Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh makes the suo moto statement in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) on the situation in East Ladakh, a day after Indian and Chinese troops along the border in Ladakh initiated the process of disengagement.

Indian Defence Minister speaks on situation at LAC between India and China

Nearly half of the exporters of the goods in the United Kingdom are facing difficulties in trade, caused by the Brexit shift in trade terms.

World Business Watch: Nearly 50% of UK goods exporters face difficulties in trade

The new round of direct payments in the United States made to individuals - The US govt has posted the January budget deficit of $163 Billion.

World Business Watch: United States January budget deficit hits record high

Automaker General Motors in the United States has said that 'the global semi-conductor shortage - it could hit up to $2 Billion from its current year's profit.

World Business Watch: Chip shortage could hit profit of United States' General Motors

Clashes mark Haiti's political crisis. The Haitian police reportedly fired tear gas at hundreds of protesters who were marching against President Jovenel Moise.

Haiti: Demonstrations against President Moise, Police attack journalists covering march

Moderna and Pfizer vaccine's slow roll-out has affected the vaccination program in Canada. So, now Canada has placed a request for about a million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from India's Serum Institute.

Slow vaccine roll-out in Canada affects inoculation, asks India for COVID-19 Vaccine supply

The British health authority has announced that they've found 2 new variants of the deadly Coronavirus and one of the two mutations has sparked serious concerns among health authorities.

United Kingdom: 2 new COVID-19 variants detected in Bristol & Liverpool

Joe Biden, President of the United States, has announced the formation of a Pentagon task force to review the country's China strategy. Biden, accompanied by VP Harris, visited the Pentagon for the first time since becoming President.

US President announces formation of a Pentagon task force to review China strategy

The unprecedented attack on the Capitol hill left the entire world stunned. Now, the new visual evidence, that the Democrats presented in the senate shows graphic details about how Trump's supporters sought to block the peaceful transfer of power.

US: In Senate, Democrats show unseen videos of attack on the Capitol hill

The Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated near Tehran in November was killed by a one-ton gun and reportedly the gun was smuggled into Iran.

Iranian nuclear scientist killed by one-ton automated gun

Amid growing pressure domestically and internationally pressure against the military coup in Myanmar and the detention of country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers. In a big development, the US president also spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a phone call for the first time since coming to power.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-biden-announces-sanctions-against-myanmar-amid-anti-military-protests-362756">President Biden announces sanctions against Myanmar amid anti-military protests</a>

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As demonstrators continued their demand to free Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers.

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US President Joe Biden spoke with &nbsp;President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, the White House said on the occasion of Lunar New Year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-assures-canadas-trudeau-of-covid-vaccine-supplies-362760">PM Modi assures Canada's Trudeau of COVID vaccine supplies</a>

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During a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, PM Narendra Modi assured him of coronavirus vaccine supplies. India has already sent vaccines to around 20 countries. It has got requests from developing as well as developed nations.

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US President Joe Biden has announced the formation of a Pentagon task force to review the country's China strategy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinas-army-claims-both-sides-start-withdrawal-along-pangong-lake-no-comment-from-india-362709">China’s army claims both sides start withdrawal along Pangong Lake; no comment from India</a>

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The Chinese Defence spokesman on Wednesday said that frontline troops of India and China at the southern and northern banks of the Pangong Lake at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have started disengagement.

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Amid growing pressure domestically and internationally pressure against the military coup in Myanmar and the detention of country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers.

Amid growing pressure domestically and internationally pressure against the military coup in Myanmar and the detention of country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers. In a big development, the US president also spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a phone call for the first time since coming to power. Click on headlines to read more President Biden announces sanctions against Myanmar amid anti-military protests As demonstrators continued their demand to free Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers. In first phone call to President Xi, Biden asserts importance of Indo-Pacific, Xinjiang human rights abuses US President Joe Biden spoke with President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, the White House said on the occasion of Lunar New Year. PM Modi assures Canada's Trudeau of COVID vaccine supplies During a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, PM Narendra Modi assured him of coronavirus vaccine supplies. India has already sent vaccines to around 20 countries. It has got requests from developing as well as developed nations. Biden announces Pentagon task force to tackle China US President Joe Biden has announced the formation of a Pentagon task force to review the country's China strategy. China’s army claims both sides start withdrawal along Pangong Lake; no comment from India The Chinese Defence spokesman on Wednesday said that frontline troops of India and China at the southern and northern banks of the Pangong Lake at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have started disengagement. Watch |

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18000-year-old conch shell which was overlooked for years has now been rediscovered. Seashell found in a cave in France is actually a musical instrument.

Scientists test world’s oldest conch shell horn in France

What's happening in Myanmar is a textbook military coup. Tough restrictions have been imposed on the citizens. But, the protesters have found new and creative ways to catch the attention of the world

Gravitas: From bodybuilders to inflated water pools: Myanmar's colourful protests

A gigantic snow artwork made with thousands of footsteps on the golf course is catching attention near Finland’s capital Helsinki.

Finland Snow Art: Locals create giant snow artwork on the golf course

India-China Border Standoff: The Indian army has released the video of the disengagement process at the Ladakh border. Addressing the Indian parliament today the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India and China have started the process of disengagement along the line of actual control.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh says, 'India-China have started the process of disengagement'

China's probe Tianwen-1 successfully entered the orbit of the red planet Mars after nearly 7-month voyage from Earth.

China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft enters Mars' orbit after 7 month voyage

Aides of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has said that the opposition will shift its focus from protest to the upcoming parliamentary elections in Russia.

Russia Protest: Navalny aide says, "the format of protest will change"

Tunisian artist Anis Bouchnak is carving smoking pipes from the Native Briar Wood, a craft which has been passed down to him from his earlier generation.

Dying Breed: Tunisian who carves smoking pipes from Briar Wood

The second day of the impeachment trial was dominated by presenting harrowing audio and visual evidence. Democrats claimed and alleged that Donald Trump's loyalists were on a mission to kill House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Former-Vice President Mike Pence.

United States: Prosecutors trace Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric

Following the announcement of the disengagement agreement on the northern and western banks of Pangong Tso Lake, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that Beijing would place its troops east of Finger 8, while India would put its troops on its permanent base at Finger 3.

India-China begin disengagement on banks of Pangong Tso lake along the LAC

India reportedly called out Pakistan's links with terror groups, which is the Al-Qaeda, during the United States Security Council meeting. Indian envoy to the UN said Pak is providing safe heaven to terror organizations.

India at UN Security Council: Pakistan provides safe heaven to Al-Qaeda

The Myanmar police started its crackdown by arrested over 100 people who participated in anti-military protests. One person was fatally injured as the police fired live bullets. Meanwhile, the Senate on Tuesday voted in favour of ruling Trump impeachment trial "constitutional".&nbsp; Iran's intelligence chief has said that pressure by Western nations could force the nation to develop nuclear capabilities.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/police-fire-live-bullets-during-anti-military-protests-in-myanmar-one-injured-362527">Police fire live bullets during anti-military protests in Myanmar; one injured</a>

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Over a hundred people have been arrested as Myanmar police began a crackdown on the anti-military protests. Police also started using live bullets and there has been at least one incident where a protester was fatally injured.

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The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began on Tuesday with the US Senate declaring it constitutional with a 56-44 vote.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-spy-chief-says-tehran-could-seek-nuclear-arms-if-cornered-by-west-362520">Iran's spy chief says Tehran could seek nuclear arms if 'cornered' by West</a>

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Iran’s intelligence minister said persistent Western pressure could push Tehran to fight back like a "cornered cat" and seek nuclear weapons, which the Islamic Republic has for years insisted it has no intention of ever developing.

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The death toll in the disaster has risen to 31 with the recovery of five bodies on Tuesday with the state agencies informing that 175 people are still missing.&nbsp;

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The coronavirus jumped from animals to humans, it wasn't artificially engineered and the pandemic probably began in December 2019. While we have known this for months, it is a pathbreaking finding of a month-long investigation for the WHO team in Wuhan.

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The Myanmar police started its crackdown by arrested over 100 people who participated in anti-military protests. One person was fatally injured as the police fired live bullets.

The Myanmar police started its crackdown by arrested over 100 people who participated in anti-military protests. One person was fatally injured as the police fired live bullets. Meanwhile, the Senate on Tuesday voted in favour of ruling Trump impeachment trial "constitutional". Iran's intelligence chief has said that pressure by Western nations could force the nation to develop nuclear capabilities. Click on headlines to read more Police fire live bullets during anti-military protests in Myanmar; one injured Over a hundred people have been arrested as Myanmar police began a crackdown on the anti-military protests. Police also started using live bullets and there has been at least one incident where a protester was fatally injured. Senate declares Trump's impeachment constitutional, begins proceedings The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began on Tuesday with the US Senate declaring it constitutional with a 56-44 vote. Iran's spy chief says Tehran could seek nuclear arms if 'cornered' by West Iran’s intelligence minister said persistent Western pressure could push Tehran to fight back like a "cornered cat" and seek nuclear weapons, which the Islamic Republic has for years insisted it has no intention of ever developing. Rescue teams use drones in Uttarakhand's Tapovan tunnel The death toll in the disaster has risen to 31 with the recovery of five bodies on Tuesday with the state agencies informing that 175 people are still missing. After a month of investigation, WHO mission returns empty-handed from Wuhan The coronavirus jumped from animals to humans, it wasn't artificially engineered and the pandemic probably began in December 2019. While we have known this for months, it is a pathbreaking finding of a month-long investigation for the WHO team in Wuhan. Watch

Morning news brief: Myanmar anti-military protests, Trump impeachment trial, and more

In a first-of-its-kind deployment for the huge, swing-wing bombers, four US Air Force B-1 bombers and approximately 200 personnel from Dyess Air Force in Texas are being deployed to Orland Air Base in Norway. Meanwhile in Wuhan, the WHO mission in China has said the experts have not been able to identify the source animal of coronavirus yet.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-message-to-vladimir-putin-biden-deploys-b-1-bombers-to-norway-362451">In message to Vladimir Putin, Biden deploys B-1 bombers to Norway</a>

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Four US Air Force B-1 bombers and approximately 200 personnel from Dyess Air Force in Texas are being deployed to Orland Air Base in Norway.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-animal-source-not-yet-identified-says-who-mission-in-wuhan-362409">Coronavirus animal source not yet identified, says WHO mission in Wuhan</a>

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There is no indication of COVID-19 virus in Wuhan before December 2019, Liang Wannian, head of the expert panel of COVID-19 response of China National Health Commission said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-group-of-muslim-families-complain-to-unhrc-about-forced-cremations-362425">Sri Lanka: Group of Muslim families complain to UNHRC about forced cremations</a>

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UN reached out to Sri Lanka government after it was alleged that nearly 200 Muslims have been cremated in Sri Lanka within a period of few months.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/criminal-leader-behind-abduction-of-school-children-in-nigeria-surrenders-362438">Criminal leader behind abduction of school children in Nigeria surrenders</a>

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Hundreds of students were kidnapped from a northwest state of Nigeria in December 2020. The leader behind those kidnappings has now surrendered to the authorities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-remove-content-promoting-misinformation-about-vaccines-362445">Facebook to remove content promoting misinformation about vaccines</a>

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In another effort to curb misinformation about vaccines, the social media platform&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/facebook">Facebook</a>&nbsp;has decided to ban all kinds of misinformation about every vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/book-claims-to-date-back-origins-of-aids-to-world-war-i-362454" hreflang="en">Book claims to date back origins of AIDS to World War I</a>

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In the book, author and Canadian microbiologist Jacques Pepin appeared to have traced the beginning of the AIDS epidemic to a starving World War I soldier, who captured and ate infected animals, according to different media reports.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-about-culture-mate-maori-mp-ejected-from-new-zealand-parliament-over-necktie-362429" hreflang="en">It's about culture, mate: Māori MP ejected from NZ parliament over necktie</a>

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Rawiri Waititi, the leader in news, decided to wear a different necktie than the one allowed and was thus ejected from the parliament's debating chamber.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soviet-spy-gadgets-to-go-for-sale-in-beverly-hills-362412" hreflang="en">Soviet spy gadgets to go for sale in Beverly Hills</a>

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Many retro espionage devices in the sale by US-based Julien's Auctions -- known for Hollywood and pop culture memorabilia -- would not be out of place in a classic James Bond movie, including microphones hidden within pens, ashtrays and porcelain plates.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-us-carrier-groups-conduct-exercises-in-south-china-sea-362386" hreflang="en">Two US carrier groups conduct exercises in South China Sea</a>

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The exercise comes days after China condemned the sailing of the destroyer, the USS John S. McCain, near the Chinese-controlled Paracel Islands in what the United States calls freedom of navigation operation - the first such mission by the US navy since President Joe Biden took office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-travellers-may-have-to-undergo-covid-tests-in-quarantine-362462" hreflang="en">UK travellers may have to undergo Covid tests in quarantine</a>

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to announce that people told to isolate at home will be required to get a test two and eight days into a mandatory 10-day quarantine period.

In a first-of-its-kind deployment for the huge, swing-wing bombers, four US Air Force B-1 bombers and approximately 200 personnel from Dyess Air Force in Texas are being deployed to Orland Air Base in Norway.

In a first-of-its-kind deployment for the huge, swing-wing bombers, four US Air Force B-1 bombers and approximately 200 personnel from Dyess Air Force in Texas are being deployed to Orland Air Base in Norway. Meanwhile in Wuhan, the WHO mission in China has said the experts have not been able to identify the source animal of coronavirus yet. Click on headlines to read more In message to Vladimir Putin, Biden deploys B-1 bombers to Norway Four US Air Force B-1 bombers and approximately 200 personnel from Dyess Air Force in Texas are being deployed to Orland Air Base in Norway. Coronavirus animal source not yet identified, says WHO mission in Wuhan There is no indication of COVID-19 virus in Wuhan before December 2019, Liang Wannian, head of the expert panel of COVID-19 response of China National Health Commission said. Sri Lanka: Group of Muslim families complain to UNHRC about forced cremations UN reached out to Sri Lanka government after it was alleged that nearly 200 Muslims have been cremated in Sri Lanka within a period of few months. Criminal leader behind abduction of school children in Nigeria surrenders Hundreds of students were kidnapped from a northwest state of Nigeria in December 2020. The leader behind those kidnappings has now surrendered to the authorities. Facebook to remove content promoting misinformation about vaccines In another effort to curb misinformation about vaccines, the social media platform Facebook has decided to ban all kinds of misinformation about every vaccine. Book claims to date back origins of AIDS to World War I In the book, author and Canadian microbiologist Jacques Pepin appeared to have traced the beginning of the AIDS epidemic to a starving World War I soldier, who captured and ate infected animals, according to different media reports. It's about culture, mate: Māori MP ejected from NZ parliament over necktie Rawiri Waititi, the leader in news, decided to wear a different necktie than the one allowed and was thus ejected from the parliament's debating chamber. Soviet spy gadgets to go for sale in Beverly Hills Many retro espionage devices in the sale by US-based Julien's Auctions -- known for Hollywood and pop culture memorabilia -- would not be out of place in a classic James Bond movie, including microphones hidden within pens, ashtrays and porcelain plates. Two US carrier groups conduct exercises in South China Sea The exercise comes days after China condemned the sailing of the destroyer, the USS John S. McCain, near the Chinese-controlled Paracel Islands in what the United States calls freedom of navigation operation - the first such mission by the US navy since President Joe Biden took office. UK travellers may have to undergo Covid tests in quarantine Health Secretary Matt Hancock is due to announce that people told to isolate at home will be required to get a test two and eight days into a mandatory 10-day quarantine period.

Top 10 world news: Biden deploys B-1 bombers, WHO report on COVID origin, and more

Political Crisis has gripped Haiti, as the country's president Jovenel Moise alleges the coup attempt amid the anti-government protests rocking the country.

Haiti President Moise alleges coup attempt amid anti-govt protests

Leaked documents of correspondence between Nepal's ministry of foreign affairs have disclosed that 'China is putting the immense pressure on Nepal to accept its COVID-19 vaccine'.

'China puts pressure on Nepal to accept its COVID-19 vaccine'

Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent futures nearing $60 per barrel, leading to supply cuts among major producers and expected US economic stimulus measures to boost demand.

World Business Watch: Brent approaches $60/barrel, boosted by supply cut among key producers

The President makes a special address on a statement of government policy that has to be approved by the Cabinet. The matters referred to in the President's address are discussed on a motion of thanks transferred by one member and moved by another member.

PM Modi replies to the 'Motion of Thanks' in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament

South Korea's Hyundai and Kia Corporation said that they're not in talks with Tech Giant Apple for developing any autonomous vehicle.

World Business Watch: Hyundai, KIA deny talks with Apple for autonomous car development

Thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon on Saturday to condemn this week's military coup and demand the release of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar: Demonstrators seeking to roll back the military seizure

An Indonesian village has inundated by blood-red water. Crimson dye was released in a village in local batik manufacturing city in Pekalongan.

Flood-water in Indonesian village turns red after hit by local batik factory

The Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's allies are hoping to have a video call with the&nbsp;European Union and envoys from Britain, the United States, Canada and Ukraine. Meanwhile, in Israel, the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a brief appearance in the court as the trial against his corruption charges resumed from today. In the west, after Tesla invested&nbsp;$1.5 billion in Bitcoin, the digital currency&nbsp;hit a record-high above $43,000 on Monday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-uk-and-us-to-speak-with-navalny-after-expulsion-of-diplomats-in-russia-362178" hreflang="en">EU, UK and US to speak with Navalny after expulsion of diplomats in Russia</a>

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The meeting at 1200 GMT is likely to be the first forum for the West to consider any possible joint response to Navalny's jailing last week and Friday's expulsions, which took place while the EU's top diplomat was visiting Moscow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/martial-law-declared-in-parts-of-myanmar-362212">Martial law declared in parts of Myanmar</a>

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Martial law was declared on Monday in seven townships in Myanmar's second biggest city, Mandalay.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-moves-to-rejoin-un-human-rights-council-362217">US moves to rejoin UN Human Rights Council</a>

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The United States has moved to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council, nearly three years after former president Donald Trump's administration withdrew the country from body.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/witch-hunt-benjamin-netanyahu-denies-all-corruption-charges-in-mondays-trial-362177">Witch-hunt: Benjamin Netanyahu denies all corruption charges in Monday's trial</a>

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Netanyahu was charged last year with allegations of corruption as he has been accused of accepting improper gifts and trade regulatory favour with media giants in return for positive coverage.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-bans-invite-only-clubhouse-app-as-locals-use-it-to-discuss-uighur-muslims-mistreatment-362225">China bans Clubhouse app as locals use it to discuss sensitive issues</a>

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China has finally blocked access to a rare social interaction app, Clubhouse, after many locals started using it to discuss topics, including things the government does not approve.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mysterious-monolith-pops-up-near-turkish-world-heritage-site-362233" hreflang="en">Mysterious monolith pops up near Turkish world heritage site</a>

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The metal block was found by a farmer Friday in Sanliurfa province with old Turkic script that reads "Look at the sky, see the moon."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/refugee-group-condemns-damage-at-camps-hit-by-tigray-war-362236" hreflang="en">Refugee group condemns damage at camps hit by Tigray war</a>

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The damage was confirmed using satellite imagery depicting the two camps for Eritrean refugees, known as Hitsats and Shimelba, the Norwegian Refugee Council said in a statement.

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Tesla's decision came just days after CEO Elon Musk changed his Twitter bio to simply read "#bitcoin." The announcement came in a US Securities and Exchange Commission document.

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The Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's allies are hoping to have a video call with the European Union and envoys from Britain, the United States, Canada and Ukraine.

The Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's allies are hoping to have a video call with the European Union and envoys from Britain, the United States, Canada and Ukraine. Meanwhile, in Israel, the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a brief appearance in the court as the trial against his corruption charges resumed from today. In the west, after Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, the digital currency hit a record-high above $43,000 on Monday. Click on headlines to read more EU, UK and US to speak with Navalny after expulsion of diplomats in Russia The meeting at 1200 GMT is likely to be the first forum for the West to consider any possible joint response to Navalny's jailing last week and Friday's expulsions, which took place while the EU's top diplomat was visiting Moscow. Martial law declared in parts of Myanmar Martial law was declared on Monday in seven townships in Myanmar's second biggest city, Mandalay. US moves to rejoin UN Human Rights Council The United States has moved to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council, nearly three years after former president Donald Trump's administration withdrew the country from body. Witch-hunt: Benjamin Netanyahu denies all corruption charges in Monday's trial Netanyahu was charged last year with allegations of corruption as he has been accused of accepting improper gifts and trade regulatory favour with media giants in return for positive coverage. China bans Clubhouse app as locals use it to discuss sensitive issues China has finally blocked access to a rare social interaction app, Clubhouse, after many locals started using it to discuss topics, including things the government does not approve. Mysterious monolith pops up near Turkish world heritage site The metal block was found by a farmer Friday in Sanliurfa province with old Turkic script that reads "Look at the sky, see the moon." Refugee group condemns damage at camps hit by Tigray war The damage was confirmed using satellite imagery depicting the two camps for Eritrean refugees, known as Hitsats and Shimelba, the Norwegian Refugee Council said in a statement. Bitcoin hits record high after Tesla invests about $1.50 billion in it Tesla's decision came just days after CEO Elon Musk changed his Twitter bio to simply read "#bitcoin." The announcement came in a US Securities and Exchange Commission document. Undocumented immigrants to get free access to COVID vaccines too: UK govt Anyone in the UK can register with local doctors and get access to free frontline medical care, without having to worry about their immigration status in the country. No jury for Hong Kong's first national security trial, report says Hong Kong has decided against using a jury for the first trial under a sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing, a report has said.

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