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The animosity between the US and China is at an all-time high. The United States in particular has targetted China and Chinese nationals on several accounts. One of the accusations is that the Chinese researchers working in the US have hidden links to the Chinese military.

US acts tough on China: Clamps down on Chinese researchers

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-in-us-consulate-in-chengdu-interfered-in-our-internal-affairs-china-315732">People in US consulate in Chengdu interfered in our internal affairs: China</a>

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China's foreign ministry said the measure taken by it was the "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-7-billion-vaccinations-none-of-the-vaccines-appear-they-will-work-with-a-single-dose-says-bill-gates-on-combating-coronavirus-315718">'More than 7 billion vaccinations: None of the vaccines appear they will work with a 'single dose', says Bill Gates on combating coronavirus</a>

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates added that the vaccine would need to cover "70-80% coverage on a global basis".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-former-lawyer-michael-cohen-soon-to-return-home-from-prison-315714">Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen soon to return home from prison</a>

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The order came two weeks after Cohen was imprisoned in Otisville prison as a retaliation for planning to publish a book about Trump.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-bull-heir-boss-free-of-hit-and-run-charges-315750">Red Bull heir 'Boss' free of hit-and-run charges</a>

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The energy drink giant heir allegedly knocked over and killed the police officer near his compound.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-universities-in-uk-us-and-canada-hit-by-malware-attack-data-lost-315705">Several universities in UK, US and Canada hit by malware attack; data lost</a>

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The hackers targeted the company in May, but the universities were informed in July.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-muslim-prayer-in-hagia-sophia-after-mosque-reconversion-315692">First Muslim prayer in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion</a>

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Despite the coronavirus pandemic, tight crowds formed on Friday morning around the former cathedral for the prayer scheduled for around 1000 GMT, AFP correspondents said. Several people had spent the night in the area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-concerned-over-spike-in-infections-in-europe-coronavirus-covid19-315708">Coronavirus: WHO concerned over infections surge in Europe</a>

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The total number of cases in Europe on Thursday crossed three million, a fifth of over 15 million infections around the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/culture-of-sexism-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-hits-back-at-republican-ted-yohos-derogatory-slur-315649">'Culture of sexism': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Republican Ted Yoho's derogatory slur</a>

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“What we are seeing is that incidents like these are happening in a pattern,” she said. “This is a pattern of an attitude towards women and dehumanisation of others.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-backlash-malaysia-abandons-move-to-license-social-media-videos-315681">After backlash, Malaysia abandons move to license social media videos</a>

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Expanding a decades old-law on video production, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Thursday that licenses were needed for videos to be published on social and traditional media platforms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-historian-who-found-stalin-era-graves-is-convicted-315610">Russian historian who found Stalin-era graves is convicted</a>

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This has, in a way, ended a long campaign by the authorities to silence a scholar and rights activist whose work had challenged the Kremlin’s glorification of Russia’s past, including the Soviet era.

People in US consulate in Chengdu interfered in our internal affairs: China China's foreign ministry said the measure taken by it was the "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US".

People in US consulate in Chengdu interfered in our internal affairs: China China's foreign ministry said the measure taken by it was the "legitimate and necessary response to the unjustified act by the US". 'More than 7 billion vaccinations: None of the vaccines appear they will work with a 'single dose', says Bill Gates on combating coronavirus Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates added that the vaccine would need to cover "70-80% coverage on a global basis". Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen soon to return home from prison The order came two weeks after Cohen was imprisoned in Otisville prison as a retaliation for planning to publish a book about Trump. Red Bull heir 'Boss' free of hit-and-run charges The energy drink giant heir allegedly knocked over and killed the police officer near his compound. Several universities in UK, US and Canada hit by malware attack; data lost The hackers targeted the company in May, but the universities were informed in July. First Muslim prayer in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion Despite the coronavirus pandemic, tight crowds formed on Friday morning around the former cathedral for the prayer scheduled for around 1000 GMT, AFP correspondents said. Several people had spent the night in the area. Coronavirus: WHO concerned over infections surge in Europe The total number of cases in Europe on Thursday crossed three million, a fifth of over 15 million infections around the world. 'Culture of sexism': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hits back at Republican Ted Yoho's derogatory slur “What we are seeing is that incidents like these are happening in a pattern,” she said. “This is a pattern of an attitude towards women and dehumanisation of others.” After backlash, Malaysia abandons move to license social media videos Expanding a decades old-law on video production, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Thursday that licenses were needed for videos to be published on social and traditional media platforms. Russian historian who found Stalin-era graves is convicted This has, in a way, ended a long campaign by the authorities to silence a scholar and rights activist whose work had challenged the Kremlin’s glorification of Russia’s past, including the Soviet era.

Top 10 world news today: China on consulate row with US, Hagia Sophia reopens & more

Over the last 5 years, roughly 600 North Korean ships have washed up on the coast of China. These ships are linked to China's illegal fishing. Watch report.

China's illegal fishing in North Korean waters: Have caught around $560MN worth of Squid | World News

On WION Global Summit: Decoding China, WION's Palki assesses the Chinese military's power, provocations & propaganda with Lawrence Korb, John Blaxland and Lt Gen S L Narasimhan

WION Global Summit: China's Military | Power, Provocations and Propaganda | Session Two

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-warships-confronted-by-chinese-navy-in-disputed-south-china-sea-315387">Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea</a>

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The incident took place when the Australia's Defence Force joint task group consisting of five ships was travelling through the area on the way to Hawaii for joint military war games with the US and Japan in the Philippine Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-will-be-comfortable-sending-my-son-to-school-trump-backs-reopening-schools-315428">I will be comfortable sending my son to school: Trump backs reopening schools</a>

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Trump claimed that his administration is looking at researches to determine whether or not children transmit the deadly coronavirus as easily as adults.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dead-britons-pompeo-slams-world-health-organization-says-chief-tedros-bought-by-china-315441">'Dead Britons': Pompeo slams World Health Organization; says chief Tedros 'bought' by China</a>

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Pompeo told a private meeting of MPs that the WHO had become a 'political' body, alleging that its decisions were influenced by a deal struck between chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and China that helped him become its head.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/japan-holds-subdued-celebrations-to-mark-one-year-until-postponed-tokyo-2020-olympics-315434">Japan holds subdued celebrations to mark one year until postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics</a>

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Japan holds subdued celebrations on Thursday evening to mark one year until the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to raise concerns whether the quadrennial Games will go ahead next year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/juvenile-in-1944-ex-nazi-camp-guard-93-gets-suspended-sentence-315410">Juvenile in 1944, ex-Nazi camp guard, 93, gets suspended sentence</a>

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Being 17 or 18 years old at the time of the murders, Bruno has been charged with youth sentencing guidelines, while the prosecutors are calling for atleast a three-year prison sentence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/popes-ex-envoy-luigi-ventura-to-stand-trial-on-sex-assault-charges-315430">Pope's ex-envoy Luigi Ventura to stand trial on sex assault charges</a>

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Ventura had resigned from his post after police had questioned him on sexual assualt charges. Ventura is set to appear in court in November.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worst-hit-us-sees-2600-coronavirus-cases-every-hour-315424">Worst-hit US sees 2,600 coronavirus cases every hour</a>

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In the latest figures, the US has reported more than 63,000 new cases in the last 24 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/closure-of-more-chinese-embassies-possible-says-trump-as-us-shuts-down-consulate-in-houston-315329">Closure of more Chinese embassies 'possible', says Trump as US shuts down consulate in Houston</a>

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The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-government-mocked-over-crackdown-on-video-making-315407">Malaysia government mocked over crackdown on video making</a>

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Earlier, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah told parliament that licenses were needed 'regardless of whether they are mainstream media agencies or personal media that broadcast films on social media or traditional channels.'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/detained-man-takes-policeman-hostage-with-grenade-in-ukraine-315389">Detained man takes policeman hostage with grenade in Ukraine</a>

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This is the second hostage situation in Ukraine within the past three days.

Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea The incident took place when the Australia's Defence Force joint task group consisting of five ships was travelling through the area on the way to Hawaii for joint military war games with the US and Japan in the Philippine Sea.

Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea The incident took place when the Australia's Defence Force joint task group consisting of five ships was travelling through the area on the way to Hawaii for joint military war games with the US and Japan in the Philippine Sea. I will be comfortable sending my son to school: Trump backs reopening schools Trump claimed that his administration is looking at researches to determine whether or not children transmit the deadly coronavirus as easily as adults. 'Dead Britons': Pompeo slams World Health Organization; says chief Tedros 'bought' by China Pompeo told a private meeting of MPs that the WHO had become a 'political' body, alleging that its decisions were influenced by a deal struck between chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and China that helped him become its head. Japan holds subdued celebrations to mark one year until postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics Japan holds subdued celebrations on Thursday evening to mark one year until the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to raise concerns whether the quadrennial Games will go ahead next year. Juvenile in 1944, ex-Nazi camp guard, 93, gets suspended sentence Being 17 or 18 years old at the time of the murders, Bruno has been charged with youth sentencing guidelines, while the prosecutors are calling for atleast a three-year prison sentence. Pope's ex-envoy Luigi Ventura to stand trial on sex assault charges Ventura had resigned from his post after police had questioned him on sexual assualt charges. Ventura is set to appear in court in November. Worst-hit US sees 2,600 coronavirus cases every hour In the latest figures, the US has reported more than 63,000 new cases in the last 24 hours. Closure of more Chinese embassies 'possible', says Trump as US shuts down consulate in Houston The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world. Malaysia government mocked over crackdown on video making Earlier, Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah told parliament that licenses were needed 'regardless of whether they are mainstream media agencies or personal media that broadcast films on social media or traditional channels.' Detained man takes policeman hostage with grenade in Ukraine This is the second hostage situation in Ukraine within the past three days.

Top 10 world news today: South China Sea confrontation, Trump on school reopening and more

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed Yemen to distorted famine and poverty. This is the Hasam Mirza Mohammad a ten-year-old boy who weighs only 9 kgs and just like him thousands of children are reeling under this crisis.

Hunger kills Yemenis amid COVID-19 pandemic | Children malnourished

On WION Global Summit: Decoding China, WION's Palki decodes the Chinese President Xi Jinping with Gautam Bambawale, Bruno Macaes and Derek Grossman

WION Global Summit: Decoding China | How is Xi Jinping driving China's quest for global domination?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers the keynote address at the India Ideas Summit on July 22.

PM Modi's keynote address at India Ideas Summit | PM Modi Speech | WION

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houston-consulate-closure-china-warns-students-in-us-over-arbitrary-interrogations-and-detentions-315184" hreflang="en">Houston consulate row: China warns students in US over arbitrary detention</a>

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The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-gets-caught-after-using-fake-death-certificate-to-avoid-jail-term-315188" hreflang="en">Man gets caught after using fake death certificate to avoid jail term</a>

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A criminal from Long Island tried avoiding jail by faking his death but was caught as his death certificate submitted by his lawyers had a spelling error.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-claims-on-imprisonment-of-uighur-are-lies-says-china-315182" hreflang="en">French claims on imprisonment of Uighur are 'lies', says China</a>

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China on Wednesday said that the French claims about the imprisonment of ethnic and religious minorities in China's Xinjiang region were unacceptable.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-of-slander-over-coronavirus-research-hacking-claims-315178" hreflang="en">China accuses US of 'slander' over coronavirus research hacking claims</a>

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Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33, targeted biotech companies but did not appear to have actually compromised any COVID-19 research, the US Justice Department said Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unprecedented-escalation-china-may-shut-us-consulate-in-wuhan-315175" hreflang="en">'Unprecedented escalation': China may shut US consulate in Wuhan</a>

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No official confirmation has been given by Chinese officials yet, but this is the most likely expected move in a series of diplomatic rows between the two countries

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobel-prizes-banquet-cancelled-for-first-time-since-1956-due-to-covid-19-315173" hreflang="en">Nobel Prize's banquet cancelled for first time since 1956 due to COVID-19</a>

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This year's Nobel prize winners will be announced, however, the event that is usually held on December 10 will not take place.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-welcomes-tourists-100-days-after-lifting-coronavirus-induced-lockdown-315171" hreflang="en">Wuhan welcomes tourists 100 days after lifting coronavirus-induced lockdown</a>

COVID-19 was first discovered in a food market in Wuhan, where the first case was lodged after people started showing symptoms of pneumonia

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-houston-consulate-closed-to-protect-american-intellectual-property-us-315168" hreflang="en">China's Houston consulate closed to 'protect American intellectual property': US</a>

Earlier in the day, Beijing said the United States had ordered China to close its Houston consulate, terming it a "political provocation" that would further harm diplomatic relations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-says-there-is-no-evidence-of-russian-meddling-in-brexit-vote-315165" hreflang="en">UK says there is no evidence of Russian meddling in Brexit vote</a>

The British parliament's intelligence and security committee said in a report published on Tuesday that Russia had interfered in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/museums-engage-in-hilarious-online-battle-for-best-bum-exhibit-315161" hreflang="en">Museums engage in hilarious online battle for best bum exhibit</a>

As a result, the #curatorbattle which began in April has enthralled people with its June theme #bestmuseumbum.

Houston consulate row: China warns students in US over arbitrary detention The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years".

Houston consulate row: China warns students in US over arbitrary detention The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years". Man gets caught after using fake death certificate to avoid jail term A criminal from Long Island tried avoiding jail by faking his death but was caught as his death certificate submitted by his lawyers had a spelling error. French claims on imprisonment of Uighur are 'lies', says China China on Wednesday said that the French claims about the imprisonment of ethnic and religious minorities in China's Xinjiang region were unacceptable. China accuses US of 'slander' over coronavirus research hacking claims Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33, targeted biotech companies but did not appear to have actually compromised any COVID-19 research, the US Justice Department said Tuesday. 'Unprecedented escalation': China may shut US consulate in Wuhan No official confirmation has been given by Chinese officials yet, but this is the most likely expected move in a series of diplomatic rows between the two countries Nobel Prize's banquet cancelled for first time since 1956 due to COVID-19 This year's Nobel prize winners will be announced, however, the event that is usually held on December 10 will not take place. Wuhan welcomes tourists 100 days after lifting coronavirus-induced lockdown COVID-19 was first discovered in a food market in Wuhan, where the first case was lodged after people started showing symptoms of pneumonia China's Houston consulate closed to 'protect American intellectual property': US Earlier in the day, Beijing said the United States had ordered China to close its Houston consulate, terming it a "political provocation" that would further harm diplomatic relations. UK says there is no evidence of Russian meddling in Brexit vote The British parliament's intelligence and security committee said in a report published on Tuesday that Russia had interfered in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Museums engage in hilarious online battle for best bum exhibit As a result, the #curatorbattle which began in April has enthralled people with its June theme #bestmuseumbum.

Top 10 world news today: Houston consulate row, China on Uighurs and more

On WION Global Summit: Decoding China, WION's Palki talks about China's Great Wall of Debt and the ticking economic distancing with Dexter Roberts, Michael Schuman and Dinny McMahon

Global Summit Decoding China: The great wall of debt & Economic distancing | Session one | WION

China's record flooding season has raised concerns about the country's dams, most of which have not been reinforced for a long long time. Major dams built in the 1950 and 1960s are on the verge of collapse. Watch the WION report.

Flood alert raised to the highest level in China: Major dams discharge water

Israeli's are out on the streets amid the pandemic and are demanding the resignation of Benjamin Netanyahu. They are accusing the prime minister of mishandling the coronavirus pandemic. Watch report.

Israeli's demanding Netanyahu's resignation: Protestors accuse PM of mishandling the virus

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-virus-china-faces-worst-floods-in-30-years-314960" hreflang="en">After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years</a>

More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-rich-are-looking-for-safe-heaven-as-virus-rages-314965" hreflang="en">Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages</a>

The Vatican City is an option too. However, the rich may not yet be keen on heaven. All they are looking for is a safe haven.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-north-korea-enters-vaccine-race-314957" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: North Korea enters vaccine race</a>

North Korea has one of the worst healthcare systems in the world and many hospitals do not have access to running water or electricity.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-change-could-wipe-out-polar-bears-by-2100-report-314956" hreflang="en">Climate change could wipe out polar bears by 2100: Report</a>

Polar bears may be immediately affected by the consequences of climate change but other species in the animal kingdom may also soon follow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-are-more-likely-to-be-infected-with-coronavirus-at-home-study-314954" hreflang="en">People are more likely to be infected with coronavirus at home: Study</a>

Out of 100 infected people, just two of them had caught the virus from non-household contacts, whereas, one in 10 were infected from their own families.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-recent-attacks-lay-bare-glaring-holes-in-tehrans-intelligence-inputs-314955" hreflang="en">Iran: Recent attacks lay bare glaring holes in Tehran's intelligence inputs</a>

Adding fuel to this theory is a recent attack at iranian bases on Syrian soil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-asks-air-travellers-to-upload-covid-19-test-in-app-before-arrival-314952" hreflang="en">China asks air travellers to upload COVID-19 test in app before arrival</a>

According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, travellers would have to upload a picture of their coronavirus test and submit it to the Chinese embassy or consulate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pompeo-and-johnson-discuss-chinas-actions-in-hong-kong-and-xinjiang-314947" hreflang="en">Pompeo and Johnson discuss China's actions in Hong Kong and Xinjiang</a>

"The Prime Minister and Secretary of State also underlined their commitment to negotiate a strong UK-US Free Trade Agreement that benefits the economies of both countries."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-top-target-for-russia-says-intelligence-report-314915" hreflang="en">UK 'top target' for Russia, says intelligence report</a>

The much-awaited report has criticised and accused successive British governments of welcoming Russia's Oligarchs "with open arms".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-china-standoff-us-house-passes-ndaa-amendment-slams-chinese-aggression-against-india-at-galwan-valley-314944" hreflang="en">India-China standoff: US House passes NDAA amendment; slams 'Chinese aggression against India at Galwan Valley'</a>

The amendment said China's aggression and expansion around disputed territories, such as the Line of Actual Control, the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, is of significant concern.

After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages The Vatican City is an option too.

After virus, China faces worst floods in 30 years More than 140 people have either died or disappeared so far but the actual number could be much higher with at least 28,000 homes destroyed Global rich are looking for safe heaven as virus rages The Vatican City is an option too. However, the rich may not yet be keen on heaven. All they are looking for is a safe haven. Coronavirus: North Korea enters vaccine race North Korea has one of the worst healthcare systems in the world and many hospitals do not have access to running water or electricity. Climate change could wipe out polar bears by 2100: Report Polar bears may be immediately affected by the consequences of climate change but other species in the animal kingdom may also soon follow. People are more likely to be infected with coronavirus at home: Study Out of 100 infected people, just two of them had caught the virus from non-household contacts, whereas, one in 10 were infected from their own families. Iran: Recent attacks lay bare glaring holes in Tehran's intelligence inputs Adding fuel to this theory is a recent attack at iranian bases on Syrian soil. China asks air travellers to upload COVID-19 test in app before arrival According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, travellers would have to upload a picture of their coronavirus test and submit it to the Chinese embassy or consulate. Pompeo and Johnson discuss China's actions in Hong Kong and Xinjiang "The Prime Minister and Secretary of State also underlined their commitment to negotiate a strong UK-US Free Trade Agreement that benefits the economies of both countries." UK 'top target' for Russia, says intelligence report The much-awaited report has criticised and accused successive British governments of welcoming Russia's Oligarchs "with open arms". India-China standoff: US House passes NDAA amendment; slams 'Chinese aggression against India at Galwan Valley' The amendment said China's aggression and expansion around disputed territories, such as the Line of Actual Control, the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, is of significant concern.

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Taiwanese Parliament is engulfed in turmoil due to repeated political brawls. Is Tawain's principle opposition party trying to corner Tsai Ing-wen at China's behest? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is China influencing Taiwan's opposition?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-suspends-extradition-treaty-with-hong-kong-after-controversial-security-law-314731">UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after controversial security law</a>

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Britain on Monday suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong "immediately and indefinitely" in response to China's introduction of a controversial new security law in the territory, according to AFP.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxford-astrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine-trial-safe-produced-immune-response-data-reveals-314716">Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial: Safe &amp; produced immune response, data reveals</a>

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The Lancet medical journal said the vaccine AZD1222 under development by AstraZeneca and scientists at Britain's Oxford University did not prompt any serious side effects

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxford-astrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine-trial-safe-produced-immune-response-data-reveals-314716">Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic: ICC</a>

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that was scheduled to be held in Australia later this year has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-could-have-stopped-the-virus-but-didnt-trump-lashes-out-at-china-again-314740">They could have stopped the virus but didn't: Trump lashes out at China again</a>

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President Trump attacked China once again over the coronavirus pandemic asserting that it's a “worldwide problem” caused by China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nothing-but-rumours-and-slander-china-to-uk-on-uighurs-abuse-314640">'Nothing but rumours and slander': China to UK on Uighurs abuse</a>

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A day after Britain's foreign secretary accused China of committing "gross human rights abuses" against Uighurs, China on Monday described them as "nothing but rumours and slander".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nothing-but-rumours-and-slander-china-to-uk-on-uighurs-abuse-314640">China's 'Malacca dilemma': How India can control the Dragon on the high seas</a>

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The India-US drills on the high seas is a move to deter China. In fact, naval power could be India's answer to Chinese aggression. The exercises help New Delhi to only project its power but, it also adds to Xi Jinping’s headaches.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-reports-under-1000-coronavirus-cases-first-time-in-over-35-days-314723">Delhi reports under 1,000 coronavirus cases first time in over 35 days</a>

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Delhi on Monday reported 954 new coronavirus cases in the 24 hour-period, first day since June 1 when less than 1,000 infections were found.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-indian-navies-conduct-joint-drill-in-indian-ocean-in-a-strong-message-to-china-314729">US-Indian navies conduct joint drill in Indian Ocean in a strong message to China</a>

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Units of US Navy -- Nimitz Carrier Strike Group -- and Indian Navy undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Indian Ocean on Monday. WION broke the story about the drill on Sunday evening.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hope-to-produce-200-million-coronavirus-vaccine-doses-this-year-russia-314707">Hope to produce 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses this year: Russia</a>

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Russia hopes to finish trials of a coronavirus vaccine in August and aims to produce 30 million doses with the help of international partners by the end of this year, the chief its sovereign wealth fund on Monday said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-names-new-governor-of-restive-russian-region-hit-by-protests-314714">Putin names new governor of restive Russian region hit by protests</a>

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President Vladimir Putin named a new acting governor to head Russia`s Far Eastern region of Khabarovsk on Monday after the previous regional head was arrested on murder charges, sparking a wave of protests.

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UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after controversial security law Britain on Monday suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong "immediately and indefinitely" in response to China's introduction of a controversial new security law in the territory, according to AFP.

UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong after controversial security law Britain on Monday suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong "immediately and indefinitely" in response to China's introduction of a controversial new security law in the territory, according to AFP. Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial: Safe & produced immune response, data reveals The Lancet medical journal said the vaccine AZD1222 under development by AstraZeneca and scientists at Britain's Oxford University did not prompt any serious side effects Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic: ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that was scheduled to be held in Australia later this year has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. They could have stopped the virus but didn't: Trump lashes out at China again President Trump attacked China once again over the coronavirus pandemic asserting that it's a “worldwide problem” caused by China. 'Nothing but rumours and slander': China to UK on Uighurs abuse A day after Britain's foreign secretary accused China of committing "gross human rights abuses" against Uighurs, China on Monday described them as "nothing but rumours and slander". China's 'Malacca dilemma': How India can control the Dragon on the high seas The India-US drills on the high seas is a move to deter China. In fact, naval power could be India's answer to Chinese aggression. The exercises help New Delhi to only project its power but, it also adds to Xi Jinping’s headaches. Delhi reports under 1,000 coronavirus cases first time in over 35 days Delhi on Monday reported 954 new coronavirus cases in the 24 hour-period, first day since June 1 when less than 1,000 infections were found. US-Indian navies conduct joint drill in Indian Ocean in a strong message to China Units of US Navy -- Nimitz Carrier Strike Group -- and Indian Navy undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Indian Ocean on Monday. WION broke the story about the drill on Sunday evening. Hope to produce 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses this year: Russia Russia hopes to finish trials of a coronavirus vaccine in August and aims to produce 30 million doses with the help of international partners by the end of this year, the chief its sovereign wealth fund on Monday said. Putin names new governor of restive Russian region hit by protests President Vladimir Putin named a new acting governor to head Russia`s Far Eastern region of Khabarovsk on Monday after the previous regional head was arrested on murder charges, sparking a wave of protests.

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As the torrential rains have caused the worst flooding in China in more than 30 years. It has destroyed homes and impacted the livelihood of millions of people. Wuhan has announced a red alert and asked its citizens to stay indoors. Watch report.

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Former Nepal PM Baburam Bhattarai slams Nepal's present PM KP Sharma Oli. Baburam compared oli with Hitler. Watch this video to get more on this.

Former Nepal PM Baburam Bhattarai slams Nepal's present PM KP Sharma Oli

The domestic intelligence and security service of the United States FBI is leading an inquiry into the Twitter hacking of major companies and individuals, as more Washington lawmakers raised alarms about the breach of high-profile accounts on the social media platform.

FBI probes mega Twitter hack

Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday in the Russian far eastern city of Khabarovsk in new protests in support of a popular governor and in a rare show of defiance against the Kremlin.

Russia: Protests over arrest of regional governor in Moscow

Israeli police used water cannons to disperse demonstrators around Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Saturday as protests mounted against him over alleged corruption and his handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Israeli police fire water cannons to disperse anti-government protesters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's graft trial resumed on Sunday (July 19) after a two-month break amid mounting protests over his alleged corruption and handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial resumes

According to separate new analyzes, global temperature in 2020 ranks at one of the planet's top two hottest years in a 141-year temperature record.

Reports: 2020 could end up being hottest year on record

Israelis protest against Netanyahu's handling of COVID-19 crisis

John Lewis, the civil rights warrior who marched with Martin Luther King Jr and was nearly killed in police beatings before serving for decades as a US congressman, died late Friday aged 80. The African-American icon spent his life getting into what he liked to call "good trouble" -- the confrontations necessary to improve American democracy by ending discrimination and racial injustice.

Tributes pour in for civil rights hero John Lewis

It has bee revealed that Pakistan paid around 30 Lakh rupees or 33,000 Pounds to British Parliamentary Group to visit PoK to review human rights situation in February month earlier this year.

Pakistan paid British Parliamentary Group to visit PoK to review human rights situation

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that 25 million Iranians have been infected with coronovirus and another 35 million are at risk of receiving it.

Hassan Rouhani: 30% of Iran badly infected with COVID-19 pandemic

In an exclusive interview with WION, former England international Monty Panesar opened up on impending England vs West Indies series, saliva ban, the importance of Ben Stokes, spinners in English set-up while sharing his predictions for the top run-scorer and highest wicket-taker of the series and much more.

Exclusive | Monty Panesar opens up on England vs West Indies series, Ben Stokes and much more

In an exclusive interview with WION, Chris Millard and Adam Canning from the highly popular fan group The Barmy Army opened up about the lack of fans in cricket matches, future for fans amid COVID-19 pandemic, new norms, handing The Barmy Army 'Best overseas player award' to Virat Kohli and more.

WION Exclusive: England's Barmy Army opens up on matches behind closed doors, future for cricket fans and more

In an exclusive interview with WION, West Indies pacer Chemar Holder spoke talked about his splendid rise, Jason Holder's captaincy, training with experienced players such as Shannon Gabriel and Kemar Roach, England vs West Indies (#ENGvWI) series, his idol Sir Curtly Ambrose and much more.

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