United States President Joe Biden landed in Northern Ireland for his four-day visit, where he will show his support for the country's peace and will also attend events which will celebrate his Irish roots. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slightly decreased its global growth projection for 2023-24 from 6.1 per cent to 5.9 per cent, however, it praised the Indian economy. Meanwhile, Twitter's Elon Musk announced the final date for removing legacy Blue checks from verified Twitter accounts.

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United States President Joe Biden has reached Northern Ireland, starting his four-day visit to the island, where he will extend his support for the country's peace and will celebrate his Irish roots.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday (April 11) slightly lowered its global growth projection for 2023-24 to 5.9 per cent from 6.1 per cent earlier, but the financial agency has praised the Indian economy.&nbsp;

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Many dozens of people, including children, are reported to be dead in central Myanmar following the military's airstrikes on Tuesday. The number of dead cited by a local pro-democracy group and media go as high as 100. Myanmar's military has reportedly confirmed the airstrikes without commenting on the number of people killed in its offensive against its own people.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Twitter owner Elon Musk early Wednesday (April 12) set a final date for removing legacy Blue checks from Twitter accounts verified under the social media giant's previous regime. "Final date for removing legacy Blue checks is 4/20," Musk tweeted.

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United States President Joe Biden landed in Northern Ireland for his four-day visit, where he will show his support for the country's peace and will also attend events which will celebrate his Irish roots.

United States President Joe Biden landed in Northern Ireland for his four-day visit, where he will show his support for the country's peace and will also attend events which will celebrate his Irish roots. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slightly decreased its global growth projection for 2023-24 from 6.1 per cent to 5.9 per cent, however, it praised the Indian economy. Meanwhile, Twitter's Elon Musk announced the final date for removing legacy Blue checks from verified Twitter accounts. Click on the headline to read more: Joe Biden lands in Northern Ireland, to mark 25 years of Good Friday Agreement United States President Joe Biden has reached Northern Ireland, starting his four-day visit to the island, where he will extend his support for the country's peace and will celebrate his Irish roots. IMF says India 'very strong economy' and one of bright spots globally The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday (April 11) slightly lowered its global growth projection for 2023-24 to 5.9 per cent from 6.1 per cent earlier, but the financial agency has praised the Indian economy. Myanmar military targets 'school children performing dances' in Sagaing; up to 100 feared dead Many dozens of people, including children, are reported to be dead in central Myanmar following the military's airstrikes on Tuesday. The number of dead cited by a local pro-democracy group and media go as high as 100. Myanmar's military has reportedly confirmed the airstrikes without commenting on the number of people killed in its offensive against its own people. '4/20': Elon Musk sets final date for removing Twitter legacy Blue checks Twitter owner Elon Musk early Wednesday (April 12) set a final date for removing legacy Blue checks from Twitter accounts verified under the social media giant's previous regime. "Final date for removing legacy Blue checks is 4/20," Musk tweeted. Pentagon leaks: Will turn every rock to find source of leak, says US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

Morning Brief: Joe Biden reaches Northern Ireland, IMF says India's economy 'very strong', & 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;

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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;

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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>

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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

A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake which struck the Indian subcontinent on Tuesday evening set off panic across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India. The Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan was the epicentre for the earthquake which killed at least 11. Meanwhile, China and Russia reached an agreement on Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which would link Siberia to northwest China.&nbsp;Among other news, Uganda approved a bill Tuesday making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ.

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Indian subcontinent on Tuesday late evening was hit by strong earthquake tremors of 6.6 magnitude. With Afghanistan's Hindukush mountain range as the epicentre, the tremors were felt across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India, including in the capital New Delhi and the National Capital Region.&nbsp;At least eleven people died.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-china-reach-agreement-on-second-power-of-siberia-gas-pipeline-574515">Russia, China reach agreement on second Power of Siberia gas pipeline</a>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached an agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which will connect Siberia to northwest China.

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Even as the world takes strides towards inclusivity, Uganda on Tuesday passed a law criminalising identification as LGBTQ. The new law, as per Reuters, gives authorities broad new powers against Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence. As per the rights group Human Rights Watch, the law appears to be the first to outlaw the mere identification as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.

Watch | Alarming rise of drug-resistant fungus | Candida Auris spreads in US

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A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake which struck the Indian subcontinent on Tuesday evening set off panic across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India. The Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan was the epicentre for the earthquake which killed at least 11.

A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake which struck the Indian subcontinent on Tuesday evening set off panic across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India. The Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan was the epicentre for the earthquake which killed at least 11. Meanwhile, China and Russia reached an agreement on Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which would link Siberia to northwest China. Among other news, Uganda approved a bill Tuesday making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ. Click on the headlines to read more: Eleven reported dead following earthquake in Afghanistan, Pakistan; tremors felt in India's capital Indian subcontinent on Tuesday late evening was hit by strong earthquake tremors of 6.6 magnitude. With Afghanistan's Hindukush mountain range as the epicentre, the tremors were felt across Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India, including in the capital New Delhi and the National Capital Region. At least eleven people died. Russia, China reach agreement on second Power of Siberia gas pipeline Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached an agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which will connect Siberia to northwest China. Uganda to criminalise identification as LGBTQ; introduces strict punishments for violations Even as the world takes strides towards inclusivity, Uganda on Tuesday passed a law criminalising identification as LGBTQ. The new law, as per Reuters, gives authorities broad new powers against Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence. As per the rights group Human Rights Watch, the law appears to be the first to outlaw the mere identification as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. Watch | Alarming rise of drug-resistant fungus | Candida Auris spreads in US × WATCH | Covid pandemic causes laziness among youth ×

Morning news brief: 11 killed after massive quake jolts Pak, Afghanistan, 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;

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Two Red Cross workers who were kidnapped in northern Mali in March first week were released Sunday evening.&nbsp;

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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 aftershocks of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse continue to hurt global economy, with Switzerland-based Credit Suisse becoming the latest to be hurt by its aftershocks. After losing a fourth of its value during March 15 trade,&nbsp;Credit Suisse&nbsp;said that it will borrow up to $54 billion&nbsp;from the Swiss central bank to shore up its finances. Across the Pacific,&nbsp;New Zealand's Kermadec Islands region were hit by an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on Thursday, prompting Tsunami warnings. Towards the Atlantic, the United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday vowed that they will fly the US aircraft "wherever international law allows", in relation to March 14 downing of a US drone by a Russian aircraft over the Black Sea.

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Switzerland's second-largest bank Credit Suisse on Wednesday said it will borrow up to $54 billion&nbsp;from the Swiss central bank to shore up its finances. The decision has been taken to strengthen the bank, said the officials.&nbsp;

"My team and I are resolved to move forward rapidly to deliver a simpler and more focused bank built around client needs," said&nbsp;Ulrich Koerner, Credit Suisse's CEO.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-71-magnitude-earthquake-prompts-tsunami-warning-in-kermadec-islands-572478">New Zealand: 7.1-magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning in Kermadec Islands</a>

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New Zealand's Kermadec Islands region has been hit by an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on Thursday, prompting Tsunami warnings.

The The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the quake was estimated at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). A corresponding tsunami warning has been issued after the earthquake,&nbsp; it added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-talks-with-russia-us-says-will-fly-wherever-international-law-allows-572445">US says will fly 'wherever international law allows' after talks with Russia</a>

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United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday vowed that they will fly the US aircraft "wherever international law allows" and warned Russia that it must operate with caution after an American drone was allegedly crashed by one of the Russian jets.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-hours-before-south-korea-japan-summit-572463">North Korea fires ballistic missile hours before South Korea-Japan summit</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/16/339017-untitled-design-2023-03-16t050541095.png?imwidth=1920" />A ballistic missile was fired by North Korea into the sea between Japan and the Korean peninsula, said South Korea's military on Thursday, hours before South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled to fly to Tokyo to attend a rare summit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-25-tons-of-natural-uranium-missing-from-libyan-site-says-iaea-572474">At least 2.5 tonnes of natural uranium missing from Libyan site, says IAEA</a>

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The United Nations nuclear agency said on Wednesday that approximately 2.5 tonnes&nbsp;of natural uranium was missing from a site in Libya. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi told the organisation's member states that upon inspection of the site, it was found Tuesday that 10 drums containing uranium ore concentrate "were not present as previously declared" at the location in Libya.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eric-garcetti-bidens-close-aide-to-be-confirmed-as-us-ambassador-to-india-572416">Eric Garcetti, Joe Biden’s close aide, confirmed as US Ambassador to India</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/15/338986-untitled-design-46.png?imwidth=1920" />President Joe Biden's nomination of Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, when the chamber voted 52 to 42 to break a filibuster on the former Los Angeles mayor’s nomination.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/following-her-oscar-win-guneet-monga-to-back-a-documentary-on-honey-singh-572472">Following her Oscar win, Guneet Monga to back a documentary on Honey Singh</a>

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Following the historical win at the Oscars earlier this week, Indian producer Guneet Monga along with Netflix is set to launch a bare-it-all documentary film based on the life of hip-hop artist &amp; rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh.&nbsp;No stranger to controversies, he will now deep-dive into his life and sudden disappearance at the peak of his career that startled the industry and fans. Produced by the Oscar-winning Sikhya Entertainment and directed by Mozez Singh, Honey Singh will take his fans through the unseen and unheard chapters of his life with his raw and candid revelations that capture his highs and lows.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-delhi-capitals-appoint-david-warner-as-interim-captain-in-absence-of-rishabh-pant-572484">IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals appoint David Warner as interim captain in absence of Rishabh Pant</a>

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Australia opener David Warner is understood to be leading Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2023. Following a horrific accident that led to regular skipper Rishabh Pant getting ruled out for this year, Delhi had to appoint an interim captain in his absence. They handpicked the experienced Warner, ESPNcricinfo first reported. An IPL winner with SunRisers Hyderabad, veteran Warner returned to donning the captain’s hat for DC as Ricky Ponting-led management backed him to take over the reins at least for this season.

The aftershocks of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse continue to hurt global economy, with Switzerland-based Credit Suisse becoming the latest to be hurt by its aftershocks.

The aftershocks of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse continue to hurt global economy, with Switzerland-based Credit Suisse becoming the latest to be hurt by its aftershocks. After losing a fourth of its value during March 15 trade, Credit Suisse said that it will borrow up to $54 billion from the Swiss central bank to shore up its finances. Across the Pacific, New Zealand's Kermadec Islands region were hit by an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on Thursday, prompting Tsunami warnings. Towards the Atlantic, the United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday vowed that they will fly the US aircraft "wherever international law allows", in relation to March 14 downing of a US drone by a Russian aircraft over the Black Sea. Click on the headlines to read more: Global banking crisis | Credit Suisse to borrow from Swiss central bank Switzerland's second-largest bank Credit Suisse on Wednesday said it will borrow up to $54 billion from the Swiss central bank to shore up its finances. The decision has been taken to strengthen the bank, said the officials. "My team and I are resolved to move forward rapidly to deliver a simpler and more focused bank built around client needs," said Ulrich Koerner, Credit Suisse's CEO. New Zealand: 7.1-magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning in Kermadec Islands New Zealand's Kermadec Islands region has been hit by an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on Thursday, prompting Tsunami warnings. The The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the quake was estimated at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). A corresponding tsunami warning has been issued after the earthquake, it added. US says will fly 'wherever international law allows' after talks with Russia United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday vowed that they will fly the US aircraft "wherever international law allows" and warned Russia that it must operate with caution after an American drone was allegedly crashed by one of the Russian jets. North Korea fires ballistic missile hours before South Korea-Japan summit A ballistic missile was fired by North Korea into the sea between Japan and the Korean peninsula, said South Korea's military on Thursday, hours before South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled to fly to Tokyo to attend a rare summit. At least 2.5 tonnes of natural uranium missing from Libyan site, says IAEA The United Nations nuclear agency said on Wednesday that approximately 2.5 tonnes of natural uranium was missing from a site in Libya. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi told the organisation's member states that upon inspection of the site, it was found Tuesday that 10 drums containing uranium ore concentrate "were not present as previously declared" at the location in Libya. Eric Garcetti, Joe Biden’s close aide, confirmed as US Ambassador to India President Joe Biden's nomination of Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, when the chamber voted 52 to 42 to break a filibuster on the former Los Angeles mayor’s nomination. Following her Oscar win, Guneet Monga to back a documentary on Honey Singh Following the historical win at the Oscars earlier this week, Indian producer Guneet Monga along with Netflix is set to launch a bare-it-all documentary film based on the life of hip-hop artist & rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh. No stranger to controversies, he will now deep-dive into his life and sudden disappearance at the peak of his career that startled the industry and fans. Produced by the Oscar-winning Sikhya Entertainment and directed by Mozez Singh, Honey Singh will take his fans through the unseen and unheard chapters of his life with his raw and candid revelations that capture his highs and lows. IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals appoint David Warner as interim captain in absence of Rishabh Pant Australia opener David Warner is understood to be leading Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2023. Following a horrific accident that led to regular skipper Rishabh Pant getting ruled out for this year, Delhi had to appoint an interim captain in his absence. They handpicked the experienced Warner, ESPNcricinfo first reported. An IPL winner with SunRisers Hyderabad, veteran Warner returned to donning the captain’s hat for DC as Ricky Ponting-led management backed him to take over the reins at least for this season.

Morning brief: SVB crisis spills over to Credit Suisse, New Zealand hit by earthquake, and 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;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/rishi-sunaks-off-leash-escapades-get-him-a-reminder-from-the-police-watch-the-video-here-572139">Rishi Sunak's 'off leash' escapade get him a 'reminder' from the police</a>

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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;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/bob-junior-the-son-of-bob-marley-is-no-more-572137">Bob Junior, the son of Bob Marley, is no more</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-harvey-weinstein-will-not-face-retrial-on-deadlocked-rape-charges-la-judge-572133">Harvey Weinstein will not face retrial on deadlocked rape charges: LA judge</a>

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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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A gunman killed several people on Thursday (March 9) at Jehovah's Witness church in Germany's Hamburg city. The police said that the shooting took place at around 2000 GMT, adding, there were "one or more unknown" assailants. In China, Xi Jinping secured a third five-year term as the country's president. Following Xi's election, officials approved by him are set to be appointed or elected to fill top positions in the cabinet over the next two days. Meanwhile, job cuts by American companies over January and February this year hit the highest since 2009. A report by an employment firm said that technology, healthcare, retail, financial and fintech, and media and news announced job cuts.&nbsp;

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Several people were killed in a shootout that took place in a church in Hamburg, said German police on Thursday. The police confirmed that the shooting took place at around 2000 GMT and added that there were "one or more unknown" assailants.

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Xi Jinping has secured a third five-year term as China's president, tightening his grip as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. He was re-elected as head of the country's Central Military Commission in a unanimous vote.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/layoffs-by-us-companies-over-jan-feb-hit-highest-since-2009-says-report-570447">Layoffs by US companies over Jan-Feb hit highest since 2009, says report</a>

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Job cuts by American companies over January and February this year hit the highest since 2009, with the technology sector accounting for more than a third of the over 180,000 job cuts announced.

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A gunman killed several people on Thursday (March 9) at Jehovah's Witness church in Germany's Hamburg city. The police said that the shooting took place at around 2000 GMT, adding, there were "one or more unknown" assailants.

A gunman killed several people on Thursday (March 9) at Jehovah's Witness church in Germany's Hamburg city. The police said that the shooting took place at around 2000 GMT, adding, there were "one or more unknown" assailants. In China, Xi Jinping secured a third five-year term as the country's president. Following Xi's election, officials approved by him are set to be appointed or elected to fill top positions in the cabinet over the next two days. Meanwhile, job cuts by American companies over January and February this year hit the highest since 2009. A report by an employment firm said that technology, healthcare, retail, financial and fintech, and media and news announced job cuts. Click on the headlines to read more: Several killed in Hamburg church shooting, says German police' Several people were killed in a shootout that took place in a church in Hamburg, said German police on Thursday. The police confirmed that the shooting took place at around 2000 GMT and added that there were "one or more unknown" assailants. Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China's President Xi Jinping has secured a third five-year term as China's president, tightening his grip as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. He was re-elected as head of the country's Central Military Commission in a unanimous vote. Layoffs by US companies over Jan-Feb hit highest since 2009, says report Job cuts by American companies over January and February this year hit the highest since 2009, with the technology sector accounting for more than a third of the over 180,000 job cuts announced. WATCH | Netanyahu’s planned judicial overhaul divides Israeli military × WATCH | Joe Biden lays out budget plan, challenges Republicans to do same ×

Morning brief: Several killed in shooting in Germany church; Xi secures 3rd term as China's prez, & more

Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday (March 8) moved forward in his bid to become the US ambassador to India as he was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the ambassador by a 13-8 vote. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended the 'Illegal Migration Bill'. Sunak said the situation of illegal migrants is neither moral nor sustainable. And in Georgia, thousands of protesters demonstrated against the planned foreign agent law with police firing tear gas and water cannons to disperse them.&nbsp;

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Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the US ambassador to India by a 13-8 vote. The nomination will now head to the Senate floor for a full vote.&nbsp;

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the 'Illegal Migration Bill', currently tabled in the parliament saying it was about taking back 'control of our borders'. The Conservative leader was fielding questions from the opposition during the weekly Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons.&nbsp;

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The police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon at the thousands of protesters, forcing them to disperse, as they demonstrated on Wednesday against the planned "foreign agent" law which is similar to the Russian legislation which was used to silence critics.

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Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday (March 8) moved forward in his bid to become the US ambassador to India as he was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the ambassador by a 13-8 vote.

Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday (March 8) moved forward in his bid to become the US ambassador to India as he was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the ambassador by a 13-8 vote. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended the 'Illegal Migration Bill'. Sunak said the situation of illegal migrants is neither moral nor sustainable. And in Georgia, thousands of protesters demonstrated against the planned foreign agent law with police firing tear gas and water cannons to disperse them. Eric Garcetti, Biden's choice for ambassador to India approved by key senatorial committee Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the US ambassador to India by a 13-8 vote. The nomination will now head to the Senate floor for a full vote. 'We will detain': Rishi Sunak defends new bill for crackdown on illegal immigrants UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the 'Illegal Migration Bill', currently tabled in the parliament saying it was about taking back 'control of our borders'. The Conservative leader was fielding questions from the opposition during the weekly Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons. Thousands of protesters rally against 'foreign agent' bill in Georgia The police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon at the thousands of protesters, forcing them to disperse, as they demonstrated on Wednesday against the planned "foreign agent" law which is similar to the Russian legislation which was used to silence critics. WATCH | US intel chiefs say China likely to press Taiwan and seek to undercut US × WATCH | Pakistan: 1 killed as police use water cannon, tear gas on Imran Khan's supporters in Lahore ×

Morning brief: Garcetti moves forward in bid to become US envoy to India; UK PM defends illegal migration bill

Nigeria's ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu has been declared the president-elect after&nbsp;a disputed weekend election. The ceremony was not attended by the two main opposition parties.&nbsp; 
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Tinubu's victory extends the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party's grip on power in Africa's most populous nation.&nbsp; 
 
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered stepped-up protection at the border after Moscow on Tuesday (February 28) accused Kyiv of launching drones deep in the national territory.&nbsp;

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About 100 km from Moscow, near the village of Gubastov, a drone crashed near the gas facility operated by Russian energy giant Gazprom.&nbsp;

 
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At least 29 were killed and over 85 were injured after two trains in central Greece collided late Tuesday, the fire brigade officials on the site reported. Some 17 vehicles were at the scene trying to put out the flames, the fire brigade department added.&nbsp;

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Nigeria's ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu has been declared the president-elect after a disputed weekend election. The ceremony was not attended by the two main opposition parties. Nigeria elections: Bola Tinubu declared president-elect Tinubu's victory extends the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party's grip on power in Africa's most populous nation. Putin steps up border protection as Russia alleges drone attacks by Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered stepped-up protection at the border after Moscow on Tuesday (February 28) accused Kyiv of launching drones deep in the national territory. About 100 km from Moscow, near the village of Gubastov, a drone crashed near the gas facility operated by Russian energy giant Gazprom. Death toll from Greece train tragedy rises to 29, at least 85 injured At least 29 were killed and over 85 were injured after two trains in central Greece collided late Tuesday, the fire brigade officials on the site reported. Some 17 vehicles were at the scene trying to put out the flames, the fire brigade department added. Rescue workers were seen carrying torches in carriages looking for trapped passengers. Watch| China approves biggest expansion in new coal power plants × Watch| South Africa: Record power shortage, no quick fix in the sight ×

Morning brief: Nigeria's ruling party candidate wins presidential poll and more

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

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

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

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

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

In the United States, a gunman killed six people late Friday (February 17), including his ex-wife and stepfather in Mississippi after which he was caught by the police. An investigation has been launched into the incident. Five former Memphis police officers who were charged for Tyre Nichols' death pleaded not guilty on Friday. And in Syria, 53 people were killed in an ambush blamed on the Islamic State (IS). This was the deadliest attack by the group since January 2022.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mississippi-mass-shooting-six-people-killed-police-detains-suspected-gunman-563281">Mississippi mass shooting: Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, stepfather</a>

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A gunman killed six people, including his ex-wife and stepfather in Mississippi after which he was caught by the police. An investigation is being carried out to understand the motive behind the attack. 
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The five now former officers from the United States’ city of Memphis in Tennessee police department, who were involved in the alleged death of the 29-year-old Black man, Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty on charges including second-degree murder on Friday (February 17).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-53-killed-in-ambush-blamed-on-islamic-state-say-reports-563294">Syria: 53 killed in ambush blamed on Islamic State, say reports</a>

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Fifty-three people were killed on Friday (February 17) in an ambush in central Syria blamed on the Islamic State. According to state television, the victims were truffle hunting when they were killed "during an attack by the terrorists of IS to the southwest of the town of Al-Sokhna."

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United States President Joe Biden will not be entering Ukraine during a visit to Poland next week to mark the Russia-Ukraine war's one-year anniversary. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden will visit Warsaw, Poland, where he had delivered a speech last year at the Royal Castle of the city.

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In the United States, a gunman killed six people late Friday (February 17), including his ex-wife and stepfather in Mississippi after which he was caught by the police.

In the United States, a gunman killed six people late Friday (February 17), including his ex-wife and stepfather in Mississippi after which he was caught by the police. An investigation has been launched into the incident. Five former Memphis police officers who were charged for Tyre Nichols' death pleaded not guilty on Friday. And in Syria, 53 people were killed in an ambush blamed on the Islamic State (IS). This was the deadliest attack by the group since January 2022. Click on the headlines to read more. Mississippi mass shooting: Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, stepfather A gunman killed six people, including his ex-wife and stepfather in Mississippi after which he was caught by the police. An investigation is being carried out to understand the motive behind the attack. US: Five former Memphis police officers charged for Tyre Nichols’ case plead not guilty The five now former officers from the United States’ city of Memphis in Tennessee police department, who were involved in the alleged death of the 29-year-old Black man, Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty on charges including second-degree murder on Friday (February 17). Syria: 53 killed in ambush blamed on Islamic State, say reports Fifty-three people were killed on Friday (February 17) in an ambush in central Syria blamed on the Islamic State. According to state television, the victims were truffle hunting when they were killed "during an attack by the terrorists of IS to the southwest of the town of Al-Sokhna." US President Biden not to cross into Ukraine during his Poland visit United States President Joe Biden will not be entering Ukraine during a visit to Poland next week to mark the Russia-Ukraine war's one-year anniversary. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden will visit Warsaw, Poland, where he had delivered a speech last year at the Royal Castle of the city. WATCH| India: After Air India's mega deal, Indigo expected to order 500 jets ×

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Diplomatic relations between the United States and China further worsened on Wednesday (February 15) after Beijing accused Washington of flowing high-altitude balloons over the Xinjiang and Tibet regions. In New Zealand, the death toll in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle climbed to five on Thursday and there are fears that the number of deaths could climb further. And in the US, a shooting was reported in a mall in El Paso Texas which left one person dead and three others injured.&nbsp; 
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diplomatic friction between China and the United States worsened after Beijing charged the latter with flowing high-altitude balloons over the Xinjiang and Tibet regions and threatened to take measures against the US entities which have undermined the sovereignty of China.&nbsp;

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The death toll in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand has climbed to five and there are fears that the number of deaths could climb further. A total of 10,500 people have so far been displaced with 9,000 made homeless in New Zealand's eastern regions alone.

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The El Paso mall shooting was reported on Wednesday at around 5 pm. The police has arrested one suspect but not revealed any details about him. The scene of the shooting is believed to be clear now.

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Diplomatic relations between the United States and China further worsened on Wednesday (February 15) after Beijing accused Washington of flowing high-altitude balloons over the Xinjiang and Tibet regions. In New Zealand, the death toll in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle climbed to five on Thursday and there are fears that the number of deaths could climb further. And in the US, a shooting was reported in a mall in El Paso Texas which left one person dead and three others injured. Click on the headlines to read more China accuses US of flying balloons over Xinjiang, Tibet, says will take countermeasures diplomatic friction between China and the United States worsened after Beijing charged the latter with flowing high-altitude balloons over the Xinjiang and Tibet regions and threatened to take measures against the US entities which have undermined the sovereignty of China. New Zealand: Five dead in aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle; over 10,000 people displaced The death toll in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand has climbed to five and there are fears that the number of deaths could climb further. A total of 10,500 people have so far been displaced with 9,000 made homeless in New Zealand's eastern regions alone. El Paso, Texas, mall shooting leaves one dead, injures three others The El Paso mall shooting was reported on Wednesday at around 5 pm. The police has arrested one suspect but not revealed any details about him. The scene of the shooting is believed to be clear now. Buffalo shooting: Grieving family member lunges at gunman, as he gets sentenced to life The court sentenced gunman Payton Gendron, who killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, to life imprisonment as family members expressed their agony at the loss. WATCH | 'Islamic State terror threat remains high, threat increasing in conflict zones,' says UN ×

Morning brief: China accuses US of flying balloons over Xinjiang, Tibet; Cyclone Gabrielle updates & 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;

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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;

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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;

Meanwhile, Japan and the Netherlands are set to join the United States-led efforts in chip export controls on China.&nbsp;

Among other news, Egypt made another startling addition to its&nbsp;archaeological discoveries.

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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;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-bans-largest-independent-news-website-meduza-calls-it-a-security-threat-556351">Russia bans largest independent news website Meduza, calls it a 'security threat'</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-kills-senior-islamic-state-figure-in-us-raid-in-somalia-us-official-556367">US military kills senior Islamic State figure in US raid in Somalia</a>

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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. 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;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-hipkins-acknowledges-ardern-faced-abhorrent-abuse-as-prime-minister-554992">New Zealand: Hipkins acknowledges Ardern faced 'abhorrent' abuse as prime minister</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/twitter-might-fire-more-employees-in-the-coming-weeks-report-554009">Twitter might fire more employees in the coming weeks: Report</a>

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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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/explained-zhurongs-slumber-continues-for-months-has-chinas-mars-rover-fallen-silent-forever-554018">Explained | Zhurong's slumber continues for months. Has China's Mars rover fallen 'silent' forever?</a>

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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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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bidens-legal-team-finds-another-batch-of-classified-documents-during-a-search-551735">Biden's legal team finds another batch of classified documents during a search</a>

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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

US President Joe Biden met with his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday and the top of his agenda was illegal migration and drugs. In other news, the ban on use of TikTok on government-owned and managed devices widened in the US with New Jersey and Ohio joining other states in blocking the popular video app on Monday. Finally,&nbsp;Virgin Orbit reported an “anomaly” in its rocket on Tuesday that stopped it from reaching orbit, ending Britain's attempt to become the first European country to launch a satellite into space.&nbsp;

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Biden is in Mexico for the first time as president where he was scheduled to meet Lopez Obrador and also hold three-way talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at what is dubbed the "Three Amigos" summit.&nbsp;The two reaffirmed their commitment to using "innovative approaches" to deal with irregular migration, the White House said in a readout.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionnews.com/world/new-jersey-and-ohio-also-ban-tiktok-on-government-owned-devices-550886" hreflang="en">New Jersey and Ohio also ban TikTok on government-owned devices</a>

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, said that he was also banning software vendors, products, and services from more than a dozen vendors including Huawei, Hikvision, Tencent Holdings LTD, ZTE Corporation and Kaspersky Lab.

<a href="http://www.wionnews.com/science/britains-satellite-launch-fails-to-reach-orbit-after-rocket-anomaly-550889" hreflang="en">UK’s historic satellite launch fails to reach orbit after rocket ‘anomaly’</a>

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Virgin's LauncherOne rocket was carried under the wing of a customised Boeing 747 dubbed "Cosmic Girl" for the "horizontal launch" mission, which departed from the seaside town of Newquay in southwest England. The rocket was later released over the Atlantic Ocean, as per Reuters.

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A&nbsp;humpback whale about 30 feet&nbsp;long washed up at the Jersey shore this weekend, concerning the residents and environmentalists. The Atlantic City official said that the whale was discovered on the beach near South Mississippi Avenue on Saturday, only a few blocks away from where a previous whale washed ashore.&nbsp;This is the third such occurrence in a month.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden met with his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday and the top of his agenda was illegal migration and drugs. In other news, the ban on use of TikTok on government-owned and managed devices widened in the US with New Jersey and Ohio joining other states in blocking the popular video app on Monday.

US President Joe Biden met with his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday and the top of his agenda was illegal migration and drugs. In other news, the ban on use of TikTok on government-owned and managed devices widened in the US with New Jersey and Ohio joining other states in blocking the popular video app on Monday. Finally, Virgin Orbit reported an “anomaly” in its rocket on Tuesday that stopped it from reaching orbit, ending Britain's attempt to become the first European country to launch a satellite into space. Click on the headlines to read more: Biden discusses illegal migration and drugs with Mexican President Lopez Obrador Biden is in Mexico for the first time as president where he was scheduled to meet Lopez Obrador and also hold three-way talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at what is dubbed the "Three Amigos" summit. The two reaffirmed their commitment to using "innovative approaches" to deal with irregular migration, the White House said in a readout. New Jersey and Ohio also ban TikTok on government-owned devices New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, said that he was also banning software vendors, products, and services from more than a dozen vendors including Huawei, Hikvision, Tencent Holdings LTD, ZTE Corporation and Kaspersky Lab. UK’s historic satellite launch fails to reach orbit after rocket ‘anomaly’ Virgin's LauncherOne rocket was carried under the wing of a customised Boeing 747 dubbed "Cosmic Girl" for the "horizontal launch" mission, which departed from the seaside town of Newquay in southwest England. The rocket was later released over the Atlantic Ocean, as per Reuters. Watch: 30-foot humpback whale washes up at the Jersey Shore; experts launch investigation A humpback whale about 30 feet long washed up at the Jersey shore this weekend, concerning the residents and environmentalists. The Atlantic City official said that the whale was discovered on the beach near South Mississippi Avenue on Saturday, only a few blocks away from where a previous whale washed ashore. This is the third such occurrence in a month. Watch | Bolsonaro in Florida hospital; Over 1500 supporters detained after Brazil riots

Morning news brief: Biden holds discussion with Mexican Prez, UK fails satellite launch attempt, and more

In a repeat of what the US witnessed following Joe Biden's election as President in 2021, Brazil's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court were under attack from former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters Sunday. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Biden arrived in Mexico City on Sunday ahead of the North American Leaders' Summit and received a red-carpet welcome from Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

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Biden will hold one-on-one meetings with Lopez Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday and Tuesday and also together in what is dubbed the "Three Amigos" summit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-presidential-palace-congress-supreme-court-attacked-by-bolsonaros-supporters-550573">Brazil's presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court attacked by Bolsonaro's supporters</a>

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Lula, who was inaugurated on January 1, blamed Bolsonaro for inflaming his supporters. The latter has been making baseless allegations about potential election fraud after losing to Lula due to divisive nationalist populism. He has not conceded defeat till date.

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Israel's police has been instructed to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces by the country's new far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The minister informed the media about the same on Sunday.&nbsp;

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In a repeat of what the US witnessed following Joe Biden's election as President in 2021, Brazil's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court were under attack from former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters Sunday.

In a repeat of what the US witnessed following Joe Biden's election as President in 2021, Brazil's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court were under attack from former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters Sunday. Meanwhile, Biden arrived in Mexico City on Sunday ahead of the North American Leaders' Summit and received a red-carpet welcome from Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Click on headlines to read more: Biden reaches Mexico following strategic stop at US-Mexico border as immigration takes centrestage Biden will hold one-on-one meetings with Lopez Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday and Tuesday and also together in what is dubbed the "Three Amigos" summit. Brazil's presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court attacked by Bolsonaro's supporters Lula, who was inaugurated on January 1, blamed Bolsonaro for inflaming his supporters. The latter has been making baseless allegations about potential election fraud after losing to Lula due to divisive nationalist populism. He has not conceded defeat till date. Ben-Gvir orders Israeli police to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces Israel's police has been instructed to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces by the country's new far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The minister informed the media about the same on Sunday. Watch | Sweden awaits Turkiye's approval to join NATO × Watch | UK PM Rishi Sunak signals he is open to discussing pay rises for nurses ×

Morning news brief: Biden visits US-Mexico border, Brazil riots, and more

Russia’s defence ministry blamed the illegal use of mobile phones by its soldiers for the deadly New Year’s attack in Makiivka that killed 89 soldiers. In other news,&nbsp;Japanese&nbsp;Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to pay a visit to US President Joe Biden on January 13, the White House said in a statement. Finally,&nbsp;Twitter Inc has announced the reversal of a 2019 ban on political ads and said that it will expand, to allow them on the social media platform.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deadly-new-years-attack-russia-blames-mobile-phones-for-missile-strike-in-makiivka-that-killed-89-549226">Russia blames mobile phones for missile strike in Makiivka that killed 89</a>

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“It is already obvious that the main reason for what happened was the switching on and massive use - contrary to the prohibition - by personnel of mobile phones in a reach zone of enemy weapons,” the ministry said in a statement. "This factor allowed the enemy to track and determine the coordinates of the soldiers' location for a missile strike."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-pm-kishida-to-meet-biden-at-the-white-house-on-january-13-549217">Japan PM Kishida to meet Biden at the White House on January 13</a>

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"President Biden looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan to the White House on Friday, January 13th to further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and our people," the statement said.

On top of the agenda will be security issues regarding North Korea, Ukraine and China, and a "free and open Indo-Pacific".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/from-reach-is-earned-not-bought-to-cause-based-advertising-twitter-to-lift-ban-on-political-advertising-549220">Shifting gears from reach is 'earned, not bought' to 'cause-based advt', Twitter lifts ban on political ads</a>

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The company in a tweet announced the move and said "We believe that cause-based advertising can facilitate a public conversation around important topics. Today, we're relaxing our ads policy for cause-based ads in the US. We also plan to expand the political advertising we permit in the coming weeks."

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Russia’s defence ministry blamed the illegal use of mobile phones by its soldiers for the deadly New Year’s attack in Makiivka that killed 89 soldiers. In other news, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to pay a visit to US President Joe Biden on January 13, the White House said in a statement.

Russia’s defence ministry blamed the illegal use of mobile phones by its soldiers for the deadly New Year’s attack in Makiivka that killed 89 soldiers. In other news, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to pay a visit to US President Joe Biden on January 13, the White House said in a statement. Finally, Twitter Inc has announced the reversal of a 2019 ban on political ads and said that it will expand, to allow them on the social media platform. Click on the headlines to read more: Russia blames mobile phones for missile strike in Makiivka that killed 89 “It is already obvious that the main reason for what happened was the switching on and massive use - contrary to the prohibition - by personnel of mobile phones in a reach zone of enemy weapons,” the ministry said in a statement. "This factor allowed the enemy to track and determine the coordinates of the soldiers' location for a missile strike." Japan PM Kishida to meet Biden at the White House on January 13 "President Biden looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan to the White House on Friday, January 13th to further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and our people," the statement said. On top of the agenda will be security issues regarding North Korea, Ukraine and China, and a "free and open Indo-Pacific". Shifting gears from reach is 'earned, not bought' to 'cause-based advt', Twitter lifts ban on political ads The company in a tweet announced the move and said "We believe that cause-based advertising can facilitate a public conversation around important topics. Today, we're relaxing our ads policy for cause-based ads in the US. We also plan to expand the political advertising we permit in the coming weeks." Watch | Israel's ally US criticises minister Ben-Gvir's move to visit Al-Aqsa mosque | English News | WION Watch | US House adjourns without electing speaker; McCarthy loses 3rd US House speaker vote

Morning news brief: Japanese PM Kishida to meet Biden on Jan 13, Twitter lifts ban on political ads, 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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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-using-its-new-years-assault-to-kill-as-many-civilians-as-possible-claim-ukrainian-officials-548574">Russia using its New Year's assault to 'kill as many civilians as possible', claim Ukrainian officials</a>

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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.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trudeau-keeps-election-promise-canada-imposes-two-year-ban-on-foreign-home-buyers-548587">Trudeau keeps election promise, Canada imposes two year ban on foreign home buyers</a>

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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

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