UK's manufacturing industry warned of a potential 'knockout blow' if Prime Minister Boris Johnson is unable to secure a trade deal with the European Union before temporary transition arrangements end on Dec. 31.

UK manufacturers warn of 'knockout blow' from no-deal Brexit

Fresh clashes have been reported between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh region. This violated the ceasefire agreement which was signed between the two nations.

Fresh clashes reported between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok visited Ethiopia on 13 December, with three senior Sudan government officials reporting that it had a broker's offer for a cease-fire in its northern Tigray region.

Sudanese PM Hamdok made a brief visit to Ethiopia to discuss Tigray conflict

Balakot terror camps targeted by Indian Air Force last year reopens again. These camps to focus on anti-India activities. 2 brothers to Masood Azhar seen at reopening of camp.

Balakot terror camps targeted by Indian Air Force last year, reopens again

A British tourist in Taiwan is now on a mission to clean up the Tamsui river in the Taipei city. One of the island's longest river. This man is unable to travel back to United Kingdom due to travel restrictions during the pandemic.

British tourist stuck in Taiwan leads clean-drive, clean Taipei rivers

Racing pigeons are trained for long-distance races. These pigeons fly for hours for a race. Watch this video to know more.

Pigeon racing enthusiasts fly high, trained for long-distance races

United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the infection of COVID-19 for emergency use. This will be the first Coronavirus vaccine to get an approval in the United States of America.

United States' FDA authorises Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

The number of women in jails globally has soared. The number of women in jails has increased by 17% in a decade. Multiple studies have highlighted devastating impact that imprisonment can have on the women's mental health as well as their children.

Number of women in jails soars, 17% more jailed in last 10 years

Multiple rocket attacks have rocked the Afghan capital Kabul. According to the interior ministry 1 person has been killed in the rocket attack and another person has been injured.

News Alert: Multiple rocket attacks rocked Kabul, 1 person dead and 1 wounded

After Russia accused United States-led West of trying to undermine its ties with India, India has replied saying that its relations with Moscow stand on their own merit.

India: Relations with Moscow based on its own merit

Alex Azar, the Health Secretary of the United States, has claimed that country could start its mass vaccination program against COVID-19 pandemic as early as Monday.

US Health Secy: Country could start its mass vaccination program as early as Monday

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson&nbsp;and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have decided a deadline of Sunday for Brexit deal negotiators. However, Johnson has hinted towards a possible failure. On the other hand, US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> has once again lost a legal battle ad the&nbsp;US Supreme Court cleared way for US electoral college to cast its votes and announce <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> as the next President.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-set-to-deliver-600-million-covid-19-vaccine-shots-over-6-8-months-report-349186">India set to deliver 600 million COVID-19 vaccine shots: Report</a>

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Over the next six to eight months, India will attempt to deliver 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines using its expansive election machinery.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-international-aid-convoy-arrives-in-tigray-report-349272">First international aid convoy arrives in Tigray: Report&nbsp;</a>

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There have been numerous call from around the world for Ethiopian government to step-up its efforts to help civilians many of whom are facing shortage of food, water and medicines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-leader-rizieq-shihab-turns-himself-in-for-violating-covid-19-restrictions-349318">Indonesia leader turns himself in for violating COVID-19 restrictions</a>

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Rizieq&nbsp;Shihab walked to the Jakarta police without any hesitations for questioning of accusations of bypassing all coronavirus restrictions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-puts-northern-city-in-lockdown-after-two-local-infections-349313" hreflang="en">China puts northern city in lockdown after two local infections</a>

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There was one new case each in Dongning and Suifenhe, which both sit on the country's border with Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-media-mogul-jimmy-lai-produced-in-court-on-national-security-charge-349307">Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai produced in court on national security charge</a>

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Jimmy Lai He has been accused of colluding with foreign countries by calling on overseas governments to sanction Hong Kong and China in response to the crackdown on pro-democracy activism in the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-officer-found-guilty-for-attacking-black-woman-by-judo-style-throw-349298" hreflang="en">Canadian officer found guilty for attacking Black woman by 'judo-style' throw</a>

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While his lawyers hailed it to be a 'dynamic takedown', other police officers disagreed with the excessive usage of force and some also labelled it as 'worst use of force'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/legal-disgrace-says-trump-as-us-supreme-court-gives-final-blow-to-his-election-fraud-claims-349279" hreflang="en">'Legal disgrace', says Trump as US Supreme Court gives final blow to his election fraud claims</a>

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The decision by US Supreme Court has cleared way for US electoral college to cast its votes and formally certify Joe Biden's victory.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/situation-worsens-mexican-photojournalist-killed-after-investigating-crime-scene-349267" hreflang="en">Situation worsens: Mexican photojournalist killed after investigating crime scene</a>

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The death toll of journalists in Mexico has now increased to nine after a photojournalist was shot dead for merely doing his job.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brexit-deal-hangs-in-balance-johnson-says-failure-very-likely-349247" hreflang="en">Brexit deal hangs in balance; Johnson says failure 'very likely'</a>

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have given their negotiators until Sunday before a decision is made on whether to keep talking or give up.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-joins-us-govt-to-bring-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google-349241" hreflang="en">California joins US govt to bring antitrust lawsuit against Google</a>

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California will join the US government and 11 other states in bringing lawsuits against Google for abusing its market dominance.

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have decided a deadline of Sunday for Brexit deal negotiators. However, Johnson has hinted towards a possible failure.

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have decided a deadline of Sunday for Brexit deal negotiators. However, Johnson has hinted towards a possible failure. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump has once again lost a legal battle ad the US Supreme Court cleared way for US electoral college to cast its votes and announce Joe Biden as the next President. India set to deliver 600 million COVID-19 vaccine shots: Report Over the next six to eight months, India will attempt to deliver 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines using its expansive election machinery. First international aid convoy arrives in Tigray: Report There have been numerous call from around the world for Ethiopian government to step-up its efforts to help civilians many of whom are facing shortage of food, water and medicines. Indonesia leader turns himself in for violating COVID-19 restrictions Rizieq Shihab walked to the Jakarta police without any hesitations for questioning of accusations of bypassing all coronavirus restrictions. China puts northern city in lockdown after two local infections There was one new case each in Dongning and Suifenhe, which both sit on the country's border with Russia. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai produced in court on national security charge Jimmy Lai He has been accused of colluding with foreign countries by calling on overseas governments to sanction Hong Kong and China in response to the crackdown on pro-democracy activism in the city. Canadian officer found guilty for attacking Black woman by 'judo-style' throw While his lawyers hailed it to be a 'dynamic takedown', other police officers disagreed with the excessive usage of force and some also labelled it as 'worst use of force'. 'Legal disgrace', says Trump as US Supreme Court gives final blow to his election fraud claims The decision by US Supreme Court has cleared way for US electoral college to cast its votes and formally certify Joe Biden's victory. Situation worsens: Mexican photojournalist killed after investigating crime scene The death toll of journalists in Mexico has now increased to nine after a photojournalist was shot dead for merely doing his job. Brexit deal hangs in balance; Johnson says failure 'very likely' Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have given their negotiators until Sunday before a decision is made on whether to keep talking or give up. California joins US govt to bring antitrust lawsuit against Google California will join the US government and 11 other states in bringing lawsuits against Google for abusing its market dominance.

Top 10 world news today: Brexit's possible failure, Trump's legal defeat, and more

In a bid to push Indian-made goods, Walmart on Thursday said it would triple its exports from the country to $10 billion each year by 2027.

Walmart to triple exports from India to $10 billion each year by 2027

A panel of outside advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted to endorse the emergency use of Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine. This paves the way for USFDA to clear the vaccine for its use in the US. Brexit trade deal talks between Britain and European Union (EU) are still in uncertain stage. UK PM Boris Johnson has said that there was 'strong possibility' of a no-deal Brexit. Read this and more in our morning new brief.

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-fda-advisors-recommend-authorisation-of-pfizer-covid-vaccine-348942">US FDA advisors recommend authorisation of Pfizer Covid vaccine</a>

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BioNTech last month said a two-dose regimen of the vaccine was 95% effective in preventing illness from COVID-19. 
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The trade deal talks between EU and Britain are stuck on issues such as competition rules, fishing rights and economic fair play

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-to-arrive-in-canada-in-few-days-says-pm-justin-trudeau-348960">Coronavirus vaccine to arrive in Canada in 'few days', says PM Justin Trudeau</a>

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His comments came just a day after Canada's health regulators granted emergency approval Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. 30,000 doses will arrive in Canada in the beginning

 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-believes-in-reports-of-involvement-of-eritrean-troops-in-tigray-conflict-348957">US believes in reports of involvement of Eritrean troops in Tigray conflict</a>

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A spokesperson for the US State Department further called on any Eritrean soldiers there to pull out.

 
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On information, the bomb disposal unit of the Air Force's Bangabandhu Base rushed to the spot and defused the 250-kg bomb, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

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A panel of outside advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted to endorse the emergency use of Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine. This paves the way for USFDA to clear the vaccine for its use in the US.

A panel of outside advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has voted to endorse the emergency use of Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine. This paves the way for USFDA to clear the vaccine for its use in the US. Brexit trade deal talks between Britain and European Union (EU) are still in uncertain stage. UK PM Boris Johnson has said that there was 'strong possibility' of a no-deal Brexit. Read this and more in our morning new brief. US FDA advisors recommend authorisation of Pfizer Covid vaccine BioNTech last month said a two-dose regimen of the vaccine was 95% effective in preventing illness from COVID-19. Strong possibility of no-deal Brexit: UK PM Boris Johnson The trade deal talks between EU and Britain are stuck on issues such as competition rules, fishing rights and economic fair play Coronavirus vaccine to arrive in Canada in 'few days', says PM Justin Trudeau His comments came just a day after Canada's health regulators granted emergency approval Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. 30,000 doses will arrive in Canada in the beginning US believes in reports of involvement of Eritrean troops in Tigray conflict A spokesperson for the US State Department further called on any Eritrean soldiers there to pull out. 250-kg live bomb from 1971 war found buried near Dhaka airport On information, the bomb disposal unit of the Air Force's Bangabandhu Base rushed to the spot and defused the 250-kg bomb, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. US brokers deal establishing ties between Israel and Morocco ×

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday used strong words against the European Union, asking the bloc to give up its demands as part of the deal, or to simply expect a no-deal Brexit in three weeks.

The UK left the EU in January 2020, and the formal exit is set to take place soon, five years after the Brexit crisis.

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Johnson is supposed to be in Brussels later today to speak to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over dinner.

Both the EU and UK are seeing the meeting as a way to end the gridlock between both the sides. Both sides fear that there may be no trade deal by the time when Britain formally leaves EU on December 31.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/brexit-last-ditch-efforts-on-to-save-trade-deal-talks-from-failure-347986" hreflang="en">Brexit: Last ditch efforts on to save trade deal talks from failure</a>

Johnson claimed that the EU wanted the UK to follow future EU laws or face immediate punishment. Additionally, the EU expects Britain to give up control over British fishing waters.

"I don't believe that those are terms that any prime minister of this country should accept," Johnson told the British parliament earlier.

However, Johnson added that a “good deal” could be reached if the EU gave up on it demands. He had earlier claimed that the UK would prosper with or without a trade deal.

A deal may be off the table now, as suggested by EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, along with a British government source.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/explainer-the-potential-impact-of-brexit-without-a-trade-deal-347959" hreflang="en">Explainer: The potential impact of Brexit without a trade deal</a>

Even though the UK had left the European Union in January, it has remained in a transition period over the year - retaining EU single market, customs union etc. This meant that trade rules remained the same. But after December 31, things are expected to change.

In the absence of a trade deal to protect $1 trillion gathered from tariffs and quotas, both the sides are expected to suffer.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday used strong words against the European Union, asking the bloc to give up its demands as part of the deal, or to simply expect a no-deal Brexit in three weeks.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday used strong words against the European Union, asking the bloc to give up its demands as part of the deal, or to simply expect a no-deal Brexit in three weeks. The UK left the EU in January 2020, and the formal exit is set to take place soon, five years after the Brexit crisis. Johnson is supposed to be in Brussels later today to speak to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over dinner. Both the EU and UK are seeing the meeting as a way to end the gridlock between both the sides. Both sides fear that there may be no trade deal by the time when Britain formally leaves EU on December 31. Also read: Brexit: Last ditch efforts on to save trade deal talks from failure Johnson claimed that the EU wanted the UK to follow future EU laws or face immediate punishment. Additionally, the EU expects Britain to give up control over British fishing waters. "I don't believe that those are terms that any prime minister of this country should accept," Johnson told the British parliament earlier. However, Johnson added that a “good deal” could be reached if the EU gave up on it demands. He had earlier claimed that the UK would prosper with or without a trade deal. A deal may be off the table now, as suggested by EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, along with a British government source. Also read: Explainer: The potential impact of Brexit without a trade deal Even though the UK had left the European Union in January, it has remained in a transition period over the year - retaining EU single market, customs union etc. This meant that trade rules remained the same. But after December 31, things are expected to change. In the absence of a trade deal to protect $1 trillion gathered from tariffs and quotas, both the sides are expected to suffer.

Back down or expect no deal: Boris Johnson threatens the European Union on Brexit

As Egypt's Sisi reached France to meet the French leader Emmanuel Macron amid protests, Macron has declared France will be selling arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record. On the other hand, Valery Solovey, the Russian man who spread news of Putin's ill health, has been arrested on Tuesday. Towards Asia, China has now started rolling out Digital yuan worth $3 million. In India, while the COVID-19 is still an extreme threat, more than 340 people were admitted in hospitals in a&nbsp;southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after being infected by a 'mysterious disease'.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-china-sea-military-bases-vulnerable-to-attack-indefensible-during-war-report-348120" hreflang="en">Military bases in South China Sea 'vulnerable to attack': Report</a>

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China claims 90 per cent of the potentially energy-rich South China Sea, but Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam each claim parts of it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-will-sell-arms-to-egypt-despite-human-rights-track-record-macron-348148">France will sell arms to Egypt despite human rights track record: Macron</a>

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that he would provide arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/valery-solovey-russian-pundit-who-raised-concerns-about-putins-health-arrested-348114">Valery Solovey: Russian pundit who raised concerns about Putin's health, arrested</a>

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Solovey has been the source of a series of increasingly outlandish claims in recent months about Vladimir Putin, with him alleging as early as 2016 that the president would imminently stand down on health.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-digital-yuan-worth-3-million-now-being-rolled-out-marking-a-global-first-348119">China: Digital yuan worth $3 million now being rolled out</a>

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China is also set to begin the trials of its digital currency in the city of Suzhou, which lies about 65 miles west of Shanghai.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-is-speeding-up-review-of-pfizer-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccines-report-348139">India is speeding up review of Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines: Report</a>

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On Monday, the Serum Institute of India - the world’s largest vaccine producer by volume - applied for emergency use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-monolith-found-on-english-island-similar-to-ones-in-romania-us-348041" hreflang="en">Now monolith found on English island, similar to ones in Romania, US</a>

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A monolith has been found on the Isle of Wight in England which is similar to the ones discovered in the United States and Romania. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/node/348136" hreflang="en">Scientists believe they have discovered Alaska’s Yellowstone ‘super volcano’</a>

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As per&nbsp;their predictions, Alaska's Aleutian Arc, the line of islands stretching across the Bering Sea towards Russia's coast, could be harbouring a monster on the scale of Yellowstone's mighty supervolcano.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-to-make-first-trip-from-vatican-to-iraq-in-march-2021-348143" hreflang="en">Pope Francis to make first trip from Vatican to Iraq in March 2021</a>

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As of now, the trip has been planned for March 5-8 but a set plan will soon be released by the officials.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-mystery-disease-hospitalisation-tally-jumps-to-347-348031" hreflang="en">Andhra Pradesh mystery disease: Hospitalisation tally jumps to 347</a>

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The city in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is struggling to contain this mysterious disease&nbsp;that has taken the life of one person and has hospitalised 292 other people as of Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/five-dead-in-pakistan-covid-19-hospital-due-to-oxygen-deficiency-staff-suspended-348121" hreflang="en">Five dead in Pak COVID-19 hospital due to oxygen deficiency; staff suspended</a>

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The oxygen disruption has affected nearly 200 people in the hospital, of which 100 were patients being treated for COVID-19.

As Egypt's Sisi reached France to meet the French leader Emmanuel Macron amid protests, Macron has declared France will be selling arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record.

As Egypt's Sisi reached France to meet the French leader Emmanuel Macron amid protests, Macron has declared France will be selling arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record. On the other hand, Valery Solovey, the Russian man who spread news of Putin's ill health, has been arrested on Tuesday. Towards Asia, China has now started rolling out Digital yuan worth $3 million. In India, while the COVID-19 is still an extreme threat, more than 340 people were admitted in hospitals in a southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after being infected by a 'mysterious disease'. Click on the headlines to read more Military bases in South China Sea 'vulnerable to attack': Report China claims 90 per cent of the potentially energy-rich South China Sea, but Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam each claim parts of it. France will sell arms to Egypt despite human rights track record: Macron French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that he would provide arms to Egypt regardless of their human rights track record. Valery Solovey: Russian pundit who raised concerns about Putin's health, arrested Solovey has been the source of a series of increasingly outlandish claims in recent months about Vladimir Putin, with him alleging as early as 2016 that the president would imminently stand down on health. China: Digital yuan worth $3 million now being rolled out China is also set to begin the trials of its digital currency in the city of Suzhou, which lies about 65 miles west of Shanghai. India is speeding up review of Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines: Report On Monday, the Serum Institute of India - the world’s largest vaccine producer by volume - applied for emergency use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. Now monolith found on English island, similar to ones in Romania, US A monolith has been found on the Isle of Wight in England which is similar to the ones discovered in the United States and Romania. Scientists believe they have discovered Alaska’s Yellowstone ‘super volcano’ As per their predictions, Alaska's Aleutian Arc, the line of islands stretching across the Bering Sea towards Russia's coast, could be harbouring a monster on the scale of Yellowstone's mighty supervolcano. Pope Francis to make first trip from Vatican to Iraq in March 2021 As of now, the trip has been planned for March 5-8 but a set plan will soon be released by the officials. Andhra Pradesh mystery disease: Hospitalisation tally jumps to 347 The city in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is struggling to contain this mysterious disease that has taken the life of one person and has hospitalised 292 other people as of Sunday. Five dead in Pak COVID-19 hospital due to oxygen deficiency; staff suspended The oxygen disruption has affected nearly 200 people in the hospital, of which 100 were patients being treated for COVID-19.

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The&nbsp;US&nbsp;President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>'s team will soon be meeting Pentagon's spy agencies after Pentagon was accused of non-cooperation. The French police arrested 95 demonstrators who were protesting against the national security law being brought in by Emmanuel Macron. While France was observing clashes between and police, Germany had to conduct mass evacuation after a World War II bomb was found in Frankfurt.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pentagon-spy-agencies-to-meet-biden-team-after-facing-accusations-of-non-cooperation-347914" hreflang="en">Pentagon spy agencies to meet Biden team after accusations of non-cooperation</a>

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Pentagon was at the receiving end of allegations of non-cooperation in light of Donald Trump's continued reluctance for conceding elections and comprehensively co-operate with Joe Biden's transition team.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-calls-abraham-accords-an-opportunity-for-palestinians-347953">Israel calls Abraham Accords an 'opportunity' for Palestinians</a>

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The Abraham Accords, through which UAE and Bahrain broke decades of Arab consensus were decried by Palestinian leaders as a "stab in the back".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-police-arrest-95-demonstrators-amid-protests-against-national-security-law-347939">France: Police arrest 95 demonstrators amid protests against security law</a>

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After day-long protest, the French police arrested 95 people across the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mass-evacuation-takes-place-in-frankfurt-after-wwii-bomb-spotted-at-construction-site-347945">Mass evacuation takes place in Frankfurt after WWII bomb spotted</a>

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Nearly 13,000 locals were evacuated in German's financial capital on Sunday&nbsp;after a 500-kilogramme (1,100-pound) British bomb from the period of World War II was found on a construction site.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-food-programme-warns-2021-will-bring-catastrophic-humanitarian-crisis-347960">World Food Programme warns 2021 will bring 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis</a>

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As per the experts, 2021 can be one of the worst years human beings have seen in almost a century with fears of&nbsp;extreme starvation and famine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-hospitals-see-40-more-covid-19-patients-than-first-wave-hospitals-struggle-347956" hreflang="en">German hospitals see 40% more COVID-19 patients than first wave; hospitals struggle</a>

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Some hospitals have also claimed to have a full-bed attendance in their ICU wards for almost a week now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-minister-arrested-over-covid-aid-bribes-347928" hreflang="en">Indonesia minister arrested over COVID aid bribes</a>

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Officials allege that Batubara received more than USD 1 million from two contractors who were appointed to supply basic food packages for people hit by coronavirus pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biggest-crisis-south-korea-tightens-covid-19-restrictions-amid-record-high-surge-347930" hreflang="en">'Biggest crisis': South Korea tightens COVID-19 restrictions amid record high surge</a>

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'We are facing the biggest crisis in our fight against Covid-19,' said Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun to South Korea locals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/amid-worsening-feud-with-prachanda-nepal-pm-oli-skips-party-meet-347947" hreflang="en">Amid worsening feud with Prachanda, Nepal PM Oli skips party meet</a>

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As per reports, the standing committee was going to discuss corruption allegations against Oli levelled by the Prachanda camp in the meeting on Sunday. This may have resulted in renewed demands for Oli's resignation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/un-chief-extends-support-to-farmers-protest-in-india-347867" hreflang="en">UN chief extends support to farmers protest in India</a>

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Thousands of farmers are demonstrating from several days at border areas of the national capital against three farm laws that were approved in September.

The US President-elect Joe Biden's team will soon be meeting Pentagon's spy agencies after Pentagon was accused of non-cooperation. The French police arrested 95 demonstrators who were protesting against the national security law being brought in by Emmanuel Macron.

The US President-elect Joe Biden's team will soon be meeting Pentagon's spy agencies after Pentagon was accused of non-cooperation. The French police arrested 95 demonstrators who were protesting against the national security law being brought in by Emmanuel Macron. While France was observing clashes between and police, Germany had to conduct mass evacuation after a World War II bomb was found in Frankfurt. Pentagon spy agencies to meet Biden team after accusations of non-cooperation Pentagon was at the receiving end of allegations of non-cooperation in light of Donald Trump's continued reluctance for conceding elections and comprehensively co-operate with Joe Biden's transition team. Israel calls Abraham Accords an 'opportunity' for Palestinians The Abraham Accords, through which UAE and Bahrain broke decades of Arab consensus were decried by Palestinian leaders as a "stab in the back". France: Police arrest 95 demonstrators amid protests against security law After day-long protest, the French police arrested 95 people across the country. Mass evacuation takes place in Frankfurt after WWII bomb spotted Nearly 13,000 locals were evacuated in German's financial capital on Sunday after a 500-kilogramme (1,100-pound) British bomb from the period of World War II was found on a construction site. World Food Programme warns 2021 will bring 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis As per the experts, 2021 can be one of the worst years human beings have seen in almost a century with fears of extreme starvation and famine. German hospitals see 40% more COVID-19 patients than first wave; hospitals struggle Some hospitals have also claimed to have a full-bed attendance in their ICU wards for almost a week now. Indonesia minister arrested over COVID aid bribes Officials allege that Batubara received more than USD 1 million from two contractors who were appointed to supply basic food packages for people hit by coronavirus pandemic. 'Biggest crisis': South Korea tightens COVID-19 restrictions amid record high surge 'We are facing the biggest crisis in our fight against Covid-19,' said Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun to South Korea locals. Amid worsening feud with Prachanda, Nepal PM Oli skips party meet As per reports, the standing committee was going to discuss corruption allegations against Oli levelled by the Prachanda camp in the meeting on Sunday. This may have resulted in renewed demands for Oli's resignation. UN chief extends support to farmers protest in India Thousands of farmers are demonstrating from several days at border areas of the national capital against three farm laws that were approved in September.

Top 10 world news today: Biden to meet Pentagon spies, experts warn 'catastrophic' 2021, and more

The Yemen conflict is the world's worst humanitarian crisis. But it is the children of Yemen that are the worst-affected. Children malnutrition is soaring in the war-torn country. This week on the West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis decodes this growing crisis.

The West Asia Post | Child malnutrition soars in Yemen

The killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani marked the start of 2020. As the year comes to an end, the focus remains on another gruesome assassination. Iran's top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated near Tehran. On this week's The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells us why this killing has now plunged West Asia into a crisis. Also, on the show, a look at how child malnutrition is soaring in war-torn Yemen. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | Episode 10 | Your Window to West Asia

NASA has signed deals with 4 private companies for buying moon dust for prices as low as $1. This is a significant milestone in space exploration. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: NASA's dirt-cheap deal for moon dirt

1,600 Rohingyas refugees now have a new home in Bangladesh's Bhasin Char, but some international organizations are slamming Bangladesh for relocating the Rohingyas. Should they be doing so? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Bangladesh relocates 1,600 Rohingya refugees

Myths, conspiracy theories, misinformation and lack of proper education have instilled a sense of fear of vaccines. Thousands of anti-vaxxers are protesting across the World. How do we convince them to take a Wuhan virus vaccine? Molly Gambhir has the details.

Wuhan Virus Vaccine: The biggest challenge | Gravitas

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that a vaccine for Indians could be ready in a few weeks. Who will be able to get the shot? How does India plan to distribute the first supplies? Molly Gambhir has the answers.

Gravitas: India to vaccinate 10 million healthcare workers first

Indian vaccine makers export more than 1 billion vaccine shots every year. India's vaccine manufacturing capabilities could help in ensuring global equitable access to vaccines for the Wuhan virus. Molly Gambhir tells you about India's preparations for the vaccine roll out.

Gravitas: 8 vaccine candidates could be manufactured in India

A local election in Namibia has caught the attention of the world. A politician named Adolf Hitler has won with a sweeping majority. Molly Gambhir tells you more about him.

Gravitas: 'Adolf Hitler' wins an election in Namibia

France is investigating 76 mosques that could pose a threat to national security. As the crackdown gets underway, French Muslims have raised fears of alienation. Molly Gambhir gets you both sides of the story.

Gravitas: France begins crackdown on extremism

India has issued a strong demarche to Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel. What warning did India send out to Canada? What explains Canada's activism on the ongoing farmer protests? Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: India summons Canadian High Commissioner

U.S. Intel Chief John Ratcliffe has warned that China could be breeding genetically-modified soldiers. Ratcliffe says the Chinese regime is conducting human-tests in the hopes of developing soldiers with biologically-enhanced capabilities. Molly Gambhir gets you the story.

Gravitas: Is China breeding genetically-modified soldiers?

China space agency has released images of a Chinese flag on the moon, China posted images of the flag, apparently taken from its space lander on the moon surface.

Today Tonight: Chinese space agency releases images of flag on moon

A 3-year old Gulf crisis might finally be coming to an end. Qatar's foreign minister has said that there had been some progress to resolve the dispute, one that has pitted a regional group of nations against Doha.

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