Vladimir Putin's levelling of accusations on the West reached a new level on Sunday when the Russian President accused the West of creating WWII-like alliances. He alleged the US and the NATO are starting to build a new "axis". This comes a day after Putin announced he would deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, a move that received widespread condemnation from all western quarters. Ukraine demanded an emergency UNSC meeting over Russia's decision.&nbsp;

In other events, a group advocating good governance urged Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday to penalise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his planned judicial reform legislation, which has sparked protracted demonstrations around the nation.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that Moscow and Beijing are not creating any military alliance. Putin further said that both nations don't have anything to hide in terms of their military cooperation and claimed that Russia does not threaten any countries.&nbsp;

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Ukraine on Sunday (March 26) called for convening an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over Russia's decision to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Kyiv has already said that Belarus has been held 'hostage' by Russia.

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A good governance group called Movement for Quality Government in Israel (MQG), on Sunday (March 26) asked the country’s Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his proposed judicial reform bills which have led to widespread protests across the country for weeks now. Subsequently, the Israeli PM was given a week to respond to the petition filed by the group, ruled the Israeli&nbsp;high court on Sunday.&nbsp;

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Indian embassy in Washington strongly reacted against a physical attack faced by a Press Trust of India journalist while covering a demonstration by the&nbsp;supporters of a died-down separatist movement in North Indian state of Punjab.

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The German Police said on Sunday (March 26) that two men died after a shooting late Saturday in the port city of Hamburg. The police added they had concluded an initial response and were now investigating the incident. According to the prosecutor's office in Hamburg, one of the dead was believed to be the alleged shooter, a report by DW said, adding the shooter fired several shots at the other man before turning the gun on himself.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-perseverance-rover-sends-eerie-photo-of-dawn-on-mars-575949">NASA's Perseverance rover sends eerie photo of dawn on Mars</a> 
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It's just before sunrise. Sunrays have gently started piercing the distant atmosphere and clouds are seen moving in the early light. This can well be any morning right here on Earth. But thanks to NASA, we have been able to describe few moments taking place millions of miles away on Mars.

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India's Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the nation's highways infrastructure will match that of the United States by 2024.&nbsp;

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In a strongly worded letter Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday (March 26) responded to President Dr Arif Alvi’s letter which was sent to him two days ago. The PM said that the president’s letter was “blatantly partisan” and in parts read like “a press release” of the opposition political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).&nbsp;

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American actor Jonathan Majors, who first rose to prominence after starring in the independent feature film&nbsp;The Last Black Man&nbsp;in San Francisco, was arrested in New York on Saturday. According to authorities, he is facing charges of strangulation, assault and harassment.

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Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain wins her maiden gold medal in the ongoing 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. She defeated Australia's Caitlin Anne Parker 5-2 in the 75 kg category to add another medal to her tally of two bronze medals.

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Vladimir Putin's levelling of accusations on the West reached a new level on Sunday when the Russian President accused the West of creating WWII-like alliances. He alleged the US and the NATO are starting to build a new "axis".

Vladimir Putin's levelling of accusations on the West reached a new level on Sunday when the Russian President accused the West of creating WWII-like alliances. He alleged the US and the NATO are starting to build a new "axis". This comes a day after Putin announced he would deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, a move that received widespread condemnation from all western quarters. Ukraine demanded an emergency UNSC meeting over Russia's decision. In other events, a group advocating good governance urged Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday to penalise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his planned judicial reform legislation, which has sparked protracted demonstrations around the nation. Putin says Russia and China not creating military alliance; accuses West of building WWII-like axis Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that Moscow and Beijing are not creating any military alliance. Putin further said that both nations don't have anything to hide in terms of their military cooperation and claimed that Russia does not threaten any countries. Ukraine wants urgent UNSC meet over Russia’s nuke deployment plans in Belarus Ukraine on Sunday (March 26) called for convening an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over Russia's decision to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Kyiv has already said that Belarus has been held 'hostage' by Russia. Israeli group asks court to punish Netanyahu over proposed legal plan; PM given a week to respond A good governance group called Movement for Quality Government in Israel (MQG), on Sunday (March 26) asked the country’s Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his proposed judicial reform bills which have led to widespread protests across the country for weeks now. Subsequently, the Israeli PM was given a week to respond to the petition filed by the group, ruled the Israeli high court on Sunday. ‘Khalistan’ hooligans attack journalist in Washington; Indian mission deems it ‘grave, unwarranted’ Indian embassy in Washington strongly reacted against a physical attack faced by a Press Trust of India journalist while covering a demonstration by the supporters of a died-down separatist movement in North Indian state of Punjab. Germany: Two dead after shooting in Hamburg, probe on The German Police said on Sunday (March 26) that two men died after a shooting late Saturday in the port city of Hamburg. The police added they had concluded an initial response and were now investigating the incident. According to the prosecutor's office in Hamburg, one of the dead was believed to be the alleged shooter, a report by DW said, adding the shooter fired several shots at the other man before turning the gun on himself. NASA's Perseverance rover sends eerie photo of dawn on Mars It's just before sunrise. Sunrays have gently started piercing the distant atmosphere and clouds are seen moving in the early light. This can well be any morning right here on Earth. But thanks to NASA, we have been able to describe few moments taking place millions of miles away on Mars. India's highways infrastructure to match US by 2024, says road transport and highways minister India's Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the nation's highways infrastructure will match that of the United States by 2024. Pakistan PM Sharif criticises Pres Alvi for being 'blatantly partisan'; calls his letter a PTI 'press release' In a strongly worded letter Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday (March 26) responded to President Dr Arif Alvi’s letter which was sent to him two days ago. The PM said that the president’s letter was “blatantly partisan” and in parts read like “a press release” of the opposition political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York American actor Jonathan Majors, who first rose to prominence after starring in the independent feature film The Last Black Man in San Francisco, was arrested in New York on Saturday. According to authorities, he is facing charges of strangulation, assault and harassment. Gold medals rain for Indian boxers in World Championships as Lovlina Borgohain clinches maiden top prize Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain wins her maiden gold medal in the ongoing 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. She defeated Australia's Caitlin Anne Parker 5-2 in the 75 kg category to add another medal to her tally of two bronze medals.

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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson kept 'hand on his heart' in the British parliament and said that he did not lie to the House in relation to the partygate scandal. In Moscow, Chinese leader Xi Jinping left the Russian capital after his 3-day visit. In New Delhi, the Supreme Court said that it will review if&nbsp;'hanging by death' is the correct mode of execution for the death row convicts.

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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended himself towards the accusations he had been facing for organising parties at official prime ministerial residences by breaking Covid protocol in 2020 — a row that&nbsp;snowballed into a scandal and led to Johnson being replaced by Liz Truss and finally by Rishi Sunak as UK Prime Minister.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping departed Moscow on Wednesday (March 22) after his crucial state visit&nbsp;during which he held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The visit was highly significant amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions as the two nations showed a unified front against the West.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-top-court-rules-out-lethal-injection-as-alternative-to-hanging-method-of-capital-punishment-574724">India's top court rules out lethal injection as alternative to hanging method of capital punishment</a>

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India may soon review if 'hanging by death' is the correct mode of execution for the death row convicts. The development comes after the Supreme Court of India, while taking up a six-year-old Public Interest Litigation (PIL), expressed the need to examine whether 'hanging by death' is a proportionate and less painful method for executing death row convicts. It sought "better data" from the Union government on issues related to the mode of execution.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marburg-outbreak-ebola-like-infection-kills-many-in-tanzania-prompts-alert-in-kenya-574755">Marburg outbreak: Ebola-like infection kills many in Tanzania, prompts alert in Kenya</a>

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Marburg virus, an Ebola-like deadly virus, has killed five people in Tanzania's north-western Kagera region, prompting&nbsp;high-alert in neighbouring Kenya as well.&nbsp;The infection, which often entails bleeding and organ failure, had&nbsp;been previously reported in Equatorial Guinea,&nbsp;Uganda, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and South Africa. Tanzania's Marburg outbreak follows the one in Equatorial Guinea that killed nine people in Central African country last month.&nbsp;

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The Biden administration in the United States is proposing to overhaul the country's organ transplant system. This includes breaking up the dominance of United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), a Virginia-headquartered non-profit that has virtually run the organ transplant system in the country since 1986.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-approves-its-first-mrna-vaccine-months-after-easing-covid-restrictions-574576">China approves its first mRNA vaccine, months after easing Covid restrictions</a>

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China has approved its first messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine for Covid-19 from a Chinese pharmaceutical that had the technology, as per media reports. The approved mRNA vaccine is created by CSPC Pharmaceutical Group however it is only authorised for use in emergencies, the firm said in a statement to the Hong Kong stock market on Wednesday.

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A new financial scam has been unearthed in which scamsters are exploiting the&nbsp;Twitter Blue service to dupe users, which once again shows the downside of distributing the blue checkmark to anyone who is willing&nbsp;to pay for it. Twitter users are being targetted by crooks impersonating banks or banking officials, according to a New York Post report.&nbsp;

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Prosecutors in Virginia released video footage on Tuesday (March 21) that showed the death of 28-year-old Black inmate Irvo Otieno as he was being admitted to a mental hospital, where he was forcibly restrained by as many as 10 police officers and hospital security guards. Otieno was already in handcuffs and leg restraints when police brought him from the Henrico County jail near Richmond, Virginia, to the Central State Hospital in nearby Petersburg.

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The reviews of the fourth and final season of HBO's&nbsp;Succession&nbsp;have started to trickle in. The acclaimed darkly comic drama about the Roy family, who are the dysfunctional owners of a global media and entertainment empire. The patriarch of the family, Brian Cox's Logan Roy, is a powerful and ruthless businessman who built his empire from scratch and is now facing declining health and old age. As Logan's health becomes a concern, his four children — Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Roman (Kieran Culkin), Shiv (Sarah Snook), and Connor (Alan Ruck) — begin to jockey for a position in the family and in the business, each hoping to take control of the company when their father inevitably steps down.

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, in Tuesday night's 101-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, left the game late in the fourth quarter with a right leg injury. The All-Star guard left the arena on a cart.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson kept 'hand on his heart' in the British parliament and said that he did not lie to the House in relation to the partygate scandal.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson kept 'hand on his heart' in the British parliament and said that he did not lie to the House in relation to the partygate scandal. In Moscow, Chinese leader Xi Jinping left the Russian capital after his 3-day visit. In New Delhi, the Supreme Court said that it will review if 'hanging by death' is the correct mode of execution for the death row convicts. Click on the headlines to read more: Boris Johnson partygate | 'Hand on heart, I did not lie to the House,' says Johnson Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended himself towards the accusations he had been facing for organising parties at official prime ministerial residences by breaking Covid protocol in 2020 — a row that snowballed into a scandal and led to Johnson being replaced by Liz Truss and finally by Rishi Sunak as UK Prime Minister. Are China, Russia against raising Ukraine war issue at G20 summit in India too? Chinese President Xi Jinping departed Moscow on Wednesday (March 22) after his crucial state visit during which he held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The visit was highly significant amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions as the two nations showed a unified front against the West. India's top court rules out lethal injection as alternative to hanging method of capital punishment India may soon review if 'hanging by death' is the correct mode of execution for the death row convicts. The development comes after the Supreme Court of India, while taking up a six-year-old Public Interest Litigation (PIL), expressed the need to examine whether 'hanging by death' is a proportionate and less painful method for executing death row convicts. It sought "better data" from the Union government on issues related to the mode of execution. Marburg outbreak: Ebola-like infection kills many in Tanzania, prompts alert in Kenya Marburg virus, an Ebola-like deadly virus, has killed five people in Tanzania's north-western Kagera region, prompting high-alert in neighbouring Kenya as well. The infection, which often entails bleeding and organ failure, had been previously reported in Equatorial Guinea, Uganda, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and South Africa. Tanzania's Marburg outbreak follows the one in Equatorial Guinea that killed nine people in Central African country last month. Soon, Biden administration may overhaul organ transplant system to minimise inadequacies The Biden administration in the United States is proposing to overhaul the country's organ transplant system. This includes breaking up the dominance of United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), a Virginia-headquartered non-profit that has virtually run the organ transplant system in the country since 1986. China approves its first mRNA vaccine, months after easing Covid restrictions China has approved its first messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine for Covid-19 from a Chinese pharmaceutical that had the technology, as per media reports. The approved mRNA vaccine is created by CSPC Pharmaceutical Group however it is only authorised for use in emergencies, the firm said in a statement to the Hong Kong stock market on Wednesday. Scammers using Twitter Blue tick to steal bank passwords. Here’s how the scam works A new financial scam has been unearthed in which scamsters are exploiting the Twitter Blue service to dupe users, which once again shows the downside of distributing the blue checkmark to anyone who is willing to pay for it. Twitter users are being targetted by crooks impersonating banks or banking officials, according to a New York Post report. Watch | Footage shows cops piling on Irvo Otieno before he died Prosecutors in Virginia released video footage on Tuesday (March 21) that showed the death of 28-year-old Black inmate Irvo Otieno as he was being admitted to a mental hospital, where he was forcibly restrained by as many as 10 police officers and hospital security guards. Otieno was already in handcuffs and leg restraints when police brought him from the Henrico County jail near Richmond, Virginia, to the Central State Hospital in nearby Petersburg. Succession season 4 reviews are in! Here's what critics are saying The reviews of the fourth and final season of HBO's Succession have started to trickle in. The acclaimed darkly comic drama about the Roy family, who are the dysfunctional owners of a global media and entertainment empire. The patriarch of the family, Brian Cox's Logan Roy, is a powerful and ruthless businessman who built his empire from scratch and is now facing declining health and old age. As Logan's health becomes a concern, his four children — Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Roman (Kieran Culkin), Shiv (Sarah Snook), and Connor (Alan Ruck) — begin to jockey for a position in the family and in the business, each hoping to take control of the company when their father inevitably steps down. NBA: Clippers' Paul George leaves game against Oklahoma City Thunder on a cart with leg injury Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, in Tuesday night's 101-100 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, left the game late in the fourth quarter with a right leg injury. The All-Star guard left the arena on a cart.

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping set the geopolitical ball rolling in Moscow as he concluded talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing war in Ukraine. Across the Russian border, in Ukraine, right after concluding his India visit, the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida paid a visit to Bucha, where Russia is alleged to have committed atrocities on unarmed Ukrainian people.&nbsp;

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday (March 21) continued with his crucial state visit to Russia as on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/second-day-of-xi-putin-meet-live-chinese-leader-invites-russias-putin-to-beijing-574261">second day of his three-day official visit</a>, he arrived at the Kremlin to begin formal talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Images released by state television showed both leaders walking side-by-side—displaying a warm friendship.&nbsp;

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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday reached Bucha, the region where Russian forces faced accusation of massacring Ukrainian civilians during their Kyiv-region suburb's weeks-long occupation last year.

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Strong earthquake tremors were felt in India's national capital and the national capital range surrounding it on Tuesday late evening.&nbsp;

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According to the latest research, the new analysis of samples collected from an animal market in Wuhan, China during the initial days of the pandemic has emerged as the strongest evidence of the fact that coronavirus jumped from animals to humans.&nbsp;

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Over $17.3 billion worth of bonds issued by the struggling Credit Suisse bank has become worthless overnight after rival UBS Group AG pitched in with the takeover bid. Under the takeover deal, UBS will be writing down the bank's additional tier 1 (AT1) bonds to increase core capital.&nbsp;

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The rise in salaries in India in 2023 is expected to be slightly lower than the last year, Ernst &amp; Young's 'Future of Pay' survey revealed. While the actual average rise in the salaries of Indian employees was noted at 10.4 per cent, the E&amp;Y's projection pegs the average increase in salaries at 10.2 per cent in 2023 across all job groups.&nbsp;

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Companies across the world are taking measures to regulate the use of OpenAI's ChatGPT&nbsp;at their workplaces. A few have banned the use of ChatGPT, while many are formulating new Human Resource policies to regulate their use.

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Laxman Narasimhan, an executive of Indian origin, joined the expanding club of business leaders with Indian ancestry who are leading major multinational corporations by officially assuming the position of Chief Executive Officer at the global coffee giant Starbucks.

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Dynasties II&nbsp;is the second season of BBC Earth's celebrated&nbsp;Dynasties&nbsp;series, which puts a narrative spin on the animals that inhabit the earth alongside us in an uneasy peace. While the first season told self-contained stories about chimpanzee, emperor penguin, lion, tiger and African wild dog, the second season introduces the puma, elephant, cheetah, and hyena.

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The greatest club in English football could soon have a new owner as bids are in the final stage to take over the famous Reds of Manchester. The 20-time league champions, Manchester United are witnessing a recent phase of off-field activity where the club is the subject of a huge tug-of-war between the riches of Qatar and the British channel with a potential bid of $6 billion. The Old Trafford outfit have attracted a big price in the market despite recently going through a turmoil of events both on and off-field, but how have United attracted such a bid despite going a decade without the Premier League title?

Chinese leader Xi Jinping set the geopolitical ball rolling in Moscow as he concluded talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing war in Ukraine. Across the Russian border, in Ukraine, right after concluding his India visit, the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida paid a visit to Bucha, where Russia is alleged to have committed atrocities on unarmed Ukrainian people.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping set the geopolitical ball rolling in Moscow as he concluded talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing war in Ukraine. Across the Russian border, in Ukraine, right after concluding his India visit, the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida paid a visit to Bucha, where Russia is alleged to have committed atrocities on unarmed Ukrainian people. Click on the headlines to read more: Putin holds talks with Chinese President Xi at Kremlin, hails 'special' Russia-China ties Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday (March 21) continued with his crucial state visit to Russia as on the second day of his three-day official visit, he arrived at the Kremlin to begin formal talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Images released by state television showed both leaders walking side-by-side—displaying a warm friendship. Russia-Ukraine war | Japan PM Kishida visits Bucha in Ukraine Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday reached Bucha, the region where Russian forces faced accusation of massacring Ukrainian civilians during their Kyiv-region suburb's weeks-long occupation last year. Strong earthquake tremors felt in India's capital Strong earthquake tremors were felt in India's national capital and the national capital range surrounding it on Tuesday late evening. Traces of COVID-19 in Wuhan's animal market sparks debate over origin of pandemic According to the latest research, the new analysis of samples collected from an animal market in Wuhan, China during the initial days of the pandemic has emerged as the strongest evidence of the fact that coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. Over $17 billion worth of bonds become zero after Credit Suisse takeover by UBS Over $17.3 billion worth of bonds issued by the struggling Credit Suisse bank has become worthless overnight after rival UBS Group AG pitched in with the takeover bid. Under the takeover deal, UBS will be writing down the bank's additional tier 1 (AT1) bonds to increase core capital. How much salary hike your employer is planning in 2023? Crucial report drops key revelations The rise in salaries in India in 2023 is expected to be slightly lower than the last year, Ernst & Young's 'Future of Pay' survey revealed. While the actual average rise in the salaries of Indian employees was noted at 10.4 per cent, the E&Y's projection pegs the average increase in salaries at 10.2 per cent in 2023 across all job groups. ChatGPT ban? Companies formulate new policies to regulate use of Artificial Intelligence Companies across the world are taking measures to regulate the use of OpenAI's ChatGPT at their workplaces. A few have banned the use of ChatGPT, while many are formulating new Human Resource policies to regulate their use. Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan assumes office as CEO of Starbucks Laxman Narasimhan, an executive of Indian origin, joined the expanding club of business leaders with Indian ancestry who are leading major multinational corporations by officially assuming the position of Chief Executive Officer at the global coffee giant Starbucks. Dynasty II review: David Attenborough brings wildlife narratives to life in breathtaking second season Dynasties II is the second season of BBC Earth's celebrated Dynasties series, which puts a narrative spin on the animals that inhabit the earth alongside us in an uneasy peace. While the first season told self-contained stories about chimpanzee, emperor penguin, lion, tiger and African wild dog, the second season introduces the puma, elephant, cheetah, and hyena. Explained | Why Manchester United have attracted biggest takeover bid despite recent silverware drought The greatest club in English football could soon have a new owner as bids are in the final stage to take over the famous Reds of Manchester. The 20-time league champions, Manchester United are witnessing a recent phase of off-field activity where the club is the subject of a huge tug-of-war between the riches of Qatar and the British channel with a potential bid of $6 billion. The Old Trafford outfit have attracted a big price in the market despite recently going through a turmoil of events both on and off-field, but how have United attracted such a bid despite going a decade without the Premier League title?

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Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's indictment in an alleged corruption scandal was delayed till March 30 amid dramatic visuals of Khan entering Islamabad courtroom surrounded by his trove of supporters. In the United States, coinciding an eerie similarity to the comments made by Imran Khan in recent days, former US president Donald Trump claimed that he will be 'arrested' on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Black Sea Grain deal was extended despite Russian apprehensions about it&nbsp;in recent days.&nbsp;

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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's indictment in the Toshakhana case has been delayed until march 30, and he was allowed to go back after marking attendance outside the Islamabad Judicial Complex on Saturday (March 18).

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Former US president Donald Trump claimed on Saturday (March 18) that he was expecting to get "arrested" on Tuesday next week and exhorted his supporters to start protests.

Citing a "leak" from the Manhattan district attorney's office, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Saturday morning:&nbsp;"Leading Republican candidate &amp; former President of the United States of America will be arrested on Tuesday of next week. Protest, take our nation back!"

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-grain-deal-has-been-extended-says-turkeys-erdogan-573412">Ukraine grain deal has been extended, says Turkey’s President Erdogan hours before deadline</a>

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday (March 18) announced an extension of a deal that allowed exports of Ukrainian grains following Russia's invasion of the country.

Ukraine is one of the top grain producers in the world. The Russian invasion of Ukraine had impeded the passage of grain ships. This had in turn raised the specter of a global food crisis before Turkey and the United Nations brokered a deal between Russia and Ukraine&nbsp;for the passage of grain shipments.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-union-members-police-clash-over-emmanuel-macrons-controversial-pension-reform-plan-573214">French union members, police clash over Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reforms</a>

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The unrest over French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reforms turned violent as protesters and the police clashed with each other in central Paris.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pretext-of-iraq-war-just-an-excuse-tony-blair-denounces-putins-ukraine-invasion-573321">Pretext of Iraq war just an ‘excuse’: Tony Blair denounces Putin’s Ukraine invasion</a>

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Former UK prime minister Tony Blair rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the Iraq war was about introducing democracy and Putin using its pretext for Ukraine's invasion is nothing but an "excuse" as Kyiv poses no threat to its neighbours.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/early-morning-shooting-incident-at-ohio-nightclub-leaves-many-dead-4-injured-573420">Early morning shooting incident at Ohio nightclub leaves many dead, 4 injured</a>

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Ohio's Columbus was rocked by an early morning shooting incident at a night club, that left two people dead and four wounded, Ohio authorities said. The shooting incident comes in a US state marred by a disastrous train derailment that left a toxic trail of chemical spillage in the East Palestine area of the state, less than 200 km southwest of Columbus.

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The growing number of young Americans dying due to drug overdose is because the families in the United States do not hug their kids enough, Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said while referring to the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the U.S. whose origin is blamed on Mexican drug cartels.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-in-a-first-elderly-penguins-undergo-cataract-surgery-receive-custom-lenses-573312">Singapore: In a first, elderly penguins undergo cataract surgery, receive custom lenses</a>

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In a "world first," cataract surgeries on elderly penguins were successfully executed, and replacement lenses were installed&nbsp;at Singapore's Jurong Bird Park. Post surgery, the six penguins seem to be more "active" and with a spring in their step, reported the Mirror.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-crown-season-6-first-look-of-prince-william-kate-middleton-unveiled-573239">The Crown Season 6: First look of Prince William, Kate Middleton unveiled</a>

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The much-anticipated&nbsp;sixth season of&nbsp;The Crown&nbsp;is currently being filmed in St Andrews, Scotland. According to early reports, the next phase of Netflix's flagship show will&nbsp;feature Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy as Prince William and Kate Middleton, respectively.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/miami-open-novak-djokovic-denied-entry-into-us-set-to-miss-yet-another-masters-event-for-unvaccinated-status-573408">Miami Open: Novak Djokovic denied entry into US; set to miss yet another Masters event for unvaccinated status</a>

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Novak Djokovic will miss next week's Miami Open after the Serbian was denied an exemption that would have allowed him to enter the U.S. despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19, tournament director James Blake said on Friday (March 17).

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's indictment in an alleged corruption scandal was delayed till March 30 amid dramatic visuals of Khan entering Islamabad courtroom surrounded by his trove of supporters.

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's indictment in an alleged corruption scandal was delayed till March 30 amid dramatic visuals of Khan entering Islamabad courtroom surrounded by his trove of supporters. In the United States, coinciding an eerie similarity to the comments made by Imran Khan in recent days, former US president Donald Trump claimed that he will be 'arrested' on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Black Sea Grain deal was extended despite Russian apprehensions about it in recent days. Click here to read more: Imran Khan updates: Ex-Pak PM's indictment in Toshakhana case delayed until March 30 Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's indictment in the Toshakhana case has been delayed until march 30, and he was allowed to go back after marking attendance outside the Islamabad Judicial Complex on Saturday (March 18). US: Donald Trump claims he’ll be ‘arrested’ on Tuesday, exhorts followers to stage protests Former US president Donald Trump claimed on Saturday (March 18) that he was expecting to get "arrested" on Tuesday next week and exhorted his supporters to start protests. Citing a "leak" from the Manhattan district attorney's office, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Saturday morning: "Leading Republican candidate & former President of the United States of America will be arrested on Tuesday of next week. Protest, take our nation back!" Ukraine grain deal has been extended, says Turkey’s President Erdogan hours before deadline Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday (March 18) announced an extension of a deal that allowed exports of Ukrainian grains following Russia's invasion of the country. Ukraine is one of the top grain producers in the world. The Russian invasion of Ukraine had impeded the passage of grain ships. This had in turn raised the specter of a global food crisis before Turkey and the United Nations brokered a deal between Russia and Ukraine for the passage of grain shipments. French union members, police clash over Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reforms The unrest over French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reforms turned violent as protesters and the police clashed with each other in central Paris. Pretext of Iraq war just an ‘excuse’: Tony Blair denounces Putin’s Ukraine invasion Former UK prime minister Tony Blair rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the Iraq war was about introducing democracy and Putin using its pretext for Ukraine's invasion is nothing but an "excuse" as Kyiv poses no threat to its neighbours. Early morning shooting incident at Ohio nightclub leaves many dead, 4 injured Ohio's Columbus was rocked by an early morning shooting incident at a night club, that left two people dead and four wounded, Ohio authorities said. The shooting incident comes in a US state marred by a disastrous train derailment that left a toxic trail of chemical spillage in the East Palestine area of the state, less than 200 km southwest of Columbus. 'Lack of love and hugs' cause drug overdose deaths in America: Mexico's President The growing number of young Americans dying due to drug overdose is because the families in the United States do not hug their kids enough, Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said while referring to the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the U.S. whose origin is blamed on Mexican drug cartels. Singapore: In a first, elderly penguins undergo cataract surgery, receive custom lenses In a "world first," cataract surgeries on elderly penguins were successfully executed, and replacement lenses were installed at Singapore's Jurong Bird Park. Post surgery, the six penguins seem to be more "active" and with a spring in their step, reported the Mirror. The Crown Season 6: First look of Prince William, Kate Middleton unveiled The much-anticipated sixth season of The Crown is currently being filmed in St Andrews, Scotland. According to early reports, the next phase of Netflix's flagship show will feature Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy as Prince William and Kate Middleton, respectively. Miami Open: Novak Djokovic denied entry into US; set to miss yet another Masters event for unvaccinated status Novak Djokovic will miss next week's Miami Open after the Serbian was denied an exemption that would have allowed him to enter the U.S. despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19, tournament director James Blake said on Friday (March 17).

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The Bakhmut front has taken on significant importance in the conflict following Ukraine's Kharkiv and Kherson counteroffensives. According to Serhiy Cherevatyi, a military spokeswoman for Ukraine, 221 pro-Moscow forces were neutralised and more than 300 others were injured in Bakhmut. Russian defence ministry claims over 210 Ukrainian soldiers were allegedly killed along the wider Donetsk frontline. Meanwhile, a Swedish-Iranian dissident's death penalty was upheld by Iran's Supreme Court on Sunday. Sweden in a strong-worded statement has expressed its disapproval over the action.&nbsp;

Amoung other news, as outrage over the nation's worst rail accident rises, thousands of protesters organised new demonstrations in Greece on Sunday, increasing pressure on the government to address the disaster.

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Both Russia and Ukraine claimed heavy casualties of enemy troops running into hundreds in a day during the battle for the Bakhmut city in the eastern part of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/inhumane-sweden-condemns-iran-for-upholding-death-sentence-of-swedish-iranian-dissident-571187">'Inhumane': Sweden condemns Iran for upholding death sentence of Swedish-Iranian dissident</a> 
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Sweden on Sunday condemned the death sentence confirmed by Iran's Supreme Court against a Swedish-Iranian dissident and said it was seeking further clarity on the matter, reported AFP news agency.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fresh-protests-break-out-in-greece-over-deadly-rail-crash-571172">Fresh protests break out in Greece over deadly rail crash</a> 
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Thousands of demonstrators staged fresh protests in Greece on Sunday as anger grows over the country's deadliest rail crash, ratcheting up pressure on the government over the tragedy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/saudi-oil-giant-aramco-reports-record-profit-of-1611-billion-in-2022-571141">Saudi oil giant Aramco's annual profit soars to record high in 2022</a> 
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The Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco on Sunday announced its full-year 2022 financial results, reporting a record net income of $161.1 billion. This is its highest annual profit as a listed company. Aramco also declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $19.5 billion, to be paid in the first quarter of 2023.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-us-prisoner-swap-deal-reached-says-iranian-minister-571181">Iran-US prisoner swap deal reached, says Iranian minister</a> 
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Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told the country's state television on Sunday (March 12) that Iran and the United States have reached an agreement for a prisoner swap. He expressed hope that the prisoner exchange would take place soon.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) three years ago on 11 March 2020 declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. However, its origins still remain unknown, even though many reports claim it is China's Wuhan province from where the virus originated.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2022-world-cup-host-qatar-spied-on-ex-swiss-prosecutor-amid-fifa-bid-concerns-report-571180">2022 FIFA World Cup host Qatar spied on ex-Swiss prosecutor amid bid concerns: Report</a> 
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Qatar spied on a former Swiss attorney general's private meeting with the FIFA president and bugged him with the help of former CIA agents, as per reports. It was done because of concerns that the Gulf state may lose its bid to host the 2022 World Cup, AFP news agency reported citing media outlets.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-inaugurates-worlds-longest-railway-platform-in-indian-state-of-karnataka-571160">Modi inaugurates world's longest railway platform in Indian state of Karnataka</a> 
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the world's longest railway platform of 1.5 kilometres at Sri Siddhaarooda railway station in Hubballi in the Indian state of Karnataka.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-opposes-same-sex-marriages-says-only-those-between-a-man-and-a-woman-the-norm-throughout-history-571127">Centre opposes same-sex marriages, says those between a man and a woman 'the norm throughout history'</a> 
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As India's top court readies to hear a batch of pleas seeking validation for same-sex marriages, the nation's central government has submitted an affidavit opposing the step. The centre in its affidavit reportedly told the Supreme Court (SC) that same-sex relationships and heterosexual relationships are clearly distinct classes which cannot be treated identically.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-bailout-for-collapsed-silicon-valley-bank-says-us-government-571194">No bailout for collapsed Silicon Valley Bank, says US government</a> 
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday (March 12) ruled out a government bailout for the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank. Which she said that the government wanted to avoid a financial "contagion" from implosion of the bank, a bailout was out of the question.

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The Bakhmut front has taken on significant importance in the conflict following Ukraine's Kharkiv and Kherson counteroffensives. According to Serhiy Cherevatyi, a military spokeswoman for Ukraine, 221 pro-Moscow forces were neutralised and more than 300 others were injured in Bakhmut.

The Bakhmut front has taken on significant importance in the conflict following Ukraine's Kharkiv and Kherson counteroffensives. According to Serhiy Cherevatyi, a military spokeswoman for Ukraine, 221 pro-Moscow forces were neutralised and more than 300 others were injured in Bakhmut. Russian defence ministry claims over 210 Ukrainian soldiers were allegedly killed along the wider Donetsk frontline. Meanwhile, a Swedish-Iranian dissident's death penalty was upheld by Iran's Supreme Court on Sunday. Sweden in a strong-worded statement has expressed its disapproval over the action. Amoung other news, as outrage over the nation's worst rail accident rises, thousands of protesters organised new demonstrations in Greece on Sunday, increasing pressure on the government to address the disaster. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine, Russia claim hundreds of rival casualties in battle of Bakhmut Both Russia and Ukraine claimed heavy casualties of enemy troops running into hundreds in a day during the battle for the Bakhmut city in the eastern part of the country. 'Inhumane': Sweden condemns Iran for upholding death sentence of Swedish-Iranian dissident Sweden on Sunday condemned the death sentence confirmed by Iran's Supreme Court against a Swedish-Iranian dissident and said it was seeking further clarity on the matter, reported AFP news agency. Fresh protests break out in Greece over deadly rail crash Thousands of demonstrators staged fresh protests in Greece on Sunday as anger grows over the country's deadliest rail crash, ratcheting up pressure on the government over the tragedy. Saudi oil giant Aramco's annual profit soars to record high in 2022 The Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco on Sunday announced its full-year 2022 financial results, reporting a record net income of $161.1 billion. This is its highest annual profit as a listed company. Aramco also declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $19.5 billion, to be paid in the first quarter of 2023. Iran-US prisoner swap deal reached, says Iranian minister Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told the country's state television on Sunday (March 12) that Iran and the United States have reached an agreement for a prisoner swap. He expressed hope that the prisoner exchange would take place soon. 3 years on since COVID 'pandemic', WHO chief says finding origins a 'moral imperative' The World Health Organization (WHO) three years ago on 11 March 2020 declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. However, its origins still remain unknown, even though many reports claim it is China's Wuhan province from where the virus originated. 2022 FIFA World Cup host Qatar spied on ex-Swiss prosecutor amid bid concerns: Report Qatar spied on a former Swiss attorney general's private meeting with the FIFA president and bugged him with the help of former CIA agents, as per reports. It was done because of concerns that the Gulf state may lose its bid to host the 2022 World Cup, AFP news agency reported citing media outlets. Modi inaugurates world's longest railway platform in Indian state of Karnataka Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the world's longest railway platform of 1.5 kilometres at Sri Siddhaarooda railway station in Hubballi in the Indian state of Karnataka. Centre opposes same-sex marriages, says those between a man and a woman 'the norm throughout history' As India's top court readies to hear a batch of pleas seeking validation for same-sex marriages, the nation's central government has submitted an affidavit opposing the step. The centre in its affidavit reportedly told the Supreme Court (SC) that same-sex relationships and heterosexual relationships are clearly distinct classes which cannot be treated identically. No bailout for collapsed Silicon Valley Bank, says US government US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday (March 12) ruled out a government bailout for the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank. Which she said that the government wanted to avoid a financial "contagion" from implosion of the bank, a bailout was out of the question.

Top 10 world news: Ukraine, Russia claim hundreds of rival casualties in Bakhmut, and more

In a major turn of winds in the geopolitical atmosphere, Sunni powerhouse Saudi Arabia and Shia-majority Iran agreed to restore diplomatic ties by reopening embassies in each other's capitals. The turn of winds had a Chinese blow of intervention, with Beijing playing a key role in bringing Tehran and Riyadh to sit across each other. The French capital on Friday witnessed another moment of British-French bilateral bonhomie as President Emmanuel Macron welcomed UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Paris, as the two leaders signed a new deal to deter illegal immigration across the English channel.

In Beijing, President Xi Jinping began his unprecedented third term in office as the leader of all six major groups of the Chinese Communist Party, making the&nbsp;one-party state effectively a one-man show.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-saudi-arabia-agree-to-restore-relations-report-570638">Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore diplomatic ties, reopen embassies</a>

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Iran and Saudi Arabia, regional competitors in West Asia, have agreed to restore diplomatic ties, state media reported.

"Following talks, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies and missions within two months," Iran's&nbsp;official IRNA news agency said, citing a joint statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-france-summit-live-migration-deal-in-spotlight-as-sunak-macron-look-to-reset-ties-570614">UK-France summit updates |&nbsp;Sunak-Macron sign new deal to deter illegal immigration</a>

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Britain and France&nbsp;agreed a new deal to prevent illegal cross-English Channel migration after talks between President Emmanuel Macron&nbsp;and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Paris towards overcoming post-Brexit tensions.

London will step up funding to France over the next three years to total 541 million euros ($575 million), allowing the deployment of "hundreds" of extra French law enforcement officers along the Channel coast to stop the illegal migration, the British government said in a statement.

"I believe today's meeting does mark a new beginning, an entente renewed," Rishi Sunak said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-secures-third-term-as-chinas-president-570435">Leader for life: Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China’s president</a>

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Xi Jinping has secured a record third five-year term as China's president, further tightening his grip as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. Reports said the elevation by the rubber-stamp parliament on Friday (March 10) paves the way for Xi to be the leader for life.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-killed-in-hamburg-church-shootout-says-german-police-570410">Hamburg church shooting leaves 8 dead, including unborn child</a>

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At least eight people,&nbsp;including an unborn child, were killed in a shooting at a church in Hamburg, German police said on Thursday.&nbsp;There was "no indication of a terrorist background"&nbsp;to the attack, a spokesperson for the Hamburg prosecution’s office said. The assailant was later declared dead&nbsp;by the security forces.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/china-shanghai-child-1-discovered-with-unborn-twin-in-brain-570641">China: One-year-old child in Shanghai found hosting ‘alive unborn twin’ in brain</a>

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An "unborn twin" was discovered in the brain of a one-year-old child in China's Shanghai. The revelation added to the fewest of the few cases of a condition called 'fetus-in-fetu', in which the twins become conjoined in the mother's womb but only one of the two continues to develop.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/young-indias-heart-health-cardiologist-dispels-myths-around-cardiac-activity-570624">Young India's heart health: Cardiologist dispels myths around cardiac activity</a>

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India has experienced a major epidemiological shift over the last few decades. The<a href="https://www.healthdata.org/india">&nbsp;most common cause of mortality in India</a>&nbsp;is now cardiovascular disease (CVD), surpassing cancer, as per the&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/272672/wntd_2018_india_fs.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y">World Health Organisation</a>&nbsp;(WHO). Despite the considerably varying frequency of risk factors across regions, CVD is the main cause of death in all of India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-albanese-talks-indian-pm-raises-the-issue-of-temple-attacks-in-australia-570554">Modi-Albanese talks: Indian PM raises the issue of temple attacks in Australia</a>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Friday and raised the issue of recent attacks on temples in Australia. The wide-ranging dialogue between the two leaders is aimed at expanding overall ties between the two countries.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-city-rats-can-carry-different-variants-of-covid-new-study-shows-570506">New York City rats can carry different variants of Covid, new study shows</a>

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A new study finds that New York City rats can also be the carriers of the COVID-19 virus. The study was released in mBio, an open-access journal of the American for Microbiology. It concluded that New York rats are susceptible to three Covid variants.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/city-of-glendale-to-be-temporarily-renamed-to-honour-popstar-taylor-swift-570635">City of Glendale to be temporarily renamed to honour popstar Taylor Swift</a>

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To honour Taylor Swift and her decision to kickstart her much-anticipated Eras Tour from Arizona, the city of Glendale wanted to do "something highly unusual". So they have decided to temporarily rename itself and celebrate the launch of her US tour.

Officials in Glendale, Arizona have confirmed that they will rename the city by March 13 and it will remain in effect till March 18, which is when Swift is performing in Glendale.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-india-take-horrendous-review-as-umpires-reaction-goes-viral-on-day-2-of-4th-test-vs-australia-570657">Watch: India take HORRENDOUS review as umpire's reaction goes viral on Day 2 of 4th Test vs Australia</a>

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Day 2 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia saw the Steve Smith-led visitors post a challenging 480 on a belter of a surface at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. On the opening day,&nbsp;on Thursday (March 9), Australia opted to bat first and went to stumps at 255 for 4. The second day's play saw the visitors ride on Usman Khawaja's 180 and Cameron Green's 114&nbsp;to post a mammoth 480 before Rohit Sharma-led India went to stumps at 36 for no loss.&nbsp;

In a major turn of winds in the geopolitical atmosphere, Sunni powerhouse Saudi Arabia and Shia-majority Iran agreed to restore diplomatic ties by reopening embassies in each other's capitals.

In a major turn of winds in the geopolitical atmosphere, Sunni powerhouse Saudi Arabia and Shia-majority Iran agreed to restore diplomatic ties by reopening embassies in each other's capitals. The turn of winds had a Chinese blow of intervention, with Beijing playing a key role in bringing Tehran and Riyadh to sit across each other. The French capital on Friday witnessed another moment of British-French bilateral bonhomie as President Emmanuel Macron welcomed UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Paris, as the two leaders signed a new deal to deter illegal immigration across the English channel. In Beijing, President Xi Jinping began his unprecedented third term in office as the leader of all six major groups of the Chinese Communist Party, making the one-party state effectively a one-man show. Click on the headlines to read more: Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore diplomatic ties, reopen embassies Iran and Saudi Arabia, regional competitors in West Asia, have agreed to restore diplomatic ties, state media reported. "Following talks, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies and missions within two months," Iran's official IRNA news agency said, citing a joint statement. UK-France summit updates | Sunak-Macron sign new deal to deter illegal immigration Britain and France agreed a new deal to prevent illegal cross-English Channel migration after talks between President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Paris towards overcoming post-Brexit tensions. London will step up funding to France over the next three years to total 541 million euros ($575 million), allowing the deployment of "hundreds" of extra French law enforcement officers along the Channel coast to stop the illegal migration, the British government said in a statement. "I believe today's meeting does mark a new beginning, an entente renewed," Rishi Sunak said. Leader for life: Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China’s president Xi Jinping has secured a record third five-year term as China's president, further tightening his grip as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. Reports said the elevation by the rubber-stamp parliament on Friday (March 10) paves the way for Xi to be the leader for life. Hamburg church shooting leaves 8 dead, including unborn child At least eight people, including an unborn child, were killed in a shooting at a church in Hamburg, German police said on Thursday. There was "no indication of a terrorist background" to the attack, a spokesperson for the Hamburg prosecution’s office said. The assailant was later declared dead by the security forces. China: One-year-old child in Shanghai found hosting ‘alive unborn twin’ in brain An "unborn twin" was discovered in the brain of a one-year-old child in China's Shanghai. The revelation added to the fewest of the few cases of a condition called 'fetus-in-fetu', in which the twins become conjoined in the mother's womb but only one of the two continues to develop. Young India's heart health: Cardiologist dispels myths around cardiac activity India has experienced a major epidemiological shift over the last few decades. The most common cause of mortality in India is now cardiovascular disease (CVD), surpassing cancer, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO). Despite the considerably varying frequency of risk factors across regions, CVD is the main cause of death in all of India. Modi-Albanese talks: Indian PM raises the issue of temple attacks in Australia Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Friday and raised the issue of recent attacks on temples in Australia. The wide-ranging dialogue between the two leaders is aimed at expanding overall ties between the two countries. New York City rats can carry different variants of Covid, new study shows A new study finds that New York City rats can also be the carriers of the COVID-19 virus. The study was released in mBio, an open-access journal of the American for Microbiology. It concluded that New York rats are susceptible to three Covid variants. City of Glendale to be temporarily renamed to honour popstar Taylor Swift To honour Taylor Swift and her decision to kickstart her much-anticipated Eras Tour from Arizona, the city of Glendale wanted to do "something highly unusual". So they have decided to temporarily rename itself and celebrate the launch of her US tour. Officials in Glendale, Arizona have confirmed that they will rename the city by March 13 and it will remain in effect till March 18, which is when Swift is performing in Glendale. Watch: India take HORRENDOUS review as umpire's reaction goes viral on Day 2 of 4th Test vs Australia Day 2 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia saw the Steve Smith-led visitors post a challenging 480 on a belter of a surface at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. On the opening day, on Thursday (March 9), Australia opted to bat first and went to stumps at 255 for 4. The second day's play saw the visitors ride on Usman Khawaja's 180 and Cameron Green's 114 to post a mammoth 480 before Rohit Sharma-led India went to stumps at 36 for no loss.

Top 10 world news: Iran-Saudi restore ties; Sunak, Macron join hands to deter illegal immigration, and more

In the latest, Ukrainian&nbsp;resupply routes out of the besieged city of Bakhmut are becoming “increasingly limited” and forces are now under “severe pressure”, the&nbsp;British&nbsp;Ministry of Defence&nbsp;(MoD) has said. The World Bank has committed a total sum of US$ 1 billion to support India's public healthcare sector.&nbsp;Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised for poisoning.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-forces-under-severe-pressure-defending-bakhmut-says-uk-568544">Ukraine forces under severe pressure defending Bakhmut, says UK</a>

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British military intelligence said on Saturday (March 4) that Ukrainian forces were under severe increasing pressure defending Bakhkmut against Russian attacks. Intense fighting is taking place in and around the city. Russian army, aided by private military troops from Wagner group have made advances in Bakhmut's northern suburbs. Ukraine is reinforcing the area with elite military troops, said British Defence Ministry in its daily intelligence bulletin.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-bank-commits-1-billion-to-support-indias-public-healthcare-infrastructure-568498">World Bank commits $1 billion to support India’s public healthcare infrastructure</a>

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The World Bank and India signed two complimentary loans on Friday (March 4)&nbsp;totaling US$&nbsp;500 million each, in order to strengthen and improve the nation's healthcare infrastructure, as per PTI reports.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-provincial-governor-several-others-shot-dead-by-unknown-gunmen-568441">Philippines: Provincial governor, five others shot dead by unknown gunmen</a>

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A provincial governor in the central Philippines and five other people were shot dead by unknown gunmen on Saturday (March 3). According to a police statement, Roel Degamo, 56, the governor of the Negros Oriental province and some civilians were hospitalised with unspecified injuries. The shooting took place at Degamo's residence in Pamplona town, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-schoolgirls-across-five-provinces-hospitalised-in-new-wave-of-poisoning-attacks-568579">Iran: Schoolgirls across five provinces hospitalised in new wave of poisoning attacks</a>

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Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised on Saturday (March 4) for poisoning. According to local media, the schoolgirls were transferred to local hospitals for treatment and they are in generally good condition. Iran has been seeing a series of poisoning attacks which come over five months into nationwide protests following the death in custody of 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for incorrectly wearing her hijab.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-woman-sets-guinness-world-record-runs-ultramarathon-for-23-consecutive-days-568576">US: Woman sets Guinness World Record; runs ultramarathon for 23 consecutive days</a>

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Megan Cassidy, a resident of Kissimmee, Florida, set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days to run an ultra marathon. She finished the race over the course of 23 days and covered 31.1 miles, or about 50 kilometers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-scientist-who-developed-sputnik-v-covid-19-vaccine-strangled-to-death-in-his-apartment-568410">Russian scientist who developed Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine 'strangled' to death in his apartment</a>

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The Russian authorities have opened up a probe after a top scientist who worked on the development of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines was strangled to death in his Moscow apartment on Friday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-may-issue-alert-on-marion-cough-syrup-exports-as-lab-tests-find-toxins-568554">India may issue alert on Marion cough syrup exports as lab tests find toxins</a>

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India may issue a notice regarding cough syrup sold by Marion Biotech, whose medicines have been linked to the deaths of several children in&nbsp;Uzbekistan, as&nbsp;testing revealed that many of the company's medicine samples contained toxins, an Indian drug inspector stated on Saturday (March 4), as per an exclusive Reuters report.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-blast-six-killed-after-huge-explosion-rocked-sitakunda-oxygen-plant-568608">Bangladesh: Six killed, several injured in explosion, blaze at Sitakunda oxygen plant</a>

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A blast at an oxygen plant in southeastern Bangladesh's Sitakunda area claimed six lives on Saturday following a huge explosion, officials quoted by Reuters said. Located about 220 km southwest of the capital Dhaka, the impact of the explosion was reportedly felt several kilometres away from the ground zero.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-awards-2023-best-picture-nominee-can-avatar-2-win-the-trophy-568604">Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: Can Avatar 2 win the trophy?</a>

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Surprising everyone except those who have closely followed the career of James Cameron,&nbsp;Avatar: The Way of Water&nbsp;broke pretty much every box office record. The director once again proved that he is not, not ever, to be underestimated. The film started off just fine, numbers-wise, but its December release meant it was consistent and had long legs. It was more of a tortoise, but once as fast as a hare. At the time of writing this, it has grossed $2.26 billion, and has become the third-highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide box office figures. A sequel to 2009's&nbsp;Avatar, The Way of Water&nbsp;continued the story of the Sully family and pitted them against an old enemy in new, er, Avatar.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2023-live-updates-match-1-gujarat-giants-vs-mumbai-indians-t20-latest-score-568571">WPL 2023 | MI-W vs GG-W, LIVE UPDATES: Gujarat rattled by early wickets</a>

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The first match of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) gets underway as Mumbai Indians face Gujarat Titans at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. Get all the live updates here.&nbsp;

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In the latest, Ukrainian resupply routes out of the besieged city of Bakhmut are becoming “increasingly limited” and forces are now under “severe pressure”, the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

In the latest, Ukrainian resupply routes out of the besieged city of Bakhmut are becoming “increasingly limited” and forces are now under “severe pressure”, the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. The World Bank has committed a total sum of US$ 1 billion to support India's public healthcare sector. Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised for poisoning. Click on the headlines for more. Ukraine forces under severe pressure defending Bakhmut, says UK British military intelligence said on Saturday (March 4) that Ukrainian forces were under severe increasing pressure defending Bakhkmut against Russian attacks. Intense fighting is taking place in and around the city. Russian army, aided by private military troops from Wagner group have made advances in Bakhmut's northern suburbs. Ukraine is reinforcing the area with elite military troops, said British Defence Ministry in its daily intelligence bulletin. World Bank commits $1 billion to support India’s public healthcare infrastructure The World Bank and India signed two complimentary loans on Friday (March 4) totaling US$ 500 million each, in order to strengthen and improve the nation's healthcare infrastructure, as per PTI reports. Philippines: Provincial governor, five others shot dead by unknown gunmen A provincial governor in the central Philippines and five other people were shot dead by unknown gunmen on Saturday (March 3). According to a police statement, Roel Degamo, 56, the governor of the Negros Oriental province and some civilians were hospitalised with unspecified injuries. The shooting took place at Degamo's residence in Pamplona town, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday. Iran: Schoolgirls across five provinces hospitalised in new wave of poisoning attacks Dozens of schoolgirls across five provinces of Iran — Hamedan, Zanjan, West Azerbaijan, Fars and Alborz — were hospitalised on Saturday (March 4) for poisoning. According to local media, the schoolgirls were transferred to local hospitals for treatment and they are in generally good condition. Iran has been seeing a series of poisoning attacks which come over five months into nationwide protests following the death in custody of 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for incorrectly wearing her hijab. US: Woman sets Guinness World Record; runs ultramarathon for 23 consecutive days Megan Cassidy, a resident of Kissimmee, Florida, set the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days to run an ultra marathon. She finished the race over the course of 23 days and covered 31.1 miles, or about 50 kilometers. Russian scientist who developed Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine 'strangled' to death in his apartment The Russian authorities have opened up a probe after a top scientist who worked on the development of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines was strangled to death in his Moscow apartment on Friday. India may issue alert on Marion cough syrup exports as lab tests find toxins India may issue a notice regarding cough syrup sold by Marion Biotech, whose medicines have been linked to the deaths of several children in Uzbekistan, as testing revealed that many of the company's medicine samples contained toxins, an Indian drug inspector stated on Saturday (March 4), as per an exclusive Reuters report. Bangladesh: Six killed, several injured in explosion, blaze at Sitakunda oxygen plant A blast at an oxygen plant in southeastern Bangladesh's Sitakunda area claimed six lives on Saturday following a huge explosion, officials quoted by Reuters said. Located about 220 km southwest of the capital Dhaka, the impact of the explosion was reportedly felt several kilometres away from the ground zero. Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: Can Avatar 2 win the trophy? Surprising everyone except those who have closely followed the career of James Cameron, Avatar: The Way of Water broke pretty much every box office record. The director once again proved that he is not, not ever, to be underestimated. The film started off just fine, numbers-wise, but its December release meant it was consistent and had long legs. It was more of a tortoise, but once as fast as a hare. At the time of writing this, it has grossed $2.26 billion, and has become the third-highest-grossing movie of all time in terms of worldwide box office figures. A sequel to 2009's Avatar, The Way of Water continued the story of the Sully family and pitted them against an old enemy in new, er, Avatar. WPL 2023 | MI-W vs GG-W, LIVE UPDATES: Gujarat rattled by early wickets The first match of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) gets underway as Mumbai Indians face Gujarat Titans at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. Get all the live updates here.

Top 10 world news: Ukrainians defending Bakhmut under pressure, World Bank's financial aid to India, and more

The war in Ukraine prominently featured in Quad foreign ministers meet which unlike previous day's G20 foreign ministers' meet, concluded with a joint statement. On the frontline of conflict, the battle for Bakhmut appeared to be reaching its conclusion. Meanwhile, disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-ukraine-figure-prominently-in-quad-foreign-ministers-meet-in-new-delhi-568103">China, Ukraine figure prominently in Quad foreign ministers meet in New Delhi</a>

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Terrorism, Myanmar, Ukraine and the South China Sea figured prominently in the Quad meeting of foreign ministers of host India, Australia, Japan and the United States that took place in New Delhi on Friday morning. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/battle-for-bakhmut-rages-on-round-the-clock-as-russia-intensifies-offensive-568225">Battle for Bakhmut rages on ‘round the clock’ as Russia intensifies offensive</a>

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Russia's Wagner mercenary group claimed on Friday that the Russians have surrounded the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Other reports claimed that the fight for the key battleground city is raging 'round-the-clock'.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alex-murdaugh-gets-life-sentence-for-murdering-his-wife-and-son-568289">US lawyer Alex Murdaugh gets life sentence for murdering his wife and son</a>

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Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son.&nbsp;Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Murdaugh, 54, scion of an elite family of judges and attorneys, to consecutive life terms for the June 7, 2021 murders of his son Paul and wife Maggie.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iaea-chief-reaches-iran-after-discovery-of-near-weapons-grade-uranium-568234">IAEA chief reaches Iran after discovery of near weapons-grade uranium</a>

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday (March 3) for discussions with officials. Visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief comes after discovery of uranium particles in Iran just under weapons-grade level. The Vienna-based international organisation is seeking to get Iranian co-operation over its nuclear activities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/while-its-population-battle-for-lives-india-slams-pakistans-kashmir-interjection-at-unhrc-568300">'While its population battle for lives': India slams Pakistan's Kashmir interjection at UNHRC</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/03/336547-untitled-design-8.jpg?imwidth=1920" />India called out Pakistan's 'malicious propaganda' while using its&nbsp;right to reply in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to respond to Pakistan's representative, Hina Rabbani Khar's critique of New Delhi's defence acquisitions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-two-kansas-men-arrested-for-illegally-exporting-technology-to-russia-568281">US: Two Kansas men arrested for illegally exporting technology to Russia amid Ukraine war</a>

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Authorities on Friday (March 3) arrested two Kansas men for illegally exporting technology to Russia. According to a statement issued by the US Department of Justice, the men were arrested on charges related to a years-long scheme to circumvent American export laws that included the illegal export of aviation-related technology to Russia after its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the imposition of stricter restrictions on exports to Russia.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-unseated-again-just-48-hours-after-being-crowned-as-the-worlds-richest-person-568016">Elon Musk unseated again just 48 hours after being crowned world’s richest person</a>

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Barely 48 hours after being crowned as the world’s richest person, tech billionaire Elon Musk lost the tag once again since he lost $1.9 billion of&nbsp; wealth in a single day, causing him to slide into second place.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombia-mulling-to-send-pablo-escobars-hippos-to-india-mexico-568148">Colombia mulling to send Pablo Escobar’s hippos to India, Mexico</a>

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At least 70 hippopotamuses which were illegally imported by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar from Africa in the 1980s and currently living near his former ranch are being considered to be sent to India and Mexico as local authorities plan to control their population.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-icc-rates-indore-pitch-poor-after-third-test-ended-inside-three-days-at-holkar-stadium-568245">IND vs AUS: ICC rates Indore pitch 'poor' after third Test ends inside three days at Holkar Stadium</a>

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come down hard on the Indore pitch used during&nbsp;the third Test between India and Australia, by rating it ‘poor’. This decision came hours after the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series ended inside three days with Australia winning it by nine wickets. Although the previous two Tests also got wrapped up well before stumps on day three, this Indore pitch has received three demerit points as the match referee Chris Broad feels ‘the pitch that was very dry didn’t provide the right balance between bat and ball.’

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Those who have closely followed the Oscar awards for years, and understand the pattern of the show, would know that the Academy has always got a soft spot for biopics. Actors who have portrayed real-life characters on screen have also been acknowledged with the best actor trophy in most instances. And so, it doesn't come as a surprise that Baz Luhrmann's&nbsp;Elvis&nbsp;has clinched 8 nominations at the Oscars 2023 which includes the best picture and the best actor nods. Even though its a well-known fact that the Academy always has preferred biopics, one can't ignore the fact that&nbsp;Elvis&nbsp;has rightfully earned its spot in several categories by the sheer brilliance of the plot, its implementation on screen, Luhrman's vision, and lead actor Austin Butler's stupendous performance as King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley.

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The war in Ukraine prominently featured in Quad foreign ministers meet which unlike previous day's G20 foreign ministers' meet, concluded with a joint statement.

The war in Ukraine prominently featured in Quad foreign ministers meet which unlike previous day's G20 foreign ministers' meet, concluded with a joint statement. On the frontline of conflict, the battle for Bakhmut appeared to be reaching its conclusion. Meanwhile, disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son. Click on the headlines to read more: China, Ukraine figure prominently in Quad foreign ministers meet in New Delhi Terrorism, Myanmar, Ukraine and the South China Sea figured prominently in the Quad meeting of foreign ministers of host India, Australia, Japan and the United States that took place in New Delhi on Friday morning. Battle for Bakhmut rages on ‘round the clock’ as Russia intensifies offensive Russia's Wagner mercenary group claimed on Friday that the Russians have surrounded the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Other reports claimed that the fight for the key battleground city is raging 'round-the-clock'. US lawyer Alex Murdaugh gets life sentence for murdering his wife and son Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son. Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Murdaugh, 54, scion of an elite family of judges and attorneys, to consecutive life terms for the June 7, 2021 murders of his son Paul and wife Maggie. IAEA chief reaches Iran after discovery of near weapons-grade uranium International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday (March 3) for discussions with officials. Visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief comes after discovery of uranium particles in Iran just under weapons-grade level. The Vienna-based international organisation is seeking to get Iranian co-operation over its nuclear activities. 'While its population battle for lives': India slams Pakistan's Kashmir interjection at UNHRC India called out Pakistan's 'malicious propaganda' while using its right to reply in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to respond to Pakistan's representative, Hina Rabbani Khar's critique of New Delhi's defence acquisitions. US: Two Kansas men arrested for illegally exporting technology to Russia amid Ukraine war Authorities on Friday (March 3) arrested two Kansas men for illegally exporting technology to Russia. According to a statement issued by the US Department of Justice, the men were arrested on charges related to a years-long scheme to circumvent American export laws that included the illegal export of aviation-related technology to Russia after its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the imposition of stricter restrictions on exports to Russia. Elon Musk unseated again just 48 hours after being crowned world’s richest person Barely 48 hours after being crowned as the world’s richest person, tech billionaire Elon Musk lost the tag once again since he lost $1.9 billion of wealth in a single day, causing him to slide into second place. Colombia mulling to send Pablo Escobar’s hippos to India, Mexico At least 70 hippopotamuses which were illegally imported by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar from Africa in the 1980s and currently living near his former ranch are being considered to be sent to India and Mexico as local authorities plan to control their population. IND vs AUS: ICC rates Indore pitch 'poor' after third Test ends inside three days at Holkar Stadium The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come down hard on the Indore pitch used during the third Test between India and Australia, by rating it ‘poor’. This decision came hours after the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series ended inside three days with Australia winning it by nine wickets. Although the previous two Tests also got wrapped up well before stumps on day three, this Indore pitch has received three demerit points as the match referee Chris Broad feels ‘the pitch that was very dry didn’t provide the right balance between bat and ball.’ Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee: Will Baz Luhrmann's unconventional biopic Elvis create history? Those who have closely followed the Oscar awards for years, and understand the pattern of the show, would know that the Academy has always got a soft spot for biopics. Actors who have portrayed real-life characters on screen have also been acknowledged with the best actor trophy in most instances. And so, it doesn't come as a surprise that Baz Luhrmann's Elvis has clinched 8 nominations at the Oscars 2023 which includes the best picture and the best actor nods. Even though its a well-known fact that the Academy always has preferred biopics, one can't ignore the fact that Elvis has rightfully earned its spot in several categories by the sheer brilliance of the plot, its implementation on screen, Luhrman's vision, and lead actor Austin Butler's stupendous performance as King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley.

Top 10 world news: QUAD foreign ministers meet in Delhi, battle for Bakhmut rages in Ukraine, and more

In the latest, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov exchanged words on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meet in Indian capital New Delhi. On the India front, the Bharatiya Janata Paty (BJP)&nbsp;&nbsp;raced ahead in Nagaland and Tripura as votes were counted in three northeastern states.&nbsp;In Meghalaya, the BJP's estranged ally Conrad Sangma's Natonal People's Party (NPP) is leading.&nbsp;Sushmita Sen, an Indian actress, revealed that she suffered&nbsp;a heart attack a few days ago.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-and-lavrov-hold-brief-meeting-first-in-person-since-ukraine-war-567675">Blinken and Lavrov hold 'brief' meeting, first in-person since Ukraine war</a>

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The Secretary of State Antony Blinken met briefly with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday (March 2) in New Delhi on the sidelines of the Group of 20 foreign minister's meeting, sources told WION. It was their first such encounter since the start of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nagaland-elections-results-2023-bjp-gains-sizeable-lead-in-the-state-per-early-trends-567469">Northeast election results 2023: BJP set to retain Nagaland, Tripura; NPP leads in Meghalaya</a>

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The early election trends suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gained a sizeable lead in Nagaland while retaining the top spot in Tripura. However, it was trailing behind in Meghalaya where Conrad Sangma's National People's Party (NPP) was in the driving seat.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/adani-hindenburg-supreme-court-constitutes-expert-panel-issues-two-month-deadline-to-sebi-567516">Adani-Hindenburg: Supreme Court constitutes expert panel, issues two-month deadline to SEBI</a>

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The Supreme Court of India on Thursday constituted an expert-level committee headed by&nbsp;Justice AM Sapre, a retired judge of the apex court to look into&nbsp;the allegations made in the Hindenburg report&nbsp;against the Adani group. The court also directed market regulator&nbsp;Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to conclude the investigation in two months and submit a status report.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-divide-over-ukraine-persists-no-joint-statement-for-g20-foreign-ministers-meet-jaishankar-567671">'Differences' over Ukraine conflict, no joint statement for G20 foreign ministers' meet: Jaishankar&nbsp;</a>

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As the West and Russia divide continues to cast a shadow on India's G20 presidency, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said Thursday that in view of "differences" that "could not be reconciled" there will be no joint statement of the meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"There were issues and very frankly they were concerned with the Ukraine conflict. There were divergences. There were differences, which we could not be reconciled," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-zomato-swiggy-say-delivery-boys-facing-police-harassment-in-delhi-567654">India: Zomato, Swiggy say delivery boys facing police harassment in Delhi</a>

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Popular Indian online food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato have expressed their displeasure at the latest changes in the regulation of bike-taxis services in capital Delhi. The platforms say that the changes have caused confusion and disruption of their services as their delivery persons are being issued fines amounting to thousands of rupees. This, say the companies, has created panic among the delivery executives

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nagaland-election-results-2023-hekani-jakhalu-becomes-first-woman-mla-of-the-state-567619">Nagaland election results 2023: Hekani Jakhalu becomes first woman MLA of the state</a>

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Nagaland&nbsp;elected its first female Member of the Legislative Assembly&nbsp;(MLA) on Thursday (March 2). Hekani Jakhalu, a member of the&nbsp;Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, a regional political party in the Indian state of Nagaland&nbsp;(NDPP), an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has won the Dimapur-III seat.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/carbon-dioxide-emissions-hit-record-high-in-2022-says-a-report-567697">Carbon dioxide emissions hit record high in 2022, says a report</a>

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on March 2 (Thursday) that global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide hit a record high last year. It added that more clean technology such as solar power and electric vehicles helped in limiting the impact of increased coal and oil use.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-steve-smith-pulls-off-a-stunner-to-dismiss-cheteshwar-pujara-on-day-2-of-indore-test-567669">WATCH: Steve Smith pulls off a stunner to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara on Day 2 of Indore Test</a>

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Day 2 of the third and penultimate Test between India and Australia, in Indore, saw Australia get dismissed for 197 -- resuming the day from 156 for 4 -- after dismissing Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. for 109 on Day 1. In their second essay, India only managed 163 all-out , setting a paltry 76-run target for the visitors. The third day will commence, on Friday (March 03), with Australia needing only 76 to make the four-match series scoreline 2-1.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-awards-2023-best-picture-nominee-what-made-top-gun-maverick-a-favourite-with-the-jury-567649">Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: What made Top Gun: Maverick a favourite with the jury?&nbsp;</a>

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The year 2022 saw sequels of several hit franchises, but no film created a defining impact as much as Top Gun: Maverick&nbsp;did on viewers, critics, and the box office. The film 'saved' Hollywood, as Steven Spielberg rightly said, and provided a wholesome experience for viewers who were craving a quintessential Hollywood actioner in a space overcrowded by superheroes and live-action films in the post-pandemic era. &nbsp;The film's success also reiterated the fact that Tom Cruise the true blue superstar, who knows how to make a defining comeback. The film has earned six nominations at the upcoming Oscars, which may have come as a surprise to a lot of conventional cine lovers but most feel it was well earned.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-sushmita-sen-suffers-a-heart-attack-assures-she-is-fine-now-567637">Sushmita Sen suffers a heart attack, assures she is fine now&nbsp;</a>

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Indian actress Sushmita Sen&nbsp;suffered a heart attack a few days ago and had to undergo an angioplasty. The former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that she had suffered a heart attack a few days back but assured to fans that she was doing fine now. Sen quoted her cardiologist and said she has a 'big heart'.&nbsp;

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In the latest, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov exchanged words on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meet in Indian capital New Delhi.

In the latest, US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov exchanged words on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meet in Indian capital New Delhi. On the India front, the Bharatiya Janata Paty (BJP) raced ahead in Nagaland and Tripura as votes were counted in three northeastern states. In Meghalaya, the BJP's estranged ally Conrad Sangma's Natonal People's Party (NPP) is leading. Sushmita Sen, an Indian actress, revealed that she suffered a heart attack a few days ago. Click on the headlines to read more Blinken and Lavrov hold 'brief' meeting, first in-person since Ukraine war The Secretary of State Antony Blinken met briefly with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday (March 2) in New Delhi on the sidelines of the Group of 20 foreign minister's meeting, sources told WION. It was their first such encounter since the start of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Northeast election results 2023: BJP set to retain Nagaland, Tripura; NPP leads in Meghalaya The early election trends suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gained a sizeable lead in Nagaland while retaining the top spot in Tripura. However, it was trailing behind in Meghalaya where Conrad Sangma's National People's Party (NPP) was in the driving seat. Adani-Hindenburg: Supreme Court constitutes expert panel, issues two-month deadline to SEBI The Supreme Court of India on Thursday constituted an expert-level committee headed by Justice AM Sapre, a retired judge of the apex court to look into the allegations made in the Hindenburg report against the Adani group. The court also directed market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to conclude the investigation in two months and submit a status report. 'Differences' over Ukraine conflict, no joint statement for G20 foreign ministers' meet: Jaishankar As the West and Russia divide continues to cast a shadow on India's G20 presidency, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said Thursday that in view of "differences" that "could not be reconciled" there will be no joint statement of the meeting. "There were issues and very frankly they were concerned with the Ukraine conflict. There were divergences. There were differences, which we could not be reconciled," Jaishankar said. India: Zomato, Swiggy say delivery boys facing police harassment in Delhi Popular Indian online food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato have expressed their displeasure at the latest changes in the regulation of bike-taxis services in capital Delhi. The platforms say that the changes have caused confusion and disruption of their services as their delivery persons are being issued fines amounting to thousands of rupees. This, say the companies, has created panic among the delivery executives Nagaland election results 2023: Hekani Jakhalu becomes first woman MLA of the state Nagaland elected its first female Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) on Thursday (March 2). Hekani Jakhalu, a member of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, a regional political party in the Indian state of Nagaland (NDPP), an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has won the Dimapur-III seat. Carbon dioxide emissions hit record high in 2022, says a report The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on March 2 (Thursday) that global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide hit a record high last year. It added that more clean technology such as solar power and electric vehicles helped in limiting the impact of increased coal and oil use. WATCH: Steve Smith pulls off a stunner to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara on Day 2 of Indore Test Day 2 of the third and penultimate Test between India and Australia, in Indore, saw Australia get dismissed for 197 -- resuming the day from 156 for 4 -- after dismissing Rohit Sharma & Co. for 109 on Day 1. In their second essay, India only managed 163 all-out , setting a paltry 76-run target for the visitors. The third day will commence, on Friday (March 03), with Australia needing only 76 to make the four-match series scoreline 2-1. Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: What made Top Gun: Maverick a favourite with the jury? The year 2022 saw sequels of several hit franchises, but no film created a defining impact as much as Top Gun: Maverick did on viewers, critics, and the box office. The film 'saved' Hollywood, as Steven Spielberg rightly said, and provided a wholesome experience for viewers who were craving a quintessential Hollywood actioner in a space overcrowded by superheroes and live-action films in the post-pandemic era. The film's success also reiterated the fact that Tom Cruise the true blue superstar, who knows how to make a defining comeback. The film has earned six nominations at the upcoming Oscars, which may have come as a surprise to a lot of conventional cine lovers but most feel it was well earned. Sushmita Sen suffers a heart attack, assures she is fine now Indian actress Sushmita Sen suffered a heart attack a few days ago and had to undergo an angioplasty. The former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that she had suffered a heart attack a few days back but assured to fans that she was doing fine now. Sen quoted her cardiologist and said she has a 'big heart'.

Top 10 world news: Blinken, Lavrov meet in person after Ukraine war, India's northeast elections, & more

A head-on train collision in Greece&nbsp;killed 36 people&nbsp;and injured around 85, the officials in Athens said&nbsp;on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Finland parliament on Wednesday (March 1) overwhelmingly approved country's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).&nbsp;Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko&nbsp;met Chinese&nbsp;President Xi Jinping and lent support to Beijing's 12-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-meet-with-xi-putins-close-ally-lukashenko-fully-backs-chinas-peace-plan-567258">In meet with Xi, Putin's close ally Lukashenko 'fully' backs China's 'peace' plan</a>

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is on a visit to the European country, and lent his full support to Beijing’s recently proposed "peace" initiative amid the Ukraine war.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-16-killed-85-injured-after-two-trains-collide-in-greece-566978">Greece train crash: Thirty-six killed in head-on train collision, at least 85 injured</a>

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A head-on train collision in Greece has killed 36 people&nbsp;and injured around 85, officials said&nbsp;on Wednesday. The passenger train, that was reportedly carrying 350 people from Athens to&nbsp;the northern city of Thessaloniki, collided with a freight train just before midnight&nbsp;near the town of Tempe as it was emerging from a highway underpass. Multiple cars of the train derailed, with at least three bursting into flames.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/finlands-parliament-overwhelmingly-gives-early-greenlight-to-nato-entry-567250">Finnish parliament overwhelmingly gives early greenlight to NATO entry</a>

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The Finland parliament on Wednesday (March 1) overwhelmingly gave a green light and acceleration to the bid of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The move by parliament has increased the prospects that Finland will leave its neighbour Sweden behind and become a member of the pact earlier.&nbsp; 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bbc-must-follow-law-eam-jaishankar-tells-uk-foreign-secretary-567148">BBC must follow law, India’s foreign minister Jaishankar tells UK foreign secretary</a>

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India has made it clear to the United Kingdom that compliance with Indian laws and regulations is mandatory for all entities operating in the country, including the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-everything-about-bola-tinubu-nigerias-president-elect-567275">EXPLAINED | Everything about Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's president-elect</a>

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Bola Tinubu, the incoming president of Nigeria, has largely operated from behind the scenes during his political career. He is considered a "godfather" who supports political candidates via his extensive network of patrons. With Tinubu's assistance, former president Muhammadu Buhari was successful in obtaining two terms in office, in 2015 and 2019.&nbsp;And Tinubu has chosen each succeeding victor to lead the greatest city in Africa since he stepped down as governor of Lagos in 2007.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/turkey-elections-to-be-held-on-may-14-as-erdogan-rules-out-any-delay-following-devastating-earthquake-567142">Turkey elections to be held on May 14 as Erdogan rules out any delay following devastating earthquake</a>

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Turkey will be holding its elections as per schedule despite the devastating February 6 earthquake, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday. Erdogan said the vote will be held on May 14.&nbsp;

"(Turkish) people will do what is necessary on May 14," he told his ruling party lawmakers in the parliament in Ankara.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-appoints-two-prominent-indian-american-corporate-leaders-to-his-export-council-567225">Biden appoints two prominent Indian American corporate leaders to his Export Council</a>

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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated two prominent Indian American corporate leaders Punit Renjen and Rajesh Subramaniam to his Export Council, the principal national advisory committee on international trade.&nbsp;

White House made the announcement in a statement where it listed all the individuals Biden has nominated to his Export Council. The Council serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade.&nbsp;This comes after Biden recently nominated another Indian-American Ajay Banga&nbsp;to be the head of the World Bank.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/young-girls-poisoned-in-iran-in-a-spate-of-attacks-to-force-closure-of-schools-567266">Young girls 'poisoned' in Iran in a spate of attacks to force closure of schools</a>

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Hundreds of Iranian schoolgirls complained of respiratory distress in what has emerged as another episode of "mysterious poisoning" in Iran. The&nbsp;mysterious poisoning, suspected to be a case of a pre-mediated poisoning, has been reported in the holy city of Qom, south of Tehran. Many schoolgirls needed hospitalisation, local media reported.

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Nothing has clicked for India on Day 1 of the third and penultimate Test versus Australia, in Indore, on Wednesday (March 01). After opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led hosts only managed a paltry 109 in 33.2 overs and have failed to run through the Australian top-order. However, there is something to cheer for India's spin duo Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin. While Jadeja became only the second Indian to complete a double of 500 wickets and 5000 international runs, Ashwin became the No. 1 ranked bowler in the purest format after replacing James Anderson.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/naatu-naatu-will-be-performed-live-at-oscar-awards-2023-confirms-the-academy-566989">Naatu Naatu from RRR will be performed live at Oscar Awards 2023, confirms the Academy&nbsp;</a>

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The 'Naatu Naatu'&nbsp;madness will take over the Oscar stage on March 12. Nominated in the Best Original Song category at the 95th Oscar Awards,&nbsp;RRR's smash hit song&nbsp;Naatu Naatu&nbsp;will be performed live on stage by Indian singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. The two singers will be making their international stage debut at the Oscars. The song's composer MM Keeravaani and lyricist Chandrabose will also be present at the ceremony which will take place on March 12 in Hollywood. The Academy's Twitter handle made the announcement about the performance on Tuesday.&nbsp;

A head-on train collision in Greece killed 36 people and injured around 85, the officials in Athens said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Finland parliament on Wednesday (March 1) overwhelmingly approved country's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

A head-on train collision in Greece killed 36 people and injured around 85, the officials in Athens said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Finland parliament on Wednesday (March 1) overwhelmingly approved country's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met Chinese President Xi Jinping and lent support to Beijing's 12-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. Click on the headlines to read more: In meet with Xi, Putin's close ally Lukashenko 'fully' backs China's 'peace' plan Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is on a visit to the European country, and lent his full support to Beijing’s recently proposed "peace" initiative amid the Ukraine war. Greece train crash: Thirty-six killed in head-on train collision, at least 85 injured A head-on train collision in Greece has killed 36 people and injured around 85, officials said on Wednesday. The passenger train, that was reportedly carrying 350 people from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki, collided with a freight train just before midnight near the town of Tempe as it was emerging from a highway underpass. Multiple cars of the train derailed, with at least three bursting into flames. Finnish parliament overwhelmingly gives early greenlight to NATO entry The Finland parliament on Wednesday (March 1) overwhelmingly gave a green light and acceleration to the bid of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The move by parliament has increased the prospects that Finland will leave its neighbour Sweden behind and become a member of the pact earlier. BBC must follow law, India’s foreign minister Jaishankar tells UK foreign secretary India has made it clear to the United Kingdom that compliance with Indian laws and regulations is mandatory for all entities operating in the country, including the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). EXPLAINED | Everything about Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's president-elect Bola Tinubu, the incoming president of Nigeria, has largely operated from behind the scenes during his political career. He is considered a "godfather" who supports political candidates via his extensive network of patrons. With Tinubu's assistance, former president Muhammadu Buhari was successful in obtaining two terms in office, in 2015 and 2019. And Tinubu has chosen each succeeding victor to lead the greatest city in Africa since he stepped down as governor of Lagos in 2007. Turkey elections to be held on May 14 as Erdogan rules out any delay following devastating earthquake Turkey will be holding its elections as per schedule despite the devastating February 6 earthquake, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday. Erdogan said the vote will be held on May 14. "(Turkish) people will do what is necessary on May 14," he told his ruling party lawmakers in the parliament in Ankara. Biden appoints two prominent Indian American corporate leaders to his Export Council US President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated two prominent Indian American corporate leaders Punit Renjen and Rajesh Subramaniam to his Export Council, the principal national advisory committee on international trade. White House made the announcement in a statement where it listed all the individuals Biden has nominated to his Export Council. The Council serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade. This comes after Biden recently nominated another Indian-American Ajay Banga to be the head of the World Bank. Young girls 'poisoned' in Iran in a spate of attacks to force closure of schools Hundreds of Iranian schoolgirls complained of respiratory distress in what has emerged as another episode of "mysterious poisoning" in Iran. The mysterious poisoning, suspected to be a case of a pre-mediated poisoning, has been reported in the holy city of Qom, south of Tehran. Many schoolgirls needed hospitalisation, local media reported. Ind vs Aus: R Ashwin overtakes James Anderson to become No. 1 ranked bowler during Day 1 of Indore Test Nothing has clicked for India on Day 1 of the third and penultimate Test versus Australia, in Indore, on Wednesday (March 01). After opting to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led hosts only managed a paltry 109 in 33.2 overs and have failed to run through the Australian top-order. However, there is something to cheer for India's spin duo Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin. While Jadeja became only the second Indian to complete a double of 500 wickets and 5000 international runs, Ashwin became the No. 1 ranked bowler in the purest format after replacing James Anderson. Naatu Naatu from RRR will be performed live at Oscar Awards 2023, confirms the Academy The 'Naatu Naatu' madness will take over the Oscar stage on March 12. Nominated in the Best Original Song category at the 95th Oscar Awards, RRR's smash hit song Naatu Naatu will be performed live on stage by Indian singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava. The two singers will be making their international stage debut at the Oscars. The song's composer MM Keeravaani and lyricist Chandrabose will also be present at the ceremony which will take place on March 12 in Hollywood. The Academy's Twitter handle made the announcement about the performance on Tuesday.

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China slammed US for ordering to ban the Chinese video-sharing network TikTok from work phones of its federal employees. Terming the Washington's move to outlaw TikTok an "overreaction", Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "We firmly oppose those wrong actions". In other news,&nbsp;Indian equity benchmark index, the Sensex, has dropped by over 2,000 points, and domestic have fallen for seven straight trading sessions as of Monday, leading to investors' wealth erosion of over $120 billion.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-us-overreacting-by-banning-tiktok-on-federal-devices-566857">China says US 'overreacting' by banning TikTok on federal devices</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/28/335555-untitled-design-2023-02-28t193156492.png?imwidth=1920" />US and China tensions are already exacerbated by two fresh controversies around Russia's war on Ukraine and COVID-19 origins. Amid this, another one played out on Tuesday when China struck back at US for stepping up its attempts to ban the Chinese video-sharing network TikTok from work phones of its federal employees.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/a-paranoid-president-us-abandonment-new-report-reveals-why-afghan-forces-collapsed-after-us-withdrawal-566832">A 'paranoid' president, US 'abandonment'— new report on why Afghan forces collapsed after American withdrawal</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/28/335540-untitled-design.png?imwidth=1920" />The dramatic collapse of Afghanistan's armed forces in 2021 which allowed a Taliban takeover of Kabul's corridors of power, was made possible by ethnic divisions in the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and the lack of US airstrikes targeting Taliban leadership after 2019, the latest report by Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) revealed on February 28.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/120-billion-wiped-out-in-seven-days-of-indian-stocks-meltdown-566701">$120 billion wiped out in seven days of Indian stocks meltdown</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/30157-6reuters-20171006081624.JPG?imwidth=1920" />Indian equity benchmark index, the Sensex, has dropped by over 2,000 points, and domestic have fallen for seven straight trading sessions as of Monday, leading to investors' wealth erosion of over $120 billion. Those losses come after the main benchmarks suffered their worst weekly selloff of the year on worries of aggressive interest-rate hikes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nikki-haley-makes-big-claim-on-covid-19-demands-aid-cut-to-communist-china-566630">Nikki Haley makes big claim on COVID-19, demands aid cut to 'communist' China</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/26/334992-the-battle-for-kyiv-14.png?imwidth=1920" />US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has trained her guns on China and said COVID-19 came from a Chinese lab. In a brief Twitter rant, she added that all US aid to the 'communist' country should be cut.&nbsp;Haley's tweet comes a day after a classified and updated document by the US Energy Department claimed that the COVID-19 virus emerged from a lab leak.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-what-is-the-controversy-surrounding-eric-garcetti-bidens-pick-for-us-envoy-to-india-566836">EXPLAINED | What is the controversy surrounding Eric Garcetti? Biden's pick for US envoy to India</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/28/335543-weekend-banner-4.png?imwidth=1920" />Eric Garcetti's candidature is expected to be heard on Tuesday (February 28) by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, more than a year after he was initially considered as a potential American ambassador to India in&nbsp;2021.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-military-says-it-conducted-drills-after-brief-closure-of-st-petersburg-airport-566828">Russian military says it conducted drills during brief closure of St. Petersburg airport</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/28/335538-wion-images-28.png?imwidth=1920" />The Russian defence ministry said it carried out drills involving interceptor jets after St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport was shut for nearly an hour and diverted all the flights, on Tuesday (February 28). A&nbsp;statement by the defence ministry was issued hours after at least five flights from the capital city of Moscow to the Russian city of St. Petersburg were diverted and after the&nbsp;flight resumed operations.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-foreign-minister-qin-gang-will-visit-india-to-upcoming-attend-g20-meeting-566775">Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang will visit India to attend upcoming G20 meeting</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/28/335508-wion-images-27.png?imwidth=1920" />Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will travel to India this week for the G20 foreign ministers meeting on March 2, said the ministry, on Tuesday (February 28). Qin became the foreign minister earlier this year replacing his predecessor Wang Yi who had held the position for nearly a decade.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/are-swedish-gangs-receiving-weapons-destined-for-ukraine-566776">Are Swedish gangs receiving weapons destined for Ukraine?</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/28/335509-copy-of-untitled-4.png?imwidth=1920" />Criminal gangs in Sweden may have access to far more powerful weapons, possibly shipped from Ukraine, according to a report by Sputnik News. The arms smugglers in the second-largest city of&nbsp;Gothenburg have been receiving requests to procure weapons from the conflict-hit regions of Ukraine.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-bestselling-author-and-democrat-marianne-williamson-announces-2024-presidential-bid-566840">US: Bestselling author and Democrat Marianne Williamson announces 2024 presidential bid</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/28/335545-mariaane.jpeg?imwidth=1920" />Marianne Williamson, a self-help author and a Democrat who unsuccessfully ran for the 2020 presidential election, has announced that she would be contesting for the White House again in 2024.&nbsp;She is the first major Democrat to challenge Joe Biden for his party’s nomination in 2024.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-speedster-jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-ipl-2023-report-566887">Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of IPL 2023 - Report</a>

<img alt="Jasprit Bumrah returns for Sri Lanka T20Is and Australia ODIs" src="https://resources.pulse.icc-cricket.com/photo-resources/2019/12/23/6dd355de-08a3-4018-b1b2-44e1e643cb57/GettyImages-1133825979.jpg?width=640&amp;height=360" />Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 because of the back injury he sustained in last August, according to ESPNCricinfo. Bumrah did try to make a comeback a couple of times but the injury, for which he's undergoing a rehab in National Cricket Academy (NCA), kept getting serious.

China slammed US for ordering to ban the Chinese video-sharing network TikTok from work phones of its federal employees. Terming the Washington's move to outlaw TikTok an "overreaction", Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "We firmly oppose those wrong actions".

China slammed US for ordering to ban the Chinese video-sharing network TikTok from work phones of its federal employees. Terming the Washington's move to outlaw TikTok an "overreaction", Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "We firmly oppose those wrong actions". In other news, Indian equity benchmark index, the Sensex, has dropped by over 2,000 points, and domestic have fallen for seven straight trading sessions as of Monday, leading to investors' wealth erosion of over $120 billion. Click on the headlines to read more: China says US 'overreacting' by banning TikTok on federal devices US and China tensions are already exacerbated by two fresh controversies around Russia's war on Ukraine and COVID-19 origins. Amid this, another one played out on Tuesday when China struck back at US for stepping up its attempts to ban the Chinese video-sharing network TikTok from work phones of its federal employees. A 'paranoid' president, US 'abandonment'— new report on why Afghan forces collapsed after American withdrawal The dramatic collapse of Afghanistan's armed forces in 2021 which allowed a Taliban takeover of Kabul's corridors of power, was made possible by ethnic divisions in the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and the lack of US airstrikes targeting Taliban leadership after 2019, the latest report by Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) revealed on February 28. $120 billion wiped out in seven days of Indian stocks meltdown Indian equity benchmark index, the Sensex, has dropped by over 2,000 points, and domestic have fallen for seven straight trading sessions as of Monday, leading to investors' wealth erosion of over $120 billion. Those losses come after the main benchmarks suffered their worst weekly selloff of the year on worries of aggressive interest-rate hikes. Nikki Haley makes big claim on COVID-19, demands aid cut to 'communist' China US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has trained her guns on China and said COVID-19 came from a Chinese lab. In a brief Twitter rant, she added that all US aid to the 'communist' country should be cut. Haley's tweet comes a day after a classified and updated document by the US Energy Department claimed that the COVID-19 virus emerged from a lab leak. EXPLAINED | What is the controversy surrounding Eric Garcetti? Biden's pick for US envoy to India Eric Garcetti's candidature is expected to be heard on Tuesday (February 28) by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, more than a year after he was initially considered as a potential American ambassador to India in 2021. Russian military says it conducted drills during brief closure of St. Petersburg airport The Russian defence ministry said it carried out drills involving interceptor jets after St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport was shut for nearly an hour and diverted all the flights, on Tuesday (February 28). A statement by the defence ministry was issued hours after at least five flights from the capital city of Moscow to the Russian city of St. Petersburg were diverted and after the flight resumed operations. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang will visit India to attend upcoming G20 meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will travel to India this week for the G20 foreign ministers meeting on March 2, said the ministry, on Tuesday (February 28). Qin became the foreign minister earlier this year replacing his predecessor Wang Yi who had held the position for nearly a decade. Are Swedish gangs receiving weapons destined for Ukraine? Criminal gangs in Sweden may have access to far more powerful weapons, possibly shipped from Ukraine, according to a report by Sputnik News. The arms smugglers in the second-largest city of Gothenburg have been receiving requests to procure weapons from the conflict-hit regions of Ukraine. US: Bestselling author and Democrat Marianne Williamson announces 2024 presidential bid Marianne Williamson, a self-help author and a Democrat who unsuccessfully ran for the 2020 presidential election, has announced that she would be contesting for the White House again in 2024. She is the first major Democrat to challenge Joe Biden for his party’s nomination in 2024. Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of IPL 2023 - Report Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 because of the back injury he sustained in last August, according to ESPNCricinfo. Bumrah did try to make a comeback a couple of times but the injury, for which he's undergoing a rehab in National Cricket Academy (NCA), kept getting serious.

Top 10 world news: China slams US for TikTok ban order, Indian stock market bleeds and more

Russian President Vladimir Putin&nbsp;accused NATO members of taking part in the&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;conflict by donating arms to the country and said the West planned to break up Russia. In Italy, fifty eight&nbsp;migrants died and 80 others survived after their boat sank off the Italian coastal city of Crotone in the southern region of Calabria.&nbsp;A helicopter operated by the African Union (AU) peace mission crashed in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region on Saturday (February 25), killing three people and injuring eight others.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-ukraine-war-putin-says-war-a-battle-for-russias-survival-566074">Putin accuses NATO of taking part in conflict with arms supplies</a>

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Putin has accused NATO members of taking part in the&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;conflict by donating arms to the country and said the West planned to break up Russia.

"They are sending tens of billions of dollars in weapons to&nbsp;Ukraine. This really is participation," Putin said in an interview with the Rossiya-1 channel.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-over-30-dead-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-coastal-city-of-crotone-566077">Italy: 58 dead as overloaded boat ferrying migrants breaks apart, sinks off coastal city of Crotone</a>

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Fifty-eight migrants died and 80 others survived after their boat sank off the Italian coastal city of Crotone in the southern region of Calabria on Sunday (February 26). Speaking to the news agency Reuters, Danilo Maida, a spokesperson for the firefighters' service in Calabria, said that firefighters and other emergency workers were looking for more survivors at sea using jet skis, but conditions were harsh, making the search difficult.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/africa/somalia-helicopter-crashes-in-lower-shabelle-region-killing-3-injuring-8-566138">Somalia: Helicopter crashes in Lower Shabelle region, killing 3, injuring 8</a>

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A helicopter operated by the African Union (AU) peace mission crashed in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region on Saturday (February 25), killing three people and injuring eight others. A statement by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Sunday said 11 passengers, including officers from Somalia's army, were aboard the helicopter. The helicopter was on a joint familiarisation training mission for Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) drills.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-politician-manish-sisodia-arrested-by-indias-top-investigation-body-in-liquor-policy-row-566115">India: Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrested by CBI in liquor policy graft case</a>

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India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested New Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in a case linked to alleged corruption in excise policy, which has now been scrapped.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-cut-every-cent-sent-to-enemies-nikki-haley-pledges-to-stop-aid-to-pak-china-566034">'Will cut every cent sent to enemies': Nikki Haley pledges to stop all aid for Pak, China</a>

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Nikki Haley, who has announced to run for the presidential candidate of&nbsp;the Republican Party, has declared that if elected, she will stop all foreign aid to nations that hate the US. This entails&nbsp;China, Pakistan, and other adversaries as "a strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-israelis-shot-dead-by-palestinian-gunman-in-west-bank-in-suspected-terror-attack-566121">Two Israelis shot dead in West Bank in 'Palestinian terror attack', says government</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/02/26/335039-wion-images-2.png?imwidth=1920" />Two Israeli civilians were killed in a suspected terror attack, on Sunday (February 26) in the northern West Bank town of Huwara, near Nablus, as per local media reports citing officials. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a Palestinian gunman opened fire at an Israeli-owned car and fled the scene. Subsequently, the two victims were taken to the hospital where they later passed away.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-sunak-to-confront-the-hard-choices-on-brexit-with-new-deal-566133">British PM Sunak to 'confront the hard choices' on Brexit with new deal</a>

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol. This protocol is a trading arrangement, negotiated during Brexit talks by previous Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, that allows goods to be transported across the Irish land border without the need for checks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-enjoys-true-taste-of-india-during-his-india-visit-see-pics-566101">German Chancellor Olaf Scholz enjoys 'true taste of India' during his India visit</a>

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was spotted enjoying a cup of tea in the streets of India during his visit to the South Asian nation. In a Twitter post on Sunday by the German Embassy in India, Scholz was seen in front of a tea stall.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/indias-balakot-redemption-when-pakistani-propaganda-failed-to-pierce-through-indias-anti-terror-feat-566111">India's Balakot redemption: When Pakistani propaganda failed to pierce through India's anti-terror feat</a>

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In February 2019, less than two weeks after a terrorist attack on Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir took the lives of 40 Indian men in uniform, New Delhi launched air raids at secretive Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camps in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Balakot.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/womens-t20-world-cup-historic-australia-win-sixth-t20-wc-trophy-beating-south-africa-by-19-runs-566150">Women's T20 World Cup: HISTORIC! Australia win sixth T20 WC trophy beating South Africa by 19 runs</a>

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History was created in Cape Town on Sunday when Australia&nbsp;won their sixth ICC Women's T20 World Cup title,&nbsp;beating South Africa by 19 runs.&nbsp;Playing their seventh successive T20 WC final, this was Southern Stars' third trophy win on the trot.

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused NATO members of taking part in the Ukraine conflict by donating arms to the country and said the West planned to break up Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused NATO members of taking part in the Ukraine conflict by donating arms to the country and said the West planned to break up Russia. In Italy, fifty eight migrants died and 80 others survived after their boat sank off the Italian coastal city of Crotone in the southern region of Calabria. A helicopter operated by the African Union (AU) peace mission crashed in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region on Saturday (February 25), killing three people and injuring eight others. Click on the headlines to read more: Putin accuses NATO of taking part in conflict with arms supplies Putin has accused NATO members of taking part in the Ukraine conflict by donating arms to the country and said the West planned to break up Russia. "They are sending tens of billions of dollars in weapons to Ukraine. This really is participation," Putin said in an interview with the Rossiya-1 channel. Italy: 58 dead as overloaded boat ferrying migrants breaks apart, sinks off coastal city of Crotone Fifty-eight migrants died and 80 others survived after their boat sank off the Italian coastal city of Crotone in the southern region of Calabria on Sunday (February 26). Speaking to the news agency Reuters, Danilo Maida, a spokesperson for the firefighters' service in Calabria, said that firefighters and other emergency workers were looking for more survivors at sea using jet skis, but conditions were harsh, making the search difficult. Somalia: Helicopter crashes in Lower Shabelle region, killing 3, injuring 8 A helicopter operated by the African Union (AU) peace mission crashed in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region on Saturday (February 25), killing three people and injuring eight others. A statement by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Sunday said 11 passengers, including officers from Somalia's army, were aboard the helicopter. The helicopter was on a joint familiarisation training mission for Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) drills. India: Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrested by CBI in liquor policy graft case India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested New Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in a case linked to alleged corruption in excise policy, which has now been scrapped. 'Will cut every cent sent to enemies': Nikki Haley pledges to stop all aid for Pak, China Nikki Haley, who has announced to run for the presidential candidate of the Republican Party, has declared that if elected, she will stop all foreign aid to nations that hate the US. This entails China, Pakistan, and other adversaries as "a strong America doesn't pay off the bad guys." Two Israelis shot dead in West Bank in 'Palestinian terror attack', says government Two Israeli civilians were killed in a suspected terror attack, on Sunday (February 26) in the northern West Bank town of Huwara, near Nablus, as per local media reports citing officials. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a Palestinian gunman opened fire at an Israeli-owned car and fled the scene. Subsequently, the two victims were taken to the hospital where they later passed away. British PM Sunak to 'confront the hard choices' on Brexit with new deal Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol. This protocol is a trading arrangement, negotiated during Brexit talks by previous Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, that allows goods to be transported across the Irish land border without the need for checks. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz enjoys 'true taste of India' during his India visit German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was spotted enjoying a cup of tea in the streets of India during his visit to the South Asian nation. In a Twitter post on Sunday by the German Embassy in India, Scholz was seen in front of a tea stall. India's Balakot redemption: When Pakistani propaganda failed to pierce through India's anti-terror feat In February 2019, less than two weeks after a terrorist attack on Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir took the lives of 40 Indian men in uniform, New Delhi launched air raids at secretive Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camps in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Balakot. Women's T20 World Cup: HISTORIC! Australia win sixth T20 WC trophy beating South Africa by 19 runs History was created in Cape Town on Sunday when Australia won their sixth ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, beating South Africa by 19 runs. Playing their seventh successive T20 WC final, this was Southern Stars' third trophy win on the trot.

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Scary movies provide an adrenaline rush and can be exciting and thrilling. Young people, in particular, may be drawn to this excitement and the feeling of being on the edge of their seats.

Scary movies provide an adrenaline rush and can be exciting and thrilling. Young people, in particular, may be drawn to this excitement and the feeling of being on the edge of their seats. Watching scary movies with friends or family can be a social experience and a way to bond over shared emotions and reactions. It can make the experience even more enjoyable and memorable. Here are some scary movies available on Netflix: The Conjuring (2013) The Conjuring is a 2013 supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes. The film is the true story of the Perron family, who experienced supernatural events in their home in Harrisville, Rhode Island, in the 1970s. The film stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, real-life paranormal investigators who reached out to help the Perron family. Hush (2016) Hush is a 2016 horror-thriller film directed by Mike Flanagan and written by Flanagan and Kate Siegel. The film stars Siegel as Maddie Young, a deaf writer who lives alone in a remote house in the woods. When a masked intruder (played by John Gallagher Jr.) appears at her window and begins to torment her, Maddie must use all of her wits and resourcefulness to survive. Bird Box (2018) Bird Box is a 2018 post-apocalyptic thriller film directed by Susanne Bier and written by Eric Heisserer, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Josh Malerman. The film stars Sandra Bullock as Malorie Hayes, a pregnant woman who must navigate a dangerous world in which an unseen entity causes people who see it to commit suicide. Malorie and a group of survivors must travel blindfolded to reach a haven, all while avoiding the deadly creatures and dealing with internal conflicts. The Ritual (2017) The Ritual is a 2017 British horror film directed by David Bruckner and written by Joe Barton, based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Adam Nevill. The film follows a group of old college friends who embark on a hiking trip in Sweden to honour a fallen friend. But they become lost in the forest. Later, they realise some unseen presence is stalking them. Insidious (2010) Insidious is a 2010 supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell. The film stars Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne as Josh and Renai Lambert, a couple who move into a new home with their children and soon begin to experience paranormal activity. When their son falls into a mysterious coma, they turn to a team of paranormal investigators, led by Elise Rainier (played by Lin Shaye), to help them uncover the truth and save their son. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a 2016 supernatural horror film directed by André Øvredal and written by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing. The film stars Emile Hirsch & Brian Cox as a father-and-son team of coroners tasked with performing an autopsy on an unidentified female body (played by Olwen Catherine Kelly) found at the scene of gruesome multiple homicides. As they examine the body, they discover increasingly strange and terrifying evidence that suggests the woman may not be as dead as she appears. The Haunting of Hill House (2018) The Haunting of Hill House is a 2018 supernatural horror television series created and directed by Mike Flanagan for Netflix. The series is loosely based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson and follows the story of the Crain family, who moved into the mysterious Hill House in the summer of 1992 to renovate it, only to experience a series of supernatural events that haunt them for years to come. Scream (1996) Scream is a 1996 horror film directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson. The film stars Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, a high school student who becomes the target of a masked killer known as Ghostface, who is terrorising the town of Woodsboro. As the killer begins to target Sidney and her friends, they must try to survive and uncover the killer's identity before it's too late. The Babysitter (2017) The Babysitter is a 2017 horror-comedy film directed by McG and written by Brian Duffield. The film follows 12-year-old Cole Johnson (played by Judah Lewis), who has a crush on his babysitter Bee (played by Samara Weaving). After his parents go out for the weekend, Bee comes over to babysit Cole. However, when Cole stays up past bedtime, he discovers that Bee and her friends are part of a satanic cult and plan to sacrifice him to the devil. Cole must then fight for his life and try to survive the night. The Perfection (2018) The Perfection is a 2018 psychological horror film directed by Richard Shepard and written by Shepard, Nicole Snyder, and Eric C. Charmelo. The film stars Allison Williams and Logan Browning as two cellists, Charlotte and Lizzie, who meet in Shanghai and form an intense bond. However, as their relationship deepens, they uncover disturbing secrets about each other and their pasts, leading to a twisted and shocking conclusion. Please note that some of these movies may be rated R or have mature content, so check the ratings and read the descriptions before watching. Additionally, what one person considers "scary" may vary, so please watch at your discretion.

Top 10 Scary and Haunted Movies to Watch on Netflix on Weekend

Top 10 Scary & Haunted Movies to Watch on Netflix on Weekend

In the latest, North Korea claimed that it fired the ICBM missile as a warning to the US and S. Korea. Russia has slammed Macron for his remarks. On the Turkey-Syria front, the death toll from the earthquake has reached 46,000. In Tunisia, members of Tunisia’s leading political force,&nbsp;Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail&nbsp;(UGTT) also known as the&nbsp;Tunisian General Labour Union have taken&nbsp;to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest of President Kais Saied’s policies.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-15-killed-after-israeli-missile-strikes-syrian-building-563540">Russia slams Emmanuel Macron for his remarks, says Moscow remembers Napoleon’s fate</a>

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Russia on Sunday slammed France President Emmanuel Macron over his remarks about wanting to see Russia defeated in the war against Ukraine and reminded him of the fate of&nbsp;Napoleon Bonaparte while accusing the French president of duplicitous diplomacy with the Kremlin.&nbsp;Macron had told the aper Le Journal du Dimanche that France wanted Russia to be defeated in Ukraine but had never wanted to "crush" it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-15-killed-after-israeli-missile-strikes-syrian-building-563540">Syria: At least 15 killed as Israeli missile strikes building in Damascus</a>

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An Israeli missile struck a building in Syria’s capital Damascus that was housing senior security officials, killing at least 15 people on Sunday.&nbsp;The targeted strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa, home to senior officials, security agencies and intelligence headquarters.&nbsp;"At 00:22 am (2222 GMT), the&nbsp;Israeli enemy carried out an&nbsp;aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights targeting several areas in Damascus and its vicinity,&nbsp;including residential neighbourhoods,"&nbsp;Syria's defence ministry said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-says-it-fired-icbm-as-a-warning-us-seoul-conduct-joint-military-drill-in-retaliation-563630">North Korea says it fired ICBM as a warning; US, South Korea conduct joint military drill in retaliation</a>

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North Korea announced on Sunday (February 19) that it has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to the United States and South Korea. Pyongyang claimed the successful "surprise" drill showed Pyongyang's capability to carry out a "fatal nuclear counterattack." The "sudden launching drill" was ordered by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at 8:00 am Saturday (2300 GMT Friday), and a Hwasong-15 missile — a weapon originally tested by the North in 2017 — was fired from Pyongyang airport that afternoon, according to the official KCNA.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-warns-chinas-wang-yi-that-spy-balloon-incident-must-never-again-occur-563538">Blinken warns China’s Wang Yi that spy balloon incident ‘must never occur again’</a>

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Amid the ongoing balloon controversy, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held rare talks with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Saturday during which he warned Beijing that the "irresponsible act" of flying a spy balloon into America's airspace must not be repeated.&nbsp;The two leaders' highly anticipated meeting took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference as tensions continue to grow between Beijing and Washington. US security officials have been in a state of alarm after they spotted a huge white balloon, which allegedly belonged to China, flying over various secretive nuclear weapons sites of the country after which it was shot down on February 4.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-syria-earthquake-death-toll-surpasses-46000-ankara-to-stop-rescue-efforts-on-sunday-563571">Turkey-Syria earthquake toll surpasses 46,000, Ankara to stop rescue efforts on Sunday night</a>

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The death toll in the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria has surpassed the 46,000 mark, even as rescue operations continue&nbsp;in full swing. It is estimated that the death toll is expected to soar further in the coming days.&nbsp;According to authorities, the death toll in Turkey stands at 40,642 while neighbouring Syria has reported more than 5,800 deaths, a figure that has not changed for days.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tunisia-thousands-protests-against-pres-policies-govt-expels-european-trade-union-chief-for-participating-563644">Tunisia: Thousands protest against pres’ policies; govt expels European trade union chief for participating</a>

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Thousands of members of Tunisia’s leading political force,&nbsp;Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail&nbsp;(UGTT) also known as the&nbsp;Tunisian General Labour Union&nbsp;took to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest of President Kais Saied’s policies, on Saturday (February 18). Subsequently, the country’s government expelled the head of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) for taking part in these demonstrations. This comes as the trade union has accused Saied’s government of stifling freedoms including union rights.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-news-channel-suspends-anchor-for-running-planted-stories-at-behest-of-israeli-disinformation-unit-563603">French news channel suspends anchor for running planted stories at behest of Israeli disinformation unit</a>

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France's leading TV news channel has suspended one of its most senior journalists who is accused of planting multiple stories on his show at the behest of an Israeli disinformation unit.&nbsp;Rachid M’Barki, an anchor at BFMTV since its launch in 2005, was suspended last month even as an internal inquiry into multiple stories broadcast on his show, Le journal de la nuit, is underway.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-pushes-us-lawmakers-for-f-16-fighter-jets-france-to-send-light-tanks-to-kyiv-end-of-next-week-563674">Ukraine pushes US lawmakers for F-16s; France to send ‘light tanks’ to Kyiv by ‘end of next week’</a>

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A report by Reuters citing United States lawmakers said that Ukrainian officials have urged them on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), late Saturday to press President Joe Biden’s administration for sending F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv. This comes weeks after Ukraine’s allies in the West,&nbsp;after months of discussion, approved sending tanks to Kyiv amid its conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, France, on Sunday (February 19) said that it will begin delivering the armoured vehicles promised to Ukraine by next weekend.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-azerbaijan-president-tells-wion-strange-things-that-happened-after-embassy-was-attacked-in-iran-563504">Exclusive: Azerbaijan President shares with WION his doubts on embassy attack in Iran, wants fair probe</a>

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An attack on Azerbaijan's embassy in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on January 27, left one dead and two others injured. WION spoke with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and asked him on whom the onus lies for the tension&nbsp;between Azerbaijan and Iran.&nbsp;Speaking exclusively to WION, the Azerbaijan president said, the attack on the embassy "was an organised act of terror against Azerbaijan."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/iran-freedom-struggle-stars-at-berlin-film-fest-563560">Iran freedom struggle stars at Berlin film fest</a>

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The Berlin film festival, long a champion of Iran's embattled independent directors, is spotlighting its citizens' fight for basic rights with a series of screenings, events and a red-carpet protest.

French-Iranian actor Golshifteh Farahani, who is serving on the jury for the top prizes with president Kristen Stewart, said as the festival kicked off Thursday that cinema was a crucial fuel for the freedom movement.

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In the latest, North Korea claimed that it fired the ICBM missile as a warning to the US and S. Korea. Russia has slammed Macron for his remarks. On the Turkey-Syria front, the death toll from the earthquake has reached 46,000.

In the latest, North Korea claimed that it fired the ICBM missile as a warning to the US and S. Korea. Russia has slammed Macron for his remarks. On the Turkey-Syria front, the death toll from the earthquake has reached 46,000. In Tunisia, members of Tunisia’s leading political force, Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) also known as the Tunisian General Labour Union have taken to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest of President Kais Saied’s policies. Click on the headlines to read more. Russia slams Emmanuel Macron for his remarks, says Moscow remembers Napoleon’s fate Russia on Sunday slammed France President Emmanuel Macron over his remarks about wanting to see Russia defeated in the war against Ukraine and reminded him of the fate of Napoleon Bonaparte while accusing the French president of duplicitous diplomacy with the Kremlin. Macron had told the aper Le Journal du Dimanche that France wanted Russia to be defeated in Ukraine but had never wanted to "crush" it. Syria: At least 15 killed as Israeli missile strikes building in Damascus An Israeli missile struck a building in Syria’s capital Damascus that was housing senior security officials, killing at least 15 people on Sunday. The targeted strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa, home to senior officials, security agencies and intelligence headquarters. "At 00:22 am (2222 GMT), the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression from the direction of the occupied Golan Heights targeting several areas in Damascus and its vicinity, including residential neighbourhoods," Syria's defence ministry said in a statement. North Korea says it fired ICBM as a warning; US, South Korea conduct joint military drill in retaliation North Korea announced on Sunday (February 19) that it has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to the United States and South Korea. Pyongyang claimed the successful "surprise" drill showed Pyongyang's capability to carry out a "fatal nuclear counterattack." The "sudden launching drill" was ordered by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at 8:00 am Saturday (2300 GMT Friday), and a Hwasong-15 missile — a weapon originally tested by the North in 2017 — was fired from Pyongyang airport that afternoon, according to the official KCNA. Blinken warns China’s Wang Yi that spy balloon incident ‘must never occur again’ Amid the ongoing balloon controversy, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held rare talks with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Saturday during which he warned Beijing that the "irresponsible act" of flying a spy balloon into America's airspace must not be repeated. The two leaders' highly anticipated meeting took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference as tensions continue to grow between Beijing and Washington. US security officials have been in a state of alarm after they spotted a huge white balloon, which allegedly belonged to China, flying over various secretive nuclear weapons sites of the country after which it was shot down on February 4. Turkey-Syria earthquake toll surpasses 46,000, Ankara to stop rescue efforts on Sunday night The death toll in the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria has surpassed the 46,000 mark, even as rescue operations continue in full swing. It is estimated that the death toll is expected to soar further in the coming days. According to authorities, the death toll in Turkey stands at 40,642 while neighbouring Syria has reported more than 5,800 deaths, a figure that has not changed for days. Tunisia: Thousands protest against pres’ policies; govt expels European trade union chief for participating Thousands of members of Tunisia’s leading political force, Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) also known as the Tunisian General Labour Union took to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest of President Kais Saied’s policies, on Saturday (February 18). Subsequently, the country’s government expelled the head of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) for taking part in these demonstrations. This comes as the trade union has accused Saied’s government of stifling freedoms including union rights. French news channel suspends anchor for running planted stories at behest of Israeli disinformation unit France's leading TV news channel has suspended one of its most senior journalists who is accused of planting multiple stories on his show at the behest of an Israeli disinformation unit. Rachid M’Barki, an anchor at BFMTV since its launch in 2005, was suspended last month even as an internal inquiry into multiple stories broadcast on his show, Le journal de la nuit, is underway. Ukraine pushes US lawmakers for F-16s; France to send ‘light tanks’ to Kyiv by ‘end of next week’ A report by Reuters citing United States lawmakers said that Ukrainian officials have urged them on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), late Saturday to press President Joe Biden’s administration for sending F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv. This comes weeks after Ukraine’s allies in the West, after months of discussion, approved sending tanks to Kyiv amid its conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, France, on Sunday (February 19) said that it will begin delivering the armoured vehicles promised to Ukraine by next weekend. Exclusive: Azerbaijan President shares with WION his doubts on embassy attack in Iran, wants fair probe An attack on Azerbaijan's embassy in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on January 27, left one dead and two others injured. WION spoke with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and asked him on whom the onus lies for the tension between Azerbaijan and Iran. Speaking exclusively to WION, the Azerbaijan president said, the attack on the embassy "was an organised act of terror against Azerbaijan." Iran freedom struggle stars at Berlin film fest The Berlin film festival, long a champion of Iran's embattled independent directors, is spotlighting its citizens' fight for basic rights with a series of screenings, events and a red-carpet protest. French-Iranian actor Golshifteh Farahani, who is serving on the jury for the top prizes with president Kristen Stewart, said as the festival kicked off Thursday that cinema was a crucial fuel for the freedom movement.

Top 10 world news: Russia slams Macron for his remark, N. Korea says it fired IBM as a 'warning', & more

In the latest, US president Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. North Korea has once again fired two&nbsp;ballistic missile in continuation with its string of missile&nbsp;launches. Adding to the existing tensions,&nbsp;Kim Jong Un's sister has warned the US forces to halt military drills, saying the reclusive nuclear state could turn the Pacific into a "firing range." On the Turkey-Syria earthquake front, a group of volunteers have planted red coloured balloons all over the quake debris in remembrance of the kids who lost their lives in the calamity.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-arrives-in-kyiv-on-surprise-visit-563870">US President Joe Biden lands in Kyiv on surprise visit, announces more arms supplies for Ukraine</a>

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Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has landed in Kyiv on a surprise visit. This is his first visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded the European country on 24 February last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cyclone-freddy-mauritius-cancels-flights-madagascar-braces-for-heavy-rains-floods-564006">Cyclone Freddy: Mauritius cancels flights, Madagascar braces for heavy rains, floods</a>

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Both Mauritius and Madagascar are taking cautionary measures as an approaching Cyclone Freddy is expected to bring heavy rains, floods and landslides to the island nations.&nbsp;While Mauritius has cancelled flights and has shut down its stock exchange, the emergency response teams in four vulnerable regions in Madagascar are in alert mode.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-syria-earthquake-symbolic-red-balloons-planted-over-quake-debris-563890">Turkey-Syria earthquake: Symbolic red balloons planted over quake debris</a>

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The massive earthquake that hit Turkey-Syria on February 6 has left behind a trail of devastation. The images and videos of the tragedy have&nbsp;been circulating on social media. While multiple rescue stories have made headlines, a sizable number of people have also lost their lives under the debris.

In the latest, a group of volunteers, in an effort to allay the pain of the tragedy have fixed red coloured balloons all over the earthquake debris in Turkey.&nbsp;The gesture is symbolic to the kids who lost their lives in the catastrophe. A video shared by the BBC showed multiple red balloons been planted around the rubble.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-man-uses-fake-names-to-donate-sperm-in-exchange-of-gifts-holidays-563975">Australian man uses fake names to donate sperm in exchange for gifts, holidays; fathers 60 children</a>

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Science has progressed leaps and bounds; for couples and even singles who are looking to have children, there are a variety of methods available. One of these is sperm banks. These banks serve as a boon for many who are unable to have children by "natural means". The best thing about these so-called "sperm banks" is that prospective parents can choose from legitimate, verified donors with ease. But what if the donor lied?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/only-russian-president-putin-can-end-this-war-but-polands-foreign-ministry-spokesperson-563764">Exclusive: Only Putin can end Ukraine war, Poland foreign ministry spokesperson&nbsp;tells&nbsp;WION</a>

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Poland’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lukasz Jasina said that only Russian President Vladimir Putin can end the war against Ukraine, but quickly added that the hopes of achieving peace in the near term was&nbsp;impossible.

Speaking to WION, Jasina expressed hope that Russia will withdraw&nbsp;its troops and come back to the discussion table for achieving lasting peace.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/undercover-investigation-reveals-women-sexual-abuse-on-british-owned-kenyan-tea-farms-563955">Undercover investigation reveals women's sexual abuse on British-owned Kenyan tea farms</a>

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An investigation by a UK media outlet has uncovered horrifying stories of dozens of women who are being subjected to sexual abuse at British-owned tea farms in Kenya.&nbsp;This was unearthed during an undercover investigation by BBC News Africa with the help of secret filming.

During the investigation, the&nbsp;local supervisors on tea plantations owned by Unilever and James Finlay &amp; Co pressurised an undercover reporter for sex. Over 70 women on these Kenyan tea farms told the media outlet that they had been sexually abused by their supervisors.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stolen-cambodian-crown-jewellery-resurfaces-in-london-563982">Cambodian crown jewellery stolen by Douglas Latchford resurfaces in London</a>

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A vast cache of Cambodia's Angkorian crown jewellery from the 7th Century, reappeared in London last summer, as reported by the BBC. The stolen artefacts belonged to British antiquities smuggler Douglas Latchford. Experts revealed that they were stunned to know of the jewellery’s existence.&nbsp;The collection has been discreetly returned to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, and will be put on display in the country's national museum.

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On Monday (February 20), Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a huge feat when India locked horns with Ireland in their last group stage match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. When skipper Harman came out for the coin toss, she became the first male or female player to&nbsp;play 150 T20I matches. The swashbuckling right-hander had surpassed Rohit Sharma (148), the senior Indian men's captain, in the overall list of most T20I matches played by a player during India's previous encounter, versus England, before moving past him to create history.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-professor-taken-hostage-in-papua-new-guineas-highlands-says-pm-marape-563820">Australian professor taken hostage in Papua New Guinea's highlands, says PM Marape</a>

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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape on Monday confirmed that some people have taken an Australian university professor as a hostage in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.&nbsp;

The Australian professor is an archaeologist who was working at an Australian university and had gone on a field trip along with many Papua New Guinean students from a local university who were also kept hostage, according to Reuters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-toxic-work-culture-a-hurdle-in-countrys-plans-to-lure-talent-563855">China's 'toxic work culture' a hurdle in country's plans to lure talent</a>

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As China re-opens its doors to the world after a three-year hiatus, it is also looking to lure back talent not just from within country, but also its citizens residing in other countries. However, Chinese companies are facing a mounting problem, that of toxic work culture. This is why several Chinese workers are choosing to look for work outside the country, than dedicate long hours to companies in their home country.

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In the latest, US president Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. North Korea has once again fired two ballistic missile in continuation with its string of missile launches.

In the latest, US president Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. North Korea has once again fired two ballistic missile in continuation with its string of missile launches. Adding to the existing tensions, Kim Jong Un's sister has warned the US forces to halt military drills, saying the reclusive nuclear state could turn the Pacific into a "firing range." On the Turkey-Syria earthquake front, a group of volunteers have planted red coloured balloons all over the quake debris in remembrance of the kids who lost their lives in the calamity. Click on the headlines to read more. US President Joe Biden lands in Kyiv on surprise visit, announces more arms supplies for Ukraine Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has landed in Kyiv on a surprise visit. This is his first visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded the European country on 24 February last year. Cyclone Freddy: Mauritius cancels flights, Madagascar braces for heavy rains, floods Both Mauritius and Madagascar are taking cautionary measures as an approaching Cyclone Freddy is expected to bring heavy rains, floods and landslides to the island nations. While Mauritius has cancelled flights and has shut down its stock exchange, the emergency response teams in four vulnerable regions in Madagascar are in alert mode. Turkey-Syria earthquake: Symbolic red balloons planted over quake debris The massive earthquake that hit Turkey-Syria on February 6 has left behind a trail of devastation. The images and videos of the tragedy have been circulating on social media. While multiple rescue stories have made headlines, a sizable number of people have also lost their lives under the debris. In the latest, a group of volunteers, in an effort to allay the pain of the tragedy have fixed red coloured balloons all over the earthquake debris in Turkey. The gesture is symbolic to the kids who lost their lives in the catastrophe. A video shared by the BBC showed multiple red balloons been planted around the rubble. Australian man uses fake names to donate sperm in exchange for gifts, holidays; fathers 60 children Science has progressed leaps and bounds; for couples and even singles who are looking to have children, there are a variety of methods available. One of these is sperm banks. These banks serve as a boon for many who are unable to have children by "natural means". The best thing about these so-called "sperm banks" is that prospective parents can choose from legitimate, verified donors with ease. But what if the donor lied? Exclusive: Only Putin can end Ukraine war, Poland foreign ministry spokesperson tells WION Poland’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lukasz Jasina said that only Russian President Vladimir Putin can end the war against Ukraine, but quickly added that the hopes of achieving peace in the near term was impossible. Speaking to WION, Jasina expressed hope that Russia will withdraw its troops and come back to the discussion table for achieving lasting peace. Undercover investigation reveals women's sexual abuse on British-owned Kenyan tea farms An investigation by a UK media outlet has uncovered horrifying stories of dozens of women who are being subjected to sexual abuse at British-owned tea farms in Kenya. This was unearthed during an undercover investigation by BBC News Africa with the help of secret filming. During the investigation, the local supervisors on tea plantations owned by Unilever and James Finlay & Co pressurised an undercover reporter for sex. Over 70 women on these Kenyan tea farms told the media outlet that they had been sexually abused by their supervisors. Cambodian crown jewellery stolen by Douglas Latchford resurfaces in London A vast cache of Cambodia's Angkorian crown jewellery from the 7th Century, reappeared in London last summer, as reported by the BBC. The stolen artefacts belonged to British antiquities smuggler Douglas Latchford. Experts revealed that they were stunned to know of the jewellery’s existence. The collection has been discreetly returned to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, and will be put on display in the country's national museum. IND-W vs IRE-W, T20 WC: Harmanpreet Kaur achieves huge feat, becomes first player to feature in 150 T20Is On Monday (February 20), Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a huge feat when India locked horns with Ireland in their last group stage match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. When skipper Harman came out for the coin toss, she became the first male or female player to play 150 T20I matches. The swashbuckling right-hander had surpassed Rohit Sharma (148), the senior Indian men's captain, in the overall list of most T20I matches played by a player during India's previous encounter, versus England, before moving past him to create history. Australian professor taken hostage in Papua New Guinea's highlands, says PM Marape Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape on Monday confirmed that some people have taken an Australian university professor as a hostage in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. The Australian professor is an archaeologist who was working at an Australian university and had gone on a field trip along with many Papua New Guinean students from a local university who were also kept hostage, according to Reuters. China's 'toxic work culture' a hurdle in country's plans to lure talent As China re-opens its doors to the world after a three-year hiatus, it is also looking to lure back talent not just from within country, but also its citizens residing in other countries. However, Chinese companies are facing a mounting problem, that of toxic work culture. This is why several Chinese workers are choosing to look for work outside the country, than dedicate long hours to companies in their home country.

Top 10 world news: Biden visits Ukraine unannounced, Cyclone Freddy updates, and more

The combined death toll in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday surpassed 11,000, with more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days. Meanwhile, the international investigators said Wednesday (February 8) that there are "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all onboard. In Washington, addressing his second State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden issued a warning to China that Washington will act to protect if Beijing threatens its sovereignty, as the schism between the two nations widened over the Chinese spy balloon row. In London, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky,&nbsp;in a mark of assertion of the country's&nbsp;will to stand against Russia, gifted a helmet from a Ukrainian fighter pilot to the UK House of Commons speaker on February 8.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-syria-earthquake-live-updates-death-toll-nears-9000-559829">Turkey-Syria earthquake Updates | Death toll surges past 11,000 in Turkey-Syria quake</a>

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The combined death toll in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday surpassed 11,000, with more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days.&nbsp;The harsh weather conditions are severely endangering people and making rescue operations more difficult.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mh17-downing-investigators-say-strong-indications-putin-approved-missile-supply-560064">MH17 downing: Investigators say 'strong indications' Putin approved missile supply</a>

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International investigators said Wednesday (February 8) that there are "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all onboard.&nbsp;

The ill-fated Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. It was shot down by Russian-controlled forces while flying over eastern Ukraine.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/make-no-mistake-us-will-act-if-china-threatens-its-sovereignty-says-joe-biden-559838">‘Make no mistake’, US will act if China threatens its sovereignty, says Joe Biden</a>

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Addressing his second State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden issued a warning to China that Washington will act to protect if Beijing threatens its sovereignty, as the schism between the two nations widened over the Chinese spy balloon row.

"I am committed to work with China where it can advance American interests and benefit the world. But make no mistake: as we made clear last week, if China threatens our sovereignty, we will act to protect our country. And we did," Biden said on Tuesday night.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-air-force-helmet-as-state-gift-to-britain-zelensky-pushes-for-more-fighter-airplanes-560066">With air force helmet as state gift to Britain, Zelensky pushes for more fighter airplanes</a>

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky,&nbsp;in a mark of assertion of the country's&nbsp;will to stand against Russia, gifted a helmet from a Ukrainian fighter pilot to the UK House of Commons speaker on February 8. President Zelensky&nbsp;called for 'wings for freedom' from the UK and the rest of the world as he gifted the helmet inscribed with words, 'We have freedom, give us wings to protect it'. Initial reports on Zelensky's Britain visit have interpreted the helmet's inscription as Zelensky's plea to ensure continued military support in terms of 'wings' (airplanes) as Ukrainian forces continue their actions in the evolving battlefield of the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-interior-minister-suspended-over-last-years-halloween-crowd-crush-560015">South Korean interior minister suspended over last year's Halloween crowd crush</a>

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South Korea's Parliament has voted to impeach the nation's interior minister Lee Sang-min over his responses to a deadly Halloween crush. This, as per Reuters, has set the stage towards making him the first cabinet member to be ousted by the legislature.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-parliament-indias-pm-narendra-modi-takes-veiled-dig-at-opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-559963">In Parliament, India's PM Narendra Modi takes veiled dig at opposition leader Rahul Gandhi</a>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (February 8) replied to the motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Lok Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament, amid sloganeering by opposition leaders for a discussion over the Adani issue. Before beginning his speech, some opposition parliamentarians staged a walkout over the issue.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/charlie-hebdo-under-fire-for-satire-mocking-turkiye-syria-earthquake-tragedy-560003">Charlie Hebdo under fire for satire mocking Turkey-Syria earthquake tragedy</a> 
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French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has become controversy's hot topic yet again after it mocked the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6th. Charlie Hebdo's Twitter account shared a "drawing of the day" that showed damaged housing infrastructure and a heap of rubble with the caption: "No need to send tanks."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blast-from-past-china-balloon-brings-back-memory-of-times-when-us-tried-to-shoot-down-venus-560027">Blast from past: China balloon brings back memory of times when US tried to ‘shoot down’ Venus</a>

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If you think the ongoing balloon controversy is new, then you are mistaken! The spy balloon&nbsp;strategy has been adopted by several countries to snoop&nbsp;on rival nations.&nbsp;Recently, a Chinese balloon was spotted over the skies of the United States. Beijing said that it was a civilian airship used for research purposes, but concerns were raised over the balloon being used to spy on America. The US deployed fighter jets to track the balloon and shoot it down. The authorities are now analysing the debris.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-rankings-suryakumar-yadav-retains-top-spot-as-t20i-batter-pandya-jumps-to-2nd-spot-in-all-rounders-list-560026">ICC Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav retains top spot as T20I batter, Pandya jumps to 2nd place in all-rounders list</a>

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Star Indian&nbsp;T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav continues&nbsp;to stay on the top in&nbsp;the shortest format. In the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday, February 8th, SKY, as most of his fans would call him, retained the top spot with&nbsp;906 points to his name. Earlier, he had even attained 910 points which was also the highest-ever tally achieved by an Indian batter in ICC rankings in T20Is.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/as-an-industry-we-need-better-stories-says-yami-gautam-on-how-to-make-a-hit-film-560000">‘As an industry, we need better stories’ says Yami Gautam on how to make a hit film</a>

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As the trailer of Yami Gautam starrer ‘Lost’ dropped recently, the Bollywood actress spoke about the upcoming feature in which she plays the role of a crime reporter named Riddhi Sahani, who is ruthless in her pursuit for the truth. The trailer begins with the disclaimer that around 665 people go missing in India every year.&nbsp;

Speaking to WION, Yami Gautam answers some interesting questions about the film that is touted to be inspired by true events. On what makes the story of Lost stand out amid a sea of content that is available to stream on multiple OTT channels, Yami said, “We need interesting stories to break the clutter. As actors, it gives us immense joy and happiness to celebrate each other's successes because if one actress gets a brilliant opportunity, it naturally opens up avenues for other actresses. As an industry, what we need is better stories, better rules and I am not just talking about myself. Thinking from a protagonist’s point of view is not enough. At the end of the day, a film is a wholesome package.”

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The combined death toll in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday surpassed 11,000, with more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days.

The combined death toll in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday surpassed 11,000, with more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days. Meanwhile, the international investigators said Wednesday (February 8) that there are "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all onboard. In Washington, addressing his second State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden issued a warning to China that Washington will act to protect if Beijing threatens its sovereignty, as the schism between the two nations widened over the Chinese spy balloon row. In London, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a mark of assertion of the country's will to stand against Russia, gifted a helmet from a Ukrainian fighter pilot to the UK House of Commons speaker on February 8. Click on the headlines to read more: Turkey-Syria earthquake Updates | Death toll surges past 11,000 in Turkey-Syria quake The combined death toll in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday surpassed 11,000, with more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days. The harsh weather conditions are severely endangering people and making rescue operations more difficult. MH17 downing: Investigators say 'strong indications' Putin approved missile supply International investigators said Wednesday (February 8) that there are "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all onboard. The ill-fated Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. It was shot down by Russian-controlled forces while flying over eastern Ukraine. ‘Make no mistake’, US will act if China threatens its sovereignty, says Joe Biden Addressing his second State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden issued a warning to China that Washington will act to protect if Beijing threatens its sovereignty, as the schism between the two nations widened over the Chinese spy balloon row. "I am committed to work with China where it can advance American interests and benefit the world. But make no mistake: as we made clear last week, if China threatens our sovereignty, we will act to protect our country. And we did," Biden said on Tuesday night. With air force helmet as state gift to Britain, Zelensky pushes for more fighter airplanes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a mark of assertion of the country's will to stand against Russia, gifted a helmet from a Ukrainian fighter pilot to the UK House of Commons speaker on February 8. President Zelensky called for 'wings for freedom' from the UK and the rest of the world as he gifted the helmet inscribed with words, 'We have freedom, give us wings to protect it'. Initial reports on Zelensky's Britain visit have interpreted the helmet's inscription as Zelensky's plea to ensure continued military support in terms of 'wings' (airplanes) as Ukrainian forces continue their actions in the evolving battlefield of the country. South Korean interior minister suspended over last year's Halloween crowd crush South Korea's Parliament has voted to impeach the nation's interior minister Lee Sang-min over his responses to a deadly Halloween crush. This, as per Reuters, has set the stage towards making him the first cabinet member to be ousted by the legislature. In Parliament, India's PM Narendra Modi takes veiled dig at opposition leader Rahul Gandhi India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (February 8) replied to the motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Lok Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament, amid sloganeering by opposition leaders for a discussion over the Adani issue. Before beginning his speech, some opposition parliamentarians staged a walkout over the issue. Charlie Hebdo under fire for satire mocking Turkey-Syria earthquake tragedy French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has become controversy's hot topic yet again after it mocked the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6th. Charlie Hebdo's Twitter account shared a "drawing of the day" that showed damaged housing infrastructure and a heap of rubble with the caption: "No need to send tanks." Blast from past: China balloon brings back memory of times when US tried to ‘shoot down’ Venus If you think the ongoing balloon controversy is new, then you are mistaken! The spy balloon strategy has been adopted by several countries to snoop on rival nations. Recently, a Chinese balloon was spotted over the skies of the United States. Beijing said that it was a civilian airship used for research purposes, but concerns were raised over the balloon being used to spy on America. The US deployed fighter jets to track the balloon and shoot it down. The authorities are now analysing the debris. ICC Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav retains top spot as T20I batter, Pandya jumps to 2nd place in all-rounders list Star Indian T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav continues to stay on the top in the shortest format. In the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday, February 8th, SKY, as most of his fans would call him, retained the top spot with 906 points to his name. Earlier, he had even attained 910 points which was also the highest-ever tally achieved by an Indian batter in ICC rankings in T20Is. ‘As an industry, we need better stories’ says Yami Gautam on how to make a hit film As the trailer of Yami Gautam starrer ‘Lost’ dropped recently, the Bollywood actress spoke about the upcoming feature in which she plays the role of a crime reporter named Riddhi Sahani, who is ruthless in her pursuit for the truth. The trailer begins with the disclaimer that around 665 people go missing in India every year. Speaking to WION, Yami Gautam answers some interesting questions about the film that is touted to be inspired by true events. On what makes the story of Lost stand out amid a sea of content that is available to stream on multiple OTT channels, Yami said, “We need interesting stories to break the clutter. As actors, it gives us immense joy and happiness to celebrate each other's successes because if one actress gets a brilliant opportunity, it naturally opens up avenues for other actresses. As an industry, what we need is better stories, better rules and I am not just talking about myself. Thinking from a protagonist’s point of view is not enough. At the end of the day, a film is a wholesome package.”

Top 10 world news: Turkey-Syria quake devastation unravels, Zelensky addresses UK parliament, and more

In the latest, a&nbsp;devastating earthquake of 7.8-magnitude hit southern Turkiye and northern Syria. On the Russia-Ukraine front, reports suggest that&nbsp;convicted women are being recruited by the Russian army to fight the war. In Australia, MP, Julian Hill has warned the parliament of the perils of ChatGPT.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/78-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-southern-turkey-killing-at-least-15-559050">More than 2,300 killed across Turkiye and Syria in devastating earthquake</a>

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A devastating earthquake of 7.8-magnitude hit southern Turkiye and northern Syria early on Monday, in which more than 2,300 people were killed, as reported by AP.

With hundreds of people badly injured, the toll continues to rise as survivors continue to be searched among the rubble by the rescue workers.

According to&nbsp;Turkiye President&nbsp;Recep Tayyip Erdogan&nbsp;around&nbsp;912&nbsp;people lost their lives in 10 Turkish provinces, stated the news agency. The agency added that 5,400&nbsp;people suffered injuries. Meanwhile, in Syria, the death toll increased to 592 with more than 1,000 injured, stated the Syrian state media.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seoul-takes-unspecified-measures-after-north-korean-balloon-briefly-spotted-over-south-korea-559295">Seoul takes unspecified 'measures' after North Korean balloon briefly spotted over South Korea</a>

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The "spy balloon" conundrum has the world and the politics over it is far from over. Now, South Korea has claimed that they have tracked a North Korean balloon over its territory. This development comes after a suspected Chinese spy balloon caused major geopolitical controversy after it was spotted in the airspace of the United States.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-recruiting-female-prisoners-to-contribute-to-ukraine-war-report-suggests-559149">Russia 'recruiting female prisoners' to contribute to Ukraine war, report claims</a>

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A report published by the Ukrainian military claimed that convicted women are being recruited by Russia from penal colonies in Ukraine's occupied regions to help Moscow in its war effort.

The military of Ukraine, in its intelligence report, stated that attempts are being made by the Russian forces to "replenish" their army.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trial-begins-for-47-pro-democracy-voices-in-hong-kong-charged-under-draconian-national-security-law-559034">Trial begins for 47 pro-democracy voices in Hong Kong, protests take place outside court</a>

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A trial has begun under Hong Kong's draconian national security law with 47 prominent pro-democracy figures taking the stand, a little more than two years after being rounded up in the custody by the authorities.&nbsp;

The judicial proceedings are expected to last four months and if convicted, the defendants face up to life in prison.

Notably, prior to the beginning of the trial, a small group of protesters gathered outside the courthouse to show solidarity with those arrested.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-deadly-house-fire-leaves-mother-and-her-seven-children-aged-2-to-14-dead-559276">France: Mother and her seven children, aged 2 to 14 dead&nbsp;in massive house fire</a>

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A mother and her seven children aged two to 14 were reported dead on Monday&nbsp;in France after a massive house fire broke out while they were sleeping, the rescue officials on the site said. The children included five girls and two boys. Julien Morino Ros, a local prosecutor told AFP that the mother and her children died from 'asphyxiation.'&nbsp;

The incident occurred around midnight in&nbsp;Charly-sur-Marne. Ros added that the fire origin appeared to be a malfunctioning clothes dryer on the ground floor of the house.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-mp-warns-parliament-ai-could-be-used-for-mass-destruction-in-speech-part-written-by-chatgpt-559316">In a speech part-written by ChatGPT, Julian Hill warns Australian parliament of the risks of AI</a>

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Julian Hill, a federal Labor MP, has claimed that artificial intelligence could be used for "mass destruction" in what is thought to be the first Australian parliamentary address partially produced by ChatGPT, as reported by the Guardian. The member for Bruce demanded on Monday that a white paper or investigation be conducted to examine the "risks and benefits" of AI, claiming that it may lead to academic cheating, job losses, discrimination, disinformation, and unfettered military applications.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/embattled-republican-leader-george-santos-accused-of-sexual-harassment-by-a-former-aide-559139">Embattled Republican leader George Santos accused of sexual harassment by a former aide</a>

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Embattled Republican leader George Santos has found himself mired in yet another controversy. A former aide has accused the New York congressman of sexual harassment&nbsp;by writing a letter to the House Ethics Committee.&nbsp;

The alleged victim had joined the Republican leader's office last month as a volunteer. He stated that the incident transpired on January 25, two days after he was hired and when he&nbsp;was alone with Santos in his personal office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammy-awards-2023-harry-styles-topples-favorites-like-beyonce-adele-to-win-album-of-the-year-559110">Grammy Awards 2023: Harry Styles topples favourites like Beyonce, Adele to win album of the year</a>

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It's Harry's world and we are all living in it. Harry Styles emerged as the big winner on Sunday night as he took home the coveted Grammy for Album Of The Year. Many termed his win as surprising as he toppled over favourites Beyonce and Adele, his co-nominees in the category. Styles took home the Grammy for his third album, the blockbuster 'Harry's House', which has been his most intimate yet, which combined twangy synths and soft acoustics with very personal lyrics.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-salman-rushdie-speaks-for-the-first-time-about-fatal-new-york-knife-attack-ahead-of-victory-city-release-559277">Salman Rushdie speaks for the first time about fatal New York knife attack ahead of 'Victory City' release</a>

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Award-winning novelist Sir Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed last year at an event in New York, is all set to release his new novel 'Victoria City', an epic tale of a 14th-century woman who defies a patriarchal world to rule a city, on Tuesday. In a recent interview, he finally broke his silence and commented on the 'colossal attack', due to which he spent six weeks in hospital and lost vision in one eye.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/questions-raised-on-sunak-for-spending-thousands-on-helicopter-trips-since-becoming-pm-559216">Questions raised on Sunak for spending thousands on helicopter trips since becoming PM</a>

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trip to his constituency in North Yorkshire cost thousands of pounds, the&nbsp;Guardian&nbsp;reported amidst criticism over his use of taxpayer-funded private jets to visit different parts of the country as the premiere.

The newspaper reported that Sunak used private helicopters from London on dates in November and December, costing about £16,000. It is said that the trips were privately funded.

Responding to the report, No 10 clarified that the prime minister paid for all his own travel. A spokesperson said, “We don’t comment on the prime minister’s travel.”

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In the latest, a devastating earthquake of 7.8-magnitude hit southern Turkiye and northern Syria. On the Russia-Ukraine front, reports suggest that convicted women are being recruited by the Russian army to fight the war.

In the latest, a devastating earthquake of 7.8-magnitude hit southern Turkiye and northern Syria. On the Russia-Ukraine front, reports suggest that convicted women are being recruited by the Russian army to fight the war. In Australia, MP, Julian Hill has warned the parliament of the perils of ChatGPT. Click on the headlines to read more More than 2,300 killed across Turkiye and Syria in devastating earthquake A devastating earthquake of 7.8-magnitude hit southern Turkiye and northern Syria early on Monday, in which more than 2,300 people were killed, as reported by AP. With hundreds of people badly injured, the toll continues to rise as survivors continue to be searched among the rubble by the rescue workers. According to Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan around 912 people lost their lives in 10 Turkish provinces, stated the news agency. The agency added that 5,400 people suffered injuries. Meanwhile, in Syria, the death toll increased to 592 with more than 1,000 injured, stated the Syrian state media. Seoul takes unspecified 'measures' after North Korean balloon briefly spotted over South Korea The "spy balloon" conundrum has the world and the politics over it is far from over. Now, South Korea has claimed that they have tracked a North Korean balloon over its territory. This development comes after a suspected Chinese spy balloon caused major geopolitical controversy after it was spotted in the airspace of the United States. Russia 'recruiting female prisoners' to contribute to Ukraine war, report claims A report published by the Ukrainian military claimed that convicted women are being recruited by Russia from penal colonies in Ukraine's occupied regions to help Moscow in its war effort. The military of Ukraine, in its intelligence report, stated that attempts are being made by the Russian forces to "replenish" their army. Trial begins for 47 pro-democracy voices in Hong Kong, protests take place outside court A trial has begun under Hong Kong's draconian national security law with 47 prominent pro-democracy figures taking the stand, a little more than two years after being rounded up in the custody by the authorities. The judicial proceedings are expected to last four months and if convicted, the defendants face up to life in prison. Notably, prior to the beginning of the trial, a small group of protesters gathered outside the courthouse to show solidarity with those arrested. France: Mother and her seven children, aged 2 to 14 dead in massive house fire A mother and her seven children aged two to 14 were reported dead on Monday in France after a massive house fire broke out while they were sleeping, the rescue officials on the site said. The children included five girls and two boys. Julien Morino Ros, a local prosecutor told AFP that the mother and her children died from 'asphyxiation.' The incident occurred around midnight in Charly-sur-Marne. Ros added that the fire origin appeared to be a malfunctioning clothes dryer on the ground floor of the house. In a speech part-written by ChatGPT, Julian Hill warns Australian parliament of the risks of AI Julian Hill, a federal Labor MP, has claimed that artificial intelligence could be used for "mass destruction" in what is thought to be the first Australian parliamentary address partially produced by ChatGPT, as reported by the Guardian. The member for Bruce demanded on Monday that a white paper or investigation be conducted to examine the "risks and benefits" of AI, claiming that it may lead to academic cheating, job losses, discrimination, disinformation, and unfettered military applications. Embattled Republican leader George Santos accused of sexual harassment by a former aide Embattled Republican leader George Santos has found himself mired in yet another controversy. A former aide has accused the New York congressman of sexual harassment by writing a letter to the House Ethics Committee. The alleged victim had joined the Republican leader's office last month as a volunteer. He stated that the incident transpired on January 25, two days after he was hired and when he was alone with Santos in his personal office. Grammy Awards 2023: Harry Styles topples favourites like Beyonce, Adele to win album of the year It's Harry's world and we are all living in it. Harry Styles emerged as the big winner on Sunday night as he took home the coveted Grammy for Album Of The Year. Many termed his win as surprising as he toppled over favourites Beyonce and Adele, his co-nominees in the category. Styles took home the Grammy for his third album, the blockbuster 'Harry's House', which has been his most intimate yet, which combined twangy synths and soft acoustics with very personal lyrics. Salman Rushdie speaks for the first time about fatal New York knife attack ahead of 'Victory City' release Award-winning novelist Sir Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed last year at an event in New York, is all set to release his new novel 'Victoria City', an epic tale of a 14th-century woman who defies a patriarchal world to rule a city, on Tuesday. In a recent interview, he finally broke his silence and commented on the 'colossal attack', due to which he spent six weeks in hospital and lost vision in one eye. Questions raised on Sunak for spending thousands on helicopter trips since becoming PM UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trip to his constituency in North Yorkshire cost thousands of pounds, the Guardian reported amidst criticism over his use of taxpayer-funded private jets to visit different parts of the country as the premiere. The newspaper reported that Sunak used private helicopters from London on dates in November and December, costing about £16,000. It is said that the trips were privately funded. Responding to the report, No 10 clarified that the prime minister paid for all his own travel. A spokesperson said, “We don’t comment on the prime minister’s travel.”

Top 10 world news: Massive earthquake jolts Turkiye, Northern Syria, & more

February 7 is the first day of Valentine's Week. Valentine's Week commences with Rose Day, celebrated on February 7. Thus, February 7 is an important date for all the couples and the people celebrating it. Since the first day of Valentine's Week is Rose Day, people know what to gift their partner! Roses on Rose Day. However, when they go to the shop to buy roses, they often are confused. The demand for flowers during Valentine's Week, especially on Rose Day, increases suddenly. Due to this, the prices of roses in the market surge every Rose Day. The wide range of variety and the high prices might confuse you on Rose Day. You might also end up buying the wrong roses for your Valentine.

Many couples celebrating Valentine's Week are in long-distance relationships. Giving each other roses on Rose Day might not be possible for them. Some people also choose to send roses to their partners on the morning of Rose Day. Surprising your lovers with flowers is the ideal start to Valentine's Week.&nbsp;

<h3>Keeping all this in mind, we have compiled the ultimate list for Rose Day 2023. Here are the top 10 places for ordering and sending flowers to your partners at the cheapest cost on Rose Day. You can buy roses online from the following websites.</h3>

Floweraura

Floweraura has a wide variety of options for Rose Day. The prices start at ₹400. They are providing same-day delivery on Rose Day. Floweraura's international services might be handy on Rose Day for people who have partners overseas and want to buy roses online.&nbsp;

Ferns &amp; Petals (fnp)

The Ferns &amp; Petals are known for their personalised touch and variety. For Rose Day 2023, fnp can be an ideal choice to buy roses online. They are active in all Tier-1 &amp; Tier-2 cities of India and many other countries. For Valentine's Week, they are also giving a discount of 70 per cent on exclusive products.

IGP.com

IGP is another reliable and trustworthy website, especially on Rose Day and during Valentine's Week. You can find beautiful and lavish on their website on Rose Day. You can choose from the different delivery options they provide.&nbsp;

Bloomsvilla

Bloomsvilla is your all-stop online flower shop. Not only roses, but you get to choose from a variety of flowers on Rose Day. They provide simple, minimalistic, and reasonable prices bouquets, perfect for Rose Day and Valentine's Week. It's one of the best places to buy roses online for Valentine's Week.&nbsp;

CityFlowers

Running low on the budget this Valentine's Week? Don't worry because CityFlowers has you covered for all your flower needs. They provide good-quality flowers, especially roses, at considerably low prices. For Rose Day, you must pre-book your orders at least a day before. Valentine's Week sale on certain products is live on CityFlower. Thus, you can buy roses online for cheap from these websites.&nbsp;

WINNI

To new users looking for flowers on Rose Day, WINNI is giving ₹100 to buy roses online from their website. They have a wide range of bouquets for Valentine's Week. You can also visit their stores during Valentine's Week.&nbsp;

My Flower Tree

My Flower Tree provides its customers with the best quality roses in beautifully wrapped boxes. Their price range starts around ₹300, and they have 300+ items in their product list. So grab the best one for Rose Day.

Interflora

Interflora has the ultimate collection for Rose Day. This Valentine's Week, they have luxury collections, flowers in a box, premium collections, plant gifts, and hand-tied bouquets. They are also offering same-day delivery.&nbsp;

PhoolWala

PhoolWala is another website you can visit for your flower needs on Rose Day. For Rose Day, you can choose from different colours and varieties of their roses. They also have various categories for people who want to send flowers to their parents or other relatives during Valentine's Week.

PrettyPetals

PrettyPetals guarantee to send fresh flowers and plants to the desired designation within three hours. They are active in all major cities of India.

February 7 is the first day of Valentine's Week. Valentine's Week commences with Rose Day, celebrated on February 7. Thus, February 7 is an important date for all the couples and the people celebrating it.

February 7 is the first day of Valentine's Week. Valentine's Week commences with Rose Day, celebrated on February 7. Thus, February 7 is an important date for all the couples and the people celebrating it. Since the first day of Valentine's Week is Rose Day, people know what to gift their partner! Roses on Rose Day. However, when they go to the shop to buy roses, they often are confused. The demand for flowers during Valentine's Week, especially on Rose Day, increases suddenly. Due to this, the prices of roses in the market surge every Rose Day. The wide range of variety and the high prices might confuse you on Rose Day. You might also end up buying the wrong roses for your Valentine. Many couples celebrating Valentine's Week are in long-distance relationships. Giving each other roses on Rose Day might not be possible for them. Some people also choose to send roses to their partners on the morning of Rose Day. Surprising your lovers with flowers is the ideal start to Valentine's Week. Keeping all this in mind, we have compiled the ultimate list for Rose Day 2023. Here are the top 10 places for ordering and sending flowers to your partners at the cheapest cost on Rose Day. You can buy roses online from the following websites. Floweraura Floweraura has a wide variety of options for Rose Day. The prices start at ₹400. They are providing same-day delivery on Rose Day. Floweraura's international services might be handy on Rose Day for people who have partners overseas and want to buy roses online. Ferns & Petals (fnp) The Ferns & Petals are known for their personalised touch and variety. For Rose Day 2023, fnp can be an ideal choice to buy roses online. They are active in all Tier-1 & Tier-2 cities of India and many other countries. For Valentine's Week, they are also giving a discount of 70 per cent on exclusive products. IGP.com IGP is another reliable and trustworthy website, especially on Rose Day and during Valentine's Week. You can find beautiful and lavish on their website on Rose Day. You can choose from the different delivery options they provide. Bloomsvilla Bloomsvilla is your all-stop online flower shop. Not only roses, but you get to choose from a variety of flowers on Rose Day. They provide simple, minimalistic, and reasonable prices bouquets, perfect for Rose Day and Valentine's Week. It's one of the best places to buy roses online for Valentine's Week. CityFlowers Running low on the budget this Valentine's Week? Don't worry because CityFlowers has you covered for all your flower needs. They provide good-quality flowers, especially roses, at considerably low prices. For Rose Day, you must pre-book your orders at least a day before. Valentine's Week sale on certain products is live on CityFlower. Thus, you can buy roses online for cheap from these websites. WINNI To new users looking for flowers on Rose Day, WINNI is giving ₹100 to buy roses online from their website. They have a wide range of bouquets for Valentine's Week. You can also visit their stores during Valentine's Week. My Flower Tree My Flower Tree provides its customers with the best quality roses in beautifully wrapped boxes. Their price range starts around ₹300, and they have 300+ items in their product list. So grab the best one for Rose Day. Interflora Interflora has the ultimate collection for Rose Day. This Valentine's Week, they have luxury collections, flowers in a box, premium collections, plant gifts, and hand-tied bouquets. They are also offering same-day delivery. PhoolWala PhoolWala is another website you can visit for your flower needs on Rose Day. For Rose Day, you can choose from different colours and varieties of their roses. They also have various categories for people who want to send flowers to their parents or other relatives during Valentine's Week. PrettyPetals PrettyPetals guarantee to send fresh flowers and plants to the desired designation within three hours. They are active in all major cities of India.

Why is February 7 important? Top 10 online shops to buy beautiful roses at cheapest cost in India

In the latest,&nbsp;Pakistan’s former president and army chief General (retired) Pervez Musharraf,&nbsp;the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, passed away on Sunday morning at a hospital in Dubai.&nbsp;Large Chinese spy balloon believed to have been spying on vital military facilities across the nation has been shot down by the US near the east coast. In other news, the Indian government has blocked more than 200 betting, loan apps linked to China.&nbsp;

Click on the headlines to read more.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/paks-former-prez-and-army-chief-pervez-musharraf-passes-away-in-dubai-reports-558902">Pakistan’s former military ruler General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai after long illness</a>

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Pakistan’s former president and army chief General (retired) Pervez Musharraf,&nbsp;the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, passed away on Sunday morning at a hospital in Dubai, according to media reports.&nbsp;The health of the 79-year-old, who was ill since 2019, had deteriorated recently after developing “heart- and blood pressure-related” complications.&nbsp;Musharraf was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in the organs and tissues throughout the body and prevents them from working properly.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-shoots-down-suspected-chinese-spy-balloon-beijing-reacts-558889">US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon, Beijing reacts with threat of repercussions</a>

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The US has shot down the giant Chinese spy balloon near the east coast that was said to have been spying on sensitive military sites across the country.&nbsp;The Department of Defense confirmed in a statement that the US fighter jets brought down the balloon over US territorial waters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-supreme-leader-khamenei-pardons-thousand-of-prisoners-amid-protests-558972">Iran Supreme leader Khamenei pardons thousand of prisoners amid protests</a>

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Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned "tens of thousands" of prisoners which include those arrested in recent protest against the government, state media reported.

"Prisoners not facing charges of spying for foreign agencies, having direct contact with foreign agents, committing intentional murder and injury, committing destruction and arson of state property, or not having a private plaintiff in their case will be pardoned," state media said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-china-militarily-aiding-russias-offensive-says-report-558904">Ukraine war: China providing military assistance to Russia for its offensive, says report</a>
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China is militarily aiding Russia's offensive in Ukraine which will soon complete its one year. A report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Saturday (February 4) said that China is providing the technology that the Russian military needs for its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine despite sanctions and export controls imposed by the West. According to Russian customs data reviewed by the WSJ, Chinese state-owned defence companies have been shipping navigation equipment, jamming technology and fighter-jet parts to sanctioned Russian government-owned defence companies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-us-another-chinese-balloon-seen-flying-over-latin-america-pentagon-558701">After US, another Chinese balloon seen flying over Latin America: Pentagon</a>

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The Pentagon said on Friday (February 3) that a Chinese balloon was seen flying over Latin America also, a day after a similar balloon was seen&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijing-says-suspected-chinese-spy-balloon-in-us-airspace-is-civilian-airship-used-for-research-558615">in the United States</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijing-says-suspected-chinese-spy-balloon-in-us-airspace-is-civilian-airship-used-for-research-558615">skies</a>. According to a statement, Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said, "We are seeing reports of a balloon transiting Latin America. We now assess it is another Chinese surveillance balloon." &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-government-blocks-more-than-200-apps-linked-to-china-reports-558952">Indian govt blocks more than 230 betting, loan apps linked to China: Report</a>

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The Narendra Modi government blocked 232 apps with Chinese links. An official familiar with developments told the news agency PTI on Sunday (February 5) that these apps were blocked for gambling and unauthorised loan service. "The order to block 138 apps that were involved in betting, gambling and money laundering was issued last evening. Separately, an order to block 94 apps engaged in unauthorised loan service has also been issued. These apps were being operated from offshore entities, including Chinese. They were posing a threat to the economic stability of the country," the official said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-india-supported-us-without-conditions-says-sri-lankan-high-commissioner-milinda-moragoda-558813">Exclusive: India supported us without conditions, says Sri Lankan High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda</a>

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Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda has lauded New Delhi's support to his country which came without "condition" and the package was "extremely flexible". India last year gave financial support of USD 4 billion as the country underwent a major economic crisis. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, High Commissioner Moragoda said, "India helped us to stabilise the economy and the country "reached out to the IMF and some of the bilateral partners like Japan."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/save-israels-democracy-from-netanyahu-anti-govt-protests-in-israel-continue-for-fifth-week-558941">'Save Israel's democracy from Netanyahu': Anti-govt protests continue for fifth week</a>

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Anti-government protests in Israel against the controversial legal reforms continued for the fifth week on Saturday (February 4) with thousands of demonstrators, braving the rain, swarming Tel Aviv's Kaplan Street, with signs criticising the establishment. One of the signs labelled the government as a "threat to world peace," while another said "Save Israel's democracy from Netanyahu," news agency AFP reported early Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/on-weapons-supply-to-ukraine-russian-envoy-says-the-us-could-go-to-absolute-madness-558786">Weapons supply to Ukraine shows US could go to absolute madness, says Russian ambassador</a>

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The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.&nbsp;"Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: 50,000 left in dark in Ukraine's Odessa, 31 high-power generators to aid city

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In the latest, Pakistan’s former president and army chief General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, passed away on Sunday morning at a hospital in Dubai.

In the latest, Pakistan’s former president and army chief General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, passed away on Sunday morning at a hospital in Dubai. Large Chinese spy balloon believed to have been spying on vital military facilities across the nation has been shot down by the US near the east coast. In other news, the Indian government has blocked more than 200 betting, loan apps linked to China. Click on the headlines to read more. Pakistan’s former military ruler General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai after long illness Pakistan’s former president and army chief General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, passed away on Sunday morning at a hospital in Dubai, according to media reports. The health of the 79-year-old, who was ill since 2019, had deteriorated recently after developing “heart- and blood pressure-related” complications. Musharraf was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in the organs and tissues throughout the body and prevents them from working properly. US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon, Beijing reacts with threat of repercussions The US has shot down the giant Chinese spy balloon near the east coast that was said to have been spying on sensitive military sites across the country. The Department of Defense confirmed in a statement that the US fighter jets brought down the balloon over US territorial waters. Iran Supreme leader Khamenei pardons thousand of prisoners amid protests Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned "tens of thousands" of prisoners which include those arrested in recent protest against the government, state media reported. "Prisoners not facing charges of spying for foreign agencies, having direct contact with foreign agents, committing intentional murder and injury, committing destruction and arson of state property, or not having a private plaintiff in their case will be pardoned," state media said. Ukraine war: China providing military assistance to Russia for its offensive, says report China is militarily aiding Russia's offensive in Ukraine which will soon complete its one year. A report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Saturday (February 4) said that China is providing the technology that the Russian military needs for its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine despite sanctions and export controls imposed by the West. According to Russian customs data reviewed by the WSJ, Chinese state-owned defence companies have been shipping navigation equipment, jamming technology and fighter-jet parts to sanctioned Russian government-owned defence companies. After US, another Chinese balloon seen flying over Latin America: Pentagon The Pentagon said on Friday (February 3) that a Chinese balloon was seen flying over Latin America also, a day after a similar balloon was seen in the United States skies. According to a statement, Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said, "We are seeing reports of a balloon transiting Latin America. We now assess it is another Chinese surveillance balloon." Indian govt blocks more than 230 betting, loan apps linked to China: Report The Narendra Modi government blocked 232 apps with Chinese links. An official familiar with developments told the news agency PTI on Sunday (February 5) that these apps were blocked for gambling and unauthorised loan service. "The order to block 138 apps that were involved in betting, gambling and money laundering was issued last evening. Separately, an order to block 94 apps engaged in unauthorised loan service has also been issued. These apps were being operated from offshore entities, including Chinese. They were posing a threat to the economic stability of the country," the official said. Exclusive: India supported us without conditions, says Sri Lankan High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda has lauded New Delhi's support to his country which came without "condition" and the package was "extremely flexible". India last year gave financial support of USD 4 billion as the country underwent a major economic crisis. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, High Commissioner Moragoda said, "India helped us to stabilise the economy and the country "reached out to the IMF and some of the bilateral partners like Japan." 'Save Israel's democracy from Netanyahu': Anti-govt protests continue for fifth week Anti-government protests in Israel against the controversial legal reforms continued for the fifth week on Saturday (February 4) with thousands of demonstrators, braving the rain, swarming Tel Aviv's Kaplan Street, with signs criticising the establishment. One of the signs labelled the government as a "threat to world peace," while another said "Save Israel's democracy from Netanyahu," news agency AFP reported early Sunday. Weapons supply to Ukraine shows US could go to absolute madness, says Russian ambassador The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday. "Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine War: 50,000 left in dark in Ukraine's Odessa, 31 high-power generators to aid city

Top 10 world news: Pervez Musharraf passes away, US shoots down Chinese spy balloon, & more

In the latest, Russian Strikes on Ukraine's residential complex led to at&nbsp;least three deaths and more than 20 people being wounded when a Russian rocket struck a residential building in the center of Kramatorsk, located in Ukraine's eastern industrial region of Donetsk. In the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, the police have arrested a government school teacher-turned-terrorist and recovered a perfume bottle bomb from him.&nbsp; In other news, ed-tech firm BYJU'S conducted another round of layoffs, slashing almost 900 jobs.&nbsp;

Click on the headlines for more.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-strikes-on-ukrainian-residential-building-kill-three-kyiv-calls-for-more-sanctions-on-moscow-558309">Russian strikes on Ukrainian residential building kill three; Kyiv calls for more sanctions on Moscow</a>

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Ukraine claimed on Thursday (February 2) that an overnight Russian missile strikes destroyed an apartment building and damaged nine others. The Ukrainian authorities said that at least people were killed and around 20 people were wounded.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-jk-police-recover-perfume-bomb-for-the-first-time-lashker-terrorist-arrested-558202">India: J&amp;K police recover ‘perfume bomb’ for the first time, from arrested Lashkar terrorist</a>

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n India, the Jammu and Kashmir police has for the first time recovered a 'perfume IED' in the Union Territory. While investigating the January 21 IED blast at Narwal in Jammu, the police achieved a breakthrough and arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist who is alleged to be involved in the twin blasts and recovered a 'Perfume IED' from him.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/adani-group-crisis-live-updates-market-losses-cross-usd-100-billion-mark-558222">Adani Group crisis LIVE updates: Brother of UK ex-PM resigns as director of Adani-linked firm</a>

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Hindenburg Research, the financial research firm with an explosive name and a track record of sending the stock prices of its targets tumbling, is taking on one of the world's richest men.

Hindenburg is back in the headlines after last week accusing Indian conglomerate Adani Group of "a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme."&nbsp;It cited two years of research, including talks with former Adani senior executives and reviews of thousands of documents.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/byjus-cuts-more-than-900-jobs-across-teams-senior-management-executives-asked-to-step-down-too-558238">BYJU'S cuts more than 900 jobs across teams, senior executives asked to step down too</a>

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Edtech unicorn BYJU'S&nbsp;has begun a fresh round of layoffs, putting almost 900&nbsp;plus employees from various teams and functions in jeopardy, as reported by YourStory. Under the condition of anonymity, three people from the organisation said that the layoffs have mostly affected the marketing, design, logistics, and technology departments in India as well as the product teams in the international business.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/peshawar-mosque-bomber-was-in-police-uniform-khyber-pashtunkhwa-police-chief-says-558135">Peshawar mosque bomber was in police uniform, Khyber Pashtunkhwa police chief says</a>

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The suicide bomber who attacked a mosque in Peshawar this week has been identified, the provincial police chief said on Thursday. He said that the attacker was wearing a police uniform and this is what helped him breach the security.&nbsp;The police chief also confirmed that a&nbsp;severed head that the police found at the blast site was of the attacker.

More than 100 people died in the suicide bomb attack which took place on Monday in a heavily fortified area called Police Lines. All but three of the deceased were policemen.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/uk-bank-of-england-hikes-interest-rates-for-tenth-consecutive-time-amid-recession-558265">UK: Bank of England hikes interest rates for 10th consecutive time amid recession</a>

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The Bank of England increased interest rates on Thursday (Feb 2), in the midst of a recession, for the tenth&nbsp;time in a row, to the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, with a warning that more hikes may be necessary to combat inflation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/shell-makes-record-40-billion-profit-in-2022-faces-criticism-558293">Shell makes record $40 billion profit in 2022, faces criticism</a>

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British multinational oil and gas company Shell made a record $40 billion profit last year, as Russia's offensive in Ukraine sent oil and gas prices soaring. According to an earnings statement on Thursday (February 2), the post-tax figure was more than double the amount achieved in 2021. A report by the news agency Reuters said the annual profit was $39.9 billion, far exceeding the previous record of $31 billion in 2008. The gains were driven by higher oil and gas prices, robust refining margins and a strong performance from the company's trading business.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vice-president-kamala-harris-attends-tyre-nicholss-funeral-558213">US Vice President Kamala Harris attends Tyre Nichols's funeral</a>

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US Vice President Kamala Harris attended the funeral for Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday, offering comfort to the family of the 29-year-old motorist who died three days after he was beaten by officers last month.

At the funeral, civil rights leaders and family members called for an end to recurring police violence against Black Americans. Talking about Tyre, his family members said that he was a young man who loved photography and skateboarding.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-directly-involved-in-nord-stream-blasts-claims-lavrov-558263">US directly involved in Nord Stream blasts, claims Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov</a>

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday (February 2) accused the United States of having been directly involved in Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions. He was speaking in an interview on state TV and he offered no evidence to substantiate his claims. Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin had accused Britain of blowing up the pipelines. The accusation was denied promptly by the UK then.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-united-player-mason-greenwood-has-rape-assault-charges-dropped-against-him-558311">Manchester United player Mason Greenwood has rape, assault charges dropped against him</a>

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Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has had&nbsp;all charges of&nbsp;attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped, a little more than a year after his arrest.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Greater Manchester Police said all the judicial proceedings against the 21-year-old had been discontinued.&nbsp;

"Given the significant media coverage of this case, it is only fair that we share the news that the 21-year-old man, who had been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation opened in January 2022, no longer faces criminal proceedings in relation to this," said&nbsp;Michaela Kerr, GMP's head of Public Protection.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-expert-reveals-why-some-people-suffer-from-distorted-vision-while-driving-558283">Expert reveals why some people suffer from distorted vision while driving</a>

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A lot of people face issues with distorted vision during and after driving vehicles. The issues related to eyes and vision are quite common and often get neglected. The constant negligence will have consequences from serious problems with vision and subsequently road accidents.&nbsp;

A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) last year in June, stated that approximately 1.3 million people die every year as a result of a road traffic crash and millions suffer non-fatal critical injuries.&nbsp;

In the latest, Russian Strikes on Ukraine's residential complex led to at least three deaths and more than 20 people being wounded when a Russian rocket struck a residential building in the center of Kramatorsk, located in Ukraine's eastern industrial region of Donetsk.

In the latest, Russian Strikes on Ukraine's residential complex led to at least three deaths and more than 20 people being wounded when a Russian rocket struck a residential building in the center of Kramatorsk, located in Ukraine's eastern industrial region of Donetsk. In the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, the police have arrested a government school teacher-turned-terrorist and recovered a perfume bottle bomb from him. In other news, ed-tech firm BYJU'S conducted another round of layoffs, slashing almost 900 jobs. Click on the headlines for more. Russian strikes on Ukrainian residential building kill three; Kyiv calls for more sanctions on Moscow Ukraine claimed on Thursday (February 2) that an overnight Russian missile strikes destroyed an apartment building and damaged nine others. The Ukrainian authorities said that at least people were killed and around 20 people were wounded. India: J&K police recover ‘perfume bomb’ for the first time, from arrested Lashkar terrorist n India, the Jammu and Kashmir police has for the first time recovered a 'perfume IED' in the Union Territory. While investigating the January 21 IED blast at Narwal in Jammu, the police achieved a breakthrough and arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist who is alleged to be involved in the twin blasts and recovered a 'Perfume IED' from him. Adani Group crisis LIVE updates: Brother of UK ex-PM resigns as director of Adani-linked firm Hindenburg Research, the financial research firm with an explosive name and a track record of sending the stock prices of its targets tumbling, is taking on one of the world's richest men. Hindenburg is back in the headlines after last week accusing Indian conglomerate Adani Group of "a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme." It cited two years of research, including talks with former Adani senior executives and reviews of thousands of documents. BYJU'S cuts more than 900 jobs across teams, senior executives asked to step down too Edtech unicorn BYJU'S has begun a fresh round of layoffs, putting almost 900 plus employees from various teams and functions in jeopardy, as reported by YourStory. Under the condition of anonymity, three people from the organisation said that the layoffs have mostly affected the marketing, design, logistics, and technology departments in India as well as the product teams in the international business. Peshawar mosque bomber was in police uniform, Khyber Pashtunkhwa police chief says The suicide bomber who attacked a mosque in Peshawar this week has been identified, the provincial police chief said on Thursday. He said that the attacker was wearing a police uniform and this is what helped him breach the security. The police chief also confirmed that a severed head that the police found at the blast site was of the attacker. More than 100 people died in the suicide bomb attack which took place on Monday in a heavily fortified area called Police Lines. All but three of the deceased were policemen. UK: Bank of England hikes interest rates for 10th consecutive time amid recession The Bank of England increased interest rates on Thursday (Feb 2), in the midst of a recession, for the tenth time in a row, to the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, with a warning that more hikes may be necessary to combat inflation. Shell makes record $40 billion profit in 2022, faces criticism British multinational oil and gas company Shell made a record $40 billion profit last year, as Russia's offensive in Ukraine sent oil and gas prices soaring. According to an earnings statement on Thursday (February 2), the post-tax figure was more than double the amount achieved in 2021. A report by the news agency Reuters said the annual profit was $39.9 billion, far exceeding the previous record of $31 billion in 2008. The gains were driven by higher oil and gas prices, robust refining margins and a strong performance from the company's trading business. US Vice President Kamala Harris attends Tyre Nichols's funeral US Vice President Kamala Harris attended the funeral for Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday, offering comfort to the family of the 29-year-old motorist who died three days after he was beaten by officers last month. At the funeral, civil rights leaders and family members called for an end to recurring police violence against Black Americans. Talking about Tyre, his family members said that he was a young man who loved photography and skateboarding. US directly involved in Nord Stream blasts, claims Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday (February 2) accused the United States of having been directly involved in Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions. He was speaking in an interview on state TV and he offered no evidence to substantiate his claims. Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin had accused Britain of blowing up the pipelines. The accusation was denied promptly by the UK then. Manchester United player Mason Greenwood has rape, assault charges dropped against him Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped, a little more than a year after his arrest. Greater Manchester Police said all the judicial proceedings against the 21-year-old had been discontinued. "Given the significant media coverage of this case, it is only fair that we share the news that the 21-year-old man, who had been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation opened in January 2022, no longer faces criminal proceedings in relation to this," said Michaela Kerr, GMP's head of Public Protection. Expert reveals why some people suffer from distorted vision while driving A lot of people face issues with distorted vision during and after driving vehicles. The issues related to eyes and vision are quite common and often get neglected. The constant negligence will have consequences from serious problems with vision and subsequently road accidents. A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) last year in June, stated that approximately 1.3 million people die every year as a result of a road traffic crash and millions suffer non-fatal critical injuries.

Top 10 world news: Russia strikes Ukrainian residential complex killing at least three, & more

In the latest, the FBI conducted a raid on President Joe Biden’s beach house in Delaware on Wednesday amidst row over classified documents being found in his home and think tank.&nbsp;Several suspects have been arrested in connection with Monday’s&nbsp;suicide bomb blast&nbsp;in a mosque in Pakistan’s northern city of Peshawar that killed more than 100 people. In India, the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in the parliament.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-raids-president-joe-bidens-home-in-delaware-558003">FBI raids President Joe Biden’s home in Delaware &nbsp;</a>

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a raid on President Joe Biden’s beach house in Delaware on Wednesday amidst row over classified documents being found in his home and think tank, American media reported.&nbsp;In a statement, Biden's attorney said the search was "planned" with the president's "full support", according to BBC.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/police-nab-suspects-involved-in-pakistan-mosque-blast-investigate-security-lapse-557943">Police nab suspects involved in Pakistan mosque blast, investigate security lapse</a>

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Several suspects were arrested by the police in Peshawar, Pakistan as the investigation into the suicide bomb blast in the mosque, which killed more than 100 people, continues.

The police said that the chances of a bomber being able to evade security checks because of internal assistance cannot be ruled out completely.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/budget-2023-pm-modi-says-steps-taken-to-empower-middle-class-ensure-ease-of-living-557883">Budget 2023: PM Modi says steps taken to empower middle class, ensure ease of living</a>

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Expressing his thoughts on India’s Union Budget 2023–24&nbsp;after it was tabled by India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it will build a strong foundation of a developed India.&nbsp;"The first budget of ‘Amrit Kaal’ (after 75 years of Independence)&nbsp;will build a strong foundation for building a developed India. This budget will fulfil the dreams of aspirational society including poor people, middle-class people, farmers," PM Modi said

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/massive-avalanche-hits-kashmirs-gulmarg-casualties-feared-557860">Massive avalanche hits Kashmir's Gulmarg, two dead, 18 rescued</a>

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A day after Jammu Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) issued an alert, a massive avalanche hit the upper reaches of the Afarwat peak of Gulmarg in North Kashmir, officials informed on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Bodies of two persons belonging to Poland have been retrieved from underneath the snow mass while 18 (eight Russians, 10 Polish) tourists have been rescued, according to&nbsp;officials.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/earthquake-of-60-magnitude-hits-southern-philippines-no-reports-of-major-damage-557955">Earthquake of 6.0-magnitude hits southern Philippines, no reports of major damage</a>

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An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude struck the southern Philippines on Wednesday (February 1), according to the US Geological Service. The earthquake struck at 1044 GMT near the &nbsp;Monkayo municipality in Davao de Oro province on Mindanao island. There were no immediate reports of any major damage. Speaking to the news agency AFP, Monkayo police Staff Sergeant Harvey Asayas said the quake was strong at the beginning but gradually weakened and stopped after 40 seconds.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/s-koreas-economy-inches-towards-first-recession-in-three-years-says-data-557946">S. Korea's economy inches towards first recession in three years, says data</a>

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Data released on Wednesday (Feb 1) indicated that South Korea's economy has&nbsp;advanced closer to its first recession in three years in January as a result of a record-high trade deficit, largely driven by falling exports as a result of extended holidays and a slowing global economy.

The fourth-largest economy in Asia, which is largely dependent on trade for growth, contracted by 0.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2018 and is now in danger of entering its first recession since the middle of 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tyre-nichols-murder-questions-raised-over-white-cops-delayed-suspension-from-memphis-police-557906">Tyre Nichols murder: Questions raised over White cop's delayed suspension from Memphis Police, says report</a>

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As authorities continue to investigate the death of Tyre Nichols, 29, who died after being thrashed by Memphis Police Department officers, questions have now started raising as why did the police wait for weeks to name a White cop in the beating of the Black man. On Monday (January 30), the police suspended Officer Preston Hemphill, a White man who had joined the police force in 2018. "The Memphis Police Department began administrative investigations on officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols on January 7, 2023. On January 8, seven officers including Officer Preston Hemphill were relieved of duty," the police department said in a statement.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-couple-dancing-in-the-streets-sentenced-to-over-10-years-in-prison-557849">Iranian couple dancing in the streets sentenced to over 10 years in prison</a>

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A couple in their 20s has been sentenced to more than 10 years in jail by an Iranian court for posting a video of themselves dancing in a street. The court convicted them of 'encouraging corruption' and 'public prostitution' under archaic Islamic laws.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-local-governments-struggle-to-pay-interest-on-mounting-loan-558008">China’s local governments struggle to pay interest on mounting loan &nbsp;</a>

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Provincial governments in China are at risk of default and might struggle to provide even basic services in the months to come as authorities struggle to pay off the interest on 123 trillion yuan ($18 trillion) loan, reports CNN.&nbsp;

Strict pandemic controls and real estate crash have drained the coffers of local governments, who have spent their budgets on enforcing frequent Covid lockdowns, mass testing, and setting up quarantine centers before&nbsp;the abrupt end of Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid policy in December.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/recovering-post-attack-but-salman-rushdie-wont-promote-new-novel-557828">Recovering post attack but Salman Rushdie won't promote new novel</a>

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Salman Rushdie will not promote his new novel amid major backlash for the same. The author is currently recovering after he was attacked some five months ago and has no plans of promoting his new novel, according to his agent.&nbsp;

In a statement, the agent said that the author’s “recovery is progressing, but he will not be making any public appearances to promote his forthcoming novel”. His new book is called Victory City.&nbsp;

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In the latest, the FBI conducted a raid on President Joe Biden’s beach house in Delaware on Wednesday amidst row over classified documents being found in his home and think tank.

In the latest, the FBI conducted a raid on President Joe Biden’s beach house in Delaware on Wednesday amidst row over classified documents being found in his home and think tank. Several suspects have been arrested in connection with Monday’s suicide bomb blast in a mosque in Pakistan’s northern city of Peshawar that killed more than 100 people. In India, the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in the parliament. Click on the headlines for more. FBI raids President Joe Biden’s home in Delaware The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a raid on President Joe Biden’s beach house in Delaware on Wednesday amidst row over classified documents being found in his home and think tank, American media reported. In a statement, Biden's attorney said the search was "planned" with the president's "full support", according to BBC. Police nab suspects involved in Pakistan mosque blast, investigate security lapse Several suspects were arrested by the police in Peshawar, Pakistan as the investigation into the suicide bomb blast in the mosque, which killed more than 100 people, continues. The police said that the chances of a bomber being able to evade security checks because of internal assistance cannot be ruled out completely. Budget 2023: PM Modi says steps taken to empower middle class, ensure ease of living Expressing his thoughts on India’s Union Budget 2023–24 after it was tabled by India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it will build a strong foundation of a developed India. "The first budget of ‘Amrit Kaal’ (after 75 years of Independence) will build a strong foundation for building a developed India. This budget will fulfil the dreams of aspirational society including poor people, middle-class people, farmers," PM Modi said Massive avalanche hits Kashmir's Gulmarg, two dead, 18 rescued A day after Jammu Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) issued an alert, a massive avalanche hit the upper reaches of the Afarwat peak of Gulmarg in North Kashmir, officials informed on Wednesday. Bodies of two persons belonging to Poland have been retrieved from underneath the snow mass while 18 (eight Russians, 10 Polish) tourists have been rescued, according to officials. Earthquake of 6.0-magnitude hits southern Philippines, no reports of major damage An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude struck the southern Philippines on Wednesday (February 1), according to the US Geological Service. The earthquake struck at 1044 GMT near the Monkayo municipality in Davao de Oro province on Mindanao island. There were no immediate reports of any major damage. Speaking to the news agency AFP, Monkayo police Staff Sergeant Harvey Asayas said the quake was strong at the beginning but gradually weakened and stopped after 40 seconds. S. Korea's economy inches towards first recession in three years, says data Data released on Wednesday (Feb 1) indicated that South Korea's economy has advanced closer to its first recession in three years in January as a result of a record-high trade deficit, largely driven by falling exports as a result of extended holidays and a slowing global economy. The fourth-largest economy in Asia, which is largely dependent on trade for growth, contracted by 0.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2018 and is now in danger of entering its first recession since the middle of 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tyre Nichols murder: Questions raised over White cop's delayed suspension from Memphis Police, says report As authorities continue to investigate the death of Tyre Nichols, 29, who died after being thrashed by Memphis Police Department officers, questions have now started raising as why did the police wait for weeks to name a White cop in the beating of the Black man. On Monday (January 30), the police suspended Officer Preston Hemphill, a White man who had joined the police force in 2018. "The Memphis Police Department began administrative investigations on officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols on January 7, 2023. On January 8, seven officers including Officer Preston Hemphill were relieved of duty," the police department said in a statement. Iranian couple dancing in the streets sentenced to over 10 years in prison A couple in their 20s has been sentenced to more than 10 years in jail by an Iranian court for posting a video of themselves dancing in a street. The court convicted them of 'encouraging corruption' and 'public prostitution' under archaic Islamic laws. China’s local governments struggle to pay interest on mounting loan Provincial governments in China are at risk of default and might struggle to provide even basic services in the months to come as authorities struggle to pay off the interest on 123 trillion yuan ($18 trillion) loan, reports CNN. Strict pandemic controls and real estate crash have drained the coffers of local governments, who have spent their budgets on enforcing frequent Covid lockdowns, mass testing, and setting up quarantine centers before the abrupt end of Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid policy in December. Recovering post attack but Salman Rushdie won't promote new novel Salman Rushdie will not promote his new novel amid major backlash for the same. The author is currently recovering after he was attacked some five months ago and has no plans of promoting his new novel, according to his agent. In a statement, the agent said that the author’s “recovery is progressing, but he will not be making any public appearances to promote his forthcoming novel”. His new book is called Victory City.

Top 10 world news: Police nab Pakistan mosque blast suspects, & more

In the latest, Russia has claimed to have captured a village near Ukraine's eastern Bakhmut town.&nbsp;The Indian IT firm, Infosys, has run into a dispute with the UK’s tax agency over a multimillion-pound corporation tax bill. In other news, Donald Trump has sued Bob Woodward over recordings.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-claims-to-have-seized-village-near-ukraines-eastern-bakhmut-town-557632">Russia claims to have seized village near Ukraine’s eastern Bakhmut town</a>

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Russia has claimed to have taken control of a village, which is north of the eastern Ukrainian town of Bakhmut&nbsp;where both nation’s forces are currently engaged in a heavy battle.&nbsp;Blagodatne village is located near the salt-mining town of Soledar, which was recently captured by the Russian forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/economic-survey-2023-key-highlights-and-summary-indias-economy-to-grow-at-highest-rate-among-big-economies-557553">Economic Survey 2022: Key Highlights and summary; India’s economy to grow at highest rate among big economies</a>

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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today tabled the Economic Survey 2022 in the Parliament, an annual flagship document that reviews the state of the economy. Every year, the Economic Survey is tabled a day before the presentation of the annual budget by the country’s finance minister. The survey has projected India’s GDP growth in a range of 6-6.8 per cent for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24. This comes hours after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected India’s GDP growth at 6.1 per cent in the fiscal year 2023. Here are the key highlights of the Economic Survey, including projections around GST collection, inflation, pharmaceutical and health sector.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hours-after-claiming-responsibility-ttp-denies-bombing-peshawar-mosque-local-outfit-role-suspected-557642">Hours after claiming responsibility, TTP denies bombing Peshawar mosque; local outfit role suspected &nbsp;</a>

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Hours after owning up the Peshawar mosque blast, Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), distanced itself from the attack.&nbsp;

Earlier, a&nbsp;commander for TTP,&nbsp;Sarbakaf Mohmand,&nbsp;took responsibility for the bombing, claiming it was revenge for his brother killed in Afghanistan last year.&nbsp;

But hours later, TTP spokesperson Mohammad Khurasani distanced the group from the attack, saying that it was not its policy to target mosques, seminaries, and religious places. The spokesperson, however, did not address the previous claim of responsibility.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/infosys-founded-by-pm-sunaks-father-in-law-in-tax-dispute-with-uk-authorities-557601">Infosys, founded by PM Sunak’s father-in-law, in tax dispute with UK authorities &nbsp;</a>

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The Indian IT firm, Infosys, has run in a dispute with the UK’s tax agency over a multimillion-pound corporation tax bill. &nbsp;

According to the Telegraph newspaper, the multinational firm—founded by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s father-in-law Narayana Murthy—owes £20 million for a period from 2014 to 2017.&nbsp;

Infosys&nbsp;acknowledged the dispute and said that it had opened an appeal against HM Revenue &amp; Customs’s calculation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/data-lab-gauging-police-brutality-in-the-us-in-charts-557593">Data lab | Gauging police brutality in the US, in charts</a>

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An unarmed Black man, named Tyre Nichols,&nbsp;was killed by police officers in Memphis&nbsp;after being severely&nbsp;beaten by them during a traffic check. Criminal charges were immediately brought against the five&nbsp;police officers involved&nbsp;after a careful examination of the evidence available.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-donald-trump-sues-bob-woodward-book-publisher-over-interview-tapes-557608">US: Donald Trump sues Bob Woodward, book publisher over interview tapes</a>

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Donald Trump is suing Watergate scandal-famous writer Bob Woodward for exposing his interview tapes to the public and alleging that Woodward did not provide him permission to use the tapes for an audiobook.&nbsp;The former US president filed a lawsuit against Woodward, the publisher Simon &amp; Schuster, and its parent company Paramount Global on Monday for publishing the audio recordings of the conversations that took place between December 2019 and August 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/olx-to-layoff-15-per-cent-of-its-workforce-globally-almost-1500-employees-to-be-impacted-557630">OLX to layoff 15 per cent of its workforce globally, almost 1,500 employees to be impacted</a>

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The Dutch online marketplace OLX is cutting off 15 per cent&nbsp;of its global workforce, or around 1,500 workers, and is the latest company to do so in recent days.

“OLX is reducing its global workforce by 15% which affects staff across all countries, business units and job functions. We are taking necessary measures to reduce cost structure in light of changing macroeconomic conditions,” a company spokesperson confirmed to&nbsp;Financial Express.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/budget-2023-indian-railways-might-get-35-hydrogen-500-vande-bharat-trains-557373">Budget 2023: Indian Railways might get 35 hydrogen, 500 Vande Bharat trains</a>

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Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the budget for 2023 on Wednesday (February 1). People across the nation have high hopes for this year's budget as the nation is still reviving from the economic slump after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.&nbsp;The Narendra Modi government is likely to increase the rail budget and the focus will be on completion of projects.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/health-and-wellness/uk-to-crackdown-on-sale-of-dnp-a-slimming-pill-which-claimed-at-least-33-lives-557523">UK to crack down on sale of DNP; a 'slimming pill' which claimed at least 33 lives</a>

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The sale of a toxic chemical DNP or 2.4 Dinitrophenol, often classified as a 'slimming pill', is under tight scrutiny by the UK Home Office department. The 'fat burner' medicine has been added to a list of poisons by the government after it was linked to the death of at least 33 people, reported the Independent.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-reveals-his-instagram-account-was-blocked-after-world-cup-victory-557528">Lionel Messi reveals his Instagram account was blocked after World Cup victory</a>

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Lionel Messi has revealed that his Instagram account was 'blocked' after receiving 'a million messages', following Argentina's World Cup victory in December last year.&nbsp;

"My Instagram was blocked for a few days because of the amount of messages I received after winning the World Cup," Messi told Urbana Play in an interview.&nbsp;

The Argentine superstar also disclosed that he ran the Instagram account on his own, without the help of 'any company' or a third person to manage the posts.&nbsp;

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In the latest, Russia has claimed to have captured a village near Ukraine's eastern Bakhmut town. The Indian IT firm, Infosys, has run into a dispute with the UK’s tax agency over a multimillion-pound corporation tax bill.

In the latest, Russia has claimed to have captured a village near Ukraine's eastern Bakhmut town. The Indian IT firm, Infosys, has run into a dispute with the UK’s tax agency over a multimillion-pound corporation tax bill. In other news, Donald Trump has sued Bob Woodward over recordings. Click on the headlines to read more. Russia claims to have seized village near Ukraine’s eastern Bakhmut town Russia has claimed to have taken control of a village, which is north of the eastern Ukrainian town of Bakhmut where both nation’s forces are currently engaged in a heavy battle. Blagodatne village is located near the salt-mining town of Soledar, which was recently captured by the Russian forces. Economic Survey 2022: Key Highlights and summary; India’s economy to grow at highest rate among big economies Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today tabled the Economic Survey 2022 in the Parliament, an annual flagship document that reviews the state of the economy. Every year, the Economic Survey is tabled a day before the presentation of the annual budget by the country’s finance minister. The survey has projected India’s GDP growth in a range of 6-6.8 per cent for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24. This comes hours after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected India’s GDP growth at 6.1 per cent in the fiscal year 2023. Here are the key highlights of the Economic Survey, including projections around GST collection, inflation, pharmaceutical and health sector. Hours after claiming responsibility, TTP denies bombing Peshawar mosque; local outfit role suspected Hours after owning up the Peshawar mosque blast, Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), distanced itself from the attack. Earlier, a commander for TTP, Sarbakaf Mohmand, took responsibility for the bombing, claiming it was revenge for his brother killed in Afghanistan last year. But hours later, TTP spokesperson Mohammad Khurasani distanced the group from the attack, saying that it was not its policy to target mosques, seminaries, and religious places. The spokesperson, however, did not address the previous claim of responsibility. Infosys, founded by PM Sunak’s father-in-law, in tax dispute with UK authorities The Indian IT firm, Infosys, has run in a dispute with the UK’s tax agency over a multimillion-pound corporation tax bill. According to the Telegraph newspaper, the multinational firm—founded by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s father-in-law Narayana Murthy—owes £20 million for a period from 2014 to 2017. Infosys acknowledged the dispute and said that it had opened an appeal against HM Revenue & Customs’s calculation. Data lab | Gauging police brutality in the US, in charts An unarmed Black man, named Tyre Nichols, was killed by police officers in Memphis after being severely beaten by them during a traffic check. Criminal charges were immediately brought against the five police officers involved after a careful examination of the evidence available. US: Donald Trump sues Bob Woodward, book publisher over interview tapes Donald Trump is suing Watergate scandal-famous writer Bob Woodward for exposing his interview tapes to the public and alleging that Woodward did not provide him permission to use the tapes for an audiobook. The former US president filed a lawsuit against Woodward, the publisher Simon & Schuster, and its parent company Paramount Global on Monday for publishing the audio recordings of the conversations that took place between December 2019 and August 2020. OLX to layoff 15 per cent of its workforce globally, almost 1,500 employees to be impacted The Dutch online marketplace OLX is cutting off 15 per cent of its global workforce, or around 1,500 workers, and is the latest company to do so in recent days. “OLX is reducing its global workforce by 15% which affects staff across all countries, business units and job functions. We are taking necessary measures to reduce cost structure in light of changing macroeconomic conditions,” a company spokesperson confirmed to Financial Express. Budget 2023: Indian Railways might get 35 hydrogen, 500 Vande Bharat trains Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the budget for 2023 on Wednesday (February 1). People across the nation have high hopes for this year's budget as the nation is still reviving from the economic slump after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Narendra Modi government is likely to increase the rail budget and the focus will be on completion of projects. UK to crack down on sale of DNP; a 'slimming pill' which claimed at least 33 lives The sale of a toxic chemical DNP or 2.4 Dinitrophenol, often classified as a 'slimming pill', is under tight scrutiny by the UK Home Office department. The 'fat burner' medicine has been added to a list of poisons by the government after it was linked to the death of at least 33 people, reported the Independent. Lionel Messi reveals his Instagram account was blocked after World Cup victory Lionel Messi has revealed that his Instagram account was 'blocked' after receiving 'a million messages', following Argentina's World Cup victory in December last year. "My Instagram was blocked for a few days because of the amount of messages I received after winning the World Cup," Messi told Urbana Play in an interview. The Argentine superstar also disclosed that he ran the Instagram account on his own, without the help of 'any company' or a third person to manage the posts.

Top 10 world news: Russia claims to have seized village near Ukraine’s eastern Bakhmut, & more

In the latest, at least 47 people have been killed and over 100 were injured after a suicide blast in a mosque in Peshawar's Police Lines area.&nbsp;Sarbakaf Mohmand, a commander for the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack on Twitter, AP reported. On the Russia-Ukraine front, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has&nbsp;condemned the relentless strikes&nbsp;on Kherson which damaged a hospital and residential buildings. In other news, China's Sichuan region has now allowed unmarried people to have children in an effort to boost falling birth rates.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/peshawar-mosque-blast-ttp-soldier-claims-responsibility-calls-it-act-of-revenge-557337">Peshawar mosque blast: TTP soldier claims responsibility, calls it act of revenge</a>

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The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the suicide bomb attack at a mosque in a northwestern Peshawar city on Monday that left at least 46 dead and more than 150 injured, mostly policemen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-latest-atrocious-attack-on-kherson-kharkiv-leave-four-dead-557115">Russia's latest 'atrocious' attacks on Kherson, Kharkiv kills four, including two nurses</a>

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The latest round of Russian shelling has left four dead in Ukraine. As per Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday three people were killed by the shelling in the southern city of Kherson, while the Kharkiv regional governor reported the death of one person due to another strike.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-sways-towards-finland-in-its-nato-membership-bid-but-says-sweden-will-be-shocked-557151">Türkiye sways towards Finland in its NATO membership bid, but says 'Sweden will be shocked'</a>

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Sweden's NATO membership bid, which a couple of months ago seemed slightly possible has now gone completely haywire.&nbsp;Condemning Sweden's refusal to extradite people allegedly tied to Kurdish militant groups, Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested that Ankara may agree to Finland joining Nato, but will not agree to Sweden's membership of the bloc. "If you absolutely want to join Nato, you will return these terrorists to us," said Erdogan in his bold remarks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-army-no-longer-among-worlds-top-combat-forces-says-us-general-557256">British Army no longer among world's top combat forces, says US general</a>

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A US general allegedly told Ben Wallace,&nbsp;Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, that the British Army is no longer regarded as one of the world's top-tier combat forces,&nbsp;according to a Sky News report. Defence sources also said&nbsp;that the unnamed general allegedly&nbsp;warned the Defence Secretary, and sources also claim that he said the&nbsp;UK Armed Forces is "a service unable to protect the UK and its allies."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-sichuan-province-allows-unmarried-people-to-legally-have-children-557291">China's Sichuan province allows unmarried people to legally have children</a>

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In Sichuan, a province in southwest China, unmarried people are now legally allowed&nbsp;to have children and enjoy perks that were earlier&nbsp;exclusively available to married couples, according to health officials, as Beijing continues to unveil initiatives to boost its declining birth rate. Sichuan is China's fifth-most populous province.&nbsp;It ranks eighth&nbsp;in terms of the percentage of its population that is over 60, or more than 21 per cent in China,&nbsp;according to a Reuters report.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-dismisses-boris-johnsons-claim-about-putin-missile-threat-calls-it-a-lie-557270">Kremlin dismisses Boris Johnson's claim about Putin missile threat, calls it a 'lie'</a>

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Kremlin on Monday (January 30) dismissed former British prime minister Boris Johnson's claim&nbsp;that Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to harm&nbsp;him with a missile during a phone call before Russia launched the "special military operation" into Ukraine. Kremlin denied the accusations, terming Johnson a liar.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rio-tinto-issues-apology-for-losing-radioactive-capsule-in-western-australia-557330">Rio Tinto issues apology for losing radioactive capsule in Western Australia</a>

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Rio Tinto, the mining giant issued an apology on Monday (January 30) after a tiny radioactive capsule got lost, which caused panic and sparked a radiation alert across parts of the state of Western Australia. The loss of the device is believed to have taken place up to two weeks ago.&nbsp;

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-covid-cases-and-deaths-trending-downwards-557185">China says Covid cases and deaths 'trending downwards'</a></div>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">In its latest weekly update, the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the nation's current wave of COVID-19 infections is nearing an end.&nbsp;</div>

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As per the China CDC, infections during the Lunar New Year holidays saw no significant rebound. In a report dated last week, officials also reported that the cases as well as the deaths were "trending downwards".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-opener-murali-vijay-retires-from-international-cricket-pays-gratitude-in-thank-you-note-557238">India opener Murali Vijay retires from international cricket, pays gratitude in 'Thank You' note</a>

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Out of favour India opener, Murali Vijay on Monday, January 30th announced his retirement from international cricket. He informed everyone about his decision via social media where he penned down a 'thank you' note for all those who were part of his journey. Vijay was a key member of MS Dhoni’s Test side during his early days as an India captain. Even in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Vijay used to play for Chennai Super Kings, with whom he won two IPL titles in 2010 and 2011 in addition to winning the Champions League in 2010. As an Indian player, Vijay played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs and just nine T20Is.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-teen-to-face-10-years-in-prison-placed-on-terror-list-over-anti-war-posts-what-we-know-so-far-557313">Russian teen to face 10 years in prison, placed on terror list over anti-war posts: What we know so far</a>

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A 19-year-old student from Russia’s Arkhangelsk region may face a total of ten years in prison, if convicted, for supposedly discrediting Moscow’s army and justifying terrorism. Furthermore, the teenager has also been placed on Russia’s terror list which puts her on par with ISIS, al Qaeda and the Taliban. This comes after she was charged over social media posts which were allegedly critical of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-georgia-man-crashes-stolen-police-car-on-train-tracks-officers-rescue-him-557329">Watch: Georgia man crashes stolen police car on train tracks, officers rescue him</a>

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A man was saved by Georgia police from an overturned patrol car just before it was hit by an approaching train.&nbsp;During a traffic stop, the man stole a police car, setting off a high-speed chase with the authorities. The suspect, 29-year-old Mickal Parker, jumped behind the wheel of the police car and drove away as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.&nbsp;

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In the latest, at least 47 people have been killed and over 100 were injured after a suicide blast in a mosque in Peshawar's Police Lines area. Sarbakaf Mohmand, a commander for the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack on Twitter, AP reported.

In the latest, at least 47 people have been killed and over 100 were injured after a suicide blast in a mosque in Peshawar's Police Lines area. Sarbakaf Mohmand, a commander for the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack on Twitter, AP reported. On the Russia-Ukraine front, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the relentless strikes on Kherson which damaged a hospital and residential buildings. In other news, China's Sichuan region has now allowed unmarried people to have children in an effort to boost falling birth rates. Peshawar mosque blast: TTP soldier claims responsibility, calls it act of revenge The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the suicide bomb attack at a mosque in a northwestern Peshawar city on Monday that left at least 46 dead and more than 150 injured, mostly policemen. Russia's latest 'atrocious' attacks on Kherson, Kharkiv kills four, including two nurses The latest round of Russian shelling has left four dead in Ukraine. As per Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday three people were killed by the shelling in the southern city of Kherson, while the Kharkiv regional governor reported the death of one person due to another strike. Türkiye sways towards Finland in its NATO membership bid, but says 'Sweden will be shocked' Sweden's NATO membership bid, which a couple of months ago seemed slightly possible has now gone completely haywire. Condemning Sweden's refusal to extradite people allegedly tied to Kurdish militant groups, Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested that Ankara may agree to Finland joining Nato, but will not agree to Sweden's membership of the bloc. "If you absolutely want to join Nato, you will return these terrorists to us," said Erdogan in his bold remarks. British Army no longer among world's top combat forces, says US general A US general allegedly told Ben Wallace, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, that the British Army is no longer regarded as one of the world's top-tier combat forces, according to a Sky News report. Defence sources also said that the unnamed general allegedly warned the Defence Secretary, and sources also claim that he said the UK Armed Forces is "a service unable to protect the UK and its allies." China's Sichuan province allows unmarried people to legally have children In Sichuan, a province in southwest China, unmarried people are now legally allowed to have children and enjoy perks that were earlier exclusively available to married couples, according to health officials, as Beijing continues to unveil initiatives to boost its declining birth rate. Sichuan is China's fifth-most populous province. It ranks eighth in terms of the percentage of its population that is over 60, or more than 21 per cent in China, according to a Reuters report. Kremlin dismisses Boris Johnson's claim about Putin missile threat, calls it a 'lie' Kremlin on Monday (January 30) dismissed former British prime minister Boris Johnson's claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to harm him with a missile during a phone call before Russia launched the "special military operation" into Ukraine. Kremlin denied the accusations, terming Johnson a liar. Rio Tinto issues apology for losing radioactive capsule in Western Australia Rio Tinto, the mining giant issued an apology on Monday (January 30) after a tiny radioactive capsule got lost, which caused panic and sparked a radiation alert across parts of the state of Western Australia. The loss of the device is believed to have taken place up to two weeks ago. China says Covid cases and deaths 'trending downwards' In its latest weekly update, the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the nation's current wave of COVID-19 infections is nearing an end. As per the China CDC, infections during the Lunar New Year holidays saw no significant rebound. In a report dated last week, officials also reported that the cases as well as the deaths were "trending downwards". India opener Murali Vijay retires from international cricket, pays gratitude in 'Thank You' note Out of favour India opener, Murali Vijay on Monday, January 30th announced his retirement from international cricket. He informed everyone about his decision via social media where he penned down a 'thank you' note for all those who were part of his journey. Vijay was a key member of MS Dhoni’s Test side during his early days as an India captain. Even in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Vijay used to play for Chennai Super Kings, with whom he won two IPL titles in 2010 and 2011 in addition to winning the Champions League in 2010. As an Indian player, Vijay played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs and just nine T20Is. Russian teen to face 10 years in prison, placed on terror list over anti-war posts: What we know so far A 19-year-old student from Russia’s Arkhangelsk region may face a total of ten years in prison, if convicted, for supposedly discrediting Moscow’s army and justifying terrorism. Furthermore, the teenager has also been placed on Russia’s terror list which puts her on par with ISIS, al Qaeda and the Taliban. This comes after she was charged over social media posts which were allegedly critical of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Watch: Georgia man crashes stolen police car on train tracks, officers rescue him A man was saved by Georgia police from an overturned patrol car just before it was hit by an approaching train. During a traffic stop, the man stole a police car, setting off a high-speed chase with the authorities. The suspect, 29-year-old Mickal Parker, jumped behind the wheel of the police car and drove away as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Top 10 world news: Peshawar mosque blast kills at least 47, Russia shells Kherson all day, & more

Microsoft said that it will fire up to 10,000 employees by the third quarter of&nbsp; fiscal 2023. A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said.&nbsp;Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official&nbsp;were among those killed. In Afghanistan, the Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Joining the layoffs spree, US tech giant Microsoft Corp on Wednesday announced that it would cut 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The layoffs will result in a charge of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, representing a negative impact of 12 cents on per share profit, it said.

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A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said.&nbsp;Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official&nbsp;were among those killed.&nbsp;Twenty two people, including 10 children, have been hospitalised.

Unverified footage circulating on social media showed what appeared to be the charred remains of the aircraft. Debris from nearby buildings and a car crushed by large shards of metal can also be seen.

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The Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar.&nbsp;

According to Tolo News, the suspects were punished on Tuesday in Ahmad Shahi Stadium. Local authorities and Kandahar residents were in attendance when the lashing took place.&nbsp;

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A number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Chinese suppliers, however, will require to find local Indian joint venture partners as per manufacturing rules put in place by New Delhi. While India is reportedly approving multiple Chinese suppliers, many were rejected, the report said.

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Canada has updated its alcohol consumption guidelines for the year 2023 and according to new guidelines, it should be Dry January all year round in the country as it is the only risk-free approach. According to the government-backed guidance, if you want to drink at all then two drinks maximum each week is deemed to be low-risk.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/global-oil-demand-to-reach-an-all-time-high-this-year-as-china-re-opens-iea-553899">Global oil demand to reach an all-time high this year as China re-opens, says IEA</a>

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According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global oil demand is set to reach an all-time high in 2023 as the Chinese economy re-opens after ending its stringent zero-Covid policy. However, the Paris-based watchdog in its report published on Wednesday (January 18) also noted that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Western sanctions on Moscow imposed, as a result, could affect the supply.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/as-inflation-soars-in-uk-britons-see-real-time-value-of-their-wages-plummet-biggest-fall-since-2009-553746">As inflation soars in UK, Britons see real-time value of their wages plummet; biggest fall since 2009</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/01/18/326404-new-wion-39.png?imwidth=1920" />The sheer weight of inflation that Britons are facing has been made clear by the latest figures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that even as inflation reached double digits, wages are lagging far behind.&nbsp;As per a Daily Mail report, even though earnings have risen at near-record rates, in real terms wages have plummeted in the three months to November.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macaus-gambling-kingpin-alvin-chau-sentenced-to-18-years-in-prison-553923">Macau's gambling kingpin Alvin Chau sentenced to 18 years in prison</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/01/18/326544-alvin-chau.png?imwidth=1920" />Alvin Chau- Macau's gambling kingpin- was on Wednesday (January 18) sentenced to 18 years in prison for running an illegal gambling empire. Chau, 48, the chairman of the Suncity Group, was responsible for pioneering the junket industry which brought high rollers from mainland China to Macau. He was the chairman (of the group) until December 2021, a month after his arrest. A report by the news agency AFP on Wednesday said that prosecutors charged Chau with 289 counts of fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling. Judge Lou Ieng Ha found the 48-year-old guilty of fraud, running a criminal syndicate and operating illegal bets. However, she acquitted him on the charge of money laundering.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-wrestlers-open-can-of-worms-into-the-working-of-federation-allege-sexual-harassment-and-corruption-553870">Indian wrestlers open 'can of worms' into the working of federation, allege sexual harassment and corruption</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/01/18/326492-copy-of-untitled-7.png?imwidth=1920" />Big ticket Indian wrestlers on Wednesday opened a can of worms into the workings of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik accused the federation President Brij Bhushan Sharan Sharma of sexual harassment while Bajrang Punia alleged the office holders to be knee-deep in corruption.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/01/18/326361-horizons.png?imwidth=1920" />Suniel Shetty is back and how! After entertaining the audiences with some iconic roles in action, romance and comedy genres, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty made his impending OTT debut with 2022 web show ‘Dharavi Bank’ as Thalaivan, the kingpin of one of the world’s largest slums, Dharavi. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Bollywood’s ‘Anna’ Suniel Shetty spoke about his comeback after taking a break from films, conscious decision of playing roles that suit his age and love for grey shaded characters that have a soul of their own.&nbsp;

Microsoft said that it will fire up to 10,000 employees by the third quarter of fiscal 2023. A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said.

Microsoft said that it will fire up to 10,000 employees by the third quarter of fiscal 2023. A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said. Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official were among those killed. In Afghanistan, the Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar. Meanwhile, a number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Click on the headlines to read more: Microsoft to fire 10,000 people as tech layoffs intensify Joining the layoffs spree, US tech giant Microsoft Corp on Wednesday announced that it would cut 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The layoffs will result in a charge of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, representing a negative impact of 12 cents on per share profit, it said. Ukraine’s interior minister among 18 killed in chopper crash, Germany offers help in probe A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said. Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official were among those killed. Twenty two people, including 10 children, have been hospitalised. Unverified footage circulating on social media showed what appeared to be the charred remains of the aircraft. Debris from nearby buildings and a car crushed by large shards of metal can also be seen. Taliban cut off hands of four, publicly flog nine for theft in front of spectators The Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar. According to Tolo News, the suspects were punished on Tuesday in Ahmad Shahi Stadium. Local authorities and Kandahar residents were in attendance when the lashing took place. Apple to bring Chinese suppliers to boost production in India A number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Chinese suppliers, however, will require to find local Indian joint venture partners as per manufacturing rules put in place by New Delhi. While India is reportedly approving multiple Chinese suppliers, many were rejected, the report said. Two drinks per week, dry January: Canada's new recommendation for alcohol consumption Canada has updated its alcohol consumption guidelines for the year 2023 and according to new guidelines, it should be Dry January all year round in the country as it is the only risk-free approach. According to the government-backed guidance, if you want to drink at all then two drinks maximum each week is deemed to be low-risk. Global oil demand to reach an all-time high this year as China re-opens, says IEA According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global oil demand is set to reach an all-time high in 2023 as the Chinese economy re-opens after ending its stringent zero-Covid policy. However, the Paris-based watchdog in its report published on Wednesday (January 18) also noted that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Western sanctions on Moscow imposed, as a result, could affect the supply. As inflation soars in UK, Britons see real-time value of their wages plummet; biggest fall since 2009 The sheer weight of inflation that Britons are facing has been made clear by the latest figures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that even as inflation reached double digits, wages are lagging far behind. As per a Daily Mail report, even though earnings have risen at near-record rates, in real terms wages have plummeted in the three months to November. Macau's gambling kingpin Alvin Chau sentenced to 18 years in prison Alvin Chau- Macau's gambling kingpin- was on Wednesday (January 18) sentenced to 18 years in prison for running an illegal gambling empire. Chau, 48, the chairman of the Suncity Group, was responsible for pioneering the junket industry which brought high rollers from mainland China to Macau. He was the chairman (of the group) until December 2021, a month after his arrest. A report by the news agency AFP on Wednesday said that prosecutors charged Chau with 289 counts of fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling. Judge Lou Ieng Ha found the 48-year-old guilty of fraud, running a criminal syndicate and operating illegal bets. However, she acquitted him on the charge of money laundering. Indian wrestlers open 'can of worms' into the working of federation, allege sexual harassment and corruption Big ticket Indian wrestlers on Wednesday opened a can of worms into the workings of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik accused the federation President Brij Bhushan Sharan Sharma of sexual harassment while Bajrang Punia alleged the office holders to be knee-deep in corruption. Exclusive | Suniel Shetty interview: My children have grown up. I’m now playing my age Suniel Shetty is back and how! After entertaining the audiences with some iconic roles in action, romance and comedy genres, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty made his impending OTT debut with 2022 web show ‘Dharavi Bank’ as Thalaivan, the kingpin of one of the world’s largest slums, Dharavi. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Bollywood’s ‘Anna’ Suniel Shetty spoke about his comeback after taking a break from films, conscious decision of playing roles that suit his age and love for grey shaded characters that have a soul of their own.

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From the front lines of war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow claimed the 'liberation' of Soledar. The Kremlin's claim was subsequently denied by Kyiv. Russia attempted to up the ante in its favour by saying that Belarus too may enter the war in Moscow's favour if it "invades" either country. Meanwhile, as many as 900 million (90 Crore) Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China's ongoing crisis to control the spread of the virus more than a month after doing away with most pandemic-related restrictions, according to a study by Peking University.

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Russian forces had taken control of the salt-mining town of&nbsp;Soledar&nbsp;in eastern Ukraine. The ministry said that the troops have captured&nbsp;the town, which has been the focus of heavy fighting and bombardment in recent days.&nbsp;Previously, Ukraine said that its forces were still holding out in&nbsp;Soledar&nbsp;after a "hot" night of fighting.&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky in a video address on Thursday thanked two Ukrainian units in Soledar. He claimed that Ukraine&nbsp;"are holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on the enemy".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-may-enter-russia-ukraine-war-if-invaded-claims-moscow-552381">Belarus may enter ongoing Russia-Ukraine war if ‘invaded’, claims Moscow</a>

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Russia has&nbsp;warned that Belarus may also enter the ongoing war in Ukraine if Kyiv decides to "invade" either country. Russian foreign ministry official said on Friday that Belarus and Russia's joint drills aimed at preventing escalation.&nbsp;In an interview with state media, foreign ministry official Aleksey Polishchuk warned that Belarus may join the Ukraine conflict if it or Russia were invaded.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/about-900-million-in-china-infected-with-covid-chinese-university-study-552374">About 900 million in China infected with Covid: Chinese university study</a>

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As many as 900 million (90 Crore) Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China's ongoing crisis to control the spread of the virus more than a month after doing away with most pandemic-related restrictions, according to a study by Peking University. This makes up for 64 per cent of the country's population.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/trump-organization-to-be-senteced-for-15-year-tax-fraud-report-552407">New York judge fines Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud</a>

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A New York judge on Friday (January 13) fined former United States President Donald Trump's company Trump Organization $1.6 million after it was convicted of scheming to defraud tax authorities for 15 years. The sentence was imposed by Justice Juan Merchan of the Manhattan criminal court after jurors found two affiliates of the company guilty of 17 criminal charges in December last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-economy-registers-01-per-cent-increase-in-november-still-recession-looms-552346">UK economy registers 0.1 per cent increase in November; still, recession looms</a>

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An unexpected growth was registered in the economy of the UK in November as people splurged during the World Cup, stated official data on Friday as analysts warned the country may still face recession because of a crisis due to the high cost of living.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-saudi-arabia-close-on-restoration-of-bilateral-ties-after-latest-talks-552401">Iran-Saudi Arabia close on restoration of bilateral ties after latest talks</a>

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Seven years after Iran cut off its diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia over Riyadh's execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, a restoration of Tehran-Riyadh relations may very well take place. The possibility of bilateral restoration of relations between two west asian rivals is expected after Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that two sides are looking for ways to normalise relations between the two sides.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-names-oil-boss-al-jaber-to-head-cop28-activists-criticise-appointment-552349">UAE makes oil boss Al Jaber head of COP28; activists say its worse than fox guarding the henhouse</a>

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Thursday (January 12) that Sultan Al Jaber, the head of the country's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), would lead this year's COP28 climate summit. The UAE, which is a major Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil exporter, will be the second Arab country to host the climate summit after Egypt did last year. The summit will be held in November and December in Dubai.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-mv-ganga-vilas-what-would-the-worlds-longest-river-cruise-would-mean-for-travel-enthusiasts-552313">India's MV Ganga Vilas Cruise: What would the world's longest river cruise mean for travel enthusiasts?</a>

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The world's longest river cruise, the MV Ganga Vilas, was launched in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference.&nbsp;The first cruise ship ever built in India, the MV Ganga Vilas, will set sail from the holy town of Varanasi with 32 Swiss tourists on board and travel via Bangladesh to Dibrugarh in Assam.&nbsp;Addressing the event through video conferencing, PM Modi said: “The beginning of the world’s longest river cruise service on river Ganga is a landmark moment. It will herald a new age of tourism in India.”

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The craze for the forthcoming inaugural Women's IPL is at an all-time high. With the continuous rise of the women's cricket in India, the BCCI is set to host the first-ever Women's IPL in March, 2023. Ahead of the showpiece event, the Manchester United owners, who had tried their hand to acquire an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in 2021, confirmed their interest in the forthcoming women's tournament.

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Victor Mukherjee's 'Lakadbaggha' ('hyena' in English) has Anshuman Jha portraying Arjun Bakshi, a young man in Kolkata who is a deliveryman by day and a hooded vigilante by night who protects and fights for stray dogs. He prowls the dingy streets of the city, looking for dogs to pet and scare off anyone harassing them using his martial arts skills. In his own words, he wants to be a voice for the voiceless. For all intents and purposes, he is Batman, only for the animals. And similar to the Dark Knight, he has a strict code of not killing, only incapacitation. Though, there is one difference: he does not purposely pick fights and attacks only when he is left with no other option.&nbsp;

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From the front lines of war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow claimed the 'liberation' of Soledar. The Kremlin's claim was subsequently denied by Kyiv. Russia attempted to up the ante in its favour by saying that Belarus too may enter the war in Moscow's favour if it "invades" either country.

From the front lines of war between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow claimed the 'liberation' of Soledar. The Kremlin's claim was subsequently denied by Kyiv. Russia attempted to up the ante in its favour by saying that Belarus too may enter the war in Moscow's favour if it "invades" either country. Meanwhile, as many as 900 million (90 Crore) Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China's ongoing crisis to control the spread of the virus more than a month after doing away with most pandemic-related restrictions, according to a study by Peking University. Click on the headlines to read more: Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow claims it has completed 'liberation' of Soledar, Kyiv denies Russian forces had taken control of the salt-mining town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine. The ministry said that the troops have captured the town, which has been the focus of heavy fighting and bombardment in recent days. Previously, Ukraine said that its forces were still holding out in Soledar after a "hot" night of fighting. President Volodymyr Zelensky in a video address on Thursday thanked two Ukrainian units in Soledar. He claimed that Ukraine "are holding their positions and inflicting significant losses on the enemy". Belarus may enter ongoing Russia-Ukraine war if ‘invaded’, claims Moscow Russia has warned that Belarus may also enter the ongoing war in Ukraine if Kyiv decides to "invade" either country. Russian foreign ministry official said on Friday that Belarus and Russia's joint drills aimed at preventing escalation. In an interview with state media, foreign ministry official Aleksey Polishchuk warned that Belarus may join the Ukraine conflict if it or Russia were invaded. About 900 million in China infected with Covid: Chinese university study As many as 900 million (90 Crore) Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China's ongoing crisis to control the spread of the virus more than a month after doing away with most pandemic-related restrictions, according to a study by Peking University. This makes up for 64 per cent of the country's population. New York judge fines Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud A New York judge on Friday (January 13) fined former United States President Donald Trump's company Trump Organization $1.6 million after it was convicted of scheming to defraud tax authorities for 15 years. The sentence was imposed by Justice Juan Merchan of the Manhattan criminal court after jurors found two affiliates of the company guilty of 17 criminal charges in December last year. UK economy registers 0.1 per cent increase in November; still, recession looms An unexpected growth was registered in the economy of the UK in November as people splurged during the World Cup, stated official data on Friday as analysts warned the country may still face recession because of a crisis due to the high cost of living. Iran-Saudi Arabia close on restoration of bilateral ties after latest talks Seven years after Iran cut off its diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia over Riyadh's execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr, a restoration of Tehran-Riyadh relations may very well take place. The possibility of bilateral restoration of relations between two west asian rivals is expected after Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that two sides are looking for ways to normalise relations between the two sides. UAE makes oil boss Al Jaber head of COP28; activists say its worse than fox guarding the henhouse The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Thursday (January 12) that Sultan Al Jaber, the head of the country's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), would lead this year's COP28 climate summit. The UAE, which is a major Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil exporter, will be the second Arab country to host the climate summit after Egypt did last year. The summit will be held in November and December in Dubai. India's MV Ganga Vilas Cruise: What would the world's longest river cruise mean for travel enthusiasts? The world's longest river cruise, the MV Ganga Vilas, was launched in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference. The first cruise ship ever built in India, the MV Ganga Vilas, will set sail from the holy town of Varanasi with 32 Swiss tourists on board and travel via Bangladesh to Dibrugarh in Assam. Addressing the event through video conferencing, PM Modi said: “The beginning of the world’s longest river cruise service on river Ganga is a landmark moment. It will herald a new age of tourism in India.” Manchester United to own a franchise in WIPL? Owners confirm interest The craze for the forthcoming inaugural Women's IPL is at an all-time high. With the continuous rise of the women's cricket in India, the BCCI is set to host the first-ever Women's IPL in March, 2023. Ahead of the showpiece event, the Manchester United owners, who had tried their hand to acquire an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in 2021, confirmed their interest in the forthcoming women's tournament. 'Lakadbaggha' movie review: Anshuman Jha's vigilante movie is flawed but fun Victor Mukherjee's 'Lakadbaggha' ('hyena' in English) has Anshuman Jha portraying Arjun Bakshi, a young man in Kolkata who is a deliveryman by day and a hooded vigilante by night who protects and fights for stray dogs. He prowls the dingy streets of the city, looking for dogs to pet and scare off anyone harassing them using his martial arts skills. In his own words, he wants to be a voice for the voiceless. For all intents and purposes, he is Batman, only for the animals. And similar to the Dark Knight, he has a strict code of not killing, only incapacitation. Though, there is one difference: he does not purposely pick fights and attacks only when he is left with no other option. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Top 10 world news: Moscow claims Soledar's 'liberation', 900mn Covid infections in China, and more

In the latest,&nbsp;Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Friday that Elon Musk has set a record for the biggest loss of personal wealth in history.&nbsp;China has suspended the issuing of short-term visas to South Koreans in response to Seoul’s imposition of travel restrictions on Chinese travellers over COVID concerns, Beijing’s embassy said on January 10, 2023. In the realm of showbiz,&nbsp;Shah Rukh Khan has bagged the fourth position in the list of the world's richest actors, leaving behind&nbsp;Tom Cruise, and George Clooney.&nbsp;

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Elon Musk, the billionaire tech magnate and new owner of Twitter, broke a new dubious record of the largest loss of personal fortune. Musk has lost around $182 billion of personal wealth since 2021. Some sources indicate that the loss figure is close to around $200 billion.

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In China's first reprisal against COVID-19 restrictions imposed on Chinese travellers, the country has suspended issuing short-term visas for South Koreans and Japanese. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Chinese embassy in South Korea said that South Koreans would no longer be granted visas for the purpose of travel, business, medical treatment, transit, and general private affairs, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolosonaro invaded the presidential palace, the Supreme court and other government buildings on Sunday. The post-election protests have ravaged the offices of government authorities and wrecked most of the public property around it. While the aftermath of the riots brings a wave of silence, incumbent President Lula da Silva has promised the prosecution of rioters who vandalised the nation.&nbsp;</div>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">In the early hours of 10 Jan,&nbsp;A woman and her two-and-a-half-year-old son died, while her husband and daughter were critically injured after an under-construction&nbsp;Namma&nbsp;Metro pillar on the Outer Ring Road near Nagavara fell&nbsp;on their two-wheeler in Karnataka's Bengaluru.&nbsp;Bhimashankar Guled, DCP, East division, who spoke to&nbsp;The Hindu&nbsp;said, “Today morning around 10.45 a.m., Namma Metro pillar collapsed and hit a bike on which four persons were travelling. They are Lohith, his wife Tejaswini and their twins (a son and a daughter). Tejaswini and son Vihan were seriously injured and shifted to a private hospital. Unfortunately, Tejaswini and Vihan died.”&nbsp;</div>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">On the day his legion of supporters ran riot across Brasilia by storming key government buildings, former president Jair Bolosnaro was hospitalised in a Florida hospital in the USA due to abdominal pain. He even shared a picture from the hospital. Meanwhile,&nbsp;1,500 of his supporters were rounded up in Brasilia for the riots.</div>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">The World Bank has cut the global growth forecast for 2023 to 1.7 per cent from 2.9 per cent, while issuing a warning that the world is at risk of a recession.</div>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has fans not just in India but across the world. The Indian actor, who has delivered over 90 films in his career spanning over three decades, is considered one of the most successful stars of global showbiz and his box office successes have made him a favourite of the masses. And, according to&nbsp;the 'Richest actors in the world' list released by World of Statistics on Twitter on Sunday, he is now the fourth richest actor in the world. Yes, you read it right! After&nbsp;Jerry Seinfeld, Tyler Perry and&nbsp;Dwayne Johnson, the Bollywood actor is the fourth wealthiest actor on the planet.&nbsp;</div>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thus far virtually addressed a number of significant events, including the Cannes film festival in France, the G20 summit in Indonesia, the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and the Africa Union in Ethiopia among others. As an exception, however, Zelensky has appeared in person before the US Congress. Leaders from across the world pay close attention to every speech made by Zelensky as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its eleventh month of hostilities. Check details of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's expected to deliver an address at the Golden Globe&nbsp;Awards 2023.&nbsp;</div>

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In the latest, Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Friday that Elon Musk has set a record for the biggest loss of personal wealth in history. China has suspended the issuing of short-term visas to South Koreans in response to Seoul’s imposition of travel restrictions on Chinese travellers over COVID concerns, Beijing’s embassy said on January 10, 2023.

In the latest, Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Friday that Elon Musk has set a record for the biggest loss of personal wealth in history. China has suspended the issuing of short-term visas to South Koreans in response to Seoul’s imposition of travel restrictions on Chinese travellers over COVID concerns, Beijing’s embassy said on January 10, 2023. In the realm of showbiz, Shah Rukh Khan has bagged the fourth position in the list of the world's richest actors, leaving behind Tom Cruise, and George Clooney. Click on the headlines to read more. Elon Musk breaks world record for largest-ever loss of personal fortune Elon Musk, the billionaire tech magnate and new owner of Twitter, broke a new dubious record of the largest loss of personal fortune. Musk has lost around $182 billion of personal wealth since 2021. Some sources indicate that the loss figure is close to around $200 billion. COVID-19 curbs retaliation: China suspends short-term visas for South Koreans, Japanese In China's first reprisal against COVID-19 restrictions imposed on Chinese travellers, the country has suspended issuing short-term visas for South Koreans and Japanese. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Chinese embassy in South Korea said that South Koreans would no longer be granted visas for the purpose of travel, business, medical treatment, transit, and general private affairs, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported. Watch | 'Wealthy' UK Prime Minister accused of being 'Disconnected' from masses Brazil riots: See the aftermath of the pillage of government buildings Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolosonaro invaded the presidential palace, the Supreme court and other government buildings on Sunday. The post-election protests have ravaged the offices of government authorities and wrecked most of the public property around it. While the aftermath of the riots brings a wave of silence, incumbent President Lula da Silva has promised the prosecution of rioters who vandalised the nation. India: Bengaluru Metro pillar comes crashing killing mother, toddler son; BMRCL orders inquiry In the early hours of 10 Jan, A woman and her two-and-a-half-year-old son died, while her husband and daughter were critically injured after an under-construction Namma Metro pillar on the Outer Ring Road near Nagavara fell on their two-wheeler in Karnataka's Bengaluru. Bhimashankar Guled, DCP, East division, who spoke to The Hindu said, “Today morning around 10.45 a.m., Namma Metro pillar collapsed and hit a bike on which four persons were travelling. They are Lohith, his wife Tejaswini and their twins (a son and a daughter). Tejaswini and son Vihan were seriously injured and shifted to a private hospital. Unfortunately, Tejaswini and Vihan died.” Jair Bolsonaro hospitalised following Brazil riots, shares picture from hospital bed On the day his legion of supporters ran riot across Brasilia by storming key government buildings, former president Jair Bolosnaro was hospitalised in a Florida hospital in the USA due to abdominal pain. He even shared a picture from the hospital. Meanwhile, 1,500 of his supporters were rounded up in Brasilia for the riots. ‘Perilously close to falling into recession’: World Bank cuts 2023 global growth to 1.7% The World Bank has cut the global growth forecast for 2023 to 1.7 per cent from 2.9 per cent, while issuing a warning that the world is at risk of a recession. It has cut growth estimates of almost every developed country and nearly 70 per cent of emerging and developing countries. The Washington-based institution has cited a combination of factors like high inflation, rising interest rates, lower investment and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as threats to growth, apart from China’s Covid-related disruptions and stress in its real-estate sector, for lowering its estimate. World's Richest Actors: Shah Rukh Khan bags 4th position; beats Tom Cruise, George Clooney Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has fans not just in India but across the world. The Indian actor, who has delivered over 90 films in his career spanning over three decades, is considered one of the most successful stars of global showbiz and his box office successes have made him a favourite of the masses. And, according to the 'Richest actors in the world' list released by World of Statistics on Twitter on Sunday, he is now the fourth richest actor in the world. Yes, you read it right! After Jerry Seinfeld, Tyler Perry and Dwayne Johnson, the Bollywood actor is the fourth wealthiest actor on the planet. Watch | This glitzy Paris store has three-storey sculptures made from pots & pans Golden Globe Awards 2023: Hollywood rolls out red carpet for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thus far virtually addressed a number of significant events, including the Cannes film festival in France, the G20 summit in Indonesia, the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and the Africa Union in Ethiopia among others. As an exception, however, Zelensky has appeared in person before the US Congress. Leaders from across the world pay close attention to every speech made by Zelensky as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its eleventh month of hostilities. Check details of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's expected to deliver an address at the Golden Globe Awards 2023.

Top 10 world news: China suspends short-term visas for South Koreans, and more

The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on January 6.&nbsp;Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually. Meanwhile, the Mexican government said on Friday that 29 people — 10 soldiers and 19 criminal suspects — were killed in the operation to arrest Ovidio Guzman, the son of jailed drug lord El Chapo,&nbsp;the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-reports-fresh-strikes-as-putins-unilateral-ceasefire-starts-550022">Ukraine reports fresh strikes as Putin's unilateral ceasefire starts</a>

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The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk, which is in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on Friday (January 6). The reported strikes came after the supposed start of a unilateral Russian ceasefire.&nbsp;

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually. The summit will take place on January 12 and January 13 and will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-says-29-killed-in-operation-to-arrest-drug-kingpin-el-chapos-son-550100">Mexico govt says 29 killed in operation to arrest drug kingpin El Chapo's son</a>

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The Mexican government said on Friday that 29 people — 10 soldiers and 19 criminal suspects — were killed in the operation to arrest Ovidio Guzman, the son of jailed drug lord El Chapo,&nbsp;the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel. Speaking to reporters, Mexico's secretary of defence Luis Cresencio said, "Ten members of the military... unfortunately lost their lives in the line of duty."&nbsp;

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China's transport ministry on Friday (January 6) called on travellers to reduce trips and gatherings, particularly if they involve small children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with underlying conditions. The government is seeking to minimise the possibility of a major new Covid outbreak during the Lunar New Year travel rush this month, a report by the Associated Press said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eurozone-annual-inflation-rate-falls-for-second-month-in-a-row-550064">Eurozone inflation rate falls for second month in a row, down to single digits</a>

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The annual inflation rate of the eurozone fell for the second time in a row to 9.2 per cent in the month of December, dropping into single digits for the first time since September, stated the EU statistics agency on Friday.&nbsp;As a result of the slowdown in the increase in the rate of energy prices, the inflation rate declined from 10.1 per cent to 9.2 per cent in a month.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/joshimath-sinking-why-is-this-uttarakhand-town-falling-apart-550043">Joshimath sinking: Why is this town in India's Uttarakhand falling apart?</a>

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Joshimath, a spiritual town&nbsp;in Uttarakhand where Adi Shankaracharya, a religious reformer, acquired enlightenment in the eighth century, has become a matter of countrywide concern.&nbsp;Nearly 66 families have been forced to vacate&nbsp;their homes, the largest ropeway in Asia has been closed to tourists, two hotels have shut their doors for an indefinite period, and locals have taken to the streets. The events in Joshimath come as a second blow to the hill state, the first being the&nbsp;unrest in Haldwani over eviction notices. Many have drawn comparisons between the agitation in Haldwani and the protests in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh over the Citizenship Amendment Act 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/whatsapp-announces-proxy-support-feature-to-circumvent-internet-shutdowns-549875">WhatsApp announces proxy support feature to circumvent internet shutdowns</a>

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Meta's subsidiary WhatsApp on Thursday announced that users&nbsp;will now be able to use proxy servers to access the services in countries and regions where the messaging app is blocked.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-speaker-contest-enters-11th-ballot-breaks-a-164-year-record-549879">US House adjourned: McCarthy loses 11th ballot in the longest speaker contest in 164 years</a>

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The US House of Representatives failed to break the deadlock for a third consecutive day to select the next speaker. The Republicans could not band together as nominee Kevin McCarthy lost the 11th ballot. The House was adjourned till noon after the motion was passed 219-213.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-to-do-a-gautam-gambhir-at-2023-world-cup-predicts-ex-selector-krishnamachari-srikkanth-550097">Virat Kohli to do a Gautam Gambhir at 2023 World Cup, predicts ex-selector</a>

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Former team India selector and a World Cup-winner himself, Krishnamachari Srikkanth has predicted that much like Gautam Gambhir of&nbsp;2011, stalwart Virat Kohli will also play an anchor role in the upcoming 2023 World Cup, scheduled for October-November this year. In the team full of stars, Gambhir hogged the limelight with his match-winning 97 in the 2011 final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In addition to that, the left-handed batter also&nbsp;played a few handy knocks throughout the tournament batting at number 3, cutting a reputation of a saviour.

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The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on January 6. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually.

The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on January 6. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually. Meanwhile, the Mexican government said on Friday that 29 people — 10 soldiers and 19 criminal suspects — were killed in the operation to arrest Ovidio Guzman, the son of jailed drug lord El Chapo, the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine reports fresh strikes as Putin's unilateral ceasefire starts The deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration said that the city of Kramatorsk, which is in eastern Ukraine, reported fresh Russian strikes on Friday (January 6). The reported strikes came after the supposed start of a unilateral Russian ceasefire. Bangladesh PM Hasina, Sri Lanka Prez Ranil to participate in India hosted Voice of global south summit Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be among 20 world leaders who will participate in the "Voice of the global south summit" (VGSS) summit next week hosted by India virtually. The summit will take place on January 12 and January 13 and will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mexico govt says 29 killed in operation to arrest drug kingpin El Chapo's son The Mexican government said on Friday that 29 people — 10 soldiers and 19 criminal suspects — were killed in the operation to arrest Ovidio Guzman, the son of jailed drug lord El Chapo, the former leader of the Sinaloa cartel. Speaking to reporters, Mexico's secretary of defence Luis Cresencio said, "Ten members of the military... unfortunately lost their lives in the line of duty." China calls on travellers to reduce trips in bid to minimise Covid risk China's transport ministry on Friday (January 6) called on travellers to reduce trips and gatherings, particularly if they involve small children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with underlying conditions. The government is seeking to minimise the possibility of a major new Covid outbreak during the Lunar New Year travel rush this month, a report by the Associated Press said. Eurozone inflation rate falls for second month in a row, down to single digits The annual inflation rate of the eurozone fell for the second time in a row to 9.2 per cent in the month of December, dropping into single digits for the first time since September, stated the EU statistics agency on Friday. As a result of the slowdown in the increase in the rate of energy prices, the inflation rate declined from 10.1 per cent to 9.2 per cent in a month. Joshimath sinking: Why is this town in India's Uttarakhand falling apart? Joshimath, a spiritual town in Uttarakhand where Adi Shankaracharya, a religious reformer, acquired enlightenment in the eighth century, has become a matter of countrywide concern. Nearly 66 families have been forced to vacate their homes, the largest ropeway in Asia has been closed to tourists, two hotels have shut their doors for an indefinite period, and locals have taken to the streets. The events in Joshimath come as a second blow to the hill state, the first being the unrest in Haldwani over eviction notices. Many have drawn comparisons between the agitation in Haldwani and the protests in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh over the Citizenship Amendment Act 2020. WhatsApp announces proxy support feature to circumvent internet shutdowns Meta's subsidiary WhatsApp on Thursday announced that users will now be able to use proxy servers to access the services in countries and regions where the messaging app is blocked. US House adjourned: McCarthy loses 11th ballot in the longest speaker contest in 164 years The US House of Representatives failed to break the deadlock for a third consecutive day to select the next speaker. The Republicans could not band together as nominee Kevin McCarthy lost the 11th ballot. The House was adjourned till noon after the motion was passed 219-213. Virat Kohli to do a Gautam Gambhir at 2023 World Cup, predicts ex-selector Former team India selector and a World Cup-winner himself, Krishnamachari Srikkanth has predicted that much like Gautam Gambhir of 2011, stalwart Virat Kohli will also play an anchor role in the upcoming 2023 World Cup, scheduled for October-November this year. In the team full of stars, Gambhir hogged the limelight with his match-winning 97 in the 2011 final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 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In the latest, China hit out at the countries which imposed Covid test requirements on passengers travelling abroad from its country and warned that it could take "counter measures." In a first, the United States will execute an openly trans woman on murder charges. On the technology front,&nbsp;South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won&nbsp;($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs).&nbsp;

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China on Tuesday slammed the negative Covid result sought by various countries from passengers boarding flights from its territory and warned of a retaliatory response even as a top Shanghai doctor admitted that over 70 per cent of the population in the megacity may have been infected with the virus.&nbsp;

At least a dozen countries, including US, UK, Australia, and India, have mandated negative Covid results 48 hours prior the departure from China regardless of the vaccination status as a resurgent virus continues to wreak havoc.&nbsp;

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Amber McLaughlin is all set to become the first openly transgender woman to be executed in US history. She was sentenced to death for killing her girlfriend in 2006.&nbsp;

All eyes are now on Missouri governor Mike Parson whether he will grant clemency to Amber, who is scheduled to die on Tuesday through lethal injection.&nbsp;An online petition&nbsp;calling to stop the execution has garnered nearly 4,900 of its requested 6,400 signatures as of Monday morning.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In what is being seen as a provocation by Palestine, Israel's extreme-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Jerusalem's contested holy site Tuesday. This was his first visit to the site since becoming a minister in Benjamin Netanyahu's government.&nbsp;

Earlier, the Palestinian Authority had warned against the visit calling the move a "red line". Former Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid had also slammed Ben-Gvir's plan to visit the holy site. King Abdullah II of Jordan had also warned the incoming government not to cross “red lines” and that he is ready for a conflict in case the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change.

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Google argued that the Indian antitrust tribunal should overturn a judgement against the US&nbsp;company for exploiting the dominance of its Android operating system in the country's market.

In October, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Alphabet Inc.'s Google US$161 million for abusing its monopolistic position in markets like online search and the Android app store and demanded that it modify the limitations placed on smartphone manufacturers with regard to pre-installing apps.

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SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet company, is&nbsp;raising $750 million in a new round of funding. The latest round of funding keeps company's valuation at $137 billion, CNBC reported.

Earlier, a Bloomberg report had claimed that SpaceX was letting its employees to sell at $77 per share. This would have put the company's valuation close to $140 billion.

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A 90-year-old cardinal from Hong Kong will be allowed by the authorities to attend the funeral of former pope Benedict XVI after he was arrested last year under the national security law, a source told AFP. Cardinal Joseph Zen was one of the highest-ranking Catholics in Asia but his passport was confiscated after his arrest for allegedly funding pro-democracy protestors. The funeral for Benedict will take place on Tuesday with the incumbent Pope Francis leading the proceedings.

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South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won&nbsp;($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs) on its official local websites in August 2019 until recently, Reuters reported.

The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said that Tesla failed to tell its customers the actual driving range of the cars in cold temperatures on a single charge, their fuel effectiveness cost compared to gasoline cars and the performance of 'superchargers.'

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In the latest, China hit out at the countries which imposed Covid test requirements on passengers travelling abroad from its country and warned that it could take "counter measures.

In the latest, China hit out at the countries which imposed Covid test requirements on passengers travelling abroad from its country and warned that it could take "counter measures." In a first, the United States will execute an openly trans woman on murder charges. On the technology front, South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs). Click on the headlines to read more. China warns of 'countermeasures' against countries seeking negative Covid test from flyers China on Tuesday slammed the negative Covid result sought by various countries from passengers boarding flights from its territory and warned of a retaliatory response even as a top Shanghai doctor admitted that over 70 per cent of the population in the megacity may have been infected with the virus. At least a dozen countries, including US, UK, Australia, and India, have mandated negative Covid results 48 hours prior the departure from China regardless of the vaccination status as a resurgent virus continues to wreak havoc. For first time, US set to execute openly transgender woman charged for murder Amber McLaughlin is all set to become the first openly transgender woman to be executed in US history. She was sentenced to death for killing her girlfriend in 2006. All eyes are now on Missouri governor Mike Parson whether he will grant clemency to Amber, who is scheduled to die on Tuesday through lethal injection. An online petition calling to stop the execution has garnered nearly 4,900 of its requested 6,400 signatures as of Monday morning. Ben-Gvir visits Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, enraging Palestinians, Jordan condemns move In what is being seen as a provocation by Palestine, Israel's extreme-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Jerusalem's contested holy site Tuesday. This was his first visit to the site since becoming a minister in Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Earlier, the Palestinian Authority had warned against the visit calling the move a "red line". Former Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid had also slammed Ben-Gvir's plan to visit the holy site. King Abdullah II of Jordan had also warned the incoming government not to cross “red lines” and that he is ready for a conflict in case the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change. Google alleges India antitrust body plagiarised parts of EU order on android abuse Google argued that the Indian antitrust tribunal should overturn a judgement against the US company for exploiting the dominance of its Android operating system in the country's market. In October, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Alphabet Inc.'s Google US$161 million for abusing its monopolistic position in markets like online search and the Android app store and demanded that it modify the limitations placed on smartphone manufacturers with regard to pre-installing apps. Elon Musk's SpaceX to raise $750mn in first funding round of 2023: Report SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet company, is raising $750 million in a new round of funding. The latest round of funding keeps company's valuation at $137 billion, CNBC reported. Earlier, a Bloomberg report had claimed that SpaceX was letting its employees to sell at $77 per share. This would have put the company's valuation close to $140 billion. Hong Kong court allows Cardinal Zen to attend funeral of Pope Benedict XVI A 90-year-old cardinal from Hong Kong will be allowed by the authorities to attend the funeral of former pope Benedict XVI after he was arrested last year under the national security law, a source told AFP. Cardinal Joseph Zen was one of the highest-ranking Catholics in Asia but his passport was confiscated after his arrest for allegedly funding pro-democracy protestors. The funeral for Benedict will take place on Tuesday with the incumbent Pope Francis leading the proceedings. South Korea's KFTC fines Tesla $2.2 million for 'exaggerating' driving range of EVs in cold temperature South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs) on its official local websites in August 2019 until recently, Reuters reported. The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said that Tesla failed to tell its customers the actual driving range of the cars in cold temperatures on a single charge, their fuel effectiveness cost compared to gasoline cars and the performance of 'superchargers.' Watch | India's Foreign Minister slams Europe's 'double standards' on Russian oil Watch | UK to proscribe Iran's revolutionary guard as a terror group, says report Watch | WION Climate Tracker | Mosquitoes-borne diseases boom in US, climate change aids population

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Former Pope Benedict XVI died at his Vatican residence at the age of 95, the Vatican announced on Saturday. In other news,&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday in his New Year's eve address, Xi said that the "light of hope is right in front of us"&nbsp;talking&nbsp;about the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the country. Finally, at least one person died and several were injured on Saturday (December 31) after missile strikes on Kyiv, the capital city of war-hit Ukraine, officials claimed.&nbsp;

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He led the Catholic Church for about eight years until 2013 and&nbsp;was one of the oldest Popes to be ever elected.&nbsp;Born Joseph Ratzinger in Germany, Benedict was 78 when in 2005 when he was elected Pope. Besides being one of the oldest Popes, he was the first from Germany in over 1000 years&nbsp;to be elected as head of the Catholic Church in Vatican City.&nbsp;

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Norway-based human rights group Hengaw said on Saturday (January 31) that a 22-year-old man was killed as Iran's security force fired on a crowd in Kurdish-populated western region of the country. The death has come more than 100 days after Mahsa Amini's untimely demise in custody.

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In a televised address,&nbsp;Xi said, "Epidemic prevention and control is entering a new phase... Everyone is working resolutely, and the light of hope is right in front of us."&nbsp;

"At present, epidemic prevention and control is entering a new phase, it is still a time of struggle, everyone is persevering and working hard, and the dawn is ahead. Let's work harder, persistence means victory, and unity means victory," Xi added.&nbsp;

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A war monitor on Saturday said that this year, Syria recorded the lowest death toll since the war began a decade ago.&nbsp;In 2022, at least 3,825 people died, AFP reported.&nbsp;Among the 1,627 persons killed this year, there were 321 children, said UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.&nbsp;Over 500 jihadists have died this year.&nbsp;

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Air raid sirens rang out in the Ukrainian capital after multiple blasts shook Kyiv on Saturday afternoon. According to the journalists of the news agency AFP, at least ten explosions were heard in the city. Local authorities told that the air raid alerted the residents, urging them to go to shelters.&nbsp;

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The 42-year-old Indian-origin British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in his first New Year message on Saturday said that "UK's problem won't go away in 2023," at the end of&nbsp; "tough" 12 months.&nbsp;The year 2022 has been tough for the UK in economic and political aspects.

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Jailed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's political party on Saturday (December 31) condemned her latest sentence and said that it would continue to oppose the military junta whose court imposed the it.

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Following the confirmation of Pope Benedict XVI, former Catholic Church leader, tribute to have poured in from world leaders.&nbsp;

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Former Pope Benedict XVI died at his Vatican residence at the age of 95, the Vatican announced on Saturday. In other news, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday in his New Year's eve address, Xi said that the "light of hope is right in front of us" talking about the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the country.

Former Pope Benedict XVI died at his Vatican residence at the age of 95, the Vatican announced on Saturday. In other news, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday in his New Year's eve address, Xi said that the "light of hope is right in front of us" talking about the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the country. Finally, at least one person died and several were injured on Saturday (December 31) after missile strikes on Kyiv, the capital city of war-hit Ukraine, officials claimed. Click on the headlines to read more: Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95 in Vatican City He led the Catholic Church for about eight years until 2013 and was one of the oldest Popes to be ever elected. Born Joseph Ratzinger in Germany, Benedict was 78 when in 2005 when he was elected Pope. Besides being one of the oldest Popes, he was the first from Germany in over 1000 years to be elected as head of the Catholic Church in Vatican City. Iran: Security forces shoot dead man during memorial for protesters Norway-based human rights group Hengaw said on Saturday (January 31) that a 22-year-old man was killed as Iran's security force fired on a crowd in Kurdish-populated western region of the country. The death has come more than 100 days after Mahsa Amini's untimely demise in custody. 'Light of hope in front of us': Xi Jinping calls for more efforts, unity to tackle Covid in 2023 In a televised address, Xi said, "Epidemic prevention and control is entering a new phase... Everyone is working resolutely, and the light of hope is right in front of us." "At present, epidemic prevention and control is entering a new phase, it is still a time of struggle, everyone is persevering and working hard, and the dawn is ahead. Let's work harder, persistence means victory, and unity means victory," Xi added. Syria records lowest deaths in 2022 since war began; 3,825 dead including 321 kids, says war monitor A war monitor on Saturday said that this year, Syria recorded the lowest death toll since the war began a decade ago. In 2022, at least 3,825 people died, AFP reported. Among the 1,627 persons killed this year, there were 321 children, said UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Over 500 jihadists have died this year. Russia-Ukraine war: At least one dead as multiple blasts rock Kyiv Air raid sirens rang out in the Ukrainian capital after multiple blasts shook Kyiv on Saturday afternoon. According to the journalists of the news agency AFP, at least ten explosions were heard in the city. Local authorities told that the air raid alerted the residents, urging them to go to shelters. UK PM Rishi Sunak says ‘problems won’t go away in New Year,’ promises ‘very best of Britain’ The 42-year-old Indian-origin British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in his first New Year message on Saturday said that "UK's problem won't go away in 2023," at the end of "tough" 12 months. The year 2022 has been tough for the UK in economic and political aspects. Aung San Suu Kyi's party condemns latest jail sentence Jailed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's political party on Saturday (December 31) condemned her latest sentence and said that it would continue to oppose the military junta whose court imposed the it. From King Charles to Indian PM Modi: World pays tribute to former Catholic Church leader Pope Benedict XVI Following the confirmation of Pope Benedict XVI, former Catholic Church leader, tribute to have poured in from world leaders. Watch | China: Covid-19 cases on the rise, WHO urges to share real-time data Watch | Pakistan: Government continues its crackdown on undocumented Afghan migrants

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video conference on Friday, in which the former invited Xi to make a state visit to Russia in spring 2023. In other news, seven people, including three children were killed in a gas blast at a restaurant in Turkey's Aydin province. Finally, a probe has been launched into Twitter after details of over 400 million users were put on sale.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-extends-a-spring-2023-invite-to-chinese-president-xi-for-a-state-visit-to-russia-548027">Putin extends invite to Chinese President Xi for a spring 2023 state visit to Russia</a>

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In introductory remarks between the two leaders broadcast on state television, Putin said, "We are expecting you, dear Mr Chairman, dear friend, we are expecting you next spring on a state visit to Moscow."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seven-killed-five-injured-in-blast-at-restaurant-in-turkeys-aydin-province-548138">Seven killed, five injured in blast at restaurant in Turkey's Aydin province</a>

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According to Aydin's governor&nbsp;Huseyin Aksoy, five other people sustained injuries with one of them being in critical condition, the Associated Press reported. Aksoy said that initial testimonies from a restaurant worker suggested there was a leak in a cooking gas cannister, which caused the explosion.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-appoints-his-trusted-aide-qin-gang-as-chinas-new-foreign-minister-548085">Xi appoints his trusted aide Qin Gang as China's new foreign minister</a>

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Chinese President Xi Jinping's trusted aide Qin Gang has been appointed as the new foreign minister, reported state radio on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/another-data-breach-at-twitter-details-of-over-400-million-users-up-for-sale-probe-on-548132">Another data breach at Twitter, details of over 400 million users up for sale; probe on</a>

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Another case of a data breach makes headlines and this time it's at Twitter. A hacker named "Ryushi" has demanded for $200,000 to hand over the data of 400 million users including some celebrities, and politicians- and delete it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/perus-wall-of-shame-to-be-demolished-after-court-rules-it-discriminatory-548125">Peru’s 'Wall of Shame' to be demolished, after court rules it discriminatory</a>

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The Constitutional Court in Peru ordered that the wall, which separates Lima’s rich neighbourhood from the poor, should be demolished, calling it "discriminatory”.&nbsp;

In 2018, a citizen had filed a case for removing the 10-kilometre wall, which has a height of two metres and is covered with barbed wire on the top. The wall was nicknamed the "Wall of Shame."&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday (December 30) that the coronavirus strategy in the nation was "optimised" to protect the lives of citizens. China is currently reeling amid a sudden surge in positive Covid cases, with reports of multiple outbreaks across the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bulgaria-signs-nuclear-fuel-deal-to-reduce-dependence-on-russia-548111">Bulgaria signs nuclear fuel deal to reduce dependence on Russia</a>

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State owned Kozloduy nuclear plant in Bulgaria signed a deal for nuclear fuel supply with a French firm on Friday (December 30) in its attempts to replace dependence on Russia. The state-owned Kozloduy plant on the Danube river currently relies on Russian fuel for its two Soviet-built 1,000-megawatt reactors. &nbsp;

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The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday (December 30) that it is in touch with Uzbekistan's authorities after the government and multiple media reports said that 18 children in the country died after consuming Dok-1 Max- a cold and flu syrup manufactured by Indian-based pharmaceutical Marion Biotech.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video conference on Friday, in which the former invited Xi to make a state visit to Russia in spring 2023.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video conference on Friday, in which the former invited Xi to make a state visit to Russia in spring 2023. In other news, seven people, including three children were killed in a gas blast at a restaurant in Turkey's Aydin province. Finally, a probe has been launched into Twitter after details of over 400 million users were put on sale. Click on the headlines to read more: Putin extends invite to Chinese President Xi for a spring 2023 state visit to Russia In introductory remarks between the two leaders broadcast on state television, Putin said, "We are expecting you, dear Mr Chairman, dear friend, we are expecting you next spring on a state visit to Moscow." Seven killed, five injured in blast at restaurant in Turkey's Aydin province According to Aydin's governor Huseyin Aksoy, five other people sustained injuries with one of them being in critical condition, the Associated Press reported. Aksoy said that initial testimonies from a restaurant worker suggested there was a leak in a cooking gas cannister, which caused the explosion. Xi appoints his trusted aide Qin Gang as China's new foreign minister Chinese President Xi Jinping's trusted aide Qin Gang has been appointed as the new foreign minister, reported state radio on Friday. Another data breach at Twitter, details of over 400 million users up for sale; probe on Another case of a data breach makes headlines and this time it's at Twitter. A hacker named "Ryushi" has demanded for $200,000 to hand over the data of 400 million users including some celebrities, and politicians- and delete it. Peru’s 'Wall of Shame' to be demolished, after court rules it discriminatory The Constitutional Court in Peru ordered that the wall, which separates Lima’s rich neighbourhood from the poor, should be demolished, calling it "discriminatory”. In 2018, a citizen had filed a case for removing the 10-kilometre wall, which has a height of two metres and is covered with barbed wire on the top. The wall was nicknamed the "Wall of Shame." China optimised 'Covid control strategy' to protect lives and minimise economic costs, says Xi Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday (December 30) that the coronavirus strategy in the nation was "optimised" to protect the lives of citizens. China is currently reeling amid a sudden surge in positive Covid cases, with reports of multiple outbreaks across the country. Bulgaria signs nuclear fuel deal to reduce dependence on Russia State owned Kozloduy nuclear plant in Bulgaria signed a deal for nuclear fuel supply with a French firm on Friday (December 30) in its attempts to replace dependence on Russia. The state-owned Kozloduy plant on the Danube river currently relies on Russian fuel for its two Soviet-built 1,000-megawatt reactors.  Uzbekistan syrup deaths: WHO says it's in touch with Uzbek authorities The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday (December 30) that it is in touch with Uzbekistan's authorities after the government and multiple media reports said that 18 children in the country died after consuming Dok-1 Max- a cold and flu syrup manufactured by Indian-based pharmaceutical Marion Biotech. Watch | WION Fineprint: Japan govt to pay about $7,600 per child if a family leaves Tokyo Watch | France: Faces triple-threat winter epidemic, medical staff demands hike in consultation fees

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