The Iranian forces have seized a South Korean tanker in the state of Hormuz amidst the rising tensions with the United States in the final days of Donald Trump's Presidency.

South Korean tanker held by Iran in port of Bandar Abbas

With India being part of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as the non-permanent member from January 1, 2021, and UN 75 years of celebration (2020) hangover rolling over to next year, the debate on UNSC reforms continues, with no worthwhile progress, despite high pitch for reforms made by many countries including India.

India begins 2-year stint at UNSC: What values will guide India's approach?

Japan will consider issuing a new emergency declaration after governors in the capital region urged action to tackle a record surge in COVID-19 cases, the head of the nation's pandemic response said on Saturday.

Japan PM says government will consider state of emergency

U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Georgia's top election official to "find" enough votes to overturn his defeat in the southern state, according to a recording of the hour-long call published by U.S. media on Sunday (January 3).

Donald Trump pressures Georgia official to 'find' votes to overturn election

Japan to consider new COVID-19 emergency declaration

A court in the UK has said that Julian Assange will not be extradited to the UK to face charges of spying and conspiracy. In another major development on Monday, a top US official has said that 'growing evidence' suggest that coronavirus leakes from Wuhan lab. Pakistan's Interior Minsiter has said that within 72 hours a case will be registered if derogatory comments are passed against nation's armed forces.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-not-to-be-extradited-to-united-states-uk-court-354403">WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange not to be extradited to United States: UK court</a>

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A UK court on Monday ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, 49, should not be extradited to the United States to face charges related to breaking spying law and conspiracy to hack government computers.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/growing-evidence-suggests-covid-19-originated-from-wuhan-lab-senior-us-official-354410">'Growing evidence' suggests Covid-19 originated from Wuhan lab: Senior US official</a>

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One of the senior-most officials in the United States has claimed that a "growing body of evidence" suggests that the Wuhan Institute of Virology is potentially the "most credible source" for the origin of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">novel coronavirus</a>.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/growing-evidence-suggests-covid-19-originated-from-wuhan-lab-senior-us-official-354410">Case will be registered within 72 hours for derogatory comments against Pak military: Interior Minister</a>

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Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said that court cases will be registered against people using "foul language" against country's all-powerful army.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-china-deploys-tanks-along-lac-opposite-indian-posts-354426">India-China standoff: China deploys tanks along LAC opposite Indian posts</a>

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Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China has reportedly deployed tanks in front of Indian posts opposite Rezang La, Rechin La and Mukhosri locations. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/crisis-of-extinction-south-koreas-population-falls-for-first-time-in-2020-354396">'Crisis of extinction': South Korea's population falls for first time in 2020</a>

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South Korean government said today that some of its towns were facing "crisis of extinction" as the country recorded more deaths than births in 2020 for the first time pointing to a looming demographic disaster.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-house-introduces-bill-to-terminate-pakistan-as-major-non-nato-ally-354346">US House introduces bill to terminate Pakistan as major non-NATO ally</a>

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A US congressman has introduced a bill in the US House of Representative to terminate Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally. This bill was introduced on the first of 117th Congress.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-surpasses-peles-record-climbs-second-in-all-time-goal-scoring-charts-354342">Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Pele's record, climbs second in all-time goal-scoring charts</a>

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Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday surpassed Brazilian legend Pele's record to sit second in the all-time goalscoring charts as the Portuguese maestro netted a brace to help Juventus defeat Udinese 4-1 in Serie A.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-bts-singer-jungkook-buys-house-worth-7-billion-near-indian-embassy-residence-in-south-korea-354431">BTS singer Jungkook buys house worth $7 billion near Indian embassy residence in South Korea</a>

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BTS singer Jungkook has bought a new home in South Korea.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-bts-singer-jungkook-buys-house-worth-7-billion-near-indian-embassy-residence-in-south-korea-354431">'When in doubt, call it Covid': Trump accuses 'exaggeration' of tally; Fauci reacts</a>

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has once again accused the states and the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci of exaggerating the coronavirus cases and death tally in the country.

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has only a few days left in the White House, but it looks like scandals are not ready to give up on him. This time, Trump is back in news for a leaked audio tape in which he can be heard asking his aides to "find votes" for him in the recently concluded US election 2020.

A court in the UK has said that Julian Assange will not be extradited to the UK to face charges of spying and conspiracy. In another major development on Monday, a top US official has said that 'growing evidence' suggest that coronavirus leakes from Wuhan lab.

A court in the UK has said that Julian Assange will not be extradited to the UK to face charges of spying and conspiracy. In another major development on Monday, a top US official has said that 'growing evidence' suggest that coronavirus leakes from Wuhan lab. Pakistan's Interior Minsiter has said that within 72 hours a case will be registered if derogatory comments are passed against nation's armed forces. Click on headlines to read more WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange not to be extradited to United States: UK court A UK court on Monday ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, 49, should not be extradited to the United States to face charges related to breaking spying law and conspiracy to hack government computers. 'Growing evidence' suggests Covid-19 originated from Wuhan lab: Senior US official One of the senior-most officials in the United States has claimed that a "growing body of evidence" suggests that the Wuhan Institute of Virology is potentially the "most credible source" for the origin of the novel coronavirus. Case will be registered within 72 hours for derogatory comments against Pak military: Interior Minister Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said that court cases will be registered against people using "foul language" against country's all-powerful army. India-China standoff: China deploys tanks along LAC opposite Indian posts Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China has reportedly deployed tanks in front of Indian posts opposite Rezang La, Rechin La and Mukhosri locations. 'Crisis of extinction': South Korea's population falls for first time in 2020 South Korean government said today that some of its towns were facing "crisis of extinction" as the country recorded more deaths than births in 2020 for the first time pointing to a looming demographic disaster. US House introduces bill to terminate Pakistan as major non-NATO ally A US congressman has introduced a bill in the US House of Representative to terminate Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally. This bill was introduced on the first of 117th Congress. Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Pele's record, climbs second in all-time goal-scoring charts Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday surpassed Brazilian legend Pele's record to sit second in the all-time goalscoring charts as the Portuguese maestro netted a brace to help Juventus defeat Udinese 4-1 in Serie A. BTS singer Jungkook buys house worth $7 billion near Indian embassy residence in South Korea BTS singer Jungkook has bought a new home in South Korea. 'When in doubt, call it Covid': Trump accuses 'exaggeration' of tally; Fauci reacts The outgoing US President Donald Trump has once again accused the states and the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci of exaggerating the coronavirus cases and death tally in the country. Donald Trump's leaked audio tape reveals he wanted to 'find' votes to win US election The outgoing US President Donald Trump has only a few days left in the White House, but it looks like scandals are not ready to give up on him. This time, Trump is back in news for a leaked audio tape in which he can be heard asking his aides to "find votes" for him in the recently concluded US election 2020.

Top 10 world news today: Assange's extradition, Covid-19 origins, and more

In order to ensure herd immunity, South Africa is aiming to vaccinate at least 67 per cent of the population for COVID-19, starting with the most vulnerable. While briefing the public on Sunday, health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize had said the vaccines will need to be made available quickly to ensure most of the citizens are covered by the end of the first year of rollout this year.

South Africa targets 67% vaccination against coronavirus to achieve herd immunity

About a thousand people have had to be evacuated from Gjerdrum, which has a population of 5,000, because of fears for the safety of their homes.

Death count rises to 7 in Norway landslide horror

Sudan joins a new round of talks with Egypt and Ethiopia in a bid to resolve a long-running dispute over a huge Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile.

Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia agrees to continue negotiations on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Uganda's popstar presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been arrested. 38-year-old Bobi Wine is seeking to end the 34-year long rule of President Yoweri K Museveni. It's a David vs Goliath story. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Uganda's Presidential candidate Bobi Wine arrested

2020 has perhaps been one of Neymar best years, which is why he is throwing a grand party as it comes to an end. A-list models and celebrities are flying to Rio. But Brazilians are furious. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Neymar's new year bash sparks outrage

Taiwan is ready to have “meaningful” talks with China as equals as long as they are willing to put aside confrontation, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, offering another olive branch to Beijing in her New Year’s speech.

Taiwan President: Willing to hold talks with China as equals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approval ratings is the highest among 13 world leaders according to a U.S-based research firm. Where do other leaders stand? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: PM Modi's popularity rose during the pandemic

A violent mob set fire to a Hindu Temple in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Chief Justice of Pakistan has taken cognizance of the matter and called for a hearing. Palki Sharma tells you how attacks on minorities in Pakistan have intensified under Imran Khan.

Gravitas: Angry mob attacks and sets fire to Hindu temple in Pakistan

The world is welcoming Argentina's new abortion law, but Brazil's President Jair M. Bolsonaro is unhappy. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Is Brazil interfering with healthcare?

The United Kingdom and the european union sealed a crucial trade deal it covers most aspects of post-brexit for United Kingdom. Though there is one sticking point still remains, that it's a small slice of land located on the tip of Iberian Peninsula Called Gibraltar, Watch this report to know more.

Spain & U.K. Discusses Border Policing on Gibraltar

China dispatched top Communist party officials to Kathmandu amid a high-stakes power struggle. Why is Beijing intent on keeping the Nepal Communist Party in power? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: China rushes high-level delegation to Nepal

The institution of the Dalai Lama has its foundation on reincarnation. Traditionally, the Dalai Lama has always chosen his successor. China now wants to cherry-pick the next Tibetan spiritual leader. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Will China pick the next Dalai Lama?

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill that reaffirms the right of Tibetans to pick the next Dalai Lama. The law also includes a demand for a consulate in Tibet. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how 5 provisions of this new law strengthen the 'Free Tibet' campaign.

Gravitas: US to demand a consulate in Tibet

From re-education camps to the destruction of places of worship - China is waging an assault on the identity of Tibetans. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what China is doing to Tibet.

Gravitas: How China is waging an assault on the Tibetan identity

As the new strains of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> are taking over the world, the Indian government has assured masses that there is no evidence yet that the existing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccines </a>will not be useful gainst the new varints. In the west, Argentina has launched COVID-19 vaccinations by rolling out Russia's Sputnik V. While the world is battling coronavirus, China is busy batting off various accusations as the Asian country has been accused of underreporting infections in Wuhan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-ratifies-extradition-treaty-pressure-on-turkey-to-protect-uighurs-353170" hreflang="en">Uighur row: China announces ratification of extradition treaty with Turkey</a>

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Turkey has linguistic and cultural ties with the Uighurs and Ankara has for quite some time been one of the primary safeguards of their motivation on the worldwide stage, however lately Turkey's public demonstration of help has faded.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhans-infections-may-have-been-almost-10-times-higher-than-official-figure-study-353197">Wuhan's infections may have been 10 times higher than official figure: Study</a>

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As of Sunday, Wuhan had detailed an aggregate of 50,354 affirmed instances of Covid-19, as per the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-evidence-current-vaccines-will-fail-against-virus-variants-indian-government-353176">No evidence current vaccines will fail against virus variants: Indian govt</a>

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Health secretary&nbsp;Rajesh Bhushan informed that the daily new coronavirus cases had dropped to less than 17,000 after six months with daily deaths going down to less than 300 after six months.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-continue-to-develop-military-ties-with-turkey-despite-illegitimate-pressure-from-us-russia-353160">Will continue to develop military ties with Turkey despite US pressure: Russia</a>

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The United States banned all US export licenses and loan credits for Turkey's military procurement agency and disallowed its president to travel or hold assets in the United States under the 2017 CAATSA law.

E<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/earthquake-hits-croatia-slovenia-shuts-nuclear-plant-353193">arthquake hits Croatia; Slovenia shuts nuclear plant</a>

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The earthquake led Slovenia to shut down its Krsko nuclear power plant as a "precaution".&nbsp;he quake was followed by an aftershock registering 4.9 magnitude, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre(EMSC) said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-message-to-us-xi-jinping-says-china-russia-ties-will-not-be-broken-353156" hreflang="en">In message to US, Xi Jinping says China-Russia ties will not be broken</a>

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Jinping's remarks come as China pushes to consolidate its ties with other nations ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-urges-china-to-release-of-12-hong-kong-pro-democracy-activists-353198" hreflang="en">EU urges China to release of 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists</a>

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As the trial began in China, the United States urged China to release the detainees and called out China's "tyranny". Now, after a day of the trial, the European Union has followed the suit and is demanding the immediate release of the 12 activists.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-reports-first-case-of-new-coronavirus-strain-that-emerged-in-south-africa-353072" hreflang="en">Japan reports first case of new coronavirus strain that emerged in South Africa</a>

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A woman who arrived from South Africa in Japan on December 19 and tested positive for COVID-19 turned out to be infected with the new 501.V2 strain.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-nazi-memorabilia-found-in-spanish-warehouse-of-arms-traffickers-353188">Several Nazi memorabilia found in Spanish warehouse of arms traffickers</a>

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While making the raid, the police also found several Nazi artefacts such as portraits of the infamous Adolf Hitler, German military uniforms and several medals too.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/argentina-starts-coronavirus-vaccine-with-russias-sputnik-v-353174" hreflang="en">Argentina starts coronavirus vaccine with Russia's Sputnik V</a>

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The vaccination drive began simultaneously around the country with frontline healthcare workers given priority.

As the new strains of coronavirus are taking over the world, the Indian government has assured masses that there is no evidence yet that the existing vaccines will not be useful gainst the new varints.

As the new strains of coronavirus are taking over the world, the Indian government has assured masses that there is no evidence yet that the existing vaccines will not be useful gainst the new varints. In the west, Argentina has launched COVID-19 vaccinations by rolling out Russia's Sputnik V. While the world is battling coronavirus, China is busy batting off various accusations as the Asian country has been accused of underreporting infections in Wuhan. Click on headlines to read more Uighur row: China announces ratification of extradition treaty with Turkey Turkey has linguistic and cultural ties with the Uighurs and Ankara has for quite some time been one of the primary safeguards of their motivation on the worldwide stage, however lately Turkey's public demonstration of help has faded. Wuhan's infections may have been 10 times higher than official figure: Study As of Sunday, Wuhan had detailed an aggregate of 50,354 affirmed instances of Covid-19, as per the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission. No evidence current vaccines will fail against virus variants: Indian govt Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan informed that the daily new coronavirus cases had dropped to less than 17,000 after six months with daily deaths going down to less than 300 after six months. Will continue to develop military ties with Turkey despite US pressure: Russia The United States banned all US export licenses and loan credits for Turkey's military procurement agency and disallowed its president to travel or hold assets in the United States under the 2017 CAATSA law. Earthquake hits Croatia; Slovenia shuts nuclear plant The earthquake led Slovenia to shut down its Krsko nuclear power plant as a "precaution". he quake was followed by an aftershock registering 4.9 magnitude, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre(EMSC) said. In message to US, Xi Jinping says China-Russia ties will not be broken Jinping's remarks come as China pushes to consolidate its ties with other nations ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20. EU urges China to release of 12 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists As the trial began in China, the United States urged China to release the detainees and called out China's "tyranny". Now, after a day of the trial, the European Union has followed the suit and is demanding the immediate release of the 12 activists. Japan reports first case of new coronavirus strain that emerged in South Africa A woman who arrived from South Africa in Japan on December 19 and tested positive for COVID-19 turned out to be infected with the new 501.V2 strain. Several Nazi memorabilia found in Spanish warehouse of arms traffickers While making the raid, the police also found several Nazi artefacts such as portraits of the infamous Adolf Hitler, German military uniforms and several medals too. Argentina starts coronavirus vaccine with Russia's Sputnik V The vaccination drive began simultaneously around the country with frontline healthcare workers given priority.

Top 10 world news today: Wuhan's real COVID-19 infections, Sputnik V update, and more

A Chinese citizen journalist held since may for livestram reporting from Wuhan has now been jailed for four years, 37 years old Zhang Zhan is a formal lawyer who has been convicted for her reporting in the initial stages of the outbreak in Wuhan.

Chinese journalist face 4 yr imprisonment for reporting virus in Wuhan

A day after the EU started mass vaccination drive, Spain and seven countries have claimed to not have received the full stock of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">Pfizer vaccine</a>. Meanwhile, the CEO of AstraZeneca has claimed the Indian government will be approving the Oxford vaccine in the next few days. On the other hand,&nbsp;Philippines' President's security team received jabs of the Chinese coronavirus vaccine without approval from the authorities.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-signs-laws-to-further-uss-support-to-taiwan-tibet-drawing-chinas-criticism-352951" hreflang="en">Trump signs law to bolster support to Taiwan, Tibet; drawing China's criticism</a>

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The act also authorises the Tibetan community to select exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama's successor and has provisions to sanction Chinese officials who interfere with the selection process.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-rejects-reports-of-seeking-guarantees-from-pakistan-for-approving-6-billion-loan-352973">China rejects reports of seeking guarantees from Pak for approving $6 bn loan</a>

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said despite the global economic recession, 'China's input in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) including the CPEC' has increased.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-approve-astrazeneca-oxford-vaccine-soon-adar-poonawalla-352976">India to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine soon: Adar Poonawalla</a>

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Poonawalla has also reported that since India is a part of 'COVAX', at least 50 per cent of all the produce will be given to India.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tesla-to-start-operation-in-india-in-early-2021-confirms-nitin-gadkari-352912">Tesla to start operation in India in early 2021, confirms Nitin Gadkari</a>

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Nitin&nbsp;Gadkari said that Elon Musk-led Tesla will initially begin with sales and perhaps venture towards assembly, sales, and manufacturing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-vaccine-delivery-delayed-in-spain-and-other-eu-countries-352931">Pfizer vaccine delivery delayed in Spain and other EU countries</a>

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The delay in the fresh batch of vaccines has occurred due to a "problem in the loading and shipment process" at the Pfizer plant in Belgium.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-rodrigo-dutertes-security-team-gets-covid-19-vaccine-without-approval-352957" hreflang="en">Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's security team gets COVID-19 vaccine without approval</a>

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Philippines is hoping to secure nearly 60 million doses for the coronavirus vaccine, with the aim to start a mass vaccination drive in the second quarter of 2021.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-womens-rights-activist-loujain-al-hathloul-jailed-for-five-years-352947" hreflang="en">Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul jailed for five years</a>

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Loujain al-Hathloul was detained by the local authorities in May 2018 with several other women activists while she was campaigning for women's rights.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/17-fishermen-feared-dead-after-boat-sinks-in-arctic-russia-352908" hreflang="en">17 fishermen feared dead after boat sinks in Arctic Russia</a>

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Seventeen fishermen were missing and feared dead on Monday after a Russian boat capsized during a storm and sank in the freezing waters of the Barents Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-white-kiwi-manukura-dies-following-surgery-in-new-zealand-352902" hreflang="en">Rare white kiwi, Manukura, dies following surgery in New Zealand</a>

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Manukura was an ambassador for Pūkaha, conservation and tourism in Wairarapa. Her popularity with the public spawned a Facebook page, soft toys, children’s books and other memorabilia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-to-ship-new-group-of-rohingya-refugees-to-remote-island-352958" hreflang="en">Bangladesh to ship new group of Rohingya refugees to remote island</a>

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More than 1,100 Rohingya refugees, members of a Muslim minority who have fled Myanmar, will be moved from a refugee camp near the Myanmar border to Bhasan Char island.

A day after the EU started mass vaccination drive, Spain and seven countries have claimed to not have received the full stock of the Pfizer vaccine. Meanwhile, the CEO of AstraZeneca has claimed the Indian government will be approving the Oxford vaccine in the next few days.

A day after the EU started mass vaccination drive, Spain and seven countries have claimed to not have received the full stock of the Pfizer vaccine. Meanwhile, the CEO of AstraZeneca has claimed the Indian government will be approving the Oxford vaccine in the next few days. On the other hand, Philippines' President's security team received jabs of the Chinese coronavirus vaccine without approval from the authorities. Click on headlines to read more Trump signs law to bolster support to Taiwan, Tibet; drawing China's criticism The act also authorises the Tibetan community to select exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama's successor and has provisions to sanction Chinese officials who interfere with the selection process. China rejects reports of seeking guarantees from Pak for approving $6 bn loan Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said despite the global economic recession, 'China's input in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) including the CPEC' has increased. India to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine soon: Adar Poonawalla Poonawalla has also reported that since India is a part of 'COVAX', at least 50 per cent of all the produce will be given to India. Tesla to start operation in India in early 2021, confirms Nitin Gadkari Nitin Gadkari said that Elon Musk-led Tesla will initially begin with sales and perhaps venture towards assembly, sales, and manufacturing. Pfizer vaccine delivery delayed in Spain and other EU countries The delay in the fresh batch of vaccines has occurred due to a "problem in the loading and shipment process" at the Pfizer plant in Belgium. Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's security team gets COVID-19 vaccine without approval Philippines is hoping to secure nearly 60 million doses for the coronavirus vaccine, with the aim to start a mass vaccination drive in the second quarter of 2021. Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul jailed for five years Loujain al-Hathloul was detained by the local authorities in May 2018 with several other women activists while she was campaigning for women's rights. 17 fishermen feared dead after boat sinks in Arctic Russia Seventeen fishermen were missing and feared dead on Monday after a Russian boat capsized during a storm and sank in the freezing waters of the Barents Sea. Rare white kiwi, Manukura, dies following surgery in New Zealand Manukura was an ambassador for Pūkaha, conservation and tourism in Wairarapa. Her popularity with the public spawned a Facebook page, soft toys, children’s books and other memorabilia. Bangladesh to ship new group of Rohingya refugees to remote island More than 1,100 Rohingya refugees, members of a Muslim minority who have fled Myanmar, will be moved from a refugee camp near the Myanmar border to Bhasan Char island.

Top 10 world news today: Trump's support to Taiwan, vaccine update in India, and more

As the European Union countries started <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccination</a> drive against<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus"> coronavirus</a>, Israel went into a third nationwide lockdown hoping to score a 'world record' of vaccinated people. Meanwhile, the&nbsp;AstraZeneca chief has claimed the Oxford vaccine will work against the new strain of coronavirus too. While the world is battling coronavirus,&nbsp;Margaret Thatcher's conversation with her Irish counterpart have been revealed in 30-years-old archives.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-chief-claims-vaccine-works-against-new-strain-of-coronavirus-352737">AstraZeneca chief claims vaccine works against new strain of coronavirus</a>

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WhileAstraZeneca chief is almost sure about this, he said more tests need to be performed to be sure about this claim.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/margaret-thatcher-said-no-to-euro-as-one-currency-irish-archives-reveal-352762" hreflang="en">Margaret Thatcher said no to Euro as 'one currency', Irish archives reveal</a>

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Britain's 'Iron lady' Margaret Thatcher believed the European Commission's plan for a single currency in the European Union was a "rush of blood to the head".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-syrian-refugee-camp-set-on-fire-after-fight-between-refugees-and-locals-352758">Lebanon: Syrian refugee camp set on fire after fight between refugees and locals</a>

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Syrian refugee camp in northern Lebanon was set on fire on Saturday night after a fight between members of the camp and a local Lebanese family, said state media.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-will-retaliate-against-any-attack-by-murderer-libya-strongman-defence-minister-352744">Turkey will retaliate against any attack by Libya strongman: Defence Minister</a>

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Turkey's defence minister's statement has come a few days after Haftar boasted about his plans and said his forces will 'prepare to drive out the occupier by faith, will and weapons'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-steps-in-to-stop-war-within-nepal-communist-party-352734">China steps in to stop war within Nepal Communist Party</a>

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Factions within Nepal Communist Party led by current Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and party heavyweight Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' are battling with each other.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-parliament-passes-law-that-critics-say-will-stifle-ngos-352752" hreflang="en">Turkish parliament passes law that critics say will stifle NGOs</a>

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The law is being criticised for the possibility that it will be used against opponent organisations. Earlier this week, &nbsp;seven civil society organisations, including Human Rights Association and Amnesty said that terrorism charges in Turkey were arbitrary.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-enters-third-nationwide-lockdown-pm-hopes-for-world-record-of-vaccinated-people-352754" hreflang="en">Israel enters third nationwide lockdown; PM hopes for 'world record' of vaccinated people</a>

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Starting from 5 pm on Sunday, people will not be allowed to step out of their houses unless they are seeking medical care, attending legal proceedings, going to school or exercising.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-peace-talks-to-take-place-in-doha-next-month-352763" hreflang="en">Afghan peace talks to take place in Doha next month</a>

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Negotiators from both sides decided to take a break in early December after months of discussions that were bogged down by disputes on the basic framework of discussions and religious interpretations

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/incoming-swiss-president-calls-post-brexit-deal-good-news-for-whole-world-352773">Incoming Swiss president calls post-Brexit deal 'good news for whole world</a>

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Incoming Swiss president Guy Parmelin said on Sunday that post-Brexit trade deal struck between UK and the European Union (EU) was "good news" for the entire world.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-announces-team-of-the-decade-virat-kohli-features-in-all-formats-352731" hreflang="en">ICC announces 'Team of the Decade', Virat Kohli features in all formats</a>

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli was the only player to feature in all three formats of 'Team of the Decade'.&nbsp;

As the European Union countries started vaccination drive against coronavirus, Israel went into a third nationwide lockdown hoping to score a 'world record' of vaccinated people.

As the European Union countries started vaccination drive against coronavirus, Israel went into a third nationwide lockdown hoping to score a 'world record' of vaccinated people. Meanwhile, the AstraZeneca chief has claimed the Oxford vaccine will work against the new strain of coronavirus too. While the world is battling coronavirus, Margaret Thatcher's conversation with her Irish counterpart have been revealed in 30-years-old archives. Click on headlines to read more AstraZeneca chief claims vaccine works against new strain of coronavirus WhileAstraZeneca chief is almost sure about this, he said more tests need to be performed to be sure about this claim. Margaret Thatcher said no to Euro as 'one currency', Irish archives reveal Britain's 'Iron lady' Margaret Thatcher believed the European Commission's plan for a single currency in the European Union was a "rush of blood to the head". Lebanon: Syrian refugee camp set on fire after fight between refugees and locals Syrian refugee camp in northern Lebanon was set on fire on Saturday night after a fight between members of the camp and a local Lebanese family, said state media. Turkey will retaliate against any attack by Libya strongman: Defence Minister Turkey's defence minister's statement has come a few days after Haftar boasted about his plans and said his forces will 'prepare to drive out the occupier by faith, will and weapons'. China steps in to stop war within Nepal Communist Party Factions within Nepal Communist Party led by current Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and party heavyweight Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' are battling with each other. Turkish parliament passes law that critics say will stifle NGOs The law is being criticised for the possibility that it will be used against opponent organisations. Earlier this week, seven civil society organisations, including Human Rights Association and Amnesty said that terrorism charges in Turkey were arbitrary. Israel enters third nationwide lockdown; PM hopes for 'world record' of vaccinated people Starting from 5 pm on Sunday, people will not be allowed to step out of their houses unless they are seeking medical care, attending legal proceedings, going to school or exercising. Afghan peace talks to take place in Doha next month Negotiators from both sides decided to take a break in early December after months of discussions that were bogged down by disputes on the basic framework of discussions and religious interpretations Incoming Swiss president calls post-Brexit deal 'good news for whole world Incoming Swiss president Guy Parmelin said on Sunday that post-Brexit trade deal struck between UK and the European Union (EU) was "good news" for the entire world. ICC announces 'Team of the Decade', Virat Kohli features in all formats Indian skipper Virat Kohli was the only player to feature in all three formats of 'Team of the Decade'.

Top 10 world news today: AstraZeneca against new variant, Brexit reactions, and more

As the world is preparing to battle the new variants of the novel <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>, the European Union countries will start <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccination</a> drive from Sunday. Meanwhile, the Saudi&nbsp;Crown Prince joined the list of leaders who publically received a shot of the vaccine.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-chief-says-vaccine-delivered-to-all-eu-countries-vaccination-drive-to-start-tomorrow-352587" hreflang="en">EU Chief says vaccine delivered to all EU countries; vaccination drive to start tomorrow</a>

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Calling it a 'European success story', the European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen reported that the EU has enough doses for everyone.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-confirms-new-virus-strain-as-vaccines-begin-arriving-in-european-nations-352576" hreflang="en">Spain confirms new virus strain as vaccines begin arriving in European nations</a>

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Paris received its first tranche of the vaccine as it was delivered to the hospital with jabs set to be administered to an elderly home on Sunday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/finland-receives-more-than-5000-applications-for-90-day-finn-relocation-programme-352577" hreflang="en">Finland receives more than 5,000 applications for '90 day Finn' relocation programme</a>

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Finland has climbed the ranks as it has been announced as the world's happiest country for the third time this year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/monolith-christmas-edition-because-this-one-is-made-of-gingerbread-352528" hreflang="en">Monolith Christmas edition? Because this one is made of Gingerbread</a>

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The monolith is seven-feet tall. The appearance of this monolith has certainly become talk of the town and people are flocking there to take pictures and videos.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jordan-journalist-arrested-for-claiming-officials-received-jabs-of-coronavirus-vaccine-352598" hreflang="en">Jordan: Journalist arrested for claiming officials received jabs of coronavirus vaccine</a>

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A journalist in Jordan has been arrested after he reported the kingdom has received coronavirus vaccine and the local officials had already received shots of the vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/athens-first-official-mosque-allowed-to-reopen-for-holiday-season-352582" hreflang="en">Athens' first official mosque allowed to reopen for holiday season</a>

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As the holiday season came closer, the government decided to let the faithful return to their religious place, but with a cap on maximum attendees allowed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkmenistan-president-claims-licorice-can-cure-coronavirus-352543" hreflang="en">Turkmenistan president claims Licorice can cure coronavirus</a>

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The leader has a long history of moves aimed at boosting his country's fauna and flora.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-claims-it-intercepted-is-attack-plot-352541" hreflang="en">Russia claims it intercepted IS attack plot</a>

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Russia's territories in the Caucasus were ravaged by two wars between federal troops and Chechen separatists in the 1990s and 2000s.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-approves-sputnik-v-covid-19-vaccine-for-people-over-60-352530" hreflang="en">Russia approves Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for people over 60</a>

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Russia had approved its vaccine after it was tested on only a few dozen people -- between 18 and 60, touting it as “the first in the world" to receive a go-ahead.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-gets-coronavirus-vaccine-352517" hreflang="en">Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman gets coronavirus vaccine</a>

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The Saudi crown prince is among the few world leaders to have received the vaccine.

As the world is preparing to battle the new variants of the novel coronavirus, the European Union countries will start vaccination drive from Sunday. Meanwhile, the Saudi Crown Prince joined the list of leaders who publically received a shot of the vaccine.

As the world is preparing to battle the new variants of the novel coronavirus, the European Union countries will start vaccination drive from Sunday. Meanwhile, the Saudi Crown Prince joined the list of leaders who publically received a shot of the vaccine. Click on headlines to read more EU Chief says vaccine delivered to all EU countries; vaccination drive to start tomorrow Calling it a 'European success story', the European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen reported that the EU has enough doses for everyone. Spain confirms new virus strain as vaccines begin arriving in European nations Paris received its first tranche of the vaccine as it was delivered to the hospital with jabs set to be administered to an elderly home on Sunday. Finland receives more than 5,000 applications for '90 day Finn' relocation programme Finland has climbed the ranks as it has been announced as the world's happiest country for the third time this year. Monolith Christmas edition? Because this one is made of Gingerbread The monolith is seven-feet tall. The appearance of this monolith has certainly become talk of the town and people are flocking there to take pictures and videos. Jordan: Journalist arrested for claiming officials received jabs of coronavirus vaccine A journalist in Jordan has been arrested after he reported the kingdom has received coronavirus vaccine and the local officials had already received shots of the vaccine. Athens' first official mosque allowed to reopen for holiday season As the holiday season came closer, the government decided to let the faithful return to their religious place, but with a cap on maximum attendees allowed. Turkmenistan president claims Licorice can cure coronavirus The leader has a long history of moves aimed at boosting his country's fauna and flora. Russia claims it intercepted IS attack plot Russia's territories in the Caucasus were ravaged by two wars between federal troops and Chechen separatists in the 1990s and 2000s. Russia approves Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for people over 60 Russia had approved its vaccine after it was tested on only a few dozen people -- between 18 and 60, touting it as “the first in the world" to receive a go-ahead. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman gets coronavirus vaccine The Saudi crown prince is among the few world leaders to have received the vaccine.

Top 10 world news today: EU countries receive coronavirus vaccine, Spain finds new strain, and more

U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that another strain of Coronavirus has detected in the U.K. which has been originated from South Africa.

Today Tonight: New COVID-19 strain from South Africa detected in U.K.

Chester - the cat moved into his fifth home in seven years. Previous owners described him as 'anti-social' and 'demonic'. Is Chester really the bad boy of cats, or just a misunderstood sweetheart? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Meet Chester, the bad boy of cats

Donald Trump issues a wave of pardons, including former Blackwater security guards convicted for killing Iraqi civilians in 2007. This has cast a shadow over the most powerful & controversial tool in American constitution. Molly Gambhir explains the U.S. Presidential Power.

Most notable pardons in U.S. history

You can now buy a bottle of air from the UK! A British firm is selling the 'smell of home' to homesick expats. The bottles join a long list of antiviral, immunity booster products that have hit the shelves recently. All high on promise, low on scientific-backing. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you food for thought.

Gravitas: Profiteering from your fear

Under Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has normalised ties with 4 Arab nations. But, despite the achievement - Netanyahu will have to fight another election to retain his chair. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about Israel's fourth election in two years.

Gravitas: A defector will challenge Netanyahu's throne in 2021

Lockdowns have returned, contact tracing is on again. The mutant strains of the Wuhan virus are keeping the world on edge. Will the existing vaccine work against these far more potent variants? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will vaccines work against the new Wuhan Virus strains?

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