The coronavirus outbreak is one of the most serious public health crises to confront Chinese leaders in decades. "For us, this is a crisis and is also a big test," Xi said. Meanwhile, India is all geared up for the much-awaited US President Donald Trump's India visit on Monday.&nbsp;

China braces for inevitable big hit to economy from coronavirus: Xi

China will step up policy adjustments to help cushion the blow on the economy from a coronavirus outbreak that authorities are still trying to control, President Xi Jinping was quoted as saying on Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-braces-for-inevitable-big-hit-to-economy-from-coronavirus-xi-282224">Read more</a>

Turkey says will 'temporarily' close Iran border over virus fears

Turkey on Sunday announced it would "temporarily" close its land border with neighbouring Iran as alarm grows over a spike in new coronavirus infections. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-says-will-temporarily-close-iran-border-over-virus-fears-282221">Read more</a>

Namaste Trump: India gears up for US President Donald Trump's visit

24 hours before US President Donald Trump's visit, preparations are underway in full swing for the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/namaste-trump-india-gears-up-for-us-president-donald-trumps-visit-282185">Read more</a>

Jordan bars travellers from China, Iran, SKorea over virus

Jordan said on Sunday it would bar entry to citizens of China, Iran and South Korea and other foreigners travelling from those countries in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jordan-bars-travellers-from-china-iran-skorea-over-virus-282219">Read more</a>

Coronavirus is China's 'biggest health emergency': President Xi Jinping

The coronavirus epidemic that has killed over 2,400 people is communist China's "largest public health emergency" since its founding in 1949, President Xi Jinping said Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-is-chinas-biggest-health-emergency-president-xi-jinping-282217">Read more</a>

Saudi-led coalition says it foiled Red Sea attack by Yemen's Houthis

Naval forces from the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen on Sunday foiled an "imminent terrorist" attack by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in the southern Red Sea, a major commercial shipping channel, the coalition said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-foiled-red-sea-attack-by-yemens-houthis-282212">Read more</a>

Iran says 43 infected with coronavirus, eight dead: Official

Iran has confirmed 15 new cases of the new coronavirus, taking the total to 43 with a death toll of eight. Most of the infections have been in the Shi'ite Muslim holy city of Qom. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-43-infected-with-coronavirus-eight-dead-official-282211">Read more</a>

South Korea raises alert to highest level as coronavirus cases jump

South Korea raised its disease alert to the highest level on Sunday after a surge in coronavirus infections and two more deaths, while China state media warned the outbreak there had yet to reach a turning point despite some signs of easing. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-raises-alert-to-highest-level-as-coronavirus-cases-jump-282208">Read more</a>

Iran's leader says enemies tried to use coronavirus to impact vote

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday Iran's enemies tried to put people off voting in Friday's parliamentary election by exaggerating the threat of the new coronavirus but that participation had been good. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-leader-says-enemies-tried-to-use-coronavirus-to-impact-vote-282202">Read more</a>

Floods wash away entire Bolivian city forcing evacuations

Muddy water rushed through the streets of Cochabamba, Bolivia Friday night into Saturday after heavy rains caused the Taquiña River to jump its banks. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/floods-wash-away-entire-bolivian-city-forcing-evacuations-282196">Read more</a>

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The coronavirus outbreak is one of the most serious public health crises to confront Chinese leaders in decades. "For us, this is a crisis and is also a big test," Xi said.

The coronavirus outbreak is one of the most serious public health crises to confront Chinese leaders in decades. "For us, this is a crisis and is also a big test," Xi said. Meanwhile, India is all geared up for the much-awaited US President Donald Trump's India visit on Monday. China braces for inevitable big hit to economy from coronavirus: Xi China will step up policy adjustments to help cushion the blow on the economy from a coronavirus outbreak that authorities are still trying to control, President Xi Jinping was quoted as saying on Sunday. Read more Turkey says will 'temporarily' close Iran border over virus fears Turkey on Sunday announced it would "temporarily" close its land border with neighbouring Iran as alarm grows over a spike in new coronavirus infections. Read more Namaste Trump: India gears up for US President Donald Trump's visit 24 hours before US President Donald Trump's visit, preparations are underway in full swing for the 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad. Read more Jordan bars travellers from China, Iran, SKorea over virus Jordan said on Sunday it would bar entry to citizens of China, Iran and South Korea and other foreigners travelling from those countries in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Read more Coronavirus is China's 'biggest health emergency': President Xi Jinping The coronavirus epidemic that has killed over 2,400 people is communist China's "largest public health emergency" since its founding in 1949, President Xi Jinping said Sunday. Read more Saudi-led coalition says it foiled Red Sea attack by Yemen's Houthis Naval forces from the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen on Sunday foiled an "imminent terrorist" attack by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in the southern Red Sea, a major commercial shipping channel, the coalition said. Read more Iran says 43 infected with coronavirus, eight dead: Official Iran has confirmed 15 new cases of the new coronavirus, taking the total to 43 with a death toll of eight. Most of the infections have been in the Shi'ite Muslim holy city of Qom. Read more South Korea raises alert to highest level as coronavirus cases jump South Korea raised its disease alert to the highest level on Sunday after a surge in coronavirus infections and two more deaths, while China state media warned the outbreak there had yet to reach a turning point despite some signs of easing. Read more Iran's leader says enemies tried to use coronavirus to impact vote Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday Iran's enemies tried to put people off voting in Friday's parliamentary election by exaggerating the threat of the new coronavirus but that participation had been good. Read more Floods wash away entire Bolivian city forcing evacuations Muddy water rushed through the streets of Cochabamba, Bolivia Friday night into Saturday after heavy rains caused the Taquiña River to jump its banks. Read more

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US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been&nbsp;interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election. Meanwhile, Iran went to the polls Friday for a general election that conservatives are expected to dominate amid voter apathy after an economic slump, multiple crises and the disqualification of thousands of candidates.

Russia looking to boost Trump's re-election: US election security official

US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been&nbsp;interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-looking-to-boost-trumps-re-election-us-election-security-official-281956">Read more</a>

Iran votes in general election marred by disqualifications

Iran went to the polls Friday for a general election that conservatives are expected to dominate amid voter apathy after an economic slump, multiple crises and the disqualification of thousands of candidates. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-votes-in-general-election-marred-by-disqualifications-282018">Read more</a>

US, Taliban expected to sign peace deal on February 29: Mike Pompeo

The United States and the Taliban will sign an agreement on February&nbsp;29 at the end of a week long period of violence reduction in Afghanistan, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Taliban said on Friday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-taliban-expected-to-sign-peace-deal-on-february-29-mike-pompeo-282024">Read more</a>

Portuguese lawmakers take first step to decriminalise euthanasia amid protests

Portugal's lawmakers on Thursday approved a set of bills aimed at decriminalization of euthanasia amid protests from religious groups. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/portuguese-lawmakers-take-first-step-to-decriminalise-euthanasia-amid-protests-281911">Read more</a>

Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases

As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday, South Korea confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-rise-south-korea-confirms-more-cases-281895">Read more</a>

Idlib fighting: Turkey defence minister threatens to activate S-400 missiles against Russia

The fighting in northwestern Syria has escalated with&nbsp;Turkey-backed rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad's Syrian government troops backed by Russia.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idlib-fighting-turkey-defence-minister-threatens-to-activate-s-400-missiles-against-russia-281961">Read more</a>

PM Leo Varadkar resigns after Irish government enters stalemate

PM Leo Varadkar has resigned after Ireland parliament entered deadlock over the choice of a new premier. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-leo-varadkar-resigns-after-irish-government-enters-stalemate-281969">Read more</a>

Twitter tests labels, community moderation for 'lies' by public figures

Twitter Incorporation is testing a new community moderation approach that would enable users to identify misleading information posted by politicians and public figures and add brightly coloured labels under those tweets. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-tests-labels-community-moderation-for-lies-by-public-figures-281946">Read more</a>

Powerful antibiotic discovered using artificial intelligence for first time

A new antibiotic that kills some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria in the world has been discovered by with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/powerful-antibiotic-discovered-using-artificial-intelligence-for-first-time-282007">Read more</a>

Indian women's cricket team begins ICC World Cup campaign against Australia

Indian women's cricket team will be looking forward to getting a maiden ICC trophy this year by winning the ICC T20 women's World Cup.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-womens-cricket-team-begins-icc-world-cup-campaign-against-australia-281990">Read more</a> 
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US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election.

US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election. Meanwhile, Iran went to the polls Friday for a general election that conservatives are expected to dominate amid voter apathy after an economic slump, multiple crises and the disqualification of thousands of candidates. Russia looking to boost Trump's re-election: US election security official US intelligence community's top election security official told lawmakers that Russia has been interfering in the 2020 election campaign by aiming to cast doubt on the integrity of the vote and boost President Donald Trump's re-election. Read more Iran votes in general election marred by disqualifications Iran went to the polls Friday for a general election that conservatives are expected to dominate amid voter apathy after an economic slump, multiple crises and the disqualification of thousands of candidates. Read more US, Taliban expected to sign peace deal on February 29: Mike Pompeo The United States and the Taliban will sign an agreement on February 29 at the end of a week long period of violence reduction in Afghanistan, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Taliban said on Friday. Read more Portuguese lawmakers take first step to decriminalise euthanasia amid protests Portugal's lawmakers on Thursday approved a set of bills aimed at decriminalization of euthanasia amid protests from religious groups. Read more Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday, South Korea confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country. Read more Idlib fighting: Turkey defence minister threatens to activate S-400 missiles against Russia The fighting in northwestern Syria has escalated with Turkey-backed rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad's Syrian government troops backed by Russia. Read more PM Leo Varadkar resigns after Irish government enters stalemate PM Leo Varadkar has resigned after Ireland parliament entered deadlock over the choice of a new premier. Read more Twitter tests labels, community moderation for 'lies' by public figures Twitter Incorporation is testing a new community moderation approach that would enable users to identify misleading information posted by politicians and public figures and add brightly coloured labels under those tweets. Read more Powerful antibiotic discovered using artificial intelligence for first time A new antibiotic that kills some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria in the world has been discovered by with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time. Read more Indian women's cricket team begins ICC World Cup campaign against Australia Indian women's cricket team will be looking forward to getting a maiden ICC trophy this year by winning the ICC T20 women's World Cup. Read more

Top 10 World News: Russia meddling in US elections, Iran elections and more

'Like a zombie apocalypse': Residents on edge as coronavirus cases surge in South Korea Residents of a South Korean city at the centre of a new coronavirus outbreak described empty streets, deserted shops, and a climate of fear as a surge in confirmed cases linked to a church raised the prospect of wider transmission.

'Like a zombie apocalypse': Residents on edge as coronavirus cases surge in South Korea Residents of a South Korean city at the centre of a new coronavirus outbreak described empty streets, deserted shops, and a climate of fear as a surge in confirmed cases linked to a church raised the prospect of wider transmission. Read More Iran defends barring of candidates as campaign ends Iran's electoral watchdog on Wednesday defended its decision to disqualify thousands of candidates for a crucial parliamentary election in two days, as a lacklustre campaign neared its end. Read More Investigators see 'xenophobic motive' behind Germany shootings German investigators said Thursday they suspected a "xenophobic motive" behind shootings at a shisha bar and a cafe that left 10 dead overnight in the city of Hanau. Read More Fearing infection, residents protest coronavirus evacuees landing in Ukraine Residents in central Ukraine protested the arrival of a plane carrying evacuees from China's Hubei province on Thursday, fearing they could be infected with the coronavirus despite authorities insisting there was no danger. Read More Trump offered to pardon Assange if he denied Russia helped leak Democrats' emails: Lawyer US President Donald Trump offered to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if he denied Russia's association with WikiLeaks' publication of Democratic Party emails in 2016, a London court heard on Wednesday. Read More 'Hit with a truck': How Iran's missiles inflicted brain injury on US troops In the wee hours of January 8, Tehran retaliated over the US killing of Iran’s most powerful general by bombarding the al-Asad airbase in Iraq. Read More Turkey, Russia discuss joint patrols option in Syria's Idlib: Official Turkey and Russia are discussing possible joint patrols as one way to reach a deal to halt fighting and stem an exodus of civilians in Syria's Idlib region, a Turkish official said on Thursday, a day after Ankara threatened military action to push back Syrian government forces. Read More 'Parasite' effect: Seoul city government to help families living in semi-basement apartments Good cinema not only entertains, inspires but also acts as an agent of social change. Read More Priti Patel accused of 'bullying' and creating 'atmosphere of fear' in UK Home Office British Home Secretary Priti Patel has been accused of ''bullying'' and creating an ''atmosphere of fear'' in the Home Office as she tried to oust a senior civil servant. Read More Tell me, is it possible to live on $170? Russian woman asks Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin was taken by surprise after a woman candidly told him whether he could live on her income of $170 a month. Read More

Top 10 World News of the day: Iran elections, Germany shooting, Syria war and more!

Quarantined passengers on coronavirus-hit cruise liner Diamond Princess start disembarking Hundreds of passengers started disembarking the quarantined cruise ship docked at Yokohama near Tokyo on Wednesday, after a controversial two-week quarantine.

Quarantined passengers on coronavirus-hit cruise liner Diamond Princess start disembarking Hundreds of passengers started disembarking the quarantined cruise ship docked at Yokohama near Tokyo on Wednesday, after a controversial two-week quarantine. Read More US Attorney General Barr mulling resignation over Trump tweets: Report US Attorney General William Barr is mulling resignation over President Donald Trump's tweets about Justice Department investigations, according to a report in Washington Post. Read More Trump commutes ex-Illinois governor Blagojevich's sentence, pardons seven others US President Donald Trump on Monday commuted the sentence of Rod Blagojevich, the ex-Illinois governor and pardoned Michael Milken, once considered Wall Street’s "junk bond king," along with six others, and commuted the sentences of another three people. Read More SpaceX announces partnership to send four people into deep orbit SpaceX announced its intention to send four people deeper into orbit than any private citizen before them, in a mission that could cost more than $100 million and take place by 2022. Read More Turkey's Erdogan says Syria talks with Russia unsatisfactory, offensive 'matter of time' Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday talks with Russia on the conflict in Syria's northwestern Idlib province were far from meeting Turkey's demands and he said a military operation there was a "matter of time". Read More Air strikes hit hospitals, camps in northwest Syria; 300 civilian casualties Government airstrikes have hit hospitals and refugee camps in northwest Syria and killed about 300 civilians as President Bashar al-Assad's forces press an assault against the last rebel stronghold, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Read More Dengue outbreak in Latin America as 12 die in Peru The Latin American region has been hit by a severe dengue outbreak, with Peru reporting the latest victims of this pestilence. Read More UK's new immigration plan designed to cut 'cheap Labour from Europe' sparks criticism Britain's government on Wednesday faced a backlash over its new post-Brexit immigration plans, which are designed to cut "cheap Labour from Europe" in favour of high-skilled English speakers. Read More Amsterdam considers banning tourists from cannabis cafes Amsterdam is plagued by overflowing hordes of tourists and is considering a ban on visitors from cannabis-vending coffee shops, to balance the quality of life for locals and the demands of travellers. Read More First baby born through new egg-freezing technique in France A woman in France has given birth to a baby after her immature eggs were matured in a lab and frozen for use five years after she was left infertile by cancer treatment. Read More

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