccine is effective at the moment, its efficacy decreases over time. This means the people who got vaccinated last year are more vulnerable to Covid than the people who got vaccinated recently.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-boris-johnson-reshuffles-his-cabinet-dominic-raab-ousted-for-afghan-crisis-413578">Boris Johnson reshuffles his cabinet; Dominic Raab ousted over Afghan crisis</a>

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The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffling of his cabinet recently. While some leaders such as Priti Patel and Rishi Sunak were able to retain their positions, many others including Dominic Raab have been ousted.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-china-forces-4-year-old-child-into-isolation-as-covid-cases-surge-in-putian-413529">WATCH: China forces 4-year-old child into isolation as Covid cases surge in Putian</a>

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A video being shared on Chinese social media show an unaccompanied four-year-old boy being forced into isolation ward and CT scan rooms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/making-taliban-great-again-billboards-with-biden-dressed-as-taliban-militant-pop-up-in-us-413542" hreflang="en">'Making Taliban great again': Billboards with Biden dressed as Taliban militant pop up in US</a>

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On the billboard, Biden is dressed as a Taliban militant in military gear and was holding a rocket launcher with the words 'Making the Taliban Great Again!' plastered next to him.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unga-2021-schedule-of-speakers-at-the-76th-general-assembly-in-new-york-413582" hreflang="en">UNGA 2021: Schedule of speakers at the 76th General Assembly in New York</a>

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The week-long General Debate, which will draw diplomats from all over the world to New York, will be the highlight of the event.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/awkward-aukus-joe-biden-forgets-scott-morrisons-name-calls-him-that-fellow-down-under-413487" hreflang="en">Awkward Aukus: Joe Biden forgets Scott Morrison's name, calls him 'that fellow down under'</a>

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When it came to thanking the Australian Prime Minister, US President Joe Biden turned towards the screen where Morrison was present but showed a moment of hesitation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-indian-boys-find-over-rs-9-billion-credited-into-their-bank-accounts-413472" hreflang="en">Two Indian boys find over Rs 9 billion credited into their bank accounts</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/09/16/211446-rupee.jpg" />

Two schoolchildren's accounts were unexpectedly flooded with billions of rupees overnight, and villagers hoping for the same good fortune dashed to the banks.&nbsp;

As the Capitol Police geared up for their biggest test since the January 06 attack, smoke was seen rising out of a building near the Capitol building in Washington DC.

As the Capitol Police geared up for their biggest test since the January 06 attack, smoke was seen rising out of a building near the Capitol building in Washington DC. In Afghanistan-related news, Speaking to WION correspondent Anas Mallick in an interview, Haqqani Network's scion Anas Haqqani claimed the people of Afghanistan "understand India is not a true friend." Meanwhile, the skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli announced that he is stepping down as the team's T20 captain after the ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai. Also, the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) began on September 14, with the General Debate — a chance for representatives from all 193 member states to speak in front of the chamber — starting the following week. Fire breaks out in building near Capitol building before far-right rally A far-right rally named 'Justice For J6' is scheduled to take place in Washington DC on September 16 in which hundreds of people will take to the roads to show solidarity with the people who were arrested for participating in the January 06 riot. Afghanistan: Haqqani network's Anas Haqqani says India is 'not a true friend' The Haqqani Network's scion Anas Haqqani has criticised the Indian government and media, claiming that India's policy toward Afghanistan needs to change. Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20 captain after T20 World Cup in UAE Taking to his official Twitter handle, Virat wrote, "I feel I need to give myself space to be Full ready to Lead the Indian team in Test and ODI Cricket. Those vaccinated last year with Moderna are twice likely to contract Covid Experts have said that while Moderna vaccine is effective at the moment, its efficacy decreases over time. This means the people who got vaccinated last year are more vulnerable to Covid than the people who got vaccinated recently. Boris Johnson reshuffles his cabinet; Dominic Raab ousted over Afghan crisis The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffling of his cabinet recently. While some leaders such as Priti Patel and Rishi Sunak were able to retain their positions, many others including Dominic Raab have been ousted. WATCH: China forces 4-year-old child into isolation as Covid cases surge in Putian A video being shared on Chinese social media show an unaccompanied four-year-old boy being forced into isolation ward and CT scan rooms. 'Making Taliban great again': Billboards with Biden dressed as Taliban militant pop up in US On the billboard, Biden is dressed as a Taliban militant in military gear and was holding a rocket launcher with the words 'Making the Taliban Great Again!' plastered next to him. UNGA 2021: Schedule of speakers at the 76th General Assembly in New York The week-long General Debate, which will draw diplomats from all over the world to New York, will be the highlight of the event. Awkward Aukus: Joe Biden forgets Scott Morrison's name, calls him 'that fellow down under' When it came to thanking the Australian Prime Minister, US President Joe Biden turned towards the screen where Morrison was present but showed a moment of hesitation. Two Indian boys find over Rs 9 billion credited into their bank accounts Two schoolchildren's accounts were unexpectedly flooded with billions of rupees overnight, and villagers hoping for the same good fortune dashed to the banks.

Top 10 world news: Schedule of 76th UNGA, Taliban's Anas Haqqani speaks to WION, and more

CIA's Deputy Director David Cohen has said that Al-Qaeda could in fact be regrouping in Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Early signs of Al-Qaeda regrouping in Afghanistan, notes CIA

On Wednesday, General Motors Co recommended that Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle owners parking in decks do so on the top floor or on an open level, at least 50 feet away from other vehicles, citing potential fire risks.

World Business Watch | GM: Park bolt 50 feet away from other cars

The military heads behind last week’s coup that removed Guinea’s President Alpha Conde have begun a week-long consultation with political, religious, and business leaders that they say will lead to the formation of a transitional government.

Guinea army junta holds talks with political, religious and business leader

The United Nations was founded in 1945 just after the second world war. The organization was supposed to maintain international peace and security but looking at what is happening in Afghanistan it is safe to say that the country neither has peace nor security and now the secretary-general of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has called solving the Afghanistan crisis.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres takes a swipe at US & NATO

India has slammed Pakistan as well as the organization of Islamic cooperation or the OIC for raising the Kashmir issue at the UN Human Rights Commission.

India hits out at Pakistan, OIC for raising Kashmir issue

One month since the Taliban took over Afghanistan and the country is plunging deep into a political crisis. The humanitarian crisis only continues to worsen with each passing day and civilians fear the heightened risk of the Taliban all this leading to sporadic protests across the region against their rule. Now thousands have taken to the streets in Kandahar.

Afghnaistan: People asked to vacate houses in 3 days & hand it over to Taliban

In an effort to showcase its military capability Taiwan conducted military drills designed to replicate a potential offensive from China.

Taiwan holds military drill amid China tension

During the Taliban's press conference in Afghanistan, WION's correspondent, Anas Mallick asked Taliban FM Ameer Muttaqi about their Kashmir policy. The stand that the Taliban took was to stand by the oppressed.

Taliban Foreign Minister Ameer Khan Muttaqi holds press briefing

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