A team of 18 French forensic experts has arrived in Kyiv to investigate the killings in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.&nbsp;Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-crisis-team-of-french-forensic-experts-arrive-in-kyiv-to-investigate-bucha-killings-471226" hreflang="en">Ukraine crisis: Team of French forensic experts arrive in Kyiv to investigate Bucha killings</a>

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The French officers are conducting autopsies to determine the date and cause of the deaths of the alleged victims of the Russian military forces.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senator-lindsey-graham-says-china-should-pay-greater-price-for-backing-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-471178" hreflang="en">US Senator Lindsey Graham says China should pay greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine</a>

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US Senator Lindsey Graham has said that China should pay a greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ispr-has-confirmed-imran-khans-internal-conspiracy-theory-former-pak-minister-tells-wion-471200">See elections happening in Pakistan in 8 weeks time; Fawad Chaudhry, ex-Pak minister tells WION</a>

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Former information minister and key leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhary believes that general elections will be held in eight weeks' time. He made the remarks in an exclusive conversation with WION’s Anas Mallick in Islamabad.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-linka-limits-supply-of-petrol-diesel-to-tackle-fuel-crisis-471225">Sri Lanka limits supply of petrol, diesel to tackle fuel crisis</a>

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Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnsons-distraction-plan-forget-partygate-lets-take-back-control-of-uk-borders-471150" hreflang="en">Boris Johnson's distraction plan: Forget partygate, let's 'take back control' of UK borders</a>

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Britain is planning to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to the East African country of Rwanda.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-climate-adviser-gina-mccarthy-denies-that-she-is-stepping-down-471243" hreflang="en">White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy denies that she is stepping down</a>

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White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy on Friday (April 15) denied that she is stepping down from her position.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gay-rights-activist-ed-buck-sentenced-to-30-years-for-forcefully-injecting-men-with-meth-killing-two-471185" hreflang="en">'Gay rights activist' Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years for forcefully injecting men with meth, killing two</a>

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Wealthy political activist, ‘philanthropist’ and Democratic donor Ed Buck has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for supplying and injecting gay men, most of them black, with Methamphetamine (meth).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/north-koreans-celebrate-founding-leader-kim-il-sungs-birthday-471216" hreflang="en">North Koreans celebrate founding leader Kim Il Sung's birthday</a>

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North&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;celebrated the 110th anniversary of the birth of late founder Kim Il Sung on Friday with fireworks and an evening gala in Pyongyang's main square, with thousands of people in colourful traditional dress singing and dancing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-kill-elon-musks-hostile-takeover-bid-twitter-may-go-for-poison-pill-says-report-471207" hreflang="en">To kill Elon Musk's hostile takeover bid, Twitter may go for 'poison pill', says report&nbsp;</a>

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According to the strategy, the social microblogging site can activate its shareholder's rights plan. It can help in turning the hostile takeover into an expensive and complex process, 'The New York Times'&nbsp;reported citing sources. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/apple-is-internally-testing-new-models-of-macbook-series-report-471251" hreflang="en">Apple is internally testing new models of MacBook series: Report</a>

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Apple is internally testing new models of the MacBook series with next-generation M2 chips as per a report published in Bloomberg.

A team of 18 French forensic experts has arrived in Kyiv to investigate the killings in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items.

A team of 18 French forensic experts has arrived in Kyiv to investigate the killings in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items. Click on headlines to read more Ukraine crisis: Team of French forensic experts arrive in Kyiv to investigate Bucha killings The French officers are conducting autopsies to determine the date and cause of the deaths of the alleged victims of the Russian military forces. US Senator Lindsey Graham says China should pay greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine US Senator Lindsey Graham has said that China should pay a greater price for backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. See elections happening in Pakistan in 8 weeks time; Fawad Chaudhry, ex-Pak minister tells WION Former information minister and key leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhary believes that general elections will be held in eight weeks' time. He made the remarks in an exclusive conversation with WION’s Anas Mallick in Islamabad. Sri Lanka limits supply of petrol, diesel to tackle fuel crisis Sri Lanka on Friday limited the fuel supply for motorists with immediate effect as low foreign reserves continued to cripple the island nation from importing several essential items. Boris Johnson's distraction plan: Forget partygate, let's 'take back control' of UK borders Britain is planning to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to the East African country of Rwanda. White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy denies that she is stepping down White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy on Friday (April 15) denied that she is stepping down from her position. 'Gay rights activist' Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years for forcefully injecting men with meth, killing two Wealthy political activist, ‘philanthropist’ and Democratic donor Ed Buck has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for supplying and injecting gay men, most of them black, with Methamphetamine (meth). North Koreans celebrate founding leader Kim Il Sung's birthday North Korea celebrated the 110th anniversary of the birth of late founder Kim Il Sung on Friday with fireworks and an evening gala in Pyongyang's main square, with thousands of people in colourful traditional dress singing and dancing. To kill Elon Musk's hostile takeover bid, Twitter may go for 'poison pill', says report According to the strategy, the social microblogging site can activate its shareholder's rights plan. It can help in turning the hostile takeover into an expensive and complex process, 'The New York Times' reported citing sources. Apple is internally testing new models of MacBook series: Report Apple is internally testing new models of the MacBook series with next-generation M2 chips as per a report published in Bloomberg.

Top 10 world news: French forensic experts arrive in Bucha, Sri Lanka limits supply of petrol, and more

UK Prime Minister Boris Jonhson is likely to receive three more fines for lockdown breaching parties, local media reports have stated. Johnson is believed to have attended six of the 12 lockdown parties, which are under scrutiny, and has already been fined for one.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-to-receive-three-more-fines-for-lockdown-breaching-parties-report-471039" hreflang="en">UK PM Johnson to receive 3 more fines for lockdown breaching parties: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/22/249283-stories-2.jpg" />&nbsp;Amid growing calls for his resignation, the prime minister had refused to step down from the office and instead offered an apology.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-looks-to-solidify-relationship-with-twitter-offers-to-buy-for-4139-billion-470976" hreflang="en">Musk looks to 'solidify relationship' with Twitter, offers to buy for $41 bn</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/14/254678-twitter-1.jpg" />According to a regulatory filing, billionaire Elon Musk has made an offer of $41.39 billion to buy social microblogging site, Twitter.&nbsp;Musk’s relationship with this social media platform is quite long. After holding numerous polls on it, the Tesla CEO had recently suggested a raft of changes for the platform.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worldwide-covid-cases-surpass-500-million-as-omicron-variant-ba2-surges-471015">Worldwide covid cases surpass 500 million as Omicron variant BA.2 surges</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/14/254709-covid-11.jpg" />Global&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;cases&nbsp;surpassed&nbsp;500&nbsp;million&nbsp;on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, as the highly contagious&nbsp;BA.2&nbsp;sub-variant of&nbsp;Omicron&nbsp;surges&nbsp;in many countries in Europe and Asia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/invading-forces-in-ukraine-deported-500000-civilians-to-russia-says-report-471006" hreflang="en">Invading forces in Ukraine deported 500,000 civilians to Russia, says report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/14/254694-ukrainian-1.jpg" />Russian forces in Ukraine have been accused of committing several war crimes during the war. &nbsp;In a new report released by the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the invading forces have been alleged to deport around 500,000 Ukrainians to Russia. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-hope-the-world-comes-back-to-its-senses-world-treats-black-and-white-lives-unequally-says-who-chief-470945" hreflang="en">'I hope the world comes back to its senses': World treats 'black and white lives' unequally, says WHO chief</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/17/248132-who.jpg" />Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization's (WHO) director-general on Wednesday said that the world treats “blacks and white lives” unequally. The WHO chief said this in the context of Ukraine and the attention its ‘white’ population is receiving compared to other areas facing emergencies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-bolsonaro-gets-trolled-hard-for-underplaying-military-viagra-penile-implants-order-470970">Brazil's Bolsonaro gets trolled hard for downplaying military's viagra, penile implants order</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/14/254676-stories-23.jpg" />Downplaying the controversy that has emerged over the Brazilian military’s purchase of Viagra and penile implants, the country’s President Jair Bolsonaro attacked the media for “swelling” the issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-meet-the-newlyweds-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-share-dreamy-wedding-pics-471029">Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt wedding pics are out! Meet the newlyweds</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/14/254716-new-56.jpg" />Sharing their love with fans, Alia posted a series of pictures from the wedding as they looked much-in-love. In the first of the many photos, Alia and Ranbir can be seen kissing one another as they stand on the balcony of latter's house.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-army-calls-imran-khans-bluff-trashes-conspiracy-in-ousting-his-government-470994" hreflang="en">Pak Army calls Imran Khan’s bluff, trashes ‘conspiracy’ in ousting his govt</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/11/253926-untitled-design.png" />Pakistan Army on Thursday denied any “conspiracy” to topple the erstwhile Imran Khan government and added that such a word was not used during a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) last month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-saudi-tv-show-pokes-fun-at-joe-biden-shows-him-as-sleepy-and-forgetful-old-man-470904">Saudi TV show pokes fun at Joe Biden, shows him as sleepy and forgetful old man</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/14/254614-saudi-tv-mocks-joe-biden.jpg" />This isn't mocking, this is truth," a social media user wrote in the comment box of a funny video, which is based on United States President Joe Biden.&nbsp;The clip, which went viral online is from the Saudi Arabian TV show "Studio 22" which is a lot similar to "Saturday Night Live", a popular TV show in the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crypto-entrepreneur-re-auctions-jack-dorseys-first-tweet-for-48-million-gets-bid-for-only-280-470974" hreflang="en">Crypto entrepreneur re-auctions Jack Dorsey's first tweet NFT for $48mn, gets bid for only $280</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/14/254677-dohesthy.jpg" />A non-fungible token (NFT) of Twitter founder&nbsp;Jack Dorsey's first tweet that was earlier sold to a crypto investor for $2.9 million was re-listed again for the auction by the current owner for $48 million. However, much to his dismay, the NFT could only fetch $280

UK Prime Minister Boris Jonhson is likely to receive three more fines for lockdown breaching parties, local media reports have stated. Johnson is believed to have attended six of the 12 lockdown parties, which are under scrutiny, and has already been fined for one.

UK Prime Minister Boris Jonhson is likely to receive three more fines for lockdown breaching parties, local media reports have stated. Johnson is believed to have attended six of the 12 lockdown parties, which are under scrutiny, and has already been fined for one. UK PM Johnson to receive 3 more fines for lockdown breaching parties: Report Amid growing calls for his resignation, the prime minister had refused to step down from the office and instead offered an apology. Musk looks to 'solidify relationship' with Twitter, offers to buy for $41 bn According to a regulatory filing, billionaire Elon Musk has made an offer of $41.39 billion to buy social microblogging site, Twitter. Musk’s relationship with this social media platform is quite long. After holding numerous polls on it, the Tesla CEO had recently suggested a raft of changes for the platform. Worldwide covid cases surpass 500 million as Omicron variant BA.2 surges Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 500 million on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, as the highly contagious BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron surges in many countries in Europe and Asia. Invading forces in Ukraine deported 500,000 civilians to Russia, says report Russian forces in Ukraine have been accused of committing several war crimes during the war. In a new report released by the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the invading forces have been alleged to deport around 500,000 Ukrainians to Russia. 'I hope the world comes back to its senses': World treats 'black and white lives' unequally, says WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization's (WHO) director-general on Wednesday said that the world treats “blacks and white lives” unequally. The WHO chief said this in the context of Ukraine and the attention its ‘white’ population is receiving compared to other areas facing emergencies. Brazil's Bolsonaro gets trolled hard for downplaying military's viagra, penile implants order Downplaying the controversy that has emerged over the Brazilian military’s purchase of Viagra and penile implants, the country’s President Jair Bolsonaro attacked the media for “swelling” the issue. Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt wedding pics are out! Meet the newlyweds Sharing their love with fans, Alia posted a series of pictures from the wedding as they looked much-in-love. In the first of the many photos, Alia and Ranbir can be seen kissing one another as they stand on the balcony of latter's house. Pak Army calls Imran Khan’s bluff, trashes ‘conspiracy’ in ousting his govt Pakistan Army on Thursday denied any “conspiracy” to topple the erstwhile Imran Khan government and added that such a word was not used during a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) last month. Saudi TV show pokes fun at Joe Biden, shows him as sleepy and forgetful old man This isn't mocking, this is truth," a social media user wrote in the comment box of a funny video, which is based on United States President Joe Biden. The clip, which went viral online is from the Saudi Arabian TV show "Studio 22" which is a lot similar to "Saturday Night Live", a popular TV show in the US. Crypto entrepreneur re-auctions Jack Dorsey's first tweet NFT for $48mn, gets bid for only $280 A non-fungible token (NFT) of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first tweet that was earlier sold to a crypto investor for $2.9 million was re-listed again for the auction by the current owner for $48 million. However, much to his dismay, the NFT could only fetch $280

Top 10 world news: Trouble mounting for UK PM, Elon Musk's Twitter takeover bid, and more

Differing from ally US President Joe Biden, French President Emanuel Macron has refused to term the Russian actions in Ukraine as "genocide" during an interview with public broadcaster France 2.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-french-president-macron-refuses-to-term-russian-attack-on-ukraine-as-genocide-470783">Russia-Ukraine war: French President Macron refuses to describe civilian killings as ‘genocide’</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/13/254490-macorn.jpg" />The comments are likely to cause consternation in the US administration, as most of the western allies have been acting in tandem to decry the Russian attack on Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tensions-may-flare-up-in-koreas-as-us-japan-navies-carry-out-drills-470738">Tensions may flare up in Koreas as US, Japan navies carry out drills in region</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/13/254431-navy.jpg" />With the rise in the weapons tests carried out by North Korea, tensions are heightened in the region. &nbsp;In what could flare it up more, US and Japanese warships have conducted joint naval exercise in the area&nbsp;on Tuesday and Wednesday. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/10-tourists-including-4-french-and-a-belgian-killed-in-horrific-egypt-bus-scrash-470772">10 tourists, including 4 French and a Belgian, killed in horrific Egypt bus crash</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/13/254463-bus.jpg" />Ten people were killed after a tourist bus collided into a car in southern Egypt on Wednesday. Among those killed include four French, one Belgian and five Egyptian tourists. A clip circulating online purportedly showed a tourist bus in flames with people trying to put out the fire. WION could not verify the authenticity of the video.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-first-time-new-zealand-resident-may-get-extradited-to-china-470767">For first time, New Zealand resident may get extradited to China &nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/13/254455-court.jpg" />In a first, a man, who is suspected of murdering a young woman in Shanghai, may get extradited to China as per the court’s order in New Zealand. In the ruling, the government of the New Zealand has been given the go ahead. The country may send a resident to China to face trial for the first time. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-crypto-researcher-sentenced-to-five-years-for-helping-north-korea-evade-sanctions-470732">US crypto researcher sentenced to five years for helping North Korea evade sanctions</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/13/254429-north-korea.jpg" />A former researcher at a high-profile cryptocurrency group was sentenced to five years and three months in prison on Tuesday for conspiring to help North Korea evade US&nbsp;sanctions using cryptocurrency, federal prosecutors in Manhattan said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-companies-eyeing-strategic-pieces-of-land-worldwide-report-470671">Chinese companies buying up 'strategic' pieces of land worldwide: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/13/254371-ch1.jpg" />Reports have claimed that Chinese companies are looking to buy up&nbsp; "strategic" pieces of land around the world close to US military installations including around key sea lanes and straits.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heres-why-elon-musk-is-sued-by-twitter-shareholders-470683">Here's why Elon Musk is sued by Twitter&nbsp;shareholders</a>

<img alt="Elon Musk: A New Social Media Platform? Elon Musk's Tweet Sparks A Buzz" src="https://c.ndtvimg.com/2022-03/v7h01m2k_elon-musk_625x300_14_March_22.jpg" />n a proposed class action filed in Manhattan federal court, the shareholders said Musk, the chief executive of electric car company Tesla Inc, made "materially false and misleading statements and omissions" by failing to reveal he had invested in&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;by March 24 as required under federal law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/killer-of-indian-student-arrested-with-large-cache-of-guns-at-home-says-canadian-police-470735" hreflang="en">Killer of Indian student arrested with large ‘cache of guns’: Canadian Police</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/13/254432-vasu-2.png" />The police in Toronto claimed to have arrested a man suspected of killing 21-year-old Indian student Kartik Vasudev near the Sherbourne subway station last week. The killer has been identified as 39-year-old Richard Jonathan Edwin, who is charged in another murder case that took place just two days after Vasudev was shot dead.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-hugs-tears-and-maori-performers-new-zealand-welcomes-australian-visitors-as-curbs-ease-470727" hreflang="en">With hugs, tears and Maori performers, New Zealand welcomes Australian visitors as curbs ease</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/13/254425-auckland-airport.jpg" />Maori cultural performers greeted travellers while families and friends hugged and cried at the Auckland International Airport where two flights from Australia landed this morning. Those waiting in the arrivals lounge held up boards saying "Hello &amp; Kia Ora &amp; G'day &amp; Welcome".

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/13/254394-moon-landing.jpg" />What are they hiding in Area 51? Is Subliminal advertising real? Where is bigfoot cryogenically preserved? Did they really replace Avril Lavigne? Was the American Horror Story right about Nixon’s Watergate scandal?&nbsp;

Differing from ally US President Joe Biden, French President Emanuel Macron has refused to term the Russian actions in Ukraine as "genocide" during an interview with public broadcaster France 2.

Differing from ally US President Joe Biden, French President Emanuel Macron has refused to term the Russian actions in Ukraine as "genocide" during an interview with public broadcaster France 2. Russia-Ukraine war: French President Macron refuses to describe civilian killings as ‘genocide’ The comments are likely to cause consternation in the US administration, as most of the western allies have been acting in tandem to decry the Russian attack on Ukraine. Tensions may flare up in Koreas as US, Japan navies carry out drills in region With the rise in the weapons tests carried out by North Korea, tensions are heightened in the region. In what could flare it up more, US and Japanese warships have conducted joint naval exercise in the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. 10 tourists, including 4 French and a Belgian, killed in horrific Egypt bus crash Ten people were killed after a tourist bus collided into a car in southern Egypt on Wednesday. Among those killed include four French, one Belgian and five Egyptian tourists. A clip circulating online purportedly showed a tourist bus in flames with people trying to put out the fire. WION could not verify the authenticity of the video. For first time, New Zealand resident may get extradited to China In a first, a man, who is suspected of murdering a young woman in Shanghai, may get extradited to China as per the court’s order in New Zealand. In the ruling, the government of the New Zealand has been given the go ahead. The country may send a resident to China to face trial for the first time. US crypto researcher sentenced to five years for helping North Korea evade sanctions A former researcher at a high-profile cryptocurrency group was sentenced to five years and three months in prison on Tuesday for conspiring to help North Korea evade US sanctions using cryptocurrency, federal prosecutors in Manhattan said. Chinese companies buying up 'strategic' pieces of land worldwide: Report Reports have claimed that Chinese companies are looking to buy up "strategic" pieces of land around the world close to US military installations including around key sea lanes and straits. Here's why Elon Musk is sued by Twitter shareholders n a proposed class action filed in Manhattan federal court, the shareholders said Musk, the chief executive of electric car company Tesla Inc, made "materially false and misleading statements and omissions" by failing to reveal he had invested in Twitter by March 24 as required under federal law. Killer of Indian student arrested with large ‘cache of guns’: Canadian Police The police in Toronto claimed to have arrested a man suspected of killing 21-year-old Indian student Kartik Vasudev near the Sherbourne subway station last week. The killer has been identified as 39-year-old Richard Jonathan Edwin, who is charged in another murder case that took place just two days after Vasudev was shot dead. With hugs, tears and Maori performers, New Zealand welcomes Australian visitors as curbs ease Maori cultural performers greeted travellers while families and friends hugged and cried at the Auckland International Airport where two flights from Australia landed this morning. Those waiting in the arrivals lounge held up boards saying "Hello & Kia Ora & G'day & Welcome". Conspiracy Theories. Why do we love them so much? What are they hiding in Area 51? Is Subliminal advertising real? Where is bigfoot cryogenically preserved? Did they really replace Avril Lavigne? Was the American Horror Story right about Nixon’s Watergate scandal?

Top 10 world news: Macron on Russian 'genocide', tensions in Korea and more

Several people were shot when gunfire was opened during morning rush hour in a subway train&nbsp;in New York's Brooklyn area on Tuesday.&nbsp;British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and finance minister Rishi Sunak have been fined over the 'Partygate' scandal.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gunfire-in-new-york-subway-during-rush-hour-several-hurt-470570" hreflang="en">Gunman in gas mask shoots 13 in New York subway, is on the run</a>

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Officials said that 13 people have been injured during the shooting incident in Sunset Park at 8.30 am.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/partygate-scandal-british-pm-boris-johnson-and-finance-minister-rishi-sunak-fined-470579">'Partygate' scandal: British PM Johnson and finance minister Sunak fined</a>

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A Downing Street spokeswoman said on Tuesday, "The prime minister and chancellor of the exchequer have today received notification that the Metropolitan Police intend to issue them with fixed penalty notices."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxfam-warns-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-can-push-quarter-of-a-billion-people-into-extreme-poverty-470466" hreflang="en">Oxfam warns Russia's invasion of Ukraine can push quarter of a billion people into extreme poverty</a>

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Oxfam on Tuesday warned that inflation due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine can push a quarter of a billion people into extreme poverty.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-suspects-mugs-gifted-by-chinese-embassy-to-ministers-were-bugged-launches-probe-470533">Israel suspects mugs gifted by Chinese embassy to ministers were bugged</a>

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Israel investigation officials have initiated a probe after it was claimed that gifts given by the Chinese embassy in Israel to an Israeli minister and government officials were planted with listening devices, local Israeli media reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protect-and-rehabilitate-the-victims-indonesia-passes-long-awaited-bill-to-tackle-sexual-violence-470541" hreflang="en">'Protect and rehabilitate the victims': Indonesia passes long-awaited bill to tackle sexual violence</a>

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House speaker Puan Maharani said, "We hope that the implementation of this law will resolve sexual violence cases."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-presidential-election-le-pen-accuses-macron-of-manoeuvring-to-seduce-left-wing-voters-470506" hreflang="en">French presidential election: Le Pen accuses Macron of 'manoeuvring' to seduce left-wing voters</a>

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Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen has accused incumbent Emmanuel Macron's offer to soften pension reform as a ''manoeuvre'' to seduce left-wing voters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-nearly-48-million-ukrainian-children-displaced-142-killed-claims-unicef-470488" hreflang="en">Russia-Ukraine war: Nearly 4.8 million Ukrainian children displaced, 142 killed, claims UNICEF</a>

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UNICEF has claimed that 4.8 million out of 7.5 million Ukraine children have been displaced and 142 youngsters have lost their lives as a consequence to the Russian-Ukraine war that started on February 24.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vladimir-putin-says-russia-will-launch-a-lunar-probe-with-ally-belarus-470521" hreflang="en">Vladimir Putin says Russia will launch a lunar probe with ally Belarus</a>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Moscow will launch a lunar probe with ally Belarus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-first-major-storm-in-phillipines-of-2022-megi-470564">Tropical storm Megi hits Phillipines, at least 42 killed</a>

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Rescuers hampered by mud and rain on Tuesday used their bare hands and shovels to search for survivors of landslides that smashed into villages in the central Philippines, as the death toll from tropical&nbsp;storm&nbsp;Megi rose to 42.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-tensions-with-north-us-aircraft-carrier-deploys-off-korean-peninsula-470458" hreflang="en">Amid tensions with North, US aircraft carrier deploys off Korean peninsula</a>

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Amid tensions over North Korea's potential nuclear weapon test, reports, citing a US official, have emerged that the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group is operating in waters off the Korean peninsula.&nbsp;

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Several people were shot when gunfire was opened during morning rush hour in a subway train in New York's Brooklyn area on Tuesday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and finance minister Rishi Sunak have been fined over the 'Partygate' scandal.

Several people were shot when gunfire was opened during morning rush hour in a subway train in New York's Brooklyn area on Tuesday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and finance minister Rishi Sunak have been fined over the 'Partygate' scandal. Click on headlines to read more: Gunman in gas mask shoots 13 in New York subway, is on the run Officials said that 13 people have been injured during the shooting incident in Sunset Park at 8.30 am. 'Partygate' scandal: British PM Johnson and finance minister Sunak fined A Downing Street spokeswoman said on Tuesday, "The prime minister and chancellor of the exchequer have today received notification that the Metropolitan Police intend to issue them with fixed penalty notices." Oxfam warns Russia's invasion of Ukraine can push quarter of a billion people into extreme poverty Oxfam on Tuesday warned that inflation due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine can push a quarter of a billion people into extreme poverty. Israel suspects mugs gifted by Chinese embassy to ministers were bugged Israel investigation officials have initiated a probe after it was claimed that gifts given by the Chinese embassy in Israel to an Israeli minister and government officials were planted with listening devices, local Israeli media reported. 'Protect and rehabilitate the victims': Indonesia passes long-awaited bill to tackle sexual violence House speaker Puan Maharani said, "We hope that the implementation of this law will resolve sexual violence cases." French presidential election: Le Pen accuses Macron of 'manoeuvring' to seduce left-wing voters Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen has accused incumbent Emmanuel Macron's offer to soften pension reform as a ''manoeuvre'' to seduce left-wing voters. Russia-Ukraine war: Nearly 4.8 million Ukrainian children displaced, 142 killed, claims UNICEF UNICEF has claimed that 4.8 million out of 7.5 million Ukraine children have been displaced and 142 youngsters have lost their lives as a consequence to the Russian-Ukraine war that started on February 24. Vladimir Putin says Russia will launch a lunar probe with ally Belarus Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Moscow will launch a lunar probe with ally Belarus. Tropical storm Megi hits Phillipines, at least 42 killed Rescuers hampered by mud and rain on Tuesday used their bare hands and shovels to search for survivors of landslides that smashed into villages in the central Philippines, as the death toll from tropical storm Megi rose to 42. Amid tensions with North, US aircraft carrier deploys off Korean peninsula Amid tensions over North Korea's potential nuclear weapon test, reports, citing a US official, have emerged that the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group is operating in waters off the Korean peninsula.

Top 10 world news: 13 injured in Brooklyn subway shooting incident, Johnson fined and more

Imran Khan's PTI party will stage a massive protest across Pakistan in protest against the formation of new government, which has been dubbed as "imported government". In other news, Putin's ex-economic advisor has said that putting embargo on Russia's oil and gas can stop Ukraine war within a month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-pak-political-crisis-pm-imran-faces-no-confidence-vote-in-parliament-469510">&nbsp;Live: Pakistan Crisis: PTI to stage protests across Pakistan today, Imran Khan to lead protest&nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253741-pak-16.jpg" />Imran Khan&nbsp;said on Twitter, “Pakistan became an independent state in 1947; but the freedom struggle begins again today against a foreign conspiracy of regime change. It is always the people of the country who defend their sovereignty &amp; democracy.”&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/total-embargo-on-russian-oil-and-gas-can-stop-war-within-a-month-putins-ex-economic-advisor-469987">Total embargo on Russian oil and gas can stop war within a month: Putin’s ex-economic advisor</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253756-putin.jpg" />An “effective” embargo on Russian oil and gas can force Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine, the Russian president’s former chief economic adviser has told the BBC.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-modi-us-prez-biden-to-hold-virtual-meeting-on-monday-470020">Indian PM Modi, US Prez Biden to hold virtual meeting on Monday</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253778-modi.jpg" />Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual meeting on Monday to review the ongoing bilateral cooperation. They will also exchange views on the recent developments in South Asia, the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-inquiry-launched-into-akshata-murtys-tax-affairs-leak-469969">UK inquiry launched into Akshata Murty's tax affairs leak</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253742-r-a.jpg" />An internal inquiry has been launched into how the tax affairs of Akshata Murty, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, were leaked to a newspaper, according to UK media reports on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-us-virus-accusations-as-shanghai-lockdown-drags-on-469971">China slams US virus 'accusations' as Shanghai lockdown drags on</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253743-shnaghai-1.jpg" />China blasted the United States for making "groundless accusations" about its Covid-19 policy, after surging cases in Shanghai prompted the American consulate to let some staff leave the locked-down megacity.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/with-imran-khan-out-sharif-and-ex-minister-qureshi-to-face-off-for-pm-post-on-monday-469960">With Imran Khan out, Sharif and ex-minister Qureshi to face off for PM post on Monday</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253738-combo.png" />With Imran Khan booted out of the office after losing the no-confidence motion, the battle for the new premiership is set to begin tomorrow (April 11) when Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA) will be reconvened to elect a new prime minister.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-pakistan-based-let-terrorists-killed-in-srinagar-encounter-470001">Two Pakistan-based LeT terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253764-seucirty.png" />During a joint operation of Jammu Kashmir Police and the paramilitary force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the terrorists, involved in the attack on CRPF personnel at Maisuma area of Srinagar on April 4 were, neutralised.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worlds-largest-wildlife-overpass-begins-construction-this-month-469956">Construction of world’s largest wildlife overpass to begin this month in US</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253736-wildlife-1.jpg" />On Earth Day, April 22, a launching ceremony will kick-off&nbsp;to mark the start of construction for the $90m crossing, which will be named Wallis Annenberg wildlife crossing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-begins-to-inoculate-all-adults-with-covid-vaccines-precaution-dose-at-private-centres-470014">India begins to inoculate all adults with Covid vaccines’ precaution dose at private centres &nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253771-vax.jpg" />India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-appoints-new-military-commander-in-ukraine-who-is-general-aleksandr-dvornikov-469926">Putin appoints new military commander in Ukraine: Who is General Aleksandr&nbsp;Dvornikov?</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/10/253704-g1.JPG" />Dvorknikov has been the commander of the troops of the southern military district. He led the Russian task force in Syria in September 2015.&nbsp;The Russian general was dubbed the "butcher of Syria" during the campaign due to his ruthless tactics as Russia helped Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to crush the rebels.

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Imran Khan's PTI party will stage a massive protest across Pakistan in protest against the formation of new government, which has been dubbed as "imported government".

Imran Khan's PTI party will stage a massive protest across Pakistan in protest against the formation of new government, which has been dubbed as "imported government". In other news, Putin's ex-economic advisor has said that putting embargo on Russia's oil and gas can stop Ukraine war within a month. Live: Pakistan Crisis: PTI to stage protests across Pakistan today, Imran Khan to lead protest Imran Khan said on Twitter, “Pakistan became an independent state in 1947; but the freedom struggle begins again today against a foreign conspiracy of regime change. It is always the people of the country who defend their sovereignty & democracy.” Total embargo on Russian oil and gas can stop war within a month: Putin’s ex-economic advisor An “effective” embargo on Russian oil and gas can force Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine, the Russian president’s former chief economic adviser has told the BBC. Indian PM Modi, US Prez Biden to hold virtual meeting on Monday Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual meeting on Monday to review the ongoing bilateral cooperation. They will also exchange views on the recent developments in South Asia, the Indo-Pacific region and global issues of mutual interest. UK inquiry launched into Akshata Murty's tax affairs leak An internal inquiry has been launched into how the tax affairs of Akshata Murty, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, were leaked to a newspaper, according to UK media reports on Sunday. China slams US virus 'accusations' as Shanghai lockdown drags on China blasted the United States for making "groundless accusations" about its Covid-19 policy, after surging cases in Shanghai prompted the American consulate to let some staff leave the locked-down megacity. With Imran Khan out, Sharif and ex-minister Qureshi to face off for PM post on Monday With Imran Khan booted out of the office after losing the no-confidence motion, the battle for the new premiership is set to begin tomorrow (April 11) when Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA) will be reconvened to elect a new prime minister. Two Pakistan-based LeT terrorists killed in Srinagar encounter During a joint operation of Jammu Kashmir Police and the paramilitary force, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the terrorists, involved in the attack on CRPF personnel at Maisuma area of Srinagar on April 4 were, neutralised. Construction of world’s largest wildlife overpass to begin this month in US On Earth Day, April 22, a launching ceremony will kick-off to mark the start of construction for the $90m crossing, which will be named Wallis Annenberg wildlife crossing. India begins to inoculate all adults with Covid vaccines’ precaution dose at private centres India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. Putin appoints new military commander in Ukraine: Who is General Aleksandr Dvornikov? Dvorknikov has been the commander of the troops of the southern military district. He led the Russian task force in Syria in September 2015. The Russian general was dubbed the "butcher of Syria" during the campaign due to his ruthless tactics as Russia helped Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to crush the rebels.

Top 10 world news: Modi & Biden to hold virtual meet, Imran Khan to launch protest and more

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer began a meeting with Vladimir Putin on Monday.&nbsp;Pakistan's parliament chose&nbsp;Shehbaz&nbsp;Sharif&nbsp;as prime minister on Monday.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/austrian-chancellor-nehammer-to-tell-russian-president-putin-truth-about-ukraines-invasion-470226">Austrian Chancellor Nehammer begins meeting with Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin</a>

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Nehammer told Putin that he "is isolating Russia, that he will lose this war morally, and that he is doing everything wrong that can be done wrong".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-pak-political-crisis-pm-imran-faces-no-confidence-vote-in-parliament-469510" hreflang="en">LIVE | Pakistan politics: Shehbaz Sharif is the new PM, oath ceremony today</a>

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Sharif's election brings to a close a week-long constitutional confrontation that reached its climax on Sunday when Khan lost a no-confidence vote, although the nuclear-armed nation is likely to remain prone to political and economic turbulence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-marks-10-years-since-kim-jong-uns-election-as-top-party-leader-470244">North Korea marks 10 years since Kim Jong Un's election as top party leader</a>

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North Korea on Monday marked 10 years since Kim Jong Un was elected as the leader of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-claims-it-destroyed-s-300-anti-aircraft-missile-systems-given-to-ukraine-by-eu-nation-470257" hreflang="en">Russia claims it destroyed S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems given to Ukraine by EU nation</a>

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Russia claimed on Monday that they were able to use their Kalibr missiles to destroy four S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems which were given to Ukraine by an unidentified European nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-boris-johnsons-visit-us-says-joe-biden-doesnt-currently-have-any-plans-to-travel-to-ukraine-470275" hreflang="en">After Boris Johnson's visit, US says Joe Biden 'doesn't currently have any plans' to travel to Ukraine</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to Kyiv on Saturday and meeting with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came as a surprise to the world. After his visit, many speculated that other leaders might also visit the war-torn nation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-100-private-jets-linked-to-russian-oligarchs-stuck-in-dubai-report-470154" hreflang="en">Over 100 private jets linked to Russian oligarchs stuck in Dubai: Report</a>

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According to a report, over hundred private jets belonging to Russian oligarchs are stuck in Dubai's airports ever since the sanctions were imposed by the Western government against Putin's regime.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lankan-pm-mahinda-rajapaksa-says-government-is-working-to-overcome-economic-crisis-470293" hreflang="en">Govt is working to overcome economic crisis: Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa</a>

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Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday said the country had reached a decisive juncture and called for patience as protests continued over the government's handling of a deepening economic crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-macron-or-le-pen-why-it-matters-for-france-the-eu-and-the-west-470196">Macron or Le Pen: Why it matters for France, the EU and the West</a>

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The French will decide on April 24 whether to re-elect pro-business centrist President Emmanuel Macron or blow up decades of mainstream consensus in favour of far-right Marine Le Pen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-china-closes-guangzhou-to-most-arrivals-as-outbreak-spreads-470136" hreflang="en">COVID-19: China closes Guangzhou to most arrivals as outbreak spreads</a>

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The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-bans-imports-of-luxury-items-to-prevent-decline-of-foreign-exchange-reserves-report-470277" hreflang="en">Nepal bans imports of luxury items to prevent decline of foreign exchange reserves: Report</a>

The Nepal government has been trying to prevent the decline of foreign exchange (forex) reserves in the country for quite some time and they have now decided to ban the import of luxury items in order to take care of the problem.

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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer began a meeting with Vladimir Putin on Monday. Pakistan's parliament chose Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister on Monday. Click on headlines to read more Austrian Chancellor Nehammer begins meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Nehammer told Putin that he "is isolating Russia, that he will lose this war morally, and that he is doing everything wrong that can be done wrong".

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer began a meeting with Vladimir Putin on Monday. Pakistan's parliament chose Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister on Monday. Click on headlines to read more Austrian Chancellor Nehammer begins meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Nehammer told Putin that he "is isolating Russia, that he will lose this war morally, and that he is doing everything wrong that can be done wrong". LIVE | Pakistan politics: Shehbaz Sharif is the new PM, oath ceremony today Sharif's election brings to a close a week-long constitutional confrontation that reached its climax on Sunday when Khan lost a no-confidence vote, although the nuclear-armed nation is likely to remain prone to political and economic turbulence. North Korea marks 10 years since Kim Jong Un's election as top party leader North Korea on Monday marked 10 years since Kim Jong Un was elected as the leader of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). Russia claims it destroyed S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems given to Ukraine by EU nation Russia claimed on Monday that they were able to use their Kalibr missiles to destroy four S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems which were given to Ukraine by an unidentified European nation. After Boris Johnson's visit, US says Joe Biden 'doesn't currently have any plans' to travel to Ukraine British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to Kyiv on Saturday and meeting with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came as a surprise to the world. After his visit, many speculated that other leaders might also visit the war-torn nation. Over 100 private jets linked to Russian oligarchs stuck in Dubai: Report According to a report, over hundred private jets belonging to Russian oligarchs are stuck in Dubai's airports ever since the sanctions were imposed by the Western government against Putin's regime. Govt is working to overcome economic crisis: Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday said the country had reached a decisive juncture and called for patience as protests continued over the government's handling of a deepening economic crisis. Macron or Le Pen: Why it matters for France, the EU and the West The French will decide on April 24 whether to re-elect pro-business centrist President Emmanuel Macron or blow up decades of mainstream consensus in favour of far-right Marine Le Pen. COVID-19: China closes Guangzhou to most arrivals as outbreak spreads The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities. Nepal bans imports of luxury items to prevent decline of foreign exchange reserves: Report The Nepal government has been trying to prevent the decline of foreign exchange (forex) reserves in the country for quite some time and they have now decided to ban the import of luxury items in order to take care of the problem.

Top 10 world news: Austrian Chancellor Nehammer begins meeting with Putin, and more

Ahead of the resumption of the no-confidence motion session in parliament, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Fawad Hussain Chaudhry claimed that the opposition parties have given their consent to hold elections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-minister-fawad-chaudhry-claims-there-is-consensus-across-parties-on-holding-elections-469753">Pak minister Fawad Chaudhry claims there is consensus across parties on holding elections</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253586-fawad.jpg" />the National Assembly saw a fiery exchange between the ruling parliamentarians and the opposition parties, as the suspense over the no-trust vote continued.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-pak-political-crisis-pm-imran-faces-no-confidence-vote-in-parliament-469510" hreflang="en">LIVE: National Assembly session adjourned again as oppn creates ruckus</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253447-untitled-design-2.png" />During a debate ahead of the no-confidence vote, Pakitan's Nartional Assembly continued to witness fiery exchanges between the ruling and the opposition parliamentarians as chorus for voting grew louded. The parliament had to adjourned twice as the opposition party members created ruckus in the lower house.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-student-shot-dead-in-canada-eam-jaishankar-expresses-condolences-469596">Indian student shot dead in Canada, EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253472-untitled-design-27.jpg" />A 21-year old Indian student was killed after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds following a shooting at the entrance of a subway station in Canada's Toronto city while he was on his way to work, according to police here.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rise-in-covid-cases-union-government-asks-these-indian-five-states-to-main-strict-watch-469622">Rise in Covid cases: Union government asks these five Indian states to maintain strict watch</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253489-mumbai.jpg" />Alarmed over a slight increase in Covid cases, the Union health ministry has asked the five states reporting higher infections to tighten their vigil and urged them not let to their guard down.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-meets-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky-in-kyiv-469759">UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253588-upk.jpg" />In a visit to Kyiv, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, an aide of Ukrainian leader said.&nbsp; On Facebook, Zelensky’s aide Andriy Sybiha, in a post along with photo of the two leaders, said, "Boris Johnson's visit in Kyiv began just now with a tete-a-tete meeting with President Zelensky." &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/more-trouble-for-gotabaya-rajapaksa-as-opposition-mulls-no-confidence-motion-against-sl-president-469734">More trouble for Gotabaya Rajapaksa as opposition mulls no-confidence motion against SL president</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253575-sl.jpg" />Hundreds of protesters, including students,&nbsp;gathered near the Galle Face Green in Colombo against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday, as the country faces its worst economic crisis since its independence.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/if-pak-pm-loses-vote-ppps-bilawal-rumoured-to-get-foreign-minister-post-in-new-govt-say-reports-469711">If Pak PM loses vote, PPP's Bilawal rumoured to get foreign minister post in new govt, say reports&nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253549-pak-12.jpg" />As no-confidence motion against the Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has delayed his ouster, rumours are rife that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari may get appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs when the new government, which will be composed of the present Opposition, takes charge, media reports said. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-seeking-3-billion-in-months-to-stave-off-crisis-finance-minister-469713">Sri Lanka seeking $3 billion in months to stave off crisis: Finance minister</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253552-ali-sab.jpg" />The island nation of 22 million people has been hit by prolonged power cuts, with drugs, fuel and other items running short, bringing angry protesters out on the streets and putting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under mounting pressure.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/no-confidence-motion-pak-fm-reiterates-claim-of-us-conspiracy-in-parliament-469685">Pak foreign minister links no-trust vote to Imran Khan's Russia visit, Ukraine war</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253519-qureishi.jpg" />Speaking at the National Assembly ahead of the no-confidence motion, Qureshi seemed to accept the&nbsp;writing on the wall. He began by saying, “This may be my last day (as Pak FM).”&nbsp; &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-finance-minister-rishi-sunaks-wife-agrees-to-pay-more-tax-on-foreign-income-469592">British finance minister Rishi Sunak's wife agrees to pay more tax on foreign income</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/04/09/253463-untitled-design-4.png" />British finance minister Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murthy, has agreed to pay more tax on foreign income. "I understand and appreciate the British sense of fairness and I do not wish my tax status to be a distraction for my husband or to affect my family," she said.

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Ahead of the resumption of the no-confidence motion session in parliament, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Fawad Hussain Chaudhry claimed that the opposition parties have given their consent to hold elections.

Ahead of the resumption of the no-confidence motion session in parliament, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Fawad Hussain Chaudhry claimed that the opposition parties have given their consent to hold elections. Pak minister Fawad Chaudhry claims there is consensus across parties on holding elections the National Assembly saw a fiery exchange between the ruling parliamentarians and the opposition parties, as the suspense over the no-trust vote continued. LIVE: National Assembly session adjourned again as oppn creates ruckus During a debate ahead of the no-confidence vote, Pakitan's Nartional Assembly continued to witness fiery exchanges between the ruling and the opposition parliamentarians as chorus for voting grew louded. The parliament had to adjourned twice as the opposition party members created ruckus in the lower house. Indian student shot dead in Canada, EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences A 21-year old Indian student was killed after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds following a shooting at the entrance of a subway station in Canada's Toronto city while he was on his way to work, according to police here. Rise in Covid cases: Union government asks these five Indian states to maintain strict watch Alarmed over a slight increase in Covid cases, the Union health ministry has asked the five states reporting higher infections to tighten their vigil and urged them not let to their guard down. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv In a visit to Kyiv, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, an aide of Ukrainian leader said. On Facebook, Zelensky’s aide Andriy Sybiha, in a post along with photo of the two leaders, said, "Boris Johnson's visit in Kyiv began just now with a tete-a-tete meeting with President Zelensky." More trouble for Gotabaya Rajapaksa as opposition mulls no-confidence motion against SL president Hundreds of protesters, including students, gathered near the Galle Face Green in Colombo against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday, as the country faces its worst economic crisis since its independence. If Pak PM loses vote, PPP's Bilawal rumoured to get foreign minister post in new govt, say reports As no-confidence motion against the Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has delayed his ouster, rumours are rife that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari may get appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs when the new government, which will be composed of the present Opposition, takes charge, media reports said. Sri Lanka seeking $3 billion in months to stave off crisis: Finance minister The island nation of 22 million people has been hit by prolonged power cuts, with drugs, fuel and other items running short, bringing angry protesters out on the streets and putting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under mounting pressure. Pak foreign minister links no-trust vote to Imran Khan's Russia visit, Ukraine war Speaking at the National Assembly ahead of the no-confidence motion, Qureshi seemed to accept the writing on the wall. He began by saying, “This may be my last day (as Pak FM).” British finance minister Rishi Sunak's wife agrees to pay more tax on foreign income British finance minister Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murthy, has agreed to pay more tax on foreign income. "I understand and appreciate the British sense of fairness and I do not wish my tax status to be a distraction for my husband or to affect my family," she said.

Top 10 world news: Pak parliament witnesses ruckus ahead of no-trust vote and more

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed has got 31 years in jail by Pakistani court, said reports.&nbsp;Russian rocket strike on Ukraine train station killed 50, said&nbsp;reports.&nbsp;I promise to fine&nbsp;Muslims for wearing headscarve, said&nbsp;French Presidential candidate.&nbsp;Sri Lanka cricket legend Ranatunga tells WION, government&nbsp;is trying to cling to power.&nbsp;Methane concentration in Earth’s atmosphere witnessed record rise in 2021. In India, from April 10, all adults are eligible for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines.&nbsp;Finally, Pakistan PM Imran Khan wife Bushra Bibi’s friend Farah Khan broke&nbsp;silence. Macron has regretted&nbsp;to enter&nbsp;France's presidential race late as Le Pen has cut&nbsp;lead.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/2611-mastermind-hafiz-saeed-gets-31-years-in-jail-by-pakistans-anti-terrorism-court-reports-469391">26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gets 31 years in jail by Pakistani court: Reports</a>

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In different terror cases, Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed was sentenced to 31 years in prison by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Friday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rocket-strike-by-russians-on-station-in-ukraine-kills-30-injures-100-says-report-469355">Russian rocket strike on Ukraine train station kills 50, injures many: Reports</a>

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In a rocket strike on a railway station, Russians seem to have killed over 50 people and injured several others in eastern Ukraine on Friday, reports said citing the state railway company. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-promise-fines-for-muslims-wearing-headscarves-french-presidential-candidate-marine-le-pen-469384">I promise fines for Muslims wearing headscarve: French Presidential candidate</a>

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Marine Le Pen, a far-right presidential contender in France, promised to punish Muslims who wear headscarves in public on Thursday, as politicians made a final push for votes three days before an election that is becoming tighter.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/exclusive-former-minister-calls-sri-lankas-current-situation-chaos-says-govt-trying-to-hold-on-to-power-469337">Sri Lanka cricket legend Ranatunga tells WION govt trying to cling to power</a>

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Arjuna Ranatunga, legendary Sri Lankan cricketer and former minister, &nbsp;spoke with WION's Dasuni Athauda in an exclusive interview, sharing his thoughts on the worsening economic and political crisis in the country. He slammed the government for claiming that the recent protests were politically motivated, and accused it of attempting to "hold on to its power." He also praised India for its help at this time of need for its neighbour.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/methane-concentration-in-earths-atmosphere-witnessed-record-rise-in-2021-469382">Methane concentration in Earth’s atmosphere witnessed record rise in 2021</a>

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In 2021, methane concentration in Earth’s air witnessed a record rise, as per US government data. The spike in greenhouse gas has been witnessed for the second year in a row, raising fears of more effects of it on climate change. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-from-april-10-all-above-18-years-eligible-for-booster-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-469351">India: From April 10, all adults eligible for booster doses of COVID vaccine</a>

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The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on Friday that prophylactic doses (booster doses) of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available for all adults starting on Sunday, April 10, at private vaccination centres.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/finally-pak-pm-imran-khan-wife-bushra-bibis-friend-farah-khan-breaks-silence-denies-all-accusations-469429">Finally, Pak PM wife Bushra Bibi’s friend Farah Khan breaks silence</a>

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Finally, Farah Khan, the close friend of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, has broken her silence over the numerous allegations levelled against her, a Geo News report said. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/the-35-tumultuous-years-of-imran-khans-premiership-from-build-up-to-aftermath-469427">3.5 tumultuous years of Imran Khan's premiership: From build-up to aftermath</a>

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's professional cricket career came to an end in a blaze of glory. His political career, on the other hand, has taken a very opposite path.

 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-regrets-entering-frances-presidential-race-late-as-le-pen-cuts-lead-469367">Macron regrets entering France's presidential race late as Le Pen cuts lead</a>

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French President Emmanuel Macron voiced regret on Friday for starting campaigning late as opinion polls showed him holding a slender lead over the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, who he warned would scare investors away from France.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-japan-ends-russian-coal-imports-expels-moscows-diplomats-469380">Ukraine war: Japan ends Russian coal imports, expels Moscow's diplomats</a>

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Japan said on Friday it will end imports of Russian coal and announced the expulsion of eight of Moscow's diplomats over "war crimes" in Ukraine.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed has got 31 years in jail by Pakistani court, said reports. Russian rocket strike on Ukraine train station killed 50, said reports. I promise to fine Muslims for wearing headscarve, said French Presidential candidate.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed has got 31 years in jail by Pakistani court, said reports. Russian rocket strike on Ukraine train station killed 50, said reports. I promise to fine Muslims for wearing headscarve, said French Presidential candidate. Sri Lanka cricket legend Ranatunga tells WION, government is trying to cling to power. Methane concentration in Earth’s atmosphere witnessed record rise in 2021. In India, from April 10, all adults are eligible for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Finally, Pakistan PM Imran Khan wife Bushra Bibi’s friend Farah Khan broke silence. Macron has regretted to enter France's presidential race late as Le Pen has cut lead. 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gets 31 years in jail by Pakistani court: Reports In different terror cases, Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed was sentenced to 31 years in prison by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Friday. Russian rocket strike on Ukraine train station kills 50, injures many: Reports In a rocket strike on a railway station, Russians seem to have killed over 50 people and injured several others in eastern Ukraine on Friday, reports said citing the state railway company. I promise fines for Muslims wearing headscarve: French Presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, a far-right presidential contender in France, promised to punish Muslims who wear headscarves in public on Thursday, as politicians made a final push for votes three days before an election that is becoming tighter. Sri Lanka cricket legend Ranatunga tells WION govt trying to cling to power Arjuna Ranatunga, legendary Sri Lankan cricketer and former minister, spoke with WION's Dasuni Athauda in an exclusive interview, sharing his thoughts on the worsening economic and political crisis in the country. He slammed the government for claiming that the recent protests were politically motivated, and accused it of attempting to "hold on to its power." He also praised India for its help at this time of need for its neighbour. Methane concentration in Earth’s atmosphere witnessed record rise in 2021 In 2021, methane concentration in Earth’s air witnessed a record rise, as per US government data. The spike in greenhouse gas has been witnessed for the second year in a row, raising fears of more effects of it on climate change. India: From April 10, all adults eligible for booster doses of COVID vaccine The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on Friday that prophylactic doses (booster doses) of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available for all adults starting on Sunday, April 10, at private vaccination centres. Finally, Pak PM wife Bushra Bibi’s friend Farah Khan breaks silence Finally, Farah Khan, the close friend of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, has broken her silence over the numerous allegations levelled against her, a Geo News report said. 3.5 tumultuous years of Imran Khan's premiership: From build-up to aftermath Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's professional cricket career came to an end in a blaze of glory. His political career, on the other hand, has taken a very opposite path. Macron regrets entering France's presidential race late as Le Pen cuts lead French President Emmanuel Macron voiced regret on Friday for starting campaigning late as opinion polls showed him holding a slender lead over the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, who he warned would scare investors away from France. Ukraine war: Japan ends Russian coal imports, expels Moscow's diplomats Japan said on Friday it will end imports of Russian coal and announced the expulsion of eight of Moscow's diplomats over "war crimes" in Ukraine.

Top 10 world news: 26/11 mastermind gets jail, Russian rocket strike, and more

In a setback for Imran,&nbsp;Pak SC has ordered no-confidence motion by Saturday morning.&nbsp;FBI has disrupted&nbsp;Russian hackers and&nbsp;taken away control of routers and other appliances.&nbsp;Muslim prayer app, others have been banned by Google after finding data-harvesting code.&nbsp;For the first time, Pablo Picasso’s portrait of muse and lover 'Femme nue couchée’ will go under hammer.&nbsp;Sea lions have entered salmon farm and refused to leave even weeks after gorging on fish in Canada.&nbsp;Meta has planned 'Zuck Bucks' digital currency as crypto dream has failed.&nbsp;Yemen's president has stepped&nbsp;aside amid efforts to end war.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/shocking-setback-for-pm-imran-khan-pak-sc-orders-no-confidence-motion-by-saturday-morning-469181">Setback for Imran: Pak SC orders no-confidence motion by Saturday morning</a>

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With all five judges voting 5-0 against it, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned the deputy speaker's decision to dismiss the no-trust resolution against Prime Minister Imran and the president's subsequent dissolution of the National Assembly on the PM's suggestion.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-disrupts-russian-hackers-takes-away-control-of-routers-and-firewall-appliances-469111">FBI disrupts Russian hackers, takes away control of routers &amp; other appliances</a>

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United States officials announced on Wednesday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken control of thousands of firewall appliances and routers away from Russian military hackers by hijacking the technology that they were using in order to operate the devices.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/muslim-prayer-app-others-banned-by-google-after-finding-spyware-linked-to-us-national-security-contractor-469137">Muslim prayer app, others banned by Google after finding data-harvesting code</a>

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Popular Muslim prayer apps, with more than 10 million downloads, are among other applications that have been banned by Google, a popular tech site Gizmodo reported. The report also mentioned that among other apps, there was a barcode scanner and a clock app also.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-first-time-pablo-picassos-portrait-of-muse-and-lover-to-go-under-hammer-469171">For first time, Pablo Picasso’s portrait of muse and lover 'Femme nue couchée’ to go under hammer &nbsp;</a>

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For the first time in nearly 100 years, the depiction of muse and lover by Pablo Picasso as a multi-limbed sea creature will go under the hammer. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sea-lions-enter-salmon-farm-refuse-to-leave-even-weeks-after-gorging-on-fish-in-canada-469150">Sea lions enter salmon farm, refuse to leave even weeks after gorging on fish in Canada &nbsp;</a>

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In western Canada, dozens of sea lions, who had entered an industrial salmon farm, seem to be refusing to leave even after gorging on fish for weeks. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/meta-planning-zuck-bucks-digital-currency-as-crypto-dream-fails-469132">Meta planning 'Zuck Bucks' digital currency as crypto dream fails</a>

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Meta is reportedly planning to launch a digital currency called `Zuck Bucks` -- named after its Founder Mark Zuckerberg -- and virtual tokens, coins and other financial services, after its pet cryptocurrency project failed to take off.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemens-president-steps-aside-amid-efforts-to-end-war-469131">Yemen's president steps aside amid efforts to end war</a>

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Yemen's exiled president stepped aside and transferred his powers to a presidential council on Thursday, as international and regional efforts to end the country's long-running civil war gained momentum with a two-month truce.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-shanghai-social-media-unpicks-chinas-covid-lockdown-story-469102">COVID-19: Shanghai social media unpicks China's Covid lockdown story</a>

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Videos of a pet dog killed in the name of Covid controls, expletive-strewn songs aimed at Communist authorities and scuffles with hazmat-suited officials –- seething, locked-down Shanghai residents are pouring scorn on China's hardline virus measures via social media.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/covid-infection-raises-risk-of-developing-fatal-blood-clot-in-lung-by-33-fold-says-study-469136">Covid infection raises risk of developing fatal blood clot in lung by 33-fold, says study &nbsp;</a>

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A 33-fold spike has been witnessed in the occurrence of a blood clot in the lung, which can be fatal, in 30 days after getting infected with coronavirus, found a new study. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/a-new-beginning-first-private-astronauts-mission-to-head-for-iss-on-april-8-469079">A new beginning? First private astronauts’ mission to ISS set for launch on April 8 &nbsp;</a>

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Axiom Mission 1, which is also being dubbed as the first private astronauts’ crew heading towards International Space Station (ISS), will launch on Friday (April 8), a Space.com report said. &nbsp;

In a setback for Imran, Pak SC has ordered no-confidence motion by Saturday morning. FBI has disrupted Russian hackers and taken away control of routers and other appliances.

In a setback for Imran, Pak SC has ordered no-confidence motion by Saturday morning. FBI has disrupted Russian hackers and taken away control of routers and other appliances. Muslim prayer app, others have been banned by Google after finding data-harvesting code. For the first time, Pablo Picasso’s portrait of muse and lover 'Femme nue couchée’ will go under hammer. Sea lions have entered salmon farm and refused to leave even weeks after gorging on fish in Canada. Meta has planned 'Zuck Bucks' digital currency as crypto dream has failed. Yemen's president has stepped aside amid efforts to end war. Setback for Imran: Pak SC orders no-confidence motion by Saturday morning With all five judges voting 5-0 against it, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned the deputy speaker's decision to dismiss the no-trust resolution against Prime Minister Imran and the president's subsequent dissolution of the National Assembly on the PM's suggestion. FBI disrupts Russian hackers, takes away control of routers & other appliances United States officials announced on Wednesday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken control of thousands of firewall appliances and routers away from Russian military hackers by hijacking the technology that they were using in order to operate the devices. Muslim prayer app, others banned by Google after finding data-harvesting code Popular Muslim prayer apps, with more than 10 million downloads, are among other applications that have been banned by Google, a popular tech site Gizmodo reported. The report also mentioned that among other apps, there was a barcode scanner and a clock app also. For first time, Pablo Picasso’s portrait of muse and lover 'Femme nue couchée’ to go under hammer For the first time in nearly 100 years, the depiction of muse and lover by Pablo Picasso as a multi-limbed sea creature will go under the hammer. Sea lions enter salmon farm, refuse to leave even weeks after gorging on fish in Canada In western Canada, dozens of sea lions, who had entered an industrial salmon farm, seem to be refusing to leave even after gorging on fish for weeks. Meta planning 'Zuck Bucks' digital currency as crypto dream fails Meta is reportedly planning to launch a digital currency called `Zuck Bucks` -- named after its Founder Mark Zuckerberg -- and virtual tokens, coins and other financial services, after its pet cryptocurrency project failed to take off. Yemen's president steps aside amid efforts to end war Yemen's exiled president stepped aside and transferred his powers to a presidential council on Thursday, as international and regional efforts to end the country's long-running civil war gained momentum with a two-month truce. COVID-19: Shanghai social media unpicks China's Covid lockdown story Videos of a pet dog killed in the name of Covid controls, expletive-strewn songs aimed at Communist authorities and scuffles with hazmat-suited officials –- seething, locked-down Shanghai residents are pouring scorn on China's hardline virus measures via social media. Covid infection raises risk of developing fatal blood clot in lung by 33-fold, says study A 33-fold spike has been witnessed in the occurrence of a blood clot in the lung, which can be fatal, in 30 days after getting infected with coronavirus, found a new study. A new beginning? First private astronauts’ mission to ISS set for launch on April 8 Axiom Mission 1, which is also being dubbed as the first private astronauts’ crew heading towards International Space Station (ISS), will launch on Friday (April 8), a Space.com report said.

Top 10 world news: Pakistan SC order, Google app ban, and more

India has detected first case of Omicron XE variant of COVID-19 in Mumbai.&nbsp;Sri Lankan rupee has become the world’s worst-performing currency.&nbsp;Amid reports of corruption, Pak PM wife Bushra Bibi's friend has left Pakistan for Dubai. An exoskeleton has helped 12-year-old child with cerebral palsy to stand, walk, play in Spain.&nbsp;Robot-cum-artist Ai-Da has been using AI algorithms to create drawings and self-portraits.&nbsp;To 'decolonise' curriculum, famous English novelist Jane Austen has been dropped from a university.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-india-detects-first-case-of-omicron-xe-variant-in-mumbai-468855">COVID-19: India detects first case of Omicron XE variant in Mumbai</a>

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India on Wednesday reported its very first case of the new XE variant of coronavirus from Mumbai. The variant, which is thought to be more transmissible than Omicron, was discovered in the United Kingdom for the first time.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lankan-rupee-is-now-the-worlds-worst-performing-currency-468828">Sri Lankan rupee is now the world’s worst-performing currency</a>

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Sri Lanka's rupee has plummeted to a historic low, making it the world's poorest-performing currency, adding to the country's greatest economic crisis since independence in 1948.

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Farah Khan, who is a close friend of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's third wife Bushra Bibi, has left for Dubai on Sunday, as per The Express Tribune. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exoskeleton-helps-12-year-old-child-with-cerebral-palsy-to-stand-walk-play-in-spain-468888">Exoskeleton helps 12-year-old child with cerebral palsy to stand, walk, play in Spain</a>

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Jorge Alejo, a child with cerebral palsy, who earlier used to be confined to a wheelchair, has been able to play with his friends nowadays, courtesy of a state-of-the-art exoskeleton. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/robot-cum-artist-ai-da-uses-ai-algorithms-to-create-drawings-self-portraits-468877">Robot-cum-artist Ai-Da uses AI algorithms to create drawings, self-portraits &nbsp;</a>

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Robot-cum-artist Ai-Da, who was introduced in 2019, has immense talent. “The first ultra-realistic humanoid artist” as her creators call her has been using built-in artificial intelligence (AI) system to create drawings and self-portraits. &nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/this-billionaire-lives-with-10-roommates-and-wants-to-give-away-his-fortune-468302">This billionaire lives with 10 roommates and wants to give away his fortune</a>

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Sam Bankman-Fried is one of the world's wealthiest crypto millionaires, yet he has no intention of keeping his fortune. After noticing a pricing imbalance in Bitcoin, the Californian entrepreneur created cryptocurrency exchange FTX in 2019.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-firm-surges-229-in-hong-kong-after-claims-its-covid-drug-reduces-deaths-and-hospitalisation-report-468844">Chinese firm surges 229% in Hong Kong after claims its Covid drug reduces deaths and hospitalisation: Report</a>

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Hong Kong is facing a coronavirus (COVID-19) surge with reports of bodies being "piled up together" for funerals and authorities are running short of traditional wooden coffins.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oklahoma-house-passes-near-total-abortion-ban-with-threat-of-prison-for-providers-468826">Oklahoma House passes near-total abortion ban with threat of prison for providers</a>

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Oklahoma lawmakers on Tuesday (April 5) passed a bill that would make it illegal to perform an abortion in the state except in medical emergencies, penalizing those who do with up to $100,000 in fines and 10 years in prison.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-decolonise-curriculum-famous-english-novelist-jane-austen-dropped-from-a-university-468864">To 'decolonise' curriculum, famous English novelist Jane Austen dropped from a university</a>

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In the United Kingdom, Stirling University has dropped famous English novelist Jane Austen from the English Literature in an attempt to "decolonise curriculum", British media outlets reported.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-pope-holding-ukrainian-flag-condemns-the-massacre-of-bucha-468798">Russia-Ukraine war: Pope, holding Ukrainian flag, condemns Bucha killing</a>

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Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned Bucha killing and held up a Ukrainian flag sent to him from the town where tied bodies shot at close range, a mass grave and other signs of executions were found.

India has detected first case of Omicron XE variant of COVID-19 in Mumbai. Sri Lankan rupee has become the world’s worst-performing currency. Amid reports of corruption, Pak PM wife Bushra Bibi's friend has left Pakistan for Dubai.

India has detected first case of Omicron XE variant of COVID-19 in Mumbai. Sri Lankan rupee has become the world’s worst-performing currency. Amid reports of corruption, Pak PM wife Bushra Bibi's friend has left Pakistan for Dubai. An exoskeleton has helped 12-year-old child with cerebral palsy to stand, walk, play in Spain. Robot-cum-artist Ai-Da has been using AI algorithms to create drawings and self-portraits. To 'decolonise' curriculum, famous English novelist Jane Austen has been dropped from a university. COVID-19: India detects first case of Omicron XE variant in Mumbai India on Wednesday reported its very first case of the new XE variant of coronavirus from Mumbai. The variant, which is thought to be more transmissible than Omicron, was discovered in the United Kingdom for the first time. Sri Lankan rupee is now the world’s worst-performing currency Sri Lanka's rupee has plummeted to a historic low, making it the world's poorest-performing currency, adding to the country's greatest economic crisis since independence in 1948. Amid reports of corruption, Pak PM wife Bushra Bibi's friend leaves for Dubai Farah Khan, who is a close friend of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's third wife Bushra Bibi, has left for Dubai on Sunday, as per The Express Tribune. Exoskeleton helps 12-year-old child with cerebral palsy to stand, walk, play in Spain Jorge Alejo, a child with cerebral palsy, who earlier used to be confined to a wheelchair, has been able to play with his friends nowadays, courtesy of a state-of-the-art exoskeleton. Robot-cum-artist Ai-Da uses AI algorithms to create drawings, self-portraits Robot-cum-artist Ai-Da, who was introduced in 2019, has immense talent. “The first ultra-realistic humanoid artist” as her creators call her has been using built-in artificial intelligence (AI) system to create drawings and self-portraits. This billionaire lives with 10 roommates and wants to give away his fortune Sam Bankman-Fried is one of the world's wealthiest crypto millionaires, yet he has no intention of keeping his fortune. After noticing a pricing imbalance in Bitcoin, the Californian entrepreneur created cryptocurrency exchange FTX in 2019. Chinese firm surges 229% in Hong Kong after claims its Covid drug reduces deaths and hospitalisation: Report Hong Kong is facing a coronavirus (COVID-19) surge with reports of bodies being "piled up together" for funerals and authorities are running short of traditional wooden coffins. Oklahoma House passes near-total abortion ban with threat of prison for providers Oklahoma lawmakers on Tuesday (April 5) passed a bill that would make it illegal to perform an abortion in the state except in medical emergencies, penalizing those who do with up to $100,000 in fines and 10 years in prison. To 'decolonise' curriculum, famous English novelist Jane Austen dropped from a university In the United Kingdom, Stirling University has dropped famous English novelist Jane Austen from the English Literature in an attempt to "decolonise curriculum", British media outlets reported. Russia-Ukraine war: Pope, holding Ukrainian flag, condemns Bucha killing Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned Bucha killing and held up a Ukrainian flag sent to him from the town where tied bodies shot at close range, a mass grave and other signs of executions were found.

Top 10 world news: Sri Lankan rupee, Omicron XE variant in India, and more

Russian President Vladimir Putin's ally Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that the killings in Bucha are fake propaganda.&nbsp;A source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday that Pakistan's security agencies had not discovered solid proof to back up Prime Minister Imran Khan's claim of a "foreign conspiracy" to destabilise his government.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bucha-killings-are-fake-propaganda-says-putins-ally-dmitry-medvedev-468582" hreflang="en">Bucha killings are fake propaganda says Putin's ally Dmitry Medvedev</a>

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In the wake of the withdrawal of Russian troops, horrific images are tumbling out of Bucha that portray the barbarity of the invasion.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-security-agencies-found-no-credible-evidence-of-foreign-plot-against-imran-govt-468619" hreflang="en">No evidence of foreign conspiracy against Imran govt: Pak security agencies</a>

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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and the deputy speaker of the National Assembly said that the National Security Committee, a high body made up of civilian authorities, military and intelligence heads, had confirmed a plan against him.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latvia-closes-two-russian-consulates-expels-staff-in-a-move-against-unjustified-war-in-ukraine-468627">Latvia closes Russian consulates, expels staff in move against war in Ukraine</a>

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Taking a strict stance against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Latvia has ordered the closure of two Russian consulates in the country and told staff to leave the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/white-house-says-india-imports-only-1-2-of-russias-total-energy-imports-468628">White House says India imports only 1-2% of Russia's total energy imports</a>

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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has said that India imports only 1-2 per cent of Russia's total energy imports.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-says-ukraine-had-no-option-but-to-negotiate-with-russia-to-end-war-but-will-putin-hold-talks-468562" hreflang="en">Zelensky says Ukraine had 'no option but to negotiate' with Russia to end war. But will Putin hold talks?</a>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (April 5) said that negotiation with Russia is the only option left to end the ongoing war, which has left the country in tatters. But will the talks happen?&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-chinese-people-claim-quarantine-facilities-in-shanghai-have-insufficient-staff-shortage-of-food-468545" hreflang="en">Watch | Shanghai residents claim quarantine facilities have insufficient staff, shortage of food</a>

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In a new video that has gone viral on social media, chaotic scenes can be seen at the Nanhui quarantine site in the Chinese city of Shanghai.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lankas-newly-appointed-finance-minister-quits-after-just-one-day-468483" hreflang="en">Sri Lanka's newly-appointed finance minister quits after just one day</a>

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Sri Lanka's newly appointed finance minister MUM Ali Sabry quit his post in just one day amid escalating political situation in the country.

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Famous personalities with audience that is under 18 years of age in Britain will be banned from featuring in gambling advertisements. This verdict will come into effect in October.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-will-annihilate-south-with-nukes-if-provoked-warns-king-jong-uns-sister-468463" hreflang="en">North Korea will ‘annihilate’ South with nukes, warns King Jong-un’s sister</a>

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North Korea will use its nuclear weapons to “annihilate” the South Korean army if they ever launch a primitive strike, King Jong-un’s&nbsp;sister said on Tuesday, according to state media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/knife-assault-on-iran-clerics-leads-to-the-death-of-one-injures-two-others-468634" hreflang="en">Knife assault on Iran clerics leads to the death of one, injures two others</a>

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In Iran's northeastern shrine city of Mashhad, an attack on Tuesday led to the death of an Iranian Muslim cleric and the injury of two others, one of which is critical.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's ally Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that the killings in Bucha are fake propaganda. A source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday that Pakistan's security agencies had not discovered solid proof to back up Prime Minister Imran Khan's claim of a "foreign conspiracy" to destabilise his government.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's ally Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that the killings in Bucha are fake propaganda. A source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday that Pakistan's security agencies had not discovered solid proof to back up Prime Minister Imran Khan's claim of a "foreign conspiracy" to destabilise his government. Click on headlines to read more Bucha killings are fake propaganda says Putin's ally Dmitry Medvedev In the wake of the withdrawal of Russian troops, horrific images are tumbling out of Bucha that portray the barbarity of the invasion. No evidence of foreign conspiracy against Imran govt: Pak security agencies Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and the deputy speaker of the National Assembly said that the National Security Committee, a high body made up of civilian authorities, military and intelligence heads, had confirmed a plan against him. Latvia closes Russian consulates, expels staff in move against war in Ukraine Taking a strict stance against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Latvia has ordered the closure of two Russian consulates in the country and told staff to leave the country. White House says India imports only 1-2% of Russia's total energy imports White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has said that India imports only 1-2 per cent of Russia's total energy imports. Zelensky says Ukraine had 'no option but to negotiate' with Russia to end war. But will Putin hold talks? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (April 5) said that negotiation with Russia is the only option left to end the ongoing war, which has left the country in tatters. But will the talks happen? Watch | Shanghai residents claim quarantine facilities have insufficient staff, shortage of food In a new video that has gone viral on social media, chaotic scenes can be seen at the Nanhui quarantine site in the Chinese city of Shanghai. Sri Lanka's newly-appointed finance minister quits after just one day Sri Lanka's newly appointed finance minister MUM Ali Sabry quit his post in just one day amid escalating political situation in the country. UK: Famous personalities with under 18 year audience to be banned from featuring in gambling ads Famous personalities with audience that is under 18 years of age in Britain will be banned from featuring in gambling advertisements. This verdict will come into effect in October. North Korea will ‘annihilate’ South with nukes, warns King Jong-un’s sister North Korea will use its nuclear weapons to “annihilate” the South Korean army if they ever launch a primitive strike, King Jong-un’s sister said on Tuesday, according to state media. Knife assault on Iran clerics leads to the death of one, injures two others In Iran's northeastern shrine city of Mashhad, an attack on Tuesday led to the death of an Iranian Muslim cleric and the injury of two others, one of which is critical.

Top 10 world news: Putin's ally calls Bucha killings 'fake propaganda', and more

United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) has added nine new symptoms to its list. In other news,&nbsp;Russia's assault on Ukraine continues for the sixth week. In the latest, Ukrainian authorities have alleged a series of gruesome crimes against Moscow, these include heinous acts like raping and branding girls.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-nhs-adds-nine-new-coronavirus-symptoms-to-its-list-check-them-out-468335">UK's NHS adds nine new coronavirus symptoms to its list. Check them out!</a>

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The NHS has expanded the official list of COVID-19 symptoms to include nine new ones.&nbsp;New symptoms include sore throat, lethargy, and headache.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/this-us-diplomat-apparently-caused-political-instability-in-pakistan-and-threatened-pm-imran-khan-468309">This US diplomat apparently caused political instability in Pakistan and 'threatened' PM Imran Khan</a>

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Reports have claimed that Donald Lu was apparently involved in the conspiracy to oust Imran Khan from power. Lu is an Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Pakistan media outlet DAWN reported.&nbsp;

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Lesia Vasylenk, who is a Ukrainian Member of Parliament, alleged that Russian soldiers have raped girls and also branded them. According to Vasylenk, swastika-shaped burns were found on their bodies.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/please-try-and-save-our-motherland-sri-lanka-opposition-leader-to-indian-pm-modi-468261">'Please try and save our motherland': Sri Lanka opposition leader to Indian PM Modi</a>

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Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 4 to support the island country to the greatest extent feasible, despite the country's economic problems.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-will-return-to-vienna-only-to-finalise-nuclear-deal-468300">Iran says will return to Vienna only to finalise nuclear deal</a>

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Iran&nbsp;said Monday it will&nbsp;only&nbsp;return&nbsp;to&nbsp;Vienna&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;finalise&nbsp;an agreement to revive its landmark 2015&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;deal&nbsp;with world powers, with the last steps dependent on Washington.

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Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found mass graves in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv after Russian troops recently withdrew from that area.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/downing-street-staff-slapped-with-fine-for-attending-party-on-eve-of-prince-phillips-funeral-report-468232">Downing Street staff slapped with fines for attending party on eve of Prince Phillip’s funeral: Report</a>

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Several Downing Street staff have been penalised by the Metropolitan Police for attending a party on the eve of Prince Phillip’s funeral, local media reports said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-inflation-hits-fresh-record-at-611-per-cent-468289">Russia-Ukraine crisis causes Turkish inflation to hit fresh record of 61.1 per cent</a>

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Turkey's&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;has soared to a new&nbsp;record, official data showed Monday, as analysts see an impact from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's unorthodox interest rate policy.&nbsp;Exacerbating a cost of living crisis, consumer prices accelerated to 61.14&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;at an annual rate, up from 54.4&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;in February, according to the statistics agency.

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Carrie Lam is the most controversial and divisive chief executive of Hong Kong since the British handed it over in 1997, announced that she would not seek a second term. Find out more.

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United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) has added nine new symptoms to its list. In other news, Russia's assault on Ukraine continues for the sixth week. In the latest, Ukrainian authorities have alleged a series of gruesome crimes against Moscow, these include heinous acts like raping and branding girls.

United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) has added nine new symptoms to its list. In other news, Russia's assault on Ukraine continues for the sixth week. In the latest, Ukrainian authorities have alleged a series of gruesome crimes against Moscow, these include heinous acts like raping and branding girls. Click on the headlines to read the full story: UK's NHS adds nine new coronavirus symptoms to its list. Check them out! The NHS has expanded the official list of COVID-19 symptoms to include nine new ones. New symptoms include sore throat, lethargy, and headache. This US diplomat apparently caused political instability in Pakistan and 'threatened' PM Imran Khan Reports have claimed that Donald Lu was apparently involved in the conspiracy to oust Imran Khan from power. Lu is an Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Pakistan media outlet DAWN reported. 'Swastika-shaped burns': Ukrainian MP claims Russian soldiers raped and branded girls, shows gory image Lesia Vasylenk, who is a Ukrainian Member of Parliament, alleged that Russian soldiers have raped girls and also branded them. According to Vasylenk, swastika-shaped burns were found on their bodies. 'Please try and save our motherland': Sri Lanka opposition leader to Indian PM Modi Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 4 to support the island country to the greatest extent feasible, despite the country's economic problems. Iran says will return to Vienna only to finalise nuclear deal Iran said Monday it will only return to Vienna in order to finalise an agreement to revive its landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, with the last steps dependent on Washington. Ukraine war: Russia 'categorically' rejects accusations of Bucha killings and atrocities, orders probe Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found mass graves in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv after Russian troops recently withdrew from that area. Downing Street staff slapped with fines for attending party on eve of Prince Phillip’s funeral: Report Several Downing Street staff have been penalised by the Metropolitan Police for attending a party on the eve of Prince Phillip’s funeral, local media reports said. Russia-Ukraine crisis causes Turkish inflation to hit fresh record of 61.1 per cent Turkey's inflation has soared to a new record, official data showed Monday, as analysts see an impact from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's unorthodox interest rate policy. Exacerbating a cost of living crisis, consumer prices accelerated to 61.14 per cent at an annual rate, up from 54.4 per cent in February, according to the statistics agency. In Pics | Carrie Lam: Leader who helped usher in the era of Beijing's dominance in Hong Kong Carrie Lam is the most controversial and divisive chief executive of Hong Kong since the British handed it over in 1997, announced that she would not seek a second term. Find out more. Watch | Imran Khan turns on campaign mode & blames the opposition for the constitutional crisis

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Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Get the latest updates on Russia and Ukraine crisis.

Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Get the latest updates on Russia and Ukraine crisis. Click on headlines to read more 'Absolutely not': Pakistan military has nothing to do with whatever happened today, says DG ISPR Pakistan’s Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar has denied the involvement of the military establishment in Sunday’s political development. “The military has nothing to do with what happened today,” DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar told Geo News on Sunday. Fresh elections in 90 days? What's next for Pakistan politics? In Pakistan, dissolution of the national assembly means fresh elections must be held in the country within three months. Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Big blow to Imran Khan: SC says all orders, actions initiated by president, PM subject to court orders Pakistan’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial took cognizance of the prevailing political situation, wherein the National Assembly’s deputy speaker controversially rejected the no-confidence motion and the lower house was subsequently dissolved following the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan. 'Most outrageous atrocity of 21st century': Ukrainian official says mass grave of 57 found in Bucha Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found a mass grave in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Bucha was recently retaken by Ukrainian forces from Russian troops. California shooting: At least six dead, nine injured in Sacramento, say police Police have confirmed that at least six people were killed and nine more wounded in a shooting in the California state capital of Sacramento on Sunday (April 3). Sri Lanka lifts social media gag as students defy curfew to protest against inflation, power cuts After facing flak, Sri Lanka on Sunday lifted all restrictions placed on social media platforms ahead of a planned anti-government protest against the worsening economic crisis that is marked by rising inflation and scarcity of essential items. Watch: Joe Biden mistakenly refers to Michelle Obama as ex-Vice President, White House corrects it Another gaffe! The United States President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to the former First Lady Michelle Obama as the former Vice President of the country. The mistake was corrected by the White House, however, the clip went viral on social media, leaving the netizens abuzz. Kazakhstan arrests spy 'planning attack' on president Kazakhstan's security services said Sunday they have arrested a foreign spy allegedly plotting an attack against the president and other high-level officials. Indonesia greets Ramadan with mass prayer as Covid curbs ease The world's largest Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia welcomed the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan with a mass prayer at Jakarta's grand mosque on Saturday, with plateauing coronavirus cases allowing for eased restrictions this year. Pope struggles with leg pain on Malta trip, defends migrants Pope Francis, struggling with leg pain, on Sunday said countries should always help those trying to survive "amidst the waves of the sea" as he wrapped up a trip to one of the Mediterranean countries at the heart of Europe's migration debate.

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Sri Lanka has imposed a 36-hour nationwide curfew to quell the unrest in the country that has erupted in the wake of the economic crisis.&nbsp;Ukraine's economic ministry has said that the country's economy shrank 16 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year due to Russia's invasion.

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"Under the powers given to the president, curfew has been imposed countrywide from 6 p.m. (1230 GMT) on Saturday to 6 a.m. (0030 GMT) on Monday," the government's information department said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraines-economy-could-contract-40-in-2022-due-to-russian-invasion-467655">Ukraine's economy could contract 40% in 2022 due to Russian invasion</a>

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"Areas in which remote work is impossible have suffered the most,"&nbsp;Ukraine's economic ministry said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-targets-us-again-alleges-efforts-to-oust-him-467741">Pakistan PM Imran Khan targets US again, alleges efforts to oust him</a>

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday targetted the US again and said that the country was behind the move to remove him as it wanted a regime change in Pakistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-journalist-found-dead-near-capital-kyiv-says-presidential-aide-467701">Ukrainian journalist found dead near capital Kyiv, says presidential aide</a>

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Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermuk said on Saturday that Ukrainian photographer and documentary maker Maks Levin has been found dead near capital Kyiv. He was missing for two weeks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nepal-india-agree-on-expansion-of-power-corporation-467707">Nepal, India agree on expansion of power cooperation</a>

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During his official three-day visit to India, Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday held bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/london-metropolitan-police-commissioner-cressida-dick-to-leave-post-on-april-10-467725" hreflang="en">London: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to leave post on April 10</a>

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The office of London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Saturday that Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick will leave her post on April 10.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-control-over-media-to-curbs-on-academic-freedom-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orbans-policies-467747" hreflang="en">From control over media to curbs on academic freedom: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies</a>

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their first closely-contested election on April 3 after three consecutive landslide victories since 2010.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-begins-testing-of-its-giant-space-launch-system-rocket-467698" hreflang="en">NASA begins testing of its giant Space Launch System rocket</a>

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US space agency NASA has started the testing of its giant Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The critical two-day-long test comes as NASA gears up to return human beings to the Moon.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-australia-sign-trade-deal-to-open-biggest-economic-door-467681" hreflang="en">India, Australia sign trade deal to open 'biggest economic door'</a>

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India and Australia on Saturday signed a trade agreement that will open &nbsp;“one of the biggest economic doors there is to open in the world today”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shanghai-parents-fear-separation-from-kids-after-positive-covid-test-467727" hreflang="en">Shanghai parents fear separation from kids after positive Covid test</a>

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Nearly all of&nbsp;Shanghai's 25 million residents were under stay-at-home orders on Saturday, as&nbsp;parents&nbsp;raised fears of being separated&nbsp;from&nbsp;their children in the event of a&nbsp;positive&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;test.

Sri Lanka has imposed a 36-hour nationwide curfew to quell the unrest in the country that has erupted in the wake of the economic crisis. Ukraine's economic ministry has said that the country's economy shrank 16 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year due to Russia's invasion.

Sri Lanka has imposed a 36-hour nationwide curfew to quell the unrest in the country that has erupted in the wake of the economic crisis. Ukraine's economic ministry has said that the country's economy shrank 16 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year due to Russia's invasion. Click on headlines to read more Sri Lanka imposes nationwide curfew till Monday to quell unrest "Under the powers given to the president, curfew has been imposed countrywide from 6 p.m. (1230 GMT) on Saturday to 6 a.m. (0030 GMT) on Monday," the government's information department said in a statement. Ukraine's economy could contract 40% in 2022 due to Russian invasion "Areas in which remote work is impossible have suffered the most," Ukraine's economic ministry said. Pakistan PM Imran Khan targets US again, alleges efforts to oust him Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday targetted the US again and said that the country was behind the move to remove him as it wanted a regime change in Pakistan. Ukrainian journalist found dead near capital Kyiv, says presidential aide Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermuk said on Saturday that Ukrainian photographer and documentary maker Maks Levin has been found dead near capital Kyiv. He was missing for two weeks. Nepal, India agree on expansion of power cooperation During his official three-day visit to India, Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday held bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi. London: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to leave post on April 10 The office of London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Saturday that Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick will leave her post on April 10. From control over media to curbs on academic freedom: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their first closely-contested election on April 3 after three consecutive landslide victories since 2010. NASA begins testing of its giant Space Launch System rocket US space agency NASA has started the testing of its giant Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The critical two-day-long test comes as NASA gears up to return human beings to the Moon. India, Australia sign trade deal to open 'biggest economic door' India and Australia on Saturday signed a trade agreement that will open “one of the biggest economic doors there is to open in the world today”. Shanghai parents fear separation from kids after positive Covid test Nearly all of Shanghai's 25 million residents were under stay-at-home orders on Saturday, as parents raised fears of being separated from their children in the event of a positive Covid-19 test.

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Moscow has offered India steep discounts on the direct sales of oil as per a report published in Bloomberg.&nbsp;Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reportedly indicated China's willingness to recognise the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-russia-talks-amid-sanctions-moscow-offers-india-steep-discounts-on-oil-report-467379" hreflang="en">Amid sanctions, Moscow offers India steep discounts on oil: Report</a>

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To lure India to lift more shipments, Russia is offering its flagship Urals grade to India at discounts of as much as $35 a barrel on prices before it invaded Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-will-recognise-taliban-regime-when-conditions-are-ripe-report-467395">China will recognise Taliban regime ‘when conditions are ripe’: Report</a>

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“Solving the above problems still requires unremitting efforts. It is believed that diplomatic recognition of the Afghan government will come when conditions are ripe that the concerns of all parties are given a stronger response,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-invasion-un-nuclear-watchdog-chief-rafael-grossi-will-go-to-chernobyl-467433">Ukraine invasion: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will go to Chernobyl</a>

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UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi has said he will lead a mission to Chernobyl as soon as possible.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sri-lankan-demonstrators-clash-with-police-in-violent-protest-over-economic-crisis-467408">Sri Lankan demonstrators clash with police in violent protest over economic crisis</a>

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A&nbsp;protest&nbsp;by hundreds of people trying to storm the home of&nbsp;Sri&nbsp;Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa turned violent, with at least one man critically wounded, as residents slammed the government's handling of the country's crippling economic crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/life-on-hold-shanghai-expands-covid-19-lockdown-testing-lines-grow-467466" hreflang="en">'Life on hold': Shanghai expands COVID-19 lockdown, testing lines grow</a>

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China's commercial hub of&nbsp;Shanghai&nbsp;ground to a halt on Friday after the government locked down most of the city's 26 million residents to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkmenistan-to-promote-implementation-of-stalled-gas-pipeline-that-will-pass-through-india-467448">Turkmenistan to promote implementation of stalled gas pipeline that will pass through India</a>

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“Turkmenistan will develop trade and economic ties with Afghanistan, and continue to implement new joint projects in such important areas as energy, transport, and communications, involving Afghan companies to these projects,” as per a joint statement released at the end of a China-led regional conference on Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-rishi-sunak-uses-will-smith-chris-rock-oscar-slap-in-remarks-on-wifes-infosys-russia-link-467432" hreflang="en">UK's Rishi Sunak uses Will Smith- Chris Rock Oscar slap in remarks on wife's Infosys-Russia link</a>

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Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, stated that it was unpleasant to see people criticising him by focusing on his wife, Akshata Murthy, the daughter of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-apologises-to-canadas-indigenous-for-abuse-at-church-run-schools-467425" hreflang="en">Pope apologises to Canada's Indigenous for abuse at church-run schools</a>

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Pope&nbsp;Francis apologised Friday for&nbsp;abuse&nbsp;committed at&nbsp;church-run&nbsp;residential&nbsp;schools&nbsp;in&nbsp;Canada, telling Indigenous delegations at the Vatican it caused him "pain and shame".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-states-captives-forced-to-fight-each-other-until-they-pass-out-467346">Islamic States captives were forced to fight each other until they passed out, trial told</a>

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Several aid workers and journalists kidnapped in Syria by a group of British Islamic State terrorists were forced to fight each other until they passed out, a&nbsp;US court was told during a hearing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tunisia-probes-speaker-for-conspiracy-after-parliament-meets-467444" hreflang="en">Tunisia probes speaker for 'conspiracy' after parliament meets</a>

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Tunisia&nbsp;has summoned for questioning the&nbsp;speaker&nbsp;of the dissolved&nbsp;parliament&nbsp;for "conspiracy&nbsp;against state security"&nbsp;after&nbsp;lawmakers met online in the North African nation, a spokesman said Friday.

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Moscow has offered India steep discounts on the direct sales of oil as per a report published in Bloomberg. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reportedly indicated China's willingness to recognise the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

Moscow has offered India steep discounts on the direct sales of oil as per a report published in Bloomberg. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reportedly indicated China's willingness to recognise the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Click on headlines to read more Amid sanctions, Moscow offers India steep discounts on oil: Report To lure India to lift more shipments, Russia is offering its flagship Urals grade to India at discounts of as much as $35 a barrel on prices before it invaded Ukraine. China will recognise Taliban regime ‘when conditions are ripe’: Report “Solving the above problems still requires unremitting efforts. It is believed that diplomatic recognition of the Afghan government will come when conditions are ripe that the concerns of all parties are given a stronger response,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly said. Ukraine invasion: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will go to Chernobyl UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi has said he will lead a mission to Chernobyl as soon as possible. Sri Lankan demonstrators clash with police in violent protest over economic crisis A protest by hundreds of people trying to storm the home of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa turned violent, with at least one man critically wounded, as residents slammed the government's handling of the country's crippling economic crisis. 'Life on hold': Shanghai expands COVID-19 lockdown, testing lines grow China's commercial hub of Shanghai ground to a halt on Friday after the government locked down most of the city's 26 million residents to stop the spread of COVID-19. Turkmenistan to promote implementation of stalled gas pipeline that will pass through India “Turkmenistan will develop trade and economic ties with Afghanistan, and continue to implement new joint projects in such important areas as energy, transport, and communications, involving Afghan companies to these projects,” as per a joint statement released at the end of a China-led regional conference on Afghanistan. UK's Rishi Sunak uses Will Smith- Chris Rock Oscar slap in remarks on wife's Infosys-Russia link Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, stated that it was unpleasant to see people criticising him by focusing on his wife, Akshata Murthy, the daughter of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy. Pope apologises to Canada's Indigenous for abuse at church-run schools Pope Francis apologised Friday for abuse committed at church-run residential schools in Canada, telling Indigenous delegations at the Vatican it caused him "pain and shame". Islamic States captives were forced to fight each other until they passed out, trial told Several aid workers and journalists kidnapped in Syria by a group of British Islamic State terrorists were forced to fight each other until they passed out, a US court was told during a hearing. Tunisia probes speaker for 'conspiracy' after parliament meets Tunisia has summoned for questioning the speaker of the dissolved parliament for "conspiracy against state security" after lawmakers met online in the North African nation, a spokesman said Friday.

Top 10 world news: Moscow offers India steep discounts on oil, China willing to recognise Taliban, and more

Just days after Russia and Ukraine concluded their talks in Istanbul, NATO declared that "Russia is trying to regroup, resupply and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas region".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-trying-to-reinforce-offensive-in-donbas-maintains-pressure-on-kyiv-nato-467184">Russia trying to reinforce offensive in Donbas; maintains pressure on Kyiv: NATO</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251447-don1.JPG" />Russian negotiators had said that its forces would "radically" scale down attacks on Kyiv and northern Ukraine in order to ensure a conducive atmosphere amid the talks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singaporean-man-hanged-for-drug-trafficking-activist-raise-alarm-over-more-executions-after-2-year-halt-467188">68-year-old Singaporean man hanged for drug trafficking</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251450-execution.jpg" />A 68-year-old man from Singapore charged for drug trafficking was hanged after the city-state resumed executions after a hiatus of two years during the pandemic. Singapore, which has one of the most draconian rules against drug trafficking, conducted its last execution&nbsp;in November 2019.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-failed-to-label-most-posts-spreading-ukraine-bioweapons-disinformation-says-study-467237">Facebook failed to label most posts spreading Ukraine bioweapons disinformation, says study</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/18/248362-fb.jpg" />A study revealed that Facebook failed to label 80 per cent of the posts spreading disinformation about biological weapons theory. A conspiracy theory taking root online and being discussed even in America says that the US is funding use of bioweapons in Ukraine. US government has denied the speculations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/signalling-normalcy-some-indian-states-lift-all-covid-restrictions-drop-mask-mandate-rules-467229" hreflang="en">Some Indian states drop mask mandate rule, signalling normalcy</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251473-xcovid.jpg" />As India continues to witness a dip in Covid cases, in contrast to its neighbour, China, some states have decided to do away with several restrictions that were placed during the first phase, with some even dropping mask mandates altogether.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-says-no-letter-sent-to-pakistan-as-pm-imran-khan-discloses-contents-of-threat-letter-467115">US says no letter sent to Pakistan as PM Imran Khan discloses contents of 'threat letter'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251401-imran-khan-3.jpg" />Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan recently, while speaking at a rally in the country's capital Islamabad, said that besides internal politics, a "foreign conspiracy" was also plotting his removal from power as he faces a no-confidence vote.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/burner-phones-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-making-headlines-467152">'Burner phones': What is it and why is it making headlines?&nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251430-burner-phones.jpg" />There is no official White House note of calls placed by or to Trump from 11:17 a.m. to 6:54 p.m. on January 6. Therefore, the January 6 committee has no record of Trump's calls during the Capitol attack.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/leading-jewelers-to-stop-buying-russian-origin-diamonds-after-increased-control-467129">Russia-Ukraine war: Leading jewelers to stop buying Russian-origin diamonds</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/10/159142-untitled-design-40.jpg" />Following heightened scrutiny over how Russia's state-controlled diamond monopoly could fund Putin's war on Ukraine, major jewellers are avoiding Russian diamonds.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shanghai-enters-static-management-amid-lockdown-as-covid-19-cases-surge-467166">Shanghai enters 'static management' amid lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251437-shang1.JPG" />Amid lockdown in China's financial hub Shanghai, state-run Global Times newspaper said city officials have resorted to "static management" as they carry out nucleic acid testing to identify "risk groups" and infection clusters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/debt-ridden-sri-lanka-runs-out-of-diesel-as-people-reel-under-hours-long-blackout-467173">Debt-ridden Sri Lanka runs out of diesel as people reel under hours-long blackout</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/31/251442-sri-lanka.jpg" />After paper, Sri Lanka has now run out of diesel, potentially crippling the transport sector in the debt-ridden country. This comes as a day after the government extended the nationwide daily power cuts from seven hours to 10 due to the non-availability of fuel to generate hydro-electricity. However, several people have been reporting that they are without electricity for more than 13 hours.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-says-turkey-ready-in-principle-to-act-as-ukraines-guarantor-media-467195">Erdogan says Turkey ready in principle to act as Ukraine's guarantor&nbsp;</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/02/14/128814-turkey1main.jpg" />NATO member&nbsp;Turkey&nbsp;shares a maritime border with Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea, has good ties with both and has offered to&nbsp;mediate the conflict. It has supported Ukraine while opposing sanctions on Moscow, and this week hosted negotiators from both sides for the first face-to-face peace talks in weeks.

Just days after Russia and Ukraine concluded their talks in Istanbul, NATO declared that "Russia is trying to regroup, resupply and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas region".

Just days after Russia and Ukraine concluded their talks in Istanbul, NATO declared that "Russia is trying to regroup, resupply and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas region". Russia trying to reinforce offensive in Donbas; maintains pressure on Kyiv: NATO Russian negotiators had said that its forces would "radically" scale down attacks on Kyiv and northern Ukraine in order to ensure a conducive atmosphere amid the talks. 68-year-old Singaporean man hanged for drug trafficking A 68-year-old man from Singapore charged for drug trafficking was hanged after the city-state resumed executions after a hiatus of two years during the pandemic. Singapore, which has one of the most draconian rules against drug trafficking, conducted its last execution in November 2019. Facebook failed to label most posts spreading Ukraine bioweapons disinformation, says study A study revealed that Facebook failed to label 80 per cent of the posts spreading disinformation about biological weapons theory. A conspiracy theory taking root online and being discussed even in America says that the US is funding use of bioweapons in Ukraine. US government has denied the speculations. Some Indian states drop mask mandate rule, signalling normalcy As India continues to witness a dip in Covid cases, in contrast to its neighbour, China, some states have decided to do away with several restrictions that were placed during the first phase, with some even dropping mask mandates altogether. US says no letter sent to Pakistan as PM Imran Khan discloses contents of 'threat letter' Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan recently, while speaking at a rally in the country's capital Islamabad, said that besides internal politics, a "foreign conspiracy" was also plotting his removal from power as he faces a no-confidence vote. 'Burner phones': What is it and why is it making headlines? There is no official White House note of calls placed by or to Trump from 11:17 a.m. to 6:54 p.m. on January 6. Therefore, the January 6 committee has no record of Trump's calls during the Capitol attack. Russia-Ukraine war: Leading jewelers to stop buying Russian-origin diamonds Following heightened scrutiny over how Russia's state-controlled diamond monopoly could fund Putin's war on Ukraine, major jewellers are avoiding Russian diamonds. Shanghai enters 'static management' amid lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge Amid lockdown in China's financial hub Shanghai, state-run Global Times newspaper said city officials have resorted to "static management" as they carry out nucleic acid testing to identify "risk groups" and infection clusters. Debt-ridden Sri Lanka runs out of diesel as people reel under hours-long blackout After paper, Sri Lanka has now run out of diesel, potentially crippling the transport sector in the debt-ridden country. This comes as a day after the government extended the nationwide daily power cuts from seven hours to 10 due to the non-availability of fuel to generate hydro-electricity. However, several people have been reporting that they are without electricity for more than 13 hours. Erdogan says Turkey ready in principle to act as Ukraine's guarantor NATO member Turkey shares a maritime border with Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea, has good ties with both and has offered to mediate the conflict. It has supported Ukraine while opposing sanctions on Moscow, and this week hosted negotiators from both sides for the first face-to-face peace talks in weeks.

Top 10 world news: Russia continues pressure on Ukraine, Sri Lanka in deep trouble and more

Amid discussions on the no-confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's government in Parliament, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan(MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool&nbsp;Siddiqui called for Pakistan's prime minister's resignation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/no-confidence-vote-mqm-p-breaks-alliance-with-pti-bilawal-attacks-pm-imran-466946">No-confidence vote: MQM-P breaks alliance with PTI; Bilawal attacks PM Imran</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251277-901.JPG" />PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto&nbsp;Zardari who was present at the press conference welcomed the MQM-P leader's&nbsp;decision even as reports claimed Pakistan Army chief Bajwa and DG ISPR met PM Imran Khan on Wednesday.&nbsp;MQM-P had earlier ratified the agreement with the opposition.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-objects-to-nepal-issuing-climbing-permits-to-nine-russians-wants-them-to-be-banned-466966">Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv objects to Nepal issuing climbing permits to Russians, wants them to be banned</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251290-climbing.jpg" />Ukraine has voiced its disapproval after Nepal issued climbing permit for Mt. Everest to nine Russians. The embattled country wants the Himalayan country to ban the Russian mountaineers in the wake of invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-conflict-un-appoints-human-rights-experts-to-investigate-alleged-war-crimes-466963">Ukraine conflict: UN appoints human rights experts to investigate alleged war crimes</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251288-ukraine.jpg" />The independent panel will be led by Erik Mose of Norway and it will investigate alleged human rights abuses and also violations of international humanitarian law "in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation," a statement said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-outbreak-amidst-growing-discontent-rap-song-on-food-shortage-attempts-to-cheer-up-chinese-466986">Covid outbreak: Amidst growing discontent, rap song on food shortage attempts to 'cheer up' Chinese</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251303-adr.jpg" />The surge in the number of infections, highest in the last two years when the country first reported the virus, is being driven by the Omicron variant and its sub-variant, BA.2. According to the National Health Commission, China has logged more than 70,000 domestic COVID-19 cases in March, the highest since 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-germany-sounds-early-warning-over-russian-gas-supply-466972">Ukraine war: Germany sounds 'early warning' over Russian gas supply</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251293-russ11.JPG" />Amid sanctions on Russia, Germany sounded an "early warning" over gas supply signalling there could be a possible disruption due gas inflow&nbsp;from Putin's regime. Germany's move comes as Russia announced it will not immediately require its natural gas buyers to pay in rubles after earlier announcing it will accept payments in its national currency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-country-became-the-first-in-the-world-to-give-legal-rights-to-wild-animals-466956">This country became the first in the world to give legal rights to wild animals</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251284-monkey.jpg" />At a time when some countries show total disregard for human rights, Ecuador has gone a step further by expanding the legal rights to cover wild animals, making the South American first in the world to introduce such a concept.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-shelling-in-ukraine-continues-despite-peace-talks-466932">Russian shelling in Ukraine continues despite peace talks</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251272-russ1.JPG" />A day after talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, Ukrainian officials said Russian airstrikes hit a Red Cross building in Mariupol even has thousands of people remained trapped in the city with&nbsp;food, water and electricity running low.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/world-bank-suspends-projects-in-afghanistan-after-taliban-prohibit-girls-from-school-466909">World Bank suspends projects in Afghanistan after Taliban prohibit girls from school</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251255-school.png" />The World Bank has suspended four projects worth $600 million in Afghanistan in response to the Taliban barring girls from attending high school. The projects aimed at improving education, health and agriculture, among others. They were to be funded under the revamped Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF), which was frozen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-academy-reveals-will-smith-chris-rock-incident-will-take-few-weeks-investigation-466901">The Academy reveals Will Smith-Chris Rock incident will 'take few weeks' of investigation</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/25/249915-new-155.jpg" />The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued a letter about the incident that took place on Oscars 2022 stage when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. This happened when Chris made a joke on Will Smith’s wife’s hairstyle and the actor couldn’t take it sitting down. He went on the stage and slapped the comedian.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-police-on-high-alert-after-5-killed-in-tel-aviv-shooting-466855">Israel Police on high alert after 5 killed in Tel Aviv shooting</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/30/251212-untitled-design-2.jpg" />Five people were killed when a Palestinian gunman opened fire on passers-by and vehicles outside Tel Aviv, Israel, in the third shooting or knife incident in a week, forcing authorities to elevate the national alert level to "the maximum conceivable."

Amid discussions on the no-confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's government in Parliament, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan(MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called for Pakistan's prime minister's resignation.

Amid discussions on the no-confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan's government in Parliament, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan(MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called for Pakistan's prime minister's resignation. No-confidence vote: MQM-P breaks alliance with PTI; Bilawal attacks PM Imran PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari who was present at the press conference welcomed the MQM-P leader's decision even as reports claimed Pakistan Army chief Bajwa and DG ISPR met PM Imran Khan on Wednesday. MQM-P had earlier ratified the agreement with the opposition. Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv objects to Nepal issuing climbing permits to Russians, wants them to be banned Ukraine has voiced its disapproval after Nepal issued climbing permit for Mt. Everest to nine Russians. The embattled country wants the Himalayan country to ban the Russian mountaineers in the wake of invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine conflict: UN appoints human rights experts to investigate alleged war crimes The independent panel will be led by Erik Mose of Norway and it will investigate alleged human rights abuses and also violations of international humanitarian law "in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation," a statement said. Covid outbreak: Amidst growing discontent, rap song on food shortage attempts to 'cheer up' Chinese The surge in the number of infections, highest in the last two years when the country first reported the virus, is being driven by the Omicron variant and its sub-variant, BA.2. According to the National Health Commission, China has logged more than 70,000 domestic COVID-19 cases in March, the highest since 2020. Ukraine war: Germany sounds 'early warning' over Russian gas supply Amid sanctions on Russia, Germany sounded an "early warning" over gas supply signalling there could be a possible disruption due gas inflow from Putin's regime. Germany's move comes as Russia announced it will not immediately require its natural gas buyers to pay in rubles after earlier announcing it will accept payments in its national currency. This country became the first in the world to give legal rights to wild animals At a time when some countries show total disregard for human rights, Ecuador has gone a step further by expanding the legal rights to cover wild animals, making the South American first in the world to introduce such a concept. Russian shelling in Ukraine continues despite peace talks A day after talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, Ukrainian officials said Russian airstrikes hit a Red Cross building in Mariupol even has thousands of people remained trapped in the city with food, water and electricity running low. World Bank suspends projects in Afghanistan after Taliban prohibit girls from school The World Bank has suspended four projects worth $600 million in Afghanistan in response to the Taliban barring girls from attending high school. The projects aimed at improving education, health and agriculture, among others. They were to be funded under the revamped Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF), which was frozen. The Academy reveals Will Smith-Chris Rock incident will 'take few weeks' of investigation The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has issued a letter about the incident that took place on Oscars 2022 stage when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. This happened when Chris made a joke on Will Smith’s wife’s hairstyle and the actor couldn’t take it sitting down. He went on the stage and slapped the comedian. Israel Police on high alert after 5 killed in Tel Aviv shooting Five people were killed when a Palestinian gunman opened fire on passers-by and vehicles outside Tel Aviv, Israel, in the third shooting or knife incident in a week, forcing authorities to elevate the national alert level to "the maximum conceivable."

Top 10 world news: Imran Khan in trouble, China's Covid woes continue and more

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a video address to the Danish parliament said Russia's siege of Mariupol is a "crime against humanity".&nbsp;The Chinese Communist Party has called the United States as the ''culprit'' behind the Ukraine crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/international-accord-needed-to-guarantee-security-say-ukrainian-negotiators-466674" hreflang="en">Ukraine demands security guarantee; Russia ready to scale down Kyiv operation</a>

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"What the Russian troops are doing to Mariupol is a crime against humanity, which is happening in front of the eyes of the whole planet in real-time", Zelensky told Danish parliamentarians.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-communist-party-calls-united-states-culprit-behind-ukraine-crisis-466612">Chinese Communist Party calls United States 'culprit' behind Ukraine crisis</a>

“The eastward enlargement of Nato, led by the United States, is the root of the Ukrainian crisis,” said an article published on page three of the People’s Daily under the pseudonym Zhong Sheng, used by the party mouthpiece for commentary on key international issues.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/downing-street-parties-uk-police-to-hand-out-first-set-of-20-penalty-notices-466581">Downing Street parties: UK Police to hand out first set of 20 penalty notices</a>

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Following claims of lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street, Scotland Yard has issued twenty fixed penalty notices for violations of COVID guidelines.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-a-group-of-student-photographers-from-india-caught-apple-ceo-tim-cooks-attention-466671">How a group of photographers from India caught Apple CEO Tim Cook's attention</a>

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Mentored by the photography educators from Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation, over a period of three months, the students were trained based on the course material prepared by the team.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tokyos-historic-nakagin-capsule-tower-to-be-demolished-466664" hreflang="en">Tokyo's historic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished</a>

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The futuristic-looking Nakagin Capsule Tower in&nbsp;Tokyo&nbsp;will be demolished next month, its owners say, after a long battle to save the building and its space-age units.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-ii-attends-first-public-engagement-in-months-466641" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth II attends first public engagement in months</a>

Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months at a thanksgiving service for her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/panic-buying-camping-in-offices-shanghai-under-strict-lockdown-as-people-face-fresh-covid-outbreak-466707">Panic buying, camping in offices: Shanghai under strict lockdown as people brace for fresh Covid outbreak</a>

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Shanghai is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. Residents have locked themselves in their homes, while officegoers are camping on the premises as the financial hub enters second day of a strict lockdown.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/historic-moment-ontario-strikes-long-awaited-deal-with-canadian-federal-govt-for-10-a-day-childcare-466650" hreflang="en">‘Historic moment’: Ontario strikes long-awaited deal with Canadian federal govt for $10-a-day childcare</a>

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Trudeau and Doug Ford, premier, Ontario, which is most populous province of Canada, announced billions in funding for the province. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-prime-minister-naftali-bennett-delays-india-trip-after-covid-infection-466580" hreflang="en">Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delays India trip after Covid infection</a>

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Israeli&nbsp;Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has put off a&nbsp;trip&nbsp;planned for later this week to&nbsp;India, his office said on Tuesday,&nbsp;after&nbsp;he tested positive for&nbsp;Covid.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-7-dead-after-suspected-bandits-attack-train-in-northern-nigeria-sources-466653" hreflang="en">At least 7 dead after suspected bandits attack train in northern Nigeria: Report</a>

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At least seven people were killed and&nbsp;several&nbsp;were missing&nbsp;after&nbsp;suspected bandits&nbsp;attacked a&nbsp;passenger&nbsp;train&nbsp;headed to the northern&nbsp;Nigerian city of Kaduna from the capital Abuja on Monday night, a&nbsp;passenger&nbsp;and a security source said.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a video address to the Danish parliament said Russia's siege of Mariupol is a "crime against humanity". The Chinese Communist Party has called the United States as the ''culprit'' behind the Ukraine crisis.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a video address to the Danish parliament said Russia's siege of Mariupol is a "crime against humanity". The Chinese Communist Party has called the United States as the ''culprit'' behind the Ukraine crisis. Ukraine demands security guarantee; Russia ready to scale down Kyiv operation "What the Russian troops are doing to Mariupol is a crime against humanity, which is happening in front of the eyes of the whole planet in real-time", Zelensky told Danish parliamentarians. Chinese Communist Party calls United States 'culprit' behind Ukraine crisis “The eastward enlargement of Nato, led by the United States, is the root of the Ukrainian crisis,” said an article published on page three of the People’s Daily under the pseudonym Zhong Sheng, used by the party mouthpiece for commentary on key international issues. Downing Street parties: UK Police to hand out first set of 20 penalty notices Following claims of lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street, Scotland Yard has issued twenty fixed penalty notices for violations of COVID guidelines. How a group of photographers from India caught Apple CEO Tim Cook's attention Mentored by the photography educators from Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation, over a period of three months, the students were trained based on the course material prepared by the team. Tokyo's historic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished The futuristic-looking Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo will be demolished next month, its owners say, after a long battle to save the building and its space-age units. Queen Elizabeth II attends first public engagement in months Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months at a thanksgiving service for her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99. Panic buying, camping in offices: Shanghai under strict lockdown as people brace for fresh Covid outbreak Shanghai is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. Residents have locked themselves in their homes, while officegoers are camping on the premises as the financial hub enters second day of a strict lockdown. ‘Historic moment’: Ontario strikes long-awaited deal with Canadian federal govt for $10-a-day childcare Trudeau and Doug Ford, premier, Ontario, which is most populous province of Canada, announced billions in funding for the province. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delays India trip after Covid infection Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has put off a trip planned for later this week to India, his office said on Tuesday, after he tested positive for Covid. At least 7 dead after suspected bandits attack train in northern Nigeria: Report At least seven people were killed and several were missing after suspected bandits attacked a passenger train headed to the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna from the capital Abuja on Monday night, a passenger and a security source said.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine demands security guarantee, Russia ready to scale down Kyiv operation and more

Ukraine said Monday it was pausing evacuations of civilians from war-scarred regions of the country because intelligence reports suggested invading Russian troops were planning attacks on humanitarian routes.&nbsp;Philippines on Monday held the biggest military exercises in seven years with the United States as China continues to impose its presence over the South China Sea.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-cites-russian-provocations-for-pausing-evacuations-of-civilians-466311">Ukraine cites Russian 'provocations' for pausing evacuations of civilians</a>

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"Our intelligence has reported possible provocations by the occupiers on routes of humanitarian corridors. Therefore, for reasons of public safety, we are not opening humanitarian corridors today," Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said in a statement on social media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-significant-achievements-so-far-in-russia-ukraine-talks-kremlin-466309" hreflang="en">No ‘significant achievements’ so far in Russia-Ukraine talks: Kremlin</a>

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As the delegations prepare for a fresh round of talks in Istanbul, the Kremlin stated Monday that talks between Moscow and Kyiv negotiators have so far yielded no major achievements on the Ukrainian issue.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-holds-biggest-military-exercises-in-seven-years-with-us-amid-south-china-sea-tensions-466366">Philippines holds biggest military exercises in seven years with US amid South China Sea tensions</a>

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The annual exercises, called Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, will run up to April 8 with nearly 9,000 navy, marines, air force and army troops, including 5,100 American military personnel, to strengthen the longtime treaty allies’ “capabilities and readiness for real-world challenges,” US and Philippine military officials said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-sinopec-suspends-talks-with-russian-companies-amid-sanctions-row-466372" hreflang="en">China's Sinopec suspends talks with Russian companies amid sanctions row</a>

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According to reports, China's Sinopec has suspended investment and a gas marketing venture in Russia amid increasing threat of Western sanctions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/estonian-foreign-minister-to-wion-china-other-countries-must-pressure-russia-to-end-ukraine-war-466271" hreflang="en">Estonian foreign minister to WION: China, other countries must pressure Russia to end Ukraine war</a>

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In an exclusive conversation, when WION asked Eva-Maria Liimets, the Foreign Minister of Estonia, if she is worried that Vladimir Putin will not stop at Ukraine, the minister said, “We truly hope that this unprovoked and unjustified war started by Russia will end as soon as possible. So that we will not see any more civilian casualties and also that Ukraine could restore its territorial integrity. Here in Estonia, we don't see that there is a direct military threat to any of the NATO countries."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-seizes-premium-swiss-watches-amid-sanctions-report-466418" hreflang="en">Russia seizes premium Swiss watches amid sanctions: Report</a>

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According to reports, Russian officials have seized millions of dollars worth of Swiss watches as part of retaliation against Swiss sanctions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ukraine-war-what-panzerfaust-3-weapons-can-do-against-russian-tanks-466330" hreflang="en">Ukraine war: What Panzerfaust 3 weapons can do against Russian tanks</a>

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The Panzerfaust 3 is a man-portable anti-tank weapon that was first used by the Bundeswehr in 1987. It is the modern-day successor to the famous Panzerfaust of World War II. It was initially intended to combat the Soviet T-72 and T-80 main battle tanks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-gig-economy-women-earn-37-less-than-men-in-australias-victoria-466291" hreflang="en">In gig economy, women earn 37% less than men in Australia’s Victoria</a>

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Gender inequality is entrenched in the gig economy, revealed a new report, which was commissioned by the Victorian government in Australia. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stolen-goods-protest-erupts-after-rare-gabon-mask-sold-for-46-mn-in-southern-france-466377" hreflang="en">‘Stolen goods’: Protest erupts after rare Gabon mask sold for $4.6mn in southern France</a>

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An auction site in southern France plunged into chaos after a local Gabonese community held protest against the auction of a 19th-century wooden carved mask that was sold for 4.2 million euros (US $ $4.6 million).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/the-price-of-love-cryptocurrency-scammers-target-dating-apps-466384" hreflang="en">The price of love: Cryptocurrency scammers target dating apps</a>

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Tens of thousands of people are being targeted by cryptocurrency scammers that have a new target, which is dating apps.

Ukraine said Monday it was pausing evacuations of civilians from war-scarred regions of the country because intelligence reports suggested invading Russian troops were planning attacks on humanitarian routes.

Ukraine said Monday it was pausing evacuations of civilians from war-scarred regions of the country because intelligence reports suggested invading Russian troops were planning attacks on humanitarian routes. Philippines on Monday held the biggest military exercises in seven years with the United States as China continues to impose its presence over the South China Sea. Click on headlines to read more Ukraine cites Russian 'provocations' for pausing evacuations of civilians "Our intelligence has reported possible provocations by the occupiers on routes of humanitarian corridors. Therefore, for reasons of public safety, we are not opening humanitarian corridors today," Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said in a statement on social media. No ‘significant achievements’ so far in Russia-Ukraine talks: Kremlin As the delegations prepare for a fresh round of talks in Istanbul, the Kremlin stated Monday that talks between Moscow and Kyiv negotiators have so far yielded no major achievements on the Ukrainian issue. Philippines holds biggest military exercises in seven years with US amid South China Sea tensions The annual exercises, called Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, will run up to April 8 with nearly 9,000 navy, marines, air force and army troops, including 5,100 American military personnel, to strengthen the longtime treaty allies’ “capabilities and readiness for real-world challenges,” US and Philippine military officials said. China's Sinopec suspends talks with Russian companies amid sanctions row According to reports, China's Sinopec has suspended investment and a gas marketing venture in Russia amid increasing threat of Western sanctions. Estonian foreign minister to WION: China, other countries must pressure Russia to end Ukraine war In an exclusive conversation, when WION asked Eva-Maria Liimets, the Foreign Minister of Estonia, if she is worried that Vladimir Putin will not stop at Ukraine, the minister said, “We truly hope that this unprovoked and unjustified war started by Russia will end as soon as possible. So that we will not see any more civilian casualties and also that Ukraine could restore its territorial integrity. Here in Estonia, we don't see that there is a direct military threat to any of the NATO countries." Russia seizes premium Swiss watches amid sanctions: Report According to reports, Russian officials have seized millions of dollars worth of Swiss watches as part of retaliation against Swiss sanctions. Ukraine war: What Panzerfaust 3 weapons can do against Russian tanks The Panzerfaust 3 is a man-portable anti-tank weapon that was first used by the Bundeswehr in 1987. It is the modern-day successor to the famous Panzerfaust of World War II. It was initially intended to combat the Soviet T-72 and T-80 main battle tanks. In gig economy, women earn 37% less than men in Australia’s Victoria Gender inequality is entrenched in the gig economy, revealed a new report, which was commissioned by the Victorian government in Australia. ‘Stolen goods’: Protest erupts after rare Gabon mask sold for $4.6mn in southern France An auction site in southern France plunged into chaos after a local Gabonese community held protest against the auction of a 19th-century wooden carved mask that was sold for 4.2 million euros (US $ $4.6 million). The price of love: Cryptocurrency scammers target dating apps Tens of thousands of people are being targeted by cryptocurrency scammers that have a new target, which is dating apps.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine cites Russian 'provocations' for pausing evacuations of civilians, and more

French President Emmanuel Macron called for restraint in both words and actions in dealing with the Ukraine conflict, after US&nbsp;President Joe Biden described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "butcher" and said he should not remain in power.&nbsp;A leading energy analyst has said that Russian gas sales to China ''will not make up for the loss of European markets.''

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"I wouldn't use this type of wording because I continue to hold discussions with President Putin," Macron said on France 3 TV channel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/leading-energy-analyst-says-russian-gas-sales-to-china-will-not-make-up-for-loss-of-european-markets-465956">Leading energy analyst says Russian gas sales to China 'will not make up for loss of European markets'</a>

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Tatiana Mitrova, a research fellow at the Centre on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University said that, ''China’s real value is as a source of necessary goods after the West imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow following the attack on its neighbour.''

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-warns-of-a-global-conflict-over-ukraine-war-465997">Pope Francis warns of a global conflict over Ukraine war</a>

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Pope Francis on Sunday warned of a global conflict arising from war in Ukraine which, he said, had capacity to wipe out humankind from the face of the Earth.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-says-world-cannot-burn-bridges-with-moscow-465999">Turkey says world cannot 'burn bridges' with Moscow</a>

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Turkey&nbsp;and other nations must still talk to Russia to help end the war in Ukraine,&nbsp;Turkey's presidential spokesman said on Sunday, adding that Kyiv needed more support to defend itself.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shanghai-announces-phased-lockdown-to-curb-an-omicron-fuelled-covid-19-outbreak-466056" hreflang="en">Shanghai announces phased lockdown to curb an Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 outbreak</a>

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Shanghai will launch a phased lockdown to curb an Omicron-fuelled Covid-19 outbreak that has hit China with its highest caseloads since the early days of the pandemic, the city government said Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-working-with-united-states-to-prevent-nuclear-iran-foreign-minister-yair-lapid-466049" hreflang="en">Israel working with United States to prevent nuclear Iran: Foreign Minister Yair Lapid</a>

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Israel and the United States will cooperate in preventing a nuclear-armed Iran despite disagreements they have over an emerging nuclear deal, Israel's foreign minister said on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-slams-chinese-ships-close-distance-maneuvering-at-scarborough-shoal-465925" hreflang="en">Philippines slams Chinese ship's 'close distance maneuvering' at Scarborough Shoal</a>

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday reported a recent incident of "close&nbsp;distance&nbsp;maneuvering" by a&nbsp;Chinese&nbsp;Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in the disputed South China Sea that "constrained" the movement of a Philippine ship sailing nearby.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-black-boxes-of-crashed-chinese-jet-will-be-handled-465984" hreflang="en">How black boxes of crashed Chinese jet will be handled?</a>

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Chinese authorities on Sunday recovered the second&nbsp;black&nbsp;box&nbsp;from a China Eastern Airlines jet that plunged into a mountainside last Monday with 132 people on board, state media reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-uk-inadequate-care-left-300-babies-dead-or-brain-damaged-says-report-465900" hreflang="en">In UK, inadequate care left 300 babies dead or brain-damaged, says report</a>

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A five-year investigation, which will conclude next week, seems to have found that mothers were denied caesarean sections and forced to suffer traumatic births.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/el-salvadors-bukele-seeks-emergency-powers-over-spike-in-gang-killings-465952" hreflang="en">El Salvador's Bukele seeks emergency powers over spike in gang killings</a>

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El&nbsp;Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has urged lawmakers to declare a state of emergency after authorities arrested top gang leaders over a wave of bloodshed that has left dozens dead in just two days.

French President Emmanuel Macron called for restraint in both words and actions in dealing with the Ukraine conflict, after US President Joe Biden described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "butcher" and said he should not remain in power.

French President Emmanuel Macron called for restraint in both words and actions in dealing with the Ukraine conflict, after US President Joe Biden described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "butcher" and said he should not remain in power. A leading energy analyst has said that Russian gas sales to China ''will not make up for the loss of European markets.'' Click on headlines to read more Wary of escalation, France calls for restraint after Biden's 'butcher' jibe "I wouldn't use this type of wording because I continue to hold discussions with President Putin," Macron said on France 3 TV channel. Leading energy analyst says Russian gas sales to China 'will not make up for loss of European markets' Tatiana Mitrova, a research fellow at the Centre on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University said that, ''China’s real value is as a source of necessary goods after the West imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow following the attack on its neighbour.'' Pope Francis warns of a global conflict over Ukraine war Pope Francis on Sunday warned of a global conflict arising from war in Ukraine which, he said, had capacity to wipe out humankind from the face of the Earth. Turkey says world cannot 'burn bridges' with Moscow Turkey and other nations must still talk to Russia to help end the war in Ukraine, Turkey's presidential spokesman said on Sunday, adding that Kyiv needed more support to defend itself. Shanghai announces phased lockdown to curb an Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 outbreak Shanghai will launch a phased lockdown to curb an Omicron-fuelled Covid-19 outbreak that has hit China with its highest caseloads since the early days of the pandemic, the city government said Sunday. Israel working with United States to prevent nuclear Iran: Foreign Minister Yair Lapid Israel and the United States will cooperate in preventing a nuclear-armed Iran despite disagreements they have over an emerging nuclear deal, Israel's foreign minister said on Sunday. Philippines slams Chinese ship's 'close distance maneuvering' at Scarborough Shoal The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday reported a recent incident of "close distance maneuvering" by a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in the disputed South China Sea that "constrained" the movement of a Philippine ship sailing nearby. How black boxes of crashed Chinese jet will be handled? Chinese authorities on Sunday recovered the second black box from a China Eastern Airlines jet that plunged into a mountainside last Monday with 132 people on board, state media reported. In UK, inadequate care left 300 babies dead or brain-damaged, says report A five-year investigation, which will conclude next week, seems to have found that mothers were denied caesarean sections and forced to suffer traumatic births. El Salvador's Bukele seeks emergency powers over spike in gang killings El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has urged lawmakers to declare a state of emergency after authorities arrested top gang leaders over a wave of bloodshed that has left dozens dead in just two days.

Top 10 world news: Macron calls for restraint in words and actions over Ukraine crisis and more

US President Joe Biden met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov on Saturday in Warsaw. Josep Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, said on Saturday that world powers and Iran were very close to an agreement to revive the nuclear deal.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-meet-ukrainian-ministers-in-first-face-to-face-meeting-since-russias-invasion-465684" hreflang="en">Biden meets Ukraine ministers in first face-to-face meeting since invasion</a>

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The United States expressed "unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," State Department spokesman Ned Price said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nuclear-agreement-with-iran-very-close-says-eu-465690">Nuclear agreement with Iran very close, says EU</a>

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Revival of the deal would curb Tehran's nuclear programme in exchange for lifting tough sanctions.

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Authorities in Turkey have warned sea vessels to stay away as a "mine-like object" was found floating north of Istanbul near the Black Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/george-floyd-case-jury-awards-14-million-to-protesters-over-actions-of-police-in-denver-465736">George Floyd case: Jury awards $14 million to protesters over actions of police in Denver</a>

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A jury has awarded $14 million in damages to protesters over the actions of police in Denver during demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd two years ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-could-russian-president-vladimir-putin-be-prosecuted-for-war-crimes-in-ukraine-465719" hreflang="en">How could Russian President Vladimir Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?</a>

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US&nbsp;President Joe Biden has publicly called Russian President Vladimir Putin a&nbsp;war&nbsp;criminal, but legal experts said a prosecution of Putin or other Russian leaders would face high hurdles and could take years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-forces-discover-capture-key-piece-of-russian-military-technology-says-report-465670" hreflang="en">Ukrainian forces discover, capture key piece of Russian military technology, says report&nbsp;</a>

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In a new development, Ukrainian forces seem to have discovered and took possession of what may be an important piece of Russian military technology, a report by ‘The Drive’ said. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japans-kishida-sees-growing-chance-of-russia-using-nuclear-weapons-465704" hreflang="en">Japan's Kishida sees growing chance of Russia using nuclear weapons</a>

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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday the prospect of Russia using nuclear weapons was "increasingly real", welcoming a visit by the US&nbsp;ambassador to Hiroshima, the first city to suffer a nuclear attack.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meta-history-museum-of-war-ukraine-launches-nft-in-crypto-crowdfunding-push-465698" hreflang="en">'Meta History: Museum of War': Ukraine launches NFT in crypto crowdfunding push</a>

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Ukraine has launched a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) called 'Meta History: Museum of War' in an expansion of a cryptocurrency fundraising push.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/despite-spike-in-covid-cases-shanghai-wont-go-for-lockdown-says-official-465650" hreflang="en">Despite spike in Covid cases, Shanghai won't go for lockdown, says official</a>

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Shanghai on Saturday recorded a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, but a member of the city's pandemic task force said officials were determined to avoid a full lockdown over the damage it would do to the economy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-flee-after-philippine-volcano-erupts-465693" hreflang="en">Thousands flee after Philippine volcano erupts</a>

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Thousands of people fled their homes near a Philippine volcano Saturday after an eruption sent ash and steam hundreds of metres into the sky.

US President Joe Biden met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov on Saturday in Warsaw. Josep Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, said on Saturday that world powers and Iran were very close to an agreement to revive the nuclear deal.

US President Joe Biden met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov on Saturday in Warsaw. Josep Borrell, the EU's top diplomat, said on Saturday that world powers and Iran were very close to an agreement to revive the nuclear deal. Click on headlines to read more Biden meets Ukraine ministers in first face-to-face meeting since invasion The United States expressed "unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," State Department spokesman Ned Price said. Nuclear agreement with Iran very close, says EU Revival of the deal would curb Tehran's nuclear programme in exchange for lifting tough sanctions. 'Mine-like object' found floating off Black Sea Authorities in Turkey have warned sea vessels to stay away as a "mine-like object" was found floating north of Istanbul near the Black Sea. George Floyd case: Jury awards $14 million to protesters over actions of police in Denver A jury has awarded $14 million in damages to protesters over the actions of police in Denver during demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd two years ago. How could Russian President Vladimir Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine? US President Joe Biden has publicly called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal, but legal experts said a prosecution of Putin or other Russian leaders would face high hurdles and could take years. Ukrainian forces discover, capture key piece of Russian military technology, says report In a new development, Ukrainian forces seem to have discovered and took possession of what may be an important piece of Russian military technology, a report by ‘The Drive’ said. Japan's Kishida sees growing chance of Russia using nuclear weapons Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday the prospect of Russia using nuclear weapons was "increasingly real", welcoming a visit by the US ambassador to Hiroshima, the first city to suffer a nuclear attack. 'Meta History: Museum of War': Ukraine launches NFT in crypto crowdfunding push Ukraine has launched a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) called 'Meta History: Museum of War' in an expansion of a cryptocurrency fundraising push. Despite spike in Covid cases, Shanghai won't go for lockdown, says official Shanghai on Saturday recorded a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, but a member of the city's pandemic task force said officials were determined to avoid a full lockdown over the damage it would do to the economy. Thousands flee after Philippine volcano erupts Thousands of people fled their homes near a Philippine volcano Saturday after an eruption sent ash and steam hundreds of metres into the sky.

Top 10 world news: EU says nuclear agreement with Iran very close and more

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine completes one month, WION brings you the top developments from the last few weeks. Meanwhile, as&nbsp;the West piles&nbsp;sanctions on Moscow that have seen Russia increasingly isolated, politically and financially, and extending to spheres such as sports and culture, the Russian President has now accused the West of trying to cancel Moscow's culture.

In other news, three US states have passed an act banning transgender youth from participating in girls' sports.&nbsp;

Talking of climate change, as per experts the Great Barrier reef is experiencing its sixth mass bleaching event.

Click on the headlines to read the full story:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vladimir-putin-accuses-west-of-trying-to-cancel-russian-culture-465509">Vladimir Putin accuses West of trying to cancel Russian culture</a>

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"Today they are trying to cancel a thousand-year-old country."

President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the West was trying to cancel Russian culture, including the works of great composers such as Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Dmitry Shostakovich, and Sergei Rachmaninov.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mariupol-theater-attack-may-have-claimed-300-lives-mostly-women-and-children-city-hall-465428">Mariupol theater attack may have claimed 300 lives, mostly women and children: City Hall</a>

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Officials in Mariupol, a strategic port city, said Friday they fear 300 people died in last week's Russian strike on a theatre where hundreds of people were sheltering. Hundreds of people had taken cover in the building. It is believed most were women and children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-turkeys-position-on-russian-s-400-missile-acquisition-remains-the-same-465488">Erdogan: Turkey's position on Russian S-400 missile acquisition remains the same</a>

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdoganhas said&nbsp;that his country's position remains unchanged regarding its purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems, adding that talks with the United States on new F-16 jets and kits were proceeding smoothly.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/3-us-states-pass-save-womens-sports-act-banning-transgender-youth-from-participating-in-girls-sports-465469">3 US states pass 'Save Women's Sports Act', banning transgender youth from participating in girls' sports</a>

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Arizona, Oklahoma and Kentucky have passed bills banning transgender youths from participating in girls' sports, continuing a flurry of state legislation on a hotly debated election-year issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-north-koreas-goes-hollywood-in-new-missile-launch-video-twitteratis-give-it-top-gun-spin-465464">Watch: North Korea goes Hollywood in new missile launch video, Twitterati give it a ‘Top Gun’ spin</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/25/250073-photo.jpg" />

It was nothing short of a Hollywood moment.

With shiny leather jacket and slick aviator shades, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un entered the arena where they were preparing to fire the giant Hwasong-17 missile —Pyongyang's first ICBM test since 2017.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-month-of-russia-ukraine-conflict-here-are-the-top-10-developments-465411">One month of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Here are the top 10 developments</a>

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It has been one month since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022.&nbsp;Since that many key events have taken place.

Here's a wrap up of the most significant developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-ties-not-normal-border-issues-key-jaishankar-post-talks-with-wang-465420">India-China ties not normal, border issues key: Jaishankar post talks with Wang</a>

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After talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that lasted for three hours, External Affairs Minister S Jashankar dubbed the ties between India and China as “not normal”, saying that the “current situation is a work in progress” due to friction at the border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-great-barrier-reef-suffers-sixth-mass-bleaching-event-465452">Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers sixth mass bleaching event</a>

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Australia said that the Great Barrier Reef is suffering "mass bleaching" as corals lose their colour under the stress of warmer seas.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority said in a weekly update most of the marine park had been hit by "significant heat stress" over the summer, with water temperatures in some areas as much as 2-4 degrees Celsius above average.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/1-in-4-women-experienced-physical-or-sexual-abuse-at-the-hands-of-their-partner-lancet-465508">1 in 4 women experienced physical or sexual abuse at the hands of their partner: Lancet</a>

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Globally, one in four or 27 per cent of women are victims of violence at the hands of an intimate partner before the age of 50, according to a study published in The Lancet.

Watch | Students' call for climate action grows louder, ask government to divert funding

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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine completes one month, WION brings you the top developments from the last few weeks. Meanwhile, as the West piles sanctions on Moscow that have seen Russia increasingly isolated, politically and financially, and extending to spheres such as sports and culture, the Russian President has now accused the West of trying to cancel Moscow's culture.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine completes one month, WION brings you the top developments from the last few weeks. Meanwhile, as the West piles sanctions on Moscow that have seen Russia increasingly isolated, politically and financially, and extending to spheres such as sports and culture, the Russian President has now accused the West of trying to cancel Moscow's culture. In other news, three US states have passed an act banning transgender youth from participating in girls' sports. Talking of climate change, as per experts the Great Barrier reef is experiencing its sixth mass bleaching event. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Vladimir Putin accuses West of trying to cancel Russian culture "Today they are trying to cancel a thousand-year-old country." President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the West was trying to cancel Russian culture, including the works of great composers such as Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Dmitry Shostakovich, and Sergei Rachmaninov. Mariupol theater attack may have claimed 300 lives, mostly women and children: City Hall Officials in Mariupol, a strategic port city, said Friday they fear 300 people died in last week's Russian strike on a theatre where hundreds of people were sheltering. Hundreds of people had taken cover in the building. It is believed most were women and children. Erdogan: Turkey's position on Russian S-400 missile acquisition remains the same Turkish President Tayyip Erdoganhas said that his country's position remains unchanged regarding its purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems, adding that talks with the United States on new F-16 jets and kits were proceeding smoothly. 3 US states pass 'Save Women's Sports Act', banning transgender youth from participating in girls' sports Arizona, Oklahoma and Kentucky have passed bills banning transgender youths from participating in girls' sports, continuing a flurry of state legislation on a hotly debated election-year issue. Watch: North Korea goes Hollywood in new missile launch video, Twitterati give it a ‘Top Gun’ spin It was nothing short of a Hollywood moment. With shiny leather jacket and slick aviator shades, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un entered the arena where they were preparing to fire the giant Hwasong-17 missile —Pyongyang's first ICBM test since 2017. One month of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Here are the top 10 developments It has been one month since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since that many key events have taken place. Here's a wrap up of the most significant developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India-China ties not normal, border issues key: Jaishankar post talks with Wang After talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that lasted for three hours, External Affairs Minister S Jashankar dubbed the ties between India and China as “not normal”, saying that the “current situation is a work in progress” due to friction at the border. Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers sixth mass bleaching event Australia said that the Great Barrier Reef is suffering "mass bleaching" as corals lose their colour under the stress of warmer seas. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority said in a weekly update most of the marine park had been hit by "significant heat stress" over the summer, with water temperatures in some areas as much as 2-4 degrees Celsius above average. 1 in 4 women experienced physical or sexual abuse at the hands of their partner: Lancet Globally, one in four or 27 per cent of women are victims of violence at the hands of an intimate partner before the age of 50, according to a study published in The Lancet. Watch | Students' call for climate action grows louder, ask government to divert funding

Top 10 world news: Putin accuses West of 'cancel culture', Save Women's Sports act, and more

China and Solomon Islands are negotiating a security agreement to establish a Chinese military presence on the island, according to a leaked draft report.

In other news, Elvira Nabiillina, the highly regarded governor of Russia's central bank was reportedly going to step down from her post after Ukraine invasion was ordered. However, she continued on her post only when Putin asked her to stay.

Click on the headlines to read more:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-solomon-islands-finalising-pact-to-establish-military-presence-at-australias-backyard-report-465232">China, Solomon Islands finalising pact for military presence in Pacific</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/24/249841-solom.jpeg" />The leaked document says the Solomon Islands, which lies east of Papua New Guinea, could “request China to send police, armed and military personnel and other law enforcement agencies” to the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-central-bank-governor-wanted-to-resign-over-ukraine-putin-refused-report-465185">Russia's central bank guv wanted to resign over Ukraine, Putin refused: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/24/249812-elvira-nabiullina.jpg" />Nabillina (58) is in office since 2013. She has been able to guide Russian economy through previous rounds on Western sanctions. These sanctions were imposed on Russia when it annexed Crimea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/caribbean-islands-owned-by-jeffrey-epstein-put-up-for-sale-to-boost-victims-fund-465206">Caribbean islands owned by Jeffrey Epstein put up for sale to boost victims’ fund</a>

<img alt="Private islands owned by Jeffrey Epstein put up for sale" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS3AxgkuJgq3PT-1zMdvgVz4YMq2ybPx5kQTg&amp;usqp=CAU" />Great St James spans for more than 160 acres and according to the court records reviewed by WSJ, Epstein bought it in 2016 for around $20m. It is largely untouched as it contains a small collection of structures and Christmas Cove, a marine preserve.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-slams-oic-for-resorting-to-falsehoods-and-misrepresentation-465210">India slams OIC for resorting to 'falsehoods and misrepresentation'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/07/22/203393-untitled-design-32.jpg" />The strong reaction by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came a day after the OIC at its foreign ministerial meeting in Pakistan criticised India for its policy on Kashmir.&nbsp;He was referring to media queries on references made to India in the resolutions adopted at the OIC meeting.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vietnamese-man-tries-to-row-from-thailand-to-india-to-see-wife-465166">Vietnamese man tries to row from Thailand to India to see wife</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/24/249843-man.jpg" />Ho Hoang Hung set off from the Thai holiday island of Phuket in an inflatable rubber dinghy, equipped with water and instant noodles but no navigation system, planning to cross the Bay of Bengal near the start of cyclone season.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-to-further-relax-covid-19-restrictions-as-cases-decline-says-pm-465178">Singapore to further relax COVID-19 restrictions as cases decline, says PM</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/24/249811-000326r98v.jpg" />The prime minister added that new safety management measures will be implemented from March 29. It will include doubling the group size to 10 persons from five and increasing the capacity limit for larger events and settings.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-half-of-ukrainian-children-displaced-by-war-says-un-465162">More than half of Ukrainian children displaced by war, says UN</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/02/10/239933-twitter-21.jpg" />The number of displaced children makes up nearly half of over 10 million people forced to flee their homes since the invasion.&nbsp;More than 1.8 million children have fled Ukraine as refugees, while another 2.5 million are now displaced inside their war-ravaged country, the UN said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-a-nuclear-power-why-not-top-russian-diplomat-over-ukraine-invasion-465180">'We are a nuclear power, why not?': Top Russian diplomat over Ukraine invasion</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/18/248331-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-7.jpg" />&nbsp;During an interview with Sky News, Dmitry Polyanskiy, who is a Russian Deputy Ambassador to the UN, said, "If Russia is provoked by NATO, if Russia is attacked by NATO I don't know ... we are a nuclear power, why not?"&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-welcome-up-to-100000-ukrainians-fleeing-war-sources-465209">US to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing war: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/24/249828-refugees-us.jpg" />The expected announcement would coincide with U.S. President Joe Biden's meeting with European leaders on Thursday to coordinate the Western response to the crisis. More than 3.5 million people have fled since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, according to the United Nations.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-ravindra-jadejas-first-reactions-after-becoming-csk-captain-watch-465244">IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja's 'first reactions' after becoming CSK captain</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/24/249853-fompfh4vuaecwv.jpg" />Jadeja has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in Test cricket off late and he jumped to the top spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) all-rounder rankings. Hours after the official announcement, CSK posted a video on Twitter to share Jadeja's first reactions as the new skipper.

China and Solomon Islands are negotiating a security agreement to establish a Chinese military presence on the island, according to a leaked draft report. In other news, Elvira Nabiillina, the highly regarded governor of Russia's central bank was reportedly going to step down from her post after Ukraine invasion was ordered.

China and Solomon Islands are negotiating a security agreement to establish a Chinese military presence on the island, according to a leaked draft report. In other news, Elvira Nabiillina, the highly regarded governor of Russia's central bank was reportedly going to step down from her post after Ukraine invasion was ordered. However, she continued on her post only when Putin asked her to stay. Click on the headlines to read more: China, Solomon Islands finalising pact for military presence in Pacific The leaked document says the Solomon Islands, which lies east of Papua New Guinea, could “request China to send police, armed and military personnel and other law enforcement agencies” to the country. Russia's central bank guv wanted to resign over Ukraine, Putin refused: Report Nabillina (58) is in office since 2013. She has been able to guide Russian economy through previous rounds on Western sanctions. These sanctions were imposed on Russia when it annexed Crimea. Caribbean islands owned by Jeffrey Epstein put up for sale to boost victims’ fund Great St James spans for more than 160 acres and according to the court records reviewed by WSJ, Epstein bought it in 2016 for around $20m. It is largely untouched as it contains a small collection of structures and Christmas Cove, a marine preserve. India slams OIC for resorting to 'falsehoods and misrepresentation' The strong reaction by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came a day after the OIC at its foreign ministerial meeting in Pakistan criticised India for its policy on Kashmir. He was referring to media queries on references made to India in the resolutions adopted at the OIC meeting. Vietnamese man tries to row from Thailand to India to see wife Ho Hoang Hung set off from the Thai holiday island of Phuket in an inflatable rubber dinghy, equipped with water and instant noodles but no navigation system, planning to cross the Bay of Bengal near the start of cyclone season. Singapore to further relax COVID-19 restrictions as cases decline, says PM The prime minister added that new safety management measures will be implemented from March 29. It will include doubling the group size to 10 persons from five and increasing the capacity limit for larger events and settings. More than half of Ukrainian children displaced by war, says UN The number of displaced children makes up nearly half of over 10 million people forced to flee their homes since the invasion. More than 1.8 million children have fled Ukraine as refugees, while another 2.5 million are now displaced inside their war-ravaged country, the UN said. 'We are a nuclear power, why not?': Top Russian diplomat over Ukraine invasion During an interview with Sky News, Dmitry Polyanskiy, who is a Russian Deputy Ambassador to the UN, said, "If Russia is provoked by NATO, if Russia is attacked by NATO I don't know ... we are a nuclear power, why not?" US to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing war: Report The expected announcement would coincide with U.S. President Joe Biden's meeting with European leaders on Thursday to coordinate the Western response to the crisis. More than 3.5 million people have fled since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, according to the United Nations. IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja's 'first reactions' after becoming CSK captain Jadeja has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in Test cricket off late and he jumped to the top spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) all-rounder rankings. Hours after the official announcement, CSK posted a video on Twitter to share Jadeja's first reactions as the new skipper.

Top 10 world news: China's latest move at Australia's backyard, India slams OIC and more

As coronavirus continues its rampage, the World Health Organization (WHO) has attributed the rise in Europe's cases to the hasty and 'brutal' lifting of Covid restrictions. In China's capital, people are panic buying as the country's biggest outbreak brings with it the threat of lockdowns. In South Korea, the cases have reached 10 million.

On the 28th day of the Russian attack on Ukraine, Moscow has now&nbsp;announced&nbsp;that Russia will only accept rubles for gas deliveries from “unfriendly” countries. Meanwhile, even as the US and its allies discuss barring Moscow from G20, China has backed its friend nation, calling it an important member.

Click on the headlines to read more:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europes-brutal-lifting-of-covid-precautions-behind-the-rise-in-cases-who-464858">Europe's 'brutal' lifting of covid precautions behind the rise in cases: WHO</a>

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Covid curbs in several European countries were lowered too aggressively, thereby causing a rise in cases likely due to the more transmissible BA2 variant, says&nbsp;the World Health Organization (WHO).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-will-accept-only-rubles-for-gas-sales-to-unfriendly-nations-464927">Putin says will accept only rubles for gas sales to ‘unfriendly nations’</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/23/249607-new-putin.png" />

In a major blow to the Western countries, President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will only accept rubles for gas deliveries from “unfriendly” countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-could-join-russias-war-against-ukraine-in-next-few-days-report-464904">Belarus could join Russia’s war against Ukraine ‘in next few days’: Report</a>

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Russia’s ally Belarus could soon join Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, CNN reports citing officials from US and NATO.&nbsp;The news outlet, quoting sources from the Belarus opposition, claimed that thousands of Belarusian forces are prepared to be deployed and can land Ukraine any time in the “next few days”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-us-allies-talk-of-expelling-russia-from-g20-china-defends-moscow-calls-it-an-important-member-464908">As US, allies talk of expelling Russia from G20, China defends Moscow, calls it an 'important member'</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/23/249584-stories-19.jpg" />

Despite suggestions by some members that Russia could be barred from the group, Beijing has backed President Vladimir Putin in planning to attend the G20 summit in Indonesia later this year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mariupol-what-makes-this-port-city-strategically-important-to-russia-464915">Mariupol: What makes this port city strategically important to Russia?</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/23/249587-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-11.jpg" />Mariupol is a pivotal target in Putin's war - providing a land bridge between Russian forces in Crimea to the southwest and Russian-controlled territory to the north and east. Find out more!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shanghai-residents-panic-sleep-in-office-as-lockdown-threats-loom-amid-chinas-biggest-covid-19-outbreak-464923">Shanghai residents panic, sleep in office as lockdown threats loom amid China's biggest COVID-19 outbreak</a>

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As Shanghai struggles to control a Covid spike, worried citizens are now swamping online grocery platforms to stock up on food over fears of impending lockdowns.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-faith-are-you-asks-republican-graham-to-ketanji-brown-jackson-in-senate-hearing-464910">Republican Lindsey Graham draws flak after asking Ketanji Brown Jackson's religion during Senate hearing</a>

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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is drawing widespread flak online for inquiring about the faith of Ketanji Brown-Jackson, who is US President Joe Biden's nominee to become a judge in the US Supreme Court.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-covid-cases-top-10-million-funeral-homes-overwhelmed-464882">South Korea: Covid cases top 10 million, funeral homes overwhelmed</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/23/249565-south-korea.jpg" />

Authorities in South Korea said that the total number of coronavirus infections in the country had topped 10 million. This is nearly 20 per cent of the country's population.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/transplantation-of-organs-from-deceased-covid-19-patients-is-possible-heres-how-464932">Transplantation of organs from deceased COVID-19 patients is safe and possible. Here's how</a>

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In a study, it was found that organ donation from dying donors who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 is safe and does not cause COVID-19 in the patient receiving the organ donation.

Watch |&nbsp;Pakistan PM Imran khan stares at an exit from power? 
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As coronavirus continues its rampage, the World Health Organization (WHO) has attributed the rise in Europe's cases to the hasty and 'brutal' lifting of Covid restrictions.

As coronavirus continues its rampage, the World Health Organization (WHO) has attributed the rise in Europe's cases to the hasty and 'brutal' lifting of Covid restrictions. In China's capital, people are panic buying as the country's biggest outbreak brings with it the threat of lockdowns. In South Korea, the cases have reached 10 million. On the 28th day of the Russian attack on Ukraine, Moscow has now announced that Russia will only accept rubles for gas deliveries from “unfriendly” countries. Meanwhile, even as the US and its allies discuss barring Moscow from G20, China has backed its friend nation, calling it an important member. Click on the headlines to read more: Europe's 'brutal' lifting of covid precautions behind the rise in cases: WHO Covid curbs in several European countries were lowered too aggressively, thereby causing a rise in cases likely due to the more transmissible BA2 variant, says the World Health Organization (WHO). Putin says will accept only rubles for gas sales to ‘unfriendly nations’ In a major blow to the Western countries, President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will only accept rubles for gas deliveries from “unfriendly” countries. Belarus could join Russia’s war against Ukraine ‘in next few days’: Report Russia’s ally Belarus could soon join Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, CNN reports citing officials from US and NATO. The news outlet, quoting sources from the Belarus opposition, claimed that thousands of Belarusian forces are prepared to be deployed and can land Ukraine any time in the “next few days”. As US, allies talk of expelling Russia from G20, China defends Moscow, calls it an 'important member' Despite suggestions by some members that Russia could be barred from the group, Beijing has backed President Vladimir Putin in planning to attend the G20 summit in Indonesia later this year. Mariupol: What makes this port city strategically important to Russia? Mariupol is a pivotal target in Putin's war - providing a land bridge between Russian forces in Crimea to the southwest and Russian-controlled territory to the north and east. Find out more! Shanghai residents panic, sleep in office as lockdown threats loom amid China's biggest COVID-19 outbreak As Shanghai struggles to control a Covid spike, worried citizens are now swamping online grocery platforms to stock up on food over fears of impending lockdowns. Republican Lindsey Graham draws flak after asking Ketanji Brown Jackson's religion during Senate hearing Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is drawing widespread flak online for inquiring about the faith of Ketanji Brown-Jackson, who is US President Joe Biden's nominee to become a judge in the US Supreme Court. South Korea: Covid cases top 10 million, funeral homes overwhelmed Authorities in South Korea said that the total number of coronavirus infections in the country had topped 10 million. This is nearly 20 per cent of the country's population. Transplantation of organs from deceased COVID-19 patients is safe and possible. Here's how In a study, it was found that organ donation from dying donors who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 is safe and does not cause COVID-19 in the patient receiving the organ donation. Watch | Pakistan PM Imran khan stares at an exit from power?

Top 10 world news: Covid rampage in China, S.Korea, Belarus to join Russia-Ukraine war, and more

Coronavirus is once again on a rampage, China especially is seeing a really high number of cases, due to which the country is undertaking preventive measures like lockdowns and mass testing. According to reports, Beijing has fired more than 70 officials as a “punishment” for failing to control the virus.

In other news, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues for the 27th day. The world is seeing ramifications, Indonesia is facing a "noodle crisis". Meanwhile, continuing its crackdown on dissent, a Russian court has found Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty of embezzlement, this can increase his jail sentence by&nbsp;up to ten years.

Towards the end of the newsletter, we also bring you some exciting science news.

Click on the headlines to read the full story

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-continues-to-break-covid-case-record-officials-face-the-brunt-for-laxity-464579">China continues to break Covid case record, officials face the brunt for 'laxity'</a>

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As a resurgent COVID-19 wreaks havoc in China, more than 70 officials have been let go as a “punishment” in the past one month for failing to control the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-brutal-repression-of-dissent-opposition-leader-navalny-found-guilty-of-embezzlement-464536">Russia's brutal repression of dissent: Kremlin critic Navalny found guilty of embezzlement</a>

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With Moscow working hard to wipe out any and every remaining pocket of dissent, a Russian court has found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty on charges of embezzlement.&nbsp;The charges could see Navalny's sentence being significantly extended.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ukraine-conflict-creates-noodle-crisis-in-indonesia-464590">Ukraine conflict creates 'noodle crisis' in Indonesia</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/03/22/249320-noodles.jpg" />Ukraine conflict has caused a shortage of the iconic and heavily popular 'Indomie' noodles in Indonesia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-even-one-country-met-who-air-quality-standards-in-2021-india-5th-most-polluted-country-report-464595">Not even one country met WHO air quality standards in 2021, India 5th most polluted country: Report</a>

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A survey of pollution data from 6,475 cities showed that no country managed to meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/interviews-begin-in-downing-street-lockdown-parties-scandal-investigation-464551">Interviews begin in Downing Street lockdown party scandal investigation</a>

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In connection with their investigation into alleged breaches of lockdown rules at gatherings held at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office and residence, the Metropolitan Police reported&nbsp;that they have begun interviewing witnesses.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-sexual-abuse-charges-slapped-against-state-mp-gareth-ward-464645">Australia: Sexual abuse charges slapped against state MP Gareth Ward</a>

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Police in Australia has confirmed that Gareth Ward (40), a state MP from Australia's New South Wales (NSW) has been charged with sexually abusing a man and a teenage boy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-water-day-2022-know-the-significance-tell-your-story-to-the-un-464548">World Water Day 2022: Know the significance, tell your story to the UN</a>

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Each year, World Water Day is celebrated on March 22. The UN observes such special days and weeks to educate public about issues facing humanity. The effort is also focused on mobilising political will and resources.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-confirms-a-celestial-milestone-5000-exoplanets-confirmed-so-far-464644">NASA confirms a 'celestial milestone', 5000 exoplanets confirmed so far</a>

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The number of confirmed exoplanets just surpassed 5,000, marking the culmination of a 30-year journey. In a milestone celebration, NASA announced that its space telescopes helped confirm thousands of new exoplanets.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/what-slows-down-star-formation-in-a-galaxy-this-is-the-answer-464620">What slows down star-formation in a galaxy? This is the answer</a>

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What is the reason behind these varying rates of star formation? What causes the rate of star formation to lower? These and some other questions have been in focus of space research for decades.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;'Putin is weighing use of biological and chemical weapons,' says Joe Biden

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Coronavirus is once again on a rampage, China especially is seeing a really high number of cases, due to which the country is undertaking preventive measures like lockdowns and mass testing.

Coronavirus is once again on a rampage, China especially is seeing a really high number of cases, due to which the country is undertaking preventive measures like lockdowns and mass testing. According to reports, Beijing has fired more than 70 officials as a “punishment” for failing to control the virus. In other news, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues for the 27th day. The world is seeing ramifications, Indonesia is facing a "noodle crisis". Meanwhile, continuing its crackdown on dissent, a Russian court has found Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty of embezzlement, this can increase his jail sentence by up to ten years. Towards the end of the newsletter, we also bring you some exciting science news. Click on the headlines to read the full story China continues to break Covid case record, officials face the brunt for 'laxity' As a resurgent COVID-19 wreaks havoc in China, more than 70 officials have been let go as a “punishment” in the past one month for failing to control the virus. Russia's brutal repression of dissent: Kremlin critic Navalny found guilty of embezzlement With Moscow working hard to wipe out any and every remaining pocket of dissent, a Russian court has found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty on charges of embezzlement. The charges could see Navalny's sentence being significantly extended. Ukraine conflict creates 'noodle crisis' in Indonesia Ukraine conflict has caused a shortage of the iconic and heavily popular 'Indomie' noodles in Indonesia. Not even one country met WHO air quality standards in 2021, India 5th most polluted country: Report A survey of pollution data from 6,475 cities showed that no country managed to meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip. Interviews begin in Downing Street lockdown party scandal investigation In connection with their investigation into alleged breaches of lockdown rules at gatherings held at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office and residence, the Metropolitan Police reported that they have begun interviewing witnesses. Australia: Sexual abuse charges slapped against state MP Gareth Ward Police in Australia has confirmed that Gareth Ward (40), a state MP from Australia's New South Wales (NSW) has been charged with sexually abusing a man and a teenage boy. World Water Day 2022: Know the significance, tell your story to the UN Each year, World Water Day is celebrated on March 22. The UN observes such special days and weeks to educate public about issues facing humanity. The effort is also focused on mobilising political will and resources. NASA confirms a 'celestial milestone', 5000 exoplanets confirmed so far The number of confirmed exoplanets just surpassed 5,000, marking the culmination of a 30-year journey. In a milestone celebration, NASA announced that its space telescopes helped confirm thousands of new exoplanets. What slows down star-formation in a galaxy? This is the answer What is the reason behind these varying rates of star formation? What causes the rate of star formation to lower? These and some other questions have been in focus of space research for decades. Watch | 'Putin is weighing use of biological and chemical weapons,' says Joe Biden

Top 10 world news: China fires 70 officials for 'laxity', Russia targets Kremlin critic Navalny, and more

Crash of Chinese passenger jet has hit headlines, more than 100 people have perished. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered probe into the crash. In other news, Kremlin has said that there was no breakthrough yet at Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Read this and more in Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-passenger-jet-carrying-133-people-crashes-in-guangxi-state-media-464239">Chinese passenger jet carrying 133 people crashes in Guangxi, Xi orders probe</a> 
 
The jet involved in the accident was a Boeing 737 aircraft, and the number of casualties was not immediately known, CCTV said.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-final-moments-of-china-plane-caught-on-camera-just-before-crash-464336">Watch: Final moments of China plane caught on camera just before crash</a> 
 
The passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed onto a mountainside shortly after losing contact with air traffic control.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-breakthrough-yet-at-russian-ukraine-peace-talks-says-kremlin-464321">No breakthrough yet at Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says Kremlin</a> 
 
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called on countries to exert influence over Ukraine to make them more 'constructive; at the negotiations.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-8-killed-in-russian-bombing-on-shopping-centre-in-kyiv-reports-464365">Russia bombs shopping centre in Kyiv, at least 8 killed: Reports</a> 
 
In the last few days, Russians have been consistently launching attacks on Kyiv while trying to surround the capital.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-first-hitting-children-gets-banned-in-uks-wales-464297">In a first, hitting children gets banned in UK’s Wales</a> &nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
The new law has come into force on Monday. It has been hailed as “historic” by the Labour-led Welsh government and several child protection campaigners. They are also calling for England to follow suit.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-delhi-austrian-foreign-minister-says-putin-miscalculated-his-invasion-of-ukraine-464291">In Delhi, Austrian foreign minister says Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine</a> 
 
Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Sidhant Sibal, FM Schallenberg on Austrian Model of neutrality for Ukraine said, " this is something Ukrainians themselves have to decide and we have to respect their own decision".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pope-francis-reforms-roman-curia-with-launch-of-vatican-constitution-464288">Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution</a> 
 
Pope Francis issued the Praedicate Evangelium, a 54-page apostolic constitution, on March 19, 2022. (Latin: Preach the Gospel). The apostolic one, Pastor Bonus (Latin: The Good Shepherd), published by Pope John Paul II on June 28, 1988, has been replaced by the Praedicate Evangelium. The new constitution will be implemented on June 5, 2022.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-to-ease-strict-covid-curbs-after-business-backlash-464284">Hong Kong to ease strict COVID curbs after business backlash</a> 
 
A ban on flights from Australia, Britain, Canada, France, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and the United States will be lifted from April 1.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-to-battle-misinformation-with-new-regulations-for-big-tech-companies-464281">Australia to battle misinformation with new regulations for big tech companies</a> 
 
The laws are somewhat similar to the standards imposed by Europe to curb false online content which will come into effect by the end of 2022.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-mcdonalds-employee-19-runs-10-km-each-night-in-hopes-of-joining-indian-army-464351">Watch: McDonald's employee, 19, runs 10 km each night in hopes of joining Indian Army</a> 
 
The video of the running boy, shot by Indian filmmaker Vinod Kapri has struck a chord with millions. People are lauding the sheer tenacity and ease with which Pradeep Mehra, the 19-year-old, is taking life in his stride.

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Crash of Chinese passenger jet has hit headlines, more than 100 people have perished. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered probe into the crash. In other news, Kremlin has said that there was no breakthrough yet at Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Crash of Chinese passenger jet has hit headlines, more than 100 people have perished. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered probe into the crash. In other news, Kremlin has said that there was no breakthrough yet at Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Read this and more in Top 10 World News. Chinese passenger jet carrying 133 people crashes in Guangxi, Xi orders probe The jet involved in the accident was a Boeing 737 aircraft, and the number of casualties was not immediately known, CCTV said. Watch: Final moments of China plane caught on camera just before crash The passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed onto a mountainside shortly after losing contact with air traffic control. No breakthrough yet at Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says Kremlin Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called on countries to exert influence over Ukraine to make them more 'constructive; at the negotiations. Russia bombs shopping centre in Kyiv, at least 8 killed: Reports In the last few days, Russians have been consistently launching attacks on Kyiv while trying to surround the capital. In a first, hitting children gets banned in UK’s Wales The new law has come into force on Monday. It has been hailed as “historic” by the Labour-led Welsh government and several child protection campaigners. They are also calling for England to follow suit. In Delhi, Austrian foreign minister says Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Sidhant Sibal, FM Schallenberg on Austrian Model of neutrality for Ukraine said, " this is something Ukrainians themselves have to decide and we have to respect their own decision". Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution Pope Francis issued the Praedicate Evangelium, a 54-page apostolic constitution, on March 19, 2022. (Latin: Preach the Gospel). The apostolic one, Pastor Bonus (Latin: The Good Shepherd), published by Pope John Paul II on June 28, 1988, has been replaced by the Praedicate Evangelium. The new constitution will be implemented on June 5, 2022. Hong Kong to ease strict COVID curbs after business backlash A ban on flights from Australia, Britain, Canada, France, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and the United States will be lifted from April 1. Australia to battle misinformation with new regulations for big tech companies The laws are somewhat similar to the standards imposed by Europe to curb false online content which will come into effect by the end of 2022. Watch: McDonald's employee, 19, runs 10 km each night in hopes of joining Indian Army The video of the running boy, shot by Indian filmmaker Vinod Kapri has struck a chord with millions. People are lauding the sheer tenacity and ease with which Pradeep Mehra, the 19-year-old, is taking life in his stride.

Top 10 world news: Chinese plane crash, Ukraine conflict latest, and more

Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday that Russia had bombed a school sheltering 400 people in the besieged port of Mariupol, as Moscow claimed that it had again fired hypersonic missiles in Ukraine, the second time it had used the next-generation weapon on its neighbour.&nbsp;North Korea appeared to have fired a short-range multiple rocket launcher, South Korean military said on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-russia-ukraine-war-847-ukrainian-civilians-killed-since-start-of-war-united-nations-463897">LIVE | Russia accused of bombing school sheltering hundreds in Ukraine</a>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the siege of&nbsp;Mariupol, a strategic mostly Russian-speaking port in the southeast where utilities and communications have been cut for days, would go down as a war crime.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/high-risk-of-attack-from-belarus-on-western-volyn-region-of-ukraine-says-presidential-office-464023" hreflang="en">Ukraine sees high risk of attack from Belarus on western Volyn region</a>

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President Volodymyr Zelensky's office said on Sunday that Ukraine sees a high risk of an attack on western Ukraine's Volyn region being launched from Belarus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-triggers-outrage-by-comparing-ukraine-crisis-with-brexit-463994">UK PM Boris Johnson triggers outrage by comparing Ukraine crisis with Brexit</a>

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Prime Minister&nbsp;Boris&nbsp;Johnson has said&nbsp;that Brexit showed British people loved freedom in the same way as Ukrainians fighting Russia's invasion, comments that were branded tasteless by opposition lawmakers and commentators.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-condemns-slaughters-and-atrocities-taking-place-in-ukraine-464047" hreflang="en">Pope condemns 'slaughters and atrocities' taking place in Ukraine</a>

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"The violent aggression against Ukraine is unfortunately not slowing down," he told about 30,0000 people in St. Peter's Square for his weekly Sunday address and blessing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-ready-to-pay-for-defending-democracy-in-russia-ukraine-war-says-pm-464009" hreflang="en">Switzerland ready to pay for defending democracy in Russia-Ukraine war, says PM</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-gunmaker-donates-abandoned-rifles-worth-200000-to-ukrainian-forces-463990" hreflang="en">US gunmaker donates abandoned rifles’ worth $200,000 to Ukrainian forces</a>

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An abandoned order of rifles, which are worth $200,000, is being donated to Ukraine by a weapons manufacturing plant in Florida. &nbsp;

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"This morning there was firing in North Korea which is assumed to be multiple rocket launcher shots, and our military was monitoring the related situation and maintaining a readiness posture," South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

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Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group fired missiles and drones at Saudi energy and water desalination facilities, which oil firm Saudi Aramco said on Sunday (March 20) did not impact supplies or cause casualties.

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A top government advisor in Hong Kong has estimated that 2.5 million Hongkongers may have already been infected with COVID-19.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wrong-information-who-lists-3-misleading-facts-leading-to-omicron-surge-463997" hreflang="en">Wrong information: WHO lists 3 misleading facts leading to Omicron surge</a>

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Since Omicron BA.2 is producing an unprecedented number of COVID infections around the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that there are certain "misinformations" circulating about the virus that are causing widespread misunderstanding.

Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday that Russia had bombed a school sheltering 400 people in the besieged port of Mariupol, as Moscow claimed that it had again fired hypersonic missiles in Ukraine, the second time it had used the next-generation weapon on its neighbour.

Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday that Russia had bombed a school sheltering 400 people in the besieged port of Mariupol, as Moscow claimed that it had again fired hypersonic missiles in Ukraine, the second time it had used the next-generation weapon on its neighbour. North Korea appeared to have fired a short-range multiple rocket launcher, South Korean military said on Sunday. LIVE | Russia accused of bombing school sheltering hundreds in Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the siege of Mariupol, a strategic mostly Russian-speaking port in the southeast where utilities and communications have been cut for days, would go down as a war crime. Ukraine sees high risk of attack from Belarus on western Volyn region President Volodymyr Zelensky's office said on Sunday that Ukraine sees a high risk of an attack on western Ukraine's Volyn region being launched from Belarus. UK PM Boris Johnson triggers outrage by comparing Ukraine crisis with Brexit Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that Brexit showed British people loved freedom in the same way as Ukrainians fighting Russia's invasion, comments that were branded tasteless by opposition lawmakers and commentators. Pope condemns 'slaughters and atrocities' taking place in Ukraine "The violent aggression against Ukraine is unfortunately not slowing down," he told about 30,0000 people in St. Peter's Square for his weekly Sunday address and blessing. Switzerland ready to pay for defending democracy in Russia-Ukraine war, says PM Switzerland’s President Ignazio Cassis said that Russia’s invasion in Ukraine is driven by “devastating madness” and Switzerland is prepared to pay the cost for protecting freedom and democracy. US gunmaker donates abandoned rifles’ worth $200,000 to Ukrainian forces An abandoned order of rifles, which are worth $200,000, is being donated to Ukraine by a weapons manufacturing plant in Florida. North Korea fires multiple rocket launcher, says South Korean military "This morning there was firing in North Korea which is assumed to be multiple rocket launcher shots, and our military was monitoring the related situation and maintaining a readiness posture," South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group claims responsibility for drone attack on Saudi Arabia Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group fired missiles and drones at Saudi energy and water desalination facilities, which oil firm Saudi Aramco said on Sunday (March 20) did not impact supplies or cause casualties. COVID-19: 2.5 million people in Hong Kong infected, top government adviser estimates A top government advisor in Hong Kong has estimated that 2.5 million Hongkongers may have already been infected with COVID-19. Wrong information: WHO lists 3 misleading facts leading to Omicron surge Since Omicron BA.2 is producing an unprecedented number of COVID infections around the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that there are certain "misinformations" circulating about the virus that are causing widespread misunderstanding.

Top 10 world news: Russia accused of bombing school sheltering hundreds in Ukraine and more

Dozens of soldiers were killed after Russian troops struck a Ukrainian military barracks in the southern city of Mykolaiv.&nbsp;Britain’s foreign secretary has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of using talks with Ukraine as a “smokescreen” while he ramps up violence against the country.

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"Yesterday orcs hit our sleeping soldiers with a rocket in a cowardly manner," Vitaly Kim, head of the regional administration, said in a video on Saturday, using the Ukrainian nickname for Russian forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-uses-ukraine-talks-as-smokescreen-to-increase-violence-says-uk-463793">Putin uses Ukraine talks as 'smokescreen' to increase violence, says UK</a>

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Liz Truss told the Times of London newspaper that she was “very skeptical” about Russia’s seriousness in the talks, accusing Russian forces of trying to create space to regroup and unblock their stalled campaign.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-provide-stryker-army-company-to-bulgaria-under-natos-drive-to-bolster-its-eastern-flank-463769">Ukraine invasion: US to provide Stryker army company to Bulgaria</a>

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Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Saturday that the US is going to provide his country a Stryker mechanized infantry company for its battlegroup under NATO's drive to bolster its eastern flank.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-vlogger-in-ukraine-branded-national-traitor-for-siding-with-kyiv-in-russian-war-463803">Chinese vlogger in Ukraine called ‘national traitor’ for videos on Russian war</a>

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A 36-year-old Chinese vlogger, who lives in Ukraine’s southern Odesa city, has been branded as a “national traitor” by his own people back home for simply posting videos of war-torn Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-president-lukashenko-dismisses-concerns-about-putins-health-463824" hreflang="en">Belarus President Lukashenko dismisses concerns about Putin's health</a>

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Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is healthy, sane and "in better shape than ever."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/telegram-emerges-as-frontrunner-amid-russias-crackdown-on-facebook-instagram-463783" hreflang="en">Telegram emerges as frontrunner amid Russia’s crackdown on Facebook, Instagram</a>

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With Facebook and Instagram being banned, Russians are increasingly turning to Telegram messaging app for mass messaging in a way similar to social media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesias-cooking-oil-shortage-turns-deadly-two-killed-after-queuing-for-liquid-gold-463809">Indonesia’s cooking oil shortage turns deadly, two killed after queuing for liquid gold</a>

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Two people in Indonesia have died while queuing to buy cooking oil, as stocks run low in part due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/exclusive-matteo-bocelli-speaks-to-wion-ahead-of-his-first-trip-to-india-463821">Exclusive: Matteo Bocelli speaks to WION ahead of his first trip to India</a>

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When Italian composer Andrea Bocelli suffered from Glaucoma at the&nbsp;age of 12, he was completely blind, but that did not stop him from recording 15 albums of pop and classical music, nine operas, which sold over 70 million records.

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A new store called ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ which sells different kinds of merchandise in support of Donald Trump opened in New Jersey.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/operator-of-russian-restaurants-has-refused-to-close-businesses-says-burger-king-463758" hreflang="en">Operator of Russian restaurants has 'refused' to close businesses, says Burger King</a>

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The burger chain, owned by Restaurant Brands International (QSR), has a joint venture partnership with businessman Alexander Kolobov in Russia.&nbsp;

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Dozens of soldiers were killed after Russian troops struck a Ukrainian military barracks in the southern city of Mykolaiv. Britain’s foreign secretary has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of using talks with Ukraine as a “smokescreen” while he ramps up violence against the country.

Dozens of soldiers were killed after Russian troops struck a Ukrainian military barracks in the southern city of Mykolaiv. Britain’s foreign secretary has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of using talks with Ukraine as a “smokescreen” while he ramps up violence against the country. Click on headlines to read more LIVE: Dozen soldiers killed after shelling of military barracks in Ukraine "Yesterday orcs hit our sleeping soldiers with a rocket in a cowardly manner," Vitaly Kim, head of the regional administration, said in a video on Saturday, using the Ukrainian nickname for Russian forces. Putin uses Ukraine talks as 'smokescreen' to increase violence, says UK Liz Truss told the Times of London newspaper that she was “very skeptical” about Russia’s seriousness in the talks, accusing Russian forces of trying to create space to regroup and unblock their stalled campaign. Ukraine invasion: US to provide Stryker army company to Bulgaria Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Saturday that the US is going to provide his country a Stryker mechanized infantry company for its battlegroup under NATO's drive to bolster its eastern flank. Chinese vlogger in Ukraine called ‘national traitor’ for videos on Russian war A 36-year-old Chinese vlogger, who lives in Ukraine’s southern Odesa city, has been branded as a “national traitor” by his own people back home for simply posting videos of war-torn Ukraine. Belarus President Lukashenko dismisses concerns about Putin's health Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is healthy, sane and "in better shape than ever." Telegram emerges as frontrunner amid Russia’s crackdown on Facebook, Instagram With Facebook and Instagram being banned, Russians are increasingly turning to Telegram messaging app for mass messaging in a way similar to social media. Indonesia’s cooking oil shortage turns deadly, two killed after queuing for liquid gold Two people in Indonesia have died while queuing to buy cooking oil, as stocks run low in part due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Exclusive: Matteo Bocelli speaks to WION ahead of his first trip to India When Italian composer Andrea Bocelli suffered from Glaucoma at the age of 12, he was completely blind, but that did not stop him from recording 15 albums of pop and classical music, nine operas, which sold over 70 million records. ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ store opens in New Jersey, gets flagged by Facebook A new store called ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ which sells different kinds of merchandise in support of Donald Trump opened in New Jersey. Operator of Russian restaurants has 'refused' to close businesses, says Burger King The burger chain, owned by Restaurant Brands International (QSR), has a joint venture partnership with businessman Alexander Kolobov in Russia.

Top 10 world news: Dozens dead after military barracks hit in south Ukraine, and more

Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania have expelled a total of 10 Russian diplomats, the foreign ministries of the three&nbsp;Baltic&nbsp;countries said on Friday.&nbsp;Russia’s war on Ukraine is causing a strategic re-think in Finland, which shares a 1300-km border with Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-russia-ukraine-conflict-biden-to-tell-xi-of-deep-concern-over-alignment-with-russia-463285" hreflang="en">LIVE: Ukraine war: Baltic countries expel Russian diplomats</a>

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The diplomats were expelled in a coordinated move "in connection with activities that are contrary to their diplomatic status and taking into account ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine", Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics tweeted.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/security-assessment-underway-finland-can-join-nato-by-spring-finnish-envoy-to-india-tells-wion-463498">Finland could join NATO by spring, Finnish envoy to India tells WION</a>

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According to the diplomat, the Government of Finland is looking at the security situation in Europe and discussing to prepare a White Paper assessing their security situation, which will be followed by a parliamentary discussion.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/appalling-ivanna-klympush-slams-macron-for-ruling-out-fast-tracking-eu-membership-for-ukraine-463436">Klympush slams Macron for ruling out fast-tracking EU membership for Ukraine</a>

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Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Integration of Ukraine to the EU Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for rejecting the country's request for fast-tracking its EU membership.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/norway-prepared-for-up-to-100000-ukraine-refugees-says-pm-jonas-gahr-stoere-463453">Norway prepared for up to 100,000 Ukraine refugees, says PM</a>

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Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere believes that the country will receive around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees this year in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion. Addressing the parliament, Stoere said that the number of refugees can reach 100,000 with many of them fleeing Ukraine every day.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-killed-4-wounded-after-parts-of-missile-fall-in-northern-kyiv-463518" hreflang="en">One killed, 4 wounded after parts of missile fall in northern Kyiv</a>

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One&nbsp;person was&nbsp;killed&nbsp;and 4&nbsp;wounded&nbsp;after&nbsp;parts&nbsp;of a Russian&nbsp;missile&nbsp;fell on a residential building in the&nbsp;northern&nbsp;part of the Ukrainian capital&nbsp;Kyiv&nbsp;on Friday morning, emergencies services said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/european-leaders-want-volodmir-zelensky-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize-463521" hreflang="en">European leaders want Volodmir Zelensky nominated for Nobel Peace Prize</a>

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Ukrainian President Volodmir Zelensky has gained a lot of popularity for his leadership during the conflict with Russia and some members of the European Parliament along with a number of European nations have asked the Nobel Committee to consider him and the people of Ukraine for the Nobel Peace Prize.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/critics-question-us-govt-policy-as-the-country-has-only-admitted-several-hundred-ukrainian-refugees-so-far-463409">Critics question US govt policy as the country has only admitted several hundred Ukrainian refugees so far</a>

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More than 3 million people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries since Russia invaded on February&nbsp;24, according to United Nations data&nbsp;but the United States has only admitted several hundred Ukrainian refugees so far, leaving some critics questioning US&nbsp;government policy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/samoa-goes-into-lockdown-after-detecting-first-covid-19-outbreak-463485">Samoa goes into lockdown after detecting first COVID-19 outbreak</a>

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The world needs to launch a "transformation" to curb global warming, a top researcher behind an upcoming UN report on&nbsp;climate&nbsp;solutions said, adding that it is&nbsp;never&nbsp;to&nbsp;late&nbsp;to act.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/here-are-the-worlds-happiest-countries-in-2022-463466" hreflang="en">Here are the world's happiest countries in 2022</a>

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This report looks at six different variables that contribute to happiness. In the report, income, trust, life expectancy, social support, freedom, and generosity are considered to determine which states have the best overall well-being and, in turn, are the happiest in the world.

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Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania have expelled a total of 10 Russian diplomats, the foreign ministries of the three Baltic countries said on Friday. Russia’s war on Ukraine is causing a strategic re-think in Finland, which shares a 1300-km border with Russia.

Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania have expelled a total of 10 Russian diplomats, the foreign ministries of the three Baltic countries said on Friday. Russia’s war on Ukraine is causing a strategic re-think in Finland, which shares a 1300-km border with Russia. LIVE: Ukraine war: Baltic countries expel Russian diplomats The diplomats were expelled in a coordinated move "in connection with activities that are contrary to their diplomatic status and taking into account ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine", Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics tweeted. Finland could join NATO by spring, Finnish envoy to India tells WION According to the diplomat, the Government of Finland is looking at the security situation in Europe and discussing to prepare a White Paper assessing their security situation, which will be followed by a parliamentary discussion. Klympush slams Macron for ruling out fast-tracking EU membership for Ukraine Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Integration of Ukraine to the EU Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for rejecting the country's request for fast-tracking its EU membership. Norway prepared for up to 100,000 Ukraine refugees, says PM Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere believes that the country will receive around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees this year in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion. Addressing the parliament, Stoere said that the number of refugees can reach 100,000 with many of them fleeing Ukraine every day. One killed, 4 wounded after parts of missile fall in northern Kyiv One person was killed and 4 wounded after parts of a Russian missile fell on a residential building in the northern part of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Friday morning, emergencies services said. European leaders want Volodmir Zelensky nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Ukrainian President Volodmir Zelensky has gained a lot of popularity for his leadership during the conflict with Russia and some members of the European Parliament along with a number of European nations have asked the Nobel Committee to consider him and the people of Ukraine for the Nobel Peace Prize. Critics question US govt policy as the country has only admitted several hundred Ukrainian refugees so far More than 3 million people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries since Russia invaded on February 24, according to United Nations data but the United States has only admitted several hundred Ukrainian refugees so far, leaving some critics questioning US government policy. Samoa goes into lockdown after detecting first COVID-19 outbreak The island nation of Samoa decided to seal their borders on Friday as they entered a nationwide lockdown after recording their first ever case of COVID-19. While the world experienced a huge number of cases over the last two years, Samoa was able to safeguard its population. Never too late for 'transformational' climate action: UN report The world needs to launch a "transformation" to curb global warming, a top researcher behind an upcoming UN report on climate solutions said, adding that it is never to late to act. Here are the world's happiest countries in 2022 This report looks at six different variables that contribute to happiness. In the report, income, trust, life expectancy, social support, freedom, and generosity are considered to determine which states have the best overall well-being and, in turn, are the happiest in the world.

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US Air Force (USAF) general Kenneth Wilsbach said the US-built F-35 had an encounter with China's Chengdu J-20 adding that he was "relatively impressed with the command and control associated with the J-20." In other news, a deepfake video purportedly showing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is being shared online. Read this and more in Top 10 World News.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/relatively-impressed-us-f-35-fighter-jet-has-close-encounter-with-chinas-j-20-in-east-china-sea-463208">'Relatively impressed': US F-35 fighter jet has close encounter with China's J-20 in East China Sea</a>

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US general Kenneth Wilsbach's latest comments come as United States Navy recently recovered the F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jet that sank in the South China Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deepfake-video-of-ukraine-president-zelensky-shared-online-463184">Deepfake video of Ukraine President Zelensky shared online</a> 
 
The video appeared to show an ashen-faced Zelenskiy speaking from the presidential lectern and urging his countrymen to down their weapons in the face of Russian invaders.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-cargo-ship-carrying-30-crew-members-sink-off-coast-of-iran-463178">UAE cargo ship carrying 30 crew members sinks off Iran coast</a> 
 
The ship, which had left Dubai few days ago, was bound for the port of Umm Qasr in Southern Iraq and it was carrying cars and other cargo.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/villas-in-miami-putin-lashes-out-scum-and-traitors-amid-ukraine-war-463167">'Villas in Miami': Putin lashes out at 'scum' and 'traitors' amid Ukraine war</a> 
 
Putin's latest jibe at his political enemies comes even as Russia announced that it paid interest on foreign debt due this week.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/everything-we-know-about-the-new-covid-19-variant-found-in-israel-463112">Everything we know about the new COVID-19 variant found in Israel</a> 
 
While this finding has given rise to fresh fears around the world, health officials in Israel played down the risks of this new variant.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-provide-ukraine-with-killer-drones-463199">US sending Switchblade drones to Ukraine</a> 
 
US President Joe Biden announces an additional USD 800 million in security assistance to Ukraine. US to send hundreds more anti-aircraft system to Ukraine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/joint-euro-russian-mars-mission-suspended-because-of-ukraine-conflict-esa-463209">Joint Euro-Russian Mars mission suspended because of Ukraine conflict: ESA</a> 
 
The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that a joint Mars mission with Russia has been suspended over Ukraine war.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/three-exoplanets-have-been-lost-heres-whats-the-deal-463154">Three exoplanets have been 'lost', here's what's the deal</a> 
 
One of main thrusts of our skywatching has been to find exoplanets, and some that would possibly harbour life! But everything doesn't always go according to plan and our observations sometimes are not that accurate. That's life we suppose.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sri-lankan-boat-with-six-crew-held-for-fishing-in-indian-waters-463221">Sri Lankan boat with six crew held for fishing in Indian waters</a> 
 
According to Indian coast guard, during a patrol ICGS Vajra detected a boat 117 nautical miles south east of India's southern most district Kanyakumari.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indias-gold-output-could-rise-multifold-if-hurdles-removed-wgc-report-463041">India's gold output could rise multifold if hurdles removed: WGC report</a> 
 
India splurged a record $55.7 billion on gold imports in 2021, buying 1,050 tonnes - the most in a decade, and far more than the 430 tonnes imported in 2020.

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US Air Force (USAF) general Kenneth Wilsbach said the US-built F-35 had an encounter with China's Chengdu J-20 adding that he was "relatively impressed with the command and control associated with the J-20.

US Air Force (USAF) general Kenneth Wilsbach said the US-built F-35 had an encounter with China's Chengdu J-20 adding that he was "relatively impressed with the command and control associated with the J-20." In other news, a deepfake video purportedly showing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is being shared online. Read this and more in Top 10 World News. 'Relatively impressed': US F-35 fighter jet has close encounter with China's J-20 in East China Sea US general Kenneth Wilsbach's latest comments come as United States Navy recently recovered the F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jet that sank in the South China Sea. Deepfake video of Ukraine President Zelensky shared online The video appeared to show an ashen-faced Zelenskiy speaking from the presidential lectern and urging his countrymen to down their weapons in the face of Russian invaders. UAE cargo ship carrying 30 crew members sinks off Iran coast The ship, which had left Dubai few days ago, was bound for the port of Umm Qasr in Southern Iraq and it was carrying cars and other cargo. 'Villas in Miami': Putin lashes out at 'scum' and 'traitors' amid Ukraine war Putin's latest jibe at his political enemies comes even as Russia announced that it paid interest on foreign debt due this week. Everything we know about the new COVID-19 variant found in Israel While this finding has given rise to fresh fears around the world, health officials in Israel played down the risks of this new variant. US sending Switchblade drones to Ukraine US President Joe Biden announces an additional USD 800 million in security assistance to Ukraine. US to send hundreds more anti-aircraft system to Ukraine. Joint Euro-Russian Mars mission suspended because of Ukraine conflict: ESA The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that a joint Mars mission with Russia has been suspended over Ukraine war. Three exoplanets have been 'lost', here's what's the deal One of main thrusts of our skywatching has been to find exoplanets, and some that would possibly harbour life! But everything doesn't always go according to plan and our observations sometimes are not that accurate. That's life we suppose. Sri Lankan boat with six crew held for fishing in Indian waters According to Indian coast guard, during a patrol ICGS Vajra detected a boat 117 nautical miles south east of India's southern most district Kanyakumari. India's gold output could rise multifold if hurdles removed: WGC report India splurged a record $55.7 billion on gold imports in 2021, buying 1,050 tonnes - the most in a decade, and far more than the 430 tonnes imported in 2020.

Top 10 world news: US-China fighter jets encounter, Zelensky video, and more

Talks between Ukraine and Russia paused on Monday and will continue on Tuesday, one of Ukraine's negotiators said on Twitter. Also, a&nbsp;new report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has shown that Europe is emerging as 'hotspot' for arms imports.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-russia-claims-to-have-besieged-two-big-cities-in-ukraine-455211">Live | Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia conflict talks underway: Kyiv negotiator</a>

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Talks between Ukraine and Russia paused on Monday and will continue on Tuesday, one of Ukraine's negotiators said on Twitter.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-report-reveals-europe-emerging-as-hotspot-for-arms-imports-462207">New report reveals Europe emerging as 'hotspot' for arms imports</a>

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A new report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has shown that Europe is emerging as 'hotspot' for arms imports.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-orthodox-church-announces-split-with-moscow-over-ukraine-invasion-462186">Russian Orthodox church announces split with Moscow over Ukraine invasion</a>

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Russian Orthodox church in Amsterdam has announced a split with Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-sees-multiple-covid-19-outbreaks-driven-by-stealth-omicron-should-the-world-be-wary-462208">China sees multiple COVID-19 outbreaks driven by 'stealth omicron'. Should the world be wary?</a>

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In China, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was first reported in 2019 and subsequently spread worldwide.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-85-children-killed-100-wounded-so-far-in-ukraine-says-attorney-general-462201">At least 85 children killed, 100 wounded so far in Ukraine, says attorney general</a>

<img alt="Ukraine’s attorney general's office in an official statement said that at least 85 children lost their lives so far." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="66891b78-0a28-466a-b12a-348f07ab9972" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/4_75.jpg" />

Ukraine’s attorney general's office in an official statement said that at least 85 children lost their lives so far.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-pregnant-woman-in-viral-image-dies-after-maternity-hospital-attack-462225">Ukraine: Pregnant woman in viral image dies after maternity hospital attack</a>

<img alt="Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Monday said that a pregnant woman who was pictured being carried from a Ukrainian maternity hospital after it was bombed by Russian forces has died along with her unborn baby." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="145afe44-362c-42c1-82ce-657633880569" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/6_52.jpg" />

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Monday said that a pregnant woman who was pictured being carried from a Ukrainian maternity hospital after it was bombed by Russian forces has died along with her unborn baby.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-says-tesla-and-spacex-are-facing-inflation-pressure-in-raw-materials-and-logistics-462160">Elon Musk says Tesla and SpaceX are facing inflation pressure in raw materials and logistics</a>

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Elon Musk has said that Tesla and SpaceX are facing inflation pressure in raw materials and logistics.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-schools-drop-controversial-rules-governing-hairstyles-and-underwear-462234">Tokyo schools drop controversial rules governing hairstyles and underwear</a>

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Tokyo schools drop controversial rules governing hairstyles and underwear

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-extreme-poverty-kabul-residents-complain-of-high-price-of-food-materials-462156#:~:text=to%20rural%20areas.-,Residents%20of%20Kabul%2C%20however%2C%20recently%20complained%20about%20the%20high%20price,the%20price%20of%20food%20materials.">Amid extreme poverty, Kabul residents complain of high price of food materials</a>

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Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, reports of poverty in the nation have been emerging.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-to-ease-covid-curbs-just-before-aprils-presidential-vote-462183">France to ease Covid curbs just before April’s presidential vote</a>

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In a bid to normalise French people's daily lives, the government will ease most of its Covid restrictions on Monday.

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Talks between Ukraine and Russia paused on Monday and will continue on Tuesday, one of Ukraine's negotiators said on Twitter. Also, a new report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has shown that Europe is emerging as 'hotspot' for arms imports.

Talks between Ukraine and Russia paused on Monday and will continue on Tuesday, one of Ukraine's negotiators said on Twitter. Also, a new report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has shown that Europe is emerging as 'hotspot' for arms imports. Live | Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia conflict talks underway: Kyiv negotiator Talks between Ukraine and Russia paused on Monday and will continue on Tuesday, one of Ukraine's negotiators said on Twitter. New report reveals Europe emerging as 'hotspot' for arms imports A new report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has shown that Europe is emerging as 'hotspot' for arms imports. Russian Orthodox church announces split with Moscow over Ukraine invasion Russian Orthodox church in Amsterdam has announced a split with Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. China sees multiple COVID-19 outbreaks driven by 'stealth omicron'. Should the world be wary? In China, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was first reported in 2019 and subsequently spread worldwide. At least 85 children killed, 100 wounded so far in Ukraine, says attorney general Ukraine’s attorney general's office in an official statement said that at least 85 children lost their lives so far. Ukraine: Pregnant woman in viral image dies after maternity hospital attack Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on Monday said that a pregnant woman who was pictured being carried from a Ukrainian maternity hospital after it was bombed by Russian forces has died along with her unborn baby. Elon Musk says Tesla and SpaceX are facing inflation pressure in raw materials and logistics Elon Musk has said that Tesla and SpaceX are facing inflation pressure in raw materials and logistics. Tokyo schools drop controversial rules governing hairstyles and underwear Tokyo schools drop controversial rules governing hairstyles and underwear Amid extreme poverty, Kabul residents complain of high price of food materials Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, reports of poverty in the nation have been emerging. France to ease Covid curbs just before April’s presidential vote In a bid to normalise French people's daily lives, the government will ease most of its Covid restrictions on Monday.

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