OPEC and its allies agreed to stick to their existing policy of monthly oil output increases despite fears that a US release from crude reserves and the new Omicron coronavirus variant would lead to a fresh oil price rout.

OPEC+ agrees to go ahead with oil output rise

China-listed companies are increasingly divesting real estate businesses amid stricter regulatory scrutiny of the industry, according to filings and state media, in a year dominated by headlines of financial woe at China Evergrande Group.

China-listed firms rush to divest property businesses amid real-estate crackdown

The world's biggest automaker complies with tighter emission rules in the region, Toyota Motor Corp said all new vehicle sales in Western Europe will be zero-emission models by 2035.

Toyota will sell only zero-emission cars in Europe by 2035

China says that the Ethiopian government is capable of managing the Tigray conflict. During the latest visit, China's foreign minister's Wang Yi pledged to help the Ethiopian government and also aim at strengthening ties.

China bats for Abiy Ahmed's government, says Ethiopia capable of handling Tigray conflict

Amidst the rising covid-19 cases and also the concerns over the Omicron mutant variant of coronavirus, South Africa is also battling with another problem of vaccine hesitancy.

South Africa battles vaccine hesitancy, only 25% of population vaccinated

New York police have arrested a man holding a shotgun outside the United Nations headquarter. According to officials, the man had threatened to kill himself in front of one of the building's main entrances.

Police arrests armed man outside UN, says he wanted to get some papers delivered

As the new covid variant Omicron gets detected across the world, governments are rushing to get the unvaccinated inoculated and the vaccinated gets the booster job. Germany has announced that it will impose curbs on those who are not vaccinated.

Germany imposes new covid-19 restrictions as cases surge

In the last three days, Sri Lanka has reported around 35 gas cylinder explosions. At least, one person has been killed, in the trail of explosions.

Sri Lanka: 35 gas explosions reported within three days; President Rajapaksa orders probe

Scientists are pretty sure that the Omicron covid variant is causing an increase in the number of covid reinfections in South Africa and is also overpowering the Delta variant to become the country's most dominant strain.

South Africa witnesses rise in covid reinfections

Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg is stepping down to make way for whoever takes over as leader of his conservative party, just hours after party strongman Sebastian Kurz said he was leaving politics altogether.

Austrian Chancellor plans to step down after party strongman Kurz quits politics

Tennis stars back WTA’s move to suspend its tournaments in China over concern for Peng Shuai, as calls grew for other sports organisations to take action.

Tennis stars' show solidarity with Peng Shuai, backs WTA's move to suspend tournaments

An exchange of fire erupted Wednesday between Iranian forces and Afghanistan's Taliban at Iran's eastern border, local media reported. According to a source, "A clash erupted in the afternoon between Iranian border guards and the Taliban following a misunderstanding at the border near the (Afghan) province of Nimroz."

Iranian, Taliban forces exchange fire along the border: Report

Supply chain disruptions and booming demand for consumer electronics have led to an acute shortage of semiconductors. Automakers globally have been forced to make sharp production cuts this year.

Automakers globally have been forced to make sharp production cuts this year

The omicron variant has taken the world by storm, there is not much known about the virus' effects but one does know that it is spreading fast. 24 countries have reported the presence of new covid-19 mutation, the latest to them is the United States. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations has slammed countries' travel restrictions calling them 'ineffective.'

Antonio Guterres slams COVID-19 flight curbs, calls them 'ineffective'

A UN committee on Wednesday has put off the decision on who will represent Afghanistan and Myanmar at the United Nations, said the panel's chair, meaning the Afghan Taliban and Myanmar junta will not be allowed into the world body for now.

Taliban, Myanmar Junta denied UN seat

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China and Hong Kong due to concerns about the well-being of former doubles world No. 1 Peng Shuai and the safety of other players.

WTA suspends tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai's safety concerns

As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan continues, Saudi Arabian govt has called for an urgent meeting of the organisation of the Islamic cooperation to address the matter. The Saudi govt reiterated that millions of Afghans face worsening crisis this winter and are in need of assistance.

Ahead of winters, Saudi Arabia calls for OIC meeting to address Afghan humanitarian crisis

The United States and NATO allies have issued a stark warning to Russia saying that there will be serious consequences if Russia acts against Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Russia has made plans for aggressive moves against Ukraine.

Blinken: Evidence shows Russia planning Ukraine attack

With just days to go for United States'summit for democracy, Washington aims to establish itself as the torch-bearer of democracy. Beijing is pushing to establish a parallel power centre in the east to challenge the West.

China pushes to counter Biden's summit for democracy

An exchange of fire erupted Wednesday between Iranian forces and Afghanistan's Taliban at Iran's eastern border, local media reported. According to a source, "A clash erupted in the afternoon between Iranian border guards and the Taliban following a misunderstanding at the border near the (Afghan) province of Nimroz." WION's Anas Mallick brings in all the latest developments.

Reports: Three Taliban members killed in border clash with Iran

China is on a mission to subdue Taiwan, it has previously used its military might, flying Chinese warcraft inside Taiwan's defence airspace and now a new report has revealed that Beijing is using diplomatic pressure on foreign govt to deport Taiwan nationals to China.

Report: China extradited over 600 Taiwanese worldwide

Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that "a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency, and therefore an emergency for the Japan-US alliance". Responding to it, China has now summoned the Japanese ambassador over Abe's comments.

China miffed over Shinzo Abe's comments on Taiwan, summons Japanese envoy

The United States will delay its deal to remove tariffs on UK steel and aluminium because of concerns about post-Brexit trade rules that affect Northern Ireland.

US to delay UK trade deal over post-Brexit concern

Stellantis' Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said external pressure on automakers to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles potentially threatens jobs and vehicle quality as producers struggle to manage the higher costs of building EVs.

Electric vehicles' cost burden beyond limits: Stellantis

The US Supreme Court is considering a case that could fundamentally transform abortion rights in America, it is being asked to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.

United States: An end to America's abortion debate?

Apple Inc has told its component suppliers that demand for the iPhone 13 lineup has slowed, people familiar with the matter said, signalling that some consumers have decided against trying to get the hard-to-find item.

Apple: Demand for iPhone 13 weakens

Social media companies are businesses and data is their asset. Now, Beijing has come up with a new idea, it is planning a new exchange- it's not to trade shares but data, yes, it's true!

Report: Data could become a tradable asset in China

Elon Musk has sounded the alarm for a potential bankruptcy of his space exploration firm SpaceX. The technology entrepreneur has warned SpaceX employees in a recent mail that the company is facing a major crisis with its production efforts for the new Raptor engine.

Elon Musk: SpaceX faces bankruptcy risk

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated a warning for Russia to stay away from aggression in Ukraine, saying "any renewed aggression can trigger serious consequences." NATO has now issued a stark warning to Russia to which Putin has issued a new statement warning the West 'not to cross the red line'.

NATO issues warning to Russia, Vladimir Putin warns West 'not to cross red line'

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India on December 6, this is for the annual summit between the two countries. Putin will meet Indian PM Narendra Modi in their first in-person meeting since the BRICS summit.

Russian president Vladimir Putin to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi

A renewed spike in Chinese airforce activities fuel Taiwan's fears of invasion by China but Taiwan says it is capable of responding as the country is also constructing an underwater fleet, 7 allies and Taipei in weapon building.

Taiwan gears up to stave off China's invasion

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