Hit hard by the covid-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka is facing its most severe financial crisis in years. The nation's inflation rate accelerated to 14% in December 2021 which is up from 11.1% a month earlier. Now for the second consecutive month, the country has recorded double-digit inflation growth.

Sri Lanka grappling with inflation, food crisis hits new record

Cultivating truffles calls for an unarguably unique sense of taste, and finding them is also a very complex task. Truffle hunting has now made it to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.

Truffle hunting on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage list

While climate change disrupts farming practices, a crop named false banana could be the answer to food scarcity issues. Scientists say that it has the potential to feed more than 100 million people. Watch the video to know more

A crop virtually unknown outside Ethiopia is the answer to food scarcity

With 5–10 feet of snow and temperatures ranging from minus 5 to minus 20 degrees, Indian army soldiers have been braving the cold along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir.

Indian Army braves tough winter weather along the Line of Control

Traditional Albanian pottery is in demand, according to a local craftsman. But workshops employ fewer artisans than they did when the country was under Communist rule.

Traditional pottery in demand, according to craftsman

Amid rising concerns over covid-19 infections, many European countries have tightened their virus restrictions. After several countries in Europe registered record number of covid-9 infections, some countries have taken steps targeting the unvaccinated while others recently lifted and anti-covid restrictions.

UK scraps COVID tests for travellers, France introduces new vaccine pass

For the first time Iran has told the United States that it is ready for direct negotiations on the nuclear deal. This could be possible turning point in efforts to salvage the 2015 nuclear accord.

Will Iran seek 'good deal with guarantees' from Nuclear talks with United States?

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said that he was suspending his role in political life. Announcing that he would not run in the upcoming parliamentary elections this comes as a shock for the West Asia nation that is dealing with its worst financial collapse in decades.

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri suspends political career

Online education especially even during the time of the pandemic in India has not reached a very large majority of children. In fact according to a new report, nearly about 70 percent of the children were deprived of access to online education so HOW serious is this a problem especially at a time when schools have been shot due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our next report gets you all the details.

No online education for 70% Indian kids amid Covid-19 pandemic

A blanket of heavy snow has covered the great capital of Athens further disrupting road and air traffic. The once-in-a-lifetime weather event has completely covered Greek islands in snow.

Greek islands covered in snow in rare weather event

Pope Francis for the first time conferred the lay Roman Catholic ministries of lector and catechist on women, roles that previously many had carried out without institutional recognition.

Pope Francis confers lay Roman Catholic ministries of lector and catechist on women

The Kurdish led forces have said that they've raided parts of a prison seized by the ISIS fighters in Northeastern Syria. According to reports, at least about 300 ISIS terrorists have surrendered on Monday.

Syria: Terrorists holed up with minors, UNICEF calls for evacuation of children

Lebanon's financial collapse since 2019 is a story of how a vision for rebuilding a nation once known that Switzerland of middle east was derailed by mismanagement. Lebanon is grappling with a deep economic crisis after successive governments they piled up debt following 1975 to 1990's civil war with little to show for their spending binge.

Lebanon's middle class squeezed by economic crisis

The dollar traded steady ahead of the US Federal Reserve's January policy meeting later this week, while bitcoin lay bruised near a six-month low hit over the weekend, hurt by a sell-off in technology stocks.

Cryptocurrencies pause after weekend battering, other currencies wait for Fed Meet

Latest to enter electric car race could be French-Japanese auto alliance Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi motors. The companies plan to triple their investment to jointly develop electric vehicles reports say established automakers are facing pressure from new competitors and an expected shift in demand towards electric vehicles.

Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi to unveil 2030 EV plan soon

Oil prices jumped as geopolitical tensions in eastern Europe and the middle east heightened concerns about an already tight supply outlook.

Fears of tighter supplies back oil prices

Thousands of demonstrators have took to the streets of Brussels to protest against the latest government imposed covid-19 restrictions.

Thousands stage protest in Brussels over covid-19 restrictions; police fire water canon, tear gas

Apart from battling with an increase in covid-19 cases, Morocco is now grappling with a new wave of #MeToo. Moroccan university students have broken their silence about professors demanding sexual favors in return for good grades, a scandal that has shaken the higher education system of the country.

MeToo wave in Morocco, 'Sex for Grades' scandal in limelight

The first Taliban delegation is in Norway. The Taliban representatives will be meeting Norwegian authorities as well as diplomats from several other countries. The three-day talks will focus on how to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Taliban delegation begin talks in Europe amid humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

<p><strong>Here are some of the top stories to start your day:&nbsp;</strong>With the threat of war on mind, the United States on Sunday has ordered the departure of family members of staff at its Ukrainian embassy.&nbsp;In Covid related news, several top experts have opined that the virus is heading towards the 'endgame' phase as Omicron cases are plunging in several regions.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/threat-of-war-forces-us-to-order-departure-of-ukrainian-embassy-staffs-kin-447011" hreflang="en">Threat of war forces US to order departure of Ukrainian embassy staff’s kin</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/24/235613-us-embassy-1.jpg" />The actions of the US government indicate that the continuing threat of military action from Russia seems to be imminent and it does not want a repeat of a situation like Afghanistan evacuation last year.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-calls-uks-claim-as-evidence-that-nato-escalating-tensions-around-ukraine-446893">Russia rejects UK's claim of trying to replace Ukrainian President Zelenskiy</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/23/235505-untitled-design-3.jpg" />Russia on Sunday rejected the claim made by the UK government saying it did not provide corroboration to back it up.&nbsp;Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss had said Russia is looking to replace the government of Ukraine with a pro-Moscow administration.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fall-in-omicron-cases-early-signs-of-covid-heading-towards-endgame-say-experts-447015">Early signs of Covid virus heading towards ‘endgame’, say experts</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/04/231365-omicron.JPG" />The COVID-19 is starting to shift from a pandemic to a more manageable endemic, several top experts have opined, adding that a rapid fall in Omicron cases indicated that the deadly virus is in the&nbsp; ‘endgame’.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Has India weathered the third wave of COVID-19 infections?</strong></p>

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Here are some of the top stories to start your day: With the threat of war on mind, the United States on Sunday has ordered the departure of family members of staff at its Ukrainian embassy.

Here are some of the top stories to start your day: With the threat of war on mind, the United States on Sunday has ordered the departure of family members of staff at its Ukrainian embassy. In Covid related news, several top experts have opined that the virus is heading towards the 'endgame' phase as Omicron cases are plunging in several regions. Click on headlines to read the full report: Threat of war forces US to order departure of Ukrainian embassy staff’s kin The actions of the US government indicate that the continuing threat of military action from Russia seems to be imminent and it does not want a repeat of a situation like Afghanistan evacuation last year. Russia rejects UK's claim of trying to replace Ukrainian President Zelenskiy Russia on Sunday rejected the claim made by the UK government saying it did not provide corroboration to back it up. Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss had said Russia is looking to replace the government of Ukraine with a pro-Moscow administration. Early signs of Covid virus heading towards ‘endgame’, say experts The COVID-19 is starting to shift from a pandemic to a more manageable endemic, several top experts have opined, adding that a rapid fall in Omicron cases indicated that the deadly virus is in the ‘endgame’. Watch | Has India weathered the third wave of COVID-19 infections? Watch | Is Europe eyeing an end to COVID-19 pandemic?

Morning news brief: US orders embassy staff to leave Ukraine, WHO says Covid entering 'endgame' and more

The United States has ordered family members of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country, the decision comes due to the ongoing threat of Russia's military action. Other US nationals in Ukraine have also been advised to leave, the US has also advised its citizens against traveling to Russia.

United States orders departure of its diplomats' families from Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Has India weathered the third wave of covid-19 infections? According to the data, four of the eight major cities appear to have crossed the peak infection rate, using the seven day average, researchers are pointing out that cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are witnessing a clear decline in the infection rates.

Has India weathered the third wave of covid-19 infections?

"It's plausible that the region is moving towards a kind of pandemic endgame," says WHO's Hans Kluge; a plausible end to covid crisis for Europeans?

Is Europe eyeing an end to Covid-19 pandemic?

Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers, four security sources, and a West African diplomat said on Monday. Earlier, heavy gunfire around his residence.

Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore detained by mutinying soldiers

India is once again reported a significant decline in covid-19 cases. With over 300,000 cases reported in the last 24 hours, the drop is being witnessed for for the fifth consecutive day.

India witnesses decline in daily covid-19 cases

In Nigeria's oil producing regions, authorities are now blaming illegal oil refineries for air pollution that can cause respiratory problems. Authorities began cracking down on offenders this month but some local residents blame authorities for not making fuel cheap enough. In collaboration with Voice of America, here's our report.

Nigeria cracks down on illegal oil refineries

China reportedly sent as many as about 39 war planes into Taiwan's air defense zone. The island nation's government has said that this is in fact the second largest incursion on record.

China sends 39 jets, launches second largest incursion into Taiwan

As per the Prime Minister of Pakistan the state of the economy has given Imran Khan sleepless nights. Pakistan is facing the biggest economic crisis in history as it has been ranked as a country with the fourth highest inflation rate in the world.

Pakistan is facing massive inflation, PM Imran Khan states facing poverty unable to sleep

A week after Houthis conducted a drone attack, the United Arab Emirates has now intercepted and destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting the Gulf country, its defence ministry stated.

UAE intercepts two ballistic missiles, confirms its destruction

Syria has been witnessing fierce fighting between the so-called Islamic state fighters and the Kurdish forces; this after the ISIS attacked a prison that was holding several of these terrorists. According to reports, at least 135 people have been killed so far in the fighting this includes about 84 ISIS terrorists in about 45 Kurdish fighters and 7 innocent civilians.

Syria prison attack: Fighting continues between ISIS, Kurdish forces

Ukraine's ambassador to Germany has welcomed the resignation of German navy chief however he says that the resignation is not sufficient to restore Ukraine's trust in Germany. Achim Schoenbach stepped down from his position of Germany's vice admiral on Saturday this came after he drew criticism for saying that Russian president Vladimir Putin deserved respect.

Ukraine's ambassador to Germany welcomes resignation of German navy chief Schoenbach

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