Mirabai Chanu has won India its first weightlifting silver medal&nbsp;in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. It is a landmark victory for India and Chanu, as this is India's second Olympic weightlifting medal. Two decades earlier Indian athlete Karnam Malleswari had won the first Indian medal (Bronze) at the Sydney Olympic Games in the women's 69kg weight class.

In other news,&nbsp;in Afghanistan, a night curfew has been implemented across 31 of the country's 34 provinces. This was done in response to the increasing violence caused by the Taliban offensive. The insurgent group has taken control of large swathes of land in the country, capturing key border crossings with the neighbouring countries. Many provincial capitals have been encircled by them as well.

At the end of today's newsletter, we also bring for you the interesting reason why Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson are not astronauts after all.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-mirabai-chanu-wins-indias-first-medal-in-weightlifting-womens-49kg-category-400292">Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/24/203681-mirabai-chanu-reuters.jpg" />In the women's weightlifting event, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won 202kg silver after the first medal for India at Tokyo Olympics 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-night-curfew-imposed-to-curb-taliban-advance-400374">Afghanistan: Night curfew imposed to curb Taliban advance</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/18/199023-untitled-design-94.jpg" />In response to the Taliban offensive, the Afghan authorities have imposed a night curfew in 31 of 34 provinces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drone-attack-on-iraqi-base-hosting-us-troops-400359">Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/07/197555-drones.jpg" />According to a&nbsp;US-led coalition in Iraq, an attack on a military base in Iraqi Kurdistan hosting US troops was carried out by a drone, no casualties were reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-government-is-letting-people-get-infected-by-covid-aide-claims-400358">UK government is letting people get infected by Covid, aide claims</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/19/202881-uk-pubs-6.jpg" />A UK medical adviser has alleged that the British government has reopened the economy so that people get infected by Covid and develop herd immunity.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/engage-in-serious-negotiations-us-tells-taliban-400335">Engage in ‘serious negotiations’, US tells Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/24/156235-taliban-1.jpg" />In response to the Taliban's assertion that it will not go into ceasefire and peace talks until a new government is in place in Afghanistan, the US has called on the group to engage in serious negotiations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-2020-south-korean-broadcaster-shows-offensive-images-to-introduce-countries-400341">Tokyo 2020: South Korean broadcaster shows offensive images to introduce countries</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203541-untitled-design-2.jpg" />A South Korean broadcaster has apologised for using offensive images and captions to represent participant countries in the&nbsp;Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baghdad-blast-iraq-pm-says-suspects-arrested-400391">Baghdad blast: Iraq PM says suspects arrested</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/24/203724-iraq-blast.jpg" />On Saturday, Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi announced that terrorists suspected of being behind the Baghdad suicide bombing had been arrested.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-day-for-samoa-as-government-gets-to-work-months-late-400361">'New day' for Samoa as government gets to work months late</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203613-untitled-design-2021-07-23t212630147.jpg" />

After a ruling by Samoa's top court ended her nation's 15-week constitutional crisis, Samoa's first female prime minister announced a "new day" on Saturday after her government began work.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-to-join-budapest-pride-march-in-protest-over-new-anti-lgbt-law-400345">Thousands to join Budapest Pride march in protest over new anti-LGBT law</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/28/147013-gay-pride-1.jpg" />On Saturday, tens of thousands of Hungarians plan to march in support of LGBT individuals and to protest a law banning the use of materials in schools that promote homosexuality and gender reassignment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-per-us-jeff-bezos-and-sir-richard-branson-not-yet-astronauts-400332">As per US Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/18/202790-untitled-design-2021-07-18t153118716.jpg" />From the perspective of the United States government, Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson are not yet astronauts as the New Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires astronaut candidates to be a member of the flight crew.

Mirabai Chanu has won India its first weightlifting silver medal in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. It is a landmark victory for India and Chanu, as this is India's second Olympic weightlifting medal.

Mirabai Chanu has won India its first weightlifting silver medal in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. It is a landmark victory for India and Chanu, as this is India's second Olympic weightlifting medal. Two decades earlier Indian athlete Karnam Malleswari had won the first Indian medal (Bronze) at the Sydney Olympic Games in the women's 69kg weight class. In other news, in Afghanistan, a night curfew has been implemented across 31 of the country's 34 provinces. This was done in response to the increasing violence caused by the Taliban offensive. The insurgent group has taken control of large swathes of land in the country, capturing key border crossings with the neighbouring countries. Many provincial capitals have been encircled by them as well. At the end of today's newsletter, we also bring for you the interesting reason why Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson are not astronauts after all. Click on headlines to read more Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu wins India's first medal in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category In the women's weightlifting event, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won 202kg silver after the first medal for India at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Afghanistan: Night curfew imposed to curb Taliban advance In response to the Taliban offensive, the Afghan authorities have imposed a night curfew in 31 of 34 provinces. Drone attack on Iraqi base hosting US troops According to a US-led coalition in Iraq, an attack on a military base in Iraqi Kurdistan hosting US troops was carried out by a drone, no casualties were reported. UK government is letting people get infected by Covid, aide claims A UK medical adviser has alleged that the British government has reopened the economy so that people get infected by Covid and develop herd immunity. Engage in ‘serious negotiations’, US tells Taliban In response to the Taliban's assertion that it will not go into ceasefire and peace talks until a new government is in place in Afghanistan, the US has called on the group to engage in serious negotiations. Tokyo 2020: South Korean broadcaster shows offensive images to introduce countries A South Korean broadcaster has apologised for using offensive images and captions to represent participant countries in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Baghdad blast: Iraq PM says suspects arrested On Saturday, Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi announced that terrorists suspected of being behind the Baghdad suicide bombing had been arrested. 'New day' for Samoa as government gets to work months late After a ruling by Samoa's top court ended her nation's 15-week constitutional crisis, Samoa's first female prime minister announced a "new day" on Saturday after her government began work. Thousands to join Budapest Pride march in protest over new anti-LGBT law On Saturday, tens of thousands of Hungarians plan to march in support of LGBT individuals and to protest a law banning the use of materials in schools that promote homosexuality and gender reassignment. As per US Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts From the perspective of the United States government, Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson are not yet astronauts as the New Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires astronaut candidates to be a member of the flight crew.

Top 10 world news: Mirabai Chanu wins India its 1st medal at the 2020 Olympics, Night curfew imposed in Afghanistan & more

A cold scoop is adding fire to West Asia's most heated conflict. Ben & Jerry's have decided to no longer sell their ice cream in Israeli occupied territories. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this move means for the region. For more such stories, keep watching The West Asia Post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | Meltdown over ice cream in Israel

As the Taliban's makes huge gains in Afghanistan, following Taliban claims,&nbsp;the Defense Ministry says that the Taliban's claim of controlling 90 per cent of its borders is a complete lie. Calling it a "baseless propaganda," deputy spokesman of the Ministry of Defence Fawad Aman&nbsp;said that the country's borders were under government control.

In other news, urging the United States to cooperate with Chinese efforts, and not become a "haven for criminals" China said that the US was slandering the country's overseas efforts to pursue criminal suspects overseas.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-says-talibans-claim-of-controlling-90-of-border-is-absolute-lie-400114">Afghanistan says Taliban's claim of controlling 90% of border is 'absolute lie'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/12/144433-ashraf-ghani-reuters.jpg" />According to Afghanistan's defence ministry, the Taliban's claim that they control 90 per cent of the country's borders is an absolute lie.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-of-slandering-its-efforts-to-pursue-suspects-overseas-400069">China accuses US of slandering its efforts to pursue suspects overseas</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203533-untitled-design-1.jpg" />China has accused&nbsp;the United States of slandering its efforts to pursue criminal suspects overseas after a Chinese prosecutor was charged in an alleged plot to intimidate Chinese citizens living in the US&nbsp;to return home and face criminal charges.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/about-100-cia-officers-family-members-sick-due-to-havana-syndrome-400007">About 100 CIA officers, family members sick due to 'Havana Syndrome'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/22/199393-oof.jpg" />CIA Director William Burns said on Thursday some 200 US officials have fallen ill with "Havana syndrome," including about 100 CIA officers and family members.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-day-1-live-updates-indian-team-enters-stadium-as-world-athletes-gather-399834">Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 1 Live Updates</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203555-7777.jpg" />Click for live updates of the olympics opening ceremony.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-supreme-leader-khamenei-says-water-crisis-protesters-cannot-be-blamed-400102">Iran: Supreme Leader Khamenei says water crisis protesters cannot be blamed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/07/181657-khamenei.jpg" />Following&nbsp;Iranian&nbsp;protests over water shortages, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali&nbsp;Khamenei has said that people cannot be blamed for expressing their displeasure.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-becomes-first-country-to-approve-genetically-modified-golden-rice-for-commercial-production-400056">Philippines becomes first country to approve genetically modified 'golden rice' for commercial production</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203527-untitled-design.jpg" />

Filipino government approves production of genetically modified "golden rice" for commercial purposes, becoming the first government in the world to do so.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/great-barrier-reef-wont-be-listed-as-endangered-heritage-site-for-now-400074">Great Barrier Reef won't be listed as endangered heritage site for now</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/08/30/108387-great-barrier-reef.JPG" />

The Great Barrier Reef has escaped being listed as an endangered world heritage site by UNESCO. However, concerns remains for damage to ecosystem's corals due to climate change and other factors.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-trying-to-show-everything-is-good-in-tibet-says-government-in-exile-400086">China trying to show everything is good in Tibet, says government in exile</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203551-untitled-design-3.jpg" />Xi Jinping should understand the aspirations of the Tibetan people and "resolve the Sino-Tibet conflict", according to Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson for the Tibetan government in exile (Central Tibetan Administration).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-concerned-by-hungary-lgbtq-law-referendum-400030">France concerned by Hungary LGBTQ law referendum</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/24322-063_694887642-20170620083406.jpg" />

Clement Beaune, France's Europe Minister, criticized a referendum planned by Hungary over a controversial law slammed by Brussels as an attack on LGBTQ rights.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-floods-mother-dies-saving-baby-from-mudslide-in-henan-400071">China floods: Mother dies saving baby from mudslide in Henan</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/23/203537-untitled-design-2021-07-23t164736215.jpg" />In China, a woman reportedly saved her child by throwing it away during mudslides, losing her own life as a result.

As the Taliban's makes huge gains in Afghanistan, following Taliban claims, the Defense Ministry says that the Taliban's claim of controlling 90 per cent of its borders is a complete lie.

As the Taliban's makes huge gains in Afghanistan, following Taliban claims, the Defense Ministry says that the Taliban's claim of controlling 90 per cent of its borders is a complete lie. Calling it a "baseless propaganda," deputy spokesman of the Ministry of Defence Fawad Aman said that the country's borders were under government control. In other news, urging the United States to cooperate with Chinese efforts, and not become a "haven for criminals" China said that the US was slandering the country's overseas efforts to pursue criminal suspects overseas. Click on headlines to read more Afghanistan says Taliban's claim of controlling 90% of border is 'absolute lie' According to Afghanistan's defence ministry, the Taliban's claim that they control 90 per cent of the country's borders is an absolute lie. China accuses US of slandering its efforts to pursue suspects overseas China has accused the United States of slandering its efforts to pursue criminal suspects overseas after a Chinese prosecutor was charged in an alleged plot to intimidate Chinese citizens living in the US to return home and face criminal charges. About 100 CIA officers, family members sick due to 'Havana Syndrome' CIA Director William Burns said on Thursday some 200 US officials have fallen ill with "Havana syndrome," including about 100 CIA officers and family members. Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 1 Live Updates Click for live updates of the olympics opening ceremony. Iran: Supreme Leader Khamenei says water crisis protesters cannot be blamed Following Iranian protests over water shortages, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that people cannot be blamed for expressing their displeasure. Philippines becomes first country to approve genetically modified 'golden rice' for commercial production Filipino government approves production of genetically modified "golden rice" for commercial purposes, becoming the first government in the world to do so. Great Barrier Reef won't be listed as endangered heritage site for now The Great Barrier Reef has escaped being listed as an endangered world heritage site by UNESCO. However, concerns remains for damage to ecosystem's corals due to climate change and other factors. China trying to show everything is good in Tibet, says government in exile Xi Jinping should understand the aspirations of the Tibetan people and "resolve the Sino-Tibet conflict", according to Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson for the Tibetan government in exile (Central Tibetan Administration). France concerned by Hungary LGBTQ law referendum Clement Beaune, France's Europe Minister, criticized a referendum planned by Hungary over a controversial law slammed by Brussels as an attack on LGBTQ rights. China floods: Mother dies saving baby from mudslide in HenanIn China, a woman reportedly saved her child by throwing it away during mudslides, losing her own life as a result.

Top 10 world news: China accuses US of slandering its efforts to pursue suspects overseas and more

Heavy rainfall in Central China's Henan province has killed 12 people in its capital, Zhengzhou. Weather forecasters say that Henan province has witnessed its highest rainfall in the 1000 years.

China: 12 people killed in Henan after heavy rainfall

Haiti has appointed a new prime minister, less than two weeks after President Jovenel Moise’s assassination threw the deeply divided Caribbean nation into greater political uncertainty. Ariel Henry sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Haiti.

Ariel Henry sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Haiti

There's been a fresh surge in Coronavirus cases in the UK. There's another virus spreading in their country it's called the Norovirus and this virus can be contracted several times.

United Kingdom: 154 cases of Norovirus reported in the UK

Keir Starmer, leader of UK's Labour Party, will be self-isolating after he learned that one of his children had tested positive for coronavirus. This news has come at a time when PM Boris Johnson, FM Rishi Sunak are also self-isolating after they came in close contact with Sajid Javid, who got infected by coronavirus. On the other side of the world, tension is rising in Japan with respect to surge in Covid cases in the Olympic village. Talking about that, the Japan PM Yoshihide Suga denied all rumours of him getting pressurised by the IOC for conducting Tokyo 2020.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kick-it-right-back-at-them-japan-pm-denies-being-pressurised-to-hold-tokyo-2020-399483" hreflang="en">Japan PM denies being pressurised to hold Tokyo 2020</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/21/192212-untitled-design-4.jpg" />

Japan’s Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, has claimed Tokyo is ready to host the Olympic&nbsp;Games and has denied being pressurised by International Olympic Committee into holding the games.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijing-warns-us-against-meddling-in-internal-affairs-and-links-climate-cooperation-to-relations-399457">Beijing links climate cooperation with US meddling in its internal affairs</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/47022-China.US__1.jpg" />

Following a statement by American climate tsar John Kerry urging China to curb emissions, Beijing has warned the US that climate cooperation with Washington will be governed by overall Sino-US relations. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-labour-party-leader-to-self-isolate-after-his-kid-tested-positive-for-covid-399532">UK: Labour Party leader to self-isolate as his kid tested positive for Covid</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/21/203232-sir-keir-starmer.jpg" />

A little after the UK’s health secretary tested positive and Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/boris-johnson?page=1">Boris Johnson</a>&nbsp;and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak also self-isolated, another UK leader will be quarantining.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/heaviest-rains-in-1000-years-kill-at-least-25-people-in-china-399514">In pics: Heaviest rains in 1,000 years kill at least 25 people in China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/21/203215-1.jpg" />

At least 25 people have died in China's flood-stricken central province of Henan, a dozen of them in a subway line in its capital that was drenched by what weather officials called the heaviest rains for 1,000 years. Here are a few images.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/checkmate-russia-unveils-new-fighter-jet-to-rival-us-f-35-stealth-fighter-399503">'Checkmate': Russia unveils new fighter jet to rival US F-35 stealth</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/21/203189-r8.JPG" />

Russia&nbsp;unveiled a prototype of a new&nbsp;Sukhoi fifth-generation&nbsp;fighter&nbsp;jet&nbsp;at its annual MAKS air show.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/completely-ridiculous-norwegian-womens-beach-handball-team-fined-for-not-playing-in-bikinis-twitter-explodes-399449">Norwegian women's beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinis</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/21/203178-norway1.JPG" />

Each player in the women's team was fined $1,768 by the EHF for not wearing bikinis.&nbsp;Norwegian Volleyball Federation president Eirik Sordahl slammed the move, saying: "In 2021, it shouldn't even be an issue."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/change-spending-habits-study-reveals-that-men-are-worse-for-the-planet-399480" hreflang="en">'Change spending habits': Study reveals that men are worse for the planet</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/21/203199-untitled-design-2021-07-21t175114660.jpg" />

Despite spending similar amounts, men's purchases cause 16 per cent more climate-warming emissions than women's, a study has revealed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liverpool-removed-from-unescos-heritage-list-due-to-overdevelopment-399460" hreflang="en">Liverpool removed from UNESCO's heritage list due to 'overdevelopment'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/21/203184-liverpool.jpg" />

Liverpool has been removed from the UNESCO’s world heritage list as experts think there has been overdevelopment in the British city in the last few years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasas-hubble-space-telescope-captures-images-of-two-unusual-galaxies-399481" hreflang="en">NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures images of two unusual galaxies</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/21/203195-untitled-design-9.jpg" />

NASA has said that the Hubble Space Telescope returned to full science operations and captured images of two unusual galaxies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-families-spending-five-times-minimum-wage-on-food-alone-study-399497" hreflang="en">Lebanon families spending five times minimum wage on food alone: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/25/146551-untitled-design-15.jpg" />

A study has revealed that a Lebanese family is spending five times the minimum wage on food, and this does not include other necessities such as the additional cost of water, electricity, and cooking gas.

Keir Starmer, leader of UK's Labour Party, will be self-isolating after he learned that one of his children had tested positive for coronavirus. This news has come at a time when PM Boris Johnson, FM Rishi Sunak are also self-isolating after they came in close contact with Sajid Javid, who got infected by coronavirus.

Keir Starmer, leader of UK's Labour Party, will be self-isolating after he learned that one of his children had tested positive for coronavirus. This news has come at a time when PM Boris Johnson, FM Rishi Sunak are also self-isolating after they came in close contact with Sajid Javid, who got infected by coronavirus. On the other side of the world, tension is rising in Japan with respect to surge in Covid cases in the Olympic village. Talking about that, the Japan PM Yoshihide Suga denied all rumours of him getting pressurised by the IOC for conducting Tokyo 2020. Click on headlines to read more Japan PM denies being pressurised to hold Tokyo 2020 Japan’s Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, has claimed Tokyo is ready to host the Olympic Games and has denied being pressurised by International Olympic Committee into holding the games. Beijing links climate cooperation with US meddling in its internal affairs Following a statement by American climate tsar John Kerry urging China to curb emissions, Beijing has warned the US that climate cooperation with Washington will be governed by overall Sino-US relations. UK: Labour Party leader to self-isolate as his kid tested positive for Covid A little after the UK’s health secretary tested positive and Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak also self-isolated, another UK leader will be quarantining. In pics: Heaviest rains in 1,000 years kill at least 25 people in China At least 25 people have died in China's flood-stricken central province of Henan, a dozen of them in a subway line in its capital that was drenched by what weather officials called the heaviest rains for 1,000 years. Here are a few images. 'Checkmate': Russia unveils new fighter jet to rival US F-35 stealth Russia unveiled a prototype of a new Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter jet at its annual MAKS air show. Norwegian women's beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinis Each player in the women's team was fined $1,768 by the EHF for not wearing bikinis. Norwegian Volleyball Federation president Eirik Sordahl slammed the move, saying: "In 2021, it shouldn't even be an issue." 'Change spending habits': Study reveals that men are worse for the planet Despite spending similar amounts, men's purchases cause 16 per cent more climate-warming emissions than women's, a study has revealed. Liverpool removed from UNESCO's heritage list due to 'overdevelopment' Liverpool has been removed from the UNESCO’s world heritage list as experts think there has been overdevelopment in the British city in the last few years. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures images of two unusual galaxies NASA has said that the Hubble Space Telescope returned to full science operations and captured images of two unusual galaxies. Lebanon families spending five times minimum wage on food alone: Study A study has revealed that a Lebanese family is spending five times the minimum wage on food, and this does not include other necessities such as the additional cost of water, electricity, and cooking gas.

Top 10 world news: Japan PM supports Tokyo 2020, Uk Covid cases rise, and more

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit India next week. Blinken is expected to hold bilateral talks with external affairs minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi. Watch this report to know more.

US Secretary of State to hold talks with Indian counterpart

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visit to the self-declared Republic of Northern Cyprus has escalated tensions in the mediterranean. Watch this report to know more.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Northern Cyprus escalate tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron and top members of his government are among the potential targets for the Pegasus spyware. Watch this report to know more.

French President Macron among potential Pegasus Spyware targets

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global greenhouse gas emissions will grow again this year and next year, putting 2023 on course to be the year with the greatest levels of carbon dioxide output in human history.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions to set a new record in 2023

Hong Kong's public broadcaster has banned staff from calling Taiwan's leader as 'President' Watch this report to know more.

Hong Kong: Staff banned from calling Tsai Ing-wen as Taiwan's Prez,

The Tokyo Olympics officially kicked off on Friday with the opening ceremony but the competition has officially began as well and fittingly it was Japanese team that registered the first victory of the olympic games.

Olympics Softball: Japan beat Australia 8-1 opening match

Head of the WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has backed the staging of the Tokyo Olympics. She told International Olympic Committee (IOC) members that the Games should go ahead to show what can be done with the correct COVID safeguards.

WHO Chief Dr Tedros backs Tokyo games amid pandemic

France and Britain have agreed to deploy more police and invest in detection technology on the French coast to try to stop boats carrying illegal migrants from reaching British shores.

France & United Kingdom's bid to crackdown on illegal migrants

Amazon founder&nbsp;Jeff Bezos fulfilled his life-long dream as he&nbsp;travelled to space in his&nbsp;Blue Origin rocket&nbsp;lifting off from a Texas desert beyond the Karman line and back home on Earth. He was joined by his brother Mark Bezos, female aviator&nbsp;Wally Funk, 82, who became&nbsp;the oldest astronaut,&nbsp;18-year-old Dutchman&nbsp;Oliver Daemen&nbsp;who became&nbsp;the youngest to explore outer space in the short journey on Tuesday. Meanwhile, on Earth, several European countries such as Spain, France and the UK reported an alarming surge in coronavirus cases on the day Britain reopened its economy completely. A little to the East, alarmed by the surge in Covid cases in the Olympic village,&nbsp;Toshiro Muto, Tokyo 2020 chief, said he&nbsp;does not rule out last-minute cancellation if Covid cases keep increasing in the city.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/never-seen-this-before-britain-france-spain-witness-surge-in-covid-19-cases-399293" hreflang="en">'Never seen this before': UK, France &amp; Spain witness surge in COVID-19 cases</a>

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French health minister Olivier Veran said the coronavirus cases had surged by "150 per cent over a week" while adding that it never rose so fast in with the&nbsp;Alpha variant, Beta nor Gamma variants.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/Jeff-Bezos-space-trip-live-updates-launch-blue-origin-touchdown-complete-bezos-three-others-back-home-Amazon-Jeff-Bezos-Crew-to-Space-399231">Blue Origin capsule touches down, Bezos &amp; three others back home</a>

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Blue Origin's&nbsp;New Shephard&nbsp;rocket landed successfully back on Earth on Tuesday after a super-fast&nbsp;journey into space carrying Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark, aviator Wally Funk and&nbsp;18-year-old Dutchman Oliver Daemen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doing-very-well-malis-interim-leader-survives-assassination-attempt-399290">'Doing very well': Mali's interim leader survives assassination attempt</a>

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Mali’s interim leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has assured that he is well after he survived an assassination attempt on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/amid-coronavirus-crisis-tokyo-2020-chief-does-not-rule-out-cancellation-of-olympics-399237">Amid COVID-19, Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out cancellation of Olympics</a>

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Muto said he does not rule out last-minute cancellation of the mega event stating that discussions will continue "if there is a spike in cases".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/covid-19-japan-becomes-first-country-to-approve-roches-antibody-cocktail-treatment-399214">Japan becomes 1st country to approve Roche's Covid antibody cocktail treatment</a>

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Ronapreve is an antibody cocktail treatment which showed success in limiting serious illness among Covid positive patients, consequentially lowering risk of death.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/this-is-how-social-media-giants-are-feeding-dangerous-content-to-children-399247" hreflang="en">This is how social media giants are feeding dangerous content to children</a>

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A new report reveals how social media platforms expose children to inappropriate content regarding unrealistic body types, dieting, self-harm and suicide. WION explains how companies deliver harmful content to minors under the guise of "targeted content".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nancy-pelosis-aide-and-white-house-staffer-test-positive-for-covid-despite-getting-fully-vaccinated-399294">Nancy Pelosi's aide and White House staffer test positive for Covid, despite getting fully vaccinated</a>

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A few days after Kamala Harris was exposed to possible infection, Nancy Pelosi's aide and another White House staffer have tested positive for coronavirus even after getting fully vaccinated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-school-boy-charged-for-murder-of-13-year-old-kid-399249" hreflang="en">Singapore: School boy charged for murder of 13-year-old kid</a>

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A few hours after Singapore police found the dead body of a 13-year-old, officials have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of the murder.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lockdowns-are-not-more-harmful-than-coronavirus-study-399218" hreflang="en">Lockdowns are not more harmful than coronavirus: Study</a>

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Some people have been religiously following lockdowns imposed by their local government, but many have protested against these curfews and have complained that these feel more deadly than Covid. But is it true? Scientists answer.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bill-clinton-turned-down-tea-with-queen-to-eat-at-an-indian-restaurant-in-uk-399215" hreflang="en">Bill Clinton turned down tea with Queen to eat at an Indian restaurant in UK</a>

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The Queen had invited the president to 5 pm tea at the Palace, according to memos between Whitehall aides the week before the Clintons' arrival.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fulfilled his life-long dream as he travelled to space in his Blue Origin rocket lifting off from a Texas desert beyond the Karman line and back home on Earth.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fulfilled his life-long dream as he travelled to space in his Blue Origin rocket lifting off from a Texas desert beyond the Karman line and back home on Earth. He was joined by his brother Mark Bezos, female aviator Wally Funk, 82, who became the oldest astronaut, 18-year-old Dutchman Oliver Daemen who became the youngest to explore outer space in the short journey on Tuesday. Meanwhile, on Earth, several European countries such as Spain, France and the UK reported an alarming surge in coronavirus cases on the day Britain reopened its economy completely. A little to the East, alarmed by the surge in Covid cases in the Olympic village, Toshiro Muto, Tokyo 2020 chief, said he does not rule out last-minute cancellation if Covid cases keep increasing in the city. Click on headlines to read more 'Never seen this before': UK, France & Spain witness surge in COVID-19 cases French health minister Olivier Veran said the coronavirus cases had surged by "150 per cent over a week" while adding that it never rose so fast in with the Alpha variant, Beta nor Gamma variants. Blue Origin capsule touches down, Bezos & three others back home Blue Origin's New Shephard rocket landed successfully back on Earth on Tuesday after a super-fast journey into space carrying Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark, aviator Wally Funk and 18-year-old Dutchman Oliver Daemen. 'Doing very well': Mali's interim leader survives assassination attempt Mali’s interim leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has assured that he is well after he survived an assassination attempt on Tuesday. Amid COVID-19, Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out cancellation of Olympics Muto said he does not rule out last-minute cancellation of the mega event stating that discussions will continue "if there is a spike in cases". Japan becomes 1st country to approve Roche's Covid antibody cocktail treatment Ronapreve is an antibody cocktail treatment which showed success in limiting serious illness among Covid positive patients, consequentially lowering risk of death. This is how social media giants are feeding dangerous content to children A new report reveals how social media platforms expose children to inappropriate content regarding unrealistic body types, dieting, self-harm and suicide. WION explains how companies deliver harmful content to minors under the guise of "targeted content". Nancy Pelosi's aide and White House staffer test positive for Covid, despite getting fully vaccinated A few days after Kamala Harris was exposed to possible infection, Nancy Pelosi's aide and another White House staffer have tested positive for coronavirus even after getting fully vaccinated. Singapore: School boy charged for murder of 13-year-old kid A few hours after Singapore police found the dead body of a 13-year-old, officials have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of the murder. Lockdowns are not more harmful than coronavirus: Study Some people have been religiously following lockdowns imposed by their local government, but many have protested against these curfews and have complained that these feel more deadly than Covid. But is it true? Scientists answer. Bill Clinton turned down tea with Queen to eat at an Indian restaurant in UK The Queen had invited the president to 5 pm tea at the Palace, according to memos between Whitehall aides the week before the Clintons' arrival.

Top 10 world news: Jeff Bezos' space trip, Covid danger in Tokyo 2020, and more

As talks in Doha failed to produce a ceasefire agreement between the Afghan government and the Taliban, Russia declared it will hold military drills with&nbsp;Tajikistan and&nbsp;Uzbekistan near the Afghan border. Meanwhile, China has been accused of hacking Microsoft by US' White House. On the other side of the world, as the Tokyo Olympics inches towards opening ceremony, athletes have shared images of 'anti-sex' beds in Japan. However, organisers have assured that&nbsp;these cardboard beds are 'sturdy'. In addition to this, more reports have revealed&nbsp;South Korea will start its exclusive food service for athletes and delegates during the&nbsp;Olympics&nbsp;near the games village and will reportedly screen food content for possible nuclear radiation citing safety concerns over the 2011&nbsp;Fukushima nuclear&nbsp;disaster.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/russia-to-conduct-military-drills-near-afghan-border-as-taliban-continues-onslaught-in-afghanistan-399046" hreflang="en">Russia to conduct military drills near Afghan border amid Taliban onslaught</a>

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NATO nations including 15 diplomatic missions have urged the Taliban to stop military operations in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-recalls-envoy-to-pakistan-over-daughter-abduction-incident-398916">Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;as the militant group failed to reach a ceasefire agreement in&nbsp;Doha.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nervous-londoners-think-its-too-early-to-end-covid-restrictions-399041">Nervous Londoners think it's 'too early' to end Covid restrictions</a>

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Britain has one of the world's highest death tolls from Covid. The country is facing a new wave of cases. However, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pushing ahead with lifting of restrictions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-formally-accuses-china-of-hacking-microsoft-399062">US formally accuses China of hacking Microsoft</a>

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Putting several rumours to rest, the US has formally accused China of hacking into the servers of Microsoft. On Monday, the White House condemned the Chinese government for leading "malicious cyber activity".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fukushima-effect-now-south-korea-to-check-food-at-olympics-for-nuclear-radiation-399078">Fukushima effect: South Korea to check food at Olympics for nuclear radiation</a>

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According to reports, South Korea will start its exclusive food service for athletes and delegates during the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-2020-olympic-cluster-scare-as-athletes-test-positive-in-games-village-398826">&nbsp;Olympics</a>&nbsp;near the games village and will reportedly screen food content for possible nuclear radiation citing safety concern over the 2011&nbsp;Fukushima nuclear&nbsp;disaster.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reimposition-of-covid-curfews-cannot-be-ruled-out-in-france-minister-399073">Reimposition of Covid curfews cannot be ruled out in France: Minister</a>

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As the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;infections are increasing, owing to new variants, a minister has claimed that the reimposition of Covid curfews cannot be completely ruled out.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marijuana-magic-plant-or-menacing-drug-legal-or-illegal-its-a-highly-complex-issue-399065" hreflang="en">Marijuana: Magic plant or menacing drug, legal or illegal? It's a 'highly' complex issue</a>

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For some, marijuana signifies peace, magic and nature-based therapy. On the other hand, many authorities have good reason to categorise it as a drug. Is the magic plant a menace?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/anti-sex-beds-in-tokyo-olympics-american-sprinter-shares-images-398856" hreflang="en">'Anti-sex' beds in Tokyo Olympics? American sprinter shares images</a>

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Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics&nbsp;have decided to hand out condoms to athletes only once they leave the village and they have come up with an 'anti-sex' bed that will discourage athletes to get intimate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dams-collapse-in-chinas-inner-mongolia-amid-heavy-rain-399058" hreflang="en">Dams collapse in China's Inner Mongolia amid heavy rain</a>

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The dams with a combined water capacity of 1.6 trillion cubic feet collapsed on Sunday as people were quickly evacuated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-successfully-test-fires-ship-based-zircon-hypersonic-cruise-missile-399031" hreflang="en">Russia successfully test-fires ship-based Zircon hypersonic cruise missile</a>

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The missile was launched from the Navy's&nbsp;Admiral Gorshkov&nbsp;warship which locked into a target on the Barents Sea coast in northern Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gamer-reveals-uk-military-secrets-to-prove-inaccuracy-of-tank-399049" hreflang="en">Gamer reveals UK military secrets to prove inaccuracy of tank</a>

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The gamer, reportedly a Challenger 2 commander, ended up revealing British military secrets to a gaming company only to prove that the digital model of a battle tank in the game is inaccurate.

As talks in Doha failed to produce a ceasefire agreement between the Afghan government and the Taliban, Russia declared it will hold military drills with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near the Afghan border.

As talks in Doha failed to produce a ceasefire agreement between the Afghan government and the Taliban, Russia declared it will hold military drills with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near the Afghan border. Meanwhile, China has been accused of hacking Microsoft by US' White House. On the other side of the world, as the Tokyo Olympics inches towards opening ceremony, athletes have shared images of 'anti-sex' beds in Japan. However, organisers have assured that these cardboard beds are 'sturdy'. In addition to this, more reports have revealed South Korea will start its exclusive food service for athletes and delegates during the Olympics near the games village and will reportedly screen food content for possible nuclear radiation citing safety concerns over the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. Click on headlines to read more Russia to conduct military drills near Afghan border amid Taliban onslaught NATO nations including 15 diplomatic missions have urged the Taliban to stop military operations in Afghanistan as the militant group failed to reach a ceasefire agreement in Doha. Nervous Londoners think it's 'too early' to end Covid restrictions Britain has one of the world's highest death tolls from Covid. The country is facing a new wave of cases. However, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pushing ahead with lifting of restrictions. US formally accuses China of hacking Microsoft Putting several rumours to rest, the US has formally accused China of hacking into the servers of Microsoft. On Monday, the White House condemned the Chinese government for leading "malicious cyber activity". Fukushima effect: South Korea to check food at Olympics for nuclear radiation According to reports, South Korea will start its exclusive food service for athletes and delegates during the Olympics near the games village and will reportedly screen food content for possible nuclear radiation citing safety concern over the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. Reimposition of Covid curfews cannot be ruled out in France: Minister As the coronavirus infections are increasing, owing to new variants, a minister has claimed that the reimposition of Covid curfews cannot be completely ruled out. Marijuana: Magic plant or menacing drug, legal or illegal? It's a 'highly' complex issue For some, marijuana signifies peace, magic and nature-based therapy. On the other hand, many authorities have good reason to categorise it as a drug. Is the magic plant a menace? 'Anti-sex' beds in Tokyo Olympics? American sprinter shares images Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have decided to hand out condoms to athletes only once they leave the village and they have come up with an 'anti-sex' bed that will discourage athletes to get intimate. Dams collapse in China's Inner Mongolia amid heavy rain The dams with a combined water capacity of 1.6 trillion cubic feet collapsed on Sunday as people were quickly evacuated. Russia successfully test-fires ship-based Zircon hypersonic cruise missile The missile was launched from the Navy's Admiral Gorshkov warship which locked into a target on the Barents Sea coast in northern Russia. Gamer reveals UK military secrets to prove inaccuracy of tank The gamer, reportedly a Challenger 2 commander, ended up revealing British military secrets to a gaming company only to prove that the digital model of a battle tank in the game is inaccurate.

Top 10 world news: Russia's military drills near Afghan, China accused of Microsoft hacking, and more

Two athletes have tested COVID-19 positive in the Tokyo Olympic Village after a team colleague was also infected raising fears of a cluster just days before the opening ceremony.

Coronavirus Update: Two athletes test positive in Athletes' village in Tokyo

Thousands of people protested across France against the government’s latest measures to push people to get vaccinated and curb rising infections by the delta variant of the Coronavirus.

COVID-19: Thousands protest in France against health pass

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues, authorities said.&nbsp;In five different shootings, three&nbsp;people&nbsp;have been&nbsp;killed&nbsp;and seven&nbsp;injured, some critically,&nbsp;in two states, namely&nbsp;Oregon&nbsp;and Maryland.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-dozens-treated-after-chemical-leak-at-texas-water-park-398762">US: Dozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park</a>

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A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues, authorities said.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-separate-shootings-3-killed-7-injured-in-us-398771">In separate shootings,&nbsp;3 killed, 7 injured&nbsp;in&nbsp;US&nbsp;</a>

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In five different shootings, three&nbsp;people&nbsp;have been&nbsp;killed&nbsp;and seven&nbsp;injured, some critically,&nbsp;in two states, namely&nbsp;Oregon&nbsp;and Maryland.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-chinese-two-mauritanians-kidnapped-in-mali-398760">Three Chinese, two Mauritanians kidnapped in Mali</a>

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Three&nbsp;Chinese&nbsp;nationals and&nbsp;two&nbsp;Mauritanians&nbsp;were&nbsp;kidnapped&nbsp;in southwest&nbsp;Mali&nbsp;on Saturday, the country's armed forces said, in the latest attack in the war-torn Sahel state.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/earths-richest-man-bezos-to-blast-off-into-space-398761">Earth's richest man Bezos to blast off into space</a>

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Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, is set to join the astronaut club Tuesday on the first crewed launch by Blue Origin, another key moment in a big month for the fledgling space tourism industry.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armed-men-who-attacked-baghdad-hospital-arrested-says-police-398759">Armed men who attacked Baghdad hospital arrested, says police</a>

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Baghdad&nbsp;police&nbsp;said Saturday they had&nbsp;arrested&nbsp;a group of related&nbsp;men&nbsp;who&nbsp;allegedly&nbsp;attacked&nbsp;a&nbsp;hospital, as a security source told AFP the&nbsp;armed&nbsp;assault was carried out in retaliation after four Covid patients died when their oxygen was cut.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-york-covid-cases-rise-as-delta-variant-spreads-398770">Also watch |&nbsp;New York: COVID cases rise as Delta variant spreads</a>

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues, authorities said.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues, authorities said. In five different shootings, three people have been killed and seven injured, some critically, in two states, namely Oregon and Maryland. Click on the headlines to read the full story: US: Dozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues, authorities said. In separate shootings, 3 killed, 7 injured in US In five different shootings, three people have been killed and seven injured, some critically, in two states, namely Oregon and Maryland. Three Chinese, two Mauritanians kidnapped in Mali Three Chinese nationals and two Mauritanians were kidnapped in southwest Mali on Saturday, the country's armed forces said, in the latest attack in the war-torn Sahel state. Earth's richest man Bezos to blast off into space Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, is set to join the astronaut club Tuesday on the first crewed launch by Blue Origin, another key moment in a big month for the fledgling space tourism industry. Armed men who attacked Baghdad hospital arrested, says police Baghdad police said Saturday they had arrested a group of related men who allegedly attacked a hospital, as a security source told AFP the armed assault was carried out in retaliation after four Covid patients died when their oxygen was cut. Also watch | New York: COVID cases rise as Delta variant spreads

Morning news brief: Chemical leak in Texas water park, US shootings, and more

The Chinese company that is working on the Dasu hydropower project in Pakistan has decided to suspend the work at the site. Watch this report to know more.

Chinese firm suspends hydropower project operations

When the United States thought that it had managed to defeat the coronavirus, the moving seven day average of the new number of cases has now increased pretty much on a day-to-day basis for more than a week and all this has been blamed on the fastest spreading strain of COVID-19.

New York: COVID cases rise as Delta variant spreads

Representatives of the Afghan Government and the Taliban insurgents will be meeting in Doha today for the second day to resume talks for peace following continued fighting in the region.

Doha Peace Talks: Afghan, Taliban negotiators hold talks in Doha

The unprecedented fatal flooding has wreaked havoc across western Europe killing at least 183 people. Watch this report to know more.

Fatal flooding ravage Western Europe, over 100 dead and hundreds missing

After witnessing violent riots and looting almost a week South Africa is trying to slowly get back on its feet but now the challenge is meeting food demand. Watch this report to know more.

South Africa: Worry over food shortage after week of rioting

The World Health Organisation has said that the second stage of an investigation into COVID-19 origin should include further studies in China and lab 'audits'. Watch this report to know more.

COVID-19's probe to include audits of laboratories in China

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has&nbsp;proposed a second phase of studies into the origins of the coronavirus in China. The US government on Friday issued a business advisory on&nbsp;Hong Kong&nbsp;warning companies of "growing risks" that "could adversely affect businesses and individuals operating in Hong Kong."&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-proposes-second-phase-of-studies-into-the-origins-of-covid-19-in-china-398556">WHO proposes second phase of studies into the origins of COVID-19 in China</a>

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World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has&nbsp;proposed a second phase of studies into the origins of the coronavirus in China, including audits of laboratories and markets in Wuhan, calling for transparency from authorities.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sanctions-chinese-officials-issues-business-advisory-on-hong-kong-398552">US sanctions Chinese officials, issues business advisory on Hong Kong</a>

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The US government on Friday issued a business advisory on&nbsp;Hong Kong&nbsp;warning companies of "growing risks" that "could adversely affect businesses and individuals operating in Hong Kong."&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-bolsonaro-recovering-says-will-be-back-in-action-soon-398594">Brazil's Bolsonaro recovering, says will be 'back in action soon'</a>

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, undergoing hospital treatment for an obstructed intestine after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing, said on Friday, he hoped to be "back in action soon," while doctors gave no date for him to be discharged.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/whatsapp-blocks-2-million-indian-users-over-messaging-violations-398585">WhatsApp blocks 2 million Indian users over messaging violations</a>

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WhatsApp blocked more than two million users in India in just one month for violating its rules, the US company disclosed in its first compliance report under India's controversial new social media rules.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/75-children-killed-around-1000-detained-since-myanmar-coup-un-experts-398586">75 children killed, around 1,000 detained since Myanmar coup: UN experts</a>

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Dozens of children have been killed and hundreds arbitrarily detained in Myanmar since a coup more than five months ago, UN rights experts warned Friday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-taliban-wants-girls-above-15-to-be-gifted-to-fighters-as-wives-398581">Also watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Taliban wants girls above 15 to be "gifted to fighters as wives"</a>

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed a second phase of studies into the origins of the coronavirus in China.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed a second phase of studies into the origins of the coronavirus in China. The US government on Friday issued a business advisory on Hong Kong warning companies of "growing risks" that "could adversely affect businesses and individuals operating in Hong Kong." Click on the headlines to read the full story: WHO proposes second phase of studies into the origins of COVID-19 in China World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has proposed a second phase of studies into the origins of the coronavirus in China, including audits of laboratories and markets in Wuhan, calling for transparency from authorities. US sanctions Chinese officials, issues business advisory on Hong Kong The US government on Friday issued a business advisory on Hong Kong warning companies of "growing risks" that "could adversely affect businesses and individuals operating in Hong Kong." Brazil's Bolsonaro recovering, says will be 'back in action soon' Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, undergoing hospital treatment for an obstructed intestine after a near-fatal 2018 stabbing, said on Friday, he hoped to be "back in action soon," while doctors gave no date for him to be discharged. WhatsApp blocks 2 million Indian users over messaging violations WhatsApp blocked more than two million users in India in just one month for violating its rules, the US company disclosed in its first compliance report under India's controversial new social media rules. 75 children killed, around 1,000 detained since Myanmar coup: UN experts Dozens of children have been killed and hundreds arbitrarily detained in Myanmar since a coup more than five months ago, UN rights experts warned Friday. Also watch: Gravitas: Taliban wants girls above 15 to be "gifted to fighters as wives"

Morning news brief: WHO proposes second phase of studies, Myanmar coup, and more

The Tokyo Olympics has registered its first COVID-19 case in the Olympic Village six days before the Games open. Watch this report to know more.

Organisers confirm first case of COVID-19 at Olympic Village

Saudi Arabia will be hosting another small scaled hajj, the annual pilgrimage for muslims. Only fully vaccinated residents will be allowed to visit the holy shrine. Watch this report to know more.

Saudi Arabia: Only fully vaccinated individuals to partake in Hajj pilgrimage

According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the number of Coronavirus infections in Europe will rise dramatically by August 1. An increase of nearly five times is expected. Highly transmissible Delta variant, along with relaxing covid measures are attributed to this dramatic rise in coronavirus cases.&nbsp;

In other news, as the Taliban continues to&nbsp;engage in heavy fighting in several areas in the north and west,&nbsp;Afghanistan's defence ministry has announced that Afghan forces carried out airstrikes against Taliban militants in the Shuhada district of Badakhshan province, killing at least 20.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-covid-infections-to-go-up-five-times-by-august-1-says-diseases-body-ecdc-398515">Europe Covid infections to go up five times by August 1, says diseases body ECDC</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/20/188153-covid-19-in-europe.jpg" />Nearly five times as many new coronavirus infections are expected by August 1, according to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-forces-conduct-airstrikes-against-taliban-several-militants-killed-398478">Afghan forces conduct airstrikes against Taliban; several militants killed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/16/202594-8888.jpg" />Afghanistan's defence ministry said Friday that Afghan forces conducted airstrikes against Taliban militants in the Shuhada district of Badakhshan province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/chinese-spacecraft-resembling-us-air-forces-x-37b-returns-to-earth-after-inaugural-flight-398535" hreflang="en">Chinese spacecraft resembling US Air Force's X-37B returns to Earth after inaugural flight</a>

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A Chinese spacecraft resembling the&nbsp;US&nbsp;Air Force's X-37B&nbsp;has&nbsp;returned to Earth&nbsp;in what&nbsp;China&nbsp;said was a big step towards developing reusable space transportation technology

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haitian-police-deny-link-of-interim-prime-minister-to-president-moises-assassination-398506">Haitian police deny link of interim prime minister to President Moise's assassination</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/16/202614-untitled-design-23.jpg" />Hatian police said the assassination of Jovenel Moise was planned in the neighbouring Dominican Republic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lootings-were-instigated-people-planned-and-coordinated-it-south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-398474">Lootings were instigated, people planned and coordinated it: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/16/202591-untitled-design-21.jpg" />Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, said on Friday that his government would not allow "anarchy and mayhem" to rule after this week's violence that was intentionally provoked, he said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-passenger-airplane-found-after-going-off-radar-all-passengers-survive-398499">Russia passenger airplane found after going off radar; all passengers survive</a>

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According to Russian authorities, all passengers were found alive after an An-28 passenger plane that went missing from the radars in the Tomsk region was located in the Siberian region on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-maps-criticised-for-showing-fatal-route-to-ben-nevis-peak-398521">Google Maps criticised for showing 'fatal' route to Ben Nevis peak</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/11/191002-google-maps.jpg" />Google Maps is under fire for showing a "potentially fatal" route which goes up to Ben Nevis peak in the UK.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/malnutrition-now-termed-as-afghanistans-silent-emergency-398449">Malnutrition now termed as Afghanistan's 'silent emergency'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/09/173272-untitled-design-18.jpg" />Among children under five in Afghanistan, UNICEF reports a 41 percent stunting rate, which is the highest in the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/half-of-hospitalised-covid-19-patients-develop-organ-complications-irrespective-of-age-study-398395">Half of hospitalised COVID-19 patients develop organ complications irrespective of age: Study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/22/199426-oof-6.jpg" />Research published in The Lancet suggests that one of every two people who had COVID-19 developed at least one problem affecting key organs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-may-allow-fully-vaccinated-travellers-by-early-september-says-trudeau-398434">Canada may allow fully vaccinated travellers by early September, says Trudeau</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/13/198318-untitled-design-51.jpg" />If the current trend in vaccination rate and public health conditions continues, Canada may be able to welcome fully vaccinated visitors by early September, according to Canada's prime minister.

According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the number of Coronavirus infections in Europe will rise dramatically by August 1. An increase of nearly five times is expected.

According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the number of Coronavirus infections in Europe will rise dramatically by August 1. An increase of nearly five times is expected. Highly transmissible Delta variant, along with relaxing covid measures are attributed to this dramatic rise in coronavirus cases. In other news, as the Taliban continues to engage in heavy fighting in several areas in the north and west, Afghanistan's defence ministry has announced that Afghan forces carried out airstrikes against Taliban militants in the Shuhada district of Badakhshan province, killing at least 20. Click on headlines to read more Europe Covid infections to go up five times by August 1, says diseases body ECDC Nearly five times as many new coronavirus infections are expected by August 1, according to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Afghan forces conduct airstrikes against Taliban; several militants killed Afghanistan's defence ministry said Friday that Afghan forces conducted airstrikes against Taliban militants in the Shuhada district of Badakhshan province. Chinese spacecraft resembling US Air Force's X-37B returns to Earth after inaugural flight A Chinese spacecraft resembling the US Air Force's X-37B has returned to Earth in what China said was a big step towards developing reusable space transportation technology Haitian police deny link of interim prime minister to President Moise's assassination Hatian police said the assassination of Jovenel Moise was planned in the neighbouring Dominican Republic. Lootings were instigated, people planned and coordinated it: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, said on Friday that his government would not allow "anarchy and mayhem" to rule after this week's violence that was intentionally provoked, he said. Russia passenger airplane found after going off radar; all passengers survive According to Russian authorities, all passengers were found alive after an An-28 passenger plane that went missing from the radars in the Tomsk region was located in the Siberian region on Friday. Google Maps criticised for showing 'fatal' route to Ben Nevis peak Google Maps is under fire for showing a "potentially fatal" route which goes up to Ben Nevis peak in the UK. Malnutrition now termed as Afghanistan's 'silent emergency' Among children under five in Afghanistan, UNICEF reports a 41 percent stunting rate, which is the highest in the world. Half of hospitalised COVID-19 patients develop organ complications irrespective of age: Study Research published in The Lancet suggests that one of every two people who had COVID-19 developed at least one problem affecting key organs. Canada may allow fully vaccinated travellers by early September, says Trudeau If the current trend in vaccination rate and public health conditions continues, Canada may be able to welcome fully vaccinated visitors by early September, according to Canada's prime minister.

Top 10 world news: ECDC warns of dramatic rise in Europe's Covid cases, Afghan forces kill 20 Taliban militants in airstrike and more

After a sudden rise in the number of reported deaths due to coronavirus, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the world might be in the early stages of the third wave of the pandemic. Expressing concern over the Delta variant, he said that the strain might soon become the main COVID-19 strain circulating the world.

In other news, according to a senior official, the Afghan government has regained control of the Spin Boldak-Chaman border, a Pakistani border crossing, from the Taliban. However, the claim was dismissed by the Taliban.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-who-warns-early-stages-of-third-wave-is-here-amid-delta-variant-surge-398234">COVID-19: WHO warns 'early stages' of third wave is here, amid Delta variant surge</a>

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned on Thursday that we have entered the early stages of a third wave of COVID.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-government-says-it-has-retaken-pakistan-border-crossing-from-taliban-398244">Afghan government says it has retaken Pakistan border crossing from Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/23/166406-untitled-design-28.jpg" />According to an Afghan government official, government forces have regained control of one of the major border crossings with Pakistan from Taliban forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-president-vladimir-putin-orders-government-to-help-belarus-fight-western-sanctions-398238">Russian President Vladimir Putin orders government to help Belarus fight western sanctions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202451-untitled-design-14.jpg" />Kremlin said on Thursday that President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's government to help Belarus fight western sanctions&nbsp;imposed during Minsk's crackdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-troop-pullout-a-mistake-says-george-w-bush-398220">Afghanistan troop pullout a 'mistake', says George W. Bush</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/17/187666-us-troops-in-afghanistan.jpg" />George W. Bush criticised the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan on Wednesday, saying the Taliban were slaughtering civilians.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-defence-forces-ask-for-budget-increase-to-prepare-potential-attack-against-irans-nuclear-programme-report-398278">Israel's defence forces ask for budget increase to prepare potential attack against Iran’s nuclear programme: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202475-israeli.jpg" />According to Israeli media, as Iran engages with Western powers over reassessing the 2015 nuclear deal, the Israel Defense Forces(IDF) have asked for an increase in budget to prepare for a possible strike against Iran's nuclear program.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-launches-legal-action-against-hungary-poland-over-lgbtq-rights-398260">EU launches legal action against Hungary, Poland over LGBTQ rights</a>

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EU member Hungary and Poland are facing legal actions by the European Commission over measures considered discriminatory by the LGBT community.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/desperate-search-for-oxygen-in-myanmar-as-latest-covid-19-wave-hits-398122">Desperate search for oxygen in Myanmar as latest COVID-19 wave hits</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/21/199354-myanmar11.jpg" />A new Coronavirus wave is rolling over the coup-torn country and causing residents across Myanmar's biggest city to disregard a military curfew and seek oxygen for their loved ones.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johnson-johnson-recalls-several-aerosol-sunscreen-products-after-detecting-cancer-causing-agent-398272">Johnson &amp; Johnson recalls several aerosol sunscreen products after detecting cancer-causing agent</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202472-untitled-design-16.jpg" />Five products manufactured by Johnson &amp; Johnson are being recalled after samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-court-says-headscarves-can-be-banned-at-work-under-certain-conditions-398237">EU court says headscarves can be banned at work under certain conditions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202450-untitled-design-2021-07-15t153533793.jpg" />According to the European Union's top court, employers may ban Muslim employees from wearing a headscarf in certain circumstances.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/isro-moves-one-step-ahead-in-converting-cargo-carrier-gslv-rocket-into-human-carrier-398249">ISRO moves one step ahead in converting ‘cargo-carrier’ GSLV rocket into human-carrier</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/15/202454-untitled-design-15.jpg" />The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested the Vikas (Vikram A Sarabhai) engine or the L110 core stage engine of its heaviest operational rocket, the GSLV Mk 3.

After a sudden rise in the number of reported deaths due to coronavirus, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the world might be in the early stages of the third wave of the pandemic.

After a sudden rise in the number of reported deaths due to coronavirus, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the world might be in the early stages of the third wave of the pandemic. Expressing concern over the Delta variant, he said that the strain might soon become the main COVID-19 strain circulating the world. In other news, according to a senior official, the Afghan government has regained control of the Spin Boldak-Chaman border, a Pakistani border crossing, from the Taliban. However, the claim was dismissed by the Taliban. Click on headlines to read more COVID-19: WHO warns 'early stages' of third wave is here, amid Delta variant surge Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned on Thursday that we have entered the early stages of a third wave of COVID. Afghan government says it has retaken Pakistan border crossing from Taliban According to an Afghan government official, government forces have regained control of one of the major border crossings with Pakistan from Taliban forces. Russian President Vladimir Putin orders government to help Belarus fight western sanctions Kremlin said on Thursday that President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's government to help Belarus fight western sanctions imposed during Minsk's crackdown. Afghanistan troop pullout a 'mistake', says George W. Bush George W. Bush criticised the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan on Wednesday, saying the Taliban were slaughtering civilians. Israel's defence forces ask for budget increase to prepare potential attack against Iran’s nuclear programme: Report According to Israeli media, as Iran engages with Western powers over reassessing the 2015 nuclear deal, the Israel Defense Forces(IDF) have asked for an increase in budget to prepare for a possible strike against Iran's nuclear program. EU launches legal action against Hungary, Poland over LGBTQ rights EU member Hungary and Poland are facing legal actions by the European Commission over measures considered discriminatory by the LGBT community. Desperate search for oxygen in Myanmar as latest COVID-19 wave hits A new Coronavirus wave is rolling over the coup-torn country and causing residents across Myanmar's biggest city to disregard a military curfew and seek oxygen for their loved ones. Johnson & Johnson recalls several aerosol sunscreen products after detecting cancer-causing agent Five products manufactured by Johnson & Johnson are being recalled after samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure. EU court says headscarves can be banned at work under certain conditions According to the European Union's top court, employers may ban Muslim employees from wearing a headscarf in certain circumstances. ISRO moves one step ahead in converting ‘cargo-carrier’ GSLV rocket into human-carrier The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested the Vikas (Vikram A Sarabhai) engine or the L110 core stage engine of its heaviest operational rocket, the GSLV Mk 3.

Top 10 world news: WHO warns of third wave of COVID-19, Afghan govt takes back control of Pakistani border and more

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