The death toll in the catastrophic earthquake which hit struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria climbed over the 50,000 mark. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported around 44,218 deaths on Friday night, and Syria claimed a death toll of 5,914, as the combined toll in the two nations climbed above 50,000. Meanwhile, US first lady Jill Biden made it clear that US President Joe Biden will run in the 2024 elections.&nbsp;

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The death toll in the devastating earthquake that struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria on February 6 has surpassed the 50,000 mark. While Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported 44,218 deaths on Friday night, Syria announced death toll of 5,914, taking the combined toll in the two countries to above 50,000.&nbsp;

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US first lady Jill Biden gave one of the clearest indications regarding US President Joe Biden run in 2024 elections. In an exclusive interview on Friday with the Associated Press, she said, "he says he's not done yet."&nbsp;

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Prominent European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) apparently advocated a defence pact with war-ravaged Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.&nbsp;

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A minute's silence for Ukrainian lives lost in one year of the war was interrupted by Russia’s ambassador to the UN as the two countries faced off during the war anniversary at the Security Council's session.&nbsp;

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The death toll in the catastrophic earthquake which hit struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria climbed over the 50,000 mark. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported around 44,218 deaths on Friday night, and Syria claimed a death toll of 5,914, as the combined toll in the two nations climbed above 50,000.

The death toll in the catastrophic earthquake which hit struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria climbed over the 50,000 mark. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported around 44,218 deaths on Friday night, and Syria claimed a death toll of 5,914, as the combined toll in the two nations climbed above 50,000. Meanwhile, US first lady Jill Biden made it clear that US President Joe Biden will run in the 2024 elections. Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 50,000 The death toll in the devastating earthquake that struck southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria on February 6 has surpassed the 50,000 mark. While Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported 44,218 deaths on Friday night, Syria announced death toll of 5,914, taking the combined toll in the two countries to above 50,000. 'How many times does he have to say it?': US First lady Jill Biden confirms Prez Biden is ready for 2024 run US first lady Jill Biden gave one of the clearest indications regarding US President Joe Biden run in 2024 elections. In an exclusive interview on Friday with the Associated Press, she said, "he says he's not done yet." Some NATO members tell Ukraine to consider 'peace talks' despite giving combat weapons to Kyiv: Report Prominent European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) apparently advocated a defence pact with war-ravaged Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. WATCH | Russian envoy disrupts UN's one minute of silence for Ukraine A minute's silence for Ukrainian lives lost in one year of the war was interrupted by Russia’s ambassador to the UN as the two countries faced off during the war anniversary at the Security Council's session. Gravitas: The winner of the Ukraine war

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United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (February 21) reiterated his strong support for Ukraine, a day after he paid a visit to the war-torn country. "There should be no doubt: our support for Ukraine will not waver, NATO will not be divided and we will not tire," Biden said while addressing the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland. Russian on Tuesday clarified that it would continue observing restrictions on nuclear warheads under the New START treaty, hours after President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of nuclear arms treaty control. And the US State Department has authorised the extradition of former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo to face charges of corruption in his home country. 
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United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Feb 21) began his remarks in Poland by declaring that "Kyiv stands proud, Kyiv stands strong, it stands tall most importantly it stands free," nearly one year after Russia's invasion. His address at the Royal Castle in Warsaw comes a day after his first visit to Ukraine.&nbsp;

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Hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of nuclear arms treaty control, Moscow on Tuesday clarified that it will continue observing restrictions on nuclear warheads under the New START treaty.

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The United States (US) State Department has authorised the extradition of former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo to face charges of corruption in his home country. Toledo, 76, served as president from 2001 to 2006, and has resided in the US since the end of his presidency.

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A Romanian court on Tuesday extended the detention of controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate by 30 days. Ramona Bolla, spokesperson of Romania's anti-organised crime agency DIICOT stated that the prosecutors applied for the extension to continue the investigation process.

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United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (February 21) reiterated his strong support for Ukraine, a day after he paid a visit to the war-torn country. "There should be no doubt: our support for Ukraine will not waver, NATO will not be divided and we will not tire," Biden said while addressing the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland.

United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (February 21) reiterated his strong support for Ukraine, a day after he paid a visit to the war-torn country. "There should be no doubt: our support for Ukraine will not waver, NATO will not be divided and we will not tire," Biden said while addressing the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland. Russian on Tuesday clarified that it would continue observing restrictions on nuclear warheads under the New START treaty, hours after President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of nuclear arms treaty control. And the US State Department has authorised the extradition of former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo to face charges of corruption in his home country. 'Our support for Ukraine is unwavering,' says US President Joe Biden during his speech in Poland United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Feb 21) began his remarks in Poland by declaring that "Kyiv stands proud, Kyiv stands strong, it stands tall most importantly it stands free," nearly one year after Russia's invasion. His address at the Royal Castle in Warsaw comes a day after his first visit to Ukraine. Hours after Putin’s suspension announcement, Russia says will comply with New START treaty Hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of nuclear arms treaty control, Moscow on Tuesday clarified that it will continue observing restrictions on nuclear warheads under the New START treaty. US authorises extradition of ex-Peru President Alejandro Toledo The United States (US) State Department has authorised the extradition of former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo to face charges of corruption in his home country. Toledo, 76, served as president from 2001 to 2006, and has resided in the US since the end of his presidency. Romanian court extends controversial influencer Andrew Tate's detention by 30 days A Romanian court on Tuesday extended the detention of controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate by 30 days. Ramona Bolla, spokesperson of Romania's anti-organised crime agency DIICOT stated that the prosecutors applied for the extension to continue the investigation process. WATCH | TTP & Taliban: Pakistan's twin challenges; How Pakistan can't fight on two fronts? ×

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that China is on the brink of providing "lethal support" to Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine war. Blinken added that any supplies of arms and ammunition by Beijing would "cause a serious problem". Adding to a string of missile launches, North Korea further fired two more ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday morning.&nbsp;

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken alleged on Sunday (February 19) that China is on the brink of sending "lethal support" to Russia for the ongoing Ukraine war. Blinken further warned Beijing that any supplies of arms and ammunition would "cause a serious problem".&nbsp;

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North Korea added to a string of missile launches with two more ballistic missiles being fired off its east coast on Monday morning. Japan’s Defence Ministry said that data suggests the missiles were fired at around 7 am Monday. A statement by the Japanese ministry said that the missiles fell into the Sea of Japan “to the east of the Korean Peninsula, outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone".&nbsp;

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Turkey has stopped its search and rescue operations in all but two of its provinces, two weeks after it was struck by one of the most devastating earthquakes it has ever seen. However, the rescue efforts will continue in Antakya and Kahmaranmaraş cities—the hardest hit regions which saw the maximum destruction.

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The search for Nicola Bulley, who was reported missing three weeks ago, ended on Sunday after the police in Lancashire found her dead body in River Wyre. Bulley, who was the mother of two children, had disappeared after she went for a walk along with the dog on the riverside in St Michael's on Wyre in Lancashire almost three weeks ago, after which a major search operation was started by the police.

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that China is on the brink of providing "lethal support" to Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine war. Blinken added that any supplies of arms and ammunition by Beijing would "cause a serious problem".

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that China is on the brink of providing "lethal support" to Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine war. Blinken added that any supplies of arms and ammunition by Beijing would "cause a serious problem". Adding to a string of missile launches, North Korea further fired two more ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday morning. Click on the headlines to read more China planning to send 'lethal support' to Russia for the Ukraine war, claims Blinken United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken alleged on Sunday (February 19) that China is on the brink of sending "lethal support" to Russia for the ongoing Ukraine war. Blinken further warned Beijing that any supplies of arms and ammunition would "cause a serious problem". North Korea fires two ballistic missiles early Monday, warns of turning Pacific into a 'firing range' North Korea added to a string of missile launches with two more ballistic missiles being fired off its east coast on Monday morning. Japan’s Defence Ministry said that data suggests the missiles were fired at around 7 am Monday. A statement by the Japanese ministry said that the missiles fell into the Sea of Japan “to the east of the Korean Peninsula, outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone". Earthquake-hit Turkey halts rescue operations in all but two provinces Turkey has stopped its search and rescue operations in all but two of its provinces, two weeks after it was struck by one of the most devastating earthquakes it has ever seen. However, the rescue efforts will continue in Antakya and Kahmaranmaraş cities—the hardest hit regions which saw the maximum destruction. UK Police finds Nicola Bulley's body in River Wyre The search for Nicola Bulley, who was reported missing three weeks ago, ended on Sunday after the police in Lancashire found her dead body in River Wyre. Bulley, who was the mother of two children, had disappeared after she went for a walk along with the dog on the riverside in St Michael's on Wyre in Lancashire almost three weeks ago, after which a major search operation was started by the police. Thailand gears up for general elections, Pheu Thai party hopes for comeback

Morning brief: Blinken says China to send 'lethal support' to Russia, NKorea fires ballistic missiles, & more

Fifteen people were killed in Syria's capital city Damascus on Sunday (February 19) after an Israeli missile struck a building. The strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa municipality. United States Secretary of State held rare talks with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Saturday during which he warned Beijing the "irresponsible act" of flying a spy balloon into America's airspace must not be repeated. And Jimmy Carter, 98, the oldest living former US President, would receive hospice care at home.&nbsp; 
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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. The targeted strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa, home to senior officials, security agencies and intelligence headquarters.

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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.

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The oldest living ex-president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, will now be receiving hospice care at home and will "spend his remaining time at home with his family" and not with additional medical intervention, stated the Carter Centre.

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Fifteen people were killed in Syria's capital city Damascus on Sunday (February 19) after an Israeli missile struck a building. The strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa municipality.

Fifteen people were killed in Syria's capital city Damascus on Sunday (February 19) after an Israeli missile struck a building. The strike hit the densely-populated Kafr Sousa municipality. United States Secretary of State held rare talks with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Saturday during which he warned Beijing the "irresponsible act" of flying a spy balloon into America's airspace must not be repeated. And Jimmy Carter, 98, the oldest living former US President, would receive hospice care at home. Click on the headlines to read more At least 15 killed after Israeli missile strikes Syrian building 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. Blinken warns China's Wang Yi that spy balloon incident 'must never again occur' 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. Oldest-living former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care at age 98 The oldest living ex-president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, will now be receiving hospice care at home and will "spend his remaining time at home with his family" and not with additional medical intervention, stated the Carter Centre. WATCH| Munich Security Summit: Britain will support allies if they decide to send jets to Ukraine × WATCH | Hundreds throng Rio De Janeiro, carnival festivities in Brazil begin ×

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In the United States, a gunman killed six people late Friday (February 17), including his ex-wife and stepfather in Mississippi after which he was caught by the police. An investigation has been launched into the incident. Five former Memphis police officers who were charged for Tyre Nichols' death pleaded not guilty on Friday. And in Syria, 53 people were killed in an ambush blamed on the Islamic State (IS). This was the deadliest attack by the group since January 2022.&nbsp;

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A gunman killed six people, including his ex-wife and stepfather in Mississippi after which he was caught by the police. An investigation is being carried out to understand the motive behind the attack. 
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The five now former officers from the United States’ city of Memphis in Tennessee police department, who were involved in the alleged death of the 29-year-old Black man, Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty on charges including second-degree murder on Friday (February 17).&nbsp;

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Fifty-three people were killed on Friday (February 17) in an ambush in central Syria blamed on the Islamic State. According to state television, the victims were truffle hunting when they were killed "during an attack by the terrorists of IS to the southwest of the town of Al-Sokhna."

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United States President Joe Biden will not be entering Ukraine during a visit to Poland next week to mark the Russia-Ukraine war's one-year anniversary. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden will visit Warsaw, Poland, where he had delivered a speech last year at the Royal Castle of the city.

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In the United States, a gunman killed six people late Friday (February 17), including his ex-wife and stepfather in Mississippi after which he was caught by the police. An investigation has been launched into the incident. Five former Memphis police officers who were charged for Tyre Nichols' death pleaded not guilty on Friday. And in Syria, 53 people were killed in an ambush blamed on the Islamic State (IS). This was the deadliest attack by the group since January 2022. Click on the headlines to read more. Mississippi mass shooting: Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, stepfather A gunman killed six people, including his ex-wife and stepfather in Mississippi after which he was caught by the police. An investigation is being carried out to understand the motive behind the attack. US: Five former Memphis police officers charged for Tyre Nichols’ case plead not guilty The five now former officers from the United States’ city of Memphis in Tennessee police department, who were involved in the alleged death of the 29-year-old Black man, Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty on charges including second-degree murder on Friday (February 17). Syria: 53 killed in ambush blamed on Islamic State, say reports Fifty-three people were killed on Friday (February 17) in an ambush in central Syria blamed on the Islamic State. According to state television, the victims were truffle hunting when they were killed "during an attack by the terrorists of IS to the southwest of the town of Al-Sokhna." US President Biden not to cross into Ukraine during his Poland visit United States President Joe Biden will not be entering Ukraine during a visit to Poland next week to mark the Russia-Ukraine war's one-year anniversary. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden will visit Warsaw, Poland, where he had delivered a speech last year at the Royal Castle of the city. WATCH| India: After Air India's mega deal, Indigo expected to order 500 jets ×

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The total number of deaths due to the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria climbed to 43,885 on Friday (February 17) as rescue efforts are nearing their end. United States President Joe Biden will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the wake of the balloon controversy which has worsened the relations between Washington and Beijing. And two US Senators teamed up to introduce a bipartisan Senate resolution reaffirming America's recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, condemning China's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). 
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Miracle stories of survival from the Turkey earthquake continue to emerge days after the deadly earthquake struck Turkey and parts of Syria. Three more people were pulled from the rubble 10 days after the Turkey earthquake, with two of them being minors.&nbsp;The massive earthquake has killed a total of 43,885 people in the two countries.&nbsp;

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The diplomatic relations between United States and China have suffered due to the balloon controversy, as Biden has made it a top priority to reset its ties with China.&nbsp;The US&nbsp; has remained in a state of alarm since a huge white Chinese balloon was spotted flying over various secret nuclear weapons sites.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-senators-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming-arunachal-pradesh-as-integral-part-of-india-562896">US Senators introduce bipartisan resolution reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India</a>

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The bipartisan resolution comes after Indian and Chinese troops&nbsp;engaged in a skirmish in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)&nbsp;in December 2022, the&nbsp;biggest clash in the Eastern Sector in six years.&nbsp;

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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, while speaking to BBC, expressed his unwillingness to part away with any territory for a peace deal with Russia and hoped that Belarus doesn't join the war alongside Russia.&nbsp; 
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The total number of deaths due to the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria climbed to 43,885 on Friday (February 17) as rescue efforts are nearing their end. United States President Joe Biden will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the wake of the balloon controversy which has worsened the relations between Washington and Beijing.

The total number of deaths due to the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria climbed to 43,885 on Friday (February 17) as rescue efforts are nearing their end. United States President Joe Biden will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the wake of the balloon controversy which has worsened the relations between Washington and Beijing. And two US Senators teamed up to introduce a bipartisan Senate resolution reaffirming America's recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, condemning China's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Click on the headlines to read more. Turkey-Syria earthquake: Three pulled alive 248 hours after deadly quake as toll nears 44,000 Miracle stories of survival from the Turkey earthquake continue to emerge days after the deadly earthquake struck Turkey and parts of Syria. Three more people were pulled from the rubble 10 days after the Turkey earthquake, with two of them being minors. The massive earthquake has killed a total of 43,885 people in the two countries. US President Biden to talk to China's Xi in wake of balloon controversy The diplomatic relations between United States and China have suffered due to the balloon controversy, as Biden has made it a top priority to reset its ties with China. The US has remained in a state of alarm since a huge white Chinese balloon was spotted flying over various secret nuclear weapons sites. US Senators introduce bipartisan resolution reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India The bipartisan resolution comes after Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a skirmish in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in December 2022, the biggest clash in the Eastern Sector in six years. Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky rules out giving up any territory in peace deal Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, while speaking to BBC, expressed his unwillingness to part away with any territory for a peace deal with Russia and hoped that Belarus doesn't join the war alongside Russia. WATCH | China sanctions lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon ×

Morning brief: Turkey-Syria quake toll nears 44K, Biden to speak to Xi in wake of balloon controversy, & more

Former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in his memoir "Never Give an Inch" has claimed that in 2019, neighbouring countries India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war and that the US de-escalated the situation. In other news, Chris Hopkins has been sworn in as New Zealand's new Prime Minister, replacing Jacinda Ardern. Meanwhile, in yet another shooting in the US, this one in Yakima, Washington, a 21-year-old man shot and killed three people before committing suicide. We also bring you news of a massive 'London-sized' iceberg that broke off from the Antarctic's Brunt Ice shelf.

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Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated in a book released on Tuesday that India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war in 2019 but that US intervention stopped the situation from escalating.&nbsp;"I do not think the world properly knows just how close the&nbsp;India-Pakistan&nbsp;rivalry came to spilling over into a&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;conflagration in February 2019," the likely future presidential contender wrote in "Never Give an Inch," the memoir of his time as Donald Trump's top diplomat and earlier CIA chief.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jacinda-ardern-replaced-with-chris-hipkins-as-new-zealand-pm-at-official-ceremony-555696">Jacinda Ardern replaced with Chris Hipkins as New Zealand PM at official ceremony</a>

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Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday (January 25)&nbsp;as New Zealand's prime minister, after her announcement to step down from the position last week.&nbsp;At a ceremony in Wellington, the country's capital, 44-year-old Chris Hipkins was sworn in as prime minister by New Zealand's governor-general.

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In yet another shooting in the United States, a 21-year-old man opened fire at people in a gas station convenience store in the capital Washington, killing three, only to later shoot himself dead.&nbsp;The incident took place in Yakima, Washington. In what is being described as a "random situation" by the police, local man Jarid Haddock shot and killed three people in and around the convenience store.

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A humongous iceberg the size of Greater London has broken off an Antarctic ice shelf. This is the second such break in around two years, said researchers as they announced the latest event on Monday.

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Former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in his memoir "Never Give an Inch" has claimed that in 2019, neighbouring countries India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war and that the US de-escalated the situation.

Former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, in his memoir "Never Give an Inch" has claimed that in 2019, neighbouring countries India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war and that the US de-escalated the situation. In other news, Chris Hopkins has been sworn in as New Zealand's new Prime Minister, replacing Jacinda Ardern. Meanwhile, in yet another shooting in the US, this one in Yakima, Washington, a 21-year-old man shot and killed three people before committing suicide. We also bring you news of a massive 'London-sized' iceberg that broke off from the Antarctic's Brunt Ice shelf. Click on the headlines to read more: India, Pakistan came close to a nuclear war, claims Mike Pompeo in his new book Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated in a book released on Tuesday that India and Pakistan were on the verge of a nuclear war in 2019 but that US intervention stopped the situation from escalating. "I do not think the world properly knows just how close the India-Pakistan rivalry came to spilling over into a nuclear conflagration in February 2019," the likely future presidential contender wrote in "Never Give an Inch," the memoir of his time as Donald Trump's top diplomat and earlier CIA chief. Jacinda Ardern replaced with Chris Hipkins as New Zealand PM at official ceremony Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday (January 25) as New Zealand's prime minister, after her announcement to step down from the position last week. At a ceremony in Wellington, the country's capital, 44-year-old Chris Hipkins was sworn in as prime minister by New Zealand's governor-general. Washington shooting: 21-year-old kills three in a 'random' incident, flees; commits suicide later In yet another shooting in the United States, a 21-year-old man opened fire at people in a gas station convenience store in the capital Washington, killing three, only to later shoot himself dead. The incident took place in Yakima, Washington. In what is being described as a "random situation" by the police, local man Jarid Haddock shot and killed three people in and around the convenience store. 1,550 sq kilometers 'London-sized' iceberg breaks off of Antarctic ice shelf A humongous iceberg the size of Greater London has broken off an Antarctic ice shelf. This is the second such break in around two years, said researchers as they announced the latest event on Monday. Watch | After Joe Biden, classified documents found at former US Vice President Mike Pence's house

Morning news brief: Pompeo's claims on India-Pakistan, Washington mass shooting, and more

During a recent interview,&nbsp;Germany’s foreign minister&nbsp;Annalena Baerbock&nbsp;said that her country won't stand in the way of Poland supplying Leopard 2 tanks to war-torn Ukraine. In other news, New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged the "abhorrent" abuse faced by&nbsp;his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern. Today's brief also has news on an exciting discovery that was recently made in the white landscape of Antarctica.

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Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday said that her government would not stand in the way of Poland sending its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. For Ukrainian officials who have been calling on its western allies to supply them will german-made tanks for months, this could be the big breakthrough it’s been waiting for. Berlin has till now stood in the way of sending the tanks itself or allowing other NATO nations to do so.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-hipkins-acknowledges-ardern-faced-abhorrent-abuse-as-prime-minister-554992">New Zealand: Hipkins acknowledges Ardern faced 'abhorrent' abuse as prime minister</a>

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Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, was at the receiving end of "abhorrent" abuse while in office and has vowed to protect his family from the same. Hipkins was speaking after being unanimously voted as the new prime minister by ruling Labour Party.&nbsp;

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Brazil and Argentina are mooting the use of a common currency "that can be used for both financial and commercial flows, reducing costs operations." The announcement was made in a joint statement by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez quoted by Argentinian media outlet Perfil, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/rare-and-exciting-find-international-team-of-researchers-discover-8kg-meteorite-in-antarctica-555001">'Rare and exciting' find: International team of researchers discover 8kg meteorite in Antarctica</a>

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Antarctica is an unrelentingly harsh place to work - it’s cold, desolate and wild. However, the white landscape has once again proven to be an amazing place for meteorite hunting. An international team of scientists has recovered five new “space rocks” from the desert of Antarctica, and one of them is almost 8kg (17 pounds).

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During a recent interview, Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said that her country won't stand in the way of Poland supplying Leopard 2 tanks to war-torn Ukraine.

During a recent interview, Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said that her country won't stand in the way of Poland supplying Leopard 2 tanks to war-torn Ukraine. In other news, New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged the "abhorrent" abuse faced by his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern. Today's brief also has news on an exciting discovery that was recently made in the white landscape of Antarctica. Click on the headlines to read more: Germany 'won't stand in the way' of Poland's decision to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday said that her government would not stand in the way of Poland sending its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. For Ukrainian officials who have been calling on its western allies to supply them will german-made tanks for months, this could be the big breakthrough it’s been waiting for. Berlin has till now stood in the way of sending the tanks itself or allowing other NATO nations to do so. New Zealand: Hipkins acknowledges Ardern faced 'abhorrent' abuse as prime minister Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has acknowledged that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, was at the receiving end of "abhorrent" abuse while in office and has vowed to protect his family from the same. Hipkins was speaking after being unanimously voted as the new prime minister by ruling Labour Party. Brazil and Argentina to discuss common currency, boost regional trade Brazil and Argentina are mooting the use of a common currency "that can be used for both financial and commercial flows, reducing costs operations." The announcement was made in a joint statement by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez quoted by Argentinian media outlet Perfil, reported Reuters. 'Rare and exciting' find: International team of researchers discover 8kg meteorite in Antarctica Antarctica is an unrelentingly harsh place to work - it’s cold, desolate and wild. However, the white landscape has once again proven to be an amazing place for meteorite hunting. An international team of scientists has recovered five new “space rocks” from the desert of Antarctica, and one of them is almost 8kg (17 pounds). Watch | Ukraine pledges crackdown on corruption, dismisses deputy minister over allegations

Morning news brief: Germany on supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine, the abuse NZ's outgoing PM faced, and more

Shocking the nation, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern, who navigated the country through five and a half years of turbulent times, has announced that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. In other news, a report claims that Twitter, which a couple of months back laid off around 50 per cent of its workforce, will be firing yet more employees. We also bring you an explainer on the Chinese Mars rover Zhurong’s future on the red planet.

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Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has shocked the nation by announcing that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February.

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According to a report on the news site Insider, Twitter is planning to lay off 50 workers from its product division in the coming weeks. The report cited two people at the firm familiar with the development.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-army-veterans-can-now-avail-free-suicide-help-554004">US army veterans can now avail free 'suicide help'</a>

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Military veterans in the United States can now avail of free treatment when stuck in an 'acute suicidal crisis'. Free treatment, including inpatient care of up to 30 days, and outpatient care of up to 90 days will now be available to them.

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China’s Zhurong Mars rover has been in “hibernation” for months, it was supposed to wake up in December of last year, but the slumber&nbsp;still continues. Will the rover ever wake up? Let's find out

NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg says "Kyiv in urgent need of arms", hints at 'heavier weapons' supply

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Shocking the nation, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern, who navigated the country through five and a half years of turbulent times, has announced that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February.

Shocking the nation, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern, who navigated the country through five and a half years of turbulent times, has announced that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. In other news, a report claims that Twitter, which a couple of months back laid off around 50 per cent of its workforce, will be firing yet more employees. We also bring you an explainer on the Chinese Mars rover Zhurong’s future on the red planet. Click on the headlines to read more: An emotional Jacinda Ardern announces she will step down as PM next month Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has shocked the nation by announcing that she will be stepping down from the position as early as February. Twitter might fire more employees in the coming weeks: Report According to a report on the news site Insider, Twitter is planning to lay off 50 workers from its product division in the coming weeks. The report cited two people at the firm familiar with the development. US army veterans can now avail free 'suicide help' Military veterans in the United States can now avail of free treatment when stuck in an 'acute suicidal crisis'. Free treatment, including inpatient care of up to 30 days, and outpatient care of up to 90 days will now be available to them. Explained | Zhurong's slumber continues for months. Has China's Mars rover fallen 'silent' forever? China’s Zhurong Mars rover has been in “hibernation” for months, it was supposed to wake up in December of last year, but the slumber still continues. Will the rover ever wake up? Let's find out NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg says "Kyiv in urgent need of arms", hints at 'heavier weapons' supply

Morning news brief: Jacinda Ardern's resignation, Twitter firings, and more

Japan and United States have joined hands in the face of Chinese assertiveness. Following a meeting of their foreign and defense ministers, the two nations have&nbsp;announced&nbsp;stepped-up security co-operation. In other news,&nbsp;in an embarrasing turn of events, US President Joe Biden's aides have discovered anotehr batch of classified documents from his time as the Vice President of the nation. Meanwhile,&nbsp;US and Brazil lawmakers have joined forces to investigate the recent storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters. Finally, we bring you the news of the discovery of a potentially new sub-species of dinosaur&nbsp;in Chile.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bidens-legal-team-finds-another-batch-of-classified-documents-during-a-search-551735">Biden's legal team finds another batch of classified documents during a search</a>

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In what is turning into an embarrassment for US President Joe Biden, his aides have found another batch of classified government records at a second location.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-japan-come-closer-amid-worries-over-assertive-china-551737">US, Japan come closer amid worries over assertive China</a>

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In the face of their shared concerns about increasingly assertive China; Japan and the United States on Wednesday (January 11) announced stepped-up security co-operation. Washington strongly endorsed a major military build-up announced by Japan last month. Foreign and defence ministers of the two countries met in Washington.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-brazil-lawmakers-to-join-forces-to-investigate-brasilia-riots-report-551722">US and Brazil lawmakers to join forces to investigate Brasilia riots: Report</a>

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US and Brazil lawmakers are looking to join forces to investigate the storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro supporters, according to an exclusive report by Reuters.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/super-exciting-find-researchers-discover-four-species-of-dinosaurs-incuding-a-potentially-new-one-551740">'Super exciting' find: Researchers discover four species of dinosaurs, including a potentially new one</a>

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Scientists have made an amazing discovery. In an inhospitable valley in the Chilean Patagonia, they have come across the remains of four species of dinosaurs. The fossils which were discovered and transported to a laboratory in 2021, as per researchers, belong to species that have previously not been identified in the area.&nbsp;

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Japan and United States have joined hands in the face of Chinese assertiveness. Following a meeting of their foreign and defense ministers, the two nations have announced stepped-up security co-operation.

Japan and United States have joined hands in the face of Chinese assertiveness. Following a meeting of their foreign and defense ministers, the two nations have announced stepped-up security co-operation. In other news, in an embarrasing turn of events, US President Joe Biden's aides have discovered anotehr batch of classified documents from his time as the Vice President of the nation. Meanwhile, US and Brazil lawmakers have joined forces to investigate the recent storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters. Finally, we bring you the news of the discovery of a potentially new sub-species of dinosaur in Chile. Click on the headlines to read more: Biden's legal team finds another batch of classified documents during a search In what is turning into an embarrassment for US President Joe Biden, his aides have found another batch of classified government records at a second location. US, Japan come closer amid worries over assertive China In the face of their shared concerns about increasingly assertive China; Japan and the United States on Wednesday (January 11) announced stepped-up security co-operation. Washington strongly endorsed a major military build-up announced by Japan last month. Foreign and defence ministers of the two countries met in Washington. US and Brazil lawmakers to join forces to investigate Brasilia riots: Report US and Brazil lawmakers are looking to join forces to investigate the storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro supporters, according to an exclusive report by Reuters. 'Super exciting' find: Researchers discover four species of dinosaurs, including a potentially new one Scientists have made an amazing discovery. In an inhospitable valley in the Chilean Patagonia, they have come across the remains of four species of dinosaurs. The fossils which were discovered and transported to a laboratory in 2021, as per researchers, belong to species that have previously not been identified in the area. Watch | Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul suicide blast

Morning news brief: Another embarrassment for Joe Biden, US-Japan join hands against China, and more

It's the second day into&nbsp;New Year and Ukraine continues to face a barrage of drone strikes at Russia's hands.&nbsp;Ukrainian officials claim that the assault signals a change in Moscow's strategy and that the new one is to kill as many civilians as possible. In other news, the newly sworn-in President of Brazil&nbsp;Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has referred to his predecessor&nbsp;Jair Bolsonaro's regime as “an era of shadows, doubts and a lot of suffering.”

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-using-its-new-years-assault-to-kill-as-many-civilians-as-possible-claim-ukrainian-officials-548574">Russia using its New Year's assault to 'kill as many civilians as possible', claim Ukrainian officials</a>

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Just a day into the New Year and Russia has been reportedly making critical infrastructure in Ukraine the target of its drone attacks. As per Ukrainian officials, Moscow on Monday continued its New Year's assault where it fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/middle-east/syria-damascus-airport-suspends-operations-following-israeli-strike-four-reported-dead-548573">Syria: Damascus airport suspends operations following Israeli strike, four reported dead</a>

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A missile strike by the Israeli army on Damascus International Airport on Monday has left four people dead, including two Syrian soldiers, according to a human rights monitor. The Syrian army said that the strike has put the airport out of service. It is the latest in a string of strikes targeting Iran-linked assets.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lula-takes-over-as-new-brazil-president-aims-to-turn-around-several-of-bolsonaros-policies-548589">Lula takes over as new Brazil president, aims to turn around several of Bolsonaro's policies</a>

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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president on Sunday, vowing to "rebuild the country" after far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro's divisive administration. At his inauguration ceremony, Lula described Bolsonaro’s government as one the worst periods in Brazilian history and called the last few years “an era of shadows, doubts and a lot of suffering.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trudeau-keeps-election-promise-canada-imposes-two-year-ban-on-foreign-home-buyers-548587">Trudeau keeps election promise, Canada imposes two year ban on foreign home buyers</a>

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Canada has placed a ban on foreigners buying property. The ban which took effect on Sunday aims to make homes available to Canadians facing a housing crunch.

It is not a blanket ban and allows certain individuals such as refugees and permanent residents who are not citizens to purchase the property. Furthermore, it only applies to city dwellings and not to recreational properties like summer cottages etc.

Watch |&nbsp;Spike in Mainland China's Covid infections hamper recovery, Macao shopkeepers hope for boom

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It's the second day into New Year and Ukraine continues to face a barrage of drone strikes at Russia's hands. Ukrainian officials claim that the assault signals a change in Moscow's strategy and that the new one is to kill as many civilians as possible.

It's the second day into New Year and Ukraine continues to face a barrage of drone strikes at Russia's hands. Ukrainian officials claim that the assault signals a change in Moscow's strategy and that the new one is to kill as many civilians as possible. In other news, the newly sworn-in President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has referred to his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro's regime as “an era of shadows, doubts and a lot of suffering.” Click on the headlines to read more: Russia using its New Year's assault to 'kill as many civilians as possible', claim Ukrainian officials Just a day into the New Year and Russia has been reportedly making critical infrastructure in Ukraine the target of its drone attacks. As per Ukrainian officials, Moscow on Monday continued its New Year's assault where it fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv. Syria: Damascus airport suspends operations following Israeli strike, four reported dead A missile strike by the Israeli army on Damascus International Airport on Monday has left four people dead, including two Syrian soldiers, according to a human rights monitor. The Syrian army said that the strike has put the airport out of service. It is the latest in a string of strikes targeting Iran-linked assets. Lula takes over as new Brazil president, aims to turn around several of Bolsonaro's policies Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president on Sunday, vowing to "rebuild the country" after far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro's divisive administration. At his inauguration ceremony, Lula described Bolsonaro’s government as one the worst periods in Brazilian history and called the last few years “an era of shadows, doubts and a lot of suffering.” Trudeau keeps election promise, Canada imposes two year ban on foreign home buyers Canada has placed a ban on foreigners buying property. The ban which took effect on Sunday aims to make homes available to Canadians facing a housing crunch. It is not a blanket ban and allows certain individuals such as refugees and permanent residents who are not citizens to purchase the property. Furthermore, it only applies to city dwellings and not to recreational properties like summer cottages etc. Watch | Spike in Mainland China's Covid infections hamper recovery, Macao shopkeepers hope for boom

Morning brief: Russia's 'war to kill', Lula da Silva takes charge in Brazil, and more

The United States Supreme Court has for the time being decided to keep in place 'Title 42' the controversial Donald Trump-era law that stopped the entry of migrants into the country&nbsp;on public health grounds. In other news, shares of&nbsp;Elon Musk's company&nbsp;Tesla have plummeted by 11 per cent. Meanwhile, as reports of China's rising covid cases continue to make headlines, US is reportedly considering stricter rules for travellers from the country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/title-42-us-supreme-court-keeps-controversial-trump-era-border-restriction-policy-in-place-547198">Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps controversial Trump-era border restriction policy in place</a>

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The US Supreme Court has decided to keep in effect, for now, the controversial Trump-era immigration policy, called Title 42, that was implemented during the start of the Covid pandemic to prevent the movement on the US-Mexico border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/teslas-wall-street-fortunes-plummet-by-two-third-since-elon-musks-twitter-takeover-547212">Tesla's Wall Street fortunes plummet by two-third since Elon Musk's Twitter takeover</a>

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Elon Musk-led Tesla was knocked out of a key US stock index's top 10 companies on Tuesday after its shares plummeted 11 per cent in just one session.&nbsp;Tuesday was Tesla's seventh day on a losing streak, its longest since 2018.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-after-japan-india-and-malaysia-now-us-mulls-stricter-rules-for-travellers-from-china-547206">COVID-19 | After Japan, India and Malaysia, now US mulls stricter rules for travellers from China</a>

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The United States government is contemplating imposing new measures on travellers from China to the country. As per a Reuters report citing US officials, this is due to concerns over Beijing's "lack of transparent data".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/russian-researchers-attempt-to-re-awaken-ancient-viruses-that-killed-giant-woolly-mammoths-547227">Russian researchers attempt to 're-awaken' ancient viruses that killed giant woolly mammoths</a>

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Woolly mammoths last walked the Earth&nbsp;a million years back and since then the majestic animals have lain silent and mostly undisturbed in their permafrost graves. But, now curious scientists have decided to disturb their slumber and attempt to 'reawaken' ancient, Stone Age viruses.

The United States Supreme Court has for the time being decided to keep in place 'Title 42' the controversial Donald Trump-era law that stopped the entry of migrants into the country on public health grounds.

The United States Supreme Court has for the time being decided to keep in place 'Title 42' the controversial Donald Trump-era law that stopped the entry of migrants into the country on public health grounds. In other news, shares of Elon Musk's company Tesla have plummeted by 11 per cent. Meanwhile, as reports of China's rising covid cases continue to make headlines, US is reportedly considering stricter rules for travellers from the country. Click on headlines to read more: Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps controversial Trump-era border restriction policy in place The US Supreme Court has decided to keep in effect, for now, the controversial Trump-era immigration policy, called Title 42, that was implemented during the start of the Covid pandemic to prevent the movement on the US-Mexico border. Tesla's Wall Street fortunes plummet by two-third since Elon Musk's Twitter takeover Elon Musk-led Tesla was knocked out of a key US stock index's top 10 companies on Tuesday after its shares plummeted 11 per cent in just one session. Tuesday was Tesla's seventh day on a losing streak, its longest since 2018. COVID-19 | After Japan, India and Malaysia, now US mulls stricter rules for travellers from China The United States government is contemplating imposing new measures on travellers from China to the country. As per a Reuters report citing US officials, this is due to concerns over Beijing's "lack of transparent data". Russian researchers attempt to 're-awaken' ancient viruses that killed giant woolly mammoths Woolly mammoths last walked the Earth a million years back and since then the majestic animals have lain silent and mostly undisturbed in their permafrost graves. But, now curious scientists have decided to disturb their slumber and attempt to 'reawaken' ancient, Stone Age viruses.

Morning brief: Countries impose travel restrictions on China, Tesla shares plummet, and more

Ten months into the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine remains defiant. In a&nbsp;message to Ukrainian citizens, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country will make its own&nbsp;Christmas magic. In other news starting Sunday,&nbsp;China's top health body the National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 cases. As the global community decried Taliban's latest order banning university education for girls, the group has reportedly resorted to using water cannons on students protesting the ban.

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<a href="www.wionews.com/world/a-defiant-volodymyr-zelensky-says-ukraine-will-create-its-own-christmas-magic-546390">A defiant Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will create its own Christmas Magic</a>

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On the day that marks 10 months of Moscow's launching of the war that has killed tens and thousands and displaced millions, Zelensky said, "We endured at the beginning of the war - we withstood attacks, threats, nuclear blackmail, terror, missile strikes. We will endure this winter because we know what we are fighting for."

<a href="www.wionews.com/world/18-miners-trapped-in-a-gold-mine-in-xinjiang-rescue-operation-underway-546402">18 miners trapped in a gold mine in Xinjiang, rescue operation underway</a>

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As many as 18 people were trapped in an underground gold mine in China's Xinjiang region on Sunday after a cave-in was reported by local news agencies.&nbsp;

40 people were working in the mine, situated 100 kilometres from the border with Kazakhstan when the accident occurred.&nbsp;

<a href="www.wionews.com/world/watch-taliban-use-water-cannon-on-afghan-women-opposing-prohibition-on-university-education-546399">Taliban use water cannons on Afghan women opposing prohibition on university education</a>

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A video of Afghan women using a lane as a shield to protect themselves from a water cannon has gone viral on social media. The Taliban have started to opt for different ways to stop women from protesting against the university education ban in Afghanistan for females.

Hundreds of Afghan women have taken to the streets to protest against the Taliban's decision. Protest marches in Afghanistan echoed with slogans like 'education is our right' and 'The Taliban are cowards.'&nbsp;

<a href="www.wionews.com/world/chinas-top-health-body-says-will-no-longer-publish-daily-covid-numbers-546408">China's top health body says will no longer publish daily Covid numbers</a>

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China's National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 case figures for the country.

The health agency which as per Reuters has been publishing the numbers for the past three years has said that starting Sunday it won't release such data.

However, the agency did not disclose the reasons behind this decision. It is also not known how frequently China will now update Covid information.

Pope Francis on Christmas: 'Men &amp; women in their hunger for power, consume their own people'

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Ten months into the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine remains defiant. In a message to Ukrainian citizens, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country will make its own Christmas magic.

Ten months into the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine remains defiant. In a message to Ukrainian citizens, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country will make its own Christmas magic. In other news starting Sunday, China's top health body the National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 cases. As the global community decried Taliban's latest order banning university education for girls, the group has reportedly resorted to using water cannons on students protesting the ban. Click on the headlines to read more: A defiant Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will create its own Christmas Magic On the day that marks 10 months of Moscow's launching of the war that has killed tens and thousands and displaced millions, Zelensky said, "We endured at the beginning of the war - we withstood attacks, threats, nuclear blackmail, terror, missile strikes. We will endure this winter because we know what we are fighting for." 18 miners trapped in a gold mine in Xinjiang, rescue operation underway As many as 18 people were trapped in an underground gold mine in China's Xinjiang region on Sunday after a cave-in was reported by local news agencies. 40 people were working in the mine, situated 100 kilometres from the border with Kazakhstan when the accident occurred. Taliban use water cannons on Afghan women opposing prohibition on university education A video of Afghan women using a lane as a shield to protect themselves from a water cannon has gone viral on social media. The Taliban have started to opt for different ways to stop women from protesting against the university education ban in Afghanistan for females. Hundreds of Afghan women have taken to the streets to protest against the Taliban's decision. Protest marches in Afghanistan echoed with slogans like 'education is our right' and 'The Taliban are cowards.' China's top health body says will no longer publish daily Covid numbers China's National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 case figures for the country. The health agency which as per Reuters has been publishing the numbers for the past three years has said that starting Sunday it won't release such data. However, the agency did not disclose the reasons behind this decision. It is also not known how frequently China will now update Covid information. Pope Francis on Christmas: 'Men & women in their hunger for power, consume their own people'

Morning Brief: Zelensky sends defiant Christmas message, China to stop publishing COVID count, and more

As pacifist Japan moves ahead with its biggest military overhaul since World War Two, North Korea denouncing the move has warned that the nation will regret its choice. In other news, for the first time since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russia war, Moscow has claimed to have shot down four&nbsp;US-made missiles. Meanwhile, the January 6 committee slammed former President Donald Trump on Monday calling him&nbsp;"unfit for any office".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-us-made-missiles-shot-down-over-southern-russia-claims-moscow-544642">North Korea denounces Japan's military buildup, warns it will 'shudder' over wrong choice</a>

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North Korea has denounced Japan's new security strategy and has vowed action to show just how "wrong" Japan's choice is. The nation also said that international sanctions will not stop its efforts to step up its own security efforts.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-us-made-missiles-shot-down-over-southern-russia-claims-moscow-544642">Four US-made missiles shot down over southern Russia, claims Moscow</a>

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Moscow claimed Monday that four US-made missiles were shot down by its air defence systems over a southern Russian region bordering Ukraine. This is the first time Russia has made such a claim since it started the war in Ukraine 10 months back.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-stays-title-42-which-blocks-mexican-migrants-from-entering-the-country-544656">US Supreme Court stays 'Title 42' which blocks Mexican migrants from entering the country</a>

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The United States on Monday halted the scrapping of a key policy that has been in place since the last days of the Donald Trump administration and blocked the entry of migrants at the country's southwest border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-first-covid-related-deaths-in-weeks-as-questions-remain-on-official-count-544638">China reports first Covid related deaths in weeks as questions remain on official count</a>

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China reported its first Covid related deaths in weeks as rising cases continue to put strain following the relaxation of pandemic-related curbs.&nbsp;On Monday, China recorded two Covid deaths, a first since December 3, the National Health Commission said.

Watch |&nbsp;January 6 committee recommends charging Trump, calling him 'unfit for any office' 
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As pacifist Japan moves ahead with its biggest military overhaul since World War Two, North Korea denouncing the move has warned that the nation will regret its choice.

As pacifist Japan moves ahead with its biggest military overhaul since World War Two, North Korea denouncing the move has warned that the nation will regret its choice. In other news, for the first time since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russia war, Moscow has claimed to have shot down four US-made missiles. Meanwhile, the January 6 committee slammed former President Donald Trump on Monday calling him "unfit for any office". Click on headlines to read more: North Korea denounces Japan's military buildup, warns it will 'shudder' over wrong choice North Korea has denounced Japan's new security strategy and has vowed action to show just how "wrong" Japan's choice is. The nation also said that international sanctions will not stop its efforts to step up its own security efforts. Four US-made missiles shot down over southern Russia, claims Moscow Moscow claimed Monday that four US-made missiles were shot down by its air defence systems over a southern Russian region bordering Ukraine. This is the first time Russia has made such a claim since it started the war in Ukraine 10 months back. US Supreme Court stays 'Title 42' which blocks Mexican migrants from entering the country The United States on Monday halted the scrapping of a key policy that has been in place since the last days of the Donald Trump administration and blocked the entry of migrants at the country's southwest border. China reports first Covid related deaths in weeks as questions remain on official count China reported its first Covid related deaths in weeks as rising cases continue to put strain following the relaxation of pandemic-related curbs. On Monday, China recorded two Covid deaths, a first since December 3, the National Health Commission said. Watch | January 6 committee recommends charging Trump, calling him 'unfit for any office'

Morning brief: North Korea says sanctions won't stop missiles, China's first covid death in weeks, and more

Ukraine has reportedly shot down nine&nbsp;Iranian-made Shahed drones which had entered Kyiv's airspace on Monday morning. In other news even as China witnesses a sudden spike in its COVID-19 numbers and people clamour to buy cold medicine to battle the symptoms, vaccine hesitancy is still prevalent in the nation. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has put his future at Twitter in the hands of the people.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/even-as-covid-19-cases-spike-caccine-hesistancy-plagues-china-544348">Even as COVID-19 cases spike, vaccine hesitancy plagues China</a>

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Even as coronavirus cases surge across the nation vaccine hesitancy runs deep in mainland China. While officially the country's vaccination rate is above 90 per cent, the rate for adults with booster shots is much lower.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kyiv-shoots-down-nine-drones-in-capitals-airspace-early-monday-military-administration-says-544357">Kyiv shoots down nine drones in capital's airspace early Monday, military administration says</a>

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The Ukrainian military shot down nine Iranian-made Shahed drones in Kyiv's airspace early Monday morning, Kyiv's military administration said on the Telegram messaging app.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-tests-fires-first-spy-satellite-a-day-after-launching-ballistic-missiles-544351">North Korea completes 'important' test for a spy satellite, confirms state media</a>

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A day after firing two ballistic missiles, North Korean state agency on Monday confirmed that an 'important, final phase' test for the development of a first-of-its-kind spy satellite that Kim Jong-un wants to be readied by April 2023 was completed.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-delays-euthanasia-for-mentally-ill-after-facing-criticism-544360">Canada delays euthanasia for mentally ill after facing criticism</a>

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Facing backlash from several quarters, the Canadian government has decided to delay expanding euthanasia or medically assisted death facility to people with mental illness.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk puts his future at Twitter to public vote

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Ukraine has reportedly shot down nine Iranian-made Shahed drones which had entered Kyiv's airspace on Monday morning. In other news even as China witnesses a sudden spike in its COVID-19 numbers and people clamour to buy cold medicine to battle the symptoms, vaccine hesitancy is still prevalent in the nation.

Ukraine has reportedly shot down nine Iranian-made Shahed drones which had entered Kyiv's airspace on Monday morning. In other news even as China witnesses a sudden spike in its COVID-19 numbers and people clamour to buy cold medicine to battle the symptoms, vaccine hesitancy is still prevalent in the nation. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has put his future at Twitter in the hands of the people. Click on headlines to read more: Even as COVID-19 cases spike, vaccine hesitancy plagues China Even as coronavirus cases surge across the nation vaccine hesitancy runs deep in mainland China. While officially the country's vaccination rate is above 90 per cent, the rate for adults with booster shots is much lower. Kyiv shoots down nine drones in capital's airspace early Monday, military administration says The Ukrainian military shot down nine Iranian-made Shahed drones in Kyiv's airspace early Monday morning, Kyiv's military administration said on the Telegram messaging app. North Korea completes 'important' test for a spy satellite, confirms state media A day after firing two ballistic missiles, North Korean state agency on Monday confirmed that an 'important, final phase' test for the development of a first-of-its-kind spy satellite that Kim Jong-un wants to be readied by April 2023 was completed. Canada delays euthanasia for mentally ill after facing criticism Facing backlash from several quarters, the Canadian government has decided to delay expanding euthanasia or medically assisted death facility to people with mental illness. Watch | Elon Musk puts his future at Twitter to public vote

Morning brief: North Korea's first-of-its-kind spy satellite, China's vaccine hesitancy, and more

North Korea as per the South on Sunday fired an "unidentified" ballistic missile towards the Japan Sea. Japanese&nbsp;public broadcaster NHK said that the ballistic missile landed just outside its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). In other news, a spate of Russian propaganda videos attempting to recruit citizens have come to light. These videos offer up money, a higher social standing and a 'manly' way of life as lure for conscription.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fired-unidentified-ballistic-missile-towards-japan-sea-south-korea-544132">North Korea fired 'unidentified ballistic missile' towards Japan Sea: South Korea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/12/18/319071-new-wion-4.png?imwidth=1920" />North Korea fired an "unidentified ballistic missile" towards the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast on Sunday, claims the South Korean military.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/from-bahamas-to-brooklyn-ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-to-not-fight-us-extradition-544129">From Bahamas to Brooklyn: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to not fight US extradition</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/12/18/319069-untitled-design.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Former FTX Chief Executive Sam Bankman-Fried may no more fight against extradition from Bahamas to the United States. The 30-year-old former cryptocurrency mogul will appear in a Bahamas court on Monday where he is expected to reverse his decision to contest extradition to the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-propaganda-videos-attempts-to-recruit-citizens-by-dangling-money-respect-and-a-manly-life-544124">Russian propaganda videos promise money, respect and ‘manly’ life to lure recruits in army</a>

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Despite repeatedly denying needing more recruits for its war on Ukraine, Russia as per reports has begun a propaganda campaign to try and enlist volunteers. For this, the country is using narratives like patriotism, morality and money.

Watch |&nbsp;Iran protests: Iran arrests actress Taraneh Alidoosti; arrested on charges of 'spreading falsehood'

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North Korea as per the South on Sunday fired an "unidentified" ballistic missile towards the Japan Sea. Japanese public broadcaster NHK said that the ballistic missile landed just outside its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

North Korea as per the South on Sunday fired an "unidentified" ballistic missile towards the Japan Sea. Japanese public broadcaster NHK said that the ballistic missile landed just outside its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). In other news, a spate of Russian propaganda videos attempting to recruit citizens have come to light. These videos offer up money, a higher social standing and a 'manly' way of life as lure for conscription. Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea fired 'unidentified ballistic missile' towards Japan Sea: South Korea North Korea fired an "unidentified ballistic missile" towards the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast on Sunday, claims the South Korean military. From Bahamas to Brooklyn: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to not fight US extradition Former FTX Chief Executive Sam Bankman-Fried may no more fight against extradition from Bahamas to the United States. The 30-year-old former cryptocurrency mogul will appear in a Bahamas court on Monday where he is expected to reverse his decision to contest extradition to the United States. Russian propaganda videos promise money, respect and ‘manly’ life to lure recruits in army Despite repeatedly denying needing more recruits for its war on Ukraine, Russia as per reports has begun a propaganda campaign to try and enlist volunteers. For this, the country is using narratives like patriotism, morality and money. Watch | Iran protests: Iran arrests actress Taraneh Alidoosti; arrested on charges of 'spreading falsehood' Watch | Covid pressurises funeral services in China's Beijing; long lines at crematoriums

Morning brief: FTX founder to surrender, North Korea's latest missile, and more

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to bring about an anti-strike law for emergency services workers as nurses across the country go on strike today over demands of a 19 per cent pay hike. In other news from Britain, reports claim that since being ousted, former PM Boris Johnson has earned over&nbsp;1 million pounds (USD 1.2 million) for giving paid speeches. Meanwhile, speaking at the&nbsp;UN Security Council open debate on&nbsp;Multilateralism,&nbsp;India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar called for&nbsp;'New Orientation for Reformed Multilateral Systems' (NORMS) to determine a global order that best reflects contemporary realities.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rishi-sunak-says-ready-for-a-showdown-with-union-leaders-vows-to-introduce-anti-strike-law-543136">Rishi Sunak says ready for a showdown with union leaders, vows to introduce anti-strike law</a>

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As Britain suffers through the great strikes, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed that anti-strike laws will be brought in "to protect lives and livelihoods".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-uk-pm-boris-johnson-has-earned-over-ps1-mn-giving-speeches-since-quitting-543126">Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson has earned over £1 million giving speeches since quitting</a>

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An official register of UK parliamentarians' interests has revealed that former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has already earned more that 1 million pounds (USD 1.2 million) for giving paid speeches since leaving office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-un-jaishankar-lays-out-indias-norms-for-multilateral-reforms-543141">At UN, Jaishankar lays out India's 'NORMS' for multilateral reforms</a>

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With a focus on 'Call for Change' in the functional apparatus of multilateral bodies such as the United Nations Security Council, India said that there is a need for'New Orientation for Reformed Multilateral Systems' (NORMS) to determine a global order that best reflects contemporary realities.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-says-covid-19-wont-be-a-public-emergency-in-2023-seeking-information-on-virus-origins-from-china-543144">WHO says Covid-19 won't be a public emergency in 2023, seeking information on virus origins from China</a>

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As the third anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic approaches, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said that it hoped that the virus would no longer be a public health emergency next year.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to bring about an anti-strike law for emergency services workers as nurses across the country go on strike today over demands of a 19 per cent pay hike.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to bring about an anti-strike law for emergency services workers as nurses across the country go on strike today over demands of a 19 per cent pay hike. In other news from Britain, reports claim that since being ousted, former PM Boris Johnson has earned over 1 million pounds (USD 1.2 million) for giving paid speeches. Meanwhile, speaking at the UN Security Council open debate on Multilateralism, India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar called for 'New Orientation for Reformed Multilateral Systems' (NORMS) to determine a global order that best reflects contemporary realities. Rishi Sunak says ready for a showdown with union leaders, vows to introduce anti-strike law As Britain suffers through the great strikes, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed that anti-strike laws will be brought in "to protect lives and livelihoods". Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson has earned over £1 million giving speeches since quitting An official register of UK parliamentarians' interests has revealed that former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has already earned more that 1 million pounds (USD 1.2 million) for giving paid speeches since leaving office. At UN, Jaishankar lays out India's 'NORMS' for multilateral reforms With a focus on 'Call for Change' in the functional apparatus of multilateral bodies such as the United Nations Security Council, India said that there is a need for'New Orientation for Reformed Multilateral Systems' (NORMS) to determine a global order that best reflects contemporary realities. WHO says Covid-19 won't be a public emergency in 2023, seeking information on virus origins from China As the third anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic approaches, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said that it hoped that the virus would no longer be a public health emergency next year. Watch | Iran ousted from UN women's group; Russia and China oppose move

Morning brief: WHO hopes Covid won't be health emergency in 2023, UK's anti-strike law, and more

Tensions in Peru escalated after former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo’s jail term was extended by 18 months. The relatives and supporters of Castillo, meanwhile, demonstrated outside the Barbadillo penitentiary, asking for the ousted leader’s release. In other news, 36 Chinese companies were banned by the US from importing any components as part of the new export rules introduced by the nation. Also, almost half-a-dozen journalists’ Twitter accounts were suspended, without any explanations.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peruvian-former-president-castillos-jail-term-extended-by-18-months-543537">Former Peru president Pedro Castillo's jail term extended by 18 months</a>

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The prison term of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was extended by 18 months as diplomatic tensions deepened with the region’s left-leaning nations that stand against his removal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-follows-huawei-suit-again-imposes-trade-ban-on-36-chinese-firms-543552">US follows HUAWEI suit again, imposes trade ban on 36 Chinese firms</a>

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The United States on Thursday banned 36 Chinese companies from importing components from the United States as part of the country's new export rules. The banned Chinese companies also include Yangtze Memory Technologies and Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment, two of China's biggest chipmakers.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musks-twitter-suspends-accounts-of-over-half-a-dozen-journalists-543548">Twitter suspends accounts of over half-a-dozen journalists, Elon Musk justifies it</a>

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&nbsp;Twitter accounts of around half-a-dozen journalists from top media houses covering Technology were suspended without providing any explanation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/a-tiny-meteorite-probably-struck-soyuz-causing-a-coolant-leak-russian-official-says-543545">A tiny meteorite probably struck Soyuz causing a coolant leak, Russian official says</a>

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A coolant leak aboard the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft that lasted at least three hours might have been caused by a tiny meteorite strike.

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Tensions in Peru escalated after former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo’s jail term was extended by 18 months. The relatives and supporters of Castillo, meanwhile, demonstrated outside the Barbadillo penitentiary, asking for the ousted leader’s release.

Tensions in Peru escalated after former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo’s jail term was extended by 18 months. The relatives and supporters of Castillo, meanwhile, demonstrated outside the Barbadillo penitentiary, asking for the ousted leader’s release. In other news, 36 Chinese companies were banned by the US from importing any components as part of the new export rules introduced by the nation. Also, almost half-a-dozen journalists’ Twitter accounts were suspended, without any explanations. Former Peru president Pedro Castillo's jail term extended by 18 months The prison term of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was extended by 18 months as diplomatic tensions deepened with the region’s left-leaning nations that stand against his removal. US follows HUAWEI suit again, imposes trade ban on 36 Chinese firms The United States on Thursday banned 36 Chinese companies from importing components from the United States as part of the country's new export rules. The banned Chinese companies also include Yangtze Memory Technologies and Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment, two of China's biggest chipmakers. Twitter suspends accounts of over half-a-dozen journalists, Elon Musk justifies it Twitter accounts of around half-a-dozen journalists from top media houses covering Technology were suspended without providing any explanation. A tiny meteorite probably struck Soyuz causing a coolant leak, Russian official says A coolant leak aboard the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft that lasted at least three hours might have been caused by a tiny meteorite strike. Watch| Supporters of banned mayor Imamoglu rally in Istanbul

Morning brief: Castillo's jail term, US ban on Chinese firms, Twitter accounts suspension and more