US Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to Indian PM Narendra Modi over the phone on Thursday (June 3). During the conversation, Harris conveyed that United States will begin sharing vaccines with India, along with other countries by end of June.

News Alert: Indian PM Narendra Modi talks to US Vice President Kamala Harris

14-year-old girl & 12-year-old boy were involved in a shootout with 8 cops in Florida. Sheriff's office says, kids broke into a house, found guns & opened fire on police. The girl was shot in the abdomen & arm but is stable after surgery. Sheriff's office has released the videos.

Florida: 2 armed teenagers in shootout with 8 deputies

NASA has announced two new missions. NASA is sending two new missions to Venus in order to examine the planet's atmosphere and geological features.

NASA announces two new missions to Venus

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo&nbsp;Kinshasa&nbsp;has witnessed a large number of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-countries-that-are-vaccinating-children-against-deadly-virus-389192">COVID-19</a>&nbsp;cases in the past month. While the world fights <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> pandemic, ahead of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-grandma-wong-arrested-for-solo-tiananmen-protest-388617">Tiananmen Square&nbsp;</a>anniversary, authorities in Hong Kong will reportedly deploy at least 7,000 security officials across the city. Meanwhile,&nbsp;a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia off&nbsp;Maluku&nbsp;islands on Thursday. In the digital world,&nbsp;Tesla's Elon Musk's one tweet&nbsp;about the&nbsp;'Baby Shark' dance video&nbsp;resulted in an increase in the shares of Samsung Publishing, who owns the company that made it, by nearly six per cent; read an explanation by WION.

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Mehul&nbsp;Choksi's&nbsp;movement from Antigua to Dominica has come under the spotlight as lawyers claim he was abducted while local authorities in Antigua say he went on his own accord.

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Last year's vigil was disrupted due to the&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;but several still came out to hold the rally to remember those who took part in the protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989.

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Indonesia's meteorology agency also reported the earthquake in Indonesia's Ambon city in Maluku islands early in the morning.&nbsp;

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The WHO said Kinshasa had recorded an "exponential rise" in&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;cases.&nbsp;President Felix Tshisekedi warned citizens to be alert to the fast-changing situation.

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Recently, the SpaceX founder has started tweeting about cryptocurrencies, especially since Tesla invested in the same.

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One of the latest images posted by NASA has again drawn everyone's attention to these stellar factories.

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The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa is seeking Interpol assistance with Gupta's arrest.&nbsp;

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Just like Snapchat,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/whatsapp">WhatsApp</a>&nbsp;is also coming up with a&nbsp;'view once' feature. Very soon, Facebook CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/mark-zuckerberg">Mark Zuckerberg</a>&nbsp;confirmed.

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The Indian Prime Minister also said that he will talk to the contingent travelling to the Olympics in July to encourage them and wish them luck for the Summer Games.&nbsp;

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Internationally-renowned&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/elon-musk">Elon Musk’s</a>&nbsp;electric car company,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/tesla">Tesla</a>, has begun recruiting for leadership roles in India.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa has witnessed a large number of COVID-19 cases in the past month.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa has witnessed a large number of COVID-19 cases in the past month. While the world fights coronavirus pandemic, ahead of the Tiananmen Square anniversary, authorities in Hong Kong will reportedly deploy at least 7,000 security officials across the city. Meanwhile, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia off Maluku islands on Thursday. In the digital world, Tesla's Elon Musk's one tweet about the 'Baby Shark' dance video resulted in an increase in the shares of Samsung Publishing, who owns the company that made it, by nearly six per cent; read an explanation by WION. Click on headlines to read more Will make all efforts to bring Mehul Choksi back: India Mehul Choksi's movement from Antigua to Dominica has come under the spotlight as lawyers claim he was abducted while local authorities in Antigua say he went on his own accord. Hong Kong officials ramp up security ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary Last year's vigil was disrupted due to the pandemic but several still came out to hold the rally to remember those who took part in the protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's Maluku islands; no tsunami warning Indonesia's meteorology agency also reported the earthquake in Indonesia's Ambon city in Maluku islands early in the morning. 'Clear deterioration' in virus cases in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, warns WHO The WHO said Kinshasa had recorded an "exponential rise" in coronavirus cases. President Felix Tshisekedi warned citizens to be alert to the fast-changing situation. Is Tesla’s Elon Musk a master manipulator of markets? Recently, the SpaceX founder has started tweeting about cryptocurrencies, especially since Tesla invested in the same. NASA posts photo of serpent-shaped cloud that forms stars One of the latest images posted by NASA has again drawn everyone's attention to these stellar factories. South Africa seeks Interpol's assistance for Gupta's arrest The National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa is seeking Interpol assistance with Gupta's arrest. 'View once', multiple device connection, and more: Here are WhatsApp's new features Just like Snapchat, WhatsApp is also coming up with a 'view once' feature. Very soon, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed. Tokyo 2020: PM Narendra Modi directs officials to vaccinate athletes 'on top priority' The Indian Prime Minister also said that he will talk to the contingent travelling to the Olympics in July to encourage them and wish them luck for the Summer Games. Elon Musk's Tesla begins hiring in India: Reports Internationally-renowned Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, has begun recruiting for leadership roles in India.

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A state government in central Nigeria confirmed today that gunmen abducted 136 children from an Islamic school at the weekend, the latest in a string of mass kidnappings in the country.

Northwest Nigeria witnessed another mass kidnapping

Twitter removed a tweet by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari referring to the 1967-70 civil war in southeastern Biafra region that killed 1 million people. Muhammadu Buhari’s office slammed Twitter action.

Twitter removes Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s tweet

A&nbsp;US congressional advisory report has stated that the&nbsp;US Commerce Department is failing to do its part to protect national security and keep sensitive technology out of the hands of China's military. Meanwhile,&nbsp;US' top disease control officials, Anthony Fauci, has opened up about his struggle in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-white-house">White House</a> with the previous administration, led by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>. Indian Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/narendra-modi">Narendra Modi</a> on Tuesday announced the cancellation of CBSE Class 12 board examinations.

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The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission report, due to be published on Tuesday, said the Commerce Department had been slow to create a list of sensitive technology that should be scrutinised before export to China.

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The regional centre of southern China, Guangzhou is grappling with the issue of coronavirus once again with many restrictions that have been announced in the major city.

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Fauci's frustration can be spotted in the emails where he has mentioned the phrase "crazy people in this world" while talking about leaders who had politicised this pandemic for their personal gain.

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A US congressional advisory report has stated that the US Commerce Department is failing to do its part to protect national security and keep sensitive technology out of the hands of China's military.

A US congressional advisory report has stated that the US Commerce Department is failing to do its part to protect national security and keep sensitive technology out of the hands of China's military. Meanwhile, US' top disease control officials, Anthony Fauci, has opened up about his struggle in the White House with the previous administration, led by Donald Trump. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the cancellation of CBSE Class 12 board examinations. Click on headlines to read more US agency not doing its job to halt tech to China's military: Report The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission report, due to be published on Tuesday, said the Commerce Department had been slow to create a list of sensitive technology that should be scrutinised before export to China. Fresh COVID-19 outbreak rattles China, cluster grows in Guangzhou The regional centre of southern China, Guangzhou is grappling with the issue of coronavirus once again with many restrictions that have been announced in the major city. 'Will blow your mind': Fauci's email reveal chaos, confusion during Covid Fauci's frustration can be spotted in the emails where he has mentioned the phrase "crazy people in this world" while talking about leaders who had politicised this pandemic for their personal gain. Biden honours victims of Tulsa massacre on 100th anniversary India: CBSE Class 12 board exams cancelled amid COVID-19

Morning news brief: Fauci's emails revealed, China's deadly Covid cases, and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Canadnia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it is not an isolated incident that over 200 children were found buried at a former indigenous residential school. The EU, Britain and Japan continued to voice doubts at the WTO about a proposed intellectual property waiver on COVID-19 products. The IAEA said that Iran had enriched uranium stockpile 16 times over the deal limit.

 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mass-grave-containing-215-kids-not-an-isolated-issue-justin-trudeau-vows-concrete-action-388698">Mass grave containing 215 kids ‘not an isolated issue’; Justin Trudeau vows 'concrete action'</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/13/154384-justin-trudeau.jpg" />The prime minister's comments were made on Monday as Indigenous leaders called for an inquiry into every former residential school site across the nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-and-uk-raise-doubts-about-covid-vaccine-patent-waiver-388679">European Union and UK raise doubts about COVID vaccine patent waiver&nbsp;</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/03/185318-covid-vaccine.jpg" />Proposals to initiate text-based discussions on an IP waiver gained traction at an informal meeting of the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of IP Rights council, an official said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iaea-concerned-as-irans-enriched-uranium-stockpile-reaches-16-times-over-deal-limit-388662">IAEA 'concerned' as Iran's enriched uranium stockpile reaches 16 times over deal limit</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/07/08/101604-untitled-design-6.jpg" />US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while expressing doubts about Iran had said it was unclear whether the country was "ready and willing" to take steps to return to compliance under the nuclear deal. 
 
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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Canadnia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it is not an isolated incident that over 200 children were found buried at a former indigenous residential school.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s happening around the world today. Canadnia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it is not an isolated incident that over 200 children were found buried at a former indigenous residential school. The EU, Britain and Japan continued to voice doubts at the WTO about a proposed intellectual property waiver on COVID-19 products. The IAEA said that Iran had enriched uranium stockpile 16 times over the deal limit. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Mass grave containing 215 kids ‘not an isolated issue’; Justin Trudeau vows 'concrete action' The prime minister's comments were made on Monday as Indigenous leaders called for an inquiry into every former residential school site across the nation. European Union and UK raise doubts about COVID vaccine patent waiver Proposals to initiate text-based discussions on an IP waiver gained traction at an informal meeting of the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of IP Rights council, an official said. IAEA 'concerned' as Iran's enriched uranium stockpile reaches 16 times over deal limit US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while expressing doubts about Iran had said it was unclear whether the country was "ready and willing" to take steps to return to compliance under the nuclear deal. Watch: Supreme Court slams Indian govt over COVID-19 vaccination policy Watch: Egypt's intelligence chief Kamel holds truce talks with Hamas in Gaza

Morning news brief: Canada mass grave, COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver and more

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s coming up around the world today. 
 
Armed bandits kidnapped scores of children from an Islamic seminary in central Nigeria, the latest in a string of such incidents plaguing the populous African nation. In the UK, the govt plans to drop COVID-19 passports as a legal requirement for large events. In New Zealand's Canterbury region, heavy rains raised water levels and caused widespread flooding. And a median forecast showed that India`s economic growth likely picked up in the January-March quarter before the second COVID-19 wave.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/150-children-kidnapped-after-islamic-school-ambushed-by-armed-bandits-in-nigeria-388484">150 children kidnapped after Islamic school ambushed by armed bandits in Nigeria</a> 
 
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The Salihu Tanko Islamic School is located at Tegina in the Rafi Local Government Area of the north-central Nigerian state of Niger. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-security-agency-spied-on-merkel-other-top-european-officials-through-danish-cables-broadcaster-dr-388489">US security agency spied on Merkel, other top European officials through Danish cables: Broadcaster DR</a>

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The findings are the result of an internal investigation in the Danish Defence Intelligence Service from 2015 into NSA's role in the partnership, DR said, citing nine unnamed sources with access to the investigation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-vaccine-passport-plans-to-be-scrapped-the-telegraph-388486">UK vaccine passport plans to be scrapped: The Telegraph</a> 
 
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The UK officials working on the review into COVID-19 status certificates believe there is no chance the law will be changed to mandate their use within the UK, the report added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-evacuated-in-new-zealands-canterbury-region-floods-388487">Hundreds evacuated in New Zealand's Canterbury region floods</a> 
 
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Several highways, schools and offices were closed and New Zealand's Defence Forces deployed helicopters to rescue some people stranded in floods in the Ashburton area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-economy-likely-accelerated-in-january-mar-before-covid-19-wave-388481">India's economy likely accelerated in Jan-Mar, before the COVID-19 wave</a> 
 
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The median forecast for April-June growth is 21.6%, down from a month-earlier estimate of 23% after the resurgence prompted most industrial states to impose lockdowns, throwing millions out of work. For the fiscal year to March 2022, economists cut their median forecast to 9.8% from 10.4%.

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Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s coming up around the world today. Armed bandits kidnapped scores of children from an Islamic seminary in central Nigeria, the latest in a string of such incidents plaguing the populous African nation.

Here is WION's daily morning news brief with what’s coming up around the world today. Armed bandits kidnapped scores of children from an Islamic seminary in central Nigeria, the latest in a string of such incidents plaguing the populous African nation. In the UK, the govt plans to drop COVID-19 passports as a legal requirement for large events. In New Zealand's Canterbury region, heavy rains raised water levels and caused widespread flooding. And a median forecast showed that India`s economic growth likely picked up in the January-March quarter before the second COVID-19 wave. Click on the headlines to read the full story: 150 children kidnapped after Islamic school ambushed by armed bandits in Nigeria The Salihu Tanko Islamic School is located at Tegina in the Rafi Local Government Area of the north-central Nigerian state of Niger. US security agency spied on Merkel, other top European officials through Danish cables: Broadcaster DR The findings are the result of an internal investigation in the Danish Defence Intelligence Service from 2015 into NSA's role in the partnership, DR said, citing nine unnamed sources with access to the investigation. UK vaccine passport plans to be scrapped: The Telegraph The UK officials working on the review into COVID-19 status certificates believe there is no chance the law will be changed to mandate their use within the UK, the report added. Hundreds evacuated in New Zealand's Canterbury region floods Several highways, schools and offices were closed and New Zealand's Defence Forces deployed helicopters to rescue some people stranded in floods in the Ashburton area. India's economy likely accelerated in Jan-Mar, before the COVID-19 wave The median forecast for April-June growth is 21.6%, down from a month-earlier estimate of 23% after the resurgence prompted most industrial states to impose lockdowns, throwing millions out of work. For the fiscal year to March 2022, economists cut their median forecast to 9.8% from 10.4%. Watch: Bennett set to form a coalition with Lapid to replace Netanyahu as PM

Morning news brief: School kids kidnapped in Nigeria, UK vaccine passport, Indian economy and more

Thousands of people in Brazil staged another day of protest against President Jair Bolsonaro, in particular for his chaotic handling of the pandemic.

Brazil: Thousands protest against President Bolsonaro's COVID response

Another tragedy took place in the US amid rising gun violence in the country.&nbsp;Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in a mass shootout carried out by three suspects outside a concert hall in Miami, Florida. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has hinted towards re-running for the post if his health permits. On the other hand, Israel's Foreign Minister visited Egypt for the first time in 13 years to work out a deal for 'permanent ceasefire' between Israel and Gaza.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-foreign-minister-visits-egypt-to-discuss-permanent-ceasefire-with-gaza-388408" hreflang="en">Israel's FM visits Egypt to discuss 'permanent ceasefire' with Gaza</a>

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Ashkenazi has also assured that the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government will also discuss the terms to repatriate the Israeli prisoners held by the Hamas group in Gaza.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/florida-mass-shooting-two-killed-at-least-20-injured-388419">Mass shooting in Florida kills at least two, 20 people injured</a>

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The mass shooting happened during the early hours at a billiards hall on a commercial estate near Miami Gardens, to the northwest of the coastal city's downtown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-re-run-in-us-election-2024-if-his-health-allows-reports-388427">Trump promises re-run in US election 2024 if his health allows: Reports</a>

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As per a few local reports, Trump told his aides that after losing to Joe Biden in US election 2020, he is planning to run for the White House again in 2024 if he in good health.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mali-five-killed-in-suspected-jihadist-attack-388429">Mali: Five killed in suspected Jihadist attack</a>

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A suspected Jihadist attack in Mali has claimed lives of four civilians and a police officer.&nbsp;Unidentified men attacked a checkpoint near Bougouni town between 3:30 am and 4 am (local time).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aim-high-hong-kong-teacher-sets-record-for-fastest-everest-climb-388426">Aim high': Hong Kong teacher sets record for fastest Everest climb</a>

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Tsang Yin-hung became the fastest woman to ascend Mount Everest by finishing the climb in merely 25 hours and 50 minutes, an official announced.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/collateral-damage-cafe-charges-extra-5-from-people-wearing-masks-388430" hreflang="en">'Collateral damage': Cafe charges extra $5 from people wearing masks</a>

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A cafe-owner is charging $5 extra from customers who show up to the cafe wearing masks as he believes these customers should pay for the "damage they have collectively caused".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-delhi-reports-lowest-covid-death-toll-since-april-13-388440" hreflang="en">India: Delhi reports lowest covid death toll since April 13</a>

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The national capital reported 946 new cases, taking the tally to 14,25,592 and active cases to 12,100. The positivity rate was reported to be 1.25 per cent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-backs-australia-in-trade-spat-with-china-ahead-of-ardern-morrison-meeting-388417" hreflang="en">New Zealand backs Australia in trade spat with China ahead of Ardern-Morrison meeting</a>

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Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in New Zealand on Sunday for high-level talks hours after the country's government chose to support Canberra in its dispute with China on barley tariffs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/new-coronavirus-variants-are-coming-warn-scientists-behind-modernas-covid-vaccine-388394" hreflang="en">'New coronavirus variants are coming', warn scientists behind Moderna's Covid vaccine</a>

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Moderna and Pfizer are the vaccines with highest rates of protection against Covid among its recipients. But the efficacy could drop as mutations surface globally.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-operation-in-france-after-reports-of-armed-man-on-the-run-388388" hreflang="en">Police operation in France after reports of armed man on the run</a>

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The Dordogne prefecture on Twitter urged inhabitants of Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare to stay at home until further notice.

Another tragedy took place in the US amid rising gun violence in the country. Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in a mass shootout carried out by three suspects outside a concert hall in Miami, Florida.

Another tragedy took place in the US amid rising gun violence in the country. Two people were killed and at least 20 were injured in a mass shootout carried out by three suspects outside a concert hall in Miami, Florida. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has hinted towards re-running for the post if his health permits. On the other hand, Israel's Foreign Minister visited Egypt for the first time in 13 years to work out a deal for 'permanent ceasefire' between Israel and Gaza. Click on headlines to read more Israel's FM visits Egypt to discuss 'permanent ceasefire' with Gaza Ashkenazi has also assured that the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government will also discuss the terms to repatriate the Israeli prisoners held by the Hamas group in Gaza. Mass shooting in Florida kills at least two, 20 people injured The mass shooting happened during the early hours at a billiards hall on a commercial estate near Miami Gardens, to the northwest of the coastal city's downtown. Trump promises re-run in US election 2024 if his health allows: Reports As per a few local reports, Trump told his aides that after losing to Joe Biden in US election 2020, he is planning to run for the White House again in 2024 if he in good health. Mali: Five killed in suspected Jihadist attack A suspected Jihadist attack in Mali has claimed lives of four civilians and a police officer. Unidentified men attacked a checkpoint near Bougouni town between 3:30 am and 4 am (local time). Aim high': Hong Kong teacher sets record for fastest Everest climb Tsang Yin-hung became the fastest woman to ascend Mount Everest by finishing the climb in merely 25 hours and 50 minutes, an official announced. 'Collateral damage': Cafe charges extra $5 from people wearing masks A cafe-owner is charging $5 extra from customers who show up to the cafe wearing masks as he believes these customers should pay for the "damage they have collectively caused". India: Delhi reports lowest covid death toll since April 13 The national capital reported 946 new cases, taking the tally to 14,25,592 and active cases to 12,100. The positivity rate was reported to be 1.25 per cent. New Zealand backs Australia in trade spat with China ahead of Ardern-Morrison meeting Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in New Zealand on Sunday for high-level talks hours after the country's government chose to support Canberra in its dispute with China on barley tariffs. 'New coronavirus variants are coming', warn scientists behind Moderna's Covid vaccine Moderna and Pfizer are the vaccines with highest rates of protection against Covid among its recipients. But the efficacy could drop as mutations surface globally. Police operation in France after reports of armed man on the run The Dordogne prefecture on Twitter urged inhabitants of Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare to stay at home until further notice.

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Russia will move ahead with a second $500 million loan to Belarus next month, following talks between the two countries' leaders.

Russia confirms a second loan for Belarus

Hundreds of people in Lithuania gathered for protests to show support for the opposition in neighbouring Belarus.

Belarus Solidarity Protest: Tsikhanouskaya joins protesters in Lithuania Capital

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was found to have acted unwisely while refurbishing his downing street flat.

Downing Street Flat Row: Reports finds UK PM acted 'Unwisely'

Amid rising COVID-19 cases in the country Malaysia has now announced complete nationwide lockdown for all its social and economic sectors to curb the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus Update: Malaysia announces complete nationwide lockdown

The United States of America has finally announced that it will impose sanctions on Belarus after plane diversion.

News Alert: United States sanctions to target 9 Belarusian Enterprises

Vietnam has reported a new variant which is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India. Meanwhile, in the UK&nbsp;a statue of a 17th-century British slave trader will go on temporary display in London after being toppled last June in Bristol.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spreads-through-air-vietnam-reports-new-variant-of-coronavirus-388243" hreflang="en">'Spreads through air': Vietnam reports new variant of coronavirus</a>

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A new hybrid variant of the deadly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;has been discovered in Vietnam that spreads through the air.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israelis-should-go-back-to-europe-us-irans-quds-force-commander-388271">Israelis should 'go back' to Europe, US: Iran's Quds Force commander</a>

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Commander of Iran's Quds Force on Saturday asked Israelis to "go back" to Europe and USA and "rebuild lives" there.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/toppled-statue-of-uk-slave-trader-to-go-on-temporary-display-388226">Toppled statue of UK slave trader to go on temporary display</a>

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The statue of Edward Colston, a former top official in the Royal African Company, was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter rally in the southwest English city on June 7.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/smokers-are-50-more-vulnerable-to-covid-deaths-who-chief-388266">Smokers are 50% more vulnerable to Covid deaths: WHO chief</a>

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Smokers are up to 50 per cent more vulnerable to deaths due to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">novel coronavirus</a>, WHO chief said, urging people to quit smoking.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-pakistan-origin-girl-feared-dead-after-refusing-arranged-marriage-388272">Italy: Pakistan-origin girl feared dead after refusing arranged marriage</a>

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Saman Abbas had refused to marry someone as per her family’s traditional plan. Her family wanted her to marry a cousin in Pakistan, but Abbas protested.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/salon-sustainability-hair-cutting-being-used-to-contain-oil-spills-388231">Salon sustainability: Hair cutting being used to contain oil spills</a>

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Green Salon Collective (GSC) has signed an agreement with 550 salons in the UK and Ireland to contribute to salon sustainability.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/warning-on-second-dr-congo-volcano-eruption-a-false-alarm-388265" hreflang="en">Warning on second DR Congo volcano eruption a 'false alarm'</a>

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The government had made an announcement about the eruption just hours ago. This came just a week after Mount Nyiragongo erupted causing devastation and mass exodus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-releases-iranian-and-panamanian-tankers-after-four-months-388263" hreflang="en">Indonesia releases Iranian and Panamanian tankers after four months</a>

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Indonesia has released an Iranian tanker and a Panamanian vessel that were both seized at the beginning of the year on suspicion of illegal oil transfers, officials said on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-organisers-lose-appeal-to-hold-tiananmen-vigil-388219" hreflang="en">Hong Kong organisers lose appeal to hold Tiananmen vigil</a>

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Organisers of an annual vigil to commemorate the Chinese Communist government's bloody crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 said on Saturday, they had lost an appeal to hold this year's rally.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-mp-caught-naked-during-telework-for-second-time-in-a-month-388208" hreflang="en">Canadian MP caught naked during telework for second time in a month</a>

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In April, the MP was caught standing naked between the flags of Canada and Quebec, his private parts hidden by his phone, while connected by video to a Question Time session in Parliament.

Vietnam has reported a new variant which is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India. Meanwhile, in the UK a statue of a 17th-century British slave trader will go on temporary display in London after being toppled last June in Bristol.

Vietnam has reported a new variant which is believed to be a combination of the two variants that were first detected in the UK and India. Meanwhile, in the UK a statue of a 17th-century British slave trader will go on temporary display in London after being toppled last June in Bristol. Click on headlines to read more 'Spreads through air': Vietnam reports new variant of coronavirus A new hybrid variant of the deadly coronavirus has been discovered in Vietnam that spreads through the air. Israelis should 'go back' to Europe, US: Iran's Quds Force commander Commander of Iran's Quds Force on Saturday asked Israelis to "go back" to Europe and USA and "rebuild lives" there. Toppled statue of UK slave trader to go on temporary display The statue of Edward Colston, a former top official in the Royal African Company, was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter rally in the southwest English city on June 7. Smokers are 50% more vulnerable to Covid deaths: WHO chief Smokers are up to 50 per cent more vulnerable to deaths due to novel coronavirus, WHO chief said, urging people to quit smoking. Italy: Pakistan-origin girl feared dead after refusing arranged marriage Saman Abbas had refused to marry someone as per her family’s traditional plan. Her family wanted her to marry a cousin in Pakistan, but Abbas protested. Salon sustainability: Hair cutting being used to contain oil spills Green Salon Collective (GSC) has signed an agreement with 550 salons in the UK and Ireland to contribute to salon sustainability. Warning on second DR Congo volcano eruption a 'false alarm' The government had made an announcement about the eruption just hours ago. This came just a week after Mount Nyiragongo erupted causing devastation and mass exodus. Indonesia releases Iranian and Panamanian tankers after four months Indonesia has released an Iranian tanker and a Panamanian vessel that were both seized at the beginning of the year on suspicion of illegal oil transfers, officials said on Saturday. Hong Kong organisers lose appeal to hold Tiananmen vigil Organisers of an annual vigil to commemorate the Chinese Communist government's bloody crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 said on Saturday, they had lost an appeal to hold this year's rally. Canadian MP caught naked during telework for second time in a month In April, the MP was caught standing naked between the flags of Canada and Quebec, his private parts hidden by his phone, while connected by video to a Question Time session in Parliament.

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A day after the UN rights chief said that Israeli forces may have committed war crimes in Gaza territory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised the decision by the UN Human Rights Council to probe abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel. In light of the ongoing investigation into the origin of the deadly coronavirus, social media giant&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/facebook">Facebook</a>&nbsp;has decided to lift the ban on posts that claim COVID-19 was man-made and/or a result of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-lab-leak-row-us-intelligence-has-a-notorious-track-record-says-china-387784">"lab leak".</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;a new study has found that after recovering from coronavirus, you could make antibodies for years, possibly even your lifetime. We have these headlines and more to start your day.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blatant-anti-israel-obsession-netanyahu-denounces-war-crime-probe-by-un-387900" hreflang="en">'Blatant anti-Israel obsession': Netanyahu denounces war crime probe by UN</a>

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On Thursday, the UN Human Rights Council decided to create an open-ended international investigation into violations surrounding the latest Gaza violence, and into the "systematic" abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-lifts-ban-on-lab-leak-posts-as-us-investigates-origin-of-coronavirus-387899">Facebook lifts ban on 'lab leak' posts as US investigates origin of covid</a>

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This comes months after Facebook had started to block and ban the posts that claimed COVID-19 was made-made or manufactured in a lab.

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New research has found almost eight million people died due to smoking in 2019, and the number has only increased since then, in the pandemic years.

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A day after the UN rights chief said that Israeli forces may have committed war crimes in Gaza territory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised the decision by the UN Human Rights Council to probe abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel.

A day after the UN rights chief said that Israeli forces may have committed war crimes in Gaza territory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised the decision by the UN Human Rights Council to probe abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel. In light of the ongoing investigation into the origin of the deadly coronavirus, social media giant Facebook has decided to lift the ban on posts that claim COVID-19 was man-made and/or a result of a "lab leak". Meanwhile, a new study has found that after recovering from coronavirus, you could make antibodies for years, possibly even your lifetime. We have these headlines and more to start your day. Click on headlines to read more 'Blatant anti-Israel obsession': Netanyahu denounces war crime probe by UN On Thursday, the UN Human Rights Council decided to create an open-ended international investigation into violations surrounding the latest Gaza violence, and into the "systematic" abuses in the Palestinian territories and inside Israel. Facebook lifts ban on 'lab leak' posts as US investigates origin of covid This comes months after Facebook had started to block and ban the posts that claimed COVID-19 was made-made or manufactured in a lab. Smokers increased to 1.1 billion; youngsters affected worst: Study New research has found almost eight million people died due to smoking in 2019, and the number has only increased since then, in the pandemic years. Getting vaccinated for Coronavirus in India Gravitas: Had COVID? You could possibly make antibodies for years

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The White House said that US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan (NSA) and India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met on Thursday to "review a strong partnership between the world's largest democracies".

EAM S. Jaishankar meets US NSA Sullivan, will meet US Secy of State on Friday

There are stories that are inspiring even in this difficult time. Two nurses from the Kashmir Valley are setting new standards of dedication to their work. One such story is of Shagufta Khan, Shagufta has managed to deliver more than 100 children in a hospital, caring for COVID positive mothers.

J&K: One nurse deliver 100 babies of COVID-19 patients, while another vaccinates 6,000 people

A new study by researchers from a Singapore-based biotech company called Gero has revealed that the maximum lifespan for humans is 150 years old.

Scientists peg 150 years as maximum attainable age for human beings

France is set to stick to the status quo when it comes to the General Agricultural Policy of the Future (CAP), a stance that is widely welcomed by trade unions, but for lack of ambition on social and environmental matters It is criticized by others.

France farmers protest: Police use pepper spray to overcome farmers' agitation

The organizers, the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of the Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, announced on Thursday that it had received two letters of objection from the police, one banning the March set for May 30 and the other imposing ban at the annual June 4 vigil.

Hong Kong police denies June vigil at Tiananmen Square for 2nd year in a row

The trial of an Australian-Chinese writer accused of espionage by China has begun in a closed-door court in Beijing. Australian citizen Yang Hengjun has been in custody for more than two years following an arrest at an airport in 2019.

Ties worsening as China launches espionage lawsuit against Australian writer Yang Hengjun

Workers' filings for unemployed benefits again plummeted to a fresh pandemic low. The Labor Department said on Thursday that initial unemployment claims for regular state programs, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 406,000 from 444,000 last week.

World Business Watch: US weekly jobless claims drop to new pandemic low, economy recovery gains speed

In this segment of 'World Business Watch', WION exclusively talks to Punit Renjen, Global CEO of Deloitte Company, about the COVID-19 impact and India's future in the aftermath of the pandemic.

World Business Watch | WION Exclusively speaks to Punit Renjen, Deloitte Global CEO

A Dominica court has stayed the deportation of fugitive diamond jeweler Mehul Choksi, who was arrested while trying to flee Cuba from Antigua in the Caribbean island nation where he had been living since 2018.

Fugitive Mehul Choksi's legal team files habeas corpus petition in a court of the Carribean island

The government defended India's vaccine procurement policy by issuing a separate document denying the recent criticism. It cleared that the India is in talks with Pfizer and is considering seeking compensation for any adverse effects when its vaccine is implemented in India.

Indian govt 'under fire' for COVID vaccination policy, Centre debunk the myths

In a decisive move to claim Beijing's authority over the autonomous city, the Hong Kong legislature on Thursday approved the biggest change of its political system in the quarter century since British rule.

Hong Kong legislature approves 'controversial' pro-China electoral law

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