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Since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated in the last three months, at least five Russian oligarchs have been found dead.&nbsp;Sri Lanka, in the midst of an economic crisis decided on Saturday that price of dozens of commonly used medicined would be increased by 40 per cent.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/surprising-in-three-months-five-russian-oligarchs-found-dead-families-of-3-businessmen-killed-too-475202" hreflang="en">In three months, five Russian oligarchs found dead; families of 3 killed too</a>

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The families of three of these businessmen have also been reportedly killed. Four of these men were linked with Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom or its subsidiaries, said reports. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-hikes-medicine-prices-amid-financial-crisis-475166">Sri Lanka hikes medicine prices amid financial crisis</a>

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The nation is witnessing countrywide protests from citizens who are reeling from lengthy blackouts and acute shortages of food, fuel and pharmaceuticals. People are demanding government's resignation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/confession-now-uk-lawmaker-neil-parish-says-he-may-have-opened-porn-by-mistake-on-phone-in-parliament-475169">UK MP &nbsp;Neil Parish resigns&nbsp;after saying he may have opened porn 'by mistake'</a>

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Even as UK’s parliament faces immense criticism, British lawmaker Neil Parish, who has been suspended from the Conservative parliamentary party, seems to have 'confessed' and said he may have actually opened it by mistake on his phone, as per media reports. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/serbia-shows-off-new-chinese-missiles-in-display-of-military-power-amid-concerns-in-balkans-475242" hreflang="en">'Display of military power': Serbia shows off new Chinese missiles amid concerns in Balkans</a>

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Serbia on Saturday showed off its new Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles and other military hardware purchased from both Russia and the West.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-prime-minister-fumio-kishida-calls-for-a-cessation-of-hostilities-in-ukraine-475195" hreflang="en">Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida calls for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine</a>

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday (April 30) called for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine during a meeting with his Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-president-recep-tayyip-erdogan-calls-le-pens-defeat-in-the-french-election-a-win-475224" hreflang="en">Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls Le Pen's defeat in the French election a 'win'</a>

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He told Hurriyet daily that "To put it correctly, the elimination and defeat of extremist ends in French elections is, in my opinion, a win because whatever we suffer is because of extremism."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dozens-missing-and-five-rescued-from-china-building-collapse-475200" hreflang="en">Dozens missing and five rescued from China building collapse</a>

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Authorities reported Saturday that five people were rescued from a collapsed building in China after emergency crews dug their way through the rubble of a structure that housed a theatre and a guesthouse overnight.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-a-record-of-interfering-in-foreign-politics-says-australias-prime-minister-scott-morrison-475152" hreflang="en">China has a record of interfering in foreign politics, says Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison</a>

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According to him, "We are very aware of the influence the Chinese government seeks to have in this country."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tough-luck-us-judge-quashes-donald-trumps-request-to-end-contempt-of-court-ruling-upholds-hefty-fine-475223" hreflang="en">Tough luck: US judge quashes Donald Trump’s request to end contempt of court ruling, upholds hefty fine</a>

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Donald Trump seems to be in dire straits as his lawyer’s request to end a contempt of court order against the former US president has been denied by a judge in New York on Friday. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/canadian-police-arrests-several-protesters-as-the-bike-parade-turn-chaotic-475221" hreflang="en">Canadian police arrests several protesters as the bike parade turn chaotic</a>

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Police in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, arrested several people&nbsp;after a march by hundreds of bikers, pedestrians, and cars waving Canadian flags through downtown Ottawa turned unruly, authorities said.

Since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated in the last three months, at least five Russian oligarchs have been found dead. Sri Lanka, in the midst of an economic crisis decided on Saturday that price of dozens of commonly used medicined would be increased by 40 per cent.

Since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated in the last three months, at least five Russian oligarchs have been found dead. Sri Lanka, in the midst of an economic crisis decided on Saturday that price of dozens of commonly used medicined would be increased by 40 per cent. Click on headlines to read more In three months, five Russian oligarchs found dead; families of 3 killed too The families of three of these businessmen have also been reportedly killed. Four of these men were linked with Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom or its subsidiaries, said reports. Sri Lanka hikes medicine prices amid financial crisis The nation is witnessing countrywide protests from citizens who are reeling from lengthy blackouts and acute shortages of food, fuel and pharmaceuticals. People are demanding government's resignation. UK MP Neil Parish resigns after saying he may have opened porn 'by mistake' Even as UK’s parliament faces immense criticism, British lawmaker Neil Parish, who has been suspended from the Conservative parliamentary party, seems to have 'confessed' and said he may have actually opened it by mistake on his phone, as per media reports. 'Display of military power': Serbia shows off new Chinese missiles amid concerns in Balkans Serbia on Saturday showed off its new Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles and other military hardware purchased from both Russia and the West. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida calls for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday (April 30) called for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine during a meeting with his Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls Le Pen's defeat in the French election a 'win' He told Hurriyet daily that "To put it correctly, the elimination and defeat of extremist ends in French elections is, in my opinion, a win because whatever we suffer is because of extremism." Dozens missing and five rescued from China building collapse Authorities reported Saturday that five people were rescued from a collapsed building in China after emergency crews dug their way through the rubble of a structure that housed a theatre and a guesthouse overnight. China has a record of interfering in foreign politics, says Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison According to him, "We are very aware of the influence the Chinese government seeks to have in this country." Tough luck: US judge quashes Donald Trump’s request to end contempt of court ruling, upholds hefty fine Donald Trump seems to be in dire straits as his lawyer’s request to end a contempt of court order against the former US president has been denied by a judge in New York on Friday. Canadian police arrests several protesters as the bike parade turn chaotic Police in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, arrested several people after a march by hundreds of bikers, pedestrians, and cars waving Canadian flags through downtown Ottawa turned unruly, authorities said.

Top 10 world news today: Five Russian oligarchs found dead, Sri Lanka hikes medicine price, and more

Gravitas Global Headlines: Germany defends gas purchase from Russia

Turkey has stopped&nbsp;granting residence permits to Pakistanis due to the&nbsp;widespread criminal activities carried out by them.&nbsp;China is going to meet with the country's Big Tech firms, the South China Morning Post reported, citing two sources briefed on the situation.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/troubled-by-pakistanis-crimes-turkey-stops-granting-residence-permits-to-them-474944" hreflang="en">Troubled by Pakistanis' crimes, Turkey stops residence permits for them</a>

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Turkey has tightened its visa policies for Pakistani nationals just days after several of them were found complicit in the abduction of four Nepalese in Istanbul, according to local media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-guyana-is-looking-towards-india-as-a-global-leader-says-foreign-minister-hugh-hilton-todd-474928">Exclusive | Guyana is looking towards India as a global leader, says FM</a>

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Guyana Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Hilton Todd believes that India shares a deep bond with his country and the relationship between the two nations can be beneficial for both.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/end-of-regulatory-crackdown-china-to-hold-symposium-with-the-countrys-big-tech-firms-474875">End of regulatory crackdown? China to hold symposium with Big Tech firms</a>

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The symposium has been set to assure business executives that regulators will no longer demand rectifications or impose surprise fines and will be held after the Labour Day holiday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vladimir-putin-and-volodymyr-zelensky-accept-invitation-to-attend-g20-summit-2022-in-indonesia-474951https://www.wionews.com/world/vladimir-putin-and-volodymyr-zelensky-accept-invitation-to-attend-g20-summit-2022-in-indonesia-474951" hreflang="en">Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky accept invitation to attend G20 summit 2022 in Indonesia</a>

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“I have invited President Zelenskyy to attend the G20 summit,” PM Widodo said in his address.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-is-redrawing-blocs-energy-map-to-overcome-its-reliance-on-russia-474904" hreflang="en">European Union is redrawing bloc's energy map to overcome its reliance on Russia</a>

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A new pipeline, installed in northern Greece, will reduce the European Union's heavy reliance on Russia for natural gas.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tired-of-wandering-hands-in-parliament-uks-female-minister-tells-male-mps-keep-hands-in-your-pockets-474888">UK’s female minister tells male MPs, 'Keep hands in your pockets'</a>

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The minister has claimed that all the women in the parliament have been a victim of these "wandering hands". &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/12-injured-in-clashes-at-jerusalems-al-aqsa-mosque-report-474885" hreflang="en">12 injured in clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque: Report</a>

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Fresh clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound injured 42 people on Friday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, following weeks of violence at the flashpoint site.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-rulers-fire-50-qualified-university-professors-to-replace-them-with-clerics-taliban-members-474882">Taliban fire 50 university professors, to replace them with clerics</a>

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The Taliban have now fired fifty qualified professors at Balkh University in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, and would be hiring people they deem fit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-south-koreans-including-army-man-arrested-for-spying-for-north-korea-474838" hreflang="en">Two South Koreans, including army man, arrested for spying for North Korea</a>

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South Korean police in capital Seoul said &nbsp;on Friday (April 29) that two citizens of the country have been arrested for allegedly stealing military secrets for a suspected North Korean agent.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/panama-passes-bill-to-permit-use-of-crypto-assets-474864" hreflang="en">Panama passes bill to regulate the use and commercialisation of crypto assets</a>

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Lawmakers in&nbsp;Panama's National Assembly on Thursday approved a bill to regulate the use and commercialisation of crypto assets in the Central American country renowned as a hub of offshore financial services.

Turkey has stopped granting residence permits to Pakistanis due to the widespread criminal activities carried out by them. China is going to meet with the country's Big Tech firms, the South China Morning Post reported, citing two sources briefed on the situation.

Turkey has stopped granting residence permits to Pakistanis due to the widespread criminal activities carried out by them. China is going to meet with the country's Big Tech firms, the South China Morning Post reported, citing two sources briefed on the situation. Click on headlines to read more Troubled by Pakistanis' crimes, Turkey stops residence permits for them Turkey has tightened its visa policies for Pakistani nationals just days after several of them were found complicit in the abduction of four Nepalese in Istanbul, according to local media. Exclusive | Guyana is looking towards India as a global leader, says FM Guyana Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Hilton Todd believes that India shares a deep bond with his country and the relationship between the two nations can be beneficial for both. End of regulatory crackdown? China to hold symposium with Big Tech firms The symposium has been set to assure business executives that regulators will no longer demand rectifications or impose surprise fines and will be held after the Labour Day holiday. Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky accept invitation to attend G20 summit 2022 in Indonesia “I have invited President Zelenskyy to attend the G20 summit,” PM Widodo said in his address. European Union is redrawing bloc's energy map to overcome its reliance on Russia A new pipeline, installed in northern Greece, will reduce the European Union's heavy reliance on Russia for natural gas. UK’s female minister tells male MPs, 'Keep hands in your pockets' The minister has claimed that all the women in the parliament have been a victim of these "wandering hands". 12 injured in clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque: Report Fresh clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound injured 42 people on Friday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, following weeks of violence at the flashpoint site. Taliban fire 50 university professors, to replace them with clerics The Taliban have now fired fifty qualified professors at Balkh University in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, and would be hiring people they deem fit. Two South Koreans, including army man, arrested for spying for North Korea South Korean police in capital Seoul said on Friday (April 29) that two citizens of the country have been arrested for allegedly stealing military secrets for a suspected North Korean agent. Panama passes bill to regulate the use and commercialisation of crypto assets Lawmakers in Panama's National Assembly on Thursday approved a bill to regulate the use and commercialisation of crypto assets in the Central American country renowned as a hub of offshore financial services.

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China has been experiencing a huge surge in COVID-19 cases for quite some time now and the restrictions placed by the authorities are not making life easy for the citizens. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said that Russia is failing in its war aims, whereas Ukraine is succeeding.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/citizens-rush-to-supermarkets-in-beijing-as-covid-19-mass-testing-sparks-rumours-of-lockdown-473689" hreflang="en">Citizens rush to supermarkets in Beijing as COVID-19 mass testing begins</a>

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Chaoyang, the biggest district of Beijing, became the first place to undergo mass testing as around 3.5 million citizens were asked to report for three COVID-19 tests in a week.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-terms-of-russias-war-aims-moscow-has-already-failed-says-blinken-473640" hreflang="en">In terms of Russia's war aims, Moscow has already failed, says Blinken</a>

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According to him, ''In terms of Russia's war aims, Russia has already failed and Ukraine has already succeeded.''

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extremely-difficult-time-lies-ahead-for-johnson-after-excoriating-report-on-lockdown-gatherings-473659" hreflang="en">Extremely difficult time lies ahead for Johnson after 'excoriating' report on lockdown gatherings</a>

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The Times has reported that an ''incredibly difficult'' time lies ahead for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/deal-for-elon-musks-bid-to-buy-twitter-might-happen-today-report-473673" hreflang="en">Deal for Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter might happen today: Report</a>

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Elon Musk's feud with Twitter is expected to come to an end soon, according to Bloomberg News, which reports that Twitter is close to reaching an agreement with Elon Musk on his bid to buy the social media giant.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-unhappy-with-sri-lanka-for-seeking-bailout-from-imf-says-envoy-473662">China ‘unhappy’ with Sri Lanka for seeking bailout from IMF</a>

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China&nbsp;has expressed apprehension over Sri Lanka seeking a bailout package from International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying that such a move would impact ongoing credit talks with Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/happy-to-meet-india-halfway-but-paks-finance-minister-speaks-to-wion-on-trade-ties-imf-package-473592" hreflang="en">Happy to meet India halfway, but…: Pakistan’s finance minister speaks to WION</a>

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Pakistan’s economy has been in the doldrums. With inflation rising and the government deficit reaching record&nbsp;heights, the new coalition government headed by PM Shahbaz Sharif has been taking all the possible steps to wrest the derailment of the country's economy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/political-newcomer-robert-golob-defeats-slovenian-prime-minister-janez-jansa-in-national-elections-473589" hreflang="en">Political newcomer Robert Golob wins in Slovenian national elections</a>

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Slovenia’s three-time prime minister Janez Jansa was defeated in the national elections after the Freedom Movement (GS) won more votes than his Slovenian Democratic party.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-needs-to-recyclye-more-to-fulfil-its-aim-of-becoming-carbon-neutral-by-2050-study-473741" hreflang="en">European Union needs to recycle more to fulfil its aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2050: Study</a>

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A new study conducted by the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium has said that the European Union needs to recycle more to fulfil its aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/prince-william-joins-commemorations-thousands-of-people-honour-military-personnel-on-anzac-day-see-pics-473737" hreflang="en">Prince William joins commemorations, thousands of people honour military personnel on Anzac Day</a>

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UK's Prince William joined commemorations, thousands of people gathered across Australia and New Zealand to honour military personnel on Anzac Day.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/french-elections-2022-after-emmanuel-macrons-victory-two-frances-emerge-jubilant-and-enraged-473636">French Elections 2022 | After Emmanuel Macron's victory, two Frances emerge: jubilant and enraged</a>

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The French people have decided to give Emmanuel Macron another five years to prove himself. Protests marred the end of Macron's previous tenure, and it is believed that this will happen again.

China has been experiencing a huge surge in COVID-19 cases for quite some time now and the restrictions placed by the authorities are not making life easy for the citizens.

China has been experiencing a huge surge in COVID-19 cases for quite some time now and the restrictions placed by the authorities are not making life easy for the citizens. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said that Russia is failing in its war aims, whereas Ukraine is succeeding. Click on headlines to read more Citizens rush to supermarkets in Beijing as COVID-19 mass testing begins Chaoyang, the biggest district of Beijing, became the first place to undergo mass testing as around 3.5 million citizens were asked to report for three COVID-19 tests in a week. In terms of Russia's war aims, Moscow has already failed, says Blinken According to him, ''In terms of Russia's war aims, Russia has already failed and Ukraine has already succeeded.'' Extremely difficult time lies ahead for Johnson after 'excoriating' report on lockdown gatherings The Times has reported that an ''incredibly difficult'' time lies ahead for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Deal for Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter might happen today: Report Elon Musk's feud with Twitter is expected to come to an end soon, according to Bloomberg News, which reports that Twitter is close to reaching an agreement with Elon Musk on his bid to buy the social media giant. China ‘unhappy’ with Sri Lanka for seeking bailout from IMF China has expressed apprehension over Sri Lanka seeking a bailout package from International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying that such a move would impact ongoing credit talks with Beijing. Happy to meet India halfway, but…: Pakistan’s finance minister speaks to WION Pakistan’s economy has been in the doldrums. With inflation rising and the government deficit reaching record heights, the new coalition government headed by PM Shahbaz Sharif has been taking all the possible steps to wrest the derailment of the country's economy. Political newcomer Robert Golob wins in Slovenian national elections Slovenia’s three-time prime minister Janez Jansa was defeated in the national elections after the Freedom Movement (GS) won more votes than his Slovenian Democratic party. European Union needs to recycle more to fulfil its aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2050: Study A new study conducted by the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium has said that the European Union needs to recycle more to fulfil its aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Prince William joins commemorations, thousands of people honour military personnel on Anzac Day UK's Prince William joined commemorations, thousands of people gathered across Australia and New Zealand to honour military personnel on Anzac Day. French Elections 2022 | After Emmanuel Macron's victory, two Frances emerge: jubilant and enraged The French people have decided to give Emmanuel Macron another five years to prove himself. Protests marred the end of Macron's previous tenure, and it is believed that this will happen again.

Top 10 world news today: Citizens rush to supermarkets in Beijing, and more

Russia has resumed its attack on the last Ukrainian defenders in the port city of Mariupol, according to a Ukrainian official quoted by Reuters.&nbsp;China has taken down a viral video that showed the impact of a prolonged COVID-19 lockdown on Shanghai's residents.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-restarts-attacking-mariupol-ukraine-soldiers-holed-up-in-steel-plant-473225" hreflang="en">Russia resumes attack on Mariupol, Ukraine soldiers holed up in steel plant</a>

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The resumption of the Russian attack has come days after Moscow's declaration of victory in Mariupol.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-has-designs-to-capture-other-countries-after-ukraine-says-zelensky-473173">Russia has designs to capture other countries after Ukraine, says Zelensky</a>

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday&nbsp;said that Russia has designs to capture other countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-takes-down-viral-video-showing-impact-of-prolonged-covid-19-lockdown-on-shanghais-residents-473243">China takes down viral video showing impact of prolonged COVID-19 lockdown on Shanghai's residents</a>

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The viral video, titled "The Voice of April," showed the plight and the dire situation of Shanghai residents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lankan-minister-godahewa-backs-demonstrators-asking-pm-mahinda-rajapaksa-to-step-down-473195" hreflang="en">Pressure intensifies on PM Mahinda Rajapaksa as staunch allies break ranks</a>

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Sri Lanka's minister of mass media Nalaka Godahewa on Saturday backed demonstrators asking Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-confirms-the-death-of-suspect-in-washington-dc-shooting-473167" hreflang="en">Police confirms death of suspect involved in Washington DC shooting</a>

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According to DC Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee, the suspect in the&nbsp;shooting in northwest Washington, DC died on Friday afternoon, AFP reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-closes-crossing-to-gazans-after-new-rocket-attacks-473203" hreflang="en">Israel closes crossing to Gazans after new rocket attacks</a>

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Israel&nbsp;said it will close its only&nbsp;crossing&nbsp;from the Gaza Strip for workers on Sunday in response to overnight&nbsp;rocket&nbsp;fire, stopping short of conducting retaliatory strikes in an apparent bid to ease tensions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-backs-julian-assange-says-charges-ostentatiously-absurd-473200" hreflang="en">Russia backs Julian Assange, says charges 'ostentatiously absurd'</a>

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Russia on Saturday backed Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman for Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Assange faced 'ostentatiously absurd chares'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-germany-sold-weapons-to-russia-after-crimea-conflict-report-473135" hreflang="en">France, Germany sold weapons to Russia after Crimea conflict: Report</a>

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As Germany faces criticism over its reluctance to send arms to Ukraine, a report claimed France and Germany sent arms worth millions to Russia which is likely to be used against Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-africa-reports-surge-in-coronavirus-cases-gauteng-kwazulu-natal-worst-hit-473108" hreflang="en">South Africa reports surge in coronavirus cases; Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal worst-hit</a>

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According to South African officials, the&nbsp;coronavirus cases in the country have been on the rise for the first time in months.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/digital-services-act-what-it-means-and-how-eu-will-regulate-tech-giants-473157" hreflang="en">Digital Services Act: What it means &amp; and how EU will regulate tech giants</a>

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In a significant move, the European Union(EU) finalised a new legislation named Digital Services Act (DSA) to regulate harmful content including hate speech, disinformation and child sexual abuse images.

Russia has resumed its attack on the last Ukrainian defenders in the port city of Mariupol, according to a Ukrainian official quoted by Reuters. China has taken down a viral video that showed the impact of a prolonged COVID-19 lockdown on Shanghai's residents.

Russia has resumed its attack on the last Ukrainian defenders in the port city of Mariupol, according to a Ukrainian official quoted by Reuters. China has taken down a viral video that showed the impact of a prolonged COVID-19 lockdown on Shanghai's residents. Click on the headlines to read more Russia resumes attack on Mariupol, Ukraine soldiers holed up in steel plant The resumption of the Russian attack has come days after Moscow's declaration of victory in Mariupol. Russia has designs to capture other countries after Ukraine, says Zelensky Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said that Russia has designs to capture other countries. China takes down viral video showing impact of prolonged COVID-19 lockdown on Shanghai's residents The viral video, titled "The Voice of April," showed the plight and the dire situation of Shanghai residents. Pressure intensifies on PM Mahinda Rajapaksa as staunch allies break ranks Sri Lanka's minister of mass media Nalaka Godahewa on Saturday backed demonstrators asking Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to step down. Police confirms death of suspect involved in Washington DC shooting According to DC Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee, the suspect in the shooting in northwest Washington, DC died on Friday afternoon, AFP reported. Israel closes crossing to Gazans after new rocket attacks Israel said it will close its only crossing from the Gaza Strip for workers on Sunday in response to overnight rocket fire, stopping short of conducting retaliatory strikes in an apparent bid to ease tensions. Russia backs Julian Assange, says charges 'ostentatiously absurd' Russia on Saturday backed Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman for Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Assange faced 'ostentatiously absurd chares'. France, Germany sold weapons to Russia after Crimea conflict: Report As Germany faces criticism over its reluctance to send arms to Ukraine, a report claimed France and Germany sent arms worth millions to Russia which is likely to be used against Ukraine. South Africa reports surge in coronavirus cases; Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal worst-hit According to South African officials, the coronavirus cases in the country have been on the rise for the first time in months. Digital Services Act: What it means & and how EU will regulate tech giants In a significant move, the European Union(EU) finalised a new legislation named Digital Services Act (DSA) to regulate harmful content including hate speech, disinformation and child sexual abuse images.

Top 10 world news today: Russia resumes attack on Mariupol, China censors Shanghai lockdown video, and more

Gravitas Global Headlines: ISIS claims attack on Shiite Mosque | Israel-Palestine tensions

Taiwan is developing new advanced missiles and drones&nbsp;to attack enemy air bases according to its military-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology.&nbsp;Police in Afghanistan said on Friday that the Taliban had arrested a suspected mastermind of the Afghan mosque attack.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-an-eye-on-china-taiwan-is-developing-new-advanced-missiles-drones-472956">With an eye on China, Taiwan is developing new advanced missiles, drones</a>

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The country's defence ministry has said that it is planning to double Taiwan's annual missile production capacity.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-took-indian-vaccine-cant-stop-skillful-indians-from-coming-to-uk-boris-johnson-472946" hreflang="en">Took Indian vaccine, can't stop skillful Indians from coming to UK: Boris</a>

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Boris Johnson, the visiting British Prime Minister, lauded skilled Indians and stated that he can not prevent skilled people from coming to the UK.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/senior-white-house-official-kurt-campbell-visits-solomon-islands-after-it-signed-security-pact-with-china-472920">US official visits Solomon Islands after it signed security pact with China</a>

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Kurt Campbell, a senior White House official, on Friday (April 22) arrived in the Solomon Islands for a visit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-mosque-attack-mastermind-arrested-by-taliban-says-police-472993">Afghan mosque attack 'mastermind' arrested by Taliban, says police</a>

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The suspect is reportedly an Islamic State (IS) militant. IS has claimed responsibility for the blast in a Shiite mosque in Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-gas-embargo-will-cost-germany-almost-190-billion-says-bundesbank-472991" hreflang="en">Russian gas embargo will cost Germany almost $190 billion, says Bundesbank</a>

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Bundesbank on Friday (April 22) warned that the European Union's ban on Russian gas imports will cost Germany almost $1.95 billion.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europes-average-temperature-increased-by-over-two-degrees-last-year-472978" hreflang="en">Europe's average temperature increased by over two degrees last year</a>

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The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on Friday (April 22) said that Europe's average temperature increased by over two degrees last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizers-anti-covid-pill-gets-who-approval-heres-what-you-should-know-about-paxlovid-472896" hreflang="en">Pfizer's anti-Covid pill gets WHO approval. Here's what you should know about Paxlovid</a>

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday "strongly recommended" Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral pill Paxlovid for patients who have milder forms of the disease but are still at a high risk of hospitalisation, reports AFP.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/even-after-poison-pill-tactic-billionaire-elon-musk-hopes-to-take-over-twitter-says-will-defeat-spam-bots-472953" hreflang="en">Even after 'poison pill' tactic, Elon Musk hopes to take over Twitter, says will try to defeat spam bots</a>

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After his offer to buy Twitter was brutally turned down by the board, the Tesla CEO is saying that if the bid succeeds, he will make concerted efforts to defeat the spam bots or perish in the endeavour. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-state-department-says-ilhan-omar-is-not-visiting-pakistan-on-government-sponsored-travel-473008" hreflang="en">Ilhan Omar's Pak visit is not sponsored by US government: State Department</a>

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The United States State Department issued a statement on Friday (April 22) saying that congresswoman Ilhan Omar's visit to&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;is not sponsored by the government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-ex-honduran-prez-gets-extradited-to-us-over-cocaine-importation-conspiracy-charges-472970">Ex-Honduran prez gets extradited to US over cocaine-importation conspiracy charges</a>

The US&nbsp;government has unveiled charges against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez of participating in a cocaine-importation conspiracy and related firearms offenses, and he was extradited to the United States.

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Taiwan is developing new advanced missiles and drones to attack enemy air bases according to its military-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology.

Taiwan is developing new advanced missiles and drones to attack enemy air bases according to its military-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology. Police in Afghanistan said on Friday that the Taliban had arrested a suspected mastermind of the Afghan mosque attack. Click on headlines to read more With an eye on China, Taiwan is developing new advanced missiles, drones The country's defence ministry has said that it is planning to double Taiwan's annual missile production capacity. Took Indian vaccine, can't stop skillful Indians from coming to UK: Boris Boris Johnson, the visiting British Prime Minister, lauded skilled Indians and stated that he can not prevent skilled people from coming to the UK. US official visits Solomon Islands after it signed security pact with China Kurt Campbell, a senior White House official, on Friday (April 22) arrived in the Solomon Islands for a visit. Afghan mosque attack 'mastermind' arrested by Taliban, says police The suspect is reportedly an Islamic State (IS) militant. IS has claimed responsibility for the blast in a Shiite mosque in Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif. Russian gas embargo will cost Germany almost $190 billion, says Bundesbank Bundesbank on Friday (April 22) warned that the European Union's ban on Russian gas imports will cost Germany almost $1.95 billion. Europe's average temperature increased by over two degrees last year The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on Friday (April 22) said that Europe's average temperature increased by over two degrees last year. Pfizer's anti-Covid pill gets WHO approval. Here's what you should know about Paxlovid The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday "strongly recommended" Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral pill Paxlovid for patients who have milder forms of the disease but are still at a high risk of hospitalisation, reports AFP. Even after 'poison pill' tactic, Elon Musk hopes to take over Twitter, says will try to defeat spam bots After his offer to buy Twitter was brutally turned down by the board, the Tesla CEO is saying that if the bid succeeds, he will make concerted efforts to defeat the spam bots or perish in the endeavour. Ilhan Omar's Pak visit is not sponsored by US government: State Department The United States State Department issued a statement on Friday (April 22) saying that congresswoman Ilhan Omar's visit to Pakistan is not sponsored by the government. Ex-Honduran prez gets extradited to US over cocaine-importation conspiracy charges The US government has unveiled charges against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez of participating in a cocaine-importation conspiracy and related firearms offenses, and he was extradited to the United States.

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Gravitas Global Headlines: 7 killed in Russian strikes in Kyiv

Gravitas Global Headlines: Egypt approves India as wheat supplier

Lviv, in western Ukraine, was hit by a fatal missile strike early Monday morning.&nbsp;President Ebrahim Raisi has warned Israel about making the ''slightest move'' against Iran.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-missile-strikes-hit-lviv-as-russia-bombards-multiple-ukrainian-cities-471892" hreflang="en">Five missile strikes hit Lviv as Russia bombards multiple Ukrainian cities</a>

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At least seven people have been killed, and another 12 have been injured, including a toddler, according to authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-ebrahim-raisi-warns-israel-about-making-slightest-move-against-iran-471864">Ebrahim Raisi warns Israel about making 'slightest move' against Iran</a>

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During a speech to mark the National Army Day, Raisi said, "The Zionist regime (Israel), you should know that ... if you take the slightest move against our nation, our armed forces will target the heart of the Zionist regime."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/finland-likely-to-join-nato-this-summer-minister-lintila-to-wion-471933" hreflang="en">Finland likely to join NATO this summer: Minister Lintilä to WION</a>

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Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä, who is on a visit to India, has said that the European country will become a NATO member by this summer.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syrian-fighters-who-fought-against-islamic-state-sign-up-to-fight-alongside-russian-troops-in-ukraine-report-471848" hreflang="en">Syrian fighters who fought against Islamic State sign up to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine: Report</a>

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Syrian fighters who fought against the Islamic State have allegedly signed up to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-to-recover-funds-from-french-election-candidate-marine-le-pen-471842" hreflang="en">European Union to recover funds from French election candidate Marine Le Pen</a>

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The European Parliament said Sunday it will try to recover money owed by Marine Le Pen over fraud allegations as the far-right leader prepares to face President Emmanuel Macron in France's unpredictably close election run-off.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-president-widodo-slammed-for-appointing-celebrity-pop-star-for-g-20-role-471856" hreflang="en">Indonesian President Widodo slammed for appointing pop star for G-20 role</a>

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The Indonesian government is facing severe criticism for appointing a pop star as its Group of 20 (G-20) spokesperson.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-women-living-in-most-deprived-areas-die-younger-than-those-in-latvia-hungary-and-columbia-report-471911" hreflang="en">British women living in most deprived areas die younger than those in Latvia, Hungary and Columbia: Report</a>

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A report by the Health Foundation has said that British women living in the poorest areas die younger than those dwelling in Latvia, Hungary, and Columbia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigeria-seminary-student-dies-while-re-enacting-jesus-christs-crucifixion-471916" hreflang="en">Nigeria: Seminary student&nbsp;dies while re-enacting Jesus Christ's crucifixion</a>

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In a tragic incident, a seminary student from Nigeria died while re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/love-me-tender-cryptic-tweets-continue-to-pour-in-from-elon-musk-after-twitter-bid-row-471929" hreflang="en">'Love me tender': Cryptic tweets continue to pour in from Elon Musk after Twitter bid row</a>

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Mercurial billionaire Elon Musk is an enigmatic man. Continuing his trend of posting cryptic tweets, he has tweeted the title of a song by Elvis Presley.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virtual-casinos-in-texas-alabama-are-defrauding-public-471886" hreflang="en">Virtual casinos in Texas, Alabama are defrauding public</a>

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Virtual casinos in the United States, maily&nbsp;located in Texas and Alabama, are defrauding the public as per the securities regulators in the states.

Lviv, in western Ukraine, was hit by a fatal missile strike early Monday morning. President Ebrahim Raisi has warned Israel about making the ''slightest move'' against Iran.

Lviv, in western Ukraine, was hit by a fatal missile strike early Monday morning. President Ebrahim Raisi has warned Israel about making the ''slightest move'' against Iran. Click on headlines to read more Five missile strikes hit Lviv as Russia bombards multiple Ukrainian cities At least seven people have been killed, and another 12 have been injured, including a toddler, according to authorities. Ebrahim Raisi warns Israel about making 'slightest move' against Iran During a speech to mark the National Army Day, Raisi said, "The Zionist regime (Israel), you should know that ... if you take the slightest move against our nation, our armed forces will target the heart of the Zionist regime." Finland likely to join NATO this summer: Minister Lintilä to WION Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä, who is on a visit to India, has said that the European country will become a NATO member by this summer. Syrian fighters who fought against Islamic State sign up to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine: Report Syrian fighters who fought against the Islamic State have allegedly signed up to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. European Union to recover funds from French election candidate Marine Le Pen The European Parliament said Sunday it will try to recover money owed by Marine Le Pen over fraud allegations as the far-right leader prepares to face President Emmanuel Macron in France's unpredictably close election run-off. Indonesian President Widodo slammed for appointing pop star for G-20 role The Indonesian government is facing severe criticism for appointing a pop star as its Group of 20 (G-20) spokesperson. British women living in most deprived areas die younger than those in Latvia, Hungary and Columbia: Report A report by the Health Foundation has said that British women living in the poorest areas die younger than those dwelling in Latvia, Hungary, and Columbia. Nigeria: Seminary student dies while re-enacting Jesus Christ's crucifixion In a tragic incident, a seminary student from Nigeria died while re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 'Love me tender': Cryptic tweets continue to pour in from Elon Musk after Twitter bid row Mercurial billionaire Elon Musk is an enigmatic man. Continuing his trend of posting cryptic tweets, he has tweeted the title of a song by Elvis Presley. Virtual casinos in Texas, Alabama are defrauding public Virtual casinos in the United States, maily located in Texas and Alabama, are defrauding the public as per the securities regulators in the states.

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In what could turn into an "environmental disaster", a fuel-laden ship has sunk off the coast of Tunisia on Saturday. &nbsp;Russia has announced a ban on the entry of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson along with some other top British officials.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/environmental-disaster-in-making-ship-with-750-tonnes-of-diesel-sinks-off-tunisias-coast-says-official-471404" hreflang="en">Ship with 750 tonnes of diesel sinks off Tunisia’s coast, says official</a>

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The ship, which was carrying diesel fuel from Egypt to Malta, had ran into difficulty near Tunisia’s coast. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-announces-ban-on-entry-of-uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-471396">Russia announces ban on entry of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson</a>

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Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement, "This step was taken as a response to London's unbridled information and political campaign aimed at isolating Russia internationally, creating conditions for restricting our country and strangling the domestic economy."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sinopharm-and-sinovacs-vaccine-for-omicron-variant-gets-clearance-for-clinical-trial-471413" hreflang="en">Sinopharm, Sinovac vaccine candidates for Omicron variant gets clearance for clinical trial</a>

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During the trial, researchers found the effectiveness of the third dose of the SARS-CoV-2-mRNA vaccine wanes quickly in the period in which Omicron is pre-dominant.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-change-protesters-block-paris-square-decrying-election-candidates-471401" hreflang="en">Climate change protesters block Paris square decrying election candidates</a>

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Main square in central Paris faced forced closure due to protest by climate change activists. The protests were against environmental programes proposed by France's remaining presidential candidates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tormenting-on-easter-long-weekend-air-travellers-reach-destination-in-australia-without-luggage-471437" hreflang="en">Tormenting: On Easter long weekend, air travellers reach destination in Australia without luggage&nbsp;</a>

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Imagine the trauma when you reach your destination through a flight during a festive time and get to know that your luggage is nowhere to be found. And airline officials tell you it will reach in the "coming days". &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-begins-sending-its-most-advanced-fighter-plane-to-patrol-disputed-seas-471337">China begins sending its most advanced fighter plane to patrol disputed seas</a>

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China's most powerful and advanced stealth fighter jet J-20 has begun patrolling disputed areas in East and South China Sea, as per a report in Chinese state media.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-stops-share-trading-after-a-hike-in-interest-rates-471434" hreflang="en">Sri Lanka stops share trading after a hike in interest rates</a>

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Officials of the Colombo Stock Exchange have expressed concern over the "ability to conduct an orderly and fair market."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-pm-imran-khan-requests-pakistanis-living-abroad-to-donate-for-his-campaign-against-imported-govt-471424">Former PM Imran Khan requests Pakistanis living abroad to donate for his campaign against 'imported' govt</a>

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (April 16) requested Pakistanis living abroad to donate to his campaign against the ''imported' government''.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-husband-earned-twice-as-much-as-bidens-last-year-471366" hreflang="en">Kamala Harris, husband earned twice as much as Bidens last year</a>

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff together earned more than twice of that of US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden in the year 2021, it has emerged.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/why-are-us-states-banning-transgender-women-from-sport-471389" hreflang="en">Why are US states banning transgender women from sport?</a>

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Conservative lawmakers have passed a flurry of bills this year directed at transgender youth, including measures that bar classroom discussion of gender identity, block access to healthcare to help young people transition, and restrict participation in sports.

In what could turn into an "environmental disaster", a fuel-laden ship has sunk off the coast of Tunisia on Saturday. Russia has announced a ban on the entry of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson along with some other top British officials.

In what could turn into an "environmental disaster", a fuel-laden ship has sunk off the coast of Tunisia on Saturday. Russia has announced a ban on the entry of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson along with some other top British officials. Click on headlines to read more Ship with 750 tonnes of diesel sinks off Tunisia’s coast, says official The ship, which was carrying diesel fuel from Egypt to Malta, had ran into difficulty near Tunisia’s coast. Russia announces ban on entry of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement, "This step was taken as a response to London's unbridled information and political campaign aimed at isolating Russia internationally, creating conditions for restricting our country and strangling the domestic economy." Sinopharm, Sinovac vaccine candidates for Omicron variant gets clearance for clinical trial During the trial, researchers found the effectiveness of the third dose of the SARS-CoV-2-mRNA vaccine wanes quickly in the period in which Omicron is pre-dominant. Climate change protesters block Paris square decrying election candidates Main square in central Paris faced forced closure due to protest by climate change activists. The protests were against environmental programes proposed by France's remaining presidential candidates. Tormenting: On Easter long weekend, air travellers reach destination in Australia without luggage Imagine the trauma when you reach your destination through a flight during a festive time and get to know that your luggage is nowhere to be found. And airline officials tell you it will reach in the "coming days". China begins sending its most advanced fighter plane to patrol disputed seas China's most powerful and advanced stealth fighter jet J-20 has begun patrolling disputed areas in East and South China Sea, as per a report in Chinese state media. Sri Lanka stops share trading after a hike in interest rates Officials of the Colombo Stock Exchange have expressed concern over the "ability to conduct an orderly and fair market." Former PM Imran Khan requests Pakistanis living abroad to donate for his campaign against 'imported' govt Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (April 16) requested Pakistanis living abroad to donate to his campaign against the ''imported' government''. Kamala Harris, husband earned twice as much as Bidens last year US Vice-President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff together earned more than twice of that of US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden in the year 2021, it has emerged. Why are US states banning transgender women from sport? Conservative lawmakers have passed a flurry of bills this year directed at transgender youth, including measures that bar classroom discussion of gender identity, block access to healthcare to help young people transition, and restrict participation in sports.

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A team of 18 French forensic experts has arrived in Kyiv to investigate the killings in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.&nbsp;Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-crisis-team-of-french-forensic-experts-arrive-in-kyiv-to-investigate-bucha-killings-471226" hreflang="en">Ukraine crisis: Team of French forensic experts arrive in Kyiv to investigate Bucha killings</a>

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The French officers are conducting autopsies to determine the date and cause of the deaths of the alleged victims of the Russian military forces.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senator-lindsey-graham-says-china-should-pay-greater-price-for-backing-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-471178" hreflang="en">US Senator Lindsey Graham says China should pay greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine</a>

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US Senator Lindsey Graham has said that China should pay a greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ispr-has-confirmed-imran-khans-internal-conspiracy-theory-former-pak-minister-tells-wion-471200">See elections happening in Pakistan in 8 weeks time; Fawad Chaudhry, ex-Pak minister tells WION</a>

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Former information minister and key leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhary believes that general elections will be held in eight weeks' time. He made the remarks in an exclusive conversation with WION’s Anas Mallick in Islamabad.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-linka-limits-supply-of-petrol-diesel-to-tackle-fuel-crisis-471225">Sri Lanka limits supply of petrol, diesel to tackle fuel crisis</a>

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Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnsons-distraction-plan-forget-partygate-lets-take-back-control-of-uk-borders-471150" hreflang="en">Boris Johnson's distraction plan: Forget partygate, let's 'take back control' of UK borders</a>

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Britain is planning to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to the East African country of Rwanda.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-climate-adviser-gina-mccarthy-denies-that-she-is-stepping-down-471243" hreflang="en">White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy denies that she is stepping down</a>

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White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy on Friday (April 15) denied that she is stepping down from her position.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gay-rights-activist-ed-buck-sentenced-to-30-years-for-forcefully-injecting-men-with-meth-killing-two-471185" hreflang="en">'Gay rights activist' Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years for forcefully injecting men with meth, killing two</a>

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Wealthy political activist, ‘philanthropist’ and Democratic donor Ed Buck has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for supplying and injecting gay men, most of them black, with Methamphetamine (meth).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/north-koreans-celebrate-founding-leader-kim-il-sungs-birthday-471216" hreflang="en">North Koreans celebrate founding leader Kim Il Sung's birthday</a>

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North&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;celebrated the 110th anniversary of the birth of late founder Kim Il Sung on Friday with fireworks and an evening gala in Pyongyang's main square, with thousands of people in colourful traditional dress singing and dancing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-kill-elon-musks-hostile-takeover-bid-twitter-may-go-for-poison-pill-says-report-471207" hreflang="en">To kill Elon Musk's hostile takeover bid, Twitter may go for 'poison pill', says report&nbsp;</a>

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According to the strategy, the social microblogging site can activate its shareholder's rights plan. It can help in turning the hostile takeover into an expensive and complex process, 'The New York Times'&nbsp;reported citing sources. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/apple-is-internally-testing-new-models-of-macbook-series-report-471251" hreflang="en">Apple is internally testing new models of MacBook series: Report</a>

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Apple is internally testing new models of the MacBook series with next-generation M2 chips as per a report published in Bloomberg.

A team of 18 French forensic experts has arrived in Kyiv to investigate the killings in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items.

A team of 18 French forensic experts has arrived in Kyiv to investigate the killings in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items. Click on headlines to read more Ukraine crisis: Team of French forensic experts arrive in Kyiv to investigate Bucha killings The French officers are conducting autopsies to determine the date and cause of the deaths of the alleged victims of the Russian military forces. US Senator Lindsey Graham says China should pay greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine US Senator Lindsey Graham has said that China should pay a greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. See elections happening in Pakistan in 8 weeks time; Fawad Chaudhry, ex-Pak minister tells WION Former information minister and key leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhary believes that general elections will be held in eight weeks' time. He made the remarks in an exclusive conversation with WION’s Anas Mallick in Islamabad. Sri Lanka limits supply of petrol, diesel to tackle fuel crisis Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items. Boris Johnson's distraction plan: Forget partygate, let's 'take back control' of UK borders Britain is planning to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to the East African country of Rwanda. White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy denies that she is stepping down White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy on Friday (April 15) denied that she is stepping down from her position. 'Gay rights activist' Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years for forcefully injecting men with meth, killing two Wealthy political activist, ‘philanthropist’ and Democratic donor Ed Buck has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for supplying and injecting gay men, most of them black, with Methamphetamine (meth). North Koreans celebrate founding leader Kim Il Sung's birthday North Korea celebrated the 110th anniversary of the birth of late founder Kim Il Sung on Friday with fireworks and an evening gala in Pyongyang's main square, with thousands of people in colourful traditional dress singing and dancing. To kill Elon Musk's hostile takeover bid, Twitter may go for 'poison pill', says report According to the strategy, the social microblogging site can activate its shareholder's rights plan. It can help in turning the hostile takeover into an expensive and complex process, 'The New York Times' reported citing sources. Apple is internally testing new models of MacBook series: Report Apple is internally testing new models of the MacBook series with next-generation M2 chips as per a report published in Bloomberg.

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At least 52 people were killed in a missile strike on a train station in Ukraine's eastern province.&nbsp;Pakistan's parliament will vote on Saturday whether to remove Imran Khan as prime minister, days after he blocked a similar attempt, potentially adding to political and economic uncertainty in the nuclear-armed country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-war-at-least-52-killed-in-train-station-missile-strike-469520" hreflang="en">Ukraine-Russia war: At least 52 killed in train station missile strike</a>

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Authorities said five children were among those killed in the attack which took place in Kramatorsk, the capital of Donetsk.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-pak-political-crisis-pm-imran-faces-no-confidence-vote-in-parliament-469510" hreflang="en">LIVE: Pak political crisis: PM Imran faces no-confidence vote in Parliament</a>

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Ahead of the vote that Khan is widely expected to lose, the former cricket star vowed to "struggle" against any move to replace him, the latest twist in a crisis that has threatened political and economic stability in the South Asian nation of 220 million people.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-authorises-voluntary-departure-of-non-essential-personnel-from-shanghai-469507">US authorises 'voluntary departure' of non-essential personnel from Shanghai</a>

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The US State Department said in a statement that the families of all Americans have also been granted permission to leave.

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At least 52 people were killed in a missile strike on a train station in Ukraine's eastern province. Pakistan's parliament will vote on Saturday whether to remove Imran Khan as prime minister, days after he blocked a similar attempt, potentially adding to political and economic uncertainty in the nuclear-armed country.

At least 52 people were killed in a missile strike on a train station in Ukraine's eastern province. Pakistan's parliament will vote on Saturday whether to remove Imran Khan as prime minister, days after he blocked a similar attempt, potentially adding to political and economic uncertainty in the nuclear-armed country. Click on headlines to read more Ukraine-Russia war: At least 52 killed in train station missile strike Authorities said five children were among those killed in the attack which took place in Kramatorsk, the capital of Donetsk. LIVE: Pak political crisis: PM Imran faces no-confidence vote in Parliament Ahead of the vote that Khan is widely expected to lose, the former cricket star vowed to "struggle" against any move to replace him, the latest twist in a crisis that has threatened political and economic stability in the South Asian nation of 220 million people. US authorises 'voluntary departure' of non-essential personnel from Shanghai The US State Department said in a statement that the families of all Americans have also been granted permission to leave. Watch | Gravitas: India won't deploy army to Sri Lanka Watch | Gravitas: Naftali Bennett loses majority in Parliament

Morning news brief: Pakistan political crisis, at least 52 killed in missile strike in Ukraine, and more

United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) has added nine new symptoms to its list. In other news,&nbsp;Russia's assault on Ukraine continues for the sixth week. In the latest, Ukrainian authorities have alleged a series of gruesome crimes against Moscow, these include heinous acts like raping and branding girls.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-nhs-adds-nine-new-coronavirus-symptoms-to-its-list-check-them-out-468335">UK's NHS adds nine new coronavirus symptoms to its list. Check them out!</a>

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The NHS has expanded the official list of COVID-19 symptoms to include nine new ones.&nbsp;New symptoms include sore throat, lethargy, and headache.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/this-us-diplomat-apparently-caused-political-instability-in-pakistan-and-threatened-pm-imran-khan-468309">This US diplomat apparently caused political instability in Pakistan and 'threatened' PM Imran Khan</a>

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Reports have claimed that Donald Lu was apparently involved in the conspiracy to oust Imran Khan from power. Lu is an Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Pakistan media outlet DAWN reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swastika-shaped-burns-ukrainian-mp-claims-russian-soldiers-raped-and-branded-girls-shows-gory-image-468336">'Swastika-shaped burns': Ukrainian MP claims Russian soldiers raped and branded girls, shows gory image</a>

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Lesia Vasylenk, who is a Ukrainian Member of Parliament, alleged that Russian soldiers have raped girls and also branded them. According to Vasylenk, swastika-shaped burns were found on their bodies.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/please-try-and-save-our-motherland-sri-lanka-opposition-leader-to-indian-pm-modi-468261">'Please try and save our motherland': Sri Lanka opposition leader to Indian PM Modi</a>

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Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 4 to support the island country to the greatest extent feasible, despite the country's economic problems.&nbsp;

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Iran&nbsp;said Monday it will&nbsp;only&nbsp;return&nbsp;to&nbsp;Vienna&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;finalise&nbsp;an agreement to revive its landmark 2015&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;deal&nbsp;with world powers, with the last steps dependent on Washington.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-russia-categorically-rejects-accusations-of-bucha-killings-and-atrocities-orders-probe-468270">Ukraine war: Russia 'categorically' rejects accusations of Bucha killings and atrocities, orders probe</a>

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Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found mass graves in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv after Russian troops recently withdrew from that area.&nbsp;

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Several Downing Street staff have been penalised by the Metropolitan Police for attending a party on the eve of Prince Phillip’s funeral, local media reports said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-inflation-hits-fresh-record-at-611-per-cent-468289">Russia-Ukraine crisis causes Turkish inflation to hit fresh record of 61.1 per cent</a>

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Turkey's&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;has soared to a new&nbsp;record, official data showed Monday, as analysts see an impact from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's unorthodox interest rate policy.&nbsp;Exacerbating a cost of living crisis, consumer prices accelerated to 61.14&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;at an annual rate, up from 54.4&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;in February, according to the statistics agency.

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Carrie Lam is the most controversial and divisive chief executive of Hong Kong since the British handed it over in 1997, announced that she would not seek a second term. Find out more.

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United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) has added nine new symptoms to its list. In other news, Russia's assault on Ukraine continues for the sixth week. In the latest, Ukrainian authorities have alleged a series of gruesome crimes against Moscow, these include heinous acts like raping and branding girls.

United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) has added nine new symptoms to its list. In other news, Russia's assault on Ukraine continues for the sixth week. In the latest, Ukrainian authorities have alleged a series of gruesome crimes against Moscow, these include heinous acts like raping and branding girls. Click on the headlines to read the full story: UK's NHS adds nine new coronavirus symptoms to its list. Check them out! The NHS has expanded the official list of COVID-19 symptoms to include nine new ones. New symptoms include sore throat, lethargy, and headache. This US diplomat apparently caused political instability in Pakistan and 'threatened' PM Imran Khan Reports have claimed that Donald Lu was apparently involved in the conspiracy to oust Imran Khan from power. Lu is an Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Pakistan media outlet DAWN reported. 'Swastika-shaped burns': Ukrainian MP claims Russian soldiers raped and branded girls, shows gory image Lesia Vasylenk, who is a Ukrainian Member of Parliament, alleged that Russian soldiers have raped girls and also branded them. According to Vasylenk, swastika-shaped burns were found on their bodies. 'Please try and save our motherland': Sri Lanka opposition leader to Indian PM Modi Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 4 to support the island country to the greatest extent feasible, despite the country's economic problems. Iran says will return to Vienna only to finalise nuclear deal Iran said Monday it will only return to Vienna in order to finalise an agreement to revive its landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, with the last steps dependent on Washington. Ukraine war: Russia 'categorically' rejects accusations of Bucha killings and atrocities, orders probe Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found mass graves in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv after Russian troops recently withdrew from that area. Downing Street staff slapped with fines for attending party on eve of Prince Phillip’s funeral: Report Several Downing Street staff have been penalised by the Metropolitan Police for attending a party on the eve of Prince Phillip’s funeral, local media reports said. Russia-Ukraine crisis causes Turkish inflation to hit fresh record of 61.1 per cent Turkey's inflation has soared to a new record, official data showed Monday, as analysts see an impact from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's unorthodox interest rate policy. Exacerbating a cost of living crisis, consumer prices accelerated to 61.14 per cent at an annual rate, up from 54.4 per cent in February, according to the statistics agency. In Pics | Carrie Lam: Leader who helped usher in the era of Beijing's dominance in Hong Kong Carrie Lam is the most controversial and divisive chief executive of Hong Kong since the British handed it over in 1997, announced that she would not seek a second term. Find out more. Watch | Imran Khan turns on campaign mode & blames the opposition for the constitutional crisis

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Sri Lanka has imposed a 36-hour nationwide curfew to quell the unrest in the country that has erupted in the wake of the economic crisis.&nbsp;Ukraine's economic ministry has said that the country's economy shrank 16 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year due to Russia's invasion.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-imposes-nationwide-curfew-till-monday-to-quell-unrest-467718" hreflang="en">Sri Lanka imposes nationwide curfew till Monday to quell unrest</a>

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"Under the powers given to the president, curfew has been imposed countrywide from 6 p.m. (1230 GMT) on Saturday to 6 a.m. (0030 GMT) on Monday," the government's information department said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraines-economy-could-contract-40-in-2022-due-to-russian-invasion-467655">Ukraine's economy could contract 40% in 2022 due to Russian invasion</a>

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"Areas in which remote work is impossible have suffered the most,"&nbsp;Ukraine's economic ministry said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-targets-us-again-alleges-efforts-to-oust-him-467741">Pakistan PM Imran Khan targets US again, alleges efforts to oust him</a>

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday targetted the US again and said that the country was behind the move to remove him as it wanted a regime change in Pakistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-journalist-found-dead-near-capital-kyiv-says-presidential-aide-467701">Ukrainian journalist found dead near capital Kyiv, says presidential aide</a>

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Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermuk said on Saturday that Ukrainian photographer and documentary maker Maks Levin has been found dead near capital Kyiv. He was missing for two weeks.

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During his official three-day visit to India, Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday held bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/london-metropolitan-police-commissioner-cressida-dick-to-leave-post-on-april-10-467725" hreflang="en">London: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to leave post on April 10</a>

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The office of London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Saturday that Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick will leave her post on April 10.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-control-over-media-to-curbs-on-academic-freedom-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orbans-policies-467747" hreflang="en">From control over media to curbs on academic freedom: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies</a>

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their first closely-contested election on April 3 after three consecutive landslide victories since 2010.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-begins-testing-of-its-giant-space-launch-system-rocket-467698" hreflang="en">NASA begins testing of its giant Space Launch System rocket</a>

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US space agency NASA has started the testing of its giant Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The critical two-day-long test comes as NASA gears up to return human beings to the Moon.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-australia-sign-trade-deal-to-open-biggest-economic-door-467681" hreflang="en">India, Australia sign trade deal to open 'biggest economic door'</a>

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India and Australia on Saturday signed a trade agreement that will open &nbsp;“one of the biggest economic doors there is to open in the world today”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shanghai-parents-fear-separation-from-kids-after-positive-covid-test-467727" hreflang="en">Shanghai parents fear separation from kids after positive Covid test</a>

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Nearly all of&nbsp;Shanghai's 25 million residents were under stay-at-home orders on Saturday, as&nbsp;parents&nbsp;raised fears of being separated&nbsp;from&nbsp;their children in the event of a&nbsp;positive&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;test.

Sri Lanka has imposed a 36-hour nationwide curfew to quell the unrest in the country that has erupted in the wake of the economic crisis. Ukraine's economic ministry has said that the country's economy shrank 16 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year due to Russia's invasion.

Sri Lanka has imposed a 36-hour nationwide curfew to quell the unrest in the country that has erupted in the wake of the economic crisis. Ukraine's economic ministry has said that the country's economy shrank 16 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year due to Russia's invasion. Click on headlines to read more Sri Lanka imposes nationwide curfew till Monday to quell unrest "Under the powers given to the president, curfew has been imposed countrywide from 6 p.m. (1230 GMT) on Saturday to 6 a.m. (0030 GMT) on Monday," the government's information department said in a statement. Ukraine's economy could contract 40% in 2022 due to Russian invasion "Areas in which remote work is impossible have suffered the most," Ukraine's economic ministry said. Pakistan PM Imran Khan targets US again, alleges efforts to oust him Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday targetted the US again and said that the country was behind the move to remove him as it wanted a regime change in Pakistan. Ukrainian journalist found dead near capital Kyiv, says presidential aide Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermuk said on Saturday that Ukrainian photographer and documentary maker Maks Levin has been found dead near capital Kyiv. He was missing for two weeks. Nepal, India agree on expansion of power cooperation During his official three-day visit to India, Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday held bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi. London: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to leave post on April 10 The office of London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Saturday that Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick will leave her post on April 10. From control over media to curbs on academic freedom: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their first closely-contested election on April 3 after three consecutive landslide victories since 2010. NASA begins testing of its giant Space Launch System rocket US space agency NASA has started the testing of its giant Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The critical two-day-long test comes as NASA gears up to return human beings to the Moon. India, Australia sign trade deal to open 'biggest economic door' India and Australia on Saturday signed a trade agreement that will open “one of the biggest economic doors there is to open in the world today”. Shanghai parents fear separation from kids after positive Covid test Nearly all of Shanghai's 25 million residents were under stay-at-home orders on Saturday, as parents raised fears of being separated from their children in the event of a positive Covid-19 test.

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Just days after Russia and Ukraine concluded their talks in Istanbul, NATO declared that "Russia is trying to regroup, resupply and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas region".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-trying-to-reinforce-offensive-in-donbas-maintains-pressure-on-kyiv-nato-467184">Russia trying to reinforce offensive in Donbas; maintains pressure on Kyiv: NATO</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251447-don1.JPG" />Russian negotiators had said that its forces would "radically" scale down attacks on Kyiv and northern Ukraine in order to ensure a conducive atmosphere amid the talks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singaporean-man-hanged-for-drug-trafficking-activist-raise-alarm-over-more-executions-after-2-year-halt-467188">68-year-old Singaporean man hanged for drug trafficking</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251450-execution.jpg" />A 68-year-old man from Singapore charged for drug trafficking was hanged after the city-state resumed executions after a hiatus of two years during the pandemic. Singapore, which has one of the most draconian rules against drug trafficking, conducted its last execution&nbsp;in November 2019.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-failed-to-label-most-posts-spreading-ukraine-bioweapons-disinformation-says-study-467237">Facebook failed to label most posts spreading Ukraine bioweapons disinformation, says study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/18/248362-fb.jpg" />A study revealed that Facebook failed to label 80 per cent of the posts spreading disinformation about biological weapons theory. A conspiracy theory taking root online and being discussed even in America says that the US is funding use of bioweapons in Ukraine. US government has denied the speculations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/signalling-normalcy-some-indian-states-lift-all-covid-restrictions-drop-mask-mandate-rules-467229" hreflang="en">Some Indian states drop mask mandate rule, signalling normalcy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251473-xcovid.jpg" />As India continues to witness a dip in Covid cases, in contrast to its neighbour, China, some states have decided to do away with several restrictions that were placed during the first phase, with some even dropping mask mandates altogether.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-says-no-letter-sent-to-pakistan-as-pm-imran-khan-discloses-contents-of-threat-letter-467115">US says no letter sent to Pakistan as PM Imran Khan discloses contents of 'threat letter'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251401-imran-khan-3.jpg" />Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan recently, while speaking at a rally in the country's capital Islamabad, said that besides internal politics, a "foreign conspiracy" was also plotting his removal from power as he faces a no-confidence vote.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/burner-phones-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-making-headlines-467152">'Burner phones': What is it and why is it making headlines?&nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251430-burner-phones.jpg" />There is no official White House note of calls placed by or to Trump from 11:17 a.m. to 6:54 p.m. on January 6. Therefore, the January 6 committee has no record of Trump's calls during the Capitol attack.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/leading-jewelers-to-stop-buying-russian-origin-diamonds-after-increased-control-467129">Russia-Ukraine war: Leading jewelers to stop buying Russian-origin diamonds</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/10/159142-untitled-design-40.jpg" />Following heightened scrutiny over how Russia's state-controlled diamond monopoly could fund Putin's war on Ukraine, major jewellers are avoiding Russian diamonds.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shanghai-enters-static-management-amid-lockdown-as-covid-19-cases-surge-467166">Shanghai enters 'static management' amid lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251437-shang1.JPG" />Amid lockdown in China's financial hub Shanghai, state-run Global Times newspaper said city officials have resorted to "static management" as they carry out nucleic acid testing to identify "risk groups" and infection clusters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/debt-ridden-sri-lanka-runs-out-of-diesel-as-people-reel-under-hours-long-blackout-467173">Debt-ridden Sri Lanka runs out of diesel as people reel under hours-long blackout</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251442-sri-lanka.jpg" />After paper, Sri Lanka has now run out of diesel, potentially crippling the transport sector in the debt-ridden country. This comes as a day after the government extended the nationwide daily power cuts from seven hours to 10 due to the non-availability of fuel to generate hydro-electricity. However, several people have been reporting that they are without electricity for more than 13 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-says-turkey-ready-in-principle-to-act-as-ukraines-guarantor-media-467195">Erdogan says Turkey ready in principle to act as Ukraine's guarantor&nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/02/14/128814-turkey1main.jpg" />NATO member&nbsp;Turkey&nbsp;shares a maritime border with Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea, has good ties with both and has offered to&nbsp;mediate the conflict. It has supported Ukraine while opposing sanctions on Moscow, and this week hosted negotiators from both sides for the first face-to-face peace talks in weeks.

Just days after Russia and Ukraine concluded their talks in Istanbul, NATO declared that "Russia is trying to regroup, resupply and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas region".

Just days after Russia and Ukraine concluded their talks in Istanbul, NATO declared that "Russia is trying to regroup, resupply and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas region". Russia trying to reinforce offensive in Donbas; maintains pressure on Kyiv: NATO Russian negotiators had said that its forces would "radically" scale down attacks on Kyiv and northern Ukraine in order to ensure a conducive atmosphere amid the talks. 68-year-old Singaporean man hanged for drug trafficking A 68-year-old man from Singapore charged for drug trafficking was hanged after the city-state resumed executions after a hiatus of two years during the pandemic. Singapore, which has one of the most draconian rules against drug trafficking, conducted its last execution in November 2019. Facebook failed to label most posts spreading Ukraine bioweapons disinformation, says study A study revealed that Facebook failed to label 80 per cent of the posts spreading disinformation about biological weapons theory. A conspiracy theory taking root online and being discussed even in America says that the US is funding use of bioweapons in Ukraine. US government has denied the speculations. Some Indian states drop mask mandate rule, signalling normalcy As India continues to witness a dip in Covid cases, in contrast to its neighbour, China, some states have decided to do away with several restrictions that were placed during the first phase, with some even dropping mask mandates altogether. US says no letter sent to Pakistan as PM Imran Khan discloses contents of 'threat letter' Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan recently, while speaking at a rally in the country's capital Islamabad, said that besides internal politics, a "foreign conspiracy" was also plotting his removal from power as he faces a no-confidence vote. 'Burner phones': What is it and why is it making headlines? There is no official White House note of calls placed by or to Trump from 11:17 a.m. to 6:54 p.m. on January 6. Therefore, the January 6 committee has no record of Trump's calls during the Capitol attack. Russia-Ukraine war: Leading jewelers to stop buying Russian-origin diamonds Following heightened scrutiny over how Russia's state-controlled diamond monopoly could fund Putin's war on Ukraine, major jewellers are avoiding Russian diamonds. Shanghai enters 'static management' amid lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge Amid lockdown in China's financial hub Shanghai, state-run Global Times newspaper said city officials have resorted to "static management" as they carry out nucleic acid testing to identify "risk groups" and infection clusters. Debt-ridden Sri Lanka runs out of diesel as people reel under hours-long blackout After paper, Sri Lanka has now run out of diesel, potentially crippling the transport sector in the debt-ridden country. This comes as a day after the government extended the nationwide daily power cuts from seven hours to 10 due to the non-availability of fuel to generate hydro-electricity. However, several people have been reporting that they are without electricity for more than 13 hours. Erdogan says Turkey ready in principle to act as Ukraine's guarantor NATO member Turkey shares a maritime border with Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea, has good ties with both and has offered to mediate the conflict. It has supported Ukraine while opposing sanctions on Moscow, and this week hosted negotiators from both sides for the first face-to-face peace talks in weeks.

Top 10 world news: Russia continues pressure on Ukraine, Sri Lanka in deep trouble and more

Amid discussions on the no-confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's government in Parliament, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan(MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool&nbsp;Siddiqui called for Pakistan's prime minister's resignation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/no-confidence-vote-mqm-p-breaks-alliance-with-pti-bilawal-attacks-pm-imran-466946">No-confidence vote: MQM-P breaks alliance with PTI; Bilawal attacks PM Imran</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251277-901.JPG" />PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto&nbsp;Zardari who was present at the press conference welcomed the MQM-P leader's&nbsp;decision even as reports claimed Pakistan Army chief Bajwa and DG ISPR met PM Imran Khan on Wednesday.&nbsp;MQM-P had earlier ratified the agreement with the opposition.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-objects-to-nepal-issuing-climbing-permits-to-nine-russians-wants-them-to-be-banned-466966">Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv objects to Nepal issuing climbing permits to Russians, wants them to be banned</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251290-climbing.jpg" />Ukraine has voiced its disapproval after Nepal issued climbing permit for Mt. Everest to nine Russians. The embattled country wants the Himalayan country to ban the Russian mountaineers in the wake of invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-conflict-un-appoints-human-rights-experts-to-investigate-alleged-war-crimes-466963">Ukraine conflict: UN appoints human rights experts to investigate alleged war crimes</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251288-ukraine.jpg" />The independent panel will be led by Erik Mose of Norway and it will investigate alleged human rights abuses and also violations of international humanitarian law "in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation," a statement said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-outbreak-amidst-growing-discontent-rap-song-on-food-shortage-attempts-to-cheer-up-chinese-466986">Covid outbreak: Amidst growing discontent, rap song on food shortage attempts to 'cheer up' Chinese</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251303-adr.jpg" />The surge in the number of infections, highest in the last two years when the country first reported the virus, is being driven by the Omicron variant and its sub-variant, BA.2. According to the National Health Commission, China has logged more than 70,000 domestic COVID-19 cases in March, the highest since 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-germany-sounds-early-warning-over-russian-gas-supply-466972">Ukraine war: Germany sounds 'early warning' over Russian gas supply</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251293-russ11.JPG" />Amid sanctions on Russia, Germany sounded an "early warning" over gas supply signalling there could be a possible disruption due gas inflow&nbsp;from Putin's regime. Germany's move comes as Russia announced it will not immediately require its natural gas buyers to pay in rubles after earlier announcing it will accept payments in its national currency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-country-became-the-first-in-the-world-to-give-legal-rights-to-wild-animals-466956">This country became the first in the world to give legal rights to wild animals</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251284-monkey.jpg" />At a time when some countries show total disregard for human rights, Ecuador has gone a step further by expanding the legal rights to cover wild animals, making the South American first in the world to introduce such a concept.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-shelling-in-ukraine-continues-despite-peace-talks-466932">Russian shelling in Ukraine continues despite peace talks</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251272-russ1.JPG" />A day after talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, Ukrainian officials said Russian airstrikes hit a Red Cross building in Mariupol even has thousands of people remained trapped in the city with&nbsp;food, water and electricity running low.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/world-bank-suspends-projects-in-afghanistan-after-taliban-prohibit-girls-from-school-466909">World Bank suspends projects in Afghanistan after Taliban prohibit girls from school</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251255-school.png" />The World Bank has suspended four projects worth $600 million in Afghanistan in response to the Taliban barring girls from attending high school. The projects aimed at improving education, health and agriculture, among others. They were to be funded under the revamped Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF), which was frozen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-academy-reveals-will-smith-chris-rock-incident-will-take-few-weeks-investigation-466901">The Academy reveals Will Smith-Chris Rock incident will 'take few weeks' of investigation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/25/249915-new-155.jpg" />The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued a letter about the incident that took place on Oscars 2022 stage when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. This happened when Chris made a joke on Will Smith’s wife’s hairstyle and the actor couldn’t take it sitting down. He went on the stage and slapped the comedian.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-police-on-high-alert-after-5-killed-in-tel-aviv-shooting-466855">Israel Police on high alert after 5 killed in Tel Aviv shooting</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251212-untitled-design-2.jpg" />Five people were killed when a Palestinian gunman opened fire on passers-by and vehicles outside Tel Aviv, Israel, in the third shooting or knife incident in a week, forcing authorities to elevate the national alert level to "the maximum conceivable."

Amid discussions on the no-confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's government in Parliament, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan(MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called for Pakistan's prime minister's resignation.

Amid discussions on the no-confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's government in Parliament, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan(MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called for Pakistan's prime minister's resignation. No-confidence vote: MQM-P breaks alliance with PTI; Bilawal attacks PM Imran PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari who was present at the press conference welcomed the MQM-P leader's decision even as reports claimed Pakistan Army chief Bajwa and DG ISPR met PM Imran Khan on Wednesday. MQM-P had earlier ratified the agreement with the opposition. Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv objects to Nepal issuing climbing permits to Russians, wants them to be banned Ukraine has voiced its disapproval after Nepal issued climbing permit for Mt. Everest to nine Russians. The embattled country wants the Himalayan country to ban the Russian mountaineers in the wake of invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine conflict: UN appoints human rights experts to investigate alleged war crimes The independent panel will be led by Erik Mose of Norway and it will investigate alleged human rights abuses and also violations of international humanitarian law "in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation," a statement said. Covid outbreak: Amidst growing discontent, rap song on food shortage attempts to 'cheer up' Chinese The surge in the number of infections, highest in the last two years when the country first reported the virus, is being driven by the Omicron variant and its sub-variant, BA.2. According to the National Health Commission, China has logged more than 70,000 domestic COVID-19 cases in March, the highest since 2020. Ukraine war: Germany sounds 'early warning' over Russian gas supply Amid sanctions on Russia, Germany sounded an "early warning" over gas supply signalling there could be a possible disruption due gas inflow from Putin's regime. Germany's move comes as Russia announced it will not immediately require its natural gas buyers to pay in rubles after earlier announcing it will accept payments in its national currency. This country became the first in the world to give legal rights to wild animals At a time when some countries show total disregard for human rights, Ecuador has gone a step further by expanding the legal rights to cover wild animals, making the South American first in the world to introduce such a concept. Russian shelling in Ukraine continues despite peace talks A day after talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, Ukrainian officials said Russian airstrikes hit a Red Cross building in Mariupol even has thousands of people remained trapped in the city with food, water and electricity running low. World Bank suspends projects in Afghanistan after Taliban prohibit girls from school The World Bank has suspended four projects worth $600 million in Afghanistan in response to the Taliban barring girls from attending high school. The projects aimed at improving education, health and agriculture, among others. They were to be funded under the revamped Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF), which was frozen. The Academy reveals Will Smith-Chris Rock incident will 'take few weeks' of investigation The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued a letter about the incident that took place on Oscars 2022 stage when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. This happened when Chris made a joke on Will Smith’s wife’s hairstyle and the actor couldn’t take it sitting down. He went on the stage and slapped the comedian. Israel Police on high alert after 5 killed in Tel Aviv shooting Five people were killed when a Palestinian gunman opened fire on passers-by and vehicles outside Tel Aviv, Israel, in the third shooting or knife incident in a week, forcing authorities to elevate the national alert level to "the maximum conceivable."

Top 10 world news: Imran Khan in trouble, China's Covid woes continue and more

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a video address to the Danish parliament said Russia's siege of Mariupol is a "crime against humanity".&nbsp;The Chinese Communist Party has called the United States as the ''culprit'' behind the Ukraine crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/international-accord-needed-to-guarantee-security-say-ukrainian-negotiators-466674" hreflang="en">Ukraine demands security guarantee; Russia ready to scale down Kyiv operation</a>

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"What the Russian troops are doing to Mariupol is a crime against humanity, which is happening in front of the eyes of the whole planet in real-time", Zelensky told Danish parliamentarians.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-communist-party-calls-united-states-culprit-behind-ukraine-crisis-466612">Chinese Communist Party calls United States 'culprit' behind Ukraine crisis</a>

“The eastward enlargement of Nato, led by the United States, is the root of the Ukrainian crisis,” said an article published on page three of the People’s Daily under the pseudonym Zhong Sheng, used by the party mouthpiece for commentary on key international issues.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/downing-street-parties-uk-police-to-hand-out-first-set-of-20-penalty-notices-466581">Downing Street parties: UK Police to hand out first set of 20 penalty notices</a>

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Following claims of lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street, Scotland Yard has issued twenty fixed penalty notices for violations of COVID guidelines.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-a-group-of-student-photographers-from-india-caught-apple-ceo-tim-cooks-attention-466671">How a group of photographers from India caught Apple CEO Tim Cook's attention</a>

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Mentored by the photography educators from Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation, over a period of three months, the students were trained based on the course material prepared by the team.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tokyos-historic-nakagin-capsule-tower-to-be-demolished-466664" hreflang="en">Tokyo's historic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished</a>

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The futuristic-looking Nakagin Capsule Tower in&nbsp;Tokyo&nbsp;will be demolished next month, its owners say, after a long battle to save the building and its space-age units.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-ii-attends-first-public-engagement-in-months-466641" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth II attends first public engagement in months</a>

Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months at a thanksgiving service for her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/panic-buying-camping-in-offices-shanghai-under-strict-lockdown-as-people-face-fresh-covid-outbreak-466707">Panic buying, camping in offices: Shanghai under strict lockdown as people brace for fresh Covid outbreak</a>

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Shanghai is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. Residents have locked themselves in their homes, while officegoers are camping on the premises as the financial hub enters second day of a strict lockdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/historic-moment-ontario-strikes-long-awaited-deal-with-canadian-federal-govt-for-10-a-day-childcare-466650" hreflang="en">‘Historic moment’: Ontario strikes long-awaited deal with Canadian federal govt for $10-a-day childcare</a>

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Trudeau and Doug Ford, premier, Ontario, which is most populous province of Canada, announced billions in funding for the province. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-prime-minister-naftali-bennett-delays-india-trip-after-covid-infection-466580" hreflang="en">Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delays India trip after Covid infection</a>

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Israeli&nbsp;Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has put off a&nbsp;trip&nbsp;planned for later this week to&nbsp;India, his office said on Tuesday,&nbsp;after&nbsp;he tested positive for&nbsp;Covid.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-7-dead-after-suspected-bandits-attack-train-in-northern-nigeria-sources-466653" hreflang="en">At least 7 dead after suspected bandits attack train in northern Nigeria: Report</a>

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At least seven people were killed and&nbsp;several&nbsp;were missing&nbsp;after&nbsp;suspected bandits&nbsp;attacked a&nbsp;passenger&nbsp;train&nbsp;headed to the northern&nbsp;Nigerian city of Kaduna from the capital Abuja on Monday night, a&nbsp;passenger&nbsp;and a security source said.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a video address to the Danish parliament said Russia's siege of Mariupol is a "crime against humanity". The Chinese Communist Party has called the United States as the ''culprit'' behind the Ukraine crisis.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a video address to the Danish parliament said Russia's siege of Mariupol is a "crime against humanity". The Chinese Communist Party has called the United States as the ''culprit'' behind the Ukraine crisis. Ukraine demands security guarantee; Russia ready to scale down Kyiv operation "What the Russian troops are doing to Mariupol is a crime against humanity, which is happening in front of the eyes of the whole planet in real-time", Zelensky told Danish parliamentarians. Chinese Communist Party calls United States 'culprit' behind Ukraine crisis “The eastward enlargement of Nato, led by the United States, is the root of the Ukrainian crisis,” said an article published on page three of the People’s Daily under the pseudonym Zhong Sheng, used by the party mouthpiece for commentary on key international issues. Downing Street parties: UK Police to hand out first set of 20 penalty notices Following claims of lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street, Scotland Yard has issued twenty fixed penalty notices for violations of COVID guidelines. How a group of photographers from India caught Apple CEO Tim Cook's attention Mentored by the photography educators from Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation, over a period of three months, the students were trained based on the course material prepared by the team. Tokyo's historic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished The futuristic-looking Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo will be demolished next month, its owners say, after a long battle to save the building and its space-age units. Queen Elizabeth II attends first public engagement in months Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months at a thanksgiving service for her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99. Panic buying, camping in offices: Shanghai under strict lockdown as people brace for fresh Covid outbreak Shanghai is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. Residents have locked themselves in their homes, while officegoers are camping on the premises as the financial hub enters second day of a strict lockdown. ‘Historic moment’: Ontario strikes long-awaited deal with Canadian federal govt for $10-a-day childcare Trudeau and Doug Ford, premier, Ontario, which is most populous province of Canada, announced billions in funding for the province. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delays India trip after Covid infection Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has put off a trip planned for later this week to India, his office said on Tuesday, after he tested positive for Covid. At least 7 dead after suspected bandits attack train in northern Nigeria: Report At least seven people were killed and several were missing after suspected bandits attacked a passenger train headed to the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna from the capital Abuja on Monday night, a passenger and a security source said.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine demands security guarantee, Russia ready to scale down Kyiv operation and more

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