The small south American nation of Ecuador was once perceived as a haven of peace sandwiched between cocaine-producing Colombia and Peru. Renowned as world's top exporter of bananas, it is home to the biodiverse Galapagos islands. However, in the past five years, things have taken a turn for the worse. Large ports, lax security and endemic corruption have lured foreign drug cartels to its shore.

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Not Ex-President Donald Trump, but Democrat presidential election Dean Phillips seems to be mounting a big challenge to US President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.

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NASA Chief Bill Nelson has said that he personally believes that aliens do exist. This comes after a self-proclaimed UFO researcher presented 'alien bodies' before the Mexican Parliament. Were the bodies really extra-terrestrial? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

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Ever since typing has replaced handwriting cursive seems to have lost its charm. But US lawmakers are trying to revive it. California has made cursive writing mandatory for public school students from first through sixth grade.

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Scientists believe that the Indian tectonic plate could be splitting into two and it could be tearing apart Tibet. Scientists say they already have evidence of a tear. This report has the details.

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Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrated Timket - a festival that marks the Baptism Of Jesus - in the capital Addis Ababa. The UNESCO-inscribed festival of the epiphany began with the ritual of each church carrying a tabot - a sacred replica of the ark of the covenant.

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Japanese scientists have captured a video showing plants "talking" among themselves. How do plants interact?

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The governor of Oyo state in Nigeria has said that about 230 properties at the site of the Ibadan explosion were currently undergoing structural integrity tests. The investigation into the blast that claimed three lives and dozens of injuries is currently ongoing.

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Boeing's troubles just don't seem to end. In the latest instance, the nose wheel of a Boeing 757 jet fell off & rolled away before takeoff. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

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In a dazzling display of opulence, Gucci's parent company, Kering, has unleashed a retail revolution by splurging a mind-boggling $963 million on a prime fifth avenue property. This retail spectacle not only cements Gucci's stronghold on the famed shopping street but sets the stage for a runway rivalry that promises to reshape the fabric of luxury shopping.

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In an exclusive conversation with Wion, Palestine PM Mohammad Shtayyeh said that "Indian engagement is very important" amid the ongoing crisis given that the "country enjoys good relations with Palestinians, Israelis".

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Nadezhdin, a Russian opposition politician who has spoken out against the war in Ukraine, collected the necessary 100,000 signatures of support to enter the race, news agency reported on Tuesday.

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Former President Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary, dealing a blow to his only remaining major rival Nikki Haley and solidifying his status as the Republican party’s likely nominee.

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In the latest,&nbsp;Russia announced that a military transport plane, IL-76, crashed in the western Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukraine, resulting in the tragic death of all 74 people&nbsp;aboard.&nbsp;In other news, Delhi airport is on high alert following a bomb threat call, which turned out to be a hoax. Additionally, a whopping fine of ₹1.10 crore&nbsp;approximately (USD 132,000) has been imposed on Air India for safety violations amid a series of incidents of flight irregularities.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-says-military-plane-carrying-65-ukrainian-pows-crashes-683159">Russia blames Ukraine after military plane carrying POW crashes, killing all 74 on board - Video</a>

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Russia said on Wednesday (Jan 24) that an IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the western Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, killing all 74 on board. Russian authorities said that the aircraft was carrying at least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members and&nbsp;three guards.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-airport-on-high-alert-following-bomb-threat-call-for-darbhanga-to-delhi-flight-683282">Delhi airport on high alert following bomb threat call for Darbhanga to Delhi flight</a>

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Delhi airport is on high alert after receiving a bomb threat call related to a flight from Darbhanga to Delhi on Wednesday (Jan 24). Upon investigation, it was revealed to be a false alarm.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fire-in-chinas-jiangxi-province-kills-at-least-25-rescue-ops-underway-683208">Fire in China’s Jiangxi province kills at least 39, rescue operation underway</a>

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As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government.&nbsp;The fire broke out in the&nbsp;basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the&nbsp;Yushui district of Jiangxi province.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-cm-himanta-sarma-warns-he-will-arrest-congress-leader-rahul-gandhi-683266">Assam CM Himanta Sarma warns he will arrest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</a>

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (Jan 24) declared that he would ensure that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gets arrested after the Lok Sabha election, scheduled this year.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hazard-remains-high-nasa-captures-images-of-new-lava-emitting-fissures-in-iceland-683270">'Hazard remains high': NASA captures images of new lava-emitting fissures in Iceland</a>

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NASA has captured images of the ancient volcanic fissures in Iceland that cracked open, spewing red-hot lava and posing a significant threat to towns, particularly Grindavik, where evacuations took place.

The most recent eruption on January 14 intensified fears as it engulfed homes shortly after villagers had been safely relocated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/la-times-layoffs-115-journalists-over-zoom-call-amid-financial-turmoil-683163">LA Times lays off 115 journalists over Zoom call amid financial turmoil</a>

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The Los Angeles Times laid off nearly 115 journalists in one go over a Zoom call&nbsp;amid the company's financial turbulence.&nbsp;

With the layoffs, the newspaper cut down 20 per cent of its newsroom staff. Its owner and billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong said that the layoffs were important to make the newspaper sustainable and refused to accept that the company was in any kind of turmoil.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-boeing-emergency-nose-wheel-of-plane-detaches-minutes-before-takeoff-watch-683217">Another Boeing emergency: Nose wheel of plane detaches minutes before takeoff</a>

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Boeing, currently under intense scrutiny after the mid-air fuselage panel blowout incident involving a 737 MAX 9 jet flown by Alaska Airlines, encountered further trouble as the nose wheel of a Boeing 757 passenger jet, operated by Delta Air Lines, dislodged and rolled away during the aircraft's lineup for takeoff at Atlanta's international airport on Saturday (Jan 20).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gyanvapi-mosque-case-archaeological-survey-of-indias-survey-report-made-available-to-both-sides-683204">Gyanvapi Mosque Case: Archaeological Survey of India's survey report made available to both sides</a>

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the Gyanvapi Mosque complex will be made available to both the Hindu and the Muslim sides, a district court in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi said on Wednesday (Jan 24) in a significant development in the ongoing case.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-aviation-regulator-imposes-hefty-fine-on-air-india-over-safety-violation-683232">Indian aviation regulator imposes hefty fine on Air India over safety violation</a>

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Air India, the country's former national carrier now owned by the Tata Group, will have to shell out Rs 1.1 crore (about USD 132,000) in fines after Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) spotted a safety violation. DGCA, India's civil aviation regulator was&nbsp;investigating Air India following a safety report filed by an airline employee. The report alleges safety violations on certain "long-range terrain critical routes".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-african-man-confesses-to-starting-fire-while-trying-to-hide-murder-kills-76-in-arson-683185">South African man confesses to starting fire that killed 76 while trying to hide murder</a>

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A man was arrested by the police on Tuesday (Jan 23) hours after he confessed to starting a fire in a building in South Africa last year while trying to hide a murder committed by him. &nbsp;

The arson was started by the man while he was trying the get rid of the dead body of someone whom he had strangled in the rundown apartment complex's basement after receiving orders from a drug dealer. The fire in the building had killed more than 76 people.&nbsp;

In the latest, Russia announced that a military transport plane, IL-76, crashed in the western Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukraine, resulting in the tragic death of all 74 people aboard.

In the latest, Russia announced that a military transport plane, IL-76, crashed in the western Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukraine, resulting in the tragic death of all 74 people aboard. In other news, Delhi airport is on high alert following a bomb threat call, which turned out to be a hoax. Additionally, a whopping fine of ₹1.10 crore approximately (USD 132,000) has been imposed on Air India for safety violations amid a series of incidents of flight irregularities. Click on the headlines for more. Russia blames Ukraine after military plane carrying POW crashes, killing all 74 on board - Video Russia said on Wednesday (Jan 24) that an IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the western Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, killing all 74 on board. Russian authorities said that the aircraft was carrying at least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members and three guards. Delhi airport on high alert following bomb threat call for Darbhanga to Delhi flight Delhi airport is on high alert after receiving a bomb threat call related to a flight from Darbhanga to Delhi on Wednesday (Jan 24). Upon investigation, it was revealed to be a false alarm. Fire in China’s Jiangxi province kills at least 39, rescue operation underway As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government. The fire broke out in the basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the Yushui district of Jiangxi province. Assam CM Himanta Sarma warns he will arrest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (Jan 24) declared that he would ensure that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gets arrested after the Lok Sabha election, scheduled this year. 'Hazard remains high': NASA captures images of new lava-emitting fissures in Iceland NASA has captured images of the ancient volcanic fissures in Iceland that cracked open, spewing red-hot lava and posing a significant threat to towns, particularly Grindavik, where evacuations took place. The most recent eruption on January 14 intensified fears as it engulfed homes shortly after villagers had been safely relocated. LA Times lays off 115 journalists over Zoom call amid financial turmoil The Los Angeles Times laid off nearly 115 journalists in one go over a Zoom call amid the company's financial turbulence. With the layoffs, the newspaper cut down 20 per cent of its newsroom staff. Its owner and billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong said that the layoffs were important to make the newspaper sustainable and refused to accept that the company was in any kind of turmoil. Another Boeing emergency: Nose wheel of plane detaches minutes before takeoff Boeing, currently under intense scrutiny after the mid-air fuselage panel blowout incident involving a 737 MAX 9 jet flown by Alaska Airlines, encountered further trouble as the nose wheel of a Boeing 757 passenger jet, operated by Delta Air Lines, dislodged and rolled away during the aircraft's lineup for takeoff at Atlanta's international airport on Saturday (Jan 20). Gyanvapi Mosque Case: Archaeological Survey of India's survey report made available to both sides The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the Gyanvapi Mosque complex will be made available to both the Hindu and the Muslim sides, a district court in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi said on Wednesday (Jan 24) in a significant development in the ongoing case. Indian aviation regulator imposes hefty fine on Air India over safety violation Air India, the country's former national carrier now owned by the Tata Group, will have to shell out Rs 1.1 crore (about USD 132,000) in fines after Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) spotted a safety violation. DGCA, India's civil aviation regulator was investigating Air India following a safety report filed by an airline employee. The report alleges safety violations on certain "long-range terrain critical routes". South African man confesses to starting fire that killed 76 while trying to hide murder A man was arrested by the police on Tuesday (Jan 23) hours after he confessed to starting a fire in a building in South Africa last year while trying to hide a murder committed by him. The arson was started by the man while he was trying the get rid of the dead body of someone whom he had strangled in the rundown apartment complex's basement after receiving orders from a drug dealer. The fire in the building had killed more than 76 people.

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Election campaigning picks up pace in Pakistan. Pakistan Peoples Party chief holds rally in Lahore. Bhutto said, "Victory of PPP will be a win for average Pakistani." Watch to know more!

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Rather than share seats, parties want to go solo in major states like Punjab and West Bengal. The ruling AAP and TMC say there will be no seat sharing and any 'interference'.

TMC, AAP leaders rule out seat-sharing in Punjab, West bengal

The Union of the Comoros is an archipelagic country consisting of three islands in Southeastern Africa. Among the poorest of the countries, 45% of its 870,000 population languishes below the poverty line. The impoverished country has witnessed more than 20 coups and attempted coups post gaining independence in 1975. On the 14th of January, the first round of presidential elections were held to select the national leader from six candidates for the next five years.

Opposition in Comoros cries foul, demands annulment

Once a bastion of peace in Latin America, Ecuador has been plunged into crisis after years of unchecked, mushrooming influence of transnational Narco-gangs, who use its ports to ship cocaine to the United States and Europe. It suffered a recent surge in violence, triggered by the 7th January prison escape of one of the country's most powerful Narco bosses, Jose Adolfo Macias, better known by the alias "Fito".

Ecuadorian prosecutor, investigating narcos, shot dead

US President Joe Biden is attorning to White House aides to fix his low poll numbers. Reports claims two senior most aides are leaving to join Biden's re-election campaign.

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Domestic tensions, global pressure corner Israel's Prime Minister. Bitter disagreement amid Israeli war cabinet members unearthed. Netanyahu's friction with defence minister gallant intensifies. Demonstrators call for fresh elections. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: PM Netanyahu says, 'War will end with eradication of 'New Nazis'

Russian military transport plane carrying 74 people including 65 prisoners of War has crashed near the Ukrainian Border in Russia's Belgorod region. Investigators and emergency workers are on the scene.

Russia plane crashes near Belgorod, says no survivors after plane crash

Second round of joint airstrikes by the US & UK target Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Houthis have vowed 'to respond to any attacks on Yemen.' Houthi's claim to have fired at a U.S. cargo ship in Red sea. Watch to know more!

Houthis order US, UK and UN staff to leave Yemen after they attack Houthis underground site

As leader Kim Jong Un continues to inflame tensions on the peninsula, North Korea's 100-foot-tall Arch of Reunification, erected in Pyongyang to honor friendly ties with the South, vanished from the capital's skyline sometime over the weekend, a report claims.

North Korea says Arch of Reunification disappeared from Pyongyang | World News | WION

Turkey's parliament has approved Sweden's NATO membership bid after more than four hours of debates. Turkish lawmakers ratified Sweden's accession protocol by 287 votes to 55 votes now this ends the 20 month long delay that had frustrated Turkey's Western allies.

Sweden finally overcomes NATO roadblock as Turkish Parliament approves NATO bid

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