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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="22">Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that diplomacy is the only responsible way to resolve border issues with Russia. US issued a straightforward call to North Korea to join direct negotiations regarding its nuclear and missile programmes with no preconditions. The first-ever yoga festival of Saudi Arabia was held at Bay La Sun Beach in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="23"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-war-like-situation-ukraine-asks-russia-to-pull-back-troops-diplomacy-is-the-only-responsible-way-449079"><strong>Amid war-like situation, Ukraine asks Russia to pull back troops: 'Diplomacy is the only responsible way'</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/31/237377-ukraine-2.jpg" />Kyiv has urged Russia to pull back its troops from Ukraine's border and must continue diplomatic engagement with the West if Moscow is serious when it says it doesn't want a new war.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="25"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-latest-missile-test-by-pyongyang-us-urges-north-korea-to-join-direct-talks-449073"><strong>After the latest missile test by Pyongyang, US urges North Korea to join direct talks&nbsp;</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/30/237356-fkugsaawuaq79mc.jpeg" />After Pyongyang sent a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into space on Sunday, the US issued a straightforward call to North Korea to join direct negotiations regarding its nuclear and missile programmes with no preconditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-intercepts-ballistic-missile-fired-by-yemens-houthi-rebels-449086"><strong>UAE intercepts ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels</strong></a><br />
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It was not immediately clear about the location of the place where the missile remnants fell. There was no immediate effect on air travel in the UAE. The Emirati Defense Ministry has also released black-and-white footage, which it said to be showing the destruction of a ballistic missile launcher in Yemen's al-Jawf province just 30 minutes after the attack.<br />
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Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that diplomacy is the only responsible way to resolve border issues with Russia.

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that diplomacy is the only responsible way to resolve border issues with Russia. US issued a straightforward call to North Korea to join direct negotiations regarding its nuclear and missile programmes with no preconditions. The first-ever yoga festival of Saudi Arabia was held at Bay La Sun Beach in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Amid war-like situation, Ukraine asks Russia to pull back troops: 'Diplomacy is the only responsible way' Kyiv has urged Russia to pull back its troops from Ukraine's border and must continue diplomatic engagement with the West if Moscow is serious when it says it doesn't want a new war. After the latest missile test by Pyongyang, US urges North Korea to join direct talks After Pyongyang sent a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into space on Sunday, the US issued a straightforward call to North Korea to join direct negotiations regarding its nuclear and missile programmes with no preconditions. UAE intercepts ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels It was not immediately clear about the location of the place where the missile remnants fell. There was no immediate effect on air travel in the UAE. The Emirati Defense Ministry has also released black-and-white footage, which it said to be showing the destruction of a ballistic missile launcher in Yemen's al-Jawf province just 30 minutes after the attack. Watch | WION Exclusive: Meet the woman, Nouf Marwaai, who brought yoga to Saudi Arabia Watch | Covid News: 34 new cases among Beijing Olympic-related personnel

Morning News Brief: Russia-Ukraine conflict, US-North Korea talks and more

Amid Russian deployment near its borders Ukraine has been on the tenterhooks and this former Soviet nation is aware that alone it holds no chance against Russia which is why it is cozying up with the NATO but at a time when Russian troops and their allies have surrounded Ukraine, NATO has made a startling comment.

NATO: No troops will be deployed in Ukraine if Russia invades

UAE has intercepted and destroyed yet another ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels towards the gulf country. Marking the third such incident to take place in this month itself, taking to twitter the UAE defense ministry in a statement said and 'air defenses intercepted and destroyed the ballistic missile launched by the Houthi terrorist group'

UAE 'ready to deal with any threats', intercepts 3rd Houthi missile

Beijing is grappling with a steady surge in Covid cases despite one of the largest Covid bubbles ever seen in the world days before beginning of the winter Olympics. Nearly 34 new Covid cases were detected in Olympics-related personnel.

Covid News: 34 new cases among Beijing Olympic-related personnel

A cafe in Thailand is reaping dividends after it transformed its interior from photogenic sakura trees to cryptocurrency data screens.

Cryptocurrency: Thai cafe offers coffee with a side of crypto investment

Iguana’s were falling out of trees while frozen still in other places in West Palm Beach, Fla. due to the recent cold snap that has hit the eastern part of the U.S.

Frozen iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida

As tensions ramp up at the Russia Ukraine border, western leaders continue to pursue a two-pronged approach to de-escalate- one is to increase military assistance to Ukraine and the second is to continue full diplomatic efforts to defuse the crisis. In the latest Ukraine has urged Moscow to pull back its troops from Ukraine's border and continue talking to the west if it is serious about resolving the situation.

'Diplomacy is the responsible way,' Kyiv urges Russia to pull back troops from Ukrainian border

The major winter storm that ripped through much of the US east coast over the weekend has now prompted cancellation of another 1400 US flights on Sunday. The storm which brought in hurricane-force winds and heaps of snow to the region caused major transport problems across the eastern states.

United States snowstorm: New York, Boston receive heavy rainfall, more than 1,400 flights cancelled

Torrential rains have caused flooding and rains in the country's most populous state of Sao Paulo killing at least 19 people, 11 of the victims died on Sunday after landslides buried several homes and cities in the interior of the state.

Brazil: Heavy rains kill 19 in Sao Paulo, governor announces emergency aid

Rafael Nadal staged an incredible comeback from two set down to beat 2nd seed Daniil Medvedev in an epic final to create history at the Australian Open 2022. WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to India's former national team coach Nandan Bal, listen in.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev, bags record 21st Grand Slam title

Portugal's centre-left Socialists won an outright parliamentary majority in Sunday's snap general election, securing a strong new mandate for Prime Minister Antonio Costa, a champion of balanced public accounts.

Portugal's centre-left Socialists win surprise victory in general election

Kicking off the budget session of parliament today, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled economic survey which is the flagship annual document reviving the state of economy, it projects India's GDP growth between 8-8.5 % in the financial year 2023.

Indian FM Nirmala Sitharaman tables Indian Economic Survey, 8-8.5% GDP growth projected for FY23

Pakistan's prime minister Imran khan will be in China for the opening of the Beijing winter Olympics. The visit comes amid growing economic crisis in Islamabad, Imran Khan will push China for three billion dollar loan.

Pakistan to push China for $3 billion loan, Pak PM Imran Khan to visit China ahead winter Olympics

UAE foils third ballistic missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels

The United States has criticized the record-breaking seventh missile launch in a month by North Korea ramping up the firepower, Pyongyang tested its most powerful missile since 2017. Washington is concerned, the escalating missile test could lead to resume tests of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles.

North Korea tests record-breaking 7th missile launch in a month, U.S. calls for talks

China will toughen law enforcement to curb monopoly practices and unfair competition this time in its pharma industry, the action follows November's regulatory guidelines that were to stamp out monopoly's inactive pharma ingredients.

China's crackdown on Pharma industry

In another news from China where as a resurgence of covid-19 cases and tough lockdowns hit production and demand growth in China's factory activity has slowed down this month, however, the slight expansion offered some signs of resilience as world's second largest economy enters a lightly bumpy New Year.

China January factory activity growth slows, COVID surge hits production & demand

Australian Open 2022: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev, bags record 21st Grand Slam title

The UK has expanded its vaccine eligibility for kids aged 5-11. The authorities will vaccinate vulnerable children against COVID-19.

The UK expands vaccine eligibility for 5-11 age group

India and Israel celebrated 30th anniversary of full diplomatic relations. While COVID has meant that some planned celebrations have had to go online, the two countries have jointly launched the anniversary year virtually with a logo marking the occasion.

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid: Israel grateful for Indian support

A fierce gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in India.

India: Anti-terror operations continue in Jammu & Kashmir, 5 terrorists killed in 2 encounters

In a bid to end the political stalemate, and ensure stability, lawmakers in Italy has re-elected Sergio Mattarella as President.

Italy re-elects Mattarella as President as lawmakers vote for political stability

WION's Sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to India's former national team coach Nandan Bal who is also chairman of selectors for the all India tennis association.

Australian Open 2022: WION's Digvijay Singh Deo speaks to Nandan Bal on men's singles final

One of the biggest challenges in any vaccine rollout is storing vaccines while they are in transit. What if the location of where the vaccines have to be shipped is off the power grid? Our next report gets you all the details.

Storing vaccine doses in areas that are off the grid

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has rejected calls for an international probe into a crisis in the ex-soviet country.

Kazakhstan President Tokayev rejects calls for an international probe into a crisis that killed 200

Tensions are at an all-time high between Russia and Ukraine. Over 100,000 Russian soldiers have been amassed along Ukraine's Eastern border.

Most people leave Ukraine's frontline villages amid war tensions with Russia

WION had an exclusive conversation with one of the living legends of Indian classical music, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, who believes in the healing power of music. Popularly known as the 'Sarod Samrat', or 'Sarod Maestro' he humbly calls himself 'Sarod ka ghulam'...which means a slave to the sarod.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan on the power of music | WION Exclusive

Russia has now reported a record decline in population by more than one million people. Now the massive population fall has been intensified by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Russia: Population falls by more than a million as demography woes exacerbate by the COVID pandemic

The long-awaited report on the alleged parties at the British Prime Minister's residence is still not out now questions are being asked behind the reason for the delay.

The much-awaited report on the alleged parties at the British Prime Minister's residence delayed

<p><strong>Here are some of the top stories to start your day:&nbsp;</strong>Amid tensions with Russia, US President Joe Biden said he would be moving a small number of troops to eastern Europe even as top US general Mark Miley said the consequences of going to war with Russia would be "horrific" for both sides. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has cancelled US $130 million military aid to Egypt raising concerns over human rights violations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Click on headlines to read the full report:</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-biden-to-move-troops-to-eastern-europe-amid-russia-tensions-448630" hreflang="en">US President Biden to move troops to eastern Europe amid Russia tensions</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/29/236973-rus1.jpg" />US Joint chiefs chairman General Mark Milley, however, warned of consequences adding that a conflict over Ukraine would lead to a "significant amount of casualties" and it would be "horrific" and "terrible". US defence secretary Lloyd Austin said there was still "space for diplomacy" while adding that "conflict is not inevitable".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-human-rights-concerns-us-cancels-usd-130-million-military-aid-to-egypt-after-arms-sale-448642">Over human rights concerns, US cancels USD 130 million military aid to Egypt</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/29/236993-us-2.jpg" />On Friday, the State Department of the US said that Egypt had not met the conditions to receive the USD 130 million in foreign military financing, which has been on hold since September. The money would be shifted to other programmes, it said, without elaborating. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ba2-subvariant-more-transmissible-than-original-omicron-scientists-448644">BA.2 subvariant more transmissible than original Omicron: Scientists</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/12/18/227412-omi.jpg" />The Omicron variant BA.2 also known as a "stealth Omicron" has surged in UK and Denmark. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the &nbsp;BA.2 has increased in "proportion" to the original Omicron strain even as the US reported 127 new BA.2 cases.</p>

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Here are some of the top stories to start your day: Amid tensions with Russia, US President Joe Biden said he would be moving a small number of troops to eastern Europe even as top US general Mark Miley said the consequences of going to war with Russia would be "horrific" for both sides.

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: Amid tensions with Russia, US President Joe Biden said he would be moving a small number of troops to eastern Europe even as top US general Mark Miley said the consequences of going to war with Russia would be "horrific" for both sides. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has cancelled US $130 million military aid to Egypt raising concerns over human rights violations. Click on headlines to read the full report: US President Biden to move troops to eastern Europe amid Russia tensions US Joint chiefs chairman General Mark Milley, however, warned of consequences adding that a conflict over Ukraine would lead to a "significant amount of casualties" and it would be "horrific" and "terrible". US defence secretary Lloyd Austin said there was still "space for diplomacy" while adding that "conflict is not inevitable". Over human rights concerns, US cancels USD 130 million military aid to Egypt On Friday, the State Department of the US said that Egypt had not met the conditions to receive the USD 130 million in foreign military financing, which has been on hold since September. The money would be shifted to other programmes, it said, without elaborating. BA.2 subvariant more transmissible than original Omicron: Scientists The Omicron variant BA.2 also known as a "stealth Omicron" has surged in UK and Denmark. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the BA.2 has increased in "proportion" to the original Omicron strain even as the US reported 127 new BA.2 cases. Watch | Six Germans to go on trial for a $126 million Green Vault jewellery heist Watch | Why NATO is putting its forces on standby? Will it come for Ukraine's defence?

Morning news brief: US to send troops to eastern Europe, Omicron subvariant more transmissible & more

Today marks the 30th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between India and Israel. While COVID has meant that some planned celebrations have had to go online, the two countries have jointly launched the anniversary year virtually with a logo marking the occasion.

India & Israel to mark 30 years of diplomatic ties

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