Tensions are at an all-time high between Russia and Ukraine. Over 100,000 Russian soldiers have been amassed along Ukraine's Eastern border.

Most people leave Ukraine's frontline villages amid war tensions with Russia

After US government ramped up trillions of dollars in covid-19 relief, economy has notched its strongest growth in nearly four decades in 2021. It is also seen that forging ahead despite the crisis from the pandemic.

US economy's strongest growth in 40 years

Golden Globes 2022 was a sullen affair as celebrities boycotted the prestigious awards ceremony. Amid a row over organisers' unethical practices and lack of diversity in its board members , once considered the biggest party in town, Golden Globes this year had no telecast, red carpet, winning speeches.

Golden Globes without glitz? This is what happened this year

A project in Sweden is exploring using automated drones, the possibility of delivering electrocardiograms to patients faster than ambulances or other traditional emergency services, our next one gets you the details.

Drone helps save cardiac arrest patient in Sweden

In a historic moment the central American nation of Honduras is now sworn in its very first female president Xiomara Castro and this comes amidst growing political rebellion in her leftist liberal party that has challenged her authority even before her inauguration.

Honduras swears in Xiomara Castro as first female president

As West allies attempt to avert a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Nord Stream 2, a long-touted energy infrastructure project has driven a wedge between Germany and the United States.

Russia-Ukraine Tensions: United States warns, Nord stream 2 could be axed

After months of heightened tensions, both US and Russia are focusing on dialogue and diplomacy after the US responded to Russia's security demands. Moscow said it was clear that US wasn't ready to address main security concerns in their standoff over Ukraine.

US offers 'diplomatic path' to Russia-Ukraine tensions | Latest English News | WION News

The United States has once again voiced some serious concerns over India's purchase of the multi-billion dollar missile defense system from Russia. The United States has said that Russia selling the S-400 missile defense system to India has shined a spotlight on the destabilizing role that Moscow plays in the region.

US voices concerns over India's S-400 purchase from Russia

Even as coronavirus and its variants were not enough, the news of a new type of the virus like Covid (SARS-CoV-2)&nbsp;has made headlines.

With the emergence of every&nbsp;new type of the virus, comes a huge amount of speculation and hype.&nbsp;Well, it is quite understandable as the coronavirus has been tormenting the world for over two years now. &nbsp;

In the latest development, the new type of coronavirus has been detected among bats in South Africa by Chinese researchers.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-what-is-the-new-stealth-omicron-447976" hreflang="en">Explainer: What is the new 'stealth Omicron'?</a>

Even as the research claims that it has latent ability to mutate, the World Health Organisation has said that its potential needs further clarity. &nbsp;

NeoCov can penetrate human cells in the same way as SARS-CoV-2, as per scientists from the Wuhan University in China. &nbsp;

It is actually the closest relative to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-exit-from-zero-covid-19-china-struggles-to-find-policy-off-ramp-448101" hreflang="en">No exit from zero-COVID-19: China struggles to find policy off-ramp</a>

In a paper posted on preprint website bioRxiv, the researchers said, "It is only one mutation away from becoming dangerous for humans."&nbsp; &nbsp;

The paper is yet to be peer-reviewed. &nbsp;

The question whether the NeoCov coronavirus poses a threat to humans requires further study, as per the WHO. &nbsp;

"Whether the virus detected in the study will pose a risk for humans will require further study," the health body was quoted as saying to TASS news agency. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Even as coronavirus and its variants were not enough, the news of a new type of the virus like Covid (SARS-CoV-2) has made headlines. With the emergence of every new type of the virus, comes a huge amount of speculation and hype.

Even as coronavirus and its variants were not enough, the news of a new type of the virus like Covid (SARS-CoV-2) has made headlines. With the emergence of every new type of the virus, comes a huge amount of speculation and hype. Well, it is quite understandable as the coronavirus has been tormenting the world for over two years now. In the latest development, the new type of coronavirus has been detected among bats in South Africa by Chinese researchers. Also Read: Explainer: What is the new 'stealth Omicron'? Even as the research claims that it has latent ability to mutate, the World Health Organisation has said that its potential needs further clarity. NeoCov can penetrate human cells in the same way as SARS-CoV-2, as per scientists from the Wuhan University in China. It is actually the closest relative to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Also Read: No exit from zero-COVID-19: China struggles to find policy off-ramp In a paper posted on preprint website bioRxiv, the researchers said, "It is only one mutation away from becoming dangerous for humans." The paper is yet to be peer-reviewed. The question whether the NeoCov coronavirus poses a threat to humans requires further study, as per the WHO. "Whether the virus detected in the study will pose a risk for humans will require further study," the health body was quoted as saying to TASS news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

Wuhan is back in news with revelation on NeoCov. Check out what WHO has to say

30th January 2022 will mark 50 years of the Bogside massacre in northern Irelands, one of the most painful episodes in its history 50 years on the survivors and witnesses recall the horrors to keep the history of bloody Sunday alive.

50 years since the Bogside massacre, survivors recall Northern Ireland's Bloody Sunday

It's almost time for Thailand to welcome Lunar New Year. Though with a tummy twist this year. Mini Lunar New Year's dessert is on offer.

It's almost time for Thailand to welcome Lunar New Year

US responses fail to address Russia's main security concerns, says Sergey Lavrov

Tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border continue to simmer. The united west has now threatened to impose never seen before sanctions on Moscow if Russia were to carry out an invasion into Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: What are the possible sanctions on Moscow?

A record-breaking streak of launches in North Korea has now tested two different weapon systems this week. The North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un reportedly carried out an inspection of important ammunitions factory.

North Korea confirms latest weapons test, Kim Jong-Un carries out an inspection

Budget 2022 is just around the corner and like other sectors, auto sector in India has its expectations as well. Around 50% of manufacturing contribution in India's GDP comes from auto sector so what are the expectations of this shining sector? Today we're joined by Santosh Iyer, VP of Mercedes-Benz.

50% of manufacturing contribution in India's GDP comes from auto sector

In its sixth missile test, this month, North Korea has fired another unidentified projectile towards the waters of its east coast.

North Korea fires more suspected missiles as it continues to flex its muscles

At the beginning of the year 2022, COVID-19's third wave has hit nations including India but how has been the impact of the Omicron wave of economies worldwide and what is the outlook for global economies? Let's take a look.

An outlook at the world economy in 2022 amid COVID-19's third wave

Bentley says that it will launch its first fully electric car in 2025. It has also said that it will invest $3.4 Billion in sustainability in the next 10 years.

Bentley to launch its first fully electric car in 2025, $3.4 Billion to be invested in next 10 years

North Korea conducts its sixth missile test this month with another unidentified projectile fired

Despite registering a record number of COVID cases, Denmark has decided to scrap the remaining COVID restrictions from the first of February.

Despite record COVID-19 cases, Denmark to lift the restrictions from 1st February

The latest round of talks between France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine was held in Paris over the Ukraine crisis. The meeting was held as a four-way discussion between the so-called 'Normandy group'.

Normandy format talks held in Paris to diffuse tensions over Ukraine

Amid the ongoing tensions over the Ukraine invasion threat by Russia, watch the WION explainer to understand more about the conflict.

War Clouds over Ukraine: Explained in One Minute

The East African country of Uganda is planning to curb its borrowing and boost exports in sectors such as meat and dairy.

The East African country of Uganda is planning to curb its borrowing & boost exports

As India celebrates 73rd Republic Day, Assistant Sub-Inspector Babu Ram who lost his life in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's in 2020 has been awarded the Ashok Chakra by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.

India celebrates 73 Republic Day: Award Ashok Chakra Awarded To J&K ASI Babu Ram

The omicron variant of covid-19 is slowing down the global economy. Now, the International Monetary Fund has cut its world GDP forecast for the year 2022 to 4.4 percent. The Washington based crisis lender says that the variant will slow growth this year notably in the world's two largest economies.

IMF slashes global growth estimate, high inflation due to Russia-Ukraine conflict, Omicron and more

The West led by the United States is scrambling to beef up its military preparations, fears are mounting that an invasion of Ukraine is imminent but Russia's state TV wants Russian citizens to think otherwise. It's focusing on issues like Omicron cases or the Beijing Olympics.

Russian TV plays down escalating crisis, blames western 'panic' for tensions in Ukraine

A tropical storm Ana which made landfall on Monday has wreaked havoc in three African countries, it has killed at least 34 people in Madagascar, three people in Mozambique and has killed one person in Malawi. The tropical storm has also knocked out power in the South East African nation.

Tropical storm Ana batters Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi, kills 38 people

There are no signs of de-escalation at the Russia-Ukrainian border where an estimated 100,000 Russian troops have been deployed but for what this is not yet clear. Russia maintains that it has no plans of an invasion the West believes otherwise and both sides are preparing for the worst.

Biden says 'willing to sanction Putin' if Russia invades Ukraine

Power began trickling back to the three central Asian countries which are Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. After one of the biggest blackouts in the region's history, millions of major cities of the three former soviet nations were left without power after an electricity grid accident.

Power began trickling back in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan after biggest ever blackout

The flying car gets authorisation from civil aviation regulators. The Aircar is created by a Slovakian company called Klein Vision.

The flying car gets authorisation from civil aviation regulators

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