According to a recent Chinese study involving 292 samples, the Sinopharm vaccine jab is weak against the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Study: Sinopharm's booster jab ineffective against Omicron variant of the COVID-19

Mass anti-coup protests turned violent in Sudan while thousands of people were marching to the Presidential palace. Over 100 people have been reported injured.

Mass anti-coup protests turn violent in Sudan as thousands march to Presidential palace

In a shocking remark, Pakistan PM Imran Khan justifies the Taliban's ban on girls' education. He also urged the international community to be sensitive to tribal customs.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan justifies Taliban ban on girls' education by stating it as a tribal custom

The World Health Organisation (WHO) warns against underestimating the Omicron variant of the coronavirus as cases surge rapidly worldwide.

WHO Chief urges cancelling gatherings as Omicron appears to be better at evading antibodies

Amid the ongoing border conflict with Ukraine and Russia, Moscow sought security guarantees from the US. However, the US says some of Moscow's demands are unacceptable.

Russia seeks security guarantees from US amid Ukraine conflict

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges of our times. A turtle that was rescued from the coast of Argentina. The X-Ray revealed a blockage in the turtle's intestines.

Rescued turtle found with gut full of plastic waste

Iraq's security forces on Sunday released a statement saying that two rockets targetted Baghdad's highly secure Green Zone. US embassy is located in the Green Zone. Security forces said that the attack took place early Sunday. "The Green Zone in Baghdad was the target of two Katyusha rockets. The first was shot down in the air by C-RAM defence batteries, the second fell in a square, damaging two vehicles," the statement said.

Two Katyusha rockets fired at Baghdad's ultra-secure Green Zone

European markets closed sharply lower amid the rapid spread of the omicron Covid-19 variant which triggers stricter containment measures across the continent.

European, Asian markets close lower as omicron worries intensify

Afghan families are dusting off their old looms and returning to carpet-making amid a major economic crisis. Can the famed carpets help Afghanistan wade through tough times? @MaroWardak gets you a report.

South Asia Diary | Afghan families dust off old looms

Amazon is the world's go-to-market for anything ad everything, but a crucial part of its business is ratings and reviews, it is a major way of engaging shoppers but what happens when there are no reviews? This is a case in China, our next report tells you more.

Amazon's bid to mute criticism in China

Voting has ended for Hong Kong's first 'Patriots only' elections, where only the candidates that are approved by Beijing are allowed to vote. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's pro-democracy party shuns it.

Hong Kongers snub 'Patriot' election

Thousands of people took to the streets of Sudan's capital to protest against the military coup. Over 100 protesters have been reported injured as they face tear gas and grenades.

Sudan: Mass anti-coup protests turn violent, over 100 reported injured

WION examines global issues with in-depth analysis and brings you a quick round-up of all the top headlines and breakings from all across the world.

WION Speed News: Quick round-up of all top headlines

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has denied making sexual assault accusations against anyone and also said that her social media post had been misunderstood.

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai backtracks on sexual assault claims

The fifth wave has begun, states Israeli PM Naftali Bennett as West Asian nations crumbles to contain the spread of the Omicron variant.

Omicron variant: Fifth covid-19 wave has begun, says Israeli PM Naftali Bennett

For the second year in a row, it's a sombre Christmas in Europe. Just a week ahead of Christmas, parts of Europe are once again going into lockdown mode and tightening covid restrictions as Omicron cases drive up cases and hospitalisations. WION's correspondent Susan Tehrani brings in more on this.

Europe weighs Christmas restrictions amid Omicron scare

There's a massive Christmas time headache for US president Joe Biden and it has been delivered by a prominent member of his own party Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginian who claimed that he won't be able to support Biden's Build Back Better.

United States: Democrat Senator Joe Manchin kills Biden's mega Build Back Better bill

During the 1990s the Taliban imposed brutal restrictions on women. Mandatory face covering, restricted access to healthcare, no access to education. With Taliban 2.0 in power in Afghanistan, they announced big promises on women's rights and freedoms, however, in reality, things have been quite different on the ground. Defending the Taliban's decision on the global platform was none other than its biggest supporter Pakistan.

Afghanistan: Imran Khan defends Taliban on women's rights

Omicron spreads its wings in India as confirmed tally of the variant shots up to 37. Meanwhile, India's vaccination drive also catches pace.

India's Omicron case tally reach 37; Vaccination drive also catches pace

As the world is battling with the surge of covid-19 variant, Japan is gearing up for the worst-case scenario possible with the third case of the variant reported.

Covid-19 Latest News: Japan reports third case of Omicron variant

As Omicron cases continue to being detected worldwide, Britain's health minister has said that there is now community transmission of the Omicron variant in the UK.

United Kingdom: Health minister confirms community transmission of Omicron variant

As the Omicron variant of the covid infection continues to crop up across the world, the first case of this new virus is now being reported in Sri Lanka. According to reports, a Sri Lankan national who had come from Nigeria has tested positive.

Sri Lanka detects first case of Covid-19 variant Omicron

Months after a devastating second wave of coronavirus infections, which led to the deaths of more than 200, 000 people, India's health ministry has now reported their first two cases of Omicron covid variant. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings in more on this.

Omicron variant detected in India, Health Ministry advises not to panic

Alphabet Inc's Google is indefinitely pushing back its January return-to-office plan globally amid growing concerns over the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus and some resistance to company-mandated vaccinations.

Omicron variant: Google Delays Mandatory Return-To-Office globally

India's economy has registered a decent recovery in the second quarter, the economy has grown by 8.4% in the June-September period and markets are on the upswing but for how long will this recovery going to stay? What is the outlook for next year in the midst of the Omicron variant?

India: Omicron variant and the economic recovery

Foreign Ministers of five Central Asian countries -- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasised the readiness of their leaderships to further strengthen relations with India.

PM Narendra Modi meets foreign ministers of 5 Central Asian countries; trade, connectivity top focus

The new variant of concern has reached the United States, the Biden administration is pulling up its socks to deal with Omicron, a variant that continues to be a mystery for experts. Biden has announced a winter campaign on this new mutant.

Omicron Scare: Biden administration announces winter campaign against COVID-19

Frequent hurricanes have led to the calls of seawall in New York City but the project kept getting delayed due to multiple reasons. Hurricane Ida which slammed the city earlier has provided a new lease of life to the storm surge barrier, more details are coming up.

New York to build a $1.4 billion seawall, lack of funds delay project

People living in north India are reeling under severe cold waves. It's no surprise that the capital recorded its coldest morning on Sunday, the mercury dipped to 3.3 degrees Celsius which has forced authorities to issue a yellow alert.

India's capital Delhi records season's coldest morning with 3.3 degree Celsius

India's capital Delhi records season's coldest morning with 3.3 degree Celsiu

Europe is experiencing a surge in covid-19 cases, a number of newly identified cases are of the recent omicron variant. The European Commission says that the EU needs a daily review of travel restrictions and a rapid deployment of booster doses.

European Commission: EU needs daily review of restrictions amid surge in Omicron variant cases

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