Saudi and Iranian officials held direct talks this month to ease tensions between the two rivals. A senior Iranian official and two regional sources said Washington worked to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran and end the Yemen war.

Your Story: Saudi-Iran talks arranged by Iraq's PM focus on Yemen

India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Abu Dhabi where he met his counterpart. Both the leaders discussed the economic cooperation and issues of mutual and regional interest.

WION Dispatch: India Foreign Minister meets his UAE counterpart to discuss economic cooperation

As Brazil continues to be the epicenter of the pandemic COVID-19 with record number of cases and deaths, cops in the country have raided several illegal parties in Sao Paulo.

Brazil: Revellers go for partying amidst rising COVID-19 cases, flout lockdown norms

Data published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claimed that 130 Million Americans aged 18 or above received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Half of US adults got a vaccine shot: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

In Moscow, the Foreign Ministry announced that Russia has ordered 20 Czech diplomats to leave the country by the end of Monday. Earlier on Saturday, Czech officials expelled 18 Russian diplomats, accusing them of being secret agents in connection with a deadly explosion at the Czech munition depot in 2014.

Russia expels 20 Czech diplomats in tit-for-tat move, gives 24 hrs to leave the country

India has continued to record alarming number of COVID-19 cases everyday. Country has reported 273,810 cases and 1,619 deaths in last 24 hours. India's COVID-19 cases surpassed 15 Million mark.

India continues to record alarming number of COVID-19 cases

The Namibian government has rejected visa application of twin daughters born to a gay couple Namibian Phillip Lühl and Guillermo Delgado.

Namibian govt denies visa to twins born in South Africa

Japan has decided to release contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.

Japan’s Fukushima Water Release: Japan to dump the wastewater into the sea

New studies suggest that if China wants to become a carbon neutral nation by 2030 it needs to clearly half it's carbon dioxide emissions from coal fire power plants by the end of this decade.

China aims to be carbon neutral by 2060

<p>UK is observing&nbsp;Prince Philip's funeral after the&nbsp;Duke of Edinburgh passed away on April 09. Meanwhile, the world is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic due to which India, Brazil and UK issuing advisories for locals and pregnant women.</p>

<p><strong>Click on headlines to read more</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/live-updates-prince-philips-funeral-duke-of-edinburgh-to-be-laid-to-rest-at-royal-ceremony-378167" hreflang="en">Live updates: Procession for Duke of Edinburgh is underway</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/17/191809-untitled-design-4.jpg?itok=1ACb8unI" /></p>

<p>This is the live coverage of the funeral of Prince Philip, husband of British Queen Elizabeth.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-sends-two-warships-to-black-sea-amid-tensions-with-ukraine-378204">Russia sends two warships to Black Sea amid tensions with Ukraine</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/17/191793-russia.jpg?itok=rnTftTXO" /></p>

<p>These monoeuvres have come at a time when Russia-Ukraine relations are strained over Russian military presence on its border with the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-military-junta-leader-to-attend-asean-summit-378185">Myanmar military junta leader to attend ASEAN summit</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/02/181003-myanmar-army-chief-min-aung-hlaing.jpg?itok=a564PEwn" /></p>

<p>Myanmar military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will join a special ASEAN summit next week, said Thai foreign ministry on Saturday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/please-delay-pregnancies-brazil-urges-local-women-amid-coronavirus-surge-378199">'Please delay pregnancies', Brazil urges local women amid coronavirus surge</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/23/137756-pregnant-afp.jpg?itok=Rr4uK5P9" /></p>

<p>The request has come as Brazil is experiencing one of the worst waves of coronavirus, with the country marking one of the highest death tolls in the world.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-japan-showcase-alliance-resolve-in-dealing-with-aggressive-china-378076">US, Japan showcase alliance, resolve in dealing with aggressive China</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/17/191748-biden-and-suga.jpg?itok=7XzvOKe-" /></p>

<p>The talks featured unusually frank warnings from a Japanese leader against any effort by China to dominate the Indo-Pacific region by 'force or coercion’.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ohio-worlds-smallest-police-dog-dies-hours-after-her-sheriff-378217" hreflang="en">Ohio: World's smallest police dog dies hours after her sheriff</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/17/191798-worlds-smallest-police-dog.jpg?itok=2xOvVV_9" /></p>

<p>Midge, the 16-year-old crime-fighting pet, stopped breathing hours after she saw her owner lose his battle to cancer.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-faces-shortage-of-oxygen-hospital-beds-as-city-records-24000-cases-in-24-hours-kejriwal-378235" hreflang="en">Delhi faces shortage of hospital beds as city records 24,000 cases in 24 hours</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/06/148347-rszscreenshot2020-07-06at20140pm.jpg?itok=8hRykrdG" /></p>

<p>Kejriwal also admitted that while the situation seemed in control a few days ago, the sudden surge has made the situation spiralling out of control in the capital now.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yoga-will-lead-to-guided-imagery-hinduism-christian-groups-claim-in-alabama-378180" hreflang="en">Yoga will lead to guided imagery, Hinduism: Christian groups claim in Alabama</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/27010-yoga-20170808101647.JPG?itok=ZS-rrk2z" /></p>

<p>A state lawmaker in Alabama, who has been practising yoga for years, is aiming to overturn a 28-year-old ban on yoga in state public schools.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pregnant-women-can-be-given-pfizer-and-moderna-coronavirus-vaccine-uk-advisory-group-378209" hreflang="en">Pregnant women can be given Pfizer &amp; Moderna coronavirus vaccine: UK advisory</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/17/191795-pregnant-women-get-vaccinated.jpg?itok=dfbk2IsH" /></p>

<p>This has been reported after experts studied real-world data that showed that more than 90,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated against the virus in the US.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-activist-who-crowdfunded-pm-defamation-penalty-says-people-contributed-to-show-resistance-378213" hreflang="en">Singapore activist: People crowdfunded PM libel penalty to show resistance</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/17/191797-roy.jpg?itok=3OP_IT5X" /></p>

<p>In an exclusive chat with WION, activist Roy Ngerng, who crowdfunded to pay the penalty for libel against Singapore PM, talks about why he thinks people chose to support him.</p>


UK is observing Prince Philip's funeral after the Duke of Edinburgh passed away on April 09. Meanwhile, the world is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic due to which India, Brazil and UK issuing advisories for locals and pregnant women.

UK is observing Prince Philip's funeral after the Duke of Edinburgh passed away on April 09. Meanwhile, the world is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic due to which India, Brazil and UK issuing advisories for locals and pregnant women. Click on headlines to read more Live updates: Procession for Duke of Edinburgh is underway This is the live coverage of the funeral of Prince Philip, husband of British Queen Elizabeth. Russia sends two warships to Black Sea amid tensions with Ukraine These monoeuvres have come at a time when Russia-Ukraine relations are strained over Russian military presence on its border with the country. Myanmar military junta leader to attend ASEAN summit Myanmar military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will join a special ASEAN summit next week, said Thai foreign ministry on Saturday. 'Please delay pregnancies', Brazil urges local women amid coronavirus surge The request has come as Brazil is experiencing one of the worst waves of coronavirus, with the country marking one of the highest death tolls in the world. US, Japan showcase alliance, resolve in dealing with aggressive China The talks featured unusually frank warnings from a Japanese leader against any effort by China to dominate the Indo-Pacific region by 'force or coercion’. Ohio: World's smallest police dog dies hours after her sheriff Midge, the 16-year-old crime-fighting pet, stopped breathing hours after she saw her owner lose his battle to cancer. Delhi faces shortage of hospital beds as city records 24,000 cases in 24 hours Kejriwal also admitted that while the situation seemed in control a few days ago, the sudden surge has made the situation spiralling out of control in the capital now. Yoga will lead to guided imagery, Hinduism: Christian groups claim in Alabama A state lawmaker in Alabama, who has been practising yoga for years, is aiming to overturn a 28-year-old ban on yoga in state public schools. Pregnant women can be given Pfizer & Moderna coronavirus vaccine: UK advisory This has been reported after experts studied real-world data that showed that more than 90,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated against the virus in the US. Singapore activist: People crowdfunded PM libel penalty to show resistance In an exclusive chat with WION, activist Roy Ngerng, who crowdfunded to pay the penalty for libel against Singapore PM, talks about why he thinks people chose to support him.

Top 10 world news: Prince Philip's funeral, Coronavirus crisis, and more

<p>The&nbsp;US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;has slammed<strong> Russia</strong> with sanctions over&nbsp;poll meddling and cyber attack. Meanwhile,&nbsp;US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in <strong>Afghanistan&nbsp;</strong>on a surprise to visit&nbsp;Afghan President <strong>Ashraf Ghani </strong>as well as senior US officials in Kabul.</p>

<p><strong>Click on headlines to read more</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-slaps-sanctions-on-russia-expels-10-diplomats-377760" hreflang="en">US sanctions Russia, expels 10 diplomats over poll meddling, hacking</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/01/20/179282-pjimage.jpg?itok=f0WWs8W4" /></p>

<p>The sanctions have come in retaliation for what the US says is Kremlin's interference in US elections and other hostile activities including a massive cyber attack.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-continues-pause-on-johnson-johnson-vaccine-over-reports-of-blood-clots-377746">US continues pause on Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine over reports of blood clots</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/06/185827-johnson-and-johnson.jpg?itok=smdlsjsd" /></p>

<p>The vaccine was rolled back as six women in the US between the ages of 18 and 48 developed brain blood clots after they received the J&amp; vaccine shot.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-nuclear-programme-peaceful-mistake-for-us-to-express-concerns-rouhani-377735">Iran nuclear programme peaceful, 'mistake' for US to express concerns: Rouhani</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/12/08/77201-hassan-ruhani.jpg?itok=4n8DH11Z" /></p>

<p>Rouhani said in televised remarks that it was a "mistake" for Europe and the United States to express concerns that the move "means we can enrich to 90 per cent in one go".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/officer-who-shot-black-man-near-minneapolis-to-appear-in-court-today-377701">Officer who shot Black man near Minneapolis to appear in court today</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/15/191520-untitled-design-9.jpg?itok=-nvDfMqC" /></p>

<p>Potter, a 26-year police veteran who resigned after Wright's death, faces a maximum of 10 years in jail if convicted of second-degree manslaughter.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/over-20-chinese-tech-giants-make-public-pact-to-abide-by-anti-monopoly-guidelines-377734">Over 20 Chinese tech giants pledge to end unfair competition</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/14/173983-untitled-design-32.jpg?itok=UXksS5Km" /></p>

<p>Beijing is taking China's tech firms to task to curtail the reach of private companies into the daily finances of the Chinese public, and, analysts say, to rein in their runaway expansion.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-in-afghanistan-on-a-surprise-visit-377745">US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Afghanistan on a surprise visit</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/28/189301-antonyblinken200321.jpg?itok=7eCz-cwb" /></p>

<p>Blinken met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as well as senior US officials in Kabul and briefed them on President Joe Biden’s Wednesday announcement that he was ending "the forever war", which began in response to the 2001 September 11 terror attacks.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/early-findings-suggest-new-drug-could-be-gamechanging-to-treat-brain-cancer-377731" hreflang="en">Early findings suggest new drug could be 'gamechanging' to treat brain cancer</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/34002-untitled%25252520design%25252520%25252822%252529-20171128062830.jpg?itok=-8ZY9R16" /></p>

<p>Two patients with advanced brain cancer have responded well in a small experimental trial of combining chemo and immunotherapy drugs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/taiwan-man-marries-four-times-divorces-three-times-to-get-extra-paid-leaves-377781" hreflang="en">Taiwan man marries four times, divorces three times to get extra paid leaves</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/23/137750-wedding-reuters.jpg?itok=0oRj5op-" /></p>

<p>A&nbsp;man in Taiwan has married the same spouse four times and divorced three times within 37 days.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-reports-first-blood-clot-case-linked-to-astrazeneca-vaccine-377744" hreflang="en">Canada reports first blood clot case linked to AstraZeneca vaccine</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/12/186850-astrazeneca.jpg?itok=KJqdQd91" /></p>

<p>However, Health Canada said that the country would continue to use the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab since its benefits against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">Covid-19</a>&nbsp;'outweigh the potential risks'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-urges-biden-to-refer-uighur-genocide-to-united-nations-377761" hreflang="en">US House urges Biden to refer Uighur 'genocide' to United Nations</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/11/18/117187-untitled-design-5.jpg?itok=h3ca4c_R" /></p>

<p>Labelling it as 'genocide', the authorities have urged US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;to refer these atrocities to the United Nations.</p>


The US President Joe Biden has slammed Russia with sanctions over poll meddling and cyber attack. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Afghanistan on a surprise to visit Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as well as senior US officials in Kabul.

The US President Joe Biden has slammed Russia with sanctions over poll meddling and cyber attack. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Afghanistan on a surprise to visit Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as well as senior US officials in Kabul. Click on headlines to read more US sanctions Russia, expels 10 diplomats over poll meddling, hacking The sanctions have come in retaliation for what the US says is Kremlin's interference in US elections and other hostile activities including a massive cyber attack. US continues pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine over reports of blood clots The vaccine was rolled back as six women in the US between the ages of 18 and 48 developed brain blood clots after they received the J& vaccine shot. Iran nuclear programme peaceful, 'mistake' for US to express concerns: Rouhani Rouhani said in televised remarks that it was a "mistake" for Europe and the United States to express concerns that the move "means we can enrich to 90 per cent in one go". Officer who shot Black man near Minneapolis to appear in court today Potter, a 26-year police veteran who resigned after Wright's death, faces a maximum of 10 years in jail if convicted of second-degree manslaughter. Over 20 Chinese tech giants pledge to end unfair competition Beijing is taking China's tech firms to task to curtail the reach of private companies into the daily finances of the Chinese public, and, analysts say, to rein in their runaway expansion. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Afghanistan on a surprise visit Blinken met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as well as senior US officials in Kabul and briefed them on President Joe Biden’s Wednesday announcement that he was ending "the forever war", which began in response to the 2001 September 11 terror attacks. Early findings suggest new drug could be 'gamechanging' to treat brain cancer Two patients with advanced brain cancer have responded well in a small experimental trial of combining chemo and immunotherapy drugs. Taiwan man marries four times, divorces three times to get extra paid leaves A man in Taiwan has married the same spouse four times and divorced three times within 37 days. Canada reports first blood clot case linked to AstraZeneca vaccine However, Health Canada said that the country would continue to use the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab since its benefits against Covid-19 'outweigh the potential risks'. US House urges Biden to refer Uighur 'genocide' to United Nations Labelling it as 'genocide', the authorities have urged US President Joe Biden to refer these atrocities to the United Nations.

Top 10 world news: Biden sanctions Russia, Blinken's surprise visit to Afghan, and more

<p>US President <strong>Joe Biden</strong> has decided to bring back the American troops from Afghanistan by&nbsp;September 11. Meanwhile, Pakistan has decided to ban a radical Islamist party under the <strong>Terrorism Act.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Click on headlines to read more</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/time-to-bring-our-forces-home-us-on-afghan-pullout-377511">'Time to bring our forces home': US on Afghan pullout</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/12/31/176505-us-troops-in-afghanistan.jpg?itok=Qi1I2Nvv" /></p>

<p>Blinken's comments came on a day when US President Joe Biden is set to formally announce that all US troops will be pulled out from Afghanistan no later than September 11.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/uk-adds-covid-19-vaccines-from-two-more-companies-to-its-mix-and-match-trial-377537">UK expands mix and match COVID-19 vaccine trial, adds two more jabs</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/29/189465-untitled-design-6.jpg?itok=IU8ZonZe" /></p>

<p>Since February, experts have been studying the immune response on volunteers if they are inoculated with the first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca and the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, and vice versa.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marry-your-rapist-laws-still-practised-in-20-countries-to-prevent-justice-un-377529">'Marry your rapist' laws still practised in 20 countries to prevent justice</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/01/162547-stop-rapes.jpg?itok=1hj6d_dR" /></p>

<p>''Marry your rapist' laws shift the burden of guilt on to the victim and try to sanitise a situation which is criminal," Dr Natalia Kanem, executive director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-should-deploy-troops-along-black-sea-says-former-pentagon-chief-377528">US should deploy troops along Black Sea, says former Pentagon chief</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/11/16708-2017-01-05t140106z_1_mtzgrqed15b8abm1_rtrfipp_0_mideast-crisis-iraq-usa-20170105083402.JPG?itok=7Lt7-QwO" /></p>

<p>Washington should look to reassure European allies and boost the NATO alliance by deploying more forces in Poland, "into the Baltics, if it makes sense, and places like Romania and Bulgaria, if not on a permanent - on a rotational basis," Esper said in an interview on Tuesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-bans-radical-islamist-party-after-clashes-leave-7-dead-over-300-hurt-377542" hreflang="en">Pakistan bans radical Islamist party after clashes leave 7 dead, over 300 hurt</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/14/191421-pakistan.jpg?itok=w8c25qmO" /></p>

<p>Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told the media that the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) was being banned under the Rule 11-B of Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/prof-snape-wizard-of-potions-covid-vaccine-study-headed-by-harry-potter-character-namesake-377547" hreflang="en">Prof Snape, wizard of potions: Covid vaccine study headed by Harry Potter character namesake</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/04/14/191432-professor-snape.jpg?itok=6WtSWExs" /></p>

<p>People on Twitter have not missed the coincidence of the name and Harry Potter fans have assembled to scoop out jokes out of this name-play.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/christchurch-mosque-terrorist-to-launch-legal-action-against-new-zealand-government-377512" hreflang="en">Christchurch mosque terrorist to launch legal action against New Zealand govt</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/03/26/134378-106280-untitled-design-4.jpg?itok=Br24_qOI" /></p>

<p>Tarrant is unhappy with the condition of the jail and has requested a judicial review to see if the decisions have been made appropriately or not within the law.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-cop-shot-multiple-times-during-traffic-stop-in-texas-377549" hreflang="en">US cop shot multiple times during traffic stop in Texas</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/06/01/142664-untitled-design-1.jpg?itok=IUVFYIRt" /></p>

<p>The shooting happened at about 4:15 am. Wednesday in Burleson, about 45 miles (70 kilometres) southwest of Dallas, the police department said on Twitter.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-to-withdraw-nearly-all-its-troops-from-afghanistan-says-report-377521" hreflang="en">Britain to withdraw nearly all its troops from Afghanistan, says report</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/11/28/118288-untitled-design-2.jpg?itok=0Idf-yFP" /></p>

<p>There are about 750 British soldiers in Afghanistan, who would struggle without US support because of the reliance on US bases and infrastructure, according to the Times.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/keep-moving-a-clock-went-silent-in-japans-tsunami-came-back-to-life-during-aftershocks-a-decade-later-377524" hreflang="en">Keep moving: A clock went silent in Japan's tsunami, came back to life during aftershocks a decade later</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/03/11/86394-untitled-design.jpg?itok=kK8Y0guO" /></p>

<p>On February 13 of this year, another earthquake hit Japan — a little before the 10th anniversary of the disaster — which was described as an aftershock of the March 2011 disaster.</p>


US President Joe Biden has decided to bring back the American troops from Afghanistan by September 11. Meanwhile, Pakistan has decided to ban a radical Islamist party under the Terrorism Act.

US President Joe Biden has decided to bring back the American troops from Afghanistan by September 11. Meanwhile, Pakistan has decided to ban a radical Islamist party under the Terrorism Act. Click on headlines to read more 'Time to bring our forces home': US on Afghan pullout Blinken's comments came on a day when US President Joe Biden is set to formally announce that all US troops will be pulled out from Afghanistan no later than September 11. UK expands mix and match COVID-19 vaccine trial, adds two more jabs Since February, experts have been studying the immune response on volunteers if they are inoculated with the first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca and the second dose of Pfizer vaccine, and vice versa. 'Marry your rapist' laws still practised in 20 countries to prevent justice ''Marry your rapist' laws shift the burden of guilt on to the victim and try to sanitise a situation which is criminal," Dr Natalia Kanem, executive director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said. US should deploy troops along Black Sea, says former Pentagon chief Washington should look to reassure European allies and boost the NATO alliance by deploying more forces in Poland, "into the Baltics, if it makes sense, and places like Romania and Bulgaria, if not on a permanent - on a rotational basis," Esper said in an interview on Tuesday. Pakistan bans radical Islamist party after clashes leave 7 dead, over 300 hurt Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told the media that the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) was being banned under the Rule 11-B of Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997. Prof Snape, wizard of potions: Covid vaccine study headed by Harry Potter character namesake People on Twitter have not missed the coincidence of the name and Harry Potter fans have assembled to scoop out jokes out of this name-play. Christchurch mosque terrorist to launch legal action against New Zealand govt Tarrant is unhappy with the condition of the jail and has requested a judicial review to see if the decisions have been made appropriately or not within the law. US cop shot multiple times during traffic stop in Texas The shooting happened at about 4:15 am. Wednesday in Burleson, about 45 miles (70 kilometres) southwest of Dallas, the police department said on Twitter. Britain to withdraw nearly all its troops from Afghanistan, says report There are about 750 British soldiers in Afghanistan, who would struggle without US support because of the reliance on US bases and infrastructure, according to the Times. Keep moving: A clock went silent in Japan's tsunami, came back to life during aftershocks a decade later On February 13 of this year, another earthquake hit Japan — a little before the 10th anniversary of the disaster — which was described as an aftershock of the March 2011 disaster.

Top 10 world news today: Pakistan bans radical Islamist party, Biden to call back troops, and more

Winemakers from France have lit candles and burned bales of straw to try to protect their vineyards from sharp spring frosts.

France: Giant candles light up French vineyards

<p>Doctors and medical workers in <strong>Myanmar</strong> have urged for help as they believe the military personnel specifically target civilians to lure the doctors into their trap. Meanwhile, Canada's prime minister, <strong>Justin Trudeau</strong>, has warned Canada against <strong>climate change</strong>.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/doctors-become-myanmar-militarys-targets-for-helping-injured-locals-376744" hreflang="en">Doctors become Myanmar military's targets for helping injured locals</a></p>

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<p>Doctors have also revealed that the military used to shoot at passing-by ambulances, raid hospitals, medical centres and violently attack medical personnel.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prepare-for-whats-after-justin-trudeau-warns-canada-against-climate-change-376746">'Prepare for what's after': Justin Trudeau warns Canada against climate change</a></p>

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<p>"While we are fighting to end the pandemic... we must prepare for what comes after," he said during his speech.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-21-workers-trapped-in-coal-mine-after-flooding-in-xinjiang-376747" hreflang="en">China: 21 workers trapped in coal mine after flooding in Xinjiang</a></p>

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<p>The miners were trapped in the Fengyuan coal mine in the Hutubi County on Saturday evening. They were carrying out upgrading works at the site.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-lac-standoff-both-sides-discuss-further-disengagement-in-ladakh-376711" hreflang="en">India-China LAC Standoff: Both sides discuss further disengagement in Ladakh</a></p>

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Doctors and medical workers in Myanmar have urged for help as they believe the military personnel specifically target civilians to lure the doctors into their trap.

Doctors and medical workers in Myanmar have urged for help as they believe the military personnel specifically target civilians to lure the doctors into their trap. Meanwhile, Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has warned Canada against climate change. Click on headlines to read more Doctors become Myanmar military's targets for helping injured locals Doctors have also revealed that the military used to shoot at passing-by ambulances, raid hospitals, medical centres and violently attack medical personnel. 'Prepare for what's after': Justin Trudeau warns Canada against climate change "While we are fighting to end the pandemic... we must prepare for what comes after," he said during his speech. China: 21 workers trapped in coal mine after flooding in Xinjiang The miners were trapped in the Fengyuan coal mine in the Hutubi County on Saturday evening. They were carrying out upgrading works at the site. India-China LAC Standoff: Both sides discuss further disengagement in Ladakh UK mourns the loss of Prince Philip

Morning news brief: Myanmar doctors targeted, Trudeau's warning, and more

When the Coup hit Myanmar there has been an internet outage for the last 2 months. And, the youth in the country are now fighting the military junta's internet shutdown, with what has been described as an explosive underground printed newsletter, that is then circulated with other members of the society for them to read. The underground newsletter has an edgy name called Molotov so that it can appeal to young people more.

Myanmar Youth fight Junta's Internet Shutdown

LinkedIn is the latest victim of a massive data breach. Data of 500 million user profiles have been allegedly leaked by cyber criminals.

500 Million LinkedIn users’ data leaked online

<p>La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St Vincent erupted on Friday after decades of inactivity, sending dark plumes of ash and smoke billowing into the sky and forcing thousands from surrounding villages to evacuate. Chinese regulators have fined Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 18 billion yuan ($2.75 billion) for violating anti-monopoly rules.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volcano-erupts-in-southern-caribbean-forcing-thousands-to-evacuate-376565">Volcano erupts in southern Caribbean, forcing thousands to evacuate</a> &nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Smaller explosions continued throughout the day, Erouscilla Joseph, director at the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre, said, adding that this kind of activity could go on for weeks if not months.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-fines-alibaba-record-275-billion-for-anti-monopoly-violations-376566"><strong>China fines Alibaba record $2.75 billion for anti-monopoly violations&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>The penalty, equivalent to around 4% of Alibaba's revenues in 2019, comes amid an unprecedented regulatory crackdown on the home-grown technology conglomerates in the last few months that have weighed on company shares.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-clash-over-sanctions-us-sees-possible-impasse-376570"><strong>US, Iran clash over sanctions; US sees possible 'impasse'</strong></a></p>

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<p>The two nations laid out tough stances as indirect talks in Vienna on how to bring both back into full compliance with the agreement wound up for the week, with some delegates citing progress.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-detains-sinaloa-cartel-members-in-clash-at-colombian-border-376568"><strong>Venezuela detains Sinaloa cartel members in clash at Colombian border</strong></a></p>

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<p>Venezuela's military on March 21 launched an offensive against what officials called irregular Colombian armed groups in the western state of Apure. About eight Venezuelan soldiers have died during the operations, which have caused about 5,000 people to flee across the border.</p>


La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St Vincent erupted on Friday after decades of inactivity, sending dark plumes of ash and smoke billowing into the sky and forcing thousands from surrounding villages to evacuate.

La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St Vincent erupted on Friday after decades of inactivity, sending dark plumes of ash and smoke billowing into the sky and forcing thousands from surrounding villages to evacuate. Chinese regulators have fined Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 18 billion yuan ($2.75 billion) for violating anti-monopoly rules. Click on headlines to read more Volcano erupts in southern Caribbean, forcing thousands to evacuate Smaller explosions continued throughout the day, Erouscilla Joseph, director at the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre, said, adding that this kind of activity could go on for weeks if not months. China fines Alibaba record $2.75 billion for anti-monopoly violations The penalty, equivalent to around 4% of Alibaba's revenues in 2019, comes amid an unprecedented regulatory crackdown on the home-grown technology conglomerates in the last few months that have weighed on company shares. US, Iran clash over sanctions; US sees possible 'impasse' The two nations laid out tough stances as indirect talks in Vienna on how to bring both back into full compliance with the agreement wound up for the week, with some delegates citing progress. Venezuela detains Sinaloa cartel members in clash at Colombian border Venezuela's military on March 21 launched an offensive against what officials called irregular Colombian armed groups in the western state of Apure. About eight Venezuelan soldiers have died during the operations, which have caused about 5,000 people to flee across the border.

Morning news brief: Volcano erupts in southern Caribbean, China fines Alibaba, and more

<p>US president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;initial actions to address the increasing gun violence within the nation. The EU chief was left without a chair at women's rights discussion, which created a verbal spat between Turkey, EU and even Italy.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-border-crisis-us-weighing-sending-warships-to-black-sea-amid-tensions-376188" hreflang="en">Russia-Ukraine crisis: US weighing sending warships to Black Sea amid tensions</a></p>

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<p>The Defense official also said the Navy is continuing to fly reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea to monitor Russian naval activity and any troops movements in Crimea.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dictator-turkey-and-italy-get-into-spat-after-eu-chief-left-without-chair-during-equal-rights-talk-376196">'Dictator': Turkey and Italy get into spat after EU chief left without chair</a></p>

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<p>The European Union’s first female chief, Ursula von der Leyen, was left speechless after the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, the former Belgian prime minister and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the chairs, one of which was supposed to be Ursula’s.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-at-risk-of-facing-another-wave-of-coronavirus-despite-vaccines-who-376198">UK at risk of facing another wave of coronavirus despite vaccines: WHO</a></p>

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<p>A&nbsp;senior World Health Organization has warned that the success of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine</a>&nbsp;programme is not enough to protect the country from another wave of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>.</p>

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US president Joe Biden introduced initial actions to address the increasing gun violence within the nation. The EU chief was left without a chair at women's rights discussion, which created a verbal spat between Turkey, EU and even Italy.

US president Joe Biden introduced initial actions to address the increasing gun violence within the nation. The EU chief was left without a chair at women's rights discussion, which created a verbal spat between Turkey, EU and even Italy. Click on headlines to read more Russia-Ukraine crisis: US weighing sending warships to Black Sea amid tensions The Defense official also said the Navy is continuing to fly reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea to monitor Russian naval activity and any troops movements in Crimea. 'Dictator': Turkey and Italy get into spat after EU chief left without chair The European Union’s first female chief, Ursula von der Leyen, was left speechless after the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, the former Belgian prime minister and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the chairs, one of which was supposed to be Ursula’s. UK at risk of facing another wave of coronavirus despite vaccines: WHO A senior World Health Organization has warned that the success of the vaccine programme is not enough to protect the country from another wave of coronavirus. US blacklists Myanmar state-owned gems enterprise US President Joe Biden introduces limited gun control measures

Morning news brief: Italy calls Turkey leader a 'dictator', UK cases may rise, and more

<p>After <strong>China</strong> sent&nbsp;more fighter jets into <strong>Taiwan's</strong> air defense zone, the US has warned China over&nbsp;increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, the&nbsp;<strong>Philippines. </strong>Meanwhile,&nbsp;US president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;has also decided to take action against the increasing gun violence.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-set-to-introduce-reforms-in-increasing-gun-violence-375987">Biden set to introduce reforms in increasing gun violence</a></p>

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<p>Joe Biden will be focusing more on ‘ghost guns’ which are homemade weapons as they cannot even be traced when found on crime scenes.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/politicians-no-longer-exempt-from-sexual-harassment-rules-says-australian-prime-minister-scott-morrison-375989">Politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules: Scott Morrison</a></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government would overhaul the country's sexual discrimination laws to make members of parliament, judges and public servants accountable for harassing colleagues in the workplace.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warns-china-over-increasingly-aggressive-moves-against-taiwan-philippines-375980" hreflang="en">US warns China over increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, Philippines</a></p>

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<p>China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defense zone on Wednesday in a stepped-up show of force around the island Beijing claims as its own, and Taiwan's foreign minister said it would fight to the end if China attacks.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-begins-study-on-covid-19-vaccine-side-effects-375988" hreflang="en">US begins study on COVID-19 vaccine side-effects</a></p>

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After China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defense zone, the US has warned China over increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, the Philippines. Meanwhile, US president Joe Biden has also decided to take action against the increasing gun violence.

After China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defense zone, the US has warned China over increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, the Philippines. Meanwhile, US president Joe Biden has also decided to take action against the increasing gun violence. Click on headlines to read more Biden set to introduce reforms in increasing gun violence Joe Biden will be focusing more on ‘ghost guns’ which are homemade weapons as they cannot even be traced when found on crime scenes. Politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules: Scott Morrison Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government would overhaul the country's sexual discrimination laws to make members of parliament, judges and public servants accountable for harassing colleagues in the workplace. US warns China over increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, Philippines China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defense zone on Wednesday in a stepped-up show of force around the island Beijing claims as its own, and Taiwan's foreign minister said it would fight to the end if China attacks. US begins study on COVID-19 vaccine side-effects Use-of-force expert testifies in Floyd murder trial says 'no force was reasonable'

Morning news brief: US to take action against China and gun violence, and more

A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced dozens of people, including ex-servicemen, to life imprisonment for involvement in a 2016 failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.

Turkey: Court sentence 32 for life over involvement in failed coup attempt in 2016

An impromptu party took place in Barcelona's beach define COVID-19 restrictions. As per the police dozens of people danced on the beach despite repeated warning that they were breaking health regulations.

Barcelona: People continued to party despite warnings from Police

The month of April marks two years of Easter bombing that rock Sri Lanka in 2019. Suicide bombers killed more than 250 people and injured more than 500.

Sri Lanka Terror Attack: Bombing shook Sri Lanka's sense of security

As France put into effects the 3rd national lockdown to curb the surge in cases, the Easter celebrations in the country have been impacted for the second consecutive year. But one French chocolatier famous store in Paris, people lined up to enjoy some easter sweets as the lockdown kicked in.

Paris: Chocolate shops open during France's lockdown

<p>After the Baltimore plant destroyed 15 million doses of Johnson &amp; Johnson coronavirus vaccine, the US has decided to halt the production of AstraZeneca there. Meanwhile, people continued partying despite repeated warnings from the authorities, defying coronavirus restrictions.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-stops-astrazeneca-vaccine-production-at-baltimore-plant-375212" hreflang="en">US stops AstraZeneca vaccine production at Baltimore plant</a></p>

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<p>The US government has stopped a Baltimore manufacturing plant that ruined 15 million doses of Johnson &amp; Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine from making the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jordan-in-security-sweep-kings-half-brother-put-under-house-arrest-375211">Jordan in security sweep, king's half-brother put under house arrest</a></p>

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<p>Videos posted online showed a heavy police deployment in the Dabouq area near the royal palaces, while the former crown prince Hamzah bin Hussein said he was confined to his home.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/data-of-more-than-500-million-facebook-accounts-posted-online-reports-375213">Data of more than 500 million Facebook accounts posted online: Reports</a></p>

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<p>Sensitive information such as email address, name, phone number, anniversaries and birthdays, relationship status and more has now been posted on an online hackers forum.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/virus-killing-robot-being-tested-on-swiss-airplanes-375193" hreflang="en">'Virus Killing' robot being tested on Swiss airplanes</a></p>

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After the Baltimore plant destroyed 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, the US has decided to halt the production of AstraZeneca there. Meanwhile, people continued partying despite repeated warnings from the authorities, defying coronavirus restrictions.

After the Baltimore plant destroyed 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, the US has decided to halt the production of AstraZeneca there. Meanwhile, people continued partying despite repeated warnings from the authorities, defying coronavirus restrictions. Click on headlines to read more US stops AstraZeneca vaccine production at Baltimore plant The US government has stopped a Baltimore manufacturing plant that ruined 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine from making the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc. Jordan in security sweep, king's half-brother put under house arrest Videos posted online showed a heavy police deployment in the Dabouq area near the royal palaces, while the former crown prince Hamzah bin Hussein said he was confined to his home. Data of more than 500 million Facebook accounts posted online: Reports Sensitive information such as email address, name, phone number, anniversaries and birthdays, relationship status and more has now been posted on an online hackers forum. Barcelona: People continued to party despite warnings from Police 'Virus Killing' robot being tested on Swiss airplanes

Morning news brief: Jordan's security sweep, Facebook data leak, and more

A US Capitol police officer succumbed to his injuries, while a second remained injured after a vehicle rammed through security and crashed into a barrier at the Washington complex.

New Attack on US Congress: Attack not terrorism related, says police

All over the world airlines are firefighting new cases and new restrictions amid frantic efforts to boost global travel.

'Virus Killing' robot being tested on Swiss airplanes

<p>A little after three months of the deadly <strong>Capitol riot</strong>, another attack took place at the US Capitol building leaving one officer dead and another injured. Meanwhile, <strong>Joe Biden&nbsp;</strong>has decided to lift sanctions&nbsp;on top Hague prosecutor.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/officer-killed-another-injured-in-us-capitol-car-ramming-attack-375072" hreflang="en">Officer killed, another injured in US Capitol car-ramming attack</a></p>

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<p>A US Capitol police officer succumbed to his injuries, while a second remained injured after a vehicle rammed through security and crashed into a barrier at the Washington complex.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-lifts-trump-sanctions-on-top-hague-prosecutor-seeks-cooperation-375073">Biden lifts Trump sanctions on top Hague prosecutor, seeks cooperation</a></p>

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<p>With this, Biden is trying to resolve an intense disagreement with European allies as the new administration seeks a more cooperative approach.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/imf-approves-23-billion-aid-package-for-kenya-amid-coronavirus-crisis-375077">IMF approves $2.3 billion aid package for Kenya amid coronavirus crisis</a></p>

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<p>The funds will be divided over a period of 38 months, starting with an immediate disbursement of nearly $307.5 million “usable for budget support”.</p>

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A little after three months of the deadly Capitol riot, another attack took place at the US Capitol building leaving one officer dead and another injured. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has decided to lift sanctions on top Hague prosecutor.

A little after three months of the deadly Capitol riot, another attack took place at the US Capitol building leaving one officer dead and another injured. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has decided to lift sanctions on top Hague prosecutor. Click on headlines to read more Officer killed, another injured in US Capitol car-ramming attack A US Capitol police officer succumbed to his injuries, while a second remained injured after a vehicle rammed through security and crashed into a barrier at the Washington complex. Biden lifts Trump sanctions on top Hague prosecutor, seeks cooperation With this, Biden is trying to resolve an intense disagreement with European allies as the new administration seeks a more cooperative approach. IMF approves $2.3 billion aid package for Kenya amid coronavirus crisis The funds will be divided over a period of 38 months, starting with an immediate disbursement of nearly $307.5 million “usable for budget support”. US confirms will join Iran Nuclear deal meet Covid outbreak in China's Ruili near Myanmar

Morning news brief: US Capitol attack, Biden reverses Trump's sanctions, and more

<p>The US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> held his first cabinet meeting since taking the office in January and mainly discussed the newly-proposed&nbsp;$2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal. Meanwhile, US' medical expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has claimed that the country may not need the AstraZeneca <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccine</a>.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-holds-first-cabinet-meeting-a-day-after-proposing-infrastructure-plan-374860" hreflang="en">Biden holds first Cabinet meeting a day after proposing infrastructure plan</a></p>

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<p>Biden, at the meeting on Thursday afternoon, tasked five members of his Cabinet to take the lead on selling the infrastructure proposal to the American people and Congress.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-watered-down-unsc-warnings-against-myanmar-violence-western-countries-374861">China 'watered down' UNSC warnings against Myanmar violence: Western countries</a></p>

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<p>Diplomats have also reported that while the western countries wanted to use and stress on the 'killings' of hundreds of civilians, China asked to alternate the world with 'deaths'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fauci-says-us-may-not-need-astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-374863">Fauci says US may not need AstraZeneca Covid vaccine</a></p>

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<p>The AstraZeneca vaccine, once hailed as another milestone in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, has been dogged by questions since late last year.</p>

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The US President Joe Biden held his first cabinet meeting since taking the office in January and mainly discussed the newly-proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal.

The US President Joe Biden held his first cabinet meeting since taking the office in January and mainly discussed the newly-proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal. Meanwhile, US' medical expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has claimed that the country may not need the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. Click on headlines to read more Biden holds first Cabinet meeting a day after proposing infrastructure plan Biden, at the meeting on Thursday afternoon, tasked five members of his Cabinet to take the lead on selling the infrastructure proposal to the American people and Congress. China 'watered down' UNSC warnings against Myanmar violence: Western countries Diplomats have also reported that while the western countries wanted to use and stress on the 'killings' of hundreds of civilians, China asked to alternate the world with 'deaths'. Fauci says US may not need AstraZeneca Covid vaccine The AstraZeneca vaccine, once hailed as another milestone in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, has been dogged by questions since late last year. George Floyd Murder Trial Day 3: Floyd’s girlfriend details their opioid addiction Pak U-turns decision to import of sugar, cotton from India

Morning news brief: Biden's first cabinet meet, UNSC accuses China, and more

<p>US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> unveiled the much-awaited $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure. Meanwhile, a US-based factory destroyed 15 million doses of the&nbsp;Johnson &amp; Johnson <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccine</a>. Towards Europe, Macron has ordered a nationwide closure of schools amid a surge in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> cases.</p>

<p><strong>Click on headlines to read more</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-outlines-plan-to-reengineer-us-infrastructure-374638" hreflang="en">Biden outlines plan to reengineer US infrastructure</a></p>

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<p>The $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure proposes doubling federal funding for mass transit and spending $80 billion to expand and modernise passenger rail service.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-15-million-doses-of-johnson-johnson-coronavirus-vaccine-destroyed-374630">Nearly 15 million doses of Johnson &amp; Johnson coronavirus vaccine destroyed</a></p>

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<p>The pharmaceutical company claims the authorities found a batch of doses at a Baltimore plant, run by Emergent BioSolutions, 'that did not meet quality standards'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-orders-closure-of-schools-amid-surge-in-coronavirus-cases-374640" hreflang="en">Macron orders closure of schools amid surge in coronavirus cases</a></p>

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<p>Amid a surge of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases in France, President Emmanuel Macron has announced a nationwide closure of schools and a limited lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.</p>

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US President Joe Biden unveiled the much-awaited $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure. Meanwhile, a US-based factory destroyed 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

US President Joe Biden unveiled the much-awaited $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure. Meanwhile, a US-based factory destroyed 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. Towards Europe, Macron has ordered a nationwide closure of schools amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Click on headlines to read more Biden outlines plan to reengineer US infrastructure The $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure proposes doubling federal funding for mass transit and spending $80 billion to expand and modernise passenger rail service. Nearly 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine destroyed The pharmaceutical company claims the authorities found a batch of doses at a Baltimore plant, run by Emergent BioSolutions, 'that did not meet quality standards'. Macron orders closure of schools amid surge in coronavirus cases Amid a surge of coronavirus cases in France, President Emmanuel Macron has announced a nationwide closure of schools and a limited lockdown to contain the spread of the virus. George Floyd Murder Trial Day 3: New footage from inside a convenience store played Straight Talk: Myanmar's Special Envoy to UN speaks to Wion

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<p>UK, US, Australia and 11 other countries have come together to criticise WHO's report on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> origin and have accused China of not providing full information on the pandemic. Meanwhile, Germany has decided to&nbsp;halt the use of the AstraZeneca <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine</a> for the elderly amid reports of a rare disorder.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-uk-along-with-12-countries-criticise-whos-report-on-covid-origin-374383" hreflang="en">US, UK, along with 12 countries, criticise WHO's report on COVID origin</a></p>

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<p>The statement, issued by 14 countries, has criticised the delay in the investigation and has demanded timely access for independent experts in future pandemics.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-orders-non-essential-diplomats-in-myanmar-to-return-state-department-374378">US orders non-essential diplomats in Myanmar to return: State Department</a></p>

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<p>Considering the rising violence in the country, the US State Department had earlier, in mid-February, authorised a 'voluntary departure of non-emergency US government employees and their family members'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-halts-use-of-astrazeneca-vaccine-for-elderly-amid-reports-of-rare-disorder-374381" hreflang="en">Germany halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine for elderly</a></p>

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<p>Germany is set to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine among people aged 60 and above following reports of a rare brain blood disorder.</p>

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UK, US, Australia and 11 other countries have come together to criticise WHO's report on coronavirus origin and have accused China of not providing full information on the pandemic.

UK, US, Australia and 11 other countries have come together to criticise WHO's report on coronavirus origin and have accused China of not providing full information on the pandemic. Meanwhile, Germany has decided to halt the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for the elderly amid reports of a rare disorder. Click on headlines to read more US, UK, along with 12 countries, criticise WHO's report on COVID origin The statement, issued by 14 countries, has criticised the delay in the investigation and has demanded timely access for independent experts in future pandemics. US orders non-essential diplomats in Myanmar to return: State Department Considering the rising violence in the country, the US State Department had earlier, in mid-February, authorised a 'voluntary departure of non-emergency US government employees and their family members'. Germany halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine for elderly Germany is set to limit the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine among people aged 60 and above following reports of a rare brain blood disorder. Gravitas: Shoes with human blood in their sole Gravitas: No India-Pakistan bilateral in Tajikistan

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US President Joe Biden on Sunday called the bloodshed against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar "absolutely disgraceful", saying security forces killed more than 100 people, including at least seven children.

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