Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Hanna Maliar, stated on Sunday (July 2) that Russian forces have made progress in the vicinity of the Ukrainian town of Svatove. In the early hours of Sunday (July 2), a mass shooting in Baltimore, US, during an outdoor block party in a neighborhood, killing two people. In other news, the US has officially confirmed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's visit to Beijing this week.

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Deputy Ukrainian Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said on Sunday (July 2) that the Russian forces have registered gains near the eastern Ukrainian town of Svatove as she noted that the Ukrainian forces are resisting a Russian onslaught in eastern areas of the front and face difficulties in the northeast.&nbsp;

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Two people were killed and 28 others were injured in a mass shooting at an outdoor neighbourhood block party in Baltimore early Sunday (July 2). According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the shooting occurred at about 12.35 am&nbsp;local time in a courtyard of grass and pavement between a pair of two-story rowhouse structures in South Baltimore's Brooklyn Homes community. Hundreds of people were attending the Brooklyn Day party at the time of the incident.&nbsp;

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The United States confirmed Sunday (July 2) that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit Beijing this week. The visit has been scheduled amid escalating tensions between US and China as relations continue to deteriorate since earlier this year. However, both nations say they are focused on mending ties as Yellen would become the second member of Joe Biden's cabinet to visit Beijing in recent weeks.&nbsp;

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A drone was spotted above Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Monday (July 3) morning.&nbsp;Delhi Police said that a probe was launched after the Special Protection Group (SPG) contacted around&nbsp;5:30am (India Standard Time) to inform about the drone in the no-flying zone above PM Modi's residence was received.&nbsp;

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Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Hanna Maliar, stated on Sunday (July 2) that Russian forces have made progress in the vicinity of the Ukrainian town of Svatove.

Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Hanna Maliar, stated on Sunday (July 2) that Russian forces have made progress in the vicinity of the Ukrainian town of Svatove. In the early hours of Sunday (July 2), a mass shooting in Baltimore, US, during an outdoor block party in a neighborhood, killing two people. In other news, the US has officially confirmed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's visit to Beijing this week. Click on the headlines to read more. Ukraine says Russia made some advances on eastern front, fighting rages in south Deputy Ukrainian Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said on Sunday (July 2) that the Russian forces have registered gains near the eastern Ukrainian town of Svatove as she noted that the Ukrainian forces are resisting a Russian onslaught in eastern areas of the front and face difficulties in the northeast. US: Two killed, 28 injured in mass shooting in Baltimore; half of injured were children Two people were killed and 28 others were injured in a mass shooting at an outdoor neighbourhood block party in Baltimore early Sunday (July 2). According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the shooting occurred at about 12.35 am local time in a courtyard of grass and pavement between a pair of two-story rowhouse structures in South Baltimore's Brooklyn Homes community. Hundreds of people were attending the Brooklyn Day party at the time of the incident. US treasury secretary to visit China to 'responsibly' manage ties, expand communications The United States confirmed Sunday (July 2) that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit Beijing this week. The visit has been scheduled amid escalating tensions between US and China as relations continue to deteriorate since earlier this year. However, both nations say they are focused on mending ties as Yellen would become the second member of Joe Biden's cabinet to visit Beijing in recent weeks. WATCH | France Riots: French President holds special meeting to take stock of situation Drone hovered over PM Modi's residence in New Delhi, probe underway A drone was spotted above Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Monday (July 3) morning. Delhi Police said that a probe was launched after the Special Protection Group (SPG) contacted around 5:30am (India Standard Time) to inform about the drone in the no-flying zone above PM Modi's residence was received.

Morning news brief: 'Drone' over PM Modi's Delhi residence, Baltimore shooting kills 2, and more

With the debt default deadline looming, US President Joe Biden indicated his government was on the verge of a solution. In other news,&nbsp;The fight to become NATO's next chief is heating up. But it's a race that's mostly being run in the dark, with no clear winner yet.&nbsp;In the realm of sport,&nbsp;British Cycling will ban transgender women from competing in elite female events as per a&nbsp;new policy that aims to prioritise "fairness".

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With the debt default deadline precariously close, US President Joe Biden said his administration was close to achieving a breakthrough. For the first time in many weeks, Biden seemed upbeat about the prospect of getting the deal done and raising the debt ceiling.&nbsp;

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The fight to become NATO's next chief is heating up. But it's a race that's mostly being run in the dark, with no clear winner yet.&nbsp;Jens Stoltenberg, the Norwegian secretary-general of the transatlantic military alliance, is set to retire at the end of September after nine years in office.

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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday announced that the city of Belem, which is located on the border of Amazon, will be hosting the COP30 round of global climate talks in 2025. 
 
The second most populous city in Brazil's Amazon after Manaus, Belem, has earlier hosted games of the 2014 World Cup.

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With the debt default deadline looming, US President Joe Biden indicated his government was on the verge of a solution. In other news, The fight to become NATO's next chief is heating up.

With the debt default deadline looming, US President Joe Biden indicated his government was on the verge of a solution. In other news, The fight to become NATO's next chief is heating up. But it's a race that's mostly being run in the dark, with no clear winner yet. In the realm of sport, British Cycling will ban transgender women from competing in elite female events as per a new policy that aims to prioritise "fairness". Click on the headlines to read more. 'It's very close...': Biden sounds optimistic on raising debt ceiling With the debt default deadline precariously close, US President Joe Biden said his administration was close to achieving a breakthrough. For the first time in many weeks, Biden seemed upbeat about the prospect of getting the deal done and raising the debt ceiling. Jens Stoltenberg to retire in September: Who would be the next NATO boss? The fight to become NATO's next chief is heating up. But it's a race that's mostly being run in the dark, with no clear winner yet. Jens Stoltenberg, the Norwegian secretary-general of the transatlantic military alliance, is set to retire at the end of September after nine years in office. WATCH | British trans athlete banned from female category cycling competitions Amazon city of Belem set to host COP30 in 2025, says Brazil's Lula Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday announced that the city of Belem, which is located on the border of Amazon, will be hosting the COP30 round of global climate talks in 2025. The second most populous city in Brazil's Amazon after Manaus, Belem, has earlier hosted games of the 2014 World Cup. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv releases video claiming attacks on Russian ship

Morning brief: Biden optimistic on raising debt ceiling, Brazil to host COP30 in 2025, and more

In the latest, a&nbsp;special&nbsp;₹75 coin will be launched to celebrate&nbsp;the inauguration of the new parliament building, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday (May 25).&nbsp;The United States is facing a significant debt default crisis, but President Joe Biden believes it can be avoided, even as crucial time is wasted&nbsp;in a battle between White House and Republican negotiators on raising the debt ceiling. In other news, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been put on the no-fly list.&nbsp;

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The United States is facing an unprecedented crisis of debt default, but President Joe Biden believes that the debt default will be avoided even as crucial time is wasted in a race to find an agreement between the White House and Republican negotiators on raising the debt ceiling.&nbsp;

Biden said on Thursday (May 25) that "there will be no default". He added that his negotiations with Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy had been "productive".&nbsp;

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India's finance ministry announced on Thursday that ₹75 coin will be minted to commemorate the new Parliament building's inauguration. The coin will carry the inscription “Parliament Complex” as well as the new building's image. 
 
The new Parliament building's inauguration ceremony will be held by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28.

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In an impeachment that could become a first in decades in Texas history, a Republican-led committee of the state's House of Representatives recommended Thursday to impeach the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton alleging that his conduct included a slew of abuses of his office.&nbsp;

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In the latest, a special ₹75 coin will be launched to celebrate the inauguration of the new parliament building, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday (May 25).

In the latest, a special ₹75 coin will be launched to celebrate the inauguration of the new parliament building, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday (May 25). The United States is facing a significant debt default crisis, but President Joe Biden believes it can be avoided, even as crucial time is wasted in a battle between White House and Republican negotiators on raising the debt ceiling. In other news, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been put on the no-fly list. Click on the headlines to read more. US default would harm US military 'readiness and morale', but Biden vows respite The United States is facing an unprecedented crisis of debt default, but President Joe Biden believes that the debt default will be avoided even as crucial time is wasted in a race to find an agreement between the White House and Republican negotiators on raising the debt ceiling. Biden said on Thursday (May 25) that "there will be no default". He added that his negotiations with Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy had been "productive". India to mint ₹75 coins to mark inauguration of new Parliament. Here's how it will look India's finance ministry announced on Thursday that ₹75 coin will be minted to commemorate the new Parliament building's inauguration. The coin will carry the inscription “Parliament Complex” as well as the new building's image. The new Parliament building's inauguration ceremony will be held by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Texas Republican-led Panel files 20 articles of impeachment against state attorney general In an impeachment that could become a first in decades in Texas history, a Republican-led committee of the state's House of Representatives recommended Thursday to impeach the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton alleging that his conduct included a slew of abuses of his office. WATCH | Imran Khan's troubles grows further: Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi put on no-fly list WATCH | US and South Korea hold live-fire drills, 5-day exercise kicks off in Pocheon

Morning brief: India to mint ₹75 coins to mark inauguration of new Parliament, US debt crisis and more

In the latest,&nbsp;Israel fired "a number of missiles" at Syria on March 30.&nbsp;These strikes, which originated in the Golan Heights, apparently had Damascus as their target. In other news, Chile detected its first human case of bird flu. In the realm of science, astronomers have discovered the biggest black hole in the universe which can fit approximately 30 million suns.&nbsp;

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Israel on Thursday (March 30) launched "a number of missiles" at Syria. These attacks, which originated from Golan Heights, reportedly targeted the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus. As per the Syrian State Media report citing an anonymous military source, the Israeli attack left two Syrian soldiers wounded and also inflicted "some material damage." However, Syrian air defences confronted the missiles and even "shot down some of them" claims the report.

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The first human case of bird flu has been discovered in Chile, the nation's health ministry announced on Wednesday.&nbsp;According to a statement released by the ministry, the case was found in a 53-year-old man who had severe influenza symptoms but was otherwise stable, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

The government is also looking into how the infection spread and who else came into contact with the patient.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-discover-ultramassive-black-hole-that-can-fit-30-billion-suns-577144">Scientists discover ultramassive black hole that can fit 30 billion suns</a>

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Astronomers have discovered the largest black hole in the universe. The black hole is so big that it can fit a whopping 30 million suns. It is located in the centre of a galaxy hundreds of millions of light-years from Earth. While most black holes are usually called supermassive black holes, this one is so gigantic that it is called, an ultramassive black hole.&nbsp;

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In the latest, Israel fired "a number of missiles" at Syria on March 30. These strikes, which originated in the Golan Heights, apparently had Damascus as their target.

In the latest, Israel fired "a number of missiles" at Syria on March 30. These strikes, which originated in the Golan Heights, apparently had Damascus as their target. In other news, Chile detected its first human case of bird flu. In the realm of science, astronomers have discovered the biggest black hole in the universe which can fit approximately 30 million suns. Click on the headlines to read more. Two injured as Israel launches 'a number of missiles' at Syria's Damascus Israel on Thursday (March 30) launched "a number of missiles" at Syria. These attacks, which originated from Golan Heights, reportedly targeted the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus. As per the Syrian State Media report citing an anonymous military source, the Israeli attack left two Syrian soldiers wounded and also inflicted "some material damage." However, Syrian air defences confronted the missiles and even "shot down some of them" claims the report. Chile confirms first human case of bird flu in 53-year-old man with severe influenza symptoms The first human case of bird flu has been discovered in Chile, the nation's health ministry announced on Wednesday. According to a statement released by the ministry, the case was found in a 53-year-old man who had severe influenza symptoms but was otherwise stable, reported Reuters. The government is also looking into how the infection spread and who else came into contact with the patient. Scientists discover ultramassive black hole that can fit 30 billion suns Astronomers have discovered the largest black hole in the universe. The black hole is so big that it can fit a whopping 30 million suns. It is located in the centre of a galaxy hundreds of millions of light-years from Earth. While most black holes are usually called supermassive black holes, this one is so gigantic that it is called, an ultramassive black hole. WATCH: Climate Change: UN votes to ask world court to rule on countries' climate duties WATCH : Our regulatory system failed: Fed vice chairperson on Silicon Valley collapse

Morning news brief: Israel launches missiles at Syria, Chile's first case of human bird flu, & more

In the most recent instance, Russia has said that the west 'destabilised' the G20 finance ministers conference in India by attempting to force through a common statement on Ukraine that stopped due to disputes.&nbsp;Nigeria began the vote-counting process,&nbsp;after a closely contested election on Saturday that was plagued by lengthy delays and had three front-runners for the position of president of the country, Nigeria began the vote-counting process.&nbsp;

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Russia has accused the West of “destabilising” the G20 finance chiefs’ meeting that took place in India’s southern Bengaluru city. It blamed the US, EU, and G7 nations for trying to impose their “diktat” as the talks concluded with differences over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

“We regret that the activities of the G20 continue to be destabilised by the Western collective and used in an anti-Russian... way," the foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday, reports AFP news agency.

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Nigeria started the vote counting after conducting a tightly contested election on Saturday, as three frontrunners competed for the country's presidency in a ballot hit by long delays.

Around 90 million citizens were eligible to cast vote for the successor of President Muhammadu Buhari, as many Nigerians expected that the new leader will tackle issues of increasing poverty, the sluggish economy and a widening security crisis.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-central-turkey-region-emsc-565843">Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes central Turkey region: EMSC</a>

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The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said that a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Central Turkey on Saturday. EMSC said that the quake was at a depth of 10 km.&nbsp;

The latest tremors were felt after the death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that struck both nations earlier this month surpassed 50,000. Turkey declared more than 44,000 people died.&nbsp;

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Chinese fighter jet confronted a US Navy plane amid simmering tension between Washington and Beijing, US media outlets reported on Friday (February 24).&nbsp;

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The reports stated that the US Navy plane received a warning over the radio when it had been in the air over the South China Sea for a few hours.&nbsp;

The US plane was 30 miles from the contested Paracel Islands, which is a group of about 130 small atolls - a disputed archipelago. CNN reported that the biggest of which is home to Chinese military bases.&nbsp;

In the most recent instance, Russia has said that the west 'destabilised' the G20 finance ministers conference in India by attempting to force through a common statement on Ukraine that stopped due to disputes.

In the most recent instance, Russia has said that the west 'destabilised' the G20 finance ministers conference in India by attempting to force through a common statement on Ukraine that stopped due to disputes. Nigeria began the vote-counting process, after a closely contested election on Saturday that was plagued by lengthy delays and had three front-runners for the position of president of the country, Nigeria began the vote-counting process. Click on the headlined to read more. Russia accuses West of 'destabilising' G20 finance chiefs’ meet in India Russia has accused the West of “destabilising” the G20 finance chiefs’ meeting that took place in India’s southern Bengaluru city. It blamed the US, EU, and G7 nations for trying to impose their “diktat” as the talks concluded with differences over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “We regret that the activities of the G20 continue to be destabilised by the Western collective and used in an anti-Russian... way," the foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday, reports AFP news agency. Nigeria elections | Nation counts votes after tightly contested poll Nigeria started the vote counting after conducting a tightly contested election on Saturday, as three frontrunners competed for the country's presidency in a ballot hit by long delays. Around 90 million citizens were eligible to cast vote for the successor of President Muhammadu Buhari, as many Nigerians expected that the new leader will tackle issues of increasing poverty, the sluggish economy and a widening security crisis. Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes central Turkey region: EMSC The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said that a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Central Turkey on Saturday. EMSC said that the quake was at a depth of 10 km. The latest tremors were felt after the death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that struck both nations earlier this month surpassed 50,000. Turkey declared more than 44,000 people died. WATCH | Taiwan attempts to boost its economy after removing Covid curbs WATCH: US Navy plane confronted and warned by Chinese fighter jet over South China Sea Chinese fighter jet confronted a US Navy plane amid simmering tension between Washington and Beijing, US media outlets reported on Friday (February 24). This was my view of a Chinese J11 fighter jet about 500ft off the wing of a U.S. Navy surveillance plane…that was intercepted today over the South China Sea after stern radio warnings from #China’s PLA. We’ll take you on board the P8 on @NBCNightlyNews @NBCNews… pic.twitter.com/knbl4CC7V9 — Janis Mackey Frayer (@janisfrayer) February 24, 2023 × The reports stated that the US Navy plane received a warning over the radio when it had been in the air over the South China Sea for a few hours. The US plane was 30 miles from the contested Paracel Islands, which is a group of about 130 small atolls - a disputed archipelago. CNN reported that the biggest of which is home to Chinese military bases.

Morning brief: Russia accuses west of 'destabilising' G20 finance meet, Nigeria election updates, & more

In the latest, China has eased restrictions in Beijing amid raging protests.&nbsp;According to data released on Thursday by the EU's Eurostat statistics office, the unemployment rate in the eurozone reached a record low of 6.5 percent in October. In other news, a&nbsp;South Korean YouTuber was reportedly harassed by a man on a Mumbai street while she was live streaming.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-eases-covid-restrictions-in-beijing-hints-at-possible-change-in-stance-report-539115">China eases Covid restrictions in Beijing, hints at possible change in stance: Report</a>

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The Chinese government has decided soften their COVID-19 restrictions as part of the Zero-Covid initiative as Beijing will allow some infected people to isolate at home. The Chaoyang district – one of the most densely populated districts – will be the first place where the concessions will be tested and according to a report on Bloomberg, the infected individuals will not have to travel to the government quarantine sites. This will be a massive step for the authorities after the cities of Guangzhou and Chongqing announced an easing of restrictions in the aftermath of widespread protests.&nbsp;

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Unemployment levels hit a record low&nbsp;in the&nbsp;eurozone, at 6.5 percent in October, the EU's Eurostat statistics office said on Thursday. The figure, which was the lowest since Eurostat began tracking unemployment rates in April 1998, showed that the 19 EU nations&nbsp;that use the currency, Euro had recovered economically from the Covid pandemic. Compared to the 7.3 per cent recorded a year ago, the seasonally adjusted unemployment&nbsp;rate was significantly lower.

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Security has been beefed up at public and diplomatic buildings in Spain following a string of letter bombs, including one that injured an official at the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid.

As per the nation's interior ministry on November 24th an "envelope with pyrotechnic material" addressed to the Prime minister was disarmed by them.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian embassy, military equipment firm Instalaza, and the Defense ministry all received three similar devices. Early on Thursday morning, a fifth one was detained at Spain's Torrejon de Ardoz air base.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-data-lab-young-and-out-of-job-in-china-zero-covid-norms-trigger-unemployment-crisis-539191">WION Data lab: Young and out of job in China; zero-Covid norms trigger unemployment crisis</a>

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Last weekend, students at Beijing's Tsinghua University came together to express their rage over China's zero-Covid rules. However, the economic trajectory of the nation is intrinsically linked to this unrest. The economic future of China's youth, who are&nbsp;at the centre of these countrywide protests seems to be jeopardised by the country's rigorous effort to contain Covid.&nbsp;Youth unemployment this year touched its highest on record.

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The European Union proposed the creation of a special tribunal to try top Russian officials for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and France became the first major country to extend its support. In the proposal, the EU said that the tribunal will be formed after proper discussions with all member states and if accepted, the purview of the investigation will cover even Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;

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Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be running once again in the 2024 general election from Uxbridge and South Ruislip. According to The&nbsp;Telegraph, Johnson told his local Conservative Party leaders that he will be fighting the elections in a bid to become a Member of Parliament once again. All members of the Conservative Party will have to inform the leadership about their will to compete in the elections by Monday and Johnson is expected to throw his hat in the race.&nbsp;

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In the latest, China has eased restrictions in Beijing amid raging protests. According to data released on Thursday by the EU's Eurostat statistics office, the unemployment rate in the eurozone reached a record low of 6.

In the latest, China has eased restrictions in Beijing amid raging protests. According to data released on Thursday by the EU's Eurostat statistics office, the unemployment rate in the eurozone reached a record low of 6.5 percent in October. In other news, a South Korean YouTuber was reportedly harassed by a man on a Mumbai street while she was live streaming. Click on the headlines to read more. China eases Covid restrictions in Beijing, hints at possible change in stance: Report The Chinese government has decided soften their COVID-19 restrictions as part of the Zero-Covid initiative as Beijing will allow some infected people to isolate at home. The Chaoyang district – one of the most densely populated districts – will be the first place where the concessions will be tested and according to a report on Bloomberg, the infected individuals will not have to travel to the government quarantine sites. This will be a massive step for the authorities after the cities of Guangzhou and Chongqing announced an easing of restrictions in the aftermath of widespread protests. Eurozone unemployment drops to all-time low; post pandemic recovery slowed by global headwinds Unemployment levels hit a record low in the eurozone, at 6.5 percent in October, the EU's Eurostat statistics office said on Thursday. The figure, which was the lowest since Eurostat began tracking unemployment rates in April 1998, showed that the 19 EU nations that use the currency, Euro had recovered economically from the Covid pandemic. Compared to the 7.3 per cent recorded a year ago, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was significantly lower. Spain beefs up security due to letter bombs; Ukraine ambassador Pohoreltsev blames Russia Security has been beefed up at public and diplomatic buildings in Spain following a string of letter bombs, including one that injured an official at the Ukrainian embassy in Madrid. As per the nation's interior ministry on November 24th an "envelope with pyrotechnic material" addressed to the Prime minister was disarmed by them. The Ukrainian embassy, military equipment firm Instalaza, and the Defense ministry all received three similar devices. Early on Thursday morning, a fifth one was detained at Spain's Torrejon de Ardoz air base. WION Data lab: Young and out of job in China; zero-Covid norms trigger unemployment crisis Last weekend, students at Beijing's Tsinghua University came together to express their rage over China's zero-Covid rules. However, the economic trajectory of the nation is intrinsically linked to this unrest. The economic future of China's youth, who are at the centre of these countrywide protests seems to be jeopardised by the country's rigorous effort to contain Covid. Youth unemployment this year touched its highest on record. WATCH | Why is Russia warning of increased military tensions in the Arctic? France backs EU plan to create tribunal for Russian officials over Ukraine war The European Union proposed the creation of a special tribunal to try top Russian officials for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and France became the first major country to extend its support. In the proposal, the EU said that the tribunal will be formed after proper discussions with all member states and if accepted, the purview of the investigation will cover even Russian President Vladimir Putin. Boris Johnson announces plans to contest UK elections in 2024 Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be running once again in the 2024 general election from Uxbridge and South Ruislip. According to The Telegraph, Johnson told his local Conservative Party leaders that he will be fighting the elections in a bid to become a Member of Parliament once again. All members of the Conservative Party will have to inform the leadership about their will to compete in the elections by Monday and Johnson is expected to throw his hat in the race. World Business Watch | 'Work like a dog or ship out': Elon Musk to Twitter staff WION Dispatch: Caught on camera: South Korean girl harassed on Mumbai streets, two arrested FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany face Costa Rica in must-win clash

Top 10 world news: China eases Covid restrictions in Beijing, Boris Johnson to run for president again, & more

The United States on Friday&nbsp;announced the sale of approximately USD 1.1 billion in military equipment including Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles to Taiwan. Meanwhile, in the South Asian region, Former president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned to Sri Lanka after almost two months. In the realm of defence,&nbsp;Iran has&nbsp;seized&nbsp;two US Navy drone vessels in second incident this week in the Red Sea.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-announces-arms-package-worth-usd-11-billion-for-taiwan-512527">US announces arms package worth USD 1.1 billion for Taiwan; China opposes</a>

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US military equipment worth over USD 1.1 billion, including Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles, will be sold to Taiwan, the country stated on Friday.&nbsp;Taiwan's purchase of military hardware has received Washington's approval, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) acknowledged in a number of statements.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-gotabaya-rajapaksa-returns-to-sri-lanka-from-exile-512510">Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns to Sri Lanka from exile after seven weeks</a>

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An airport official reported that former president of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived back in the nation on Friday, seven weeks after fleeing in the face of irate protests over the island's worst-ever economic crisis.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-briefly-seizes-two-us-navy-drone-vessels-in-second-incident-this-week-in-red-sea-512529">Iran briefly seizes two US Navy Drone vessels in second incident this week in Red Sea</a>

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The Iranian Navy reportedly seized two US unmanned drone vessels for a brief period in the Red Sea before releasing them, in the second such incident this week.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-overtakes-uk-to-become-worlds-5th-largest-economy-512533">India overtakes UK to become world’s 5th largest economy</a>

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India has overtaken UK to become the fifth largest economy in the world, according to Bloomberg, which has cited GDP figures from the International Monetary Fund.

WATCH |&nbsp;IAEA spends 2nd day at plant, Russian defence minister accuses Ukraine of 'nuclear terrorism'

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The United States on Friday announced the sale of approximately USD 1.1 billion in military equipment including Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles to Taiwan. Meanwhile, in the South Asian region, Former president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned to Sri Lanka after almost two months.

The United States on Friday announced the sale of approximately USD 1.1 billion in military equipment including Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles to Taiwan. Meanwhile, in the South Asian region, Former president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned to Sri Lanka after almost two months. In the realm of defence, Iran has seized two US Navy drone vessels in second incident this week in the Red Sea. Click on the headlines to read more US announces arms package worth USD 1.1 billion for Taiwan; China opposes US military equipment worth over USD 1.1 billion, including Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles, will be sold to Taiwan, the country stated on Friday. Taiwan's purchase of military hardware has received Washington's approval, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) acknowledged in a number of statements. Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns to Sri Lanka from exile after seven weeks An airport official reported that former president of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived back in the nation on Friday, seven weeks after fleeing in the face of irate protests over the island's worst-ever economic crisis. Iran briefly seizes two US Navy Drone vessels in second incident this week in Red Sea The Iranian Navy reportedly seized two US unmanned drone vessels for a brief period in the Red Sea before releasing them, in the second such incident this week. India overtakes UK to become world’s 5th largest economy India has overtaken UK to become the fifth largest economy in the world, according to Bloomberg, which has cited GDP figures from the International Monetary Fund. WATCH | IAEA spends 2nd day at plant, Russian defence minister accuses Ukraine of 'nuclear terrorism'

Morning news brief: US announces USD 1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, Rajapaksa returns to Lanka & more

As per reports, Salman Rushdie, who was attacked on Friday, has now been taken off ventilator support. Rushdie’s agent, Andrew Wylie, confirmed that Rushdie was able to talk again. In other news, the UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, is currently leading her opponent, Rishi Sunak, by 22 per cent points in the campaign to succeed Boris Johnson. In other news, Rishi Sunak, UK PM candidate, has remarked on the attack on author Salman Rushdie as a ‘wake-up call for the West.’ Finally, Scotland will become the first country in the world to offer free and open access to period products.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/salman-rushdie-taken-off-ventilator-support-able-to-speak-506647">Salman Rushdie taken off ventilator support, able to speak</a>

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Rushdie was hospitalised after 24-year-old alleged assailant Hadi Mata rushed on stage at the Chautauqua Institution and stabbed him multiple times.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liz-truss-leads-the-race-for-united-kingdoms-next-pm-by-22-points-poll-506629">Liz Truss leads the race for United Kingdom's next PM by 22 points: Poll</a>

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Opinium which conducted the poll reported that&nbsp;among 450 party members who had determined how they would vote in the upcoming leadership contest, 61 per cent will vote for Truss, while former finance minister Sunak received a mere 39 per cent votes.

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Following the stabbing of Rushdie, the former chancellor said that the UK should declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a ‘terrorist organisation.'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-country-becomes-first-in-world-to-provide-free-access-to-period-products-506645">This country becomes first in world to provide free access to period products</a>

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Local authorities and educators will now be legally mandated to ensure that period products are available for free to anyone who needs them, the Scottish government said in a statement issued on Sunday.

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As per reports, Salman Rushdie, who was attacked on Friday, has now been taken off ventilator support. Rushdie’s agent, Andrew Wylie, confirmed that Rushdie was able to talk again.

As per reports, Salman Rushdie, who was attacked on Friday, has now been taken off ventilator support. Rushdie’s agent, Andrew Wylie, confirmed that Rushdie was able to talk again. In other news, the UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, is currently leading her opponent, Rishi Sunak, by 22 per cent points in the campaign to succeed Boris Johnson. In other news, Rishi Sunak, UK PM candidate, has remarked on the attack on author Salman Rushdie as a ‘wake-up call for the West.’ Finally, Scotland will become the first country in the world to offer free and open access to period products. Click on the headlines to read more: Salman Rushdie taken off ventilator support, able to speak Rushdie was hospitalised after 24-year-old alleged assailant Hadi Mata rushed on stage at the Chautauqua Institution and stabbed him multiple times. Liz Truss leads the race for United Kingdom's next PM by 22 points: Poll Opinium which conducted the poll reported that among 450 party members who had determined how they would vote in the upcoming leadership contest, 61 per cent will vote for Truss, while former finance minister Sunak received a mere 39 per cent votes. 'The situation in Iran is extremely serious’: Rishi Sunak says attack on Rushdie, a wake-up call for the West Following the stabbing of Rushdie, the former chancellor said that the UK should declare Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a ‘terrorist organisation.' This country becomes first in world to provide free access to period products Local authorities and educators will now be legally mandated to ensure that period products are available for free to anyone who needs them, the Scottish government said in a statement issued on Sunday. Watch | Gravitas Plus: India’s achievements @75

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