Beating its rival Boeing, Airbus has kept its crown as the world's largest jet maker for the 3rd year running.

Airbus beats its rival Boeing to keep its top plane maker spot

The Harry Potter fever is far from over, and just days after the film cast got together to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary in a reunion special, fans in Russia are now getting transported to Hogwarts in a very unique fashion.

Russian actors play 'Harry Potter' characters on train

The Taliban's spokesperson has claimed to meet Afghanistan's National Resistance front leaders in Iran, which the NRF has reportedly denied and said that no such meeting was held.

Afghanistan: Taliban claims to have met National Resistance Front leaders

For the 1st time in 14 days, daily cases decreased due to lower testing over the weekend. Amid the battle against coronavirus, India began its booster program for frontline workers and for those above the age of 60.

3rd Covid dose for healthcare workers, senior citizens

In Afghanistan, since the Taliban has taken, over the charge of the country back in August, the media houses have started disappearing or they simply have not been allowed to function as media houses. An export gets you all the details

Afghanistan: 231 media outlets have shut down since August

Registering its second annual decline in a row Mexico's auto production fell by almost two percent last year in comparison to 2022. This is Mexico's flagship industrial sector struggling to pull past the pandemic shocks and also a global semiconductor shortage.

World Business Watch: Mexico's flagship industrial sector struggles

There's been another wave of Covid19 infections across India driven by the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus, and this, of course, had a serious impact on India's aviation sector.

World Business Watch: Air passengers numbers in India decline

Canada could be staring at the beginning of a logistics issue, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing ahead with a vaccine mandate for international truckers. The critics have said this will exacerbate the driver shortages and also drive up the price of goods imported from the united states of America.

Canada: Prices of goods imported from United States could go up

In response to the delay in the promised election, sweeping economic sanctions have been imposed in Mali. West Africa's main regional bloc has also agreed to close its borders with the coup hit nation.

Growing international concern over the situation in Mali

UK prime minister Boris Johnson is known to be marred with controversies. In one such controversy, former Downing Street advisor Dominic cummings has alleged on his blog that on 20th May of 2020 UK prime minister's officer invited people to socially distanced drinks.

United Kingdom: Boris Johnson accused of partying while Londoner's stayed home

South Africa quickly became the epicenter of the Omicron wave. Today this variant has reached most countries prompting a big spike in cases. But a study in South Africa is teaching the world about the trajectory of omicron, hinting that the acute wave may be ending soon.

When will the Omicron wave end? A learning for the world

Old record and radio players had a charm and particular sound profile not found in modern music devices. So, a Russian company is giving these vintage items a new lease of life by upcycling them and adding a brand new feature Bluetooth.

Russia: Music aficionados of vintage radiograms have a new device to love

Over 160 people have lost their lives in Kazakhstan in the violent riots that rocked the central Asian nation. It remains unclear whether the number refers to just civilian casualties or if law enforcement deaths are included out of the total deaths.

A week of protests rock Kazakhstan, police detain over 5,800 people

After weeks of warning and political shadow boxing, officials of the United States and Russia will sit across tables for open talks to discuss Moscow's demands for western security guarantees. All this amid Russian troop buildup near Ukraine.

High- stakes talks between Russia and the United States amid rising tensions

All eyes are currently on Geneva, where officials of the United States and Russia are currently holding talks to discuss the crisis in Ukraine.

High-stakes talks aimed to reduce west's worries of invasion

Protesting to the Covid 19 norms thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels, opposing the latest Covid 19 instructions.

Belgium: Protestors 'denounce' dictatorship of covid restrictions

Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan and the Russian president Vladimir Putin are likely to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympics that are scheduled to be held next month. Both Imran Khan and Vladimir Putin have been invited by the Chinese president Xi Jinping for the opening ceremony of the games.

Pakistan and the Russia likely to hold a bilateral meeting on sidelines of Beijing games

After a spate of recent Covid cases, the northern Chinese city of Tianjin is conducting mass Covid testing. The city has advised its nearly 14 million people to stay at home

China steps up its zero-tolerance Covid-19 strategy

In a year beset by controversy, the biggest party in Hollywood Golden Globes was reduced to little more than a Twitter feed. Unlike previous years, the ceremony took place behind closed doors without any presenters, audience, or celebrities.

Golden Globes held behind closed doors, no audience no presenters

Turkmenistan's president has ordered the extinguishment of the country's 'gateway to hell', a fire that has been burning for several decades in a huge desert gas crater.

Turkmen president orders the closure of Karakum desert crater

In Iraq, women are virtually taking their safety into their own hands. They're going against societal expectations, and they're doing it by taking up martial arts so that no one messes with them.

Iraqi women break the norm by taking us martial arts

In an unfortunate incident at least 21 people have died of cold in Pakistan's hill town of Murree after heavy snow trapped them in their vehicles.

At least 21 people die of cold in Pakistan's Muree after heavy snow traps them inside vehicles

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day:&nbsp;The World Health Organization has cautioned the world against the Omicron variant of COVID-19. WHO says the variant is killing people around the world and should not be dismissed as mild.

In other news, former US President Donald Trump's media group is planning to launch its long-promised social network "Truth Social" in February of this year. Apparently, the app will rival the likes of Twitter and Facebook.

Finally, in the latest in the controversy surrounding tennis star Novak Djokovic, his parents have&nbsp;alleged that his &nbsp;"accommodation is terrible" and he is being put in a "small, immigration hotel with bugs" and that&nbsp;he was a victim of "corona fascism".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-cautions-against-underestimating-omicron-as-mild-decries-vaccine-inequity-442793">WHO cautions against underestimating Omicron as 'mild', decries vaccine inequity</a>

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With nearly 9.5 million new cases of COVID-19 reported to the WHO last week, which is a record 71 per cent increase from the previous week, the World Health Organization has warned that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is killing people around the world, and should not be disregarded as mild.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vaccine-sceptic-bolsonaro-criticises-health-regulator-dismisses-vaccinating-children-442782">'Vaccine sceptic' Bolsonaro criticises health regulator, dismisses vaccinating children</a>

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A day after his health minister announced plans to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 years against COVID-19, Jair Bolsonaro criticised health regulator Anvisa for approving the vaccination. He said that there may be side effects associated with vaccinations in children.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-non-woke-social-media-app-rivalling-the-biased-big-tech-to-launch-soon-442778">Trump's 'non-woke' social media app rivalling the 'biased' big-tech to launch soon</a>

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Donald Trump, who was barred from using Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube after last year's January 6, Capitol Hill insurrection is all set to launch his own social media app called "Truth Social". The app which claims to be "non-woke" is expected to be released in February of this year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/corona-fascism-he-is-in-a-dirty-immigration-hotel-with-bugs-djokovics-mother-on-australian-detention-442789">'Corona fascism': He is in a dirty immigration hotel with bugs, Djokovic's mother on Australian detention</a>

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Amid the controversy surrounding tennis star Novak Djokovic his mother Dijana has claimed that the tennis star accommodations are terrible and he is being kept in a "small, immigration hotel with bugs". The star's father has also alleged his son was a victim of a "political witch hunt" and "corona fascism".

Watch |&nbsp;One year since the Capitol hill riots: America still divided

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Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: The World Health Organization has cautioned the world against the Omicron variant of COVID-19. WHO says the variant is killing people around the world and should not be dismissed as mild.

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: The World Health Organization has cautioned the world against the Omicron variant of COVID-19. WHO says the variant is killing people around the world and should not be dismissed as mild. In other news, former US President Donald Trump's media group is planning to launch its long-promised social network "Truth Social" in February of this year. Apparently, the app will rival the likes of Twitter and Facebook. Finally, in the latest in the controversy surrounding tennis star Novak Djokovic, his parents have alleged that his "accommodation is terrible" and he is being put in a "small, immigration hotel with bugs" and that he was a victim of "corona fascism". Click on headlines to read more WHO cautions against underestimating Omicron as 'mild', decries vaccine inequity With nearly 9.5 million new cases of COVID-19 reported to the WHO last week, which is a record 71 per cent increase from the previous week, the World Health Organization has warned that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is killing people around the world, and should not be disregarded as mild. 'Vaccine sceptic' Bolsonaro criticises health regulator, dismisses vaccinating children A day after his health minister announced plans to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 years against COVID-19, Jair Bolsonaro criticised health regulator Anvisa for approving the vaccination. He said that there may be side effects associated with vaccinations in children. Trump's 'non-woke' social media app rivalling the 'biased' big-tech to launch soon Donald Trump, who was barred from using Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube after last year's January 6, Capitol Hill insurrection is all set to launch his own social media app called "Truth Social". The app which claims to be "non-woke" is expected to be released in February of this year. 'Corona fascism': He is in a dirty immigration hotel with bugs, Djokovic's mother on Australian detention Amid the controversy surrounding tennis star Novak Djokovic his mother Dijana has claimed that the tennis star accommodations are terrible and he is being kept in a "small, immigration hotel with bugs". The star's father has also alleged his son was a victim of a "political witch hunt" and "corona fascism". Watch | One year since the Capitol hill riots: America still divided

Morning news brief: WHO's warning on Omicron, Djokovic's parents call out 'corona fascism' and more

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has been detained in a hotel after he failed to produce required papers for entry into Australia. He is being hauled up at a Melbourne immigration detention facility. The world's no-1 tennis player was denied entry by authorities as wasn't vaccinated. Djokovic was set to take part in the Australian Open as he landed at Melbourne's Tullamarine airport on Wednesday.

Djokovic detained in hotel after he failed to produce required papers for entry into Australia

The WHO has issued a warning on the spread of Omicron variant and asked people to be careful as the cases of the variant rise.

World Health Organisation issues warning on Omicron spread

Countries around the world are battling with the fresh wave of the pandemic and the highly contagious Omicron variant. Now here's a quick roundup on the measure that are taken by various countries around the globe.

Countries around the globe battle Omicron variant

A 17-year-old science prodigy in Mexico is working on an app for her dear sister. Now this app will revolutionise sign language and communication for the hearing impaired.

Mexican science prodigy invents application for deaf sister

Emma Watson's recent Instagram post has drawn criticism from Israel's former ambassador to the UN. The 'Harry Potter' star posted an image showing a photograph of a pro-Palestinian protest with a banner that reads "Solidarity is a Verb". The photo was accompanied by a quote about the meaning of solidarity from the intersectional feminist scholar Sara Ahmed.

Emma Watson's pro-Palestine post draws criticism from Israeli ministers

US telecom companies and airlines have been fighting for weeks over the potential impact of 5g services on aircraft. Here's some background on the dispute and a detailed report on the problems..

United States: Telecom companies and airlines been fighting for weeks

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day:&nbsp;US president Joe Biden to address the nation on the one year anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riots, during a press briefing about the event, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki aiming at former President Donald Trump, said that the President is going to speak the truth, "not the lies" that some have spread since. In other news, a recent report by Human Rights Watch alleges that Ethiopia has been detaining,&nbsp;abusing Tigayran refugees. Reportedly the detained refugees have been subjected to forced labour, physical abuse.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strategic-significance-north-korea-confirms-hypersonic-missile-test-442534">'Strategic significance': North Korea confirms hypersonic missile test</a>

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A day following an alleged ballistic missile launch by North Korea, Kim Jong-Un's regime confirmed it had tested a hypersonic missile. Biden administration officials condemned North Korea's latest missile launch as a "violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-toughens-vaccination-rules-mandates-jab-for-those-over-50-442536">Italy toughens vaccination rules, mandates jab for those over 50</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/06/231605-stories-10.jpg" />Italy's government announced that vaccination against COVID-19 would be mandatory for individuals over 50 starting on February 15. The measure will be in place until June 15

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beaten-abused-ethiopia-detained-abused-tigrayans-deported-from-saudi-reports-human-rights-watch-442543">Beaten, abused; Ethiopia detained, abused Tigrayans deported from Saudi, reports Human Rights Watch</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/01/06/231618-stories-11.jpg" />Human Rights Watch reports that thousands of Tigrayans have been held in Ethiopia after being deported from Saudi Arabia, suffering atrocious conditions and brutal treatment from guards in both countries. According to the group, Tigrayans have been subjected to repeated abuses in Ethiopia, including being beaten with rubber or wooden rods, denied access to their families, and forced labour.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-to-blame-donald-trump-for-singular-responsibility-in-january-6-chaos-and-carnage-white-house-442546">Joe Biden to blame Donald Trump for 'singular responsibility' in January 6 'chaos and carnage': White House</a>

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US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will address the nation on the first anniversary of the attack against Congress on January 6. Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, said on Wednesday that US President Joe Biden will speak about what happened last year when the US Capitol was attacked.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Report: Suicide battalion to be part of Taliban Army in Afghanistan

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Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: US president Joe Biden to address the nation on the one year anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riots, during a press briefing about the event, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki aiming at former President Donald Trump, said that the President is going to speak the truth, "not the lies" that some have spread since.

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: US president Joe Biden to address the nation on the one year anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riots, during a press briefing about the event, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki aiming at former President Donald Trump, said that the President is going to speak the truth, "not the lies" that some have spread since. In other news, a recent report by Human Rights Watch alleges that Ethiopia has been detaining, abusing Tigayran refugees. Reportedly the detained refugees have been subjected to forced labour, physical abuse. Click on headlines to read more 'Strategic significance': North Korea confirms hypersonic missile test A day following an alleged ballistic missile launch by North Korea, Kim Jong-Un's regime confirmed it had tested a hypersonic missile. Biden administration officials condemned North Korea's latest missile launch as a "violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions". Italy toughens vaccination rules, mandates jab for those over 50 Italy's government announced that vaccination against COVID-19 would be mandatory for individuals over 50 starting on February 15. The measure will be in place until June 15 Beaten, abused; Ethiopia detained, abused Tigrayans deported from Saudi, reports Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch reports that thousands of Tigrayans have been held in Ethiopia after being deported from Saudi Arabia, suffering atrocious conditions and brutal treatment from guards in both countries. According to the group, Tigrayans have been subjected to repeated abuses in Ethiopia, including being beaten with rubber or wooden rods, denied access to their families, and forced labour. Joe Biden to blame Donald Trump for 'singular responsibility' in January 6 'chaos and carnage': White House US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will address the nation on the first anniversary of the attack against Congress on January 6. Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary, said on Wednesday that US President Joe Biden will speak about what happened last year when the US Capitol was attacked. Watch | Report: Suicide battalion to be part of Taliban Army in Afghanistan

Morning news brief: N.Korea's hypersonic missile, Italy's new covid vaccine mandate and more

A heavy snowfall warning has been issued in japan's capital city Tokyo for the first time in four years. The first snowfall of the year for Japan turned into a bit of a scare after the Japan meteorological agency listed Tokyo and three surrounding districts under a heavy snow alert. Nearly two inches of snow had piled up in Tokyo while temperatures dropped to minus 0.4 degrees celsius.

Heavy snowfall warning in Japan's Tokyo, three surrounding areas under list

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