We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;US threatening escalation with Iran at IAEA next month to&nbsp;National Geographic’s famous green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' arriving in Italy,&nbsp;we have it all.

You can also read about&nbsp;Cummins getting named as Australia’s 47th male Test captain and&nbsp;UNESCO member states adopting the first global agreement on artificial intelligence ethics.

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In a move that could potentially undermine talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, the US on Thursday threatened to confront Iran next month at the IAEA if the country does not cooperate more with the watchdog.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/national-geographics-famous-green-eyed-afghan-girl-arrived-in-italy-after-evacuation-431991">National Geographic’s famous green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' arrived in Italy</a>

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The famous green-eyed 'Afghan Girl', who was featured in National Geographic magazine’s iconic picture, has arrived in Italy. She was evacuated from war-torn Afghanistan after the Taliban took over the country.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/after-paine-resigns-amid-scandal-cummins-gets-named-as-australias-47th-male-test-captain-431995">After Paine resigns, Cummins gets named as Australia’s 47th male Test captain</a>

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Pat Cummins has been named as Australia’s 47th male Test captain. The move can be seen as a&nbsp;major break from tradition for the top job in Australian cricket.&nbsp;After getting the job, Cummins paid tribute to the leadership of Tim Paine.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unesco-member-states-adopt-the-first-global-agreement-on-artificial-intelligence-ethics-431996">UNESCO member states adopt the first global agreement on artificial intelligence ethics</a>

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UNESCO has adopted the world's first international ethics guidelines for artificial intelligence, which prohibit the use of the technology for "social scoring" and mass surveillance.

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From US threatening escalation with Iran at IAEA next month to National Geographic’s famous green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' arriving in Italy, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From US threatening escalation with Iran at IAEA next month to National Geographic’s famous green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' arriving in Italy, we have it all. You can also read about Cummins getting named as Australia’s 47th male Test captain and UNESCO member states adopting the first global agreement on artificial intelligence ethics. Please click on the headline to read the full story. US threatens escalation with Iran at IAEA next month In a move that could potentially undermine talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, the US on Thursday threatened to confront Iran next month at the IAEA if the country does not cooperate more with the watchdog. National Geographic’s famous green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' arrived in Italy The famous green-eyed 'Afghan Girl', who was featured in National Geographic magazine’s iconic picture, has arrived in Italy. She was evacuated from war-torn Afghanistan after the Taliban took over the country. After Paine resigns, Cummins gets named as Australia’s 47th male Test captain Pat Cummins has been named as Australia’s 47th male Test captain. The move can be seen as a major break from tradition for the top job in Australian cricket. After getting the job, Cummins paid tribute to the leadership of Tim Paine. UNESCO member states adopt the first global agreement on artificial intelligence ethics UNESCO has adopted the world's first international ethics guidelines for artificial intelligence, which prohibit the use of the technology for "social scoring" and mass surveillance. Watch: New COVID variant discovered in South Africa ×

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to convene an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss the potentially rapidly spreading coronavirus strain found in South Africa and Botswana that might make vaccines less effective and scuttle efforts to fight the pandemic. It goes by the scientific label B11 529.

New COVID variant discovered in South Africa

Russia's Hermitage Museum has opened a new exhibition for the blind and visually impaired. Take a look at this report to know more.

Russian museum opens exhibition for visually impaired

Azerbaijan is looking to invest in Pakistan. it joins a sizeable list of nations including Saudi Arabia and Turkey who are keen on putting their money in Pakistani institutions.

Azerbaijan's state oil company to invest $1 billion in Pakistan

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;tens of thousands entering US unvetted after&nbsp;Afghan airlift as per memo to&nbsp;Havana Syndrome becoming a top priority of FBI,&nbsp;we have it all.

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In a revelation made by a congressional memo, almost none of the 82,000 people, who were airlifted from Afghanistan, were vetted before being admitted to the United States.&nbsp;The memo summarised interviews with federal officials, who oversaw the evacuation of people at domestic and international military bases from war-torn country.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/havana-syndrome-fbi-makes-it-a-top-priority-will-continue-to-identify-the-cause-431742">Havana Syndrome now a top priority of FBI, will continue to identify the cause</a>

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Havana Syndrome has emerged as a new topic of concern in the US.&nbsp;Officially called "anomalous health incidents", the Federal Bureau of Investigation has termed the syndrome as a top priority and said that they will continue to look for the cause behind it.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-australia-most-expensive-goat-marrakesh-fetches-record-21000-431754">In Australia, most expensive goat Marrakesh fetches record $21,000</a>

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Setting a new record, a goat, which is known as Marrakesh, has been sold for $21,000. The goat had gone on sale in the western New South Wales town of Cobar on Wednesday. Andrew Mosely, the buyer of the most expensive goat of Australia, has described his acquisition as a “very stylish buck”. &nbsp;

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From tens of thousands entering US unvetted after Afghan airlift as per memo to Havana Syndrome becoming a top priority of FBI, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From tens of thousands entering US unvetted after Afghan airlift as per memo to Havana Syndrome becoming a top priority of FBI, we have it all. You can also read about most expensive goat Marrakesh fetches record $21,000 in Australia. Please click on the headline to read the full story. After Afghan airlift, tens of thousands entered US unvetted, says memo In a revelation made by a congressional memo, almost none of the 82,000 people, who were airlifted from Afghanistan, were vetted before being admitted to the United States. The memo summarised interviews with federal officials, who oversaw the evacuation of people at domestic and international military bases from war-torn country. Havana Syndrome now a top priority of FBI, will continue to identify the cause Havana Syndrome has emerged as a new topic of concern in the US. Officially called "anomalous health incidents", the Federal Bureau of Investigation has termed the syndrome as a top priority and said that they will continue to look for the cause behind it. In Australia, most expensive goat Marrakesh fetches record $21,000 Setting a new record, a goat, which is known as Marrakesh, has been sold for $21,000. The goat had gone on sale in the western New South Wales town of Cobar on Wednesday. Andrew Mosely, the buyer of the most expensive goat of Australia, has described his acquisition as a “very stylish buck”. Watch | United States: 3 men found guilty for murdering a black man in Georgia × Watch | France: Rising sea level endanger the balance of the unique eco system ×

Morning news brief: Thousands entered US unvetted, most expensive goat sold and more

Afghanistan may be one of the poorest nations in the world but it sits on a vast resource of minerals deposits among them most crucial is Lithium. Eyeing these reserves is now China.

Chinese firms explore Lithium projects in Afghanistan

It is the end of an era for Germany, the beginning of another. After being in power for 16 years German chancellor is retiring from politics paving way for a new coalition government.

Germany to have a centre-left government for the first time ever

Several British politicians are demanding a change in parliamentary rules after a lawmaker was told she couldn't bring her 3-month-old baby to parliament.

United Kingdom: British lawmakers reject ban on babies in parliament

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday he regretted his remarks that the Wall Street bank would last longer than China's Communist Party, moving quickly to avoid any longer-term fallout.

JP Morgan CEO comment on communist party didn't go well

Germany: Coalition pledges to modernize Europe's largest economy

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a 52-year low last week, suggesting economic activity was accelerating as a year ravaged by shortages, high inflation, and an unrelenting pandemic drawing to a close now.

United States third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%

Millions of Americans travel to visit their loved ones for the Thanksgiving holidays in the US. Airports and commercial airlines are registering busiest days since the pandemic began.

United States: Air travel to be busiest on Thanksgiving since pandemic began

Driven by strong demand and almost a decade after it stopped its services in India, American Airlines has started flying nonstop from JFK Airport to IGI Airport.

American Airlines bets on non-stop travel demand

Over the last couple of months, the United States has appeared as one of the biggest supporters of Taiwan across the world. In October the US Secretary of State pushed for Taiwan's entry into the UN.

United States backs Taiwan's presence at the UN

Europe remains in the firm grip of the deadly covid-19 pandemic, several countries in the region continue to report worrying trends. The World Health Organization has warned that the death toll in Europe can top 2.2 million this winter if the current trends continue.

Slovakia, Netherlands, Hungary post record covid cases

Magdalena Andersson resigned from the position of the first female prime minister of Sweden after the collapse of the coalition with the Green Party. She had been newly elected and was the prime minister of the country for less than 12 hours.

Sweden's first female PM Magdalena Andersson quits after being appointed

A Ghanaian man in New York decided to put his time to good use. He sifted through the storage containers and bookshops and has now acquired the world's largest collection of African photography books.

New York: Ghanaian man creates the largest collection of books

London's Tate Modern is hosting the largest solo exhibition by a British black post-modern artiste. The artiste was the 1st black woman to bag the Turner Prize in 2017.

United Kingdom: Largest black post-modern artist's show in Tate London

The US tech giants Amazon and Apple have been penalized in Italy for alleged anti-competitive cooperation and price-fixing in the sale of some of their products.

Amazon, Apple handed $225 million in Italian antitrust fines

Inflation is now at 20% in Turkey, as the Lira which is the official currency of Turkey has hit a record low of 13.44 against the US Dollar. Turkish currency crashed by 8% in a single day but recovered by a few cents later.

Turkey: Lira crashed to a new low of 13.44 against the dollar

Spicejet will induct 50 Boeing 737 max planes by 2022-23. Spicejet hopes to phase out its older 737 older Boeing 77 800 ng and replace them with fuel-efficient max planes.

India: Spicejet's global operations to be expanded

A statue of US President Thomas Jefferson has been removed from the New York City Hall. The statue has been removed because Thomas Jefferson enslaved people.

United States: Thomas Jefferson statue removed from New York City Hall

The Biden administration has announced the release of strategic oil reserves but the US is not alone here. Joining Washington are India, Japan, South Korea, China, and the UK.

United States: Emergency oil release to lower fuel prices

The India Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has listed a bill for the upcoming Parliament session that reportedly seeks to prohibit all private cryptocurrencies with certain exceptions in India.

India: New digital cryptocurrcency to operate under Reserve Bank of India

A Sri Lankan court began the trial of 25 men accused of plotting the Easter Sunday bombings that killed nearly 270 people back in 2019, as lawyers warned of a protracted and complicated legal battle ahead.

Trial begins of 25 accused in Easter Sunday bombings

India: 'Cryptocurrency regulation' regulation bill could be tabled soon

China is the country of counterfeits, but when it comes to weapon counterfeits doesn't work. This is why Beijing's global market share of arms is falling. The reasons are varied, its weapons are largely untested in combat.

China: Chinese arms exports decline despite loyal clientele

The fighting in the Ethiopia Tigray conflict has reached the country's capital Addis-Ababa. The US envoy has said that any progress towards the diplomatic settlement was at risk of being overshadowed by the alarming developments on the ground.

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Prime Minister vows to go to frontline to lead battle

United States: US plan could strain ties between Washington and Riyadh

With thousands of Ethiopian Federal Government prisoners of war were paraded by their captors. Other prisoners who are closely guarded by the Tigrayan forces can be heard chanting slogans such as we are Abi soldiers and stop ethnic abuse.

Ethiopian government encourages woman to help in war effort

The death toll in the&nbsp;Wisconsin car attack rose to six after an eight-year-child died in hospital. Five people had died earlier and several were injured. Reports say some are still in critical condition.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, NASA is set to launch a spacecraft today to smash an asteroid as a test run if it happens in real life. The DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) will blast off today.&nbsp;Apple filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent NSO Group from targeting the over one billion iPhones in circulation. Just weeks ago, the United States had blacklisted the NSO Group. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wisconsin-car-attack-death-toll-rises-to-six-as-injured-child-dies-431511">Wisconsin car attack death toll rises to six as injured child dies</a> 
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The police are still investigating the motive behind the criminal act as the main accused faces a prolonged life sentence.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-spacex-to-launch-spacecraft-today-and-kick-an-asteroid-off-course-are-we-in-danger-431513">NASA, SpaceX to launch spacecraft today and kick an asteroid off course. Are we in danger?</a> 
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At present, there are 10,000 near-Earth asteroids larger than 460 feet, but none has a significant chance of hitting the Earth within a century.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pegasus-snooping-row-apple-files-lawsuit-against-israels-nso-431515">Pegasus snooping row: Apple files lawsuit against Israel's NSO</a>

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Silicon Valley giant's suit adds to the trouble that is plaguing NSO, an Israeli spyware maker embroiled in controversy over reports that tens of thousands of activists, journalists and politicians may be targeted by its Pegasus spyware.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/justice-department-to-pay-about-130-million-to-parkland-shooting-victims-431493">Justice Department to pay about $130 million to Parkland shooting victims</a>

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The FBI acknowledged two days after the shooting that it had received the tips about Cruz but had not investigated them in accordance with its protocols.

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The death toll in the Wisconsin car attack rose to six after an eight-year-child died in hospital. Five people had died earlier and several were injured. Reports say some are still in critical condition.

The death toll in the Wisconsin car attack rose to six after an eight-year-child died in hospital. Five people had died earlier and several were injured. Reports say some are still in critical condition. Meanwhile, NASA is set to launch a spacecraft today to smash an asteroid as a test run if it happens in real life. The DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) will blast off today. Apple filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent NSO Group from targeting the over one billion iPhones in circulation. Just weeks ago, the United States had blacklisted the NSO Group. Click on the headlines to know more Wisconsin car attack death toll rises to six as injured child dies The police are still investigating the motive behind the criminal act as the main accused faces a prolonged life sentence. NASA, SpaceX to launch spacecraft today and kick an asteroid off course. Are we in danger? At present, there are 10,000 near-Earth asteroids larger than 460 feet, but none has a significant chance of hitting the Earth within a century. Pegasus snooping row: Apple files lawsuit against Israel's NSO Silicon Valley giant's suit adds to the trouble that is plaguing NSO, an Israeli spyware maker embroiled in controversy over reports that tens of thousands of activists, journalists and politicians may be targeted by its Pegasus spyware. Justice Department to pay about $130 million to Parkland shooting victims The FBI acknowledged two days after the shooting that it had received the tips about Cruz but had not investigated them in accordance with its protocols. Watch: China threatens India with advanced weapons, but how good are Chinese weapons?

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