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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-rise-south-korea-confirms-more-cases-281895">Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases</a>

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As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday,&nbsp;South Korea&nbsp;confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country.

OPINION|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/us-pullout-from-nuclear-deal-makes-iran-elections-even-more-crucial-281859" hreflang="en">US pullout from nuclear deal makes Iran elections even more crucial</a>

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Iran elections come at a time when the Islamic Republic is most vulnerable, both from the inside and from the outside. American sanctions have crippled the economy and public anger against the regime has raged on unabated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/barcelona-use-la-liga-rule-to-sign-martin-braithwaite-281899" hreflang="en">Barcelona use La Liga rule to sign Martin Braithwaite</a>

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Barcelona on Thursday confirmed the signing of Danish forward Martin Braithwaite from Leganes after capitalising on a curious La Liga rule to ease their shortage of options upfront.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-tate-donovan-to-star-with-melissa-leo-in-blood-relative-281862" hreflang="en">Tate Donovan to star with Melissa Leo in 'Blood Relative'</a>

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Fox's 'Blood Relative' has a male lead to its project and its Tate Donovan opposite Melissa Leo.&nbsp;'Blood Relative' is a crime drama about&nbsp;genetic genealogist Louise Kelly (Leo) and the cases she helps law enforcement solve.

WATCH|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-a-wall-that-donald-trump-didnt-ask-for-281890" hreflang="en">Gravitas: A wall that Donald Trump didn't ask for</a>

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday, South Korea confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country.

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus rise; South Korea confirms more cases As the death toll in China's coronavirus rose to 2,233 on Friday, South Korea confirmed 52 more cases of the virus taking the overall figure to 156 in the country. OPINION| US pullout from nuclear deal makes Iran elections even more crucial Iran elections come at a time when the Islamic Republic is most vulnerable, both from the inside and from the outside. American sanctions have crippled the economy and public anger against the regime has raged on unabated. Barcelona use La Liga rule to sign Martin Braithwaite Barcelona on Thursday confirmed the signing of Danish forward Martin Braithwaite from Leganes after capitalising on a curious La Liga rule to ease their shortage of options upfront. Tate Donovan to star with Melissa Leo in 'Blood Relative' Fox's 'Blood Relative' has a male lead to its project and its Tate Donovan opposite Melissa Leo. 'Blood Relative' is a crime drama about genetic genealogist Louise Kelly (Leo) and the cases she helps law enforcement solve. WATCH| Gravitas: A wall that Donald Trump didn't ask for ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/US-President-Trump-to-visit-India-on-February-24-25-White-House" hreflang="en">US President Trump to visit India on February 24-25: White House</a>

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US President Donald Trump will visit India on February 24 and 25 on a two-day trip, the White House said today. It will be Trump's first visit to India since he won the presidency in 2016.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-assembly-election-result-2020-live-big-test-for-bjp-arvind-kejriwals-aam-adami-party-as-counting-of-votes-begin-279915" hreflang="en">Delhi Assembly Election Result 2020 LIVE: Big test for BJP, Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Adami Party as counting begins</a>

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The counting of votes for the Delhi Vidhan Sabha Election 2020 will begin at 8am today with the fate of Aam Adami Party(AAP) chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to be decided by voters of the national capital.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-xi-visits-hospital-in-beijing-as-coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-1000-in-china-279927">President Xi visits hospital as coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000 in China</a>

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The death toll in China's coronavirus crossed 1,000 on Tuesday with over 42,000 infected nationwide, the health ministry said.

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Football legend Pele is experiencing "a kind of depression" and barely leaves home anymore because health problems have left him unable to walk normally, his son said in an interview published Monday.

WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/winds-and-waves-lash-uk-as-storm-ciara-strikes-279792" hreflang="en">Winds and waves lash UK as Storm Ciara strikes</a>

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. US President Trump to visit India on February 24-25: White House US President Donald Trump will visit India on February 24 and 25 on a two-day trip, the White House said today.

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. US President Trump to visit India on February 24-25: White House US President Donald Trump will visit India on February 24 and 25 on a two-day trip, the White House said today. It will be Trump's first visit to India since he won the presidency in 2016. Delhi Assembly Election Result 2020 LIVE: Big test for BJP, Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Adami Party as counting begins The counting of votes for the Delhi Vidhan Sabha Election 2020 will begin at 8am today with the fate of Aam Adami Party(AAP) chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to be decided by voters of the national capital. President Xi visits hospital as coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000 in China The death toll in China's coronavirus crossed 1,000 on Tuesday with over 42,000 infected nationwide, the health ministry said. Pele depressed, reclusive because of poor health, says son Football legend Pele is experiencing "a kind of depression" and barely leaves home anymore because health problems have left him unable to walk normally, his son said in an interview published Monday. WATCH | Winds and waves lash UK as Storm Ciara strikes ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-chinas-hubei-province-reports-108-more-deaths-2-dead-in-iran-281693">Coronavirus: China's Hubei province reports 108 more deaths; 2 dead in Iran</a>

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The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 2,117 after 108 more people died in Hubei province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/attackers-flee-after-killing-eight-people-at-shisha-bars-in-germany-281690" hreflang="en">Attackers flee after killing eight people at shisha bars in Germany</a>

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At least eight people were killed in two shooting incidents near Frankfurt in Germany with the attackers still at large.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-atalanta-thrash-valencia-on-night-to-remember-forever-281692" hreflang="en">Champions League: Atalanta thrash Valencia on night to 'remember forever'</a>

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Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini hailed a performance his club will "remember forever" after the Italian side crushed Valencia 4-1 on Wednesday to take a giant step closer to reaching the&nbsp;Champions&nbsp;League&nbsp;quarter-finals for the first time.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-caroline-flacks-family-releases-unpublished-instagram-message-she-wrote-before-suicide-281660" hreflang="en">Caroline Flack's family releases unpublished Instagram message she wrote before suicide</a>

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After the shocking death of UK TV presenter Caroline Flack, her family has now released her unpublished Instagram post she wrote days before she died.&nbsp;

WATCH|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-airbus-bribery-scandal-india-begins-probe-281685" hreflang="en">Gravitas: Airbus bribery scandal: India begins probe</a>

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Coronavirus: China's Hubei province reports 108 more deaths; 2 dead in Iran The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 2,117 after 108 more people died in Hubei province.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Coronavirus: China's Hubei province reports 108 more deaths; 2 dead in Iran The death toll from China's new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 2,117 after 108 more people died in Hubei province. Attackers flee after killing eight people at shisha bars in Germany At least eight people were killed in two shooting incidents near Frankfurt in Germany with the attackers still at large. Champions League: Atalanta thrash Valencia on night to 'remember forever' Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini hailed a performance his club will "remember forever" after the Italian side crushed Valencia 4-1 on Wednesday to take a giant step closer to reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time. Caroline Flack's family releases unpublished Instagram message she wrote before suicide After the shocking death of UK TV presenter Caroline Flack, her family has now released her unpublished Instagram post she wrote days before she died. WATCH| Gravitas: Airbus bribery scandal: India begins probe ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-passes-2000-passengers-begin-leaving-japan-cruise-ship-281458" hreflang="en">Death toll in China's coronavirus passes 2,000; passengers leave Japan ship</a>

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The death toll in China's&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;surged past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more deaths were reported by the country's health commission.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ucl-teen-sensation-haalands-brace-down-neymars-psg-in-1st-leg-of-round-of-16-281462" hreflang="en">Champions League: Teen sensation Haaland shines as Neymar's PSG fumbles</a>

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Borussia Dortmund's teen sensation Erling Braut Haaland managed to outshine world's two most expensive players as the young gun scored a brace in 2-1 victory against Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the round of 16 clashes in the Champions League at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund.&nbsp;

OPINION:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/wion-edit-why-pakistans-imran-khan-is-chasing-the-wrong-priorities-281318" hreflang="en">WION Edit -&nbsp;Why Pakistan's Imran Khan is chasing the wrong priorities</a>

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In 2018, Pakistan had 69 million people living in poverty. By June 2020, 18 million more may slip below the poverty line. Pakistan has the worst infant mortality rate in the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/singer-lewis-capaldi-wins-big-at-brit-awards-as-rapper-dave-calls-pm-boris-johnson-racist-281464">Singer Lewis Capaldi wins big at BRIT awards as rapper Dave calls PM Boris Johnson racist</a>

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Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave were the big winners at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in a ceremony packed with performances, including Dave's lyrical attack on Britain`s prime minister who he accused of being racist. 
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WATCH|<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-sri-lanka-to-withdraw-from-un-resolution-on-war-crimes-281457" hreflang="en">Gravitas: Sri Lanka to withdraw from UN resolution on war crimes</a>

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus passes 2,000; passengers leave Japan ship The death toll in China's coronavirus surged past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more deaths were reported by the country's health commission. Champions League: Teen sensation Haaland shines as Neymar's PSG fumbles Borussia Dortmund's teen sensation Erling Braut Haaland managed to outshine world's two most expensive players as the young gun scored a brace in 2-1 victory against Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the round of 16 clashes in the Champions League at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund. OPINION: WION Edit - Why Pakistan's Imran Khan is chasing the wrong priorities In 2018, Pakistan had 69 million people living in poverty. By June 2020, 18 million more may slip below the poverty line. Pakistan has the worst infant mortality rate in the world. Singer Lewis Capaldi wins big at BRIT awards as rapper Dave calls PM Boris Johnson racist Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave were the big winners at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, in a ceremony packed with performances, including Dave's lyrical attack on Britain`s prime minister who he accused of being racist. WATCH|Gravitas: Sri Lanka to withdraw from UN resolution on war crimes ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-quarantined-in-china-as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-to-1770-281002">Millions quarantined in China as coronavirus death toll rises to 1,770</a> 
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China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/libya-arms-embargo-has-become-a-joke-un-281003">Libya arms embargo has become a joke: UN</a>

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UN Deputy Special Representative to Libya Stephanie Williams said that arms embargo has become a joke in Libya as the world body called members to "step up".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-celta-strike-late-to-put-brakes-on-real-madrid-281007" hreflang="en">La Liga: Celta strike late to put brakes on Real Madrid</a>

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Real Madrid's winning streak ended when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to Celta Vigo and finish the weekend with their lead over Barcelona down to one point.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/top-uk-tv-presenter-caroline-flack-found-dead-281004" hreflang="en">Top UK TV presenter Caroline Flack found dead&nbsp;</a>

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British television presenter Caroline Flack was found dead on Saturday, her family said in a statement, the third star connected with the hit reality show "Love Island" to have died. 
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WATCH|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trudeau-criticized-for-shaking-hands-with-iranian-foreign-minister-280949" hreflang="en">Trudeau criticised for shaking hands with Iranian foreign minister</a>

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Millions quarantined in China as coronavirus death toll rises to 1,770 China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus. Libya arms embargo has become a joke: UN UN Deputy Special Representative to Libya Stephanie Williams said that arms embargo has become a joke in Libya as the world body called members to "step up". La Liga: Celta strike late to put brakes on Real Madrid Real Madrid's winning streak ended when they conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 at home to Celta Vigo and finish the weekend with their lead over Barcelona down to one point. Top UK TV presenter Caroline Flack found dead British television presenter Caroline Flack was found dead on Saturday, her family said in a statement, the third star connected with the hit reality show "Love Island" to have died. WATCH| Trudeau criticised for shaking hands with Iranian foreign minister ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/news-breaking-update-a-virus-can-have-more-powerful-consequences-than-any-terrorist-action-WHO">A virus can have more powerful consequences than any terrorist action: WHO</a>

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World Health Organization director, Dr Sylvie Briand said that according to scientific studies, virus is similar to the one found in bats.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bernie-sanders-takes-early-lead-in-new-hampshire-primary-as-biden-lags-behind-280153">Bernie Sanders takes early lead in New Hampshire primary as Biden lags behind</a>

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With 25 per cent of precincts reporting, Sanders led with 28 per cent and Pete Buttigieg, the moderate former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, had 23 per cent.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/didnt-deserve-to-be-on-winning-side-in-the-series-kohli-after-odi-whitewash-280154">Didn't deserve to be on winning side in the series: Kohli after ODI whitewash</a>

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Kohli, who reprimanded his players for poor fielding several times during the match, said it was a fair result

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/aap-sweeps-delhi-again-a-victory-of-welfare-politics-over-nationalism-280042">Opinion: AAP sweeps Delhi again - a victory of welfare politics over nationalism</a>

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Unlike the BJP, the AAP decided to bat straight. It kept its campaign simple by seeking votes on the work done in the last five years.&nbsp;

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. A virus can have more powerful consequences than any terrorist action: WHO World Health Organization director, Dr Sylvie Briand said that according to scientific studies, virus is similar to the one found in bats. Bernie Sanders takes early lead in New Hampshire primary as Biden lags behind With 25 per cent of precincts reporting, Sanders led with 28 per cent and Pete Buttigieg, the moderate former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, had 23 per cent. Didn't deserve to be on winning side in the series: Kohli after ODI whitewash Kohli, who reprimanded his players for poor fielding several times during the match, said it was a fair result Opinion: AAP sweeps Delhi again - a victory of welfare politics over nationalism Unlike the BJP, the AAP decided to bat straight. It kept its campaign simple by seeking votes on the work done in the last five years. Watch Gravitas: Trump to visit India - What's on agenda?

Morning News Brief: Coronavirus death toll rises, Sanders leads in US primary & more

China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump and&nbsp;Turkish President&nbsp;Recep&nbsp;Tayyip&nbsp;Erdogan have asked Russia to stopped backing Syrian atrocities.

Millions&nbsp;quarantined in China as coronavirus death toll rises to 1,770

China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/millions-quarantined-in-china-as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-to-1770-281002">Read more</a>

President Trump, Turkey call Russia to stop backing Syrian 'atrocities'

In a call with Turkish President&nbsp;Recep&nbsp;Tayyip&nbsp;Erdogan, US President Donald Trump asked Russia to stop backing Syrian atrocities. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-turkey-call-for-russia-to-stop-backing-syrian-atrocities-281103">Read more</a>

99 more confirmed with coronavirus on Japanese cruise; total cases jump to 454

Nearly 99 more people on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Yokohama have been confirmed infected with novel coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-99-more-coronavirus-cases-confirmed-in-diamond-princess-japanese-cruise-281124">Read more</a>

Storm Dennis wreaks havoc across United Kingdom, parts of France

Britain on Monday grappled with the fallout from&nbsp;Storm&nbsp;Dennis, with several major incidents declared due to flooding and hundreds of warnings still in place after it battered the country over the weekend. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-dennis-wreaks-havoc-across-united-kingdom-parts-of-france-281173">Read more</a>

UK to invest $1.6 billion in weather and climate supercomputer

The&nbsp;British government&nbsp;will invest 1.2 billion pounds in what it claims is the world's most powerful supercomputer to provide more accurate weather and climate forecasts. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-invest-16-billion-in-weather-and-climate-supercomputer-281035">Read more</a>

Twenty-four killed in Burkina Faso church attack: Governor

Gunmen have killed 24 people and wounded 18 in an attack on a Protestant church in a village in northern&nbsp;Burkina Faso. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twenty-four-killed-in-burkina-faso-church-attack-governor-281154">Read more</a>

14 children among up to 22 dead in Cameroon massacre: United Nations

Armed men have massacred 22 villagers including 14 children in an anglophone region of&nbsp;Cameroon, according to the&nbsp;United Nations. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/14-children-among-up-to-22-dead-in-cameroon-massacre-united-nations-281151">Read more</a>

United Arab Emirates issues operating licence for Arab world's first nuclear plant

The&nbsp;United Arab Emirates&nbsp;has issued an operating licence for the Arab world's first nuclear power plant. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-arab-emirates-issues-operating-licence-for-arab-worlds-first-nuclear-plant-281148">Read more</a>

Libya arms embargo has become a joke: United Nations

UN Deputy Special Representative to Libya Stephanie Williams said that arms embargo has become a joke in Libya as the world body called members to "step up".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-news-libya-arms-embargo-has-become-a-joke-un-281003">Read more</a>

Pole vault wonder boy Armand Duplantis breaks own world record within a week

Pole vault's new wonder boy Armand Duplantis is back in the news for breaking his world record within a week.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pole-vaulting-wonder-boy-armand-duplantis-breaks-his-world-record-within-a-week-281080">Read more</a>

China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have asked Russia to stopped backing Syrian atrocities.

China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have asked Russia to stopped backing Syrian atrocities. Millions quarantined in China as coronavirus death toll rises to 1,770 China reported 105 new deaths on Monday as the death toll rose to 1,770 due to coronavirus. Read more President Trump, Turkey call Russia to stop backing Syrian 'atrocities' In a call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, US President Donald Trump asked Russia to stop backing Syrian atrocities. Read more 99 more confirmed with coronavirus on Japanese cruise; total cases jump to 454 Nearly 99 more people on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Yokohama have been confirmed infected with novel coronavirus. Read more Storm Dennis wreaks havoc across United Kingdom, parts of France Britain on Monday grappled with the fallout from Storm Dennis, with several major incidents declared due to flooding and hundreds of warnings still in place after it battered the country over the weekend. Read more UK to invest $1.6 billion in weather and climate supercomputer The British government will invest 1.2 billion pounds in what it claims is the world's most powerful supercomputer to provide more accurate weather and climate forecasts. Read more Twenty-four killed in Burkina Faso church attack: Governor Gunmen have killed 24 people and wounded 18 in an attack on a Protestant church in a village in northern Burkina Faso. Read more 14 children among up to 22 dead in Cameroon massacre: United Nations Armed men have massacred 22 villagers including 14 children in an anglophone region of Cameroon, according to the United Nations. Read more United Arab Emirates issues operating licence for Arab world's first nuclear plant The United Arab Emirates has issued an operating licence for the Arab world's first nuclear power plant. Read more Libya arms embargo has become a joke: United Nations UN Deputy Special Representative to Libya Stephanie Williams said that arms embargo has become a joke in Libya as the world body called members to "step up". Read more Pole vault wonder boy Armand Duplantis breaks own world record within a week Pole vault's new wonder boy Armand Duplantis is back in the news for breaking his world record within a week. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus death toll rises, US and Turkey call out Russia on Syria

Iran will never yield to America's pressure for talks, says President Rouhani

Iran will never hold talks with its longtime foe, the United States, under pressure, President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised news conference on Sunday, adding that Tehran's help was essential to establish security in the Middle East. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-will-never-yield-to-americas-pressure-for-talks-says-president-rouhani-280967">Read more</a>

Coronavirus outbreak: China reports drop in cases for third consecutive day as toll passes 1,600

The number of new cases from China's coronavirus epidemic dropped for a third consecutive day on Sunday, as the World Health Organisation chief warned it was "impossible" to predict how the outbreak would develop.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-china-reports-drop-in-cases-for-third-consecutive-day-as-toll-passes-1600-280937">Read more</a>

Sri Lanka calls on US to reconsider barring army chief

Sri Lanka on Sunday said the US should reconsider its decision to refuse entry to the island's army chief over his alleged war crimes and warned that relations were being "unnecessarily complicated".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-calls-on-us-to-reconsider-barring-army-chief-280963">Read more</a>

UK issues rare 'danger to life' warning over Storm Dennis

Storm Dennis swept across Britain on Sunday with the army drafted in to help deal with heavy flooding and high winds, officials warning it could be "life-threatening" in South Wales.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-uk-issues-rare-danger-to-life-warning-over-storm-dennis-280930">Read more</a>

Pakistan's fate hangs in the balance as FATF plenary kicks off today in Paris&nbsp;

Pakistan's fate hangs in balance as crucial Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary begins in Paris later today. The plenary will decide whether Pakistan stays in or out of the 'Grey List'.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-fate-hangs-in-balance-as-fatf-plenary-starts-today-in-paris-280888">Read more</a>

Virus spreads on ship in Japan, American passengers set to disembark

Hundreds of passengers were preparing to be evacuated from a cruise ship on Sunday after spending two weeks under quarantine off Japan over the coronavirus, with Americans expected to begin flying home on chartered planes as soon as Sunday evening.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virus-spreads-on-ship-in-japan-american-passengers-set-to-disembark-280966">Read more</a>

'Happy I can choose': New era sees Saudi women light up in public

Like Western feminists of the early 20th century, in an era of social change in Saudi Arabia some women are embracing cigarettes, shisha pipes or vaping as a symbol of emancipation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-happy-i-can-choose-new-era-sees-saudi-women-light-up-in-public-280946">Read more</a>

Multiple rockets hit Iraqi base hosting American troops near US embassy; no casualties

Multiple rockets hit an Iraqi base hosting American troops near the US embassy early Sunday, the latest in a flurry of attacks against US assets in the country.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-rocket-attack-hits-near-us-embassy-in-iraq-capital-militaries-280932">Read more</a>

Turkey President Erdogan says Russia managing Libya war 'at highest level'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Russia of managing the Libyan conflict "at the highest level", local media reported Saturday, as Ankara-Moscow tensions mount.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-erdogan-says-russia-managing-libya-war-at-highest-level-280933">Read more</a>

NBA loses 'hundreds of millions' in China over Hong Kong tweet

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday the league expects to lose "several hundred million dollars" due to a row with China over a tweet by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey supporting Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/latest-sports-news-nba-loses-hundreds-of-millions-in-china-over-hong-kong-tweet-280931">Read more</a>

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Iran will never yield to America's pressure for talks, says President Rouhani Iran will never hold talks with its longtime foe, the United States, under pressure, President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised news conference on Sunday, adding that Tehran's help was essential to establish security in the Middle East.

Iran will never yield to America's pressure for talks, says President Rouhani Iran will never hold talks with its longtime foe, the United States, under pressure, President Hassan Rouhani said in a televised news conference on Sunday, adding that Tehran's help was essential to establish security in the Middle East. Read more Coronavirus outbreak: China reports drop in cases for third consecutive day as toll passes 1,600 The number of new cases from China's coronavirus epidemic dropped for a third consecutive day on Sunday, as the World Health Organisation chief warned it was "impossible" to predict how the outbreak would develop. Read more Sri Lanka calls on US to reconsider barring army chief Sri Lanka on Sunday said the US should reconsider its decision to refuse entry to the island's army chief over his alleged war crimes and warned that relations were being "unnecessarily complicated". Read more UK issues rare 'danger to life' warning over Storm Dennis Storm Dennis swept across Britain on Sunday with the army drafted in to help deal with heavy flooding and high winds, officials warning it could be "life-threatening" in South Wales. Read more Pakistan's fate hangs in the balance as FATF plenary kicks off today in Paris Pakistan's fate hangs in balance as crucial Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary begins in Paris later today. The plenary will decide whether Pakistan stays in or out of the 'Grey List'. Read more Virus spreads on ship in Japan, American passengers set to disembark Hundreds of passengers were preparing to be evacuated from a cruise ship on Sunday after spending two weeks under quarantine off Japan over the coronavirus, with Americans expected to begin flying home on chartered planes as soon as Sunday evening. Read more 'Happy I can choose': New era sees Saudi women light up in public Like Western feminists of the early 20th century, in an era of social change in Saudi Arabia some women are embracing cigarettes, shisha pipes or vaping as a symbol of emancipation. Read more Multiple rockets hit Iraqi base hosting American troops near US embassy; no casualties Multiple rockets hit an Iraqi base hosting American troops near the US embassy early Sunday, the latest in a flurry of attacks against US assets in the country. Read more Turkey President Erdogan says Russia managing Libya war 'at highest level' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Russia of managing the Libyan conflict "at the highest level", local media reported Saturday, as Ankara-Moscow tensions mount. Read more NBA loses 'hundreds of millions' in China over Hong Kong tweet NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday the league expects to lose "several hundred million dollars" due to a row with China over a tweet by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey supporting Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus outbreak, Iran warns US, and more

France confirms first coronavirus death outside Asia as China toll rises to 1,500

An 80-year-old Chinese woman died in France due to coronavirus, the first death confirmed outside of Asia.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-confirms-first-coronavirus-death-outside-asia-280816"> Read more</a>

India takes strong exception to Turkish President Erdogan's comments on Kashmir&nbsp;

India criticised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and asked him to not to interfere in India’s internal affairs and to develop a proper understanding of facts including the threat of terrorism emanating from Pakistan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-takes-strong-exception-to-turkish-president-erdogans-comments-on-kashmir-280785">Read more</a>

Australian bushfires extinguished, but climate rows rage on

Australia's "black summer" of devastating bushfires is finally coming to a close, but bitter arguments over how to tackle climate-fuelled disasters are raging on.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-bushfires-extinguished-but-climate-rows-rage-on-280835">&nbsp;Read more</a>

US defence chief warns of Huawei 5G 'threat' to NATO

Top US officials fired a fresh broadside at Huawei on Saturday, warning the Chinese tech giant posed a threat to NATO if allies allowed it to build new 5G communications networks.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-defence-chief-warns-of-huawei-5g-threat-to-nato-280840">Read more</a>

NASA to explore Venus, moons of Jupiter and Neptune next

NASA is going to fund four concept studies for potential robotic missions to Venus, Jupiter’s moon Io and Neptune’s moon Triton under its Discovery Program to investigate how the cosmos came into existence.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-to-explore-venus-moons-of-jupiter-and-neptune-next-280844">Read more</a>

Pakistan court orders release of Pashtun rights leader

A Pakistani court Saturday ordered the release of a Pashtun rights leader critical of the military, his lawyer said, weeks after he was arrested on sedition charges.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-orders-release-of-pashtun-rights-leader-280830">Read more</a>

40 killed in attacks in restive central Mali

Forty people, including nine soldiers, have been killed in a spate of attacks in central Mali, authorities said Friday, with most of the deaths caused by inter-ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/40-killed-in-attacks-in-restive-central-mali-280847">&nbsp;Read more</a>

Irked US squeezes Iraq with cash delays, short waivers

Irked by Iraq's close ties to neighbouring Iran, Washington has begun following through on threats to squeeze Baghdad's fragile economy with delays to crucial cash deliveries and shortened sanctions waivers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irked-us-squeezes-iraq-with-cash-delays-short-waivers-280853">Read more</a>

Airbus 'deeply regrets' US tariff hike from 10% to 15%

The United States is increasing tariffs on Airbus planes imported from Europe to 15 per cent, authorities announced, in a move, the aerospace giant said on Saturday was "deeply" regrettable. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/airbus-deeply-regrets-us-tariff-hike-from-10-to-15-280848">Read more</a>

Irked US squeezes Iraq with cash delays, short waivers

Irked by Iraq's close ties to neighbouring Iran, Washington has begun following through on threats to squeeze Baghdad's fragile economy with delays to crucial cash deliveries and shortened sanctions waivers. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irked-us-squeezes-iraq-with-cash-delays-short-waivers-280853">Read more</a>

France confirms first coronavirus death outside Asia as China toll rises to 1,500 An 80-year-old Chinese woman died in France due to coronavirus, the first death confirmed outside of Asia.

France confirms first coronavirus death outside Asia as China toll rises to 1,500 An 80-year-old Chinese woman died in France due to coronavirus, the first death confirmed outside of Asia. Read more India takes strong exception to Turkish President Erdogan's comments on Kashmir India criticised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and asked him to not to interfere in India’s internal affairs and to develop a proper understanding of facts including the threat of terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Read more Australian bushfires extinguished, but climate rows rage on Australia's "black summer" of devastating bushfires is finally coming to a close, but bitter arguments over how to tackle climate-fuelled disasters are raging on. Read more US defence chief warns of Huawei 5G 'threat' to NATO Top US officials fired a fresh broadside at Huawei on Saturday, warning the Chinese tech giant posed a threat to NATO if allies allowed it to build new 5G communications networks. Read more NASA to explore Venus, moons of Jupiter and Neptune next NASA is going to fund four concept studies for potential robotic missions to Venus, Jupiter’s moon Io and Neptune’s moon Triton under its Discovery Program to investigate how the cosmos came into existence. Read more Pakistan court orders release of Pashtun rights leader A Pakistani court Saturday ordered the release of a Pashtun rights leader critical of the military, his lawyer said, weeks after he was arrested on sedition charges. Read more 40 killed in attacks in restive central Mali Forty people, including nine soldiers, have been killed in a spate of attacks in central Mali, authorities said Friday, with most of the deaths caused by inter-ethnic violence in the deeply troubled region. Read more Irked US squeezes Iraq with cash delays, short waivers Irked by Iraq's close ties to neighbouring Iran, Washington has begun following through on threats to squeeze Baghdad's fragile economy with delays to crucial cash deliveries and shortened sanctions waivers. Read more Airbus 'deeply regrets' US tariff hike from 10% to 15% The United States is increasing tariffs on Airbus planes imported from Europe to 15 per cent, authorities announced, in a move, the aerospace giant said on Saturday was "deeply" regrettable. Read more Irked US squeezes Iraq with cash delays, short waivers Irked by Iraq's close ties to neighbouring Iran, Washington has begun following through on threats to squeeze Baghdad's fragile economy with delays to crucial cash deliveries and shortened sanctions waivers. Read more

Top 10 world news today: France confirms first coronavirus death, Huawei 5G 'threat' to NATO and more

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-to-over-1480-japan-confirms-first-death-280603" hreflang="en">China's coronavirus death toll rises to over 1,480; Japan confirms first death</a>

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China on Friday confirmed 116 more deaths due to&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;with the death toll rising to 1,483 with as many as 4,823 new cases.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senate-curbs-trumps-ability-to-wage-war-with-iran-280607" hreflang="en">US Senate curbs Trump's ability to wage war with Iran</a>

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The US Senate has passed the Iran war powers resolution. The&nbsp;bill seeks to prevent&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;from waging war with Iran.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/wion-edit-why-hafiz-saeeds-conviction-is-an-eyewash-280481" hreflang="en">WION Edit: Why Hafiz Saeed's conviction is an eyewash</a>

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An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has sentenced Hafiz Saeed to 11 years in jail in two separate cases. The sentence runs concurrently, so he effectively has to spend a little more than 5 years in jail.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manpreet-singh-first-indian-to-win-fih-hockey-player-of-the-year-award-280605">Manpreet Singh becomes first Indian to win FIH hockey player of the year award</a>

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The captain of the Indian men's team won 35.2 per cent of the combined votes and beat Belgium's Arthur van Doren and Lucas Vila of Argentina to the coveted honour.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/those-who-say-i-commercialised-pain-of-kashmiri-pandits-in-shikara-are-donkeys-vidhu-vinod-chopra-280577" hreflang="en">Those who say I commercialised pain of Kashmiri pandits in 'Shikara' are donkeys: Vidhu Vinod Chopra</a>

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Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra slammed those alleging that he "commercialised the pain of Kashmiri pandits" with his film "Shikara"&nbsp;and termed them "donkeys".&nbsp;

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. China's coronavirus death toll rises to over 1,480; Japan confirms first death China on Friday confirmed 116 more deaths due to coronavirus with the death toll rising to 1,483 with as many as 4,823 new cases.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. China's coronavirus death toll rises to over 1,480; Japan confirms first death China on Friday confirmed 116 more deaths due to coronavirus with the death toll rising to 1,483 with as many as 4,823 new cases. US Senate curbs Trump's ability to wage war with Iran The US Senate has passed the Iran war powers resolution. The bill seeks to prevent Donald Trump from waging war with Iran. WION Edit: Why Hafiz Saeed's conviction is an eyewash An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has sentenced Hafiz Saeed to 11 years in jail in two separate cases. The sentence runs concurrently, so he effectively has to spend a little more than 5 years in jail. Manpreet Singh becomes first Indian to win FIH hockey player of the year award The captain of the Indian men's team won 35.2 per cent of the combined votes and beat Belgium's Arthur van Doren and Lucas Vila of Argentina to the coveted honour. Those who say I commercialised pain of Kashmiri pandits in 'Shikara' are donkeys: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra slammed those alleging that he "commercialised the pain of Kashmiri pandits" with his film "Shikara" and termed them "donkeys". WATCH | Gravitas: Anti-Islam rant triggers national debate in France ×

Morning News Brief: Coronavirus death toll rises, US Senate curbs Trump's war powers and more!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/air-pollution-grips-chinas-capital-despite-reduced-emissions-from-coronavirus-economic-slowdown-280690">Air pollution grips China's capital despite reduced emissions from coronavirus economic slowdown</a>

Home to 22 million people, the capital has not resumed full economic activity following the Lunar New Year holiday due to the coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/air-pollution-grips-chinas-capital-despite-reduced-emissions-from-coronavirus-economic-slowdown-280690">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-afghan-forces-clash-despite-talk-of-breakthrough-in-peace-deal-280693">Taliban, Afghan forces clash despite talk of breakthrough in peace deal</a>

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday there was a 'good chance' of reaching an agreement with the Taliban on a reduction of US troops in Afghanistan.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-afghan-forces-clash-despite-talk-of-breakthrough-in-peace-deal-280693">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/emmanuel-macrons-lieutenant-benjamin-griveaux-out-of-paris-mayoral-race-for-sexting-280720">Emmanuel Macron's lieutenant Benjamin Griveaux out of Paris Mayoral race for sexting</a>

Griveaux has been subjected to months of anonymous statements defaming him and threats to disclose private conversations stolen from him becoming a routine fiasco for Griveaux and his family. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/emmanuel-macrons-lieutenant-benjamin-griveaux-out-of-paris-mayoral-race-for-sexting-280720">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/node/280673">Doughnut in space: NASA unveils most distant object ever visited</a>

NASA said the Arrokoth's smooth surface indicated it was well preserved since the end of the planet formation era.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/node/280673">READ MORE</a> 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/antartica-melt-down-a-snow-paradise-falls-victim-to-drastic-climate-change-280656">Antarctic meltdown: Snow paradise registers over 20 degrees celsius for first time</a>

Brazilian researcher Carlos Schaefer has said on record that the region has never witnessed a temperature this high.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/antartica-melt-down-a-snow-paradise-falls-victim-to-drastic-climate-change-280656">READ MORE</a>

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According to a report, the couple closed their UK office and asked their staff to leave way back in January soon after they decided to quit the royal family.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle-meghan-markle-prince-harry-fire-all-their-staff-in-uk-280692">READ MORE</a>

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Air pollution grips China's capital despite reduced emissions from coronavirus economic slowdown Home to 22 million people, the capital has not resumed full economic activity following the Lunar New Year holiday due to the coronavirus.

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Japan on Thursday confirmed its first coronavirus death, country's health minister announced on Thursday.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-confirms-first-death-due-to-coronavirus-280551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

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United Airlines issued a statement saying that it will extend cancellations of all US flights to China through late April due to the coronavirus epidemic.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-qantas-virgin-atlantic-among-many-who-banned-flights-to-china-among-coronavirus-outbreak-280547" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

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Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted Thursday as fiery red molten lava streamed down from the crater and it belched clouds of grey ash 2,000 metres into the sky.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-caution-advisory-issued-as-mount-merapi-erupts-280532" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

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Though the number of subterranean species of fish known on Earth is about 250, they are usually minuscule - about a few inches long - and live in a world of permanent dark and scant food.&nbsp;

Breaking the norm is a cavefish from an underground chamber in northeastern India that is reported to be much bigger than its ichthyological kin. The Um Ladaw Cavefish grows to nearly half a metre in length and weighs about 10 times more than any known species. 
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The discovery answers a few questions but raises more to replace them, especially ones pertaining to the size of the fish, their feeding habits, the way they adapted to live in these extremely extensive and deep caves - some of which have not yet been explored.

Though the creature is essentially blind and eyeless, it has an ability to sense light which is yet to be explained by science.

Vegetation washed underground by rain has been assumed by researchers as the primary food source of these creatures, though none were visible at the time of discovery according to Harries, a hobbyist cave explorer and marine biologist at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The winter dry season is the only time to visit the case as the whole area floods and becomes completely inaccessible during the monsoons. Despite such knowledgeable deductions about their size and diet, how they get so large and what they feed on remains a riddle.

The two longest known subterranean fish species before this discovery were the blind swamp eel native to Mexico’s Yucátan and the blind cave eel from western Australia. Both creatures are known for their both narrow and ribbon-like physique.

Scientists have reason to believe that that the cavefish may be different enough from surface-dwelling golden mahseer to qualify as a unique species, despite the fact that they look very alike in body shape and structure.

Though the number of subterranean species of fish known on Earth is about 250, they are usually minuscule - about a few inches long - and live in a world of permanent dark and scant food.

Though the number of subterranean species of fish known on Earth is about 250, they are usually minuscule - about a few inches long - and live in a world of permanent dark and scant food. Breaking the norm is a cavefish from an underground chamber in northeastern India that is reported to be much bigger than its ichthyological kin. The Um Ladaw Cavefish grows to nearly half a metre in length and weighs about 10 times more than any known species. The discovery answers a few questions but raises more to replace them, especially ones pertaining to the size of the fish, their feeding habits, the way they adapted to live in these extremely extensive and deep caves - some of which have not yet been explored. Though the creature is essentially blind and eyeless, it has an ability to sense light which is yet to be explained by science. Vegetation washed underground by rain has been assumed by researchers as the primary food source of these creatures, though none were visible at the time of discovery according to Harries, a hobbyist cave explorer and marine biologist at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. The winter dry season is the only time to visit the case as the whole area floods and becomes completely inaccessible during the monsoons. Despite such knowledgeable deductions about their size and diet, how they get so large and what they feed on remains a riddle. The two longest known subterranean fish species before this discovery were the blind swamp eel native to Mexico’s Yucátan and the blind cave eel from western Australia. Both creatures are known for their both narrow and ribbon-like physique. Scientists have reason to believe that that the cavefish may be different enough from surface-dwelling golden mahseer to qualify as a unique species, despite the fact that they look very alike in body shape and structure.

World's largest cave fish found in Northeast India

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-collegium-reiterates-names-of-justices-bose-bopanna-for-elevation-to-apex-court-217242">Supreme Court collegium</a> has approved the proposal for appointment of nine Additional Judges of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/collegium-recommends-karnataka-hc-chief-justice-delhi-court-judge-for-elevation-to-sc-189766">Madras High Court</a> as Permanent Judges.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/does-office-of-cji-come-under-rti-act-supreme-court-bench-headed-by-chief-justice-examines-207703">judges who have been made</a> permanent are justices PT Asha, M Nirmal Kumar, Subramonium Prasad, N Anand Venkatesh, GK IIanthiraiyan, Krishnan Ramasamy, C Saravanan, B Pugalendhi and Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy.

The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, in a meeting on Wednesday also approved the proposal for appointment of Justice Rahul Chaturvedi, the Additional Judge of the Allahabad High Court, as the Permanent Judge.

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It has also approved a proposal for elevation of judicial officers IIesh Jashvantrai Vora, Gita Gopi, Dr Ashokkumar C Joshi and Rajendra M Sareen as judges of the Gujarat High Court.

Besides CJI Bobde, justices N V Ramana, Arun Mishra, R F Nariman and R Banumathi are part of the new 5-judge Collegium. 
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The Supreme Court collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of nine Additional Judges of the Madras High Court as Permanent Judges. The judges who have been made permanent are justices PT Asha, M Nirmal Kumar, Subramonium Prasad, N Anand Venkatesh, GK IIanthiraiyan, Krishnan Ramasamy, C Saravanan, B Pugalendhi and Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy.

The Supreme Court collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of nine Additional Judges of the Madras High Court as Permanent Judges. The judges who have been made permanent are justices PT Asha, M Nirmal Kumar, Subramonium Prasad, N Anand Venkatesh, GK IIanthiraiyan, Krishnan Ramasamy, C Saravanan, B Pugalendhi and Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy. The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, in a meeting on Wednesday also approved the proposal for appointment of Justice Rahul Chaturvedi, the Additional Judge of the Allahabad High Court, as the Permanent Judge. Also Read: Supreme Court collegium in spotlight It has also approved a proposal for elevation of judicial officers IIesh Jashvantrai Vora, Gita Gopi, Dr Ashokkumar C Joshi and Rajendra M Sareen as judges of the Gujarat High Court. Besides CJI Bobde, justices N V Ramana, Arun Mishra, R F Nariman and R Banumathi are part of the new 5-judge Collegium.

SC Collegium approves names of nine judges of Madras HC as permanent

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The death toll in China's coronavirus leaped to 242 in just one day with over 60,000 infected, China's health ministry said.

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Italian far-right leader and former interior minister Matteo Salvini will face trial after Senators voted on Wednesday to strip him of the parliamentary protection.

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US President Donald Trump is a showman, his extreme rhetoric won him votes but his bluster on Twitter and impulsive diplomacy have caused more pains than gains for America.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-africa-beat-england-by-1-run-in-a-thrilling-clash-280386" hreflang="en">South Africa beat England by 1 run in thrilling clash</a>

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In a thrilling clash, the Proteas beat England by 1 run on Buffalo Park, South Africa and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.&nbsp;

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Coronavirus death toll surges to highest in one day in China's Hubei province The death toll in China's coronavirus leaped to 242 in just one day with over 60,000 infected, China's health ministry said. Matteo Salvini to face trial after Senate strips impunity Italian far-right leader and former interior minister Matteo Salvini will face trial after Senators voted on Wednesday to strip him of the parliamentary protection. WION Edit: Donald Trump India visit - can India deal with the US President? US President Donald Trump is a showman, his extreme rhetoric won him votes but his bluster on Twitter and impulsive diplomacy have caused more pains than gains for America. South Africa beat England by 1 run in thrilling clash In a thrilling clash, the Proteas beat England by 1 run on Buffalo Park, South Africa and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Charlize Theron's star-studded Oscar selfie reminds fans of Ellen Degeneres' record breaking selfie 'Bombshell' star Charlize Theron posted a selfie with some prominent Hollywood stars from the Oscars which took fans back to 2014 selfie that host Ellen Degeneres had taken at the same ceremony. WATCH | Iranian woman dies of suspected coronavirus infection ×

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America's intelligence agency CIA spied on several countries including India and Pakistan. The latest report came weeks ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to India. Meanwhile, Pakistan court convicted global terrorist Hafiz Saeed in terror financing case on Tuesday.

Here are the top ten stories of the day:

India, Pakistan and several other nations spied on by CIA through Swiss encryption firm

Encrypted messages from several countries were reportedly being read by the CIA for decades, including India, through its secretly-owned Switzerland-based company trusted by governments all over the world to keep the communications of their spies, soldiers and diplomats secret. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-and-several-other-nations-spied-on-by-cia-through-swiss-encryption-firm-280330">Read more</a>

Pakistan court convicts 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed in terror financing case

Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday convicted UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed in two terror-financing cases. The court sentenced Saeed for five-years and three-months while a fine of Rs 150,000 was also imposed on Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief in each case.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-convicts-2611-mastermind-hafiz-saeed-in-terror-financing-case-280268">Read more</a>

Need some space? NASA has got the job for you

American astronauts are to ascend to the International Space Station – with an eye toward the Moon and Mars – as NASA announced that applications are being accepted from March 2 to 31 for the next class of Artemis Generation astronauts. Finalisation of candidates is to be completed by the middle of 2021.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-expecting-applications-to-further-expeditions-to-the-moon-mars-and-beyond-280296">Read more</a>

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to work with Goldman Sachs

Duke of Sussex Prince Harry is reportedly entering talks with controversial banking giant Goldman Sachs. The alleged negotiations between Sachs and the British royals could earn the latter upwards of £1billion in corporate deals.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-to-work-with-goldman-sachs-280329">Read more</a>

US-Taliban breakthrough appears closer as Afghan President Ghani reports progress

The US and the Taliban appeared closer Wednesday to sealing a deal for an American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani reported "notable progress" in negotiations and a senior Taliban official said violence could be slashed in the coming days.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-taliban-breakthrough-appears-closer-as-ghani-reports-progress-280270">Read more</a>

Iran woman dies of suspected coronavirus infection

An Iranian woman has died of a suspected coronavirus infection, the state daily newspaper IRAN reported on Wednesday, without citing any sources.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-woman-dies-of-suspected-coronavirus-infection-280322">Read more</a>

Indonesia bans 600 nationals from returning home due to connections with ISIS

In a bold move, Indonesia has barred the return of more than 600 of its citizens as they are believed to be fighters of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-bans-600-nationals-from-returning-home-due-to-connections-with-isis-280327">Read more</a>

Kremlin accuses Turkey of failing to 'neutralise terrorists' in Idlib

The Kremlin on Wednesday accused Turkey of failing to "neutralise terrorists" in Syria's last rebel bastion Idlib as tensions escalate with Ankara over the protracted conflict.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-accuses-turkey-of-failing-to-neutralise-terrorists-in-idlib-280328">&nbsp;Read more</a>

Google goes to court over EU antitrust fines

Google is seeking to overturn the first of three hefty European Union antitrust fines at Europe's second-highest court in a landmark case that could determine how EU enforcers take on US tech giants for abuse of market power.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/latest-business-news-google-goes-to-court-for-825-billion-euros-over-eu-antitrust-violations-280222">Read more</a>

Recurring radio signals heard from space after 16 days: Study

Scientists have observed a mysterious space signal deep from space which has been repeating in a 16-day cycle.

The findings are included in the pre-print of a paper on arXiv. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/recurring-radio-signals-heard-from-space-after-16-days-280186">Read more</a>

 
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America's intelligence agency CIA spied on several countries including India and Pakistan. The latest report came weeks ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to India.

America's intelligence agency CIA spied on several countries including India and Pakistan. The latest report came weeks ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to India. Meanwhile, Pakistan court convicted global terrorist Hafiz Saeed in terror financing case on Tuesday. Here are the top ten stories of the day: India, Pakistan and several other nations spied on by CIA through Swiss encryption firm Encrypted messages from several countries were reportedly being read by the CIA for decades, including India, through its secretly-owned Switzerland-based company trusted by governments all over the world to keep the communications of their spies, soldiers and diplomats secret. Read more Pakistan court convicts 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed in terror financing case Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday convicted UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed in two terror-financing cases. The court sentenced Saeed for five-years and three-months while a fine of Rs 150,000 was also imposed on Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief in each case. Read more Need some space? NASA has got the job for you American astronauts are to ascend to the International Space Station – with an eye toward the Moon and Mars – as NASA announced that applications are being accepted from March 2 to 31 for the next class of Artemis Generation astronauts. Finalisation of candidates is to be completed by the middle of 2021. Read more Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to work with Goldman Sachs Duke of Sussex Prince Harry is reportedly entering talks with controversial banking giant Goldman Sachs. The alleged negotiations between Sachs and the British royals could earn the latter upwards of £1billion in corporate deals. Read more US-Taliban breakthrough appears closer as Afghan President Ghani reports progress The US and the Taliban appeared closer Wednesday to sealing a deal for an American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani reported "notable progress" in negotiations and a senior Taliban official said violence could be slashed in the coming days. Read more Iran woman dies of suspected coronavirus infection An Iranian woman has died of a suspected coronavirus infection, the state daily newspaper IRAN reported on Wednesday, without citing any sources. Read more Indonesia bans 600 nationals from returning home due to connections with ISIS In a bold move, Indonesia has barred the return of more than 600 of its citizens as they are believed to be fighters of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Read more Kremlin accuses Turkey of failing to 'neutralise terrorists' in Idlib The Kremlin on Wednesday accused Turkey of failing to "neutralise terrorists" in Syria's last rebel bastion Idlib as tensions escalate with Ankara over the protracted conflict. Read more Google goes to court over EU antitrust fines Google is seeking to overturn the first of three hefty European Union antitrust fines at Europe's second-highest court in a landmark case that could determine how EU enforcers take on US tech giants for abuse of market power. Read more Recurring radio signals heard from space after 16 days: Study Scientists have observed a mysterious space signal deep from space which has been repeating in a 16-day cycle. The findings are included in the pre-print of a paper on arXiv. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Hafiz Saeed convicted, US-Taliban talks, Idlib crisis and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-100-us-troops-diagnosed-with-brain-injuries-from-iran-attack-279919">More than 100 US troops diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran missile attack</a>

The US military on Monday disclosed a more than 50 per cent jump in cases of traumatic brain injury stemming from Iran's missile attack on a base in Iraq last month.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-100-us-troops-diagnosed-with-brain-injuries-from-iran-attack-279919" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeks-prison-term-of-7-9-years-for-trumps-longtime-adviser-roger-stone-279922">US seeks prison term of 7-9 years for Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone</a>

Prosecutors asked a federal judge on Monday to sentence US President Donald Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone to between seven and nine years in prison.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeks-prison-term-of-7-9-years-for-trumps-longtime-adviser-roger-stone-279922" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-xi-visits-hospital-in-beijing-as-coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-1000-in-china-279927">President Xi visits hospital in Beijing as coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000 in China</a>

The death toll in China's coronavirus crossed 1,000 on Tuesday with over 42,000 infected nationwide, the health ministry said.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-xi-visits-hospital-in-beijing-as-coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-1000-in-china-279927" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/5-dead-as-storm-ciara-wreaks-havoc-across-europe-279936">5 dead as Storm Ciara wreaks havoc across Europe</a>

Storm Ciara brought severe flooding and heavy winds to areas across Europe, killing at least five people.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/5-dead-as-storm-ciara-wreaks-havoc-across-europe-279936" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-amazon-wants-trump-esper-to-testify-in-fight-for-10-billion-pentagon-contract-279956">Amazon wants Trump, Esper to testify in fight for $10 billion Pentagon contract</a>

Amazon is seeking testimony from US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper on how the tech giant was shut out of a $10 billion US military cloud computing Pentagon contract.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-amazon-wants-trump-esper-to-testify-in-fight-for-10-billion-pentagon-contract-279956" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-calls-facebook-lame-and-urges-people-to-delete-it-279969">Elon Musk calls Facebook 'lame' and urges people to 'delete' it</a>

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has taken another jibe at Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-calls-facebook-lame-and-urges-people-to-delete-it-279969" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-us-indicts-four-chinese-military-hackers-in-2017-equifax-breach-279991">US indicts four Chinese army hackers in 2017 Equifax breach</a>

The US Justice Department on Monday announced indictments against four members of China's People's Liberation Army for alleged involvement in the massive 2017 hack of the database of giant US credit rating agency Equifax.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-us-indicts-four-chinese-military-hackers-in-2017-equifax-breach-279991" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-coronavirus-prompts-sony-amazon-sony-and-ericsson-to-join-barcelona-mobile-congress-exodus-280030">Coronavirus prompts Sony, Amazon, Sony &amp; Ericsson to join Barcelona mobile congress exodus</a>

Tech companies Amazon, Sony and Ericsson are skipping the Mobile World Congress this year because of fears over the coronavirus.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-coronavirus-prompts-sony-amazon-sony-and-ericsson-to-join-barcelona-mobile-congress-exodus-280030" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/news-update-breaking-data-of-all-Israeli-voters-leaked-as-election-app-fails-investigation-launched">Data of all Israeli voters leaked as election app fails; investigation launched</a>

According to a US media report, the personal data of all voters in the recent Israel elections has been leaked.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/news-update-breaking-data-of-all-Israeli-voters-leaked-as-election-app-fails-investigation-launched" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/high-so2-levels-reported-around-wuhan-and-chongqing-the-world-suspects-chinese-officials-of-burning-coronavirus-corpses-280050">High SO2 levels reported around Wuhan and Chongqing, the world suspects Chinese officials of burning coronavirus corpses</a>

Mass cremations could be seen in Wuhan and Chongqing, following the high sulphur dioxide levels in the quarantined area.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/high-so2-levels-reported-around-wuhan-and-chongqing-the-world-suspects-chinese-officials-of-burning-coronavirus-corpses-280050" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

More than 100 US troops diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran missile attack The US military on Monday disclosed a more than 50 per cent jump in cases of traumatic brain injury stemming from Iran's missile attack on a base in Iraq last month.

More than 100 US troops diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran missile attack The US military on Monday disclosed a more than 50 per cent jump in cases of traumatic brain injury stemming from Iran's missile attack on a base in Iraq last month. Read More US seeks prison term of 7-9 years for Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone Prosecutors asked a federal judge on Monday to sentence US President Donald Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone to between seven and nine years in prison. Read More President Xi visits hospital in Beijing as coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000 in China The death toll in China's coronavirus crossed 1,000 on Tuesday with over 42,000 infected nationwide, the health ministry said. Read More 5 dead as Storm Ciara wreaks havoc across Europe Storm Ciara brought severe flooding and heavy winds to areas across Europe, killing at least five people. Read More Amazon wants Trump, Esper to testify in fight for $10 billion Pentagon contract Amazon is seeking testimony from US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper on how the tech giant was shut out of a $10 billion US military cloud computing Pentagon contract. Read More Elon Musk calls Facebook 'lame' and urges people to 'delete' it Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has taken another jibe at Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Read More US indicts four Chinese army hackers in 2017 Equifax breach The US Justice Department on Monday announced indictments against four members of China's People's Liberation Army for alleged involvement in the massive 2017 hack of the database of giant US credit rating agency Equifax. Read More Coronavirus prompts Sony, Amazon, Sony & Ericsson to join Barcelona mobile congress exodus Tech companies Amazon, Sony and Ericsson are skipping the Mobile World Congress this year because of fears over the coronavirus. Read More Data of all Israeli voters leaked as election app fails; investigation launched According to a US media report, the personal data of all voters in the recent Israel elections has been leaked. Read More High SO2 levels reported around Wuhan and Chongqing, the world suspects Chinese officials of burning coronavirus corpses Mass cremations could be seen in Wuhan and Chongqing, following the high sulphur dioxide levels in the quarantined area. Read More

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000, storm Ciara and more

The US has approved the sale of an integrated air defence weapon system to India for an estimated cost of $1.9 billion to modernise its armed forces and to expand its existing air <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/indias-profile-is-attracting-engagement-on-military-issues-181801">defence architecture</a> to counter threats posed by air attacks.&nbsp;

The estimated cost of the entire system is $1.867 billion and the State Department has issued a statement saying that India intends to use these defence articles and services to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-military-expenditure-in-2018-stood-at-665-billion-pak-at-114-billion-sipri-214328">modernise its armed forces</a>, and to expand its existing air defence architecture to counter threats posed by air attack.

Massive military modernisation by China follows this proposed sale which is also exhibiting its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/latest-india-news-our-target-is-5-billion-of-defence-export-in-next-five-years-narendra-modi-278885">military might</a> in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. The deal comes ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to India

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-aims-to-double-defence-exports-in-five-years-amid-resource-crunch-279876">India aims to double defence exports in five years amid resource crunch</a>

The US president will arrive in India on February 23 with&nbsp;both sides currently fine-tuning his schedule. The US and India are also to seal a trade deal during Trump's planned visit.

India’s military goal of updating its capability while further enhancing greater interoperability between India, the US, and other allies will be achieved by the proposed sale of the IADWS.

A request was also made by India for five AN/MPQ-64Fl Sentinel radar systems; three AMRAAM Guidance Sections; one hundred eighteen AMRAAM AIM-120C-7/C-8 missiles and one hundred thirty-four Stinger FIM-92L missiles.

Included in the comprehensive sale, among other things, are Vehicle Mounted Stinger Rapid Ranger Air Defence Systems and Dual Mount Stinger (DMS) Air Defence Systems.

The US has approved the sale of an integrated air defence weapon system to India for an estimated cost of $1.9 billion to modernise its armed forces and to expand its existing air defence architecture to counter threats posed by air attacks.

The US has approved the sale of an integrated air defence weapon system to India for an estimated cost of $1.9 billion to modernise its armed forces and to expand its existing air defence architecture to counter threats posed by air attacks. The estimated cost of the entire system is $1.867 billion and the State Department has issued a statement saying that India intends to use these defence articles and services to modernise its armed forces, and to expand its existing air defence architecture to counter threats posed by air attack. Massive military modernisation by China follows this proposed sale which is also exhibiting its military might in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. The deal comes ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to India Also Read: India aims to double defence exports in five years amid resource crunch The US president will arrive in India on February 23 with both sides currently fine-tuning his schedule. The US and India are also to seal a trade deal during Trump's planned visit. India’s military goal of updating its capability while further enhancing greater interoperability between India, the US, and other allies will be achieved by the proposed sale of the IADWS. A request was also made by India for five AN/MPQ-64Fl Sentinel radar systems; three AMRAAM Guidance Sections; one hundred eighteen AMRAAM AIM-120C-7/C-8 missiles and one hundred thirty-four Stinger FIM-92L missiles. Included in the comprehensive sale, among other things, are Vehicle Mounted Stinger Rapid Ranger Air Defence Systems and Dual Mount Stinger (DMS) Air Defence Systems.

US approves sale of  $1.9 billion worth integrated air defence weapon system to India

Vijay Mallya, liquor baron charged with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-adjourns-till-august-13-hearing-on-vijay-mallyas-plea-against-confiscation-of-properties-240124">fraud and money laundering</a> of around Rs 9,000 crores will be appearing in front of the UK High Court.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vijay-mallya-moves-supreme-court-seeking-stay-on-confiscation-of-properties-238928">Mallya </a>has remained on bail since his arrest on an extradition warrant in April 2017 and has sought permission to appeal from the High Court against the extradition order.

A two-member High Court bench comprising Justices George Leggatt and Andrew Popplewell ruled last year that "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uk-court-orders-sale-of-force-india-yacht-linked-to-vijay-mallya-276912">arguments can be reasonably made</a>” on some aspects of the prima facie case ruling by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot in her extradition order of December 2018.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/enforcement-directorate-raids-vijay-mallyas-close-associate-239240">Enforcement Directorate raids Vijay Mallya's close associate</a>

Clare Montgomery, a member of Mallya's legal team, had questioned the basis on which Judge Arbuthnot had arrived at certain conclusions. She had further claimed that the Chief Magistrate had been "plain wrong" in accepting some of the Indian authorities' assertions.&nbsp;

Some of these assertions stated that Mallya had fraudulent intentions when he sought some of the loans for his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines and that he made misrepresentations to the banks to seek the loans and had no intentions of paying them back.

Mallya has been very public about his intention of reimbursing the money to the Indian banks and that he felt “vindicated” by the ruling.

High Court judges who accepted Judge Arbuthnot's conclusions on certain aspects of the extradition case had dismissed the grounds on which permission to appeal was sought, including the “extraneous circumstances” of Mallya being pursued by Indian authorities due to political reasons.

Other grounds on which claims were invoked included that Mallya would not receive a fair trial in India, a statement which was dismissed as the judges upheld Arbuthnot's ruling on the matter that the broad media interest in the case would guarantee justice.

Assurances from the government of India that Mallya would be held in safe prison conditions were also challenged by Mallya's legal team.

Judge Arbuthnot had found “clear evidence of dispersal and misapplication of the loan funds” after a year-long extradition trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London and accepted a prima facie case of fraud and a conspiracy to launder money against Mallya. A bail bond worth 650,000 pounds is involved with Mallya's bail as well as other restrictions on travel.

Vijay Mallya, liquor baron charged with fraud and money laundering of around Rs 9,000 crores will be appearing in front of the UK High Court. Mallya has remained on bail since his arrest on an extradition warrant in April 2017 and has sought permission to appeal from the High Court against the extradition order.

Vijay Mallya, liquor baron charged with fraud and money laundering of around Rs 9,000 crores will be appearing in front of the UK High Court. Mallya has remained on bail since his arrest on an extradition warrant in April 2017 and has sought permission to appeal from the High Court against the extradition order. A two-member High Court bench comprising Justices George Leggatt and Andrew Popplewell ruled last year that "arguments can be reasonably made” on some aspects of the prima facie case ruling by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot in her extradition order of December 2018. Also Read: Enforcement Directorate raids Vijay Mallya's close associate Clare Montgomery, a member of Mallya's legal team, had questioned the basis on which Judge Arbuthnot had arrived at certain conclusions. She had further claimed that the Chief Magistrate had been "plain wrong" in accepting some of the Indian authorities' assertions. Some of these assertions stated that Mallya had fraudulent intentions when he sought some of the loans for his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines and that he made misrepresentations to the banks to seek the loans and had no intentions of paying them back. Mallya has been very public about his intention of reimbursing the money to the Indian banks and that he felt “vindicated” by the ruling. High Court judges who accepted Judge Arbuthnot's conclusions on certain aspects of the extradition case had dismissed the grounds on which permission to appeal was sought, including the “extraneous circumstances” of Mallya being pursued by Indian authorities due to political reasons. Other grounds on which claims were invoked included that Mallya would not receive a fair trial in India, a statement which was dismissed as the judges upheld Arbuthnot's ruling on the matter that the broad media interest in the case would guarantee justice. Assurances from the government of India that Mallya would be held in safe prison conditions were also challenged by Mallya's legal team. Judge Arbuthnot had found “clear evidence of dispersal and misapplication of the loan funds” after a year-long extradition trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London and accepted a prima facie case of fraud and a conspiracy to launder money against Mallya. A bail bond worth 650,000 pounds is involved with Mallya's bail as well as other restrictions on travel.

Vijay Mallya's appeal against extradition to India to be heard in UK court

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-crosses-900-as-who-sends-team-to-investigate-279657">Death toll in China's coronavirus crosses 900 as WHO sends team to investigate</a>

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The coronavirus death toll in China rose to above nine hundred with over 40,000 infected overtaking the global fatalities in the 2002-03 SARS epidemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iowa-caucus-buttigieg-takes-a-narrow-lead-over-sanders-279671" hreflang="en">Iowa caucus: Buttigieg takes a narrow lead over Sanders&nbsp;</a>

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US Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg collected 14 votes and won the tumultuous Iowa caucuses, news agency AFP reported quoting state party on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-natalie-portman-honours-women-directors-snubbed-by-the-academy-via-her-oscars-gown-279635">Natalie Portman honours women directors snubbed by Oscars with her gown</a>

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Hollywood actress Natalie Portman stunned at the Oscars red carpet as she honoured all women directors last year that failed to get recognised by The Academy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-like-a-dream-come-true-bangladesh-u-19-captain-akbar-ali-after-winning-world-cup-279667">'It's like a dream come true': Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali after WC victory</a>

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The Bangla Tigers have been declared the World Champions for the first time in the history of cricket.

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus crosses 900 as WHO sends team to investigate The coronavirus death toll in China rose to above nine hundred with over 40,000 infected overtaking the global fatalities in the 2002-03 SARS epidemic. Iowa caucus: Buttigieg takes a narrow lead over Sanders US Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg collected 14 votes and won the tumultuous Iowa caucuses, news agency AFP reported quoting state party on Sunday. Natalie Portman honours women directors snubbed by Oscars with her gown Hollywood actress Natalie Portman stunned at the Oscars red carpet as she honoured all women directors last year that failed to get recognised by The Academy. 'It's like a dream come true': Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali after WC victory The Bangla Tigers have been declared the World Champions for the first time in the history of cricket. WATCH | Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa visits holy Buddhist sites ×

Morning News Brief: Coronavirus death toll, Oscars and more!

Storm Ciara has triggered heavy rains and floods across Europe with the United Kingdom being the worst affected. Meanwhile, the coronavirus death toll in China rose to over 900 with over 40,000 infected, overtaking the global fatalities in the 2002-03 SARS epidemic.

Here are the top ten stories of the day:

Death toll in China's coronavirus crosses 900 as WHO sends team to investigate

The coronavirus death toll in China rose to above nine hundred with over 40,000 infected overtaking the global fatalities in the 2002-03 SARS epidemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-crosses-900-as-who-sends-team-to-investigate-279657">Read more</a>

Storm Ciara devastates UK; Yorkshire worst hit, flights disrupted

Storm Ciara has triggered heavy rains and floods across Europe with the United Kingdom being the worst affected. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-ciara-devastates-uk-yorkshire-worst-hit-279711">Read more</a>

Heavily armed soldiers barge into Parliament in El Salvador

Heavily-armed soldiers barged in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/el-salvador-president-clicks-selfie-on-un-podium-calls-on-trump-to-rethink-legal-migration-252564">El Salvador</a>'s parliament on Sunday as the president demanded lawmakers to approve a $109 million sanction. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/el-salvador-heavily-armed-soldiers-barge-into-parliament-279817">Read more</a>

Nearly 30 dead as Russia, Syria regime press Idlib assault

Russian and regime bombardment on the last major rebel enclave in&nbsp;Syria&nbsp;has killed 29 civilians in a day.

Solar orbiter takes off to capture first look at Sun's poles

Europe and&nbsp;NASA's Solar Orbiter took off to space on Sunday night to an unprecedented mission to capture the first images of the Sun's poles. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-solar-orbiter-takes-off-to-capture-first-look-at-suns-poles-279765">Read more</a>

After Kenya and&nbsp;Ethiopia, locusts enter Uganda

A locust infestation sweeping the&nbsp;Horn of Africa&nbsp;reached Uganda on Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-kenya-ethiopia-locusts-enter-uganda-279768">Read more</a>

World Health Organisation warns overseas virus spread may be 'tip of the iceberg'

The head of the&nbsp;World Health Organization&nbsp;has warned that confirmed cases of coronavirus being transmitted by people&nbsp;who&nbsp;have never travelled to&nbsp;China&nbsp;could be the "tip&nbsp;of the&nbsp;iceberg". <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-health-organisation-warns-overseas-virus-spread-may-be-tip-of-the-iceberg-279719">Read more</a>

1000 bomb hoaxes a day in Moscow: Wave of blast threats sweeps country

Muscovites&nbsp;are mystified by a flood of bomb hoaxes forcing the evacuation of courts, schools and malls while authorities appear unable to find the culprits even after months of disruption to public life. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/1000-bomb-hoaxes-a-day-in-moscow-wave-of-blast-threats-sweeps-country-279847">Read more</a>

Facebook and Twitter decline Pelosi's plea to remove clip posted by Donald Trump

Facebook&nbsp;and&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;have declined House of Representative Speaker&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi's request to remove an edited video posted by US President&nbsp;Donald Trump. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-facebook-and-twitter-decline-pelosis-plea-to-remove-doctored-clip-posted-by-donald-trump-279743">Read more</a>

Sinn Fein surges as most popular party in Irish election

Nationalist party Sinn Fein won the popular vote in Ireland's general election, ballot counts revealed Sunday, with the one-time political wing of the IRA disrupting a duopoly of centre-right parties which have historically controlled the Republic.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sinn-fein-surges-as-most-popular-party-in-irish-election-279810">Read more</a>

Storm Ciara has triggered heavy rains and floods across Europe with the United Kingdom being the worst affected. Meanwhile, the coronavirus death toll in China rose to over 900 with over 40,000 infected, overtaking the global fatalities in the 2002-03 SARS epidemic.

Storm Ciara has triggered heavy rains and floods across Europe with the United Kingdom being the worst affected. Meanwhile, the coronavirus death toll in China rose to over 900 with over 40,000 infected, overtaking the global fatalities in the 2002-03 SARS epidemic. Here are the top ten stories of the day: Death toll in China's coronavirus crosses 900 as WHO sends team to investigate The coronavirus death toll in China rose to above nine hundred with over 40,000 infected overtaking the global fatalities in the 2002-03 SARS epidemic. Read more Storm Ciara devastates UK; Yorkshire worst hit, flights disrupted Storm Ciara has triggered heavy rains and floods across Europe with the United Kingdom being the worst affected. Read more Heavily armed soldiers barge into Parliament in El Salvador Heavily-armed soldiers barged in El Salvador's parliament on Sunday as the president demanded lawmakers to approve a $109 million sanction. Read more Nearly 30 dead as Russia, Syria regime press Idlib assault Russian and regime bombardment on the last major rebel enclave in Syria has killed 29 civilians in a day. Solar orbiter takes off to capture first look at Sun's poles Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter took off to space on Sunday night to an unprecedented mission to capture the first images of the Sun's poles. Read more After Kenya and Ethiopia, locusts enter Uganda A locust infestation sweeping the Horn of Africa reached Uganda on Sunday. Read more World Health Organisation warns overseas virus spread may be 'tip of the iceberg' The head of the World Health Organization has warned that confirmed cases of coronavirus being transmitted by people who have never travelled to China could be the "tip of the iceberg". Read more 1000 bomb hoaxes a day in Moscow: Wave of blast threats sweeps country Muscovites are mystified by a flood of bomb hoaxes forcing the evacuation of courts, schools and malls while authorities appear unable to find the culprits even after months of disruption to public life. Read more Facebook and Twitter decline Pelosi's plea to remove clip posted by Donald Trump Facebook and Twitter have declined House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi's request to remove an edited video posted by US President Donald Trump. Read more Sinn Fein surges as most popular party in Irish election Nationalist party Sinn Fein won the popular vote in Ireland's general election, ballot counts revealed Sunday, with the one-time political wing of the IRA disrupting a duopoly of centre-right parties which have historically controlled the Republic. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus death toll, storm Ciara and more

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major General Hossein Salami unveiled the missile and engines alongside IRGC aerospace chief Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh. Meanwhile, Turkey says the advances by Russian-backed Syrian troops and their allies in Syria's Idlib threaten a fresh humanitarian disaster.&nbsp;

Here are the top ten stories of the day.

Iran unveils ballistic missile, 'new generation' engines 
 
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major General Hossein Salami unveiled the missile and engines alongside IRGC aerospace chief Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-unveils-ballistic-missile-new-generation-engines-279585">Read more</a>

Switzerland votes on new law against discrimination based on sexual orientation 
 
Switzerland votes in a referendum to decide if discrimination based on sexual orientation and sexual identity should be made punishable by law. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-votes-on-new-law-against-discrimination-based-on-sexual-orientation-279572">Read more</a>

Turkey reinforces troops in Syria's Idlib, talks with Russia 
 
Turkey says the advances by Russian-backed Syrian troops and their allies threaten a fresh humanitarian disaster, driving another wave of potential refugees to its southern border, and has threatened to act if they do not pull back. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-reinforces-troops-in-syrias-idlib-talks-with-russia-279554">Read more</a>

Bushfires, cyclone, torrential rain hit Australia's coasts

After months of destructive wildfires that have razed millions of hectares of land, Australia has been hit in recent weeks by wild weather that has alternately brought heavy downpours, hail storms, gusty winds and hot and dry air. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bushfires-cyclone-torrential-rain-hit-australias-coasts-279552">Read more</a>

Thai mass shooter killed at shopping mall, say security sources 
 
The killings began Saturday when the soldier opened fire in a house before moving to an army camp and then to the mall in Nakhon Ratchasima in northeastern Thailand. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thai-mass-shooter-killed-at-shopping-mall-say-security-sources-279539">Read more</a>

China resorts to 'wartime' measures to stop coronavirus in Wuhan 
 
China is racing against time to contain coronavirus outbreak and has introduced several lockdown measures to control the virus outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-resorts-to-wartime-measures-to-stop-coronavirus-in-wuhan-279537">Read more</a>

Coronavirus global death toll overtakes Sars epidemic fatalities 
 
The death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak soared to 811 in China, surpassing fatalities in the Sars in 2002-2003. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-global-death-toll-overtakes-sars-epidemic-fatalities-279534">Read more&nbsp;</a>

Security forces storm mall after soldier kills 20 in shooting rampage in Thailand 
 
A Thai soldier shot dead at least 20 people Saturday, posting messages on Facebook as he went on the rampage in a northeastern city where he was still holed up in a mall well over 12 hours after he first struck, authorities said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soldier-kills-20-in-shooting-rampage-in-thailands-northeast-279532">Read more</a>

In a letter, PM Modi offers assistance to Chinese President Xi Jinping over coronavirus outbreak&nbsp; 
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed solidarity with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the people of China over the deadly coronavirus outbreak, news agency ANI reported quoting sources. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-letter-pm-modi-offers-assistance-to-chinese-president-xi-jinping-over-coronavirus-outbreak-279583">Read more</a>

Oscars 'Night Before' party to lighten up with A-list celebrity hosts 
 
The 18th edition Oscars Night Before is returning, a &nbsp;champagne-soaked event that hosts all top celebrities of the Hollywood fraternity. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-night-before-party-to-lighten-up-with-a-list-celebrity-hosts-279556">Read more</a>

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major General Hossein Salami unveiled the missile and engines alongside IRGC aerospace chief Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major General Hossein Salami unveiled the missile and engines alongside IRGC aerospace chief Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh. Meanwhile, Turkey says the advances by Russian-backed Syrian troops and their allies in Syria's Idlib threaten a fresh humanitarian disaster. Here are the top ten stories of the day. Iran unveils ballistic missile, 'new generation' engines Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major General Hossein Salami unveiled the missile and engines alongside IRGC aerospace chief Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh. Read more Switzerland votes on new law against discrimination based on sexual orientation Switzerland votes in a referendum to decide if discrimination based on sexual orientation and sexual identity should be made punishable by law. Read more Turkey reinforces troops in Syria's Idlib, talks with Russia Turkey says the advances by Russian-backed Syrian troops and their allies threaten a fresh humanitarian disaster, driving another wave of potential refugees to its southern border, and has threatened to act if they do not pull back. Read more Bushfires, cyclone, torrential rain hit Australia's coasts After months of destructive wildfires that have razed millions of hectares of land, Australia has been hit in recent weeks by wild weather that has alternately brought heavy downpours, hail storms, gusty winds and hot and dry air. Read more Thai mass shooter killed at shopping mall, say security sources The killings began Saturday when the soldier opened fire in a house before moving to an army camp and then to the mall in Nakhon Ratchasima in northeastern Thailand. Read more China resorts to 'wartime' measures to stop coronavirus in Wuhan China is racing against time to contain coronavirus outbreak and has introduced several lockdown measures to control the virus outbreak. Read more Coronavirus global death toll overtakes Sars epidemic fatalities The death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak soared to 811 in China, surpassing fatalities in the Sars in 2002-2003. Read more Security forces storm mall after soldier kills 20 in shooting rampage in Thailand A Thai soldier shot dead at least 20 people Saturday, posting messages on Facebook as he went on the rampage in a northeastern city where he was still holed up in a mall well over 12 hours after he first struck, authorities said. Read more In a letter, PM Modi offers assistance to Chinese President Xi Jinping over coronavirus outbreak Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed solidarity with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the people of China over the deadly coronavirus outbreak, news agency ANI reported quoting sources. Read more Oscars 'Night Before' party to lighten up with A-list celebrity hosts The 18th edition Oscars Night Before is returning, a champagne-soaked event that hosts all top celebrities of the Hollywood fraternity. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus death toll, Thai mass shooting and more

Delhi election: CM Kejriwal, President Kovind and others cast votes

Its been more than a month since the first reports of the coronavirus trickled in. Where is Xi Jinping? The Chinese President is not the face of the Beijing's response to the outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus outbreak, where is Xi Jinping?

Is China hiding the real numbers of the coronavirus outbreak? Alleged Tencent leak claimed 24,589 deaths from the virus. As the chaos around the Wuhan virus grows, China is looking for ways to make money off the crisis. This and more in this update from Gravitas with WION's Palki Sharma

Gravitas: Is China hiding the real numbers of the Coronavirus outbreak?

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-over-635-president-xi-says-china-starting-peoples-war-279156">As coronavirus death toll rises over 635, President Xi says China starting 'people's war'</a>

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The death toll in&nbsp;China's&nbsp;coronavirus continued to rise on Friday with authorities reporting at least 636 deaths with infections rising past 31,000. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-over-635-president-xi-says-china-starting-peoples-war-279156">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-killed-chief-of-al-qaeda-in-arabian-peninsula-in-yemen-trump-279162">US killed chief of Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula in Yemen: Trump</a>

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US President Donald Trump has confirmed that US forces had killed its founder and leader Qassim al-Rimi. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-killed-chief-of-al-qaeda-in-arabian-peninsula-in-yemen-trump-279162">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-two-palestinians-killed-16-israelis-hurt-in-violence-over-trump-plan-279166">At&nbsp;least&nbsp;two&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;killed,&nbsp;16&nbsp;Israelis&nbsp;hurt&nbsp;in&nbsp;violence&nbsp;over&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;plan</a>

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At&nbsp;least&nbsp;two&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;were&nbsp;killed&nbsp;in the occupied West Bank and&nbsp;16&nbsp;Israelis&nbsp;were&nbsp;hurt&nbsp;on Thursday in a surge of&nbsp;violence&nbsp;that erupted amid Palestinian anger at a&nbsp;US&nbsp;peace&nbsp;plan. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-two-palestinians-killed-16-israelis-hurt-in-violence-over-trump-plan-279166">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/basque-double-dumps-barcelona-and-real-madrid-out-of-copa-del-rey-279158">Basque double dumps Barcelona and Real Madrid out of Copa del Rey</a>

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Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Real Madrid&nbsp;both crashed out of the Copa del Rey on Thursday night as Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad pulled off a shock Basque double to reach the semi-finals. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/basque-double-dumps-barcelona-and-real-madrid-out-of-copa-del-rey-279158">Read more</a>&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-jet-skids-off-runway-in-istanbul-279154">Gravitas: Jet skids off runway in Istanbul</a>

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. As coronavirus death toll rises over 635, President Xi says China starting 'people's war' The death toll in China's coronavirus continued to rise on Friday with authorities reporting at least 636 deaths with infections rising past 31,000.

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. As coronavirus death toll rises over 635, President Xi says China starting 'people's war' The death toll in China's coronavirus continued to rise on Friday with authorities reporting at least 636 deaths with infections rising past 31,000. Read more US killed chief of Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula in Yemen: Trump US President Donald Trump has confirmed that US forces had killed its founder and leader Qassim al-Rimi. Read more At least two Palestinians killed, 16 Israelis hurt in violence over Trump plan At least two Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank and 16 Israelis were hurt on Thursday in a surge of violence that erupted amid Palestinian anger at a US peace plan. Read more Basque double dumps Barcelona and Real Madrid out of Copa del Rey Barcelona and Real Madrid both crashed out of the Copa del Rey on Thursday night as Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad pulled off a shock Basque double to reach the semi-finals. Read more Gravitas: Jet skids off runway in Istanbul

Morning News Brief: Coronavirus death toll rises, US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Arabian Peninsula and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-over-635-president-xi-says-china-starting-peoples-war-279156">As coronavirus death toll rises over 635, President Xi says China starting 'people's war'</a>

The death toll in China's coronavirus continued to rise on Friday with authorities reporting at least 636 deaths with infections rising past 31,000.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-over-635-president-xi-says-china-starting-peoples-war-279156" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-chinese-whistleblower-doctor-who-flagged-coronavirus-dies-279173">Chinese whistleblower doctor who flagged coronavirus dies</a>

The Chinese doctor who had flagged the&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;outbreak died early morning on Friday.&nbsp;[http://The Chinese doctor who had flagged the coronavirus outbreak died early morning on Friday.]Read More

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/news-breaking-news-pete-buttigieg-defeats-bernie-sanders-in-iowa-caucus-279172">Pete Buttigieg defeats Bernie Sanders in Iowa caucus</a>

It was a neck-and-neck between Buttigieg and sanders, in the first contest to pick a Democratic nominee to challenge Republican President Donald Trump in the November polls.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/news-breaking-news-pete-buttigieg-defeats-bernie-sanders-in-iowa-caucus-279172" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-apoplectic-with-johnson-on-allowing-huawei-in-uk-report-279184">Trump 'apoplectic' with Johnson on allowing Huawei in UK: Report</a>

Amid United Kindom's decision to allow China's Huwaei to have a "limited role" in the country's 5G network, US President called up UK PM Johnson a fortnight ago which the British media said the US president was "apoplectic" with Boris Johnson.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-apoplectic-with-johnson-on-allowing-huawei-in-uk-report-279184" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-two-palestinians-killed-16-israelis-hurt-in-violence-over-trump-plan-279166">At least two Palestinians killed, 16 Israelis hurt in violence over Trump plan</a>

At least two Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank and 16 Israelis were hurt on Thursday in a surge of violence that erupted amid Palestinian anger at a US peace plan.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-two-palestinians-killed-16-israelis-hurt-in-violence-over-trump-plan-279166" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-killed-chief-of-al-qaeda-in-arabian-peninsula-in-yemen-trump-279162">US killed chief of Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula in Yemen: Trump</a>

Just days after Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula(AQAP)claimed responsibility on Sunday for a December 6 shooting at US Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida, US President Donald Trump confirmed that US forces had killed its founder and leader Qassim al-Rimi.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-killed-chief-of-al-qaeda-in-arabian-peninsula-in-yemen-trump-279162" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-bats-invade-ingham-botanical-gardens-locals-at-an-impasse-on-dealing-with-an-invasive-colony-279195">'Bat tornado' wreaks widespread havoc in Australian town</a>

The local community of a small town in Queensland, Australia have been plagued by a colony of "fruit bats" which have been causing widespread havoc.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-bats-invade-ingham-botanical-gardens-locals-at-an-impasse-on-dealing-with-an-invasive-colony-279195" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-chinese-tech-giants-launch-platforms-and-services-aimed-at-providing-verified-information-about-ncov-279244">Chinese tech giants launch platforms and services aimed at providing verified information about nCoV</a>

Platforms and services aimed at providing verified information about the coronavirus outbreak have been launched by Chinese tech giants to help the nation win against this virulent outbreak.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-chinese-tech-giants-launch-platforms-and-services-aimed-at-providing-verified-information-about-ncov-279244" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syrian-army-enters-rebel-held-northwestern-saraqeb-town-in-latest-advance-report-279203">Syrian army enters rebel-held northwestern Saraqeb town in latest advance: Report</a>

Russian-led Syrian government forces on Thursday entered Saraqeb town in northwestern Idlib province in the latest push to capture the last rebel stronghold.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syrian-army-enters-rebel-held-northwestern-saraqeb-town-in-latest-advance-report-279203" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-passenger-plane-makes-emergency-landing-after-coming-under-syrian-fire-russia-279214">Passenger plane makes emergency landing after coming under fire in Syria</a>

A passenger plane carrying 172 passengers from Tehran to Damascus made an emergency landing at the Russian-controlled Khmeimim airbase on Thursday after coming under fire from Syrian air defences.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-passenger-plane-makes-emergency-landing-after-coming-under-syrian-fire-russia-279214" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

As coronavirus death toll rises over 635, President Xi says China starting 'people's war' The death toll in China's coronavirus continued to rise on Friday with authorities reporting at least 636 deaths with infections rising past 31,000.

As coronavirus death toll rises over 635, President Xi says China starting 'people's war' The death toll in China's coronavirus continued to rise on Friday with authorities reporting at least 636 deaths with infections rising past 31,000. Read More Chinese whistleblower doctor who flagged coronavirus dies The Chinese doctor who had flagged the coronavirus outbreak died early morning on Friday. [http://The Chinese doctor who had flagged the coronavirus outbreak died early morning on Friday.]Read More Pete Buttigieg defeats Bernie Sanders in Iowa caucus It was a neck-and-neck between Buttigieg and sanders, in the first contest to pick a Democratic nominee to challenge Republican President Donald Trump in the November polls. Read More Trump 'apoplectic' with Johnson on allowing Huawei in UK: Report Amid United Kindom's decision to allow China's Huwaei to have a "limited role" in the country's 5G network, US President called up UK PM Johnson a fortnight ago which the British media said the US president was "apoplectic" with Boris Johnson. Read More At least two Palestinians killed, 16 Israelis hurt in violence over Trump plan At least two Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank and 16 Israelis were hurt on Thursday in a surge of violence that erupted amid Palestinian anger at a US peace plan. Read More US killed chief of Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula in Yemen: Trump Just days after Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula(AQAP)claimed responsibility on Sunday for a December 6 shooting at US Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida, US President Donald Trump confirmed that US forces had killed its founder and leader Qassim al-Rimi. Read More 'Bat tornado' wreaks widespread havoc in Australian town The local community of a small town in Queensland, Australia have been plagued by a colony of "fruit bats" which have been causing widespread havoc. Read More Chinese tech giants launch platforms and services aimed at providing verified information about nCoV Platforms and services aimed at providing verified information about the coronavirus outbreak have been launched by Chinese tech giants to help the nation win against this virulent outbreak. Read More Syrian army enters rebel-held northwestern Saraqeb town in latest advance: Report Russian-led Syrian government forces on Thursday entered Saraqeb town in northwestern Idlib province in the latest push to capture the last rebel stronghold. Read More Passenger plane makes emergency landing after coming under fire in Syria A passenger plane carrying 172 passengers from Tehran to Damascus made an emergency landing at the Russian-controlled Khmeimim airbase on Thursday after coming under fire from Syrian air defences. Read More

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus death toll, Trump’s Mideast plan and more

Jaipur was formally accorded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbais-victorian-gothic-art-deco-buildings-get-unesco-world-heritage-tag-148123">World Heritage</a> City status on Wednesday by UNESCO.

UNESCO Director-General <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/audrey-azoulay-confirmed-to-head-unesco-23935">Audrey Azoulay</a> presented the World <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unesco-declares-ahmedabad-mandu-best-heritage-city-168086">Heritage Certificate</a> for the walled city of Jaipur, to state's Urban Development and Housing (UDH) minister Shanti Dhariwal.

Speaking at the event, Azoulay said, "It is truly an honour and privilege to be here in Jaipur. I came here from our headquarters in Paris with a message to bring to the people of Jaipur the recognition of the international community for their outstanding efforts to preserve and to capitalize on cultural heritage."

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unesco-names-jaipur-city-world-heritage-site-233594\">UNESCO names Jaipur city world heritage site</a>

"UNESCO is very proud to have since last summer the walled city of Jaipur inscribed on our world heritage list. Of course, Jaipur is an iconic city because of its architecture, forts and palaces. It is in everybody's imagination," she added.

Jaipur was formally accorded World Heritage City status on Wednesday by UNESCO. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay presented the World Heritage Certificate for the walled city of Jaipur, to state's Urban Development and Housing (UDH) minister Shanti Dhariwal.

Jaipur was formally accorded World Heritage City status on Wednesday by UNESCO. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay presented the World Heritage Certificate for the walled city of Jaipur, to state's Urban Development and Housing (UDH) minister Shanti Dhariwal. Speaking at the event, Azoulay said, "It is truly an honour and privilege to be here in Jaipur. I came here from our headquarters in Paris with a message to bring to the people of Jaipur the recognition of the international community for their outstanding efforts to preserve and to capitalize on cultural heritage." Also Read: UNESCO names Jaipur city world heritage site "UNESCO is very proud to have since last summer the walled city of Jaipur inscribed on our world heritage list. Of course, Jaipur is an iconic city because of its architecture, forts and palaces. It is in everybody's imagination," she added.

Walled city of Jaipur formally accorded World Heritage City status by UNESCO

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij has said that out of 136 people who have returned from China in the state, 133 were found healthy. He said that three were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-health-department-registers-fir-against-fortis-hospital-26358">admitted in hospitals</a>, while samples of two have been found negative for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-india-temporarily-suspends-e-visa-facility-for-chinese-and-foreigners-residing-in-china-278144">Coronavirus</a>.

In a press release, Vij said, "Out of 136 people who have <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-bans-export-of-protective-masks-clothing-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-277861">returned from China</a> in the state, three people have been admitted to hospitals in different districts, however, the presence of Coronavirus infection in two cases is negative, while the report of one is pending."

The Health Minister said, "Out of these remaining three people, one person is admitted to the isolation ward of a hospital in Gurugram, the second person is admitted to a hospital Karnal, and the third person is admitted to a hospital in Hisar."

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"The Government has issued helpline numbers of all the districts, on which any person can give information in this regard," he added. 
The virus originated in Wuhan in December and has since then spread to various parts around the world.

China has imposed quarantine and travel restrictions, affecting the movement of 56 million people in more than a dozen cities, amid fears that the transmission rate will accelerate.

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij has said that out of 136 people who have returned from China in the state, 133 were found healthy. He said that three were admitted in hospitals, while samples of two have been found negative for Coronavirus.

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij has said that out of 136 people who have returned from China in the state, 133 were found healthy. He said that three were admitted in hospitals, while samples of two have been found negative for Coronavirus. In a press release, Vij said, "Out of 136 people who have returned from China in the state, three people have been admitted to hospitals in different districts, however, the presence of Coronavirus infection in two cases is negative, while the report of one is pending." The Health Minister said, "Out of these remaining three people, one person is admitted to the isolation ward of a hospital in Gurugram, the second person is admitted to a hospital Karnal, and the third person is admitted to a hospital in Hisar." Also Read: India settles on standard treatment protocol as third case of coronavirus confirmed "The Government has issued helpline numbers of all the districts, on which any person can give information in this regard," he added. The virus originated in Wuhan in December and has since then spread to various parts around the world. China has imposed quarantine and travel restrictions, affecting the movement of 56 million people in more than a dozen cities, amid fears that the transmission rate will accelerate.

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The Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday arrested as many as 19 people including the National General Secretary of Ulema Council, for allegedly pelting stones at cops during an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/caa-and-nrc-protests-addressing-concerns-of-protesters-a-must-for-government-268749">anti-Citizenship Amendment Act</a> (CAA) protest at Bilariyaganj here.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/anti-caa-protests-a-ticking-ignorance-bomb-and-a-sheer-vandalism-with-truth-269453">Police have arrested</a> the main conspirator Maulana Tahir Madani, National General Secretary of Ulema Council and 18 other miscreants, while three main absconders include Ulema council leaders Nurul Hoda, Mirza Shane Alam and Osama.

Police have also announced a reward of Rs 25,000 each on the three <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/akhilesh-yadav-files-nomination-from-azamgarh-211489">absconders</a>. "Section 144 is in force in the district. Some women and children had gathered to protest on Tuesday. When police tried to disperse them, some rowdies pelted stones at police," said Triveni Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP).

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"A few women were misled and gathered in the park yesterday without taking any prior permission. Children were also present there. We had to use tear gas to disperse the crowd. Women were safely dispersed from there," he added.

At the same time, police have also started monitoring social sites through the cyber cell. Search for 16 other people, who have been named in the FIR along with 100 unknown people involved in the incident, is underway.

Hundreds of women reached the Maulana Jauhar Park in Bilariaganj on Tuesday to protest against the CAA, proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR) along with children.

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday arrested as many as 19 people including the National General Secretary of Ulema Council, for allegedly pelting stones at cops during an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest at Bilariyaganj here.

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday arrested as many as 19 people including the National General Secretary of Ulema Council, for allegedly pelting stones at cops during an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest at Bilariyaganj here. Police have arrested the main conspirator Maulana Tahir Madani, National General Secretary of Ulema Council and 18 other miscreants, while three main absconders include Ulema council leaders Nurul Hoda, Mirza Shane Alam and Osama. Police have also announced a reward of Rs 25,000 each on the three absconders. "Section 144 is in force in the district. Some women and children had gathered to protest on Tuesday. When police tried to disperse them, some rowdies pelted stones at police," said Triveni Singh, Superintendent of Police (SP). Also Read: Ambedkar's statue vandalised in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh "A few women were misled and gathered in the park yesterday without taking any prior permission. Children were also present there. We had to use tear gas to disperse the crowd. Women were safely dispersed from there," he added. At the same time, police have also started monitoring social sites through the cyber cell. Search for 16 other people, who have been named in the FIR along with 100 unknown people involved in the incident, is underway. Hundreds of women reached the Maulana Jauhar Park in Bilariaganj on Tuesday to protest against the CAA, proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR) along with children.

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