Turkey has ban imports of plastic waste, days after an investigation revealed UK household plastics had been dumped illegally by the roadside and in fields in the country.

Turkey bans most plastic imports as EU trash found dumped illegally by the roadside

In South Africa, government has expanded its nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Coronavirus Update: South Africa brodens its COVID-19 vaccine program

While some Americans are currently confused and rejoicing about the relaxing of masks mandates for vaccinated adults others are still confused about the guidelines from the CDC. CDC has said that fully vaccinated people can avoid masks at most places.

CDC: Fully vaccinated people can avoid masks at most places

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russians would knock their teeth out of those who attack the country or eye its vast territory.

Russian Prez Putin warns to 'knock out teeth' of adversaries

After 11 days of a continuous conflict between the two sides, Israel and Hamas have come to an agreement of a ceasefire — with the help of a deal brokered by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-sees-genuine-opportunity-for-peace-after-israel-hamas-ceasefire-386388">US, UN and Egypt</a>. The ceasefire has come into effect after hundreds of people have been killed on both sides. Meanwhile, a group of researchers, in Malayasia, have found traces of canine coronavirus in children who were admitted to local hospitals for pneumonia in 2017 and 2018. In India, the ICMR has approved the country's first home-test kits for coronavirus, which cost INR 250 and will be made available to the public within a week.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-conflict-ceasefire-between-israel-and-hamas-takes-effect-after-11-day-conflict-leaves-hundreds-dead-386387" hreflang="en">Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect after conflict leaves hundreds dead</a>

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A tentative ceasefire between Israel and terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip went into effect at 2 am Friday to halt an 11-day military operation in the Gaza Strip.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/canine-coronavirus-detected-in-malaysian-children-admitted-in-2017-2018-study-386392">Canine coronavirus detected in Malaysian children admitted in 2017-2018: Study</a>

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A group of researchers from Malaysia have found traces of canine coronavirus in local patients and have also revealed that the virus has been understudied for many years and was being passed along as a common cold.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/50-of-indians-dont-wear-a-mask-only-7-wear-it-correctly-ministry-of-health-386389">50% of Indians don't wear a mask, only 7% wear it correctly: Ministry of Health</a>

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The Indian Ministry of Health said on Thursday that 50 per cent of the country's population isn't wearing a mask despite the gradual ingress of COVID-19 infection being seen in peri-urban, rural &amp; tribal areas.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-pm-imran-khans-ruling-party-splits-former-aide-forms-forward-bloc-386391">Pakistan PM Imran Khan's ruling party splits, former aide forms forward bloc</a>

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After 11 days of a continuous conflict between the two sides, Israel and Hamas have come to an agreement of a ceasefire — with the help of a deal brokered by the US, UN and Egypt.

After 11 days of a continuous conflict between the two sides, Israel and Hamas have come to an agreement of a ceasefire — with the help of a deal brokered by the US, UN and Egypt. The ceasefire has come into effect after hundreds of people have been killed on both sides. Meanwhile, a group of researchers, in Malayasia, have found traces of canine coronavirus in children who were admitted to local hospitals for pneumonia in 2017 and 2018. In India, the ICMR has approved the country's first home-test kits for coronavirus, which cost INR 250 and will be made available to the public within a week. Click on headlines to read more Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect after conflict leaves hundreds dead A tentative ceasefire between Israel and terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip went into effect at 2 am Friday to halt an 11-day military operation in the Gaza Strip. Canine coronavirus detected in Malaysian children admitted in 2017-2018: Study A group of researchers from Malaysia have found traces of canine coronavirus in local patients and have also revealed that the virus has been understudied for many years and was being passed along as a common cold. 50% of Indians don't wear a mask, only 7% wear it correctly: Ministry of Health The Indian Ministry of Health said on Thursday that 50 per cent of the country's population isn't wearing a mask despite the gradual ingress of COVID-19 infection being seen in peri-urban, rural & tribal areas. Pakistan PM Imran Khan's ruling party splits, former aide forms forward bloc Gravitas: ICMR approves COVID self-testing kit

Morning news brief: Israel-Gaza ceasefire, canine coronavirus, and more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, after eleven days of continuous fighting which resulted in the death of hundreds, Isreal and Hamas have reached a ceasefire. US president Joe Biden has also assured the Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu of his support,&nbsp;helping Isreal in replenishing the nation's Iron Dome system. In other news amid the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO experts have expressed doubt on the reported death toll worldwide, they say that in reality, it&nbsp;would truly be two to three times higher.&nbsp;If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-assures-netanyahu-of-full-support-to-replenish-israels-iron-dome-system-386511">Biden assures Netanyahu of 'full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195692-31.jpg" />After 11 days of fighting,&nbsp;Israel and&nbsp;Hamas have reached a ceasefire.&nbsp;Amid the ceasefire, US President&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;said that he had "assured" Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin&nbsp;Netanyahu&nbsp;of his "full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system to ensure its defences and security in the future."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/total-covid-19-deaths-at-least-two-to-three-times-higher-than-officially-reported-who-official-386565">Total COVID-19 deaths at least two to three times higher than officially reported: WHO official</a>

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With the world grappling&nbsp;with the coronavirus pandemic, according to the&nbsp;WHO assistant director-general Samira Asma true figures of the worldwide death toll "would truly be two to three times higher".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sorry-to-hear-pak-foreign-minister-shah-mahmood-qureshi-expressing-himself-in-anti-semitic-manner-says-israeli-diplomat-386547">Sorry to hear Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressing himself in anti-semitic manner, says Israeli diplomat</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195708-untitled-design-74.jpg" />Israel's&nbsp;Rony Yedidia Clein, expresses regret over Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's anti-semitic remarks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-blames-gross-interference-for-taiwan-office-closure-386536">Hong Kong blames 'gross interference' for Taiwan office closure</a>

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Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;said on Friday its suspension of operations at its Taiwan representative office was motivated by Taipei's "gross" interference in internal affairs, including with its offer to assist "violent" protesters, accusations Taiwan rejected.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-in-a-critical-moment-argentina-enters-lockdown-amid-surge-in-covid-19-cases-386535">'We are in a critical moment': Argentina enters lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases</a> 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195703-a1.jpg" />President Alberto Fernandez announces that Argentina will go into nine days lockdown amidst&nbsp;a coronavirus case surge.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-eus-confrontational-approach-after-it-freezes-investments-386498">China slams EU's 'confrontational approach' after it freezes investments</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/21/195689-untitled-design-70.jpg" />After European Union&nbsp;halted the ratification of a new investment pact with&nbsp;Beijing,&nbsp;China slams the European Union's "confrontational approach".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-bangladesh-sri-lanka-nearly-out-of-covid-vaccines-say-officials-386537">Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka nearly out of Covid vaccines, say officials</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/six-killed-in-blast-at-pro-palestinian-rally-in-southwest-pakistan-386523">Six killed in blast at pro-Palestinian rally in southwest Pakistan</a>

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In an improvised explosive device blast, at least six people were killed and another 14 wounded by a bomb at a pro-Palestinian rally in a Pakistani city Chaman, Balochistan province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-could-freeze-all-aid-to-myanmar-foreign-minister-warns-386447">Japan could freeze all aid to Myanmar, foreign minister warns</a>

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Japan which is a top donor to Myanmar, has already suspended new aid after the military coup ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. As the military junta continues to use lethal force against opponents of its coup,&nbsp;in an interview, Japan's foreign minister has now warned that Tokyo could freeze all aid to Myanmar.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-is-on-fire-australian-school-children-skip-school-to-protest-against-climate-change-386485">'World is on fire': Australian school children skip school to protest against climate change</a>

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In Pics, let's take a look as Australian school children step into the streets to voice their opinion on climate change.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, after eleven days of continuous fighting which resulted in the death of hundreds, Isreal and Hamas have reached a ceasefire.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, after eleven days of continuous fighting which resulted in the death of hundreds, Isreal and Hamas have reached a ceasefire. US president Joe Biden has also assured the Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu of his support, helping Isreal in replenishing the nation's Iron Dome system. In other news amid the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO experts have expressed doubt on the reported death toll worldwide, they say that in reality, it would truly be two to three times higher. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. Biden assures Netanyahu of 'full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system' After 11 days of fighting, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire. Amid the ceasefire, US President Joe Biden said that he had "assured" Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu of his "full support to replenish Israel's Iron Dome system to ensure its defences and security in the future." Total COVID-19 deaths at least two to three times higher than officially reported: WHO official With the world grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, according to the WHO assistant director-general Samira Asma true figures of the worldwide death toll "would truly be two to three times higher". Sorry to hear Pak Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressing himself in anti-semitic manner, says Israeli diplomat Israel's Rony Yedidia Clein, expresses regret over Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's anti-semitic remarks. Hong Kong blames 'gross interference' for Taiwan office closure Hong Kong said on Friday its suspension of operations at its Taiwan representative office was motivated by Taipei's "gross" interference in internal affairs, including with its offer to assist "violent" protesters, accusations Taiwan rejected. 'We are in a critical moment': Argentina enters lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases President Alberto Fernandez announces that Argentina will go into nine days lockdown amidst a coronavirus case surge. China slams EU's 'confrontational approach' after it freezes investments After European Union halted the ratification of a new investment pact with Beijing, China slams the European Union's "confrontational approach". Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka nearly out of Covid vaccines, say officials Six killed in blast at pro-Palestinian rally in southwest Pakistan In an improvised explosive device blast, at least six people were killed and another 14 wounded by a bomb at a pro-Palestinian rally in a Pakistani city Chaman, Balochistan province. Japan could freeze all aid to Myanmar, foreign minister warns Japan which is a top donor to Myanmar, has already suspended new aid after the military coup ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. As the military junta continues to use lethal force against opponents of its coup, in an interview, Japan's foreign minister has now warned that Tokyo could freeze all aid to Myanmar. 'World is on fire': Australian school children skip school to protest against climate change In Pics, let's take a look as Australian school children step into the streets to voice their opinion on climate change.

Top 10 world news: Joe Biden offers Netanyahu his full support, WHO expresses doubt on COVID death toll & more

Bogs have long been a source of cheap fuel in Ireland. They've been harvested for fuel or use in Horticulture.

Why are Bogs important for harvesting in Ireland?

Israel and Gaza finally called truce and agreed to a ceasefire after 11 days of violence and bloodshed.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire after 11 days of conflict

Spain has accused Morocco of blackmail as thousands of migrants from the country arrived in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

Migrant Crisis In Spain's Ceuta: Migrant drowns while trying to enter Ceuta

United States is vaccinating 12-15 year old children. First lady Dr. Jill Biden joined up with Dr. Anthony Fauci to visit a paediatric hospital in Washington, D.C. to promote vaccinating young Americans as the fight against the coronavirus pandemic moves into a new stage.

Coronavirus Update: United States vaccinating 12-15 year old children

In a sign of worsening relations between China and the European Union and the European Parliament halted the ratification of a new investment park with China until Beijing lifted sanctions on EU Politicians.

European Union Parliament halts ratification of China deal

Argentina's COVID death toll mounts amidst a new wave. They are threatening a strike if they are not vaccinated.

Argentina's Gravediggers are pleading for vaccines

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid behind the scenes peace moves, Israel struck Gaza again, as Hamas&nbsp;fired rockets after a brief pause earlier.&nbsp;Iran's Rouhani says US&nbsp;will lift sanctions, as another official denies it. In other news, amid the "vaccine apartheid" WTO&nbsp;says that coronavirus vaccine intellectual rights waiver may not be enough to bridge the gap between rich and poor countries.&nbsp;If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-patent-waiver-will-not-be-enough-to-bridge-supply-gap-wto-386296">COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver will not be enough to bridge supply gap: WTO</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/20/195575-untitled-design-57.jpg" />After South Africa and India urge fellow WTO members to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines to boost production,&nbsp;WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says that waiving intellectual property rights for&nbsp;vaccines will not be enough to narrow the huge supply gap between rich and poor countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-president-hassan-rouhani-says-us-is-ready-to-lift-sanctions-386329" hreflang="en">Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says US is ready to lift sanctions</a>

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Iranian President Hassan&nbsp;Rouhani&nbsp;said on Thursday that the United States was ready to lift sanctions on his country's oil, banking and shipping sectors that were reimposed after former US&nbsp;President Donald Trump exited a 2015 nuclear deal three years ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-gaza-again-hamas-fires-rockets-amid-diplomatic-push-386313">Israel strikes Gaza again, Hamas fires rockets amid diplomatic push</a>

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Death toll in&nbsp;Palestinian&nbsp;territory climbs to 230 as Israel conducts&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;airstrikes, with&nbsp;at least 1,700 people injured in the attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-is-hamas-growing-its-arsenal-arsenal-of-rockets-to-strike-israel-386324" hreflang="en">How is Hamas growing its arsenal arsenal of rockets to strike Israel?</a>

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Hamas and other Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip have a variety of home-made or smuggled rockets at their disposal to use against Israel.

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/18/195341-israel-palestine-gaza-al-aqsa.jpg" />Let's take a look at&nbsp;Israel and Palestine supporters clash on the streets of New York City, following violent attacks in the Middle East

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-us-warship-entered-its-waters-in-south-china-sea-386268">China says US warship entered its waters in South China Sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/24/184232-oof-2.jpg" />China says that a US warship 'Curtis Wilbur' entered its territorial waters in South China Sea, without permission illegally.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-passports-in-donbass-are-step-towards-annexation-says-ukraine-president-zelenskiy-386252">Russian passports in Donbass are step towards 'annexation', says Ukraine President Zelenskiy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/23/184097-ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelensky-and-russian-president-vladimir-putin.jpg" />Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, says that&nbsp;the issuance of Russian&nbsp;passports to residents of eastern&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;is the first step towards the "annexation" of the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trial-of-first-hong-konger-under-national-security-law-may-not-have-a-jury-386243">Trial of first Hong Konger under national security law may not have a jury</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/11/28/118256-untitled-design-14.jpg" />According to a senior judge,&nbsp;Tong Ying-ki, the first Hong Konger to be charged under China's controversial national security law may be tried without a jury.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worlds-largest-iceberg-breaks-off-antarctica-386265">World's largest iceberg breaks off Antarctica</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/20/195554-untitled-design-55.jpg" />World's largest iceberg, has broken off from an ice shelf in Antarctica and is floating through the&nbsp;Weddell Sea, says, the European Space Agency.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigerian-boko-haram-leader-seriously-wounded-in-clash-with-islamic-state-report-386305" hreflang="en">Nigerian Boko Haram leader seriously wounded in clash with Islamic State: Report</a>

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Nigerian Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been seriously injured as he tried to kill himself to avoid getting caught.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid behind the scenes peace moves, Israel struck Gaza again, as Hamas fired rockets after a brief pause earlier.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, amid behind the scenes peace moves, Israel struck Gaza again, as Hamas fired rockets after a brief pause earlier. Iran's Rouhani says US will lift sanctions, as another official denies it. In other news, amid the "vaccine apartheid" WTO says that coronavirus vaccine intellectual rights waiver may not be enough to bridge the gap between rich and poor countries. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver will not be enough to bridge supply gap: WTO After South Africa and India urge fellow WTO members to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines to boost production, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says that waiving intellectual property rights for vaccines will not be enough to narrow the huge supply gap between rich and poor countries. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says US is ready to lift sanctions Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the United States was ready to lift sanctions on his country's oil, banking and shipping sectors that were reimposed after former US President Donald Trump exited a 2015 nuclear deal three years ago. Israel strikes Gaza again, Hamas fires rockets amid diplomatic push Death toll in Palestinian territory climbs to 230 as Israel conducts fresh airstrikes, with at least 1,700 people injured in the attacks. How is Hamas growing its arsenal arsenal of rockets to strike Israel? Hamas and other Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip have a variety of home-made or smuggled rockets at their disposal to use against Israel. Let's take a look at Israel and Palestine supporters clash on the streets of New York City, following violent attacks in the Middle East China says US warship entered its waters in South China Sea China says that a US warship 'Curtis Wilbur' entered its territorial waters in South China Sea, without permission illegally. Russian passports in Donbass are step towards 'annexation', says Ukraine President Zelenskiy Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, says that the issuance of Russian passports to residents of eastern Ukraine is the first step towards the "annexation" of the region. Trial of first Hong Konger under national security law may not have a jury According to a senior judge, Tong Ying-ki, the first Hong Konger to be charged under China's controversial national security law may be tried without a jury. World's largest iceberg breaks off Antarctica World's largest iceberg, has broken off from an ice shelf in Antarctica and is floating through the Weddell Sea, says, the European Space Agency. Nigerian Boko Haram leader seriously wounded in clash with Islamic State: Report Nigerian Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been seriously injured as he tried to kill himself to avoid getting caught.

Top 10 world news: Israel strikes Gaza again, Rouhani says US will lift sanctions and more

Amid the continued violent clashes between the Palestinian community and Israeli forces, Israel's Prime Minister,&nbsp;Benjamin Netanyahu, has made no&nbsp;mention of a halt to Gaza fighting. Towards the West, the US locals are&nbsp;urging the American President, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>, to speak in favour of a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the US is trying to bring justice for the US Capitol riots that took place on January 06, allegedly under the former president, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump's</a> command. In the East, as the covid crisis rages on, an Indian state, Rajasthan, has declared <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-declares-black-fungus-an-epidemic-386120">'Black fungus'</a> as an epidemic and US civil rights leader,&nbsp;Rev Jesse Jackson, has urged the Biden&nbsp;administration to give 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines to India.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-appoints-commission-on-capitol-riots-mitch-mcconnell-opposes-386139" hreflang="en">US House appoints commission on Capitol riots; Mitch McConnell opposes</a>

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The panel will be a 10-member commission that was approved with a vote of 252 to 175 in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.&nbsp;This commission is expected to rule keeping all ‘politics’ aside and is expected to be similar to the 9/11 Commission, created in 2002.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/country-of-mahatma-gandhi-will-win-battle-against-pandemic-us-civil-rights-leader-386137">Mahatma Gandhi's India will win battle against Covid: US civil rights leader</a>

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Rev Jackson called for raising more funds for the people of India and other countries being impacted by COVID-19. He has urged&nbsp;the Biden administration to give 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines to India.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-approves-purchase-of-covid-vaccines-from-china-386133">Bangladesh approves purchase of Covid vaccines from China</a>

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The Bangladeshi government has approved the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines from China.&nbsp;The approval came a week after Bangladesh received a batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/lavrov-and-blinken-meet-in-reykjavik-on-arctic-council-summit-sidelines-386140">Lavrov and Blinken meet in Reykjavik on Arctic Council summit sidelines</a>

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Amid the continued violent clashes between the Palestinian community and Israeli forces, Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has made no mention of a halt to Gaza fighting.

Amid the continued violent clashes between the Palestinian community and Israeli forces, Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has made no mention of a halt to Gaza fighting. Towards the West, the US locals are urging the American President, Joe Biden, to speak in favour of a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the US is trying to bring justice for the US Capitol riots that took place on January 06, allegedly under the former president, Donald Trump's command. In the East, as the covid crisis rages on, an Indian state, Rajasthan, has declared 'Black fungus' as an epidemic and US civil rights leader, Rev Jesse Jackson, has urged the Biden administration to give 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines to India. Click on headlines to read more US House appoints commission on Capitol riots; Mitch McConnell opposes The panel will be a 10-member commission that was approved with a vote of 252 to 175 in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. This commission is expected to rule keeping all ‘politics’ aside and is expected to be similar to the 9/11 Commission, created in 2002. Mahatma Gandhi's India will win battle against Covid: US civil rights leader Rev Jackson called for raising more funds for the people of India and other countries being impacted by COVID-19. He has urged the Biden administration to give 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines to India. Bangladesh approves purchase of Covid vaccines from China The Bangladeshi government has approved the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines from China. The approval came a week after Bangladesh received a batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by China. Lavrov and Blinken meet in Reykjavik on Arctic Council summit sidelines Benjamin Netanyahu makes no mention of halt to Gaza fighting

Morning news brief: Gaza-Israel violence, commission on Capitol riots, and more

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, as&nbsp;in a pre-dawn attack Israeli&nbsp;airstrikes&nbsp;continued in&nbsp;Gaza, amid this&nbsp;continuously escalating&nbsp;Israeli-Gaza conflict Israeli&nbsp;PM Benjamin&nbsp;Netanyahu, in a statement lists two ways to deal with Hamas, either conquer them or deter them.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in a first for Asia, Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12-15. In lighter news,&nbsp;singer-popstar Demi Lovato has come out as non-binary, changing her pronouns from she/her to they/them.&nbsp;If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-ways-to-deal-with-hamas-conquer-or-deter-them-netanyahu-386037">Two ways to deal with Hamas - conquer or deter them: Netanyahu</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195450-2.jpg?itok=5x9CsSXI" />In a statement, Israeli PM Netanyahu has mentioned two ways that the country&nbsp;can deal with Hamas forces.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-president-mahmoud-abbas-accuses-israel-of-war-crimes-386059" hreflang="en">Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of war crimes</a>

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Israel is carrying out ''organised state terrorism and war crimes''&nbsp;in Gaza that are punishable under international law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-parliaments-lower-house-votes-to-exit-from-open-skies-treaty-386020">Russian parliament's lower house votes to exit from Open Skies Treaty</a>

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Following the US departure from the pact, The Russian lower house has also voted to withdraw from the Open Skies treaty, an international treaty that allows&nbsp;surveillance flights over military facilities

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-offers-to-host-afghan-peace-talks-backs-leading-role-for-ghani-led-govt-386029">China offers to host Afghan peace talks, backs leading role for Ghani-led govt</a>

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Following US troops withdrawal from war-torn country of Afghanistan, Chin has offered to host peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/full-of-lies-china-slams-pelosis-winter-olympics-boycott-comment-386027">'Full of lies': China slams Pelosi's Winter Olympics boycott comment</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/11/09/169011-pjimage-39.jpg?itok=9kbzFi1t" />China brands&nbsp;US House Speaker Nancy&nbsp;Pelosi&nbsp;"full of lies" after she&nbsp;called for a diplomatic boycott of&nbsp;next year's Beijing Winter Olympics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-for-asia-singapore-approves-pfizer-vaccine-for-teens-amid-surge-in-covid-19-cases-386055">First for Asia: Singapore approves Pfizer vaccine for teens amid surge in COVID-19 cases</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195459-3.jpg?itok=go3oGZ7r" />Amid the coronavirus surge, Singapore has approved&nbsp;the use of the&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech&nbsp;coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12 to 15.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/galapagos-islands-iconic-darwins-arch-collapses-into-sea-386038">Galapagos Islands' iconic Darwin’s Arch collapses into sea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195447-untitled-design-47.jpg?itok=Ahub1zA3" />In a statement, the&nbsp;Ecuadoran Ministry of Environment reveals&nbsp;that&nbsp;Darwin's Arch, the&nbsp;famous rock formation off the&nbsp;Galapagos&nbsp;Islands&nbsp;has collapsed due to "natural erosion."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-100-unexploded-bombs-from-world-war-ii-found-in-solomon-islands-386045">Over 100 unexploded bombs from World War II found in Solomon Islands</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195457-oof-6.jpg?itok=antxUKci" />Over 100 World War 2 era, unexploded ordnances (UXO) or explosives that did not detonate during the intended period and still&nbsp;pose risks wherever found, were&nbsp;discovered in the backyard of a home in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands situated in the South Pacific.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/how-myanmars-military-moved-in-on-the-telecoms-sector-to-spy-on-citizens-386071">How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/05/19/195470-oof-8.jpg?itok=f7aLv4Ma" />&nbsp;According to sources with direct knowledge of the plan, following Myanmar's February 1st military coup,&nbsp;the country's telecom and internet service providers were ordered to install intercept spyware which&nbsp;allows the army to eavesdrop on the communications of citizens.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/blue-origin-reveals-highest-bid-for-a-seat-on-its-first-human-spaceflight-386077" hreflang="en">Blue Origin reveals highest bid for a seat on its first human spaceflight</a>

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Blue Origin, billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket company, disclosed $2 million as the current highest bid for a seat on its New Shepherd spacecraft after the startup closed the first phase of its auction.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, as in a pre-dawn attack Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza, amid this continuously escalating Israeli-Gaza conflict Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement lists two ways to deal with Hamas, either conquer them or deter them.

Top 10 world news today: In our daily evening newsletter, we bring to you the biggest stories of the day from multiple beats. Today, as in a pre-dawn attack Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza, amid this continuously escalating Israeli-Gaza conflict Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement lists two ways to deal with Hamas, either conquer them or deter them. Meanwhile, in a first for Asia, Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12-15. In lighter news, singer-popstar Demi Lovato has come out as non-binary, changing her pronouns from she/her to they/them. If you wish to read the full story, please click on the headline. Two ways to deal with Hamas - conquer or deter them: Netanyahu In a statement, Israeli PM Netanyahu has mentioned two ways that the country can deal with Hamas forces. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of war crimes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Israel is carrying out ''organised state terrorism and war crimes'' in Gaza that are punishable under international law. Russian parliament's lower house votes to exit from Open Skies Treaty Following the US departure from the pact, The Russian lower house has also voted to withdraw from the Open Skies treaty, an international treaty that allows surveillance flights over military facilities China offers to host Afghan peace talks, backs leading role for Ghani-led govt Following US troops withdrawal from war-torn country of Afghanistan, Chin has offered to host peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban. 'Full of lies': China slams Pelosi's Winter Olympics boycott comment China brands US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "full of lies" after she called for a diplomatic boycott of next year's Beijing Winter Olympics. First for Asia: Singapore approves Pfizer vaccine for teens amid surge in COVID-19 cases Amid the coronavirus surge, Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for teenagers aged 12 to 15. Galapagos Islands' iconic Darwin’s Arch collapses into sea In a statement, the Ecuadoran Ministry of Environment reveals that Darwin's Arch, the famous rock formation off the Galapagos Islands has collapsed due to "natural erosion." Over 100 unexploded bombs from World War II found in Solomon Islands Over 100 World War 2 era, unexploded ordnances (UXO) or explosives that did not detonate during the intended period and still pose risks wherever found, were discovered in the backyard of a home in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands situated in the South Pacific. How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens According to sources with direct knowledge of the plan, following Myanmar's February 1st military coup, the country's telecom and internet service providers were ordered to install intercept spyware which allows the army to eavesdrop on the communications of citizens. Blue Origin reveals highest bid for a seat on its first human spaceflight Blue Origin, billionaire Jeff Bezos' rocket company, disclosed $2 million as the current highest bid for a seat on its New Shepherd spacecraft after the startup closed the first phase of its auction.

Top 10 world news today: Israel-Gaza fighting rages, Russian lawmakers vote to abandon Open Skies Treaty and more

US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek a "de-escalation" in violence and get on the path to a ceasefire. Watch Editor Of Palestine Chronicle, Ramzy Baroud speaks to WION on Israel-Gaza conflict.

Ramzy Baroud, Editor Of Palestine Chronicle, speaks to WION

Members of the European Union have agreed to ease COVID 19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated, non-EU tourists.

European Union: EU members to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions

Shifting to alternative Aviation fuels could be key to sustainable air travel and could contribute hugely to the industry's emissions reduction strategy and taking a step towards this transition Air France KLM operated its first long-haul flight with sustainable aviation fuel.

Air France-KLM's long haul flight with sustainable fuel

Former Israeli Diplomat Alon Pinkas who has been advisor to 4 Israeli Foreign Ministers, speaks to WION on Israel-Gaza conflict.

Former Israeli Diplomat Alon Pinkas speaks to WION on Israel-Gaza conflict

India has recorded highest one-day COVID deaths. More than 4,500 people lost their lives to COVID-19 in a single day.

India: 4,529 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours

Rate of COVID-19 infections in Europe has begin to ease. Europe is starting to reopen cities and beaches.

Rate of COVID-19 infections in Europe begin to ease

France, Egypt and Jordan agreed on resolution. France has filed Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution at United Nations.

Israel-Palestine Clashes: France files Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN

The US will release four million doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to its neighbours, Canada and Mexico.

COVID-19 Vaccines: US to share Pfizer, Biontech, Moderna, J&J vaccines

The EU’S drug agency has approved the storage of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in fridges for up to a month. The European Medicines Agency said this could improve the flexibility in countries’ vaccine rollout.

EMA: Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against COVID-19 variants

After months of lockdown with little more online streaming for entertainment England's arts lovers are gearing up for their culture fixes. Iconic Barbican Centre in London, rethinks performances post-lockdown.

United Kingdom: Iconic Barbican Centre rethinks performances post-lockdown

The Pentagon has created a huge secret army of about 60,000 people over the past 10 years.

The Pentagon's Secret Army: Pentagon operates 60,000-strong secret force

United States President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden reported a drop in income as they filed their tax returns for 2020.

United States: Bidens report drop in income, releases tax returns

Spain deployed the military to its border with Morocco after thousands of Moroccans took advantage of their government’s relaxed border controls to swim or paddle in inflatable boats to Spanish soil.

Spain Migrant Crisis: Spain witnesses unprecedented migration

Anti-government protests continue for the third week in Colombia in Colombia. Residents struggle under weight of protests & blockades.

Colombia Protest: Residents struggle under weight of protests & blockades

The two main contenders in the race to become Iran's next President have file their nominations. One of them is former Parliament speaker Ali Larijani.

Iran Presidential Poll 2021: Former Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani files nomination

As the ceasefire of three days ended, the Taliban group attacked the Afghanistan forces after the&nbsp;Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the Israel-Palestine clash has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Sunday morning. Saudi Arabia has also&nbsp;condemned "flagrant violations" of Palestinian rights by Israel and called for global action to end the recent spike of violence.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nearly-3000-rockets-fired-from-gaza-towards-israel-army-claims-385423" hreflang="en">Nearly 3,000 rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel, army claims</a>

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The Israel army reported that the rockets were fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza on Sunday and termed it as an ‘intense attack'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-taliban-resumes-shooting-as-ceasefire-ends-385400">Afghanistan: Taliban resumes shooting as ceasefire ends</a>

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After an agreed ceasefire of three days, violent clashes resumed between the Taliban and the Afghanistan security forces on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-decries-israels-flagrant-violations-of-palestinian-rights-385432">Saudi Arabia decries Israel's 'flagrant violations' of Palestinian rights</a>

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Pre-dawn Israeli strikes in the centre of Gaza City on Sunday brought the death toll in Gaza to 181, including 52 children, health officials said. Israel has reported 10 dead, including two children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-to-keep-international-borders-closed-till-middle-of-2022-officials-385445">Australia to keep international borders closed till middle of 2022: Officials</a>

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The Scott Morrison government has been facing increasing pressure from international leaders and groups about reopening the country's border and let residents return.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/matt-hancock-defends-uk-governments-handling-of-covid-variant-385419">Matt Hancock defends UK government's handling of covid variant</a>

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Many alleged that the government was too slow to impose travel restrictions towards India which led to an increase in cases in the UK.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nypd-banned-from-lgbt-pride-parades-until-2025-organisers-385438" hreflang="en">NYPD banned from LGBT pride parades until 2025: Organisers</a>

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After the decision was announced the group, Gay Officers Action League, have expressed sadness and said they are disheartened by the decision.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/do-not-give-in-to-evil-and-division-pope-tells-myanmar-community-385407" hreflang="en">Do not give in to evil and division, Pope tells Myanmar community</a>

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Francis, who visited the Southeast Asian country in 2017, has repeatedly denounced the coup and on Sunday held a special service for the Myanmar faithful in St Peter's Basilica.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ministers-will-make-england-lockdown-easing-decision-on-june-14-385425" hreflang="en">Ministers will make England lockdown easing decision on June 14</a>

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Britain, which has one of the world's highest official deaths tolls at 127,675, currently has low overall rates of infection thanks largely to the success of its vaccine rollout.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hasty-us-withdrawal-a-blow-to-afghan-peace-process-says-china-385452">Hasty US withdrawal a blow to Afghan peace process, says China</a>

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Taliban has tried to take over some strategic areas in Afghanistan ever since the announcement of the final drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-rising-tensions-china-conducts-taiwan-invasion-military-drills-385443" hreflang="en">Amid rising tensions, China conducts 'Taiwan invasion' military drills</a>

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The videos were released in response to joint military drills carried out by the US, Japan, Australia and France.

As the ceasefire of three days ended, the Taliban group attacked the Afghanistan forces after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the Israel-Palestine clash has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Sunday morning.

As the ceasefire of three days ended, the Taliban group attacked the Afghanistan forces after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Meanwhile, the Israel-Palestine clash has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Sunday morning. Saudi Arabia has also condemned "flagrant violations" of Palestinian rights by Israel and called for global action to end the recent spike of violence. Click on headlines to read more Nearly 3,000 rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel, army claims The Israel army reported that the rockets were fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza on Sunday and termed it as an ‘intense attack'. Afghanistan: Taliban resumes shooting as ceasefire ends After an agreed ceasefire of three days, violent clashes resumed between the Taliban and the Afghanistan security forces on Sunday. Saudi Arabia decries Israel's 'flagrant violations' of Palestinian rights Pre-dawn Israeli strikes in the centre of Gaza City on Sunday brought the death toll in Gaza to 181, including 52 children, health officials said. Israel has reported 10 dead, including two children. Australia to keep international borders closed till middle of 2022: Officials The Scott Morrison government has been facing increasing pressure from international leaders and groups about reopening the country's border and let residents return. Matt Hancock defends UK government's handling of covid variant Many alleged that the government was too slow to impose travel restrictions towards India which led to an increase in cases in the UK. NYPD banned from LGBT pride parades until 2025: Organisers After the decision was announced the group, Gay Officers Action League, have expressed sadness and said they are disheartened by the decision. Do not give in to evil and division, Pope tells Myanmar community Francis, who visited the Southeast Asian country in 2017, has repeatedly denounced the coup and on Sunday held a special service for the Myanmar faithful in St Peter's Basilica. Ministers will make England lockdown easing decision on June 14 Britain, which has one of the world's highest official deaths tolls at 127,675, currently has low overall rates of infection thanks largely to the success of its vaccine rollout. Hasty US withdrawal a blow to Afghan peace process, says China Taliban has tried to take over some strategic areas in Afghanistan ever since the announcement of the final drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan. Amid rising tensions, China conducts 'Taiwan invasion' military drills The videos were released in response to joint military drills carried out by the US, Japan, Australia and France.

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