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West Indies’ superstar opener Chris Gayle on Friday thanked Indian PM Narendra Modi for donating COVID-19 vaccine to Jamaica. India has donated as many as 5,00,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Jamaica, a country&nbsp;Gayle and many other world-class athletes hail from.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"PM Modi, the Government of India and the people of India, I want to thank you all for your donation of the vaccine to Jamaica. We appreciate it," Chris Gayle said in a video.&nbsp;

Even the Jamaican Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton thanked the Indian government for their donation of the COVID-19 vaccine as the virus&nbsp;"continues to grapple with its own public health crises caused by the pandemic."&nbsp;

“Our success is, in part, determined by our ability to cooperate and support each other to fill emergent gaps, while seeking to safeguard the best possible health outcomes for our people affected by this threat. We are relying on the public health system and the partnerships we have established to make that possible,”&nbsp;Tufton&nbsp;had said.&nbsp;

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Not only Gayle but West Indies’ star all-rounder Andre Russell had also issued a video message to thank PM Modi for the donation.&nbsp;

"I just want to say a big, big, big thank you to Prime Minister Modi and the India High Commission. The vaccines are here and we are excited. I would love to see the world going back to normal. Jamaica people really appreciate it and just to show that we are more than close, India and Jamaica are now brothers. I appreciate it and stay safe over there. Peace,"&nbsp;Russell, also known as Dre Russ,&nbsp;had said.&nbsp;

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The video was posted by the Indian Embassy in Jamaica.&nbsp;

Gayle and Russell are among a plethora of players from the West Indies who will be heading to India for the 14th&nbsp;edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). The lucrative T20&nbsp;tournament&nbsp;is scheduled to commence from April 9 with defending champions Mumbai Indians locking horns with Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.&nbsp;

While Gayle will be seen playing for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021, Russell will be donning Kolkata Knight Riders jersey for the tournament.&nbsp;

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West Indies’ superstar opener Chris Gayle on Friday thanked Indian PM Narendra Modi for donating COVID-19 vaccine to Jamaica. India has donated as many as 5,00,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Jamaica, a country Gayle and many other world-class athletes hail from.

West Indies’ superstar opener Chris Gayle on Friday thanked Indian PM Narendra Modi for donating COVID-19 vaccine to Jamaica. India has donated as many as 5,00,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Jamaica, a country Gayle and many other world-class athletes hail from. "PM Modi, the Government of India and the people of India, I want to thank you all for your donation of the vaccine to Jamaica. We appreciate it," Chris Gayle said in a video. Even the Jamaican Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton thanked the Indian government for their donation of the COVID-19 vaccine as the virus "continues to grapple with its own public health crises caused by the pandemic." “Our success is, in part, determined by our ability to cooperate and support each other to fill emergent gaps, while seeking to safeguard the best possible health outcomes for our people affected by this threat. We are relying on the public health system and the partnerships we have established to make that possible,” Tufton had said. ALSO READ: Pick best XI for India, age should not be criteria: Sachin Tendulkar Chris Gayle thanks PM Modi for India's donation of COVID-19 vaccine to Jamaica - Watch video Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle thanks India for sending COVID19 vaccines to Jamaica "PM Modi, the Government of India and the people of India, I want to thank you all for your donation of the vaccine to Jamaica. We appreciate it," he says pic.twitter.com/8iSa3yhYcs — ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2021 × Not only Gayle but West Indies’ star all-rounder Andre Russell had also issued a video message to thank PM Modi for the donation. "I just want to say a big, big, big thank you to Prime Minister Modi and the India High Commission. The vaccines are here and we are excited. I would love to see the world going back to normal. Jamaica people really appreciate it and just to show that we are more than close, India and Jamaica are now brothers. I appreciate it and stay safe over there. Peace," Russell, also known as Dre Russ, had said. ALSO READ: India name Suryakumar Yadav, Prasidh Krishna for England ODIs - Check full squad The video was posted by the Indian Embassy in Jamaica. Gayle and Russell are among a plethora of players from the West Indies who will be heading to India for the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). The lucrative T20 tournament is scheduled to commence from April 9 with defending champions Mumbai Indians locking horns with Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While Gayle will be seen playing for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021, Russell will be donning Kolkata Knight Riders jersey for the tournament.

Watch: West Indies' Chris Gayle thanks PM Narendra Modi for COVID-19 vaccine donation to Jamaica

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has broken silence over Joe Biden's comments against him. Meanwhile, the G7 countries have asked Russia to&nbsp;respect "international obligations". Russia, on the other hand, is busy imposing a Twitter ban on its opposition media house's account.

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Putin added that Moscow would not sever ties with Washington but would work with the US on terms "beneficial" to Russia.

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gave her warning as Brussels unveiled its plan for a vaccine travel certificate, part of its effort to free up travel despite an emerging third wave of the pandemic.

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The vote, which passed by 202 in favour and 141 against and two abstentions in the 350-seat chamber, makes Spain the fourth European nation to decriminalise assisted suicide, alongside the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

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While the police are unsure as to why Long's parents were tracking him, they agreed that the cooperation from his parents was one of the most essential aide in tracking Long.

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Asking Moscow to respect "international obligations", the G7 nations on Thursday refused to recognise Russia's occupation of Crimea.&nbsp;

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According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the former US president's net worth dropped by nearly $700 million and reached $2.3 billion.

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Failure to prove that they were not under "undue influence" from Beijing, three Chinese state-owned telecommunications companies could be barred to operate in the United States.&nbsp;

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The statement by Choe Son Hui, first vice minister of foreign affairs for North Korea, is the first formal rejection of tentative approaches by the new US administration under President Joe Biden, who took office in January.

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&nbsp;The media house has been accused of posting content that shows Russia in a negative light and labels the country as 'undesirable, MBK said.

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The 800-page report on the Cologne diocese was commissioned by the Roman Catholic Church and uncovered 202 perpetrators of sexual assault and 314 victims.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has broken silence over Joe Biden's comments against him. Meanwhile, the G7 countries have asked Russia to respect "international obligations".

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has broken silence over Joe Biden's comments against him. Meanwhile, the G7 countries have asked Russia to respect "international obligations". Russia, on the other hand, is busy imposing a Twitter ban on its opposition media house's account. Click on headlines to read more 'Takes one to know one': Putin strikes back on Biden's 'killer' comment Putin added that Moscow would not sever ties with Washington but would work with the US on terms "beneficial" to Russia. 'Crisis of century': EU threatens ban on coronavirus vaccine exports to UK EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gave her warning as Brussels unveiled its plan for a vaccine travel certificate, part of its effort to free up travel despite an emerging third wave of the pandemic. Spain legalises euthanasia, assisted suicide The vote, which passed by 202 in favour and 141 against and two abstentions in the 350-seat chamber, makes Spain the fourth European nation to decriminalise assisted suicide, alongside the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Parents of Atlanta shooter handed over GPS to police to track him While the police are unsure as to why Long's parents were tracking him, they agreed that the cooperation from his parents was one of the most essential aide in tracking Long. We will never accept Russia's occupation of Crimea: G7 Asking Moscow to respect "international obligations", the G7 nations on Thursday refused to recognise Russia's occupation of Crimea. Donald Trump's net worth dropped by $700m during presidency According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the former US president's net worth dropped by nearly $700 million and reached $2.3 billion. 3 Chinese telecom firms face threat to work in US as regulator begins probe Failure to prove that they were not under "undue influence" from Beijing, three Chinese state-owned telecommunications companies could be barred to operate in the United States. North Korea blasts US attempt to initiate contact as 'cheap trick' The statement by Choe Son Hui, first vice minister of foreign affairs for North Korea, is the first formal rejection of tentative approaches by the new US administration under President Joe Biden, who took office in January. Russian watchdog asks Twitter to delete opposition's content: Reports The media house has been accused of posting content that shows Russia in a negative light and labels the country as 'undesirable, MBK said. Hundreds of child sex abuse cases revealed in German diocese: Report The 800-page report on the Cologne diocese was commissioned by the Roman Catholic Church and uncovered 202 perpetrators of sexual assault and 314 victims.

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The United States President Joe Biden believes that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is a 'killer' and would 'pay a price' for interfering in US elections.

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On Tuesday (2 March), the separatist group 'Sikhs for Justice' (SFJ) claimed to donate $10,000 (more than Rs 7.33 lakh) to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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The Yemen war intensified amid an international and regional diplomatic push to end the conflict that began with the 2014 takeover of the capital Sanaa by the Iran-backed Houthis. Yemen was devastated by the escalating conflict in 2015.

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After reports of blood clots as a side-effect of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, the WHO has approved the vaccine for the time being and UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson ha announced he will take a jab of the same vaccine. Meanwhile, the Presidents of Russia and US are at each other's throat regarding accusations of meddling in US election 2020. Taliban and US, too, are stuck in disagreements regarding&nbsp;withdrawal of US troops.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi will visit Bangladesh for a two-day visit on March 26 and will join the main Independence Day celebrations that also marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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The Taliban has retaliated by asserting that the US troops must leave Afghanistan by the decided deadline or face the "consequences".

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The statement has come after several countries temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca after a few cases of formation of blood clots were reported around the world.

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'The document prepared by the US intelligence community is another set of groundless accusations against our country of interfering in American internal political processes,' Russia replied.

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Ann Rose Nu Tawng's image of kneeling in front of the police went viral earlier this month and was praised worldwide as a symbol of peace to counter the junta's brutal crackdown.

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The comments made by Johnson came after he repeatedly insisted that AstraZeneca's vaccine is safe despite many European nations stopping its rollout over cases of blood clots.

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Speaking in parliament, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng, who took up his post last month, said Taiwan has increased personnel and armaments on Itu Aba, the main island Taiwan occupies in the South China Sea.

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Scientists have concluded that the Guinea outbreak has definitely been spread from someone who survived the 2014-2016 epidemic in West Africa.

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India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers. During the almost day-long talks in Delhi both sides agreed to expand cooperation to include mitigation of pollution, riverbank protection and basin management.&nbsp;

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This warning has come as the EU has been on crossroads with the UK over vaccine delivery after the EU accused Britain of operating a de facto export ban, which Boris Johnson denied.

After reports of blood clots as a side-effect of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, the WHO has approved the vaccine for the time being and UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson ha announced he will take a jab of the same vaccine.

After reports of blood clots as a side-effect of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, the WHO has approved the vaccine for the time being and UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson ha announced he will take a jab of the same vaccine. Meanwhile, the Presidents of Russia and US are at each other's throat regarding accusations of meddling in US election 2020. Taliban and US, too, are stuck in disagreements regarding withdrawal of US troops. Click on headlines to read more Bangladesh starts celebrations to mark 50 years of independence Indian Prime Minister Modi will visit Bangladesh for a two-day visit on March 26 and will join the main Independence Day celebrations that also marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Biden says US troops withdrawal 'tough' by May; Taliban warns of consequences The Taliban has retaliated by asserting that the US troops must leave Afghanistan by the decided deadline or face the "consequences". WHO backs use of AstraZeneca vaccine; approves J&J for COVID variants The statement has come after several countries temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca after a few cases of formation of blood clots were reported around the world. Russia dismisses US reports on poll meddling as Biden doubles down on allegations 'The document prepared by the US intelligence community is another set of groundless accusations against our country of interfering in American internal political processes,' Russia replied. 'I too kneel,' says Pope Francis on Myanmar nun who tried to stop violence Ann Rose Nu Tawng's image of kneeling in front of the police went viral earlier this month and was praised worldwide as a symbol of peace to counter the junta's brutal crackdown. UK's Boris Johnson to get AstraZeneca vaccine as he dismisses safety fears The comments made by Johnson came after he repeatedly insisted that AstraZeneca's vaccine is safe despite many European nations stopping its rollout over cases of blood clots. Taiwan bolsters South China Sea deployment, gets US submarine parts export nod Speaking in parliament, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng, who took up his post last month, said Taiwan has increased personnel and armaments on Itu Aba, the main island Taiwan occupies in the South China Sea. Man who survived Ebola five years ago may have transmitted it through semen in Guinea Scientists have concluded that the Guinea outbreak has definitely been spread from someone who survived the 2014-2016 epidemic in West Africa. India, Bangladesh discuss Teesta pact, flood management during talks India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers. During the almost day-long talks in Delhi both sides agreed to expand cooperation to include mitigation of pollution, riverbank protection and basin management. EU Chief proposes 'digital green certificates' and curbs on vaccine exports This warning has come as the EU has been on crossroads with the UK over vaccine delivery after the EU accused Britain of operating a de facto export ban, which Boris Johnson denied.

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March 22 is celebrated every year as 'World Water Day'. The day serves as an important reminder to advocate the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

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Russia's telecommunication watchdog has given Twitter exactly a one-month ultimatum to remove what Russia is describing as banned content. Russia is threatening social media platform altogether from its territory.

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News Corp has now reached to deal with Facebook Australia and according to the deal the social media giant has agreed to pay News Corp Australia for journalism for its local media outlets.

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After sending a warning to China, Sri Lanka has asked retail giant Amazon to take down bikinis, briefs and doormats featuring the nation's lion flag from its site. Meanwhile, in the west, the&nbsp;has the US has also labelled&nbsp;Chinese tech companies, including Huawei, as national security threats.&nbsp;

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In light of the worsening relations between the United States and China, Washington has labeled Chinese tech companies, including Huawei, as national security threats.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-tells-amazon-to-remove-bikinis-doormats-featuring-its-lion-flag-370402">Sri Lanka tells Amazon to remove bikinis, doormats featuring its lion flag</a>

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Several Chinese vendors on Amazon were offering the non-slip doormat at prices ranging from $10 to $24, and the lion-printed briefs and bikini from $9.20 to $17.30.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-on-russia-to-end-persecution-of-independent-voices-370409">US calls on Russia to end persecution of independent voices</a>

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Taking to Twitter, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for an end to the 'persecution of independent voices'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-says-10th-anniversary-of-syrian-war-must-speed-up-peace-efforts-370415" hreflang="en">Pope says 10th anniversary of Syrian war must speed up peace efforts</a>

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In mid-March, 2011, peaceful pro-democracy protests snowballed into a bloody conflict that sucked in major world powers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beds-shortage-forces-france-to-evacuate-over-100-covid-patients-from-paris-370413" hreflang="en">Beds' shortage forces France to evacuate over 100 COVID patients from Paris</a>

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Coronavirus hospitals in Paris are running up to their full capacity, leading to a massive shortage of beds, especially in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hindus-pardon-mob-accused-of-vandalising-temple-in-pakistan-370419" hreflang="en">Hindus 'pardon' mob accused of vandalising temple in Pakistan</a>

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The local clerics and members of the Hindu community held a meeting on Saturday to resolve the dispute.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-collects-data-in-incognito-mode-consumers-allege-in-lawsuit-370408" hreflang="en">Google collects data in incognito mode, consumers allege in lawsuit</a>

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It has been revealed that Google secretly scoops out users' data, even in the incognito mode, defying the basic idea of this model.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-planet-is-hotter-than-80-per-cent-of-stars-in-the-universe-370398" hreflang="en">This planet is hotter than 80 per cent of stars in the universe</a>

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Can you imagine a space body almost hot as our Sun all the while being a 'planet'? Well, there are such planets.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ireland-suspends-use-of-astrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine-370416" hreflang="en">Ireland suspends use of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine</a>

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This decision has been taken after there were several reported cases of blood clots being formed in people who took a shot of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protesters-attack-iran-coastguard-base-several-persons-wounded-370410" hreflang="en">Protesters attack Iran coastguard base, several persons wounded</a>

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As per the reports, the clash erupted after a young man was killed in a confrontation between the coastguard and fuel smugglers.

After sending a warning to China, Sri Lanka has asked retail giant Amazon to take down bikinis, briefs and doormats featuring the nation's lion flag from its site.

After sending a warning to China, Sri Lanka has asked retail giant Amazon to take down bikinis, briefs and doormats featuring the nation's lion flag from its site. Meanwhile, in the west, the has the US has also labelled Chinese tech companies, including Huawei, as national security threats. Click on headlines to read more US designates five Chinese companies as security threats In light of the worsening relations between the United States and China, Washington has labeled Chinese tech companies, including Huawei, as national security threats. Sri Lanka tells Amazon to remove bikinis, doormats featuring its lion flag Several Chinese vendors on Amazon were offering the non-slip doormat at prices ranging from $10 to $24, and the lion-printed briefs and bikini from $9.20 to $17.30. US calls on Russia to end persecution of independent voices Taking to Twitter, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for an end to the 'persecution of independent voices'. Pope says 10th anniversary of Syrian war must speed up peace efforts In mid-March, 2011, peaceful pro-democracy protests snowballed into a bloody conflict that sucked in major world powers. Beds' shortage forces France to evacuate over 100 COVID patients from Paris Coronavirus hospitals in Paris are running up to their full capacity, leading to a massive shortage of beds, especially in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Hindus 'pardon' mob accused of vandalising temple in Pakistan The local clerics and members of the Hindu community held a meeting on Saturday to resolve the dispute. Google collects data in incognito mode, consumers allege in lawsuit It has been revealed that Google secretly scoops out users' data, even in the incognito mode, defying the basic idea of this model. This planet is hotter than 80 per cent of stars in the universe Can you imagine a space body almost hot as our Sun all the while being a 'planet'? Well, there are such planets. Ireland suspends use of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine This decision has been taken after there were several reported cases of blood clots being formed in people who took a shot of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine. Protesters attack Iran coastguard base, several persons wounded As per the reports, the clash erupted after a young man was killed in a confrontation between the coastguard and fuel smugglers.

Top 10 world news today: US attacks Chinese companies, Sri Lanka warns Amazon, and more

During the first-ever summit of Quad, leaders of the four countries — the US, Japan, India and Australia — discussed regional and global issues of shared interest, and exchanges views on practical areas of cooperation towards maintaining a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. Meanwhile, in the South Asian country of Pakistan, the Senate erupted into chaos over allegation of spy cameras and the win of&nbsp;PTI candidate Sadiq Sanjrani.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-pm-modi-says-quad-force-of-global-good-as-first-ever-summit-begins-369981" hreflang="en">LIVE: PM Modi says Quad 'force of global good' as first-ever summit begins</a>

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The first-ever summit of Quad, a grouping involving India, Japan, Australia, and US took place virtually on Friday, marking a significant geopolitical moment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-govt-candidate-sanjrani-wins-senate-chairmanship-after-chaotic-scenes-369974">Pakistan: Govt candidate Sanjrani elected Senate chairman after chaotic scenes</a>

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After a day full of chaos, the Imran Khan-government backed PTI candidate Sadiq Sanjrani&nbsp;on Friday won the chairmanship of Pakistan's Senate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/austrias-chancellor-accuses-eu-of-having-secret-contracts-with-vaccine-companies-369989">Austria accuses EU of having 'secret contracts' with vaccine companies</a>

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Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has suggested that some European countries have signed "secret contracts" with several&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccine</a>&nbsp;companies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/russia-announces-support-for-afghanistan-interim-coalition-with-taliban-369958">Russia announces support for Afghanistan interim coalition with Taliban</a>

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Russia on Friday said it was in favour of Afghanistan forming an interim government including members of the Taliban, ahead of talks next week in Moscow aiming to resolve the conflict.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mithali-raj-becomes-first-indian-woman-to-score-10000-international-runs-369902">Mithali Raj becomes first Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs</a>

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Indian ODI captain Mithali Raj on Friday became the first Indian woman to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/russian-space-agency-chief-calls-us-technology-unstable-to-reach-international-space-station-369942">Russian space agency chief calls US technology 'unstable' to reach ISS</a>

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Russia last year lost its monopoly for manned flights to the International Space Station (ISS) after the first successful mission of the US company Space X.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-married-woman-who-visited-doctor-over-hurt-ankle-finds-she-was-born-man-369953" hreflang="en">China: Married woman, who visited doctor over hurt ankle finds she was born man</a>

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The 25-year-old woman discovered that she is intersex after she underwent an X-ray of her injured ankle.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nawaz-sharif-says-pm-imran-khan-senior-military-officials-will-be-responsible-if-anything-happens-to-daughter-369967" hreflang="en">Pak PM, army officials to be responsible if anything happens to my daughter</a>

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Nawaz Sharif said that the military establishment have threatened to "smash" Maryam if she does not stop speaking against them in a video message from London.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/excellent-vaccine-who-backs-use-of-astrazenecas-coronavirus-vaccine-369954" hreflang="en">'Excellent vaccine': WHO backs use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine</a>

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After a flurry of concerning reports from various resources, the World Health Organization (WHO) has backed the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-baroness-call-for-6-pm-curfew-for-men-after-sarah-everards-murder-369961" hreflang="en">UK baroness call for 6 pm curfew for men for safety of women</a>

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This case has sent shockwaves across the globe as it has highlighted the sad situation of women safety in the world, especially in a 'developed' city as London.

During the first-ever summit of Quad, leaders of the four countries — the US, Japan, India and Australia — discussed regional and global issues of shared interest, and exchanges views on practical areas of cooperation towards maintaining a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

During the first-ever summit of Quad, leaders of the four countries — the US, Japan, India and Australia — discussed regional and global issues of shared interest, and exchanges views on practical areas of cooperation towards maintaining a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. Meanwhile, in the South Asian country of Pakistan, the Senate erupted into chaos over allegation of spy cameras and the win of PTI candidate Sadiq Sanjrani. Click on headlines to read more LIVE: PM Modi says Quad 'force of global good' as first-ever summit begins The first-ever summit of Quad, a grouping involving India, Japan, Australia, and US took place virtually on Friday, marking a significant geopolitical moment. Pakistan: Govt candidate Sanjrani elected Senate chairman after chaotic scenes After a day full of chaos, the Imran Khan-government backed PTI candidate Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday won the chairmanship of Pakistan's Senate. Austria accuses EU of having 'secret contracts' with vaccine companies Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has suggested that some European countries have signed "secret contracts" with several coronavirus vaccine companies. Russia announces support for Afghanistan interim coalition with Taliban Russia on Friday said it was in favour of Afghanistan forming an interim government including members of the Taliban, ahead of talks next week in Moscow aiming to resolve the conflict. Mithali Raj becomes first Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs Indian ODI captain Mithali Raj on Friday became the first Indian woman to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. Russian space agency chief calls US technology 'unstable' to reach ISS Russia last year lost its monopoly for manned flights to the International Space Station (ISS) after the first successful mission of the US company Space X. China: Married woman, who visited doctor over hurt ankle finds she was born man The 25-year-old woman discovered that she is intersex after she underwent an X-ray of her injured ankle. Pak PM, army officials to be responsible if anything happens to my daughter Nawaz Sharif said that the military establishment have threatened to "smash" Maryam if she does not stop speaking against them in a video message from London. 'Excellent vaccine': WHO backs use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine After a flurry of concerning reports from various resources, the World Health Organization (WHO) has backed the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine. UK baroness call for 6 pm curfew for men for safety of women This case has sent shockwaves across the globe as it has highlighted the sad situation of women safety in the world, especially in a 'developed' city as London.

Top 10 world news today: Quad summit, Pak Senate elections, and more

In Pakistan, the opposition has found some secret cameras reportedly installed near the polling booth. However, the Pakistan government alleges that cameras were installed by the opposition itself.

Pakistan Senate Chairmanship: Opposition finds 'secret cameras'

United States job openings have increased in January and layoffs were down, offering more evidence the labor market was regaining its footing after wobbling late in 2020.

World Business Watch: United States job openings rise in January

A Kenyan company has now found a pretty unique way to curb the massive locust outbreak that has been raking havoc. The company will be turning insects into protein-rich animal feed.

Kenya: Farmers are fighting back locusts by turning insects into protein-rich animal feed

Meghan Markle has now filed a formal complaint to the British broadcaster ITV against the former television presenter and a former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan.

Meghan Markle files formal complaint against Piers Morgan

A study has revealed that&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus vaccine</a>&nbsp;has an efficacy of 97 per cent in preventing symptomatic disease. Meanwhile, the European Union's drugs regulator has&nbsp;approved&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Johnson's single-dose coronavirus&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine</a>. The news is slightly bad for AstraZeneca, though, as Denmark and Norway are&nbsp;temporarily suspending the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/pfizer-vaccine-97-effective-in-preventing-symptomatic-covid-19-disease-study-369728" hreflang="en">Pfizer vaccine 97% effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19 disease: Study</a>

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Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine has an efficacy of 97 per cent in preventing symptomatic disease, a study based on real-world evidence published on Thursday said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-junta-accuses-suu-kyi-of-taking-600000-illegal-payment-369683">Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking $600,000 illegal payment</a>

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Myanmar's military junta on Thursday accused detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi of accepting a $600,000 illegal payment and more than 11 kilograms of gold.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nancy-pelosi-accuses-china-of-destroying-tibets-culture-and-history-369731">Nancy&nbsp;Pelosi accuses China of destroying Tibet's culture and history</a>

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She&nbsp;accused China of waging a campaign to destroy Tibet's culture and history by forcing locals to sacrifice their rights and freedom.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-a-racist-family-prince-william-defends-royal-family-against-meghan-markles-accusation-369712">Prince William defends Royal Family against Meghan Markle's accusation</a>

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The Royal Family of the UK has been in the headlines for accusations made against them of being racist in an interview of Meghan Markle and Harry.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-vs-twitter-kremlin-says-over-3000-posts-with-illegal-content-still-not-deleted-369702">Russia vs Twitter: Kremlin says posts with illegal content still not deleted</a>

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Russia's telecommunications watchdog on Thursday said that Twitter has still not deleted over 3,000 posts with illegal content after Kremlin slowed down Twitter's services in the nation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-are-favourites-to-win-t20-world-cup-says-virat-kohli-369729">England are favourites to win T20 World Cup, says Virat Kohli</a>

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Virat Kohli on Thursday said that England are favourites to win the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by India later in the year. England, who are the reigning champions in the 50-over World Cup, are regarded as one of the best white-ball teams in the world as Kohli said everyone knows what they bring to the field.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-entrepreneur-selling-donald-trumps-buddha-statue-at-this-price-369704" hreflang="en">Chinese entrepreneur selling Donald Trump's Buddha statue at this price</a>

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A Chinese entrepreneur is selling a pensive statue of former US President Donald Trump sitting cross-legged and with his eyes closed in a zen position, draped in a robe, a pose associated with Buddha.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-open-transparent-on-covid-19-will-work-with-who-to-find-origins-premier-li-keqiang-369737" hreflang="en">'China 'open, transparent' on Covid-19, will work with WHO to find origins'</a>

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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday that China is "open, transparent and cooperative" on the novel coronavirus and will continue to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) to find the origins of the virus.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nine-protestors-killed-in-myanmar-several-injured-369724">Nine protestors killed in Myanmar; several injured</a>

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In the continued protests over the military coup and detention of the popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi, nine protestors have been shot dead on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/denmark-suspends-use-of-astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-due-to-blood-clot-fears-369692">Denmark, Norway suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine due to blood clot fears</a>

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Health authorities in Denmark said on Thursday said that they were temporarily suspending use of COVID-19 vaccine.&nbsp;This precaution is being taken as some patients developed blood clots after they received the vaccine.&nbsp;

A study has revealed that Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine has an efficacy of 97 per cent in preventing symptomatic disease. Meanwhile, the European Union's drugs regulator has approved Johnson & Johnson's single-dose coronavirus vaccine.

A study has revealed that Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine has an efficacy of 97 per cent in preventing symptomatic disease. Meanwhile, the European Union's drugs regulator has approved Johnson & Johnson's single-dose coronavirus vaccine. The news is slightly bad for AstraZeneca, though, as Denmark and Norway are temporarily suspending the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. Click on headlines to read more Pfizer vaccine 97% effective in preventing symptomatic Covid-19 disease: Study Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine has an efficacy of 97 per cent in preventing symptomatic disease, a study based on real-world evidence published on Thursday said. Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking $600,000 illegal payment Myanmar's military junta on Thursday accused detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi of accepting a $600,000 illegal payment and more than 11 kilograms of gold. Nancy Pelosi accuses China of destroying Tibet's culture and history She accused China of waging a campaign to destroy Tibet's culture and history by forcing locals to sacrifice their rights and freedom. Prince William defends Royal Family against Meghan Markle's accusation The Royal Family of the UK has been in the headlines for accusations made against them of being racist in an interview of Meghan Markle and Harry. Russia vs Twitter: Kremlin says posts with illegal content still not deleted Russia's telecommunications watchdog on Thursday said that Twitter has still not deleted over 3,000 posts with illegal content after Kremlin slowed down Twitter's services in the nation. England are favourites to win T20 World Cup, says Virat Kohli Virat Kohli on Thursday said that England are favourites to win the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by India later in the year. England, who are the reigning champions in the 50-over World Cup, are regarded as one of the best white-ball teams in the world as Kohli said everyone knows what they bring to the field. Chinese entrepreneur selling Donald Trump's Buddha statue at this price A Chinese entrepreneur is selling a pensive statue of former US President Donald Trump sitting cross-legged and with his eyes closed in a zen position, draped in a robe, a pose associated with Buddha. 'China 'open, transparent' on Covid-19, will work with WHO to find origins' Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday that China is "open, transparent and cooperative" on the novel coronavirus and will continue to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) to find the origins of the virus. Nine protestors killed in Myanmar; several injured In the continued protests over the military coup and detention of the popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi, nine protestors have been shot dead on Thursday. Denmark, Norway suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine due to blood clot fears Health authorities in Denmark said on Thursday said that they were temporarily suspending use of COVID-19 vaccine. This precaution is being taken as some patients developed blood clots after they received the vaccine.

Top 10 world news today: AstraZeneca's use suspended, Prince William defends family, and more

In a so-called push for patriotism, China has now passed the controversial resolution on Hong Kong's election law that will further cripple Hong Kong's autonomy.

Chinese parliament votes to pass legislation on Hong Kong

Hawaii has declared emergency and has ordered evacuations after&nbsp;heavy rains brought floods, landslides and fear of dam failures. Meanwhile, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied the claims made by&nbsp;European Council chief Charles Michel about UK imposing&nbsp;a vaccine export ban.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-heavy-rains-cause-havoc-hawaii-declares-emergency-orders-evacuations-369412" hreflang="en">After heavy rains cause havoc, Hawaii declares emergency, orders evacuations</a>

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The move came after a dam overflowed on the island of Maui, forcing evacuations and destroying homes, with the dam's 'unsatisfactory' condition leading to it being scheduled for removal this year, the land department has said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-us-admiral-of-hyping-up-threat-of-taiwan-invasion-369378">China accuses US admiral of 'hyping up' threat of Taiwan invasion</a>

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China on Wednesday accused a top US commander of attempting to "hype up" the threat of an invasion of Taiwan to inflate Washington's defence spend.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-rejects-eus-claims-of-covid-19-vaccine-blocking-369462">Boris Johnson rejects EU's claims of COVID-19 vaccine blocking</a>

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"Let me be clear: we have not blocked the export of a single Covid-19 vaccine or vaccine components," Boris Johnson said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-and-other-russian-official-websites-down-experts-doubt-us-involvement-369398">Kremlin and other Russian official websites down; experts doubt US involvement</a>

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This alleged move from the US has come after the officials concluded that Russia was likely involved in the controversial SolarWinds Orion attacks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-first-greenpeace-paragliders-land-on-ecb-building-to-protest-369428">In a first, Greenpeace paragliders land on ECB building to protest&nbsp;</a>

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After flying over the Main river in Frankfurt, the two activists landed at the low-rise ECB complex and unfurled a banner that demanded the ECB 'stop funding climate killers'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-1972-new-fatalities-brazil-yet-again-sees-record-covid-19-deaths-369430" hreflang="en">With 1,972 new fatalities, Brazil yet again sees record Covid-19 deaths</a>

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Brazil on Tuesday set yet another grim record of highest coronavirus deaths in a single day with 1,972 new fatalities, according to the Health Ministry.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/two-afghan-youths-jailed-for-fire-in-greek-migrant-camp-369404" hreflang="en">Two Afghan youths jailed for fire in Greek migrant camp</a>

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About 13,000 people including pregnant women, the elderly, and young children were left without any shelter in two successive fires in September that destroyed the Moria camp.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/almost-all-young-women-have-been-sexually-harassed-in-uk-un-women-369448" hreflang="en">Almost all young women have been sexually harassed in UK: UN Women</a>

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Nearly 96 per cent of women said they did not even report the incidents, of which 45 per cent said they didn't report as they felt it would not change anything.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/christians-in-muslim-majority-malaysia-can-use-allah-in-publications-369394" hreflang="en">Christians in Muslim-majority Malaysia can use 'Allah' in publications</a>

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The Arabic word for God has long been divisive in Malaysia, with Christians complaining attempts to stop them using it to highlight creeping Islamisation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-netanyahu-to-make-first-official-trip-to-uae-thursday-reports-369468" hreflang="en">Israel's Netanyahu to make first official trip to UAE Thursday: Reports</a>

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to make his first official visit to the UAE on Thursday following an agreement between the two countries to establish ties, Israeli media reported.

Hawaii has declared emergency and has ordered evacuations after heavy rains brought floods, landslides and fear of dam failures. Meanwhile, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied the claims made by European Council chief Charles Michel about UK imposing a vaccine export ban.

Hawaii has declared emergency and has ordered evacuations after heavy rains brought floods, landslides and fear of dam failures. Meanwhile, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied the claims made by European Council chief Charles Michel about UK imposing a vaccine export ban. Click on headlines to read more After heavy rains cause havoc, Hawaii declares emergency, orders evacuations The move came after a dam overflowed on the island of Maui, forcing evacuations and destroying homes, with the dam's 'unsatisfactory' condition leading to it being scheduled for removal this year, the land department has said. China accuses US admiral of 'hyping up' threat of Taiwan invasion China on Wednesday accused a top US commander of attempting to "hype up" the threat of an invasion of Taiwan to inflate Washington's defence spend. Boris Johnson rejects EU's claims of COVID-19 vaccine blocking "Let me be clear: we have not blocked the export of a single Covid-19 vaccine or vaccine components," Boris Johnson said. Kremlin and other Russian official websites down; experts doubt US involvement This alleged move from the US has come after the officials concluded that Russia was likely involved in the controversial SolarWinds Orion attacks. In a first, Greenpeace paragliders land on ECB building to protest After flying over the Main river in Frankfurt, the two activists landed at the low-rise ECB complex and unfurled a banner that demanded the ECB 'stop funding climate killers'. With 1,972 new fatalities, Brazil yet again sees record Covid-19 deaths Brazil on Tuesday set yet another grim record of highest coronavirus deaths in a single day with 1,972 new fatalities, according to the Health Ministry. Two Afghan youths jailed for fire in Greek migrant camp About 13,000 people including pregnant women, the elderly, and young children were left without any shelter in two successive fires in September that destroyed the Moria camp. Almost all young women have been sexually harassed in UK: UN Women Nearly 96 per cent of women said they did not even report the incidents, of which 45 per cent said they didn't report as they felt it would not change anything. Christians in Muslim-majority Malaysia can use 'Allah' in publications The Arabic word for God has long been divisive in Malaysia, with Christians complaining attempts to stop them using it to highlight creeping Islamisation. Israel's Netanyahu to make first official trip to UAE Thursday: Reports Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to make his first official visit to the UAE on Thursday following an agreement between the two countries to establish ties, Israeli media reported.

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