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.

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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