The demand for Kashmir's willow bats have increased and orders are pouring from across the world. The Kashmir bat industry was established in 1947 after India got its independence.

J&K: Demand for Kashmir's willow bats increases

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has found himself in the eye of a storm a raging storm which threatens to topple the prime minister from his office after new revelations about the 'bring your own booze' party surfaced.

Opposition mocks Downing street parties, calls for PM Boris Johnson's resignation grows louder

Russia has positioned its troops in the ex-soviet territory and its long-time ally Belarus. The two nations are all set to hold military drills next month making United States more nervous. The United States is worried that the arrival of the Russian troops in Belarus for exercises could lead to a permanent presence moreover it might introduce nuclear weapons into the country.

Russia to hold military drills with its ally Belarus amid escalating tensions with West

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A US State Department official has said that Russia could "potentially attack Ukraine" from Belarus as it intends to station troops in the country.&nbsp;The official said there are "many troubling things happening in Belarus" referring to Lukashenko's regime which has been facing domestic trouble including sanctions from EU countries.&nbsp;In another news, Hong Kong authorities have sounded alarm after finding for the first time a possible animal-to-human Covid transmission in the city. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Tonga's government said a 49-foot tsunami wave had led to the massive volcano off Tonga last weekend.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-to-cull-thousands-of-hamsters-after-finding-traces-of-animal-to-human-covid-transmission-445851">Hong Kong to cull thousands of hamsters after finding traces of animal-to-human Covid transmission</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/19/234514-ham.jpg" />Authorities on Tuesday detected traces of the virus on 11 hamsters out of 178 hamsters, rabbits and chinchillas tested at the Little Boss pet shop and associated warehouse in Causeway Bay.&nbsp;It is said that a 23-year-old woman who worked at the Little Boss pet shop in Causeway Bay may have contracted the disease from the hamsters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-could-potentially-attack-ukraine-from-belarus-us-state-department-official-445848">Russia could potentially attack Ukraine from Belarus: US State Department official</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/19/234511-ru11.jpg" />Amid tensions with Ukraine at the border with Russia, President Lukashenko had announced that Russian forces and the Belarus military would be conducting drills next month.The US has been warning that Russia could launch an attack on Ukraine with thousands of troops stationed at the border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tonga-was-hit-by-49-foot-tsunami-unleashing-massive-volcano-government-445842">Tonga was hit by 49-foot tsunami unleashing massive volcano: Government</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/19/234506-t2.jpg" />The tsunami wave had hit the west coast as&nbsp;several islands were affected even as reports said as a village was completely wiped out. The government said several people were injured as a result of the volcanic&nbsp;eruption.The New Zealand government said the undersea cables might take at least a month to fix.

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Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: A US State Department official has said that Russia could "potentially attack Ukraine" from Belarus as it intends to station troops in the country.

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: A US State Department official has said that Russia could "potentially attack Ukraine" from Belarus as it intends to station troops in the country. The official said there are "many troubling things happening in Belarus" referring to Lukashenko's regime which has been facing domestic trouble including sanctions from EU countries. In another news, Hong Kong authorities have sounded alarm after finding for the first time a possible animal-to-human Covid transmission in the city. Meanwhile, Tonga's government said a 49-foot tsunami wave had led to the massive volcano off Tonga last weekend. Click on headlines to read more Hong Kong to cull thousands of hamsters after finding traces of animal-to-human Covid transmission Authorities on Tuesday detected traces of the virus on 11 hamsters out of 178 hamsters, rabbits and chinchillas tested at the Little Boss pet shop and associated warehouse in Causeway Bay. It is said that a 23-year-old woman who worked at the Little Boss pet shop in Causeway Bay may have contracted the disease from the hamsters. Russia could potentially attack Ukraine from Belarus: US State Department official Amid tensions with Ukraine at the border with Russia, President Lukashenko had announced that Russian forces and the Belarus military would be conducting drills next month.The US has been warning that Russia could launch an attack on Ukraine with thousands of troops stationed at the border. Tonga was hit by 49-foot tsunami unleashing massive volcano: Government The tsunami wave had hit the west coast as several islands were affected even as reports said as a village was completely wiped out. The government said several people were injured as a result of the volcanic eruption.The New Zealand government said the undersea cables might take at least a month to fix. Watch | Antony Blinken to visit Kyiv amid Russia's invasion fear | Ukraine crisis Watch | How do 5G threaten airline safety?

Morning news brief: Animal-to-human Covid transmission, Russia might attack Ukraine and more

The man who held four people hostage at a Texas synagogue has been identified by the FBI as Malik Faisal Akram, he was a 44 year old British citizen. Now an hour's long standoff began in Colleyville, Texas when a man took over services at congregation the man could be heard ranting on a live stream he was demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist.

FBI identifies Texas synagogue hostage-taker, who demanded Pak terrorist's release

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "Russia cannot put up with NATO gradually making its way into Ukrainian territory anymore."South Korea's military reported that North Korea has fired another projectile into the ocean off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula.Sufferings of women continue in Taliban controlled Afghanistan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-cannot-have-nato-creeping-into-ukraine-anymore-putin-spokesman-says-445283">Russia cannot have NATO creeping into Ukraine anymore, Putin spokesman says</a> 
 
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Russia launched its military buildup along the Ukrainian border because it could no longer "tolerate" NATO's eastward expansion and "gradual invasion" of Ukraine, according to a spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-conducts-fourth-test-fires-missile-from-pyongyang-airport-says-south-korea-445282">North Korea conducts fourth test, fires missile from Pyongyang airport, says South Korea</a> 
 
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South Korea's military reported that North Korea has fired another projectile into the ocean off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula—the fourth test this month—from an airport in its capital city of Pyongyang on Monday (January 17).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kathak-maestro-pandit-birju-maharaj-passes-away-at-age-of-83-says-relative-445281">Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away at age of 83, says relative</a> 
 
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Kathak legend Pandit Birju Maharaj is no more. He passed away at the age of 83 after suffering a massive heart attack. He breathed his last at his home in Delhi late on Sunday. He was a recipient of the country's second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan. 
 
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Watch: Sufferings of women continue in Taliban controlled Afghanistan

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Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "Russia cannot put up with NATO gradually making its way into Ukrainian territory anymore.

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "Russia cannot put up with NATO gradually making its way into Ukrainian territory anymore."South Korea's military reported that North Korea has fired another projectile into the ocean off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula.Sufferings of women continue in Taliban controlled Afghanistan. Click on headlines to read more Russia cannot have NATO creeping into Ukraine anymore, Putin spokesman says Russia launched its military buildup along the Ukrainian border because it could no longer "tolerate" NATO's eastward expansion and "gradual invasion" of Ukraine, according to a spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin. North Korea conducts fourth test, fires missile from Pyongyang airport, says South Korea South Korea's military reported that North Korea has fired another projectile into the ocean off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula—the fourth test this month—from an airport in its capital city of Pyongyang on Monday (January 17). Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away at age of 83, says relative Kathak legend Pandit Birju Maharaj is no more. He passed away at the age of 83 after suffering a massive heart attack. He breathed his last at his home in Delhi late on Sunday. He was a recipient of the country's second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan. Watch | Tennis star Novak Djokovic deported hours before Australian Open Watch: Sufferings of women continue in Taliban controlled Afghanistan Watch: Pakistan offers permanent residency to those who invest in the country

Morning news brief: Russia-Ukraine conflict, North Korea missile test and more

In the fourth missile test this year, North Korea has fired two suspected shot range ballistic missiles. South Korea's military reported that the missiles were fired from an airport in Pyongyang.

North Korea test fires fourth missile in a month

With China in mind India has now begun work on deploying the S-400 triumph advanced surface-to-air missile defense system. With the first unit to be made operational in April, the S-400 system was bought from Russia at a cost of 5 billion dollar in October of 2018.

India: First S-400 unit to be ready by April, deployment keeping threats from China in mind

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly negotiating a plea bargain to end his corruption trial, if he goes through, the deal could include a provision banning him from politics.

Former Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu negotiating a plea deal, settlement could risk political exile

To get your day started, here are some stories.&nbsp;At US synagogue, a man has taken hostages and is demanding Pakistani&nbsp;neuroscientist’s release.&nbsp;

You can also read about&nbsp;tsunami threat from undersea volcano eruption in Tonga being 'passed' and&nbsp;woman dying after being shoved in front of subway train at Times Square in the US.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-us-synagogue-man-takes-hostages-demands-convicted-pakistani-neuroscientists-release-445112">At US synagogue, man takes hostages, demands Pak neuroscientist’s release</a>

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At a US synagogue, a man has taken hostages during services on Saturday. In a livestream, the suspect could be heard demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist.&nbsp;Initially, at least four hostages were believed to be inside the synagogue.&nbsp;Shortly after 5 pm, one hostage was released uninjured.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tsunami-threat-from-undersea-volcano-eruption-in-tonga-has-now-passed-445111">Tsunami threat from undersea volcano eruption in Tonga has 'passed'</a>

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Tsunami warnings were issued after a dramatic underwater volcano erupted off Tonga on Saturday (January 15). Advisories and evacuation orders were also issued on the shores of Tonga as well as several South Pacific islands. As circulated on social media forums, footage from such areas showed waves crashing into coastal homes.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/woman-dies-after-being-shoved-in-front-of-subway-train-at-times-square-in-us-445118">Woman dies after being shoved in front of subway train at Times Square in US</a>

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In a tragic incident, a woman was killed after being pushed in front of a subway train at Times Square station in the US city of New York on Saturday. When the victim was apparently shoved, she was waiting for a southbound R train around 9:40 am.&nbsp;The suspect&nbsp;had fled the scene at first but turned himself in to transit police a little while later.&nbsp;

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To get your day started, here are some stories. At US synagogue, a man has taken hostages and is demanding Pakistani neuroscientist’s release. You can also read about tsunami threat from undersea volcano eruption in Tonga being 'passed' and woman dying after being shoved in front of subway train at Times Square in the US.

To get your day started, here are some stories. At US synagogue, a man has taken hostages and is demanding Pakistani neuroscientist’s release. You can also read about tsunami threat from undersea volcano eruption in Tonga being 'passed' and woman dying after being shoved in front of subway train at Times Square in the US. At US synagogue, man takes hostages, demands Pak neuroscientist’s release At a US synagogue, a man has taken hostages during services on Saturday. In a livestream, the suspect could be heard demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist. Initially, at least four hostages were believed to be inside the synagogue. Shortly after 5 pm, one hostage was released uninjured. Tsunami threat from undersea volcano eruption in Tonga has 'passed' Tsunami warnings were issued after a dramatic underwater volcano erupted off Tonga on Saturday (January 15). Advisories and evacuation orders were also issued on the shores of Tonga as well as several South Pacific islands. As circulated on social media forums, footage from such areas showed waves crashing into coastal homes. Woman dies after being shoved in front of subway train at Times Square in US In a tragic incident, a woman was killed after being pushed in front of a subway train at Times Square station in the US city of New York on Saturday. When the victim was apparently shoved, she was waiting for a southbound R train around 9:40 am. The suspect had fled the scene at first but turned himself in to transit police a little while later. Watch | Protests break out in Mali: People pour into independence square against sanctions ×

Morning news brief: US hostage crisis, Tsunami warning and more

How will the Beijing winter Olympics pan out? How many spectators will be allowed in? Watch this report.

Beijing sets up Olympic bubble featuring robot chefs

225 people reportedly lost their lives during the unrest in Kazakhstan last week. Their bodies were delivered to different morgues throughout the country.

225 people lost their lives during unrest in Kazakhstan

At least 3 high school students were stabbed by a teenager. The incident occured right outside Tokyo's university premises ahead of the nationwide college entrance exams. The attacker was apprehended afterwards.

Japan: At least 3 high school students stabbed by teenager in Tokyo

In the US, the Republican party has threatened to boycott the tradition of participating in the US presidential debates. This is the non-partisan commission on presidential debates which is in charge of organising these debates does not change its rules.

Republican party threatens to boycott tradition of participating in the US presidential debates

Ten days after CSTO troops were deployed in Kazakhstan they have now returned to their permanent deployment points. The CSTO peacekeeping forces were deployed in the central Asian nation to try and help normalize the situation following days of violent protests.

CSTO troops return to permanent deployment points

Hospitalizations in the US due to corvid have now increased by about 33 percent and debts are up by 40 from a week earlier. This according to the US centers for disease control and prevention listen in.

US hospitalization witness an increase by 33% and deaths by 40%

Boris Johnson continues to remain in all kinds of problems. This time around it's a leaked email that has again brought back negative press for the British prime minister.

United Kingdom: Leaked email exposes UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's party

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As Quebec struggles to control the Omicron variant, the province is considering a health tax for individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. Quebec is the first place to enact such a tax, but the pressure on those who choose to remain unvaccinated is growing everywhere.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, as the US faces soaring infections and a record number of hospitalisations associated with COVID-19, the nation's top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, says the country is approaching the "threshold" of transitioning to living with the virus as a manageable illness in the future.&nbsp;Every day, the country witnesses almost a million infections, and more than 1,200 deaths.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/faced-with-the-omicron-threat-quebec-seeks-to-become-the-first-city-to-tax-the-unvaccinated-444015">Faced with the Omicron threat, Quebec seeks to become the first city to tax the unvaccinated</a>

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The Canadian province of Quebec plans to introduce a new health tax for individuals who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, as the province struggles to control the Omicron variant.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-way-to-eradicate-infection-but-us-fast-approaching-threshold-of-living-with-covid-19-dr-fauci-444009">No way to eradicate infection, but US fast approaching 'threshold' of living with COVID-19: Dr Fauci</a>

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Anthony Fauci, United States's top infectious disease expert, says the country is approaching a "threshold" when it comes to living with COVID-19 as a manageable illness despite soaring infections and hospitalisations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strategic-military-muscle-north-korea-says-it-launched-hypersonic-missile-444008">'Strategic military muscle': North Korea says it launched hypersonic missile</a>

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The state media of North Korea reported that its defence forces tested a hypersonic missile. It is the second missile test by North Korean leader&nbsp;Kim Jong-Un's regime in six days and the third hypersonic missile launch by the island nation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-will-have-a-host-again-in-2022-444012">Oscars will have a host again in 2022</a>

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After television ratings for film's biggest night have declined in recent years, ABC said Tuesday that the Oscars will have a host for the first time since 2018.

3,000 Russian troops conducts live-fire exercises near Ukraine amid invasion fears

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Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: As Quebec struggles to control the Omicron variant, the province is considering a health tax for individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: As Quebec struggles to control the Omicron variant, the province is considering a health tax for individuals who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. Quebec is the first place to enact such a tax, but the pressure on those who choose to remain unvaccinated is growing everywhere. Meanwhile, as the US faces soaring infections and a record number of hospitalisations associated with COVID-19, the nation's top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, says the country is approaching the "threshold" of transitioning to living with the virus as a manageable illness in the future. Every day, the country witnesses almost a million infections, and more than 1,200 deaths. Click on headlines to read more Faced with the Omicron threat, Quebec seeks to become the first city to tax the unvaccinated The Canadian province of Quebec plans to introduce a new health tax for individuals who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, as the province struggles to control the Omicron variant. No way to eradicate infection, but US fast approaching 'threshold' of living with COVID-19: Dr Fauci Anthony Fauci, United States's top infectious disease expert, says the country is approaching a "threshold" when it comes to living with COVID-19 as a manageable illness despite soaring infections and hospitalisations. 'Strategic military muscle': North Korea says it launched hypersonic missile The state media of North Korea reported that its defence forces tested a hypersonic missile. It is the second missile test by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's regime in six days and the third hypersonic missile launch by the island nation. Oscars will have a host again in 2022 After television ratings for film's biggest night have declined in recent years, ABC said Tuesday that the Oscars will have a host for the first time since 2018. 3,000 Russian troops conducts live-fire exercises near Ukraine amid invasion fears

Morning brief: Quebec to tax the unvaccinated, Fauci on coronavirus in US and more

Incessant rainfall triggered floods in the Brazilian State of Pará. Streets turned into rivers, residents were forced to move to safer places. According to local reports, and 500 families were left homeless.

Incessant rainfall triggered floods in the Brazilian State of Pará

Animations to video clips sales of NFTs reached some 25 billion dollars in 2021, as the cumulative crypto-asset exploded in popularity. However, reports say there are signs of growth slowing towards the end of the year.

Non-Fungible token sales hit $25 Billion dollars in 2021

In Australia, the dream of owning a farm has become challenging for many. In recent years foreign ownership of agriculture has made ownership difficult, but locals are now being given a fresh opportunity to buy back the family property.

Australia: Tasmanian locals get fresh opportunity to buy back land

After a record wait of 10 months after elections, the Netherlands has finally elected a new cabinet. This is the Dutch prime minister's 4th coalition government and is aimed big at climate change and dealing with the Covid situation.

Netherlands: New cabinet to focus on climate change, and Covid fallout

A beautiful travel experience can quickly turn into a nightmare if you don't check the news before you board that flight. A young Russian tourist has learned his lesson and has shared his experience of visiting the wrong place at clearly the wrong time.

Kazakhstan: Tourist sets out for vacation, gets caught amid unrest

Hospitalization in the US has reached a record high on Monday, with several states struggling to cope with the spike in cases. Now there were 132,000 hospitalizations for Covid, crossing the record set in January last year. But hospitalizations have been increasing steadily since late December, as the Omicron quickly took over Delta as the dominant version of the virus.

United States break Covid hospitalization record

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day:&nbsp;Just days after Kim Jong-Un's regime said it had tested a&nbsp;hypersonic missile, South Korea's military said North Korea tested a suspected ballistic missile which fell into the sea on Tuesday.&nbsp;Last Wednesday,&nbsp;North Korea&nbsp;had tested what it called a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile. In other news,&nbsp;&nbsp;a man in the US has got a genetically modified pig heart in transplant. Meanwhile, there have been reports&nbsp;of US officials have threatened “severe consequences” against&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;after it imposed&nbsp;sanctions against former president Trump administration officials calling it&nbsp;an assassination threat.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-tests-another-suspected-ballistic-missile-443744">North Korea tests another suspected ballistic missile</a>

&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/08/232072-korea.jpg" />South Korea's military said the new test was conducted in the morning on Tuesday as the "projectile" landed outside&nbsp;Japan's&nbsp;exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called it "regrettable".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-first-man-gets-genetically-modified-pig-heart-in-transplant-443747">In a first, man gets genetically modified pig heart in transplant</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/11/232653-operation.jpg" />The man, who belongs to Maryland, had terminal heart disease. According to release, the pig heart was "the only currently available option" for the patient, David Bennett. &nbsp;On December 31, the US Food and Drug Administration had granted emergency authorisation for the operation. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sanctions-row-us-fears-iran-plotting-assassination-attempt-against-trump-officials-443749">Sanctions row: US fears Iran plotting assassination attempt against Trump officials</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/53005-Untitled%2520design%2520%25288%2529_73.jpg" />Former President&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;had imposed large scale sanctions against Iran and had walked out of the nuclear deal in 2019 citing national security threats as Iran revived its nuclear programme.Iran's Revolutionary Guard had vowed to take revenge after its commander General Soleimani was killed in a&nbsp;US drone&nbsp;in Iraq's capital Baghdad on January 3, 2020.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/72-year-old-man-from-new-york-charged-with-threatening-to-kidnap-and-kill-donald-trump-443746">72-year-old man from New York charged with threatening to kidnap and kill Donald Trump</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/10/220938-untitled-design-3.jpg" />According to the reports, Melnick told US Capitol Police during an interrogation in July 2020 that if Trump “loses the 2020 election and refused to step down” he would “acquire weapons and take him down.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-calling-omicron-a-little-covid-mexican-president-contracts-coronavirus-for-second-time-443753">After calling Omicron 'a little Covid’, Mexican president contracts coronavirus for second time</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/11/232658-mexico.jpg" />The leader made the announcement on Monday. This comes as the tests for virus have become scarce. The president tested positive just soon after he had sounded hoarse at a news briefing in morning. &nbsp;In recent days, two cabinet secretaries of the president, the heads of the Environment and Economy departments, said that they had tested positive for the virus. &nbsp;

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: Just days after Kim Jong-Un's regime said it had tested a hypersonic missile, South Korea's military said North Korea tested a suspected ballistic missile which fell into the sea on Tuesday.

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: Just days after Kim Jong-Un's regime said it had tested a hypersonic missile, South Korea's military said North Korea tested a suspected ballistic missile which fell into the sea on Tuesday. Last Wednesday, North Korea had tested what it called a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile. In other news, a man in the US has got a genetically modified pig heart in transplant. Meanwhile, there have been reports of US officials have threatened “severe consequences” against Iran after it imposed sanctions against former president Trump administration officials calling it an assassination threat. Click on headlines to read more North Korea tests another suspected ballistic missile South Korea's military said the new test was conducted in the morning on Tuesday as the "projectile" landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called it "regrettable". In a first, man gets genetically modified pig heart in transplant The man, who belongs to Maryland, had terminal heart disease. According to release, the pig heart was "the only currently available option" for the patient, David Bennett. On December 31, the US Food and Drug Administration had granted emergency authorisation for the operation. Sanctions row: US fears Iran plotting assassination attempt against Trump officials Former President Trump had imposed large scale sanctions against Iran and had walked out of the nuclear deal in 2019 citing national security threats as Iran revived its nuclear programme.Iran's Revolutionary Guard had vowed to take revenge after its commander General Soleimani was killed in a US drone in Iraq's capital Baghdad on January 3, 2020. 72-year-old man from New York charged with threatening to kidnap and kill Donald Trump According to the reports, Melnick told US Capitol Police during an interrogation in July 2020 that if Trump “loses the 2020 election and refused to step down” he would “acquire weapons and take him down.” After calling Omicron 'a little Covid’, Mexican president contracts coronavirus for second time The leader made the announcement on Monday. This comes as the tests for virus have become scarce. The president tested positive just soon after he had sounded hoarse at a news briefing in morning. In recent days, two cabinet secretaries of the president, the heads of the Environment and Economy departments, said that they had tested positive for the virus.

Morning news brief: North Korea tests another missile, transplant surgery and more

Thousands of people have been left homeless after fire gutted parts of a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh here's a report

Fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh

In Nicaragua, the country's strong man Daniel Ortega has been sworn in as the president for a fourth consecutive year alongside him, first lady Rosario Murillo has also been sworn in for a second time as the vice president.

EU and United States widen sanctions as Daniel Ortega begins new term

US and Russian diplomats have wrapped up their first round of high-stakes talks in Geneva with both sides showing no signs of narrowing the differences on Ukraine.

US: Large parts of Russian proposals are non-starters

India and South Korea are holding bilateral trade talks today and, the union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal, and the Korean minister for trade will discuss bilateral trade-related issues.

India and South Kora hold trade talks, on the agenda - trade deficit, market access

A man in the United States has now become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically modified pig. It was a bit of a do-or-die situation, that prompted the American medical regulator to grant permission for this experimental surgery.

United States: First pig to human heart transplant, a game-changer for organ transplants

2022 was expected to be the year of recovery. The beginning has been shaky though, the surge in cases has led to disruptions. Financial bodies are revising their estimates, and governments are lowering their projections.

IMF had predicted the global economy to grow by 4.9% in 2022

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