For the Chinese city of Xi'an 2022 is not much different from 2020. The city of 13 million is under a lockdown as it became the latest epicenter of covid-19 in mainland china. In the latest china has removed two senior officials in Xi'an a move to bolster the city's covid-19 response.

China sacks two officials in Xi'an to bolster the city's covid-19 response

A new law has now come into effect in Ukraine which will effectively ban access for Russian ships in Ukrainian administered waters. According to this new law, the Russian-owned cargo and passenger vessels will be banned from accessing Ukrainian rivers and reservoirs.

Russia, Ukraine tensions continue with Ukraine banning access for Russian ships on its waters

A recycling program called Food Organic and Garden Organic (FOGO) is being rolled out in four Canberra suburbs in Australia.

FOGO: New scheme turns food scrap into compost

Costa Rica's once dense forests were known for a healthy population of howler monkeys. However, with urbanization and commercial developmental projects, monkeys have been pushed out of the forests, onto rooftops and power lines where they face the risk of electrocution. Our report gets you the complete story.

Costa Rica: Howler monkeys pushed out of the forests on to power lines

Authorities in Seoul have now claimed that the person who crossed the heavily fortified border last week is presumed to be a North Korean who had previously defected to the south. The rare defection was confirmed by South Korea's joint chief of staff after they carried out a search operation for the South Korean in the heavily fortified region.

Man who crossed into North Korea ‘defected to South in 2020,’ South Korea conducts search ops

When it comes to social media platforms, free speech and the spread of misinformation and fake news are divided, by a thin line. Many fail to understand the difference, and sometimes even the social media platforms themselves have no clue as to what are facts and what are essentially fake news. This is a controversy in which Twitter now seems to be mired.

Twitter Suspends US Virologist Dr Robert Malone’s Account after his claims over Pfizer vaccine

Tehran marked the second anniversary of the killing of the country's commander Qasem Soleimani. In Baghdad, thousands of pro-Iranian supporters took to the streets to slam the US govt for the killing of the Iranian commander Soleimani. Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike near Baghdad International airport in Iraq. Soleimani along with his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis were among those killed in addition to other commanders.

2 years after Qasem Soleimani's killing, Iran calls on the UN to take formal action against the US

A fire has erupted at the South African parliament, with flames bursting from the roof of the building and a plume of smoke that could be seen from miles away.

The roof of one building collapsed as a major fire engulfed the South African parliament

As per officials, one person has been found and two are still feared dead following a devastating Colorado wildfire that wiped out swaths of several towns and forced thousands of people to flee with little notice.

Eerie scenes as drone video shows SNOW-CLAD Colorado region destroyed by wildfires

The fencing along the Durand line has become a cause of clashes between the Pakistan and the Taliban forces. In recent weeks, there have been a number of clashes along the Durand line when the two sides exchanged fire across the border and now there are reports of the Taliban preventing the Pakistani forces from extending a barbed wire fence along the Durand line.

Pakistan, Taliban tussle over Durand line fencing

As the Omicron variant continues to spread, countries have started offering booster doses in order to build resistance against the infection but Israel is now far ahead of the curve. PM Naftali Bennett announced that the country will now be offering a fourth dose of the Covid- 19 vaccine to people over 60 and the health workers.

Israel approves fourth Covid-19 shot for people over 60 and health workers

Sri Lanka is facing crippling financial and humanitarian crisis with fears it could go bankrupt in 2022 as inflation rises to record levels, the Sri Lankan cabinet will take a decision on IMF bailout options.

Sri Lanka grapples with high inflation, will the island nation go for an IMF bailout?

The US witnessed a surge in hospitalisation due to the Omicron variant of the COVID-19. Though, Early data suggests less severity.

US: Surge in hospitalisation due to the Omicron

Amid the ongoing spread of the Omicron mutant variant of the COVID-19, the US witnesses the highest case spike this week.

US witnesses highest COVID-19 case spike this week amid Omicron spread

It’s been 24 years since the first Harry Potter book was released and 20 since the first movie hit the screens. Muggles worldwide rejoiced as the most-awaited Harry Potter 20th anniversary TV reunion was released on January 1, 2022. Without giving any spoilers, let's take a look at what leading cast members have to say about the 'magical' journey.

'Harry Potter: Return To Hogwarts'

The Tahbilk winery in the state of Victoria in Australia is over 160 years old. Its traditional way of making wine has largely remained unchanged in over a century. But now, the winery wants to become carbon neutral by 2025.

Australia: The Tahbilk winery in the state of Victoria, wants to become carbon neutral by 2025

The Indonesian export coal ban is causing fuel prices to rise across the world, a move that could soon disrupt energy requirements for some of the largest economies across the world.

Indonesia banned coal export to meet its own power demands

Last week, the Marshall fire ripped through two towns in Colorado and now the scientists are saying that the fire drew more of its destructive power from climate change.

Marshall Fire: Wildfires destroy hundred of homes in Colorado

In South Africa, a large fire swept through the parliament building in cape town, damaging the 138-year-old national complex. An investigation is underway, officials though, are afraid that the damage could be extensive.

Fire sweeps through Parliament complex in Cape Town, South Africa

As covid-19 cases once again start to rise, India has opened vaccinations for children aged 15-18. Nearly 12 lakhs teenager have been vaccinated, only Covaxin will be given to teens.

India starts Covid vaccine drive for teenagers, over 8 lakh register for shots

China has now recorded fresh covid-19 cases, with most linked to local transmission. In the last 24 hours, China has reported over 160 new Covid cases.

A muted New Year celebration in China as Covid-19 cases surge

At a time when the world is battling the pandemic a US-based cardiologist termed the latest variant Omicron as nothing more than a seasonal cold virus. In a bid to reduce panic and misinformation that has been circulating around the Omicron variant, the cardiologist has further warned against overreaction and overreach by the government agencies around the world.

'Omicron is a seasonal cold virus, govt's reaction to it is more harmful' claims US-based Doctor

In the United States, the top infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has warned of a possible surge in hospitalization rates due to a rise in the number of infections driven by the omicron variant. Listen in to what Dr Fauci has to say.

United States: Early data suggests Omicron is 'less severe' | Covid-19 News

Twitter bans prominent US vaccine scientists' account over alleged misinformation

As the Omicron variant continues to wreak havoc around the globe, different countries have started to offer booster shots to try and improve the resistance that people have in their immunity. Israel has now announced that it will be offering not just a third but a fourth doze of covid-19 vaccine.

Israel offers fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine

In Afghanistan, patriarchal traditions, poverty and lack of education have stifled women's rights for decades. Now here's a heart ranging ordeal of 22 year old woman married off as a mere child she is now living in one of the few shelters for battered women that still exists in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule, this is her story of abuse torture and sorrow take a look.

Humanitarian Crisis | 87% of Afghan women face domestic violence

Russian Sukhoi jets bombed areas near the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib, which is a bastion of Turkish-backed rebels.

Russian Sukhoi jets bombs areas near the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over the tensions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan

China's second-largest property developer by sales, Evergrande, slides into more financial trouble as it racks over $300 Billion worth of debt. Fitch, a major credit rating agency declares the firm a defaulter.

China's Evergrande crisis: Shares shed 89% last year

Tensions are escalating between the Taliban and the Pakistan security forces over border fencing at the Durand line. In recent weeks, there have been a number of clashes along the Durand line when the two sides exchanged fire.

Taliban forces uproot the fencing as tensions between Taliban & Pakistan escalate over Durand line

Israel approves the 4th COVID jab as a booster dose amid rapidly rising COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant.

Israel approves 2nd booster dose for elderly, health workers against Omicron

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