Israel’s health ministry has ordered a halt to French caesarian sections. This is a relatively new way of carrying out a c-section that’s gained popularity in recent years. However, doctors are concerned that the surgery could be accompanied by a higher rate of complications. WION’s Jodie Cohen explain.

French c-sections suspended in Israel

Mexico imposed a total ban on smoking in public places. This also includes a ban on tobacco advertising. The step was initially approved in 2021.

Trending on WION: Mexico tightens ban on public smoking and tobacco advertising

Magun, or thunderbolt, is a popular charm among the Yoruba people, commonly done to curb promiscuity. WION’s Louisa Olaniyi from Lagos, Nigeria tells you more.

What is the Magun charm phenomenon?

A plane carrying 72 people on board crashed in Nepal's Pokhara on Sunday. The incident claimed at least 68 lives. In the wake of the crash, the Nepali government has now mandated a technical test for flights to be conducted before departure. Watch to know more.

Nepal Plane Crash: Aircraft's black box found from debris

Nepal Plane Crash: 68 passengers, 4 crew members on borad the Yeti airlines aircraft

Nepal Plane Crash: Final moments of Yeti plane caught on camera just before crash

A former female lawmaker of Afghanistan has been shot dead by unknown assailants. Mursal Nabizada had been a member of the parliamentary Defence commission in the U.S-backed government. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack and a probe is still underway.

Former Afghan lawmaker Mursal Nabizada shot dead at her native place

Massive protest against strict Covid-19 restrictions was seen in China. But the situation now seems to be under control as the police have clamped down the protest.

China begins detaining protesters against Jinping's zero Covid policy

Russia's budget has become too reliant on oil income to cover expenses, warned economists and said that if crude prices do not rise as anticipated this year, the government may be forced to increase taxes, showed a Reuters report.

War, oil price cap to weigh on Russia's budget; Moscow likely to hike tax

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting over Judicial Reforms. Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in three major cities against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reform plans. The organisers are accusing him of undermining democratic rule weeks after his reelection.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu to move ahead with the Legal Reforms

With little to separate the two teams, India drew England 0-0 in a high intensity match of Pool D. The host displayed a solid show in defence which helped them secure a crucial point in their respective pool. In the other match of the day, Spain defeated Wales 5-1.

Hockey World Cup highlights: India & England draw; Spain defeat Wales 5-1

Large areas of eastern Ukraine were experiencing electricity cuts, Ukrainian officials said, across regions after attack by Russian troops. Watch further to know more.

War in Ukraine: Dnipro pummeled, hundreds without power | Russian strikes

At least 40 bodies recovered in the Pokhara plan crash in Nepal. Rescue operations are underway and the airport is closed for the time being. Watch further to know more.

Nepal Plane Crash: Aircraft crashes with 72 people on board

Nepal Plane Crash: Pokhara bound flight crashes 20 minutes after leaving Kathmandu

Nepal Plane Crash: Aircraft crashes between old airport, Pokhara International Airport

China has resumed its high-speed rail services which will operate between Hong Kong and the mainland. This is the first time after the Covid-19 pandemic and the lifting of traveling curbs that the services have resumed.

China: Rail services begin after three year long Covid-19 pandemic break

Rain, snow and strong winds moved into storm last California again on the weekend, bringing heavy flooding to already waterlogged regions in the state. The US National Weather Service says the latest weather system was expected to bring heavy lower elevation rain, significant mountain snow and strong winds along with this another surge of Pacific moisture expected in the Californian State.

California: Significant mountain snow, strong winds expected

The Global elites are gathering in Davos for the Annual Summit 2023. Last year Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated the discourse in forum but this time, other teams are expected to form the agenda of the annual event.

WION at Davos 2023: Gathering of global elite amid recession fear

Thousands of teachers from across Portugal joined a protest in Lisbon demanding better working conditions and higher pay. Reports quoted police saying that more than 20,000 people joined the March that was called by the Union of all education professionals.

Portugal: Thousands of teachers from across the country protest in Lisbon

Nepal Plane Crash: Six children, including three infants were on board the flight

In the wake of the tragic plane crash in Nepal's Pokhara, a look back at the Himalayan nation's history of similar incidents in the recent past shows up a series of aviation disasters.

Decoding the disasters: Nepal's troubled history of plane crashes

Peru has announced a state of emergency amid weeks-long protests against the country's President Dina Boularte that have killed at least 42 people so far. The 30-day long emergency imposed today covers Lima regions of Cusco and Puno and the port of Kalau adjacent to the Peruvian Capital.

Peru: Country declares emergency amid protests for 30 days

Gabrielle, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas has won the Miss Universe title. Thumping music was in the air when she was crowned with the tiara.

WION Fineprint | Miss Universe 2022: US' R'Bonney Gabriel crowned with the title

Thousands of National Health Service nurses and ambulance workers went on strike because of overpay. The UK cabinet seems to be at war internally over the health budget.

WION Fineprint | NHS Crisis: Cabinet split over pay hike to striking workers | UK

WION Fineprint | Nepal Plane Crash: At least 20 bodies have been identified so far

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is on a four-day state visit to UAE. UAE will invest $30 Billion in South Korea. Watch further to know more.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visits UAE

Temperatures have plunged to minus 50 degrees Celsius this week in Yakutsk. During an abnormally long cold, Yakutsk is known as the coldest on earth. Watch further to know more.

Siberian city Yakutsk faces sub-zero temperature, coldest city in the world

HDFC Bank India's largest private lender, reported a 18.5% jump in net profit for the October-December quarter. This has been aided by higher top-line and healthy loan growth. Watch further to know more.

World Business Watch: HDFC Bank's net profit jumps by 18.5%

Meta and Microsoft are separately vacating office buildings in Seattle and Bellevue in Washington. The move occurred due to change in the tech sector and softness in the office market. Watch further to know more.

World Business Watch: Microsoft and Meta vacating offices in the U.S.

ShareChat, an Indian social media start-up has reduced its workforce by 20 per cent. This round of layoffs has affected over 400 employees. Watch further to know more.

India's ShareChat lays off 20% of employees

IMF warned of unraveling economic ties. This could shrink the global economy, particularly harming low-income countries. Watch further to know more.

World Business Watch: IMF warns of deteriorating trade relations globally

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