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<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrapped up the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a military arsenal build-up to prepare for a war that can "break out any time" on the peninsula, state media reported Sunday.</p>

<p>Kim lambasted the United States during a lengthy speech at the end of five days of year-end party meetings that set his country's military, political and economic policy decisions for 2024.</p>

<p>The meeting announced plans for further military development in the coming year, including launching three more spy satellites, building unmanned drones and developing electronic warfare capabilities, as well as strengthening nuclear and missile forces, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).</p>

<p>This year, Pyongyang successfully launched a reconnaissance satellite, enshrined its status as a nuclear power in its constitution and test-fired the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in its arsenal.</p>

<p>Kim accused the United States of posing "various forms of military threat" and ordered his armed forces to maintain the "overwhelming war response capability", according to KCNA's account of the meeting that ended on Saturday.</p>

<p>The meeting concluded that it is a "fait accompli that a war may break out on the Korean peninsula any time due to the enemies' reckless moves for invading the DPRK," KCNA said, using the acronym of the North's official name.</p>

<p>In an effort to deter Pyongyang, Washington deployed a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Korean port city of Busan this month and flew its long-range bombers in drills with Seoul and Tokyo.</p>

<p>The North has described the deployment of Washington's strategic weapons, such as B-52 bombers, in joint drills on the Korean peninsula as "intentional nuclear war provocative moves".</p>

<p>The military "should rapidly respond to any possible nuclear crisis and put continuous spurs to the preparations for a great event to suppress the whole territory of south Korea by mobilising all physical means and forces including nuclear forces in contingency," Kim said.</p>

<h2><strong>'Uncontrollable crisis'</strong></h2>

<p>Kim told the meeting he would no longer seek reconciliation and reunification with South Korea, noting the "uncontrollable crisis" that he said was triggered by Seoul and Washington.</p>

<p>Inter-Korean relations have deteriorated to a low point this year, with Pyongyang's spy satellite launch prompting Seoul to partially suspend a 2018 military agreement aimed at defusing tensions.</p>

<p>Kim said it would be a mistake to regard South Korea "who publicly defined us as the 'principal enemy'... as the partner of reconciliation and reunification", according to KCNA.</p>

<p>Kim also ordered the drawing-up of measures for reorganising departments handling cross-border affairs to "fundamentally change the principle".</p>

<p>Leif Easley, a professor of international relations at Ewha University in Seoul, said the emphasis on North Korea's "significant military capabilities" was likely aimed at hiding its poor economic achievements this year.</p>

<p>"Much of what state-controlled media publishes is recycled propaganda," he said, adding. "Pyongyang's bellicose rhetoric suggests its military moves are not only about deterrence but also domestic politics and international coercion."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pyongyang declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear power in 2022 and has repeatedly said it will never give up its nuclear weapons programme, which the regime views as essential for its survival.</p>

<p>The United Nations Security Council has adopted many resolutions calling on North Korea to halt its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes since Pyongyang first conducted a nuclear test in 2006.</p>


North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrapped up the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a military arsenal build-up to prepare for a war that can "break out any time" on the peninsula, state media reported Sunday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrapped up the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a military arsenal build-up to prepare for a war that can "break out any time" on the peninsula, state media reported Sunday. Kim lambasted the United States during a lengthy speech at the end of five days of year-end party meetings that set his country's military, political and economic policy decisions for 2024. The meeting announced plans for further military development in the coming year, including launching three more spy satellites, building unmanned drones and developing electronic warfare capabilities, as well as strengthening nuclear and missile forces, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). This year, Pyongyang successfully launched a reconnaissance satellite, enshrined its status as a nuclear power in its constitution and test-fired the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in its arsenal. Kim accused the United States of posing "various forms of military threat" and ordered his armed forces to maintain the "overwhelming war response capability", according to KCNA's account of the meeting that ended on Saturday. The meeting concluded that it is a "fait accompli that a war may break out on the Korean peninsula any time due to the enemies' reckless moves for invading the DPRK," KCNA said, using the acronym of the North's official name. In an effort to deter Pyongyang, Washington deployed a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Korean port city of Busan this month and flew its long-range bombers in drills with Seoul and Tokyo. The North has described the deployment of Washington's strategic weapons, such as B-52 bombers, in joint drills on the Korean peninsula as "intentional nuclear war provocative moves". The military "should rapidly respond to any possible nuclear crisis and put continuous spurs to the preparations for a great event to suppress the whole territory of south Korea by mobilising all physical means and forces including nuclear forces in contingency," Kim said. 'Uncontrollable crisis' Kim told the meeting he would no longer seek reconciliation and reunification with South Korea, noting the "uncontrollable crisis" that he said was triggered by Seoul and Washington. Inter-Korean relations have deteriorated to a low point this year, with Pyongyang's spy satellite launch prompting Seoul to partially suspend a 2018 military agreement aimed at defusing tensions. Kim said it would be a mistake to regard South Korea "who publicly defined us as the 'principal enemy'... as the partner of reconciliation and reunification", according to KCNA. Kim also ordered the drawing-up of measures for reorganising departments handling cross-border affairs to "fundamentally change the principle". Leif Easley, a professor of international relations at Ewha University in Seoul, said the emphasis on North Korea's "significant military capabilities" was likely aimed at hiding its poor economic achievements this year. "Much of what state-controlled media publishes is recycled propaganda," he said, adding. "Pyongyang's bellicose rhetoric suggests its military moves are not only about deterrence but also domestic politics and international coercion." Pyongyang declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear power in 2022 and has repeatedly said it will never give up its nuclear weapons programme, which the regime views as essential for its survival. The United Nations Security Council has adopted many resolutions calling on North Korea to halt its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes since Pyongyang first conducted a nuclear test in 2006.

Kim Jong Un accuses US of posing 'military threat', orders military to prepare for possible 'war'

<p>In his annual&nbsp;New Year address to the Indian leadership, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised New Delhi's chairmanship of the G20, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summits this year. India led both groupings and organised the in-person G20 summit in Delhi in September and the virtual SCO summit in July.</p>

<p>A Kremlin statement said Vladimir Putin praised the results of India’s chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the G20 and stressed&nbsp;"his conviction that Moscow and New Delhi will continue to develop multifaceted bilateral ties and effectively coordinate efforts to strengthen security and stability at the regional and global levels".</p>

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<p>In the messages addressed to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi, President Putin noted that "despite the difficult international situation" the "special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India continues to develop dynamically".</p>

<p>The statement said that the Russian President outlined that in the "outgoing year, trade has been growing at an exceptionally high rate and joint projects in various areas have been successfully implemented."</p>

<p>This year witnessed several high-level exchanges between Moscow and New Delhi.</p>

<p>India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, was on a five-day visit to Russia last week.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;SCO summit 2023: India holds chair of G20 &amp; SCO this year | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>During the visit, he met with the Russian President and conducted discussions with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Trade Minister Denis Manturov. Notably, three pivotal documents concerning the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plants, a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and a Protocol on Foreign Office Consultations were signed.</p>

<p>President Putin extended an invitation to Indian PM Modi to visit Russia in 2024 during EAM's meeting with him. It is noteworthy that Russia will assume the BRICS Presidency on January 1st, hosting the summit in Kazan. Additionally, 2023 witnessed the visit of Russian FM Lavrov, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, among others, to India.</p>

<p>This is Putin's annual message he sends out to leaders of select countries. The list of countries this year include, Azerbaijan ,Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Hungary, India, Lao, Nicaragua, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Serbia, South Africa, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Venezuela, Vietnam, Uzbekistan. He also sent out messages to a few former foreign heads of state and government, which include Armenia's Robert Kocharyan &amp; Serzh Sargsyan, Kazakhstan's Nursultan Nazarbayev, France's Nicolas Sarkozy, Germany's Gerhard Schröder.</p>


In his annual New Year address to the Indian leadership, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised New Delhi's chairmanship of the G20, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summits this year.

In his annual New Year address to the Indian leadership, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised New Delhi's chairmanship of the G20, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summits this year. India led both groupings and organised the in-person G20 summit in Delhi in September and the virtual SCO summit in July. A Kremlin statement said Vladimir Putin praised the results of India’s chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the G20 and stressed "his conviction that Moscow and New Delhi will continue to develop multifaceted bilateral ties and effectively coordinate efforts to strengthen security and stability at the regional and global levels". Also read | The Capitals: Delhi delivers as the voice of Global South In the messages addressed to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi, President Putin noted that "despite the difficult international situation" the "special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India continues to develop dynamically". The statement said that the Russian President outlined that in the "outgoing year, trade has been growing at an exceptionally high rate and joint projects in various areas have been successfully implemented." This year witnessed several high-level exchanges between Moscow and New Delhi. India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, was on a five-day visit to Russia last week. Also watch | SCO summit 2023: India holds chair of G20 & SCO this year | World News | WION × During the visit, he met with the Russian President and conducted discussions with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Trade Minister Denis Manturov. Notably, three pivotal documents concerning the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plants, a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and a Protocol on Foreign Office Consultations were signed. President Putin extended an invitation to Indian PM Modi to visit Russia in 2024 during EAM's meeting with him. It is noteworthy that Russia will assume the BRICS Presidency on January 1st, hosting the summit in Kazan. Additionally, 2023 witnessed the visit of Russian FM Lavrov, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, among others, to India. This is Putin's annual message he sends out to leaders of select countries. The list of countries this year include, Azerbaijan ,Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Hungary, India, Lao, Nicaragua, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Serbia, South Africa, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Venezuela, Vietnam, Uzbekistan. He also sent out messages to a few former foreign heads of state and government, which include Armenia's Robert Kocharyan & Serzh Sargsyan, Kazakhstan's Nursultan Nazarbayev, France's Nicolas Sarkozy, Germany's Gerhard Schröder.

In New Year greetings to PM Modi, Putin lauds India’s presidency of G20, SCO

Tourism industry of Kashmir starts 2024 on a high note. Locals & tourists gather at Lal Chowk for New Years.

J&K: Srinagar's Lal Chowk lit up for 'New Years'

<p>Amid the Israel-Hamas war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, Christian communities in the Palestinian territories, southern Lebanon, and Syria marked a subdued Christmas, setting a somber tone for the upcoming festivities, including the New Year 2024.</p>

<p>In a poignant gesture of solidarity with Gaza, Sharjah, the third-largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, has decided to cancel its customary New Year’s Eve celebrations, including firework displays.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharjah Police have warned of legal measures against those participating in unauthorised festivities, underscoring the gravity of the situation.</p>

<p>But this stance is not echoed uniformly across West Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, other emirates, known for their extravagant New Year’s Eve celebrations, have not announced similar bans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is gearing up for the Sheikh Zayed Festival, featuring a record-breaking hour-long firework display. In Dubai, various major displays, including at the iconic Burj Khalifa, are on the agenda, with Global Village confirming no fewer than seven fireworks shows.</p>

<h2><strong>New Year celebrations to continue&nbsp;elsewhere in West Asia</strong></h2>

<p><b>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-caretaker-pm-kakar-announces-ban-on-new-year-celebrations-heres-why-674761">Pakistan caretaker PM Kakar announces ban on New Year celebrations, here's why</a></b></p>

<p>Lebanon's capital, Beirut, plans customary street parties and live concerts, while Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is scheduled for multiple firework displays. Lusail City in Qatar is set to host laser shows and fireworks, having previously scaled down National Day celebrations in solidarity with Gaza.</p>

<p>Outside the West Asia, Pakistan has imposed a "strict ban" on any New Year events. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar has called on the nation to stand in solidarity with Palestinians.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Gaza &amp; Israel fail to light up for New Year amid fresh skirmishes</strong></p>

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<p>Fighting raged Saturday across Gaza, where displaced Palestinians said they were "exhausted" with no end in sight to the war between the besieged territory's Hamas rulers and Israel, now in its 13th week.</p>

<p>The retaliatory state of war which began with Hamas's bloody October 7 attacks on southern Israel, which left about 1,200 people dead, has so far claimed the lives of 21,672 people, mostly women and children.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Amid the Israel-Hamas war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, Christian communities in the Palestinian territories, southern Lebanon, and Syria marked a subdued Christmas, setting a somber tone for the upcoming festivities, including the New Year 2024.

Amid the Israel-Hamas war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, Christian communities in the Palestinian territories, southern Lebanon, and Syria marked a subdued Christmas, setting a somber tone for the upcoming festivities, including the New Year 2024. In a poignant gesture of solidarity with Gaza, Sharjah, the third-largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, has decided to cancel its customary New Year’s Eve celebrations, including firework displays. Sharjah Police have warned of legal measures against those participating in unauthorised festivities, underscoring the gravity of the situation. But this stance is not echoed uniformly across West Asia. However, other emirates, known for their extravagant New Year’s Eve celebrations, have not announced similar bans. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is gearing up for the Sheikh Zayed Festival, featuring a record-breaking hour-long firework display. In Dubai, various major displays, including at the iconic Burj Khalifa, are on the agenda, with Global Village confirming no fewer than seven fireworks shows. New Year celebrations to continue elsewhere in West Asia Also read | Pakistan caretaker PM Kakar announces ban on New Year celebrations, here's why Lebanon's capital, Beirut, plans customary street parties and live concerts, while Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is scheduled for multiple firework displays. Lusail City in Qatar is set to host laser shows and fireworks, having previously scaled down National Day celebrations in solidarity with Gaza. Outside the West Asia, Pakistan has imposed a "strict ban" on any New Year events. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar has called on the nation to stand in solidarity with Palestinians. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Gaza & Israel fail to light up for New Year amid fresh skirmishes × Fighting raged Saturday across Gaza, where displaced Palestinians said they were "exhausted" with no end in sight to the war between the besieged territory's Hamas rulers and Israel, now in its 13th week. The retaliatory state of war which began with Hamas's bloody October 7 attacks on southern Israel, which left about 1,200 people dead, has so far claimed the lives of 21,672 people, mostly women and children. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war expected to mute New Year celebrations in West Asia but not in Dubai

Stocks on Wall Street took a break in the last session of 2023 following a surge that brought the market close to all-time highs. Global equities snapped a five-day run-up on Friday, the final session before the New Year weekend. There are now indications of fatigue, suggesting a halt or retreat.

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Preparations for ushering the new year are in full swing but fearing a security threat administrations across Western countries are ramping up safety measures for New Year's Eve celebrations. Take a look.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his New Year message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his message, Putin said that there were major ties and India-Russia bilateral cooperation in the outgoing year.

Russian President Putin's New Year greetings to India

Putin's New Year's message to India: Putin praises India's G20 Presidency & SCO Meet

People around the globe are gearing up for New Year as cities are decorated to ring in the festivities and yet many are still protesting the war continues between Israel and Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza & Israel fail to light up for New Year amid fresh skirmishes

<p>As the world prepares to welcome the new year, retailers and producers of fruits and vegetables in France are bracing for an impact as a law banning the use of single-use plastic comes into force on January 1. France has set an aim to be fully single-use plastic-free by the year 2040 and implementation of the law is a step in that direction.</p>

<p>The use of single-use plastic is still widespread in France, especially in the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to a France24 report, a third of fresh produce grown in the country is sold this way.</p>

<p>The law, aiming to drastically reduce the use of single-use plastic, will ban the use of plastic film and even netting.</p>

<p>"It used to be a miracle product...But as always we didn't consider consequences," an elderly woman told France24 while referring to plastic.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | France: Over 700 Airbus employees take ill after Christmas party, dinner organised for 2,600 people</strong></p>

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<p>Steps taken to reduce or eliminate the use of single-use plastic find support among the public in France.</p>

<p>However, fresh food producers expressed concern about the latest drastic measure and said that they are not ready to bring about such a change.</p>

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<p>"We don't have a miracle product which is affordable and can be put to immediate use instead of plastic. Either the material isn't totally transparent, or it breaks easily or isn't moisture-proof," said Laurent Gardin, President of the Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Producers' Association, as quoted by France24.</p>

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<p>But the ban is not a blanket ban. The government has reportedly deemed it legal for some products to be sold in single-use plastic. Twenty-nine foodstuffs are currently exempt from this ban. The list includes early-harvest potatoes and carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, salads, berries and certain other fresh products. In addition to this, exemption from this rule would also apply to items that are considered fragile.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the world prepares to welcome the new year, retailers and producers of fruits and vegetables in France are bracing for an impact as a law banning the use of single-use plastic comes into force on January 1.

As the world prepares to welcome the new year, retailers and producers of fruits and vegetables in France are bracing for an impact as a law banning the use of single-use plastic comes into force on January 1. France has set an aim to be fully single-use plastic-free by the year 2040 and implementation of the law is a step in that direction. The use of single-use plastic is still widespread in France, especially in the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to a France24 report, a third of fresh produce grown in the country is sold this way. The law, aiming to drastically reduce the use of single-use plastic, will ban the use of plastic film and even netting. "It used to be a miracle product...But as always we didn't consider consequences," an elderly woman told France24 while referring to plastic. Watch | France: Over 700 Airbus employees take ill after Christmas party, dinner organised for 2,600 people × Steps taken to reduce or eliminate the use of single-use plastic find support among the public in France. However, fresh food producers expressed concern about the latest drastic measure and said that they are not ready to bring about such a change. Also Read | France plane row: Indian police form teams to bust illegal immigration network "We don't have a miracle product which is affordable and can be put to immediate use instead of plastic. Either the material isn't totally transparent, or it breaks easily or isn't moisture-proof," said Laurent Gardin, President of the Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Producers' Association, as quoted by France24. Also Read | British police investigate case of UK boy who disappeared and turned up in France But the ban is not a blanket ban. The government has reportedly deemed it legal for some products to be sold in single-use plastic. Twenty-nine foodstuffs are currently exempt from this ban. The list includes early-harvest potatoes and carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, salads, berries and certain other fresh products. In addition to this, exemption from this rule would also apply to items that are considered fragile. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The new year is just around the corner and many of us are already making plans of how to celebrate the New Year's Eve. Family, friends, food and alcohol are likely to be part of all the festivities. But some of us may also be worried about avoiding excess booze.</p>

<p>Alcoholism is a global problem irrespective of countries, ethnicities, and demographics. Alcoholism does not only has&nbsp;adverse effects on a person who is drinking, but their families&nbsp;too. An interesting study has suggested a way to make a person drink less. However, it is not specifically directed toward alcoholics or social drinkers.</p>

<p>The study has been reported by ScienceAlert and reportedly involved researchers from The George Institute for Global Health.</p>

<h2><strong>So what was found in the study?</strong></h2>

<p>Three surveys were carried out for this study. The first one was completed by 7995 people. Three weeks later, 4588 of these people completed the second survey. Another three weeks after that, 2687 people took the third survey.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | How alcohol impacts the brain | Brain can repair damage in 7.3 months</strong></p>

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<p>While adverse health effects of alcoholism are generally known and is&nbsp;associate with heart disease, premature death, dementia, and digestive issues, not many people know the link between alcoholism and cancer.</p>

<p>The participants in the study were divided into different groups and were shown advertisements showing the link between alcohol and cancer.</p>

<p>Some of the participants&nbsp;reportedly suggested strategies like counting their drinks to limit their alcohol intake.</p>

<p>It was reportedly found that people who were shown the link between alcohol and cancer reduced their intake. This strategy was found to be more effective than the one in which people were just advised to count their drinks to limit their alcohol intake.</p>

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<p>Many people don't know that alcohol is a carcinogen," said Simone Pettigrew, an economist and psychology from The George Institue for Global Health.</p>

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<p>"It's important information that drinkers should have access to. But telling people alcohol causes cancer is just part of the solution – we also need to give them ways to take action to reduce their risk."</p>

<p>The World Health Organization has said in the past that 7 per cent of deaths worldwide could be attributed to alcoholism. The agency has said that if drinkers are effectively made aware of the problems related to alcohol, it may nudge them towards reducing intake or quitting alcohol.</p>

<p>ScienceAlert has reported that the participants in the study were "broadly demographically representative of the Australian drinking public"</p>

<p>The study, carried out two years ago, was published in journal Addictive Behaviour.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The new year is just around the corner and many of us are already making plans of how to celebrate the New Year's Eve. Family, friends, food and alcohol are likely to be part of all the festivities.

The new year is just around the corner and many of us are already making plans of how to celebrate the New Year's Eve. Family, friends, food and alcohol are likely to be part of all the festivities. But some of us may also be worried about avoiding excess booze. Alcoholism is a global problem irrespective of countries, ethnicities, and demographics. Alcoholism does not only has adverse effects on a person who is drinking, but their families too. An interesting study has suggested a way to make a person drink less. However, it is not specifically directed toward alcoholics or social drinkers. The study has been reported by ScienceAlert and reportedly involved researchers from The George Institute for Global Health. So what was found in the study? Three surveys were carried out for this study. The first one was completed by 7995 people. Three weeks later, 4588 of these people completed the second survey. Another three weeks after that, 2687 people took the third survey. Watch | How alcohol impacts the brain | Brain can repair damage in 7.3 months × While adverse health effects of alcoholism are generally known and is associate with heart disease, premature death, dementia, and digestive issues, not many people know the link between alcoholism and cancer. The participants in the study were divided into different groups and were shown advertisements showing the link between alcohol and cancer. Some of the participants reportedly suggested strategies like counting their drinks to limit their alcohol intake. It was reportedly found that people who were shown the link between alcohol and cancer reduced their intake. This strategy was found to be more effective than the one in which people were just advised to count their drinks to limit their alcohol intake. Also Read | Newly found sea spider species breathes through legs, has boxing gloves for claws Many people don't know that alcohol is a carcinogen," said Simone Pettigrew, an economist and psychology from The George Institue for Global Health. Also Read | A woman 'defied' Alzheimer's disease, the case may help find a cure "It's important information that drinkers should have access to. But telling people alcohol causes cancer is just part of the solution – we also need to give them ways to take action to reduce their risk." The World Health Organization has said in the past that 7 per cent of deaths worldwide could be attributed to alcoholism. The agency has said that if drinkers are effectively made aware of the problems related to alcohol, it may nudge them towards reducing intake or quitting alcohol. ScienceAlert has reported that the participants in the study were "broadly demographically representative of the Australian drinking public" The study, carried out two years ago, was published in journal Addictive Behaviour. (With inputs from agencies)

Study finds an effective strategy to limit alcohol consumption

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuid5nuZ2FOQqDJE" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Four people were killed while several others were injured in a series of car bombings at a pagoda in eastern Myanmar on Thursday. The incident took place at the Yan Taing Aung pagoda in Lashio township, Shan state where revellers had gathered to celebrate the start of the Buddhist new year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Thingyan festival is usually a joyful occasion where people come together to celebrate and play public water fights. However, since Myanmar plunged into the nadir of unending violence following the military coup, the event has been politicised with pro-democracy&nbsp; activists calling for a boycott of junta-organised events.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least three vehicles were destroyed in the attack with a rescue worker saying, "Four men were killed on spot."</p>

<p>Overall, 12 people were injured while two remained in serious condition, all had been quickly transported to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, the authorities are sanitising the area for further explosives.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Junta airstrike on village</strong></h2>

<p>The bombings come in the backdrop of the Myanmar junta carrying out airstrikes on a village that killed over 130 people, in what many have termed as the deadliest attack by the military after seizing power in a coup two years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The villagers told AFP that it was difficult to identify the dead. "We can not identify anymore who is who among the dead because they are all pieces."</p>

<h2><strong>Will crush&nbsp;dissent: Junta chief</strong></h2>

<p>The attack transpired a few days after junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said he would take&nbsp; "decisive action" against the country’s rebel National Unity Government (NUG) and its allied ethnic armed groups.</p>

<p>"The terror acts of NUG and its lackey so-called People's Defence Forces (PDFs) need to be tackled for good and all," said&nbsp;Hlaing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To crush the resistance led by the NUG and PDFs, he commanded his soldiers to "effectively use the firearms provided."</p>

<p>The junta chief said that the military would then hold "free and fair elections" upon the completion of the state of emergency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-juntas-airstrikes-kill-at-least-100-leave-town-with-screaming-people-and-body-parts-everywhere-582066" target="_blank"><strong>ALSO READ | Myanmar junta's airstrikes kill at least 100, leave town with screaming people and body parts everywhere</strong></a></p>

<p>The Myanmar army has dealt with dissenting groups using an iron fist ever since coming to power. Those opposing the junta rule have been mercilessly killed.&nbsp;According to various estimates, the crackdown against anti-junta voices&nbsp;has left more than 3,200 people dead.&nbsp;</p>

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Four people were killed while several others were injured in a series of car bombings at a pagoda in eastern Myanmar on Thursday. The incident took place at the Yan Taing Aung pagoda in Lashio township, Shan state where revellers had gathered to celebrate the start of the Buddhist new year.

Four people were killed while several others were injured in a series of car bombings at a pagoda in eastern Myanmar on Thursday. The incident took place at the Yan Taing Aung pagoda in Lashio township, Shan state where revellers had gathered to celebrate the start of the Buddhist new year. The Thingyan festival is usually a joyful occasion where people come together to celebrate and play public water fights. However, since Myanmar plunged into the nadir of unending violence following the military coup, the event has been politicised with pro-democracy activists calling for a boycott of junta-organised events. At least three vehicles were destroyed in the attack with a rescue worker saying, "Four men were killed on spot." Overall, 12 people were injured while two remained in serious condition, all had been quickly transported to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, the authorities are sanitising the area for further explosives. Junta airstrike on village The bombings come in the backdrop of the Myanmar junta carrying out airstrikes on a village that killed over 130 people, in what many have termed as the deadliest attack by the military after seizing power in a coup two years ago. The villagers told AFP that it was difficult to identify the dead. "We can not identify anymore who is who among the dead because they are all pieces." Will crush dissent: Junta chief The attack transpired a few days after junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said he would take "decisive action" against the country’s rebel National Unity Government (NUG) and its allied ethnic armed groups. "The terror acts of NUG and its lackey so-called People's Defence Forces (PDFs) need to be tackled for good and all," said Hlaing. To crush the resistance led by the NUG and PDFs, he commanded his soldiers to "effectively use the firearms provided." The junta chief said that the military would then hold "free and fair elections" upon the completion of the state of emergency. ALSO READ | Myanmar junta's airstrikes kill at least 100, leave town with screaming people and body parts everywhere The Myanmar army has dealt with dissenting groups using an iron fist ever since coming to power. Those opposing the junta rule have been mercilessly killed. According to various estimates, the crackdown against anti-junta voices has left more than 3,200 people dead. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Four killed, several injured in car bomb blasts during New Year festival in Myanmar

Turtles and fish swim around divers performing an underwater lion dance in a Malaysian aquarium ahead of the Lunar New Year festival. Carrying oxygen canisters, the dancers under a single lion costume jump in mid-water before slowly landing on the sandy floor of a huge Aquaria KLCC water tank.

This Malaysian aquarium holds underwater lion dance ahead of Lunar New Year festival

As per some studies, only 16% of the people manage to stick to their new year’s resolution. Is it time to re-think our strategy? Watch this to know why most new year’s resolutions fail.

Time to re-evaluate your new year’s resolutions?

<p>Let's take a moment to look back on 2022 before heading on to 2023. This year has been an archetype&nbsp;for events that nobody saw coming.&nbsp;Millions&nbsp;received Covid jabs&nbsp;worldwide, while other regions saw extreme flooding and record-breaking heat.&nbsp;Some of these events were so powerful that they set the tone for our future discourse.&nbsp;Take a look at the top&nbsp;events of 2022&nbsp;&nbsp;that no one expected.</p>

<h2><strong>1) The longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II died, making Prince Charles the King&nbsp;</strong></h2>

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<p>The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away in Balmoral on September 8 at the age of 96. After her passing on September 8, Prince Charles became King Charles III and succeeded her on the throne.</p>

<p>Charles, the first-born child of the queen and her late husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was the next in line to the throne from the time he was three years old. As a result, he is the most experienced and well-prepared successor to the throne in British history.</p>

<p>He is also the oldest king to ever ascend to the British throne at the age of 73. The next in line to the throne of the United Kingdom is Prince William, the eldest son of King Charles and former Duke of Cambridge.</p>

<h2><strong>2)&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United</strong></h2>

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<p>Following his explosive conversation with Piers Morgan on November 23, Cristiano Ronaldo departed Manchester United by mutual consent. The 37-year-old attacker and United came to an understanding to end his contract, according to a 67-word statement United released.</p>

<p>Ronaldo said he felt "betrayed" by the team in the TalkTV interview and that he had "no respect" for Erik ten Hag as manager. "When I missed pre-season because my kid was ill, Man Utd questioned my ability. If Arsenal wins the Premier League, that would make me delighted," he remarked.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>3)&nbsp;Found: a 48,500-year-old zombie virus</strong></h2>

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<p>After resurrecting a "zombie virus" that has been trapped beneath a frozen lake in Russia for a record 48,500 years, French scientists raised concerns about the possibility of yet another pandemic.</p>

<p>According to experts, irreversible permafrost thawing has already started in large regions, "releasing biological stuff frozen for up to a million years."</p>

<h2><strong>4) Elon Musk buys out Twitter</strong></h2>

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<p>The billionaire Elon Musk officially declared his desire to buy Twitter on April 14. He made a&nbsp;take-it-or-leave-it for Twitter of $44 billion (about Rs. 36,025 crore). The bid was first rejected by Twitter's board, which even included a "poison pill" clause in an effort to stop Musk from acquiring the firm forcibly. On April 25, Twitter's board had a change of heart and decided to accept the offer after all.&nbsp;Musk tweeted, "Yessss."</p>

<h2><strong>5) UK gets its first Indian-origin PM</strong></h2>

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<p>Rishi Sunak made history after becoming Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister.&nbsp;Following Penny Mordaunt's resignation from the campaign, he was chosen without opposition as the next leader of the ruling Conservative Party.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>6) Taliban ban women from universities</h2>

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<p>Afghanistan's Taliban leaders&nbsp;imposed a permanent ban on women attending the country's universities this year,&nbsp;the ministry of higher education said in a letter issued to all government and private universities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“You all are informed to implement the mentioned order of suspending education of females until further notice,” said the letter signed by the minister for higher education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem.</p>

<h2><strong>7)&nbsp;Europe's heat melted runways and railroad signals</strong></h2>

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Let's take a moment to look back on 2022 before heading on to 2023. This year has been an archetype for events that nobody saw coming. Millions received Covid jabs worldwide, while other regions saw extreme flooding and record-breaking heat.

Let's take a moment to look back on 2022 before heading on to 2023. This year has been an archetype for events that nobody saw coming. Millions received Covid jabs worldwide, while other regions saw extreme flooding and record-breaking heat. Some of these events were so powerful that they set the tone for our future discourse. Take a look at the top events of 2022 that no one expected. 1) The longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II died, making Prince Charles the King The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away in Balmoral on September 8 at the age of 96. After her passing on September 8, Prince Charles became King Charles III and succeeded her on the throne. Charles, the first-born child of the queen and her late husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was the next in line to the throne from the time he was three years old. As a result, he is the most experienced and well-prepared successor to the throne in British history. He is also the oldest king to ever ascend to the British throne at the age of 73. The next in line to the throne of the United Kingdom is Prince William, the eldest son of King Charles and former Duke of Cambridge. 2) Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United Following his explosive conversation with Piers Morgan on November 23, Cristiano Ronaldo departed Manchester United by mutual consent. The 37-year-old attacker and United came to an understanding to end his contract, according to a 67-word statement United released. Ronaldo said he felt "betrayed" by the team in the TalkTV interview and that he had "no respect" for Erik ten Hag as manager. "When I missed pre-season because my kid was ill, Man Utd questioned my ability. If Arsenal wins the Premier League, that would make me delighted," he remarked. 3) Found: a 48,500-year-old zombie virus After resurrecting a "zombie virus" that has been trapped beneath a frozen lake in Russia for a record 48,500 years, French scientists raised concerns about the possibility of yet another pandemic. According to experts, irreversible permafrost thawing has already started in large regions, "releasing biological stuff frozen for up to a million years." 4) Elon Musk buys out Twitter The billionaire Elon Musk officially declared his desire to buy Twitter on April 14. He made a take-it-or-leave-it for Twitter of $44 billion (about Rs. 36,025 crore). The bid was first rejected by Twitter's board, which even included a "poison pill" clause in an effort to stop Musk from acquiring the firm forcibly. On April 25, Twitter's board had a change of heart and decided to accept the offer after all. Musk tweeted, "Yessss." 5) UK gets its first Indian-origin PM Rishi Sunak made history after becoming Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister. Following Penny Mordaunt's resignation from the campaign, he was chosen without opposition as the next leader of the ruling Conservative Party. 6) Taliban ban women from universities Afghanistan's Taliban leaders imposed a permanent ban on women attending the country's universities this year, the ministry of higher education said in a letter issued to all government and private universities. “You all are informed to implement the mentioned order of suspending education of females until further notice,” said the letter signed by the minister for higher education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem. 7) Europe's heat melted runways and railroad signals 🔥 The East Coast Mainline has re-opened following a fire that spread to the track in Sandy, Bedfordshire - due to the extreme heat. 🌡️ ⚠️ Disruption is still to be expected throughout the day, so check before you travel - @nationalrailenq. ➡️ https://t.co/4wBwJJ7g6T pic.twitter.com/qQ1fj0f0NG — Network Rail (@networkrail) July 20, 2022 × In July, temperatures in sections of Europe that were experiencing a severe heatwave as a result of wildfires burning over Portugal, Spain, France, Greece, and Croatia suddenly rose drastically. In the midst of this, the UK started to experience sweltering temperatures that reached 40 degrees Celsius. As a result, incidences of public property melting were reported, which negatively impacted the inhabitants' everyday lives. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Yearender 2022: Events that happened this year, and which no one saw coming

In a New Year’s Eve address, the Ukrainian president called for all of his country’s lands, including Crimea, to be returned in 2023.

Zelensky vows Ukraine will fight until victory is achieved in New Year's speeches

World ushers in New Year 2023 with mesmerising laser lights and fireworks

Tragedy amid New Year celebrations in Uganda. At least nine people including a 10 year old boy were killed in a stampede in a shopping mall in the capital Kampala.

WION Fineprint | Uganda: Nine suffocate to death after stampede in shopping mall

<p>People across the world turned a new chapter of their lives as they bid farewell to 2022 and welcomed a new year on Sunday (January 1) with celebrations in different parts, including Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, and others. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Sunday said Taiwan was ready to provide "necessary assistance" to China to help it deal with the fresh wave of Covid infections. China's defence ministry has accused the US military of misguiding the public about a previous confrontation between the two forces in the South China Sea about the disputed Paracel Islands.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="www.wionews.com/world/from-new-zealand-to-hong-kong-world-welcomes-2023-with-fireworks-and-light-shows-548401"><strong>From New Zealand to Hong Kong: World welcomes 2023 with fireworks and light shows</strong></a></p>

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<p>With aspirations and expectations, the world's eight billion people look forward to the year 2023. They said goodbye to the chaotic 12 months, which were marred by several crises, including the Ukraine war, and other conflicts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>2022 was bittersweet and will be remembered for a lot of reasons like the Russia-Ukraine war, the cost of living crisis, the Covid pandemic etc. The past year will also be remembered for the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict. There were some happy moments as well, such as Argentina's World Cup win.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-offers-help-to-china-to-manage-fresh-covid-wave-548402"><strong>Taiwan offers help to China to manage fresh Covid wave</strong></a></p>

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<p>Tsai, in her traditional new year message, delivered at the presidential office, said everyone had seen the rise in cases in China.</p>

<p>"As long as there is a need, based on the position of humanitarian care, we are willing to provide the necessary assistance to help more people get out of the pandemic and have a healthy and safe new year," she said, without elaborating.</p>

<p>China considers Taiwan to be Chinese territory and has not ruled out the use of force to control the self-governing island.</p>

<p><a href="www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-military-of-distorting-information-after-close-aircraft-encounter-548406"><strong>China accuses US military of distorting information after close aircraft encounter</strong></a></p>

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<p>Two days after the US military alleged that a Chinese Navy aircraft flew dangerously close to a US air force jet, the defence ministry of China has accused the US military of fudging information, Reuters reported. According to a defence ministry spokesperson, the US military plane violated international law and compromised the safety of Chinese pilots.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch| Israel slams, Palestinians welcome UN vote; Israel PM Netanyahu says, 'UN vote 'despicable' | WION</strong></p>

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People across the world turned a new chapter of their lives as they bid farewell to 2022 and welcomed a new year on Sunday (January 1) with celebrations in different parts, including Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, and others.

People across the world turned a new chapter of their lives as they bid farewell to 2022 and welcomed a new year on Sunday (January 1) with celebrations in different parts, including Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, and others. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Sunday said Taiwan was ready to provide "necessary assistance" to China to help it deal with the fresh wave of Covid infections. China's defence ministry has accused the US military of misguiding the public about a previous confrontation between the two forces in the South China Sea about the disputed Paracel Islands. From New Zealand to Hong Kong: World welcomes 2023 with fireworks and light shows With aspirations and expectations, the world's eight billion people look forward to the year 2023. They said goodbye to the chaotic 12 months, which were marred by several crises, including the Ukraine war, and other conflicts. 2022 was bittersweet and will be remembered for a lot of reasons like the Russia-Ukraine war, the cost of living crisis, the Covid pandemic etc. The past year will also be remembered for the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict. There were some happy moments as well, such as Argentina's World Cup win. Taiwan offers help to China to manage fresh Covid wave Tsai, in her traditional new year message, delivered at the presidential office, said everyone had seen the rise in cases in China. "As long as there is a need, based on the position of humanitarian care, we are willing to provide the necessary assistance to help more people get out of the pandemic and have a healthy and safe new year," she said, without elaborating. China considers Taiwan to be Chinese territory and has not ruled out the use of force to control the self-governing island. China accuses US military of distorting information after close aircraft encounter Two days after the US military alleged that a Chinese Navy aircraft flew dangerously close to a US air force jet, the defence ministry of China has accused the US military of fudging information, Reuters reported. According to a defence ministry spokesperson, the US military plane violated international law and compromised the safety of Chinese pilots. Watch| Israel slams, Palestinians welcome UN vote; Israel PM Netanyahu says, 'UN vote 'despicable' | WION

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