To assert its dominance and intimidate the US after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with newly appointed US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles China started its 'war games' around the island nation. A Chinese anti-submarine helicopter and three warships had been detected around the island, Taiwan's defence ministry said Thursday. Meanwhile, citing the new Russian Foreign Policy Concept, Putin said that Moscow has no hostile intentions against anyone and is open to constructive cooperation with all countries.&nbsp;

In other news, North Korea roared back at the joint military drills by US and South Korea saying the drills are driving tensions in the Korean Peninsula&nbsp;to the brink of nuclear war. This comes after Washington flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers as per a joint drill with South Korea.&nbsp;

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Taiwan on Thursday claimed that a Chinese anti-submarine helicopter and three warships had been detected around the island. This comes after President Tsai Ing-wen met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles, a move which has angered Beijing. The meeting was significant as McCarthy become the senior most US figure to meet a Taiwanese leader on American soil in decades. He also said that there's an urgent need to speed up arms deliveries to Taiwan in the face of increasing threats from China.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Moscow has no desire to isolate itself and is open to constructive co-operation with all the nations.

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North Korea Thursday accused the US of escalating the tensions in Korean Peninsula to the brink of nuclear war after Washington flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in a joint military drill with South Korea, as per Reuters citing local media reports.&nbsp;

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A tornado in southeastern Missouri left a heavy trail of destruction with at least five people dead by the end of Wednesday (April 5). All deaths reportedly occurred in Bollinger County about 80 km south of St. Louis.&nbsp;

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To assert its dominance and intimidate the US after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with newly appointed US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles China started its 'war games' around the island nation.

To assert its dominance and intimidate the US after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with newly appointed US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles China started its 'war games' around the island nation. A Chinese anti-submarine helicopter and three warships had been detected around the island, Taiwan's defence ministry said Thursday. Meanwhile, citing the new Russian Foreign Policy Concept, Putin said that Moscow has no hostile intentions against anyone and is open to constructive cooperation with all countries. In other news, North Korea roared back at the joint military drills by US and South Korea saying the drills are driving tensions in the Korean Peninsula to the brink of nuclear war. This comes after Washington flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers as per a joint drill with South Korea. Click on the headlines to read more: Chinese aircraft, warships spotted around Taiwan as Tsai meets US speaker Taiwan on Thursday claimed that a Chinese anti-submarine helicopter and three warships had been detected around the island. This comes after President Tsai Ing-wen met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles, a move which has angered Beijing. The meeting was significant as McCarthy become the senior most US figure to meet a Taiwanese leader on American soil in decades. He also said that there's an urgent need to speed up arms deliveries to Taiwan in the face of increasing threats from China. Russia doesn't want to isolate itself, is open to global partnership, says Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Moscow has no desire to isolate itself and is open to constructive co-operation with all the nations. North Korea says US-South Korea drills driving tensions in Korean Peninsula to 'brink of nuclear war' North Korea Thursday accused the US of escalating the tensions in Korean Peninsula to the brink of nuclear war after Washington flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in a joint military drill with South Korea, as per Reuters citing local media reports. Mississippi's latest tornado leaves 5 dead, about 40 million likely affected A tornado in southeastern Missouri left a heavy trail of destruction with at least five people dead by the end of Wednesday (April 5). All deaths reportedly occurred in Bollinger County about 80 km south of St. Louis. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian troops to withdraw from Bakhmut? ×

Morning news brief: China reacts to Tsai's meeting with McCarthy, Putin open to global partnership, and more

Former US President Donald Trump's arraignment at a New York court kept newsrooms busy and New York city buzzing with information-hungry journalists, curious city residents, and tourists wanting to figure out if at all Trump will face a jailed fate. In West Asia, clashes were reported inside&nbsp;Al-Aqsa mosque, reigniting the already tense region currently mired by anti-government protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government's&nbsp;now-paused judicial reforms. Meanwhile, Iranian women continue to face the atrocities as latest poisoning attack hospitalised 20 schoolgirls in Tabriz city.

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Former United States president Donald Trump addressed a press conference on Tuesday (April 4) following his arraignment in the hush money case. Speaking at the Mar-a-Lago, his beachfront mansion in southern Florida, Trump, 76, said he never thought anything like this could happen in America. "The only crime that I've committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it... It's an insult to our country," he told an audience of several hundred donors, political allies and other supporters.&nbsp;

Also check the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/first-images-of-trumps-historic-arrest-emerge-as-former-president-pleads-not-guilty-579241">first images of Trump's historic arrest</a> as the former president plead 'not guilty'. Trump's courtroom appearance also stood in-line with his 'wedding crasher' reputation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wedding-crasher-donald-trumps-courtroom-appearance-overshadow-new-york-weddings-579232">Read here</a>

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The Israeli Police said early Wednesday (April 5) that they entered the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem to dislodge "agitators". In a statement, the police said it was forced to enter the compound after agitators locked themselves inside the mosque with fireworks, sticks, and stones. "When the police entered, stones were thrown at them and fireworks were fired from inside the mosque by a large group of agitators," the statement said, adding one police official was wounded in the leg.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-schoolgirls-hit-by-latest-poisoning-attack-shortly-after-resumption-of-classes-579249">Iranian schoolgirls hit by latest poisoning attack shortly after resumption of classes</a>

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About 20 Iranian schoolgirls were hospitalised following the latest series of mysterious poisoning attacks in Tabriz, over 600 km northwest of Tehran. The incident occurred in Tabriz’s Baghmisheh town just a day after the Iranian schools resumed classes after the Persian New Year break.

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Johnson &amp; Johnson has agreed to pay a sum of $8.9 billion to settle lawsuits claiming that its talcum powder products caused cancer. The move will potentially end the years-long legal fight.

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'It's never enough' - that's what most gold miners who survive from one nugget to the next, always say, when they are asked why they take the risk. There is a huge gold rush in Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where thousands are lured by dreams of riches hidden underground. But, there's a catch, this precious metal could spell doom for those in search of wealth.

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It’s nearly time for Britain to get its new King, officially! The Buckingham Palace on Tuesday shared with the press, a colourful invitation to the coronation ceremony which will be issued to 2000 guests from around the world. The coronation ceremony for King Charles is on May 6.&nbsp;

Former US President Donald Trump's arraignment at a New York court kept newsrooms busy and New York city buzzing with information-hungry journalists, curious city residents, and tourists wanting to figure out if at all Trump will face a jailed fate.

Former US President Donald Trump's arraignment at a New York court kept newsrooms busy and New York city buzzing with information-hungry journalists, curious city residents, and tourists wanting to figure out if at all Trump will face a jailed fate. In West Asia, clashes were reported inside Al-Aqsa mosque, reigniting the already tense region currently mired by anti-government protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government's now-paused judicial reforms. Meanwhile, Iranian women continue to face the atrocities as latest poisoning attack hospitalised 20 schoolgirls in Tabriz city. Click on the headline to read more: Never thought this could happen in America: Donald Trump's first remarks following arraignment Former United States president Donald Trump addressed a press conference on Tuesday (April 4) following his arraignment in the hush money case. Speaking at the Mar-a-Lago, his beachfront mansion in southern Florida, Trump, 76, said he never thought anything like this could happen in America. "The only crime that I've committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it... It's an insult to our country," he told an audience of several hundred donors, political allies and other supporters. Also check the first images of Trump's historic arrest as the former president plead 'not guilty'. Trump's courtroom appearance also stood in-line with his 'wedding crasher' reputation: Read here Israel: Clashes inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, injuries reported The Israeli Police said early Wednesday (April 5) that they entered the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem to dislodge "agitators". In a statement, the police said it was forced to enter the compound after agitators locked themselves inside the mosque with fireworks, sticks, and stones. "When the police entered, stones were thrown at them and fireworks were fired from inside the mosque by a large group of agitators," the statement said, adding one police official was wounded in the leg. Iranian schoolgirls hit by latest poisoning attack shortly after resumption of classes About 20 Iranian schoolgirls were hospitalised following the latest series of mysterious poisoning attacks in Tabriz, over 600 km northwest of Tehran. The incident occurred in Tabriz’s Baghmisheh town just a day after the Iranian schools resumed classes after the Persian New Year break. Johnson & Johnson to pay $8.9 billion to settle lawsuits over 'cancer-causing' talc Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay a sum of $8.9 billion to settle lawsuits claiming that its talcum powder products caused cancer. The move will potentially end the years-long legal fight. Gold mining spells doom for miners | World of Africa × 'It's never enough' - that's what most gold miners who survive from one nugget to the next, always say, when they are asked why they take the risk. There is a huge gold rush in Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where thousands are lured by dreams of riches hidden underground. But, there's a catch, this precious metal could spell doom for those in search of wealth. King Charles' coronation ceremony invitation card has flowers, birds and more: What it means It’s nearly time for Britain to get its new King, officially! The Buckingham Palace on Tuesday shared with the press, a colourful invitation to the coronation ceremony which will be issued to 2000 guests from around the world. The coronation ceremony for King Charles is on May 6.

Morning Brief: Trump's historic arraignment, clashes erupt in Al-Aqsa mosque, and more

In a major setback to Taiwan's efforts to establish bilateral ties with more nations amid mounting Chinese belligerence, Honduras broke decades-long diplomatic ties with self-governing island nation. In India, it's a blockbuster Sunday for Indian Space Research Organisation as&nbsp;India's LVM3 rocket, the largest and heaviest launch vehicle built by the ISRO ascended skywards at 9 AM.&nbsp;

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Honduras on Saturday announced that it ended its diplomatic relations with Taiwan, a move which drew Taipei's immediate rebuke as Tegucigalpa changed its allegiances to China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/isros-largest-rocket-lvm3-lifts-off-successfully-on-2nd-commercial-mission-575788">ISRO's largest rocket LVM3 lifts off successfully on 2nd Commercial mission</a>

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India's LVM3 rocket, the largest and heaviest launch vehicle built by the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) ascended skywards at 9 am, from the second launchpad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-at-least-19-people-killed-after-powerful-tornado-sweeps-through-mississippi-575652">US: At least 25 people killed as powerful tornado sweeps through Mississippi</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/26/341062-tornado.png?imwidth=1920" />At least 25&nbsp;people have been killed after a powerful tornado hit parts of the United States’ Mississippi, late Friday (March 24), said the Governor of Mississippi. The storm has left a trail of damage for more than 100 miles (160 km), damaging buildings and knocking out power while the severe weather also produced hail the size of golf balls, as per media reports.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-to-deploy-tactical-nuclear-weapons-in-belarus-as-west-russia-rivalry-continues-575733">Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus as West-Russia rivalry continues</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-northern-lights-wonder-dazzles-north-america-amid-severe-geomagnetic-storm-575789">In Pics | Northern Lights wonder dazzles North America amid 'severe' geomagnetic storm</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/26/341066-untitled-design-93.jpg?imwidth=3840" />Watching Northern Lights under a clear sky is part of the bucket lists of millions. The colourful streaks in the sky, also known as Aurora, are visible from the countries the poles. In the United States, they are often&nbsp;visible from places like Alaska, Canada and Iceland.&nbsp;

In a major setback to Taiwan's efforts to establish bilateral ties with more nations amid mounting Chinese belligerence, Honduras broke decades-long diplomatic ties with self-governing island nation.

In a major setback to Taiwan's efforts to establish bilateral ties with more nations amid mounting Chinese belligerence, Honduras broke decades-long diplomatic ties with self-governing island nation. In India, it's a blockbuster Sunday for Indian Space Research Organisation as India's LVM3 rocket, the largest and heaviest launch vehicle built by the ISRO ascended skywards at 9 AM. Click on the headlines to read more: Honduras breaks decades-long diplomatic ties with Taiwan, recognises 'one China' Honduras on Saturday announced that it ended its diplomatic relations with Taiwan, a move which drew Taipei's immediate rebuke as Tegucigalpa changed its allegiances to China. ISRO's largest rocket LVM3 lifts off successfully on 2nd Commercial mission India's LVM3 rocket, the largest and heaviest launch vehicle built by the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) ascended skywards at 9 am, from the second launchpad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. US: At least 25 people killed as powerful tornado sweeps through Mississippi At least 25 people have been killed after a powerful tornado hit parts of the United States’ Mississippi, late Friday (March 24), said the Governor of Mississippi. The storm has left a trail of damage for more than 100 miles (160 km), damaging buildings and knocking out power while the severe weather also produced hail the size of golf balls, as per media reports. Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus as West-Russia rivalry continues With the war in its 13th month now, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons inside the territory of its neighbour and ally Belarus, another statement which strongly indicates that the West-Russia rivalry is only here to continue. In Pics | Northern Lights wonder dazzles North America amid 'severe' geomagnetic storm Watching Northern Lights under a clear sky is part of the bucket lists of millions. The colourful streaks in the sky, also known as Aurora, are visible from the countries the poles. In the United States, they are often visible from places like Alaska, Canada and Iceland.

Morning Brief: Honduras ditches Taiwan for China, ISRO takes another historical ascent, and more

As North Korea intensified test-firing of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), its ruler Kim Jong Un said the nation should be prepared to launch nuclear attacks to counter US and South Korea who are bolstering their military ties lately.&nbsp;&nbsp;

One man has been arrested after Khalistani vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday. India has strongly condemned the incident while summoning senior embassy official in New Delhi late night. In other news, two Red Cross workers kidnapped in northern Mali in March were released Sunday evening.&nbsp;The country has been marred by severe humanitarian crisis since 2012 at the hands of separatists groups.

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North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un said that the country should be ready to launch nuclear attacks any time to deter war, as he slammed US and South Korea for expanding military ties involving American nuclear assets, state media KCNA said on Monday.

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A man has been arrested in connection with the Khalistani vandalization that took place at the Indian high commission in London on Sunday, British media reported quoting Metropolitan police spokesperson.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-kidnapped-red-cross-workers-released-in-mali-573710">Two kidnapped Red Cross workers released in Mali</a>

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Two Red Cross workers who were kidnapped in northern Mali in March first week were released Sunday evening.&nbsp;

Watch: Putin to welcome Xi Jinping to Moscow today

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As North Korea intensified test-firing of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), its ruler Kim Jong Un said the nation should be prepared to launch nuclear attacks to counter US and South Korea who are bolstering their military ties lately.

As North Korea intensified test-firing of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), its ruler Kim Jong Un said the nation should be prepared to launch nuclear attacks to counter US and South Korea who are bolstering their military ties lately. One man has been arrested after Khalistani vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday. India has strongly condemned the incident while summoning senior embassy official in New Delhi late night. In other news, two Red Cross workers kidnapped in northern Mali in March were released Sunday evening. The country has been marred by severe humanitarian crisis since 2012 at the hands of separatists groups. Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls for nuclear attack readiness against US, South Korea North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un said that the country should be ready to launch nuclear attacks any time to deter war, as he slammed US and South Korea for expanding military ties involving American nuclear assets, state media KCNA said on Monday. One arrested after Khalistani extremists vandalise Indian High Commission in UK A man has been arrested in connection with the Khalistani vandalization that took place at the Indian high commission in London on Sunday, British media reported quoting Metropolitan police spokesperson. Two kidnapped Red Cross workers released in Mali Two Red Cross workers who were kidnapped in northern Mali in March first week were released Sunday evening. Watch: Putin to welcome Xi Jinping to Moscow today × Watch: Kishida India Visit: Visit aims to strengthen special strategic ties with India ×

Morning news brief: Kim calls for nuclear attack readiness, one arrested in Khalistani vandalism, & more

The world watched with baited breath amid prospects of escalation on March 14 after an American drone crashed over the Black Sea following a collision with a Russian fighter jet. While so far there has not been an escalation per se, the expected geopolitical tumult is dominating the current news cycle as Russia refuted the allegations of crashing the US drone over what Washington said were international waters. In New Delhi, despite being Moscow's 'special and privileged strategic partner',&nbsp;India is yet to make final headway to clear outstanding rouble payments for defence purchases from Russia. This has led to record local defence purchases by New Delhi in the recent weeks.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-refutes-allegations-of-crashing-us-drone-over-black-sea-572081">Russia refutes allegations of crashing US drone over Black Sea</a>

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The Russian defence ministry on Tuesday said that it scrambled fighter jets after detecting a US drone flying over the Black Sea. It, however, refuted Washington's allegations of crashing it into the sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-makes-record-local-defence-purchases-credit-russias-rouble-roadblock-report-572116">India makes record local defence purchases, credit Russia's Rouble roadblock: Report</a>

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India and Russia are yet to make a final headway to clear outstanding Rouble payments for New Delhi's defence purchases from Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and the United States-led economic sanctions against Russia. As the current financial year approaches its conclusion in the absence of one such headway, New Delhi has kicked off a local buying spree for its defence needs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/meta-announces-second-round-of-layoffs-to-cut-10000-jobs-572049">Meta announces second round of layoffs, to cut 10,000 jobs</a>

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US tech firm Meta on Tuesday announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in the second round of layoffs.&nbsp;The latest retrenchment announcement comes on the back of axing 11,000 employees in November amidst the deep economic downturn the tech industry is facing. At that time, its headcount stood at 86,482 at 2022-end, up 20 per cent from a year ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/spacex-sends-the-dragon-2-capsule-to-international-space-station-572110">SpaceX sends another Dragon capsule to International Space Station</a>

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SpaceX successfully launched a Dragon 2 capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was SpaceX's 27th contracted cargo mission for NASA. It sent an autonomously operated robotic Dragon capsule aloft a Falcon 9 rocket on the SpaceX launch vehicle. The launch was streamed live by NASA.&nbsp;

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has once again become the butt of ridicule and this one is "off the leash". A video posted by a TikTok user shows the British PM walking his dog without a leash in London's Hyde park. This happened in spite of a notice board specifying, "dogs must be kept on leads." Reportedly, Sunak and his family had to be "reminded" of the rules by the police, following which the dog named 'Nova' was put back on the lead.&nbsp;

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Tanzania's panthera wonder, also known as the king of the Serengeti, is no more. The lion, referred to as Bob junior by the locals, was popular online as Snyggve. Bob Junior was reportedly killed by his rivals in the jungle. Bob Junior, named after his father Bob Marley, was thought to be around 10-year-old. He was easy to spot and flaunted&nbsp;a remarkable celebrity status in Tanzania and beyond.

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Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein will not be retried for alleged attacks on two women, a judge in Los Angeles ruled Tuesday, after a jury was unable to reach a verdict on the charges.

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The world watched with baited breath amid prospects of escalation on March 14 after an American drone crashed over the Black Sea following a collision with a Russian fighter jet.

The world watched with baited breath amid prospects of escalation on March 14 after an American drone crashed over the Black Sea following a collision with a Russian fighter jet. While so far there has not been an escalation per se, the expected geopolitical tumult is dominating the current news cycle as Russia refuted the allegations of crashing the US drone over what Washington said were international waters. In New Delhi, despite being Moscow's 'special and privileged strategic partner', India is yet to make final headway to clear outstanding rouble payments for defence purchases from Russia. This has led to record local defence purchases by New Delhi in the recent weeks. Click on the headlines to read more: Russia refutes allegations of crashing US drone over Black Sea The Russian defence ministry on Tuesday said that it scrambled fighter jets after detecting a US drone flying over the Black Sea. It, however, refuted Washington's allegations of crashing it into the sea. India makes record local defence purchases, credit Russia's Rouble roadblock: Report India and Russia are yet to make a final headway to clear outstanding Rouble payments for New Delhi's defence purchases from Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and the United States-led economic sanctions against Russia. As the current financial year approaches its conclusion in the absence of one such headway, New Delhi has kicked off a local buying spree for its defence needs. Meta announces second round of layoffs, to cut 10,000 jobs US tech firm Meta on Tuesday announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in the second round of layoffs. The latest retrenchment announcement comes on the back of axing 11,000 employees in November amidst the deep economic downturn the tech industry is facing. At that time, its headcount stood at 86,482 at 2022-end, up 20 per cent from a year ago. SpaceX sends another Dragon capsule to International Space Station SpaceX successfully launched a Dragon 2 capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was SpaceX's 27th contracted cargo mission for NASA. It sent an autonomously operated robotic Dragon capsule aloft a Falcon 9 rocket on the SpaceX launch vehicle. The launch was streamed live by NASA. Rishi Sunak's 'off leash' escapade get him a 'reminder' from the police United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has once again become the butt of ridicule and this one is "off the leash". A video posted by a TikTok user shows the British PM walking his dog without a leash in London's Hyde park. This happened in spite of a notice board specifying, "dogs must be kept on leads." Reportedly, Sunak and his family had to be "reminded" of the rules by the police, following which the dog named 'Nova' was put back on the lead. Bob Junior, the son of Bob Marley, is no more Tanzania's panthera wonder, also known as the king of the Serengeti, is no more. The lion, referred to as Bob junior by the locals, was popular online as Snyggve. Bob Junior was reportedly killed by his rivals in the jungle. Bob Junior, named after his father Bob Marley, was thought to be around 10-year-old. He was easy to spot and flaunted a remarkable celebrity status in Tanzania and beyond. Harvey Weinstein will not face retrial on deadlocked rape charges: LA judge Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein will not be retried for alleged attacks on two women, a judge in Los Angeles ruled Tuesday, after a jury was unable to reach a verdict on the charges. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Two weeks after deadly twin earthquakes devastated Turkey and Syria leaving tens of thousands dead, a fresh earthquake of 6.4 magnitude on richter scale&nbsp;jolted the region on February 21. At the same time, after&nbsp;wartime optics from the US President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine capital Kyiv dominated front pages worldwide, top Beijing diplomat&nbsp;and foreign policy adviser to the Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Wang Yi, is set to visit Moscow where he is expected to meet the Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, at least 17 people were killed after a bus carrying migrants from Colombia, Venezuela and Central America crashed in central Mexico.

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Another earthquake in Turkey on Monday left people scrambling to seek shelter in safer places. The &nbsp;6.4-magnitude quake comes two weeks after a massive quake that killed over 47,000 people in Turkey and Syria. Another earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit the region soon after. The new earthquake was centred near the southern Turkish city of Antakya and was also felt in Syria, Egypt and Lebanon. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.&nbsp;

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In stark contrast to the optics of US President Joe Biden's visit to war-torn Ukraine capital Kyiv on February 20, Wang Yi, the top Beijing&nbsp;diplomat appointed Chinese leader Xi Jinping's top foreign policy adviser last month, is scheduled to visit Moscow this week. The visit concurs one year of Russia's initiation of 'special military operations' in Ukraine, which quickly amplified into a full-fledged war between the two sides.

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At least 17 people were killed after a bus carrying migrants from Colombia, Venezuela and Central America crashed in central Mexico, officials from Puebla said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interior Minister Julio Huerta told reporters that the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon on a highway after the bus with 45 passengers heading north, lost its control, Reuters reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-raise-age-of-sexual-consent-from-13-to-16-564075">Japan to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 in major sex crime overhaul</a>

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As part of major overhaul of sex crime legislation, a panel of Japan's Justice Ministry proposed raising the age of consent from 13 to 16. The&nbsp;move aims to criminalise the grooming of minors and will also expand the definition of rape.

The move&nbsp;comes after a series of rape acquittals in 2019 that sparked an outcry.&nbsp;

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India locked horns with Ireland in their last group stage match at the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 on Monday (February 20). After their first defeat in the tournament, versus England, India had to beat Ireland to not depend on other results and proceed to the semi-finals. In a rain-marred contest, Harmanpreet Kaur &amp; Co. emerged on top by five runs (DLS method) and will most likely have a semi-final face-off with defending champions Australia.

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New Mexico prosecutors have dropped firearm enhancement charges against actor-producer Alec Baldwin in the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021 on the&nbsp;Rust&nbsp;movie set. As per the BBC, dropped charges carry a mandatory five-year prison sentence, but Baldwin still faces two involuntary manslaughter charges and up to 18 months in prison. Prosecutors dropped the charge to avoid further legal distractions, according to a Santa Fe county district attorney spokesperson. In the October 21, 2021 incident, a bullet was fired by Baldwin on the Bonanza City, New Mexico set of the movie and hit Hutchins and writer-director Joel Souza. While Souza survived his injuries, Hutchins did not. 
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Two weeks after deadly twin earthquakes devastated Turkey and Syria leaving tens of thousands dead, a fresh earthquake of 6.4 magnitude on richter scale jolted the region on February 21.

Two weeks after deadly twin earthquakes devastated Turkey and Syria leaving tens of thousands dead, a fresh earthquake of 6.4 magnitude on richter scale jolted the region on February 21. At the same time, after wartime optics from the US President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine capital Kyiv dominated front pages worldwide, top Beijing diplomat and foreign policy adviser to the Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Wang Yi, is set to visit Moscow where he is expected to meet the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, at least 17 people were killed after a bus carrying migrants from Colombia, Venezuela and Central America crashed in central Mexico. Click on the headlines to read more. Several reported trapped under rubble after another earthquake hits Turkey; 3 dead Another earthquake in Turkey on Monday left people scrambling to seek shelter in safer places. The 6.4-magnitude quake comes two weeks after a massive quake that killed over 47,000 people in Turkey and Syria. Another earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit the region soon after. The new earthquake was centred near the southern Turkish city of Antakya and was also felt in Syria, Egypt and Lebanon. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. China's top diplomat to visit Russia amid Beijing's call to end Ukraine war In stark contrast to the optics of US President Joe Biden's visit to war-torn Ukraine capital Kyiv on February 20, Wang Yi, the top Beijing diplomat appointed Chinese leader Xi Jinping's top foreign policy adviser last month, is scheduled to visit Moscow this week. The visit concurs one year of Russia's initiation of 'special military operations' in Ukraine, which quickly amplified into a full-fledged war between the two sides. At least 17 killed after bus carrying migrants in Mexico crashes At least 17 people were killed after a bus carrying migrants from Colombia, Venezuela and Central America crashed in central Mexico, officials from Puebla said. Interior Minister Julio Huerta told reporters that the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon on a highway after the bus with 45 passengers heading north, lost its control, Reuters reported. Japan to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 in major sex crime overhaul As part of major overhaul of sex crime legislation, a panel of Japan's Justice Ministry proposed raising the age of consent from 13 to 16. The move aims to criminalise the grooming of minors and will also expand the definition of rape. The move comes after a series of rape acquittals in 2019 that sparked an outcry. Women's T20 WC: India beat Ireland in rain-marred contest to enter SFs, likely to face daunting Australia India locked horns with Ireland in their last group stage match at the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 on Monday (February 20). After their first defeat in the tournament, versus England, India had to beat Ireland to not depend on other results and proceed to the semi-finals. In a rain-marred contest, Harmanpreet Kaur & Co. emerged on top by five runs (DLS method) and will most likely have a semi-final face-off with defending champions Australia. Firearm enhancement charges against Alec Baldwin dropped in Rust movie shooting: What's next? New Mexico prosecutors have dropped firearm enhancement charges against actor-producer Alec Baldwin in the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021 on the Rust movie set. As per the BBC, dropped charges carry a mandatory five-year prison sentence, but Baldwin still faces two involuntary manslaughter charges and up to 18 months in prison. Prosecutors dropped the charge to avoid further legal distractions, according to a Santa Fe county district attorney spokesperson. In the October 21, 2021 incident, a bullet was fired by Baldwin on the Bonanza City, New Mexico set of the movie and hit Hutchins and writer-director Joel Souza. While Souza survived his injuries, Hutchins did not.

Morning Brief: Fresh earthquake jolts Turkey-Syria, top Chinese diplomat to visit Moscow and more

The total number of deaths due to the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria climbed to 43,885 on Friday (February 17) as rescue efforts are nearing their end. United States President Joe Biden will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the wake of the balloon controversy which has worsened the relations between Washington and Beijing. And two US Senators teamed up to introduce a bipartisan Senate resolution reaffirming America's recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, condemning China's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). 
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Miracle stories of survival from the Turkey earthquake continue to emerge days after the deadly earthquake struck Turkey and parts of Syria. Three more people were pulled from the rubble 10 days after the Turkey earthquake, with two of them being minors.&nbsp;The massive earthquake has killed a total of 43,885 people in the two countries.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-talk-to-xi-in-wake-of-balloon-shoot-down-by-us-562889">US President Biden to talk to China's Xi in wake of balloon controversy</a>

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The diplomatic relations between United States and China have suffered due to the balloon controversy, as Biden has made it a top priority to reset its ties with China.&nbsp;The US&nbsp; has remained in a state of alarm since a huge white Chinese balloon was spotted flying over various secret nuclear weapons sites.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senators-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-arunachal-pradesh-as-integral-part-of-india-562896">US Senators introduce bipartisan resolution reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India</a>

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The bipartisan resolution comes after Indian and Chinese troops&nbsp;engaged in a skirmish in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)&nbsp;in December 2022, the&nbsp;biggest clash in the Eastern Sector in six years.&nbsp;

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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, while speaking to BBC, expressed his unwillingness to part away with any territory for a peace deal with Russia and hoped that Belarus doesn't join the war alongside Russia.&nbsp; 
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The total number of deaths due to the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria climbed to 43,885 on Friday (February 17) as rescue efforts are nearing their end. United States President Joe Biden will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the wake of the balloon controversy which has worsened the relations between Washington and Beijing.

The total number of deaths due to the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria climbed to 43,885 on Friday (February 17) as rescue efforts are nearing their end. United States President Joe Biden will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the wake of the balloon controversy which has worsened the relations between Washington and Beijing. And two US Senators teamed up to introduce a bipartisan Senate resolution reaffirming America's recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, condemning China's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Click on the headlines to read more. Turkey-Syria earthquake: Three pulled alive 248 hours after deadly quake as toll nears 44,000 Miracle stories of survival from the Turkey earthquake continue to emerge days after the deadly earthquake struck Turkey and parts of Syria. Three more people were pulled from the rubble 10 days after the Turkey earthquake, with two of them being minors. The massive earthquake has killed a total of 43,885 people in the two countries. US President Biden to talk to China's Xi in wake of balloon controversy The diplomatic relations between United States and China have suffered due to the balloon controversy, as Biden has made it a top priority to reset its ties with China. The US has remained in a state of alarm since a huge white Chinese balloon was spotted flying over various secret nuclear weapons sites. US Senators introduce bipartisan resolution reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India The bipartisan resolution comes after Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a skirmish in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in December 2022, the biggest clash in the Eastern Sector in six years. Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky rules out giving up any territory in peace deal Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, while speaking to BBC, expressed his unwillingness to part away with any territory for a peace deal with Russia and hoped that Belarus doesn't join the war alongside Russia. WATCH | China sanctions lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon ×

Morning brief: Turkey-Syria quake toll nears 44K, Biden to speak to Xi in wake of balloon controversy, & more

In an exclusive sting operation with Zee media, the chief selector of Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI), Chetan Sharma talked of 'doping' in the Indian cricket. Sharma claimed&nbsp;that many players in Indian cricket take injections to get fit even when they are not. The initial aspersions over Chinese balloon row were finally cast aside by the White House. The US on Tuesday said its intelligence officials believe that the balloons were being flown for “benign or commercial” use. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Guyana's Chief of the Defence Staff, Brigadier Godfrey Bess, in an exclusive conversation with WION,&nbsp;said that the country is looking to purchase the Dornier aircraft from India in a bid to build its capacity in the area of troop movement and disaster-related activities.

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In a sting operation done on the BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma, he has opened up about multiple scams going on in Indian cricket including alleged doping, which is sure to blow the roof off for the game. As first reported by the Zee Media, Chetan in a sting operation, claimed that many players in Indian cricket take injections to get fit even when they are not. Not only this, Chetan also admitted that huge stars, unnamed here, also take injections, and that they have their own doctors outside of cricket who are available for them on the drop of the hat for the same.

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Casting aside initial aspersions over the Chinese balloon that were shot down by US jets over suspicion of spying on American military sites, the White House on Tuesday said its intelligence officials believe that the balloons were being flown for “benign or commercial” use.

Briefing reporters, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that the assessment of the intelligence officials is preliminary and added that the US is yet to determine the origin of the three objects.

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Guyana's Chief of the Defence Staff, Brigadier Godfrey Bess, has said that the country is looking to purchase the Dornier aircraft from India in a bid to build its capacity in the area of troop movement and disaster-related activities. In an interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Brigadier Bess said, "we looked at one of such aircraft, a Dornier, and it is actually suiting the capability we would like to have." He added that the initial focus of the defence cooperation between the two countries will be on air assets.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-chief-urges-member-nations-to-ramp-up-ammunition-production-for-ukraine-562030">NATO chief urges member nations to ramp up ammunition production for Ukraine</a>&nbsp;

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged the alliance member countries to ramp up ammunition production for Ukraine while warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing fresh attacks against the embattled country.&nbsp;

Speaking to reporters in Brussels on Monday, Stoltenberg said that Ukraine's consumption of ammunition is much greater than the production capacity of the collective West.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/adidas-may-lose-533mn-if-it-does-not-repurpose-products-associated-with-ye-aka-kanye-west-562111">Adidas may lose $533mn if it does not repurpose products associated with Ye aka Kanye West</a>

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If Adidas does not sell the existing merchandise associated with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, the German company's full-year revenue may decrease by 1.2 billion euros (about $1.28 billion), a profit warning issued on Thursday said. The loss may be even greater if Adidas does not "repurpose" any of the unsold Yeezy merchandise. Adidas had branded the merchandise associated with Ye as Yeezy.&nbsp;The company cut ties with Ye after his antisemitic remarks created a global uproar and stunned the defining attributes of pop culture.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lexi-indias-first-chatgpt-powered-ai-chatbot-launched-details-here-562112">Lexi, India's first ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot, launched. Details here</a>

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India has got its first ChatGPT called ''Lexi"- launched by financial technology company Velocity. According to a report by the news agency IANS on Monday (February 13), Velocity integrated this latest advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) with its existing analytics tool- Velocity Insights. E-commerce firms in India using Velocity Insights receive a daily business report on WhatsApp, which led Velocity also integrate ChatGPT in the same Whatsapp interface.

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Just a week ago, Priyanka Chopra Jonas had promised new reveals from her most anticipated romantic film,&nbsp;Love Again.&nbsp;The international superstar kicked off this year's Valentine's Day celebrations by dropping the film's trailer, which will be&nbsp;in theatres on May 12. The film stars Priyanka along with Sam Heughan and Celine Dion.&nbsp;

In an exclusive sting operation with Zee media, the chief selector of Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI), Chetan Sharma talked of 'doping' in the Indian cricket.

In an exclusive sting operation with Zee media, the chief selector of Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI), Chetan Sharma talked of 'doping' in the Indian cricket. Sharma claimed that many players in Indian cricket take injections to get fit even when they are not. The initial aspersions over Chinese balloon row were finally cast aside by the White House. The US on Tuesday said its intelligence officials believe that the balloons were being flown for “benign or commercial” use. Meanwhile, Guyana's Chief of the Defence Staff, Brigadier Godfrey Bess, in an exclusive conversation with WION, said that the country is looking to purchase the Dornier aircraft from India in a bid to build its capacity in the area of troop movement and disaster-related activities. EXCLUSIVE: In big expose, BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma talks of 'doping' in Indian cricket In a sting operation done on the BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma, he has opened up about multiple scams going on in Indian cricket including alleged doping, which is sure to blow the roof off for the game. As first reported by the Zee Media, Chetan in a sting operation, claimed that many players in Indian cricket take injections to get fit even when they are not. Not only this, Chetan also admitted that huge stars, unnamed here, also take injections, and that they have their own doctors outside of cricket who are available for them on the drop of the hat for the same. No conclusive evidence to prove Chinese balloons were used for spying, says White House Casting aside initial aspersions over the Chinese balloon that were shot down by US jets over suspicion of spying on American military sites, the White House on Tuesday said its intelligence officials believe that the balloons were being flown for “benign or commercial” use. Briefing reporters, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that the assessment of the intelligence officials is preliminary and added that the US is yet to determine the origin of the three objects. Exclusive | Guyana looking to get Dornier from India in first such major defence deal Guyana's Chief of the Defence Staff, Brigadier Godfrey Bess, has said that the country is looking to purchase the Dornier aircraft from India in a bid to build its capacity in the area of troop movement and disaster-related activities. In an interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Brigadier Bess said, "we looked at one of such aircraft, a Dornier, and it is actually suiting the capability we would like to have." He added that the initial focus of the defence cooperation between the two countries will be on air assets. NATO chief urges member nations to ramp up ammunition production for Ukraine NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged the alliance member countries to ramp up ammunition production for Ukraine while warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing fresh attacks against the embattled country. Speaking to reporters in Brussels on Monday, Stoltenberg said that Ukraine's consumption of ammunition is much greater than the production capacity of the collective West. Adidas may lose $533mn if it does not repurpose products associated with Ye aka Kanye West If Adidas does not sell the existing merchandise associated with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, the German company's full-year revenue may decrease by 1.2 billion euros (about $1.28 billion), a profit warning issued on Thursday said. The loss may be even greater if Adidas does not "repurpose" any of the unsold Yeezy merchandise. Adidas had branded the merchandise associated with Ye as Yeezy. The company cut ties with Ye after his antisemitic remarks created a global uproar and stunned the defining attributes of pop culture. Lexi, India's first ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot, launched. Details here India has got its first ChatGPT called ''Lexi"- launched by financial technology company Velocity. According to a report by the news agency IANS on Monday (February 13), Velocity integrated this latest advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) with its existing analytics tool- Velocity Insights. E-commerce firms in India using Velocity Insights receive a daily business report on WhatsApp, which led Velocity also integrate ChatGPT in the same Whatsapp interface. Love Again trailer: Priyanka Chopra, Sam Heughan's new film gives love a second chance Just a week ago, Priyanka Chopra Jonas had promised new reveals from her most anticipated romantic film, Love Again. The international superstar kicked off this year's Valentine's Day celebrations by dropping the film's trailer, which will be in theatres on May 12. The film stars Priyanka along with Sam Heughan and Celine Dion.

Morning brief: Chetan Sharma on 'doping' in Indian cricket, US clears the air on China balloon row, and more

The tensions between Israel and Palestine resumed to a new high on Friday after Jerusalem launched air strikes on Gaza after a militant rocket fire from disputed territory was launched at Israel. Over 13,000 km southeast of Israeli city of Tel Aviv, a moment of heartbreak short of a sporting glory came to the fore for the Indian Tennis fans, as Sania Mirza, country's flagbearer of professional Tennis for years lost Australian Open Mixed Doubles final alongside Mahesh Bhupati to a Brazilian pair.&nbsp;

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Israel launched air strikes on Gaza Friday following a militant rocket fire from the Gaza Strip towards southern Israel. The strikes came as tensions rose after seven gunmen and two civilians were killed by Israeli forces during a raid in the West Bank on Thursday. It was the deadliest army raid on the occupied West Bank in years.

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Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna lost to Brazilian duo of&nbsp;Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos 6-7, 2-6 in the mixed doubles final of the Australian Open. Sania, who has been the flagbearer of Indian Tennis for years, had announced her retirement from the game last week. Fans had hoped for a fitting farewell for Sania Mirza, who had won her first Grand Slam in Australia itself in 2009 alongside Indian counterpart Mahesh Bhupati. While Indian pair had their moment, the Brazilians had the last say.

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Japan and the Netherlands are set to join the United States-led efforts in chip export controls on China. The officials from the United States, Denmark and Japan are scheduled to conclude talks to set new limitations to what can be supplied to the Chinese companies, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;

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In a bid to revive its tourism industry, Egypt in recent years has made many major archaeological discoveries. Archaeologists on Thursday have made what they are terming a "dream discovery." This is a mummy which was lain within a chamber undisturbed for thousands of years.&nbsp;

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One of the harshest acts of censorship since the&nbsp;Russian&nbsp; nvasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is&nbsp;the classification of Meduza, the largest Russian independent news site, as an "undesirable organisation." The parent company of Meduza, which is registered in Latvia, "threatens the foundations of constitutional order and the security of the Russian Federation," the prosecutor general of Russia claimed in a statement on Thursday (January 26), without providing any other information.

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Bilal al-Sudani, a significant regional commander for the Islamic State group, was killed in a US military raid in Somalia that was ordered by President Joe Biden, according to US authorities on Thursday (January 26).&nbsp;As per US sources, Sudani was killed during a gunfight when US forces entered a hilly labyrinth of caves in northern Somalia in an effort to arrest him, as reported by AFP.

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The tensions between Israel and Palestine resumed to a new high on Friday after Jerusalem launched air strikes on Gaza after a militant rocket fire from disputed territory was launched at Israel.

The tensions between Israel and Palestine resumed to a new high on Friday after Jerusalem launched air strikes on Gaza after a militant rocket fire from disputed territory was launched at Israel. Over 13,000 km southeast of Israeli city of Tel Aviv, a moment of heartbreak short of a sporting glory came to the fore for the Indian Tennis fans, as Sania Mirza, country's flagbearer of professional Tennis for years lost Australian Open Mixed Doubles final alongside Mahesh Bhupati to a Brazilian pair. Meanwhile, Japan and the Netherlands are set to join the United States-led efforts in chip export controls on China. Among other news, Egypt made another startling addition to its archaeological discoveries. Click on the headlines to read more: Israel responds with air strikes on Gaza following overnight rocket fire Israel launched air strikes on Gaza Friday following a militant rocket fire from the Gaza Strip towards southern Israel. The strikes came as tensions rose after seven gunmen and two civilians were killed by Israeli forces during a raid in the West Bank on Thursday. It was the deadliest army raid on the occupied West Bank in years. Australian Open: Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna's dream run ends in heartbreak in Mixed Doubles final Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna lost to Brazilian duo of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos 6-7, 2-6 in the mixed doubles final of the Australian Open. Sania, who has been the flagbearer of Indian Tennis for years, had announced her retirement from the game last week. Fans had hoped for a fitting farewell for Sania Mirza, who had won her first Grand Slam in Australia itself in 2009 alongside Indian counterpart Mahesh Bhupati. While Indian pair had their moment, the Brazilians had the last say. With US efforts, The Netherlands, Japan close to limit chip exports to China: Report Japan and the Netherlands are set to join the United States-led efforts in chip export controls on China. The officials from the United States, Denmark and Japan are scheduled to conclude talks to set new limitations to what can be supplied to the Chinese companies, Bloomberg reported. Archaeologists make 'dream discovery', find mummy adorned in gold leaf In a bid to revive its tourism industry, Egypt in recent years has made many major archaeological discoveries. Archaeologists on Thursday have made what they are terming a "dream discovery." This is a mummy which was lain within a chamber undisturbed for thousands of years. Russia bans largest independent news website Meduza, calls it a 'security threat' One of the harshest acts of censorship since the Russian nvasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is the classification of Meduza, the largest Russian independent news site, as an "undesirable organisation." The parent company of Meduza, which is registered in Latvia, "threatens the foundations of constitutional order and the security of the Russian Federation," the prosecutor general of Russia claimed in a statement on Thursday (January 26), without providing any other information. US military kills senior Islamic State figure in US raid in Somalia Bilal al-Sudani, a significant regional commander for the Islamic State group, was killed in a US military raid in Somalia that was ordered by President Joe Biden, according to US authorities on Thursday (January 26). As per US sources, Sudani was killed during a gunfight when US forces entered a hilly labyrinth of caves in northern Somalia in an effort to arrest him, as reported by AFP. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in his memoir "Never Give an Inch" has claimed that in 2019, neighbouring countries India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war and that the US de-escalated the situation. In other news, Chris Hopkins has been sworn in as New Zealand's new Prime Minister, replacing Jacinda Ardern. Meanwhile, in yet another shooting in the US, this one in Yakima, Washington, a 21-year-old man shot and killed three people before committing suicide. We also bring you news of a massive 'London-sized' iceberg that broke off from the Antarctic's Brunt Ice shelf.

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Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated in a book released on Tuesday that India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war in 2019 but that US intervention stopped the situation from escalating.&nbsp;"I do not think the world properly knows just how close the&nbsp;India-Pakistan&nbsp;rivalry came to spilling over into a&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;conflagration in February 2019," the likely future presidential contender wrote in "Never Give an Inch," the memoir of his time as Donald Trump's top diplomat and earlier CIA chief.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jacinda-ardern-replaced-with-chris-hipkins-as-new-zealand-pm-at-official-ceremony-555696">Jacinda Ardern replaced with Chris Hipkins as New Zealand PM at official ceremony</a>

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Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday (January 25)&nbsp;as New Zealand's prime minister, after her announcement to step down from the position last week.&nbsp;At a ceremony in Wellington, the country's capital, 44-year-old Chris Hipkins was sworn in as prime minister by New Zealand's governor-general.

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In yet another shooting in the United States, a 21-year-old man opened fire at people in a gas station convenience store in the capital Washington, killing three, only to later shoot himself dead.&nbsp;The incident took place in Yakima, Washington. In what is being described as a "random situation" by the police, local man Jarid Haddock shot and killed three people in and around the convenience store.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/1550-sq-kilometers-london-sized-iceberg-breaks-off-of-antarctic-ice-shelf-555716">1,550 sq kilometers 'London-sized' iceberg breaks off of Antarctic ice shelf</a>

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A humongous iceberg the size of Greater London has broken off an Antarctic ice shelf. This is the second such break in around two years, said researchers as they announced the latest event on Monday.

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Former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in his memoir "Never Give an Inch" has claimed that in 2019, neighbouring countries India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war and that the US de-escalated the situation.

Former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in his memoir "Never Give an Inch" has claimed that in 2019, neighbouring countries India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war and that the US de-escalated the situation. In other news, Chris Hopkins has been sworn in as New Zealand's new Prime Minister, replacing Jacinda Ardern. Meanwhile, in yet another shooting in the US, this one in Yakima, Washington, a 21-year-old man shot and killed three people before committing suicide. We also bring you news of a massive 'London-sized' iceberg that broke off from the Antarctic's Brunt Ice shelf. Click on the headlines to read more: India, Pakistan came close to a nuclear war, claims Mike Pompeo in his new book Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated in a book released on Tuesday that India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war in 2019 but that US intervention stopped the situation from escalating. "I do not think the world properly knows just how close the India-Pakistan rivalry came to spilling over into a nuclear conflagration in February 2019," the likely future presidential contender wrote in "Never Give an Inch," the memoir of his time as Donald Trump's top diplomat and earlier CIA chief. Jacinda Ardern replaced with Chris Hipkins as New Zealand PM at official ceremony Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday (January 25) as New Zealand's prime minister, after her announcement to step down from the position last week. At a ceremony in Wellington, the country's capital, 44-year-old Chris Hipkins was sworn in as prime minister by New Zealand's governor-general. Washington shooting: 21-year-old kills three in a 'random' incident, flees; commits suicide later In yet another shooting in the United States, a 21-year-old man opened fire at people in a gas station convenience store in the capital Washington, killing three, only to later shoot himself dead. The incident took place in Yakima, Washington. In what is being described as a "random situation" by the police, local man Jarid Haddock shot and killed three people in and around the convenience store. 1,550 sq kilometers 'London-sized' iceberg breaks off of Antarctic ice shelf A humongous iceberg the size of Greater London has broken off an Antarctic ice shelf. This is the second such break in around two years, said researchers as they announced the latest event on Monday. Watch | After Joe Biden, classified documents found at former US Vice President Mike Pence's house

Morning news brief: Pompeo's claims on India-Pakistan, Washington mass shooting, and more

During a recent interview,&nbsp;Germany’s foreign minister&nbsp;Annalena Baerbock&nbsp;said that her country won't stand in the way of Poland supplying Leopard 2 tanks to war-torn Ukraine. In other news, New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged the "abhorrent" abuse faced by&nbsp;his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern. Today's brief also has news on an exciting discovery that was recently made in the white landscape of Antarctica.

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Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday said that her government would not stand in the way of Poland sending its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. For Ukrainian officials who have been calling on its western allies to supply them will german-made tanks for months, this could be the big breakthrough it’s been waiting for. Berlin has till now stood in the way of sending the tanks itself or allowing other NATO nations to do so.&nbsp;

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Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, was at the receiving end of "abhorrent" abuse while in office and has vowed to protect his family from the same. Hipkins was speaking after being unanimously voted as the new prime minister by ruling Labour Party.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-hipkins-acknowledges-ardern-faced-abhorrent-abuse-as-prime-minister-554992">Brazil and Argentina to discuss common currency, boost regional trade</a>

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Brazil and Argentina are mooting the use of a common currency "that can be used for both financial and commercial flows, reducing costs operations." The announcement was made in a joint statement by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez quoted by Argentinian media outlet Perfil, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/rare-and-exciting-find-international-team-of-researchers-discover-8kg-meteorite-in-antarctica-555001">'Rare and exciting' find: International team of researchers discover 8kg meteorite in Antarctica</a>

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Antarctica is an unrelentingly harsh place to work - it’s cold, desolate and wild. However, the white landscape has once again proven to be an amazing place for meteorite hunting. An international team of scientists has recovered five new “space rocks” from the desert of Antarctica, and one of them is almost 8kg (17 pounds).

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During a recent interview, Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said that her country won't stand in the way of Poland supplying Leopard 2 tanks to war-torn Ukraine.

During a recent interview, Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said that her country won't stand in the way of Poland supplying Leopard 2 tanks to war-torn Ukraine. In other news, New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged the "abhorrent" abuse faced by his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern. Today's brief also has news on an exciting discovery that was recently made in the white landscape of Antarctica. Click on the headlines to read more: Germany 'won't stand in the way' of Poland's decision to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday said that her government would not stand in the way of Poland sending its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. For Ukrainian officials who have been calling on its western allies to supply them will german-made tanks for months, this could be the big breakthrough it’s been waiting for. Berlin has till now stood in the way of sending the tanks itself or allowing other NATO nations to do so. New Zealand: Hipkins acknowledges Ardern faced 'abhorrent' abuse as prime minister Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, was at the receiving end of "abhorrent" abuse while in office and has vowed to protect his family from the same. Hipkins was speaking after being unanimously voted as the new prime minister by ruling Labour Party. Brazil and Argentina to discuss common currency, boost regional trade Brazil and Argentina are mooting the use of a common currency "that can be used for both financial and commercial flows, reducing costs operations." The announcement was made in a joint statement by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez quoted by Argentinian media outlet Perfil, reported Reuters. 'Rare and exciting' find: International team of researchers discover 8kg meteorite in Antarctica Antarctica is an unrelentingly harsh place to work - it’s cold, desolate and wild. However, the white landscape has once again proven to be an amazing place for meteorite hunting. An international team of scientists has recovered five new “space rocks” from the desert of Antarctica, and one of them is almost 8kg (17 pounds). Watch | Ukraine pledges crackdown on corruption, dismisses deputy minister over allegations

Morning news brief: Germany on supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine, the abuse NZ's outgoing PM faced, and more

Shocking the nation, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern, who navigated the country through five and a half years of turbulent times, has announced that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. In other news, a report claims that Twitter, which a couple of months back laid off around 50 per cent of its workforce, will be firing yet more employees. We also bring you an explainer on the Chinese Mars rover Zhurong’s future on the red planet.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-to-resign-next-month-553996">An emotional Jacinda Ardern announces she will step down as PM next month</a>

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Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has shocked the nation by announcing that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February.

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According to a report on the news site Insider, Twitter is planning to lay off 50 workers from its product division in the coming weeks. The report cited two people at the firm familiar with the development.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-army-veterans-can-now-avail-free-suicide-help-554004">US army veterans can now avail free 'suicide help'</a>

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Military veterans in the United States can now avail of free treatment when stuck in an 'acute suicidal crisis'. Free treatment, including inpatient care of up to 30 days, and outpatient care of up to 90 days will now be available to them.

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China’s Zhurong Mars rover has been in “hibernation” for months, it was supposed to wake up in December of last year, but the slumber&nbsp;still continues. Will the rover ever wake up? Let's find out

NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg says "Kyiv in urgent need of arms", hints at 'heavier weapons' supply

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Shocking the nation, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern, who navigated the country through five and a half years of turbulent times, has announced that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February.

Shocking the nation, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern, who navigated the country through five and a half years of turbulent times, has announced that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. In other news, a report claims that Twitter, which a couple of months back laid off around 50 per cent of its workforce, will be firing yet more employees. We also bring you an explainer on the Chinese Mars rover Zhurong’s future on the red planet. Click on the headlines to read more: An emotional Jacinda Ardern announces she will step down as PM next month Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has shocked the nation by announcing that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. Twitter might fire more employees in the coming weeks: Report According to a report on the news site Insider, Twitter is planning to lay off 50 workers from its product division in the coming weeks. The report cited two people at the firm familiar with the development. US army veterans can now avail free 'suicide help' Military veterans in the United States can now avail of free treatment when stuck in an 'acute suicidal crisis'. Free treatment, including inpatient care of up to 30 days, and outpatient care of up to 90 days will now be available to them. Explained | Zhurong's slumber continues for months. Has China's Mars rover fallen 'silent' forever? China’s Zhurong Mars rover has been in “hibernation” for months, it was supposed to wake up in December of last year, but the slumber still continues. Will the rover ever wake up? Let's find out NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg says "Kyiv in urgent need of arms", hints at 'heavier weapons' supply

Morning news brief: Jacinda Ardern's resignation, Twitter firings, and more

Japan and United States have joined hands in the face of Chinese assertiveness. Following a meeting of their foreign and defense ministers, the two nations have&nbsp;announced&nbsp;stepped-up security co-operation. In other news,&nbsp;in an embarrasing turn of events, US President Joe Biden's aides have discovered anotehr batch of classified documents from his time as the Vice President of the nation. Meanwhile,&nbsp;US and Brazil lawmakers have joined forces to investigate the recent storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters. Finally, we bring you the news of the discovery of a potentially new sub-species of dinosaur&nbsp;in Chile.

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In what is turning into an embarrassment for US President Joe Biden, his aides have found another batch of classified government records at a second location.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-japan-come-closer-amid-worries-over-assertive-china-551737">US, Japan come closer amid worries over assertive China</a>

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In the face of their shared concerns about increasingly assertive China; Japan and the United States on Wednesday (January 11) announced stepped-up security co-operation. Washington strongly endorsed a major military build-up announced by Japan last month. Foreign and defence ministers of the two countries met in Washington.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-brazil-lawmakers-to-join-forces-to-investigate-brasilia-riots-report-551722">US and Brazil lawmakers to join forces to investigate Brasilia riots: Report</a>

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US and Brazil lawmakers are looking to join forces to investigate the storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro supporters, according to an exclusive report by Reuters.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/super-exciting-find-researchers-discover-four-species-of-dinosaurs-incuding-a-potentially-new-one-551740">'Super exciting' find: Researchers discover four species of dinosaurs, including a potentially new one</a>

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Scientists have made an amazing discovery. In an inhospitable valley in the Chilean Patagonia, they have come across the remains of four species of dinosaurs. The fossils which were discovered and transported to a laboratory in 2021, as per researchers, belong to species that have previously not been identified in the area.&nbsp;

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Japan and United States have joined hands in the face of Chinese assertiveness. Following a meeting of their foreign and defense ministers, the two nations have announced stepped-up security co-operation.

Japan and United States have joined hands in the face of Chinese assertiveness. Following a meeting of their foreign and defense ministers, the two nations have announced stepped-up security co-operation. In other news, in an embarrasing turn of events, US President Joe Biden's aides have discovered anotehr batch of classified documents from his time as the Vice President of the nation. Meanwhile, US and Brazil lawmakers have joined forces to investigate the recent storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters. Finally, we bring you the news of the discovery of a potentially new sub-species of dinosaur in Chile. Click on the headlines to read more: Biden's legal team finds another batch of classified documents during a search In what is turning into an embarrassment for US President Joe Biden, his aides have found another batch of classified government records at a second location. US, Japan come closer amid worries over assertive China In the face of their shared concerns about increasingly assertive China; Japan and the United States on Wednesday (January 11) announced stepped-up security co-operation. Washington strongly endorsed a major military build-up announced by Japan last month. Foreign and defence ministers of the two countries met in Washington. US and Brazil lawmakers to join forces to investigate Brasilia riots: Report US and Brazil lawmakers are looking to join forces to investigate the storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro supporters, according to an exclusive report by Reuters. 'Super exciting' find: Researchers discover four species of dinosaurs, including a potentially new one Scientists have made an amazing discovery. In an inhospitable valley in the Chilean Patagonia, they have come across the remains of four species of dinosaurs. The fossils which were discovered and transported to a laboratory in 2021, as per researchers, belong to species that have previously not been identified in the area. Watch | Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul suicide blast

Morning news brief: Another embarrassment for Joe Biden, US-Japan join hands against China, and more

It's the second day into&nbsp;New Year and Ukraine continues to face a barrage of drone strikes at Russia's hands.&nbsp;Ukrainian officials claim that the assault signals a change in Moscow's strategy and that the new one is to kill as many civilians as possible. In other news, the newly sworn-in President of Brazil&nbsp;Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has referred to his predecessor&nbsp;Jair Bolsonaro's regime as “an era of shadows, doubts and a lot of suffering.”

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Just a day into the New Year and Russia has been reportedly making critical infrastructure in Ukraine the target of its drone attacks. As per Ukrainian officials, Moscow on Monday continued its New Year's assault where it fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/syria-damascus-airport-suspends-operations-following-israeli-strike-four-reported-dead-548573">Syria: Damascus airport suspends operations following Israeli strike, four reported dead</a>

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A missile strike by the Israeli army on Damascus International Airport on Monday has left four people dead, including two Syrian soldiers, according to a human rights monitor. The Syrian army said that the strike has put the airport out of service. It is the latest in a string of strikes targeting Iran-linked assets.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lula-takes-over-as-new-brazil-president-aims-to-turn-around-several-of-bolsonaros-policies-548589">Lula takes over as new Brazil president, aims to turn around several of Bolsonaro's policies</a>

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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president on Sunday, vowing to "rebuild the country" after far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro's divisive administration. At his inauguration ceremony, Lula described Bolsonaro’s government as one the worst periods in Brazilian history and called the last few years “an era of shadows, doubts and a lot of suffering.”

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Canada has placed a ban on foreigners buying property. The ban which took effect on Sunday aims to make homes available to Canadians facing a housing crunch.

It is not a blanket ban and allows certain individuals such as refugees and permanent residents who are not citizens to purchase the property. Furthermore, it only applies to city dwellings and not to recreational properties like summer cottages etc.

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It's the second day into New Year and Ukraine continues to face a barrage of drone strikes at Russia's hands. Ukrainian officials claim that the assault signals a change in Moscow's strategy and that the new one is to kill as many civilians as possible.

It's the second day into New Year and Ukraine continues to face a barrage of drone strikes at Russia's hands. Ukrainian officials claim that the assault signals a change in Moscow's strategy and that the new one is to kill as many civilians as possible. In other news, the newly sworn-in President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has referred to his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro's regime as “an era of shadows, doubts and a lot of suffering.” Click on the headlines to read more: Russia using its New Year's assault to 'kill as many civilians as possible', claim Ukrainian officials Just a day into the New Year and Russia has been reportedly making critical infrastructure in Ukraine the target of its drone attacks. As per Ukrainian officials, Moscow on Monday continued its New Year's assault where it fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv. Syria: Damascus airport suspends operations following Israeli strike, four reported dead A missile strike by the Israeli army on Damascus International Airport on Monday has left four people dead, including two Syrian soldiers, according to a human rights monitor. The Syrian army said that the strike has put the airport out of service. It is the latest in a string of strikes targeting Iran-linked assets. Lula takes over as new Brazil president, aims to turn around several of Bolsonaro's policies Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president on Sunday, vowing to "rebuild the country" after far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro's divisive administration. At his inauguration ceremony, Lula described Bolsonaro’s government as one the worst periods in Brazilian history and called the last few years “an era of shadows, doubts and a lot of suffering.” Trudeau keeps election promise, Canada imposes two year ban on foreign home buyers Canada has placed a ban on foreigners buying property. The ban which took effect on Sunday aims to make homes available to Canadians facing a housing crunch. It is not a blanket ban and allows certain individuals such as refugees and permanent residents who are not citizens to purchase the property. Furthermore, it only applies to city dwellings and not to recreational properties like summer cottages etc. Watch | Spike in Mainland China's Covid infections hamper recovery, Macao shopkeepers hope for boom

Morning brief: Russia's 'war to kill', Lula da Silva takes charge in Brazil, and more

A fire in a Cambodia hotel's casino killed at least 10 people on late Wednesday. Twitter reported an outage for users in parts of the world. Meanwhile, a Malaysian study found that Facebook overuse is harmful to depressed users, worsening their present and future depression severity.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/massive-blaze-engulfs-cambodia-hotel-casino-killing-10-injuring-30-547526">Massive blaze engulfs Cambodia hotel-casino killing 10, injuring 30</a>

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A fire in a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border of Thailand has killed at least 10 people, police said Thursday. The fire broke out at the Grand Diamond City hotel-casino in Poipet at 11:30 pm local time Wednesday, police said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/twitter-down-for-thousands-of-users-in-the-us-547516">Twitter down for thousands of users globally Thursday morning</a>

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Twitter was down for thousands of people globally early Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. As of 7:40 pm ET, over 10,000 users were experiencing issues with accessing the social media website in the United States.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-overuse-lowers-self-worth-worsens-depression-study-547522">Facebook overuse lowers self-worth, worsens depression: Study</a>

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A Malaysian study found that the excessive use of Facebook is harmful to depressed users, worsening their present and future depression severity.&nbsp;The findings, published in 'Computers in Human Behaviour', further suggest that overuse of Facebook can lower a person’s sense of self-worth.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-crosses-1-billion-mark-in-just-12-days-547514">'Avatar The Way of Water' crosses $1 billion mark in just 12 days</a>

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James Cameron's<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654">&nbsp;'Avatar: The Way of Water'</a>&nbsp;has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office after just 12 days. The sequel to his 2009 science-fiction epic 'Avatar', 'The Way of Water', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles.&nbsp;

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A fire in a Cambodia hotel's casino killed at least 10 people on late Wednesday. Twitter reported an outage for users in parts of the world. Meanwhile, a Malaysian study found that Facebook overuse is harmful to depressed users, worsening their present and future depression severity.

A fire in a Cambodia hotel's casino killed at least 10 people on late Wednesday. Twitter reported an outage for users in parts of the world. Meanwhile, a Malaysian study found that Facebook overuse is harmful to depressed users, worsening their present and future depression severity. Start your day with WION's morning news brief: Massive blaze engulfs Cambodia hotel-casino killing 10, injuring 30 A fire in a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border of Thailand has killed at least 10 people, police said Thursday. The fire broke out at the Grand Diamond City hotel-casino in Poipet at 11:30 pm local time Wednesday, police said. Twitter down for thousands of users globally Thursday morning Twitter was down for thousands of people globally early Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. As of 7:40 pm ET, over 10,000 users were experiencing issues with accessing the social media website in the United States. Facebook overuse lowers self-worth, worsens depression: Study A Malaysian study found that the excessive use of Facebook is harmful to depressed users, worsening their present and future depression severity. The findings, published in 'Computers in Human Behaviour', further suggest that overuse of Facebook can lower a person’s sense of self-worth. 'Avatar The Way of Water' crosses $1 billion mark in just 12 days James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office after just 12 days. The sequel to his 2009 science-fiction epic 'Avatar', 'The Way of Water', the film is the first of the four purported sequels and continues the story of the Sullys as they flee the retaliation of the earthlings after their defeat at the end of the first film. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise the respective roles of Jake Sully and Neytiri. Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, and Matt Gerald also return in their roles. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The United States Supreme Court has for the time being decided to keep in place 'Title 42' the controversial Donald Trump-era law that stopped the entry of migrants into the country&nbsp;on public health grounds. In other news, shares of&nbsp;Elon Musk's company&nbsp;Tesla have plummeted by 11 per cent. Meanwhile, as reports of China's rising covid cases continue to make headlines, US is reportedly considering stricter rules for travellers from the country.

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The US Supreme Court has decided to keep in effect, for now, the controversial Trump-era immigration policy, called Title 42, that was implemented during the start of the Covid pandemic to prevent the movement on the US-Mexico border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/teslas-wall-street-fortunes-plummet-by-two-third-since-elon-musks-twitter-takeover-547212">Tesla's Wall Street fortunes plummet by two-third since Elon Musk's Twitter takeover</a>

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Elon Musk-led Tesla was knocked out of a key US stock index's top 10 companies on Tuesday after its shares plummeted 11 per cent in just one session.&nbsp;Tuesday was Tesla's seventh day on a losing streak, its longest since 2018.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-after-japan-india-and-malaysia-now-us-mulls-stricter-rules-for-travellers-from-china-547206">COVID-19 | After Japan, India and Malaysia, now US mulls stricter rules for travellers from China</a>

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The United States government is contemplating imposing new measures on travellers from China to the country. As per a Reuters report citing US officials, this is due to concerns over Beijing's "lack of transparent data".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/russian-researchers-attempt-to-re-awaken-ancient-viruses-that-killed-giant-woolly-mammoths-547227">Russian researchers attempt to 're-awaken' ancient viruses that killed giant woolly mammoths</a>

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Woolly mammoths last walked the Earth&nbsp;a million years back and since then the majestic animals have lain silent and mostly undisturbed in their permafrost graves. But, now curious scientists have decided to disturb their slumber and attempt to 'reawaken' ancient, Stone Age viruses.

The United States Supreme Court has for the time being decided to keep in place 'Title 42' the controversial Donald Trump-era law that stopped the entry of migrants into the country on public health grounds.

The United States Supreme Court has for the time being decided to keep in place 'Title 42' the controversial Donald Trump-era law that stopped the entry of migrants into the country on public health grounds. In other news, shares of Elon Musk's company Tesla have plummeted by 11 per cent. Meanwhile, as reports of China's rising covid cases continue to make headlines, US is reportedly considering stricter rules for travellers from the country. Click on headlines to read more: Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps controversial Trump-era border restriction policy in place The US Supreme Court has decided to keep in effect, for now, the controversial Trump-era immigration policy, called Title 42, that was implemented during the start of the Covid pandemic to prevent the movement on the US-Mexico border. Tesla's Wall Street fortunes plummet by two-third since Elon Musk's Twitter takeover Elon Musk-led Tesla was knocked out of a key US stock index's top 10 companies on Tuesday after its shares plummeted 11 per cent in just one session. Tuesday was Tesla's seventh day on a losing streak, its longest since 2018. COVID-19 | After Japan, India and Malaysia, now US mulls stricter rules for travellers from China The United States government is contemplating imposing new measures on travellers from China to the country. As per a Reuters report citing US officials, this is due to concerns over Beijing's "lack of transparent data". Russian researchers attempt to 're-awaken' ancient viruses that killed giant woolly mammoths Woolly mammoths last walked the Earth a million years back and since then the majestic animals have lain silent and mostly undisturbed in their permafrost graves. But, now curious scientists have decided to disturb their slumber and attempt to 'reawaken' ancient, Stone Age viruses.

Morning brief: Countries impose travel restrictions on China, Tesla shares plummet, and more

Days after China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" around Taiwanese sea and airspace, Taiwan is set to announce its decision to extend the current four-month-long mandatory military service&nbsp;to a year.&nbsp;A Dubai-bound flight carrying the wife and daughter of former football national team captain Ali Daei, who has supported anti-government protests, was re-routed by the Iranian authorities, preventing them from leaving the country. Meanwhile, an arctic deep freeze that has led to a historic winter storm in the US has killed at least 60 people, an NBC News tally showed.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-set-to-extend-mandatory-military-service-to-one-year-after-beijings-christmas-strike-drills-546884">Taiwan set to extend mandatory military service to one year after Beijing's Christmas 'strike drills'</a>

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Days after China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" around Taiwanese sea and airspace, Taiwan is set to announce its decision to extend the current four-month-long mandatory military service reportedly to a year. The longer service requirements may be implemented by soon as soon as 2024, Asia Nikkei reported, reflecting Taiwan's urgency&nbsp;to bolster its defences amid China's ascending assertions for 'unification' with the island nation that Beijing claims as its own. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dubai-bound-flight-carrying-iranian-footballers-family-who-supported-anti-govt-stir-rerouted-546876">Dubai-bound flight carrying Iranian footballer’s family who supported anti-govt stir rerouted</a>

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A Dubai-bound flight carrying the wife and daughter of former football national team captain Ali Daei, who has supported anti-government protests, was re-routed by the Iranian authorities, preventing them from leaving the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/report-china-to-scrap-quarantine-for-overseas-arrivals-starting-8-january-546843">China set to scrap quarantine for overseas arrivals starting January 8</a>

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After nearly three years of intense pandemic border restrictions, China will end quarantine measures for foreign visitors as of January 8, the country's&nbsp;top health authority said on Monday. In an online post, the National Health Commission stated that travellers would only need to have a PCR test done 48 hours prior to their trip in order to enter China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/once-in-a-lifetime-weather-disaster-leaves-at-least-60-dead-in-us-546886">'Once-in-a-lifetime' weather disaster leaves at least 60 dead in US</a>

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An arctic deep freeze that has led to a historic winter storm in the US has killed at least 60 people, an NBC News tally shows. The chills were spread as far as the Mexican border. The Buffalo region in New York state on the edge of Lake Erie near the Canadian border, was hardest hit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-reacts-to-russian-leaders-2023-predictions-546888">Elon Musk reacts to Russian leader's 2023 predictions</a>

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Twitter's new owner Elon Musk reacted to former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's 'humble contribution' to the flurry of predictions related to all 'what can happen in 2023' that included a prediction on Musk's fate in&nbsp;the "presidential election in a number of states" in the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/an-extremely-rare-evidence-of-dinosaurs-consuming-mammals-spotted-546890">An 'extremely rare' evidence of dinosaurs consuming mammals spotted</a>

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Dinosaurs inhabited this planet millions of years ago and in the last&nbsp;two hundred or so years, humanity has found much evidence of the mighty beasts. You would think that given that the very first evidence of dinosaurs was found in the early 1600s we would know almost everything there is to know about them.&nbsp; 
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Days after China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" around Taiwanese sea and airspace, Taiwan is set to announce its decision to extend the current four-month-long mandatory military service to a year.

Days after China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" around Taiwanese sea and airspace, Taiwan is set to announce its decision to extend the current four-month-long mandatory military service to a year. A Dubai-bound flight carrying the wife and daughter of former football national team captain Ali Daei, who has supported anti-government protests, was re-routed by the Iranian authorities, preventing them from leaving the country. Meanwhile, an arctic deep freeze that has led to a historic winter storm in the US has killed at least 60 people, an NBC News tally showed. Click on the headlines to read more: Taiwan set to extend mandatory military service to one year after Beijing's Christmas 'strike drills' Days after China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" around Taiwanese sea and airspace, Taiwan is set to announce its decision to extend the current four-month-long mandatory military service reportedly to a year. The longer service requirements may be implemented by soon as soon as 2024, Asia Nikkei reported, reflecting Taiwan's urgency to bolster its defences amid China's ascending assertions for 'unification' with the island nation that Beijing claims as its own. Dubai-bound flight carrying Iranian footballer’s family who supported anti-govt stir rerouted A Dubai-bound flight carrying the wife and daughter of former football national team captain Ali Daei, who has supported anti-government protests, was re-routed by the Iranian authorities, preventing them from leaving the country. China set to scrap quarantine for overseas arrivals starting January 8 After nearly three years of intense pandemic border restrictions, China will end quarantine measures for foreign visitors as of January 8, the country's top health authority said on Monday. In an online post, the National Health Commission stated that travellers would only need to have a PCR test done 48 hours prior to their trip in order to enter China. 'Once-in-a-lifetime' weather disaster leaves at least 60 dead in US An arctic deep freeze that has led to a historic winter storm in the US has killed at least 60 people, an NBC News tally shows. The chills were spread as far as the Mexican border. The Buffalo region in New York state on the edge of Lake Erie near the Canadian border, was hardest hit. Elon Musk reacts to Russian leader's 2023 predictions Twitter's new owner Elon Musk reacted to former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's 'humble contribution' to the flurry of predictions related to all 'what can happen in 2023' that included a prediction on Musk's fate in the "presidential election in a number of states" in the US. An 'extremely rare' evidence of dinosaurs consuming mammals spotted Dinosaurs inhabited this planet millions of years ago and in the last two hundred or so years, humanity has found much evidence of the mighty beasts. You would think that given that the very first evidence of dinosaurs was found in the early 1600s we would know almost everything there is to know about them.

Morning Brief: Taiwan's new military conscription rules, US winter storm fury and more

Ten months into the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine remains defiant. In a&nbsp;message to Ukrainian citizens, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country will make its own&nbsp;Christmas magic. In other news starting Sunday,&nbsp;China's top health body the National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 cases. As the global community decried Taliban's latest order banning university education for girls, the group has reportedly resorted to using water cannons on students protesting the ban.

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<a href="www.wionews.com/world/a-defiant-volodymyr-zelensky-says-ukraine-will-create-its-own-christmas-magic-546390">A defiant Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will create its own Christmas Magic</a>

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On the day that marks 10 months of Moscow's launching of the war that has killed tens and thousands and displaced millions, Zelensky said, "We endured at the beginning of the war - we withstood attacks, threats, nuclear blackmail, terror, missile strikes. We will endure this winter because we know what we are fighting for."

<a href="www.wionews.com/world/18-miners-trapped-in-a-gold-mine-in-xinjiang-rescue-operation-underway-546402">18 miners trapped in a gold mine in Xinjiang, rescue operation underway</a>

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As many as 18 people were trapped in an underground gold mine in China's Xinjiang region on Sunday after a cave-in was reported by local news agencies.&nbsp;

40 people were working in the mine, situated 100 kilometres from the border with Kazakhstan when the accident occurred.&nbsp;

<a href="www.wionews.com/world/watch-taliban-use-water-cannon-on-afghan-women-opposing-prohibition-on-university-education-546399">Taliban use water cannons on Afghan women opposing prohibition on university education</a>

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A video of Afghan women using a lane as a shield to protect themselves from a water cannon has gone viral on social media. The Taliban have started to opt for different ways to stop women from protesting against the university education ban in Afghanistan for females.

Hundreds of Afghan women have taken to the streets to protest against the Taliban's decision. Protest marches in Afghanistan echoed with slogans like 'education is our right' and 'The Taliban are cowards.'&nbsp;

<a href="www.wionews.com/world/chinas-top-health-body-says-will-no-longer-publish-daily-covid-numbers-546408">China's top health body says will no longer publish daily Covid numbers</a>

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China's National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 case figures for the country.

The health agency which as per Reuters has been publishing the numbers for the past three years has said that starting Sunday it won't release such data.

However, the agency did not disclose the reasons behind this decision. It is also not known how frequently China will now update Covid information.

Pope Francis on Christmas: 'Men &amp; women in their hunger for power, consume their own people'

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Ten months into the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine remains defiant. In a message to Ukrainian citizens, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country will make its own Christmas magic.

Ten months into the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine remains defiant. In a message to Ukrainian citizens, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country will make its own Christmas magic. In other news starting Sunday, China's top health body the National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 cases. As the global community decried Taliban's latest order banning university education for girls, the group has reportedly resorted to using water cannons on students protesting the ban. Click on the headlines to read more: A defiant Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will create its own Christmas Magic On the day that marks 10 months of Moscow's launching of the war that has killed tens and thousands and displaced millions, Zelensky said, "We endured at the beginning of the war - we withstood attacks, threats, nuclear blackmail, terror, missile strikes. We will endure this winter because we know what we are fighting for." 18 miners trapped in a gold mine in Xinjiang, rescue operation underway As many as 18 people were trapped in an underground gold mine in China's Xinjiang region on Sunday after a cave-in was reported by local news agencies. 40 people were working in the mine, situated 100 kilometres from the border with Kazakhstan when the accident occurred. Taliban use water cannons on Afghan women opposing prohibition on university education A video of Afghan women using a lane as a shield to protect themselves from a water cannon has gone viral on social media. The Taliban have started to opt for different ways to stop women from protesting against the university education ban in Afghanistan for females. Hundreds of Afghan women have taken to the streets to protest against the Taliban's decision. Protest marches in Afghanistan echoed with slogans like 'education is our right' and 'The Taliban are cowards.' China's top health body says will no longer publish daily Covid numbers China's National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 case figures for the country. The health agency which as per Reuters has been publishing the numbers for the past three years has said that starting Sunday it won't release such data. However, the agency did not disclose the reasons behind this decision. It is also not known how frequently China will now update Covid information. Pope Francis on Christmas: 'Men & women in their hunger for power, consume their own people'

Morning Brief: Zelensky sends defiant Christmas message, China to stop publishing COVID count, and more

SITE intelligence group reported that Al-Qaeda said that its latest propaganda video was narrated by Ayman al-Zawahiri, reported to have died in a US drone strike in Kabul on July 31, 2022. Flight cancellations breached the 4000-mark on Friday as powerful winter storm continued to disrupt travel plans for thousands of fliers across the United States.&nbsp;Elon Musk ordered Twitter to remove an anti-suicide feature on the microblogging social media platform.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/al-qaeda-says-latest-video-narrated-by-al-zawahiri-dead-for-five-months-546223">Al-Qaeda says latest video narrated by Al-Zawahiri 'dead' for five months</a>

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Terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda released a 35-minute video narrated by its leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, reported to have been killed on July 31, 2022 in a CIA drone strike in Afghanistan's Kabul.&nbsp;The latest recording is undated and the transcript did not point towards a time frame for when it could have been made.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-more-than-4400-flights-cancelled-on-friday-as-travellers-face-harrowing-christmas-week-546192">US: More than 4,400 flights cancelled on Friday as travellers face harrowing Christmas week</a>

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Flight cancellations breached the 4000-mark on Friday as powerful winter storm continued to disrupt travel plans for thousands of fliers across the United States.

A day after nearly 2,700 flight cancellations, several airlines hit the pause button on more than 4,400 flight operations on Friday, according to flight tracking site&nbsp;FlightAware.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, New York's LaGuardia and Chicago reported the highest flight cancellations on Friday, according to FlightAware data.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/clashes-erupt-at-paris-shooting-site-kurds-unhappy-with-french-govt-ruling-out-terrorist-act-546198">Clashes erupt at Paris shooting site, Kurds unhappy with French govt ruling out terrorist act</a>

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Massive protests have erupted in Paris following the killing of three Kurds in what is being described as a possible racist attack.

The Kurdish diaspora living in Paris feel outraged after the investigators did not consider the attack at a Kurdish centre to be an act of terrorism.

On Friday morning, a 69-year-old man opened fire on a group of people at the Ahmet-Kaya centre on Rue d’Enghien in the 10th arrondissement. Three people have been wounded, one critically.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musk-ordered-twitter-to-remove-suicide-prevention-prompts-546218">Elon Musk ordered Twitter to remove suicide-prevention prompts</a>

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Elon Musk ordered Twitter to remove an anti-suicide feature on the microblogging social media platform. The feature, that showed prompts related to suicide-prevention and anti-self harm hotlines in at least 30 countries worldwide, was no more available starting Thursday evening, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/british-tabloid-the-sun-regrets-publishing-meghan-hate-article-546221">The Sun takes down Jeremy Clarkson's article on Meghan, issues apology</a>

British tabloid The Sun on Friday said it regretted publishing a column by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson about Prince Harry's wife Meghan after a huge backlash.

In the article for The Sun last week, Clarkson wrote that he "hated" Meghan and dreamed of the day "when she is made to parade naked through the streets of every town in Britain while the crowds chant, 'Shame!' and throw lumps of excrement at her".

SITE intelligence group reported that Al-Qaeda said that its latest propaganda video was narrated by Ayman al-Zawahiri, reported to have died in a US drone strike in Kabul on July 31, 2022.

SITE intelligence group reported that Al-Qaeda said that its latest propaganda video was narrated by Ayman al-Zawahiri, reported to have died in a US drone strike in Kabul on July 31, 2022. Flight cancellations breached the 4000-mark on Friday as powerful winter storm continued to disrupt travel plans for thousands of fliers across the United States. Elon Musk ordered Twitter to remove an anti-suicide feature on the microblogging social media platform. Click on the headlines to read more: Al-Qaeda says latest video narrated by Al-Zawahiri 'dead' for five months Terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda released a 35-minute video narrated by its leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, reported to have been killed on July 31, 2022 in a CIA drone strike in Afghanistan's Kabul. The latest recording is undated and the transcript did not point towards a time frame for when it could have been made. US: More than 4,400 flights cancelled on Friday as travellers face harrowing Christmas week Flight cancellations breached the 4000-mark on Friday as powerful winter storm continued to disrupt travel plans for thousands of fliers across the United States. A day after nearly 2,700 flight cancellations, several airlines hit the pause button on more than 4,400 flight operations on Friday, according to flight tracking site FlightAware. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, New York's LaGuardia and Chicago reported the highest flight cancellations on Friday, according to FlightAware data. Clashes erupt at Paris shooting site, Kurds unhappy with French govt ruling out terrorist act Massive protests have erupted in Paris following the killing of three Kurds in what is being described as a possible racist attack. The Kurdish diaspora living in Paris feel outraged after the investigators did not consider the attack at a Kurdish centre to be an act of terrorism. On Friday morning, a 69-year-old man opened fire on a group of people at the Ahmet-Kaya centre on Rue d’Enghien in the 10th arrondissement. Three people have been wounded, one critically. Elon Musk ordered Twitter to remove suicide-prevention prompts Elon Musk ordered Twitter to remove an anti-suicide feature on the microblogging social media platform. The feature, that showed prompts related to suicide-prevention and anti-self harm hotlines in at least 30 countries worldwide, was no more available starting Thursday evening, Reuters reported. The Sun takes down Jeremy Clarkson's article on Meghan, issues apology British tabloid The Sun on Friday said it regretted publishing a column by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson about Prince Harry's wife Meghan after a huge backlash. In the article for The Sun last week, Clarkson wrote that he "hated" Meghan and dreamed of the day "when she is made to parade naked through the streets of every town in Britain while the crowds chant, 'Shame!' and throw lumps of excrement at her".

Morning Brief: Al-Zawahiri dead or alive? Musk's Twitter removes suicide prevention prompts and more

Former US president Donald Trump sparked Jan 6 Capitol riots, said a&nbsp;US House of Representatives select committee. Facing its biggest-ever Covid outbreak,&nbsp;China limited the definition of COVID-19 deaths and will henceforth only account the deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure. In what the US' national weather office called a 'one-in-a-generation-event', at least 2,200 flights got cancelled across the United States as a major winter storm swept through the country. Meanwhile, amid uncertainty regarding Elon Musk's position as Twitter's CEO, Sinead McSweeney, the company's global vice president for public policy quit on Thursday, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/capitol-hill-attack-probe-committee-releases-report-clearly-says-trump-sparked-riots-545725">Capitol Hill Attack: Probe committee releases report, clearly says Trump sparked riots</a>

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The US House of Representatives select committee probing Capitol Hill riots that took place on January 6, 2021 has released its report. The report has clearly &nbsp;held former US president Donald Trump responsible for unprecedented attack on US Capitol in Washington DC. The deadly attack had followed weeks of Trump's claims that he had won the US Presidential Election 2020 and that the election was rigged in favour of President Joe Biden.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/winter-storm-more-than-2000-flights-cancelled-as-us-braces-for-once-in-a-generation-event-545698">Winter storm: More than 2,000 flights cancelled as US braces for ‘once-in-a-generation event’</a>

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At least 2,200 flights got cancelled across the United States as a major winter storm swept through the country, with the National Weather Service (NWS) calling it a "once-in-a-generation type event." The chill is expected to stay for the Christmas weekend, making this the coldest Christmas in about 40 years, say forecasters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-virus-cases-surge-china-limits-definition-of-covid-deaths-in-official-toll-545708">As virus cases surge, China limits definition of Covid deaths in official toll</a>

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China has limited the definition of COVID-19 deaths and will henceforth only account the deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure, a Chinese health official has said as virus cases surge across the country.

Under the new definition, deaths occurring over pre-existing illnesses are not counted as COVID-19 deaths, said Wang Guiqiang, the head of infectious disease at Peking University’s No. 1 Hospital, reports AP news agency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-claims-north-korea-sent-arms-to-russia-for-ukraine-war-pyongyang-denies-it-545704">US claims North Korea sent arms to Russia for Ukraine war, Pyongyang denies it</a>

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The United States has accused North Korea of sending ammunition to the Wagner Group, a private Russian military company, to help bolster Russia’s offensive against Ukraine.

A day after Japanese media’s report, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Thursday confirmed the development, citing the US intelligence agencies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arizona-to-dismantle-rusting-90-million-container-wall-on-mexico-order-545715">Arizona to dismantle rusting $90 million container wall on Mexico order</a>

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The US state of Arizona has agreed to dismantle the hideous-looking and rusting shipping container wall along the border with Mexico. The decision comes after the US government filed a lawsuit and argued that the makeshift wall was illegally built on federal land.&nbsp;

According to court documents, outgoing Republican Governor Dough Ducey, responsible for erecting the containers, stretching almost seven miles along the border and costing the taxpayers $90 million agreed with the decision on Wednesday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitters-global-policy-vp-quits-days-after-settling-with-the-company-report-545711">Twitter's global policy VP quits, days after settling with the company: Report</a>

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Amid uncertainty regarding Elon Musk's position as Twitter's CEO, Sinead McSweeney, the company's global vice president for public policy quit on Thursday, according to a report by Reuters.

After McSweeney's departure, Nick Pickles, senior director for global public policy strategy has stepped up to fill the role, added the publication.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/65-of-species-in-antarctica-at-risk-of-extinction-emperor-penguins-are-more-at-risk-report-545706">65% of species in Antarctica at risk of extinction, emperor penguins are more at risk: Report</a>

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More than 65 per cent of plants and animals could go extinct by the end of this century if the current global emission trajectories remain the same, a new study has claimed.

Among the Antarctic species which is at the greater risk of extinction includes emperor penguins, followed by other seabirds and dry soil nematodes, the study published on Thursday in the journal PLOS Biology stated.

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Former US president Donald Trump sparked Jan 6 Capitol riots, said a US House of Representatives select committee. Facing its biggest-ever Covid outbreak, China limited the definition of COVID-19 deaths and will henceforth only account the deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure.

Former US president Donald Trump sparked Jan 6 Capitol riots, said a US House of Representatives select committee. Facing its biggest-ever Covid outbreak, China limited the definition of COVID-19 deaths and will henceforth only account the deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure. In what the US' national weather office called a 'one-in-a-generation-event', at least 2,200 flights got cancelled across the United States as a major winter storm swept through the country. Meanwhile, amid uncertainty regarding Elon Musk's position as Twitter's CEO, Sinead McSweeney, the company's global vice president for public policy quit on Thursday, Reuters reported. Click on the headlines to read more: Capitol Hill Attack: Probe committee releases report, clearly says Trump sparked riots The US House of Representatives select committee probing Capitol Hill riots that took place on January 6, 2021 has released its report. The report has clearly held former US president Donald Trump responsible for unprecedented attack on US Capitol in Washington DC. The deadly attack had followed weeks of Trump's claims that he had won the US Presidential Election 2020 and that the election was rigged in favour of President Joe Biden. Winter storm: More than 2,000 flights cancelled as US braces for ‘once-in-a-generation event’ At least 2,200 flights got cancelled across the United States as a major winter storm swept through the country, with the National Weather Service (NWS) calling it a "once-in-a-generation type event." The chill is expected to stay for the Christmas weekend, making this the coldest Christmas in about 40 years, say forecasters. As virus cases surge, China limits definition of Covid deaths in official toll China has limited the definition of COVID-19 deaths and will henceforth only account the deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure, a Chinese health official has said as virus cases surge across the country. Under the new definition, deaths occurring over pre-existing illnesses are not counted as COVID-19 deaths, said Wang Guiqiang, the head of infectious disease at Peking University’s No. 1 Hospital, reports AP news agency. US claims North Korea sent arms to Russia for Ukraine war, Pyongyang denies it The United States has accused North Korea of sending ammunition to the Wagner Group, a private Russian military company, to help bolster Russia’s offensive against Ukraine. A day after Japanese media’s report, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Thursday confirmed the development, citing the US intelligence agencies. Arizona to dismantle rusting $90 million container wall on Mexico order The US state of Arizona has agreed to dismantle the hideous-looking and rusting shipping container wall along the border with Mexico. The decision comes after the US government filed a lawsuit and argued that the makeshift wall was illegally built on federal land. According to court documents, outgoing Republican Governor Dough Ducey, responsible for erecting the containers, stretching almost seven miles along the border and costing the taxpayers $90 million agreed with the decision on Wednesday. Twitter's global policy VP quits, days after settling with the company: Report Amid uncertainty regarding Elon Musk's position as Twitter's CEO, Sinead McSweeney, the company's global vice president for public policy quit on Thursday, according to a report by Reuters. After McSweeney's departure, Nick Pickles, senior director for global public policy strategy has stepped up to fill the role, added the publication. 65% of species in Antarctica at risk of extinction, emperor penguins are more at risk: Report More than 65 per cent of plants and animals could go extinct by the end of this century if the current global emission trajectories remain the same, a new study has claimed. Among the Antarctic species which is at the greater risk of extinction includes emperor penguins, followed by other seabirds and dry soil nematodes, the study published on Thursday in the journal PLOS Biology stated. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky became an ever-present figure on television screens worldwide as he addressed the US Congress on December 22, unfurling the Ukrainian battle flag in the end&nbsp;and evoking the analogy of ongoing war in Ukraine&nbsp;with second world war's 'Christmas of 1944'.&nbsp;The Bahamas ordered Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, to be extradited to the United States on Wednesday, where he will face charges of fraud in a New York court. Meanwhile, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is once again embroiled in controversy and this time it's over an alleged "sex call".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-in-us-congress-american-aid-to-ukraine-investment-not-charity-will-never-surrender-to-putin-545311">Zelensky in US Congress: Ukraine is 'alive and kicking', will 'never surrender' to Putin</a>

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky became an ever-present figure on television screens worldwide as he addressed the US Congress on December 22, unfurling the Ukrainian battle flag in the end&nbsp;and evoking the analogy of ongoing war in Ukraine&nbsp;with second world war's 'Christmas of 1944'. In a speech that lasted about 25 minutes, Zelensky's passionate pleas for the US and larger global support for Ukraine during the ongoing war were often mixed with doses of humour. "Ukraine is alive and kicking," Zelensky told the US Congress, receiving thunderous applause in return.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sam-bankman-fried-flies-to-us-after-consenting-to-extradition-top-ftx-aides-plead-guilty-545317">Sam Bankman-Fried flies to US after consenting to extradition, top FTX aides plead guilty</a>

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The Bahamas ordered Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, to be extradited to the United States on Wednesday, where he will face charges of fraud in a New York court. At the time of filing this report, Bankman-Fried is reportedly aboard a plane flying from the Bahamas to the United States. He departed the Bahamas late Wednesday, according to local television Eyewitness News.

Bankman-Fried is due to appear in a Manhattan court as soon as Thursday morning, Financial Times reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/mars-insight-lander-officially-retires-ending-a-four-year-mission-545315">Mars InSight lander officially retires, ending a four-year mission</a>

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Mars InSight lander, the first robotic probe aimed at studying the deep interior of a distant world, has been retired four years after it touched down on the surface of the red planet, NASA announced on Wednesday. Just a few days back, the space agency had said that the dust on Mars is choking the rover's power system and it is likely to bid adieu soon.

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is once again embroiled in controversy and this time it's over an alleged "sex call".

As per reports, an alleged recording of the leader with an unknown woman has come to light in&nbsp;which he can be heard engaging in a sexually explicit, lewd conversation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/twitter-search-results-begin-showing-latest-pricing-for-stocks-etfs-and-cryptocurrencies-545337">Twitter search results begin showing latest pricing for stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies</a>

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In what the new Twitter owner Elon Musk said was 'one of the many product improvements' for financial Twitter, users will now be able to see the latest pricing information while searching with a cashtag.&nbsp;

Just like a hashtag (#) query on Twitter's search bar gives a user an index of that hashtag's latest and most prominent uses on the platform, a cashtag query refers to the query on the search bar consisting of any prominent stock or cryptocurrency starting with '$' symbol. A cashtag query then leads to the latest pricing information of major stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chinese-singer-jane-zhang-intentionally-infects-herself-with-coronavirus-faces-backlash-online-545330">Chinese singer Jane Zhang intentionally infects herself with coronavirus, faces backlash online</a>

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Would you want to deliberately get infected with the coronavirus? Turns out Chinese singer and songwriter Jane Zhang did just that. The popular singer is now facing backlash on social media after she revealed that she had deliberately infected herself with the coronavirus. The revelation was made amid a massive surge in Coronavirus cases in China, driven by the BF.7 Omicron variant.&nbsp;

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky became an ever-present figure on television screens worldwide as he addressed the US Congress on December 22, unfurling the Ukrainian battle flag in the end and evoking the analogy of ongoing war in Ukraine with second world war's 'Christmas of 1944'.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky became an ever-present figure on television screens worldwide as he addressed the US Congress on December 22, unfurling the Ukrainian battle flag in the end and evoking the analogy of ongoing war in Ukraine with second world war's 'Christmas of 1944'. The Bahamas ordered Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, to be extradited to the United States on Wednesday, where he will face charges of fraud in a New York court. Meanwhile, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is once again embroiled in controversy and this time it's over an alleged "sex call". Click on the headlines to read more: Zelensky in US Congress: Ukraine is 'alive and kicking', will 'never surrender' to Putin Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky became an ever-present figure on television screens worldwide as he addressed the US Congress on December 22, unfurling the Ukrainian battle flag in the end and evoking the analogy of ongoing war in Ukraine with second world war's 'Christmas of 1944'. In a speech that lasted about 25 minutes, Zelensky's passionate pleas for the US and larger global support for Ukraine during the ongoing war were often mixed with doses of humour. "Ukraine is alive and kicking," Zelensky told the US Congress, receiving thunderous applause in return. Sam Bankman-Fried flies to US after consenting to extradition, top FTX aides plead guilty The Bahamas ordered Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, to be extradited to the United States on Wednesday, where he will face charges of fraud in a New York court. At the time of filing this report, Bankman-Fried is reportedly aboard a plane flying from the Bahamas to the United States. He departed the Bahamas late Wednesday, according to local television Eyewitness News. Bankman-Fried is due to appear in a Manhattan court as soon as Thursday morning, Financial Times reported. Mars InSight lander officially retires, ending a four-year mission Mars InSight lander, the first robotic probe aimed at studying the deep interior of a distant world, has been retired four years after it touched down on the surface of the red planet, NASA announced on Wednesday. Just a few days back, the space agency had said that the dust on Mars is choking the rover's power system and it is likely to bid adieu soon. Imran Khan lands in hot soup once again, leaked audio of a vulgar call invites hate; PTI claims it's fake Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is once again embroiled in controversy and this time it's over an alleged "sex call". As per reports, an alleged recording of the leader with an unknown woman has come to light in which he can be heard engaging in a sexually explicit, lewd conversation. Twitter search results begin showing latest pricing for stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies In what the new Twitter owner Elon Musk said was 'one of the many product improvements' for financial Twitter, users will now be able to see the latest pricing information while searching with a cashtag. Just like a hashtag (#) query on Twitter's search bar gives a user an index of that hashtag's latest and most prominent uses on the platform, a cashtag query refers to the query on the search bar consisting of any prominent stock or cryptocurrency starting with '$' symbol. A cashtag query then leads to the latest pricing information of major stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. Chinese singer Jane Zhang intentionally infects herself with coronavirus, faces backlash online Would you want to deliberately get infected with the coronavirus? Turns out Chinese singer and songwriter Jane Zhang did just that. The popular singer is now facing backlash on social media after she revealed that she had deliberately infected herself with the coronavirus. The revelation was made amid a massive surge in Coronavirus cases in China, driven by the BF.7 Omicron variant.

Morning brief: Zelensky's roaring speech in US Congress, FTX founder's US extradition and more

In his first visit abroad since the beginning and subsequent escalation of conflict between Russia and Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is set to meet the US President Joe Biden at White House on Wednesday.&nbsp;Hours after reports emerged claiming that Twitter's new owner Elon Musk is actively searching for a new CEO of Twitter, Musk&nbsp;announced that he would soon step down as Twitter CEO. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Donald Trump's six years' worth of tax returns will be made public after a vote by lawmakers at the US House of Representatives effectively concluded a years-long battle by the former US president to keep his tax filings private.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-and-ukraines-zelensky-to-meet-at-white-house-on-wednesday-544939">US President Joe Biden and Ukraine's Zelensky to meet at White House on Wednesday</a>

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US President Joe Biden is expected to meet his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Wednesday, CNN reported quoting sources.&nbsp;

According to the report, preparations are underway for both leaders to meet at the White House, where the discussions would largely surround providing military aid to Kyiv. Though the contents of the discussions have not been revealed due to security reasons, reports claim that it will be released to provide a new defence assistance package that will include Patriot missile systems. There are also reports of Zelensky's possible address to Congress later in the day.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musk-to-resign-as-twitter-ceo-once-he-finds-someone-foolish-enough-544949">Elon Musk to resign as Twitter CEO once he finds 'someone foolish enough'</a>

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Hours after reports emerged claiming that Twitter's new owner Elon Musk is actively searching for a new CEO of Twitter, Musk&nbsp;announced that he would soon step down as Twitter CEO. The development comes a day&nbsp;after Elon Musk lost a Twitter poll in which he had asked his over 122 million Twitter followers if he should step down as the Chief Executive Officer of the social media platform.&nbsp;

Musk said he plans to run&nbsp;Twitter’s engineering as owner. Reports say that it is&nbsp;hard to tell what is&nbsp;left of other operations, such as legal and communication, some of which have been gutted.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-tax-filings-to-be-made-public-votes-us-house-panel-544961">Donald Trump's tax filings to be made public, votes US House panel</a>

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Donald Trump's six years' worth of tax returns will be made public after a vote by lawmakers at the US House of Representatives effectively concluded a years-long battle by the former US president to keep his tax filings private.&nbsp;

The Democratic-led House Wars and Means Committee voted 24-16 to release six years of Trump's tax filings for the duration covering the period between 2015 to 2020.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-steps-up-measures-amidst-china-covid-explosion-expert-says-hybrid-immunity-will-help-country-544957">India steps up measures amidst China Covid explosion, expert says 'hybrid immunity' will help country</a>

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Amid the burst of Covid-19 cases in China, India has stepped up efforts to prepare for any eventuality. The Health Ministry has asked all states to increase genome sequencing of positive cases through the INSACOG network in order to understand which new coronavirus variants might be circulating. "ln view of the sudden spurt of cases being witnessed in Japan, United States of America, Republic of Korea, Brazil and China, it is essential to gear up the whole genome sequencing of positive case samples to track the variants through...INSACOG network," Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said in the letter to all states.

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He is known as King Khan in India for a reason. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been named in Empire Magazine's list of 50 greatest actors of all time. Khan is the only Indian actor on the list which also features actors like Robert De Niro, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Natalie Portman, Bette Davis, Denzel Washington among others. 
 
On Tuesday, Shah Rukh`s manager, Pooja Dadlani, took to her Instagram to share a picture which she captioned, "@iamsrk on the Empire list of 50 greatest actors of all time... the only Indian... doing us proud always!"

In his first visit abroad since the beginning and subsequent escalation of conflict between Russia and Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is set to meet the US President Joe Biden at White House on Wednesday.

In his first visit abroad since the beginning and subsequent escalation of conflict between Russia and Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is set to meet the US President Joe Biden at White House on Wednesday. Hours after reports emerged claiming that Twitter's new owner Elon Musk is actively searching for a new CEO of Twitter, Musk announced that he would soon step down as Twitter CEO. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's six years' worth of tax returns will be made public after a vote by lawmakers at the US House of Representatives effectively concluded a years-long battle by the former US president to keep his tax filings private. Click on the headlines to read more: US President Joe Biden and Ukraine's Zelensky to meet at White House on Wednesday US President Joe Biden is expected to meet his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Wednesday, CNN reported quoting sources. According to the report, preparations are underway for both leaders to meet at the White House, where the discussions would largely surround providing military aid to Kyiv. Though the contents of the discussions have not been revealed due to security reasons, reports claim that it will be released to provide a new defence assistance package that will include Patriot missile systems. There are also reports of Zelensky's possible address to Congress later in the day. Elon Musk to resign as Twitter CEO once he finds 'someone foolish enough' Hours after reports emerged claiming that Twitter's new owner Elon Musk is actively searching for a new CEO of Twitter, Musk announced that he would soon step down as Twitter CEO. The development comes a day after Elon Musk lost a Twitter poll in which he had asked his over 122 million Twitter followers if he should step down as the Chief Executive Officer of the social media platform. Musk said he plans to run Twitter’s engineering as owner. Reports say that it is hard to tell what is left of other operations, such as legal and communication, some of which have been gutted. Donald Trump's tax filings to be made public, votes US House panel Donald Trump's six years' worth of tax returns will be made public after a vote by lawmakers at the US House of Representatives effectively concluded a years-long battle by the former US president to keep his tax filings private. The Democratic-led House Wars and Means Committee voted 24-16 to release six years of Trump's tax filings for the duration covering the period between 2015 to 2020. India steps up measures amidst China Covid explosion, expert says 'hybrid immunity' will help country Amid the burst of Covid-19 cases in China, India has stepped up efforts to prepare for any eventuality. The Health Ministry has asked all states to increase genome sequencing of positive cases through the INSACOG network in order to understand which new coronavirus variants might be circulating. "ln view of the sudden spurt of cases being witnessed in Japan, United States of America, Republic of Korea, Brazil and China, it is essential to gear up the whole genome sequencing of positive case samples to track the variants through...INSACOG network," Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said in the letter to all states. Shah Rukh Khan is the only Indian in Empire Magazine's list of '50 Greatest Actors of All Time' He is known as King Khan in India for a reason. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been named in Empire Magazine's list of 50 greatest actors of all time. Khan is the only Indian actor on the list which also features actors like Robert De Niro, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Natalie Portman, Bette Davis, Denzel Washington among others. On Tuesday, Shah Rukh`s manager, Pooja Dadlani, took to her Instagram to share a picture which she captioned, "@iamsrk on the Empire list of 50 greatest actors of all time... the only Indian... doing us proud always!"

Morning Brief: Zelensky's US visit, Musk stepping down as Twitter CEO and more

As pacifist Japan moves ahead with its biggest military overhaul since World War Two, North Korea denouncing the move has warned that the nation will regret its choice. In other news, for the first time since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russia war, Moscow has claimed to have shot down four&nbsp;US-made missiles. Meanwhile, the January 6 committee slammed former President Donald Trump on Monday calling him&nbsp;"unfit for any office".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-us-made-missiles-shot-down-over-southern-russia-claims-moscow-544642">North Korea denounces Japan's military buildup, warns it will 'shudder' over wrong choice</a>

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North Korea has denounced Japan's new security strategy and has vowed action to show just how "wrong" Japan's choice is. The nation also said that international sanctions will not stop its efforts to step up its own security efforts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-us-made-missiles-shot-down-over-southern-russia-claims-moscow-544642">Four US-made missiles shot down over southern Russia, claims Moscow</a>

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Moscow claimed Monday that four US-made missiles were shot down by its air defence systems over a southern Russian region bordering Ukraine. This is the first time Russia has made such a claim since it started the war in Ukraine 10 months back.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-stays-title-42-which-blocks-mexican-migrants-from-entering-the-country-544656">US Supreme Court stays 'Title 42' which blocks Mexican migrants from entering the country</a>

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The United States on Monday halted the scrapping of a key policy that has been in place since the last days of the Donald Trump administration and blocked the entry of migrants at the country's southwest border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-first-covid-related-deaths-in-weeks-as-questions-remain-on-official-count-544638">China reports first Covid related deaths in weeks as questions remain on official count</a>

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China reported its first Covid related deaths in weeks as rising cases continue to put strain following the relaxation of pandemic-related curbs.&nbsp;On Monday, China recorded two Covid deaths, a first since December 3, the National Health Commission said.

Watch |&nbsp;January 6 committee recommends charging Trump, calling him 'unfit for any office' 
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As pacifist Japan moves ahead with its biggest military overhaul since World War Two, North Korea denouncing the move has warned that the nation will regret its choice.

As pacifist Japan moves ahead with its biggest military overhaul since World War Two, North Korea denouncing the move has warned that the nation will regret its choice. In other news, for the first time since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russia war, Moscow has claimed to have shot down four US-made missiles. Meanwhile, the January 6 committee slammed former President Donald Trump on Monday calling him "unfit for any office". Click on headlines to read more: North Korea denounces Japan's military buildup, warns it will 'shudder' over wrong choice North Korea has denounced Japan's new security strategy and has vowed action to show just how "wrong" Japan's choice is. The nation also said that international sanctions will not stop its efforts to step up its own security efforts. Four US-made missiles shot down over southern Russia, claims Moscow Moscow claimed Monday that four US-made missiles were shot down by its air defence systems over a southern Russian region bordering Ukraine. This is the first time Russia has made such a claim since it started the war in Ukraine 10 months back. US Supreme Court stays 'Title 42' which blocks Mexican migrants from entering the country The United States on Monday halted the scrapping of a key policy that has been in place since the last days of the Donald Trump administration and blocked the entry of migrants at the country's southwest border. China reports first Covid related deaths in weeks as questions remain on official count China reported its first Covid related deaths in weeks as rising cases continue to put strain following the relaxation of pandemic-related curbs. On Monday, China recorded two Covid deaths, a first since December 3, the National Health Commission said. Watch | January 6 committee recommends charging Trump, calling him 'unfit for any office'

Morning brief: North Korea says sanctions won't stop missiles, China's first covid death in weeks, and more

Ukraine has reportedly shot down nine&nbsp;Iranian-made Shahed drones which had entered Kyiv's airspace on Monday morning. In other news even as China witnesses a sudden spike in its COVID-19 numbers and people clamour to buy cold medicine to battle the symptoms, vaccine hesitancy is still prevalent in the nation. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has put his future at Twitter in the hands of the people.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/even-as-covid-19-cases-spike-caccine-hesistancy-plagues-china-544348">Even as COVID-19 cases spike, vaccine hesitancy plagues China</a>

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Even as coronavirus cases surge across the nation vaccine hesitancy runs deep in mainland China. While officially the country's vaccination rate is above 90 per cent, the rate for adults with booster shots is much lower.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kyiv-shoots-down-nine-drones-in-capitals-airspace-early-monday-military-administration-says-544357">Kyiv shoots down nine drones in capital's airspace early Monday, military administration says</a>

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The Ukrainian military shot down nine Iranian-made Shahed drones in Kyiv's airspace early Monday morning, Kyiv's military administration said on the Telegram messaging app.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-tests-fires-first-spy-satellite-a-day-after-launching-ballistic-missiles-544351">North Korea completes 'important' test for a spy satellite, confirms state media</a>

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A day after firing two ballistic missiles, North Korean state agency on Monday confirmed that an 'important, final phase' test for the development of a first-of-its-kind spy satellite that Kim Jong-un wants to be readied by April 2023 was completed.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-delays-euthanasia-for-mentally-ill-after-facing-criticism-544360">Canada delays euthanasia for mentally ill after facing criticism</a>

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Facing backlash from several quarters, the Canadian government has decided to delay expanding euthanasia or medically assisted death facility to people with mental illness.&nbsp;

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Ukraine has reportedly shot down nine Iranian-made Shahed drones which had entered Kyiv's airspace on Monday morning. In other news even as China witnesses a sudden spike in its COVID-19 numbers and people clamour to buy cold medicine to battle the symptoms, vaccine hesitancy is still prevalent in the nation.

Ukraine has reportedly shot down nine Iranian-made Shahed drones which had entered Kyiv's airspace on Monday morning. In other news even as China witnesses a sudden spike in its COVID-19 numbers and people clamour to buy cold medicine to battle the symptoms, vaccine hesitancy is still prevalent in the nation. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has put his future at Twitter in the hands of the people. Click on headlines to read more: Even as COVID-19 cases spike, vaccine hesitancy plagues China Even as coronavirus cases surge across the nation vaccine hesitancy runs deep in mainland China. While officially the country's vaccination rate is above 90 per cent, the rate for adults with booster shots is much lower. Kyiv shoots down nine drones in capital's airspace early Monday, military administration says The Ukrainian military shot down nine Iranian-made Shahed drones in Kyiv's airspace early Monday morning, Kyiv's military administration said on the Telegram messaging app. North Korea completes 'important' test for a spy satellite, confirms state media A day after firing two ballistic missiles, North Korean state agency on Monday confirmed that an 'important, final phase' test for the development of a first-of-its-kind spy satellite that Kim Jong-un wants to be readied by April 2023 was completed. Canada delays euthanasia for mentally ill after facing criticism Facing backlash from several quarters, the Canadian government has decided to delay expanding euthanasia or medically assisted death facility to people with mental illness. Watch | Elon Musk puts his future at Twitter to public vote

Morning brief: North Korea's first-of-its-kind spy satellite, China's vaccine hesitancy, and more