WION brings you a quick round-up of all latest news on surge of coronavirus pandemic across the world, stay tuned for all latest developments.

Covid News | Switzerland tightens covid curbs, Denmark imposes new restrictions and more

Sri Lankan Cricketer and World Cup winner Roshan Mahanama speak to WION on the release of his new book ''My Innings: Retired hurt to the best view of the game"'.

Sri Lankan Cricketer & World Cup winner Roshan Mahanama speaks to WION on release of his new book

Around 5.3 million people have died due to different strains of coronavirus, more than 27,000 cases of the new Omicron strain have also been recorded in almost 91 countries.

Covid-19 News Update| 5.3 million died due to different strains of coronavirus

At least 12 people were killed and several others injured as a glass cylinder blast ripped through Paracha Chowk in Karachi's Shershah area.

Pakistan: 12 killed, several injured as blast rocks Karachi's Shershah area

Pakistan is hosting an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Minister's meet on Afghanistan, this is proposed by Saudi Arabia. Taliban interim govt officials are also invited to the meeting. WION's Anas Mallick brings in more information on this.

Pakistan to host OIC Foreign Minister's meet on Afghanistan crisis

Since the Junta takeover in Myanmar, several pro-democracy protestors have been killed. Civilians in deep forest areas are now learning how to fire weapons in a makeshift camp.

Myanmar: Civilians learning how to fire weapons in a makeshift camp in deep forest against Military

Parts of North India witnessed severe cold wave conditions on Friday, with temperatures in some regions dropping below freezing point.

Freezing temperatures in North Indian belt, 5 states brace for severe winter

As a part of the parliamentary delegation, some lawmakers from France visit Taiwan amid tensions with China.

French lawmakers part of parliamentary delegation embarks to Taiwan amid China tensions

Polish MPs on Friday adopted a controversial media law seen by critics as an attempt by the right-wing populist government to silence the US-owned independent news channel.

Polish lawmakers vote to tighten US media ownership

Amid the worsening humanitarian crisis, crippling economy and deepening poverty, the latest move by Taliban has provided a ray of hope for thousands of Afghans.

Afghanistan: Taliban to resume reissuing passports | Humanitarian Crisis

Hundreds of prisoners set fire to a Thai jail during a two-day riot over the handling of a coronavirus cluster, with some inmates wounded as officers sought to restore order.

Riots over COVID-19 medical facilities, Thailand prison set on fire

Social media giant Meta, formerly known as Facebook, ran a massive crackdown on spy firms on its platform as it suspended over 1,500 accounts.

Social media giant Meta crackdowns on spy firms on its platform & suspends over 1,500 accounts

In what seems to be a damage control move by China after suspending the energy project in Sri Lanka, the Chinese envoy begins outreach in Jaffna.

After suspending the energy project in Sri Lanka, the Chinese envoy begins outreach in Jaffna

China's ambassador to Sri Lanka is touring Jaffna, days after cancelling a solar project in the region. With his shirt off and veshti tucked in, the ambassador tried desperately to woo Lankan Tamils. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Shirt off, Veshti in - Chinese envoy woos Lankan Tamils

Pyongyang has issued fresh diktats to its citizens. For 11 days, North Koreans can't drink alcohol, go out shopping or laugh. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: North Koreans can not laugh for 11 days

Global debt surged to a record USD226 trillion last year. This is the largest one-year surge since World War II. Can this trigger the next financial crisis? Palki Sharma tells you about the risks.

Gravitas: This giant tsunami of debt could trigger the next financial crisis

During her 2-day visit to India, France Defence Minister Florence Parly said that Paris is committed to New Delhi's Make in India Initiative.

France committed to PM Modi's Make in India initiative says France Defence Minister Florence Parly

Modern-day wars will be about controlling people's minds. China is already taking steps to get ahead. From "brain control weapons" to "bioweapons" and disinformation - the PLA is getting new tools to wage unconventional wars. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China's unconventional war - 'Brain Control weapons' for Super Soldiers?

The handmade production of blown glass beads into Christmas tree decorations in Ponikla, Czech Republic, has earned a place on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage last year.

Czech glass beads added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage

An ageing dolphin is proving an ideal patient at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo, where he’s been getting treatment for cancer since returning there from a facility in Florida in September.

Watch: Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo gives Dolphin cancer treatment

Amid high tensions between Russia and the West on Ukraine, United States expressed its interest to hold talks with Russia but warned of massive consequences of any aggression.

Russia-Ukraine border crisis: US ready for 'dialogue with Russia'

India will host the third edition of the India-Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi to discuss further strengthening ties with member states with a focus on trade, connectivity and development cooperation. The three-day event will go on till Monday (December 20).

India to host Central Asia Dialogue today; focus on trade, connectivity, Afghan crisis

Polish MPs adopted a controversial media law seen by critics as an attempt by the right-wing populist government to silence the US-owned independent news channel.

Poland angers US by introducing anti-US media laws amid concerns over press freedom

Let's take a look at how the world is reacting to the new covid-19 surge. A US court has reinstated a nation-wide mandate for large businesses, Germany braces to get covid-19 vaccines. Stay tuned for more latest updates.

Covid News Updates| Germany braces to get covid-19 vaccines, Denmark imposes new restrictions & more

20,000 US troops soldiers are at risk of being removed from the service over their refusal for taking the vaccine against COVID-19.

COVID-19: 20,000 US troops face disciplinary action for vaccine refusal

In an exclusive interview with WION, former Sri Lankan cricketer Roshan Mahanama shed light on the present situation of Sri Lankan cricket. Mahanama said that at present, Sri Lankan cricket has been politicised and needs to be protected.

Sri Lankan Cricket politicised, needs to be protected: Roshan Mahanama

Lions, who often fall prey to poachers and face a loss of habitat witnessed a rise in population in South Africa.

Lion population rises in South Africa as it goes against the global trend

P&G issued a voluntary recall of aerosol products after Cancer-causing chemicals were detected. A high level of benzene was detected according to reports.

P&G recalls products over 'Cancer risk' after Cancer-causing chemical detected

Since the Junta takeover in Myanmar, several pro-democracy protestors have been killed. Civilians in deep forest areas are now learning how to fire weapons in a makeshift camp. Here we bring you more on this.

Myanmar: People prepare fight against Junta

Western powers have claimed that there has been some progress in the talks to save the landmark Iran nuclear deal of 2015. However, European diplomats have also stated that they are reaching the end of the road.

European diplomats: Reaching end of the road | Iran Nuclear Deal

Activists in Mexico express rage over the Maya train project that will through a forest. People in Mexico stand divided over the issue.

Activists protest against 'Ecocide'

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