A year of drought, extreme temperatures and rising costs has hit the the animal kingdom hard with wildlife perishing from the effects of development, lack of funding and climate change.

Uganda tightens laws to save wildlife, Australian programme to train vets

China's Covid cases have brought bad news to the country's biggest gaming market of Macao. Three years after witnessing numerous lockdowns under Covid curbs, business owners in Macao hoped for their work to pick up after Beijing loosened its strict zero Covid policy but the spike in infections is keeping customers away from the markets as well as the infamous casinos.

Spike in Mainland China's Covid infections hamper recovery, Macao shopkeepers hope for boom

The Philippines halted flights in and out of Manila airport on New Year's Day after a power outage knocked out communication and radio equipment at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Philippines: Power outage prompts chaos at Ninoy Aquino International Airport

In response to North Korea's increasing nuclear and missile threats, South Korea and the United States are talking about potential cooperative planning and exercises utilising US nuclear capabilities, according to South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in a newspaper interview. Yoon was reported by the Chosun Ilbo newspaper as adding that the cooperative planning and drills will be intended to improve the US "extended deterrence."

US-South Korea Mull Nuke Drills: President Yoon Suk-Yeol says talks ongoing

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with incoming Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang over a phone call. This comes after China announced Qin as a new foreign minister last week.

US-China Relations: Blinken talks with Qin over phone, discusses relations

Lula Da Silva takes oath as Brazil's president for the third time. He vowed to fight for the poor, an environment and rebuild the country as red-clad crowd flooded the streets of Brazil.

Brazil: Lula Da Silva breaks into tears during his address, introduces flurry of measures

As data related to the recent Covid surge in China remains shrouded in mystery, more countries are imposing mandatory testing requirements on arrivals from China. The latest Australia, Canada and Morocco have imposed these precautionary measures.

Covid Surge: Australia, Canada to impose mandatory tests on visitors from China

As the world gets ready to bid a final goodbye to football legend Pele, fans across the globe are paying their tributes. Fans gathered near Villa Belmero Stadium on the eve of Pele's funeral in Santos.

Final farewell to Pele: Procession with coffin bearing Pele's remains will take place

India's top court today backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2016 notes ban in a majority judgment, upholding the legality of the 2016 decision to outlaw about 86 percent of the country's cash in circulation. The Supreme Court said that demonetization decision could not be faulted just because the center initiated it.

India's Supreme Court: 2016 demonetisation valid, 58 petitions challenged decisison

In the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir, three civilians were killed and nine others were injured when gunmen broke into a village. According to locals, it was a terrorist strike.

India: Terror attacks in village in Rajouri, child killed in blast in morning

US-China Relations: What to expect from Qin Gang's stint as China's top diplomat?

San Francisco in the US state of California, saw a record flooding on the last day of 2022. Heavy rains brought about a phenomenon known as an ‘atmospheric river’ leading to the closure of US highway 101, one of California’s most famous routes.

Deluge in California: Record rains hit San Francisco, flood warning issued to about 16 MN residents

Lula Da Silva is all set to be sworn in as Brazil's new President, later today he will take the oath under tight security in the Brazilian capital amid threats of violence by his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro's protesters. The authorities have deployed around 10,000 police and security personnel.

WION Fineprint | Brazil: Lula Da Silva to be sworn in as President amid tight security

Tragedy amid New Year celebrations in Uganda. At least nine people including a 10 year old boy were killed in a stampede in a shopping mall in the capital Kampala.

WION Fineprint | Uganda: Nine suffocate to death after stampede in shopping mall

As world leaders look back at 2022 and lay out plans and agendas for the year to come, some key announcements have emerged that maybe is an indication of big fallouts.

Countries lay out big plans for 2023 | Key announcements in New Year speeches

An explosion has taken place outside the military airport in Kabul where several casualties are feared. The Taliban-run government in Afghanistan has confirmed the development. The explosion was reported was reported near the entrance to a military airfield.

Afghanistan Explosion: Blast reported near Hamid Karzai International airport

Three New York police officers were attacked near Times Square on New Year's Eve. The attacker used a machete to injure the officers. The police say it was an unprovoked attack.

US: Three police officers attacked with a machete near times square

As the world celebrated the New Years with fireworks, Russia targeted the Ukrainian Capital Kyiv along with several other regions in the country. According to Ukrainian officials, Russia launched dozens of missiles towards cities.

War in Ukraine: Blasts in early hours of New Year's day, Kyiv residents shout 'glory to Ukraine'

Amid rising tensions with the west and the worst anti-government protests since the Iranian green movement, Iran's military tested new attack drones in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strategic Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as part of military drills conducted by Tehran.

Iran: Tests drones as part of military drills, conducts wargames near strategic strait of Hormuz

Let's take a look at the stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

Trending on WION: UK PM Rishi Sunak says 'problems won't go away in New Year'

2023 is going to be an eventful election year. Democracy is on the ballot in several nations, there are a host of electoral contests. Molly Gambhir tells you which states are going to polls.

Gravitas: Will 2023 disrupt the prevailing global order?

From gas to groceries, the year 2022 has been a whirlwind for people across the world. Prices rose at the fastest pace in decades. Economists say the coming year could bring in feeble growth as central banks raise rates to tackle high inflation. Will 2023 be the year of recession? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: What Could Tip Global Economy Into Recession?

The year 2023 is set to witness the first civilian mission to the moon. A Japanese billionaire Suzaku Maezawa announced the dearMoon mission in 2018. He bought all the seats on SpaceX’s starship rocket to fly around the moon. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: What is the dearMoon project?

Working from home became the norm during the pandemic. Will 2023 be about returning to offices or will a hybrid work model become the norm? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Will 2023 be about returning to offices?

Three white men have been charged with with assault on two Black boys in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa also condemned the racists act. Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch | Racism Attack: 3 white men charged with assault on teens in SA

This is a question we all want an answer to. Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas: Will the pandemic end in 2023?

Pavani Rao Boddapati, VFX Supervisor of 'Avatar: 2' spoke to WION. She shared her experience on working with James Cameron for the movie. Watch further to know more.

'Avatar: 2' VFX Supervisor, Pavani Rao Boddapati speaks to WION on collaboration with James Cameron

Web 3.0 is the supposed next big evolutionary leap forward of the internet. It is expected to be decentralised and AI-dominated. What developments will we see in 2023? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Web 3.0: Bridging the gap between digital & real world

Coronavirus hasn't been eliminated, but the world has learnt to live with the virus. New variants keep emerging. Will advanced vaccines stop the infections? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Potential vaccine breakthroughs in 2023

2023 is going to be a significant year for India. The country holds the G20 Presidency next year. What can you expect in the lead-up to the big summit? Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: What can India do as G20 President?

Six years of Donald Trump’s tax returns were made public by a congressional panel, ending the former president’s long-running effort to break precedent and keep them secret.

US: Committee release security and bank account numbers, Trump paid $1500 income tax for 2016-17

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