Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

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The Starlink satellite first arrived in Ukraine last Spring and since then the internet terminals made by Elon musk's SpaceX have been an important source of communication for Ukraine's military, it has allowed them to fight and stay connected despite the internet network being destroyed in its war with Russia.

Exclusive: Musk’s SpaceX says it can no longer pay for satellite services in Ukraine

Beijing has witnessed a rare protest against Chinese President Xi Jinping. Protest banners on a bridge called for Xi Jinping to be deposed.

Gravitas | Beijing: Video shows rare protest against Xi Jinping

Former US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the row over the classified documents that were seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida that were seized during an FBI raid.

US: January 6 capitol hearing to focus on warnings given in lead up to violence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia used missiles and Iran-made drones to target civilians and energy infrastructure in a series of deadly strikes.

Ukraine PM: Ukraine receives additional emergency aid from IMF

Due to disrupted water cycles and changing climate patterns, some countries have been facing a shortage of water while others have been faced with life-threatening abundances of it.

2.1 Million struggle with hunger in Chad, spike in number of children hospitalised with malnutrition

Ukraine launched a crowdfunding to raise money to buy Kamikaze drones. Within 24 hours, the country secured an overwhelming amount of $9.6 million.

WION Fineprint | Ukraine raises $9.6 million in 24 hours to buy drones

Gen Z is attempting to cancel the thumbs-up emoji, along with nine others because they are old or 'rude'.

WION Fineprint | Gen Z cancels the thumbs-up emoji

Scientists from Stanford University have grown human brain cells in young rats. The goal is to study autism, schizophrenia and other conditions.

WION Fineprint | Scientists create human-rat hybrid brain!

Humanoid AI-DA appeared before the upper house of the UK parliament for a discussion about the relationship between artificial intelligence, robots, and the arts.

WION Fineprint | World's first humanoid robot artist grilled by UK lawmakers

The United Nations General Assembly continues to debate whether to demand that Russia should reverse course on annexing the four regions of Ukraine.

WION Dispatch: India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka abstain in condemnation vote

Speaking at the sixth conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures at Astana Summit in Kazakhstan, Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif pitched for engagement.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan pushes for talks, but silent on terrorism

Taiwan is welcoming back visitors after ending its mandatory Covid-19 quarantine rules. Dozens of excited tourists from Thailand were the very first to return to Taiwan. They were welcomed by officials with teddy bears as they stepped off the plane.

Taiwan: Thai tourists first to return after the country ends Covid quarantine

Russia continues hitting cities such as Kyiv on the Eastern front. Ukraine is claiming to be gaining more ground. Armed supplies from Western countries have been a significant factor in all of this and Ukraine's government has been pushing for air defense systems as well.

War in Ukraine: 50 countries to grant air defences, Ministry demands more weapons from France

Parents of young children in London are being urged to make sure their children are vaccinated against Polio. Youngsters aged between one and nine years old being offered a second booster dose.

London: Parents urged to get their children vaccinated against polio

Joe Biden has unveiled his much-awaited National Security strategy. He has had his fair share of four intentions in the last two years, probably much more than Presidents have in one entire term.

Joe Biden: China is our biggest geopolitical challenge, Iran is plotting to harm Americans

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

Trending on WION: Indian ed-tech giant Byju's lays off 2500 employees

There is a case which has shocked the whole of India. Police investigation into the Southern state of Kerala, the probing of the whereabouts of two missing women has led to a series of chilling revelations.

Kerala Killings: Two missing cases led to a suspected human sacrifice case

In Hong Kong, a cartoonist has drawn the Hong Kong police being called to a school to handle unruly school pupils. The cartoonist has denied trying to criticise the riot police.

Hong Kong: Police complain to newspaper over cartoon, cartoonist denies allegations

North Korea has test-fired a pair of long-range strategic cruise missiles, with leader Kim Jong Un lauding another successful display of the country’s tactical nuclear strike capability.

Seoul: Military prepared, working closely with the US

A Brazilian court has fined Apple with $19 million and ruled that battery chargers must come with new iPhones sold in the country. The Sao Paulo State quote it ruled against Apple in a lawsuit filed by association of borrowers consumers and taxpayers.

World Business Watch: Lawsuit filed by the association of consumers and taxpayers against Apple

The number of homeless people in Portugal are on the rise. The impact of Ukraine conflict has contributed to food price inflation. Rising level costs are exacerbating this problem further.

Portugal: Inflation hits 30-year high, food prices soar on account of Ukraine conflict

Singapore City State's economy has returned to growth in third quarter while showing fragility of post-pandemic prospects. The gross domestic product (GDP) in three months through September was up 1.5 percent from previous quarter.

World Business Watch: Central bank tightens monetary policy settings in Singapore

In the middle of a debate on Moonlighting which is working for a company and taking another job at the same time, now Indian IT giant emphasis has reportedly fired several employees for this.

World Business Watch: Indian IT firm Infosys fires several employees for 'moonlighting'

Residence in Argentina is struggling to survive. Inflation is set to hit hundred percent this year and it is the residence that is bearing the brunt.

Argentina Economic Crisis: Residents search through garbage piles for food and clothes

The relationship between United States and Saudi Arabia remains strained. Both the countries have taken exit over OPEC Plus's last week's decision to cut oil production.

US-Saudi Relations: Washington accuses Riyadh of boosting Russian interests

Now the Starling satellite first arrived last spring and since then, the internet terminals made by Elon Musk SpaceX have been an important source of communication for Ukraine's military.

US: Elon Musk's SpaceX may no longer pay for Starlink satellites

A decade ago, the Chinese internet was much like the rest of the world. You could search for topics critical of the CPC, results would pop up for China’s darkest chapters in the history.

China: Beijing tightens internet curbs ahead of the CPC Congress

China's inflation rate has picked up pace in the month of September with consumer prices rising at their fastest rate in over two years. The rise in consumer inflation comes on the back of the spiking pork prices as the extreme weather has hit the farmers in the country.

China inflation rate climbs at quickest pace in two years

A jury spared Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz from the death penalty for killing 17 people at a Parkland high school in 2018. The jury of seven men and five women returned their verdict after seven and a half hours of deliberations, following a 60-day trial.

Parkland Shooting Verdict: Florida jury spares capital punishment

It is just a matter of time before the 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar. The excitement for the tournament is slowly but surely starting to build up. All eyes are set on the biggest stars in the world of football who will be locking horns come November.

From Ronaldo to Messi, these five stars might be playing their last FIFA World Cup

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