12 months after the Wuhan Virus outbreak, WHO has launched a 'virtual' probe into its origins. W.H.O delegation in Wuhan is conducting virtual meetings as part of the probe.

Gravitas: A cruel joke in Wuhan virus fight

Wikipedia is every student's go-to reference and every teacher's nightmare. How many of you can honestly say you've never lifted lines from Wikipedia? Wiki is now 20-years-old.

Gravitas: Wikipedia turns 20

Has China really defeated the Wuhan Virus? Over 22 million people are under lockdown, More than 20,000 villagers from around Shijiazhuang are under quarantine, 3000 new quarantine units are being built in Hebei

Gravitas: China builds a sprawling quarantine centre, as Wuhan virus cases spike

A powerful earthquake killed at least 45 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia's island of Sulawesi on Friday, trapping several under rubble and unleashing dozens of aftershocks as authorities warned of more quakes that could trigger a tsunami.

Indonesia earthquake kills at least 45, injures hundreds

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced parliamentary and presidential elections on Friday (January 15), the first in 15 years, in an effort to heal long-standing internal divisions.

Palestinians announce first elections in 15 years, on eve of Biden era

Wildfires raged in Chile's Valparaiso region on Friday (January 15), turning the sky red and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes.

Thousands evacuate as wildfires turn the sky red in Chile

The number of people fleeing violence in the Central African Republic has doubled in just a week to nearly 60,000, the U.N. refugee agency said on Friday, as post-electoral violence intensifies.

UN: Nearly 60,000 have fled Central African Republic violence

Donald Trump has become the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. The outgoing president now faces a senate trial - that could ban him from contesting another election.

Gravitas: A second impeachment could ban Trump from politics

Asia's poultry farmers are facing an unprecedented situation. Millions of birds have been culled after a bird flu outbreak.

Gravitas: Asia's bird flu outbreak: Millions of birds culled

The 38-year-old former ragga singer turned politician has been the main rival to 76-year-old Museveni, who has been in power since 1986 and is seeking a sixth term.

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni reported leading in early election trends

The UNHCR said more than 550 homes sheltering about 3,500 people as well as 150 shops were either totally or partially destroyed in the fire.

Bangladesh Cox's Bazar Fire: Blaze razes at least 500 houses in Rohingya Camp

From Monday all travellers coming to France from outside the European Union will have to show a negative COVID-19 test and self-isolate for a week upon arrival.

France declares curfew from 6pm to 6am to curb COVID spread

In Madrid, authorities activated a red alert for the first time since the system was adopted four decades ago and called in the military to rescue people.

Spain's heaviest snowfall since 1970's blankets Madrid

A World Health Organization (WHO) team has arrived in the Chinese city of Wuhan to start its investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.

China allows entry to W.H.O. members after Covid tests negative

The United Kingdom is banning travel from the whole of South America and Portugal amid concerns over a new variant of the coronavirus in Brazil.

UK bans travel from South America over Brazil variant fears

So far the Trump administration has not given any proof as to how Xiaomi or other companies are tied to the Chinese military.

US government blacklists Xiaomi and 8 other Chinese companies

President Yoweri Museveni took an early lead in Uganda's presidential election, according to preliminary results released on Friday morning by the electoral commission, as his main rival said he had proof that the poll had been marred by fraud.

Uganda: Fears of unrest as internet cut off on eve of polls

Three top United Nations officials all called on the United States on Thursday to revoke its decision to designate Yemen's Houthis a foreign terrorist organization, warning it would push the country into a large-scale famine and chill peace efforts.

Yemen: Top United Nations officials urge US to revoke blacklisting of Houthis

In one of the deadliest attack in years, Israel strikes East-Syria, killing 57 people. Israel conducted 18 over-night air raids at multiple positions. Strike claims lives of 14 Syrian forces, 16 Iraqi fighters as well.

News Alert: Israel carries out deadliest airstrike in Syria, kills 57 people

Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali met his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday (January 15) for talks even as the political crisis back in the Himalayan nation deepened.

Nepal Foreign Minister meets Indian counterpart in New Delhi

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Sulawesi island killed at least 35 people and injured hundreds on Friday, with the meteorological agency warning of aftershocks, possibly strong enough to trigger a tsunami.

Indonesia: Earthquake kills at least 35, injures hundreds

The novel coronavirus South Africa is spreading at a rapid pace and amid the surge in a number of deaths, coffin demand has increased sharply in the country.

South Africa: As COVID-19 cases explodes, coffin demand rises sharply

Search and rescue operations are underway after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Sulawesi island killed at least seven people and injured hundreds on Friday (January 15), the country's disaster mitigation agency said.

Search underway after strong quake kills at least seven in Indonesia

North Korea displayed what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a parade on Thursday night, state media reported, capping more than a week of political meetings with a show of military might.

North Korea shows off new submarine-launched missile

A bell rings in the convent of Saint Veronica Giuliani, in the medieval town of Citta di Castello, signalling a visitor.

Cloistered nuns feel more isolated in COVID-19 lockdown

People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months but there is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to carry and spread the virus, a UK study of healthcare workers has found.

Study: COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least 5 months

China urged the United States and other countries to immediately stop wrongdoings, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Thursday (January 14), after Washington announced an import ban on some imports from the Xinjiang region over forced labour allegations.

China urges US to stop wrongdoings over Xinjiang

President-elect Joe Biden outlined a $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal on Thursday, saying bold investment was needed to jump-start the economy and accelerate the distribution of vaccines to bring the coronavirus under control.

Biden unveils plan to pump $1.9 trillion into pandemic-hit economy

UN urge US to revoke blacklisting of Yemen's Houthis

Germany's economy shrank by 5.0% in 2020, less than expected and a smaller contraction than during the global financial crisis, as unprecedented government rescue and stimulus measures helped lessen the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Germany avoids record economic plunge in 2020 despite COVID-19 hit

Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion rescue package offers bridge for hard-hit economy

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