At a time Indian economy is facing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic, Industry Federation CII has demanded Rs 3 trillion package additional stimulus. Watch this report to know more.

CII pitches for Rs 3 trillion fiscal stimulus

The Israel-Palestine long standing conflict has started to affect the business. Due to Israeli import restrictions, Gaza's Pepsi bottling company was forced to halt operations this week.

Israel-Palestine Clashes: Gaza Pepsi factory forced to halt operations

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said that the US military could slow down its withdrawal from Afghanistan due to the gains made by the Taliban insurgents.

Pentagon: United States could slow pullout from Afghanistan

Thirteen people went on trial in Paris accused of cyberbullying or death threats against a teenage girl who posted online comments critical of Islam.

Thirteen people in France go on Trial for online harassment

The WHO is in talks to create the first-ever technology transfer hub for coronavirus vaccines in South Africa.

COVID: Vaccine technology transfer center to open in SA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong has ridiculed the United States’s hopes for an early resumption of diplomacy. Watch this report to know more.

Kim Jong Un’s sister ridicules US hopes for dialogue

After the US imposed sanctions on several top&nbsp;Belarus&nbsp;officials, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-imposes-new-sanctions-on-belarus-after-plane-re-routing-391990">European Union</a>&nbsp;blacklisted the country's defence minister&nbsp;Viktor Khrenin and transport minister&nbsp;Alexei Avramenko&nbsp;over the plane diversion row. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi said that his government will not allow negotiations for the sake of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. Contributing to the ever-growing patriarchal thought process, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan,&nbsp;has come under fire once again for statements blaming women dressing for the country's escalating sexual violence.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wont-allow-negotiations-for-the-sake-of-it-says-president-elect-raisi-on-iran-nuclear-talks-392965" hreflang="en">Won't allow negotiations for the sake of it, says Raisi on Iran nuclear talks</a>

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The talks in Vienna to revive the nuclear deal have been adjourned. They were adjourned on June 20.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/men-are-not-robots-ladies-wearing-small-cloths-impact-them-imran-khans-defence-of-sexual-violence-392954">Imran Khan blames women wearing 'small clothes' for sexual violence</a>

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In an interview with Axios’ journalist Jonathan Swan on HBO, which aired on June 20, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said, "If a woman is wearing very few clothes, it will have an impact on the man unless they are robots. It’s common sense."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-seek-political-manipulation-says-china-after-us-sends-vaccine-to-taiwan-392957">Don't seek political manipulation, says China after US sends vaccine to Taiwan</a>

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The US sent more vaccine doses to Taiwan than was promised earlier. Amid Taiwan's battle with the virus, the US government decided to triple the vaccine doses to the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stonehenge-summer-solstice-sunrise-live-stream-halted-over-covid-protocol-392969">Stonehenge summer solstice sunrise live stream halted over Covid protocol</a>

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Several thousand users tuned in to watch the live streaming of the event, however, organisers discontinued it around 4.52 am as people reportedly attempted to enter the inner circle of the neolithic monument to view the event.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-pm-wins-snap-election-despite-nagorno-karabakh-defeat-anger-392987">Armenia PM wins snap election despite Nagorno-Karabakh defeat</a>

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His Civil Contract party bagged nearly 54 per cent votes overcoming anger at his handling of the devastating fight for control of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region to secure a strong majority.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earth-has-a-heartbeat-and-nobody-knows-what-causes-it-392975" hreflang="en">Earth has a 'heartbeat' and nobody knows what causes it</a>

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Scientists have found that major events such mass extinction, where major chunk of life on Earth died out, happened at the time of this 'pulse'.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-blacklists-belarus-ministers-as-us-slaps-sanctions-on-officials-393001" hreflang="en">EU blacklists Belarus ministers as US slaps sanctions on officials</a>

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The EU added 71 individuals including Russian tycoon Mikhail Gutseriyev, Lukashenko's son Dmitry and daughter-in-law Liliya to the sanctions list.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swedens-stefan-lofven-becomes-countrys-first-pm-to-lose-no-confidence-vote-392940" hreflang="en">Sweden's Stefan Lofven becomes first PM to lose no-confidence vote</a>

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Sweden's government was toppled on Monday after Stefan Lofven became the country's first prime minister to lose a no-confidence vote, meaning he can now either resign or trigger a snap election.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-arrests-russian-scientist-over-spying-for-moscow-392942" hreflang="en">Germany arrests Russian Scientist over ‘spying’ for Moscow</a>

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The suspect, identified as Ilnur N., has been taken into custody on suspicion of "working for a Russian secret service" since October 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/theft-of-centuries-800-stolen-archaeological-artifacts-recovered-in-italy-392994" hreflang="en">Theft of centuries: 800 stolen archaeological artifacts recovered in Italy</a>

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Authorities in Italy have recovered nearly 800 stolen archaeological artefacts that cost nearly 11 million euros from a Belgian collector.

After the US imposed sanctions on several top Belarus officials, the European Union blacklisted the country's defence minister Viktor Khrenin and transport minister Alexei Avramenko over the plane diversion row.

After the US imposed sanctions on several top Belarus officials, the European Union blacklisted the country's defence minister Viktor Khrenin and transport minister Alexei Avramenko over the plane diversion row. Meanwhile, Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi said that his government will not allow negotiations for the sake of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. Contributing to the ever-growing patriarchal thought process, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has come under fire once again for statements blaming women dressing for the country's escalating sexual violence. Click on headlines to read more Won't allow negotiations for the sake of it, says Raisi on Iran nuclear talks The talks in Vienna to revive the nuclear deal have been adjourned. They were adjourned on June 20. Imran Khan blames women wearing 'small clothes' for sexual violence In an interview with Axios’ journalist Jonathan Swan on HBO, which aired on June 20, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said, "If a woman is wearing very few clothes, it will have an impact on the man unless they are robots. It’s common sense." Don't seek political manipulation, says China after US sends vaccine to Taiwan The US sent more vaccine doses to Taiwan than was promised earlier. Amid Taiwan's battle with the virus, the US government decided to triple the vaccine doses to the country. Stonehenge summer solstice sunrise live stream halted over Covid protocol Several thousand users tuned in to watch the live streaming of the event, however, organisers discontinued it around 4.52 am as people reportedly attempted to enter the inner circle of the neolithic monument to view the event. Armenia PM wins snap election despite Nagorno-Karabakh defeat His Civil Contract party bagged nearly 54 per cent votes overcoming anger at his handling of the devastating fight for control of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region to secure a strong majority. Earth has a 'heartbeat' and nobody knows what causes it Scientists have found that major events such mass extinction, where major chunk of life on Earth died out, happened at the time of this 'pulse'. EU blacklists Belarus ministers as US slaps sanctions on officials The EU added 71 individuals including Russian tycoon Mikhail Gutseriyev, Lukashenko's son Dmitry and daughter-in-law Liliya to the sanctions list. Sweden's Stefan Lofven becomes first PM to lose no-confidence vote Sweden's government was toppled on Monday after Stefan Lofven became the country's first prime minister to lose a no-confidence vote, meaning he can now either resign or trigger a snap election. Germany arrests Russian Scientist over ‘spying’ for Moscow The suspect, identified as Ilnur N., has been taken into custody on suspicion of "working for a Russian secret service" since October 2020. Theft of centuries: 800 stolen archaeological artifacts recovered in Italy Authorities in Italy have recovered nearly 800 stolen archaeological artefacts that cost nearly 11 million euros from a Belgian collector.

Top 10 news: Imran Khan defends sexual violence, EU blacklists Belarus ministers, and more

In 2002, Bangladesh has became the first country in the world to ban polythene. However, the government has not being able to create a alternate to polythene in the last two decades. According to a recent study, the plastic waste in Dhaka has tripled in the last two decades. Watch this report to know more.

Study: Plastic waste in Dhaka tripled in last 2 decades

New York City was one of the global hotspots during the pandemic. Nearly a million people were affected while 20,000 died in the big apple due to COVID. Reports reveal that the number of homeless people in New York reached record levels during the pandemic.

Number of homeless people rise to record levels in New York City

The Taliban has reiterated that they are in favour of peace talks but added that the way to peace lies in Islamic system. This comes at a time when&nbsp;Afghanistan is witnessing&nbsp;a surge of violence across the country ever since May when the United States military began its final withdrawal. In other news,&nbsp;After ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi&nbsp;won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, the country's arch-enemy Israel's newly elected&nbsp;Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has condemned the elections while calling Raisi the 'most&nbsp;extreme&nbsp;president yet' said&nbsp;that his&nbsp;would&nbsp;be "A regime of brutal hangmen". Israel also said that Iran&nbsp;must never be allowed to have weapons of mass destruction, referring to the revamp negotiations for the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/islamic-system-only-way-to-afghan-peace-taliban-392753">'Islamic system' only way to Afghan peace: Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/24/156235-taliban-1.jpg" />The Taliban says&nbsp;that they are&nbsp;committed to peace talks, but also insisted that a 'genuine Islamic system' in Afghanistan was the only way to end war and ensure rights including those of women.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-pm-bennett-weighs-against-nuclear-talks-with-irans-hangmen-regime-392766">Israel PM Bennett weighs against nuclear talks with Iran's 'hangmen regime'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/20/199236-naftali-bennett-3.jpg" />Condemning the election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as Iran president,&nbsp;Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Iran&nbsp;"A regime of brutal hangmen".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-nuclear-talks-to-be-adjourned-for-consultations-in-capital-392761">Iran says nuclear talks to be adjourned for consultations in capitals</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/20/199233-untitled-design-2021-06-20t174339565.jpg" />Adjourning the talks on&nbsp;Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA),&nbsp;negotiators from Iran and the P5+1 countries will be returning to their respective country capitals for consultations, as according to the Iran delegation chief, remaining differences cannot be overcome so easily. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-says-irans-raisi-extreme-committed-to-nuclear-programme-392707">Israel says Iran's Raisi extreme, committed to nuclear programme</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/19/199152-ebrahim-raisi.jpg" />Condemning Iran's&nbsp;newly-elected president Ebrahim&nbsp;Raisi, Israel said that he was its most&nbsp;extreme&nbsp;president yet and&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to quickly advancing Tehran's&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;programme.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-seeking-closer-integration-with-mainland-china-lam-says-392745">Hong Kong seeking closer integration with mainland China, Lam says</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/15/164986-carrie1.jpg" />Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam in a statement said that Hong Kong's strategy to strengthen the city's global financial hub status is through greater integration with mainland China, now that Beijing has helped restore 'stability' in the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-compensation-offer-made-over-suez-canal-blockage-lawyer-392773">New compensation offer made over Suez Canal blockage: Lawyer</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/29/189463-untitled-design-5.jpg" />The owners of Ever More, a giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal in March have made a new offer in a compensation dispute with the canal authority.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-cabinet-orders-inquiry-on-deadly-festival-stampede-392767">Israeli cabinet orders inquiry on deadly festival stampede</a>

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Israel's new government has approved an official inquiry into the Mount Meron&nbsp;stampede that took the lives of 45,&nbsp;in April. The incident happened at a Jewish pilgrimage site long deemed dangerously crowded by authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-backs-myanmar-bishops-appeal-for-humanitarian-corridor-392779">Pope backs Myanmar bishops' appeal for humanitarian corridor</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/01/176763-untitled-design-21.jpg" />Pope Francis on Sunday made an appeal to Myanmar's military junta to allow air to reach hungry, displace people who have fled the fighting since February 1 coup. He also made an appeal to respect religious sites as places of sanctuary.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-envoy-to-us-returns-to-washington-with-optimistic-mindset-ria-392711">Russian envoy to US returns to Washington with optimistic mindset: RIA</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/18/187821-russias-washington-envoy.jpg" />After&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin and his US&nbsp;counterpart Joe Biden agreed to return their respective ambassadors to Washington and Moscow during their talks in Geneva, Russia's ambassador to US, Anatoly Antonov, was in an optimistic mood ahead of his return to Washington, expecting meetings scheduled with US&nbsp;colleagues next week to be constructive.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-protesters-wear-flowers-to-mark-suu-kyis-birthday-392735">Myanmar protesters wear flowers to mark Suu Kyi's birthday</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/20/199219-0009cm89c.jpg" />Anti-coup protesters in&nbsp;Myanmar&nbsp;donned flowers in their hair Saturday to mark the birthday of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains under house arrest and is due to face court again next week.

The Taliban has reiterated that they are in favour of peace talks but added that the way to peace lies in Islamic system. This comes at a time when Afghanistan is witnessing a surge of violence across the country ever since May when the United States military began its final withdrawal.

The Taliban has reiterated that they are in favour of peace talks but added that the way to peace lies in Islamic system. This comes at a time when Afghanistan is witnessing a surge of violence across the country ever since May when the United States military began its final withdrawal. In other news, After ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, the country's arch-enemy Israel's newly elected Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has condemned the elections while calling Raisi the 'most extreme president yet' said that his would be "A regime of brutal hangmen". Israel also said that Iran must never be allowed to have weapons of mass destruction, referring to the revamp negotiations for the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1. Click on headlines to read more 'Islamic system' only way to Afghan peace: Taliban The Taliban says that they are committed to peace talks, but also insisted that a 'genuine Islamic system' in Afghanistan was the only way to end war and ensure rights including those of women. Israel PM Bennett weighs against nuclear talks with Iran's 'hangmen regime' Condemning the election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as Iran president, Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Iran "A regime of brutal hangmen". Iran says nuclear talks to be adjourned for consultations in capitals Adjourning the talks on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), negotiators from Iran and the P5+1 countries will be returning to their respective country capitals for consultations, as according to the Iran delegation chief, remaining differences cannot be overcome so easily. Israel says Iran's Raisi extreme, committed to nuclear programme Condemning Iran's newly-elected president Ebrahim Raisi, Israel said that he was its most extreme president yet and committed to quickly advancing Tehran's nuclear programme. Hong Kong seeking closer integration with mainland China, Lam says Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam in a statement said that Hong Kong's strategy to strengthen the city's global financial hub status is through greater integration with mainland China, now that Beijing has helped restore 'stability' in the city. New compensation offer made over Suez Canal blockage: Lawyer The owners of Ever More, a giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal in March have made a new offer in a compensation dispute with the canal authority. Israeli cabinet orders inquiry on deadly festival stampede Israel's new government has approved an official inquiry into the Mount Meron stampede that took the lives of 45, in April. The incident happened at a Jewish pilgrimage site long deemed dangerously crowded by authorities. Pope backs Myanmar bishops' appeal for humanitarian corridor Pope Francis on Sunday made an appeal to Myanmar's military junta to allow air to reach hungry, displace people who have fled the fighting since February 1 coup. He also made an appeal to respect religious sites as places of sanctuary. Russian envoy to US returns to Washington with optimistic mindset: RIA After President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden agreed to return their respective ambassadors to Washington and Moscow during their talks in Geneva, Russia's ambassador to US, Anatoly Antonov, was in an optimistic mood ahead of his return to Washington, expecting meetings scheduled with US colleagues next week to be constructive. Myanmar protesters wear flowers to mark Suu Kyi's birthday Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar donned flowers in their hair Saturday to mark the birthday of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains under house arrest and is due to face court again next week.

Top 10 world news: Taliban says Islamic system the way for Afghan peace, Israel condemns Iran presidential elections & more

Polls have open Armenia for early Parliamentary elections as of now and according to the opinion polls the acting PM Nicole Pashinyan and former president Robert Kocharyan are neck to neck.

Armenia Parliamentary Election: Armenia's PM Pashinyan, Rival Kocharyan in tight place

The electoral turnout in Iran's history political hardliner Ebrahim Raisi has won the race to Iranian Presidency but the US State Department has questioned the fairness of Iranian elections.

Ebrahim Raisi hailed as Iran's new president

In Tokyo, Mock athletes board buses near the Olympic and Paralympic Village during a transport operations simulation for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Organizers conduct mock transport drill

The global displacement numbers have hit a new high. Over 82 Million people have been displaced. Watch this report to know more.

Global displacement numbers increase to over 82 Million

The voting for Iran's next President has ended with a low turn out. Local media reports, just 37% turn out after 12 hours of voting. Watch this report to know more.

Iran Presidential Election: Presidency might go to Hardline Cleric

According to a report by Spy Talk, high rank Chinese official fled to the US and gave Washington evidence on the Wuhan Lab Leak theory.

Report: High ranked Chinese Official fled to United States

Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi has won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, of the 90 per cent counted ballots, he won 62 per cent. According to reports, the majority of voters in&nbsp;Iran have shunned these presidential&nbsp;elections, a move hailed by&nbsp;exiled&nbsp;opposition&nbsp;groups&nbsp;as a blow to the 'country's theocratic system'.&nbsp;Only&nbsp;a day after the two countries announced a vaccine swap deal, the Palestinian Authority, has cancelled the deal&nbsp;to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel&nbsp;after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed. As part of this deal, Israel was to send up to 1.4 million Pfizer-BioNTech doses to the PA, in exchange for receiving a reciprocal number of doses from the PA later this year. In other news, in a move to ease tensions with Iran, the Pentagon in the US has acknowledged that the Joe Biden administration was cutting the number of troops and air defence units deployed to the Middle East.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ultraconservative-cleric-ebrahim-raisi-wins-irans-presidential-election-392598">Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi wins Iran's presidential election</a>

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Winning 62 per cent of the counted 90 per cent ballots, Ebrahim Raisi,&nbsp;an ultraconservative cleric was declared winner of Saturday's presidential election in Iran.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cutting-forces-missile-batteries-in-middle-east-392557">US cutting forces, missile batteries in Middle East</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/01/30/126627-pentagon.JPG" />The&nbsp;Pentagon&nbsp;said Friday it was cutting the number of troops and air defence units deployed to the Middle East, confirming a Wall Street Journal report that eight Patriot batteries were being moved out from the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-president-replaces-defence-minister-as-taliban-gains-ground-392617">Afghan president replaces defence minister as Taliban gains ground</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/24/170963-untitled-design-27.jpg" />With Taliban continuously pressing on to capture new territory in Afghanistan, the country's President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday replaced two top ministers in charge of the country's faltering security situation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-india-pak-nsa-to-be-in-dushanbe-next-week-for-sco-nsas-meet-392555">Exclusive: India, Pak NSA to be in Dushanbe next week for SCO NSAs meet</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/10/08/71983-AjitDoval-kpF--621x414%40LiveMint.jpg" />India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Pakistani NSA Moeed Yusuf along with NSAs of other countries will be in Dushanbe, Tajikistan next week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization or SCO in-person meeting.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinians-cancel-deal-for-near-expired-covid-19-vaccines-from-israel-392515">Palestinians cancel deal for near-expired COVID-19 vaccines from Israel</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/03/185318-covid-vaccine.jpg" />The Palestinian Authority (PA) cancelled a deal on Friday to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed, the PA health minister said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-promises-billions-in-public-spending-ahead-of-polls-392628">Putin promises billions in public spending ahead of polls</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/05/197412-vladimir-putin-2.jpg" />Ahead of September parlimentary polls&nbsp;in Russia,&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin has proposed spendings of billions of rubles.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-officially-declares-end-to-second-ebola-outbreak-in-guinea-392605">WHO officially declares end to second Ebola outbreak in Guinea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/05/17/140852-who-reuters.jpg" />World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially announced the end of Guinea's second Ebola outbreak, which was declared on February 14.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liberian-rebel-sentenced-in-switzerland-for-war-crimes-cannibalism-392569">Liberian rebel sentenced in Switzerland for war crimes, cannibalism</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/27/161994-switzerland.JPG" />A&nbsp;Liberian&nbsp;rebel commander was sentenced in Switzerland to 20 years in jail on Friday for rape, killings and an act of cannibalism, in one of the first-ever convictions over the West African country's civil war.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/uk-study-indicates-covid-resulting-in-long-term-loss-of-grey-matter-392567">UK study indicates Covid resulting in long-term loss of grey matter</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/06/197468-untitled-design-23.jpg" />A new study has revealed that there is a 'substantial loss of grey matter in those who recovered from COVID-19', the&nbsp;UK study, analyzed brain scans before and after the deadly coronavirus infection.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/global-displacement-numbers-increase-to-over-82-million-392540">Watch:&nbsp;Global displacement numbers increase to over 82 Million&nbsp;</a>

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Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi has won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, of the 90 per cent counted ballots, he won 62 per cent. According to reports, the majority of voters in Iran have shunned these presidential elections, a move hailed by exiled opposition groups as a blow to the 'country's theocratic system'.

Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi has won the Iran presidential elections by a huge margin, of the 90 per cent counted ballots, he won 62 per cent. According to reports, the majority of voters in Iran have shunned these presidential elections, a move hailed by exiled opposition groups as a blow to the 'country's theocratic system'. Only a day after the two countries announced a vaccine swap deal, the Palestinian Authority, has cancelled the deal to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed. As part of this deal, Israel was to send up to 1.4 million Pfizer-BioNTech doses to the PA, in exchange for receiving a reciprocal number of doses from the PA later this year. In other news, in a move to ease tensions with Iran, the Pentagon in the US has acknowledged that the Joe Biden administration was cutting the number of troops and air defence units deployed to the Middle East. Click on headlines to read more Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi wins Iran's presidential election Winning 62 per cent of the counted 90 per cent ballots, Ebrahim Raisi, an ultraconservative cleric was declared winner of Saturday's presidential election in Iran. US cutting forces, missile batteries in Middle East The Pentagon said Friday it was cutting the number of troops and air defence units deployed to the Middle East, confirming a Wall Street Journal report that eight Patriot batteries were being moved out from the region. Afghan president replaces defence minister as Taliban gains ground With Taliban continuously pressing on to capture new territory in Afghanistan, the country's President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday replaced two top ministers in charge of the country's faltering security situation. Exclusive: India, Pak NSA to be in Dushanbe next week for SCO NSAs meet India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Pakistani NSA Moeed Yusuf along with NSAs of other countries will be in Dushanbe, Tajikistan next week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization or SCO in-person meeting. Palestinians cancel deal for near-expired COVID-19 vaccines from Israel The Palestinian Authority (PA) cancelled a deal on Friday to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli shipment showed an expiration date sooner than had been agreed, the PA health minister said. Putin promises billions in public spending ahead of polls Ahead of September parlimentary polls in Russia, President Vladimir Putin has proposed spendings of billions of rubles. WHO officially declares end to second Ebola outbreak in Guinea World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially announced the end of Guinea's second Ebola outbreak, which was declared on February 14. Liberian rebel sentenced in Switzerland for war crimes, cannibalismA Liberian rebel commander was sentenced in Switzerland to 20 years in jail on Friday for rape, killings and an act of cannibalism, in one of the first-ever convictions over the West African country's civil war. UK study indicates Covid resulting in long-term loss of grey matter A new study has revealed that there is a 'substantial loss of grey matter in those who recovered from COVID-19', the UK study, analyzed brain scans before and after the deadly coronavirus infection. Watch: Global displacement numbers increase to over 82 Million

Top 10 world news: Ebrahim Raisi to be next Iran president, Afghan Prez replaces defense minister due to Taliban threat & more

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In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country needs to prepare for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States under President Joe Biden. Team India and New Zealand will clash in World Test Championship final that will be played on Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lambda-new-variant-of-covid-19-that-is-affecting-29-countries-392308">Lambda: New variant of COVID-19 that is affecting 29 countries</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/14/182689-new-variant-of-coronavirus.jpg" />By designating it as a 'variable of interest,' the World Health Organization is signalling that it will be closely monitored in terms of infection strength before being added to the group of 'variables of concern,' which includes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-carries-out-fresh-airstrike-in-response-to-palestinian-arson-balloons-392293">Israel carries out a fresh airstrike in response to Palestinian arson balloons</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198628-untitled-design-3.jpg" />In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight (from Thursday to Friday), the army reported. This was a retaliation for the actions of militants in the Palestinian territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-installs-billboards-demanding-citizens-to-behave-during-100-years-celebrations-392296">China installs billboards demanding citizens to 'behave' during 100 years' celebrations</a> 
 
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A little before the 100th birthday of China’s ruling Communist Party, banners and billboards have started popping out around the country, demanding ‘civilised’ behaviour from residents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-must-prepare-for-dialogue-and-confrontation-with-the-us-kim-jong-un-392280">North Korea must prepare for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US: Kim Jong Un</a> 
 
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country needs to prepare for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States under President Joe Biden, state media reported Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-wtc-final-weather-predictions-ageas-bowl-pitch-conditions-and-probable-xi-392119">IND vs NZ, WTC Final: Weather predictions, Rose Bowl pitch conditions and probable XI</a> 
 
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Team India and New Zealand will clash against each other in World Test Championship final that will be played on Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Both teams will be looking to lift the Test Championship Mace and take home a cash price of US$ 1.6 million.&nbsp;

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country needs to prepare for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States under President Joe Biden. Team India and New Zealand will clash in World Test Championship final that will be played on Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Lambda: New variant of COVID-19 that is affecting 29 countries By designating it as a 'variable of interest,' the World Health Organization is signalling that it will be closely monitored in terms of infection strength before being added to the group of 'variables of concern,' which includes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta. Israel carries out a fresh airstrike in response to Palestinian arson balloons In response to Palestinian actions, Israeli jets launched airstrikes in Gaza overnight (from Thursday to Friday), the army reported. This was a retaliation for the actions of militants in the Palestinian territory. China installs billboards demanding citizens to 'behave' during 100 years' celebrations A little before the 100th birthday of China’s ruling Communist Party, banners and billboards have started popping out around the country, demanding ‘civilised’ behaviour from residents. North Korea must prepare for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US: Kim Jong Un North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country needs to prepare for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States under President Joe Biden, state media reported Friday. IND vs NZ, WTC Final: Weather predictions, Rose Bowl pitch conditions and probable XI Team India and New Zealand will clash against each other in World Test Championship final that will be played on Friday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Both teams will be looking to lift the Test Championship Mace and take home a cash price of US$ 1.6 million. Watch: Iranians set to vote for president amid turnout concerns

Morning news brief: New variant of COVID-19, Israeli airstrikes target Gaza, China’s warning to citizens and more

Just a day after&nbsp;United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab&nbsp;accused&nbsp;China of using its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-man-accused-of-terrorism-in-first-use-of-new-china-security-law-310498">security legislation</a> to "target dissenting voices", the CEO, and chief editor,&nbsp;two of the five arrested Apple Daily tabloid's executives have been charged under the authoritarian law. Meanwhile,&nbsp;due to a dramatic rise in the number of coronavirus cases due to the new Delta strain, Russia's capital&nbsp;Moscow&nbsp;closed its&nbsp;European football Championship&nbsp;fan zone and banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people. The United Kingdom is also suffering under the onslaught of the Delta strain of COVID-19, and according to a new study, a corelation has been discovered between&nbsp;the strain gaining prominence, and the number of patients infected with the coronavirus doubling every 11 days in England.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-must-press-on-two-apple-daily-executives-charged-in-hong-kong-under-chinas-security-law-392392">'We must press on': Two Apple Daily executives charged in Hong Kong under China's security law</a>

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A day after the Hong Kong government crackdown on its offices, the pro-democracy&nbsp;Apple Daily&nbsp;popular tabloid made it to the stands with an extra-large print run and a characteristic message of defiance emblazoned on its front that read: "We must press on".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delta-variant-represents-almost-90-of-coronavirus-cases-confirms-moscow-mayor-392387">Delta variant represents almost 90% of coronavirus cases, confirms Moscow mayor</a>

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After reporting over 17,000 cases in one day,&nbsp;Russia's capital&nbsp;Moscow&nbsp;closed its&nbsp;European football Championship&nbsp;fan zone and banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people due to a spike in&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;cases.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-pm-trudeau-nominates-first-judge-of-colour-to-supreme-court-392395">Canadian PM Trudeau nominates first judge of colour to Supreme Court</a>

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated&nbsp;Mahmud Jamal to the country's Supreme court, making him the first judge of colour since the146 years of the institution's existence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-infections-rising-exponentially-in-england-doubling-every-11-days-392367">COVID-19 infections rising exponentially in England, doubling every 11 days</a>

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Surpassing 10,000 for the first time since late February, the United Kingdom registered 11,007 new daily coronavirus infections on Thursday and according to a new study, the number of patients infected with the coronavirus in England doubling every 11 days.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/court-orders-astrazeneca-to-deliver-less-vaccines-than-eu-demand-392442">Court orders AstraZeneca to deliver less vaccines than EU demand</a>

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A court in Belgium has ordered pharma giant AstraZeneca to deliver 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to European Union (EU) members by September 27,&nbsp;fewer than what the EU had demanded.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-backs-catholic-agency-in-case-on-gay-rights-and-foster-care-392371">US Supreme Court backs Catholic agency in case on gay rights and foster care</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/16/145112-untitled-design.jpg" />In a setback for gay rights, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously&nbsp;that a Catholic social services agency in Philadelphia could defy city rules and refuse to work with same-sex couples who apply to take in foster children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-decries-russias-seizure-of-power-in-central-africa-392409">France decries Russia's 'seizure of power' in central Africa</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/05/193951-untitled-design-7.jpg" />France&nbsp;accuses&nbsp;Russia of making efforts amounting to "seizure of power" in the Central African Republic (CAR) acknowledging that CAR's cooperation with Russian "mercenaries" had prompted Paris to scale down its military support.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/becoming-a-developing-nation-nepal-graduates-from-uns-least-developed-country-status-392346">Becoming a developing nation: Nepal graduates from UN’s least developed country status</a>

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Based on a The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP) recommendation, Nepal has&nbsp;qualified to graduate into a developing nation from a Least Developed Country (LDC) without meeting the per capita Gross National Income (GNI) criterion.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/juneteenth-the-african-american-communitys-fight-for-its-rights-392334">Juneteenth: The African-American community's fight for its rights</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/01/171986-ye-black-lives-matter.jpg" />Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is annually observed on June 19 to commemorate the day when the Confederate states, in 1865, surrendered to end the Civil War and African-Americans were informed about their long-due freedom.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sangorians-take-a-page-from-insurgent-playbook-in-fight-against-taliban-392412">'Sangorians' take a page from insurgent playbook in fight against Taliban</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/06/18/199023-untitled-design-94.jpg" />Discover the story of the Sangorians, named after a Turkish soap opera, they count former Taliban insurgents among their ranks and dress like their enemies, but the shadowy "Sangorians" militiamen are among the fiercest forces on the Afghan battlefield.

Just a day after United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab accused China of using its security legislation to "target dissenting voices", the CEO, and chief editor, two of the five arrested Apple Daily tabloid's executives have been charged under the authoritarian law.

Just a day after United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab accused China of using its security legislation to "target dissenting voices", the CEO, and chief editor, two of the five arrested Apple Daily tabloid's executives have been charged under the authoritarian law. Meanwhile, due to a dramatic rise in the number of coronavirus cases due to the new Delta strain, Russia's capital Moscow closed its European football Championship fan zone and banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people. The United Kingdom is also suffering under the onslaught of the Delta strain of COVID-19, and according to a new study, a corelation has been discovered between the strain gaining prominence, and the number of patients infected with the coronavirus doubling every 11 days in England. Click on headlines to read more 'We must press on': Two Apple Daily executives charged in Hong Kong under China's security law A day after the Hong Kong government crackdown on its offices, the pro-democracy Apple Daily popular tabloid made it to the stands with an extra-large print run and a characteristic message of defiance emblazoned on its front that read: "We must press on". Delta variant represents almost 90% of coronavirus cases, confirms Moscow mayor After reporting over 17,000 cases in one day, Russia's capital Moscow closed its European football Championship fan zone and banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Canadian PM Trudeau nominates first judge of colour to Supreme Court Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Mahmud Jamal to the country's Supreme court, making him the first judge of colour since the146 years of the institution's existence. COVID-19 infections rising exponentially in England, doubling every 11 days Surpassing 10,000 for the first time since late February, the United Kingdom registered 11,007 new daily coronavirus infections on Thursday and according to a new study, the number of patients infected with the coronavirus in England doubling every 11 days. Court orders AstraZeneca to deliver less vaccines than EU demand A court in Belgium has ordered pharma giant AstraZeneca to deliver 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to European Union (EU) members by September 27, fewer than what the EU had demanded. US Supreme Court backs Catholic agency in case on gay rights and foster care In a setback for gay rights, the US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a Catholic social services agency in Philadelphia could defy city rules and refuse to work with same-sex couples who apply to take in foster children. France decries Russia's 'seizure of power' in central Africa France accuses Russia of making efforts amounting to "seizure of power" in the Central African Republic (CAR) acknowledging that CAR's cooperation with Russian "mercenaries" had prompted Paris to scale down its military support. Becoming a developing nation: Nepal graduates from UN’s least developed country status Based on a The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP) recommendation, Nepal has qualified to graduate into a developing nation from a Least Developed Country (LDC) without meeting the per capita Gross National Income (GNI) criterion. Juneteenth: The African-American community's fight for its rights Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is annually observed on June 19 to commemorate the day when the Confederate states, in 1865, surrendered to end the Civil War and African-Americans were informed about their long-due freedom. 'Sangorians' take a page from insurgent playbook in fight against Taliban Discover the story of the Sangorians, named after a Turkish soap opera, they count former Taliban insurgents among their ranks and dress like their enemies, but the shadowy "Sangorians" militiamen are among the fiercest forces on the Afghan battlefield.

Top 10 world news: Apple daily executives charged under Chinese security law, First judge of colour nominated to Canadian SC & more

Just a day after his much-awaited <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-seeks-mutual-interests-rational-way-with-putin-391983">meeting</a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;US President,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>, at Geneva, the Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin, says that Russia is ready to continue dialogue with the US&nbsp;if Washington is also willing. According to him, Russia is only willing to continue this dialogue to the same extent as the American side. In other news, following China's crack-down at&nbsp;Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has accused&nbsp;China of using its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-man-accused-of-terrorism-in-first-use-of-new-china-security-law-310498">security legislation</a> to "target dissenting voices" in Hong Kong. Reportedly, around 500 police officers, swooped down on the tabloid's office&nbsp;making arrests and went through computers, and seized journalistic material.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ready-to-continue-dialogue-if-us-is-willing-putin-says-after-meeting-biden-392206">Russia ready to continue dialogue if US is willing, Putin says after meeting Biden</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198764-putin.jpg" />Almost a day after the meeting between US President&nbsp;Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the Russian President,&nbsp;has said his government is ready to continue the dialogue with the US if the other side agrees.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-targetting-dissenting-voices-in-hong-kong-says-uk-392184">China 'targetting dissenting voices' in Hong Kong, says UK</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/01/05/122483-untitled-design-86.jpg" />After police officers swooped-in on the offices of&nbsp;Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office,&nbsp;United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab&nbsp;accused China of using security legislation to "target dissenting voices" in Hong Kong.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/23-afghan-troops-killed-in-clashes-with-taliban-report-392138">23 Afghan troops killed in clashes with Taliban: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/22/145982-untitled-design-5.jpg" />Atleast 23 casualties were borne by afghani Forces during a clearing operation in the Dawlat Abad district after fighting broke out between them and the Taliban.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/day-after-putin-biden-summit-kremlin-says-ukraine-joining-nato-would-be-a-red-line-for-russia-392182">Day after Putin-Biden summit, Kremlin says Ukraine joining NATO would be a 'red line' for Russia</a>

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A day after Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin&nbsp;met&nbsp;US President Joe Biden at a &nbsp;summit in Geneva, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine joining NATO would be a "red line" for&nbsp;Moscow.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-ending-tokyo-virus-emergency-one-month-before-olympics-392202">Japan ending Tokyo virus emergency one month before Olympics</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/27/196393-untitled-design-31.jpg" />One month ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Japan's government has&nbsp;approved the&nbsp;lifting of Tokyo's virus emergency but set new restrictions that could sharply limit fans at Games events.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-bank-rejects-el-salvador-request-for-help-on-bitcoin-implementation-392189">World Bank rejects El Salvador request for help on bitcoin implementation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198893-untitled-design-86.jpg" />Due to the country's&nbsp;environmental and transparency drawbacks, the World Bank has denied&nbsp;El Salvador's requests, for help in&nbsp;bitcoin&nbsp;implementation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/supreme-court-has-no-right-to-appoint-pm-says-nepals-kp-sharma-oli-392180">Supreme Court has no right to appoint PM, says Nepal's KP Sharma Oli</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/29/196614-pjimage-2021-05-29t001612914.jpg" />Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli&nbsp;writes a letter to the Supreme Court with 18 points defending his dissolution of parliament. He says that&nbsp;government formation is a political process and it cannot be decided by the Supreme Court.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/osama-bin-ladens-niece-voices-support-for-trump-during-biden-putin-summit-392198">Osama Bin Laden's niece voices support for Trump during Biden-Putin summit</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/17/198895-noor-bin-laden.jpg" />Osama Bin Laden, the 9/11 attacks mastermind's&nbsp;niece&nbsp;was seen waving banners that said "Trump Won" during the recent Biden-Putin meeting in Geneva. She&nbsp;believes the former president won the US election 2020, not&nbsp;Joe Biden, and wants the former reality TV star to return to the White House.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cannibal-of-ventas-spanish-man-jailed-for-15-years-for-killing-eating-mum-392176">'Cannibal of Ventas': Spanish man jailed for 15 years for killing, eating mum</a>

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A Spanish court has sentenced Albert S.G&nbsp;dubbed the "cannibal&nbsp;of Ventas" to 15 years and five months in prison after finding him guilty of strangling his mother and then eating her.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/milestones-chinas-space-dreams-from-ground-zero-upwards-392152">'Milestones': China's space dreams from ground zero upwards</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/2021/06/17/198849-untitled-design.jpg" />In pics, explore the timeline of key moments in Chinese&nbsp;space&nbsp;exploration.

Just a day after his much-awaited meeting with US President, Joe Biden, at Geneva, the Russian President Vladimir Putin, says that Russia is ready to continue dialogue with the US if Washington is also willing.

Just a day after his much-awaited meeting with US President, Joe Biden, at Geneva, the Russian President Vladimir Putin, says that Russia is ready to continue dialogue with the US if Washington is also willing. According to him, Russia is only willing to continue this dialogue to the same extent as the American side. In other news, following China's crack-down at Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has accused China of using its security legislation to "target dissenting voices" in Hong Kong. Reportedly, around 500 police officers, swooped down on the tabloid's office making arrests and went through computers, and seized journalistic material. Click on headlines to read more Russia ready to continue dialogue if US is willing, Putin says after meeting Biden Almost a day after the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, has said his government is ready to continue the dialogue with the US if the other side agrees. China 'targetting dissenting voices' in Hong Kong, says UK After police officers swooped-in on the offices of Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily's office, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab accused China of using security legislation to "target dissenting voices" in Hong Kong. 23 Afghan troops killed in clashes with Taliban: Report Atleast 23 casualties were borne by afghani Forces during a clearing operation in the Dawlat Abad district after fighting broke out between them and the Taliban. Day after Putin-Biden summit, Kremlin says Ukraine joining NATO would be a 'red line' for Russia A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Joe Biden at a summit in Geneva, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine joining NATO would be a "red line" for Moscow. Japan ending Tokyo virus emergency one month before Olympics One month ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Japan's government has approved the lifting of Tokyo's virus emergency but set new restrictions that could sharply limit fans at Games events. World Bank rejects El Salvador request for help on bitcoin implementation Due to the country's environmental and transparency drawbacks, the World Bank has denied El Salvador's requests, for help in bitcoin implementation. Supreme Court has no right to appoint PM, says Nepal's KP Sharma Oli Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli writes a letter to the Supreme Court with 18 points defending his dissolution of parliament. He says that government formation is a political process and it cannot be decided by the Supreme Court. Osama Bin Laden's niece voices support for Trump during Biden-Putin summit Osama Bin Laden, the 9/11 attacks mastermind's niece was seen waving banners that said "Trump Won" during the recent Biden-Putin meeting in Geneva. She believes the former president won the US election 2020, not Joe Biden, and wants the former reality TV star to return to the White House. 'Cannibal of Ventas': Spanish man jailed for 15 years for killing, eating mum A Spanish court has sentenced Albert S.G dubbed the "cannibal of Ventas" to 15 years and five months in prison after finding him guilty of strangling his mother and then eating her. 'Milestones': China's space dreams from ground zero upwards In pics, explore the timeline of key moments in Chinese space exploration.

Top 10 world news: Russia ready to continue talks with US, Japan lifts Covid emergency, and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, a newspaper known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong. US President Biden's first overseas trip put his diplomatic and negotiating philosophy on display, as he offered an often rosy take on the possibilities of cooperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. These and other stories have been covered for you.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-putin-summit-takeaways-respect-optimism-and-some-scepticism-392063">Biden-Putin summit takeaways: Respect, optimism, and some scepticism</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/16/198781-untitled-design-75.jpg" />Biden and Putin did not use the word reset to describe the state of relations between the two nations after their summit in Switzerland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shenzhou-12-chinas-rocket-carrying-first-crew-sets-off-to-new-space-station-392043">Shenzhou-12: China's rocket carrying first crew sets off to new space station</a> 
 
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The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft will dock with the Tianhe main section of the space station, which was placed in orbit on April 29.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-raid-pro-democracy-newspaper-apple-daily-arrest-editor-and-four-other-executives-392042">Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, arrest editor and four other executives</a> 
 
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Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong, on Thursday morning. 
 
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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, a newspaper known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, a newspaper known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong. US President Biden's first overseas trip put his diplomatic and negotiating philosophy on display, as he offered an often rosy take on the possibilities of cooperation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. These and other stories have been covered for you. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Biden-Putin summit takeaways: Respect, optimism, and some scepticism Biden and Putin did not use the word reset to describe the state of relations between the two nations after their summit in Switzerland. Shenzhou-12: China's rocket carrying first crew sets off to new space station The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft will dock with the Tianhe main section of the space station, which was placed in orbit on April 29. Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, arrest editor and four other executives Hong Kong police raided the office of Apple Daily, known for its critical coverage of China and Hong Kong, on Thursday morning. Watch: 'Russia poses one of the biggest challenges for NATO': Angela Merkel Watch: Billion Dollar Idea | Success story of Licious Food company | Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta | WION

Morning news brief: Biden-Putin summit, China space mission, Apple Daily raids and more

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, arrived in Switzerland's Geneva where he was joined by the US President, Joe Biden, at the 18th-century villa amid high security, a little before the historic summit. This meeting came at a time when the US and Russia are trying to finally mend the year-long tense relations. Meanwhile, amid tensions between Palestinians and Israelis, Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday a&nbsp;Palestinian&nbsp;woman assailant tried to ram her car and engage in stabbing in the West Bank region, but was killed.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-us-president-joe-biden-russian-president-vladimir-putin-hold-historic-summit-in-geneva-391919" hreflang="en">Live: Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin hold historic summit in Geneva</a>

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Welcome to WION's live coverage of the historic Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin summit that is currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-woman-shot-dead-by-israelis-in-west-bank-over-attempted-attack-391884">Palestinian woman shot dead by Israelis in West Bank over attempted attack</a>

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The latest incident comes just hours after Israeli jets launched airstrikes on Gaza after accusing the Palestinians of launching incendiary balloons from their territory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-opens-vaccines-for-21-22-year-olds-fearing-rise-of-delta-variant-391906">UK opens vaccines for 21-22 year olds, fearing rise of Delta variant</a>

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The announcement has come as a welcome move as the country is struggling to contain the wide spread of the Delta, which is considered to be a 'variant of concern' and is highly transmissible.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-military-halts-controversial-intelligence-mapping-of-palestinian-homes-391965">Israeli military halts controversial nighttime 'mapping' of Palestinian homes</a>

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The Israeli military is reining in a controversial practice of conducting late-night raids of Palestinian homes in the West Bank aimed at gathering information about the houses and their inhabitants.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/these-prisoners-are-likely-to-walk-free-if-biden-putin-agree-exchange-deal-391932">Biden-Putin summit: Who might walk free if they agree a prisoner swap?</a>

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Biden, who has vowed a clear-eyed, tougher approach with Putin than his predecessors at the start of their terms, has already made clear that he will raise the fate of jailed Americans when he meets the Russian leader in Geneva.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-former-pm-khanal-taken-to-delhis-apollo-hospital-issues-statement-391959" hreflang="en">Nepal former PM Khanal taken to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, issues statement</a>

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Khanal was admitted to the Norvic International Hospital on Monday after he reported post-COVID-19 symptoms.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-election-alireza-zakani-and-mohsen-mehralizadeh-pull-out-of-presidential-race-391875" hreflang="en">Two of seven candidates running for president in Iran election pull out</a>

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Iranians have a choice between five hardliners and a low-key moderate, after clerical officials who vetted the 592 hopefuls registered to enter the contest rejected several prominent moderates and conservatives.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/regeneron-covid-19-therapy-cuts-deaths-among-hospitalised-patients-who-lack-antibodies-study-391885" hreflang="en">UK trial finds Regeneron anti-viral therapy saves lives from COVID-19</a>

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In the ongoing Randomised Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy (RECOVERY) trial, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' combination of drugs was found to benefit patients with severe symptoms of the virus who had not mounted a natural antibody response of their own.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-tells-eu-on-northern-ireland-be-responsible-be-reasonable-391831" hreflang="en">UK tells EU on Northern Ireland: Be responsible, be reasonable</a>

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Britain's trade minister on Wednesday called on the European Union to be responsible and reasonable in a row over the implementation of Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit divorce deal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arab-states-call-on-un-security-council-to-meet-over-controversial-ethiopian-dam-on-blue-nile-391904" hreflang="en">Arab states call on UN Security Council to meet over Ethiopian dam</a>

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Egypt relies on the river for as much as 90 per cent of its fresh water and sees the dam as an existential threat.&nbsp;

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, arrived in Switzerland's Geneva where he was joined by the US President, Joe Biden, at the 18th-century villa amid high security, a little before the historic summit.

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, arrived in Switzerland's Geneva where he was joined by the US President, Joe Biden, at the 18th-century villa amid high security, a little before the historic summit. This meeting came at a time when the US and Russia are trying to finally mend the year-long tense relations. Meanwhile, amid tensions between Palestinians and Israelis, Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday a Palestinian woman assailant tried to ram her car and engage in stabbing in the West Bank region, but was killed. Click on headlines to read more Live: Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin hold historic summit in Geneva Welcome to WION's live coverage of the historic Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin summit that is currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. Palestinian woman shot dead by Israelis in West Bank over attempted attack The latest incident comes just hours after Israeli jets launched airstrikes on Gaza after accusing the Palestinians of launching incendiary balloons from their territory. UK opens vaccines for 21-22 year olds, fearing rise of Delta variant The announcement has come as a welcome move as the country is struggling to contain the wide spread of the Delta, which is considered to be a 'variant of concern' and is highly transmissible. Israeli military halts controversial nighttime 'mapping' of Palestinian homes The Israeli military is reining in a controversial practice of conducting late-night raids of Palestinian homes in the West Bank aimed at gathering information about the houses and their inhabitants. Biden-Putin summit: Who might walk free if they agree a prisoner swap? Biden, who has vowed a clear-eyed, tougher approach with Putin than his predecessors at the start of their terms, has already made clear that he will raise the fate of jailed Americans when he meets the Russian leader in Geneva. Nepal former PM Khanal taken to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, issues statement Khanal was admitted to the Norvic International Hospital on Monday after he reported post-COVID-19 symptoms. Two of seven candidates running for president in Iran election pull out Iranians have a choice between five hardliners and a low-key moderate, after clerical officials who vetted the 592 hopefuls registered to enter the contest rejected several prominent moderates and conservatives. UK trial finds Regeneron anti-viral therapy saves lives from COVID-19 In the ongoing Randomised Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy (RECOVERY) trial, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' combination of drugs was found to benefit patients with severe symptoms of the virus who had not mounted a natural antibody response of their own. UK tells EU on Northern Ireland: Be responsible, be reasonable Britain's trade minister on Wednesday called on the European Union to be responsible and reasonable in a row over the implementation of Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit divorce deal. Arab states call on UN Security Council to meet over Ethiopian dam Egypt relies on the river for as much as 90 per cent of its fresh water and sees the dam as an existential threat.

Top 10 world news: Biden-Putin summit, Palestinian woman killed, and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said. Assailing the march as a 'provocation', Palestinian factions have called for a 'Day of Rage' in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have warned of renewed hostilities if it goes ahead

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-upholds-death-sentence-for-12-senior-muslim-brotherhood-figures-391535">Egypt upholds death sentence for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/39829-flag.international.egypt-20180129013321.jpg" />Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-nationalists-to-march-in-east-jerusalem-palestinians-plan-day-of-rage-391534">Israeli nationalists to march in East Jerusalem, Palestinians plan 'Day of Rage'</a> 
 
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Assailing the march as a 'provocation', Palestinian factions have called for a 'Day of Rage' in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have warned of renewed hostilities if it goes ahead

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-canada-set-to-discuss-lifting-of-border-restrictions-sources-391525">US, Canada set to discuss lifting of border restrictions: Sources</a> 
 
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US and Canadian business leaders have voiced increasing concern about the ban on non-essential travel at land borders because of COVID-19 that was imposed in March 2020 and has been renewed on a monthly basis since. The measures, which also apply to the US-Mexico border, do not affect trade or other essential travel

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-five-killed-in-plane-and-glider-crash-in-swiss-alps-391522">Switzerland: Five killed in plane and glider crash in Swiss Alps</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/34265-swiss-alps-skydiving-20171130054832.jpg" />Five people died when a glider and a small plane crashed in the Swiss Alps at the weekend, police said Monday, adding that they were investigating whether the two accidents were linked. 
 
Watch: NATO's communique against China much sharper than G7

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said. Assailing the march as a 'provocation', Palestinian factions have called for a 'Day of Rage' in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have warned of renewed hostilities if it goes ahead Click on the headlines to read the full story: Egypt upholds death sentence for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures Egypt's highest civilian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 12 senior Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 sit-in which ended with security forces killing hundreds of protesters, judicial sources said. Israeli nationalists to march in East Jerusalem, Palestinians plan 'Day of Rage' Assailing the march as a 'provocation', Palestinian factions have called for a 'Day of Rage' in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have warned of renewed hostilities if it goes ahead US, Canada set to discuss lifting of border restrictions: Sources US and Canadian business leaders have voiced increasing concern about the ban on non-essential travel at land borders because of COVID-19 that was imposed in March 2020 and has been renewed on a monthly basis since. The measures, which also apply to the US-Mexico border, do not affect trade or other essential travel Switzerland: Five killed in plane and glider crash in Swiss Alps Five people died when a glider and a small plane crashed in the Swiss Alps at the weekend, police said Monday, adding that they were investigating whether the two accidents were linked. Watch: NATO's communique against China much sharper than G7

Morning news brief: US-Canada border restrictions, 'Day of Rage' and more

A few weeks after the Israel-Gaza ceasefire,&nbsp;Israeli groups prepared to carry out their flag procession&nbsp;in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and hoped to pass through Jerusalem's Old City as reports said there were clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces at the&nbsp;Damascus Gate. Meanwhile, after&nbsp;G7 leaders on Sunday called on China in a joint statement after their meeting 'to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially in relation to Xinjiang, now Belgian lawmakers have put forward a resolution warning of a "serious risk of genocide" against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang region.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinians-israeli-security-forces-clash-as-east-jerusalem-simmers-over-march-391678" hreflang="en">Palestinians, Israeli forces clash as east Jerusalem simmers over march</a>

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Authorities last week had delayed the march over security threat in the route as former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly put off the march by a week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-removes-belarusian-opposition-leader-sviatlana-tsikhanouskaya-from-wanted-list-391626">Russia removes Belarusian opposition leader from Tsikhanouskaya wanted list</a>

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Tsikhanouskaya fled into exile last year after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko launched a crackdown on protesters who accused him of rigging his 2020 re-election, a vote Tsikhanouskaya's supporters say she won.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/astrazenecas-antibody-fails-in-protecting-exposed-patients-from-covid-19-391632">AstraZeneca's antibody fails in protecting exposed patients from COVID-19</a>

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The study was performed on participants who were unvaccinated adults and had been exposed to a person who had been infected by the deadly coronavirus in the past eight days.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belgian-lawmakers-put-forward-resolution-warning-risk-of-genocide-of-chinas-uyghurs-391671">Now, Belgian MPs warn 'risk of genocide' of China's Uyghurs</a>

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Belgian lawmakers on Tuesday put forward a resolution warning of a "serious risk of genocide" against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang region, adding to Western pressure on Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-pandemic-germanys-birth-rate-climbs-to-record-high-391637">Amid pandemic, Germany's birth rate climbs to record high</a>

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Germany which was hit hard with the virus in the past year recorded the highest birth rate since 1998, according to authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-bcci-announces-15-member-squad-for-wtc-final-against-new-zealand-391665">Cricket: BCCI announces 15-member squad for WTC Final against New Zealand</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/25/184384-ind-1.JPG" />The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played from June 18 to 22 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ikeas-french-store-fined-12-million-for-illegally-spying-on-employees-391622" hreflang="en">Ikea's French store fined $1.2 million for illegally spying on employees</a>

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The French subsidiary of the Swedish furniture store, Ikea, has been found guilty of illegally spying on its employees and aspiring candidates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-asiatic-bear-cubs-orphaned-near-india-pakistan-border-get-new-home-391617" hreflang="en">Two Asiatic bear cubs orphaned near India-Pakistan border get new home</a>

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Years of hostilities and an electric fence along a de facto border between India and Pakistan have taken a toll not just on humans, but also wildlife which has been badly afflicted in one of the world's most militarised regions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/no-social-distancing-masks-at-wuhans-mass-graduation-ceremony-391658" hreflang="en">No social distancing, masks at Wuhan's mass graduation ceremony</a>

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Students in navy gowns and mortarboards sat in crowded rows, without social distancing or face masks during the graduation ceremony attended by thousands of students.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nearly-62-eu-residents-used-personal-contacts-to-get-access-to-healthcare-survey-391669" hreflang="en">Nearly 62% EU residents used personal contacts to get access to healthcare</a>

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Almost a third of residents in the EU countries have used their personal connections to access health care services during the Covid pandemic.

A few weeks after the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, Israeli groups prepared to carry out their flag procession in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and hoped to pass through Jerusalem's Old City as reports said there were clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces at the Damascus Gate.

A few weeks after the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, Israeli groups prepared to carry out their flag procession in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and hoped to pass through Jerusalem's Old City as reports said there were clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces at the Damascus Gate. Meanwhile, after G7 leaders on Sunday called on China in a joint statement after their meeting 'to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially in relation to Xinjiang, now Belgian lawmakers have put forward a resolution warning of a "serious risk of genocide" against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang region. Click on headlines to read more Palestinians, Israeli forces clash as east Jerusalem simmers over march Authorities last week had delayed the march over security threat in the route as former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly put off the march by a week. Russia removes Belarusian opposition leader from Tsikhanouskaya wanted list Tsikhanouskaya fled into exile last year after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko launched a crackdown on protesters who accused him of rigging his 2020 re-election, a vote Tsikhanouskaya's supporters say she won. AstraZeneca's antibody fails in protecting exposed patients from COVID-19 The study was performed on participants who were unvaccinated adults and had been exposed to a person who had been infected by the deadly coronavirus in the past eight days. Now, Belgian MPs warn 'risk of genocide' of China's Uyghurs Belgian lawmakers on Tuesday put forward a resolution warning of a "serious risk of genocide" against the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang region, adding to Western pressure on Beijing. Amid pandemic, Germany's birth rate climbs to record high Germany which was hit hard with the virus in the past year recorded the highest birth rate since 1998, according to authorities. Cricket: BCCI announces 15-member squad for WTC Final against New Zealand The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played from June 18 to 22 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Ikea's French store fined $1.2 million for illegally spying on employees The French subsidiary of the Swedish furniture store, Ikea, has been found guilty of illegally spying on its employees and aspiring candidates. Two Asiatic bear cubs orphaned near India-Pakistan border get new home Years of hostilities and an electric fence along a de facto border between India and Pakistan have taken a toll not just on humans, but also wildlife which has been badly afflicted in one of the world's most militarised regions. No social distancing, masks at Wuhan's mass graduation ceremony Students in navy gowns and mortarboards sat in crowded rows, without social distancing or face masks during the graduation ceremony attended by thousands of students. Nearly 62% EU residents used personal contacts to get access to healthcare Almost a third of residents in the EU countries have used their personal connections to access health care services during the Covid pandemic.

Top 10 world news: Palestinian-Israelis clash, 'risk of genocide; in China, and more

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived at Windsor Castle to meet the Queen. The visit included a guard of honor and tea at the Emperor's Berkshire residence. It comes at the end of the G7 summit in Cornwall.

UK: US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden meet Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. 
 
Netanyahu said "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way".Conflicts in Myanmar's borderlands have reignited in several places since the army seized power on February 1 and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday G7 leaders rallied around the need to "counter and compete" with China on challenges ranging from safeguarding democracy to the technology race.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-well-be-back-soon-says-netanyahu-vows-to-stay-in-politics-391256">Israel: 'We'll be back soon, says Netanyahu; vows to stay in politics</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/14/198324-untitled-design.jpg" />Netanyahu, 71, in typically combative style, vowed shortly before his defeat that "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-junta-media-accuse-ethnic-army-of-killing-25-workers-391249">Myanmar junta media accuse the ethnic army of killing 25 workers</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/15/195051-myanmar-3.jpg" />Conflicts in Myanmar's borderlands have reignited in several places since the army seized power on February 1 and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-rally-around-the-need-to-counter-and-compete-with-china-white-house-391244">G7 rally around the need to 'counter and compete' with China: White House</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/10/186430-white-house.jpg" />White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday G7 leaders rallied around the need to "counter and compete" with China on challenges ranging from safeguarding democracy to the technology race.

Watch: Queen Elizabeth reminded me of my mother, says US Prez Joe Biden

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Diego Maradona's physician and six other caregivers accused of neglecting the football icon in his final days will be questioned by Argentine prosecutors from Monday.

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Novak Djokovic on Sunday won his 19th Grand Slam title while becoming the first man in 52 years to win all four majors twice as he turned the tables from two sets down to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Roland Garros final.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Netanyahu said "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way".

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Netanyahu said "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way".Conflicts in Myanmar's borderlands have reignited in several places since the army seized power on February 1 and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday G7 leaders rallied around the need to "counter and compete" with China on challenges ranging from safeguarding democracy to the technology race. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Israel: 'We'll be back soon, says Netanyahu; vows to stay in politics Netanyahu, 71, in typically combative style, vowed shortly before his defeat that "if it's our destiny to be in the opposition, we'll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government and return to lead the country our way". Myanmar junta media accuse the ethnic army of killing 25 workers Conflicts in Myanmar's borderlands have reignited in several places since the army seized power on February 1 and overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. G7 rally around the need to 'counter and compete' with China: White House White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday G7 leaders rallied around the need to "counter and compete" with China on challenges ranging from safeguarding democracy to the technology race. Watch: Queen Elizabeth reminded me of my mother, says US Prez Joe Biden Diego Maradona's doctor, six others, to be questioned in his death Diego Maradona's physician and six other caregivers accused of neglecting the football icon in his final days will be questioned by Argentine prosecutors from Monday. Tennis: Novak Djokovic scripts history with 19th Grand Slam in thrilling French Open final Novak Djokovic on Sunday won his 19th Grand Slam title while becoming the first man in 52 years to win all four majors twice as he turned the tables from two sets down to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Roland Garros final.

Morning news brief: Israel politics, Myanmar junta, G7 and more

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> on Monday warned that North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) must prepare to adapt to 'new challenges' from China and Russia and&nbsp;British Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/boris-johnson">Boris Johnson</a> on Monday stated that none of NATO's member states wants to launch a Cold War with China. Meanwhile, ahead of the summit talks with President Bident, Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin&nbsp;told a US television channel that he was open to a prisoner swap with the US which is likely to come up for discussion when the two leaders meet at Geneva.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-becoming-farcical-putin-denies-russias-role-in-election-interference-cyberattacks-391444" hreflang="en">'Farcical': Putin denies Russia's role in election interference, cyberattacks</a>

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Russia had earlier said it was ready to hand over cybercriminals to the United States if the Biden administration agreed to do the same, a move hailed by Biden as a sign of "progress".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/potential-leak-in-china-nuclear-plant-facing-performance-issue-report-391432">Potential leak in China nuclear plant facing 'performance issue': Report</a>

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Framotome had written to the US Department of Energy warning of an 'imminent radiological threat' and accusing Chinese authorities of raising acceptable limits for radiation outside the plant to avoid having to shut it down.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-navy-receives-two-new-warships-391413">Iranian Navy receives two new warships</a>

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Iranian Navy on Monday received two new warships in a ceremony broadcast by state television.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pms-departure-marks-end-of-worst-period-says-palestinian-pm-mohammed-shtayyeh-391390">Israeli PM's departure marks end of worst period, says Palestinian PM Shtayyeh</a>

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The country has faced four elections in the last two years. Netanyahu said he was "filled with motivation to topple this dangerous government" even as&nbsp;Naftali&nbsp;takes office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-biotech-firm-novavax-says-covid-19-jab-is-over-90-effective-391398">US biotech firm Novavax says COVID-19 jab is over 90% effective</a>

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The Maryland-headquartered company said it intended to apply for regulatory approval by the third quarter of 2021.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/already-burgled-residents-in-indian-city-paste-notes-to-avoid-more-thefts-in-house-391453" hreflang="en">Already burgled: Residents in Indian city paste notes to avoid more thefts in house</a>

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The residents have told the media that in spite of police complaints, nothing has been done. Burglars continue to be a menace.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/caught-120-paintings-of-monet-modiglani-went-missing-in-1970s-replaced-with-fakes-391395" hreflang="en">Caught!: 120 paintings of Monet, Modiglani went missing in 1970s, replaced with fakes</a>

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An Italy’s public broadcaster has lost several valuable pieces of art by prominent names and those were replaced by fakes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-historic-18th-century-lakeside-villa-has-been-spruced-up-for-biden-putin-talks-391352" hreflang="en">This historic 18th-century lakeside villa has been spruced up for Biden-Putin talks</a>

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The Villa La Grange, set in Geneva's biggest park which slopes down to the shore, is well used to hosting showpiece events, but the Biden-Putin talks will rank as the most high-powered of them all.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-one-at-nato-wants-new-cold-war-with-china-uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-391350" hreflang="en">No one at NATO wants new 'cold war' with China: UK PM Boris Johnson</a>

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Members of NATO are also expected to support the formation of a new cyber defence policy to increase coordination with nations affected by the rising frequency of ransomware attacks.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-acting-consistent-biden-takes-a-dig-at-russia-china-ahead-of-putin-summit-391404" hreflang="en">'Not consistent': Biden takes a dig at Russia, China ahead of Putin summit</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/14/198408-joe-biden.jpg" />The allies were due to agree a statement stressing common ground on securing their withdrawal from Afghanistan, joint responses to cyber-attacks and the challenge of a rising China.

US President Joe Biden on Monday warned that North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) must prepare to adapt to 'new challenges' from China and Russia and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday stated that none of NATO's member states wants to launch a Cold War with China.

US President Joe Biden on Monday warned that North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) must prepare to adapt to 'new challenges' from China and Russia and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday stated that none of NATO's member states wants to launch a Cold War with China. Meanwhile, ahead of the summit talks with President Bident, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a US television channel that he was open to a prisoner swap with the US which is likely to come up for discussion when the two leaders meet at Geneva. Click on headlines to read more 'Farcical': Putin denies Russia's role in election interference, cyberattacks Russia had earlier said it was ready to hand over cybercriminals to the United States if the Biden administration agreed to do the same, a move hailed by Biden as a sign of "progress". Potential leak in China nuclear plant facing 'performance issue': Report Framotome had written to the US Department of Energy warning of an 'imminent radiological threat' and accusing Chinese authorities of raising acceptable limits for radiation outside the plant to avoid having to shut it down. Iranian Navy receives two new warships Iranian Navy on Monday received two new warships in a ceremony broadcast by state television. Israeli PM's departure marks end of worst period, says Palestinian PM Shtayyeh The country has faced four elections in the last two years. Netanyahu said he was "filled with motivation to topple this dangerous government" even as Naftali takes office. US biotech firm Novavax says COVID-19 jab is over 90% effective The Maryland-headquartered company said it intended to apply for regulatory approval by the third quarter of 2021. Already burgled: Residents in Indian city paste notes to avoid more thefts in house The residents have told the media that in spite of police complaints, nothing has been done. Burglars continue to be a menace. Caught!: 120 paintings of Monet, Modiglani went missing in 1970s, replaced with fakes An Italy’s public broadcaster has lost several valuable pieces of art by prominent names and those were replaced by fakes. This historic 18th-century lakeside villa has been spruced up for Biden-Putin talks The Villa La Grange, set in Geneva's biggest park which slopes down to the shore, is well used to hosting showpiece events, but the Biden-Putin talks will rank as the most high-powered of them all. No one at NATO wants new 'cold war' with China: UK PM Boris Johnson Members of NATO are also expected to support the formation of a new cyber defence policy to increase coordination with nations affected by the rising frequency of ransomware attacks. 'Not consistent': Biden takes a dig at Russia, China ahead of Putin summit The allies were due to agree a statement stressing common ground on securing their withdrawal from Afghanistan, joint responses to cyber-attacks and the challenge of a rising China.

Top 10 world news: Israel's new PM, NATO countries' stand on China, and more

For decades, Sheikh Jarrah was just another neighbourhood in east Jerusalem. But its story has now gone viral - with #SaveSheikhJarrah trending worldwide. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis brings you the story of this global flashpoint.

The West Asia Post | The story behind #SaveSheikhJarrah

Addressing a press conference on Sunday (the last day of the G7 Summit 2021), French President Emmanuel Macron said "China is an economic rival, from whom we expect full respect for (international trade) rules". Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said "a summit of the Group of Seven wealthy nations mobilized the world's democracies to meet the challenges of the era".

G7 Summit 2021: French President Macron, US President Biden address media on the last day

In Today's news,&nbsp;G7 leaders in their last communique of the UK G7 summit have vowed to start delivering the one million coronavirus vaccine doses it had promised earlier, the leaders while acknowledging the problem climate change poses have also vowed to step up action,&nbsp;in what is believed to be a call of arms of&nbsp;a revived democratic alliance that is also confronting&nbsp;China and Russia.&nbsp;Meanwhile, taking offence and&nbsp;hitting back at what China perceives as attempts by Western powers to contain the country, China has cautioned the G7 leaders that&nbsp;the days when 'small' groups of countries decided the fate of the world were&nbsp;long gone. We also have a video report on a new study, according to which, Antarctic ice shelves are breaking up faster than expected. 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-vows-action-on-covid-vaccines-climate-change-391197">G7 vows action on Covid vaccines, Climate Change</a>

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In&nbsp;the final communique issued at the first physical summit of world leaders in two years, G7 leaders vowed to start delivering the pledged one billion doses of Covid vaccines and also to step up action on climate change.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-cautions-g7-small-groups-dont-rule-the-world-391151">China cautions G7: 'Small' groups don't rule the world</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/12/173674-china-flag.jpg" />Hitting back at the G7 leaders, who have sought a unified position over Beijing, during the recent G7 meet,&nbsp;China has pointedly cautioned the Group of Seven leaders that the days when 'small' groups of countries decided the fate of the world was long gone.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-g7-pm-modi-highlights-indias-civilisational-commitment-to-democracy-391208">At G7, PM Modi highlights India's civilisational commitment to democracy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/13/198290-pm-modi-g7.jpg" />While speaking at&nbsp;the G7 summit,&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;highlighted India's 'civilizational commitment' to democracy and called for collective action on the issue of Climate Change.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-and-usa-should-keep-troubles-behind-says-erdogan-391187">Turkey and USA should keep troubles behind, says Erdogan</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/06/02/197052-tt1.jpg" />While speaking to the press, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he and US President Joe Biden should use the upcoming NATO Summit to move on from past troubles, and try to salvage the tumultuous relationship shared by the two countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-pro-democracy-protesters-show-support-for-rohingya-391179">Myanmar pro-democracy protesters show support for Rohingya</a>

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Pro-democracy protesters agitating against the military coup by the junta in Myanmar, have now come out in support of Rohingya Muslims, one of the most persecuted communities in Myanmar.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-factory-ship-trawlers-pose-a-threat-to-pakistans-local-fishermen-391194">Chinese 'Factory ship' trawlers pose a threat to Pakistan's local fishermen</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/02/193581-chinese-fishing-vessel.jpg" />Posing threat to the livelihood of local fishermen, hundreds of fishing trawlers have amassed at Pakistan’s Gwadar Port.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nato-leaders-to-bid-symbolic-adieu-to-afghanistan-at-summit-391130">NATO leaders to bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit</a>

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Ahead of a complete withdrawal of&nbsp;US-NATO forces from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts will bid a symbolic farewell to Afghanistan,&nbsp;in their last summit before America winds up its longest 'forever war'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whatever-it-takes-uk-pm-johnson-warns-eu-over-post-brexit-trade-391152">'Whatever it takes', UK PM Johnson warns EU over post-Brexit trade</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/14/178346-0008yp26v.jpg" />Britain PM Boris Johnson has threatened&nbsp;that if no solutions are found, Britain will do 'whatever it takes' to protect its territorial integrity in a trade dispute with the European Union.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-offers-prayers-for-famine-hit-tigray-391172">Pope offers prayers for famine-hit Tigray</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/04/190168-pope-francis.jpg" />Pope&nbsp;Francis has offered his prayers for the people of Ethiopia's conflict-wracked Tigray region, who are now facing famine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/study-antarctic-ice-shelf-is-breaking-up-faster-than-expected-391093">Watch: Study: Antarctic ice shelf is breaking up faster than expected</a>

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In Today's news, G7 leaders in their last communique of the UK G7 summit have vowed to start delivering the one million coronavirus vaccine doses it had promised earlier, the leaders while acknowledging the problem climate change poses have also vowed to step up action, in what is believed to be a call of arms of a revived democratic alliance that is also confronting China and Russia.

In Today's news, G7 leaders in their last communique of the UK G7 summit have vowed to start delivering the one million coronavirus vaccine doses it had promised earlier, the leaders while acknowledging the problem climate change poses have also vowed to step up action, in what is believed to be a call of arms of a revived democratic alliance that is also confronting China and Russia. Meanwhile, taking offence and hitting back at what China perceives as attempts by Western powers to contain the country, China has cautioned the G7 leaders that the days when 'small' groups of countries decided the fate of the world were long gone. We also have a video report on a new study, according to which, Antarctic ice shelves are breaking up faster than expected. Click on the headlines for more: G7 vows action on Covid vaccines, Climate Change In the final communique issued at the first physical summit of world leaders in two years, G7 leaders vowed to start delivering the pledged one billion doses of Covid vaccines and also to step up action on climate change. China cautions G7: 'Small' groups don't rule the world Hitting back at the G7 leaders, who have sought a unified position over Beijing, during the recent G7 meet, China has pointedly cautioned the Group of Seven leaders that the days when 'small' groups of countries decided the fate of the world was long gone. At G7, PM Modi highlights India's civilisational commitment to democracy While speaking at the G7 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's 'civilizational commitment' to democracy and called for collective action on the issue of Climate Change. Turkey and USA should keep troubles behind, says Erdogan While speaking to the press, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he and US President Joe Biden should use the upcoming NATO Summit to move on from past troubles, and try to salvage the tumultuous relationship shared by the two countries. Myanmar pro-democracy protesters show support for Rohingya Pro-democracy protesters agitating against the military coup by the junta in Myanmar, have now come out in support of Rohingya Muslims, one of the most persecuted communities in Myanmar. Chinese 'Factory ship' trawlers pose a threat to Pakistan's local fishermen Posing threat to the livelihood of local fishermen, hundreds of fishing trawlers have amassed at Pakistan’s Gwadar Port. NATO leaders to bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit Ahead of a complete withdrawal of US-NATO forces from Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts will bid a symbolic farewell to Afghanistan, in their last summit before America winds up its longest 'forever war'. 'Whatever it takes', UK PM Johnson warns EU over post-Brexit trade Britain PM Boris Johnson has threatened that if no solutions are found, Britain will do 'whatever it takes' to protect its territorial integrity in a trade dispute with the European Union. Pope offers prayers for famine-hit Tigray Pope Francis has offered his prayers for the people of Ethiopia's conflict-wracked Tigray region, who are now facing famine. Watch: Study: Antarctic ice shelf is breaking up faster than expected

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