Rihanna and Greta Thunberg are tweeting on the Indian Farmers Protest. A British MP wants to debate the farm laws. While the world is free to comment - are they defeating the farmers' cause with all the clamour? WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Rihanna, Greta Thunberg tweet on Farmers protest

Citizens of Myanmar are reaching out to WION with requests for help. Our Executive Editor Palki Sharma reads some messages that we received.

Gravitas: Myanmar Citizens reach out to WION

While Beijing continues to 'stage-manage' the WHO team in Wuhan, a vaccine scandal has erupted in China. More than 80 members of a 'crime-ring' have been arrested for manufacturing and selling fake vaccines in China and abroad. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A vaccine scandal erupts in China

Is it time to reboot the Neighbourhood First policy? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India's neighbourhood in a state of flux

Lobsang Sangay, Tibet's Prime Minister in Exile, tells exclusively to WION, what role does Tibet want New Delhi to play in highlighting China's human rights abuses.

What should be India's approach to highlight China's human rights abuses? Lobsang Sangay tells

India is seeking assistance from the U.S. justice department to probe 'Sikhs for justice', a U.S. based Khalistani successionist group. 'Sikhs for justice' wants the Indian state for Punjab to separate from the Union.

WION Fineprint: Indian agencies probing 'Sikhs for justice', seeks U.S help

In the first of its kind, Oxford University is going to conduct a study in which it will be alternating the doses of COVID-19 vaccine created by different manufacturers to find out whether the combination of vaccines jabs can boost the inoculation drive.

Your Story: Oxford to study alternate doses of COVID-19 vaccine by different manufacturers

04 February is World Cancer Day, a global initiative that raises awareness worldwide. Shocking facts have emerged this year, and all of them suggests that the woman needs to tread more carefully.

Your Story: Breast cancer overtakes Lung cancer to become most common

In June 2018, Assadolah Assadi was convicted of attempted terrorism following a failed plot to thwart the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) rally near Paris. Therefore, he is sentenced to prison for 20 years.

WION Dispatch: Iranian envoy sentenced to 20 yrs of imprisonment by a Belgium court

Watch in this video, Poland's envoy Adam Burakowski exclusively speaks to WION on diplomatic ties with India and China.

Exclusive: Poland's envoy Burakowski speaks to WION on diplomatic ties with India and China

The Indian Coast Guard, the fourth largest in the world, celebrated its 45th Raising Day on Monday. Since its inception, ICG has developed into a formidable force with 156 ships and 62 aircraft in its inventory.

Indian Coast Guard steps into its 45th year, held celebratory event in Chennai

Taiwan has opened a representative office in Guyana, the island's foreign ministry said Thursday, praising the United States, concerned about deepening Chinese influence in Latin America and rebuke from Beijing.

Taiwan opens office in Guyana, pushes against China's influence

The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is heading for the Indo-Pacific Command area, "ensuring our national security and conflict in a very important region of the world", the Pentagon has reported.

US moves the USS Nimitz from Middle East to Indo-Pacific

The Italian President has asked the former head of European Central bank Mario Draghi to form a new government after the collapse of former Prime Minister's coalition government.

Italy's Draghi asked to form the new Italian govt, seeks party backing to end turmoil

In the early hours of Monday, Myanmar's military took control of the government, which actually arrested civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and his political allies, which the Biden administration called a "coup".

Today Tonight: Myanmar military accuses Suu Kyi of using illegal walkie-talkies

A civil disobedience movement is brewing in Myanmar. Scores of people honked horns and banged pots to protest against the coup. Members of the medical fraternity wore a red ribbon to show support for Aung San Suu Kyi. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: A civil disobedience movement is brewing in Myanmar

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Jawad Zarif said that the European Union could play the role of a mediator in the dispute with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program.

WION Fineprint: Iran pressures EU to offset sanctions, Tehran wants status quo to continue

Merkel said there were various reasons for the slower pace of vaccination in Germany compared to other countries.

Your Story: Angela Merkel says, 'Every vaccine welcome in Germany'

The UK variant of the deadly Coronavirus has now mutated yet again. Public health officials in the UK are currently investigating the cases of the Coronavirus with some worrying genetic changes.

Your Story: UK COVID-19 variant mutates again, 11 cases of new mutation reported

Russian Kremlin Critic Alexey Navalny has been sent to prison for three and a half years. A Moscow court found him guilty of violating the terms of his probation while he was in Germany recovering from a poisoning attack.

Moscow: Navalny's supporters take to streets after he sentenced to jail

Days before the Myanmar coup unfolded, the International Monetary Fund sent $350 Million to Myanmar. The entire amount was sent in cash, to help the country battle COVID-19 outbreak. Now, what IMF can do to withdraw the funds?

IMF sent $350 Mn cash as COVID-19 financing program to Myanmar before coup

A Russian court jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny on Tuesday, ignoring the opposition politician who was blamed for his personal hatred and fear of the ruling Vladimir Putin.

WION Dispatch: Will Alexey Navalny's arrest 'ignite' further protest?

The Government of India has come out heavily on micro-blogging platform Twitter. Indian govt has issued the notice for unblocking 250 accounts despite specific order.

Indian govt sends notice to Twitter for unblocking accounts despite specific order

Sri Lanka has been rocked by a week-long protest. Trade unions and opposition have been asking to scrap the major port deal, and now the govt has bowed-down to the pressure.

Sri Lanka scraps deal with India and Japan, India asks to honour the agreement

Kremlin is blaming 'Western powers' of meddling in Alexei Navalny's court-hearing. From being accused of interfering in other's affairs to now leveling the same accusation

Gravitas: 13 foreign diplomats attend Navalny hearing

Russia witnessed its second round of anti-Putin protests over the weekend. At least 5000 people were detained. The crackdown by the Russian police is being condemned by leading world powers.

Gravitas: Second week of Anti-Putin protests: At least 5000 detained

Russian police detained Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, at an unauthorised protest in Moscow on Sunday, along with thousands of other supporters of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/alexei-navalny">Alexei Navalny</a>. In France, too, demonstrators took to streets to protest against the new security bill.

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Russian police detained Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, at an unauthorised protest in Moscow on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-plane-crash-family-sues-boeing-for-flying-faulty-airplane-360438">Indonesia plane crash: Family sues Boeing for flying 'faulty' airplane</a>

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A family who lost their relatives to the Indonesian plane crash have filed a legal case against Boeing alleging them of flying a "defective and unreasonably dangerous" aircraft.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-apply-for-asia-pacific-free-trade-bloc-membership-360407">UK to apply for Asia-Pacific free trade bloc membership</a>

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Britain is set to formally apply to join the 11-nation free-trade bloc of Asia-Pacific countries weeks after leaving the European single market with its departure from the EU.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vietnams-anti-corruption-czar-crowned-party-chief-again-after-secretive-congress-360420">Vietnam's anti-corruption czar crowned party chief again after secretive congress</a>

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Vietnam's ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong was re-elected most powerful man of the country on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-to-send-5000-vaccine-doses-to-palestinians-health-ministry-360445">Israel to send 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians: Health ministry</a>

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Nearly 5,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines will be sent to the Palestinian Authority to make sure medical personnel can be inoculated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-queen-may-host-biden-at-buckingham-palace-before-g7-summit-in-june-360456" hreflang="en">UK's Queen may host Biden at Buckingham Palace before G7 summit in June</a>

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The Sunday Times newspaper described the event as as a "soft power" reception, adding the Queen would be joined by the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fugitive-ex-leader-of-ethiopias-tigray-region-vows-extended-resistance-360448" hreflang="en">Fugitive ex-leader of Ethiopia's Tigray region vows 'extended resistance'</a>

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The former ruling party in Ethiopia`s northern region of Tigray is committed to "extended resistance", according to an audio message purporting to be from its leader, who accused federal government forces and their allies of rape and looting.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-dead-five-missing-as-fresh-cyclone-batters-fiji-360416" hreflang="en">One dead, five missing as fresh cyclone batters Fiji</a>

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Cyclone Ana, a Category Two storm, slammed into the South Pacific island nation with winds up to 140 kilometres an hour (87 mph) and heavy rain, causing widespread flooding.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-begins-supplying-sputnik-v-doses-to-rebel-held-area-despite-ukraine-ban-360412" hreflang="en">Russia begins supplying Sputnik V doses to rebel-held area despite Ukraine ban</a>

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Ukraine's government is planning to receive shipments of Western-made vaccines from February and has prohibited the use of Russia's Sputnik V.

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A fresh wave of protests broke out in several cities of France against the new security bill. The protestors clashed with the police during these demonstrations, which ended with water jets and messages against the government.

Russian police detained Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, at an unauthorised protest in Moscow on Sunday, along with thousands of other supporters of Alexei Navalny.

Russian police detained Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, at an unauthorised protest in Moscow on Sunday, along with thousands of other supporters of Alexei Navalny. In France, too, demonstrators took to streets to protest against the new security bill. Click on headline to read more Navalny's wife among thousands held as Russian police clamp down on protests Russian police detained Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, at an unauthorised protest in Moscow on Sunday. Indonesia plane crash: Family sues Boeing for flying 'faulty' airplane A family who lost their relatives to the Indonesian plane crash have filed a legal case against Boeing alleging them of flying a "defective and unreasonably dangerous" aircraft. UK to apply for Asia-Pacific free trade bloc membership Britain is set to formally apply to join the 11-nation free-trade bloc of Asia-Pacific countries weeks after leaving the European single market with its departure from the EU. Vietnam's anti-corruption czar crowned party chief again after secretive congress Vietnam's ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong was re-elected most powerful man of the country on Sunday. Israel to send 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians: Health ministry Nearly 5,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines will be sent to the Palestinian Authority to make sure medical personnel can be inoculated. UK's Queen may host Biden at Buckingham Palace before G7 summit in June The Sunday Times newspaper described the event as as a "soft power" reception, adding the Queen would be joined by the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Fugitive ex-leader of Ethiopia's Tigray region vows 'extended resistance' The former ruling party in Ethiopia`s northern region of Tigray is committed to "extended resistance", according to an audio message purporting to be from its leader, who accused federal government forces and their allies of rape and looting. One dead, five missing as fresh cyclone batters Fiji Cyclone Ana, a Category Two storm, slammed into the South Pacific island nation with winds up to 140 kilometres an hour (87 mph) and heavy rain, causing widespread flooding. Russia begins supplying Sputnik V doses to rebel-held area despite Ukraine ban Ukraine's government is planning to receive shipments of Western-made vaccines from February and has prohibited the use of Russia's Sputnik V. Pics- For freedom: France takes to streets against new security bill A fresh wave of protests broke out in several cities of France against the new security bill. The protestors clashed with the police during these demonstrations, which ended with water jets and messages against the government.

Top 10 world news: Navalny's wife detained, France protests, and more

The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has penned an open letter thanking parents for homeschooling children amid the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, a man has been charged in the UK for sending a suspicious package to a plant of the AstraZeneca vaccine plant. In the US, the movement 'Black Lives Matter' has been proposed for the&nbsp;Nobel Peace Prize.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-lives-matter-movement-proposed-for-nobel-peace-prize-360299" hreflang="en">Black Lives Matter movement proposed for Nobel Peace Prize</a>

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Black Lives Matter, a movement which received an impetus in May, 2020, has been proposed for the Nobel Peace Prize.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-court-orders-house-arrest-for-navalnys-brother-and-allies-360272">Russian court orders house arrest for Navalny's brother and allies</a>

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On Friday, the Moscow police department announced plans to temporarily close down metro stations and nearby streets to the Kremin ahead of weekend protests.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-first-lady-to-help-reunite-migrant-kids-with-parents-360280">US first lady to help reunite migrant kids with parents</a>

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In line with his campaign promises, President Joe Biden plans to announce on Tuesday "his launch of a task force on reunifying families and children. Something that he is personally committed to, his wife Dr Biden is personally committed to and invested in," said White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-and-turkey-open-monitoring-centre-for-nagorno-karabakh-region-360284">Russia and Turkey open monitoring centre for Nagorno-Karabakh region</a>

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The centre, which both countries agreed to set up in November, was officially opened in the Agdam region of Azerbaijan. It will be staffed by up to 60 servicemen each from Turkey and from Russia, the Azeri defence ministry said in a statement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-charged-for-sending-suspicious-package-to-astrazeneca-plant-360296" hreflang="en">Man charged for sending suspicious package to AstraZeneca plant</a>

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It has been reported by the local media that a 53-year-old man from Kent has been charged for sending this package to the facility.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-visits-walter-reed-hospital-to-meet-wounded-us-soldiers-360282" hreflang="en">Joe Biden visits Walter Reed hospital to meet wounded US soldiers</a>

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Joe and his wife have since then been thankful to the hospital and its staff for taking care of his son 'in his final days with great grace and dignity'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-pens-open-letter-thanking-parents-for-homeschooling-children-amid-pandemic-360291" hreflang="en">Boris Johnson pens open letter thanking parents for homeschooling children</a>

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson penned an open letter to parents, who have "magnificently" handled the hardships of homeschooling amid the coronavirus pandemic, which sent the UK schools into virtual learning last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/n-ireland-chief-minister-calls-for-removal-of-brexit-protocol-360290" hreflang="en">N Ireland chief minister calls for removal of Brexit protocol</a>

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Brussels was forced to row back on threats it made late Friday to invoke Article 16 of the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol and stop the free-flow of vaccines over the Irish border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musks-spacex-violated-launch-license-in-starship-rocket-reports-360305" hreflang="en">Elon Musk's SpaceX violated launch license in Starship rocket: Reports</a>

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Elon Musk's SpaceX has found itself in the news again, but this time it is not for gathering praise for its yet another launch.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-and-turkey-open-monitoring-centre-for-nagorno-karabakh-region-360284" hreflang="en">Russia and Turkey open monitoring centre for Nagorno-Karabakh region</a>

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The centre, which both countries agreed to set up in November, was officially opened in the Agdam region of Azerbaijan. It will be staffed by up to 60 servicemen each from Turkey and from Russia, the Azeri defence ministry said in a statement.

The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has penned an open letter thanking parents for homeschooling children amid the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, a man has been charged in the UK for sending a suspicious package to a plant of the AstraZeneca vaccine plant.

The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has penned an open letter thanking parents for homeschooling children amid the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, a man has been charged in the UK for sending a suspicious package to a plant of the AstraZeneca vaccine plant. In the US, the movement 'Black Lives Matter' has been proposed for the Nobel Peace Prize. Click on headlines to read more Black Lives Matter movement proposed for Nobel Peace Prize Black Lives Matter, a movement which received an impetus in May, 2020, has been proposed for the Nobel Peace Prize. Russian court orders house arrest for Navalny's brother and allies On Friday, the Moscow police department announced plans to temporarily close down metro stations and nearby streets to the Kremin ahead of weekend protests. US first lady to help reunite migrant kids with parents In line with his campaign promises, President Joe Biden plans to announce on Tuesday "his launch of a task force on reunifying families and children. Something that he is personally committed to, his wife Dr Biden is personally committed to and invested in," said White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki. Russia and Turkey open monitoring centre for Nagorno-Karabakh region The centre, which both countries agreed to set up in November, was officially opened in the Agdam region of Azerbaijan. It will be staffed by up to 60 servicemen each from Turkey and from Russia, the Azeri defence ministry said in a statement. Man charged for sending suspicious package to AstraZeneca plant It has been reported by the local media that a 53-year-old man from Kent has been charged for sending this package to the facility. Joe Biden visits Walter Reed hospital to meet wounded US soldiers Joe and his wife have since then been thankful to the hospital and its staff for taking care of his son 'in his final days with great grace and dignity'. Boris Johnson pens open letter thanking parents for homeschooling children British Prime Minister Boris Johnson penned an open letter to parents, who have "magnificently" handled the hardships of homeschooling amid the coronavirus pandemic, which sent the UK schools into virtual learning last year. N Ireland chief minister calls for removal of Brexit protocol Brussels was forced to row back on threats it made late Friday to invoke Article 16 of the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol and stop the free-flow of vaccines over the Irish border. Elon Musk's SpaceX violated launch license in Starship rocket: Reports Elon Musk's SpaceX has found itself in the news again, but this time it is not for gathering praise for its yet another launch. Russia and Turkey open monitoring centre for Nagorno-Karabakh region The centre, which both countries agreed to set up in November, was officially opened in the Agdam region of Azerbaijan. It will be staffed by up to 60 servicemen each from Turkey and from Russia, the Azeri defence ministry said in a statement.

Top 10 world news: Black Lives Matter for Nobel Peace, Boris pens open letter, and more

The Sindh government on Friday filed a review petition before Pakistan Supreme Court after it granted a release order for Omar Saeed Sheikh, the prime suspect in Daniel Pearl killing.

The Chinese government said it will "no longer recognise" the British national (overseas) passport which potentially benefits millions of Hong Kongers. The new visa path opens up entry to the UK to an estimated 2.9 million adults in Hong Kong and their dependents who number nearly 2.3 million.

Meanwhile, World Health Organisation (WHO) experts visited the visit in Wuhan as part of their investigation on the coronavirus origins. The field visits will include the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Huanan market and the Wuhan CDC laboratory, the WHO said. The Hunan market is considered to be first major cluster of coronavirus outbreak.

UK's transport secretary, Grant Shapps, said the UAE had been added to the 30 existing countries which are currently subject to a travel ban – along with Rwanda and Burundi in central Africa. This move will shut down the world's busiest international airline route from Dubai to London.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/daniel-pearl-killing-after-us-displeasure-pakistan-files-review-petition-in-supreme-court-360049">Daniel Pearl killing: After US displeasure, Pakistan files review petition in Supreme Court</a>

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Pakistan Supreme Court&nbsp;on Thursday had ordered the immediate release of Omar Saeed Sheikh, the prime suspect in Daniel Pearl killing who was convicted of the murder by a lower court in Pakistan

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-no-longer-recognise-uks-bno-passport-for-hong-kongers-china-360066">Will no longer recognise UK's BNO passport for Hong Kongers: China</a>

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According to the British government, starting January 31, &nbsp;holders of British national overseas status will be able to apply to live and work in the UK for up to five years and they can eventually seek a UK citizenship.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worlds-busiest-international-airline-route-shuts-as-uk-bans-flights-from-uae-360053">World's busiest international airline route shuts as UK bans flights from UAE</a>

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Emirates and Etihad normally carry large numbers of passengers connecting from Britain to destinations like Australia through their airport hubs, meaning the decision to cancel those flights will have far-reaching implications.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-publishes-redacted-astrazeneca-vaccine-contract-amid-row-360098">EU publishes redacted AstraZeneca vaccine contract amid row</a>

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The contract was signed on August 27 and the published version contains redacted parts related to some confidential information such as invoices.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-coronavirus-experts-to-start-fieldwork-in-wuhan-360025">WHO coronavirus experts to start fieldwork in Wuhan</a>

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Wuhan's food market that is considered to be the "ground zero" of coronavirus pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-member-lithuania-bans-chinese-airport-screening-equipment-360122">NATO member Lithuania bans Chinese airport screening equipment</a>

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The move came amid increased concern in the West over Chinese investments in critical infrastructure, including 5G telecommunications networks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/personal-data-stolen-from-dutch-coronavirus-track-and-trace-programme-360105">Personal data stolen from Dutch coronavirus track-and-trace programme</a>

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The GGD confirmed a media report that data had been stolen and apologised for what it said were two separate leaks. It said in a statement it did not know how many people were affected by the data theft, but they could number in the thousands.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-accuses-us-of-violating-afghan-deal-360090">Taliban accuses US of violating Afghan deal</a>

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The US signed a landmark deal with the insurgents last year, agreeing to withdraw all of its troops from the country in return for security guarantees after a stalemate on the battlefield.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/bitcoin-jumps-14-per-cent-to-two-week-high-after-elon-musk-tag-360071">Bitcoin jumps 14 per cent to two-week high after Elon Musk tag</a>

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GameStop Corp , which has been at the centre of retail trading frenzy, surged 50% on Tuesday after Musk tweeted "Gamestonk!!"

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-one-year-russia-population-shrinks-by-half-a-million-360052">In one year, Russia population shrinks by half a million</a>

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Russia, like many other countries, is currently suffering excess mortality as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

The Sindh government on Friday filed a review petition before Pakistan Supreme Court after it granted a release order for Omar Saeed Sheikh, the prime suspect in Daniel Pearl killing.

The Sindh government on Friday filed a review petition before Pakistan Supreme Court after it granted a release order for Omar Saeed Sheikh, the prime suspect in Daniel Pearl killing. The Chinese government said it will "no longer recognise" the British national (overseas) passport which potentially benefits millions of Hong Kongers. The new visa path opens up entry to the UK to an estimated 2.9 million adults in Hong Kong and their dependents who number nearly 2.3 million. Meanwhile, World Health Organisation (WHO) experts visited the visit in Wuhan as part of their investigation on the coronavirus origins. The field visits will include the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Huanan market and the Wuhan CDC laboratory, the WHO said. The Hunan market is considered to be first major cluster of coronavirus outbreak. UK's transport secretary, Grant Shapps, said the UAE had been added to the 30 existing countries which are currently subject to a travel ban – along with Rwanda and Burundi in central Africa. This move will shut down the world's busiest international airline route from Dubai to London. Daniel Pearl killing: After US displeasure, Pakistan files review petition in Supreme Court Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday had ordered the immediate release of Omar Saeed Sheikh, the prime suspect in Daniel Pearl killing who was convicted of the murder by a lower court in Pakistan Will no longer recognise UK's BNO passport for Hong Kongers: China According to the British government, starting January 31, holders of British national overseas status will be able to apply to live and work in the UK for up to five years and they can eventually seek a UK citizenship. World's busiest international airline route shuts as UK bans flights from UAE Emirates and Etihad normally carry large numbers of passengers connecting from Britain to destinations like Australia through their airport hubs, meaning the decision to cancel those flights will have far-reaching implications. EU publishes redacted AstraZeneca vaccine contract amid row The contract was signed on August 27 and the published version contains redacted parts related to some confidential information such as invoices. WHO coronavirus experts to start fieldwork in Wuhan Wuhan's food market that is considered to be the "ground zero" of coronavirus pandemic. NATO member Lithuania bans Chinese airport screening equipment The move came amid increased concern in the West over Chinese investments in critical infrastructure, including 5G telecommunications networks. Personal data stolen from Dutch coronavirus track-and-trace programme The GGD confirmed a media report that data had been stolen and apologised for what it said were two separate leaks. It said in a statement it did not know how many people were affected by the data theft, but they could number in the thousands. Taliban accuses US of violating Afghan deal The US signed a landmark deal with the insurgents last year, agreeing to withdraw all of its troops from the country in return for security guarantees after a stalemate on the battlefield. Bitcoin jumps 14 per cent to two-week high after Elon Musk tag GameStop Corp , which has been at the centre of retail trading frenzy, surged 50% on Tuesday after Musk tweeted "Gamestonk!!" In one year, Russia population shrinks by half a million Russia, like many other countries, is currently suffering excess mortality as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Top 10 world news: Pakistan files review petition in Supreme Court in Daniel Pearl case, China rejects UK's BNO passport

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