On the back of the outbreak of ‘Coronavirus’ in China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the virus may also enter Nepal. It exclaimed that Nepal lacks proper healthcare institutes and research laboratories for treatment and diagnosis of highly infectious diseases caused by a coronavirus. Watch report:

WHO warns Nepal over Coronavirus

The year 2019 saw major automobile manufacturers cutting down on production. To understand the outlook on the slowdown of the auto sector and the expectations from Budget 2020, WION's Sumit Chaturvedi spoke to Mahindra and Mahindra group president Anish Shah in Davos at the World Economic Forum.

WION's exclusive conversation with Mahindra & Mahindra's Anish Shah

China deadly Coronavirus has now claimed at least around 25 lives so far and around 830 people have been affected. The five Chinese cities are presently under lockdown to try and control the spread of this deadly virus. However, the World health organisation till now hasn't declared this virus as a 'global health emergency' so far. Watch report:

China's deadly Coronavirus spreads, 25 dead, 830 infected

Medical workers in central China's Wuhan City have faced up to their responsibilities regardless of the risks, with many putting in gruelling shifts as they support patients fighting viral pneumonia following the outbreak of a new type of coronavirus in the city. The Jinyintan hospital is one of nine specialist medical facilities designated for treating pneumonia patients in Wuhan, where staff have been working to combat the coronavirus since the first patient entered the hospital on December 29. As of now, the hospital has taken in a total of 170 pneumonia patients, of which 28 have been discharged while 137 still undergo treatment. Five victims have lost their lives at the hands of the illness despite the best efforts of staff.

Wuhan medical workers face gruelling task of treating viral pneumonia patients

The World Health Organisation is holding a weekly briefing on the deadly coronavirus. Watch the video to know more information:

WHO briefing on China deadly Coronavirus

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his election rival Benny Gantz will visit Washington next week. They have been invited to the US by President Donald Trump, Who will likely release his long-awaited peace plan for West Asia.

Trump to finally unveil West Asia plan?

Saudi Arabia has reacted angrily to the acquisition that it's Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman hacked the phone of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. BoycottAmazon was trending on Twitter, shortly after the UN called an investigation into the hacking allegations.

Saudi Slams Amazon founder Jeff Bezos after hacking charges

India has also come under high alert of the deadly coronavirus. According to the reports, around 25 Indian students are currently trapped in China's Wuhan province. 20 out of 25 students hail from the Southern state of Kerala. It has also been reported that 14 students will be flying to Kolkata from Yichang.

Reports: India can come under coronavirus threat

United State has warned Soleimani's successor Esmail Ghaani of a repeat of its January 3 killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani if the latter’s successor follows in his footsteps and kills Americans. Watch report:

US warns Soleimani's successor Ghaani, Imposes new sanctions

While the world leaders have gathered in Davos for the World Economic Forum 2020 to work towards a cohesive and sustainable world. Climate activists and protestors took to the streets in Davos after US President Donald Trump delivered his keynote address. US President Donald Trump has decried climate "prophets of doom" in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where sustainability is the main theme. Watch report:

Climate activists protest at Davos, Call for action on climate change

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the World Economic Forum 2020 at Davos, where he ironically coined the phrase "sour relations with India'. Imran said that straining ties have had a major impact on trade relations as well. Ironically the Pakistan PM has used this phrase as Islamabad continues to shield the terrorists. Defending Pakistan he said that even today there is no terrorism in Pakistan.

WEF 2020: Pakistan PM Imran Khan speaks on India-Pakistan relationship, Calls them "sour"

One of the most powerful men has been accused of hacking the world's richest man. Saudi Arabia has vehemently denied charges of hacking Jeff Bezos's phone but now United Nations expert Agnès Callamard has called for an immediate investigation into the matter.

UN expert calls for detailed probe into hacking of Jeff Bezos's phone

Schools were closed in Bangkok on January 22 due to unhealthy levels of air pollution. The Bangkok air quality index (AQI) climbed to 170 on January 21 morning prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to order 437 schools to shut down for the day on January 22.

Air pollution reach 'hazardous' levels in Bangkok, Schools shut

Today is the day 2 of Donald Trump's impeachment proceedings in the Senate and the Democrats are making the opening arguments against the President. Watch what is happened at the Senate:

Donald Trump's impeachment: Democrats present opening arguments at Senate

US President Donald Trump has slammed the Democrats on the impeachment trial just before leaving from World Economic Forum 2020 in Davos. Trump called the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee corrupt and dismissed Jerrold Nadler as a sleazebag.

Donald Trump blasts at Democrats on impeachment trial, calls it a 'hoax'

The deadly Coronavirus continues to spread in China. Wuhan has now shut down public transportation to halter the outbreak. The death toll has almost doubled in a spar of a day and a total of around 17 people have been killed. Watch report:

China's deadly Coronavirus spreads: 17 killed, 543 infected

The Indian Budget 2020 is just around the corner and the Indian economy is facing an unprecedented slowdown. WION's Sumit Chaturvedi caught up with Mahindra & Mahindra CEO Pawan Kumar Goenka at the World Economic Forum at Davos to understand his point of view of the economy and expectations from the annual budget.

WION exclusive conversation with Mahindra & Mahindra CEO Pawan Kumar Goenka

Google CEO Sundar Pichai spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos about the impacts of technology and how artificial intelligence and quantum computers can change human lives. Pichai said that even though there were risks with artificial technology, the biggest risk was to not work on it and make AI better.

Google CEO speaks on artificial intelligence at WEF in Davos

The trial of ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has begun in New York with graphic prosecution statements on his alleged crimes. Prosecutor Meghan Hast has said that he was a "seasoned" sexual predator with vulnerable actresses as his prey. His defence team defending him said that his actions were "consensual", including in one "loving" relationship.

Harvey Weinstein rape trial begins in New York

The authorities have confirmed that a woman was killed and seven people were hurt, including a 9-year-old boy, after gunfire rang out in the heart of downtown Seattle, the second shooting in that part of the central business district in about 24 hours. The one killed was a woman between 40 and 50 years old. All of the patients were rushed for treatment to Harborview Medical Center.

Shooting In Downtown Seattle ,1 dead, 7 injured

The International Court of Justice on January 23 will rule on a request by Gambia for emergency measures in Myanmar to protect Rohingya Muslims, to stop the violence immediately, and to preserve evidence of past abuses against the ethnic minority. Gambia launched the lawsuit at the UN’s highest body for disputes between states in November, accusing Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya, in violation of a 1948 convention.

ICJ to rule on emergency measures in Rohingya genocide case

The obvious question that arises is that- How did the phone hacking of world's richest man Jeff Bezos take place and is there concrete proof that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was keeping tabs of Jeff Bezos. Watch this report to understand more:

How the world's richest man got hacked?

Russian President Vladimir Putin nominated Mikhail Mishustin, a 53-year-old chief of the Russian Federal Tax Service for the position of Russian prime minister after Dmitry Medvedev resigned on January 15. Watch report:

WION Dispatch: Putin appoints Mikhail Mishustin as PM of Russia

India's Ministry of External Affairs has responded to China's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at the United Nations Security Council. MEA spokesperson Ravish Kumar said that Pakistan has misused the UN Security Council's stage through China. He added that the issue of Kashmir has to be solved bilaterally by India and Pakistan.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan peddling baseless allegations, says India MEA spokesperson Ravish Kumar

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